Mystery of Tarbell wife murder confessed in Wisconsin
John Tarbell, under arrest in Wisconsin for his wife’s murder two miles west of Vienna, admitted firing the shot and wounding himself to ward off suspicion. He claimed unknown men rode up and began shooting without provocation as the couple rode along. The case follows other political and legal notes from May, including Irish affairs and local court intrigues.
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Ensnoan
Wis
John Tarbell
Hig
Vienna
Tarbell
Tailroad Commission Plans Expert Visits Across Cities
The Pacific Taiload commission met in executive session on May 7 to discuss advancing an examination into railroad components and decided to send experts to San Francisco Boston and Orleans for this purpose. Frotheringham sues Express Messenger and Pinkerton for false arrest at Camden.
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Boton
New Youk
Pacific Taiload Commission
San Francisco
Boston
Oranhs
Frotheringham
Amare
St. Louis
May T—Express
Dama Express
Camden Ad
Pinkerton
Sime
Merrill Area Bank Organized With 50000 Capital
The First National Bank of Merrill is organized with a capital of 50000 and will open after currency department approval, likely May 16. Officers include President Leander Choate Oshkosh, Vice President W A Scott Merrill, Cashier J W Ladd Oshkosh, Teller HL Lowe Merrill. Directors and stockholders listed. they take over Joas McCord’s business, occupy the present bank building, and lease for five years.
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Uoficern
Stockholdtrn
Mewass
Wis
National Bank of Merrill
Leander Choate
Oshkosh
Vict
W. A. Scott
Merrill
J. W. Ladd
Teller
Ilowe
W. A. Brot
M. MM. McCord
L. N. Anson
J. N. Cotter
J. Cronte
GW. Roe
Thos
Daly
Qstkoshy W
VL. Bradley
Arrest in Murder Case Shocks Wisconsin Town
Pfeiffer is arrested for the murder of Charles Tillapaugh in Washington Wyatery Poor Wassington. He allegedly plotted with a neighbor to dispose of the body a revolver found with a missing pin ties to Tillapaugh. Pfeiffer, a former butcher, had a history of domestic violence and disputes with Tillapaugh.
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Mort Washington Wyatery
Wassington
Wis
Ile
Pfeiffer
Tillapaugh
Weekly Climate Bulletin for Farmers to Start
General Greely announces a new weekly bulLetin for farmers. Daily telegraph reports will be charted and summarized at week’s end. The bulletin will detail past week’s climatic conditions in agricultural districts and be distributed to press associations. Suggestions for improvements are welcomed.
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Greely
Washiseton
Telegraph
Pope Gen. Greely
New Orleans Review of Wolseley Life of General Lee
Jefferson Davis critiques General Wolseley's Life of General Lee. He agrees with the high view of Lee's military skill while disputing Wolseley's judgments of Southern leaders. The caustic review offers insider estimates of Confederate commanders.
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Sem
New Orleans
Jefferson Davis
General Wolseley
Lee
Chicago Man Succeeds in Forcing Wire Through Long Tube
In Chicago Cobb, general superintendent of the Union Electric Underground Company, achieved a landmark by threading a No. 16 copper wire through a hard rubber tube five hundred feet long and three sixteenths of an inch in outside diameter. The feat had never been accomplished before.
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Chicago
Del
Cobb
Union Electric Underground Company
Blind man convicted of murder in Gaines case
Julie Pendleton overruled a motion for a new trial in the Gaines murder case. Gaines was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary. The trial marked a historically notable conviction of a totally blind man. In other news, the steamer Adriatic arrived with passengers including thirteen former English constables who resigned over tenant evictions.
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Jalied
Thrix
Julie Pendleton
Gaines
Static Penitentiary
Itecruits
Volice Hanks
New York
Adriatic
Deadly Revolver Duel Ends in Killings and Wounding
A confrontation on Capital street near a bridge led to the death of Gambrell and serious injuries to Col. Hamilton. Gambrell, editor of a prohibition paper, criticized Hamilton over senate re election and alleged financial fraud. The coroner's jury investigates.
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Jackson
St. Gumbrell
Sword and Shield
Prohibition
Henitor J
Ltamilton
Gambrell
Col. Hamilton
Senate
Capital Street
Isa
Beng
Col. Llamiltoo
Michigan House Passes Liquor Enforcement Constabulary Bill
After a lively debate the Michigan house approved a bill to create a state constabulary with broad powers to enforce liquor laws by a 60 to 30 vote. Senate fate uncertain and viewed with caution by observers.
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Laxsing
Mich
Michigan House of Representatives
Senate
Miner families seek grant aid for Nanaimo disaster deaths
Fragmentary notice reports government consideration of a grant from Ottawa and Columbia to relieve wives and families of miners killed at Nanaimo. Mentions Providence death of a person linked to Paine property case and notes on mental illness.
