Secrets of the Clan na Gael trial unfold deadly plot
The Express details Cronin murder inquiries and Clan na Gael internal strife. Testimony links Cronin to reviewing a triangle of Sullivan Feeley Boland and reveals Beggs as senior guardian tied to a secret committee. Carlson identifies Burke as the man who rented the cottage.
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Cronin
Clan-na-Gael
Dr. Cronin
Triangle
Sullivan, Boland
Feeley
England
Beggs
Buffalo
William O’keefe
Cornelius Flynn
Clan-na-Gaels
Mr. Foster
Alexander Sullivan
Sullivan
Boland
Turner Hall
Coughlin
Burke
O’sullivan
North Side
O'Sullivan
Chicago Avenue
George Riley
James Quinn
John W. Sampson
LaSalle Avenue
Erie Street
Windsor Theatre
Sampson
Carlson
Frank Williams
Martin Burke
Williams
Proclamation Admitting the Two Dakotas Issued
President Harrison issues the proclamation admitting the two Dakotas as states. Montana’s admission is delayed by territorial court disputes over partial vote counts delaying certification. No election information has reached the White House to base a proclamation of statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Dakotas
Union
States
Montana
White House
Washington
Baltimore and Potomac Mortgage Sealed for 10 Million
The Baltimore and Potomac railroad, part of the Pennsylvania system from Baltimore to Frederickburg Virginia, has executed a consolidated mortgage for 10 000 000 dollars to the Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Baltimore. It provides for existing debt and for terminal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Potomac Railroad
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Fredricksburg
The
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Louisville Woman Dies After Self-Destructive Rails Attempt
Mrs. Pat Gallagher, wife of a railroad conductor, was driven by an uncontrollable urge to kill herself. She wandered the Louisville and Nashville yards, sat on the rails, and was fatally crushed by a switch engine as it could not be stopped in time. Her illness had been worsening, and her husband was away on a run when she acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Gallagher
Louisville
Gallagher
Bob Heffer
Martin Burke
Winnipeg
Burke
Cronin
Abilene
Portuguese Beneficial Society
Providence
R. I
Luis
Lisbon
Ballard Humphrey
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Duchesne
Neb
Omaha
Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Death by Self Inflicted Tragedy in Forest Park
Oliver Garrison 79 prominent Western transportation pioneer and brother of Commodore Garrison died by shooting himself in Forest Park, St. Louis. After retirement from business he suffered a kidney ailment in later life and reportedly acted during an acute mental crisis.
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Oliver Garrison
St. Louis
Forest Park
Garrison
Garrison Brothers
Commodore Garrison
Swindler Posing as A Gentle Bride Lured Cash From Men
The report details Cleveland G. Arnold’s arrest in Chicago for a dating scam. He posed as a desirable young woman in marriage ads, attracted male victims, and asked for funds to cover railroad expenses for a supposed journey to meet admirers. He obtained money through deceptive letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland G. Arnold
Chicago
Arnold
Duluth Waives Claims For World's Fair Support
The Duluth common council passes a resolution stating Duluth favors Chicago as the next best site for the 1892 world’s fair, waiving its own claim while endorsing Chicago as the preferred location after Duluth.
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Duluth Common Council
Duluth
Chicago
John L.s Defender In Court In Murderous Assault Case
Tom Kelley Sullivan's defender was brought into court in Boston on a charge of murderous assault on Thomas Keefe alias Thomas Shea. Keefe lies in a dangerous condition. The judge set bail at 25000 dollars as Keefe's condition is critical. Keefe had attempted an assault on Sullivan and Kelly defended him.
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Tom Kelley
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Thomas Keefe
Sullivan
Kelly
T. P. Keefe
Thomas Shea
Keefe
Western Army of the Potomac Society Organized in Chicago
The Western Society of the Army of the Potomac formed in Chicago with fifty prominent ex members. The group plans to include West and Northwest survivors, with Chicago as HQ and quarterly meetings in various cities. Gen Walter C Newberry presided and was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Society of the Army of the Potomac
Chicago
Northwest
Walter C. Newberry
Bad Smashup on the Santa Fe Road
A Santa Fe passenger train derailed near Poleman station two miles east of Carrollton Missouri when a rail gave way. All coaches derailed except the rear dining and sleeping cars. Many in the smoking car were injured and an expressman in the baggage car was fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poleman
Carrollton
Santa Fe
Vermont Railroad Leader S S Thompson Dies in Frankfort
S. S. Thompson of Vermont, a renowned railroad figure and large Canadian Pacific stockholder, died recently in Frankfort Michigan. He chaired the Frankfort and Southeastern Railroad project which was to be completed in November. his estate is valued at about 87 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Thompson
Vermont
United States
Frankfort
Mich
Canadian Pacific
Frankfort & Southeastern Railroad
Broken Engagement Between Prince Murat and Gwendoline Caldwell
The marriage is reportedly postponed or broken due to the groom's dissatisfaction with the marriage settlement terms. Invitations had been sent for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Murat
Gwendoline Caldwell
Handsome Horses at Chicago Show Draws Crowds and Bets
The American Horse Show opened in Chicago with the largest collection of equines in the nation. Nearly 1,400 entries value the exhibit in the millions and include draft, coach, and trotting horses from top breeders. The event features 16 contenders for the American trotting stallion prize of $1,000, and notable performances include Axtell shown four times and a 3 year old trotting colt sold for $105,000 to a syndicate after a 2:12 mile in Terre Haute last season.
