Wanted for the Wilson murder Big Bill Mason sought by police
Public notices identify Benjamin Lippy alias Mason as the Wilson murder suspect. The report details his long criminal record, escapes from jail, travels from St. Louis to Chicago and Milwaukee, a recent sighting in Philadelphia, and a printed warning with a full physical description and aliases.
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Mason
the Times
Benjamin Lippy
Carondelet
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Cal
Faro Bank
Vine Street
Chicago
al Hawkins
Dave Thornton
Old Place
Clark Street
Reagen
Milwaukee
Waupun
Wisconsin
Wanpun
Billy Forrester
Philadelphia
Saemonth
Gedit Tion
Joliet
Ilinois
Wilson
Hamm
Geyer
Massachusetts
Pittsfield
Jeffersonville
Gloucester
Moreland
Kaighn Avenue
Bill
Countess Declares Divorce From Husband For Cruelty
Fargo on February 7 report says Countess Marie de la Concepcion de la Cantera y Clark de Gobel y Fernandez obtained a divorce from Juan C. Gobel y Fernandez on cruelty grounds. The Spanish noblewoman, married in Madrid in 1892, is noted as second in rank and wealth to the premier’s family and owns estates in Cuba and Spain. She arrived with a maid several months ago and has kept a low public profile, previously living in Florida after separation two years earlier.
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Fargo
N. D
Fred Morrills
Marie de la Concepcion de la Cantera Y Clark de Gobel Y Fernandez
Juan C. Gobel Y Fernandez
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Woodford
United States
Florida
Kraft Sues Keystone Bicycle Co for Outside NY Accounts
George E. Kraft files a bill in equity in the Common Pleas Court seeking an accounting from the Keystone Cycle Company for all sales made outside New York between December 30, 1896, and June 1, 1897. Kraft, a salesman, claims he acted as agent in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland and secured sub agents for New England. He was to be paid on commission, but no outside sales accounts have been rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Kraft
Common Pleas Court
Keystone Cycle Company
New York
Mr. Kraft
Cycle Company
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New England
Ice Boats Break Delaware River Ice Clearing Port Entry
Delaware vessels faced little ice as iceboats Nos 1 and 2 broke up the obstruction aiding navigation. The steamer Pennland, ashore near Tinicum Island, was floated and rejoined the voyage after lightering cargo. Superintendent Mellville said one boat will likely operate near Bristol today to further clear the ice.
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Pennland
Tinicum Island
Bristol
Lady Henry Somerset Withdraws Indorsement on Regulation of Vice
London reports Lady Henry Somerset withdraws her earlier endorsement of state regulation of vice amid a dispute over the repeal of the Indian cantonments act. The note notes the misunderstanding of her 1807 letter to Lord George Hamilton. A second item reports Sir Robert Peel considering a stage career.
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London
Henry Somerset
George Hamilton
India
Robert Peel
Sir Robert Peel
Repbublicans Perplexed by Wanamaker Bid in Bourse Move
Harrisburg reports say the Philadelphia Bourse conference on Wanamaker for governor has unsettled Republicans and indepes in Pennsylvania. Wanamaker's acceptance or hesitation could determine the fate of the independent movement against Quay. Hastings and McCormick oppose an independent ticket and seek unity within the party to avert factional split. Continued on Third Page.
