Crank With Gun Arrested Outside White House
Joseph Bloomfield Jackson, a Meriden Connecticut crank, was seized Monday night at the White House door after an attempt to enter the executive mansion. He carried two loaded revolvers and boasted of harming a high federal official. He is jailed on vagrancy and concealed weapons charges with fears he planned an attack on President McKinney if his diary hour differed.
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Joseph Bloomfield Jackson
Merriden
Conn
White House
Executive Mansion
Jackson
Raleigh House
McKinney
Tts
Attorney General Clarifies Tariff Duty Provisions
Wastungron: Attorney General ile- Kenna issued an opinion on section 22 of the new tariff law. He concludes that goods entering the United States directly from foreign countries through Canadian ports are not subject to a discriminating 10 percent duty. He also finds that foreign goods shipped from non British possessions in British vessels escape the discriminatory duty. The questions involve an invoice of tea via Vancouver to Chicago and a manganese ore cargo arriving in Philadelphia in a British ship.
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Wastungron
Ile- Kenna
United States
Vancouver
B. C
Chiccago
Canada
Philadelphia
Three Big Filibustering Expeditions Reach Cuba
Three large expeditions landed on Cuba between the 1st and 12th of the month, despite Spanish pursuit. The Cuban junta hailed the arrivals as a major advance in launching the fall campaign, promising a vigorous policy in the winter.
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Brew York
Cuba
Hlis
Eit Track. “Thig
Toman Ketrada Palaga
Pnrann
Tragic Fire Kills Six Children At Smith Home
Neighbors hear screams from Andrew Smith and wife near Donalds Abbeyville County as fire engulfs their house. Six children, ages 18 to 7, perish inside before rescue attempts succeed. Investigators suspect an overturned lamp caused the blaze. Parents return to find only bones amidst ashes.
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Conumnra
Andrew Smith
Donalds
Abbeyville
Smith
Fiforta
Jin
Deputies Charged with Murder in Miner Strike Shootout
Forty deputies were arraigned in Hazleton court Tuesday on murder charges for gunning down twenty four striking miners at Litimer. After testimony, judges set bail at 4000 dollars each, with defendants returning to custody.
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Mre
Martin Act Ahbouw
Litimer
Hazleton
Grace Thomypson Refuses Meeting with Walra Prince
In a sensational society item Grace Thompson of St. Louis declines an audience with the Prince of Wales, turning down an honor that would boost social standing in England or America. Seven Oakland women return from a Shasta County cold mine hunt with 106 pounds of ore and sample findings.
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Grace Thomypson
England
America
Thaning
Fudge
Wim. BR. Thompson
St. Banis
St. Louis
Oakland
Shasta County
Leprosy Cases Reported in Walsh County North Dakota
Surgeon F. Smythe of the Marine Hospital Service informs the Surgeon General of two well developed leprosy cases in Walsh County North Dakota. The victims are described as Scandinavians.
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North Dakota
Washmatox
F.&. Smythe
Marine Hospital Service
Walsh County
Harvester Works Destroyed in Stockton Fire
A Stockton company, the Shippe Warvester Works or Stockton Car Machine and Agricultural Works, covering a 30 by 30 foot area, was destroyed by fire with losses estimated at 30000 and insurance at 345000.
Injunction Made Perpetual Defends West Virginia Judge
Judge Jackson of West Virginia makes the injunction against Rugere V. Debs and others perpetual at the September term opening session. He notes the order protects property rights and does not abridge free speech, aligning with good law and morals. The Ronongal Coal Company represented ex Governor Fleming with no defense appearance.
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Jackson
West Virginia
Wiikrixe
W. Va
United States Court For
District of West Virginia
A. B. Fleming
Fairmont
Rugere V. Debs
Ronongal Coal Company
Parkersburg
Atonengah
Court of Equity
Heavy Pension Payments Loom Deficiency Request
Commissioner Evans of the pension bureau warned Congress may need a deficiency appropriation this year as total payments could top 147,500,000 with an annual appropriation of 1,201,203,880. He cited about 200,000 old claims pending and an expected 5,000,000 in adjudicated claims.
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Congress
Wasumerox
Evans
Pension Bureau
Polar balloon voyage could prove fate of Andree
E B Baldwin, meteorologist for the Peary expedition, returns from Spitzbergen and says he believes Andree is on a return trip from the polar regions. He asserts multiple indications point to the Arctic balloon being Andree s craft and that the question of balloon feasibility in Arctic exploration is settled.
