Pinkerton Detective Ties to Piracy Case Scene in Court
In Chicago on Wednesday the piracy defense revealed warrants for arrest issued before the crime. Detective McGinn testified about Wilson a Pinkerton detective. The defense forced a pause as McGinn identified Wilson and stated the charge was dismissed, provoking courtroom turmoil.
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Begus
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Donahue
Aues
Pinkerton
Ewing
Residents pressure gas trust over low pressure mains
Citizens east of Dillon Street protest a plan to restrict low pressure mains to a district bounded by high pressure pipes. Some outside the district, who bought trust stock, demand reconsideration. Trust officers say no final decision, hope to extend territory before winter, weather and obtainable area permitting. The trust executive committee will meet at the builder's exchange Wednesday evening to hear district committee reports.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Comany
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Builder's Exchange
Selecting a Jury in Heitkam Case at Criminal Court
The trial of John H Heitkam began in criminal court after a May 16 assault with a brick on Charles Arnold. Heitkam and rival Agnes Leonard's escort dispute led to a fatal blow. Jury selection filled the day as Griffiths Potts defend Heitkam while Mitchell and Duncan prosecuted.
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Charles Arnold
Criminal Court
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Mike Shea
Arnold
Agnes Leonard
Griffiths
Ives Flying High
Napoleon the young financier sought for indictments in connection with the C H D railway matters has been in the city for several days with a fashionable companion. They live in princely style and travel in splendor.
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Napoleon” 4
Cineati
Impany
Prisoners Sentenced by Judge Irvin in Burglar Case
Judge Irvin sentenced John G. Ray the burglar who attempted to chloroform Miss Maggie McGaffigan to six years imprisonment. Elmer Thoms, colored, who stole Mary Mason's pocketbook containing $18, received one year imprisonment.
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John G. Ray
Maggie McGaffigan
Elmer ‘Thoms
Mary Mason
Man Seeks $2000 In Suit For Damaged Character
Lewis Byrd and Albert Pate alleged a malicious act damaged Byrd's character. They claim $2,000 would repair the injury and have filed suit in superior court seeking relief.
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Lewis Byrd
Albert Pate
Died by the Drop in New Jersey Executions
Henry Ebert a condemned wife killer slept calmly the night before his execution in Jersey City. He dressed ate breakfast and admitted the crime as insanity before the drop at about 10 am. He shot his wife after separation last November, then failed a suicide attempt. Richard Kearney hanged at Freehold after a failed drop, resulting in agonizing death watch.
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Jersey City
Henry Ebert
Sun Readers Preview Serialized Story Next Saturday
The Sun announces the start of a first class continued story by a top contemporary writer. It will run from Saturday for about four weeks with daily installments, promising entertainment for all readers especially those not interested in politics. Watch for it and read each episode.
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the Sun
Cholera Epidemic Worsens in Hong Kong
From Loxton dated July 18, urgent reports show the cholera outbreak in Hong Kong is more extensive than early estimates. The European quarter bears the heaviest toll and a growing mortality. Residents live in panic amid expanding cases.
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Hong Kong
Loxton
Fire destroys Bauer's Piano Warehouse at Wabashawe
A Chicago blaze at Julius Bauer's piano warehouse on Wabashawe destroyed the building and its contents. Firefighters fought the flames Wednesday morning but could not prevent total loss. Estimated damage around 250000 dollars.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Julius Bauer
Wabashawe
Believer Arrested in Delhi Train Robbery Case In Cincinnati
Cincinnati police arrested Joe Tremper on Wednesday morning, identified in part as one of the Delhi train robbers.
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Joe Tremper
Delhi
Will contest over Blair estate opens in Bellvidere
A will dispute in Bellvidere concerns Robert Blair's estate valued near 500000 dollars. Three daughters initially inherit equally but codicils put the Milwaukee property in trust for daughter Mrs Green of York Nebraska for her children's benefit, barring her son-in-law. Mrs Green challenges legality of the Milwaukee property allocation. Familial issues and possible skeletons expected to emerge.
