Swift Hanged at Hartford for First Degree Murder
The condemned man John B. Swift faced execution by hanging after a prolonged case. Witnesses reported a calm demeanor as preparations and religious rites preceded the drop, which caused death by strangulation despite neck severing. His wife, family, and supporters described a troubled life marked by dissipation and violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BH. Swift
Swift
Corcoran
Palledoni
Bridgeport
Srife
Perior
Legislatre
Senate
House
Board of One
Terrific Pole Accident Kills One Man Injures Another
A telegraph pole lowering on Yon Street caused a catastrophic fall. Michael Early was killed outright, Hugh Reilly severely injured, as ropes were used to stabilize the pole. Spectators and workers rushed to assist. Early died at the scene, Reilly later died from internal injuries in hospital care.
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Que
Yon
Michael Early
Hramsn Eng
Sixth Avenue
Ars
Kudha
Hugh Reilly
Anther Rar
Wes
Garad
Todoh
Bagan
Tuethink Street
L37
Sith
Guy Nopes
Barty
Helly
Earty
Reilly
Early
Rally
New York Hospital
Keith
New York
Thirtieth Street
Friends 5
Brooklys
Missing Danmark and Helvetia Mystery Near Azores
Rumors swirl over the missing Danmark emigrant liner from Christiania, with Helvetia reportedly sighted, others urging caution as rescue attempts trail toward Fayal in the Azores. Analysts weigh collision or tow theories while the Alsatia reports no sighting and passengers await news.
Wreck on Pittsburg and Lake Destroys Car and Destroys Passengers
A freight collision near Corepulib on the Pittsburg and Lake Railroad led to a car leaving the track and a plunge into a ditch. Several passengers were hurt as the engine went into the ditch and a coach followed. Fire and smoke hindered escape while a passenger escaped with an axe to break a window. Disarray followed with one coach plunging into the ditch and many passengers injured. A missing gold shipment of $15,000 was reported from the Northern Press Company office in Louis an after a train arrived. A clerk noted four sacks of specie, two containing $12,000 each in gold and two with $1,500 in silver, were in a bag that later disappeared. The depot investigation found no trace of the missing money.
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Chicago
Chicaco
Coke Shore Road
Cleveland
Dwyer
posmfHec
Montgomery
State of Georgia
State Line
Alsatia
Danmark
Queen
National Line
Liverpool
Trignon
Huetia
Azores
Bermudas
Ube
Helvetia
Christiansand
Liberty
John O'Great
Uousy
Scotland
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Tt Tell
James Lear
Seeral
Misscaroin
Functal
Northern Press Company
Louis Wan
Stincau
Northern
Ice Finilroad
Holt Imag
Uapres
Expres Ulfier
Hin Superior
Holman
Express Company
Erie Wention and Oil Deals Stir Regions
The report claims Erie and Stanian firms deny abandoning Pennsylvania fields for Ohio after closing a 12,000 acre deal with Ohio O84 and pursuing Linis field progress. Hudson river tunnel financing nears with £550,000 raised in England. Appointments include Porter, Cunninghem, Calkins, Donnelly. Connecticut merchants boycott gas and electric rates amid local tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanian
Pennsylvania
J W. Cunninghlem
United States Mint
Boise City
Idaho
William H. Calkins
Supreme Court
W. Tf
John B. Donnelly
Lonsiana
Danbury
Conn
Gas and Electric Light Company
John Field
Butler
Nanticoke
Somerset County
Yoder
Addison
William Y. Leader
Philsdel Phiny
Richie Krause
Dlinois
Ee Fa
Slahadey
J. A. Clark
George A Klugh
WLW
Colpass
Moorhead
F. A. Bar- Christie
Saratoga
Post Ofice Department
East Stroudsburg National Bank
St Stroudsburg
Camden
N. J
United States
A. G. Cattell
Frank
Sidame
Canisteo
Board of Supervisors
Clinton County
Wall Square Preparations For Civic Parade And Ball
Union Square hosts grand stands and large platforms for viewing the civic parade with 25 000 troops via New York and Ohio contingents expected. Edmond C Stanton elected director of the ball with 100 musicians two orchestras, while diplomat boxes and royal entertainments are planned.
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Col. Cruger
Thcuw
Oliv
Ohio
Clarendex
Webster
Everett
Pennsyis
Army
Houston Street
Hells
Edmond C. Stanton
Bell
Ward McAllister
Usder
Mar
Messrs
Fish, Stabe
Olix
Whinthrop
Arsent
Europe
Stanton
Bartmaster Lander
Mewar Hitan Opera House
Legation
Naval Pamée
Erhan
United States Navy
Tio Foreign Steamship Nes
John H. Starin
Laura
Starin
Erden
East River
Harrison
Feil Street
Hunter's Point
North River
Forty-secund Street
Pemmits
Wallington
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Patteen
E. J. Eldridge
W. Patrick Jr
Frederick, MD
Wes Life Insurance
C.L Hartsock
Patrick Street
Buil Frederick
Confectioner
Orhm
ACME
tAmerica
Suiza
Acme Hall
Baltimore Street
Charles
Badtiiatchs
Campbell & Martin
Plain Indias
Cor
Patrick & Court
Sts
ALT
Thos.beecham
St.Helens
Lancashire
England
N Ff
Allen & CO
Canae ST
Beecham
Hartfor
John Swift
Laure
Harnrrorp
Musterer
Father Corcoran
San
New York City
Berrato
James Munday
Niagera
Munday
Winthrop Gaterof S
Arthur Lester Wolfe
College Glee Club
University Council
Alumni Association of Arts and Sciences
Alumni Association of Law
Phillip Scha
University of Bologna
Italy
Sioux Crre
Sioux City
Presbyterian Church
Simpson
Mr. Knox
London Sugar
Barkises
Chubhes
Ansen
Washingtons
Mansfield
Wheeling
Dayton
Sprngfield
Hamilton
Canton
Samuel Wise
Keefe
Day
Tig Hopefal
City of Chester
Azores Rlands
Fayal
Lisbon
Portugal
Fumch, Eire & Co
Stormer
Ralier
Tnis
Finch
White Star
Quarentine
Chester
Massachusetts
Seerscrizio
Mass
King
Paros
New Albany
Ind
Wiliam Betson
Jacob Metteweiler
Ferguson
Indiana
Stete Penitentiary
Barxpemer
Alabams Midhind Cressng
Chattahooches River
G. A. Alexander
Alabama Midland Ridge
Rock River
Spiez
Harry Spiesz
Ruby Nehkon
Lly
Spies
Batavia
Clarence Hollow
Erie
Niagara Falls
Niagara Fairs
N.Y
McAn
James W. McGarx
Petersburg
Rocuester
William Hathington
City
Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg
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