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Youn
E. B. Baldwin
Andree
Aly. Baldwin
Spitzbergen
Arctic
Russia
Bomb for Two Emperors at Budapest Station
A Daily Mail Vienna dispatch reports an explosion signaling a meeting of Emperor William and Emperor Francis Joseph as they left Budapest. A dust cloud and crowd panic followed, with police called to maintain order. several arrests were rumored but details are unclear due to officials' silence. The Neue Wiener Journal was confiscated for publishing telegrams about the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Francis Joseph
Daily Mail
Vienna
Cudapesta
Neue Wiener Journal
Hunter Trial Sensational Perjury Charges Ride Front Row
Fraxxronmz Kentucky reports a sensational second trial day in which leading figures accuse each other of perjury. Hunter denies visiting Gaines house and knowledge of his address while Gaines cites witnesses and asks about buying votes from Representatives Gossom Clarke and Johns. Corroboration emerges from legislators and friends as fear of clashes grows.
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Fraxxronmz
Tunter,et al
Hunter
Gaines
Dr.unter
Gossom
Clarke
Johns
Cincinnati Firm Faces Civil Forfeiture Over Juice Claims
A Cincinnati surveying firm of Lilial nvich Fletcher & Go. faces civil forfeiture over imported fruit products claimed as preserved fruit but alleged by Treasury agents to be cherry juice with fruit and brandy. Total alleged defiance reaches 160 dollars. criminal action postponed as investigations continue.
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Cincinnatis
Cupslong
Lemon Bay
Lilialnvich
Pendleton Mill Fire Destroys Big Plant and Stock
A large fire in Pendleton Oregon destroyed the Tex.pinerox mill owned by W5 Huers. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars with 290000 court fenna on the block opposite smoked. Watehoves Heat caused great damage to the mill and several corrugated iron warehouses were ruined. The mill elevator burned 60000 bushels of wheat with 24000 busheles of wheat and 5000 barrels of flour in the stone warehouse destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Texpinerox
Pendleton Reiler Nnlis
W.5
Calmel lake tragedy and bank of england note on bimetalism
In Chicago two laborers Petar Pracaens and Henry Hiack drowned near Calmel mouth after a capsized boat while five men sought a thrill on rough waters. The Jaherara wife survived clinging to the hull until rescue. London bankers interpret a Bank of England governor’s letter as possible future moves toward bi metal proposals. In Kentucky two men Alfred Katte and John Holley killed Wn. Askew during a fatal riot at Eddivaville jail. Katie attacked Askew with an axe.
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Chicago
Petar Pracaens
Henry Hiack
Calmel
Loxpon
Bank of England
Panrean
Pears
Eddivaville
Askew
Alfred Katte
John Holley
Katie
Noted Civil War nurse Auntie Brooks dead at 86
Nated War Nurse in Fea Pana TL Mra aL M. GroeMT, better known as Auntie Brooks, is dead at 86. She gained prominence through her service in the Civil War, serving as an army nurse at major battles including Gettysburg and Pittsburgh Landing. She worked at Fort Donelson and Andersonville prison.
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Nated
Fea
Pana
M. Groemt
Auntie Brooks
Mere
Brooke
Grttyzburg
Shitok
Ayul Pittalurg Landing
Fork Donelson
Andersonvills
Agreement to Maintain Mata in Joint Frame Association
The Board of Control of the Joint Frame Association met to confirm rentering rates in the southeast demoralized for some time. It was announced that an agreement had been entered to maintain west bound later, and if was paid that east bound later wore he Ink ThaLh Mainendt.
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New York
Board of Control
Joint Frame
Train collision near Leadville claims four lives
In Colorado near Leadville Thomas Lucas and Michael Welsh were killed while James Cody and John Lyons were fatally injured when a calishan of their car struck a passenger train on the Colorado Midland Pacific Railroad.
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Uleadville
Cal
Thomas Lucas
Michael Welsh
James Cody
John Lyons
Colorado Midland Pacific Railroad
Uaralt
Helaire Steel Plant Expands, 500 Jobs Created
In Tea Ohio the Helaire Steel Company resumes work at its plant, investing in a blast furnace steel plates and plate mill expansion. The project, begun in a previous shutdown, will employ about 500 men as operations restart.
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Tea
Ohio
Helaire Steel Company
Horn
Market Quotations Across Cities on Commodities
A fragmented market report lists bids and prices for cattle hogs wheat oats and corn across Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Toledo Milwaukee and New York. Quoted ranges cover bags shipping wool and various produce with mixes of No. 2 grades and regional adjustments.
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Indianapolis
Catile
Eheie
Delhi
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Sidi
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Anniversary marks Rome entry by Italian troops in 1870
Rome celebrated the anniversary of the Italian troops entering the city in September. Floral wreaths were laid on the tomb of King Emmanuel and at the breach in the walls where Gen Catherine’s forces entered Rome, observed nationwide.
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Roma
Eammanuel
Catherne
Tramps Wreck Train Collision Blamed on Dispatcher
In Minneapolis a Great Northern train derailed after tramps seized the caboose. One suspect named Fisher was captured. A coroner’s jury at Topeka faulted Dispatcher King over a Santa Fe wreck that left thirteen dead and several injured.
