Jury hears Leconey murder trial details in Camden Court
The Camden Court proceeding on Chalkley Leconey's murder case features Uncle Chalkley’s quick statements about his suspicions. Testimony covers victim Annie Leconey, blood spots, creek footprints, and distance from the Leconey home to Billie Smith’s house with medical witnesses to come.
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Camden Court
Chalkley Leconey
Jenkins
Annie Leconey
Leconey
Billie Smith
Bartine
Stanton
Iszard
Trial resumes as Chalkley Leconey faces cross examination
The court hears detailed testimony from multiple witnesses on blood spots footprints and a money chest linked to Annie Leconey's murder. Key testimony covers Chalkley Leconey's movements at the scene the blood evidence and the route to Billy Smith's house. The day ends after Dr Bartine's examination and cross examination proceedings, with the judge adjourning to 10 o'clock tomorrow.
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Jersey
Chalkley Leconey
Chalkley
Grey
Lavery
William Osler
Leconey Farm
Osler
Coopertown
Smith
Billy Smith
Annie
Garrett Murray
William Naylor
Merchantville
William Lavery
Constable Naylor
Annie Leconey
Bartine
Tom
Vine Thane
Naylor
Outine
David H. Bartine
Jen
Miss Laverty
Miss Roberts
Gray
Richard Jenkins
Garrison
Dr. Bartine
Confession by a Murderer Alfred Andrews details crime
Special telegram reports Alfred Andrews, convicted in Clara Price murder, making a full confession. He describes planning and executing the assault, then shooting the girl to conceal the crime, with ministers and a lawyer present during the recount. Andrews plans pamphlet publication to benefit his wife and child.
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Tres
Andrews
Commonwealth
The Schultz Murder Case Sparks Missouri Town Turmoil
Special Telegram reports in Columbia Missouri that Lee Schultz was killed by Robert Moorman at Fish Dam. Moorman fled into woods, was captured in Union jail after a chase. Mob threats targeted a doctor and attendants, prompting Governor ordered militia standby.
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Trues
Columbia
Moorman
Electric Brevities Chronicle Various 19th Century Notices
Assistant Secretary Tichenor falls ill again. Prominent Millville businessman John Mentz dies of heart failure. The Duke of Montpenusier leaves estate valued at 20 million dollars. The Sobraon arrives at Falmouth with condenser out. Dock workers strike at Newport and Plymouth paralysing shipping. Dr. Thomas J. Graham of Frostburg commits suicide. Wythe Denby, Navy Department clerk, dies from paralysis. House committee favors public building at Chester PA. John Loskowski killed at Glen Lyon Mine near Wilkes-Barre. George Sheppard appointed examiner of National Banks in Pittsburgh vicinity. Cathedral of Baltimore to begin enlargement. cost and completion date unclear. Dublin Freeman’s Journal cites Parnell demand for a Times-Piggott conspiracy inquiry. Senator Chandler introduces a $10,000 appropriation for three Hall-type automobiles at Washington Navy Yard. National Guard Association holds convention in Washington. aims to secure federal equipment. Two Pension Bureau expansion bills introduced by Senator Stockbridge. Mining Surgeons remark unclear text.
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John Mentz
Millville
N. J
Duke of Montpenusier
San Lucan
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Shields
Baltimore
Falmouth
Newport
Plymouth
England
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Frostburg
Wythe Denby
Navy Department
Washington
House Committee On
Chester
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Glen Lyon
Wilkesbarre
George Bheppard
Pittsburg
Xaminer
Pittsburgan
Peter J. Pierce
Dublin Freeman's Journal
Parnell
Times-Piggott
Chandler
Democrats Map Strategy for February Elections in City
Democratic clubs and associations in Philadelphia met to plan support for Dr Eugene Townsend for Receiver of Taxes and George Northrop for City Solicitor, with resolutions urging voters to back the entire party ticket and to repel alleged boss influence. Strong pledges by Americus Club and other groups urged turnout and discipline at polls.
