Duelists Imprisoned in Berlin Five-Year Fortress Sentence
In Berlin district a Russian minister and a Kiladderadtsch official were condemned to four months in a fortress for a pistol duel near Berlin on April 18. Five shots fired, Pontsdorf wounded in the arm, amid political clash with alleged libel by Kiderlen-Wachter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basi
Heer von Kiderlen Wachter
Hamburg
Herr Potedorf
Kiladderadtsch
Herr von Kiderlen-Wachter
Herr Pontsdorf
Berlin
Pon Herr von Kiderlen
Preas Department 4
Kidder
Heer von Kiderlen
William
von Kiderien
Kladderedatach
Herr von Kiderlen
Herr von Holstein
Prince Bismarck
von Kiderlen
Offce
von Caprivi
Foreign Office
Kindderadatach
Postdorf
Train Collision Near Josefa Causes Injuries
An Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train collided with a Kansas City Saint Joseph and Council Bluffs freight about eighteen miles south of Fals City. Engineer Page suffered a broken leg and internal injuries. Several others were seriously hurt but no death expected. Other items note a sensational grand jury corruption claim failing at Prerasora and a romance between California geologist James Mills and Miss Jane Dearborn in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefa
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Kansas City, St Joseph
Council Bluffs
C. E. Page
Tain
R A. Taft
N. W. Odell
Fred D. Bulger
St. Joseph
Onanar
N. J
Jane Dearborn
Dearborn- Morgan School
James Ellison Mills
California
Swindler Captured in National Fraud Scheme
United States Post Office Inspector J. W. Irwin arrested a man in San Francisco on charges of using the mails to defraud. The suspect, Henry Smith, is believed to be the swindler who impersonated Joseph Jaeger of Macon Missouri and others, using rubber stamps to forge names on orders and ship goods across the country. He operated under several aliases while traveling California for the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
United States Post Office
J. W. Irwin
United States
Henry Smith
Chicago
Joseph Jaeger
Macon
Joseph Bawn
Kirkville
Mitchell Bros
Cadillac
Minn
Mercantile
Jaeger
C. M. Livingston
Livingston
California
Supreme Court narrows strike injunction scope
In vn a Body Curiao Oct 1 United States court of appeals holds workers may quit without breach but cannot conspire to damage. Justice Harlan says legal strikes exist, modifies Judge Jenkins’ injunction. opinions by Harlan Woods Bunn and Greascup with Jenkins present but unmoved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
United States Court of Appeala
Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Jenkins
Supreme Court
Woods
Bunn
Greascup
He Was Legally Dead Then Reappears Alive in Court
San Francisco notes the return of Dr. Thomas E. Tynan after a two year disappearance. His estate, valued at 200000 dollars, was declared in Stanislaus county to be settled with heirs. The case challenges executor actions tied to his first wife and her two daughters, pending further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas E. Tynan
Stanislaus County
Tynan
Supreme Court
Lafayette Township
Nine Mile
P.O
John Nonamaker
Andrew Nonamaker
Clinton Street
Jonathan
Ohio
Francis E. Willard Declares Views on Prohibition and Ballot
In a dispatch from Chicago dated October 1 Miss Francis E Willard answers inquiries to a Canadian White Ribbon leader. She says her opinions on total abstinence prohibition and women voting are as fixed as gravitation and notes politicians push different aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caiucaco
Francis E Willard
Canada
Fatal Bridge Struggle Ends In Murder On Iron Beam
Two men fought on a Metropolitan road bridge over the river attracting 500 spectators. Martin Randall attacked superintendent George Atkinson, plunging him into the water, then killed him with a butcher knife. Randall was captured and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Metropolitan “L’ Road
Jackson Street
Martin Randall
George Atkinson
Randall
Atkinson
Tallcon
Butcher
Quarrel between prominent Anderson men ends with knife threat
In Anderson Indiana on September 29 Jesse Vermillion cashier of the Anderson bank and Isaac Loeb a leading financier clashed on the street. Loeb drew a long bladed knife and struck at Vermillion through heavy clothing. The dispute centered on Jackson the forger now jailed. Vermillion aided by arrests and the New Yorker remains in custody as police prepare morning actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axpersox
Ind
Jesse Vermillion
Anderson Bank
Isaac Loeb
Loeb
Vermillion
Jackson
Paris Bank Embezzlement Case Ends in Mistrial
The jury after twenty four hours failed to reach a verdict on embezzlement counts in the Paris bank case. They acquitted on the false pretense count but remained split eight to four for acquittal on the embezzlement charges, likely ending further prosecution and a third trial. Meanwhile in Ohio, a tramps murder on a freight train near Dersos left Ed Burnett dead after a hold up, as three masked suspects fled east of Middleport.
