Durrant Trial Strains Defense With Weak Alibi Claims
In San Francisco two days of testimony fail to bolster Theodore Durrant's alibi for the Lamont and Williams murders. Prosecutors press the case as defense witnesses falter, while Durrant and his mother appear unfazed in court as the trial proceeds amid questions about a pawned ring and sunburner repairs.
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Durrant
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Minnie Williams
Duprey
Cheney
Cooper Medical College
Miss Durrant
Oppenheimer
Miss Lamont
Emanuel Church
King
Nomination Ends 3 026th Ballot in Iowa Senate Race
Winterset Iowa Sept 28 A GOP senatorial deadlock broke as Kilburn won 12 votes and Price 10 on the 3 026th ballot Delegates cried traitor as Madison County men spurned a unanimous nomination Price demanded identity of the betrayer and affidavits named Kilburn as the traitor The party faces a potential split amid anger over the ballots and secrecy.
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Winterset
Kilburn
Price
Adair
Teller Smith
Madison
Ilburn
Madison County
Smith
Money in Demand and Rising Prices Reported
Bradstreet's notes increased demand for money across regions, steady demand for iron and steel, and price movements in wheat, flour, and wool. The report highlights irregular territory totals and ongoing market shifts as of September 28.
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New York
Bradstreet's
Ex-strikers expelled from Presidio over monument incident
W H Appelman and ex-striker C B E Crandall were arrested and expelled from the Presidio reservation by order of General Graham after visiting the monument memorializing soldiers murdered in the Sacramento train wreck. The two argued citizenship rights, while the army notes the commander may eject those suspected of intending to injure government property or disrupt order.
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Presidio Reservation
San Francisco
W. H. Appelman
Engineer Clark
Sacramento
United States
Graham
C. B E. Crandall
Presidio
War Department
Appelman
Crandall
Washington
California
Wife of Texas Governor Talks About Prize Fight
Mrs. Charles A. Culberson, wife of Texas Governor Culberson, declared in Chicago that Texas should allow a prize fight, arguing the people want it and the governor should carry out the will of the state. She noted prominent Texans she met supported letting the fight proceed.
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Texas
Chicago
Charles A. Culberson
Governor Culberson to convene legislature for prize fight law
Austin reports Culberson issued a proclamation calling legislators to meet next Tuesday. A two third vote is needed for immediate effect. Representative Hamilton Ward predicts swift passage to make prize fighting a felony. Chicago notes Peter Stephenson, Wisconsin postal clerk, arrested for rifling letters on the Chicago Neenah route. He confessed, with a twelve year railway service record and former Fond du Lac postmaster and former Fond du Lac mayor, age fifty, with a wife and two grown sons.
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Austin
Culberson
Hamilton Ward
House
Peter Stephenson
Chicago
Neshkoro
Neenah
Wis
Stephenson
Fond du Lac
Veterans hear rousing clash over south and north divides
In Philadelphia 1000 Chester county Grand Army veterans heard H H Cummings claim continued southern education fosters unrepentant views, signaling lingering sectional tensions after Chattanooga. Winnipeg reports Edward E Harvey denies wrongdoing amid $160000 swindle case and timber asset transfers. Londonderry on Lords notes Unionist stance. New York grand jury indicts five for Ireland building collapse deaths.
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New York
Ireland
Thomas Murray
Thomas Walker
John Parker
Dennis Buckley
Charles F. Beyrens
Edward J. Youdale
Donover and Rio Grande Chief Linked to Santa Fe Role
Denver reports the possible elevation of President Jeffery of the Donover and Rio Grande to head the Santa Fe system. Jeffery has traveled to New York where a Santa Fe reorganization committee meeting is planned for next Monday.
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Denver
Jeffery
Donover and Rio Grande Railroad
Santa Fe
New York
Santa Fe Reorganization Committee
St Louis Treasurer seeks receiver for Peerless Building
State Treasurer Lon V. Stevens has filed in circuit court for a receiver for the Peerless Building and related association, alleging financial trouble and seeking court action. The development centers on the building titled to the dean association amid ongoing court proceedings in St Louis.
