Hammered to Death at Wilson Library in Philadelphia
William Wilson, about 55, owner of Wilson's circulating library, was murdered in his shop in Philadelphia. Thieves killed him with a hammer and strangled him with a towel after looting the cash. Neighbors say he lived alone on the library's third floor, with the lower floors filled with books. The crime suggests robbery and the motive of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piladelphia
William
Wilson
Pery
Thay
Promise of Big Cotton Crop Forecast by Neill
New Orleans statistician FH M Neill issues a circular predicting a cotton crop of at least 9 750 000 bales this year across all states except Texas while noting conservative estimates and possible ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neill
New Orleans
FH. M. Neill
Texas
Dynamite Raid Breaks Up Hatfield Stronghold
Reports say Hatfield faction dynamited the Devil's Backbone fortress in West Virginia as Sheriff Keaile and Liz Mann led a posse to drive them out after a fierce fight. Several of Hatfield’s men were wounded and Hatfield himself escaped with his gang. Nearby a Santa Fe passenger train was robbed near Edmund, Texas, by six masked highwaymen who blew a safe with dynamite but did not open it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortreas
Hatiehi
Brown
Tandite
Hushiseras
W. Va. Chiepalf
Itha Hatield
Fis
Sheri Keaile
Liz Mann
Aberkt
Avi Hig Ifattield
Branrar Cive
South Bone
Santa Peroad
Edmund
Lala
Fred
Jaral Rats
Wells-Pargo Nafe
Eckels to Lead Colonial Trust as President
Eckels will become president of the Colonial Trust at once with Rosswell Flower as acting president. His salary is set at 15 million dollars per year. Charles Dawes of Evansport, a Republican executive committee member, will succeed Eckels as comptroller of the currency following McKinley’s term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckels
Colonial Trust
Gompary
Rosswell Flower
Anting
Charles Bk, Dawes
Evansgton
Ecommitton
Twiness
McKinley
Ebtkios
Milwaukee Operators Claim Chicago Barley Corner Blockade
Milwaukee traders report a wealthy syndicate in Chicago forming to corner barley. Brokers note a six week lag in developments as shorts rush to cover, with No 2 barley bids rising from 28 cents earlier to cover positions at a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minwatker
Milwaukee
Chicago
Ulalers Shorts
Master mechanic shot amid town excitement at Viian Bs Mailroad hub
In Savanna a violent incident at the Viian Bs Mailroad headquarters left Master mechanic Masterbrook mortally wounded by William Theach a discharged language. Leach arrested and removed from town amid public uproar. Five injured after a car toppled into a fueling chute at a government works site. Sculptor Johansen Monday dies in Geneva sanitarium at age 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Masterbrook
Viian Bs Mailroad
William Theach
Leach Wies
Easterbrook
Leach
Easterbook
Taead
Johansen M. Monday
Geneva, W. OY
Tragic Farmer Feud Ends in Brickbat Death Near Rockport
Lon Hayes, widow’s son in Rockport Missouri, is killed instantly by a sow wielding a brickbat from Berths Sons, a 22 year old son of Sam Sone. The men acted to settle an old grudge and Sone is under arrest. A separate report notes a disastrous storm at Hicksville Ohio causing 310000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Hayes
Rockport
Berths Sons
Sam Sone
Linus
Sone
Anarchist and a Razor Scrimmage in Pittsburg
Austrian immigrant James Elbert aroused panic at Pittsburg Police Station No 3 by wounding five officers with a razor. Officer George McIntyre suffered a serious facial wound while the others were badly cut. Elbert fled after fighting through a guard of fifteen, leaping from a rear window. Officer Corless shot Elbert in the arm, wounding him and allowing capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
James Elbert
No 3 Polices
George McIntyre
Elbert
Corless
Ebert
