Marshfield Anarchists Sentenced After Haymarket Trial
In Marshfield Wisconsin Judge Gary sentenced Spica Schwab Nesba and Ling to death after a crowded courtroom heard lengthy remarks on the May bomb case. The decision centered on instruction issues and the defendants’ influence through speech and print leading to the bombing that killed Deegan. Parsons was later sentenced, with the judge urging restraint and stating freedom of speech does not excuse murder.
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Ubicaga
Gary
Theis
Deswan
Deegan
Haymarket
Lingg
Teachloge
Thera
Jurota
New York Dicasiona
Velore
Spica
Schwab
Nesba
Linge
Parsons
Ju. Bary
Illinois
Itolde
Latia
Ile
Advica
Pathers
Wibe
Spesch
Dyams
Janice
Record of Sentences and Notable Incidents Across States
The item surveys judicial outcomes and dramatic events from multiple locales. It notes a Joliet sentence of fifteen years and executions by hanging, plus a cascade of crimes, fires, and accidents nationwide. Names of cities, theaters, and companies such as Joliet, Chicago, and Cincinnati recur alongside fatalities, strikes, and legal actions.
Haddocks Murderer details in Sioux City case
A long sworn confession outlines the Haddock murder plot with Leavitt naming John Arensdort and others as participants. The narrative places events August 3 in Chicago and Greenville, involving Treiber, Plath, Munchrath, and Walker associates. Arrests follow in Davport and Sioux City as authorities pursue remaining suspects.
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Haddock
Leavitt
Chicago
Kingsley
Wood
Chiwan F. A
Buainews
Mianggar
City Tribune
J.C. Kelly
Hill
John Arenadori
Franz Brewing Comany
Tweedey
Frank Cochran
Rhoden
Jobo
Champlan
Bhatter
Sher
Nana Satoon
Aed
Fred
Mucchrath
Gea
Triber
Louis Plath
Treiber
Walker
Aout Haddock
Turner
Greenville House
Munehrath
Lemyitt
Gresnville
Nea
Hubbard
Jack's
John Arensdort
Arensdort
Munchrath
Plath
Columbia Hous
Oonwald
Aryaedert
Heddock
Wadgack
Haddack
Arennort
Arendort
Davport
Knights of Pythias
Paul Leader
George Lange
the &Th
Mundhrath
Sherman
Leagith
Ee Rukumill
Beblly
English Visitors in Berlin and Rumors of Plans
The Berlin London News correspondent reports two Englishmen lodging at a Berlin hotel on the night of the 6th, with one linked to a Lord Randolph Churchill. He notes a private interview with Bismarck near the Kaiserhof hotel, and possible plans to travel to Varzin. A dispatch from Hanover places Lord Randolph in transit on the 4th. Reports from Sofia deny Kaulbars’ recall and confirm direct cabled links to the Czar. Bulgarian officials discuss post election resignations to favor Russian candidates, seeking Russian amity only if Bulgaria is not treated as Russian province. A plot to assassinate the Emperor surfaced near Schenbronn, with authorities blocking leaks amid anti-Hodala law, and many foreign and other officials affected by the alert.
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Berlin
London News
Ajerhot
Spencer
Trafford
Randolph Churchill
Kaiserbof
Borbert Bismarck
Varzin
Biamarck
Hanover
Randolph Obarchil
Sofia
Saya
Russien
Kaulbara
Kaulbars
Bulgaria
Bobrénya
Alexander
Russia
Rusgia
Steamer Ta Mascotte Burns Near Cape Girardeau
The Ta Mascotte bound from Grand Dover to Cape Girardeau burned to the waterline shortly after noon on the eighth, with 24 aboard. Exgla towed survivors to Cape Girardeau as rescuers recovered bodies near Willard’s landing. 14 saved, 18 to 22 believed dead. Notable passengers include Judge Haer and wife, Miss Kneigher, and Fritz Lard. Captain J. By Thompson and others survived. The ship, new and built in Evansville for river packet service, faced a catastrophic loss with limited passenger lists and a high death toll.
