Murderous insanity shocks Boston catcher in North Brookfield
Martin Bergen, catcher for the Boston National League club, killed his wife and two children with an ax and then fatally wounded himself at Snowball farm in North Brookfield Massachusetts. Neighbors and managers say he showed erratic behavior and was believed insane, with past episodes of withdrawal and threats. Funeral arrangements planned for today as investigators note circumstantial details of the violent act.
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North Brookfield
Mass
Martin Bergen
Boston
Snowball Farm
Bergen
Florence
Michael Bergen
Martin
Selee
Onteele
Soden
The
Hostans
Maryin
United Mine Workers Reelect Leaders by Acclamation
In Indianapolis John Mitchell and W C Pierce were reelected president and secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers by acclamation. Balloting for remaining officers continued in the afternoon with W D Van Horn Thomas H Lewis and John P Reese contending for vice president. A Boers sympathy resolution sparked expected debate while other measures were voted down. Prof Henry A Hazen of the Weather Bureau was severely injured after falling from a bicycle in Washington fracturing his skull and facing poor prognosis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
W.C. Pierce
United Mine Workers
W. D. van Horn
Thomas H. Lewis
Ohio
John P. Reese
Iowa
Committee
England
Prof. Hazen
Washington
Henry A. Hazen
The
Weather Bureau
Banquet at Opera House by Local Republican Club
The Republican Club will host a banquet at the opera house on February 12. Other items note a D. C. C. dance set for Wednesday, Jan 31 at Adbetter Hall, and various local changes and events including property sale, employment, and social news across Albion.
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Republican Club
Opera House
Adbetter Hall
Earthquake Strikes Colima and Guadalajara Mexico
A strong quake struck Colima late Friday, killing seven people and wounding sixty as houses were damaged and streets emptied. Reports say the event originated underground, with tremors felt in Guadalajara and damage to the state palace university and Degallado theater along with several churches and barracks.
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Colima
Mexico
Tenimat
Teal
Pacific Ocean
Guadalajara
State Palace
University
Degallado
San Francisco
San Jose
Sagravia Church
Carmen
Zapottan
Saruda
San Tas
Pacific
Misfortune in Philippines in Ta Valon campaign report
Washington reports a cablegram from Manila detailing ambushes on a pack train between Santo Tomas and San Vable Laguna. In one clash 2 killed, 5 wounded, 9 missing. 22 horses and packs seized. subsequent pursuit and reinforcements noted.
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Washington
Ta von
Manila
Pontea
Santo Tomas
San Vable
Laguna Province
Ralston
Leutenant
Santa Tomas
Doret
Ibatane
Gas Mountains
E Eght
Shirtieth Infantry
Hiwlston
Lipa
Tunnel Caves Endangering Workers In Los Angeles
West end of the third street tunnel under construction between 11 and Hope streets collapsed trapping and injuring workers. Inspector W. D. Lambie pinned beneath earth for eight hours before rescue. others believed not killed. Also notes Danish butter gift to British soldiers, Luetgert case update, navy ammunition requisitions, and Troy streetcar strike disrupting service.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Third Street
Hope Streets
W. D. Lambie
Lambie
Some New Thing Sermon at Presbyterian Church
Rev Joseph Hamilton selects Acts 17 for a Sunday sermon. The church was well filled and Hamilton's growing congregation shows favor among his flock. He contrasts Athens quest for novelty with balance of old and new in life, joy in motherhood and faith, and the need to face sorrow with God.
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Joseph Hamilton
Presbyterian Church
Hamilton
Demosthenes
Aybat
Athens
Jesus Christ
Calvary
Woman Divorced In 1880s Loses Widow Pension Claim
A county woman sought a divorce from her soldier husband in 1886 and paid an attorney to obtain it. The divorce was issued but she later chose to stay with her husband and stopped pursuing papers. After the husband’s death she learned no widow’s pension could be claimed, as the papers were never fully completed. An official declined to reveal her name, noting her strong reaction.
