Story of Blood and Murderer Confesses in Court
Edward Aszman, wounded and recovering from a suicide attempt, confessed to the Aug. night murder of his mistress Bertha Bli after a jealousy fueled feud. He described meeting Bertha with Tom Boylan, then killed her with a knife and attempted self harm, kissing her before desperation and police restraint. He will be jailed pending trial with no defense prepared.
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Edward Aszman
Bertha Bli
Wagner
Arts
Aszmar
Lok
Cincinnati
Chicago
Bertha Elf
Willardst
Bertha
Asztan
Tom Boylan
Haugh, Ketcham & Co
Tom
Pertha
Bartha
Aszman
Horsey
Aezman
Mat Balnes
Kelly
Boylan
Woods
Rezman
Astman
Ilinois
Washington-sts
Hattie
Kissel’s
Illinois
Marketsis
Thirteenth St
Kissell’s
E Re
Sailor Clark
Fox Arrests Sparks Cronin Murder Confession Claim
Chicago reports Patrick Fox arrested as Cronin murder suspect. He admits being "Cooney, the Fox" and says he will make a full confession revealing all conspirators’ secrets, causing alarm among the conspirators.
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Chicago
tPatrick Fox
Cronin
Bullets as ballots in Jasper lynching attempt
Aug 30 In Jasper Alabama a mob tried to lynch Robert Nay after he allegedly assaulted a young woman. Nay was arrested and not fully identified. A parlor meeting led to restraint and the mob dispersed after three votes against hanging and cartridges used as ballots.
Turner's Fatal Attack Near Fayetteville Reported
An incident near Fayetteville details Turner, a colored man, confronting a jail and firing on a passerby, leading to a deadly assault tied to a tree. Walker, who had just been relieved from duty, is mentioned in connection with the chaotic scene.
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Charleston
W. Va
Fayetteville
Turner
Walker
Cranin Trial Set as Jury Venire Issued in Chicago
Chicago August 30. The state consented to the beginning of the Cranin trial Friday morning. A venire of 50 jurors, returnable at 2 o'clock, was issued. Tuther Latiin Mills, Geo Jegham and W J Hynes will assist the prosecution.
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Chicaco
Iis
Tuther Latiin Mills
Geo, Jegham
W. J. Hynes
Mow a Love Affair Settled in the Wesxi
A fragmented dispatch notes a prize fight setup between J. L. Sullivan, a railroad brakeman, and Tom Murphy, a burner and trapper, for 400 and a waitress’s hand in a Vosei hotel, with other scattered items including a man named Thompson in Man tical and court cases in progress in New York and Cincinnati.
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Ben
Wesxi
Cheyense
W. T
J. L. Sullivan
Tom Murphy
Vosei
Sanday
Judge fines mother for striking child and other early notices
Rechel Chimalt was fined G3 and costs after beating her child with a strap. Friday Alvin J. Hovey, governor’s grandson, was appointed executive messenger to replace Clarence Henning who resigned. Wiley Dixon, Sim Coy's successor in the Massachusetts avenue saloon, was arrested by U S authorities for selling liquor without a license and posted bond for a Saturday preliminary examination. The fifty sixth general assembly did not authorize the state house custodian’s fuel contracts. Attorney general Michener opined the executive council could empower such contracts but would need council approval.
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Rechel Chimalt
Jenkins
Alvin J. Hovey
Clarence Henning
Wiley Dixon
Sim Coy
Massachusetts Ave
U. S
Fifty-Sixth
General Assembly
State House
Michener
Executive Council
All Our Pummer Wear Atabaegain Original Eogie
A readable item notes a shop named All Our Pummer Wear at 6 and 7 West Washington Street with an associated business style or product listing. The fragment references a local storefront and street address in a period newspaper card style.
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West
Washington St
Fruit Trade Bristles as Italians Promote Street Sales in Indy
An Indianapolis report details the peanut and fruit trade amid decline. Italians switch to sidewalk vending with push carts and stands, while merchants like Mascari Bros. and McCann discuss pricing, supply chains, and the steam ripening method used to mature bananas. Some vendors claim low earnings, others note profits from daily sales.
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Kentucky Ave
Army Italy
Michael Angelo
Michael
Commission
Paota
Mascari
McCane
Mr. B McCain
Italiap
McCain
Baten
Bmccace
Mascari Bros
Mummenhorf
Strup & Son
Goo
Hitz «& Co
Carloza
Lihiak
Regece
Occidental
Maka Nuit
Enid
Bays Fon
Be Adeed
Nana
Jem
Costa
Bsd
McCann
Immenea
Indianapolis
South America
New Orleans
Theselves
Flooded Mine Traps Thirty Five Workers In Alleghany
A bulletin from Cumberland Maryland reports that water from the Old Etna mine flooded the Alleghany mine at noon. Thirty five men are imprisoned and the number drowned is unknown.
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Cumberland
Etna
Alleghany
Snares of Sirens in New York Riches and Ruin Exposed
A damning portrait of Robert Ray Hamilton and other affluent New York figures embroiled in adulterous and compromising liaisons. The piece lists senators and city leaders entangled with actresses and assorted adventuresses, highlighting social hypocrisy and public scandal.
Seaside Sensation Stabbing Ties to Life Before Marriage
Atlanta reports the stabbing of Nurse Donnelly by Mrs. Robert Ray Hamilton remains the talk of the city. Investigators contest early accusations, detailing quarrels over living plans and funds during the couple’s honeymoon. Hamilton interfered, wounding himself. Donnelly fell the second time. Mrs. Hamilton jailed awaiting trial on Sept. 10 with prison comforts described.