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Robert Blair
Green
York
Neb
Milwaukee
Deluge near Vincennes causes derailment and crop damage
A water spout burst on the EK and IT road five miles south of Vincennes Indiana spilling the track and derailing a passenger train on a dangerous curve. The train was moving slowly and no passengers were injured. The city saw heavy rain and oats crops suffered significant damage.
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Ind
IT. H
Spooners Bill Moves Telegraphs Toward Regulation
Washington July 18 report favoring Spooner amendments to bring telegraph companies under the interstate commerce law marks the first step toward government control of telegraph lines.
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Washington
Spooners Sundry
Boulanger Improves as Wounded General Recovers
Reports from Boulanger's chamber say the wounded general is steadily improving though forbidden to speak. Claims of a fatal wound are denied by informed officials and witnesses.
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Boulanger
Paris
German Merchant Arrested For Disrespect To Dowager Victoria
In Vienna on July 15 a German merchant spoke disrespectfully of the dowager empress Victoria. He was promptly arrested and sentenced to 15 months in prison.
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Vienna
Victoria
Little Velegrans Divorce and Mill Fire in Greensburg
Fannie Davenport divorced Edwin Price on Wednesday as Chambers' flouring mill in Greensburg Pennsylvania burned the same day causing an estimated loss of eighty thousand dollars. H P Stannard, general agent for the Chicago Northwestern railroad, died in San Francisco.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
San Francisco
Fearful Anarchist Plot Nets Chicago Arrests
Chicago reels over a alleged three Bohemian anarchists plot to bomb homes and murder judges and officials tied to the Haymarket case. Police report arrests after a July 18 plan exposed, with further detentions and surveillance ongoing in Curiaco and Chicago.
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Frank Chapek
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Grinnell
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Railroads in city discuss arrests of chairmen Hoge and Murphy
In Caricado on July 18 special report notes grievance committees from 80 railroads meeting to discuss the arrests of chairmen Hoge and Murphy. The item mentions new bedroom sets at William L. Elder's.
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Wm. L. Elder
Indiana's War and Reception of Delegations in Indiana
Politicians in Indiana push early campaign work with Gen. Harrison receiving visiting delegations. Democratic leaders weigh strategies for the eastward move, with attention to county delegations, potential shifts in Black voters, and preparations for a late summer campaign surge led by key chairs Huston and Jewett.
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Sun
Marsh
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Horé and Cow Sale Notice Requested for One Week
One week notice to post a sale offer to save 84.70 dollars and pay someone five dollars to sell horses or cattle. Individual seeks prompt advertisement in TBS for horse and cow sale listing.
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Tbs
Victors in Suit Over City Streetcar Tracks Rights
The superior court granted a per curiam injunction to the street railway company against city officials over track construction on Market and Alabama streets. Judges Walker Taylor Howe ruled the company had rights under 1864 and 1865 ordinances, despite city efforts to revoke privileges. The injunction is temporary pending final hearing, with parties eyeing amendments to restrict street occupancy pending further action. Dudley Company contemplates next steps as both firms push to secure street access.
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Lafayette
Frederick White
White
Far West
Jefferson Bevis
Bevis
S. Liberty St
W. North-st
Ben 8
Davis
Superior Court
Taylor
Walker
Howe
Citizens Street Railway Company
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Alabama-sts
Alabamast
Holes Cut in State House Doors Stir Rumors of Closure
In the state house workers cut mail holes in office doors amid a quiet spell. A reporter notes the holes could enable inside communication if offices close and officials flee to a resort during slow business. The scene suggests a tense mood as clerks remain confined and idle.
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Unair
State Board of Agriculture Secretary Manages Fair Space
Secretary Alex Heron of the state board of agriculture oversees space allocations at the state fair with three to four clerks handling applications. He notes unprecedented early interest, with a surge in premium lists posters and circulars, marking a record demand for information this time of year. Natalie Vianna departs for Paris amid triple alliance tensions.
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State Board of Agriculture
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