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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1891

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Tragic Railroad Station Shooting Casts Light on Love Tie

The coroner's jury finds Josie Mallison charged with murder of John Hobbs after a fatal pistol blast at the Powelton Avenue Station. The prisoner stood composed as witnesses described the scene while her former lover Hobbs died after a head wound.

Josephine Mallison William James Smith John Hobbs Powelton Avenue Geyer Geyer Brought Her To the Coroner’s Office Coroner’s Office Seventh and Chestnut Streets City Hall

Inquest Heard Edward Hobbs Testimony On Murder Case Sensation

Deputy Coroner Dugan led an inquest in the absence of Coroner Ashbridge. Edward Hobbs, the murdered man's brother, testified that he believed the woman involved was a rascal who had threatened his brother and followed him to the time of the shooting. He said a revolver was taken from the woman weeks earlier and that she aimed to kill John. He was not present for the shooting and his details largely repeated prior reports.

Edward Hobbs Hendricks John Mr. Dugan Heverin District Attorney's Pennsylvania Railroad Powelton Avenue Frank Carson Joseph O'Hara A. M. Weast B. F. Dwight Arnold Skillern Sidebotham Dugan Ashbridge Hobbs Mallison House Maryland Josn Josie Mayer Beatrice Collins Charles Bush Rhoads Bush Northampton County Mrs. Collins Edward Haggerty Collins Mensch

Hendricks Testimony: The Only Man Who Saw the Shooting

John R. Hendricks known as Commodore Hendricks gave a long oral account to the coroner about a murder. He said he met John Hobbs and a woman named Miss Mallison during a day of drinking and pursuit, detailing movements from Buckley's saloon to Powelton Avenue Station and the moments surrounding the shooting.

Commodore” Hendricks John R. Hendricks North Tenth Street John Hobbs John Callowhill Street Twenty- Firth Market Street West Philadelphia Buckley's Spring Garden Edward Hobbs Edward Miss Mallison Thirty-third Stret Baring Jong John Powelton Avenue

Prisoner on the Stand in Hobbs Case Reveals Names

Deputy Coroner Heath Dugan questions Josephine Mallison Smith who testifies under oath that she killed Hobbs. Detective Geyer confirms her admission and motives. The jury finds Hobbs died by a pistol shot. Police rescue the prisoner and guard the crowd as she is moved to jail.

Josephine Mallison Smith Heverin Geyer Wood Hobbs Gat John Hobbs Josephine Smith Wyer Josie Officer Jones Sixth District

Josie Mallison Story Details Self Defense Claim

Lawyer Heverin reveals Josie Mallison Smith told Chief Wood and Detective Geyer she shot John Hobbs in self defense after he spurned her and walked away. She describes a tense scene on the street and railroad tracks with Hendricks nearby, says she did not intend to kill Hobbs' associate, and recalls purchasing a revolver to kill herself.

Heverin Josie Mallison Smith Wood Geyer City Hall Moyamensing Graham Ashbridge Josley John Hobbs Hobbs Baring Thirty-first Hendricks Chief Wood Jesse William James Smith

Letter From Jor Reveals Plea for Insanity Defense

The report describes Josie, held in jail after a suicide attempt, and notes her sister Anna and Mrs. Riley will join her cell. A letter Josie sent to John Hobbs on December 8, requesting marriage and asking him to be a pallbearer if she dies, will be used as evidence supporting an insanity defense.

Heverin Josie Anna Riley Hobbs John Hobbs John

Get-Rich-Quick Order in Baltimore Faces Receiver

Frank R. Smith files in Circuit Court for a receiver and injunction to stop Vesta the short term get rich quick order chartered in Philadelphia. He alleges insolvency misused assets and plans to wind up in February leaving only a shell for creditors. The Baltimore jurisdiction holds 10 000 to 15 000 in assets and about 190 000 may be distributed to lodges nationwide if a receiver is appointed.

Baltimore Vesta Philadelphia Circuit Court Frank R. Smith

Advance Officers in Bail in Conspiracy to Defraud Case

Magistrate Clement remands the case of defunct Advance Benevolent Association officers to a higher tribunal amid after-discovered fraud evidence. Witnesses describe failed payouts and assignments on November 27 28, with $11 000 in salaries cited. Each defendant is held on $1 000 bail.

