Crime Lord of Lomas de Zamora Faces Mass Child Murders
New York reports the discovery of Marciano Medina his wife Paulina Benavides and daughter Remigia in Lomas de Zamora near Banfield Station accused of fatally harming and burying numerous children from 1860 to 1874 Based on Remigia’s confession police unearthed graves and skulls from Medina ranch and nearby barns authorities describe a long running murderous campaign spanning six or more offspring and others from Remigia’s line, with the family allegedly involved in concealment and murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lemos de Zamora
Banfield Station
Colombia
Marciano Medina
Paulina Benavides
Remigin
Medina
Lomes de Zamora
Orvaldo Gerri
Pedro Miranda
Laos de Zamora
Remigia
Remicia
Quil
Lomes di Zamora
Les Flores
Dave
Croeten
Metin
Medina Stontly
Rolle
MedJing
Berry
Lomas de Zantors
Medina Ranch
Meding
Littl
Ninth International Congress of Orientalists in London
The Ninth International Congress of Orientalists opens in London September 1 to 10 with patrons Duke of Connaught Archduke Rainer honorary presidents and Lord Chancellor as president of committees. Delegates from Europe Egypt Algeria India Persia Batavia America Australis join discussions on languages civilizations and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HY Catle
Loxpux
London
Duke of Connaught
Archduke Rainer
Marquis of Dufferin
Lord Lytton
Europe
Egypt
Algeria
India
Persia
Batavia
America
Australis
Cambridge
Youthful Firebugs Start Nine Fires in City Center
Philadelphia dispatch reports three youths aged 9 to 13 set nine warehouse fires in the business district over four weeks. William King 13 Jerry Rodgers 11 and Andy James 9 faced magistrate Milligan as investigators linked all blazes to incitement by the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpia
Philadelphia
Milligan
William King
Jerry Rodgers
Andy James
Thompson
Elbow Lane
Strawberry Street
New Republican Clubs Rise Across Pittsburg and Allegheny
Political organizations chiefly Republicans form across Pittsburg and Allegheny. The Invincible Republicans of the Thirteenth ward reorganize with 61 members, electing officers to back Dalzell for State League president. Union Republican Club of the Twelfth Ward and Mt. Washington Republican Club also organize with multiple delegates to Scranton convention and favor Dalzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Callie
Henry Wilt
Fred Stnbig
Morris Einstein
Joseph Straub, Jr
A. J. Brinker
Scranton
John McFarland
John Kennedy
V. Callio
John Dalzell
Thirty-second Ward
Mt. Washington
Republican Club
M. S. King
Oliver S. Hirshman
Alfred Marlin
Peter Soffel, Sr
D. R. Kane
D. R B. Torrens
Dr. Wilson
Peter Soffel
Shilo Street
Virginia Avenue
Dalzell
Blaine
Coraopolis
State League
William J. Dithrich
William H. Guy
W. T. Tredwiry
Dre W
Ramsey
Samuel Marshall
T. F. Watson
Deltes
FE. N. Randolph
Colored Voters at Work Organizing for Future Campaigns
The Independent Colored Voters Association of Allegheny held its third meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. President Wells announced plans to organize for better political recognition of colored voters and taxpayers. About 20 new members joined, bringing total to 47, with officers elected: Ek. Bumnery, A. Wilson, Charles Daning as Presidents. H. I. Kinner, E. F. Brooks as Secretaries. Thomas Kelley as Treasurer. B. Gross as Sergeant. The next meeting is set for August 27. The Young Men's Thinking Club of Allegheny, a permanent organization with large membership, reports readiness for the coming election. clubhouse at No 1 Douglas Place, Fifth Ward, Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Colored Voters’ Association
Allegheny
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Wells
Ek. Bumnery
A. Wilson
Charles Daning
H. I. Kinner
EF. Brooks
Thomas Kelley
B. ¥. Gross
Young Men's Thinking Club
Douglas Place
Fifth Ward
McCandless Named for State Treasurer by Democrats
S C McCandless of this city is praised by both Democrats and Republicans for his 30 years as United States Commissioner. His personal friends in Pittsburg applaud his name on the Democratic ticket, citing courtesy integrity and prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Mc Candless
McCandless
United States Commissioner
Untirred Leader Earned Golden Opinions From Many
The passage notes national honor for a leader who impressed thousands through contact with the people in the ranks of the unterrified. It emphasizes his ability to engage with the public and his standing among supporters.
