PITH OF THE NEWS AND General Resume of World Events
A digest reports pensions as vested rights under consideration in a house committee. President Cleveland urges Congress to fund repatriation of freed people from Mexico. Bronze medals from the Columbian Exposition are received. diplomas will be issued next month. A Boston woman, Hannah Moylen, died after leaping from a hotel floor amid temporary insanity. Birmingham planter John Goodwin killed his wife and then died by suicide. John Drennan, en route to Princeton NL, killed himself on a train, leaving a wife and four children. A Wichita case of accessory murder over life insurance ends in a hung jury. William Lower is stabbed in Waterloo IN. Fred Brooks arrested. Rattlesnake Bill, linked to a Kane isabella killing, is captured after near-lynching. Kate Nellis and Edward Gardner arrested for attempted murder by poison. Mo farmer Charles Boyd charged with sending a threatening letter over an umbrella dispute. Arizona Chief Justice A. C. Baker faces malfeasance charges. Allen Thompson’s dynamite attack trial postponed to Feb 10. A Wellfleet revival features a bank president’s wife renouncing jewelry, a note from Mort Green revealing $50,000 in gems removed to curb temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Moylen
Boston
John Goodwin
Birmingham
Ala
John Drennan
Michigan Pineries
Princeton
St. Louis
Irene Leonard
Wichita
Kan
Fred Brooks
Waterloo
Ind
William Lower
Bill
Howard Roberts
Isabella
Kate M. Nellis
Girard
Edward Gardner
Nellis
Charles T. Boyd
Adair County
A. C. Baker
Supreme Court of Arizona
Third Judicial District
Phoenix
Louis C. Jordan
Allen Thompson
John Sweetland
Mottville
Mich
Thompson
Wellfleet
Neb
Jane Houston
Green
Notable Deaths and Details From Various Figures
Gen Alfred Baker Smith of Poughkeepsie died suddenly and S Faulkner died at Middletown aged 102. Lindley Hoffman Chapin, millionaire, died in New York from heart failure. Capt Marcus L. Taylor, U S N, retired, died in Philadelphia. George Ruger nearing army retirement. Prof C A L Totten issued a 67 715 250 year calendar. Gen Arthur Ducat died in Chicago linked to insurance affairs. Clara Barton Red Cross work noted with Secretary Olney in Oxford Mass. Divorce decree absolute for Pearl Syre Hobbs July 4. When in Rome escort of 29 police officers for Crispi costs Italy. Judge Culberson’s criminal defense record. Miss Yanatha, court pianist to the German emperor, visits Washington. President Magoun of Town College ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baker Smith
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
S. Faulkner
Middletown
Lindley Hoffman Chapin
New York
Marcus L. Taylor
U.S. N
Philadelphia
Geo. Ruger
C. A. L. Totten
Yale
Arthur Ducat
Chicago
Olney
Red Cross
Clara Barton
Oxford
Mass
Pearl¢ Syre
Eugene
Tealiver Hobbs
Culberson
Texas
Yanatha
Washington
Airs. Cleveland
White House
Cleveland
Gladstone
George F. Magoun
Town College
Grimnell
Laws College
American Board
Multiple Tragic Incidents Reported Across Cities
A twelve year old Maggie Wafford smothered in a folding bed in Newcastle May. A New Jersey rubber plant fire destroys a reclaiming mill causing $50,000 loss, fully insured. John Steele’s house in Pittsburg burned killing two children. mother fatally injured leaping from a window. A Welsh gold mine near Tylerstown wreck leaves fifty six dead. Alaska news: Rustler rescues thirteen starving men from a rowboat after two days without food. A Southern Pacific coast division train derailed near San Francisco. Engineer John Keyer killed and several injured. Mrs Isaac L Harmon of Cammack Indiana loses bangs when a boy’s rifle explodes in yard, mother wounded.
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Maggie Wafford
Newcastle
May
Lambertville
N. J
John Steele
Pittsburg
Tylerstown
Wales
Alaska
Rustler
Seward City
Juneau
Southern Pacific
Coast Division
San Francisco
John Keyer
Nsaac L. Harmon
Cammack
Ind
West Superior court battle over receivership ends in clash
Bartholomew Sands, after twenty seven years of a life sentence for criminal assault, has been pardoned by Governor Rich of Michigan. Ida Hock of Ridgewood Long Island poisoned herself and two children with Paris green. she is dead and the two children cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Bartholomew Sands
Gov. Rich
Michigan
Ida Hock
Ridgewood
L. I
Paris Green
Turbulent News From Europe and Caribbean Developments
The report notes Turks selling Armenian women and daughters to Turks and Kurds, Nicaragua restoring internal order, Turkey diverting funds for state needs, and Lord Leighton's death from gout. Tracey Turnerelli dies after proposing a Beaconsfield tribute. A German Reichstag election law amendment proposal advances. The Red Line steamer Caracas reaches New York from Venezuela as La Guaira boundary tensions ease and Coro unrest is quelled by troops.
