Bank Robbery Shootout in Council Bluffs Ends with Wounded Deputy
A dramatic chase through Council Bluffs ends on the court house steps where a robber opens fire wounding Deputy Sheriff O’Brien who may die. Hooker Booker and Weir pursue. White alias Wilson captured. A bag containing burgling tools and nickel-filled handkerchief found. hospital shootout reported at W C A Hospital with no further injuries.
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Courieil Bluffs
Oth
O’brien
Fifth F Avenue
Sherif Booker
Weir
Qovalt
W.C.A
Elect
J. B. White
Wilson
O'Brien
Revolutionary Speech Sparks Labor Debate in Idaho
A stained transcript shows an officer declaring revolutionary intent and defying U S Courts amid calls to uphold law and order. The speaker attacks plutocracy, pledges allegiance to constitutional rights, and urges supporters to stand with him against what he terms monopolistic rule.
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Alt. U
Liahoerers
Louia
LL. W. Redgera
E.V Deis
Redgera
Our Fathers
Tan Leschés
Imonepaly
Tam Ander
United Siptce Court
United States
Heath
Thomas Jetersen
Bouresard Jackson
Horrible Chicago Murder Mystery Reported
Two children discovered a mutilated body at Nilnely Pilth Street and Western Avenue. The victim, likely Fre Holyhunter, a Chicago butcher, showed signs of burning and dog damage. Letters suggest a sister in St Clair Michigan named Wilhelmina Wulf.
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Chicago
Nilnely-Pilth Street
Western Avenue
Ehling
Ates
Jess Ami
Holyhunter
St. Clair
Mich
Wilhelmina Wulf
Slalzhunter
Inyaattin
Students in St Petersburg Riot Police Fight
Reported disturbances in tram demonstrations led to police mobilization. Students resisted and clashes broke out with firearms fired. Several were arrested and injured as order was restored. Chicago special notes a fatal shooting at Enged's Pavilion by Wm. Taverly.
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St. Petersburg
The Smith and Rieckhoff Human Target Incident
Prof A Rieckhoff and his assistant Haverly staged a live target act when Heickhoff fired twenty shots at a steel plate worn over Haverly’s chest. Nineteen rang true before the twentieth wounded Haverly in the stomach. He died shortly after at Alexian Brothers Hospital. Rieckhoff was arrested.
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A. Rieckhoff
Haverly
Rieckhof
Heickhoff
Haverly Sankt
Alexsian Brothers’ Hospital
Riek‘hoff
McBride Wins U S Senate Seat in Oregon After Lengthy Battle
After 33 days of legislative struggle in Salem, W C McBride former Secretary of State wins the U S Senate seat defeating Senator Dolph. The vote tally reaches 47 to secure the majority amid Republican defections and dramatic last minute shifts.
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Dolph
Salém
Te. J
United States Senate
W. C.mcbride
McBride
Fire in Hot Springs Ark Kills Several and Destroys Blocks
A deadly blaze in Hot Springs Arkansas destroyed the Ledgerwood Junkery and several adjoining buildings on Ouachita Avenue. It spread rapidly in strong north winds, burning a bakery and the Oaklawn Hotel among others. At least six people died, with rumors of more fatalities as bodies and remains were found among the ruins. property losses reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. Names include Mary Sammanson age 70 and J W Wing. other details are fragmentary due to the damaged report.
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Arkangsas
Lot Springs
Ark
Ouachita Avenuue
Ledgerwood Junkery
H.M
Ouachita Hotel
Oaklaws
Telalasen
Alza
Mary Sammanson
J. W. Wing
Glenh Falla
Peral
Heath
Jif
Chicago
Maggie Hispank
Oaklawn
Uncertain Relief Efforts Reported in Ohio Mines Region
A committee of investigation led by Gay Meliniey reports widespread suffering in the Woeking Valley Ohio coal areas and calls for urgent relief to keep minors alive until self support. Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce resumes relief efforts as provisions prove insufficient to meet demand.