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Minneapolis
Great Northern
Smith Lake
Sneall Sims
Fisher
Minnneapolis
Exponia
Kani
Santa Fe
Verdet
King of
Topeka
Unclear OCR Item About Strategic Attack Referents
Semi official circles discuss a potential improvement in the situation that could inflame the border region if Hal acts promptly. The text is garbled and offers no clear names dates places or events.
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Ibis
Turkish envoy Ferroul Bey named minister in the Philippines
Constantinople based Ferroul Bey, counsellor of the Turkish embassy in St Petersburg, has been appointed Turkish minister in the Philippines in succession to Mountarma Tachsin Bey.
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Moustapha They
Constantinople
Ferroul Bey
St. Petersburg
Puilen States
Mountarnha Tachsin Bey
Weyler Says He Will Pacify Coba in Four Months
Capt Weyler cables government claiming full confidence in pacifying Caha within four months. He reports readiness and control measures for the campaign as the government awaits further instructions.
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Maprin
Gen. Weyler
Caha
Importance Bank Decision Affects School Funds Trust
Federal Judge in Des Moines upheld a claim that funds deposited by an independent school district treasurer in a defunct Pella bank are a special trust. The bank receiver must pay the school district funds in full before ordinary creditors, a ruling likely to be appealed as a new principle.
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Des Moines
Wootson
Pella
Novak hints at sensational disclosures in Walford fire case
After Frank A. Novak’s incarceration, William Murray of Vinton met County Attorney Tobin and pressed to learn if the Walford fire victim was his son Edward Murray. Novak acknowledged possible identity but withheld details, saying only that circumstances exist. The issue may influence Novak’s upcoming trial, with a jury trial likely not at the current term.
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Novak
Frank A. Novak
Wiliam Murray
Vinton
Edward Murray
Walford
Tobin
Afurray
Iie
Téle
Murder in a Passenger Coach Near Evaneville Ind
Dr. W. F. Adams of Ilgs Springs South Dakota killed in a passenger coach near Evaneville Indiana. He was a noted physician, Republican party supporter, and had practiced in Farragut and Hol Sprites prior to relocating to Mot Springs.
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Iowa
Daily
Evaneville
Ind
W. EF. Adams
Ilgs Springs
South Dakota
Adama
Eos. Wilcox
Trace
Sheenandoals
Robbins
Farragut
Ryub- Ding
Farrag
Turlington Railroad
Mot Springs
Services Held For Cedar River Tragedy Victims
Mae Taneral officiated at funeral services for Ray, Seaott Wigath, Miss Mary Tibbits, and Roya McQueen who died in a Cedar River drowning two miles above Waverly on Sunday. The crowd was large and flowers abundant. Rev Canton preached assisted by Rev Gramton. Cemetery services featured a wall of flowers and a solemn procession.
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Mae
Ray
Seaott Wigath
Mary Tibbits
Roya McQueen
Crowsiog
Cedar River
Waverly
Sundas
Rov
M. E. Church
Rar. Gramton
Iowa Postmasters Appointed and Resignations Noted
Friday appointments include JMagonal Ringgold County and Spragueville Jackson County. Weary Todd and F g Tishenbanner named to Gilmore City and Parahontas County. several others removed or resigned including J. G. Calling and W. Dinham.
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Iowa
Ringgold County
Weary Todd
Dee Robert Hannelly
Gilmore City
Parahontas County
F. G. Tishenbanner
Spragueville
Jackson County
F. &. Pankow
W. Diinham
Burglary Report At Red Oak Home Of George Hartman
Burglars entered the Red Oak residence of George Hartman while the family was away and stole clothing two gold watches and all the silverware. Thefts have been frequent recently, with entries common during absences.
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Khuralara
Red Oak
George Hartman
Ruck Murray Sentenced for Eldan Bank Robbery
Ruck Murray received a nine year penitentiary term for the Eldan Bank robbery and was moved to Fort Madison for confinement.
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Murray
Eldan
Fort Madisati
Schee Gives 100 Books to O Brien County Schools
George W. Schee, a former legislator and businessman, donated 100 books to county schools to boost library projects. The first prize school started a library costing 74.01 dollars, with others raising 53.63, 52.07, 0.94, and 96.99 dollars for additional books. In total about 1,200 dollars was raised for libraries, and Schee later added 100 more books to ten other schools, expanding library access to at least fifteen schools. He also previously presented every schoolhouse in the county with an American flag.
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George W. Schee
O Brien
Afr. Schee
Schee
Riot at Eddyville Involves Linemen and Deputies
A Saturday night riot in Eddyville involved a drunken gang of telephone linemen fighting hotel staff and assaulting marshal and deputies. Reinforcements arrived as bottles flew and shots from Winchester rifles were fired. Four suspects were captured and jailed in Ottumwa.
