Thrown Into Ages Charges of Attempted Criminal Assault
Captain Zachariah Orem, a veteran of Civil War service and G A R member, sits in county jail charged with attempted sexual assault against Virginia Cramban at his room on 127 West Second Street. Cramban, a washer, testified of a struggle over her clothing and a trap she says he set. The aged defendant claimed blackmail and loss of wealth since the panic, begged that his children be kept out of print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah Orem
Virginia Cramban
Second St
Guardian
Sun
Virginia Cooper
Orem Is & Mason
Pennsylvania
Sle
Tre
Petersburg
Perry Complains of Abuse at Asylum
Jersey City April 17 Oliver Curtis Perry the train robber passed a quiet night and said he felt the best in months after waking. He was not arraigned as expected. it has been decided requisition papers are needed and Perry will likely return to the asylum Thursday. He makes strong complaint about his treatment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Crry
Oliver Curtis Perry
Perry
Austin Porter
Washington
Daviess County
Miss Star
Addie Taylor
Hadleyst
Army DePauw University
C. N. Sims
Bowman
R. H. McCutcheon
Joseph B. Trindes
New York
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
United States Playing Card Company
Hindes
Brrrus
John
Mrs. Colalans
Chas
May Thornton
Oliver
Ora Isensee
Everet
Jennett Vestal
Fred
Paulina Selleter
Mary Keeler
Louis
Maggie Muller
Mary Dugan
Jasper and
Phoeba Tillberry
Johanna Adler
Moria Conklin
Michael Mahoney
Eliza Jane Wills
Sam Wilson
Bright
Chas. E. Hyster
Benjamin F. Caldwell
Lucy Neu
Thomas H. Ellis
Ollie M. Deel
Last Effort to Save Wife Ends in Execution Denial
Washington reports the supreme court denied the writ of error for Robert J. Buchanan, sentenced to electrocution in New York for wife murder. Also noted is the New Silver Party forming in San Francisco with ex Representative Shenandon, John R. Berry, and ex Senator among leaders. Coroner Castor sues county commissioners for 500 dollars for legal fees under old law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Robert J. Buchanan
New York
San Francisco
Silveres
Hhe
Shenandon
John R. Berry
San Diego
Harrison
U. S
Colo
Castor
Bostonians Encore in Robin Hood at Grand Theater
The Bostonians delivered a splendid Robin Hood at the Grand Tuesday with nearly all stars superb and loudly encored. The Wednesday program closes with The Maid of Plymouth. Sadie Hassan ends No Bodies Claim at the Park Wednesday night and Se Plunkard follows. Jas J Corbett opens at the Grand Thursday night. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as a favored spring medicine by large tables and Wm L Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonians
Grand
Plymouth
Sadie Hassan
Park
Si Plunkard
Jas. J. Corbett
Viaduct Over L & W Tracks Backed by City Board
The Board of Works pledges to push a Massachusetts Avenue viaduct over railroad tracks despite L and W opposition. President Holton vows action, saying the project will be built if possible. A railroad conference is planned for Thursday morning as officials weigh forceful steps. Mayor Denny notes progress hinges on a definite plan and prior discussions with L and E railroad leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Board of Works
Holton
Tur Sun
Denny
ES Cockram
RUSSE 18 GRASPING JOHN LIEBRICH PRESSED INTO SERVICE
A district 4 school board race heats with John L Liebrich a Democrat machinist and German friend of a local member causing talk of a political coup with rival Thomas Chandler the Republican favorite. Chandler claims the multiracial vote backs him as Rus se faces opposition from Miv us and others while no women candidates are expected and a local committee lacks activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Liebrich
Ile
Russe
Liebrich
Thos. Chander
Hditor Stewart
Courier
Colored Paper
Chandler
Russo
Ben Thornton
Trusse
Jabne
Thornton
Death claims Knight & Jillson's foreman
John Dearmin, 48, long time steamfitter at Knight & Jillson's on S Poumssylumins st, died Wednesday morning during a heated joint caulking. Coroner suspects heart disease or apoplexy. he resided at 116 Ash street with a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dearmin
Knight & Jillson
S. Poumsylumins St
Dearnin
Abbett
Treaty Terms Signed as China Pays 200 Million Taels
An imperial edict authorizes Li Hung Chang to sign peace terms with Japan. China must pay 200,000,000 taels in indemnity. Viceroy Ti Hung Chang sailed for China as Tokio dispatch reports the treaty was signed Wednesday morning. Ratifications due within three weeks. armistice extended to May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey Tsry
Li Hung Chang
China
Sitiminoskri
Ti Hung Chang
London
Tokio
Japan
City Halls Fight Shuts Public Works Over Assistant Engineer
Mayor Cutter orders nearly all public works halted after a clash with the city council over appointing an assistant engineer. The council agrees to an appointment but demands council approval instead of mayor approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Forts
Cutler
Boy 5 Kills Sister 3 With Shotgun In St Joserx Missouri
In St Joserx Missouri a five year old boy John Underwood found a shotgun while parents were away on Tuesday night and fatally shot his three year old sister Bessie. Guatemala Must Explain: U S demands Guatemala answer over alleged abuse of American citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joserx
John Underwood
Bessie
Guatemala
Washington
State Department
Cunard Ships Campania and Lucania Subsidized
London April 17 The Cunard liners Campania and Lucania join subsidized ships as owners agree to hold the vessels for the admiralty. Forecasts for Indiana cover 86 hours to 8 pm April 18 call for fair weather from Wednesday night into Thursday.
