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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1896

Page

3

Notorious Texas gunmen Selman and Scarborough clash. Selman fatally shot

John Selman famed for twenty killings and slayer of John Wesley Hardin lies fatally wounded after a gunfight with United States Deputy Marshal George Scarborough in El Paso. Scarborough, 80, says Selman offered to retrieve a jailed abductee. when a confrontation escalated, Scarborough opened fire. Scarborough is free on bond. Selman, a Colorado River native aged about 68, earned a reputation as a deadly shot with a lengthy violent record.

Paso Tex John Selman Texas John Wesley Hardin Selman United States George Scarborough Wigwam Scarborough Juarez Mexico Tal Louisiana Jones County Colorado River Acme

The Butchery of the Stones Death and Suspected Clue

Akron Ohio April 6 Ira Stillson hired man for Alvin N Stone died after the same assailant who killed Stone and his wife a week earlier. Detectives seek a tramp cigar maker Frank A Brixins seen near Kent prior crimes. Elmna Stone a former Wisconsin schoolteacher linked to the case. A telegram hinted at a forthcoming arrest that could spark a sensational development.

Akron Ira Stillson Alvin N. Stone Stone Frank A. Brixins Brixins Kent Witneses Elmna Stone Wisconsin Emma

Butte Marriage Annulment Case Reveals Multiple Husbands

John Green, seeking an annulment, tells of his wife known as Gladys South ward in Butte who married him last September then deserted on March 12 taking his cash. He alleges she has left eight living husbands and may have more. The tale emerged in a peculiar matrimonial ad saga reported from Salt Lake City.

Gladys Salt Lake City the Tribune Butte Mont John Green Green

Uncertain Placement of Nelson and Ryan Across States

OCR fragment notes Nelson in Cutis Oregon and Ryan in Albany Gre with a suggestion she may be in Portland. The text is fragmented, with no clear event, date, or official context to determine a cohesive news item.

Vuporty Nelson Cutis Ore Ryan Albany Gre Portland

Community of bootleggers eyed for Lucas indictment

Federal authorities may indict the whole town of Lucas Iowa for bootlegging after arresting and charging Frank Goggins who claims bootlegging is a legal profession here. He says every resident handles packages when trains stop, from stationmaster to citizens, in a queer tale of the village.

Counscl Bierrs Lucas Burlington Frank Goggins Council Bluffs Ravencamp

Brutal Farmhouse Robbery Sparks Nationwide Pursuit

A band of masked, armed men raided the Goodsell farmhouse near Emmettsburg at midnight. Father knocked down, Henry wounded, 16 year old son and mother injured, two daughters escape. Mrs Goodsell unconscious after resisting. Sheriff alerted. neighbors pursue as town reads of gold stored earlier in Emmettsburg bank. Henry faces possible arm amputation. motive tied to $1,000 in gold. Other regional reports include Illinois farmworker Julius Zilke fatally injuring Edward Davids in Fox Lake, and Edward Polen claiming mental distress after fatally injuring his wife and mother in Decatur. County Commissioner Thomas J. McNichols indicted for bribery in Chicago. A New York Methodist resolution states color is not a barrier to church office.

Fort Dopee Goodsell Emmettsburg Henry Decatur Irs Edward Polen Clinton Chicago Curiaco Thomas J. McNichols A& Man Payne McNichola

Inside Harrison Home Prepares for Mary's Arrival

Indianapolis dispatch notes near completion of interior decor at ex President Harrison's home ahead of his marriage to Mrs Mary Dimmick. Two rooms and a veranda were added. hall and parlors feature crushed strawberry wallpaper and delicate sation finieh. Public reception plans are abandoned in favor of modest gestures.

Indianapolis Harrison Mary Dimmick Harington

Young Couple Defy Parents in Westward Marriage

In Tarre Haute April 6 a Merom man Joseph Foote and Clay City girl Miss Asbury wed after his father gave 8500 dollars and a North Dakota farm deed to Foote on condition of remaining single. They fled to Sullivan for a midnight ceremony by a local clergyman then rode the all westward train with Foote posing as Harry Daly and wife of Paris. The next day they bought clothing for Foote’s wife and continued their journey to the west.

Tarre Haute Joseph Foote Merom Sullivan Asbury Harry Daly Paris

Alexandria Police Strike Over Public Support

Alexandria patrolmen walk off duty in a coordinated strike citing lack of citizen and county official backing after recent murder indictments of officers Graham and Painter. The move follows a years-long pattern of rougher crime blocks and calls for strong order as saloon closures and mining price talks unfold across states.

Jack Worthington Worthington Harry Painter Hoe

Close Call for Death Intervenes in Greensburg Incident

Greensburg April 6 Elwin Cottingham of Moores Hill was nearly killed when he fell under a fast freight train while attempting to board near a culvert. He slid between the ties into a muddy stream, escaped death, and suffered no injuries from the fall. Edna Campbell Loses Another Suit Crawfordsville April 6 In a Crawfordsville courtroom Edna Campbell lost her suit against Mrs Mary Irwin former wife of Dr S G Irwin The verdict favored Irwin after she had sued for damages to character following a divorce based on alleged actions of Campbell.

Greensburg Elwin Cottingham Moore's Hill Edna Campbell Crawfordsville Mary Irwin 8. G. Irwin

Street Car Strike Looms as Men Threaten Walkout

New York April 6. Metropolitan Street Railway Company faces a potential strike by about 5,000 employees over the discharge of ten workers accused of organizing with the Amalgamated Association. Company officials reiterate the dismissals were for violation of a duty rule banning liquor saloon visits during work hours. The union awaits President Mahon's arrival.

New York Metropolitan Street Railway Company Metropolitan ‘System Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America Vreeland Union Mahon

Connecticut anti pool bill forms Charter Oak Park sale

A Connecticut action against pool selling has led to the creation of Charter Oak Park. Historic racing grounds were sold for 19000 dollars, far below cost by 150000 dollars, amid a series of local political and legal developments and ongoing debates in state government.

Connecticut Charter Oak Park Albert Baoecker Lyons Taz Georgia Rudolph Muller Louisville Buffalo Driving Park Killen S

Evening Post Letter List Adverts Uncalled For

The Evening Post prints a list of advertisement answers that remain uncalled for at this office. Names and items include B. 7-C H 3-D 4 Furnished Rooms 1 Box 2 4 Mrs H B 3 Mr H L 2 L 1 Miss M 2 Partner 2 W J 3 H 1.

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