Pearl Bryan Case Nears Solution as Ally Confesses
Lulu May Hollingsworth, a friend of Pearl Bryan, implicates Jackson in Pearl’s downfall and says Pearl bought medicine for an abortion in Cincinnati. She claims Pearl took the drug and died, and the killers moved the body headless to avoid identification.
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Indianapolis
Fort Thomas
Pearl Bryan
Lulu May Hollingsworth
Henry ‘Street
Jackson
Miss Bryan
Cincinnati
Pearl
Jackson’s Zoo
Miss Hollingshead
Miss Hollingsworth
Congress ative Towne Speaks on the Silver Bill
Washington Feb 10 The house debated the free coinage substitute for the bond bill with spirited speeches. Minnesota Republican Towne received a long ovation for his eloquent effort aided by charts. Missouri Democrat Hall announced a shift to sound money and charged eight senators with privately fearing bankruptcy from free coinage. He claimed an administration officer cited $262 million lost to bonds and projected $1 billion next year. Other speakers split on concurrence with party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ative Towne
Washington
Towne
Minnesota
House
Hall
Missouri
Congress
Corliss
Rep
Mich
Boatner
Dem
Grosvenor
Ohio
Evans
McCreary
Mr. Bartlett
Heavy East Coast Snowfall Delays Reach Two Feet Deep
Snow blanketed the East with a heavy fall on February 10 in New York and surrounding areas. Some locales reported snow depths reaching about two feet, disrupting travel and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Five Whites Missing in Alaska possibly killed by Indians
Port Townsend Washington February 10 serious apprehension grows for the safety of four white men and one woman believed murdered by Hannegah Indians off Kiake island. A Sitka murder had led to a life sentence after a parole, and a letter from How Kan November 26 cites rumors of missing sister and husband en route to Prince of Wales Island with Indians implying violence against whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Port Townsend
Wash
Willapa
Kiake Island
Sitka
Juneau
I. M. Bamter
George Stukey
Prince of Wales Island
Fifteen Injured As Two Trains Collide Near Hannibal
An eastbound Wabash stock train and a southbound St. Louis Keokuk and Northwestern passenger train collided near a tunnel north of Hannibal Missouri. Fifteen passengers were wounded. one fatally more, injuries ranged from head cuts to a fractured hip. Injured were treated in St. Louis as investigators blamed the Wabash engineer for failing to stop and air brakes not reversed. Damage around five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
St. Louis, Keokuk & Northwestern
Mississippi River
H. F. Hudwell
St. Paul
Eva Pettit
M. Whitney
Quincy
J. C. Cohen
Stockman
Minneapolis
Wabash
St. Louis
J. C. Peaseley
Burlington System
Lycoming
Fire destroys seven Mapleton business houses in 1900s blaze
Mapleton Minnesota suffered its worst fire last night as seven business buildings were left in ruins. A stiff wind fed the flames which swept along the principal streets, causing an estimated loss of nearly twenty five thousand dollars. Firefighters struggled to control the fast spreading blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapleton
Minn
Brothers in Chicago Duel to the Death With Knives
In Chicago on February 10, brothers Carl and Herman Dahlke fought a deadly knife duel in the back yard of their sister’s home at 208 Black Hawk Street after a family christening. Both men were drinking during the quarrel. Herman was mortally wounded when Carl’s blade pierced his head through the left eye. Carl fled the scene.
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Chicago
Carl Dahlke
Herman Dahlke
Blackhawk Street
William Stay
Herman
Carl
Fire Losses Reported In Mapleton Fire
Losses totaled about 18 500 with J. Brown two stories and Masonic hall among damaged properties. Occupants Sonnesy and Schoyen report stock value six thousand in general merchandise. Mapleton bank and millinery shops also affected. Insurance coverage roughly half the total.
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Masonic Hall
National Holiday Invitations Spark Mixed Diplomatic Replies
Honolulu reports that January 17 was declared a national holiday by the republic and invitations went to diplomatic and consular corps. Most replied favorably, but the United States England Japan and France declined, noting their governments had not recognized the provisional government. Willis said he would raise the matter with Secretary Olney.