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THE
TIMES
Harrisburg
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Quay
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
de Gatien
Hastings
McCormick
Wanamaker urged to lead in Pennsylvania Republican fight
Ex Postmaster General John Wanamaker was informed that a statewide conference of ant Quay Republicans endorses him for the Republican nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania. The notification committee met Wanamaker at his store and urged him to accept leadership, citing unity and reform within the party. The speech by Merrick supports Wanamaker’s acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick
John Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
Ant Quay
Wanamaker
Hastings
Thomas Hoopes
Delaware County
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
EB. W. Meisenhelder
York
G. W. Merrick
Tioga
H. A. Slate
Lycoming
John Meigs
Montgomery
Joseph W. Yocum
Lancaster
E. A. Irwin
Clearfield
Elias Deemer
Williamsport
Business Men’s League of the State
Hoopes
Mr. Wanamaker
Major Merrick
United States Senate
Horace Greeley
Tis Republican Party
Zola and Perreux on Trial in Seine Assizes
The Paris Assizes opened the case of Emile Zola and Perreux over a December Aurore letter about the Dreyfus affair. Crowds packed the court as police and republican guards kept order and Rochefort sparked chants for and against Zola. The trial began at 1 PM with Zola in the dock amid tense demonstrations and a single charge outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Emile Zola
M. Perreux
Aurore
Dreyfus
Assizes Court
Seine
M. Zola
M. Laborie
M. Clemenceau
Henri Rochefort
No Damage Reported for North Atlantic Squadron Ships
Admiral Sicard reports the Iowa and Texas touched an unknown shoal at Tortugas while drilling but sustained no damage according to a court of inquiry. The Indiana will need tube repairs but is in cruising condition as per the same dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sicard
North Atlantic Squadron
Navy Department
Florida
Iowa
Texas
Indiana
President to Intervene to Stop Cuban Atrocities
Washington reports Senator Mason of Illinois plans to introduce a joint resolution directing the President to intervene and halt atrocities in Cuba carried on under the banner of peaceful autonomy. He will address the Senate in favor, noting delay due to the Hawaiian treaty debate and expecting opposition from Senator Davis who may seek an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Illinois
Cuba
THE
Times
Washington
Senator Mason
Senate
Davis
Whitechapel Double Murder Inquest Opens Inquest Probed
Inquest into the killings of Marta Wysocka and Clement Kuozmierowich in Whitechapel reveals Marta's husband is detained. All parties are identified as Russian Poles. Wysocka resided at 155 Davidson Street, Chicago.
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London
Marta Wysocka
Clement Kuozmierowich
Whitechapel
Marta
Karazowski
Wysocka
Davidson Street
Chicago
Fire in Manilla Destroys 200 Buildings
Dispatches from Manila report a major fire destroying about 200 buildings in the Philippine capital. Some structures were of importance, indicating a significant loss to the city. The blaze underscores the vulnerability of densely built districts in Manila.
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Madrid
Manilla
Philippine Islands
England's Poor Trade Exports Dropped in January
London February 7 The monthly Board of Trade returns show imports up by £140 800 while exports fell by £554 800 for January, signaling a sharp decline in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Board of Trade
Woman Tries to End Three Lives in Brooklyn
Mrs. William W. Place, wife of an insurance adjuster, killed her mother in law by burning her with acids, attacked her husband with a hatchet leaving severe wounds, then turned on gas jets and attempted suicide. She was found unconscious but may recover.
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New York
William W. Place
London Fire Insurance Company
Hancock Street
Brooklyn
Ida Place
Postmaster Murdered at Goodwin Station
Special telegram from Atlanta reports the fatal shooting of Postmaster J. H. Polk at Goodwin's Station near Atlanta. Polk, 65, was found in his private room with a bullet wound and $500 in valuables in his pockets. No sign of a struggle. motive debated as possible political crime.
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Tue
Atlanta
Goodwin
J. H. Polk
Polk
Cleveland
Oldest Ohio Man Edward Mack Dies at 109
Edward Mack, reported to be the oldest man in Ohio, died at Huron aged 109. Born in Ireland in 1788, he passed away on Friday with interment held today in Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Ohio
Edward Mack
Huron
Ireland
Highway Chief Selection Nearing Conclusion
The Civil Service Examining Board met to finish inspecting papers for the Bureau of Highways chief candidates. The successful applicants will be submitted to Director of Public Works Thompson today for appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Examining Board
Bureau of Highways
Ublic Works
Thompson
Finest $25 Overcoats Offered at $18.50 in Special Show
An exclusive sale showcasing 143 superb overcoats valued at $25 each, made from genuine German astrakhan cloth in several colors. The retailer touts quality and urges quick purchase at $18.50, promising a special west window display on Market Street.
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Astrakhan
West Window
Market Street
Desirable Suit Styles Highlighted in Broken Lot Sizes
A vendor advertises various lot sizes of fashionable menswear including Black Thy Batten Cutaways, Sack Suits, and Double Breasted styles. Patterns feature Brown and Black with White stripes, plus solid Black Thibets and Cheviets.
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William Mason
Lynch
Watson
Wright
Fagen
Big Bill
the Map
North Dakota
Keystone Bicycle Company
Delaware
Penmand
Emile Zola
Lola
Esterhazy
Paty du Clam
M. Rochefort
France
Zola
Vive Zola
M. Delegorgue
Advocate General
Admiral Sicard
North Atlantic
England
Virginia
Macclewsaars
P. Moccoee
Meditrina
Husband
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Dasch’s
Macdowald & Campbell
Cuastnut ST
Perry
Chesioul Street
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