Arsenic sale tied to Mrs Hasenfus in Westenfeld murder case
A Detroit inquiry identifies Mrs Mattie E Hasenfus as arsenic buyer linked to Carl Westenfeld’s death. Prosecutors say evidence strong for a murder verdict. warrant issued. preliminary hearing set. Otto Hasenfus and others questioned. Westefeld estate sues for repossession of assets in a replevin action.
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William Westenfeld
Carl Westenfeld
Mattie E. Hasenfus
Homer C. Hartman
Montford T. Stokes
Hasenfus
Paul Trier
Decedent
Affidavit Charges Murder in Westenfeld Case
An affidavit alleges murder of Carl Westenfeld. William Westenfeld, nephew and executor, faces charges after the Tuesday afternoon incident at 5 30 in the office.
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Ers
Hasenfus
Carl Westenfeld
William Westenfeld
Sup
Aot
Mrs Hasenfuss Arraigned In Fort Wayne Murder Case
Mrs Mattie Hasenfuss appeared in police court for a preliminary hearing on murdering Carl Westenfeld by arsenic. Crowds filled the lobby and council chamber as testimony began with witness Mrs Sarah Ann Krieg detailing meals, medicines, and money promised to the defendant.
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Mattie Hasenfuss
Carl Westenfeld
Fort Wayne
Hasenfuss
Otto
Krieg
L. Morris
John Morris
M. T. Stokes
E. V. Emrick
Doughman
Thomas
Sarah Ann Krieg
Wefel Street
Hasenfuse
Madison Street
Stary
Hasenfuss Trial Testimony On Poison Allegations And Death
Witnesses describe movements inside the Hasenfuss home, noting milk served to Westenfeldt and late visits, with discussions about money. Dr Duemling testifies no arsenic found in medicine while stating suspicions of poison after Westenfeldt’s illness and death.
Suspect Arsenic Case Ties Hasenfuss to Westenfeld Death
The Sentinel report states Prosecuting Attorney Doughman and officers know Mrs. Hasenfuss bought arsenic at Pellens & Polster’s drugstore four or five days before Carl Westenfeld’s death. Clerk Meyer did not sell it. Lawrence Heiney delivered the poison to Mrs. Hasenfuss, whom Heiney identified as the purchaser. Acting Coroner Barrett continues inquiries with statements from neighbors and other witnesses on the event and nervous reactions surrounding the case.
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Mattie E. Hasenfuss
Gorsline
Coling
Hasenfuss
The
Sentinel
Doughman
Carl Westenfeld
Huser
Charles Meyer
Pellens & Polster
Melching
Hassenfuss
the Sentinel
Meyer
Lawrence Heiney
Hasehuss
Heiney
Barrett
Henry ‘O
Assassination of Santo Domingo President Heureaux
Cape Haytien July 27 details emerge of the murder of President Heureaux as he prepared to depart for Santiago. Ramer Caceros and accomplices fired twice. the first bullet struck the heart, killing Heureaux, the second killed a bystander. Caceros’ father was executed in 1886 by Heureaux’s order.
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Cape Haytien
Heureaux
Santo Domingo
Santiago del Las Cabaleros
Ramer Caceros
Moca
Juan Isidodo Jiminez
Maximo Gomez
Caceres
Dominican nation mourns President Heureaux death
Wenceslao de Figueroa becomes next in line to Heureaux and succeeds to the office of president. The nation extends sincere condolences by reason of the president’s death, with William McKinley referenced in the discourse.
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Heureaux
William McKinley
Wenceslao de Figueroa
Assassination Rumors Circulate Around Santo Domingo Leader
Port Au Prince Haiti July 27 Nothing is known at the Dominican legation here or elsewhere about the assassination of Ulyses Heureaux, president of the Republic of Santo Domingo.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Ulyses Heureaux
Republic of Santo Domingo
Career of the Dominican Dictator Heureaux
Vilyssis Heureaux, born about 1838, rose from West Indian politics to lead Santo Domingo. He commanded the army in the 1866 war with Spain, later served as president from 1882, and held power through periodic revolutions, fending off filibusters during the Spain United States conflict era. The Dominican Republic, on eastern Hispaniola, has a population around 416,000 to 610,000, Santo Domingo as capital, 3,000 schools, a small army, one warship, and key exports of tobacco, coffee, cotton, and sugar cane. Trade with the United States totals about $1.5 million annually.