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Turestigation
Meliniey
Cincinnati
Ohio
Committee of Investigation
Wilkemms
Tiny
Trade Review Highlights Bond Issue Boost to Business
A Cradstreet weekly review notes improved confidence from the latest emergency bond issue and mixed weekly price movements. Cattle, lard, oats show some concessions while cotton and iron stay firm. wheat, corn, coffee, and sugar edge up slightly. Rail earnings for 1894 fall, with eastern lines strongest and Southwestern and Pacific weakest.
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New York
Cradstreet’s
United States
Seattle
Telegram
Bross
Minister Gilay's Funeral in Union City
Remains of the diplomat were buried in Union City as a special funeral train arrived at 11 50. Crowds lingered at stations along the route with thousands at the depot. The casket was placed at Cadwallader's Opera House for viewing and a funeral sermon by Rev. W A McDonald. After the ceremony, relatives departed with the special train to Tidisnapelia.
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Union City
Special
Winchester
Cadwallader
Soeluck
W. A. RcDonald
Presbyterian Church
de Hrore
Mrs. Grey
Tidisnapelia
Threats loom as exiled leader touts dual Alabama government
The Birmingham era reports fresh threats from Robspaper alleging Koll plans to form a dual government in Montgomery after the legislature adjourned. Gov Oates vows swift action to uphold law, saying the people must respect state authority amid the crisis.
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Alabina
Montgognery
Koltiea
Bern
Montgomsery
Rolb
Ie Tribune
Ewshak
Koll
Carry In
Alontgomery
Legisindara
Gov. Oates
Kalyan
Santa Fe Train Held Up Near Sylvia Kansas
The west bound California express on the Santa Fe road was held up near Sylvia Kansas at midnight by four masked men. They robbed passengers after failing to enter the express car and forced the train to halt for about an hour while a posse gave chase. Authorities believe the robbers may belong to a gang.
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Santa Fe
Puello
Col
Sylvia
Kan
Siaford Pau
Fatal Row Over Thirty Cent Bet In Velasco
In Velasco Texas a shooting at a negro gambling house over a 30 cent dispute left Walter Armstrong McCane severely wounding Wit Clark. Five shots were fired four hit McCane and one hit Clark Armstrong surrendered to authorities.
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Velasco
Texas
Walter Armstrong
McCane
Wit
Clark
Armstrong
Jail Break and Blown Office Scene in Tiffin
Two prisoners Williams and Adams escaped from Town City hospital by pocket knives. Tiffin Limber Co office was blown open nearby. weapons and dynamite found on arrest. Officers captured two men at Wilton as sheriff identified them. A severe bill proposing insanity as ground for divorce was killed in the legislature. Foote White of Whiteside County faced vilification for introducing the measure.
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Williams
Adams
Hastile
Tiffin Limber Company
Tividis
Ely
Foote White
Whiteside
White of
Fraud Case Moves for Venue Change in Spencer v. Des Moines
District court in Fort Dodge heard Harry N. Spencer v Des Moines Insurance Company with a venue change motion argued before Judge Birdsall and taken under advisement. The case follows a fire that destroyed Spencer's stock and alleges arson for insurance fraud.
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Harry N. Spencer
Spencer Va
Des Moines Insurance Company
Birdsall
Fort Dodge
Spencer
Insurance Company
sBuil
Multiple Iowa events reported including deaths and crime
Roy Mintle 18 was killed by a vehicle near Grinnell. An Odd Fellows group at Muscatine adopted a constitution. H G Warner of Missouri Valley took a corrosive substance and died before aid. J B Niefort of Marion County lost seventeen cattle to grubs. Fire at E T Fitch’s residence caused $2,000 loss and $1,000 library damage. Clinton men Bull Davis and Joe McNeil sentenced to seven and a half years for burglary. Des Moines detectives arrested Bohanon with a trunk full of silver coinmaking gear. Keokuk: Abraham and Overfield acquitted of dysentery with intent to kill. Water shortages threaten Jefferson area. Goose Jake nearly dry. Cattle tuberculosis outbreak detected in Alcona. Judge Holmes rules on Des Moines boundary case noting constitutional issues. Liquor law enforcement costs and practices discussed in Des Moines. Accidents and suicides noted in Geneva and Clinton areas.
