Woodruff Confesses Link to Cronin Murder in Chicago
Chicago reports Woodruff, the alleged horse thief, has made a full confession linking himself with the Cronin assassination. He describes meetings with P. O Sullivan, Melville, and Williams, and details about transporting a trunk and body. The Times notes investigators hope his statements settle the case, while other reports flag possible contradictions.
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Chiaco
Woodruff
Cronin
Chicago
P. O'Sullivan
Coughlin
Melville
Maroney
Mike McDougall
McDougall
Mac
Williams
Alexander Sullivan
Lee Williams
South Clark Street
Dean
Sullivan
Carlson Cottage
Caiiaco
the Times
Burke Arrest Central to Cronin Case Developments
Curiaco June 18 Chief Hubbard declined to discuss Winnipeg dispatches and ordered capture of Burke alias Delaney. his reaction showed the case’s seriousness. New York June 18 a Chicago man failed to identify Maroney and McDonald. Judge Andrews released them for lack of sufficient evidence.
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Burke
Curiaco
Hubbard
Winnipeg
Delaney
Cronin
New York
Chicago
Maroey
McDonald
S J
Udge Andrews
Supreme Court
Maroney
Monument to Chester A. Arthur Erected at Rural Cemetery
In Albany on June 18 a costly monument over the grave of ex president Chester A. Arthur was dedicated. Nellie Arthur attended with family as Hon. Elihu Root delivered the oration. The monument cost 10 000 dollars funded by Arthur supporters, with 20 000 dollars more raised for a New York City statue.
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Albany
N. Y
Chester A. Arthur
Troy
Doane
New York
Nellie Arthur
Farmingham
Muass
John E McElroy
Elihu Oot
New York City
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Order
Indicted for Conspiracy Tied to Hod Carriers Union
Washington June 18 The grand jury returned an indictment for conspiracy against ten colored men members of the Hod Carriers union The charges allege they conspired to deprive James Reeder of employment by threatening to quit Hurdle Moore bricklayers on March 11 and causing Reeder's discharge.
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Willie
Washington
Econspiracy
Hod Carriers’ Union
James Reeder
Hurdle & Moore
Reeder
Weather and crops report from Washington region 1889
The weekly weather crop bulletin notes unfavorable conditions for small grains in Minnesota and Dakota due to scant rain while Iowa Illinois Missouri Kansas and Arkansas show crop improvement. Corn grows fast but Illinois reports excessive rain. wheat harvests begin in Central Kansas and soon in Illinois. timothy and clover are being cut in Iowa. Ohio Indiana and Michigan report improvement but cultivation hindered by heavy rains.
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Washington
Minnesota
Dakota
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Missionary Women in Session at Palmyra
The Missouri conference Methodist missionary society opens its annual meeting in Palmyra with seventy delegates representing about 2000 members. Last year the group raised 238000 dollars for global gospel work through women missionaries led by Mrs Adam Hendrix. The session is held June 18.
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Palmyra
Women’s Missionary Society of the Missouri Conference of the Methodist Church
Adam Hendrix
Hendrix
Dam Burst Floods Uniontown Kansas Killing Several
Severe storm and dam burst devastate Uniontown Bourbon County three towns inundated with widespread casualties feared higher than first reports. Wires down hinder details as trains halted and rails submerged across the region near Fort Scott and Bell town.
Heavy storms hit West Virginia and Indiana coast to coast
A series of severe weather reports from June 18 describe a violent storm in Berkley county West Virginia with damaging winds hail depths up to four inches and crop and livestock loss. In Indiana a cyclone in Ligonier damaged homes, unroofed buildings and blew down bridges.
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West Virginia
Indiana
Marttiaspura
W. Va
Southwastern
Berkley County
Barnes
Ligonier
Ind
J. M. Betts
W. E. Harding
Elehart River
State Drives Massive Johnstown Job Effort Amid Explosions
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on June 18 an all out labor push recruited 5,000 men at 7 a.m. and assigned them under multiple contractors. Dynamiting the jam resumed with shocks from explosions described as terrifying as citizens heed warnings and stay clear of danger zones.