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Fraxeroft
Ind
Paris
Howard County
Dersos
Ohio
Burnett
Grand Rapids
Mich
van Wert
Middleport
Preacher Arrested Over Bicycle on Shelbyville Street
Sept 29 Shelbyville Indiana Rev Augustus Riebert pastor of First Presbyterian church was arrested after Thomas B Adams filed information for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk violating city ordinance. The preacher paid a fine and cities indignation meetings are planned. Adams is described as eccentric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syeneyville
Ind
Augustus Riebert
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas B. Adams
Adama
Rev Swan B Newman Marries Widowed Man at Seventy and Two
Rev Swan B Newman pastor of Emanuel Swedish Methodist church has taken out a marriage license to wed Miss Anna Cecilia Aman age twenty. The prospective groom is eighty two, and the wedding is to occur soon in Pwenty Curiaco on September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Swan B. Newman
Emanuel Swedish Methodist Church
Anna Cecilia
Aman
Anxiety at Pekin as Japanese reach Shanghai area
Reports from Pekin indicate rising anxiety among foreign residents with preparations to defend foreign quarters in Tianjin. A Shanghai dispatch describes a Japanese claim of spotting a Chinese warship grounded near Tak-Eu-Wan, which Lotus Kai allegedly burned to prevent reuse, while National Guard reserves are called to active duty in Voronona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Saigo
Akitoushin
Gulf of
Tak- Eu-Wan
Voronona
National Guard
Couple Rescued After Suicide Attempt Aboard Steamer Acapulco
In San Francisco on October 2 M Tortola a former Guatemala official’s coachman, seized by madness, jumped overboard with his wife while the ship left for southern ports. A boat rescued them. both were unharmed, reboarded and reportedly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
M. Tortola
Acapulco
Tortola
General Barrillos
Guatemala
Barrillos
A Strange Case of a Drummer Missing in San Francisco
San Francisco October 2 F E Yale a drummer with Gustave Blume of New York disappeared from the Palace hotel two months ago. His wife and friends began a search but found no trace. A later inquiry prompted by a hotel manager's telegram to Blume received only a guarantee of the bill and a request to return trunks. Yale’s baggage remained, mail uncalled for, and he was seen on the streets after the telegram, raising questions about his desertion and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
F. E. Yale
Gustave Blume
Walker Street
New York
Palace Hotel
Yale
Blume
Glass Industry Resumes Across Several Plants in Region
Prospects brighten for a general resumption of the window glass industry. Atco New Jersey plant signs scale and will start soon. Hires and Co Quinton fire up two eight pot furnaces and begin blowing next Thursday. Cobansey glass works largest in the east resumes with full force tomorrow. More Jonas More of the same city to start one eight pot furnace shortly. J C Wheaton Co glass works Millville have restarted operations. In Indiana Judge J T Cox overrules demurrer in Bozarth v Apple for fire chief posession, ruling city councils control five chiefs with no fixed election method. appeal possible. Mrs Moore and daughter from Andrews visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atco
N. J
Hires & Co
Quinton
Cobansey Grais
Jonas
J. C. Wheaton & Co
Millville
Cox
Japanese Reinforcements Reported Near Pekin Frontier
Reports from Oct 2 describe 5,000 Japanese troops near Vaasiet Bay close to the Russian frontier and a prior sighting of a fleet ten miles from Shan Bai Whan. Chinese troops are being moved to block landings while Tokyo may push toward Tien Tsin and Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moukden
Times
Shanghai
Shan Trung
Yellow River
Tien Tsin
Puxin
Taku
Tein Tain
Pekin
China
Saaxcuar
Li Hung Chang
Corea
Cepan Barvins
Galesworthy
Kow Shing
Japan
New York
England
Wasuixerox
Yalu
Chen Yuen
DANGER AT PEKIN UNDER HOSTILE SOLDIERS AND BRITISH INCIDENTS
Dispatches warn foreigners away from Pekin as Chinese troops crowd the road and water routes from Tsinghai toward the capital. British residents report assaults on Pekin, including interpreters and a physician. Rumors claim the Irene carries Maxim guns and ammunition, with Britain expected to act. Japanese cruisers sighted near CheFoo, with landing reported northward. An insurrection allegedly breaks out in Shangtung. The Pall Mall Gazette records daily Japanese activity and possible invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chee Foo
Pall Mall Gazette
Gulf
Pe-Chili
Shang Tung
Lexpos
Quakers Join Christians Amid Meeting Troubles
In Corumura Indiana Azalia Quaker settlers face internal strife as about thirty seek baptism and clash with Christian efforts. A tent revival is pitched after restrictions on church use and a boycott threat looms over the railroad depot. Also notes a Texas prison case involving Martin Irons linked to historic labor actions and a charge of attempted criminal insanity against Rozalia Estrada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corumura
Ind
Azalia
Society of Friends
North Carolina
Christian Church
Sweeney
Evanaville and
Richmond
Martin
Fort Wonra
Texas
Sud
Martin Irons
Eugene V. Dens
Chicago
Rozalia Estrada
Tornado strikes Wichita with property damage only
A tornado moved through the northern part of Wichita causing widespread property damage but no injuries. Buildings were demolished and foundations shifted while occupants escaped unharmed beyond bridges and minor scratches. The cyclone then moved northwest, with reports indicating it remained confined to Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicuira
