Shooting affray claims Detective Sutton in Newman Illinois
An January 26 report describes Detective John Sutton slain by Arthur Craig of Indianapolis after a confrontation over Miss Hattie Sutton. Craig, a nephew of Representative Isaac Herreg, surrendered to authorities. coroner’s jury absolved him. Sutton’s death shocks the town as the alleged killer flees toward Indianapolis.
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Tuscona
Ill
Newman
John Sutton
Arthur Craig
Indianapolis
Crig
Hattie Sutton
Button
Craig
Seventeen Men Die In Maritime Disaster Amid Shipwreck Carelessness
Disjointed reports recount a fatal catastrophe at sea near New Jersey with seventeen men lost. Survivors describe a lifeboat wreck and chaotic rescue attempts as portions of bodies wash ashore between Sandy Hook and Sea Bright.
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Asuuny Park
No 1
Dev
Sandy Hook
Seabright
Rk Germania
Lang Brangh
Anna Jones elopes with Wilwant Graham in Georgia
A sensational Georgia elopement ties Anna Jones, daughter of evangelist Sam Jones, to Wilwant Graham. The ceremony, organized by local figures including Dr J Mayes and Rev Bachman, occurs amid public intrigue and moral scrutiny. Henry W Grady, famed southern editor, dies in Atlanta at 61, prompting national and regional tributes.
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Anna Gg Jones
Wilwant al Gerahsa
Ain Ceorgia
Jones
Mattom
Puewny Idebt
Profora
Robeson
Carterville
J. Mayes
Graham
Miss Jones
Rogers Station
Chattanooga
Profatsor Robeson
Dy Mayes
Ray Dr Bucianan
Dr. Bachman
Danobell
St. Paul
Hoteopal
Safetock
Gesly
Hrady
Capitol
Gandy
Grady
University of Georgia
Henry W Grady
Athens
University of Virginia
Athena
Petersburg
North Carolina
Tegiment
Herald
New York
Atlanta Constitution
Trish
Aimfican
Southern
Fle
Suthern
FIGHTING MINNEASOLISM Canada Corners Manitoba Wheat Market
A Winnipeg dispatch reports the Gil liig Milling Company of Canada has cornered about 4 00 000 bushels of wheat in Manitoba and Northwest Territories. The move follows hints of tariff increases and Minneapolis mills flooding Eastern Canada, with industry tensions rising over price and supply controls.
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New York
Winnipeg
Max
Giliig Milling Company
Canada
Manitoba
Northwest Territorias
Desalons
Minneapolis
Sheekhy
Bere Tor
Turpis
Land Office Swindle Tainted Duluth Iron Ore Patent
Investigation reveals a fraudulent patent for iron ore near Vilushie Iron Pond Duluth after entry examined and approved by a clerk while a protest lay before the secretary. The entry rushed to four days in the patent division and instant recording to favor third parties. Government faces reclaiming title and possible suit. outcomes uncertain.
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Duluth
New York
Washington City
Douglas
James K. Reddington
United States
Oliver Johnson and abolitionist legacy recalled in reminiscences
The passage recalls Oliver Johnson a lifelong abolitionist and printer who witnessed the Beecher trial and spoke frankly of his Spiritualism. It notes his long life until 1889, his role in the founding of the Abolition party and his observation of slavery's end and black enfranchisement.
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Isaac,Child
John Cutty Smith
Joshua Coffin
Abolition Party
Sowalus
Oliver Johnson
Jefferson Davis
Horace Greeley
Harper Brothers
Beecher
Johnson
Christmas Letter Mission and A Fatal Dime of Malice
Story reports a Christmas charitable letter drive and a deadly accident near Warwick, Pennsylvania where Charles Lloyd and Laura Irwin were traveling to visit relatives. An unknown assailant loosened the breeching straps causing a runaway buggy. Miss Irwin died from a head injury. The piece includes commentary on the charity effort and social topics, plus brief notes on Edgar Saltus and a farmers’ platform at St. Louis.
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America
James Potts & Co
Astor Place
New York
Union
Pennsylvania
Santa Claus
National Alliance
St. Louis
Chauncey M Depew Eulogizes Henry W Grady At Dinner
Chauncey M Depew praised Henry W Grady at the New England dinner noting Grady led the South through its growth and national aims. He spoke of Grady’s chivalry and genius and marked the removal of sectional misunderstandings as a national calamity.
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Grady
New South
New England
New York
Samuel J. Randall
Roswell P. Flower
Clinton B. Fisk
Governor Hill
Cleveland
Chaunceys Depew
Chauncey M. Dépew
Henry W Grady
Compulsory Education Inquiries Reported Replies
In Spring Grove Illinois on December 24 the Superintendent of Public Instruction reports seventy responses from 120 inquiries about compulsory education. Major cities and counties are among the respondents showing support for the schools.
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Springgrel
Als
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Itn
Itea Estate
Wendienty Omibe
Lehagel
Generalt Assembly
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Moline
Galfi
Oan Ui
Caid
Carlson
Ulerk
Gents
iArthun 'Craig
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Han Andreas
Liye Sanda
Thore
Dana
Dave
Tvo
Lestat
Sfad
Sam Jones
Daughter
Darling
Atlante du Waurulnyg
Athiunta
Henry Grady
Hiss
Iambesa Nolarty
Sint
Bikod
Leoutreser
Cmicano
Pdelphia
Chicago
Harrison
Tam
Kingdom of Heaven
Ains
Canadian Milling Company
Blanitohba
Mr. Lloyd
Miss Irwin
Moeghal Alu
Edgar
Saltus
Mr. Saltus
Mr. Saltua
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Aerry
Curiconia Plain
Correcil
Soar
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Proppre Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation
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N. B
NGO
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Honn & & CO
Reaé Munn & CO
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