Blaine and Rusk Favored by West in 1892 Nomination
An Interior Department official visiting the West says Wisconsin may not stay Republican without Blaine or Rusk as top candidate. He notes Blaine could carry Wisconsin, while Rusk would appeal to farmers. Ex Congressmen McComas also sees Harrison gaining strength, though Blaine remains a potent factor. The official found no Harrison support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Wisconsin
McComas
Harrison
Washington
Interior Department
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Camion
Maryland
Fires Rage Four Times In 24 Hours At Two Soho Homes
Firemen answered alarms from station 93 last night for four blazes linked to James Murphy and Thomas Brady on Murphy's hillside property near the Eliza Furnace. Murphy's unoccupied two story frame house burned to the ground while Brady's adjacent home suffered fire and smoke damage. A later alarm reported a bedcloth blaze in Brady's kitchen causing minor loss, followed by two more small outbreaks in Brady's home. Police and Assistant Chief Stevie vow thorough investigation as origins remain unknown. An additional lamp explosion at Joseph Allan's Mint Alley home caused carpet damage and a floor hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
Thomas Drady
Murphy
Eliza Furnace
Soho
Brady
Stevie
Jones & Laughlins
Joseph Allan
Mint Alley
Southside
Enthusiastic Meeting Endorses Republican Ticket
A New Castle gathering of old soldiers at City Hall presided by Captain Joseph H. Gilleland endorses General Gregg for Auditor General and Captain John W. Morrison for State Treasurer. The resolutions praise their war service with the One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers and pledge support for a victorious election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Joseph H. Gilleland
Kegg
Reading
John W. Morrison
Pittsburg
Gregg
Pennsylvania
Morrison
One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers
Roundheads
Ninth Army Corps
Robbery hits Shadyside home on O'Hara street
A.C Watkins and family returned to 506 O'Hara street Shadyside to find their house robbed after weeks at the seaside. Thieves entered through the cellar and took a gold watch and chain billiard balls an overcoat a dress vent two dresses and fine linen valued about 300 dollars. Police are investigating. Joseph Zessler filed against George and Annie Studenberg for disorderly conduct alleging threats and higher rent. Alder man Beinhauer set to hear the case Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C Watkins
O'Hara Street
Shadyside
Joseph Zessler
George
Annie Studenberg
Zessler
Beinhauer
Atlantic City Excursion Offer From Baltimore and Ohio
Do you wish to visit the ocean step into the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad office for a special excur sion to Atlantic City on Thursday August 37 rate ten dollars tickets valid ten days with stopovers at Washington City return last of the season one cent per word for want ads in toe dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Atlantic City
Washington City
Desperado Ernst Captured After Lone Ranger Tactics
John Ernst and his brother William led a riot a fortnight earlier injuring Brit Cleaver before a long pursuit ended in Ernst's capture by Sol Reeler of Franklin township. Ernst surrendered after a crowd closed in at Catawissa. bail set at 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst
Reeler
Elysburg
Burgess
Catawissa
Columbia County
Bloomsburg
New York Plans World’s Largest Business Building
A proposed 20 story glass and steel structure on west Broadway opposite Bowling Green, by Charles W. Dayton with design by F P Dinkelberg, would cost about 4 million dollars. Crowned by a copper dome at 550 feet, it would top Chicago’s skyline and exceed the height of the Eiffel Tower and Washington Monument in overall stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower Broadway
Bowling Green
Broadway
Greenwich Street
Washington Building
Stevens House
Charles W. Dayton
F. P. Dinkelberg
Eiffel Tower
Washington Monument
Farmer Candidate Emerges for Auditor General
Harrisburg Aug 22. The Democratic ticket for Auditor General and State Treasurer grows with the convention approaching. James A. McSparren of Lancaster, president of the Farmers' Encampment at Mt Gretna, is named as a leading candidate. He is a farmer and eight years overseer of the Patrons of Husbandry in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higpatch
Harrisnura
James A. McSparren
Lancaster
Mt. Gretna
McSparren
Man Opens Pine Nut Mine. Gold Riches Milled in Four Hours
William Zirn unveiled a new Pine Nut mine in Danson Nevada and, after offering $1000 for 24 hours access, extracted $1500 in four hours. Dougherty aided by breaking chunks of gold and decomposed quartz with a pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danson
Nev
William Zirn
Pine Nut
Zirn
Dougherty
Doomed Factory Sinks Amid Fatal Blaze Claimed Fifteen
A disaster leaves fifteen dead as flames engulf a building long condemned. Victims include Patrick Slattery, Annie Haeg- Bey, John Gibbs, and William Berry among others. Theories blame boiler explosions, chemical blasts, or structural failure from the lithography upper floors.
