Cincinnati Man Tells of a Charnel House Horror
Cincinnati police hear a night watchman’s startling tale from Joe Reeder of a Rantoul Illinois hotel. He describes a death trap era with guests kept under strict control, arsenic in the kitchen, skeletons in a cellar, and two men mysteriously disappearing after staying overnight. Local detectives weigh the tale for verification.
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Cincinnati
Deitsch
Doe Reeder
S. S. Davis
Reeder
Rantoul
Lil
Champaign
Chicago
Ilinois Central Railroad
Arkansas Silver Democrats Push State Convention
Little Rock Ark July 31 The silver democrats plan a state convention to declare party policy on monetary questions. Leading members sent letters to free silver supporters in every county urging action and expected resolutions to show Arkansas democracy in favor of free silver.
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Little Rock
Ark
Silver Democrats
Central Committee
Arkansas
Kaufman Ends His Life After Wife's Death
In Chicago on July 31 a man named Kaufman hanged himself in his basement, the death following the recent loss of his wife and the impact on his mind.
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W. Kaufman
Chicago
Kaufman
Indiana miners brace for nationwide strike in 60 cent era
Terre Haute Indiana July 31 Indiana operators say no operator will pay 60 cents by tonight and a general strike is expected except in the black coal field where miners work on a sliding scale. The upcoming miners convention will feature a bitter clash over National President Penna and State President Purcell with a disputed claim about a mine partnership at Linton.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
United Mine Workers
Penna
Purcell
Linton
Bright Regent Wins the 2:14 Pace at Joliet Meeting
In Cleveland on July 31 racing at Driving Park produced fast times and tight finishes. Bright Regent won the 2:14 pace with Dudley and Peerless close behind in heats. Other results include Alta taking the 2:15 trotting class and El Rami dominating the 2:30 trotting heat with Spinaway as strong rival.
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Cleveland
Driving Park
el Rami
Spinaway
Bright Regent
Dudley
Peerless
Baron Rogers
Alta
Red Nutling
James L
New Castle
Champaign
Champaren
Judy
Illinois
Jhl
Steel Prince
J HL
Monegan
Deputy
Madge Fullerton
Kit Webster
Ottawa
Driving Park Association
Maud Howes
Red Gamaleon
Viola Bell
Ira Bond
Swift Bird
Bourbon Sneak
Rafe Wilson
Prince
Bourbon Bonnell
George G. Xevier
Chicago
Emma
Sir Charles
R. H. Simmons
Lena McGregory
Jouver
Ingalls Mile
Hall Cloud
Frank Hays
Dick Wilkes
Arena
Baron Dillon
Norther
Akron
Bessie Wilson
Man Arrested for Bastardy Fails to Appear in Court
John McDonald, held on a $300 bond for bastardy, did not appear in Justice Bohen's court as scheduled. Bondsmen searched for him for hours. This morning attorney 4 W Emrick appeared, and the case was certified to the circuit court for trial against the defendant.
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John McDonald
Anna Bott
Chicago Officer to Interview Convict Linking Holmes Crimes
A Chicago officer will travel to Little Rock to interview Convict Allen, who claims he can reveal details of H. H. Holmes crimes including the Minnie Williams murders and the Fort Worth raid. Texas lawyer William Capps believes Allen may prove a Holmes gang member and could testify under tests of endurance to verify his story. Meanwhile Quinlan faces the sweat box as police seek to confirm Allen’s claims and connect bones found in 1893 to Holmes victims.
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Chicago
Central Station
Little Rock
Ark
Badenoth
Allen
H. H. Holmes
Arkansas State Prison
Fitzpatrick
William Capps
Fort Worth
Tex
Minnie
Annie Williams
Holmes
Pitezel
Texas
Badenoch
Lam
Minnie Williams
Annie
Quinlan
Arkansas
Pat Quinlan
Joe Owen
Ohio
Armory
The
Chronicle
A New Irish Move Forms a Definite Shape
A new open Irish movement in the United States plans to redress Ireland's grievances without parliamentary action and will back radical revolutionary methods. Leading Irish figures across the country are involved and a convention of delegates from Irish groups in the United States and Canada will be held soon to set the program.
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New York
Ireland
United States
Canada
Walsh predicts silver dominance at Marshalltown convention
Charles A Walsh secretary of the democratic state committee reports that 12 of 30 Iowa counties have instructed for free coinage at 16 to 1 four favor Chicago platform of 1892 two back state issues and 12 uninstructed. He notes newspapers and whisky interests aim to shift focus from currency to state issues predicting a possible 10 000 plurality for Drake if silver is sidelined. A Nickel Plate ad offers Lake Erie coast country homes for summer boarders with mailings on request.
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Orrumwa
Charles A. Walsh
Democratic State Committee
Marshalltown
Chicago
Democratic Party
Iowa
Whisky Dealers’ Association
United States
Drake
Indemnity Approved by Cabinet in Mora Claim Settlement
The cabinet met today and formally approved the indemnity amount to be paid in the Mora claim settlement. The decision marks the official settlement terms for the disputed job matter.
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Mavnip
Mora
Alleged Abuse Rumors At County Jail Probed By Trades Council
Allegations of prisoner maltreatment at the county jail prompt a trades council inquiry. Prisoners Lambert and a partner were jailed for thirty days after July 20, with claims they were hinted at release if they denied punishment. Sheriff Clausmeier and Deputy Harrod deny promises. engineer Miller says release came after effort and talks with Justice Hays. The council plans deeper investigation as witnesses released and officials label rumors as from enemies.
