Woman Poisoner Whiteling Confesses to Three Murders for Insurance
Mrs. Sarah J. Whiteling, a 40 year old Philadelphia woman, confessed to Coroner Ashbridge that she murdered her husband John Whiteling and two children Bertha and Willie to collect life insurance. The bodies were exhumed after suspicion arose from multiple deaths and arsenic was found. She told of buying poison Rough on Rats to poison the children a month apart and planned to poison herself, insisting she acted for money and relief from poverty. The inquest is set for Friday at 11 o clock.
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Sarah J. Whiteling
Ashbridge
Whiteling
John Whiteling
Bertha
Willie
George W. Smith
Walnut Street
Smith
George Dietrich
John Hancock Insurance Company
Herd No. 2
Benevolent Order of Buffaloes
Hancock Insurance Company
Prudential Insurance Company
Hancock Company
Wood
Guyer
Mechanic's Cemetery
Twenty-second
Susquehanna Avenue
Leffmann
Whiteing
Moyamensing
Birdie
Mrs Whiteling Confession of Murder for Money
Coroner records reveal Sarah Jane Burd born in Germany, later Sarah Whiteling, confessing to murdering her children Bertha and Willie for money. She recounts moving homes in Philadelphia, marriages to Tom Brown and John Whiteling, and medical explanations given by doctors for the deaths. The text shows family poverty, a husband’s instability, and alleged criminal acts tied to inheritance matters.
Poisoning Scheme and Murder Hearings on Cadwalader Street
In Cadwalader Street excitement surrounds Mrs Whiteling after a confession of poisoning her own children to divert suspicion. Neighbors recount she also allegedly poisoned Nathaniel Martin's children with candy, while Birdie and Willie deaths are linked to arsenic. Coroner Ashbridge notes dangers of arsenic and calls for tighter poison sales oversight.
Doctor’s Opinion On Whiteling Case At Walnut Street
Dr George W Smith who attended Mr Whiteling and Bertha was found at his residence 1321 Walnut street last night and said Mrs Whiteling has confessed. diseases resembled arsenical poisoning but no physician would suspect arsenic unless directed. he cared for the family for years and notes the couple lived together as married pairs with little affection though he was led to believe by Seeseen at they thought much of my WAS and msn prone tile ck Sees ane complaint.
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George Bille
Second
Bertha
John Hancock Insurance Company
Buffaloes
Gilbert
Herman
Cadwalader Street
Whiteling
Nathaniel Martin
Little Martin
Cabdy
Verano Oy
Trius
Mrs. White
Willie
F “ Wheihl
Mrs. Whiteling
Ashbridge
George W. Smith
Mr. Whiteling
Walnut Street
Seeseen
Reading's Elevated Project Moves to Committee Call
Philadelphia council action heats up over the Reading Terminal ordinance. Councilman Claghorn secures eight signers to demand Chairman Hammett convene the general railroad committee on the 25th instant. Crothers introduces a resolution accusing the Reading Company of running freight cars unlawfully, urging inquiry into amending proposed legislation for the Chester branch.
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Common Council
Claghorn
Tenth Ward
Hammett
Reading Terminal
Philadelphia
Tomas M. Hammert
General Railroad Committee
City of
Lo’clock
P. M
Philadelphia and Reading
J. R. Claghorn
Ss. Lert
George L. Prouts
Andrew Kinkaid
Jonny D.heins
Jos B. van Dusen
James Kenton
Charles J. Hauger
Crothers
Twenty-seventh Ward
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Chester
Reading Road
Railroad Committee
Committee On Railroads
Sellon Confession On Unintentional Murder In Self Defense
Sellon, the postal car murderer, tearfully told a reporter in jail that he killed in self defense after a Saturday argument with Jerry at a hotel and again on the car. He described being overpowered and restrained by Jerry, seeing a knife, and delaying surrender until the train departed. He urged others involved to stay silent, then a full interview followed before relatives interrupted.
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Bangor
Sellon
Jerry
Joe Sellon
Hayes
Sam
Deadlocked Republican convention in Pittsburg votes
Special telegram reports the Twenty fourth district Republican convention in Pittsburg meeting again June 12. Four candidates each receive 10 votes, Atchison of Washington County stays in the race. Another session planned as a compromise committee is to report tomorrow.