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Chicago
America
Ambassador
George Wilkes
Anteco
Telectioneer
Brown
Combat
California
the Waters Farm
Sultan
Chimes
Electioneer
Judge Hayes
Robert McGregor
King Rene
Belmont
Mambrino King
Mambrino Patchen
Princeps Wilkes
Princeps
Pennant
Abe Downing
Ielter’s
Hambletonian
Jerome Turner
Budd Doble
Terre Haute
Ind
Maud S
Jay-Eye-See
Guy
St. Julien
Arthur Re-elected Chief At Denver Brotherhood Session
Delegates of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers nominated P M Arthur for grand chief at a Denver session last week. The informal ballot showed Arthur with strong support over Vroman Vedder and Bellows, amid fallout from a Cavener censure. Joseph Sprague of Canada was unanimously re-elected third grand engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Denver
Ohio
P.M. Arthur
Vroman
North Platte
Neb
Vedder
Sedalia
Bellows
Mississippi
Arthur
Cavener
Chicago
Joseph Sprague
Canada
Chicago Rallies Behind World's Fair Bid Amid Senate Support
Secretary Cragin reports 162 of 325 lower house members pledge to Chicago with 84 senate members largely backing the city. Even with full senate opposition, Chicago would hold a majority on joint ballot, aided by senators including Cullom Farwell Quay Cameron and eight northwest colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cragin
Chicago
Senate
Cullom and Farwell
Illinois
Quay
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Northwest
Fatal Wreck on Milwaukee Road Near Glendale Iowa
A Chicago limited passenger train collided with a west bound freight five miles east of Council Bluffs after the engineer failed to heed orders to pass. Engineer Pullen died at his post. Ansel Gillott was killed as the cars burned and the train was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Glendale
Council Bluffs
Chicago Limited
Rock Island Road
Pullen
Limited
Ansel Gillott
Kansas City
The
Armour
Denver
Enterprise
Beaver Falls
Fort Wayne
Ex-Confederate Home Association
Little Rock
Ark
Edward Blunt
Washington, D. C
Seymour
St. Swithin
Shoemaker
George Mantz
Prince of Wales Health Update Sparks Anxiety
London dailies refrained from printing Athens reports after a brief wire about the Prince of Wales health. A medical message into London notes Bright's disease effects are receding and the Egypt voyage outcome will be watched with concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Prince of Wales
Bright
Egypt
Gas Discovery Reported Near Le Mars Iowa
Natural gas has been struck ten miles north of Le Mars on the Sioux City and Northern Railway project from Sioux City to Palisades Dakota. The well for a water tank reached 104 feet and gas is described as genuine by competent men. Hundreds visit the site as gas escape sounds travel eighty rods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Sioux City & Northern Railway
Sioux City
Palisades
Dakota
Wyoming Statehood Rally Draws 4000 at Cheyenne Opera House
A mass meeting in the Cheyenne Opera House attracted about 4,000 attendees to press for statehood. Delegates Carey Governor Warren A C Campbell and General Thompson spoke urging adoption of the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Carey
Warren
A. C. Campbell
Thompson
Dr Talmage breaks ground for new church tabernacle
Dr Talmage leads a thousand worshippers as ground is broken for a larger tabernacle to replace the burned building. He notes a cherished tree must be cut and blesses the ceremony, with gilded spade kept as a keepsake. Talmage will tour the Holy Land with his wife, daughter Mary, and Mr and Mrs Louis Klopsch of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Dr. Talmage
America
Isaiah
Israel
The
Holy Land
Mary
Louis Klopsch
New York City
Crushed to Death as Wall Falls on Glasgow Carpet Factory
A gable wall at a building being erected beside Templeton's carpet factory on William Street Glasgow collapsed trapping about fifty women and girls in the weaving rooms. The 140 workers mostly escaped though many faced narrow chances. Survivors recall lights going out suddenly as debris blocked exits. The 300 foot long building may have stood over an old coal pit. Tremors and distraught relatives followed.
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Templeton
William Street
Glasgow
Scotland
Telegrams of Lesser Importance Highlight Diverse 19th Century Events
Notes from Emporia to Washington cover new livestock yards, big city improvements, destitution from poor crops, a Newport wedding, a North Dakota fire with heavy losses, a suicide in New Hampshire, forgery convictions, confessions of a murder, bank closures, and various local and national incidents across the United States.
