Tragic bout ends in death as Kilrain crew faces arrest
At Dallas Opera House a four round bout ended with James knocked unconscious and dying later. Kilrain Muldoon Cleary and Bezenah faced arrest while Bezenah was released. Police held Kilrain Muldoon and Cleary on manslaughter charges. Bezenah released. James, 22, Kansas City bricklayer, left a grieving wife. Muldoon paid funeral costs and the group dispersed to New Orleans.
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Hilrain
Mississippi
Dallas
Tex
Bezenah
James
Hilsin
Dietatcili Dacras
Dallas Opera House
Kilrain and
Muldoon
Texas
Kilrain-Vacquelin
Kilrain
Cleary
Besensh
Eillrain
Gleary
Combination
Eichberg
Kiira
Sone
Kilr
Berenah
Bartlesea
Bezensh
Bexensh
Kilisin
Cincinnati
Bezenab
Bexenah
Brown
Kansas City
Denver
Ekilrain
New Orleans
How to Kite Checks Revealed in Bank Loot Hearings
New York February 14 Conrad W N Jordan testified in Claassen case proceedings before Commissioner Shields detailing the piggyback scheme of kiting checks. He described deposits of uncertified and certified checks to banks in Brooklyn and New York as steps to create fictitious funds, a practice Jordan says was common years ago and persists today. He cited Pell and Wallack & Co as holders of bank bonds turned over for sale, with brokers unnamed. Jordan claimed Pell admitted carrying a 250000 dollar kite load, tying together a network of likeminded operators.
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Dispatcr
New York
Conrad WN. Jordan
Bank
Edward King
W. Wetmore
Leland
Claassen
Shields
Sixth National Bank
Pell, Wallack & Co
Mr. Jordan
Brooklyn
Providence mill owner secretly weds housekeeper in shock
Special telegram from Providence reports that Inte Amos N. Beck, a wealthy cotton manufacturer, secretly married his housekeeper named Sherman who was formerly married to Captain Edward Kay. Beckwith died soon after a trust deed was signed, leaving his children surprised by the claimed widow.
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Providence
Providence Society
Amos N. Beckwith
Beckwith
Lippitt
Rhode Island
Mrs Cleveland Attends Overbrook Chapel Dedication
Mrs Grover Cleveland, at Overbrook for a Presbyterian church dedication, rests at Rev Charles Wood’s Germantown home. The former First Lady, in fine health, plans a quiet day with the Woods before returning to New York. She was guest of Wistar Morris at Overbrook prior to the dedication.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Overbrook
Charles Wood
Germantown
Wistar Morris
Wood
Dr. Wood
Mr. Clevelady
Abeney
New York
Platt Roosa Letters Stir New York World’s Fair Fight
Republican leaders debate the 1890 World’s Fair as Thomas C Platt clashes with D B St John Roosa over a Tammany controlled exhibit. Roosa criticizes the plan while Platt defends Republican caution and warns against empowering Tammany.
Monster Mass Meeting Sought to Back World Fair Bill
An executive session of New York’s World's Fair General Committee discussed calling a mass meeting of New York and Brooklyn citizens. The goal is to voice police support for the original World's Fair bill in Albany. A further committee meeting was ordered to organize the event.
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New York
Grant
Messrs
Astor
Bogart
Bowers
Horsman
Merrifield
Ryan
Speer
Stokes
Towne
Brooklyn
Albany
Exene
Jury Finds Meade Guilty Over Child Labor Theater Law
In New York on February 14 jurors in General Sessions denounced the law as they found Manager James H. Meade of the Blue Beard Jr. Company guilty of violating the child employment statute at Niblo's Garden. The judge ordered sentencing deferred to Tuesday with Meade appealing. potential penalties include one year imprisonment and a $500 fine.
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New Yonk
Jack Int Giant Killer
Pos In Boots
Jack and the Beanstalk
Robinson Crusoe
Grand Jury
General Sessions
James H. Meade
Blue Beard Jr
Niblo’s
Fitzgerald
Converted to Protestantism in Baltimore meeting
J J Holmes of Chicago, studying for priesthood at St Mary's, left Catholicism and declared his conversion to Protestantism. He criticized reliance on Mary and Joseph in prayer and urged study of the Bible to know Christ's commandments.