Duel near Paris leaves nobles wounded after lengthy clash
The Count of Turin and Prince Henri of Orleans dueled with swords Sunday morning in Bois de Marchaux Vacres son. Seconds included M Leoutiel and Raoul Mouvrichon for Henri, Avagadro de Quinte and Marquis Carlo di Bineri for Turin. The combat lasted twenty six minutes with five engagements. Henri sustained two serious wounds to the right shoulder and abdomen. Turin was wounded in the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Turin
Frince Enti
Orleans
Bois de Marchaux Vacresson
Prince Henri of
M. de Leoutiel
Equatorial
Abyssinia
M. Raoul Mouvrichon
Taro
Prince Henri
Count of
Tornado damages Hagaman area in Amsterdam suburb
A tornado moved eastward about a mile from Hagaman wrecking several buildings including three barns. Crops were damaged and a woman was injured. A separate funnel reportedly passed Fulian County causing barns and sheds to collapse. Residents sought shelter in cellars as structures were blown down and injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagaman
Amsterdam
N. Y
Ladiy
Fulian County
New York
Hobinson Anil
Hroad Adbin
Stage Robbery Claims First Feat at Yellowstone Park
Report claims a staged robbery on Fort Yellowstone Fortunate Plateau. The Interior Department notes no authority to offer a reward. Authorities seek the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoon
Interior Department
Murder of Mira Hanpman Opens Family Tragedy Case
Peter Haugan a wealthy cigar dealer of St. Louis was found dead from throat injuries. His daughter Louisa aged 25, deemed demented, is suspected. Brother William Hanpiman aged 2 showed signs of insanity and was sent to an asylum. Windsheim, a sister, found the mother dead. no statements could be obtained from the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Hanpman
Tan
Peter Haugan
St. Tewis
Louisa
Hanpiman
Wiliam
Tie
William
Dra. Windsheim
Hanplinan
Missing trio feared swept away after sea attempt
Have Heen Swept to Sea, David alten, a known scammer, drew crowds at the world’s fair. Fred Paters of New Bedford and Walter Arnold of Boston are missing. Dalian attempted to swim from Coney Island to the Sandy Hook lightship, about eighteen miles, with Donat as escort. Authorities fear all three were swept away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heen
David Alten
Fred Paters
New Bedford
Mass
Walter Arnold
Boston
Dalian
Goney Island
Sandy Hook
Nightern Niles
Donat
Rua
Taient decries former guard leader in election
James Streater of the Tenth Regiment National Guards, noted for his role during the Homestead riots and the suspension of Private James, was defeated for re election by Major James Barnett. Streater served sixteen years with the guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taient
James BR
Tenth Regiment National Guards
May Have to Summon Lugisti in Spanish Politics
Senor Romero Roblenda openly backs detention of Capt. Gen. Weyler and opposes reconciliation with the dissident conservatives. The stance is said to threaten the conservative party plans and the court and may force the queen regent to summon the liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugisti
Senor
Romero Roblenda
Gen. Weyler
Tiberals
Moonshine raid nets Chicago moonshiners
Internal revenue officers arrested Samuel Marlow and Ian in central Chicago for making moonshine whisky. Several others were located and more arrests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Samuel Marlow
Ian
Chicago
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Reserve Decrease
The New York weekly bank statement reports a reserve decline of 200 dollars. The banks now hold 6,552.00 in excess of required reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dr Nansen’s Observations on Saturday Sightings
An unclear report references Dr. Nansen and several named figures in a disputed sighting from Saturday. The text remains fragmentary with no verifiable outcomes or locations.