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Democratic Jan
Democratic Party
Eugene Townsend
George Northrop
George H. Hoffman
Samuel
Hoffman
Republican Party
BE. Perry Dunwoody
Michael A. Faby
George F. Borie
Dr. Townsend
Adolph Eicholz
Jefferson Club
George P. Beckerton
Philadelphia
Fitler
Public Works
Wagner
Ewugene Townsend
Americus Club
John T. Hogan
Tenth Ward
Messrs
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McCarthy
Kane
Ladner
O’brien
Clarke
Lloyd
National Guards’ Hall
Americus Club of
Democratic City Executive Committee
Democratic Candidates Rally Across Ward Meetings for Townsend
Democratic hopefuls led by Dr. Eugene Townsend visit Sixth Seventh Eighth and Ninth ward gatherings urging maximum turnout. Townsend and Fahy stress full party vote on February 18 as Townsend jokes about accessibility while Donnelly notes youth leadership impact and candidates urge precise vote counting.
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Messrs. Elsenbrown
McCarthy
Kane
Ladner
Lloyd
Democratic City Committee
Charles P. Donnelly
Thomas A. Fahy
John Huggard
Democra
Thomas J. Ryan Association
Cherry Street
Thomas J. Ryan
Francis Wiseman
Dr. Townsend
Townsend
Ayres Asked to Seek Kelley Seat in Fourth District
Philadelphia business leaders petition William M. Ayres of the Thirty second ward to run for the Fourth Congressional district vacancy caused by Judge Kelley’s death. They urge free raw materials on the tariff and cite Ayres as best to present the issue. Names and addresses of signers appear in the letter and additional endorsements follow.
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William M. Ayres
Thirty-second Ward
Fourth District
Kelley
Ayros
Philadelpnta
William D. Kelley
J. L. Ketterlinus
Arch
Joseph R. Dickinson
Chestnut
D. Linn Coyle
Commerce
Edward ©. Napheya
J. F. Lockwood
George J. Luddards & Co
William L. Jones
BH. A. Mough
Philadelputa
Wn. M. Arms
North Broad Street
Brn
Fourth
Philadelphia
William Brice & Co
Waterstreet
Campbell & Atkinson
Tenth
Susquehanna
Moses Pendergest
William T. Kirk & Co
John Spielberger
Josiah B. Seybert
Wire Workers Suffers Deadly Accidents at Roebling Mill
Special Telegram to Tax Times reports Devastating injuries at Roebling mill. Charles Cheattle, 17, pierced by a three inch red hot iron rod, suspended mid air, then released and left with fatal wounds. Fellow worker Matt Molesky, wounded by a coil of fine wire, is dying. Three doctors attend both cases.
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Renton
Charles Cheattle
Roebling’s
Cheattle
Young Cheattle
Matt Molesky
Butcher’s Mistake Involves Cop After Yard Dispute
Jacob Snitzer of 5000 Germantown Road sought to stop rowdy youths at his slaughter yard. While chasing them with a club he struck Officer Cairns on the helmet, who then summoned Magistrate Diamond and had Snitzer held in $500.
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Germantown Road
Cairns
Fourteenth District
Diamond
Senate Kills Amended Fair Bill After Narrow Vote
In Albany on February 5 the Senate failed to pass the amended Assembly World’s Fair bill, drawing thirteen votes in favor and five against. A call of the Senate did not reach the seventeen votes needed, the bill was declared lost, and a motion to reconsider was tabled. Other briefs note glass-workers’ unrest in New Jersey, a Philadelphian’s death, a fatal fall in Burlington, and the death of Rear Admiral Quackenbush.