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Roy Mintle
Grinnell
Odd Fellows’ Orphans’ Home Society
Muscatine
H. G. Warner
Missouri Valley
J. B. Niefort
Marion County
E. T. Fitch
Tyons
Fitch
Clinton
Bull
Davis
Joe McNeil
Anamost
Des ‘Moines
Bohanon
Des
Keokuk
Charles Abram
Lincoln Overfield
Dysenti
Memphis
McDaniel
Santa Fe
Prescott
Jefferson
Goose Jake
Alcona
Jr AL
Lend
Mender
Lund
Furigua
Cragy
Wr. Sinther
Jan Orderal
Dra
Dra Moines
G. Plolinis
Iistrict Court
Judee Holmes
Les Moines
A. G. West
Des Moines
Holmes
Cesia
Justien
Prope
Ana
Collins
Geneva
Rafan L. Johnson
Tie
Newton Merchant Zollinger Murdered Near Home
Newton authorities report J R Zollinger a prominent merchant and ex sheriff found dead near his home after a head wound. Some believe he was murdered during an attempted robbery while others cite possible stroke or electrocution. Two clubs found near the bloodstain suggest foul play. Zollinger leaves a widow a son and a daughter.
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Zoller
Hawa
Newton
J. R. Zalinger
Ang
Oliinger
Waa
Des Moines Mayor Trial Opens with Council as Judge
Des Moines presents a high court style trial of Mayor Isaac Hilis with the city council acting as judge. Proceedings stall due to L A Davies illness from Chicago affecting testimony. Prosecution alleges the mayor conspired with gamblers to monopolize business and demanded money for racing track pools and a wheel of fortune.
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Jon Adgment
Hite
Des Moines
Isaac'l. Hilis
L.A. Davies
Chicago
Davies
Damages Suit Over Fire at Llatshos Drill Factory
Martin Hatshog sues Wa bash and Milwaukee Railroad in Ot dumwa district court claiming 99000 damages for fire losses at the Llatshos drill factory. Plaintiff alleges a spark from a locomotive caused the blaze on September 5 8H. Dozen railroad and insurance interests are named and expect a heated contest.
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Martin Hatshog
Wabash and Milwaukee Railroad
Otdumwa
Llatshos
Lehigh Spenineup Plans For Road and Mines
Fragmentary report indicates Ya Open Extensive Canl Asines and MM. e Ficloy of the Great Northern at Lehigh coordinating for extensive cesl mines. They aim to acquire the Astra City and Fort Dodge road and plan spa timing balladas to profit from the route.
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Great Northern
Lehigh
Afasag
Fort Dodge Road
Acin
Flec
Local TrialsDelay In A U Injunction Case And Accidents Report
The Dubuque figures include Gens and Husted setting the A U injunction date for trial on May 7 as the defense relies on the organization being genuine. A fatal accidental shotgun discharge claims a Colfax business owner and a 93 year old dies, while a dairy creamery proprietor faces charges at Edgewood regarding illegal wholesale sales.
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A. Ah
Indge Husted
Dubuque
A. U
Anli “Pri
Anheuser-Lasch Brewery Disturbed in Cedar Rapids Court Action
The Anheuser-Lasch Brewing Association faced a Superior Court filing to abate a nuisance as beer shipments were seized and destroyed. The report notes depreciation of stock and a central Iowa site, with surrounding collateral damages and local business details.
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Anheuser-Lasch Brewing Association
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Filer
Chen
Ani
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