Eyewitness Tales From West Street Explosion
Reports describe responders entering through a wall to rescue three kitchen workers as flames and falling walls trap people. Witnesses recall girls at Liebler Maass offices, a dozen others seen in the rain, and Louis Bernard among those rescued with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Back
West Street
Park Place
Vredenberg
Greenwich Street
Jacob Schlesinger
Liebler & Maass
Rosenfeld
Atoire
Michael Cronin
Volunteer Firemen’s Association
College Place
Frank Burns
H.C. Stall
Louis Bernard
Bernard
No Beer Shipment Blocked in Indian Territory
Secretary Noble instructed the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to seize all beer packages shipped into the Indian country and turn them over to the U S marshal for libel. The move follows information of a carload heading to McAlester in the Choctaw Nation and a recent judge Bryant ruling allowing malt liquor sales in the Indian country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Noble
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Bennett
Union Indian Agency
Indian Territory
United States
McAlester
Choctaw Nation
Bryant
Eastern Judicial District of Texas
Marshals Attack Near Womack Hill Ends in Slayings
Bob Sims, suspected of running an illicit distillery near Womack Hill in Choctaw county, Ala, eluded the U S Marshal until a confrontation at Bladen Spring. James and Bailey Sims, brothers, and Neely Sims, Bob's son, pursued the officers. Bob escaped but both brothers were killed, and two deputies reportedly wounded.
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Shubula
Miss
Bob Sims
Womack Hill
Choctaw County
Ala
United States
James and
Bailey Sims
Neely Sims
Bob
Bladen Spring
James
Bailey
Manipur Princes Exiled After Sentences Commuted
The Manipur regent who led the attack on the British residency and Prince Angon Sens had death sentences commuted to transportation for life and property forfeiture by the Viceroy. They were sent into exile en route to the Andaman Islands, the convict settlement in the Bay of Bengal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavcutta
Manipur
Angon Sens
India
Andaman Islands
Bay of Bengal
Young Republicans elect delegates to Scranton convention
Brappock August 22 The Third ward Young Republicans chose Louis Stiglitz and William Bennett as delegates to the Scranton convention and instructed them to support Dalzell. The Whalen and Sonley Guards organized to meet Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brappock
Third Ward
Louis Stiglitz
William Bennett
Scranton
Dalzell
Whalen and Sonley
Norwood steam launch aims to beat Monmouth and cross Atlantic in four days
New York report notes Norman L. Munro and D. Moser pushing the Norwood as fastest craft, claiming 30 knots and 200 mile trials. Munro plans a larger 125 foot yacht with Mosher boilers to beat records, including a four day Queenstown run if trials succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disp&tch
New York
Norman L. Munro
Norwood
D. Moser
Sandy Hook
Queenstown
Munro
Monro
Mr. Munro
Seismic Shocks Hit Verona Bologna Bellano Modena Parms
Shocks were felt today at Verona Bologna Bellano Modena and Parms with no loss of life reported. Authorities urged caution and assessed damages in the affected Italian towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona
Bologna
Bellano
Modena
Parms
Spring propulsion on street cars tested in Virginia
A test propulsion system using a large wound spring is being built by Wallace & Sons for street cars. The 8 by 12 by 1/32 inch spring powers a car with eight barrels and 16 horsepower per vehicle, capable of four miles per charge. If successful, this method could replace electric or cable roads and revolutionize streetcar costs and design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assonta, Coxy
S. H. Shaw
Kansas
Thomas Wallace
Wallace & Sons
Manchester
Richmond