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Honolulu
United States
England
Japan
France
Willis
Olney
William H. English Funeral Held in Indianapolis
William H. English, Indianapolis's wealthiest man with a fortune estimated at 5 to 7 million dollars, lay in state at the capitol under Mason guard before a large crowd. The Rev. J. B. English of New York led brief funeral services at the hotel, and the procession to the family vault stretched nearly a mile. His self written will rests in Fletcher's bank vault and will be probated tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William H. English
English
Masons
Fletcher's Bank
Cuban surgeon general and servant found aboard schooner
The schooner passing Key West signaled the pilot boat Nonpareil and said two stowaways were aboard. They identified themselves as Dr. Castillo, surgeon general of the Cuban army, and his servant. Castillo claimed Gomez’s army was encamped in southern Cuba with ample provisions and ammunition and predicted Cuban success soon.
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Cuba
Key West
Fla
Castillo
Gomez
United States
Murder in Anaconda Montana Ends in Double Tragedy
Oscar Barneybeak shot Mrs. B. B. Catlin on a street returning from a neighbor visit. Three shots wounded her in the shoulder. Barneybeak then shot himself on Third Street, dying instantly. He formerly boarded with the Catlin family and had been driven away after pursuing Mrs. Catlin. He came from Quincy Illinois. Her injuries are not fatal.
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Montana
Anaconda
Mont
Oscar Barneybeak
B. B. Catlin
Barneybeak
Third Street
Catlin
Two youths confess to murder for money in woods
Duluth residents Joe Zoullard and William Verrill, arrested two weeks earlier for killing an elderly Frenchman named Demars, confessed today that they shot him while he worked in the woods to obtain his money, which they hid after securing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Joe Zoullard
William Verrill
Demars
Mormon Temple Burned in Brigham City Blaze
The Mormon temple at Brigham City Utah caught fire today. Loss is reported with damage to the building and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Brigham City
Re Capturing ee Policom eb. 10. Calva-
Last night the insurgent force entered the village of Calva and offered congratulations to the garrison. The defenders received the cross of San Fernando for military merit after a sally that saw 10,000 cavalry pass Can- Aria from a church tower. A letter signed by Maceo urged surrender, which the village refused. Several insurgents entered the rotte six houses. a prominent figure was arrested on the Santa plantation.
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Calva- 2
Havana
San Fernando
Maceo
Ahumara
Efense
Rotte
Santa
Magnitude of London fight reels into Tex demand
A telegram from London signals a planned twenty round bout with a £5 purse. Local figures debate pulling the match and consider fighting to a finish amid a tense military mood. The message from London hints authorities may intervene to prevent the contest from proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aso
Tex
Martan
Cato
National Ng Club of
London
Lons
Armenian Refugee Recalls Mass Killings Flight to Safety
A refugee, Rev. Yeorkian, asserts a massacre has occurred in Armenia and predicts newspapers will confirm his claims within days. He notes prior tips on outrages but cannot name sources, while awaiting word from friends and relatives. His December letter told only part of the truth, revealing over sixty relatives lost, though his wife and children survived in destitute condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
S. Yeovkian
Yeorkian
Bres
Wesks
Jamestown Asylum Case Ends as Dr Moore Becomes Superintendent
The North Carolina supreme court decides in Jamestown asylum dispute that a writ of mandamus shall issue. It removes Dr Archibald from custody and installs Dr Moore as superintendent while noting Trustee McGinnis is the only trustee to resign.
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Moore
Jamestown
Bismarck
N. C
Supreme Court
Archibald
Dr. Moore
Dr. Archibald
McGinnis
Possible Schlatter Impersonator Busted in San Bernardino Jail
A man resembling Schlatter the Colorado healer is jailed in San Bernardino after being sent from Redlands as a vagrant. He refuses to speak unless urged, claims penance for sins, and mentions losing a white mule near Yuma. He offers directions as moving west or south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlatter
San Bernardino
Cal
Colorado
Redlands
Yuma
President Cleveland Ducks Hunt Near Quantico
After a full day of duck shooting off Quantico Virginia the party led by President Cleveland and Capt. Lamberton returned to Washington aboard the lighthouse tender Maple. The hunt yielded thirty two birds amid favorable weather and good sport.
