Tragic Boecker Slays Family then Shoots Self in Iowa Farmhouse
Eight people killed in Carroll Iowa as John Boecker murders wife and six children, wounds a seven year old, then shoots himself. Neighbors report no motive and the family had been prosperous. Boecker died from self-inflicted gunshot. The seven year old Henry survived his injuries but remains in danger. Authorities note the scene in the two story farm home after the father reloaded the revolver and carried out the killings.
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Carrol
John Boecker
Henry
Doecker
Caroline
Chine
Lizzie
John
Boecker House
Beecher
Ma Sam
Beecker
Christine
Boecker
Breda
Unharmonious Harmony Factions Clash Over Reform
Delaware Republican factions fail to reconcile differences over a proposed city state central committee split. Regulars reject one plan and push a counter proposal, risking increased Addicks influence and committee control amid intra party tensions.
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Delaware
Harmer
Addicus
Wilmi
State Central Committee
Addicks
Addicks Faction Control Mittee. Theirmenas
Baby Simile Note From Old Market Ad
Fragmentary line from a vintage ad or notice lists a baby item and address at 109 North Market St. The readable portion includes the name AVREINER BENG and a reference to a first day event or sale. The text is incomplete but suggests a local business listing.
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Avreiner Beng
North Market St
Luetgert murder case draws larger Chicago crowds
A Chicago courtroom throngs daily as Luetgert’s alleged wife killer case dominates public attention. Witnesses describe basement activity at the factory the night Mrs Luetgert disappeared, with barricades and a terrier chase influencing testimony. The anarchist trial declines in interest as the Sausage maker case likely lasts another month.
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Chicago
Davy
Charles
Luetgert
Cook County
Governor Pingree’s Whereabouts Hazy In Detroit Report
Gossiping dispatches from Detroit report Governor Pingree missing for two weeks while rumor swirls he travels south or seeks a railroad concession in South America. Generals Gresler and Sutton are mentioned. Pingree’s associates deny clear knowledge of his location.
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Midtennon
Detroit
Pingrends
Arthur L. Gresler
Colunton
Bresler
New York City
Ceracoa
West Indies
Coronel Sutton
JF. B. Howarth
Fang
Joe
Boston Clinches Series in Historic Baseball Rout
In Baltimore the Boston team routed the Orioles 9 to 0 in a dramatic game witnessed by 26,060 fans. A late seventh inning explosion sealed the victory as Boston surged from a slim lead to a decisive rout. The crowd’s enthusiasm was unmatched and the “rooters” band kept spirits high despite the crushing defeat of Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Boston
Joan Corbett
Bulsh
Firseton
Gar
Balimore
Corbett
Hoffer
Hof- Tex
Singie
Hoffar
Robinson
Pia
Latimer mine death verdict blames sheriff deputies
Hazleton Pa Sept 23 The coroner s jury that investigated the Latimer mining deaths concluded Clement Platek and others died from gunshot wounds on Sept 39 1897 at the hands of Sheriff James Martin and his deputies The jury said the unarmed march to the public road was intercepted and the shooting was unnecessary and unjustifiable Some jurors dissented noting suspicion of unlawful violence by unknown parties and deeming the inquest necessary.
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Lattimer
Philip J. Boyte
Thomas FP. Thomas
Barton Freas
Peter McKiernan
Clement Piatock
Martin
George Mauy
F. J. McNeal
Woodford Offers U S Help to Rebuild Peace in Cuba
Havana dispatch reports United States minister discussed Cuban situation with General Woodford who described his Spain mission as friendly and offered U S good offices to re establish lasting peace in Cuba. Editorials in El Pais defend Weyler while criticizing Campos and other officers.
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Cuba
Havana
Madrid
la Lucha
United States
Woodford
Spain
Guha
el Pais
Autonomists
Martinez Campos
Weyler
Fragmentary 1900s Dispatches From Chicago and Beyond
A scrambled jumble reports on a Chicago concern led by Senator Mason, Alaska steamship interests, and organized opposition. It mentions a waterway plan from Lake Ontario to the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, a faulty elevator accident injuring a colored man, a Baltimore man Michael Simmons shooting his sweetheart, and bank robbery suspects jailed in Billings. Professor David Starr Jordan criticizes hangings at a San Francisco church.
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Chicago
Mason
Busi
Indiana
Ieader
Fuentes
Michael Simmons
Baltimore
Billings
Butte County
Propes
Lakes
Ocean
Lake Ontario
Lake Oneida
Mohawk River
Hudson
Sea
David Starr Jordan
First Unitarian Church
San Francisco
New York Political Turmoil Amid Mayor Nomination Talks
In New York the Democratic and Republican blocs debate mayoral aims as Henry George contemplates a bid with Tammany’s fate in the balance. Delegates name John G Burder for comptroller and Whenfeld S Overton for council president, with Harmonized national lines sparking party tension across the city.