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Senate
Obsequies for Mrs Tracy and daughter in White House East Room
A large East Room crowd attends the White House funeral for Mrs Tracy and her daughter Mary. Secretary Tracy and President Harrison endure visible grief as the Schubert Quartette and St John’s choir lead solemn rites, culminating in burial at Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Corcoran
Abraham Lincoln
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Tracy
Mary
Blaine
Harrison
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St. John's Episcopal Church
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Jesus
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St. Paul's
Frank Tracy
Dr. Ruth
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Windom
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T.stranahan
Brooklyn
Schofield
Miss Tracy
W. A. McClurg
Robert Whiting
A. H. Michler
U.S. N
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Frank Lee
Rock Creek Cemetery
George Eliot
Foundry Church
St. John’s
Condolence Resolutions Sent From Multiple Bodies
Secretary Tracy received condolence resolutions today from the General Assembly of Virginia the International American Conference and several public bodies. Signor Crispi telegraphed the King of Italy’s sincere condolence to Mr Blaine for the calamity to Secretary Tracy.
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Secretary Tracy
General Assembly of Virginia
International American Conference
Signor
Crispi
Blaine
Italy
Tracy
Susquehanna Republicans Indorse Wright for Congress
The Susquehanna Republican Convention held yesterday unanamously endorsed Myron B Wright for a second term in Congress and empowered him to select his own conference. State Senator Lines A C O Taylor of Lanesborough and W A Southwell were elected delegates to the State Convention and support Governor Delamater.
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Wilkesbarke
Susquehanna County
Myron B. Wright
Lines
A. C O. Taylor
Lanesborough
W. A. Southwell
Senator Delamater
Davis Savage Dies at 61 in Pottstown
Davis Savage a leading citizen and farmer of Pottstown died yesterday morning at age 61. The report notes his prominence in the community and his farm work.
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Davis Savage
Pottstown
Joseph Booth
Hilton
Mary Michael
Norristown
Centerday
Murder at Gill's Cut A Pickaxe Fatality Near Haddonfield
In Gill's cut near Haddonfield Camden and Atlantic Railroad workers John Harding and Henry Rawlins, both colored, quarreled and fought over four o'clock PM. Harding killed Rawlins with a pickaxe, Rawlins dying within fifteen minutes. Harding surrendered. authorities, led by Professor Jenkins, investigate the fatal assault.
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John Harding
Haddonfield
Gill
Camden and Atlantic Railroad Company
Rawlins
Harding
Mayor Pratt
Horneff
Camden
Aca
Iszard
Tragedy in Baptist Church Sparks Fatal Riot Near Sparta
At a Baptist church near the Virginia line about thirty miles from Sparta North Carolina a riot broke out during a Sunday sermon. Thomas Coleman was killed Jeremiah Ferguson fatally wounded. Edward Clawson and others were injured as deacons confronted Coleman who wielded a stuck and sparked the six minute melee. One assailant fled and has not been seen since.
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Ocnarverre
N.C
Virginia Line
Sparta
N. C
Charlotte
Jasper M. Stdécke
Thomas Coleman
Jeremiah Functison
Edward Clawson
Joan Pleby
Robert Epwamps
Stooke
Coleman
Jeremiah Ferguson
State finances reveal a gap of over two million
The Trenton notebook reports Comptroller Anderson shows unpaid legislative appropriations totaling 266,670.05 and a next year demand of 2,126,070.05. To cover current expenses, loans, and special authorized appropriations, 559,673 will be needed beyond estimated resources under existing laws.
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Trenton
Anderson
Treasury
Five Men Lost Overboard In Surtain Steamer Gale
The steamer Thanemore arriving from London reports a severe storm off Boston on January 29. Five men were washed overboard and one officer fell from the jib-boom as life boats were wrecked. Captain Putte and seven crew from the ship Josephine were rescued after the vessel was abandoned in a sinking condition.
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Boston
Thanemore
London
Putte
Josephine
New York
Dantzic
Memorial Arch Idea Moves Forward in Fairmount Park
The Centennial Memorial Association executive committee met at Alexander P. Colesberry's office to plan a memorial arch for the Declaration of Independence centennial. A seven Governors and seven residents committee will present a Congress bill for funding and invite Congressmen to view Revolutionary War memorials in Philadelphia. The committee also resolved to seek 1200 dollars from Councils to host visiting guests.
