Tice Executed in New York State's Fastest Electric Chair
Avaury New York May 1 the state used the original electrical execution apparatus in Auburn for the ninth time with Joseph Tice in the chair. The warden noted a rapid completion as 6 39 p m marked the moment of death after 1 3 seconds of current with 1 700 volts. The autopsy and doctors declared no horror in the procedure while noting a steady calm from the condemned man.
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Avaury
N. Y
Auburn
Kemler
Tice
Earth
Yates
Rev. Penny
Mr. Penny
Davis
Durston
Joseph
Chaplain Yates
Dr. Daniels
Warden Brown
Sing Sing
Death of William Robinson at Central Hospital for the Insane
William Robinson aged forty nine was found dead in bed at the Central hospital for the insane. Coroner Manker conducted a post mortem and ruled that death was caused by valvular heart disease and a brain tumor. He hailed from Parke county and had resided at the hospital for several months. remains were sent home last evening.
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Ixpraxavonis
William Robinson
Central Hospital For
Manker
Robinson
Parke County
Surrendered Charter Sparks Racial Tension in Louisiana AR
New Orleans May 19 The Department of Louisiana and Mississippi Grand Army of the Republic met and passed resolutions surrendering the division charter. Commander-in-Chief Palmer suspended the division commander for not recognizing colored posts. The eight white posts are urged to follow.
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New Orleans
Department of Louisianna
Mississippi Grand Army of the Republic
Palmer
Private secretary of General Rosecrans shoots self
Through his heart M Lackey, 30, registrar of the treasury and secretary to General Rosecranz, shot himself yesterday on New Hampshire avenue. Officials cite temporary aberration of mind as the probable cause. In Jeffersonville Richard Foley, a city mother, sought work in Indianapolis, rode home in a refrigerated car, nearly froze to death, and died soon after from the chill and subsequent illness.
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Wasuixetos
M. Lackey
Rosecranz
the Treasury
New Hampshire Avenue
Jeffersonville
Richard Foley
Indianapolis
Louisville
Denison Texas Shaken by Four Murders in One Night
A suspectless spree in Denison Texas left four women dead and a city in shock. The killer shot Mrs Haynes, Mrs Garner Haynes and others during a May night of terror, leaving no clear clue as bloodhounds proved unsuccessful. A $5000 reward was pledged and a suspect held in McKinley on vague grounds. The town remains tense as authorities pursue the killer.
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Denison
Texas
Haynes
Henry F. Haynes
Elks Lodge
Mrs. Waynes
Miss Teen
Mme. Rivers
Maud Kramer
Rose Stewart
Mme. Williams
Distrous
Eane
McKinley
Burton
JAG Institute Aims To Curb Liquor Habit In Fort Wayne
Dr Hetrick promotes a vegetable cure tied to Bufford's Cure from Springfield Ohio. Fred Strope and Theo Johnson recently released from jail underwent the treatment and report no cravings for liquor after three days. If results hold, Fort Wayne will house a local institute with Dr Hetrick in charge.
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Fort. Wayne
Hetrick
Fred Strope
Theo Johnson
Bufford
Springfield
Ohio
Strope and Johnson
Targeted shot misses Indianapolis politician near Market Street
Charles Andrews Bookwalter narrowly escaped after a bullet shattered his office plate glass while he read a newspaper in Indianapolis. Police search continues with blame flung between political factions and property holders opposing street improvements.
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Indianapolis
Charles Andrews Bookwalter
Market Street
Allen County Statesman
Harrison
Illinois Street
Mob Hangs Charles Everett in Manchester Tennessee
In Manchester, Tennessee a mob seized Charles Everett from the jail and hanged him from a railroad bridge after he faced charges of entering sleeping rooms of two young women in Tullahoma. The early morning attack occurred while towns kept calm.