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Eddyville
J. L. Crossen
Esheria
Ottumwa
Labor Federation Plans Expansion in Des Moines Meeting
The State Federation of Labor executive committee met in Des Moines to set plans for expanding organization among workers. Six organizers will be deployed, aiming to grow membership from about 20 000 to 40 000 and reach elites in towns. Proposals seek convict labor abolition by contract and highway work for convicts, plus reform of the poll tax affecting workers.
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Federation of Labor
Des Moines
Delaque
North Carolina
Costly Fire Destroys Creston Brick Blocks
A major blaze devastated Creston on Saturday afternoon threatening the entire district. Crews from Corning and Wilisea were alerted in time. Three brick blocks were gutted and over a dozen businesses and firms were affected. Property loss estimated at $50,000 with $50,000 insurance and $4,000 in building damages.
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Creston
Crestyy
Lpaviness
Poisoned child dies from tablets found at home
A Fairfield infant died after ingesting tablets left as medicine for its mother. The child was exposed to medicine containing belladonna and strychnine, causing cramps and death. Authorities said the death appears to be accidental.
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George Hl. Freeman
Fairfield
Chariton Tax Action Targets Liquor Sellers on Levee
A stir among Chariton druggists and dive keepers followed the Christian Citizenship League using the S401 tax clause of the mulci liquor law. At the Task session the board of supervisors reviewed liquor sale proofs and assessed a zero tax against eight parties.
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Chariton
Christian Citizenship League Committee
Board of Supervisors
Drunken Robbery Suspect Knight Arrested After Shootout
A gang of intoxicated men visited Ollie near Otfnnnmwa and fired on resident Prank Knight after he ordered them away. Knight shot back wounding Law and Jegans, while Reasiv died of chest wounds. Knight was captured. Lehigh Miners Return to Work After Strike Victory. Bello miners resume duties September 2 with wage increase. Cold snap triggers coal famine as dealers fail to meet demand.
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Ollie
Otfnnnmwa
Prank Knight
Knight
Creand
Nnail Frearg
Law
Hanl
Jegans
Tle. Reasiv
Lehigh
Bello
Lehisin
Minch
Stevens Case Sees Jury Conclude On Breaking And Entering
The Eldon bank robbery case of C. Z. Stevens went to the jury Saturday after the state presented two confessions linking him to the entire plot. The jury returned a verdict of breaking and entering.
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C. Z. Stevens
Eldon Lank
Atata
Stevens
Seng Ont
Trial of Miss Anna Hanner in Red Oak Ends with Release
The forgery trial of Miss Anna Hanner, a young Red Oak society girl, abruptly ends as Judge Greene frees the prisoner after the jury fails to reach a verdict. The court had found the evidence sufficient to convict but declared a mistrial.
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Anna Hanner
Red Oak
Greene
Local resident Frank Witeshek dies at 56
Frank Witeshek of Linn County a Bohemian citizen dies in Cedar Tapida from peritonitis at age 56. He was a longtime figure in Tromivent business circles.
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Frank Witeshek
Linn
Cedar Tapida
Mass Lynching at Versailles Tops Ripley County Crime History
Mob of masked men stormed the Ripley County jail at Versailles freeing five Osood prisoners charged with burglary. They dragged the captives to Gordon s Leap near town and hanged them from an elm tree as hundreds watched. The incident drew statewide shock and a formal investigation was ordered by Governor likely to pursue the mob.
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Osgood
Versailles
Ripley County
Indiana
Ossood
Wooley Bros
Cottedt
Gordon
Andrews
Ad Veen
Sherif Henry Bushing
Met
W.T. Bennen
Turnkey
William Black
Kennen
Black
Icteben
Levi
Shuler
Jenkins
Jeakins
Rituilar
Andrewa
Ther
Gorden
Hostetter
Nawlkman
Tsgend
Quade
Kammon
Milan
Joeenhs
Osgood Place
Tim Loyd
Moore
Jai
VersaHles
Te County
Schooler
Merrill Moores
Wrights and McPherson Wed in Mass Marriage
Miss Cornelia Barnden Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Garrell D Wright married John Bruce McPherson son of Edward McPherson in Marchiehead Massachusetts McPherson long associated with Gettysburg Pennsylvania and the National House of Representatives as clerk.
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Cornelia Barnden Wright
Garrell D. Wright
Marchiehead
Mass
John Bruce McPherson
Gettysburg
Edward McPherson
National House of Representatives
Death of Capt Samuel McConihe Civil War Hero
Capt Samuel McConihe of the Fourteenth Infantry died at St Luke's Hospital New York City from Bright's disease. He was a Civil War hero and received six brevets for gallantry and meritorious conduct.
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Samuel McConihe
Fourteenth Infantry
St. Luke's Hospital
New York City
Bright
McConihe
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