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the Times
Pittsburg
Twenty-fourth
Congressional District
Republican Conventon
Atchison
Washington County
Anoother
Republican Nominees Named For Twenty Fifth District
The convention at New Casrinz nominated Charles C. Townsend Beaver Newton Black Butter Oscar L. Jackson Lawrence and Alexander McDowell Mercer as the party’s candidates for Congress in the Twenty fifth district.
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Twenty-Fifth Congressional District
the Times
New Casrinz
Congress
Twenty-fifth District
Charles C. Townsend
Beaver
Newton Black
Butter
Oscar L. Jackson
Lawrence
Alexander McDowell
Mercer
Dom Pedro Drives in AIX Les Barns Park
AIX Les Barns on June 12 reports the Emperor of Ora took a drive in the park. The brief notice notes a casual outing by the monarch with no incidents or official activities reported.
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Dom Pedro
Aix Les Barns
Emperor of Ora
Depew Declines to Seek Presidency at State Convention
In New York on June 12 Channcey M Depew confirms he has not sought the presidential nomination yet may accept if party calls. He says a railroad background poses prejudice, vows to serve the party at Chicago and notes Blaine influence among New York allies. He predicts strong ticket chances but offers no nomination specifics.
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the Times
New York
Channcey M
Robertson
Depew
Northwest
Chicago
Blaine
New York State
Whitelaw Reid
Judge Robertson
Maine Republicans Open Convention in Portand Maine
The Maine Republican Convention opened with about three thousand attendees. Temporary chair Ellsworth’s Andrew P Wiswell criticized the President over civil service reform and the fishery issue while Maine Republicans favored Blaine’s leadership. The platform denounces free trade, champions protection, and endorses Maine’s prohibitory law. Greetings were sent to Oregon Republicans and to Blaine.
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PorTuaNapd
Republi
Maine
Chicago
Mr. Blaine
Oregon
Blaine
Tam many ratifies the ticket at New York rally
Tonight Tammany Hall ratified the Cleveland Thurman nominations at the Academy of Music. General Cochran presided as Governor Hill entered to cheers and resolutions were adopted endorsing Cleveland Thurman and tariff reform. Speakers included Bourke Cochran Ex Governor Abbott Crain and others.
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the Times
New York
Tammany Hall
Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
Academy of Music
John Cochran
Tammany
Lamb “Thurman
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Cochran
Governor Hill
Forster
Board of Aldermen
Thurman
St. Louis
Senate
Chicago
Bourke Cochran
Leon Abett
New Jersey
Thomas T. C. Crain
Convention Officers Likely for Temporary and Permanent Chairs
Wagner Miller and John M. Thurston are favored to preside over the convention with Miller or Thurston as temporary chair and the other as permanent president. Arkansas’s Powell Clayton Indiana’s John C. New and Kansas’s Cyrus Leland Jr. attend, along with Clarkson and Conger. Possible inclusion of Senator Warner Miller or Hoar is discussed, both Thurston and Miller noted for presence and parliamentary skill.
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Curcaco
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
John C. New
Indianapolis
Cyrus Leland, Jr
Kansas
Sest
Clarkson
Conger
Warner Miller
New York
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Miller
Thurston
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
Blaine and Foraker Maneuver in Maine Leader Interest
Whitelaw Reid reportedly informs Governor Foraker that Blaine will not refuse the nomination if offered. Reid urges Foraker to accept second place, while Foraker considers the first slot if Blaine leads. Delegates press Foraker to enter the Chicago race, with Blaine leaders advocating joint action.
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Whitelaw Reid
Maine
Chairman Jones Unsure on National Committee Meeting
Pittsburg June 12 Chairman B F Jones head of the national Republican committee will depart for Chicago tonight. He notes a meeting of the committee is set for Thursday at the Grand Pacific Hotel but says he has no idea of its purpose and has received a dozen telegrams.