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Nasaville
Tenn
Charles Everett
Manchester
Tullahoma
Everett
South
Boy Steals Bicycle Then Tricks Reward Return
A boy took Charles McCulloch's bicycle from a barn and rode around town before leaving it at the south depot. A local policeman stored the bike at Beverforden's drug store and a reward was offered for its return. Mr. Koy learned the location, posed as innocent, and collected the reward by directing McCulloch to the bicycle.
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Charles McCulloch
South Depot
Beverforden
Koy
Impromptu West Virginia Duel Ended in Fatal Wounds
In Clarestox West Virginia May 19 Gruber Mollahan and Russell Sarver met near Sutton Braxton county on Tuesday and fired upon each other. Both were severely wounded and are expected to die. The shooting was sparked by Mrs Mollahan alleged infidelity.
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Clarestox
W. Va
Gruber Mollahan
Russell Sarver
Sutton
Braxton County
Man Mauled by Large Bulldog Seeks Medical Aid
Henry Miller, about 35, was attacked by three dogs near a farm east of the city. A large bulldog inflicted deep lacerations on his hands and arms, he was taken to Hope hospital for treatment, later moved to the county infirmary, with officials to locate the canine for possible destruction if mad.
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Henry Miller
3 C'Askey
McCaskey
Hope Hospital
Miller
Brackenridge
Italian minister Fava returns to Washington signaling improved ties
Baron Fava Italy’s minister to the United States returns to Washington after a yearlong recall over the New Orleans lynching. His reinvigorated status as ambassador suggests forthcoming vacancies at high courts. A tornado in Hamilton county leaves barns and homes destroyed and injuries reported in Ohio. Hop Sing aChinese leper returns to New York after Pacific coast internment and recounts mistreatment by health authorities.
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Baron Fava
Italy
United States
Washington
Rome
New Orleans
Fava
Wall Street
Cixcry Hall
Ohio
Hamilton County
Miamitown
C. Walker
Dan Hamil
John Arnold
New York
Hop Sing
Health Board
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Return of Secretly Transported Man Reveals Journey
A man confined in a box car with water and bread was shuffled along the railroad for weeks then moved east and arrived here about two months ago. His return has been kept secret by his countrymen.
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Ness
Long-history high water records at Spy Run bridge
A. R. Henderson kept an ongoing high water log for Fort Wayne from 1848 at the Spy Run avenue bridge. Readings span 1858 to 1892 with heights from 9 ft to 20 ft above low water mark and note a 34 inch drop from the bridge stone top. The 1884 and 1885 readings show 20 ft. highs and a 1892 reading 14 ft. above low water.
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A. RR. Henderson
Fort Wayne
Brooks, French & Co
Spy Run Avenue
Spy Run Bridge
Main Street
Local businessmen travel to Findlay to push rail project
P A Randall, George W Lowe, George H Wilson and Charles McCulloch left for Findlay Ohio to meet with Pat terson of the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western road and financiers William Astor and President Baker of the First National Bank New York City. They will review the road right of way and propose changes and aim to locate the motive power department and general shops headquarters in this city.
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Messrs
P. A. Randall
George W. Lowe
George H. Wilson
Charles McCulloch
Findlay
Ohio
Patterson
Findlay, Fort Wayne and Western Road
William Astor
Baker
First National Bank
New York City
Motive Power Department
Tragedy at Iroquois: mother dies saving children
News from Iroquois reaches Saveur Ste Marie Mich. of a fatal house fire Wednesday night. Benjamin Van Laden was away when the residence caught fire after the six children were in bed. Mrs Van Laden died from burn injuries while rescuing her children.
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Saveur Ste Marie
Mich
Iroquois
Benjamin van Laden
van Laden
Girl Falls From Window in Lora Fire Tragedy
May 19 reporting from Lora Ohio describes a fatal blaze in the Thomas Lawson residence. Laura Lawson, fifteen, died after leaping from a second story window as neighbors escaped with their lives. police tie the fire to robbers who soaked clothes in coal oil and ignited them.
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Lora
Ohio
Thomas Lawson
Laura
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Ton
Hop Seng
A. BR. Henderson
Mark
Findlay, Ohio
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