Notable deaths and summer plans of prominent figures
Former President Grover Cleveland and family will spend the summer at Sandwich. Murderer Thomas Baldwin died in Bloomingdale jail of nervous collapse. Mrs Anna Joyce died after apoplexy in Mount Trolly New Jersey. Dr Cyrenus A David, Chicago surgeon, died of blood poisoning from an operation. Enoch R Morse, inventor and safe-building pioneer, died in Somerville aged 85.
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Grover Cleveland
Sandwich
Thomas Baldwin
Bloomington
Ill
Anna Joxycé
Mount Trolly
N. J
Cyrenus A. David
Chicago
Enoch R. Morse
Somerville
Mass
Cows Eat Painted Grass and Die in Mass Farm Incident
Great Barrington Mass June 1 cows fed on green paint coated grass died after grazing. Report notes cows mistook the grass for fresh feed and succumbed to the poison. Nearby Bronx prison showcases a green baby monkey born and growing, with a walnut sized head and shoe button eyes.
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Great Barrington
Mass
Great Parrington
New York
Bronx Pris
y York
Orchard Unshaker Trials Show Motive for Steunenberg Killing
Defense cross examines on William D. Haywood murder case. Orchard is accused of plotting to kill former Governor Frank Steunenberg, kidnapping Paulson's child for ransom, and involving Jack Simpkins and David Coates in the wider conspiracy. Coates testifies about past plots and Orchard's denials while outlining outstanding debts and travel.
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Boise
Idaho
flarry Orchard
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Steunenberg
Orchard
Bill
Busterly
Silver
Federation
August Paulson
David Coates
Colorado
Wallace
Denver
Paulson
North Dakota
Jack Simpkins
Coates
Pautison
t Lastix
Los Angeles
Caldwell
Hercules
North
Simphiins
ciil
Failed to Kiss Wife Divorced in Denver
Mrs Troppe received a divorce after eight years of her husband Timothy Troppe ceasing daily to kiss her on departure and return. She called the act cruel and heart breaking. In another note from Springfield a fawn aged five days is being cared for by almshouse attendants on a bottle until it can be released under state law.
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Denver
Cole
Timothy
Troppe
Springfield
Mass
almshouse
Hatch
Joaquin Miller Aims for Senate From Oregon Ties
The poet known as Joaquin Miller famed as the Poets of the Sierras is said to pursue a U S senate bid. He plans to become an Oregon citizen again to run and has recent mining investments boosting wealth. Miller, 65, long resided near Oakland California and once served as a county judge in Oregon.
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Joaquin Miller
Sierras
United States senate
Oregon
senate
Miller
hela
Indiana Man Seeks Divorce After Trial Marriage
In Columbus Indiana George Layman plans to seek a divorce from his wife Bessie Helmes Layman within 30 days. The dispute centers on a 30 day separation clause tied to a prior trial marriage. Layman allegedly forced two men to listen during a lecture after an incident on their fifth wedding anniversary.
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Indiana
Columbus
George Layman
Bessie Helmes Layman
péenta
yLeyman
ty Md
Minneapolis
orce
ovey
Jury awards for loss after Hudson River crossing crash
The jury awarded 101789 for the death of Sarah Read whose husband was killed when a Hudson River train struck an automobile at Cortlandt Park crossing. Read, a paper manufacturer, rode with George Noakes and Mrs Noakes. both Noakes family members were injured, the chauffeur and Miss Noakes receiving substantial sums. Witnesses said the train was hidden by a stationary car at the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah B. If Read
New York
Hudson River
Roosevelt welcomed home at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt and family arrive at Sagamore Hill for summer at home. Crowds greet the president in Jersey City and Long Island City as his train comes in and neighbors gather on platforms. He thanks locals, greets children, and heads to Sagamore Hill for a quiet vacation. The trip marks the start of a three and a half month stay with limited access.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Jersey City
Long Island
Arcelie
Quentin
Sagamore HALL
Rebels Defeated in Salvadorean Clash at Acajutla
June 13 report states Salvadoran forces repelled an invading army that captured Acajutla and pushed the attackers to the coast with heavy losses. Captured officer John Moisant, a former San Francisco resident and U.S. citizen, is identified among the prisoners. revolutionaries reportedly burned Sonsonata before government troops drove them out.
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Mexico City
Acajutla
John Moisant
San Francisco
Figueroa
Rivas
Sonsonata
Scranton Banker Dead and Brooks Family Banking Ties
Reese G Prooks of Dime Bank died of diabetes in Scranton Pennsylvania at age 81. His sons led North Scranton Bank and Brooks & Co, marking a notable banking dynasty. In Mississippi, Mrs Angie Birdsong received a stay of execution and potential pardon from Governor Vardaman after being convicted for killing Dr Thomas Butler, a case tied to unwritten law.
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Scranton
Reese G Prooks
the
Dime Bank
T. R Brooks
North Scranton Bank
John HH. Brooks
Princeton
Brooks & Co
Birdsong
Jackson
Miss
Vardaman
Angie Birdsong
Thomas Butler
Monticello
state supreme court
Doctor Manger Seeks Divorce and Allege Wife Induced Marriage
New York June 123 Dr Charles Manger of Philadelphia seeks absolute divorce from Mary L Manger accusing her of urging marriage during medical studies and promising to support them until he could practice. She denies inducement and claims her husband earns $6000 yearly while she asserts prior assets of $22700. The affidavit notes alleged improper conduct by Mary with unnamed men and claims the husband has no income beyond loans from his brother. Case to be tried soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary L. Manger
supreme court
Charles Dc. Manger
Manger
Medico:Chirurgical College
Philadelphia
tphia hospital
Der.Manger
Philip
depotient
Just a Kid Says Ten Million Dollar Baby
Newport June 13 The ten year old son of Mrs Nicholas Brown rejects the title The Ten Million Dollar Baby and insists he is just a kid He is cared for by two nurses one English and one French and objects to his confinement. Insanity From Impure Whiskey Springfield Mass June 13 The pure food law shows wood alcohol used by Western Massachusetts liquor dealers to adulterate bulk whiskey Several cases of insanity in Springfield linked to adulterated liquor were reported.
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Newport
R. L
Nicholas Brown
chum
Springfield
Mass
Westurn Massachusetts
jeslers
aia
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