Salvation Army seeks police protection at South Twenty second meetings
The Southside Salvation Army brigade asked Police Superintendent Weir for police protection at their South Twenty second street meetings. They enforce hall rules with youths often disobeying, and a major says he was assaulted attempting to enforce them. He asked for a nightly officer but refused to pay extra salary, so no special police are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Salvation Army
Weir
South Twenty-second Street
Saturday Accidents Report Include Fire Injury and Amputation
A Saturday summary lists minor injuries from mishaps in the city. Casvarit Edie Campbell, a Seventh Avenue news stand worker, received facial burns when an alcohol cigar light caught fire though vision remained intact. John Sweeney was knocked from a bicycle by an electric car on Forbes Street, sustaining light injuries. Dennis Brown, three years old from Hartford, lost his left hand after an accident near Preble Avenue in Allegheny while attempting to hitch a ride to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casvarit
Edie Campbell
Seventh Avenue
John Sweeney
Forbes Street
Bnows
Dennis Brown
Hartford
Amalgamated Gift for James H. Nutt on Retirement
In Youngstown on August 22 a Todd House parlor event honored James H. Nutt after 17 years with the Amalgamated Association. President Welhe presented a silver service and engrossed resolutions to Nutt and his wife, with remarks by multiple officials from Pittsburg and the city. A supper followed, with inscriptions noting retirement from membership on August 29, 1891.
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Youngstown
Todd House
Welhe
Amalgamated Association
James H. Nutt
Weihe
Nutt
Garland
Kill- Hon
Ed Kyle
John Cunningham
Wallace Grady
Reuben Martin
Thomas Jones
Pittsburg
Montgomery
Cantwell
Thomas Marshal
Harry Browner
P. S. McVey
Levi Simonton
A. A. of
8. W
United States
Inmate Joseph Hirsch Dies in Jail Cell
Joseph Hirsch aged 57, held at No. 2440 Carson Street on a charge of cruelty to his wife, died yesterday morning. His wife had attempted suicide hours earlier. The Coroner's jury ruled death from excessive alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hirsch
Hirsch
Carson Street
Southside
Reunion of Company D Sixty-third Regiment
Survivors of Company D Sixty-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers plan a reunion next Saturday at James M Hartzell residence in Greensburg. Comrades will assemble at Union Depot at 7 00 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixty-third Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
James M. Hartzell
Greensburg
Union
Pittsburgers at Point Chautauqua and travels to cities
A list of Pittsburg residents and Allegheny visitors at Point Chautauqua and nearby places. Names include James K Boyer Martha yd Frank W McElroy Miss Marie Stowett Leo Sinobel J Frank Dixon Corn Fawcett W H Wall St Gerwie Charles H Koetha Lillie Albrecht Liberto Marear Funesto Marear and relatives from Masia. Also notes trips by Eli M Butz Henry Muth John Glenn and others to Washington New York Boston North Dakota Harrisburg Atlantic City and Lakewood with several professionals and officials mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E,lliotew York
Louis
Maresrs
Mexico
Eli. M. Butz
Washington
Aps Moe
Columbia
Pistiadsiphis Oil Rator
W. S. Potter
Len Maas
George H. Ahrens
Jamestown
James B. Ross
New York
Duquesne
M. J. McMahon
Dakota
Worhteennae
California
Economite Society Trustee Denies Spiritualist Visit
Trustee Duss of the Economite Society dismissed an afternoon paper story about spiritualism at Economy as nonsense. He explained a Chicago woman lecturing there sought information for publication and stated members held no belief in spiritualism. He also noted co trustee Mr. Henrici is in poor health and suffers rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duss
Economite Society
Chicago