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Baltimore
J. J. Holmes
Chicago
St. Mary‘s
O'Connor
Holmes
Joseph
Christ
Receiver Appointed For C. L. Luce Company Toledo
Judge Ricks in the United States Circuit Court appointed Clarence Brown receiver for the C. L. Luce Company a 25 year old wholesale dry goods house in Toledo The bank's action followed heavy stock losses from a warm winter and the firm’s inability to meet creditors demands in Coldwater Michiganbased bank move derailed operations and precipitated the appointment.
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I. Luce & Co
Toledo
Toleno
Ricks
United States
Southern Michigan National Bank
Coldwater
Mich
Clarence Brown
C. L. Luce Company
Deacon to Get Jury in Cronin Case
Four more jurors were sworn in Chicago on February 14 bringing the panel to eight. With the regular panel exhausted and defense objecting to Sheriff selections, Judge Waterman appointed W Newton of the South Congregational Church to oversee a special venire.
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Chicaco
Cronin
Waterman
W. Newton
International regatta planned for Port Antoin Ontario
An international regatta will be held in Port Antoin Ontario on February 14 open to leading amateur and professional oarsmen worldwide. It follows a proposed major regatta at Duluth and aims to attract top rowers from both amateur and professional ranks.
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International Hegerts
Port Antoin
Ont
Duluth
Colored NC Republicans form plan to contest Harrison at national convention
A group of leading North Carolina colored Republicans announces a plan to oppose President Harrison’s renomination. They vow to send only colored delegates to the 1892 national convention, denounce white Republican leaders, and call a state convention within ten days to organize. Congressman Cheatham’s support is implied.
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North Carolina
Congress
Harrison
Washrreton
Tar Heel
National Colored Convention
J. ©. Price
Afro-American League
J. H. Willismoon
Franklin County
J. H. Harris
Raleigh
Senate
House of Representatives
William Henderson
Charles Richardson
John ©. Dansey
Northline
J. H. Williamson
Cheatham
Canis
J.J. Mott
John B. Bayley White
Fourth
A. W. Shaffer
Mc Dave
Joey Bilfal
Criimn
Republican Party
Peyers
Lightner
Practically a boycott over immigrant tariff reporting
New York February 14. The Canadian Pacific was left out of the latest tariff for first and second class passengers from New York and New England because it did not report its third class business via Montreal. The trunk lines aim to push this tariff, defend it within a month, and accuse Canadian Pacific of bypassing inter state rules. General Eastern Agent E V Skinner calls it a practical boycott though the road claims omission only. He notes two special tariffs issued by his office and announces rate cuts on Chicago to St Paul freight.
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Dafator
New York
Republican Party
Republican State Committee
Thomas C. Platt
Tammany
the Sun
Hiscock
Platt
Chicago
Thomas
D. B. St. John Roosa
Depew
Miller
Blicans
D. B. St. Jous Roosa
Mr. Platt
D. BD
St. John Roossa
Cocanm
Dean
Union League Club
Thos. C. Piatt
Canadine Pacific
Tarif
Distaron
New Youk
Canadian Pacific
New England
Montreal
Dian Pacific
Forthcom
E.V. Skinner
Skinner
Neoreageh
Beerey
Roisa
Rail Ring Promises Ocean to Ocean Route Through Guatemala
A. M. Bannister reports Central American advices indicating completion of the Guatemala City to Port Barrios railway segment, possibly creating an overland meltrele ocean route. The project could affect the Nicaragua canal plan and shorten New York to South American west coast freight distances. Bannister notes about 80 miles already built as the hard stretch.
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Curcaco
Chicago
A. M. Bannister
St. Jose de Guatemala
Guatemala City
Central America
Port Barrios
Meloqua
Guatemala
Nicaragua
New York
South America
Tampa
Pis
Port Barrion
Toronto University Fire Destroys Campus and Bell Falls
A blaze at Toronto University tonight totally destroyed the campus and halted a fete that was to host 2 000 guests. The fire started from an exploding oil lamp and caused an estimated loss of 164 000 dollars. The 5 000 pound bell crashed from the main tower as its frame burned away.