Burke Confession Claim Ties Burke to Cronin Conspiracy
Assistant State's Attorney Baker of Chicago interviews ex convict Iel Heffer in Winnipeg and learns Heffer claims Burke confessed to Cronin conspiracy. Heffer hints at testing testimony for payment, signaling willingness to testify only for money. Gillette of Fargo, serving ten years for forgery, also reportedly discussed Burke’s alleged confession with Baker.
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Baker
Chicago
Coniel Heffer
Winnipeg
Burke
Cronin
Heffer
Gillette
Fargo
Judge Lewis Seizes Harlan Court House in Search for Will Howard
Quiet at Harlan court house as Judge Lewis and his posse hold the building. Will Howard has not been seen since Tuesday's clash and is believed to have crossed into Virginia. Search extended via Martin Fork into Virginia and Poor Fork back to the court house for Howard and Bill Jennings, whom Lewis vows to kill or capture at all hazards.
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Judge Lewis
Harlan Court-House
Will Howard
Virginia
Martin Fork
Poor Fork
Courts House
Bill Jennings
Stolen Red Hot Stove Sparks Chicago Theft Ring
Thomas Ryan and two companions stole a red hot cook stove from John Ames in Chicago. They fled with the stove after removing the pipe while bread and oysters baked. Detectives arrested Ryan at Desplaines Street Station. his accomplices escaped. Ryan claimed the stove was for a banquet and cooking provisions.
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Thomas Ryan
John Ames
Chicago
Ryan
Desplaines Street
Britain’s Short Wheat Crop Reported for 1889
Sir J. B. Lawes estimates Britain’s wheat area at 2,540,000 acres for 1889, about 120,000 less than 1888, with a crop slightly over 8,000,000 quarters and consumption needs around 27,000,000. The requirements would exceed last year’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lawes
Dun's Weekly Report Highlights Mixed Trade Activity
R G Dun and Co reports money rates moving between four and nine percent amid strong interior demand and unusually high business activity. Liquidation in trust stocks continues especially in cotton oil while rail stocks hold. Breadstuffs edge higher and oil gains, with port receipts rising. Failures total 261 in the week, up from 225 prior period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Brazil
Chicago
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Iowa Deaths and Disasters Highlight a Turbulent Week
Iowa items report Walter Elliott killed by a grain wagon near Rudd. Other notes: Sunday school convention in Des Moines, death of Dr. Thomas J. Iles age 78, accidental self harm of Charles Laydon near Swaledale, smallpox closing Allen’s Grove schools, legal elopement no indictment for Mason City pair, fatal fall of Henry Lee at Burlington, wagon accident near Liber township, Sioux City mortgage closure at Szold store, Des Moines Pan American delegates view city, Keokuk fires at Spiesberger Bros. and Reckods & Co., Usher wounded while hunting, Massena barn fire with missing children, Italian Zanell’s jail suicide, Mason City artesian well, water famine talks, Burlington Sabbath Day convention, Gov. Larrabee orders Brigadier General election, Oakland butcher Frank Scott's flight with funds, Boone liquor case testimony, Spaulding township Farmers Alliance stock sale plan, Des Moines hold up of Frederick Newberry, Chickasaw plowing bee deadly clash over disputed land between Doud and McKenna ending in McKenna death and Doud mortally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Iles
Iowa
Charles Laydon
Swaledale
Allen’s Grove
Davenport
William Newbower
William Welch
Mason City
Henry Lee
Iowa Central Road
Burlington
William Brown
Liber Township
J. Szold
Sioux City
Des Moines
Spiesberger Bros
Reckods & Co
Keokuk
Usher
Palo
C. C. Esterday
Massena
Cass County
Zanell
Toledo
Tama County
Larrabee
Beeson
Frank Scott
Humbert & Scott
Boone
Farmers Alliance
Spaulding Township
Creston
Frederick Newberry
St Joseph
Peter Smith, Jr
Chickasaw
Peter McKenna
Smith
Tom Doud
Doud
McKenna
Dennis Tierney
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J. W. Coxsee
Clanna-Gael
Baltimore & Potomac
John L
Army of the Potomac
State
DR. Talmage’s
New
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Emporia
Kan
Jay Gould
Manhattan
N. Y
Newport
Georgiana Heckscher
George B. McClellan
General McClellan
Emerado
N. D
Minneapolis
Caleb H. Dinsmore
Clermont
N. H
William C. Tenner
Sara Bernhardt
New York
William F. Switzler
National Bureau of Statistics
Columbia, MO
Perry Huff
Hot, Springs
Cherokee Strip
Cherokee Cattle Company
Kansas
T. C. Baron
Guthie
I. T
Charles Taylor
Taylor
George W. Cooley
Brooklyn
Kings County
Sherman
Lake Superior
Britain
Dun’s Weekly Report
Walter Elliott
Rudd
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