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Atlanta City
Nurse Donnelly
Robert Ray Hamilton
New York
Hamilton
Schuyler Hamilton
Drift of Politics as Democrats Mull Primary Picks
The piece analyzes Democratic primaries across wards and districts with candidate names such as Sullivan Norton Coy and anti Coy factions. It notes potential races in wards 7 13 22 25 16 19 and mentions figures like Aquilla Jones Jr Henry Sweetland and Ward 14 organizers tied to boss Liquor traffic influence.
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Sullivan
Norton
Boss Bustias
E. Washington St
Joseph Bauer
Dr. Bryan
Aquilla Jones, Jr
A. A. McCleary
Henry Sweetland
Aldeman Tousey
Aldarman Pritchard
Sweetland
George F. Eidenharter
Denny
W. Stumpf
Green
M.D. Yontz
Orville Grese
Ben Messick
Col. Hicksin
Conralman Dunn
D. Moddy
Otto Steehan
Moody
Kelley
George M. Gumball
Schmidt & Co.’s
Gaul
Hichard Nolan
William Flaherty
Johnson
Charley Gausa
Markey
Phil Wolfe
Harold Schraidt
W. H. Holt
Burns
Harold
Bicklin
Bill
W. H. Rutie
Dr. Harford
Thomas Duffy
Howard Austin
O’ Connor
Bondsmen Seize Real Estate To Cover County Shortage
Shelbyville Indiana August 30 The bondsmen of Michael Posz the county treasurer in default held an other meeting and Posz turned over his real estate valued at 7500 to be applied on the shortage The bondsmen will sell the property to pay the county balance after an investigation by the county commissioners It is said Posz borrowed money from various parties without security and the shortage is expected to rise as the inquiry continues.
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New York
Robert Ray Hamilton
Maison de Foi
Greenhorn
Beyer
Thera Waza Etate
Carter
Albany
Tommy Plett
Tommy Flatt
Grady
Silgor
Pastors Theater
Vlack
Tammany Hall
Phil Laly
Shelbyville
Ind
Npl
Michael Posz
Posz
Sullivan's Drunk Rampage Blocks Money Schemes
John L Sullivan fights drunken rage on Boston streets as he and Annie Summerville confront blocked money schemes. He threatens to attack bystanders while causing street disorder and fury.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Drock
Annie Summerville
Wisconsin’s Black Bast known as Shawano woodsman Remunde Holzhey
Ashland Wis Aug 30 efforts to capture the highwayman Remunde Holzhey alias Black Bast remain fruitless. The German, 25, a Shawano County resident, has a long criminal record including stage and train robberies, murder at Mondar and a reputation for eluding pursuers. Citizens and authorities offer rewards for his capture.
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Ashlard
Wis
Fleischbein
Black Bast
Wisconsin
Remunde Holzhey
Shawano County
Northwest
Palsifer
Simond
Winchester
Pasides
Lao
Bondell
Phil Cann
Cann
Wisconsin Central
Ecech Mondar
Shawazo
Kidnapping tale and pursuit drama across San Diego area
Reports from Los Angeles detail the ongoing pursuit of bandit Morales who abducted Martie Hobone near San Diego. A deadly shootout at Henry Charlas’s table left a man dead as the chase extended to Vista and San Juan Capistrano. Morales, armed and elusive, is said to be surrounded near Santa Ana with a growing posse aiding the sheriff. An earlier note from Atlanta mentions pension plans for Confederate widows and orphans.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Martie Hobone
Morales
Bear
San Juan Capistrino
Henry Charlas
Charles
Endsavor
San Dienguito
Ilies Borth
San Diego
Vista
San Diego County
San Juan
San Fernando
San Diego Canyon
Trabura Canyon
Cheriffa
Santa Ana
Estra
Timber and sewer woes loom as reports spill from multiple fronts
WIRE WHISPERS notes two million dollars in timber stranded on Alabama streams due to low waters, while a Philadelphia sewer causes $100,000 in damage as buildings settle. At the Detroit meeting, a resolution on Shenard’s mental condition failed. Smithsonian bird collection recounts a perilous Cape St Mary cliff scene with a hunter who survived a thrashing by seabirds. A closing ad touts summer wear at Washington Street.
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Tower Alabama
Philadelphia
Texas
National
Detroit
Elliott F. Shenard
Ornithological Department
Smithsonian Institute
Cea
Cape St. Mary
Beaten By The Babes At Cleveland Game
Hoosier batters clash with Cleveland pitchers in a ragged exhibition. Radford leads Indianapolis with a three base hit and Denny drives in runs as McGeachy and Getzein both struggle on the mound. Errors and late rallies shape a tight contest despite scattered hits and baserunning miscues.
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Cleveland
Aus
Bacsett
Denny
Buckley
Giike
Twitchell
Gotzeim
Daily
Gruber
Paul Radford
Andrewws
Paul
Prand
Cub Stricker
Donny
Hinee
Mebson
Radford
Andrews
Capt. Glasecock
Satellite
Zimmer
Giles
Hines
McAleer
Buck
McKean
McGeachy
Sutcliffe
Getzein
Mr. Gruber
Seery
Stricker
Death
Cnto
Tabear
Gilks
Patsy Tebeau
Tome
Zim- Year
Graher
Hoosier
Paulus Hines
Hoosiers
Gatzein
Glasscock
Rosie
Xaizein
Nixey
Getz
Tebeau
Russa
Blank
Glass
Jeery
Yobket Blanks
Tidisneapolis
Indianapolis
Cleveland S
Clevaland
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Dick Msni¢ks
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Barney Clifford
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William Middleworth
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