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der CS
Spain
Cuba
Tapadenaige
Nicaragua
Lord Leighton
Tracey Turnerelli
Lord Beaconsfield
Herron
Barth
Rickert
Red Line
Caracas
New York
la Juagara
Coro
Notable 1901 City and National News Highlights
Reports deny President Hill plans to buy two California railways while Cleveland shoemakers strike for higher wages. St Lawrence Marble names Austin Stevens as receiver and Windle Cycle’s Fred L pham assigns. McKinleys’ 25th anniversary marked by Canton dinner. John F Wonson & Co relinquish schooner John W Bray crew of fourteen. NYSE considers expelling Buckethshop implicate G B Hopkins. John L Sullivan quits Boston stage. Rockefeller mines expand in Superior region pursuing Mesaba Chief purchase for 150000. Dore exhibition in Chicago records largest crowds 13500 in three days, surpassing London totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Hill
Great Northern
California
Cleveland
Ohio
Austin Stevens
St. Lawrence Marble Company
New York
Fred L.pham
Windle Cycle Company
Worcester
Mass
McKinley
Canton
John F. Wonson & Co
Gloucester
John W. Bray
New York Stock Exchange
G. B. Hopkins
Kennett, Hopkins & Co
Chicago
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Milwaukee
Rockefeller Consolidated Mines
Superior
Mesaba
Dore
London
Spanish Posts Claim Skirmishes Win as Insurgents Struggle
Havana reports detail several Spanish engagements near Buena Ventura Jovellanos and Quinitana with insurgent losses and captured horses. The dispatch notes Gen Marin seeks a decisive blow before Weyler’s arrival, while insurgent horses suffer from sustained marching and waning supplies.
Ruins on Stein Street House Burned and Belongings Lost
A fire at 1416 Stein Street damaged a Baptist building and rear structures. Valuable books and curios were affected with a conservative estimate near $2,000. About 250 guests attended in the rear buildings, and Mayor King of At-... is mentioned in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein
Ameong “King
Fragmented notice hints at a hotel recount or listing issue
A damaged OCR fragment mentions portions of a hotel and an overflow context. Readable terms include hotel and potential recount or listing details, but the full event and actors are unclear.
Unknown Woman Killed in Fiendish Manner Near Fort Thomas
A headless woman, about 35, was found murdered on the Alexandria road in Kentucky near Fort Thomas. Bloodhounds track the suspect, but the head and murderer remain undiscovered. A Fort Thomas soldier and a sergeant heard a scream around midnight. Authorities plan to drain Covington reservoir 2 to recover the head and possible body of the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Alexandria
Entucky Highlands
Fort Thomas
Alexandria Pike
Covington Reservoir No. 2
Nicaragua Canal Plan Drafting Under House Committee
Washington February 4 The special Nicaragua canal subcommittee of the house commerce committee will begin drafting a bill tomorrow after weeks of delay. The panel, aiming for a timely report before adjournment around June 1, expects to build on and improve the last Congress plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Commerce
Cleveland
Congress
Isthmus
House
Flood Strikes Canton Area Fearing River Overflow
Residents in a flooded section evacuated by boats as Illinois Central rail line and bridges were submerged. Reports reveal a family of children drowned at the Reid place four miles from Canton after tents left for a festival and the dwelling flooded before their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiois Central
Reid Place
Canton
Brazos River Flooding Envelops Columbia Texas
In Columbia Texas on February 4 the Brazos River rose from normal levels within forty eight hours and now covers several areas near town. The route to Brazoria may be submerged and travel toward the county seat likely halted as water surrounds Columbia except on the northern side toward Richmond road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Tex
Brazos
Brazoria
Richmond Road
Twenty People Hurt In Sutro Electric Car Crash
In San Francisco on February 4, an electric car carrying about seventy five people ran down a steep grade on the Sutro line toward the Cliff House. The motorman lost control, the car jumped the track and dug into the sand for fifty feet. About twenty were injured, including three who were outside the car. no fatalities were reported and victims were promptly sent home. Wealthy wool dealer Simon Koshland suffered a shattered leg in the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Simon Koshland
McCarthy Plans Resignation as Irish Leader
London reports Justin McCarthy will resign the leadership of the Irish parliamentary party at the upcoming meeting. He acknowledged the plan but offered few details, citing health concerns while indicating he will keep his parliamentary seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
London
Justin McCarthy
Associated Press
Mackey Family Sailor Return Buried Vessel Arrival
Mr and Mrs John W Mackey and their son Clarence were aboard Lafonraine the French liner that arrived yesterday morning in New York. The family’s return follows a burial arrangement connected to the voyage and port customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Mackey
Clarence
Lafonraine
Corey
Rene
Murder Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict for Dr Arthur Duestrow
In Union Missouri on February 4 1896 the trial of Dr Arthur Duestrow a St Louis physician and millionaire ended with a unanimous guilty verdict of murder in the first degree for killing his wife and their three year old son two years earlier. The crime in February 1894 saw the drunk physician assault his wife then shoot both her and the child before he attempted to evade justice with his fortune. Ex Governor Johnson led the prosecution and Col Nathan Dryden resigned amid the case once the verdict was returned, marking a dramatic end to a second trial after a hung jury last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duestrow
Hks
Daestrow
Johnson
Col
Nathan Dryden
Charney
Noand
J. Wesley Booth
Ceed
Louis
St Paul Talks Rail Rate Fight and Encampment
In St Paul on February 4, a confident speaker described preparations for an encampment for a 1-cent rail rate with a time limit. He cited Gen. Mason and a letter from an assistant railroad agent praising progress and predicting all roads will join the plan, dismissing detractors as poppycock.