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Stentasr la Moudette
Lia Mascotte
Aud
Cape Girariaau
Judge Haer
Miss Kneigher
Christ
Knsigher
Williane H. Wheeler
Chil
Fritz Lard
Cape “Girardeau
Charles Ansel
Cape Girardeau
Eagle
J. B
Perkion
Mise Sulin Rabich
Porter
Lena Bushman
George Buchman
Cape Giradeau
Lon Adams
J. By’ Thompson
Henry Leovery
James V. Donahoe
J.J. Har- Tan
D.C. Mantz
Sec
Mascotte
Evansville
Ind
Rt. Louie
Caps Girardeau
Passangara
Cspt
Thompson
Mounted prize fight in St Louis pits Ross against Echmitt
About 2,000 spectators watched a mounted contest at St Louis on the 10th between Duncan Ross and August Echmitt, a former German army sergeant. Ross won the match five points to four after nine vicious attacks, with Echmitt delivering strong blows and Ross breaking through armor in the third attack.
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Duncee Rose
Smll Mearly
Ross
Schmitt
Howe
White Horse Company erodes morality with violent warning
In Browmtand Missouri on October 4 the White Horse Company organized to suppress horse stealing attacked Frank Rodden, a prosperous farmer, and a woman of alleged loose morals. They bound the victims to a log in the woods and administered a severe beating. They warned Rodden and the woman that continued relations would lead to burning, and threatened harvesters who knew of the incident with death.
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Tlantes
Mats Court
Browmtand
Willer County
White Horse Company
Frank “Rodden
Rodden
White Horne Company
Plot to Blow Up City Buildings Cast as Anarchist Scheme
London dispatch reports an anarchist plot to destroy Vienne or Paris area buildings on October 4. Assailants planned widespread explosions with dynamite during a public upheaval. Police prevented the plan and seized the conspirators’ aircraft and materials.
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London
Chromite
Paris
Vienne
Viepys Am Asgeeaing
Francis Joseph
Black train wrecker Bonham captured in Tennessee
Will Bonham, a young Black man, was captured and jailed at Livingston Valley Tennessee. He admitted placing a dozen obstructions on the Alabama and Great Southern Railroad track near Livingston to wreck the night express, but the plan was foiled by timely discovery. A detective traced him to above Meridian.
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Hope
Will Bonham
Livingston Valley
Tenn
Alabama & Great Southern
Livingston
Meridian
Mexican Phenomenon Reported In Mexico City Area
A dispatch from the City of Mexico describes a curious subterranean phenomenon near the town of Chimsapla within the State of Mexico. Tremendous subterranean reports were heard in days past despite perfect meteorological conditions, and the sky displayed unusual aspects with no rain. Locals investigated and found that a life hill nearby had been split into two by some powerful force.
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City of
Mexico
State of
Pardons Granted After Madrid Sedition Crisis
Spanish cabinet spent five hours debating death sentences for revolt leaders and advised the Queen to commute them. A petition signed by 8,000 merchants and tradesmen urged mercy, and the rebels were pardoned. A separate dispatch reports a relief mission from Rangoon to Meyerhaiburg, involving a six day march through jungle and crucified British messengers found en route.
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Madrid
Surman
Rangoon
J Ila
Garison
Meyerhaiburg
Jaya
New Spanish Cabinet Formed Under Sagaste Leadership
A new Spanish cabinet is announced with Senor Sagaste as President of the Council. Ministers include Moret for foreign affairs, Martins for justice, Ananve for interior, Leon Castille for public works, Rodrigos for war, Cantillo for marine, and Bolaguer as adviser on colonies.
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Wanor Sagaate Ie
Senor Sagaste
Moret
Martins
Ananve
Pingcerver
Leon Castille
Rodrigos
Admir
Bolaguer
Prisoners Escape from Chippewa County Jail
A jailer was locked in during supper at Sault Ste. Marie Mith and four prisoners escaped over the border around 6 PM on the 10th. Separately, notices tell of enduring cures and a shipper’s misfortune. a woman from Europe and a man from St. John's report injuries from a train incident. The item closes with a stray census note claiming over one fifth of the population is enrolled in burd asy-schools.
