Murder and family tragedy in Tennessee leads to fugitive killer
The report recounts a complex Florida style crime scene: Mary Beatty accuses her father Claiborne Beatty of fathering her child. Her brother Clarris defends her, shooting and killing three family members after she testifies before a grand jury. The killer is Edward Warris, now a fugitive. Local leaders note Beatty’s respected status and speculate on undisclosed relations.
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Nasuvoasa
Tenn
Murion
Dave Beatty
Guin Bowain
Fortress County
Edward Warris
Jussles
Mary Beatty
Shaw
Karma
Frew Dancetown
Bishop Ignatius Horstmann to be consecrated in Philadelphia
The consecration of Rev. Ignatius J. Horstmann as bishop of the Cleveland diocese will be held in Philadelphia. Preparations will occur in the cathedral after the papal bull arrives, with Archbishop Heter to perform the consecration and Archbishop Ryan delivering the sermon, as prelates from across the country attend.
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Weer Porstinane Wilhe
Philadelphia
Chayeann
Ignatius J. Horstmann
Heveland
Heter
Cincinnati
Ryan
West Surerior
Wis
Asherman
Paradelphia Factory Project Illuminates Tin Plate Era
The Taylor company completes APPA DREMEU LE Tor erecting a Tin plate factory in Paradelphia. Once finished, it will be the largest establishment of its kind in the United States. Meanwhile in Sydney Nova Scotia brush fires devastate districts including Albandy Wagga Wage Delnora and Mudges, injuring crops and burying livestock.
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Paradelphia
Piaaontruta
Dec
Taylor Company
Appa Dremeu
United States
Australia
Sydney
N.S. W
Albandy
Wagga Wage
Delnora
Mudges
Cros
Whisky Brawl at Stockbridge Church Disturbs Shawano Mission
Christmas services at the Protestant chapel near Keshena on the Stockbridge Reservation erupted into a disturbance as several drunken Indians led by Robert Konkapot clashed with minister Haug. Konkapot and two others were arrested. Konkapot and Aaron Cutting Avron pleaded guilty to assault and disturbing a religious meeting and faced fines and jail terms. Investigators blame whisky as the spark and vow a thorough probe.
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Shawano
Wis
Stockbridge
Keshena
Mr Haug
Massachusetts
Priday Moreing
Haug
Kelsey
Jennings Avar
Surwaso
Mgr
Yaug
Robert Konkapot
Konkapot
Cutting Aaron
Song
Cutting Avron
Grastian
Mtochbridge
Dying for Fourteen Thaes Case of We Blakeman
In Sego Michigan Blakeman dies after a fourteen year decline from a peculiar disease. His pulse slowed from sixty in the first year to under twenty eight in the final year. He grew pale and wasted, with stimulants briefly sustaining life.
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Stoenge
We. Chateman
Tsego
Oxseso
Mich
de Hlakeman
Blakeman
Resolution favors Inestis-Chu Len Hard at Work
Wichita Republican club adopts a resolution urging the appointment of Ingalls to succeed Senator Trumb as United States senator. The piece notes broad political activity across the state with candidates backed by many politicians. Meanwhile telegraphers strike talks continue on the Southern Pacific with expected support from train workers.
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Inestis
Chu ‘Len
Torrma
Kan
Young Men’s Republican Club
Wichita
Ingalls
Trumb
United States
Pramihoree
Southern Pacific
Paso
Tex
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Teifie Road
Assaults and Robbery Hit Wisconsin Depot In Waupaca
A night operator at the Wisconsin Central depot in Waupaca was assaulted about 1 30 and robbed of 20 to 40 dollars plus tickets. Two men fled toward Oshkosh after ransacking the depot, with authorities stating no solid clues on suspects and possible train involvement. At the same time other items in Oshkosh and nearby towns are mentioned along with unrelated notices.