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St. ‘Louis
St. Loui
Lon V. Stevens
Circuit Court
Dean ‘Association
Curious Plea of Negro Chicken Thief Is Rejected
In Rockport Indiana James Gail colored faced trial for stealing a chicken. He argued a state constitution right to appropriate poultry at any time from any person. The judge rejected the constitutional defense and the defendant was acquitted after the state failed to prove ownership of the chicken.
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Gen
Harrison
Indianapolis
Mores
RockPort
Indiana
James Gail
Willin
Harrison speaks to Indianapolis Republicans on city economy
In Indianapolis on September 28 General Harrison advised voters to back honest economical city administration and firm law enforcement. He urged that personal resentments should not influence votes and defended Mayor candidate Trusier as aligned with sound city interests. The item reflects local political tensions and party unity concerns.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Truster
Trusier
Elwood Lacy and Miss Bird Eloped to Muncie Scene
Elwood Lacy aged 16 and Miss Alms Bird aged 15 ran away from Blountaville to Muncie. They attended a theater and reportedly were not married. Bird’s father pursued with a blacksnake whip after being told the couple left at 8 am.
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Muncie
Elwood Lacy
Alms Bird
Blountaville
Nehant Arrives at Green Bay After 60 Hour Delay
The missing steamer Nehant has reached Green Bay Wisconsin after sixty hours overdue. Its tow the Queen City was wrecked on Hog Island reef. Captain Lewis Sowards aged 97 died in Pike County Kentucky he was noted as Big Sandy river’s first raftsman and kept his coffin ready for years. Water famine in Hazelton Pa halts lines mines and factories. The Brazilian house of deputies rejects amnesty for Rio Grande do Sul insurgents. The czar approves attaching 125 Chinese officers to the Russian army for three years and admitting fifty more to Russian military schools. Charles F Rix ex Singer agent arrives in New York from Germany under guard for forgery embezzlement charges. Mrs Mabel Yzunaga of New York begins divorce proceedings at Yankton S C alleging desertion and lack of support. Labor unions in Anderson Ind push indictment of three police for beating campers. Congressman Richard Bartholdt of Missouri dines with Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe. E P Bayley of Chicago elected Louisville vice president of the Brotherhood of St Andrew. A principal in the 95 000 ounce silver theft linked to Vivian Co Swansea shipped to Sharp Williams London is peded and part of the silver recovered.
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Nehant
Green Bay
Wis
Queen City
Hog Island Reef
Lewis Sowards
Pike County
Kentucky
Big Sandy River
Hazelton
House of Deputies
Rio Grande Do Sul
Czar
Charles F. Rix
Singer Company
Chicago
New York
Germany
Mabel Yzunaga
Yankton
S. C
Anderson
Ind
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
Prince Bismark
Friedrichsruhe
E. P. Bayley
Louisville
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Vivian & Co
Swansea
Sharp & Williams
London
New York Central Annual Report Out for Year 1895
The New York Central Railroad reports gross income of 42.49 million for year ending June 30 1895 with freight leading at 24.25 million and passengers at 12.97 million. Net earnings after charges stand at 8.12 million. a deficit of 1.22 million after dividends. Through passengers total 211 759. way freight 23 507 706. total freight 2 086 453 tons. way freight 17 705 042 tons. Property deemed in very best condition. The Corbett Fitzsimmons fight notes Texas governor action and potential Indian Territory enforcement.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Diamond cutters strike after union demands in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam on September 28 ten thousand diamond cutters began a strike in response to employers not adopting the union demanded conditions. The workforce protests ongoing wage and work rule disputes affecting the diamond trade.
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Amsterdam
Market Summary: U.S. Money Rates and Chicago Prices
Money on call was easy at 144 2 per cent with bankers' bills at 48844 4884. Wheat and corn futures moved on the Board of Trade while live stock in Chicago showed varied hog, cattle, and sheep quotations. Prices ranged for hogs around 3.80 to 4.30, cattle from 2.80 to 5.80, and sheep near 2.60 to 3.65, with large-day receipts at Union Stock Yards.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacific
Chicago
Cuicano
Board of Trade
Union
Texas
Dales
Midnight Snoring and Baby Care at the Manor
A lord of the manor endures sleepless nights while his wife tends a colicky baby. The mother tirelessly soothes the infant with lullabies and antics as dawn approaches. The next day the lord admits being worn down by the nightly rounds and worries about life.
