One Year In Prison In Dillon O'Brien Case
Trial of Dillon O'Brien and others on conspiracy to force tenants to withhold rent concluded. Dillon and O'Brien sentenced to two six month terms served concurrently. Patrick O'Brien and Culline six months. Walsh Dereckter and Bolton four months. Father Humpheys Kelly Condon Sheely discharged. Also reports mysterious shooting of General Selverskoff in London with uncertainty whether self-inflicted or murder.
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Messrs
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O'Brien
Smith-Barry
Dillon
Patrick O’brien
Culline
Walsh
Dereckter
Bolton
Father Humpheys
Kelly
Condon
Sheely
Pants
Selverskoff
Hotel de Bade
Selvyerskoff
London
Grant, Lothbury & Co
the Times
Bank of England
Brussels
Congo
Great Britian
Africa
Berlin
Germany
America
Italy
France
French Congo
Holland
Adventist Sabbath Case Seen as Test of Sunday Laws
Nasuvuzza Tennessee November 19. R M King of Obion county freed from confinement after habeas corpus petition claimed illegal imprisonment for Sabbath day plowing. King, Adventist, appeals to state supreme court and plans US Supreme Court challenge with Hor Don M Dickinson as counsel.
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Nasuvuzza
Tenn
R. M. King
Obion County
Hammond
Federal Court
Obion
State Supreme Court
King
Jackson
United States
Don M. Dickinson
Cleveland
Order
The
General Society of Adventists of the
Dickinson
United States Supreme Court
Society of Seventh-day Adventists
Fatal Sleepwalk Tragedy Near Milton KY
Ernst Austermuehle a fifty year old brickmason from Madison Ind was found drowned in a Milton Ky creek while working on the Richwood distillery warehouse. He reportedly wandered in a somnambulistic state the night before and again approached the creek leading to his death.
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Madison
Ind
Ernst Austermuehle
Milton
Richwood
Melican Man's Methods Adopted by Chinese in San Francisco
San Francisco reports show Tong Yoong & Co. fled to China with 40000 in wages owed to 240 Chinese fishermen and another 20000 to creditors. Liabilities of failing Chinese firms total 250000 in the past month. A Chinatown riot erupted as workers seized bondsmen stores Chew Chong and Tong Fung faced police disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tong Yoong & Co
China
Alaska
Chinatown
Yong Fung
Chew Chong
Tong Fung
Attempted Arson Poison Plot Targets Wife and Four Children
Rusxomze Indiana November case reveals William Newsome a colored man living near Carthage attempted to poison his wife and her four children with arsenic. He returned days before dinner, urged reconciliation, then left. The wife and two sons drank coffee and fell ill. arsenic found at the scene. Newsome is jailed pending investigation.
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Rusxomze
Ind
Wm. Newcome
Carthage
Newsome
Young Lady Plays That Hole at Kouightsetown
A woman posing as a young man, about thirty from Indianapolis, worked in log hauling and as a grocery delivery boy in Kouightsetown, Ind., then vanished. Neighbors had grown suspicious as she passed for a boy, raising questions about her true identity and whereabouts.
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Kouightsetown
Ind
Knieutstown
George Harris
Milton McCray
M. T. Hibben
O. O. Williams
A Chapel Car to be Run in the North For Missionary Work
A rolling chapel on wheels will travel the northwest carrying two missionaries. The 60 by 10 foot car includes a 19 foot living space and a gospel area. It will run on the Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Central lines, with tent use in summer. Rev Wayland Hoyt of Minneapolis Colgate Hoyt and Charles L Colby led the effort and will fund construction. The American Baptist Publication Society will cover missionary expenses.
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Pavun
Minn
Baptists
Northwest
Northern Pacific and
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Wayland Hoyt
Minneapolis
Colgate Hoyt
Charles L. Colby
New York
American Baptist Publication Society
Royal Wedding of Princess Victoria and Prince Adolph
Berlin reports the marriage of Princess Victoria of Prussia sister to the emperor to Prince Adolph of Schaumberg Lippe. The ceremony in the Alte Schloss chapel was officiated by Dr Dryan eer with Dom Kirche clergy. The Duke of Connaught and the Duke of Clarence attended for Britain. Empress Augusta and Empress Frederick placed the crown as she entered. The wedding dress featured cream satin brocade lace and a train with wild roses and silver. Veil of tulle with silver and a wreath of orange blossoms myrtles.