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Johnstown
Clues of Destruction After City Blasts and Floods
City reels from powerful blasts that damaged property and infrastructure. Telegraph lines toppled by debris and water pools form as Philadelphia fire brigades pump out flooded areas. Authorities withhold health bulletins while residents seek updates. Nearby, families mourn missing relatives and locate jewelry among the debris. The Clark mansion site yields partial remains later identified as Stella and Mary Clark.
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Philadelphia
State Board of Health
Children's Aid Society
Atlantic City
Stella
Mary Clark
Picnic for Conemaugh sufferers held against orders
In Fort Wayne on June 18 a charity picnic by Centlivre and Hergholl Breine firms was held at Tivoli garden despite mayoral orders. Brewers provided beer cigars and free provisions. receipts over $1,000 will be sent to Johnstown. Police gathered hundreds of names of sellers and buyers for affidavits. brewers plan to contest charges and take cases to the supreme court.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Centlivre and
Hergholl Breinie
Conemaugh
Tivoli Garden
Johnstown
Supreme Court
Engineers Face 12 Percent Wage Cut At Union Pacific
Omaha June 18 The Union Pacific warns Kansas division and Council Bluffs transfer yards engineers of a 12 percent wage reduction. The grievance committee rejects the cut and gives until Sunday to revoke. If not rescinded the local engineers and firemen may strike.
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Omaha
Union Pacific Railway
Kansas
Council Bluffs
Robbed by the Railroad and Survey News in Illinois
A Chicago Herald dispatch accuses Lake Shore and Michigan Southern officials of long running grain theft via false weights, with surplus grain stored at stations and shipped to Toledo yearly. Maj. Powell arrives in Chicago to map Illinois for government surveys aiding drainage canal routes. A U.S. artillery officer, Maj. Roder, survives a drowning attempt near Newport. Des Moines river land affairs grow less hopeful for settlers as the president weighs legal indemnity for improvements.
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Chicago
Herald
New Carlisle
Ind
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Toledo
Interstate Commission
Illinois
J. W. Powell
United States Survey
Maj. Powell
Illinois River
Fort Dopee
Iowa
Des Moines
Folmes
Washington
Cleveland
Sabin Case: Mrs Sabin Went to Flushing by Her Own Request
E C Tanner son in law of Dr Hutchins denies reports that Mrs Sabin is held at Flushing against her will. He says she went there willingly and wishes to stay at least for the present. He claims Sabin's conduct has pleased her friends.
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New York
E. C. Tanner
Dr. Hutchins
Helena sewer bonds sold in Chicago premium sale
The second issue of Helena sewerage bonds totaling $130,000 was sold to N. W. Harris on Chicago through A. W. Halsey, their representative, at a $7,725 premium, within $75 of 6 percent.
Minnesota notes and events from various towns
In Aitkin a Red Rock camp meeting drew over 8000 people on Sunday while Special Indian Agent Gard ner arrived to probe Mille Lac Indian troubles. Litchfield hosts fifty traveling salesmen and spouses at the first annual Ripley Beach reunion. in Mankato E J Roberts of the cement works forged a $65 check and sent the funds to unknown parts.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Red Rock
Aitkin
Gardner
Mille Lac
Litchfield
Ripley Beach
Mankato
E. J. Roberts
Mankato Cement Works
Drowned laborer August Benz found and buried
The body of August Benz, a laborer, was found Sunday five miles below Crookston and buried without summoning the coroner. In St Paul Ellen plans to meet Duluth on June 28 for possible boxing, and in Currie a county seat removal election favored Slayton by a small majority but is stayed awaiting a writ hearing. Sleepy Eye reports Fred Schleisner found dead in a lake. foul play suspected but ruled an accidental fall while intoxicated. Dakota Doings notes a Warmers Alliance formed in Yankton with speeches by J. W. Haden and T. B. Fancher. also the South Dakota Firemen’s Association set sixth annual tournament at Yankton this week. Bismarck states John Miller of Richland will not run for governor due to business. Ordway rumored to reside in Grand Forks and invest in a Walsh county farm. Madison covers Wisconsin University commencement with a baccalaureate by President Chamberlain. Milwaukee reports Father Patrick J. Donahue’s death and farmer Michael Shields’ fatal fall painting a barn roof.