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Pittspurg
B. F. Jones
National Republican Committee
Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
Garfields Set for Double Wedding at Mansion
Mentor Ohio June 12 The Garfield double wedding will be held in the mansion library at 5 pm with Mollie Garfield marrying JStanley Brown and Belle Mason wed by Harry Garfield. The ceremony is private. guests will attend a supper then the couples travel to Cleveland New York and Europe before returning in autumn. Mollie is cultured and beautiful. Brown was her father’s private secretary. Mason is wealthy and sociable. Afterward Garfield will join his brother James in Cleveland to practice law.
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Mentor
Ohio
Garfield
Mollie Garfield
J. Stanley Brown
Belle Mason
Harry Garfield
William Davis
Worcester
Mass
Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
New York
Europe
Miss Mason
James
Groceries in Flames Fire Destroys Hinckel Store
Last night a blaze at the J. H. Hinckel large double grocery at 1513 and 1515 Germantown road destroyed the building and contents, estimated loss forty thousand dollars. A watchman raised the alarm at Fourth and Master streets as did a Tenth district officer from Fourth and Oxford. Firemen, arriving quickly, battled flames for about an hour. the stock was damaged by fire and water and the origin remains unknown.
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J. H. Hinckel
Germantown Road
Fourth
Master
Oxford
Hinckel
Sheridan Improving After Quiet Day and Nourishment
Washington reports General Sheridan resting quietly and eating well. He has not coughed since this morning and shows no change in condition. Pulse remains 104 to 106, with strong volume and tension. respiration steady. nourishment taken without digestion issues. bulletin issued at 9 o'clock tonight.
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Washington
Sheridan
R. M. O’ Reilly
W. Matthews
H.C. Yanrow
New Engine House Projects in Germantown Budget Hears Favor
The council committee on fire and health reports favorably on bills for a 12000 appropriation to buy ground and build an engine house on East Cheltea avenue in Twenty second ward. It also authorizes a 1000 annual rent for Main street premises for Engine Company No 9 and a 1400 yearly lease for Seventeenth and Exeter streets for Engine Company No 4 for ten years. The Pope replies to Cardinal on Irish affairs.
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Germantown
Cheltea Avenue
Twenty-second Ward
Main Street
Carpet Ey
Lolense Prparby
Seventeenth
Exeter Streets
Eugine Company No
African Methodist Conference Adjourns with Appointments Listed
Harriscone June 12 The African Methodist Episcopal Conference adjourned after Bishop Tresnor announced district appointments in Philadelphia and Wilmington areas. Presiding elders, pastors, and missionaries named for numerous churches including Norristown Downingtown Germantown Wilmington Mt. Zion and Camden with transfers between New York and Philadelphia conferences. Female evangelists Harriet A. Baker Elizabeth Ralls Maria Harris Malinda Cotton also listed.
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African Methodist Episcopal Conference
Tresnor
Philadelphia
C. ©. Felts
Norristown
Redmond Faucet
Downingtown
W. Beardley
Union Station
J. W. Becket
Lancaster
Carter Wright
Reading
R. B. Johns
Atglen
G. W. Gibbs
Pottstown
M. A. Cromarti
L. C. Chambers
Darby
A. Murphy
Wilmington
J. B. Stansburg
Georgetown
T. N. Allen
Mt. Friendship
J. D. Jones
St. Johns
B. Pritchard
Laurel
W. S. Cain
Seaford
J. M. Taylor
Camden
Burch
Milton
A. Woodlyn
Milford
N. H. Turpin
Dover
C. H. Farrell
Middletown
H. Johnston
Thornberg
B. W. Bolton
Unionville
B. Williams
West Chester
J. ©. Brock
Media
M. F. Sluby
Chester
W. H. Bryant
South Chester
Amos Wilson
Paschalville
William Edwards
Oxford
William G. Norris
The Crystal Slipper at Chicago Opera House
The Chicago Opera House drew a full crowd for The Crystal Slipper or Prince Prellewitz and Little Cinderella by Alfred Thompson and Harry B. Smith. The production impressed with lavish scenery and costumes, strong libretto, and catchy music by Fred Eustis. Little Tich of London drew attention with his dancing as the show featured elaborate sets like The Platz of Pretzelstadt and The Halls of Time.
