Strange Secrets of Ten Long Years Revealed in Miller Case
A Pittsburgh investigator recounts James W. Miller's decade long fight to prove innocence in the Connors robbery case. He cites two gangs, multiple confessions, and the fates of the real culprits, contrasting Miller's unjust conviction with the eventual vindication sought by supporters including Miss W Stewart Mosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Drs- Patch
James W. Miller
Western Penitentiary
Mr. Miller
Pittsburg
John P. McTighe
Miller
Jean Valjean
Victor Hugo
America
John Connors
Clarion
Isy
Sheriff Street
Cleveland
Clarion County
Connors
Hamilton
Archie Montague
George Foster
Yank Sullivan
Adams
Southside
Kresinger
Harrop
Jackson
Ott
Overloaded Building Suspected in Fatal Tayor Collapse
Reporters tally missing workers and estimate deaths after the Tay lor building collapse. Officials note no boiler fault and suspect overload. 16 bodies recovered, many more missing, with totals likely over a hundred lives lost.
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Liebler & Moss
Hight
South
Rosenfeld
Eilis & McDonald's
Petersen's
Taylor
Vengeance follows Hoosier murder and jail lynching
Don Bruce city marshal was shot and mortally wounded by Charley Hawkins in Shelbyville Indiana. A mob of about 500 seized Hawkins from a rear jail cell, hanged him from a tree after pulling him from the jail, and fired eight shots into his body as the mob dispersed. Coroner to hold inquest while county groups mourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady's Bend
Ott
Toleeter
Catfish
John Conners
Me Jackson
Harrop
Miller Im
Shelbyville
Ixp
Don Bruce
Charley Hawkins
Hawkins
Bruce
Court House
Mwo
Clarence Bruce
Robbers and lynch mob roil Ohio towns over Columbus Grove case
Lima dispatch reports a bank robbery linked to the Columbus Grove murder. Deputies Miller and Reeder pursue James Roberts amid a tense, mobbed Ottawa scene. alibi claims surface as backers push not to lynch before a formal arrest.
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Carson
Lima
Columbus Grove
Young Roberts
Miller and Reeder
Putnam County
Ottawa
New Washington
Boeyrns
James Roberts
Columbuns Grove
Arlington Hotel
Fort Wayne
Roberts
Lynch
Toledo
Washington
Roberta
Co operative stores planned across Kansas in 1900s drive
A Kansas committee for Alliance Commercial Convention reports unanimously in favor of establishing co operative stores in every county. G W Sandusky named general manager to lead the test in Kansas starting the year end. Alliance Exchanges have moved $3,000,000 in business since January 1, with transfers expected to co operative stores.
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Torexa
Kawn
Alliance Commercial Convention
National Union Company of New York
Alliance
Kansas
G. W. Sandusky
Alliance Exchanges
Oea
Ehane
Alliance Exchange
Sandusky
Two Maidens Drowned in Pine Lake Accident
In Laxsixne on August 23, Pearl Scholy aged 11 and Ida Smith aged 19 drowned when a rowboat overturned on Pine Lake nine miles northeast. Both bodies were recovered within an hour and taken to Hazlett Park where the Spirit-portrayal event was underway. Kitty McGurdy, also thrown from the boat, was rescued.
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Laxsixne
Mrcn
Pearl Scholy
Ida Smith
Pine Lake
Hazlett Park
Riot Ends Harper Brothers Circus Strike in Thompsonville
In Thompsonville Connecticut on August 23 a Harper Brothers circus failed to perform after workers demanded back wages. As patrons watched, the proprietor fled with cash while a crowd set the tent alight, released horses, and burned the big tent before police secured the ruins.
Two Sad Accidents A College Athlete Drowned And Barnard Fatally Injured
Albert Mapes, Columbia College athlete, drowned off Fire Island as he and his brother swam far from shore. He was about 28 and a nephew of Mary Mapes Dodge. Jack Barnard, son of Kil Barnard, was thrown from a wagon at the racecourse. his back broken and he faces probable death.
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Jack Barnard
Bay Shore Depot
N. Y
Albert Mapes
Columbia College
Fire Island
James
Mapes
Young Mapes
Victor
New York City
Mary Mapes Dodge
Kil Barnard
Barnard
Centennial of First Methodist Episcopal Church
The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Upper New Rochelle marked its 100th birthday with an old-fashioned love feast after morning services led by Rev. C S Wing Presiding Elder of the New York East district. The centennial was celebrated in traditional style.
