Poison Suspect Anna Wagner In Arsenic Case In Chicago Suburb
Anna Wagner, employed by the Koesters family at 456 8 S Meridian St, is taken to the police station by Police Supt Colbert amid an arsenic discovery linked to a series of Koesters deaths dating back to 1892. Coroner Beck claims she is under arrest though Colbert says not yet charged.
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Anna Wagner
Colbert
Wagner
Koesters
S. Meridian St
Clara Koesters
Tiernen
Charles Boesters
Jieck
Dr. Carey
Charles Koester
Tom Sun
Slary
Frank L
Mary
Chas
George HK
Tim Sun
Beck
Miss Wagner
Hiss Wagner
Chas. Koesters
Amboy Constable Shoots Self Amid Scandal
Privately printed notice reports W M Capron of Amboy, a constable and trusted detective, shot himself Thursday after a lodge investigation found he had seduced his 14 year old daughter. He resigned Wednesday night.
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Priv. Ind
W. M. Capron
Amboy
Indianapolis
Old’ Fellows’ Lodge
Capron
Indianapolis Coroner Hearing Details Family Tension
Relatives and G A R comrades of Moses Smith report ongoing sensational testimony in the coroner case over his death in North Indianapolis. Wednesday witness Mrs Hannah Green described visits to the Smith home after the death and overheard Wirt Yancey and Mrs Smith in a low voiced conversation.
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G. A.R
Moses Smith
Indianapolis
Hannah Green
Smith
Yancey
Mrs. Smith
Financial whirl leaves several New York and Denver banks squeezed
The Minnesota blast furnace firm assigned to W E L H Stowel of Duluth. Standard Oil attached on hand iron, tying the Duluth plant as a creditor for 60 000 of West Superior iron and steel. Van Wagoner Williams receivers named in Chicago and New York attachments totaling 16 500. Richardson Dennis hide dealers rated 20 000 with liabilities 200 000. National bank depositors appoint trustees to liquidate assets pro rata. Denver clears banks guarantee deposits amid withdrawal runs.
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Cook
van Wagoner
van Wagoner & Williams Company
New York
Warran St
Brooklyn
Loston
Richardson & Dennis
Corgregsst
Thomas O. Richardson
National Bank, of Deposit
Denver
Clearing House
Denver Savings
People’s Savings
Colorado Savings
Tiamond Dollar Savings
People’s Bank
Brutal assault on man near Butler University
John Hoffman reported being assaulted by six men along the Pennsylvania tracks. He was beaten battered and robbed, bound and left for dead in a box car before authorities arrived. Hoffman remained at police headquarters overnight as detectives sought the attackers described as tramps in the suburbs.
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John Hoffman
Butler University
Pennsylvania
Hoffman
Police
Hulda and Hee Isaac A Romance Ends in Assault
Hulda Garrison, from Bloomington, Ind, accused Isaac Sampson of assault and battery after learning he wed another. She claimed repeated abuse and slashed his face with a brick during a Market Street incident. Police released her on recognizance. a warrant was issued against Isaac. The cadi urged bringing Isaac in.
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Hulda Garrison
Isaac Sampson
Isaac
Hulda
Bloomington
Ind
Issac
Market
Alabama-sts
Cadi
Kansas and Colorado Coal Miners Strike Seen Likely
Prrisnune Kas May 25 There is little prospect of an early settlement of the coal miners strike. President Walters telegraphed officials at national headquarters Columbus to stop the Santa Fe mines in Colorado. In less than 30 days miners in Kansas Missouri Indian Territory and Colorado will probably strike.
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Prrisnune
Kas
Walters
National
Columbus
Santa Fe
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Indian Territory
Dugan Demands Seat Amid Sullivan Sewer Scrutiny
Nicholas Dugan, awaiting a hoped for inspector post, challenges delays and cites a prior mayoral promise in a meeting with bricklayers union members. The piece notes factional divisions over Sullivan renomination, with Downing and Bowser groups pressing for postmaster and city posts, plus Judge Buskirk's noncommittal stance.