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Parnapynreza
Knights of Labor Address on Education and Labor Reform
Richmond Va October 5 Grand Master Workman Powderly delivers the Knights of Labor annual address urging education to end slavery by schooling children and promoting a cooperative plan. He defends actions during strikes, critiques limits of eight hour proposals, and calls for unity between trades and Knights of Labor to advance labor rights nationwide.
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Powderly
Knights of Labor
Mamiton Mason
Moe Marvelous
Pat
Et Louis
Tewna
Nefarinns
St. Loni
General Executive Board
Diwkey
Anc
Eagepe
Dersal
Central Assembly
Dé Jvark
Arthan
Chemien
Asean
xaMiic
Cauas
Wilehay
Pance Mars
Addon Intradivesi
Pia
Cleiden
Umatrika
Etop
Praectiz
Limpan Bas
Stavanger
Eescrink Ubes
Sams Rock
Tle Day
Ansainte
Hisory Eli
Jucit
Trelentini
Cooperaian
Factoriak
Senator Deaph Dead Amid Drought Dispatch Mention
A Franklin New Hampshire death report states Senator Deaph, aged 67, died suddenly while walking near his farm. He had returned from Washington last May and served in the House and one Senate term since 1883. Widow, one son and four daughters survive. The notice also includes unrelated advertising text for New York Grand Union Hotel and drought commentary from Texas.
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Sanael Reayn
Austin
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Rumor of Bulgarian Revolution Unconfirmed in Sofia Dispatch
A Bucharest dispatch reports a revolution rumor in Sofia with no confirmation. It notes possible recall of Gen Kaulbars, a Russian consul’s circulating demon rumors, Badassa arrest, and cavalry patrolling streets. The government aims to curb conspiracies and considers expulsion measures.
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Zt Prequec
Wisconsin fires devastate mill and city properties
A Wisconsin frontier report details a large lumber mill in Washburn owned by the Northern Pine Land Company destroyed by fire on the 6th. Estimated losses reach 26 000 with partial insurance. The piece also notes postmaster removal at Namur amid alleged misconduct, drownings at Milwaukee, breadmakers striking in Milwaukee, land offers in Bayfield region, and various local incidents including fires and accidents across Eau Claire, Madison, and Dodgeville.
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Aaianack
Wao
Dickinson & Cook
Namur
Paat
Bia Bondamen
Euna
William A. Lee
Greenfield Avenue
Milwaukee
A.J. Tayvann
Hayward
Sawyer County
Haw Claire United States
North Javee 10
Berron County
Jomes Bracklin
Rice Lake
Mr. Bracklin
Wisconsin
Afaumer
Wm. H Lockwood
Fowler Elligon
Hou Clairs
Eau Claire
Peter Robheauls
Elliott
Andrew Szolawitz
Haia
Monamanes Bridge
Charles Poleter
Esat
Sau Claire
Wm. H. Lockwood
Fowler Ellen
Ajax, McCavery
Foye
Sturgeon Bay Lumber Company
Huh
Hesri Bear
Dodgeville
Died Steeped in Crime and Murderous Career Exploits
A long-ago New York dispatch recounts the life of Benjamin W. Furlong, a teenage worker turned notorious killer. It details his early rise, a brutal murder of a sleeping coachman, a discarded partner in a sawmill scam, repeated shootings of Black men, and a spree of violence culminating in a fatal fall from laudanum after a failed murder plot. Accomplices fled the country, and the narrative portrays a community terrorized by a violent, unpredictable man.
Henry George Nominated for Mayor by Labor Party
At a Cooper Union gathering in New York on the night of the 6th, Henry George accepted the Labor Party nomination for mayor. The event reflects evolving opinions on employment policy and urban governance amid interseason labor concerns.
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Cooper Union
New York
Henry George
Labor Party
Hind of Mant 3114? The marvel of Aiguier the naturelist
M. da Quatréefages describes Himeon Aiguier, a Provencal man who claims to transform his body through extraordinary muscular and nerve control. He supposedly contracts and shifts organs to mimic extreme contortions, even resembling a rack torture victim, while demonstrating unusual feats of anatomy. The report notes dramatic, cadaveric impressions and shifts in blood circulation during his performances.
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M. da
Adrien
Akeleton
Aiguier
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