Clement Advance Beneficial Association S. Eliis Fernon T. C. Balderston F.C. Butler W. Schreiner Ziegler and Lyle Hampton L. Toad Elizabeth Mackie Ogden Street Margaret Simpson South Street Hocknall George W. Jackson Prothonotary’s John H. Fow Lyle Clark ©. Miller Westmont Street Master Fow William McDonald Unity Lodge Spring Garden Bank

Tyrone Bank Failure Deepens Depositors’ Worry

Special Telegram from Tyrone dated December 22 reports intensifying concern over the Tyrone Bank collapse. Depositors flock to seek counsel as deposits appear larger than estimated and stockholders are narrowed to Cashier Guyer and A B Hoover, with Hoover away and Guyer delaying explanations.

Tax Times Tyrone Tyrone Bank Guyer A. B. Hoover

Insurance Firm Dissolves. National Insurance Absorbs Risks

The Aurora Insurance Company of this city has wound up its affairs and gone out of business. Its fire risks have been transferred to the National Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn.

Crackxmatt Aurora Insurance Company National Insurance Company Hartford Conn

Rome Licorice Pellets Deemed Invaluable by Users

Electric Briefs note Young and Smylies Rome licorice pellets praised by users as invaluable. The French Chamber of Deputies ratified the Brussels anti slavery convention without debate. Captain EB Baker aged 50, wartime veteran, died by suicide in Racine Wisconsin. British Ambassador to Turkey arrives at Sofa en route to Berlin. New York Susquehanna and Western completes second track Paterson to Jersey City, trains now run regularly. Maine cattle commissioners detect tuberculosis in cattle imported from Massachusetts and ban further imports.

Chamber of Deputies EB. L. Baker Racine Wis Turkey Sofa Constantinople Berlin New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad Company Paterson Jorear City Maine Massachusetts

Inside Berks prison scandal witness testimony and warden denials

The Berks County prison scandal session continues with witnesses detailing lax discipline. Warden Mensch denies charges as Day Watchman Orth undermines the defense, while Rhoads and Bush accounts reveal alleged prison laxity and improprieties surrounding Beatrice Collins and others.

Walt Whitman Struggles With Declining Vitality

The article reports Walt Whitman in a frail state gradually sinking yet rational, occasionally taking nourishment. Visitors crowd Mickle Street while his friend Dr Buck from Canada and Dr McAllister attend, with doctors saying there is no danger of death that night but a possible extended decline.

Walt Whitman Micklestreat Dr. Buck Canada Bard McAlliater

Suicide by Paris Green in Shrewsbury Woman

Miss Annie Hulse aged 22 of Shrewsbury committed suicide last night by Paris Green. Her mother noted her strange behavior Saturday and she warned of poison. Dr James Cooper was summoned and treated with emetics but she died in agony at 10 PM.

Paris Green Celal Tus Times Bronx N. J Annie Hulse Shrewsbury Jobo Hulse James Cooper Fioet

Quay Breaks Beaver Postmistress Tradition In Beet Beaver

Senator Quay appoints Andrew G. White postmaster at Beaver, ending decades of female postmistresses. White, a plasterer and former Union soldier, was chosen to replace the longtime practice and conditionally must hire Miss Stokes as his assistant to appease local women.

Beaver Tax Times Washington Pennsylvania Andrew G. White Senator Quay White Quay Miss Stokes

Grip tightens grip as grippe death toll rises in city

Epidemic of grippe spreads with warm weather as deaths surge. Doctors including Dr Pancoast and Dr Eads warn of rising cases and serious complications. Police, railroad staff, and university staff fall ill. Elkton and New York report fatalities and widespread illness.

Philadelphia Pancoast Eads Jefferson Hospital Br. T. H. Andrews Dr. Andrews C. C. McGlaughliin Fifth Pine Streets

Greensburg Bankers Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

James A. Dewalt of Manor Pennsylvania swore out a warrant before Justice Keener for Peter Pool and Elmer Pool proprietors of the Irwin Bank. He alleges they falsely claimed solvency and refused his $100 deposit when called for on December 16, prompting the arrest by Detective Alcorn at noon.