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Waupaca
Wis
Bcherway
Wisconsin Central Station
Tey
Seherian
Wauraca
Wisconsin Central
Oshkosh
Death by own action near Roberts Wisconsin
Mrs Will Hill aged thirty five of Roberts Wisconsin attempted death by own action at home by taking laudanum due to family troubles. Note mentions a contract for boring a county insane asylum well awarded to OConnor Artesian Well Company of Bond du Lac Wisconsin. Destructive fire at Altoona Pennsylvania: Clearfield hotel livery stable dynamited, spread to five buildings, eight horses lost. fear of organized attack. Graves trial closing: Louie Penge argues Graves poisoner Mrs Barnaby.
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New Bienmorp
Wis. Dee
Will Hill
Roberts
Racting
Wis
Dee
Wmsane
O'Connor
Bond du Lac
Pay
Clearfield Hotel
Court of Appeals Decision Shifts New York Senate Control
The Court of Appeals delivers a ruling on the contested election in New York, likely giving Democrats control of the Senate. It certifies Democratic candidates in Onondaga for senator and assembly, while ruling Sherwood ineligible in Stubiu, with disputes remaining in Dutchess and other districts. Walker and Derby win certificates in Rensselaer Washington district as observations indicate.
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Contre Tite Senate
Amaxy
N. Y
Court of Appeals
CHSC
Dewocrats
Senate
Onondaga
Assembly
Stubiu
Sherwood
Walker
Rengselaer
Washington
Derby
Dutchess
Luere
McAuliffe Faces challenge after Myer Kennedy accusations
New York lightweight champion McAuliffe confronts demanded payment and alleged dishonor after Billy Myer and aide Kennedy accused him of bluffing and cheating. Chicago to Streator report prompts sports veterans to defend or threaten action unless claims are settled.
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New Yoas
Jack McAulitl
America
Billy Myer
Aif Kennedy
Chicago
New Orleans
Streator
Myer
McAuliffe
New York
Kennedy
McAufffe
Lim
Sullivan and Slavin Fight Arrangement Talks End In Deadlock
In New York representatives, backers, and admirers of Slavin and Sullivan met at the Herald office to arrange a bout. Sullivan refused to fight if Slavin lost to Peter Jackson in May. Slavin wanted a match regardless of Jackson’s result. Slavin agreed to consult backers in Monte Carlo for instructions. a meeting is set for next Monday at the Herald office after those instructions arrive.
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New York
Slavin
Sullivan
Ferald
Savini
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Monte Carlo
Herald Office
Bowen to Fight Gibbons in New Orleans Title Bout
In New Orleans at the Metropolitan Athletic Club tonight, light weight champion Andy Bowen meets Austin Gibbons in a finish fight for a $1500 purse. Bowen trained chiefly under his wife’s supervision and is the betting favorite.
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Amly Bowen
Austin Gibbons
New Orleans
Metropolitan Atthletic Club
Andy Bowen
Louisiana
New Jersey
Bowen
West End
Disappearance Rumors Hit Wall Street in Major Broker Case
Ugly rumors arise on December 29 about broker Neary and Titus in New York. Reports claim Neary and Titus mismanaged affairs and may be a defaulter for 100000 to 250000 dollars. Mrs. Titus says her husband is in the south.
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Himes
Brakeman Killed in Wisconsin Pileup Prank Darling Victim
Prank Darling, a brakeman for the St Paul road, died in a Wisconsin location yesterday. Hayard, another Northwestern brakeman, was injured nearby as details of the incident emerge.
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T Hrakeman
LA Crosar
Wis
Prank Darling
St. Paul
Hayard
Burial Notices from Odd Fragments
The body of Mrs. Barnett was brought from Antigo for burial at St. Peter's church tomorrow. Elbert Jepks aged four weeks died at 265 Jefferson Avenue and will be buried tomorrow. Mr. A. G. Pateone of Columbus Ohio is at Abernhoun. Mr. Bae wan formerly in the carriage business in this city.