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Crookston
August Benz
St. Paul
Ellen
Duluth
Conley
Dakota
Yankton
J. W. Haden
Woonsocket
T. B. Fancher
Territorial Alliance
South Dakota Firemen’s Association
Bismareck
John Miller
Richland County
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Chamberlain
Milwaukee
Patrick J. Donahue
America
St. Mary’s Hospital
Hammond
Michael Shields
Leprosy Cases Rise in Nova Scotia and Global Updates
Three leprosy cases are reported in Nova Scotia while estimates place Johnstown deaths at 4 125. The Connecticut senate upholds the governor veto on the secret ballot bill. Ben Harrison mine sparks gold excitement near Granite Falls Montana. The Kearsarge sails for Hayti and Port au Prince as authorities search for missing vessels along the Benadir coast. The Mexican Central railroad link to San Luis Potosi is completed and wheat yields near 500 million bushels. Seattle surges with reconstruction amid a citywide rebound.
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Nova Scotia
Johnstown
Connecticut Senate
Granite Falls
Mont
Ben Harrison
Lancet
English Medical Journal
Rome
Chicago and Alton
Interstate Commerce Railway Association
United States
Kearsarge
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Wilmington
Delaware Street
Cora Tanner
W. BE. Sims
Walter L. Sims
Europe
Servia
Wissman
Benadir
San Luis Potosi
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Life Saving Remedy
A Texas county attorney and a witness from Skykomish testify that Electric Bitters cured malaria fever and jaundice and would have saved a life without the medicine. The ad claims the remedy wards off and cures malaria and kidney liver and stomach disorders, priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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J. Bainbridge Munday Esq
County Atty
Clay Co
Tex
D. J. Wilcoxson
Tlerse Cave
Sky
Sceallin’s
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Advertised by Kansas Firm
A Lawrence Kansas firm promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup claiming it cures consumption and relieves coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness and throat chest and lung ailments. A free trial date is offered at Gale’s drug store.
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Messrs
Barberres
Tuawrence
Kansas
Ballard
IB. Gale’s
Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertisement Claims Free Refund
Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheumatism fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 26 cents per box. Sold by Ss. H. Scall in.
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Ss. H. Scallin
Williams Australian herb pills advertisement claim
An old ad touts Williams Australian herb pills claiming to brighten eyes and complexion, reduce bilious feeling, and transform a sallow or dull appearance. It promises improvement after taking the pills with directions, priced at 25 cents, available at Gule's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gule’s
Pallard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief
Pallard's Snow Liniment claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia lame back sore chest old sores wounds sprains and bruises. It is described as the most penetrating liniment and said to restore contracted muscles and cure croup when rubbed on the throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Gale
Agt
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted For Coughs And Colds
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and chest ailments. It promises enduring relief after a trial and offers a money back guarantee with free trial bottles at S IL Seallin's drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S. IL
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Dyspepsia
The ad claims dyspepsia causes misery and self-destruction, but Hood's Sarsaparilla is presented as a gentler, more effective remedy. It supposedly tones the stomach, relieves faintness, improves appetite, cures headaches, and refreshes the mind, urging a fair trial.
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Hood
Spectator recounts 1798 rebellion bonfire of bank notes
The Spectator notes rebels in 1798 burned large quantities of notes from John Beresford’s bank, a public denunciation as they testified their abhorrence. The piece emphasizes the symbolic act and the vast sum destroyed as a display of loyal anger toward an enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beresford
Green Isle
Castoria Slogan Echoes Through Generations
An old nursery ad verse highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy across stages from baby to mother. The rhyme emphasizes the product as a comforting constant in a family’s health routine across decades.
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