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Akey
Columbia
Nanaimo
Volcano Discovery Near Magdalene Arizona Reported
A party reports a volcano thirty-two miles southeast of Magdalene in the Sierra Azul area. Fires lava and ash were seen from several stations on the Sonora railway. Excitement grows as a large visiting party plans to reach the site. another earthquake shock was felt with no damage recorded.
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Nocales
Arizona
Susors
Magdalene
Sonora
Sierra Azul
Lancaster v. May 7 Deadly stabbing case in Stouteville
George Stein jailed after a fatal knife attack during a dispute over moustache sizes. Green died, Stein was arrested in Cizeleville and awaits grand jury action. Also includes unrelated market tricks, suicide attempt at United States Hotel, royal visit to Buffalo exhibition, and Foran declining to run for governor.
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Lancater
George Stein
Stouteville
Stein
Green
Livin
Cizeleville
County backs insane asylum amid bid to halt work
WaupornCounty officials voted to build an insane asylum with a $30,000 appropriation after contracting began. A special session repealed the project contracts causing work stoppage orders. Stop-work threats and potential suits loom with costs estimated above $22,000 to start, while delays risk higher expenses.
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Wauporn
Coutridorn
Wavvaca
Wis
Weupses County
Dubutio
Aod
Weatherby
F. S. Gurnsey
Delays Linked to Secretary Whitney in Navy Dept
Washington on May 7 reports blame slow business handling at the Navy Department on Secretary Whitney. Critics say his social engagements and private interests, including attorney work for Oliver Payne, distract him, leaving departmental affairs languid while Whitney spends substantial time in New York and Washington society gatherings.
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Caunesx
Whitney
Washinotos
Navy Department
Oliver Payne
Europe
Payne
Witney
United States
New York
Washington
Whitner
Panic almost breaks out at hall in Neenah
A crowd of concertgoers near Neenah Wisconsin on May 7 nearly caused a panic when someone yelled fire during a performance by F Robertson an Indian doctor. Attendants kept the crowd from rushing the stairs and possible injuries were avoided. Meanwhile Wisconsin historical society will publish a catalog detailing 1017 titles on slavery and the Civil War highlighting Wisconsin soldiers and scholars. In Washington May 7 a rumor says a New York man is chosen to succeed Treasurer Jordan, reflecting western Democrats push.
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York
Mikman
In & Neenah
Neenat
Wis
Schuctzen Hall
F. ©. Robertson
Wisconsin
Manisox
Wisconsin State Historical Society
Wisconsin Aca
Jordan
WasmncTox
New York
All Found Bead and Rescue Efforts in Mine
An explosion party near Axanto in British Columbia on May 3 broke into the mine and recovered thirty five waitings. Rescue efforts continue with the dris still smzning under control. The mine is owned by the Vancouver Cost Company of London, England.
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Axanto
B.C
Exing
Yesterley
The
Vancouver Cost Company
London
England
Matter of Courtesy Aboard Humboldt Damaged Vessel
The Yankee fish dag schooner Humboldt, damaged in recent gales off Nova Scotia, is allowed by the dominion authorities to lay new lines at Halifax, granted as courtesy and not as a precedent. Blkes the 13th Saving Service Wasnixeron May 7 Queen Kapio Jani visited The treasury department and toured life saving service with Secretary Fairchild, expressing interest in adopting the system.
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Hanks
Humboldt
Nova Scotia
Dominion
Halifax
Blkes
Wasnixeron
Kapio Jani
Tressury Department
Spore Tary Fairchild
Miske Wis and Inter State Judges Face Coke Strike Impact
May reports from Miseke and portsavens mention inter state issue with supreme court and state judges. Predictions say four weeks of ongoing coke workers strike could force every sheet mill to shut. Sinker leadership claims confidence in victory.
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Miseke
Wis
Vwtoning
Portsavens
Increase in Trade Across Western Points and Cities
New York May 7 The Dun and Company weekly trade review notes a large rise in inter state commerce and real estate speculation contributing to overall activity. Cleveland Cincinnati Milwaukee show improved trade and collections while Denver St Paul and other western cities report higher yields and output with strong confidence ahead of spring building.
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New Yoak
St. G. Dun & Co
Cineinnati
St Louis
Sud
Chicago
St. Paul
San Francisco
Memphis
St. Joseph
Peoria
Indianapolis
Denver
Wichita
Kan
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Lumber output reports from Mackinaw county mills
May 7 report lists Black River Lumber Company and Mackinaw Lumber Company with tens of millions of feet cut, plus cedar posts and ties. several firms in St. Ignace Prentiss Bay and Chippewa county reported pine, cedar, and telegraph pole production. A separate section notes a severe wind storm across the upper peninsula causing widespread damage and three deaths.