Has Sherman resigned as secretary of state
A Chicago Tribune dispatch from New York reports President McKinley may replace Secretary Sherman due to diplomatic tensions. Judge Day remains uninformed and Whitelaw Reid Field is named as the likely successor if Sherman retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Hotel Champlain
N. Y
McKinley
Foreign Department
Sherman
Uitil
Judge Day
Washington
Shermann
State Department
Whitelaw Field
Striking Pennsylvanians Face Court Hearing In Pa Miners Case
The injunction hearing against the Pennsylvania miners went before Judges Stowe and Culler in Pittsboro. Testimony and court sentiment suggest possible modification of the injunction, hinting at a striker victory. Judge Collier praised orderly conduct and the court’s sympathy, while discussions questioned the scope and enforcement of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Stowe and Culler
Pittsboro
Pennnsylvania Court
Judea Collier
Doubd
Alga Shea
Saved Grant From Capture in St Louis Mission
An old Tegra named Saphingion aided Gen Grant by thwarting a Confederate plot to capture him near St Louis. He warned Grant on a farm visit and helped ensure his quick return, with the abortive ambush springing into a hasty defense that prevented the seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louisa Negre
Thomas Jefereen Haphington
Tegra
Gen
Grant
Sundar Kingfan
Aanhirh
Teomis
Whey Gan
Saphingion
Sauth
Grank
Tris
St. Jovie
Lis Sarr
Hin
Anarchist Angiallile Tried for Canovas Death
Michel Angiallile, blamed for the Canovas case, was tried in Vegara Spain by martial court and sentenced to death. He reportedly fainted on hearing the sentence and was to be garroted in prison. A Kansas City Star article by Dr. McM Smith exposes a diploma mill called National School of Osteopathy run from Kirkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premier Canovank
Michel Angiallile
Premier Canovas
Enut
Vegara
Spain
Tin
Sanat
Kansas City
McM. Smith
Kirkville
Sehonk of
National School of Osteopathy
Kirk
Balloon service proposal links Dawson City trip to Juneau
M Ayer of Oakland plans balloon transport between Juneau and Dawson City with KoA funding. Hughsea backs the scheme hoping to raise 2000 dollars as soon as possible. The idea claims feasibility and a 24 hour Juneau to Dawson City flight. Peace talks stall over Thessaly occupation fears. Lord Salisbury objects to a potential permanent occupation. Mexico aims to buy 25000 Mauser rifles and ten rapid fire guns in Berlin for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
M. Ayer
Oakland
Cal
Uneau
Dawson Fly
Hughsea
Jin
Juneau
Jawik Pasha
Trukish
Lord Salisbury
Thessaly
Germany
Francisco A. Mena
Communications and Public Works of
Mexico
Berlin
Felts Faith to Fly at Pike’s Peak Leap
A man named W. B. Welts faced a deterred attempt to leap from the amminit of Pike’s Peak during a Sunday event. A newly arrived stop in Taped Trem carry emerged as fate in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BB. Welts
Pike's Peak
Bloody Race Riot at Palaram Station Leaves Three Dead
A violent race riot at Palaram station near Little Rock ends with three men dead and two severely injured. Deputy Sheriff Owens is wounded. Harrison Kerr and others flee after a gun battle in which over fifty shots are fired. Kerr is found dead a mile away. several participants remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Palaram Station
Little Rock
BR. D. Owens
Sherif
Perry County
Harrison Kerr
Palaram
Kerr
Owens
Charles Andry
J. T. Clark
Fred
Andry
Peters
Clark
Bellefontaine Murder Rumors Stir Town Calm Yet Tense
In Bellefontaine Ohio Sunday detectives intensified probes into the double murder of David and Mrs Detrick. Suspects Tony Ford and Lew Deerwester are jailed with others possibly withholding facts as rumors ignite fear and a avoided lynching mood in the community. A man attempted suicide near the Detricks’ grave and a woman reportedly took morphine amid a crisis following the scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detricks
Bellefontaine
Ohio
David Detrick
Tony Ford
Lew Deerwester
Runnors
Chas. Spellman
Derricks
Mack Spellman
Ford
Deerwester
Win. Eilsworth
Record-Long Tenure Teases Supreme Court Milestone
Justice Stephen J. Pict of the supreme court marked over 34 years of continuous service on the bench, surpassing John Marshall as the longest serving member since the court’s reestablishment. The milestone stretches to five months and six days beyond Marshall’s tenure, noting the enduring role of the high court’s top jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associata Jugnon
Stephen J. Pict
Supremia Comrl O
United States
ER Supreme
John Marshall Wings
National Tribunal of Last Resort
Murder at Galverten Tezag Crime Stuns Town
The body of Mrs. Katy Gallagher, a teacher in Galverten Tezag, is found after a fire. Virgil, a 3 year old son of the murdered woman, is arrested and confesses to the crime in a bid to gain attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Gallagher
