Kellihan to Hang for Sherburne Bank Robbery Murder
Louis Kellihan the Sherburne bank robber and murderer was sentenced to hang on August 12 by Judge Quinn. The jury found him guilty of first degree murder April 1, but mercy was urged due to youth. Kellihan and his brother attempted the robbery. both were pursued, and Louis was captured after his brother Hans was killed and Marshal Gallon shot.
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Sherburne
Quinn
McMillan
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Kellihan
Onlyi8
Sherburne Institution
Grand Forks Flood Records Worst On Record
Grand Forks and surrounding area suffer severe flood damages with water reaching 46 feet 7 inches, the highest on record. Many families made homeless, city seeking congressional aid for affected farmers and residents as cleanup begins.
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Relief Steamer Ogemaw Sunk in Red River
Grand Forks report details the government steamer Ogemaw sinking in twelve feet of water seventeen miles below Grand Forks after ice hindered progress on a relief expedition. Ice floes and rapid currents hampered travel as crew steered into shallow water. cause unknown, likely a hole from ice.
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Collision in North Carolina Kills Three, Injures Six
A southbound local and northbound Florida special on the Southern Railway collided near Harrisburg, NC. Three people died and six were badly hurt as the express train struck the local while both engines and cars were destroyed.
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Southern Railway
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Harrisburg
Tunstall
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Policy of House Democrats and Davenport match news
The report notes House Democrats adopting a stance to support good Republican proposals while opposing bad ones. It mentions Burns and McLeod in Davenport agreeing to a $31,000 side bet for a boxing match in Davenport on May 6, with stipulations on purses and challengers. Also covered are a Georgia governor’s son’s wedding, Philippine rebel surrender, Greece crisis sympathy, a drowning incident, spirits price move, Australian baseball arrival, and a Jacksonville confession in a murder case.
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Missouri
Prijonner
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Hig
Salvava Heisterlan
Barns
Mer- Teod
Chirage
Senate panel moves to strike reciprocity from Dingley tariff
The Senate finance committee decides to remove the reciprocity section from the Dingley tariff bill after talks with foreign nations. It says no basis for reciprocity exists in the bill and the president should offer concessions to broaden trade. Brazil, France, Spain, Austria and others seek deals but demand mutual concessions. A Brazilian merchant notes cooperation hinges on a more conciliatory U S stance rather than threats.
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France
Spain
Austria
Brazil
United States
Monetary Reformers Seek Aid From Commerce Groups
The Indianapolis monetary reform convention’s executive committee asks commercial organizations to aid by distributing petition blanks to boards of trade and delegates. The letter urges senators and representatives to back currency and banking reform and pressed for extra session authority for a presidential commission.
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House of Representatives
Sanger challenges Bald in Buffalo three mile races for purse
Sanger challenges E C Bald of Buffalo to a best of three one mile races to decide who is the superior runner. The match offers a large purse and a $10 stake per race, with Buffalo as the venue if the prize is sizable enough. Bald may accept after two prior meetings with Sanger, one win for Bald.
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MaizaravKer
Walter
Sanger Bse
E. C. Bald
Buffalo
Poweshick County poisoning case man Kirker found dead
John Kirker the prime suspect in his wife’s poisoning death in Guernsey last week was found dead in his Montezuma hotel room. He had been undergoing cancer treatment with Dr Vert for stomach cancer and died in his sleep after dinner Sunday night with no signs of self harm. Physicians attributed death to his illness.
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John Kirker
Guernsey
Pennsylvania House
Montezuma
Vert
Sargent
Chris Tufman
Amp
Migmna
Asylin
Tale Hangerol
Wil Sargent
Hettern
Cal
Seymour
Ijle
Henry Tarr
Shenanadoah
Jowan
Omaha
Thomas
Maquiketa
Douglas Street
An Tanovent Man Dies In Dubuque Penitentiary May 1851
In Dubuque Iowa two masked burglars entered the bed chamber of A Y Taylor of Taylor Brass Works Company. Taylor awoke and one burglar killed him. The gunmen were Morris Van Heushing and Peter Worden. Worden testified and received five years. Van Heushing received thirty. The condemned man later suffered mental decline and was moved to insane asylums. The text also notes a Peoria plague of Remy Waris and various local crime and public notices.
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Dubuque
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Taylor Brass Works Company
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Morris van Heushing
Peter Worden
Worden
van Iinesheing
Fatal Burns Reported After Gasoline Stove Incident
Miss T Bekstein a dressmaker in Ta Mars was fatally burned Saturday when a gasoline stove exploded lighting her clothing. Fellow residents described severe burns as bystanders acted, and she died soon after. Webster County authorities investigate the accident and record shows the county board meeting discussing public works and a commission appointment.
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Ta. Mars
Chief Witness Murphy Escapes Jackson County Jail
John Patrick Murphy a key witness in the Eckerlebe case escaped from Maquoketa jail while on the trustys list. He had pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily injury and was awaiting a second trial. Citizens pursued him after the escape, with Maquoketa experiencing heightened excitement.
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Jackson County
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Ile
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Eekertebe
Drowned Man Found After Hunting Near Whiting
The body of Denver McGee was recovered from a creek six miles northeast of Whiting by ER W Drake and John Kel ter. Identified by papers, McGee had left home to hunt on March 18, and the gun was found with both hammers drawn back. Investigators pulled him from the water using a barb wire hook. The drowning appears accidental.
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Funeral Cyclades and Local Notices In Des Moines Area
Funeral services for a long time civic leader presided over by ALA Cox attracted railroad officials and Des Moines civic groups. The report also notes a fatal Omaha street incident, a sued case on swipe meaning, a receiver appointed for Banedy & Staith, and clergy activities by Bishop William Percy with classes in Mason City and Waterloo.
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Iowa Senate Acts On Real Estate Partitions And Insurance Laws
The Iowa Senate debated House bill procedures in partition disputes with three referees unless parties agree otherwise. It defeated counts on contempt appeals and amended insurance provisions, including foreign company restrictions and a two-year proof period. The Senate approved major railway and revenue measures, with changes to insurance company taxes and building loan limits, and denounced morning papers in a related dispute.
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Long service of British premiers in royal lineage noted
The article recalls premiers who served long terms, listing ages at death and noting that Gildstone’s era broke the prior record held by Lord Sidmouth. It compares ages of Earl Russell, the Duke of Wellington, Lord Palmerston, Earl Grey, and others, and notes only Gildstone and Sir Robert were heirs who did not accept peerages from the Queen.
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Reber
Typewriter Bieyete Aids Field Operations In Military Use
Fer BField Operations unveils a typewriter bieyete mounted on a serviceable carchine to follow army movements through the country. Operators can take field notes and orders and produce duplicates as the device stands erect on props. Missouri sees three women lawyers poised for the Supreme Court bid: Phoebe Cousins, Victoria Witney, and Baisy Barbee.
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