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Centennial Memorial Association
Fairmount Park
Alexander P. Colesberry
Philadelphia
Congress
Law Committee Meeting Deliberates on Delinquent Contractors
At a law committee meeting yesterday several ordinances directing the striking off of contractors from the delinquent list were reported favorably. A petition from Shoemakers Assembly No 64 Knights of Labor urged action on the eight hour law. Absence of several speakers postponed further consideration to today at 2 o clock.
British Steamer McGarel Overdue From Belize
London reports anxiety over the British steamer McGarel bound for London from Belize via Norfolk. She has not arrived and was last heard January 12 after being spoken by the British steamer Charlois in latitude 47.06 N, longitude 29.58 W, with her rubber dam. Charlois declined assistance.
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McGarel
Belize
Norfolk
Charlois
Revival of a French Comic Opera at the Opera Comique
Dimitri, an opera in four acts and six tableaux with words by Bonnier and Silvestre, was revived tonight at the Opera Comique in Paris. Victorien Joncieres wrote the libretto and music, with the 1890 copyright noted by the New York Herald Paris desk.
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N. Y. Herald
Paris
Dimitri
Victorien Joncieres
Henry de Bonnier
Armand Silvestre
Opera Comique
Milan Loses 250000 Francs in Casino Telegram
Special cable telegram reports ex king Bervia losing a quarter of a million francs today at the Milan casino. Danisa's Cable Company dispatches the event to The Times.
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Milan
TIMES
Danisa
Ee Rere
Bervia
France
Avalanches devastate Burke Idaho killing three miners
Sroxann Falls, Washington February 5 Burke Idaho in the Coeur d Alene mining district is nearly destroyed by avalanches. Three men killed, five buried, two rescued as residents flee toward Gem and Wallace after a second avalanche hits a Custer mine boarding house.
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Wash
Burke
Idaho
Coeur d' Alene
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Wallace
Our d'Alene
Geom
Canyon Creek
Custer
Nine Mile Creek
Great Flood Ravages Southern Oregon From Rogue Willamette
A severe storm and rapid snowmelt unleash historic floods in Southern Oregon. Ranches and fences vanish, soil washed to gravel, roads bridges and rail lines damaged along Rogue River and Oregon California routes. Telegraph lines interrupted and mail disrupted as Willamette swells near Portland.
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Willamette River
Columbia
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Fire on Chestnut Street Cloak Establishment
A fire on the second floor of Richard J. Lennon’s cloak establishment at 1220 Chestnut Street caused excitement yesterday. Discovered by employee L B Lewis, fire engines arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze. Spontaneous combustion is given as the sole cause with expected loss around 1500. Elevator boy William Russel injured his foot and admitted to Pennsylvania Hospital. Forecast for Thursday calls for fair weather and a cold wave with variable winds.
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Chestnut Street
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William Russel
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Victims and incidents in Brisp City News
Victoria Pierce aged 45 died suddenly at her Gransback Street residence. Charles J Harrah remains in critical condition though resting easier. A minor fire at 2116 Vine Street caused little damage. Patrick OBrien was discharged after Frank B Smith declined to prosecute. Charles Clarke 18 faced larceny charges. bail set at 600 dollars for further hearing.
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Gransback Street
Columbia Avenue
Charles J. Harrah
Vine Street
Lennon
Patrick O’brien
Union Street
Frank B. Smith
Smith
O’brien
Charles Clarke
Barker Street
Henry Hesson
North Thirty-eighth Street
Charles
Side Talks With Girls Morals and Manners Advice Card
A compact guide on improving grammar speech and sociable presence for growing daughters. It offers wholesome guidance wrapped in gentle fiction and confidential conversational tone, emphasizing polite conduct and refined appearances in social settings.
February Ladies Journal urges proper dressing and etiquette
In the February issue of Ladies Journal the magazine offers advice on jewelry gifting, dance partnerships, appropriate dancing, neat dress, photography sessions, and letters to Beth, authored by Kate Tannatt, with other etiquette topics for young readers. Curtis Publishing Co. Philadelphia releases it at 10 cents per copy.
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Beth
Kate Tannattt Woops
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