Horror at a Hanging in Woopzury New Jersey
Joseph Hillman was hanged for the murder of Herman Siedler, a jeweler, in Woopzury New Jersey. The execution at 10:27 showed a botched knot, with Hillman speaking of forgiveness and his wife’s alleged innocence. After a 30 minute struggle the body was cut down and given to an undertaker.
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Woopzury
N. J
Joseph Hillman
Herman Siedler
Peidler
Hillman
Wilmer Nobles
Hangman van Hizer
Bourbon Female College Burned In Kentucky Blaze
Fire destroyed Bourbon female college in North Mipmeron Kentucky on Tuesday night. The structure burned to the ground with losses estimated around $40,000. Several young women narrowly escaped with their lives.
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North Mipmeron
Bourbon Female College
Governor inquiry taints Ohio politics with taunting lines
New York reports The Sun quotes the Commercial Gazette on Murat Halstead admitting his stake in the Ohio business and joking about killing the governor. The piece notes Halstead and Foraker facing reduced hopes of the vice presidency and senatorship as they bow heads in reflection.
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New York
The
Sun
Murat Flalstead
Ohio
Commercial Gazette
M. Halstead
Halstead
Foraker
Mrs Harrison Resumes Duties in Washington
A compact summary of scattered items notes Mrs Harrison back in Washington and various political mentions. Delegates to maritime congress and dignitaries visit Annapolis Naval Academy Saturday. The Supreme Court activity, Marshal Cushing as Wanamaker's secretary, and enforcement of a law against dawn proclaimers are touched on amid election aftermath and Mrs Cleveland's political interest.
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Harrison
Washington
Ryan
Mexico
Pansion
Maritime Congress
Annapolis Naval Academy
U. S. Supreme Court
Marshal Cushing
Wanamaker
Foraker
Brotherhood rumors and rule changes roil early baseball
Arlie Latham signs a brotherhood contract while Brooklyn rumors of entering the league circulate as Chicago and several stars sign with the group. Ward Keefe and others are named among leaders. league quiet, reserve rule stands, and playing rules loosen with substitutions allowed. Umpire titles fade as reforms take shape.
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Arlie Latham
Brooklyn
Washington
Hewitt
M. J. Sullivan
Chicago
Martin
Anson
Ward
Keefe
Twitchell
Faatz
Irwin
Pfeffer
White
Rowe
Andrews
Gore
Wood
New York
Brotherhood
Ho Qouelba
Postmaster Clash Sparks Jeffersonville Uproar
Nov 13 Jeffersonville residents protest Maj A M Luks reappointment as postmaster fueling general discontent. About 800 Republicans gathered in the streets, burned Harrison portraits and campaign transparencies. Prior postmaster under Cleveland, Luks faced opposition in Indiana towns named on Nov 12.
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Jeffersonville
Maj. A. M. Luks
Jffersonville
Harrison
Maj
Luke
Cleveland
Republicana
Ira Dorsey
City Life Highlights Local Political Moves and Incidents
Ex-Gov Gray Col Hicklin and John R Wilson addressed Hendricks club. Local officials eyed for alderman seats including Coulter Riley Wonnell Budenz. Adams brick company incorporation valued at 15000 with owners Samanthe and Adams. Depot demolition, tax and court actions, and various arrests mark a busy week in the city. The war survivors banquet, rail road filings, and a Castilian musical night at the Y M C A ball add to a bustling civic tableau.
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Fred B. Adams
Township-trustea
N. Indianapolis
Thornton
Lawrence
Oscar Johnson
Chicago
Benjamin Solomons
Virginia-ave
Hissed Audience Hails London Style Villain Here
A dark visaged villain in a city play drew loud hisses from London born fans who saw the drama as a compliment. John B. Gough praised by a miner for his portrayal of the abused wife and children, while Walt Whitman was honored by New York literary stars.
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Hare
London
John B. Gough
West
New York
Walt Whitmap
Freek R. Stockton
Sus Raporter
Tur Summan
Matthew Arnald
Asia
Edwin
Matthew Arnold
Fred Warde
Ope
Richard
Boura
Warde
Wally
Bagun
Sam Davere
America
Park Theater
Sam
Blizzard Rages Across Plains Sparking Rail Blockades
Cold weather and a raging blizzard stretch from Sioux City to Texas and from Kansas City to Denver. Railroads are blocked and heavy livestock losses reported as new material from New Mexico raises the storm death toll.
