Weather and crime notes from a frozen month
Bad weather lingers in Texas and New England with heavy sheep losses from a blizzard. Boston harbor freezes near narrows as cold persists. In New York Daniel Driscoll, leader of the Whyo gang, is hanged at the Tombs after a lengthy farewell and final prayers.
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Lampasa
Texas
Boston
New Hampshire
New York
Daniel Driscoll
Whyo
Breezey Garrity
Tombs
Driscoll
Missing bank cashier and book-keeper in Autumn New York
Cashier Charles O'Brien of the First National Bank and book-keeper E. Morse are missing after leaving Saturday. Bank examiner B. S. W. Clark and directors search for the bank’s condition while information is refused. O'Brien is believed to have taken securities worth 10 000 and may be at least 5 000 ahead. total defalcation estimated at 200 000.
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Aunumn
N. Y
Charles O'Brien
First National Bank
Morse
United States Bank Examiner
B.S. W. Clark
O’brien
Attempt on Louise Michel at Havre during anarchist meeting
In Havre last evening an attacker named Lucas tried to kill Louise Michel during a meeting of anarchists. He fired two shots wounding her in the head and tearing the lobe of an ear. Lucas narrowly escaped lynching and was locked up.
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Paris
Louise Michel
Havre
Lucas
Ile
Clash in Castelwellan as supporters of O Brien clash with unionists
In Castel Wellan County Down sympathizers of Ma William O'Brien released from jail faced a band of unionists. The confrontation escalated with clubs and stones injuring several on both sides.
Elocutionist Abiine Girdsall Injured in Fire
Miss Abiine Girdsall, the elocutionist injured in a fire at Oakwood Boulevard with Cottage Grove Avenue, is unconscious this morning. Her physician says she will recover in time.
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Cwicaargo
AbiIne Girdsall
Oakwood Boulevard
Cottage Grove Avenue
Patents Issued This Week to Northwestern Inventors
Lane and Barrett report patents granted this week to Minnesota and nearby inventors. Items include heating cars with hot air by John Claytin, grain binding harvester by Samuel Kennedy, grain separator by Marshall Parker, water gauge by Otto Seiter, sash card fastener by Charles Sherburn, sewer shoe by Arthur Stevens, electric lighting for cars by John St. Lewis, sawmill carriage feed by Montane Warmington and Bulger, running gear for vehicles, and more, with assignees including Minneapolis Harvester Works and others.
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Northwestern
Lane & Barrett
United States Patents
St. Paud
Minn
Minnesota
Montgomery Casselman
DT. F. McGunn
Mineapolis
John Claytin
Wadena
Samuel V. Kennedy
Minneapolis I Harvester Works
Minneapolis
Niles Nelson
Marshall Parker
Barnesville
Tapper
Rothsiy
Otto C. Seiter
New Ulm
Charles K. Sherburn
Arthur D. Stevens
E. G. Dillingham
John 3
St. Lews
Montane
Henry Warmington
LB. Bulger
Virginia City
Louisiana Lottery Managers Under Scrutiny in Chicago
Readable fragments recount a Chicago scene on January 25 detailing the Louisiana Lottery scheme. The narrative centers on Moore, an agent, his office on LeSalle Street, and staff including a clerk connected to illicit lottery operations. The account hints at arrests and the ensemble surrounding the game.
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Moore
le Salle Street
Mer Moore
Tohnsen
Mac Johnson
Tremont House
Three Silk Stocking Robbery Ring Busted in Chicago
A report describes a crime involving a moustache and a diamond pin suspect who received $150 monthly for his services. He gave the name G. W. Kimball at the station. Three silk stockinged victims were detained at the Chicago avenue station. Central station officials noted the operation continued, with the Chicago business alone worth about $100,000 yearly to the lottery company.
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G. W. Kimball
Chicago Avenue
Central
Sinco
Chicago
Lottery Company
Generous North Dakota Politician’s Domestic Misadventure
A prominent Democratic politician in a town near the Northern Pacific line hosted guests after drinking. One man entered the wrong bed, was sent to the politician’s wife, and later another man slept in the senator’s bed. The husband, angered, nearly beat the intruder before the truth emerged. Apologies followed and peace returned as the politician offered new lodging for late visitors.
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VauLey Crry
Northern Pacific
Crop Prospective For 1588 Forecast By Professor Mausill
The 1588 crop year is expected to yield fair to good production with an early warm spring. January will be near mean temperatures, while February to April remain mild. July through August cools and September stays below average. A long warm spell is anticipated into May and June with possible drought risk. Early planting, especially of Indian corn, is advised to avoid heat stress and drought.
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Mausill
Wii
Jay
Isss
Ibsg
Corn Belt
Framing of Annual Postage Rates and History Costs
Fragmentary notes reference yearly freighting and weekly Pioneer trees with unclear context. Mentions ten cents extra for postage on history materials and a United States connection, but details are missing.
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Pandowite
United States
Novel Defense Idea Involving Nitrate of Amyl
Edward Weston proposes a pacifist defense using nitrate of amyl to stupefy crews by exposure to fumes. He suggests shells or barrels dispersing the chemical to disable ships without killing, enabling towing to safety before ventilation restores the crew.
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Edward Weston
Mr. Weston
New York Cor Chicago Herald
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Ireland
New England
O'Brien
Northwestern Patents
Louisiana Lottery
North Dakota
Pierce
Dr. Meredith
J. A. McK
Brooklyn Eagle
Twenty-third Street
New York ‘Tribune
Ciwice
Mercantile Gazette
R. Smith
Mitchell
R. McMillen & CO
Onmouth Merchant Mills
Mitchell National Bank
W.G. Davison
IL. N. Seaman
J. S. Terwilliger
N. L. Davison
Cashier
H. G. Chandler
Dakota
Specia
Mt. Vernon
C. N.R.R
James River
Woonsocket
M. M. Hitchcock
Hood
Wood
Franklin
Bir Noel
Mre
May Aonek
Manion Iantasa
Axx S. Breruess
Ney
M. T. Carpos
Srivaxve Ci
Clama Avavara
Hollow Ash Mall
Masoaaar Brourr
Cliffe Mouse
Ezra W. Pixace
Dora Vorne
Hasay Woop
Misa M. E. Beapprow
Dr. Jeckyll
Mr. Hyde
K. L. Stevenson
Crest War
Saintly Walworth’s
Diamonds
Tam McHesh
Lik
Dora Il
Nilac of
B. 1
Pansnox
Dorin
Fronence Wanven
Miss Biutoce
Juse
Henry Woon
Mra
Avexanpes
Axsim Towanne
Dora Thorne
Lancwater’s Cabin
M.Y. Vicrox
Florence Ivington
Murray Street
Davison
Frank Weller
Dakota Farm Lands
Northwest
Lynn & Letcher
W. H. Lynn
C. T. Letcher
Temple Court
Minneapolis, Minn
Royal Society
Galbraith Bros
Janesville
Clydesdale
English Shire
Suffolk Punch
Hackney
Cleveland Bay
America
Calbraith Bros
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