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Silver Democrate
Jane Hhuiny
Sohmoeor
Vruey
Willian J. Uryah
New York
Wncuumouis
Henry George
Asked Democracy
Milan
George
Jabor
Oma
John G Burder
Whenfeld S. Overton
Tammany Alerses
Chicago
Kenry George
Seth Low
Citizens’ Union
Seth Ow
Carnegie Hall
Benjambin F. Tramayor
Register of
Stvais
Benjamin F
Ashbel
Willim Solmer
Charles EH. Knox
George W. Plunket
Duartes
Ashbel PL Fitch
Wanhope Lynn
Thomas F. Grady
Frederick B. House
John F. Mcuintyre
Jacob A. Gantor
Vernon M. Davis
E. J. Fitzpatrick
P. Q. Doot- Ing
Thomas J. Dunn
Augustus W. Peters
John T. Nagle
M. B. Feeney
George J. Krous
Antonio Zuccn
James W. Boyle
P. ¥. Ecully
Patrick Keenan
James FP. Keat Ing
Louis F. Hoffen
Supreme Court
Rastus
William J. Gran
Greater
Brown
Nater Hanna
Cer- Eoh Urganga
America
Democrats
N York
Ex Secretary Robeson Dead in New Jersey
Ex Secretary of the Navy George M. Robeson died at his New Jersey home after a long health decline. A former congressman and Princeton graduate, he served as secretary under President Grant and later returned to law practice. He died of lung congestion with family at his bedside.
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Maines
Trenton
Reed
Camden County
Albert L. Haines
Hanica
New Jersey
The
Masses
Navy Department
Grant
Navy
George M. Robeson
Bir Robeson
Uvividers
N.S
Philadelphia
Young
Princeton
Eesinh
Mir. Nebeson
Congress
Jeresey
Thomas M. Ferrell
Prenton
Bie
General Robeson
Europe
Robeson
Commodore Aulick
United States Sary
Wall Street Stock Market Falls Amid Holiday Slump
New York September 27 K stock activity plunged with total sales at 379 400 shares as brokers observe the Jewish New Year and large interests step back Prices rose briefly on London cues but then declined with Rock Island dipping to 333 and other issues softening. hogs and cattle markets in East Liberty and New York show mixed steady to slow movements.
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Wall Street
New York
London
Omaha
Rock Island
Kida, Bako, & Obie
Lehigh Valley
Chesa
Ohio
J. Centra
St Paul
East Liberty
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Rational Building Association OF
Baltimore City
J. Zmasen
Fames D
Mason J. Wesley Guest
Senest J. Knabe, Jr
Wm. Knabe & Jo
Hanifac
Clinton P. Piene
Psine & McLaran
Thomas W. Ball
Wilrue F. Jac&goonn
Continental Nate Bank
Raine
Ames D. Mason
James D. Mascr Co
Winslow Williams
Esw
Harvey
Prichard
General Manster
Johnson
Fredsrice
Atte
NEW York Supply CO
North Market Street
RenSat Central Hardware Co
Blesam OF
Rosebubre
Ingian
Erin
Ita Grex
Perice
Smith Manufactoring CO. Cremists
Sieby Steiner Broe
Frederick
Endy
Airy
ER Johrsor
Court Square
Frererson
Ernest Helfenstein
West Patrick Street
Anna Giering
Santasius
Ellis
Perbor
Mai
East Bitimore Street
Whoppapp
Hazicton
Mcagoo Ard
Governor Pingree
Washington
Tilson
Agricultural Department
Post Office Department
Frank
Wilson
Toledo
Harry Titon
B. Tellerson
Daniel J. Holmes
Seagves
Europ
Ofrources
Martigny
Perscha
Jim Turner
Ferran
McEnerr
McEnerry
Wyman
New Orleans
Mobile
Scranton
Ocean Springs
Biloxi
Edwards, Miss
Great Britain
Ottawa
Ont
Japan
Russia
Boston Rooters
Boston Kugoks
Picohern
Toronto
Ingister General
Senate
Seattled
Harrisburg
Fu Bennett Mitchell
Joh R. Cawley
Northern Central Railway
Georgetown
Mitchell
Cawley
Pittsburg
Colorado Midland
Denver
New Cas
Elmer
Afi¢hael
Crystal
J. O. Steck
Lews Ginter
Richmond
Othee Phenimm
Westbrook
Lewis Ginter
Alan & Ginter
Ing
Car
Girardville
Covendist
Ried
Bitte
Ing Wichene Ont
Governor's Island
W. W. Griscam
Adethia
Afinnkagana
Houthbridge
Chillicothe, O
Willan Brown
Bainbridge
Mosk
Beardsley Biock
Elis
Greenfield
Tphin
Sylvania
Lake
Island
Jersey
Cotes
H.aoz
Ann's
Betson
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