Breckenridge Under Fire Over Pollard Relations In Court
Col Breckinridge faced cross examination over his alleged relationship with Miss Pollard, including a February 1803 invitation to Norwood Institute and letters to a Louise Lowell as Judge Wilson pressed on. Breckinridge admitted the affair was improper, said he deserved the misery, and denied certain letters while defending his past behavior and social views.
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Col. Breckinridge
Wilson
Breckinridgs
Presbyterian Church
Norwood Institution
Washington
Miss Pollard
George Eliot
Mr. Lewes
Kentucky
America
Sarah Guess
Capitol
Breckinridge
Mr. Wilson
Louise
Louise Wilson
Breckinridge Attorneys Question Manuscript in Court
Breckinridge grew rattled as his lawyers pressed for a letter manuscript. He refused to answer, Judge Wilson admitted the manuscript was missing, and Breckinridge breathed easier as the court adjourned.
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Breckinridge
Wilson
Augusta Schmidt Blust Sentenced in Saxony Murder Trial
Mrs Augusta Schmidt heiress of the late Baroness Schingling of Saxony was convicted in Roxomuo Indiana for the murder of tenant Oscar Walton. The jury was out 70 hours and she received a ten year prison term though she expected acquittal. A new trial will be asked.
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Augusta Schmidt Blust
Roxomuo
Ind
Augusta Schmidt
Baroness Schingling
Saxony
Oscar Walton
Unknown man ends life on train at White Plains
An unidentified man about 41 years old shot himself aboard a train that reached White Plains at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. A notebook found on him listed names including Harry Wildgon, 19 W Thirty-ninth St, Dr J F Hodson, and Anna B Kingston of Owego. The note directs someone to "Tell Maud."
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White Plains
Harry W.ilcdgon
J. F. Hodson
Anna B E. Kingston
Owego
Tell Maud
Three Small Children Die In Fire At Vince Home
A lamp explosion started a blaze in John Vince's residence in Henry, Indiana, burning three of his children while the husband rescued his wife but could not reach the youngsters. The coroner reported Chomel's insanity before his death by carbolic acid, and a Mohawk steamer reported a missing vessel near Sandy Hook. The city saw mob violence in Bakersville, a suffrage victory in Morronville, and various civic notes including arrests, licenses, and pending memorials.
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Kenryinis
Ind
John Vince
Turmoil in the Family at City Hall Over Time Pay Dispute
Seven clerks in the assessment bureau led by Chief Jefferson defy Mayor Denny over overtime pay. Controller Trusler seeks repayment of 151 dollars for overtime and 27 dollars to assessor Wolff, while the board and mayor dispute legal authority. Jefferson argues overtime was approved by the board and will not be returned without legal entitlement. The dispute highlights tension between the board and city officials as they promise to resolve the matter.
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Denny
Assessment Bureau
Jefferson
Truster
Wolff
Trusier
Treasury
Sun
Lrusier
Trusler
Little Horace Weaver Dies In Electric Car Crash
A boy named Horace Weaver aged several years was killed Monday evening at the corner of N Illinois and Twenty-fourth street. He ran alongside a moving motor car with a trailer, struck a pole, and was crushed under the trailer wheels. The motor man Mullery was cleared of blame, and the boy’s family in Nashville Avenue area mourns the loss. The surviving companion, shaken, identified the car as No 88.
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Horace Weaver
Illinois
Twenty-fourth-ste
Weaver
Letter Reveals Footpad's Burial Details in Chicago
Coroner Beck receives a letter from Sarah Howard widow of the footpad shot by Dr F M Abbott. The Chicago dated note praises the funeral and asserts her husband died not by murder, but through bad company, expressing gratitude to the coroner for correspondence.
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Footpad
Beck
Myre
Sarah Howard
F. M. Abbott
Chicago
Saral Howard
S. State At
Behring Sea Bill Moves in Senate Amid Silver Debate
Washington April 3 The Behring Sea bill cleared the Senate. Senator Morgen said a similar measure may pass the British parliament. Bailey of Texas a strong silver advocate predicted no silver legislation in the House this session. A 30 to 40 vote margin against free coinage. Thirty senators terms expire this session including 14 Democrats and 16 Republicans.
