Prize Jail Fight Ends With Parker Victory and Jenkins Out
A brutal bare knuckle match at the county jail drew a crowd of eminent citizens as John Parker fought John Jenkins over Parker’s dinner theft. Jenkins was knocked down multiple times, with Parker winning in the end as a stove incident interrupted the fifth round. Jenkins faced earlier suspicion of underhanded blows. Parker faces legal trouble for larceny. Parker’s opponent, Jenkins, heads north Wednesday for six years.
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Burglards
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Frank Thorn
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John Walker
John Jenkins
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Chas. Kimp
Jenkins
Gee
Wade
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Weigel
Mads
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Hhs
Araio
Mont
Mabbbitt
Bob Emmet
Ehads
Hada
Crime of a Fiend Murder by Red-Hot Iron
In Shermersville near Wilkes-Barre, Edward McMullen, a mine laborer and habitual drunk, attacked his wife during a drunken frenzy with a red hot poker, causing horrific burns and mutilation. She died after neighbors heard her screams. McMullen was arrested.
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Lille Vilage
Shermersville
Wyoming
Edward McMullen
McMullen
Preacher Murder in Georgia. Boys Held in Pond Death
A prominent colored preacher Rev Bailey Hill was found murdered in Tuggie pond near Posey Georgia on February 16. Three young white boys are detained amid fevered anger in the colored community. In Washington McConnell from Idaho urged passage of a government mortgage closure bill for Union and Central Pacific railroads. The diplomatic and consular funding bill advanced with amendments affecting Mexico and Central American ministers. In the House Eric Taylor apologized over remarks to Fithian of Illinois. Army appropriation conference report issued. Indian appropriation bill debated.
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Prank Prompts Wave of Wives for Plummer in Pittsvitch
In Pittsvitch Massachusetts on February 16, William Plummer fell victim to a joke by fellow students who pasted his name into a Chicago newspaper as a prospective husband. The gag drew over 600 letters and 400 photographs from Maine to Mexico, with dozens of women promising to visit him, leaving Plummer in a difficult position.
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Jad
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Bob
Communication Cut OT near nationwide telegraph failure
Communication cut cripples telegraph and telephone lines across a large portion of the United States. Monday business is disrupted by this atmospheric phenomenon.
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United States
Tim Keefe to coach Princeton team in season preview
Several sports items and personality notes including Tim Keefe slated to coach Princeton, Hanlan challenging Gauduar for 1000 dollars, New York opening ball season on new grounds, Illinois defeating Florida at Pensacola, and various boxing and racing mentions with stakes and local figures.
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Gauduar
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Buffalo
Tom Connor
Wm. Gaston
Jersey City
New Jersey
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Nedham-Ryan
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Omaha
Kansas City
Detroit
Louisville
Milwaukee
Henry Plunkett
Bishop
Fletcher
Enimill
Parkinson Hall
Plunkett
Chas, Slusher
Hale
Coy
Woodhouse
Slasher
Bezeni
The Solons and a Busted Indiana Legislature
A condensed summary of Indiana legislative life with a sharp, tongue in cheek look at senators and representatives. The piece mocks morale, pay, and lobby influence while noting bills on wages, charters, and district actions. It mentions figures, names, and the interplay of parties, plus a brief hospital fire update.
Foreign headlines stir London amid chatter on royal hearing
Reports from London note Jack the Ripper remains at large while the Prince of Wales faces a parliamentary hearing over gambling. Mozart's skull is bequeathed to a Salzburg society by Vienna professor Hynte who obtained it from an old grave-digger. The London federation of shippers accuses dictation by the union and vows to hire no man who will not commit to sailing regardless of union status.
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Esdadre Alison
Madison
Patrick Martin
James Geary
Ft. Warne
Pennsylvania
Knox County
Evansville
George_Allen
Crawfordsville
Missouriland
Jack
Ripper
London
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Salzburge
Hynte
Vienna
Federation of Shippers
Nofa
Leon Bailey
Wheatley
Coone
Will Roberts
Sunday Roll Call at Dismal City Police Station
A Sunday 6 50 PM roll call at the police station exposes a grim scene with damp ceilings, foul odors, and rotted walls as officers gather. Superintendent Colbert, Capt. Quigley, and Travis the deaf mute son of ex-Supt. Travis appear amid roach sightings and an unfriendly corridor.
