Cronin Case Witness Plans Stirring Moves
Oxteano Illinois reporters report lawyers for Cronin suspects seek to move or jail Woodruff to prevent his testimony in the Cronin case. Woodruff has been jailed since last May. trial or immediate release is requested. possible reuse of horse theft charges looms. Witness list includes LeCaron Kirby Cooney. Wheelan adds a new claim about letters from across the water.
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Oxteano
Ill
Cronin
Woodruff
Dean
Mills and Hynes
LeCaron
Beach
T. J. Kirby
Patrick Cooney
Cooney
Chicago
Kirby
Niagara
Ont
Canada
Michael Wheelan
Coughlin
Whelan
Cxtioaco
McCon Belk Denie Woodruff
Wreck of Frisco Passenger Train Near Leon Kansas
A Frisco east bound passenger train derailed after leaving the track on a fifteen foot embankment near Leon Butler county Kansas. Three coaches fell over the bank at thirty mph. R M Beemis was killed Isaac Dean fatally injured Matzka of Wichita crushed Mitchell of Fort Smith Arkansas injured Hodges of Arkansas City arms and ribs broken Lathrop of Kansas City leg fractures and internal injuries other passengers sustaining minor injuries.
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Wicarra
Kan
Frisco
Leon
Butler County
Esterday
R. M. Beemis
Isaac Dean
Striking London Dock Workers Face Police Protection
London authorities report fewer non union workers as many join the union. Three thousand dock laborers gathered at Victoria dock demanding the dismissal of non union operatives, with police protection for the latter. Cardinal Manning and the lord mayor met dock directors and urged compliance with the settlement terms, warning against rioting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Victoria Dock
Cardinal Manning
City Officials Implicated in Sufferers Relief Theft
Sidney D Waters Peter Dueber and William Gillespie, common council members and a police officer, are charged with conspiring to divert relief funds and supplies for fire victims. Ingalls confessed a city scandal involving thousands of dollars in stolen provisions converted to cash. Warrants issued. more arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoxane Fallis
W. T
Sidney D. Waters
Peter Dueber
Wm. Gillesepie
Ingalls
Chico
Barber Jas S. G. McCloud Murdered by Barbaro on River Street
Jas S G McCloud a 23 year old barber was killed at midnight on River street by Angelo Barbaro an Italian. He died from hemorrhage after Barber struck him with a razor during a street fight as a sick companion looked on Barbaro was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrenson
N. J
Jas
S. G. McCloud
River Street
Angelo Barbaro
McCloud
Milk Street
Barbaro
Chicago Ready to Back World's Fair Bid with 10 Million Guaranty
Ostenco reports Chicago plans a bold preemption for the World's Fair project. A pledged 10 million dollar guaranty fund plus a selected site and complete plans will be ready when Congress acts. Engineers and research from historic expositions will inform contracts and construction once approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostenco
Chicago
Congress
Executive Committee
Missing steam yacht Leo sinks with nine aboard found
Criverann Ohio reports the steam yacht Leo en route from Lorain to Criverann lost in a storm. Nine men were on board and all perished. Lifesaving crews patrolled the west beach as two bodies washed ashore, identified as Con Ritter and lawyer R D Lawler.
Demand the Release of Prisoners Big Trench Talk
Manori Sept 19 The Spanish government orders a fleet to Morrocco to demand release of the captain four sailors and one passenger of a Spanish vessel captured off the Rif coast. Ten thousand men are to be held ready for instant embarkation, with hope for peaceful surrender. Liss on Sept 1 Portugal king seriously ill Paris Sept 19 De Freycinet reviews Sixth Army Corps France vows to regain standing Mussolini era forces Mor crete arrests of Christustin still reported despite Turkish assurances.
Daring bank robbery hits Tronwood vault for over 40000
In Ironwood on Sept 21 a bold theft occurred at the Trou Exchange bank between 9 and 11 pm. Over 40000 vanished from the second vault where cash for the Ashland and Germanic mines was stored. A lookout wore the cashier’s coat, the robbers used a vault key, and no trace has been found. Police search continues as excitement runs high.
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Asupano
Wis
Tronwood
Uom
Trou Exchange Bank
Trouwood
Ashland
Duy
Tae
Express Company
Ironwood
Austrian con sul general reports high value theft in Bosnian affair
Bailestelechke received a cable about Simon Baruch, a Spanish Hebrew, allegedly fleeing Austria with over 300 000 guilders. Baruch was arrested in Hoboken with bonds and diamonds on him and claimed his brother handled army supplies and power of attorney. He faces examination after being jailed at Ludlow Street.
