Murderer identified in Jersey City case shocks New York
The Post reports the woman found murdered near Guttenburg is Mina Miller of 1611 Second Avenue New York. Her companion Louis Kettler is identified as her killer. They had planned to marry at Union Hall after a visit to Finck's saloon. Robbery is suspected as money and purse disappeared. Kettler sailed to Europe aboard the Amerique May 4. District Attorney McGee seeks French authorities’ aid to arrest him.
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Senate confirms Bruce as Democrats unite for quick action
Yesterday in Washington the senate referred all nominations and planned to adjourn. Bruce was confirmed on Lamar's motion with unanimous support. Lamar said every Democrat would vote for Bruce's immediate confirmation. Chandler's nomination is not yet reported and likely deferred. The president may not appoint Chandler after adjournment due to dislike by Attorney General McVeagh.
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Rumors on Senate Fight Over Schofield Nomination
In Washington on May 20 rumors swirl that the senate will tackle the Schofield nomination for the court of claims, tied to Camerons influence. A. M. Clapp is due as chief of the bureau of printing and engraving, replacing Tris. Defrees may enjoy a lighter post. The president is seen finalizing his list today.
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Compromise in Schmuck Vilna Life Policy Case
Indiana case ends without disclosed terms as Mrs. Francis Schmuck settles for the policy value on her missing husband. Separately Senator Platt’s pledge to support Robertson's confirmation could resurface, and a fire at Pemberville destroys a large stave factory, with $3,000 loss, Palmer Bros. insured two-thirds.
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Young Yoder Injured In Wagon Runaway Near Tadonree
In Tadonree Indiana on May 20 a 16 year old son of P P Yoder was dragged beneath a lumber wagon when his team bolted while he was en route to town for noon. He sustained injuries as bystanders aided and medical help arrived.
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Boiling Water Attack in Philadelphia and Bridge Collapse Reported
Multiple incidents reported across towns. Mrs. Jake Snyder scalded deputies enforcing a writ in Phertford City. Lavents and Geltis injured. Snyder arrested for resisting officers. In New Madison a boy named Charley Nagle crushed under a wagon after a bridge collapse. A coal mine labor dispute surfaces with Longtreet denying resumes at eighty cents and threatening action to lower prices.
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Young Wooster Man Severely Injured in Saw Accident
Alvin Kops, about twenty, was caught by a buzz saw yesterday afternoon in Wooster Ohio. His right arm was severed and Dr Fireatove was summoned but heavy blood loss may prevent recovery. Kop2’s body was severely injured by the engine fumes.
Fatal Hog-Cart Bridge Crash Claims Waggle and Team
Four miles west of Kroornang on May 20 a bridge collapse while Charlie Waggle led a hog wagon. The hogs and wagon plunged twenty feet down an oubankment, killing Waggle the driver and both horses. Later at Finnay burglars entered the home of KX. Radebaush rummaging wardrobes and ransacked a small safe with papers and books.
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Missing Husband Sought in Ohio and New York Death Reports
A note from Seward, Ohio offers a $100 reward for information on a missing husband who left home on May 9 or for his body. Multiple tragic brief items follow: Jamestown, NY reports Frank Whayer’s wife died in a fire. Milburn, Ky a young man Louis Jones died after a plow accident. Larrisville, Ind a Benj Bailey dies after falling from a train. Yorkrows, Ind a Woolen Mills fire causes up to 10000 in losses. Elkhart, Ind fire destroys a mill. and Ireland news notes rising tension amid Archbishop Cruke’s appeal.
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The Merry Mayitin and Mixed News Snippets
A collage of satirical quips, foreign phrases, and brief notices from various papers. It includes jesting lines about etiquette in Abyssinia, mis-spellings and wordplay about public figures, stray London and Paris items, and short dispatches on fires, executions, and political shifts with a flurry of named places and people.
Indiana Daily World Summary of Late Indiana News
Indiana reports plan to build a bath house over Lafayette artesian well. Richmond workers strike for 25 cent daily raise. Accidents include a New Albany glass cut and a Terre Haute boy killed by a moving train. Fires destroy a barn near Butlerville and damage New Albany areas. Criminals and public notices feature lynch fears, assaults, abductions, and police disputes. Widespread wool production stats in southern Indiana and rail improvements on the Wabash river are noted.
Musical and dramatic notes from the era
Litta sails to Bellefontaine Ohio on the 25th. Miss Mary Anderson Iray returns to Long Branch. Mrs. Zehra Seguin plans a benefit in Indianapolis. Bloomington Illinois stages Cinderella by hone talent. About 100 road companies remain active. The New York festival succeeds musically and financially. Bell McDonald delays city return until late June. Haydn’s prolific output summarized. An English musician receives nihilist threats over Russian anthems. Faust earns 10000 francs for Gounod. Romeo and Juliet 60000 francs from Choudens. 100000 offered for Tribute of Zamora. An orphan asylum in New York ages 4 to 14 serves as home and education for 120 girls with 70,000 readers supporting it. A naturalist’s anecdote describes wild sheep diving from cliffs and landing on their feet. Eggs advocated as meat substitute with cooking tips. Western floods and lectures noted. The prince of Midhat Pasha flees to the French consulate after Ottoman troops surround him.
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A Teuton's Blunt Take on Weather Forecasts
A tale from an Atlantic steamer shows a Teuton mocking weather predictions in a smoking room. He argues forecasts cannot alter storms, noting the recent blow would have happened regardless of prediction.
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Miscellany of oddities and quips from late 19th century notices
A collage of brief items and quips about Paris fashion homeopathy and lotteries. It notes strange facts such as 4325 Chinamen arriving at Castle Garden and 600 tons of bananas in New York. Lively witticisms touch on humor taste and travel with several punny lines.
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Local notes report dry spring aiding farmers and community chatter
The bulletin notes dry weather aiding spring planting with farmers in the vicinity almost finished and forecasts large Fort Wayne turnout from Lake township. It mentions railroad progress, social events, local visits, and updates on residents including Nickey, Addison, McDowell, and Deputy Sheriff Gorman.
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Editorial disputes county race over Daily News ties
An editorial criticizes a candidate for county superintendent citing alleged political ties to the Daily News. The reply from W. S. Cooper defends his independent stance, while The Sentinel’s editors argue ongoing patronage concerns and party fairness amid railroad route rumors involving Wabash and Baltimore & Ohio companies.
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