Galverten
Tezag
Fer
Virgil
Andi
Crimea
Gel Ainney
Harper town sees women attack joint and demand mayor resignation
In Trarper County Harper women armed with axes and clubs attacked a joint opening, police drove them off, then they marched to the mayor’s office demanding the resignation of Jia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batoon
Harper
Trarper
Mayora
Demanieil Jia
Wheat buying activity shifts toward Kansas City
Minneapolis buyers have not secured 150 000 to 500 000 bushels this week as more cash wheat is expected to move toward Kansas City before the spring wheat harvest. Traders note rising shipments toward the Kansas City market from Minneapolis amid ample supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Mikers
Minenéapolis
Market quotes for cattle and grains across multiple cities
The report lists commodity prices in cities including Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Western regions. It covers cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and butter with varied bid ranges and grade specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Bie
Vieo Batier
Train Coupling Break Injures Twenty at Wanello Pit
Twenty miners were badly hurt and three fatally after a coupling broke on a Wanello Coal Company train at Pitman on Monday. The train of twenty five cars descended a decline, struck a curve, and seven cars piled up. Named fatally injured are James Darby Don Coulston and Charles Edmunds. A separate incident in Moville involved a man assaulting attorney D C Read in a dispute over financial matters. Frank Thomas fled a punch and was jailed by Mayor J F Dewey on bond posted by W L Sanborn and J B Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanello Coal Company
Pitman
James Darby
Don Coulston
Charles Edmunds
Phatt
Moville
Woodbury County
Frank Thomas
D. C. Read
Thomaz
Reed
Bert
Thomas
Marshal Blaesdall
Jake
J. F. Dewey
W. L. Sanborn
J. B. Smith
Cure for Hog Cholera Demonstrated on Local Farm
Hog cholera is curable claims the Dubuque Fruit and Produce Company farm near Dubuque. Under Clemens of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad fifty four of sixty two sick hogs were saved. The railroad notes notable cures along its line and high mortality last year in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Fruit and Produce Company
Dubuaque
Clemens
Ibs
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Panl Railroad Company
Attempted Depot Tow at Hremer Station Disturbed
An attempted tow of the depot at Hremer Station eight miles east of Waverly on the Chicago Groak West rit occurred Saturday evening. Freight-room agent Lew Hall confronted by two armed men who forced him out and opened fire. Hall returned fire and they fled, leaving him wounded with a shoulder injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adold
Hremer Station
Waverly
Stilinn Agant Lew Hall
Nimskedt
Pevelvarn
Hull
Ett
Fatally Shot by Trampa Jones in Railcar Robbery
Lakey of Lit eigeld W1 was attacked by Trampa Jones in a box car between Pel[p Jrigine sud Taina on the Northeast Manilar. The assailants demanded money. a single shot wounded Sakey above the left ear. They fled with seven dollars four tales and a silver watch toward Tara. Sakey is expected to die.
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Trampa Jones
Lakey
Liteigeld
Trampa
Pel
Sud Taina
Manilar
Fnd
Tara
Sakey
Mysterious Death of Murray in Peculiar Accident at Chibuque
Comrade Murray died after an odd sequence in Chibuque on Monday. He drank with officers all day and later allegedly collapsed while dining. A crude tool created a deep hole in a well as a gate incident preceded the fatal moment. His companions Radoalph and Gil were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
Murray
Chibuque
Rex
J. N. Coaley
Radoalph
Gil
Major Fire at Clinton Lamp Factory Destroys Stock
A large blaze swept the Clinton Chair Company factory Saturday evening around 6 o clock. The three story brick building and yard on a quarter block burned from the varnish room, with flames reaching high. Losses include building stock and surroundings valued at about 65,000 with insurance around 14,000. rebuilding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Clament Chair Company
Suicide by Hanging Near Iowa City Shocks Family
John Snider, a single man of about Yk years, reportedly hanged himself at his Iowa City area home. He left the barn around noon for chores, did not return, and was found lifeless in the hay barracks by searchers. Authorities suggest unrequited love may have driven the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snider
Iowa City
Tie
Poly
Kicker
Funeral Procession Near LeMars Involved Deadly Wreck
Funeral cortege for Join Schuell was halted near LeMars when a steam thrashing machine rammed the procession. The wagon overturning broke the coffin, several teams fled, and bystanders suffered cuts from exposed wire. James Brogan, a wealthy farmer at Crestan, killed himself with strychnine after refusing antidote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Join Schuell