Political maneuver over Citizens street railway presidency
Leon Q Bailey says Mr Fagesrt was not offered the Citizens street railway presidency and Mr Taggart was not. Directors held conferences to gauge Taggart as leader of the ruling party on policy outcomes. Bailey opposes the City company rights and warns against foolish plans.
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Fagesrt
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Taggart
Leon QO. Bailey
Ture Sun
Bailey
Citizens’ Company
Indianapolis
Barranco Pass Disaster Deepens Nicaragua Conflict
A Granada dispatch reports Barranco pass battles left 155 government troops killed and 267 wounded. Revolutionary artillery on Coyotepe hill raked the lines as government forces twice failed to take the heights, rebels pursuing the rout and poised to seize control within days.
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New York
Granada
Nicaragua
Barranco Pass
Coyotepe Hill
Seven Bold Bad Rosbers in Pur Suit for Ph thieves
The Missouri Pacific express train west of St Louis was boarded by seven men who stopped the engine with revolvers and blew open the express car door with dynamite. They seized about 4900 dollars and fled north on the Manchester road. Governor Stone offered a reward for their capture as police along the Missouri river hunt the robbers. A second report says about 12000 was taken and that six robbers may be involved with a possible capture of one. Detectives joined the pursuit and a larger search is under way.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Express
West
S.20
Pacific
Manchester Road
Pscilic
Order of the iron hall adjourns after issuing a Chenine
The supreme sitting of the Order of the Iron Hall adjourned indefinitely after circulating a plan for minor branches of the defunct order. A Sun reporter quoted ex-Supreme accountant Walker praising progress toward unity and the removal of the receiver. Officers and a finance committee were elected, with Ferd. Winter retained for legal matters.
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Iron Hall
Sun
Walker
Order of the Iron Hall
A Dickerman
Taunton
Mass
E. O. Buchanan
Gallatin
I'own
N. J. Harrison
Nornelisville
N. Y
Albert I’. Kopp
Indiannepolis
James St. Boyd
Cambridgeport
Maas
Supreme
PF. A. Wind
S1. Louis
Supreme Trustees
NF. Libby
Waiton
J Diass
H.W. Overbecix
St Louis
P. Towne
Philadelphia
Perkins
Baltimore
Is a Cat an Animal In This Neighborhood?
A man on Holbrook Street traps cats, causing fear and suffering. Police were asked for a warrant for cruelty, but Deputy Prosecutor Wright refused, saying a cat is not an animal per a supreme court decision. The Humane Society protests the refusal and threatens action.
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Thera
Holbrookst
Wright
Supreme Court
Humane Society
Appeal on Briggs acquittal case reaches long hearing
Washington May 25. The Briggs case devoted hours as Dr Birch urged the appeal should be entertained while Briggs argued against it. The assembly debated the form and rights of an appeal from the New York presbytery and adjourned after Briggs spoke over three hours. President appointed W E Quimby as extraordinary minister plenipotentiary to the Netherlands, editor of the Detroit Free Press.
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Washington
Briggs
New York
Tie
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
J. J. McCook
New York Synod
Tr. Briggs
Baker
Synod
Tierrick Johoson
Chicago
Philadelphia
Eldera [Etebuim
Law
Colorado
Gornhys Buck
W.E. Quimby
Michigan
United States
Netherlands
Myr. Quimby
Detroit Free Press
Lim
Weather Pointers Forecast Cool Damp Stretch Through 86 Hours
Mr Wappenhans outlines a cool damp period lasting 86 hours with Thursday night and Friday also unsettled. Expect nasty clouds and rain, urging preparedness and not to skimp on winter clothing. A note mentions a Lowell man Geo Andrewe with ulcers cured by Ayer s Sarsaparilla and advertises straw hats at Dalton s Bates House for 25 cents.
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Geo, Andrewe
Lowell
Ayer
Glass workers strike Cumberland plant for ice water
In Bripewron New Jersey on May 25 the Cumberland glass manufactory workers walked out after officials refused to provide ice water. The strike halted glass window production as workers protested the lack of cooling at the plant.