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New York
Pailetelechke
Bosnien
Simon Baruch
Austria
Hoboken
Australia
Baruch
Ludlow Street
Iit
United States
Hitchcock
Agui
Man Surrenders after Quarrel in Ohio Works
Amos fit man an Englishman aged about years surrendered to authorities in Indiana after claiming he shot Hebert Shaw during a quarrel in New Lisbon Ohio then fled wandering across several states He says he is tired of doce and wishes to face the law. The report continues with other crime briefs and calendar items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manton
Ind
Amos Fitman
Ibuy
Pottery
New Lisbon
Ohio
Ed Hebert Shaw
Hartmut
Shaw
Lisbon
Fragmented crime report with scattered names and places
OCR sketch details a wide range of names and places including Athens, Navassa, Kingston, and Kadlai with scattered notes on legal actions, trials, and weather affecting events. The text references courts, sentencing, and investigative items, but clarity is limited by fragmentary phrasing.
France elects republicans to majority in chamber
Paris reports a Republican gain in the recent elections with ministers and leaders named among the successful candidates. Boulangists win four Paris seats. overall results show 244 Republicans and 159 opposition members with many supplementary ballots required. A separate item notes the Logan Invincibles backing Mrs General Logan for pensions commissioner in Bathmore Maryland.
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Paris
France
Min
Fuilliers
Ribot
Jules
Adehe
Granet
Deville
DesChanelle
Barbe
Sarrien
Reinach
de Cassagnac
Laléne
Fould
Haussman
Godelle
Lanjounines
Albert DeMun
Eiveles
M. Shesenet
M. Coustans
Yves-Guyot
Repubicans
Mm. Muilade
Ferry
Cioblet
Muailard
Joubert
Mim. Milleraud
Lucubroy
Froguet
Barouel Aud
Audrieux
Latsaut
Vergom
Laur DeLussimie
Pensionee Hunt Near Ends as Warner Refuses
A flurry of reports from Deer Park and Washington says Major William Warner will not accept the pension commissioner post. Warner cites business ties. Merrill is urged as possible. Harrison delays final decision. Secretary Noble and others travel. Merrill withdraws. next steps depend on Warner’s formal decision.
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Wasuixaton
Deer Park
William Warner
Warner
George S. Merrill
Mass
Merrill
Maj. Warner
Mr. Warner
United Press
Drex Park
Harrison
A. N. Culbert
Salem
Oregon
John A. Wall
Mt. Vernon
Ids
Henry B. Rollins
Washington
Major Warner
Lucius Fairchild
Warner and Merrill
Halford
Charles Emery Smith
Philadelphia Dress
H. C. Miner
Louisiana
Lawrence
Werner
Derr Park
Noble
Maj
Kansas City
Senator Plumb
Kansas
L. T. Michener
Indiana
John E. Milhosland
New York
Michener
Wasminetox
Bobank Devide
Dire Pann
Tarrison
Henry G. Jiasis
Elkins
W.va
Davis
Mrs Logan Wee Refuses Pension Commissioner Post
Winsarerox Sept 18 Mrs Logan Wee says she was joking when asked to become commissioner of pensions. She thanks friends for the mention but asserts she would not pursue the office, citing her duties and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsarerox
Deserted by Family a Man Sets Fire Then Ends Life
A Cedar Falls man William Pulz aged sixty set his residence ablaze and died from a shotgun blast in his abdomen after the fire. Authorities believe he started the fire and then killed himself following family troubles.
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Iowa
Wartertoo
William Pulz
Cedar Falls
Mr. Pulz
Decoran
Julius Myer
Louisana
Samuel Murray
Portuand
Hughes
Landslide at Cape Diamond Quebec Kills and Injures Many
A massive rock and dirt slide at Cape Diamond last night buried houses and workers along a riverfront street. Rescue efforts continued with numerous body recoveries and a growing death toll, as authorities, witnesses, and relief teams labored through the morning.
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Quesec
Ont
Cape Diamond
Citadel
Cape
Hotel Dieu
Thomas Farrell
Farrell
Burke
Bradley
P. Fitzgerald
Brackin
Stephen Burke
Henry Black
Williamt Black
Cromus Nolan
Ready
Carlson
J. O’neil
Luke Kerwin
Quebec
Kemp
John Nolan
Battery
Royal School of Cavalry
Joe Kemp
O’cown
Changes in City Government Service Prompt Resignations
The city sees several Republican appointees resign or be reassigned. U S Deputy Marshal T W Blair resigns as new candidates vie for posts including Fred Rosselot a Columbia street saloon keeper but rejected by U S Marshal Dunlap. Robert B Hanna a law student is named. Blair may join the post office. D J Diehl resigns as deputy revenue collector and Rev J C Butler succeeds him. Captain Lewis moves up as well.