Tak Greensburg James A. Dewalt Manor Justice Keener Peter 8. Pool Elmer Pool Irwin Bank Dewalt Poola Pittsburg Alcorn

Doctor Injured When Horse Throws Him Near Bordentown

Dr. George R. Robbins of Hamilton Square Mercer County was thrown from his horse while visiting a farm near Bordentown on December 22. He lies in critical condition at a farmhouse as the colt, previously saving from hog blood, ran away and struck him on the head.

Tax Times Bordentown N. J George R. Robbins Llamilton Square Mercer County Thomas Still Suit Farm Amell Fadiy

Quebec's New Ministry Sworn In

The Quebec Ministry was sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Angers. Premier and President of the Council is Mr. De Boucher ville. Treasury Mr. Hall. Provincial Secretary Mr. Pelletier. Public Works Mr. Nantel. Town Lands Mr. Hivan. Agriculture Mr. Casrain. Attorney General. Three others, L. Th. Masson, L. O. Talllon and le intosh, are noted as eaten without a pro forma.

Qushec Quebec Angers de Boucherville Hall Treasury Pelletier Secretar Nantel Hivan Beaubien Agriulture Casrain L. Th. Masson L. O. Talllon Leintosh

Abyssinia Burned At Sea All Passengers Saved

The Guion Line steamer Abyssinia sailing from New York to Liverpool was burned at sea with all aboard saved. The Spree reported the fire began last Friday as the Abyssinia burned at both ends, then the Spree picked up refugees and reached Southampton with the survivors.

London Abyssinia Guion Line New York Liverpool Spree Willigerod Bremen Scilly Islands Southampton

Revenue Dept Adopts Scales For Spirits Quantities

The Revenue Department shifts to weighing to measure liquor in casks and packages. Scales will be provided by the government. containers must be anchored by those inspected. The change aims to save labor and raise revenue through greater accuracy.

the Revenue Department Mason Internal Revenue Brooks Internal Revenue Department

Davitt and Redmond Face Waterford By-Election

In Waterford a by election to replace the late Richard Power pits Michael Davitt McCarthyite against John Redmond Parnellite. Davitt predicts an 800 vote majority, while Redmond notes continued contest from Par­nellites regardless of the result.

WirrRford Michael Davitt John Redmond Waterford Richard Power Davitt Redmond

Abyssinia Fire Destroys Steamer Off Sea Carrying Passengers

The Abyssinia sailing from New York to Liverpool was destroyed by fire at sea with all passengers and crew saved. Captain George Murray of the Alaska commanded the ship on its Guion Line return voyage. The cargo included 1200+ bales of hops 410 casks lard and 16 000 bushels of wheat, among other items.

Spree Abyssinia New York Guion Line Liverpool Alaska George 8. Murray Mary Wolfender Fall River Mass E. Wooprrien Springfield John Harney Toronto James Cook England Robert Cartwiight Helen Carrrerhur Cartwright James Johnson Nellie Tighe Frank Pritley Patrick Flannery Josefa M. Kear Salt Lake City Tra Williams James H. RicHands David Williams Charles Massey Montreal Joan~ Dingle J. Pratin Troy N.Y Kate Donahue Providence James Currie Chicago C. E. Landop Michael Hennessey M. Feladman A. Stocker Anderson O’brien James McHarvey A. Sharlandy John H.schalatz John H. Pope Scranton Emil Bergholzs A. Olsen D. Wilkins H. Henrich J. Betcher H. Kraft Robert Bedloe N. Zuckerman Cornelius Hammond Frank Belamy Robert Reily John Rete Bermak J. Orman Jivoi Pawtucket R. L Bae Sonne Tay Ieee Glasgow Cunard Line J. & G. Thompson City of Paris City of New York Lloyds Cunard J.&g Free Maritime

Desperado in Jail Sparks West County Clash Fears

Special telegram reports Louisville dispatch describing Tal Hall arrested in Bristol Tennessee and jailed in West county Tennessee. His factional supporters threaten to attack Hall and interferers, while enemies proceed to the county to kill them, risking renewed battle. A separate item notes millionaire David Hutchinson, 71, convicted of assault and battery on Fifth avenue cable car riders Mesner and McNulty. Hutchinson claimed he acted in self defense after prior robbery.

the Times Louisville West County Tenn Tal Hall Kentucky Bristol Hall Prrnspora David Hutchinson Criminal Court Today Nicholas Mesner McNulty Fifth Avenue Stevenson Street Hutchinson Mesner

Meyer Defeats Carroll In Fourteenth Round Light Heavyweight Fight

Nearly four thousand fans crowded the Olympic Club in New Orleans for a $5000 purse bout. Billy Meyer defeated Jimmy Carroll in the forty third round after both weighed around 134 and 138 pounds. Referee was Professor John Duffy. Meyers corners included Eddy Meyer Link Pope and Alf Kennedy. Carroll was guided by Bob Fitzsimmons Johnny Griffin Austin Gibbons and James Carson.