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Victoria
Prince Adolph
Berlin
Prussia
Schaumberg-Lippe
Alte Schloss
Dryaneer
Dom Kirche
Duke of Connaught
England
Duke of Clarence
Prince of Wales
Augusta
Frederick
McKinley Bill Cited as Key to South Victory
In a Washington interview Senator Harris of Tennessee credits the McKinley tariff measure with the Democratic sweep in the South and forecasts no GOP tariff changes next session. He doubts the Farmers' Alliance will shape the next presidential race and predicts the movement may not last a decade. In Atlanta General Gordon is elected U S Senator on the first ballot.
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Washington
Harrie
Tennessee
South
Harris
Farmers’ Alliance
General Gordon
Atlanta
United States
Senate
M'Kinley
Washiseton
McKinley
Ohio
Congress
Indiana
House
J. D. Morgan
John Biegler
S. M. Hench
Oppenheim
Biegler
Judge Hench
Allen County
Huntington
Allen
Fort Wayne
Sentinex
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
Mr. Niblack
John T. Beasly
Sullivan
James E. McCullough
James B. Curtis
Indianapolis
Hench
Thos. J. Neukirk
Rush County
Emmet Ronse
Chas. EB. Crawley
Mr. France
Decatur
Herman Freygang
Steuben
John Smith
Noble
Senator Voorhees
Mr. Oppenheim
Pettit's Fate Verdict In Pettit Murder Trial
In Crawfordsville Indiana the Pettit murder trial concluded with a six hour closing by A B Anderson. The jury found W F Pettit guilty of poisoning his wife and sentenced him to life imprisonment amid a packed courtroom and campus closures. The case drew deep local interest due to Pettit's former status as a minister and the six week proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Scd
W. F. Pettit
A. B. Anderson
Pettit
Knights of Labor Session At Denver Forms Plan
Yesterday's Knights of Labor session in Denver produced no action beyond agreeing to hold a national reform industrial conference to form an independent platform on K of L principles. Delegates T W Powderly Ralph Beaumont and A W Wright were named for the supreme council of the farmers alliance at Ocala Florida and A M Dew was suspended for five years for attempting to swing Pennsylvania’s K of L vote for Delamater.
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Denver
Knights of Labor
Farmers’ Alliance
Labor Organize
T. W. Powderly
Ralph Beaumont
A. W. Wright
Supreme Council of the Farmers’ Alliance
Oacola
Fla
General Assembly
The
A. M. Dew
K. of L
Pennsylvania
Delamater
Washington
Debate Over Political Action Proposal at Convention
The record notes a close call for expulsion of a member, hinging on Mr Powdarlys intervention. Much of yesterday was consumed by discussion of the proposal to political action and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Powdarly
Pension deficiency risks bankrupt treasury and higher taxes
The Washington dispatch says pension deficits for the year may reach 19 million dollars, increasing next year to over 200 million. The report warns of a burdened government, urging repeal of some pension laws or new taxes to fund payments. It notes possible year end expenditures near 150 million and questions Secretary Windom's upcoming report. Acting Secretary Nettleton announces customs inspectors will block crane shipments of cattle and sheep until vets confirm inspection.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Raum
Treasury
Congress
Pension Office
Windom
Nettleton
Secretary of Agriculture
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Portamouth
Newport News
Agricultural Department
Democrats Claim Huge House Majority In 52nd Congress
Washington reports unofficial returns show 222 Democrats elected on straight tickets and 92 Republicans, with Farmers Alliance at 17. If all allied members align with Democrats, the majority would be 234 to 92, a 142 seat swing.Washington also notes calls to discharge Democratic foremen in Washington Navy Yard and hints at speakership buzz for McMillin.