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Washington
Quantico
Cleveland
Lamberton
Terrible crime in Richfield Wisconsin leaves infant dead
News from Hancock Wisconsin reports Lote Wilson crushed the skull of his nine month old child with a stick of kindling wood. The infant died in the afternoon and Wilson fled before capture. Neighbors attacked the house, intent on mob justice, and damaged the home in anger.
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Hancock
Wis
Richfield
Adams County
Lote Wilson
Wilson
Dull platform of news items but strong local names surface
The jumble lists brief notes across states. Daughters of Erin in Minnesota plan a state union meeting. A Duluth and Winnipeg railway sale set for March 28. Mrs Kinnamon killed in aWis runaway. Hebraic society tensions flare in West St Paul. District court debates ongoing in fourth insane asylum case. J J Parker potential independent mayor candidate in St Paul. Local curling clubs hold first draw for National Curling Union championship. Lord Dunraven abandons large yacht racing. Chicago area colleges reaffirm athletics agreements. Judge Joseph Allison of Philadelphia dies aged 77. Interstate Packing plant in Prairie du Chien is attached for 6100. Sheriff seizes possession. Catron accuses Thornton over Maher fight. Edward Shambrasky bound over for obscene mail, bail 1000. Chicago Great Western gains $1 million loan for year. Notice served in Victory Wisconsin to leave in two weeks or face action. man fled.
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Daughters of Erin
Minnesota
Duluth & Winnipeg
Kinnamon
Reedaburg
Wis
West St. Paul
Rameey County District Court
J. J. Parker
St. Paul
National Curling Union
East Anglian Times
Lord Dunraven
Chicago
Joseph Allison
Court of Common Pleas
Philadelphia
Interstate Packing Company
Prairie du Chien
Catron
New Mexico
Gov
Thornton
Stuart
Edward Shambrasky
Jackson
SAILORS PERISH IN TWO WRECKS NEAR MASS SHORE
Amesbury Mass February 10 a schooner believed to be the Florida coal laden bound east sank half a mile off Salisbury Beach. The Plumb Island saving crew failed to reach her with a line from the breeches buoy. Seven men were seen in the rigging but all were lost as a southeast gale rages and night darkens the shore with reports of further wrecks at Hampton Beach and Plum Island unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Mass
Florida
Salisbury Beach
Plumb Island
Hampton Beach
Plum Island
Alliance Schooner Goes Ashore at Plum Island
Gloucester dispatch reports the three masted schooner Alliance, which sailed from New York last Sunday, went ashore on Plum Island and was stove d. The incident leaves the vessel damaged and at risk along the coast.
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Gloucester
Mass
Alliance
New York
Plum Island
Captain Reaches Plum Island Light After Schooner Strikes
A schooner driven by a northeast gale struck off Plum Island, floated, and was driven a mile up the beach through breakers before the vessel grounded near the island light. The captain kept offshore to weather the gale as the crew heard the buoy.
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Plum Island
Penitentiary Charges Against Warden Found Groundless
An investigation by the penitentiary board into cruelty charges against Warden Wilson found the allegations by Mrs. Mary Bartholomew groundless. The quiet inquiry revealed the accusations were false, ending a matter that had threatened sensational publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Wilson
State Penitentiary
Mary Bartholomew
Successful Bond Bidders on New Loan Declared
Washington February 10 The secretary of the treasury published the names of successful bidders for the new loan and the amounts subscribed with the rate offered per $100 and interest from February 1. J P Morgan and associates see their allotment reduced by 321,6000 to 33,179,250. Final allocations by rate to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
J. P. Morgan
Wood in Hiding After Pearl Bryan Murder Bail
Greencastle Indiana February 10 Will Wood arrested for complicity in the Pearl Bryan murder and released on five thousand dollars bail. He reached Greencastle late last night and was kept in hiding as crowds threatened lynching. He and the young man hurried to the station and left on an east bound train at two this morning.