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Paul
St. Paul
Mason
Minneapolis
Chicago
Western Passenger Association
McCardy
G. A. RB
Trial Moves to Union After Change of Venue
The case came to trial in Union following a venue change from St. Louis. Proceedings reflect a shift to a new jurisdiction as the matter proceeds toward resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
St. Louis
Alleged Bribe Takers Three Ex Senators Indicted
Columbus reports the grand jury indicted ex Senator William C Gear of Upper Sandusky for soliciting a 200 bribe from Charles Flumerfelt of Seneca county over expense reimbursements. Ex Senator George Iden of Newark charged with offering 50 to the clerk to influence a roll call on a state guard encampment site at Newark. Ex Senator John Q Abbott of McConnellsville named in a bribe solicitation tied to amended pharmacy laws. Gear appeared to plead to another bribery charge and posted bond. Iden and Abbott to be summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
William C. Gear
Upper Sandusky
Charles Flumerfelt
Seneca County
Flumerfelt
George Idén
Newark
Burned at Sea Off Cape Flattery Rumor Nineveh
The Modoc reports sighting a vessel burning at sea on January 28 about eleven miles west of Cape Flattery. The ship sailed January 16 from Vancouver toward the British South colonies. Its stern was on fire and mizzen mast gone. crew not seen and likely deserted the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Cape Flattery
Vancouver
British South Colonies
Bank victory on ore sales stakes in warehouse receipts case
Judgment for A B Gielfuss assignee of Commercial bank totals 134423.23 dollars. Ruling impacts mine and ore deals by validating sales via warehouse receipts even when ore remains in vendor custody, shaping future iron ore transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
A. B. Gielfuss
Commercial Bank
James Corrigan
Stevenson Burke
Franklin T. Ives
Corrigan, Ives & Co
Relief demands surge in Erzerum as aid spreads
Boston reports the American board has learned from Erzerum Turkey that relief money funds daily bread for about 1500 people in that city. Applications for relief total nearly twice that number, signaling a sharp increase in need amid ongoing hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American Board
Erzereum
Turkey
Liberty Bell Returns to Philadelphia by Special Train
The Liberty Bell and its escort arrived in Philadelphia on a special train from Atlanta today. A forty five gun salute greeted the bell as it reached the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Wanta Wound Up Case In Minneapolis Court
Judge Pond ordered Home Savings and Loan Association officers to appear February 6 to show cause for appointing a receiver. A temporary restraining order bars interference with the firm’s assets by officers managers and stockholders. The action stems from ongoing proceedings in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Saving and Loan Association of Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Stockholders Withdraw Notices Attracted Attention
Stockholders have filed withdrawal notices and managers are to be paid the full withdrawal value of the stock, with attention directed to the proceedings and implications for the corporation.
Censure Adopted By House Foreign Affairs on Bayard Speech
The House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted by party lines a resolution censuring Ambassador Bayard for speeches in Edinburg and Boston. It condemns the passages, says such remarks harm U S influence abroad and at home, and notes the yea votes from Hitt Adams Quigg Couzins Taft Smith Heatwole Pearson Republicans and Newlands with Democrats McCreary Price Tucker Dinsmore Money voting no. Draper was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Foreign Committee
Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Bayard
Edinburg
Boston
House
Bayard
America
Hitt
Adams
Quigg
Couzins
Taft
Smith
Heatwole
Pearson
Newlands
Nev
McCreary
Price
Tucker
Dinsmore
Money
Draper
Rep
Mass
Another Storm Strikes St John’s Newfoundland
A fresh violent storm hits St John’s Newfoundland as heavy snowdrifts block railways across the island. Train service is halted and three men are missing, feared smothered in snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundlland
St. John’s
N. F
Defalcation Not Found in Bank Cashier Case
Rome N Y Feb 4 No evidence of defalcation by Cashier Barnard of Fort Stanwix National Bank has appeared in directors led examination of his accounts. About 100 of securities held by the bank found to be poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
N. Y
Barnard
Fort Stanwix National Bank
Dawson seeks release of Mrs Meybriek prisoner
Andrew H. H. Dawson of New York arrives in Washington to press for the release of Mrs Wils Meybriek, confined in an English jail for the murder of her husband. He says the effort will be led by Masons and Roman Catholics.
Wheat seeding under way in Martin county Minnesota
Farmers in Martin county Fairmont Minnesota sowed wheat on the last day of January. If current weather holds, seeding will be rapidly renewed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Minn
Martin County
Murder Victim O E Wilber Dies in Fairmont
In Fairmont Minnesota on February 4 O E Wilber died from injuries after a brutal assault. He was an elderly, respected local resident. Police report the assailant remains in jail as investigators pursue the murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Minn
O. E. Wilber
Chanel S
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Guira de Melena
Marin
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