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Siention
Wreck at the Bridge Delays Wisconsin Passenger Train
A Wisconsin passenger train jumped the Dutchtown bridge track in Stillwater Minnesota. The engineer Jay Leighton broke his leg and Fireman Charles Kerth was bruised but the crew escaped. Conductor Watters survived the overturned baggage car. Mrs. B. J. Sawyer and her two children unharmed. Rails torn for sixty feet, delaying service.
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Stillwater
Minn
Wisconsin
Dutchtown
Mie Vab
Jay Leighton
Charles Kerth
Leightons Jeg
Watters
B. J. Sawyer
Tronwood
Wis
Train Collision Kills Four on St. Joseph Line
Four men dead and several injured after a collision between freight trains on the Hannibal and St. Joseph road near Chillicothe Missouri. Eleven cattle cars wrecked and cattle burned as fire caught the wreck. Engineer Busby and firemen Barry Price Gilmore among the dead. Nanoun gravely injured. Cause reported as error in train orders.
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St. Jo
St. Josepu
Inen
Sveral
Trre
Hannibal & St. Joseph Road
Chillicothe
Busby
Barry
Price
Gilmore
Ell
Nanoun
Keene Tragedian Enjoys Oshkosh Visit and Skating Glimpse
Thomas W. Keene, noted tragedian, was found resting in a hotel chair in Oshkosh with his wife and company. He spoke cheerfully about Edwin Booth’s future, recalled Peter McCourt in a box, and noted his five-show week as a demanding, but enjoyable, westbound tour.
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Thomas W. Keene
Wif
Mr. Keene
Northwestern
Peter McCourt
Edwin Booth
Booth
Keene
Tie
Nan
Oshkosh
Jie
Bust in the Navy Yards Pittsburg War Vessel Contracts
December 29 report from Pittsburg notes Carnegie Phipps Co executive Abbott summoned by telegraph to Washington by the Navy secretary over armor and deck plates for warships. He departs on the first train as government work accelerates amid tensions with Chili, while firm members say contract activity is routine and executives often travel to Washington.
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Pittsburg
Abbott
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Chili
Carnegie, Whipps & Co
Manny
Vessels Move as Naval Maneuvers Amid Pacific Uncertainty
Admiral Brown arrives with the San Francisco as the cruiser Charleston sails from Honolulu toward Acapulco. Charleston’s path north or south remains undecided while Captain Simian notes ships can be filled for campaign readiness. The San Francisco may stay in port pending changes in Chillman diplomacy and Baltimore’s approach is anticipated.
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San Diego
Cal
Brown
San Francisco
Charleston
Honolulu
Acapulco
Simian
Baltimore
Chill
Chersfay
No Change in Chilian Situation reported
Washington December 29 officials say there is no news from the state or navy departments on the Chilean matter. No movements of ships are reported and the situation remains unchanged.
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Waanington
Grand Old Man of England William Ewart Gladstein Turns Ninety-Two
London December 29 The aging statesman William Ewart Gladstein marks his ninety second birthday today amid birthday wishes reaching from Florence to the electric wires. Queen Victoria and his former rival Lord Salisbury telegraphed congratulations reflecting the era’s respect for the veteran leader.
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Sila Wiethday
Loxnon
England
Willian Ewart Gladstein
Florence
Shawarsden
Queen Victoria
Mering
Lord Salisbury
Fish car voyage feeds Wisconsin lakes with rare species
A 9:20 Wisconsin Central passenger train carried a United States Fish Commission car touring stations near Mukwonago Schlessingerville and Wauapea distributing 1350 fish in five water bodies. Led by TY C Pearce the five man crew ran the mobile hatchery with kitchen sleeping berths offices and fish boxes. The car travels year round ready to relocate on short notice, supplying pile bass and perch including the rare strawberry bass to deepen lake stocks.
