Holmes Hanged in Philadelphia After Bloody Career
The arch murder, EH Holmes, was executed at 10:12 Thursday morning in the county prison Philadelphia. He maintained nerve, spoke briefly from the scaffold acknowledging two killings and denying the Pitezel family deaths, then prayed with priests before the trap. The rope jammed briefly and needed cutting. his body was taken to Cross cemetery.
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Philadelphia
T. P
T. EH. Holmes
Holmes
Coffin Begins Serving Sentence in Indiana Case
Francis Coffins return and begin serving a multi year sentence with an option to remain away until next October. Marshals say Coffin will likely surrender soon in Indianapolis, though a long absence could still risk apprehension.
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United States Marshals Office
Frank Coffin
Jeng
United States
Coffin
Indianapolis
Republican delegates pick Slesleigh for national convention
In King county the 40 delegates elected to the state convention voted for Andrew Plesleigh as the county's national convention delegate and backed William Meliney for president. They passed Cuban belligerent recognition, reaffirmed Republican principles, and adjourned after a silent money stance. Senator W C Squire lost the bid for the national post by 109 votes in a 400 voter tally.
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Seattle
Wash
U. P
King County
Andrew Plsleigh
William Melineley
W. C. Squire
Fire at Heidelsburg riding school kills four, 27 horses
A blaze at the riding school attached to the University of Heidelberg on Wednesday night caused the deaths of two women, two children, and 27 horses. Berlin reports say the fire was severe and responders battled the flames for hours.
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Berlin
University of Heidelburg
Galveston street blocks tested for road waving project
A box of wooden blocks from Galveston street pavement was examined by Col. Downing and HH. MM. Johnson during their inspection tour of materials. The blocks, treated with creosote in 1874, were received at the Board of Works office and remain in nearly new condition after years of heavy travel on a main thoroughfare.
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Galveston
Tex
Col. Downing
HH. MM. Johnson
Board of Works
Bankrupt declared for Carl Poulett in London
London bankruptcy court has declared Carl Poulett bankrupt. The May 7 ruling follows proceedings in the bankruptcy court announced by U P. authorities.
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London
U. P
Carl Poulett
Fire destroys New Brunswick foundry and Empire machine works
Fire in New Brunswick New Jersey caused 25000 dollars in damage Thursday destroying Frenderson's foundry and the Empire machine works. Democratic state convention met at Trenton Thursday naming uninstructed delegates to Chicago.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Frenderson
Empire Machine Works
Trenton
Chicago
Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats ad
An old advertisement promotes Janes Dustless Oats for horses and mentions hardwood mantels and grates, with Jno. M. Lilly.
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Jno. M. Lilly
Indiana Republicans Open Massive State Convention
The Indiana state convention opened with Col Bill Holloway presiding in Tomlinson hall as delegates filed in amid blue and white decor. Richard W. Thompson chaired, and resolutions applauded Benjamin Harrison and McKinley, pledging protectionist tariffs, honest money, immigration controls, and continued veteran pensions. The gathering featured foreign correspondents, a packed hall, and strong party rhetoric.
Depew Gets Warm Reception At Republican Nominating Meeting
In Detroit on May 7 delegates chosen for St Louis heard A A James as temporary chair. Depew praised McKinley and Allison Reed and the GOP leaders, as crowd roared with McKinley support. A delegate asked Depew about Michigan votes, replying 32.
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Detroit
U. P
St. Louis
A. A. James
Indianapolis merchant Lyman Ayres dies at 72
Lyman Ayres of Indianapolis well known in business died at his N Delaware street home about 10 o clock Thursday morning of long standing acute inflammation of the kidneys. He was 72. Born in Oswego New York he came to Indianapolis years ago and built a large mercantile business. He was esteemed as a fair employer and civic booster. Surviving are his widow and three children. Funeral plans to be announced with services likely at his residence on Sunday.
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Clements
Holmes
Sheriff Clements
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Hell
Wallick
Vnion Telegraph Company
Walick
Gouti
Col
Jill Tolloway
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Spence
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Erent
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Harry Mounts
Ayres
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N. Y
New York
Methodist Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Oregon Battleship Oregon Makes Bay Trial Run
The battleship Oregon logged 12 knots in shallow water during a bay spin before its official trial in Santa Barbara channel next week. Builders claim faster performance than the Indiana or Massachusetts.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Bay
Santa Barbara
Indiana
Massachusetts
Grand Jury Starts With Dozens of Cases on Docket
The United States grand jury opens next Tuesday with a heavy docket including about 30 counterfeit cases among the investigations.
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United States Grand Jury
Second Water Wells Framing and Grille Designs Offerings
Frank Butts of 138 Indiana Ave advertises Hood Frame summer fronts and grille and fret work with original and artistic designs at moderate prices. J M Lilly also offers designs, prices, and at 316 Iverat, TH L Spiegel invites requests for designs and pricing.
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Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Hood
J.,m. Lilly
TH. L. Spiegel
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