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Newspaper

Lanark Gazette

Location

Lanark, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1896

Page

2

International Typogeophical Union Session Opens

Resident Presnott leads the forty third session as delegates from the United States and Canada gather in St. Louis. An address by Rev BK Carrington sparks debate while committees tackle child relief and an oath to suppress secret societies affecting union elections and legislation.

Presnott Binet Clase & Cotorado Springa, Oot United States Canada William B. Prescott BK. Carrington Puella Goa Drexel Institute Brotherhood St. Louie Curzon League New York International Union

Outbreak at Henry County Jail Ends With Sheriff’s Wife Aid

Thirteen prisoners attempted escape at Henry County jail as Sheriff Quinn was away. Deputy Stiers, attacked and beaten, received help from the sheriff’s wife who seized navy revolvers and threatened to shoot. Five prisoners were badly hurt. escape plan foiled. inmates to be kept in cells.

Kewanee Henry County Anber Quinn Davenport Stere Olude Mrs. Quinn

Flowery State Shows a Falling OfF In Plurality

The Journal reports late returns from Tuesday's state election covering 491 of 682 precincts. Bloxham leads with about 27,250 votes while Mitchell in 1902 had 82,064. Gundy and Weeks trail. total Democratic majority estimated at 36,120 with the legislature leaning solidly Democratic and Crisp likely to join the Senate.

Atkinson Jacksonville Bloxham Gundy Mitchell Atlanta The Journal Crisp Senate Gordon

Three miners killed by rock fall at Laflin mine

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania October 13 three men were instantly killed in a rock fall at the Laflin mine. Victims were Thomas Mitchell of Mill Creek George Puchuski of Laflin and John Patruse of Mil Creek. The men had just fired a blast and were retreating when a large rock loosened and fell, crushing them.

Wilkesbarre Laflin Thomas Mitchell Mill Creek George Puchuski John Patruse Mil Creek

Turmoil and deaths from global unrest and disasters

A broad sketch of world events and local incidents includes reports of heavy damage from a Mexican state famine in Sinaloa with over 100 bodies recovered, a czarist policy agreement with Lord Salisbury regarding Turkey, a mine shaft wreck by strikers at Leadville, and Lopez the insurgent leader killed at a plantation engagement. Also noted are new royal visits, trade and crime items, obituaries, a murder attempt in St Louis, and early rural mail delivery experiments in West Virginia.

Advicus Mazatlan Mex Sinaloa London Chronicle Czar Lord Salisbury Turkey Seneca Leadville Matanzas Cabs Lopez Serafin Sanches Europe Shah Persia United States Germany Great Britain de Raffel East Africa Apla Sammons Richard T. Browning Deep Creek Garrett County

Chicago Parade Displays Largest Demonstration in City History

A Chicago Republican parade spanning five hours and thirty five minutes drew thousands including many gold standard Democrats. The event, organized by the Honest Money League, featured lavish floats and a long distance telephone banner proclaiming nationwide cheers. Secretary Morton spoke at the Auditorium about sound money, while Bryan supporters marched with torches along the route.

Chicago Honest Money League Tippecanoe Club William Henry Harrison Washington Street M. Kinley Canton Hobart Paterson N. J J. Sterling Morton Sound Money League Morton Cleveland Bryan Auditorium Adlai E. Stevenson United States Henry M. Teller Bryan and Sewall

McGraw Divorce Granted Amid Romantic Wartime Letters

William McGraw of Tarn Creek Ohio is granted a divorce from Elizabeth McGraw after a wartime romance. Married in 1860, he served in the Civil War while maintaining letters until she vanished, believed dead, later remarrying. Years later his pension arrears triggered Elizabeth’s Tennessee reappearance and a demand for her share, ending in an uncontested divorce.

Holyhead England Bishop Island Pembrokeshire Murteen Garrett & Barr Charlie Baird & Co Washington, Jones & Co Wilmington Del Manitila Mindanas Malay Archipelagos William McGraw Tarn Creek Elizabeth McGraw McGraw No. 1 Tennessee McCraw Cleveland Plain Dealer

Grizzly Attack Spurs Narrow Escape on Wyoming Elk Hunt

Mr. Ralph Worthington, returning to Cleveland from a Wyoming hunting trip, was attacked by three silver tip grizzly bears near Jackson's Hole. He was knocked down and bitten in the leg as the bears closed in, but he survived after firing at the bull bear and swooning. The party included his wife and daughter, W. J. White and family, and Dr. J. A. Stevens and wife.

Ralph Worthington Cleveland Wyoming Jackson's Hole Worthington West Mr. Worthington W. J. White J. A. Stevens Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone Park Mammoth Springs Jackson Lake Raun Mr. Worthy Puarty

Pointer Dog Guards Buffalo Precinct Like a Sergeant

A stray pointer wandered into Buffalo Police Station No 10 and slept in Captain Kilroys office. The dog soon assumed nightly patrol duties, guiding beats from 5 pm to 7 am and earning the title Vag or Sergeant. The dog’s loyalty grew as he followed patrolmen, aided by a rumored ability to locate baton sounds, until a boy returned him to Mr Burns, after which the police kept him.

No. 10 Buffalo Ofice Niagara Street Pennsylvania Street Jersey Street Sp. m Kilroy Prospect Avenue Burns Mr Burns No 10

A Strange Craft America Sailors and a Golden Altar aboard

The Italian bark America under Captain Ferrari draws attention with a tightly knit crew, 76 year old skipper, and a religiously devout, lifelong team aboard. An aft cabin altar with four wax candles marks daily services, entrance to the sacred space strictly limited, and the crew remains a harmonious, family-like unit aboard the vessel.

America Ferrari Philadelphia Press

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