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Cntoaco
Chicago Opera House
Prince Prellewitz
Cinderella
Alfred Thompson
Harry B. Smith
Louis XIV
Fred Eustis
Platz
Pretzelstadt
Bridge and Sewer Plans Move Forward in City Meeting
Council survey committee favors a bill for the Director of Public Works to contract the iron bridge replacement over the tar elphin road at Chester ward. An ordinance to authorize 30000 for branch sewers on Cherry Broad Crawford and Fairmount is to be reported. Bidders listed include Howard Hong Burns & Biggins David McMahon James Derhan and others.
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Director of Public Works
Tarelphin
Wilmington Timere Kk
Chester Evens Taaipacresis Ward
Committee On Finance
Committee On Finance Be Eee
Cherry, Broad and
Crawford Streets
Fairmount Avenue
Wagner Jerday
Howard Hong
Burns &. Biggins
David McMahon
James Derhan
Iiam Bo M. Sania
Henry Marl
Peter Dertan
W. A. Hende
Contractor's Claim Against City Over Macadamizing Work
Philadelphia faced a suit by David McMahon to recover 1546 dollars plus interest for macadamizing West Philadelphia streets in 1881. The Citizens' Committee of One Hundred opposed payment citing bad work. A new trial was granted after McMahon’s counsel requested it. A referee heard contractor’s gun plane testimony asserting satisfactory work. another hearing is set for Thursday with Commonwealth arguments anticipated.
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Philadelphia
David McMahon
West Philadelphia
Citizens’ Committee of One Hundred
Citizens’ Municipal Committee
Centurions
McMahon
Davis Page
Robert Neilson
Alexander
Ciiy
Commonwealth
Protection to Dumb Animals Society monthly meeting
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held its monthly meeting and read the secretary’s report. It showed vigilant activity with more arrests than in similar periods, 51 prosecutions and 807 cases corrected without prosecution, 46 car horses suspended, 32 suffering horses killed, 12 moved by ambulance, 30 persons convicted, 13 paid fines, 3 jailed, 3 bailed, 2 discharged with costs. At the stockyards 1191 car-loads of livestock were inspected, 74 killed in transit, 5 killed by ore direction, and 14 disabled on arrival.
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Society For the Prevention of
New York Aldermen to Be Investigated
A meeting of the New York Board of Aldermen led to the District Attorney being asked to investigate charges by Alderman Conkling. The session drew only a small crowd as several members aimed to hold Conkling accountable for alleged insinuations about votes on current measures. The vice president presided after the president failed to appear.
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New York
TH Times
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Conkling
Bii
Mooney
Laborers seek delayed warrants from Controller Dechert
Six hundred workers at the East Park reservoir sent a delegation to Controller Dechert to learn why their warrants were delayed. They blamed the Controller, who said the warrants were only just received from the Water Bureau and needed proper audit before signing.
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East Park Reservoir
Dechert
Tee
Water Bureau
American Fishers Face Losses as Arichat Dispatch Arrives
A Halifax dispatch reports the fishery cruiser Acadia reaching Arichat on its way to the Prince Edward Island coast. American seiners have dispersed along the southern coast, damaging nets amid recent outrages. A costly litigation is anticipated from the losses.
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Halifax
Acadia
Arichat
Prince Edward Island
Democratic County Convention Nominates Bowman for Assembly
Forest County Democrats meet at Tronista on June 11 and name T. J. Bowman for Assembly by unanimous vote. J. M. Kepler is elected chairman of the county committee. J. M. Kepler, J. M. Kepler and Jon Shipe are chosen as congressional conferees. Fulton and Shipe named for county posts.