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Harrod
Lambert
Squire Hays
Harrods
Committee of the Trades Council
Clausmeier
Council Committee
S. M. Hench
Times-Post
H. 8
Engineer Miller
Wabash
Times
Miller
Justice Hays
Council
George Mimmerg
John Grahan
Seashore Excursions to Atlantic City from Fort Wayne
Special excursions to Atlantic City and the sea will be run from Fort Wayne over the Pennsylvania lines on Aug 8 at a round trip rate of $15. The trip goes via Allegheny mountains Horse Shoe curve Blue Juniata and Susquehanna, reaching Philadelphia 6 52 am Aug 9 and Atlantic City 9 50 am. Tickets valid to Aug 18. Address John C. Ross, Fort Wayne.
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Atlantic City
Sea
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Allegheny Mountains
Horse Shoe
Susquehanna
Philadelphia
Ocean Resort
John C. Ross
Railroad worker suffers crushed foot likely amputation
George W. Cartwright a Nickle Plate section hand was unloading gravel when he was thrown from a car and all wheels passed over his right foot. He was taken home at 39 Will Street and treated by Dr. J. M. Dinnen, Nickel Plate chief surgeon. A round trip to Rome City costs $1, with return by Monday.
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George W. Cartwright
Nickle Plate
Wiull Street
J. M. Dinnen
Nickel Plate
Prisoners in Police Court Face Fines and Jail Time
Three inmates appeared in police court this morning. Jack Case paid five dollars and costs for concealed weapons and received 15 days in jail. George LeDuc, claimed injuries from fights in Texas, was fined one dollar and costs and jailed 11 days. Harry Wood, arrested on Columbia Street for drunken begging, was jailed 11 days by the mayor.
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Jack Case
George LeDuc
Coling
LeDuc
Texas
Fort Wayne
Harry Wood
Columbia Street
Wanted man Harry Green to be brought from jail in Indiana
Hillsboro Illinois seeks Harry Green on a charge of attempted murder after a fight with a beer glass injured a man and blinded one eye. Montgomery county sheriff will arrive with requisition papers to take Green in custody from a jail in Indiana where he is serving a vagrancy sentence. Police reported Green was found near Lafayette street with a brother’s letter warning he would be arrested. Green consented to travel without formal requisition. The crime occurred last month.
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Montgomery County
Harry Green
Green
Hillsboro
Ill
Finois
Flickinger
Lafayette Street
Coffin
Russian Plots Stir Seminary Priests and Moscow Students
A St Petersburg dispatch reports priests at Kiev and a Moscow student union planning actions for reform, including attacking nepotism. and the Nickel Plate Road will run the Fort Wayne Depot Restaurant starting August 1, offering meals rivaling metropolitan hotels.
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New York
St. Petersburg
Kieff
University of Moscow
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne Depot
Farm hand Johnson injured in wagon accident near Coesse
William Johnson, a colored farm hand employed by George Brown near Coesse, suffered a compound fracture of the thigh when a team of mules bolted yesterday evening. He was brought to Hope hospital in this city for treatment after being thrown from the wagon.
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William Johnson
Hope Hospital
Johnson
George Brown
Coesse
Pennsylvania
Marriage at Castle Rest joins Emily Stuart and Dr Charles Heaton
A New York special reports the marriage of Emily Stuart, niece of George M. Pullman, to Dr. Charles Heaton at Castle Rest, Pullman summer home, attended only by close relatives and friends. Also noted are grain prices, hog and cattle receipts, and a Shaker worm treatment offer valid until August 1.
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New York
Alexandria Bay
N. Y
Emily Stuart
George M. Pullman
Charles Heaton
Castle Rest
Pullman
Warlike Japs Seek Warships Amid Japan Russia Rift
Philadelphia July 31 The Press reports a cabinet meeting on the Japan Russia dispute. Japan allegedly enlists ships from South American countries and, once ready, may invite war with Russia. The United States stance remains unclear, possibly aiming to patch a settlement.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Lamont
Japan
Russia
United States
New Use for Wheels Sparks Illinois Elopment
A Urbana couple rode to the county courthouse on bicycles to obtain a marriage license, a brisk modern elopement. The groom is Charles R. Crusen of Paxton and the bride Jessie A. Neff of Ludlow, each listed in the license record.
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Charles R. Crusen
Paxton
Jessie A. Neff
Ludlow
Salvation Army clash ends with drenched crusaders
Nebtaska City Neb July 31 The Salvation Army has faced repeated arrests as authorities could not prosecute. Last night police failed to deter the crusade, and the fire department drenched the Salvationists drawing sharp public indignation from fairminded citizens.
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Nebtaska City
Neb
Salvation Army
Runaway Horse Destroys Plate Glass Window in Town
A horse hitched to a sulky bolted on Calhoun street last night after startling from cedar blocks. It veered onto De Wald street, tipped the driver out, and crashed the sulky through Briggman’s meat market plate glass. The animal fled toward West DeWald and was captured at Taylor and Pine. Driver refused to identify. Sulky wrecked beyond repair.
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Calhoun Street
de Wald Street
Gas Explosion at Mill Blast Furnace in Maartin's Ferry
An accumulation of gas caused an explosion in the cupola atop the Mill blast furnace in Maartin's Ferry Ohio this morning. Iron and coke flew as far as 200 feet. Filler Samuel Cashnich died from burns and James Carman suffered serious injuries from flying missiles.
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Maartin
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