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Washington
House
Farmers’ Alliance
South
Alliance
Maryland
Republican Club
Tracy
Washington Navy Yard
Congressman Richardson
Tennessee
Congressman McMillin
Richardson
McMillin
New Orleans Post
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
New York
Chicago
Guthrie Bank Assigns to Sheriff After Collapse
Gourmiz Nov 22 The Commercial Bank of Guthrie the territorys largest bank made an assignment to the sheriff for creditors late Thursday night. The proprietors have left town. The failure followed the collapse of Newton Kas National Bank several weeks earlier with 100000 capital and 20000 surplus. Guthries National Bank had about 300000 capital. J M Rosedale served as president. Newton White Water branch carried 20000 capital.
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Gourmiz
Commercial Bank
Newton
J. M. Rosedale
Newton National Bank
White Water
Twenty Third Anniversary Death of the Manchester Martyrs
Crowded Chickering hall in New York for the twenty third anniversary of the death of the Manchester martyrs Allen Jirkin and OBrien. GL James R OBeirns of Farmers Alliance gave the principal oration. In St Paul a Minneapolis Farmers Alliance convention is called for Dec 30 to select delegates for a state meeting focused on forming an Alliance political party.
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New York
Chickering Hall
Manchester
Allen, Jirkin
O’brien
James R. O'Beirns
Farmers’ Alliance
Sr. Paul
Minn
County Alliance
Minneapolis
Farmers’Alliance
St. Paul
East Trotters Record List Highlights Top Trotters
A historical roundup introduces eight noted trotters known to the public with their fast times. Names include Sunol and Belle Hamm among others, with listed records such as 2:12 and other performance figures.
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East Trotters
Paul S Sevasesee
Bisa Ncison Occ
Eyu
Axtell
Py Sunol
Belle Hamm
Guy Ose Sess
Indiana Doctor Sues Wealthy Man for Alienating Wife
Dr Samuel H Collins filed suit for 50000 against Dr Joseph H Burkham for alienating his wife affections. Collins, once Memphis yellow fever hospital head and now federal pension agent, is a leading Republican. Burkham, over fifty, a wealthy Indiana politician, inherited his fortune from a New York financier. Mrs Collins left her husband and three children earlier this month and is believed to be in Chicago with Burkham.
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Lawntenorsone
Ind
Samuel H. Collins
Joseph H. Burkham
Coling
Memphis
Burkham
Indiana
New York
Collins
Chiildren
Texas
Chicago
Pension Decision Overrules Rejected Case for Widow Ross
Assistant Secretary Busey of the interior department overruled Commissioner Raum in granting a pension to Minerva A. Ross widow of Patrick Ross of Belleville. The case, pending 25 years, notes Ross was wounded in 1862, discharged, then reenlisted as a veteran recruit, died April 1864 during a sick furlough while away from the regiment. The decision found no fault by Ross.
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Wasaixetos
Busey
Interior Department
Raum
Minerva A. Ross
Patrick Ross
Belle Rivills
Baum
Bussey
He Will Tell the Truth About the Fate of the Rear Guard
Boston dated November 24. Mr. Stanley ends his silence amid attacks from the Barttelot and Jameson families and plans to reveal the dreadful facts about the rear guard. He claims the rear column failed due to officers’ indifference and violation of his written orders, and will demonstrate the single charge.
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Boston
Stanley
Barttelot
Jameson
Three Persons Arrested for an Old Murder
St. Louis Mo November 24 On the night of December 29 1888 Amos J Sillwell a wealthy and prominent citizen of Hannibal Mo was murdered Three persons were taken into custody charged with the crime Esther Dick Bertha Miller and Stanley Kenerick all colored Esther Dick was arrested in St Louis Bertha Miller is under arrest in Hannibal and Stanley Kenerick was captured in Peoria Ill Stillwell was
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Kenerick
Esther Dick
Kendrick
Miller
St. Louis
Amos J. Sillwell
Hannibal
Bertha Miller
Stanley Kenerick
Peoria
Arold. Stillwell
Indian troubles ease as ghost dances wane
Dispatches from Pine Ridge report many Indians, including former ghost dancers, have surrendered the dance craze amid loyalty among redskins. Military presence noted as a calming factor. Reports from Wasumetox and Pierre note police addition, milder threats, and local precautions in Nebraska and South Dakota.