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Washrneton
Senate
Morgen
Bailey
Texas
House
Two White Men and Five Indians Milled
In Cheyenne county west of here a deadly clash killed two white men and five Indians over cattle grazing disputes. The violence stemmed from trespass on land claimed by Indians, escalating into a fatal confrontation.
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Evereno
Q. T
Cheyenne County
Here
They Will Use Dynamite Frick's Men Quit Work
A chaotic strike hour grips the coke region as workers refuse to resume after Tuesday withdrawals. Crowds gather near Trotter and Brick's Division works amid fears of forced quit attempts and possible use of explosives by foreigners angry over conditions. Thurston arrives in St Joseph and plans a Washington wedding with Iuss Harriett E Potters. Weitzel sues for losses in Vren's pool rooms. A defaulter sentenced to four years in prison, weeping in court.
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Qonnellsville
Avril
Trotter
Brick
Worka
Scottdale
New Yor
Zell
Indianapolis bank cases and law actions headline Tuesday docket
Trials and legal moves take center stage with national bank cases set for next Tuesday in Indianapolis. District notes cover divorce suits, malpractice questions, insurance disputes, and various court actions reflecting a busy Tuesday docket in the city.
Fiery Fred and Oily Tom in Post Office Scandal Dramatics
A Cleveland club treasurer Fred Heier headlines a local political expose plot against Tom Taggart and Postmaster Sahm. The drama details alleged appointments, rival factions, and a looming statewide expose with a stated conference to demand a $1400 post. The piece hints at a Republican ring forming across counties with staged tours by Mary Yellin Lease and Helen Gougar, pending funding.
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Fred Heler
Cleveland Club
Auchor
Stahm
Tom Taggart
Myr. Sleier
Ibepen
the Sun
Mr. Helier
Tom Taggiert
Thomas Gravely
Lieser
Ami
John Champion
Taggart
Polp
Jim Keach
Batm
Persimmons
Heier
Ensay
Sresh
Sahm
Washington
Tagpart
Champion
Lxgpart
Grand Hotel
Tom
Keist
Thomes
Mr. Heiser
Tappart
Weather forecast for the Indians April 1594
Forcelain for Indians for the 36 hours ending 8 p m April 1594: Warmer local rains followed by cooler fair weather on Wednesday.
Magician Herrmann Engages Grand Woriday Shows
Seats are selling for Herrmann at the Grand on Woriday and Saturday nights and a Saturday afternoon. Park theater Monday night had only standing room as Herbert Curwthorn, famed Irish actor, headlines with Little Nugget now a largely new show. Miss Icldridge plays the title role with solid support and the company is capable. The engagement runs two performances on Wednesday. J. W. Harrington presents Rube Stacy for the remainder of the week.
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Herrmann
Grand
Woriday
Park Theater
Herbert Curwthorn
Cawthorn
Park
Peg
Miss Icldridge
Capital Laundry Shirts Reduced to Ten Cents
Capital Laundry advertises shirts at a sale price of ten cents each with telephone contact 1039. This brief notice highlights a limited offer likely from a local newspaper page. The item emphasizes low pricing and the shop’s reach via the listed phone line.
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Capital Laundry
Tragic Train Wreck Death in Lima and City Opium Ordinance
A Lima man John Lyons, a tailor, fell from a westbound Vandalia train at Eagle Creek bridge and died after his body was found in the creek bed below the bridge. The incident sparked coroner and police notifications while a second item notes a city council ordinance to punish opium joint keepers with fines and possible imprisonment.
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John Lyona
Eagle Creek Bridge
Louis
Lyons
Beck
Lima
O’elock
Stourton
One of Them Will Die and the Others Are Bussing
Penrose Pugge, living six miles south of Lessnon Indiana, was brutally assaulted after an evening of selling stock. He was robbed after a quarrel with Barney Bowman and Louis Hughs as they returned home about 4 am. Pugge lies seriously injured with slim chances of recovery, while the two neighbors have vanished. Photographs and coupons referenced in the report.
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Lessnon
Ind
Penrose Pugge
Whitestown
Barney Bowman
Louis Hughs
Prange
Pange
Punuge
March of Commonwealthers to Allegheny Warned Off
Report from Sewickley notes about 20 Commonwealthers began their trek at 10 o clock Tuesday seeking warmer quarters. They were warned to stay disciplined as attempts to divert them were anticipated. Then a halt for lunch near Jack's route preceded the march toward Allegheny. In St Louis Gen Frye with two tramps encamped ten miles south as rain drenched the army.