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T. W. Blair
U.S
Fred Rosselot
Columbia Street
U. S
Dunlap
Harry C. Hanya
Blair
Lewis
F. Siemon
Cleveland
Mrr
Siemon
Kaough
D. J. Diehl
United States
J. OC. Butler
Waterloo
Bleir
Diehl
Ives Case Hangs On Authorized Acts In NYC
The Henry S. Ives case moved through a general session with Col Fellows summarizing for the prosecution. The district attorney reviewed evidence from Cashier Nevins concerning filled up railroad certificates and the defense’s arguments, exposing what he termed the defense’s “ingenious drapery.”
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New York
Henry
Ives
Col
Fellows
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Brooklyn
Nevins
Thompson Houston absorbs Indianapolis Jenney Electric
Thompson Houston of New York absorbs the Indianapolis Jenney Electric Light company and buys other electric firms in the region. Fort Wayne Jenney plant will join the Ft Wayne works with Brainard Robison as secretary of the new company, capital now $3,000,000. The combined group reportedly totals $13,000,000 in capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Jenney Electric Light Company
Thompson- Houston Company
New York
Indianapolis News
Thompson-Houston Company
Fort Wayne Jenney Company
Ft. Wayne
Brainard Rorison
Connecticut
The
Sun
Massachusetts
American
New York City
Fort Wayne Railroad Chief P. O’Rourke Profile
Supt P O Rourke head of the southern division of the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad is described as a veteran in railroading. Born in New Jersey he began in 1845 and rose from apprentice to master of transportation before becoming assistant superintendent and then superintendent. He is a courteous, popular figure active in politics as a Democratic advocate for tariff reform and potential Congress candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Rourke
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Fort Wayne
New Jersey
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Michigan and Lake Shore Road
Grand Rapids
Democratic Party
Congress
Missing Lima man linked to $5 million Logansport lands
Hank Monroe Talbot of Lima Ohio is named as a missing heir to a 5 million dollar fortune tied to the Logansport Indiana real estate held by his deceased father. Ten other heirs have engaged ex Congress man Hill to pursue claims and a railroad offer of 25 million complicates proceedings.
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Hank Monroe ‘Talbot
Lima
Logansport
Ind
Hill
Defiance
Ohio
Henry
Henry Falbet
Porter Wayne to Louisville railroad man fires at bartender
Thursday evening Johnny White entered C W Kline's Crystal billiard hall at 242 Calhoun street and after refusing to pay drinks drew a revolver. The bullet clipped Billy Streicher's ear, missed Woodward, and lodged in the wall. Officer Richter made an arrest.
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Johnny” White
Wobrokeni
Port Wayne
Cincinnati
Louisville
C . W. Kline
Crystal Billiard Hall
Calhoun Street
Billy Streicher
White
Streicher
Charley Woodward
Oificer Richter
Desperate Man Bound Over on Assault Charge
White was taken to the police station and waived examination this morning. He was bound over to the circuit court by Mayor Harding in the sum of $500 on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. He went to jail. White is described as a desperate character with a history of scrapes in the city.
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Montague, Mich
Gio
Doelle
Montague
Wil
Katie Kloht
Marsiad Klinger
Luse
Docile
Celay
Khiger
Tir
Harding
White
Death of Miss Hannah Philley at 47 in city residence
Miss Hannah Philley died Monday morning at 8 in room 20 Superior Street after a stroke and subsequent typhoid fever. She was 47 and lived with sister Emily, with brothers in Valparaiso and the West, and was active in religious and temperance work. Funeral details follow for other local deaths including Eliza Bordaux, D F Rice, and infant children of Seabert Gable and Martin App.