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Cmoaco
Miles
Army Headquarters
Pine Ridge Agency
Cooper
Lixcoun
Neb
Thayer
Nebraska
Setilere
Pierre
Fort Bennett
Cheyenne
Doctor Wil lis Congdon Found Safe in Florida
Elkhart residents rejoice at the Jacksonville Florida discovery of Dr Willis Congdon who vanished November 12. His family says he may be mentally unsound though he could have married Miss Curtis and controlled over $20 000 Longdon estate. He took 900 dollars and left more than twice that in a bank telegraphed he will return home soon.
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Buxwart
Ind
Jacksonville
Fla
Willis Congdon
Curtis
Longdon
Miss Curtis
Dying Confession of a Crime Twenty Years Old
Evaina New York November 24 Wilson W Agar former millionaire died at Grovers hotel six weeks ago On his deathbed he confessed to murdering a Pittsburg gambler Charles Seliwin twenty years ago He showed a blood stained dagger and clippings connected to the case Edwin Comstock hotel owner now holds these items and the secret was revealed last night.
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Evaina
N. Y
Wilson W Agar
Grover’s
Charles Seliwin
Pittsburg
Edwin Comstock
Controversial Koch Therapy Report From St Louis
In Kansas City Missouri a Dr Fritz Raum received from Berlin parts of Dr Kochs life giving virus and treated a doomed patient F F Austin of Kansas City Kan in advanced tuberculosis who had given up hope. The medical fraternity follows the case with interest as Dr Baum seeks more lymph and telegraphs for supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fritz Raum
Berlin
Koch
F. Austin
Kan
Baum
Death of Fort Wayne Conductor William Douglass
William B Douglass ex conductor on Fort Wayne line dies at 262 West Jefferson street at noon Friday after paralytic stroke. He served many years, was pensioned by the Pennsylvania company, and leaves a widow and two sons, one a real estate dealer and one a physician, with a third son unlocated. He had suffered three strokes in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Douglass
Weat
Jefferson Street
Mr. Douglass
Fort Wayne Road
Pennsylvania Company
William V. Douglass
Douglass
Fort Wayne
Captain Lewis Dead a War Vet Buried in Fort Wayne
Captain Lewis died suddenly last Thursday night after collapse in his Concordia college area business. He served in the Civil War with the Seventh Indiana cavalry, spent time in Libby prison, and later worked in mail and post office service before joining J W Bruns in real estate. He leaves a wife and four children, and his funeral drew about fifteen hundred people with a veteran procession and volleys at Lindenwood cemetery.
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8. L. Lewis
Concordia College
Dr. Hetrick
Glasgow Avenue
Washington Street
Captain Lewis
Seventh Indiana Cavalry
Libby
South Depot
Higgins
J. W. Bruns
Cris B
Pennsylvania
Lindenwood Cemetery
Camp 51
Union Veteran Legion
James E. Graham
Rifles
J. B. White
J. Foltz
John Soliday
O. A. Zollinger
J. H. Rohan
O. Fredrickson
Fort Wayne Rifles
Reform Orphans' Home Board Meeting Held East of City
The Board of Managers of the Reform Orphans home held a semi annual meeting. Attending were Rev. L Pratkeciatis Rev O F Kriete Rev O Schaaf O Wisner and Superintendent Rettig. The home remains prosperous though a 10000 addition last year increased debt. Seventy inmates now reside with twelve admitted in the last six months. Hartman named treasurer in place of Rev Kriete who left for Louisville. Rettig asked to seek aid from Fort Wayne families. This is one of three Reform homes in the U S under German Reformed Church with emphasis on teaching German.