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Vilyssis Heureaux
Solérito Domingo
Little West Indian Republic
Santo Domingo
Heureaux
Spain
United States
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Dominican ‘Republic
Republic
Haiti
West Indian Islands
Island
England
France
Assassination of Dominican President Heureaux in Santo Domingo
In Fort De France on July 27, President Heureaux was killed in Moca as he prepared to go to Santiago de Las Cabaleros. Assassin Caceres fired twice, hitting the heart and instantly killing him, with the old man by his side also dying. Troops pursue the killer. Vice President Figueroa assumes command to prevent unrest amid fears of a political conspiracy.
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Fort de France
Santo Domingo
Heureaux
Moca
Santiago de Las Cabaleros
Rue Colon
Caceres
Figueroa
President Heureaux Assassination Confirmed in Puerto Plata Dispatch
Washington, July 27. The state department confirms the death of the president of San Domingo. The U.S. consul at Puerto Plata reports, President Heureaux assassinated, but provides no details. Official confirmation was sent to the president at Lake Champlain with a brief message from the secretary.
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Washington
State Department
San Domingo
United States
Puerto Plata
Heureaux
Reed
Lake Champlain
Funeral of President Heureaux Amid National Mourning
Uprisings are expected after the assassination of President Heureaux. Funeral services were held in Santiago de las Caballeros with the body in state and burial in the cathedral. The governor supervised mourning as cannon fired and flags half-masted island wide. Santo Domingo unrest grew with armed attacks on Moca and reports that supporters of the assassin increased forces. The government vowed to suppress the threatened insurrection.
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Fort de France
Heureaux
Santiago de Las Cabaleros
Santo Domingo
Moca
Heu- Teaux
Plot Reveals Plot To Depose Heurreaux In Santo Domingo
Kingston Jamaica July 28 reports from Santo Domingo detail a well planned, widespread plot by Jiminex adherents to depose President Heureaux. Assassination is viewed as an indicator the conspiracy may succeed.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Calamba Taken by General Hall in Philippine Campaign
Brig Gen. R H Hall with 1000 men captured Calamba on Laguna de Bay southeast of Manila. US losses were four killed and twelve wounded. Calamba lies about 27 miles from Santa Cruz. population 11476. capture viewed as harassment of insurgents rather than strategic victory.
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Manila
R. H. Hall
Calamba
Laguna de Bay
Washington
Laguna
Santa Cruz
Transports Sail for Manila Under Guard
Three ships Ohio Newport and Tacoma sailed for Manila in the early morning. About 500 infantry from the Nineteenth, plus recruits, were aboard Newport and Ohio while Tacoma carried 300 horses for the Fourth Cavalry.
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San Francisco
Manila
Ohio
Newport
Tacoma
Nineteenth Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Ku Sale Islanders Seek Annexation by United States
The Call reports natives of Ku sale in the Carolines petitioning San Francisco to present their request to the president. Seventy two high chiefs and prominent men signed, asking to be brought under the stars and stripes, omitting any mention of Spaniards or Germans. The petition arrived too late as Germany has bought the group from Spain and will take possession, risking conflict similar to the Philippines.
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San Francisco
Kusale
Carolines
United States
Germany
Spain
Philippines
Munitions from Japan reach Filipino insurgents in Manila
In Manila it is reported that insurgents lately received consignments of saltpetre and lead from Japan enabling powder making with better penetration. Two friars, arrested on suspicions of delivering messages to Aguinaldo, were released for lack of evidence. A Spanish commission under Senors Toral and Rios may be sent to Tarlac to aid prisoners and negotiate releases, with a rumored offer of 3,000,000 Mexican for Spaniards’ release, which General Jaramillo denies.
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Manila
Japan
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Madrid
Jaramilli
Senors Toral and
Rios
Tarlac
Jaramillo
Boss Roaster expands with patent for horse tail cover plant
The Boss Roaster Manufacturing company buys the McClellan tail cover patent and plans a Calhoun street factory to mass produce the new horse accessory, following a prior large sale by a local wife. The report notes the venture as part of the firm’s broader diversification.
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Boss Roaster Manufacturing Company
Willialm McClellan
Calhoun Street
Epi
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State of
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Allen County
Louis P. Huser
J. P
Wayne Township
Fred C. Jenne
Justice Huser
Will Ryan
Otto Hasenfus
Henry Colerick
Drayer
Westenfeld
Hartman and
Stokes
W. G. Colerick
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Raan
Ulisses Heureaux
General Hall
Islands
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