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Einers
London
Cunard
Campania
Lucania
Admiralty
Indiana
Rebels strike as Maceo evades capture and Crombet falls
In Havanna April 17 Gen Callejo laments Maceo’s escape after a tense pursuit. Gen Crombet dies in a final rebel stand as the fight rages with Spaniards pressing the rebels. The report notes Maceo disguised himself during the battle and Guerra was captured. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havanna
Callejo
Maceo
Guerra
Crombet
Cuba
Spain
Man struck by shotgun blast at Delaware jewelry store incident
Lewis and Charles Kiefer faced a freak accident when a shotgun wired to a window shutter discharged as Lewis stood near the trigger. Buckshot caused injuries but his tobacco plug saved serious harm, and he was driven home at 408 N Delaware. Witnesses described the bizarre mishap and the brothers' reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Kiefer
N. Delawarest
Jwins
Sonia
Louis
Charles
Delaware
Tohavco
Edoath
Union News Company Suit Over Lost Trip Deposit
John W Sale sues Justice Lockman’s court after a Young Updegrais dispute. Updegrais deposited $10 to guarantee against loss, made one trip selling $2.17 with 18 percent commission. He alleges deductions for cap and buttons, porterage, and falsified stock, seeking $15. The case centers on disputed charges and the return of the deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Company
John W
Salegral
Justice Lockman
Updegrais
Columbus
Flo
Updegraft
National Labor Leader McBride Plans Stay After Council Vote
President McBride of the National labor federation returned to Indianapolis in good health and announced he would not resign when the national council meets next week. A Marmon hall meeting Tuesday night saw Duncan and McCraith of the council address painters to calm dissent. Secretary McKinney, elected in Buffalo by dissenters, spoke amid heated but non-graphic exchanges. The main faction adopted lengthy resolutions praising the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
National Labor Federation
Indianapolis
National Council
Marmont Hall
Duncan
McCraith
McKinney
Buffalo
Fifteen Year Old Drunk Arrested on Washington Street
Patrolman Grubb arrested Arch Anderson, a 15 year old, on Washington Street Tuesday for beastly drunkenness. In police court he testified he drank whisky found in a bottle at home. Judge Stubbs lectured him on a drunkard's grave and fined him one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grubb
Arch Anderson
Washington St
Stubbs
Body of Arthur Seelye Found Near Mount Tom in Springfield
The body of Arthur Seelye, son of President Seelye of Northampton, was found on the East Hampton side of Mount Tom Wednesday morning. Also noted is the Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sphingfield
Mass
Arthur Seelye
President Seelye
Northampten
East Hampton
Mount Tom
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Mayor Den ny contends on Sunday baseball cartoons
The conversation with Supt Powell and Mayor Denny centers on a Sunday baseball issue. The mayor jokes about being cartooned in Tuesday's paper while Powell notes one in six city residents oppose Sunday baseball. The mayor says cartoons won’t affect his work and newspapers will have their fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Powell
Ted Supt. Powell
Regency group wrangles over festival plans and names
In April 1 prose fragments, the regency appointing board debates a festival and the naming of key figures. Amid confusion, Owen Daily Sefeiz and others confer while Jerry Langsdale and family face delays. A social gathering of 150 prominent Trivosier citizens convenes at the Grand hotel as the Knights Templar hold their annual conclave nearby. The Internal Revenue Commissioner upholds a ruling on tax payment for race winnings and similar games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Regency
Walter
Leon
Alessrs
Owen
Daily
Sefeiz
Gweneh
Jerry Fameadale
Cecain
Mar
Tao
Mi Edule
Grand Hotel
Naizhts Templar
Aasonie All
Yesha Duied
Lexiscrox
Key
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Deshe Brerkinridyre
Paker
Rouletta
CIPY Back. Fruit raisers say that apples prospects are first class
A garbled update lists varied local items: notes on CIPY Back and fruit prospects, telephone lines to a new baseball park near the fair grounds, a deputy state treasurer visit to Evansville, a jail transfer for Crip James Cain for brass theft, and multiple brief notices. It also covers a few community events, hospitalizations, university trustees and fundraising, card industry downturns, and marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Zaring
Evansville
James Cain
Tragic Train Death Near Moorefield on Illinois Route
A switch engine on the Illinois Delaware and Western line struck a man near Moorefield Tuesday afternoon, killing and mutilating him. The victim, possibly John Edmonson, appeared middle aged and poorly dressed. His body was sent to the city coroner and later to Whitsett’s market for disposal.