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Forest County Democrata
Krgram
Times Tronista
T. J. Bowman
Assembly
J. M. Kelpter
Lb. Fulton
Jon Shipe
J. M. Kepler
Wounly
Sweating System Warns Jewish Workmen From Emigration
The government warns Jewish workers against emigrating to London amid recent sweating revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrexsa
London
Queensland Ministry Resigns as McIlwraith Forms Cabinet
June 12 dispatch from Australia reports the Queensland Ministry has resigned and Mr. McIlwraith is assembling a new cabinet. Key figures named include McIlwraith and the outgoing ministry, with no further detail on dates or venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Loxpon
Adinpatchh
Australia
Mcliwraith
Emperor Clings to Life Amid Reports of Deterioration
Berlin dispatch reports the Emperor severely ill with loss of appetite and possible fistula between gullet and windpipe. Empress at bedside as doctors struggle to relieve suffering. cabled exchanges with the Prince of Wales and Dr. Mackenzie reflect global concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
N. ¥. Herald
Berlin
Prince of Wales
MacKenzie
The Crisis of the Disrase Emperors Declining Health
June 12 dispatches report Emperor Frederick gravely ill with swallowing difficulty and possible epiglottis involvement. Crown Prince summoned at midnight as doctors fear further decline. artificial nourishment considered with night care by Bardeleben Leyden and Krause. Prince of Wales telegram halts Ascot procession and opening festivities.
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Bert
Frederick
Bardeleben
Ascot
Admiralty Reform Resolution Passes Commons in June Vote
In the House of Commons Louis T Jennings introduced a resolution attacking frequent costly reorganizations of the Admiralty financial and secretarial departments, claiming extravagant pensions and bonuses. It was opposed by the government and carried 113 to 94 with opposition cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Louis T. Jennings
Stockport
Admiralty
Charles Beresford
Bradlaugh
Colonel Fellows Narrow Escape
New York District Attorney Fellows escaped a severe reprimand as ADA Semple announced his chief would return by Wednesday at latest Judge Barrett told the special grand jury he would not elaborate on public business after received explanations and assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
the Times
New York
Barrett
Semple
Grand Jury
Foreman
Saloon-Keeper Dennis Considine Slashed in Fight
Dennis Considine a 28 year old saloon keeper from the northwest corner of Second and Spruce streets was severely cut about the head and shoulders by Patrick Mead during a street brawl last night. Mead was arrested around 1 am and detained at the Third district Station house for a hearing before Magistrate Lennon this morning.
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Dennis Considine
Second
Spruce Streets
Patrick Mead
Considine
Mead
Third District
Lennon
City News in Brief Highlights Local Arrests and Deaths
John Acker held on $500 bail for alleged criminal assault on Maggie Reath. Daniel H. Foster, 66, dies at 1522 South Sixth Street. he directed Lee Sixth National Bank. George and Henry Floyd, 4917 Germantown Avenue, held on bail for larceny at W James store on Viola Street. Edward Kelly and James Taylor held on $500 bail for larceny of game tokens from Joseph Taylor’s farm. Large liquidation sale at 1008 Market Street features children and boys suits, limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Acker
South
Maggie Reath
Daniel H. Foster
Oid
Southwark
Monda
South Sixth Street
Lee Sixth National Bank
George
Henry Floyd
Germantown Avenue
Ball
Clarke
W James
Viola Street
Edward Kelly
Frd Markoe
James Taylor
Fifty-ninth Street
Lansdowne Avenue
Joseph Taylor
Cardington
Delaware County
Bargain Suit Sale With Reductions Across Stock
The store advertises marked down prices on its entire stock of suits. It promises the best value for money with serge and imported suits at prices well below rivals. Customers are urged to buy now as discounts apply across sack suits and various styles, including three button models in black and blue.
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Sarah Jane Whiteling
Thompson Streets
Dr. Smith
Charlie Gilbert
John Hancock Company
John Hancock
Hancock
Prudential
Martin
Charlie
Mechanics’ Cemetery
Hancock Methodist Episcopal Church
Columbia Avenue
Hancock and
Usband
Amicide
Becker
Sarah Jane Burd
Germany
Iowa
Clinton
Tom Brown
Eastern Penitentiary
Callowhill Streets
East Thompson Street
Thurlotta Street
Charlotte Street
Thomas Ry
Thirteenth
Chestnut Streets
Wille
THE
NEW Yorker
Magnetic Statesman
Mr. Jones
Maine Republicans
Wigwell
Bil
Wagner Miller
Reid
Foraker
Mr. Reid
Mbjica
Yne
Jones
J. B. Hinckel
Rome
Simeon
Monsignor
Persico
Ireland
African Methodist Conference
Tal
Commons
City News
Market Street
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