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Toronto
Toronto University
Chinese gold discovery spurs 4 million mill deal in America
A conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel culminates in negotiations between two Chinese nobles and Frazer & Chalmers representatives to build a 1,300 stamp mill in China, costing near 4 million dollars. They report immense gold in Shan tung, with plans to import machinery and skilled labor for a modern operation.
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China
Tahxshan
Shan-Tung
Confucius
California
Australia
Teng Pene
Lee
Chu Ling Hwan
Tang
Washington
Chu Ling
Tong &B
Chiamen
Indians Oppose Buffalo Bill Shows Souring Morals
Telegram from Wassingron reports Interior Department records showing Indians recruited for Wild West shows are returning demoralized and unwilling to work. Agent Bhuler of White Earth Agency describes fourteen tribesmen coming back as worthless vagabonds seeking whisky income and urges government action to halt shows and return performers to reservations.
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Feprolal
Dispatch
Wassingron
Buffalo Bill
the of the Interior
Department
Secretary of the Interior
Bhuler
White Earth Agency
Flagler Must Show Cause Over Cotton Oil Trust
In New York on February 14 Judge Lacombe granted an injunction against the Cotton Oil Trust barring sale of assets and ordered show cause why a receiver should not be appointed. A trust reorganization followed a $500,000 shortage blamed on trustees Flagler and Moser. The plan shifted property to a New Jersey corporation. The bill notes the trust formed September 10, 1884, with profits over $2 million by May 31, 1887, and over $2 million in 1888, while certificates outstanding exceed $42 million.
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New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Cotton Oil Trust
Messrs. Flagler
Moser
New Jersey Corporation
Conspiracy to Kidnap Ex Senator Tabor Arrests
Denver police arrest Oscar Roberts and Arthur Butcher on charges of conspiracy to kidnap ex Senator Tabor for a $50,000 ransom. A letter from Lincoln New Mexico to Omaha planned a Denver meeting. The youths denied intentions and were not prosecuted due to youth.
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Eldosp
Tabor
Denver
Col
Oscar Roberts
Arthur Butcher
Roberts
Eincon
N. M
Butcher
Omaha
Mr. Tabor
Electric Light Convention Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Kansas City February 14 The Electric Light Convention confirms nominations by unanimous vote. Officers named include Arden J. Ieaded, Edward Seahaes, and Allen V. Garrote with seats in New York City and Toledo.
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Electric Light Convention
Kansas City
L ‘Arden J. Ie Ate
Edward c_seahes
Af Eats Talo
N.Y
Democratic coastal 22 Governor race memo stirs intrigue
A fragmented note hints at a Democratic contest with notable figures and shifting dynamics. It mentions a governor race and prominent names, suggesting intrigue around candidacies and alliances. Further details remain unclear in the OCR text.
Two Philadelphia Detectives Arrested for Fraud Case
Mrs. Emily B. Hooper files suit seeking 25,000 after alleging detectives Leopold Alexander and Edward Hall exploited her fears of custody and insanity to extort money. They are jailed on fraudulent debt charges and face conspiracy and theft prosecutions.
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Philadelphia
Emily B. Hooper
Disftor
Leopold Alexander
Alexander Detective Agency
Edward Hall
Wilson
Alexander & Hall
Conditions of Greensville County Farmers Worsen
Special telegram from Petersburg reports Judge George P. Barham of Greensville county says conditions for farmers are worse than depicted. He notes destitution among those who previously supported the county, with many unable to secure credit, facing forced sales or lack of buyers for farm teams and assets.