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Revleall
Swainlay School
Colbert
Capt
Quigley
Travis
Last St
New York
Louisiana
Citizens oppose amendments to city charter at meeting
A large crowd gathered at the board of trade hall on Saturday night to debate the proposed charter. Speakers warned the amended bill is dangerous. A committee was formed to draft resolutions opposing changes that give the council control over appointments, cut the civil engineer salary, and place the city clerk as comptroller. An proposed amendment requiring multi‑agency approval for utilities was not adopted.
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Tanner
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Six Persons Die In Kentucky Family Feud
Report from Paris Kentucky dated February sixteen describes a deadly family feud on Jim Dowd's farm about twenty miles south of the town. Six persons are reported killed in the clash amid the feud.
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Paris
Jim Dowd
King Kalakaua's Body Lying In State In Honolulu
The body of King Kalakaua was received in Honolulu with sorrow and lay in state until February 8 when the funeral occurred. Also noted are medical and legal incidents including a kidney operation in Springfield, a court martial for Captain Wessells in Texas, a fatal shooting in Kansas City, a coroner's inquest in Detroit, a trance case of Mrs Orszek, and a skin graft case in Bellefonte.
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Howe
Cincinnati
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Springfield
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Co. H. Third Cavalry
Texas
Henry Notham
Kansas City
William Benjamin
Andrew Orszek
Detroit
Mich
Mary Musser
Bellefonte
The Mafia in Court In Louisiana’s greatest criminal trial begins
The case of eighteen Italian men and one more charged with the murder of Chief of Police Hennessy opens in Judge Joshua G. Beker’s court. State and defense lines are set, with massive juror challenges and a vast roster of witnesses planned, making it a landmark Louisiana trial tied to the Sicilian Mafia.
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Hennessy
Joshua G. Beker
Lugenberg
J. G. Finney
W. L. Evans
J.C. Walker
Lionel Adams
Thos. Ad, Sommes
A. D. Henriques
Arthur Gastinet
Charles Poterns
Ford Armant
W. H. Ferguson
Ian
Casa
Louisiana
Sherman Funeral to Parade 110000 Soldiers in New York
Sherman’s funeral preparations draw vast crowds in New York as flags fly at half mast. About 110,000 soldiers will line the funeral route from New York and Brooklyn, with the funeral train expected to leave Thursday for St. Louis. An Indianapolis escort from G A R will accompany remains to the final ceremony.
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Top-Whipping Boys and Street Pranks on Olhiost Pavement
A Saga of childhood mischief on Olhiost Street detailing top spinning in rings, street Arab skill, and nightly kite and rope pranks. It contrasts with earlier wire-scraping games that lit up towns at midnight, ending after a chase by outraged residents.
Panhandle coach crushed by rock kills student
A 200 pound rock fell on a passenger local on the Panhandle road in Pitrsport Pa on Monday morning. Miss Clara Fielding was killed and ten Duff College students severely injured. Reports detail further local incidents including a streetcar conductor assault and various city notices from Indianapolis.
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Clara Fielding
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Cannon Secre tary of the Treasury a Likely Move
President Harrison weighs Cannon for treasury secretary as Congress works through appropriation bills. Aiming to gain footholds in Illinois, Harrison may replace Morrison on the interstate commerce commission, while Cullom’s influence and rival candidacies churn in Springfield and Washington. Payoffs touch White House power, with Cantons and others watching closely.
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Amusements notes on local theater and critics
Granp fasino opera company and Hyoxiso Hanlon troupe face losses with star Sullivan leaving to rejoin Harlan Hart. Hoyt's Texas steer draws season's best receipts over 1,000 dollars. Cleveland minstrels and Henry Watterson lectures highlight Grand week. Dr Brown's Dental Parlors advertise natural looking artificial teeth with guaranteed quality.
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