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Hooker
Austin
Sam
Prohibitionists Convene District Convention in Albion
Advocates of Water report a district convention of the prohibitionists in the third congressional district of Michigan to meet at 10 a.m. in Albion on February 1 for nominating a congressional candidate, electing delegates and committee, and planning district expansion. Representation is ten delegates per county. State Chairman Fred Britten, Samuel Dickie, M. M. Gallen, H. G. Colman and H. A. Sheldon are listed on a prepared program. They will be the first party to hold their congressional convention for this district.
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Michigan
Albion
Congress
Fred ©. Britten
Samuel Dickie
M. M. Gallen
H. G. Colman
H. A. Sheldon
No Undue Influence in Deed Case Denied
Judge Smith denied Minnie Hudlemyer’s request to set aside a deed to William F. Schultz. The circuit court trial last session drew attention over claims of undue influence. Costs taxed to the complainant. Powers & Stine of Charlotte for the complainant and W H Porter for the defendant.
Blood Cure tablet claims speedy universal remedy
An improved Sarsupariua compound in tablet form is marketed as a cure for blood and skin diseases anemia scrofula rheumatism syphilitic affections dyspepsia catarrhal conditions and biliousness. It is mercury and mineral free and purportedly gentler on digestion, regulates stomach liver and bowels, costs 60 cents per box, sold by Swartwout Swartwout druggists in Marshall Michigan.
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Swart—wout & Swartwout
Marshall, Mich
Tolman v County Mandamus Case at Circuit Court
In circuit court the Tolman mandamus case against the county was heard with Judge Smith presiding Hatch and Lockton argued over factual issues to be presented to a jury. The Zimmerman case was continued. Cases 3 14 and 16 were put on call for next Monday and may last a week. The Joe Gregory burglary case from Tekonsha on November 13 1897 will be taken up.
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Eaton Rapids
Madge Werton
Battle Creek
Chas. W. Bradley
Hudson
Mich
Cincinnati
Republican County Club
Arthur
John Conley
Justice Merrill
Short
Conley
Kinyon Lake
H. J. Winsor
Perrinville Hose Company
Linge
Martin Groening Jr
Circuit Court
Hungry
Cook
Cincinnati Northern
Groening
Merrill
W. H. Porter
South Albion
Albion Township
Albion Mirror
United States
Michigan
Calhoun County
Port Huron
Qcircuit
Smith
Henry L. Tolman
Hatch
Lockton
Zimmerman
Joe Gregory
Randall’s
Tekonsha
Knill’s Pills Advertised Products and Claims
An advertisement fragment promotes Knill’s Red Pills White Liver Pills Kidney Pills Black Diesel Pills and Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims remedies for bowel regulation, back pain, stomach and bowel complaints, indigestion, gas, and general wellness with prices noted as 25 or 2a cents per box.
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Knill
Odd Food Phrase Sparks Curious Health Warning
A fragment mentions Creeping Paralywe and Oxushed Cereal Cake described as delicious yet claimed to cause “a tree and uninterrupted circus of the blood.” The readable text hints at a bizarre health warning or sensational claim from a historical page segment.
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Boston Baseball Club
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George Parks
North Mulberry Street
W. Bosley
Bramberg
Anna’s
Harry Kimmel
Virginia
Albion Maccabees
George Shellinberger
Will Gill
New York State
Martha Cole
Byron Ti. Cole
County Teachers’ Association
Alpion
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Arthur Taylor
Royal
Lillian Henley
Kalamazoo
Herbert Thompson
Lepper Block
A. L. Keiff
J. J. DeShane
Persona Khown
Philippines
Pwo Anterlena
Pack ‘Rain
Phipit Me
Reseu
London
South Africa
Denmark
Bureau of Ordnance of the Navy
Ordnance Department of the Army
Marine Corps
Albany
Jango
Troy
Marshall
Morse & Deuel
Clothiers
Grace Bros
Janddead
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