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Cincinnati
Pearl Bryan
Grim
White
Fort Thomas
Dave Wellington
Jackson
Dayton
Walling
Epply
Newport
Mrs. Stanley
Kentucky
Greencastle
Home Cemetery
Wood
Ind
Will Wood
M. E
Two Children Die in Fort Hamilton Cottage Fire
A cottage on Fort Hamilton avenue in Brooklyn burned killing Minnie Specht age 9 and Harry Botten age 7. A bystander, Edward Hill aged 18, suffered a fractured thigh severe scalp wounds and contusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Fort Hamilton Avenue
Minnie Specht
Harry Botten
Edward Hill
The Stella Runs Ashore In Gale Off Rye Beach
The coal laden schooner Stella went ashore below Rye Beach during a gale and is a total loss. The crew of seven men was rescued safely.
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Hampton
N. Y
Stella
Rye Beach
Hokah man killed in rail wreck near Dubuque
William Archibald a Hokah Minnesota resident and son in law of Jacob Klein was killed in a railroad wreck near Dubuque this morning Police reported the fatal incident occurred in the vicinity of the railroad tracks during a trip by Archibald his death confirmed by local authorities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Hokah
Minn
William Archibald
Jacob Klein
Market Reports Wheat Corn and Pork Prices at Chicago Centers
Wheat February 65 1 8 cents May 67 1 8 July 66 3 4. Corn February 28 1 2 May 30 1 2 September 32 3 4. Oats February 19 5 8 May 21 3 8. Pork February 10 12 dollars and up. rare 10 32. Lard February, BY S587 Rae February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain and hog markets slip as futures dip and demand flags
Chicago and St Paul market notes report dull wheat and lower prices for No 2 spring futures while oats and barley show modest activity. Hog prices ease across regions with light hogs at 40 to 40.35 and mixed bunched above 40.00, cattle demand weak and buyers scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Ady
Chicago
St. Paul
Wagon Repairer and Companion Die After Drowning
Peter I. Atkins proprietor of a Middletown wagon repair shop and Maude Kelly, 23, died after driving into a flooded meadow crossing Wallkill River at Hopkins bridge. A French helper Beaupre assisted but withdrew as water rose. Both died after an hour in the cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Peter I. Atkins
Maude Kelly
Wallkill River
Hopkins Bridge
Atkins
Beaupre
Wahl Seeks Divorce and Support from Doctor Husband
Mrs. Anna Wahl files for divorce from Dr. H. S. Wahl in Winona Minnesota alleging infidelity after he eloped with Mary Bracklaw. She asks alimony or control of the doctor’s entire property and support for herself and their child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahl
Winona
Minn
Anna Wahl
H. S. Wahl
Mary Bracklaw
Eight Injured In Cleveland Train Derailment Crash
A mixed train on the Cleveland Canton Southern line near Dell Roy Ohio derailed when a truck toppled from a freight car. The passenger coach plunged down a embankment and caught fire leaving eight people severely injured and one miner J B Tripp badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland, Canton & Southern
Dell Roy
Ohio
J. B. Tripp
Relic Found Near Theseum in Athens Dig
German excavators near Theseum uncover a marble bust of Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, reported by a Athens dispatch to the Standard on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
The
Standard
Theseum
Antoninus Pius
Grantsburg Gets First Bank In Bennett County
Grantsburg Wisconsin February 10 The Bank of Grantsburg Bennett county's first bank was organized today with a capital stock of 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantsburg
Wis
Bank of
Bennett County
Potatoes Prove Worth as Fuel in 20 to 25 Cent A Bushel Range
Aberdeen South Dakota reports experiments confirming potatoes can be used as fuel worth 20 to 25 cents per bushel. The finding highlights a potential energy use for surplus spuds amid farming conditions in February.
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Aberdeen
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