Henrici
Disturbed Their Gayety Eight Clubmen Arrested
Eight Lime Kiln Club members were arrested by Officers Hildebrecht and Sullivan during a Bachanalian gathering at 711 Fifth Avenue in the Eleventh ward. A quarter of beer gin and whisky and playing cards were found as authorities broke up the scene last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Fifth Avenue
Hildebrecht and
Sullivan
Local notes clear up identity and announce wedding plans
Joan Hanweyx of Forbes street denies being the John Hannen accused of diamond theft. Tonlegt the Sons of Temperance will meet at Moorhead Hall on Second avenue and Grant street with good speakers. The marriage of William C. Clare of the Southside and Ida Cuddy of Knoxville borough is announced for Thursday evening, after which they will reside at Knox Avenue and Jecunda street in Knoxville borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hanweyx
Forbes Street
John Hannen
Tonlegt the Sons of Temperance
Moorhead Hall
Second Avenue
Grant Street
William C. Clare
Southside
Ida Cuddy
Knoxville Borough
Knox Avenue
Jecunda Street
Knoxville
Night of Terror Sweeps Martinique Killing 250
A hurricane and earthquake struck St Premie and Morne Rouge on August 22, devastating Martinique. Reports confirm at least 250 dead with thousands injured as roofs collapse and ships wrecked. Fort de France nearly destroyed and relief efforts struggle to reach villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pierre
White
Jennie Pinney
Morne Rouge
Fort de France
Beaver County Sheriff Serves Summons in False Arrest Case
A dispatch telegram reports Sheriff Martin of Beaver County served a summons on Chief of Police Thoms and Officers Connell and Green to answer a charge of false arrest and imprisonment brought by Ward Donnelly of Pittsburgh. Donnelly seeks 225000 in damages claiming he was a railroad detective robbed of a big theft discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Fans
Martin
Beaver County
Thoms
Connell and
Green
Ward Donnelly
Pittsburg
Donnelly
Hea
Perkin
Ageney
Enforcing the Rye Ukase in Russian Empire
The Bourss Gazette reports the Russian government ordered confiscation of any export grain with rye content above eight percent. Also noted is a note that the Empire Council is discussing a bill to ban foreigners from residing outside towns or buying or leasing county real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersstre
Bourss Gnztte
Norce Vrenja
Council of the Empire
Cuticura Resolvent Skin Cure Ad Claims
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Resolvent as a comprehensive blood and skin treatment marketed as internally purifying the blood and externally soothing the skin scalp and hair. The copy promises relief from infancy to old age for pimples rose hair and other blemishes.
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Lake Disnes
Montes Dreven
Guadaloupe
Boby
Victin
Felipa
Congress OF Orientalists
M’candless
Northwest
Maine
Roundhead Regiment
Instatch
Toe Disratch
TIN
Media
John Ernst
William
Johnston's Park
John
Joseph Ernst
Brit Cleaver
Cleaver
Beaver
Ernsts
THE
Sol Reeler
Franklin Township
Reeser
Farmer
Patrick Slattery
Annie Haeg- Bey
John Gibbs
William Berry
Reilly
U. 8
Lansilowne
Pier 8
Monmouth
State of Liberty
Herreshoff
William B. Hearst
San Francisco Examiner
Thornycroft
Salvationists
VTE Dispatti
Joseph Hirsch Wet
Reunion of Veterans
Emanuel de Roy
Sheffield Street
Mackinac
Cheneaus
Eaton
Department of Charities
North Dakota
Ford
H. P. Fort
Select Council
John G. Stephenson,Jr
Hostetter Coke Camp
Lakewood
M.S. Mawnhinney
W. F. Hughes
Keene, C
Charles F. Hammond
Pine Creek
Mary J. McDermitt
Vickroyne
Atlantic Ty
Basil Brennan
McClelland
Alliance
Harrisburg
Mary E. Bahl
Massilion
Mr. Duss
Italy
Rome
Martinique
St. Premie
Pitteberger
H. A. Stout
C. W. Woulever
da J. Hoss Faulkner
Danville
N.Y
Porram OG
Gaby
Nteses
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