Prominent Citizen Receives Killer Letter From William Kent
A Girard Illinois man who murdered his brother on a Chicago and Alton train writes from a Louisville and Nashville line claiming self defense, begging to keep the case out of court, and asking to care for his mother. He says he was not a criminal and that the act was to protect himself, not revenge, and that he fired seven shots only to defend himself. He signs WIL RENT and urges pardon from Sheriff Davenport. The letter’s authenticity is stated as not in doubt.
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Virden, Hls
William Kent
Chicago and Alton
Girard
Louisville
Davenport
Mr. Davenport
Indiana Illinois Elopement Rocks Local Community
Ossar Kuhnle of Indiana and May Wallace wed at a boarding house in Anna after parental objections. The couple telegraphed from Duquoin that they married, and Miss Wallace later disappeared for the day. Justice Andrew Hunsaker officiated. the bride’s father is a long serving Union county justice. Kuhnle is a farm owner and auctioneer.
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Cobien
Urs
Ossar Kuhnie
Indiana
May Wallace
May
Anna
J. 4 Tweedy
Andrew Hunsaker
WW. P. I. Wallace
Union County
Kuhnile
Downey replaces Coburn as sheriff amid coal strike unrest
In Pana Illinois Sheriff Thomas J Downey takes over from Sheriff Coburn during eight month long coal miners strike. Downey orders all state arms returned to militia, discharges deputy sheriffs, and dispatches troops to guard mines. Locust Street assault leaves a Black man in critical condition as provost duty and guard patrols intensify.
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Pana
Fls
Coburn
Thomas J. Downey
Downey
Frank 2. Wells
Penwell Mine
Lmits
Springside
Penwell
Colonel Wells
Locust Street
Weyauwega Swept by Fire in Wisconsin Village
A Weyauwega blaze destroyed the business district, leaving 20 brick buildings in ruins. Fire began at Woods' hotel, cutting telephone service as the block burned. Mayor sought aid from Waupaca and Oshkosh. losses estimated around 250,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Weyauwega
Oshkosh
Wisconsin Central Railway
Waupaca
Tax on railroad earnings upheld after repeal ruling
Lansing Mich Dec 1 A tax on earnings for the last four months of 1897 is assessed against all railroads built north of parallel 44 since 1851. The 10 year tax exemption law was repealed by the last legislature, taking effect Aug 31 1897, making the companies liable for the regular tax going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Two Hearn and Richardson hanged for murder in Benton
In Shreveport on December 7, after a lengthy citizens committee trial two black men named Hearn and Richardson were found guilty of Larry Vance’s murder and were executed nearby. The crowd remained orderly as the sentences were carried out. In New York on the same date Mysterious Billy Smith defeated Joe Walcott after twenty rounds at Lenox Athletic Club with a decisive knockdown in the eleventh.
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Shreveport
Benton
Hearn
Richardson
Larry Vance
Dutch
New York
Billy” Smith
Joe Walcott
Lenox Athletic Club
Charley White
Smith
Walcott
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Amex Pays War Tax
Lansing December 7 Michigan supreme court rules in a unanimous decision that American Express must bear the war revenue tax on all packages transmitted within Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing Mich
Michigan Supreme Court
Aventage
American Express Company
Michigan
Capital Increased at The Tome Savings Bank
The Tome Savings Bank of Chicago yesterday certified to the state auditor an increase in capital stock from $50,000 to $100,000, Springfield, Dec 7. The move doubles the bank’s capital and aligns with state financial strengthening measures.
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Springfield
Tome Savings Bank
Chicago
Abbreviated telegrams show varied contributions and events
Gold production for Colorado this year at 28 million dollars, Chicago charity bazaar nets 100000 in a week, a West Superior man found dead beside the South Shag railway, a chicory factory may open in Monroe Michigan, S J Hianowita of Antigo Wisconsin makes an assignment with 6000 liabilities and 2000 assets, Saginaw Lumber and Salt likely moving to Omaha, TF Rambo cuts a seven foot stump on a Doty farm in Michigan, Hamilton syndicate controls 95 miles of surface roads bought by Southern Electric, James D Wilde senior partner dies in New York, Jay Gould’s son Rank J Gould turns 22 with 10 million inheritance, Chicago post office cornerstone committee invites drainage trustees for the dedication readiness.
