Global News Briefs: Explosions Sinking and Execution Reported
From Alaska a massive dynamite blast at Treadwell Mining Co on Douglas Island destroys a magazine. watchman Wm Cota killed. In Virginia a collision sinks the cruiser Columbia after being struck by the steamer Wyanoke. all aboard rescued. In Ohio, William Paul executed for killing his father in law Josemm Youkey in 1804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Willips
Alaska
Treadwell Mining Co
Douglas Island
Wm. Cota
Spring Valley
Cal
Juneau City
Fort Monroe
Old Dominion Line
Newport News
Columbia
Norfolk
Witliam Paul
Ohio Penitentiary
Paul
Josemm Youkey
Brown County
Ripley
Fatal wreck and riots haunt Payton and Slepkinsville area
A Panhandle passenger train departing Payton, Ohio, was struck by five coal cars from a side-track causing one death, multiple injuries, and anger over the crash. In Slepkinsville, Kentucky, a firebombing attempt damaged police HQ and other buildings, though only minor damage occurred. A boiler explosion near Warren, Ohio killed two men and wrecked a culvert, with many injured or killed in Greethis county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New York
Panhandle
Payton
Ohie
Eveland
Ohio
Philip Novter
Slepkinsville
Tragic double shooting ends in suicide near Tipton
Eugene Camburn, a farmer near Tipton Michigan, was shot and killed by Meury Luce who then fatally shot herself. Luce had been paying attention to Camburn’s daughter, Wilks, and confessed to the crime before taking her own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Camburn
Tipton
Mich
Meury Luce
Lave
Luce
Camburn
Wilks
Hedayne
Mr. Camburn
Fire Rages Through Ohio Oil Fields and Town
A large fire sweeps oil fields near Bowling Green Ohio engulfing the Portage Rover and bridges. A fire at Stead Avenue and Pancott Street Pepedo severely damages the Foundry plant machinery. A shed fire engine rolls over while responding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowing Green
Ohio
Portage Rover
Percoh
Stead Foundry Company
Stead Avenue
Pancortt Street
Pepedo
Ota
Telly
Baby's Fatal Find in Santa store Poisoned Diet
A report states Theo Silvers found as a child in a Santa store area with a quantity of prepared rat poison consumed by the boy. The child died after a period of intense softening, with lines indicating the alarming incident involved the father’s store and the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Joseph Silvers
de Santa,og
Iit
Cloud Burst Disrupts Central Line Toward Chicago
A cloud burst near Raymond Iown washed out the track and derailed the Cen tral line train to Chicago. Two coaches overturned. several passengers injured but none critically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Iown
Chicago
Drowned in St. Joe River boating accident
James Rivard and Frank Dailey drowned while pleasure riding on the St. Joe River at Bea Allen County Indiana. Their boat swerved from control and the current swept them over the day. Big Blaze at Paris Texas destroyed portion of business district. Estimated loss about 350 000. Musouii Temple Theater Ft Wayne Indiana. May 4 Thomas W Keonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rivard
Frank Dailey
St. Joe River
Bea
Alelen County
Ind
Paria
Texas
Paris
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Thomas W. Keonus
Personal Feud Between Congressmen Turns Violent in Naval Committee
In a sealed Naval Affairs Committee room on Thursday Congressman Hall of Missouri and Congressman Money of Mississippi exchanged blows. Hall hurled a heavy glass inkwell, striking Money and leaving a gash behind the ear. Felix McCloskey intervened to separate them as the pair, both Navy committee members, descended into a heated quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money
Hall
Congressman Money
Mississippi
Missouri
Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Committee
Fevons
Felix McCloskey
Mr. McCloskey
Mor. Hall
Atu P
Mav Money
May Ehud
Mr. Money
Mc Hall
McCloskey
Consul Wallace Denies Armenian Massacres in Jerusalem
Consul Wallace reports no Armenian massacres in Jerusalem despite press claims of 100 Arabs killed there and 400 at Caesarea. He notes exaggeration on both sides and says Armenians in Jerusalem number about 200, living in fear. He spent part of his furlough in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Jerusalem
Coldwin S. Wallace
United States
Boume
South Dakota
Palestine
Jerusadene
Caesarea
Tomay
Madrid agitation on Cuban concession stirs pro-republican press
In Madrid and provinces a determined agitation grows to resist any concession to America on the Cuba question. The public prosecutor seeks action against Pais for an article attacking the queen regent and government over Cuba rights and dignity. Telephonic convention news notes a Bell Telephone plan to link state delegations to the Speaker’s desk at the St. Louis convention. Western Union wires will extend telegraph reach to Chicago and New York. About fifty Joes will be run into the convention hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Minake Crystal
America
Pais
Cie Riguts
Dignity
Bonor
Spain
St. Louis
Bell Telephone Company
Western Union Company
Chicago
New York
Restrict Immigration Faces Fresh House Action
After a fruitless caucus, House Republicans push to advance one of two immigration bills. Immigration Committee may be called in soon to seek consideration, with lawmakers urging action amid ongoing debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Immigration Committee