Kas
Wichita
Dying Swing Prof and List of Local Deaths
Noted divine Prof David Swing is in critical condition after a brain affecting illness following a stomach disorder. The column then lists numerous local deaths including Arthur Landers Clara Rose Pauline Mohn Eric Hann and John Welch with details of funerals and family notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swing
Swing
Pullman Plans East Branch Sparks Local Interest
Rumor swirls that the Pullman Company aims to open a eastern branch in Pennsylvania's iron and coal regions. Scranton's board of trade contacted Mr Pullman seeking details, but a letter replies only that the report is in circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staytos
Pullman Company
Pennsylvania
Scranton Board of Trade
Pullman
Rumor of Pullman Sleeping Car Plant Plan Denied
The report claims a rumor about a new Pullman type sleeping car plant is false. It notes the basis is a pact by former Pullman employees who lost their jobs in a recent strike, active in Elizabeth New Jersey seeking capitalists to fund a palace and sleeping car factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Company
Elizabeth
N. J
Pullman
Corbett Refuses Fight Until Shared Class Demonstrated
James J. Corbett stated to AP he will not meet Fitzsimmons for the pugilistic championship until after Fitzsimmons fights O Donnell and shows he can share in Corbett's class. He dismissed the Olympics club ultimatum and said he will not be bulldozed from his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haversitr
Mass
James J. Corbett
Associated Press
Fitzssimmons
O'Donnell
Olympic Club
Fitzsimmons
O Donnell
Combined Wheel Makers Form Commercial Wheel Co
West of the Alleghenies wagon wheel makers form a new entity named the Commercial Wheel Company. The Standard Wheel Company of Terre Haute will hold nearly half the stock, with Fort Wayne factory included, while other plants contribute stock equal to their value. Output is sold to distributors at cost, dividends to the Commercial company. The move follows a failed Western Wheel association and aims to control pricing and output as a path to profit. Directors were elected in Indianapolis after a week of planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Mountains
Commercial Wheel Company
Standard Wheel Company
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Western Wheel Association
Indianapolis
Robbed by masked men in Reed township home
A group of four masked robbers bound Levi Keller, his wife, a hired man, and a neighbor at dusk in Reed township near Tiffin. They stole $80 and four watches, took Keller’s horse and buggy, and fled. The victims freed themselves. many pursued but the culprits and vehicle remained at large. Keller is described as wealthy and the motive suspected linked to prior thefts. a similar capture pattern was linked to a Melmore case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrix
Ohio
Levi Keller
Keller
Reed Township
Keiler
Melmore
Misa Bloom
Second Century Run Draws Sparse Start From Auburn
Seven men began the planned century bicycle run from Auburn at 5:45 am led by Will Cohagen who finished first at 11:54 am. Lawrence Randall recorded the start but only seven riders registered from an expected seventy-five to one hundred. Goff and Thurman faced incidents and weather. time prize described as a gold shield. Fort Wayne entrants included A C Aurents, Jas Goff, Al Thurman, W McClellan, C K Rieman. Y M C A field day results list Goff as city and Y M C A champion in multiple events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cobb
Auburn
Cobb
Randall Cycle Company
Larry Randall
Will Cohagen
Fort Wayne
Cohagen
R UU. Cobb
A. Goodwin
Pleasant Lake
T. E. Johnson
Kendallville
A. B. Cawley
E. A. Warner
Swan
William Malcomb
A.C. Aurents
Jas. O. Goff
al. Thurman
W. McClellan
C. K. Rieman
Goff
Lirhit
Randalls
Macomb
Thurman
YON. C. A, Athletics
Debs Opens Populist Campaign in Milwaukee Rally
Eugene V. Debs addressed about 2000 people at West Side Turner ball, opening the populist campaign. He praised the strike as righteous, urged peaceful action, and backed women’s rights along with voting the populist ticket this fall. A naval bureau display in Washington features a six-foot model of the battleship Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwavcag
Wis
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
West Side
Turner Ball
Federated Trades Council
Debs
Washmeton
Naval Construction Bureau
Navy Department
Texas
Norfolk Navy Yard
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Prerasora
A. H. Rowand
John Murphy
Public Safety
Allegheny City
Murphy
Rowand
James E. Mills
Mins Dearborn
Francis E. Willard
Anderson
Preacher
Shelbyville
Wedia
Nanivea
Guants
Glass Industry
Indiana
Passiet Bay
Neve the
Shin Hai
Wei-Hai-Wei
County Jil
Arthur Landers
Mined Institute
Clara
Christian Rose
Landers
MOHN
South Bend
Hss
Pauline
Adolph Mohn
West Marion Street
A. Wilde
Milwaukee
E. G Bienemann
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Weat Jefferson Street
Rev. Traugott Thieme
William Hahn
West Berry Street
Eric
Boston
Mrs. Hahn
Welch
John Welch
Louise Englert
Dayton
Nonamaker
Ross Mommer
August Steinborn
Lester L. Yenni
John Moser
Mary Edmunds
Frederick Leutwiler
Louise Engbert
Joseph Jordan
Eric W. Hann
Pullman Men East
Jim
Malvaita Society
Centlivre Park
Shepard
Junior
Heller
Bradley
Keil
J. Miller
Rhemy
Evans
Orff
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