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Sewickley
Jack
Allegheny
St. Louis
Frye
Tou
Ivory Station
Jenta
Row at Carmencita club ends in deaths in New York
A masked ball at the Carmencita club ended in a deadly row. Terrance Gallagher was killed and two others fatally injured after police tried to seize a disturber from a box, with the clash erupting around 4 AM Tuesday.
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New York
Carmencita Club
Terrance Gallagher
Man Charged With Assault After Razor Attack
Sander Trouber, a colored man, appeared before the grand jury in police court Tuesday on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill Len Good. Good is severely carved and confined to his home at 285 N Nant St. The incident occurred at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Liberty Street.
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Sander Trouber
Grand Jury
Len Good
N. Nant St
Trouber
Good
Massachusette-ave
Liberty
Groceryman Exonerated In Chicken Theft Case
Chas Buser of 49 Vandes Street was cleared in police court on Tuesday of stealing three chickens from a neighbor. Acting judge Bradbury scolded Officers Spearig and Harris for the error. Best new pearl meal at Vans Pelts. Lemon Tonic Laxative 0c at A Ail druggists.
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Chas. Buser
Vandesst
Bradbury
Spearig and
Harris
Tragic Farm Contract Led to Two Deaths Near Columbus
Six weeks ago Christopher Wilkey and Henry Wells agreed to die by their own hand due to ill health. Wilkey was found dead in bed while Wells, saved briefly after morphine, revealed the pact. Both men were prominent farmers in the area.
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Quicey
Jil
Christopher Wilkey
Henry Wells
Columbus
Wilkey
Wells
Divorce suit filed by Annie Comstock against Horace S Comstock
The Washington street jeweler Horace S Comstock faces a brief divorce complaint from wife Annie Comstock filed in county court. She alleges he has left for days without explanation, ceased to love her, and that they have separated. The case was set for a quiet 4 pm hearing.
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Western Passenger Association
Bates House
Mary Nienbau
John
Lag
H. P. Elsworth
Laporte
Supreme Court
Emima Montieue
Indianapolis Coffin Company
P. D
Emma Kautsky
Dr. Fletcher
Bano
Atate G. A. R
Relief Corps
Lafayette
Heinrich Kuckler
Benj. Irvin
Iso
Irvin
Citizens’ Company
Willie O’reiley
J.iord
Fire Insurance Company
New York
State Insurance Department
Peg Smith
John Wheat
Colorad
Amanda Willis
Adonis
van Buren
Com
Anna Wright
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Harper
Delawarest
Maseachunettsava
Brown
Frances A. Hicks
Geo. W. Topping
Topping
Denison
Tolimerics
Annie Comstock
Horace 5
Comstock
Washington St
Waikey
Attempted Bombing of Charleston Dispensary Reported
A Charlestown bulletin says a bomb exploded in the rear of the dispensary Tuesday morning with no details. Police guard the building as reports mention unrest and heightened security. Military in Darlington suppress press dispatches from the telegraph office and Governor vows to enforce the dispensary law statewide.
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Fliorence
D. C
Charlestown
Bennetsville
8. C
State House
Supt Powell Launches Raid on Ill Fame Houses
Supt Powell orders raids on disorderly and liquor selling houses contravening city ordinances. He cites difficulty suppressing such places but says they can be controlled. Information on sites admitting young boys led to a Monday raid on a W Court resort, where five women and four boys under 19 were arrested and fined $10 each in police court Tuesday.
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Powell
Lsw
Tur Sun
W. Court
Murder in Chicago prompts day of bloody precinct brawls
In Chicago on election day there were violent incidents across wards. James Keneally a Democratic clerk was arrested after a Seventh Precinct altercation in Ward 23. In First Ward a knife and gun attack left Buff. Schwartz dead before ambulance arrived. police made no arrests.
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James Keneally
Buff. Schwartz
Pola
Four Lives Lost In Hobart Fire In Lake County
A severe fire raged in Hobart Indiana as high winds spread flames. Four lives were lost though names were not yet obtained. Separate notices report multiple divorces filed Monday detailing alleged cruelty and threats. A steamer from Mackinaw City was lost with 50,000 bushels of corn aboard.
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Hobart
Lake Counnty
Vallparaiso
Ind
Panhandle
Lake County
Macxinaw Crry
William E.i Barnum
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