Ris Wre
James Brogan
Crestan
Grimly
Mrs J Frnance Affected at Pomeroy Rally
Mrs J Frnance wife of the Pomeroy Presbyterian Church pastor lost consciousness when a blood vessel burst in the brain during a Baptist rally session. She regained awareness after about an hour and is now convalescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frnance
Pomeroy Presbyterian Church
Braih
Tragic accident claims life of bi-year-old in Lineting Gravel incident
A bid by White assisting bia fadiser in lineting gravel led to the death of Aiden Uinta, the bi-year-old son, who was crushed. Authorities report the family and local workers are cooperating as investigators review the scene and safety procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Bia Fadiser
Aiden Uinta Oeaved
von Prank
Doubie
K of P Grand Lodge Iowa Elects Officers
The final session of the grand lodge K of P of Iowa closed in Clinton. Elected officers include Grand Chancellor C Dowell Des Moines Grand Vice Chancellor W Thortis Vinton Grand Prelate W L Douglas Bayard Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Walker Pleasant Grand Master of the Exchequer Ken A Bennett Manning Grand Master at Arms W H Lackey Hampton Grand Inner Guard J W White Centerville Grand Outer Guard F A Welch Oto Supreme Representatives W M Warvis Muscatine T B Hanley Tipton C B Pickett Waterloo Trustees C Ferris Cedar Rapids C Bendenburg Spirit Lake Council Bluffs earns the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lackey
Hampton
Grand Inner Guard
J. W. White
Centerville
Grand Onner Guard
F. A. Welch
Oto
W. M. War
Vis
Muscatine
T. B. Hanley
Tipton
C. BE. Pickett
Waterloo
C. Ferris
Cedar Rapids
C. Bendenburg
Spirit Lake
Council Bliifs
Two New Catholic Sees in Iowa Planned
Activity in Iowa Catholic circles suggests an imminent move to create two new sees in the western part of the state. Developments at priests' retreats in Dubuque and Davenport are expected to reveal timing, with Des Moines and Fort Dodge as the likely seats, while Sioux City would gain a second cathedral as a counter move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Two Seas
Dubuque
Davenport
Old Commandant Session closes with new board setup
Commissioners of the Soldiers Home at Aarnsall town closed Thursday. An executive committee was formed with the president views and Commissioner Birchard as third member. Officers elected include President Captain F J Russell, Secretary C H Raymeml, and Treasurer John Wesley Morton who will continue until the new law takes effect. Separately a missing person case of Harry Arnold from Coyne Hluffa is noted with his wife anxious. Also F S Wilkins disappeared from Farragut with two boys last July. Reports mention Texan fever in Montgomery County with cattle deaths and a pending strict quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarsnalltown
Birchard
F. J. Russell
Jeffar
Caph L. T. Raymeml
Hampton
John Wesley Morton
Washington
Tjarry Arnold
F.S. Wilkins
Farragut Thoraday
Ivy bin
Mars Wilkins
Farmer J. K. Weaver Dies After Oat Elevator Collapse
J K Weaver a prosperous farmer from four miles northeast of Fondamat died soon after an accident at Sylvester Barren’s farm. While elevating grain into a barn elevator the rope detached causing 800 pounds of oats to fall on his head. He suffered two broken legs and a severely fractured skull, regaining consciousness only to pass away hours later. He leaves a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Weaver
Fondamat
Wile
Sylvester Barren
Man Held for Train Wreck Attempt Released in Missouri
John Mahaffey, held in Dallas Center over an alleged Des Moines Northern and Western train wreck plot, was discharged and sent home to Missouri as evidence was weak and prosecution likely costly. State cases against J. H. Wouldnt and the Des Moines Insurance Company were withdrawn before Justices Nashtwey of Lansing by county attorney order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mahaffey
Dallas Center
Des Moines
Western
Missouri
Womtnts
J. HW. 2
Des Moines Insurance Company
Manny
Nashtwey
Lansing
Boy Ed Jones Drowns Inspecting Steam Boat at New Boston
Ed Jones fell from the W J Young steam boat while inspecting it at New Boston. The current carried his body fifty yards below the vessel before it was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jones
W. J. Young
New Boston
Netterfield Shot Dead in Missouri After Quarrel
Reports say George Netterfield, known for the Oskaloosa shooting last December and acquittal on murder, was found dead in a rural Missouri town with six bullet wounds. Another version claims a quarrel with a moonshiner led to a quick gunfire, Netterfeld dying instantly before aid could arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netterfield
Missouri
George Netterfield
George Golightly
Oskaloosa
Aoimals
Idan
Netterfeld
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