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Reformed Orphan's Home
L. Pratkeciatis
Cleveland
O. F. Kriete
Louisville
O. Schaaf
O. Wisner
Gallion
Rettig
Hartman
Kriete
Thaa
Fort Wayne
United States
Reverend Woolpert Excites Warsaw Saloon Question
The Warsaw Daily Times reports Rev. D. C. Woolpert former Berry Street M E pastor now in Warsaw preached on municipal affairs. His sermon exposed alleged city government laxity drawing praise from law abiding citizens amid calls for reform. An interview with Hon. W. S. Oppenheim discusses Indiana Legislature timing and likely party makeup.
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D. C. Woolpert
Berry Street
M. E
Warsaw
Warsaw Daily Times
Woolpert
Readiness to Aid Law Enforcement Praised at Testimony
The audience rose in response to a doctor's request for a public testimonial of willingness to assist in preserving law and order, showing readiness to lend aid to enforce the law.
John Adam Schwartz Dies at 78 in Allen County
John Adam Schwartz died after a fourteen day illness at his home 104 Butler Street Sunday night aged 78 years, one month and ten days. He came from Wattenberg Germany to Allen County in 1853 and lived here ever since. Surviving children include Mrs. Traub Mrs. Pressler Mrs. Baker Mrs. Lapp Mrs. Slagle Charles Schwartz Fred Schwartz William Gustave and Al Schwartz. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm from the house and 1:30 pm from St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Dannocker officiating.
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John Adam Schwartz
Butler Street
Mr. Schwartz
Allen County
Wattenberg
Germany
Louis Traub
George Pressler
Caroline Baker
Henry Lapp
Eliza Slagle
Charles Schwartz
Fred Schwartz
William and
Gustave Schwartz
Andrews
al Schwartz
Chicago
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Rev
Dannocker
Parnell Still Leads Amid Irish Home Rule Resolve
Parnell is re elected chairman of the Irish party in the house of commons meeting held after the queen's speech. He vowed to stay at the head of the party and push for home rule despite attacks, while Sexton and others urged continued leadership as cheers greeted his brief reply.
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Peel
House of Commons
Atlantic
Parnell
Sexton
Ireland
Trish
Mr. Parnell
William IV
Paris
Wurta
Berlin
Kooh
Beer
Bergmann
Rome
Letter Pub by Ex-President Triggers Privacy Rift
The Kansas City telegram reported Nelson F. Acres received a letter from former President Cleveland responding to Ingalls retirement remarks. Cleveland said he wrote in confidence and cannot recall exact wording, lamenting its public release as a breach of trust and a distraction from party solidarity. He noted he keeps letters private by policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Nelson F. Acres
Internal Revenue Collector
Kansas
Cleveland
Ingalls
Senate
Maniau Deadly Grip Kills Wife in Front of Child
In Falkville Morgan County Alabama last night Dr W Turner a former state legislator and prominent physician grabbed his wife choking her to death before their five year old daughter. Neighbors found him with the dead woman and he admitted the act claiming it was in defense after she pursued him for months. Turner had gone insane five years ago was confined to an asylum and released about eighteen months ago. He was fifty and had children from a first marriage.
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New York
August Belmont
Frankfort
Rothschilds
City
Naples
Hungary
Austria
Ustria
The
Hague
Beame
Washington
Belmont
American Jockey Club
Union
Commodore O. Perry
Newport
R. I
Brevincoam
Ala
Falkville
Morgan County
W. Turner
Tunner
Canadians Seek Lower Salt Duty to Aid Trade With U.S.
Ottawa reports leading Canadian packers have urged the Dominion government to cut salt duties. Canadian salt costs 98 cents a barrel versus 65 cents in the United States. Support for unrestricted reciprocity with the United States grows after recent U.S. elections as manufacturers claim they can compete with American industries and seek access to U.S. markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Claimed by Heirs in Suit Against English Government
Miss Carrie Eakin Robert Eakin Misa Catherine Eakin and Mrs Dushane Claward of this city lead about thirty relatives in New York and Philadelphia to sue in English courts for 50000000 dollars, asserting the English government holds the sum in trust for the heirs of Woods their great grandfather. New York stock exchange news reports the midday failure of J Cockaldron.
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Wuannetorx
Del
Carrie Eakin
Robert Eakin
Misa Catharine Eakin
Dushane Claward
New York
Philadelphia
Woods
Eakin
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