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Chicago
Sioux City
Iowa
Texas
Kansas City
Denver
Disappearance of Riley County Treasurer Amid $85,000 Shortage
Topeka reports that Riley county treasurer James M. Fortner is missing after his books reveal a shortage near 85000 dollars. Fortner reportedly told his attorney a Windsor Canada stay unless extradition forces return. Cincinnati notes Wednesday Gazette's ballot box forgery exposure and Halatead’s admission of forgeries.
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Topeka
Kas
James M. Fortner
Riley County
Manhattan
George S. Green
Fortner
Fortour
Windsor
Canada
Cexcinnati
Commercial Gazette
Halatead
Diphtheria Epidemic Reported in Lowell Area
The state board of health received notice of an diphtheria outbreak in Lowell Lake County with many scarlet fever cases in nearby country. In Washington, on November 13, Senator Allison of Iowa is to marry Theresa PlonRhton, the ward of Mrs. Senator ale.
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State Board of Health
Lowell
Lake County
Alimon
Washington
Senator Allison
Iowa
Theresa PlonRhton
Ale
Quiet turmoil over streetcar extension charter fight
The Sun reports a heated battle over a franchise extension for the streetcar line. Allegations say Republicans coalition with Democrats passed provisions while minority factions faced procedural blocks. City figures, including council members and a Thompson Houston link figure, are tied to hotel meetings and champagne invites amid municipal power plays.
Railway officers discuss car service and rental plan
Central association of railway officers met at Union depot with Supt Whitcomb presiding. All roads were represented. Debate on car service lacked a firm decision. A rental system of one dollar per day per car over 48 hours may replace demurrage. Excessive car detention by consignors in coal trade cited. Jones Wilk to speak on Tampa direct freight line and weekly mail service to connect western and southern states with Central and South America.
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Central Association of Railway Officers
Union Depot
Whitcomb
Union Railway Company
Car Service Association
Cincinnati
Bain Fort
Baker enters race for U S senator in Cincinnati
Hon C W Baker announced his candidacy for the U S senator post in Cincinnati on Wednesday He quoted John R McLain as saying he is not and will not be a candidate Baker made the statement during the special news brief on November 13 noting the assurance from McLain regarding any potential bid.
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Cincinnati
C. W. Baker
U.S
Baker
John R. McLain
Cheapest Place in the City For California Fruits
Chas J Kubt advertises at 47 and 49 N 1413t offering canned and dried fruits as the city’s lowest prices.
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California
Chas
J. Kubt
Political clash over color voters shapes midterm outlook
Washington dispatch reports Senator William Pitt Kellogg pressing President Harrison on the role of African American voters in the 19th century party split. Kellogg warns dozens of northern districts rely on Black votes. cites New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and West Virginia as pivotal. He notes observed low Black turnout in several cities and discusses administration appointments, laborer aims, and the Atlanta conference remarks attributed to Gov. Bill of New York. The piece also mentions a postal law conviction of Joseph Carskeden and a police arrest in Chicago tied to the Cronin case era.
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Washington
William Pitt Kellogg
Indiana
Mllinois
West Virginia
Tam
Cnimmuni Uon
Morrison
Iedisnanuis
Cincinnati
Newark
Republican Party
Nota Y Negrosa Votas
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Alexandria
Virginia
Lance
Louisiana
St. Martin’s
Minor
Senor
Hanston
South
Broogthen
Batittle
Democrata
Gov. Bil
Atlanta
Weather and political clash cloud Indiana forecast
For Indianapolis the 21 hours ending 1 a m November 14 1889 cloudy weather is noted. The Sentinel reports interviews supporting a council redistricting claim being illegal amid debates on vacancies and term continuity for Alderman Clark. The dispute centers on whether a new election is needed and how long the unexpired term lasts. Look for Buffalo Shoe House announcements.
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Indianapolis
the Sentinel
Leon Baily Amiss Mandaniua
McDonald
Ilegal
Bigham
Curtis
Council
Clark
Board of Aldermen
Burglary Charges Filed in Police Court Case
Louis Lynn, described as a crippled young man and son of a man who shot Officer Minnick years ago, faced burglary and assault with intent to kill charges after a Tuesday night break in at Mattie Douglass’ place. A witness identified Lynn. a continuance was granted on both charges. Earlier, John Moran and William Mason were arrested on suspicion of a separate safe burglary at Hinch & Co.