Meyer Carroll New Orleans Olympic Club Billy Meyer Jimmy Carroll Meyers Eddy Meyer Link Pope Alf Kennedy Bob Fitzsimmons Johnny Griffin Austin Gibbons James Carson John Duffy

Last church repaint ends in Frankford. local notices fade

James Mulligan reports on a Frankford night session and a year 1801 ending. several crime, accident, and court items are noted. A bank building sale is postponed again while St Joachim's Church renovation completes. a perjury bail set. a girl dies from a railway injury. others suffer injuries and legal actions.

James Mulligan Chronicle Manayunk Marshall Frankford Spring Garden National Bank St Joachim’s Viola Gilbert Temple Presbyterian Church Franklin and Thompson Streets Spartan Castle Union Hall William B. Sauerman North Twentieth Street Randall Francis Tracy Tobin Mary Loughrey James Loughrey Gannon Carl Deese Hammers Morocco Nioth Humboldt Streets Roxborough Lyceum Elizabeth Story Windrim Bureau of Le 6 Germantown Avenue Alexis Smith Mary Kessler Samuel Keasler, Jr Willett’'s Road Ashton Road Eighteenth Sprinarden Streets Josephine Regan Wallace Street Hahnemann Hospital Edmund Norman Brown Seresy Amdevit of Peace Kline Twentythird Street Fairmount Avenue James Baldwin Hahnemano Hospital James Black East Bowlingsentreet Corash Schuylkill Harbor Leeann Vine Streets Ais Pe

Mass Meeting in Camden Demands Court Accountability

A Camden Court House gathering under the Law and Order League drew ministers, judges, officials, and business leaders to bolster citizen dignity. Ex Judge Pancoast denounced court actions and accused officials of failures, while Rev Loucks challenged Judge Hugg over a newspaper report. The meeting adopted resolutions calling for higher oversight and sent them to state leaders. Separately United States Commissioner William H. King was found dead at the Grand Central Hotel in New York City, autopsy to follow, with family noting prior health issues.

Camden Court House Camden County Law and Order League Luther B. Kellum Samuel H. Gray Edmund Hewitt Pancoast Law and Order Gloucester Walter M. Patton Reeves, Parvin & Co Philadelphia Herbert Drake Henry Hollingshead Wellington E. Loucks First Presbyterian Church Judge Hugg Mr. Loucks State of New Jersey New York Advertiser Girard House Hugg Gloucester Gambler,” the Judge Jumped Up and Addressing Mr. Loucks the Pleas Camden Middleton D. M. Chambers A. A. Holt United States King New York William HH. King Grand Central Hotel Mr. King

Charge Against a Chief of Police in Oil City

A police committee meeting in Oil City probes reports that Chief George W. Fry received money in a case involving defendant Ebinger. Ebinger testified he paid 300 dollars and gave a 200 dollar promissory note to D. P. Fry for a withdrawal of the case. Investigation not concluded.

Tims Om Crry George W. Fry Ebinger D. P. Fry

American Troops Attacked Near Fort Mackintosh Texas

The secretary of state reports a dispatch from the U S Consul at Laredo saying Captain Hardee of the Third Cavalry and his troop with a U S marshal were surrounded near Fort Mackintosh by Mexican insurgents under Garza. No details follow and their status remains uncertain.

United States Washington Secretary of State Laredo Hardee Third Cavalry Fort Mackintosh Texas Garza

Barney's Pvas Kye Promoted For Nerve Strength

In period medical notes a tonic called Barney's Pvas Kye is advertised as a remedy to counter reduced nerve force. Physicians warn influenza prevalence and endorse whisky as a stimulant, claiming the tonic has gained renown for nerve support.

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