Skunk Runs Rampant During Panic at Zion Temple
A wild scene breaks out in Zion’s church when a brack and white spotted cat chased by a large yellow dog bursts into the sanctuary. The panic erupts as pastor's sermon prompts fear of divine judgment and congregants flee, leaving men women and children scrambling from the pews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Atchison, Kante
Tahoe
Amon
Temourper
Dex
Zien
Egbert Kills Five Then Takes His Own Life
In a Rockville area tragedy, Peter Egbert shot and killed five people including Mrs. Herman Rasehke and a child, then killed Sheriff Math and Deputy Sweem before dying by suicide. His sister Florene Eybert died later from fever. A posse pursued, surrounding the area until the suspect’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Egbert
Rockville
Carpensier
Sara
Dastunthy
Herman Rasehke
Wolig
W. OM. Math
Willie Sweem
National Wick Sivieway
Egbert
Sweem
Deighers
Aml
Gronanda
Florencr Eycbert
Trade Outlook Shows Cautious Merchants Amid Sluggish Demand
Dan & Cot's Weekly Review of Trade reports seasonable weather aids activity but merchants remain cautious. Stocks are tight as demand falters, with major industries strained by reduced consumption and a surge in threatened strikes in building and window glass. Prices for commodities are at record lows, while manufactured goods fall less sharply than in April and farm goods decline more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROG
Dan & Cot
Murders at Hill Top Store Shock Hill Top Village
The bodies of Mrs. Joseph Cocking and Daisy Miller were found in the Cocking store at Hill Top. Joseph Cocking lay unconscious in the cellar, bound with rope after a brutal attack. Robbery is suspected as the motive.
Cripple Creek Nears Annihilation in Large Blaze
A devastating fire in Cripple Creek destroyed 250 buildings and caused massive losses. An explosion while dynamiting near Sisters' hospital injured a fireman’s leg. The district will be rebuilt with brick and stone. Ten dead, seventeen injured, and extensive property damage followed a cyclone that moved northwest from Clifton toward Morganville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Thames
Thie
Phe
Sisters’ Hospital
Twe
Sailors Arrive After Ship Republic Abandonment Fire
The British ship Hollingwood arrives in San Francisco from Newcastle Australia carrying the captain and crew of the Republic, abandoned at sea and on fire April 19 about 800 miles west of port. Both ships were sailing from Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollingwood
San Francisco
Newcastle
Australa
Republic
Paupers Strike at New Jersey Almshouse
Forty paupers at Hudson County New Jersey almshouse quit labor on Tuesday and left the home. Warden Ryan moved the, belongings with 60 workers while about forty refused. The ringleader Bill Jones declared they would not work, and the group headed toward Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Efnudson County
N. J
Ryan
Bill” Jones
Jessey City
Greater New York bill passes amid vetoes and protests
The Assembly at Albany repassed the Greater New York bill despite vetoes by Mayor Strong of New York and Mayor Worrester of Brooklyn. The measure narrowly survived after strenuous efforts, with ongoing talk of pork barrel influences and opposition from Brooklyn residents and mining communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Brooklyn
Strongof
New York
Wurrester
Alsny
Greater New York
Morrow
Market Report Of Cattle Hogs And Grains Across Cities
The market notes cattle hogs and grains in multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with prices for cattle from 3.40 to 4.75 and hogs from 3.00 to 5.00 plus grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and clover seed across the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Perth
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Trial of Jackson in Peart Bryan Murder Case Near Newport
The long trial of Jackson over Peart Bryan’s murder continues at Campbell County Courthouse Newport. Prosecution rests on identity and timeline while defense questions the evidence and the voluntariness of Jackson’s confessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdsrer
Peart Bryan
Kentucky Hiighlands
Seon Jackson
Witel
Campbell Cau
Newport
Bryan
Wallin
Ceca
Joe Petia
Yietita
Thomas Gad
Kentucky
Peart Besso
Jackson
Little Ruth Cleveland Struck By Illness At White House
The article reports President Cleveland's daughter Ruth contracted a fever similar to the common malady affecting the nation. It notes that both Ruth and Marion were at risk as illness spread through the White House family and that precautions were taken to protect the other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clecehild
Tota
Eather
Ruth
Marion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Around
Toledo
THE
Senate
Washington
Louisiana
Latplace
St. John Bape Fist Parish
Adolph Iteron
Sla Bossier
Deans
St. John Court House
John Love
Huntington
W. Va
Efe
Magee
Pittaburg
Pennsylvania Railway
Gullitzin Tunnel
Death Rides the
Hille Five
Kansas
City County
Kan
Clfton
Clifton
Morganville
Obriek
Eaffer
Porat
United Mia Workers
Syouths
Atchison
Wat
Dickerson
John Scanten
St. Joseph
Gude
Montrose
Suspension Bridge
Campbelds County Courthouse
Tri
Dackson
Walia
Fia
Wdm
Tackson and
TR Attorneys
Ruth Cleveland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!