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Hannah Philley
Superior Street
Emily
E. G. Philley
Lake Shore
Charles H
W. H
Valparaiso
E. G. Coverdale
Decatur
Philley
Eliza Bordaux
Jefferson Township
D. F. Rice
Wayne Township
Frank J
Seabert Gable
Force Street
St. Peter’s Catholic
Martin
Elizabeth App
House
Madison Street
St. Mary’s Church
App
Daily Journal
Fourteen Deaths Reported at Local Undertakings Week
The weekly death toll from the undertakers lists fourteen names including Samuel Harrison Thomas Dyer Agnes Hutzel James Parnin Clara a foundling Jacob Beckus Fred Kayser Joseph Reilly Anna Stier Dora Fuchs Michael McCamley Louis Rapp child Martha Perry George Klezmer and others. A two year old girl from 63 East Main Street died after swallowing liniment in a tragic accident. Coroner Kessler held an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dyer
Agnes C. Hutzel
James Parnin
Clara
Jacob Beckus
Fred. W. Kayser
Joseph Reilly
Anna Stier
Dora Fuchs
Michael McCamley
Louis Rapp
Martha Perry
George Klezmer
John Mooney
East Main Street
George C. Siemen
Anarchist Prisoner Shouted Threats After Fine Paid
A dark skinned man with unruly hair paid a drunkenness fine at the police court and cried a threat against the officer saying down with America. He had worked on gas lines under the alias John Johnston and will be watched for his anarchist beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Court
Patten
Ametira
John Johnston
Nickey Plans Major Investments In Williams Addition
Local magnate A. B. Nickey, builder of a fine Williams addition residence, pursues a packing house project and negotiations for a large northern land tract. Rumor says he may erect a central city block with another bank and engage in further investments, earning him public benefactor status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Nickey
Williams Addition
Nickey
Claims Against Estates Docket Set for September 23
The circuit court will call the claim docket Monday September 23 for estates listed by claimants Nancy Sterling Samuel D Miller T H McCormick George Doctor Mensr McIntosh James Roy John Spencer William Clem Elias E Bolyard William Devlin Mary Maxfield L Brames Co Glutting Bauer David S Redelsheimer Corbaly Freese August Huguenard William H Myers William Wright Jacob Hess H Subkowski Henry Friday E J Roberson A W Robinson and Daniel Neireiter All claims not proven by that date will be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Sterling
Samuel D. Miller
T. H. McCormick
George Doctor
R & McIntosh
James Roy
John Spencer
William Clem
Elias E. Bolyard
William Devlin
Mary Maxfield
L. Brames & Co
Glutting & Bauer
David S. Redelsheimer
Corbaly
E. J. Roberson
A. W. Robinson
Daniel Neireiter
Post Office Break-In At Hunter Town
Burglars entered the Hunter town post office last week and attempted to blow the safe. The iron box was damaged but little value was taken. The safe lock was ruined and the door broken open on Thursday. The new postmaster Mr Latham started work two days ago. retired officer Mr Hunter formerly held the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntertown
Latham
Hunter
Fearful Fall At New Schmitz Block Injures Man
At the Calhoun and Washington street site Michael Koehl a Keller Roth stone cutter fell from a hoist when a wire snapped. He suffered broken legs and internal injuries and may not survive. He is married with a family. Another accident sent Frank Lavanway to City Hospital after falling from a ladder while painting near Centlivres brewery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koehl
Buchanan Street
Carl Schilling
Frank Lavanway
Louis Banet
Centlivres
Tanner's Removal and the Private Soldier's Plight
Private Dalzell argues that Corporal Tanner's ouster as commissioner of pensions stems from caste prejudice. He says Tanner, a private and Irish laborer's son, faced contempt from brigadiers and bosses, with promises of extended pensions labeled as lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalzell
Corporal Tanner
Tanner
Thousands of Tramps Swarm Pennsylvania Rail Line
A vast army of tramps occupies Pennsylvania Railroad tracks from Wall Station to Altoona and beyond. Some head toward Pittsburgh others eastward while many settle in camps for foraging. Local brakeman George Stevenson urges vigilance committees to regulate the nuisance. He estimates up to 2000 tramps between Johnstown area and Gallitzin, with reports of assaults and robberies affecting families and rail workers since the Johnstown flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall’s Station
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
George Stevenson
Tinta
Bieween
Gallitzin
Johnstown
Nickel Plate Wreck at Argus Indiana Early Thursday
The Nickel Plate freight train eastward bound wrecked near Argus Indiana about sixty miles west of the city. Engineer Frank Murphy and Fireman Tom Baillie were in the cab when a switch is believed turned. Several cattle were killed in the debris and the loss is expected to be considerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Ind
Frank Murphy
Tom Baillie
Divorce Complaint Seeks Relief After Alleged Abuse
Saturday in circuit court a complaint for divorce was filed by attorney C. Holder. Plaintiff Josephine Giant alleges cruel treatment by husband Joseph Giant, a Jefferson township farmer. He is accused of abusive conduct at divers times and a fierce assault on the 12th of the month nearly choking her. She seeks relief from the abuse and custody of two minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Holder
Josephine Giant
Joseph Giant
Jefferson Township
Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs Claims Remarkable Cures
Town report notes Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs curing coughs sore throat asthma bronchitis and consumption. Drugstore offer includes free trial bottle and guaranteed relief. Large bottles priced at 59 cents and 1 dollar.
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