Innocent Aian Frees After 14 Years In Westmoreland Murder Case
Sylas S. Gray, held for fourteen years in the Saltsberg murder of Mrs. Mary McCready, was released on a governor’s pardon after proof that another committed the deed. The case hinged on a confession by a fellow prisoner. Gray’s release drew cheers from officials and Mrs. Cynthia Hunter, widow of the former judge who once believed in his innocence.
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Tribesmen Unconquered at Sempasha Pass in India
From Simla dated Oct 27 tribesmen estimate 70 000 troops massed at Sempasha Pass and fortify Sangars while planning to flank. Brits risk delays on lines of communication as tribesmen harass camps near Khangabur wounding 239 and triggering a magnesium flare mishap that let hostiles escape. Washington notes 90000 in bogus Creek warrants loss undetermined. In Astoria New York Andrew Blasche 19 dies after football injury at Casino Beach.
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Tutt's Liver Pills Cast Ills Into Medical Spotlight
Patent remedy Tutt's Liver Pills advertised as a cure for liver troubles and related symptoms. The brief notes list a range of ailments including dyspepsia sour stomach bilious complaints and digestive disturbances.
New York Mayoralty Betting Sparks Broad Contest
A wide spread betting scene in New York amid five days of campaign work shows Tammany’s Tracy favored but Van Wyck money available to counter. Estimates place total city vote around 525,000 with slates predicting 155,000 for Van Wyck and 100,000 for Tracy and George. Other items report Chicago water fraud, Yuma strife, Dawson flour corner, Nashville trip shelved, Hankow power progress, and a Crimea church stampede death toll of 54.
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Geatze Hunter to Guatemala Mission Reported
Dr Geatze Hunter of Kentucky has agreed to a mission to Guatemala. News items from various states report violence and crime including a fatal shooting in Withesdaire Pennsylvania and an explosion at Evansville Indiana. Notable deaths include Thomas G Alvord former New York politician. Two men, Charles A Benai and David Weeks, were arrested in Huntington Conn for murder and robbery at Daniels Farm.
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Italian Bark Francesco Ti wrecks off Fourteen Foot bank
A northeast Atlantic gale sinks the Italian bark Francesco Ti eighty miles below Philadelphia. Captain Calivano and eleven of twelve crew escape to shore. Marion Castelano remains aboard and likely perishes. Thirteen mariners reach Delaware shores after hours at sea. Atlantic City isolated by storm. Measured damage to lifeboats, wharf, trolley lines, and hotels. Navy and rail updates follow.
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Western Blizzard Paralyzes Denver and Western States
A fierce blizzard blankets Cripple Creek and surrounding states. High winds drift snow, rail traffic and telephone service fail, with Denver reporting thousands of downed poles and miles of wire. Railroad service is halted along routes to Pueblo and beyond as plows struggle to reopen lines. Damages run into tens of thousands of dollars across Colorado and nearby states.
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Luetgert case rumors spark renewed trial talk
Chicago reports an informant says Mrs Luetgert seen within 200 miles of the city. Attorney Albert Phalen cautions disbelief, noting he will trust Luetgert’s word and family corroboration before accepting the claim. The tale follows prior sensational leads in the Luetgert mystery.
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Wreck Toll Rises as Bodies Recovered from New York Central Crash
Garrisons N Y Oct 27 Twenty two are known dead in Sundays New York Central disaster. Fireman John Q Tompkins died wedged under the locomotive. A victim identified as Isaac Bettenberg of New York, 32, carried a $2500 life policy payable to his mother in Cleveland. A small safe with valuables was recovered. one package of jewelry missing. Depew and railroad officials witnessed salvage operations.
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Policeman Murdered After Robbery at Church Box
A policeman was killed while pursuing a Wisconsin suspect who robbed two church poor boxes. The assailant, identified as Gmchiy red, was captured after a mob attacked him outside the station, striking with stones and clubs. He suffered serious injuries, including possible skull fracture.
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Threat of a Second Guiteau Shocks Chicago
A man named George Scholder from Otter Creek Ia warned in Mason's Chicago office that he might trigger a crisis for President McKinley if his demands are not met. He aims to reclaim land lost in Kansas, seeks sympathetic attorneys, and may have feigned crank status. he disappeared after detectives were alerted. Meanwhile a train wreck in Bluefield W Va killed Engineer A J Mays and maimed Frank Blegs.
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Stocks and Produce Markets See Narrow Range Then Rise
In New York trading, stock activity was restricted early with narrow price moves, then rose later in the day. Union Pacific led interest, closing near the day’s best, about 24 cents above night quotes, amid expectations of a government claim settlement and committee bids.
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