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Bripewron
N. J
Cumberland Glass Manufactory
Infanta Eulalia Departs Washington For New York
The Spanish princess Infanta Eulalia accompanied by Prince Antonio and entourage left Washington at 10 AM for New York aboard a five palace car Pennsylvania special. A police line and cavalry escort cleared crowds as the party departed from the depot.
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Washington
Infanta Eulalia
Prince Antonio
Suite
New York
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Arlington
United States Cavalry
Oror Wds
Princess Eulalia
Jersey City
Gilroy
Whitelaw Reid
Gen. Slocum
C. Niss
Ant Ward McAllister
McAllister
Slocum
Net Thiist
Hotel Savoy
Conmuomrates Ab Enelpgeir
Local notes compile a tangle of court, divorce, and civic items
A broad mix of court actions, divorces, and civic notices from Goshen and nearby areas includes Sarah McPherson seeking a divorce from Daniel White, various custody and alimony claims, a committee sent to Chicago to appraise library statues, a surety of peace against Frank Brown, and a Goshen based savings and loan formation with large capital. Also reported are liquor league discussions, a California insurer alert about misrepresentation, and a string of will contests, lawsuits, and estate matters across local courts.
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Jindianapolis
Sid Seringious
Sarah McPherson
White
Daniel
George J. Langsdale
Loeper
J. G. Steel
Chicago
Public
Frank Brown
Holmes
Metropolitan Savings and Loan Association
Goshen
Lee
Home Savings and Loan Association
St. Joseph
Benjamin H Hatfield
Matthews
Hatfield
Fternoon
League
Marion County Association
Baker, Mothy & McDearman
Veacitic Mutual Life Ingurence Company
California
G. H. Schultz
Liberty
Ind
Henry Lightcap
Judson
Logansport
Pulaski Court
Supreme Court
Julius
Mrs.Gerkhart
Bartha Steck
Geo
Ag Huron
RE. N
Laura Gillette
Charles
Maury Patna
Chas
Ollie Brazleton
Collabus
Mrs. Dollarhide
Mgr
Minsie Blezeley
W. W
Elizabeth Crimens
Lydia Lobias
Clara Koesters
Luella Dollarhide
George Hedgebeth
Albert Weidenhaupt
Ida Sanita
Albert Marseshki
Carolina Schultz
Joseph B. Kampsa
Carrie Maser
George M. Young
Anna Henry
Bert McNees
May Harter
Isaac Sampson
Jealous Italian Shoots Wife and Rival in New York
Antonio Bianca, an Italian, killed his wife and mortally wounded her alleged lover, Gabriel Doetsalino, in a jealous rage. Bianca claimed justification, saying his conduct had become unbearable, and he was jailed for murder after the shooting at 1T Cherry Street.
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New York
Antonio Bianca
Gabriel Doetsalino
Doetalino
Irs
Diance
Bisnce
Cherry St
Liaiian
Dostalina
Bianco
Costalina
Pital
Heagic
Fire destroys Garfield Park stables in Chicago
May 23 Chicago report details a blaze at Garfield park stables at 2 am burning 390 feet of sheds and valuable stock. Arabs performing Bedouin exhibit fled. three camels and seven high grade Arabian horses perished. Estimated loss 140000 with stock alone valued at 40000. cause undetermined.
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Chicago
Chncaco
Garfield Park
Chicago district attorney heads home after Olney talk on Sunday closing
Milchrist of Chicago after conference with Mr. Olney on the world s fair Sunday closing question left for Chicago under instructions to seek an injunction or other federal action to prevent a violation of U S laws.
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Washington
Milchrist
Chicago
Olney
Farr
Federal
Asl
United States
Village Fire Destroys Boucherville Homes
A disastrous fire swept the village of Boucherville on the south bank of the St. Lawrence Wednesday, destroying thirty houses. No loss estimate has yet been made.
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Montricarn
Boucherville
St. Lawrence
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Kentucky
M. H. Randall
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Grant County
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Citizens? Street Railway Company
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Elizabeth Shulse
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