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Macktoun County
Michigan
MangeriTte
Mich
Mackinaw County
Black River Lumber Company
Gilchrist
Mackinaw Lumber Company
Lowe
Hill Broz
Saginaw
Boudha’s Bay
Chippewa County
Everett, Con ‘Nor & Co
Leos Patuin
Joseph B
FL. Haynes
St . Chenteux
Fertherr Steporta
Iyamares
Manyworth
Upper Peninsula
Wagons Load Cattle as Drought Drives Texan Herds North
Excessive drought forces large cattle shipments into the nation. Cherokee law change on quarantine boosted expectations of 26 000 head, but authentic counts show 45 000 cattle worth at least 800 000 dollars. Most will head to Chicago and St Louis for market, with beef cattle ready for fall shipment.
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Winita
Ind. T
Cherokee Council
Chicago
St. Louiis
Richers for Priest and Private Exhibition at Church
A private exhibition of dissent features men including Agnew Fitzsimmons Perry and others held at the rectory of the Church of the Holy Name. The event is described as a formal gathering led by Richards for Priest and Cam yan with participation from Max Y George Siesson and Ieee night foremt ment.
Enraged Indians at Defiance Gallup Incident
In Defiance Gallup eight miles west of here a dispute at a village store left an Indian shot by clerk Allen Borland. Owner and wife fled to Gallup as Indians looted the store. Allen and an old man barricaded upper store. a cavalry detachment from Fort Wingate moved to Defiance to avert further bloodshed.
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Secor
Anscremann
N. Mi
Gallup
Nevajo Indiana
Defiance Sullon
Here
Allen Borland
Indiana
Zorland
Allen
Muna
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Ant Hans
Fort Wingate
Defiance
Church Services Across City Topics and Leaders
City churches announce a week of preaching led by Rev W G Moreland of Xenia Ohio and Rev Edgar Leavitt at Johns Universalist. Topics cover doctrine exegesis church history practical work and moral business. Services begin 10 on Sunday with additional 7 30 evening services across multiple churches and a Love Feast at six.
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W. G. Moreland
D. D
Xenia
Chicago Evangelization Society
Edgar Leavitt
Free Methodist Church
Merritt Street
Eveninoy
W. G. Henmer
E. Price
First Baptist Church
Trinity Church
Masonichall
John W. Greenwood
D. F. More
They. M. C. A
Second Baptist Church
C. B. Wilcox
M. E
Main and
Merritt Streets
Gardena
Real Estate Transfers Show Citywide Totals
Real estate sales in the city this week totaled 22175 dollars with many transfers. Transactions include Yount to McCoy in Parkson subdivision and several lot exchanges across wards, with amounts ranging from 14 to 2080 dollars. Weather notes indicate fair conditions, with rain chances in the west. A Madison farmer was deceived into indorsing a draft after being persuaded by a passerby.
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Ctty
Yount
Toc
Hy McCoy
Parkson
Eckstein
G. W. Hoe
Jackson
Mary Ann Milca
August Ruhr
Christ Helm
Ioan Weinke
H. A. Ene
Berndt
Fred Ferker
John Staith
Arthur Brey
Maggie Siphie
Jon
Aupuét Krause
Wani
Simnon Quatermare
Augusta Galvitip
Jol
Fersyn
Henry Edwaris
Gott
Read & Elghine
Fl9y
Chas S Jer
Kate Schmit
Ford’ Sdaiion
Firth Want
G. E. Tyre
Ane Gust Finney
Kachier
Heck
June Nickel
Teodore Schickimekic
Rose
Randall
Alto
Ano M
Herias
James
Christelor
Streich
Anna M. Luil
Joseph Stmenarth
Anna
Joseph Eener
Jottein
Anna M. Lullie
Anna M. Lullia Johann Lamps
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Dayard
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Arint+Almerirada
Lert
Kansas City
Kaurina City
Curenco
Alexander Sullivan
McGarigle
McDonald
Witehele Negauner, Mich
Sam Mitchell
Delaware & Lackawanna Soul and Iron Company
Capt. Mitchell
Percy Pyne
Delaware & Lackswanna Compen
Mitchell
Watasa
Ind
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Mruebig
Weill
Warsaw
Piraeons
Port Today
Cixcixnart
Henry Sturtevant
Salvation Army
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Canada
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Wrighton
Bell Telephone Company of
Choate
Commissioner of Patents
Carling
Edison
Serenne
N.om
New Mexico
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Ted Theodore Baker
Springer
Colfax County
V. Street
Ghotthal
Supreme Court
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Grottkau
Amany
Catskill
Kasterskill
Catskill Mountains
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Louisvilk
Louisvile
Stofer
John d A. Corneilson
Reid
Corneigon
Court of Appeals
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Joumt
LU. C. Knowlton
Will County Bank
Knowlton
Joseph Compton
Alabama
North Carolina
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Tigin
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Edward Clarke
Commons
Dillon
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Kemptone Park
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Tinsley Brothers
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Paws
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le Paris
France
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Jassy
Prstu
Necy Karolyi
Transylvania
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Hall, Adams & Co
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Contesse de Vari
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Buffalo Bills
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Li. T. Schlick
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Lichtning
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Marin 7
Chisato Urald
A. There
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West Point Military Newlerry
Gen. Palmer
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New Venico
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Wangia
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Mey
Harvey Warley
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