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Little White
New York
John Street
Joe Embury
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Upper New Rochelle
C. 5. Wing
New York East District
Blaine urged for presidential nomination amid Blaine family doubts
A special telegram from Barn Harper notes Colonel A Loudon Snowden staying with the Blaine family as aides press Blaine to prepare for a nomination. The Blaine clan reportedly doubts his health and readiness, while General Kasson backs Snowden. Secretary Tracy remains uncertain about the president’s plans.
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Kasson
Barn Harper
Blaine
A. Loudon Snowden
Snowden
Malvern
Blaines
Mr. Snowden
Mr. Blaine
General Kasson
de Grasse Fo
Kebe Valley
Tracy
John McLean
Washington
Kebe
Gherland Walker
Indies
Corn Crops Prosper With General Rain Across Regions
A broad rain fell through Crxerswatt and Kentucky keeping blue grass alive while corn thrives in the valley. Farmers report ideal August weather for corn locally though Indiana experiences near-constant downpours for 60 hours with drought damage in western districts, yet soaking rain promises a good crop overall.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Prominent Grain Man Osbourne Found Dead in River
The body of George J. Osbourne, superintendent of Milwaukee Company's elevators in Minneapolis, was identified in St. Paul after a week’s disappearance. He was found weighted with two ten-pound stones in his coat pockets, sparking suspicions of self harm amid the recent financial flurry. Osbourne was a well known figure at Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.
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St. Paul
George J. Osborne
Milwaukee Company
Minneapolis
Osborne
Oxborne
Chamber of Commerce
The Presidents Horses Runaway at Cape May
A Presidential team ran away near the Presidential cottage after delivering ladies to Congress Hall for a Children's Carnival. The carriage lost a fore wheel, the horses dashed down Decatur street toward Beach avenue, collided with another carriage, disabling the carriage. The ladies were returned to the summer cottage in a private vehicle.
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Congress Hall
Turner
Washington Street
Decatur Street
Beach Avenue
Cape May Point
Two Kansas City Millionaires Fight in Hotel Rotunda
In Kansas City on August 23 two wealthy investors J E McIlroy and T H Swope clashed after a dispute over an investment. McIlroy struck Swope with a walking stick, knocking him down. Swope drew a revolver but friends intervened before shots were fired.
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Kansas Crrry
Coates House
J. E. McIiroy
T. H. Swope
Mr.McIroy
Mr. Swope
Mr. McIroy
Swope
Melroy
Wrecked on Lake Superior Stranded Yachting Party
The Brainary party from New York lost their steam yacht Cruiser which ran ashore at Pictured Rocks near Chapel Beach. Three women and four men were stranded on the beach without food since the wreck, with sea conditions preventing rescue boats from reaching the shore. A guide later carried provisions through the woods to Munising.
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Manquetts
Mica
Brainary
New York
Pictured Rocks
Chapel Beach
Dual Crime Tale Tells Of Old Man House Raid
On the morning of the 234th of March 1881 a group of men gathered in a back room of a Pittsburg dive the Little Lamb Saloon. The narrative follows two bands of robbers who visited the old man’s house that night and the subsequent arrest of those last on the scene.
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Dunn
Connors House
W. D. Moore
Western Penitentiary
Miller
Tobn Connors
Union Depot
Brady's Bend
Jim Connors
Connors
Bownd
Montague
Pittsburg
Scottie
Catfish
Little Lamb
Hamilton
Archie Montague
Alibi Affidavits in Clarence County Robbery Case
The sworn statements from Miller Dunn and others place the March 23 1881 shooting in Cleveland and Cincinnati. Dunn claims Miller fired accidentally while handling a revolver, wounding Dunn and causing Miller to flee. The affidavits date from August 20 1801 and 18 August 1591, with notarization and detectives attesting to the statements.
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Conners
Clarion County
Miller
Cleveland
Dunn
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Hamilton County
Frank C. Dunn
James W
Frankn. Dunx
A. D
Cvetis
Marin
Hamilton Oo
John P. M
City of
Edward J. Moses
Edward O. Christy
Pittsburg Dispatch
Cuyahoga County
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Belcome
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Lileles Jong
Ine
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Shoebox Miller
Foster
Rowland
Detroit
Kissenger
Texas
Monte Cristo
E. D. C. Mair
State Board of Charities
Christ
W. Stewart Mosby
Gard
Yank Adams
Sullivan
Kissinger
Connor
Treetl
Shoebox
Frank Dunn
Andrew Peterson
Department of the Inspection of Buildings
McGinley
Judge Lynch
Co-Operative Stores
Ati
Colonel Snowden
Bar Harbor
Cape May
Lake Superior
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