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Greeneville County
Petersburg
George P. Barham
Greensville County
Wallace Jr. Named Superintendent of Public Instruction
Governor Beaver appoints D. J. Wallace Jr of Bloomsburg to be Superintendent of Public Instruction in Harrisburg to succeed the late Poe Mr Wallace is president of the Normal School and has long been active in educational matters
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Harrisburg
Beaver
D. J. Wallace, Jr
Bloomeburg
Columbian County
Poe
New England Crime Shocks as Sawtelle Brother Charged
In East Rocheston New Hampshire on February 14 the decapitated body of Hiram Sawtelle from Roxbury Massachusetts was found in woods near Lebanon. Isaac Sawtelle, his brother, is under arrest on murder charges after key evidence including an empty shell and a bullet from the victim’s death, a gold collar button, and a rifle-related paper were recovered. The case traces a bitter dispute over property worth about 15 000 and involves travel from Boston to Rochester New Hampshire with a young girl as part of the alleged plot.
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East Rocheston
N. H
Hiram Sawtelle
Roxbury
Mas
Lebanon
Sawtelle
Isaac Sawtelle
New England
Isaac B. Sawtelle
Hiram
Mass
Wington Street
Isaac
Alek
Roch
Boston
Mr. Sawtelle
J. Bridges
Forgers Charged In Philadelphia Minting Forged Notes
Morris Lippman a Philadelphia candy maker was held in 10000 bail for hearing on charges of uttering and offering for discount forged notes in the name of Frederick P. Morris. Investigation uncovered at least 20000 in forged paper held by several banks.
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Philadelphia
Morris Lippman
Smith
Frederick P. Morris
Reading
Morris
Watson
Northern National Bank
Sica Ieldstater Ees Tine
Independence Bank of America
Keeking Actin
Walking Delegates Sued Over Embarrassing Carpenter Strike
New York, Feb 14. Carpenters at the Wilkes building led a strike that halted work, with steam fitters, plumbers, iron workers, and marble workers stopping duties. Walking Delegates Charles Owens and Alfred Ashley were served with arrest warrants by Judge Van Wyck amid a damages claim against Morton & Chesley for employing scab labor.
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Gottam
Dispatch
New York
Wilkes Building
Boston
Carpenter, Morton & Chesley
Charles Owens
Alfred Ashley
van Wyck
In & Wait
Morton & Ae Rs
Owens
Photographer Sues Over Copyright Claim in Lithograph Case
Julia Marlowe testified in New York before Commissioner John A Shields in a dispute with Gast Lithograph and Engraving Company. Falk, the photographer, claims a Marlowe portrait was copied without authorization and argues the work was a mechanical reproduction not requiring authorial genius.
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Julia Marlowe
Difpatch
New York
Witcom
John A. Shields
Wipe A
Falk
Gast Lithograph and Engraving Company
Valk
Milas Marlowe
Tographe
Reas
Te Phare
Picture Wars
Harvard Graduate Thief Sentenced Five Years In State Prison
George Wilson alias Jack Sheppard George Austin alias Sport and Marcus Blywood faced Judge Martine in New York for stealing a case of shawls valued at $150. Wilson pleaded guilty and delivered a reform tale while Austin chose trial. Raymond testified for the state. Judge Martine said he believed some reform motives but imposed the minimum five year imprisonment.
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Martine
New York
Harvard
Youk
George Wilson
Jack Sheppard
George Austin
Sport
Marcus Blywood
Victor & Acheles
Soreti Jiously
Wilson
Raymond
Austin
Pest
Martin
Tecan
Knights of Labor Petition for Alien Labor Act
Ottawa February 14 The Knights of Labor urge Parliament to pass the alien labor act arguing deceptive practices by employer agents lure artisans and workers to migrate to Canada under false terms leaving them destitute and dependent on locals for support.
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Ottawa
Knights of Labor
Great Britain
Ireland
Canada
Kevin
Acteae
Nonpartisan W CT A Paper Explains Two Societies
Cleveland February 14 The Western Associated Press explains for the Nonpartisan National Woman's Christian Temperance Union that records show differences between the two societies. Ellen J Phinney is listed as president and James Durr as general secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Partisa National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Non-Partimsan National Wousrs Christiar
Ellen J. Phinney
Jaxzrs Durr
Senate confirms several nominations in executive session
In a February 14 executive session the Senate confirmed Charles Emory of Pennsylvania Bovey Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary Lee of some legation at Rio Jansiro.
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Senate
Charles Emory
Pennsylvania
Bovey
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