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Rhynn
Louis Lynn
Hi Minnick
Mattie Douglass
Sergis
Wheatley
Buecher
McMahon
Lynn
P., Hinch & Co
John Moran
William Mason
Tampa trade meeting backs steamship line plan
Jones of Ta 1 ELL outlined wide benefits of a Tampa to Apia steamship and freight line with intermediate ports. He argued it would boost western states’ trade with Central and South America, while Tampa’s board urged Congress to appropriate funds to establish the line. Coll James claimed insurance alone could cover the cost, and the project would aid U S competition abroad. The board adopted the resolution calling on local congressmen to support the appropriation.
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Deaser
Biemars
Cel. Jones
Tampa
Fia
Esartinus
Central and
South America
Tampa Board of Trade
Congress
Col
James
Americas
Critics Dismiss Litle Lord Fauntleroy as Mild Yet Tender
A dramatic critics desk extract reviews Little Lord Fauntleroy noting its tender theme and pure English, while decrying Mrs Burnett for lack of humor. The piece compares the book and stage handling to Wakefield and praises Lester Williams London company acts. It highlights La Rose Coulson sisters and trapeze artist Jutan with vivid circus imagery.
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Thera
Dramatic Critics Desk
Lester & Wiliams
Gatling
London
Harry la Rose
Globe
Coulson Sisters
Jutan
George Brown
Man’s suicide after gambling led to wife’s dishonor
BELENA Mont Nov 12 Fred Ault posing as a Galveston tea merchant arrived Nov 2 to start a Helena branch. He gambled away funds, gave checks, then killed himself with a pistol after learning an officer aimed for arrest. Papers showed his real name W K Ball of Denver and a note blaming Frank Archer for introducing him to the family and causing the wife’s dishonor. Arch er tied to a Denver mill worker death.
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Beluna
Mont
Fred Ault
Galveston
Texas
Helena
Tia
Ault
Denver
Tia Archer
Bell
Haa Sua
Millisnskra
Actor James O'Neill in Bigamy Case Near Endian City
New York November 12 A court heard allegations from Bridget ONeill living at a Sixth Avenue tenement who claims she married James O'Neill ten years ago after meeting him as a farm hand with blue eyes and a mustache. She says he deserted her, denies the charge of abandonment, and is accused of adopting a counterfeit identity tied to Monte Cristo.
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New York
Spi
Jas. O'Neill
O' Neill
Bowery
Harlem
Jefferson Marke Court
Duel Ends in Fatal Knife Fight Between Men
Charles Bolton and William Kerr quarrelled over a mule team in Perriblie. They fought Monday evening with no witnesses. Bolton struck Kerr multiple times with a large knife, cutting the abdomen so severely that Kerr’s entrails fell out. Kerr died shortly after. Bolton the victor.
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Perriblie Batlie Betves
Bolton
Kerr
Ninth Presbyterian church hosts Hinton institution organization
Tuesday evening at the Ninth Presbyterian church the Hinton institution named after S Hinton was organized with a constitution and two officers, Major Garner as president and John Carter as vice president. An upcoming oratorical contest at Second Baptist church is planned for Nov 1 and 15 with contestants including Chas H Stewart Wesley Bridges Lawrence Newby and Dr James Elbert.
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Ninth Presbyterian Church
Hinton
S. Hinton
Major Garaner
John Carter
Presio
Second Baptist Church
Chas, H. Stewart
Wesley Bridges
Lawrence Newby
James Elbert
Allison Sweeney
Ben Thornton
Bethel
Varmont St
Douglass
Simpson Chapel
Tueadey
Harrison
Daston
Troope
Timothy Tyler
Logan Walworth
Market St
W. Allison Swesny
Lula Haddix
Lily Truesdale
Villian
Gue All
Miss Alexander
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Denny
Charles Heys
Nora
Tempy Strange
Edward Strange
Indianapolis Light Infantry
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Jeky
Willis T. Morgan
Wm. Doolittle
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G. BR. Wysong & Co
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Loyal Legion
George F. Mec Gionis
Shiloh
Law Wallace
Central Railway and Supply Company
Sturgis
Senorita Hlisia
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Tosti
George Dainty
Mr. Dainty
Buffalo Shoe House
John Dawnlitt
Gienminia
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Siaint Riqroa
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Ths Company
Fit Sun
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Stuckmeyer
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Keelig
Waily Elliott
Finch
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Denny Wote
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Thompson-Souston
Ite
Indianapolis Jenney Company
Thompson-Houston Company
Corke
McNeaie Syndicate
Citizens Company
Thompson- Houston
Sim Coy
Tha
Olesuers
Kelloge
Uva
Hmesert
Wea
Btar Mente Sehyruier
Joseph Carskeden
Carskaden
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