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Maria
John
TABLE TURNING IN CHINA REVERSES AS ROBUST SPORT
The piece describes Chinese table turning where tables whirl on their heads above water with chop sticks as guides. Four children each hold a leg while partners grip hands and a medium recites an incantation, causing the table to spin faster. It claims the practice is for sport, not occult communion.
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China
Sleepers and a Gigantic Japanese Goddess Figure
A Duke of Devonshire habitually sleeps in the House of Lords when sessions run late. The piece also describes a 54 foot tall wooden statue of Hachiman in Tokyo, housing a 20 person interior chamber and detailed anatomical features with magnifying eyes for panoramic views.
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Duke of Devonshire
House of Lords
Hachiman
Origin of Dunn and a curious debt tale in Lincoln
A historical note recounts Joseph Dunn a clever Lincoln bailiff whose name gave rise to the verb Dunn him for debt collection and shares a humorous old Irish quip about auctions and invitations. The item also mentions Nickel Plate railroad low price weekend rates to Lake Maxinkuckee Indiana with specific travel dates and a brief local business plug for the Trices-Post job printing office.
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Henry VII
Lincoln
England
Joe Dunn
Joseph
Dunn
Races Program Listing For September 23 to 28
A brief schedule note indicates race events running September 23 through 28 with a showing on the fourth page. The fragment confirms dates and the page reference for full details.
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Minneapolis
Oregon
Iowa
Philadelphia
Chester County
H. H. Cummings
Pennsylvania
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Harvey
Winnipeg
Man
Edward E. Harvey
Detroit
Mich
Johnston
Peninsular Savings Bank
Rainy Lake
Londonderry
Ripon
Marquis of Londonderry
House of Commons
Jeffery and
The
Gen. Harrison
Danville
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Hinshaw
Hogate
Hadley
Duncan
Patton
Jeffersonville
Henry Patton
South Prison
South
Consul Samuel Morss
Samuel E. Morss
Paris
Gray Gables
Olney
New York City
Kansas City
State Department
Ambassador Eustis
Salt Against A Savings Association
Don J. Barnes
Fidelity Building and Savings Association
Hiram “Daver
Orestis
Dean
Julius Joseph
Noblesville
Dollie Belknap
Seymour
Fleming Sarver
Mr. Sarver
NEW York Central Annual
Dan Stuart
F. E. Kennedy
Indian Territory
New York Financial
Morpheus
the Commons
Lord Hartington
Duke
Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
Hibbard, Ind
Trices-Post
DQ Ntwouzy
Ss Bros Y
KLEE
Park Place
Church ST
Gaia
Corn's Financial School
W. H. Harvey
Cotn’s Financial School
Coin
Financial School
Corn’s Financial School
Dares
Times-Post
Fort Wayne
Hamilton National Bank
Charles McCulloch
John Mghe
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
West Wayne St
Fort Wayne, Ind
WY. McKinele
Pennsylvania Station
Wayne, Ind
East Bound
A. md
Depar
N. Y
Boston
Cleveland Mail
Eastern Express
Aerive
Banket
Carson Express
A. W. Johnston
G Intendent
B. F. Horner
Cleveland
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati
Lake Erie & Western Railroads
Aer A
Connersville
New Castle
Rushville
Canada
North Bound
Philley
Ft. W
C. and
L. Railroad
C F Daly
H C Parker
Travis
New York and Boston Limited
Toledo Express
Atlantic Xpress
Lafayette Accom’n
Pacifc Express
Kansas City Express
St. Louis Limited
Aires
Port Wayne
FOUAM
New York Palace
New York Vestibule Limited
Pacific Limited Express
Cannon Ball
R. G. Thompson
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Grand Rapids
North
Richmond
Ae Renter
Harvey-Laughlin
Jimes-Post
Fort Wayne, Inn
East Berry Street
Times- Post
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