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Wisconsin Central Line
United St Te Fish Commission
Washington
Quincey
Campang Silver Lakes
Mukwonago
Schlessingerville
Wauapea
C. Pearce
Pierce
Narrowes- Terns
Mbavle
Pearce
R. Tenree
Tadge Newman Seeks Review Of Dane County Drainage Action
The petition for a writ of certiorari to compel the Dane county drainage commissioners to appear for a circuit court review has been sent to Monroe county for a hearing. Judge Sitbesker is interested in lands affected by the drainage and is disqualified, as argued by the attorney.
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Tadge Newman
Manisox
Wis
Dane County Drainage Commissioners
Circuit Court
Munroe County
Jndge Sitbesker
Sarena Fire Damages New York Apartment Building
The seven story Sarena at Twenty eighth Street and Third Avenue was damaged by fire yesterday, costing about 10000 dollars. All 26 families escaped safely, many via fire escapes with the hall well supplied. In Chicago, the Northwestern trotting and horse breeders association elected John T L Mitchell of Milwaukee as president, J D McKinney of Janesville as treasurer, and Robert Allen of Joliet as secretary. Jackson Cage of Racine named a vice president.
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Deaper
Matbisons
Wis
State Weachers’ Association
Andrew 8. Draper
New York
Nagle
Manitowoc
Othcare
Sarena
Twenty-eighth Street
Third Avenue
Cmicaco
Northwestern Association of Trotting and Horse Breeders
John TL. Mitchell
Milwaukee
J. D. McKinney
Janesville
Robert Allen
Joliet
Jackson Cage
Racine
Evangelist Wallace Marries Miss Raphael Ross in Soo Canada
Reverend Robert W. Wallace, a traveling evangelist, wed Raphael E. Ross in the Soo Canadian region after weeks of revival activity there. The ceremony marks a personal milestone for Wallace amid his ongoing soul-saving campaigns.
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Saurt Str Mari, Mich
Robert W. Wallace
Raphael E. Ross
Neeres
Neelarca to Leave Resto
Borton and Yee report 29 Rev. FL A. War field of the Congregational church will not accept a call from a church in Omaha. He received the offer and chose to stay with his present duties.
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Neelarca
Resto
Borton
Yee
FL A. Warfield
Congregational Church
Omaha
Madison City Officials and Public Figures Face Holiday Departures
The piece notes officials and citizens leaving for Milwaukee and Madison for Christmas festivities, including Secretary Cunningham and Chief Justice Cola. It mentions retirements, gerrymander concerns, and a lively week with multiple associations meeting, a notable speech by Superintendent Draper, skating on Lake Monona, and plans for a merchants’ dinner at the Park Hotel.
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Maowes
Milwaukes
Christuias
Secrpturica
Capitol
Cola
Dane County
Ibis
Eld Magan
A.J. Tarver
Raymer
Stave Teachers Association
Wisconsin Academy of Arts
Lake Monena
Thomas Keene
Park Hotel
Weather Summary Across Regions and Winds Forecast
The Weather in Washington lists meteorological observations for December 29. Wisconsin reports fair to brisk winds and slight cooling in the northeast. Minnesota notes generally fair conditions with westerly to northerly winds, turning warmer by midweek, especially in the western region.
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Washington
Pau
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Milwaukee man punished for forged note sale in Wisconsin
Sent to Waspun, Cinpeewa Falls, Wis., Dec 29 A D Waterman, a Milwaukee man charged with selling a forged note for 118 dollars to Charles Ganzel of Boyd, pleaded guilty in municipal court and was sentenced to eighteen months in Wanpun Chance for Chicago Drawer.
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Noyeq
Mavisox
Wis
Cole
Supreme Court
Dixon
Milwaukee
Judge Noyes
Noyes
Gen. Bryant
Sean
Law School
Alan
Judge Dyur
Gerry Hazelton
W. Pinney
Ma Booper
Justic Cuie
Waspun
Cinpeewa Falls
A. D. Waterman
Charles Ganzel
Boyd
Marshall
Wanpun
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