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Colorado
Chicago
West Superior
Wis
Monroe
Mich
S. J. Hianowita
Hamilton Syndicate
St. Louis
Southern Electric Company
New York
James D. Wilde
James Wilde
Federal
Fishing Gun Aims to Revolutionize Angling in France
A New York World report describes an ingenious French invention a fishing gun that blends shooting and angling. The device resembles a gun with a long iron barrel and uses a powerful steel spring to propel a three pronged harpoon. The ammunition is tethered by a stout string allowing fish to be towed ashore after discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Weeks for A A U presidency could strengthen rules
The New York Sun comments on Bartow Weeks’ bid for the A A U presidency, praising his energy and club leadership while lamenting current rule amendments that allow athletes to represent clubs outside their divisions. The piece argues fewer laws may better govern national athletics.
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Bartow
New York Sun
Season length sparks debate across baseball and golf clubs
Patrick Donovan argues for a longer season with a 182 game schedule starting May 1 to improve public quality and player acclimation amid April weather. Conan Doyle writes to Ormeau Golf Club sharing humorous golf anecdotes and plans. The piece notes Australia’s game stock concerns, urging paid wardens and a strong protective system as in the United States, with Hartley and Graham in New York promoting information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Donovan
Pittsburg Baseball Club
Oharley
Australia
Messrs. Hartley & Graham
New York
Australasian
Aun and Game Association
United States
Cattle Feeding Findings at Utah Station Highlight Feed Values
Utah station trials show roots increase appetite but not profit from added gain. Straw with lucern and grain yields profitable results when fed with open yard conditions. Corn fodder offers strong gain potential, with lucern performing best in stall feeding, timothy lowest. Digestible matter and cost per pound shift across feeds, confirming higher intake needed as gain rises.
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Utah
Timothy
Lucern
Two Ways of Composting by Ohio Palmer
The writer argues farmers often mishandle manure by piling it in a conical heap that ferments and wastes nitrogen. Spreading manure evenly on a larger area and forming layered heaps improves composting, sometimes adding straw between layers. Proper preservation returns soil fertility and enhances crops, making the effort worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Palmer
Efficient fodder husking method using a rope tow
A farmer describes a rope tow technique to husk shock fodder from wagon while moving along the rows. The method reduces labor and damage to shocks, with fodder damp in the morning, then hauled to the barn. An Ohio Farmer note and Rocky Mountain barley report follow, noting good yields and barley varieties such as Manshury Chevalier Vermont Champion and Highland Chief.
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Ohio
Rocky Mountain
Denver
Peculiar Poisons and Digestive Health Claims
A compilation of health notices extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion, links poor digestion to a range of illnesses, and advises readers to buy from Stuart Co. Also mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as remedies. References to English language trends, women at work, and the Lambert coal mine.
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Bright
Huxley
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
F. A. Stuart Co
Southern Railway Adds Through Sleeping Cars to Jacksonville
The Southern Railway announces new Through Sleeping Car Service starting December 4 from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis and Kansas City to Jacksonville with through connections and no layover for trains departing in morning and evening. Travel times listed 25 hours from Cincinnati and Louisville to Jacksonville 55 hours Havana. Tickets available via agents or write A Bainp Tray Pass Agent Louisville J C Beam Jr NW Pass Agent Chicago W H Taylor Assistant General Passenger Agent Louisville.
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California
North Western
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Lltudwett
The
Southern Railway
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Havana
Southern Resorts
A. Bainp
J.C. Beam, Jr
N. W
Adams St
Chicago
W. H. Taylor
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Lambert
Belgium
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Milledgeville
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Liberty St
Freeport, Illinois
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Co. B. Sweet & Co
Galena Street
Freeport, Ill
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John Hea
Florida
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Murine CO
Manic Temple
Gen. Atkins
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H. J. Mooge
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Business Directory
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L. M. Devore
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Collmann & Co
C.O. Collmann
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Insororat
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J. W. Wenney
Charles E
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John Baillyan
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C. O. Collmann
Second National Bank
Javon Kroun
M. V. A. Elson
H. Wester
Alfred H. Wise
Jacob Krohn
Reuben Siegfried
A. Hance
M. V. B. Elson
Ritchie & Lukermann
van Buren St
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Miss Tummel
Realdance
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Galena Ava
Stephenson Street
H. Place
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Fiat
GCL Snyder
Spanis
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G. P
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