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Moorefield
Lndianapolis
Trai
Castor
Piiom
John Edmonson
W. WW
Wales
Lumboldt Park
Edmonson
Whitsett
Mare Uc
British threaten action in Nicaragua crisis
The United States and Great Britain face a tense Nicaragua dispute with Britain reportedly pressing for indemnity and expulsion of a minister. Greytown may be bombarded and troops landed if needed, but Secretary Gresham has warned Washington will protest any bombardment and view troop landings as a Monroe Doctrine violation. No reply from Britain yet.
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Nicaragua
United States
Great Britain
Tlateh
Deadly Tornado devastates Crroe Ke Kansas area
A tornado struck CreroKee Kansas on Tuesday morning, killing Frank Goodin and injuring his wife who was trapped by debris and burnt by flames. Another man, Wright, was killed near Pierceville when he was blown in front of a train, with debris scattered across fields.
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Crerokee
Kas
Frank Goodin
Goodin
Pierceville Coo
Wright
Bond Set Pending Habeas Hearing For Dr Bryan
Dr David Bryan, pivotal figure in Shelby County and Ceek county, was released on bond Wednesday as habeas corpus proceedings begin. Bond set at $5,000, signed by Joy Fisher Henry Laut and Bryan’s father. Evan listed as wanted in Delhyville on concealed weapons charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Bryan
Five Women Poisoned at Episcopal Church Group Home
Five young women, members of the church society at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, were poisoned by arsenic Tuesday in New York. A young woman from Albany, invited into the household to study their methods, is believed to have administered the toxin and then vanished. All are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Churchettlement Society
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Aloany
Woman Dies at Home After Fainting Spell
Around nine on Wednesday morning Sarah Galliton aged 36 colored resident of 225 Bright Street collapsed beside her bed while doing housework and became unconscious. Dr W B Clark pronounced her dead and the coroner was notified. Cause given as heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Galliton
Bright-st
W. B. Clark
Jealous Lover Kills Woman Then Takes Own Life
In an April 17 incident, Turk Alex, 25, shot his sweetheart Julia Fallon at her residence, then killed himself. Jealousy cited as motive as both died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunverano
Alex, Turk
Julia Fallon
Proposal to form State of Superior from iron ranges
West Steertor reports a serious proposal to create a new state named Superior or the mineral state from parts of Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan. The aim is to concentrate three great iron ranges where they would be spared from conflicting laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Steertor
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Superior
Mrs Bright's Remains Arrive from Washington
The remains of Mrs. Bright widow of ex Senator Bright arrived from Washington at noon Tuesday. Gov Matthews Senator Turpie and others accompanied the funeral procession to the cemetery.
Insanity Plea Raised in Coroner Case of Durant
In San Francisco on April 17 W H T Durant, accused of murdering Marian Williams and Blanche Lamont, prepares to plead insanity. Guards subdued him after he screamed in his jail cell during a coronial inquiry amid crowds and fear of lynching. Evidence includes Durant’s alleged pursuit of Williams and Sumner, and discovery of Lamont’s shoes and Blanche’s belongings hidden in the roof indicating attempted concealment of crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. H. T. Durant
Marian Willams
Blanche Lamont
Durant
Ecorone
Miss Williams
C. Morgan
Minicone
Marion
Minnie Sumner
Fruitvale
Anthony
Able Lianse
Eman
Anche Lamont
Pusport
Blanche
The Silly Thing in a Dime Museum Romance
Brown an 18 year old falls for a dime museum actress after being wooed with flowers and tall tales of wealth. He robs a flat of two gold watches and a diamond pin, pawns them for 35 dollars, and is arrested in the museum. The actress distances herself as he faces 1000 dollars bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Soabrd
Tie
Oil Prices Spark Unrest Across Oil Regions in April
Reports from Pittsburg Pittsburg ex change and Oil City show minimal sales as prices soar. In Grillers the daily price climbs to 4 to 4.50, petroleum per gallon hits 2 in Scotland and 2.70 in Brooklyn, while kerosene rises from 7 to 13 cents sparking store tensions and a near riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Scotch Oil Company
Orry
William Burns
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Roth
Wweak
P. Fraser
Friends of
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Ss. P. Fraser
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Jioth
Tims Sun
Jon Dearmin
Eie
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Assist
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Go, J
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Cipy
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