Executions for Pearl Bryan murder lead to confessions
Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling were hanged in Newport Kentucky for Pearl Bryan of Greencastle Indiana. Jackson offered another confession claiming Walling innocence and delaying the sentence. Governor Bradley ordered further directions as Walling’s fate remained tied to Jackson’s statements. The executions proceeded after legal debate, with both men declaring innocence before death.
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Alonzo Walling
Newport
Eky
Pearl
Bryan
Greencastie
Ind
Seafield
Lee
Jackson
Walling
Pastor Lee
Plummer
Bradley
Jrckson Brke
Jacktor
Wallise
Wailine
Waal
Wallind
Helm
Jacknap
Jackeen
Jack
Wamu Hawilton
Wiscasset
Pearl Man
Fitzsimmons Beats Corbett in Fourteenth Round Victory
Robert Fitzsimmons defeated James J. Corbett in the fourteenth round at Carson City in the pugilistic championship bout. The decisive left to Corbett’s stomach felled him and the Californian finished on his feet, referee stopped the fight. About 4,000 spectators watched as Fitzsimmons won a purse of 125,000 with bets reportedly totaling around 900,000 nationwide. Corbett’s backers wagered on his side, while Fitzsimmons earned major cash payouts and title prestige in a disputed championship era.
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Foucht
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Garson City
Ner
Corbett
Inez
Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmann
Corbett II
Pugiliat
Svoy Besan
Corbeth
Lisha
Garbekl
CyHampine
Fabien Carbett
Jane
Fitzsimimons
Grant
Carhell
Jeff
Odeef
Fussimmons
Carson City
New York
San Francisco
Self
Iitasiumoans
Detroit
Martin Tulian
Carter Harrigan Nominates for Mayor of Chicago
The Democratic candidate Carter Harrigan, long connected with the Harrison estate and a Chicago real estate partner with his brother, rises as the party’s pick for mayor. He was educated at public schools, Altenburg preparatory program in Germany, St. Ignatius Chicago, and Yale, later practicing law and real estate. His family includes Mrs. Harrison, Carter Harrigan, and Faith. Also noted is Fred Schinneer winning a six day bicycle race in Chicago and a noted 5000 sovereign shipboard robbery event tied to the Chemic voyage from Australia to the United States.
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Vie
Harrison
Clark
Llarrienn
Tie
Germany
Compasium
Altenburg
St. Igontius
Chirag
Iss
Ele
Yale
Tle
ESS
Isa
Elis
Carter TL
Faith
Einealn
Leration
Pacis
Madrid
Inter
Vienna
Sridite
Cal Iay
Washington
Col
Waylas
Nimler
Twaves
Bishop Arnett Delivers Bible to McKinley and Campaign Leader
Bishop B W Arnett of Wilberforce College presented a morocco Bible to President McKinley, kissed on oath, amid Afro American support from Ohio led by Beary Y Arnett. The piece bears gold-edged pages and a verse from Second Chronicles. Col John Way Chneen named to succeed Mr Barard as U S ambassador to Ming land. noted as writer of poems and prose.
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McKinley
B. W. Arnett
Wilberforce College
Ohio
African Methodist Episcopal Church
America
Beary Y. Arnett
MecKenhey
John Way Chneen
Meinier
Barard
John May
Mingland
United States
Tike County
Grant's Tomb Dedication to Mark Ulysses S. Grant Anniversary
A grand ceremony in Riverside Park New York on Tuesday April 27 aims to unveil the Mausoleum honoring Ulysses S. Grant. A land parade and river naval display will accompany the dedication as New York contemplates a state holiday and possible national designation.
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Girandeur
Tn Riverside Dark
New York
Ulysses
Girant
IL Han
National Solons Prolong Senate and House Proceedings
The article reviews a busy session with 438 bills and eight joint resolutions introduced in the Senate, including measures on immigration, canal projects, pension and judiciary powers. House activity slows while debate and committee actions shape tariff considerations and civil service issues.
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Ways and ‘Means
Senate
Allen
Ledse
Alr
Nelson
Minnesota
Afr. Lindsay
Kentucky
Morgan
Pire
Maine
Frye
Stewart
Carson City
Nev
Corbett
Gallinger
Turpie
Tadiana
Gear
Town
Committee On Pacific Railroads
Pacific Railroad
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Lodge
Massachusetta
Ware
Comunittee
St. Croix
St. Johns
St Themen
United States
Need
Fariff
Dingter
Huiler
Tilia
Hettis Ander
Fle
Faby Ting
Testriet
Columbia
Hunfaing Liarace Porter
New York
Eragen
Henry White
Rhode Island
Cerretori
Great Britain
Perry & Bleath
Gorden
Portminster
Munn
Treasury
Tle
Locomotive Explodes On Lake Shore Limited
A boiler explosion ripped through the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern passenger train near Chinige. Engineer Crank and Fireman Smith were killed, body parts scattered well beyond the tracks as massive debris and steam roared. Passengers remained unaware until chaos erupted with breaking glass and flying debris. Officials offered no explanation for the cause of the monstrous blast.
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Lake Shore Limited
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Chicago
Boston
Chinige
Piremin Smith
George Brock
Calumet Avenue
First Lady in Society At White House Social Duties
Mrs. Saxton likely to take leading social duties at the White House during the McKinley regime. Mrs. Maria Saxton is aunt to the President's wife and may head society affairs with McKinley’s health limiting attendance.
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Saxton
Saxtes
Huefees
IDAHG German Senator and Political Turmoil
The excerpt names Henry U Weitfeldt as a successor in a German senate, mentions election battles in the Tacky Mountain States, and cites Tered Piphets contesting a reelection. It notes Republican efforts favoring silver candes, and recalls Martner and other figures tied to revolutionary circles, with references to Ger mans gatherings and celebrations.
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Henry U Weitfeldt
Senate
Poleti
Tered Piphets
Ybada
Tede Wivler
Ard
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