Tragic Niagara Story of Englishman Benwell and Bir chal Murder Tale
The Princeton inquiry ends with a verdict that F C Benwell died from two pistol shots fired from behind by Reginald Birchall alias Somerset with intent to murder and that Caroline Birchall aided after the fact. Birchall, a fast talking English adventurer, posed as Lord Somerset and wooed families before sailing to Canada to hatch a stock-farm scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pcal Taleckam
Princerox
F. C. Benwell
F.C. Benwell
Reginald Birewall
Somerset
Caroline Birchall
Reginald Birchall
Evidence corroboration links Birchall to farm visit and murder probe
George Hay a Grand Trunk brakeman identified Birchall after he described a man boarding Hay's Eastwood station train at 3 38 PM on February 17 en route to Buffalo, a few miles from Benwell's body. Pelly notes reflect Birchall's wife concerns about farm life and servants while Benwell sends England reports of limited funds after Birchall's supposed rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birchall
Pelly
Princeton
F.C. Bennett
Pelle
Rock
Ton
Stafford Howest Buffalo
Benwell
New York
Fifth Avenue
Firchall
England
George Hay
Grand Trank
Buffalo
Bay's
Eastwood Station
Hamilton
Hay
Disappearance of Neville Pickthall Deepens in Birchall Case
Ontario mystery surrounding Neville H. Pickthall who left for New York after mortgaging his farm for 10000 dollars. He was last seen at Niagara Falls en route to meet his sister, with Birchall linked to the case. Police seek Birchall baggage clues for a possible second victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Lord
Somerset
England
Lord Somerset
Birchall
Lady Somerset
Ls Canads
T University
Baring Farm
Centleman
Ership
Woonstock
Ont
March
Benwell
Neville H. Pickthall
Pickthall
Niagara Falls
New York
Birchalls
Danger on the Mississippi at Greenville height record
The Mississippi River at Greenville climbs to a record high of 72.5 feet, five inches above previous marks, with headwaters falling but river expected to rise for at least ten days unless a crevasse forms. Levees are being strengthened along the Washington Issaquena and Maysville axis as vigilance remains constant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Miss
Maysville
Bolivar
Washington
Issaquena
A Double Catastrophe Claims Two in Pittsburg Track and Riverice
Younestons March excerpt reports John Lovitz an employee at the rolling mill was struck and killed on a Pittsburg and Western track. George H Abrey and William M George attempted to rescue Lovitz by crossing the river ice. Abrey drowned, George escaped. Abrey left a widowed mother. Lovitz left a wife and six children. Abrey’s last words were a plea for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestons
March
John Lovitz
Rolling Mill
Pittsburg
Lovitz
George H. Abrey
William M. George
George
Abrey
Severed Ear Sent to Southern Newspaper Editor
A Birmingham Evening News city editor received a mail containing the bloody ear of a negro woman cut off near the head. The note demanded publication to aid the late owner in recovering property and instructed forwarding to Senator Chandler in Washington. A Drummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Evening News
Senator Chandler
Washington
Timber report from Mission Agencies hints large pine harvest
Captain T. W. Tidd of the Government Timber Department reports after visits to Red Lake and White Earth that the Indians are prepared to cut between 16,000,000 and 18,000,000 feet of pine. He notes that rumors of widespread destitution on these reservations are unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
March
T. W. Tidd
Red Lake
White Earth
Isaac Stimmel Acquitted in Fayette City Knife Killing
The jury found Isaac Stimmel not guilty of murder but guilty of voluntary manslaughter for killing his son in Fayette City last fall with a butcher knife after an all night absence. The case was presented in the Fayette City court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AsiostTows
Isaac Stimmel
Fayette City
Bedell Ends Life in Cleveland After Illness
H. C. Bedell a prominent Cleveland insurance agent killed himself with a gun today suffering a severe bout of la grippe that affected his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
H. C. Bedell
Bedell
Gas Blowout Halts Drill at Castle Shannon Site
Well drilling for Manufacturers' Natural Gas Company at Castle Shannon encountered a strong flow of gas, prompting immediate suspension. Preparations were made to relocate the boiler to a safer distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Natural Gas Company
Castle Shannon
Death of Archibald Slater After Farmyard Accident
New Castle March 8 Archibald Slater 70 of Washington township died early this morning after being kicked in the side by a horse last night. He resided in Washington township and had suffered the injury in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florer
Diefatch
New Castle
Archibald Slater
Washington Township
Not Enough Grit Express Plotters Arrested in San Francisco
George W. Gregory and John R. Ewing were arrested for robbing Wells Fargo & Co. of 200 dollars. They admitted a broader plan to hijack safes and express cars after obtaining keys and combinations during Gregory's tenure, but abandoned the plan when fear overtook them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George W. Gregory
John R. Ewing
Wells, Fargo & Co
Gregory
Wells, Farco & Co
Ewing
Oakland
Pataluima
Santa Rosa
Sacramento
Lathrop
Fresno
Eight Miners Entombed in Wilkesbarre Shaft Face Possible Rescue
Five days after being entombed in the South Wilkesbarre shaft, eight men may still be alive. Workmen heard knocking on the main water pipe at 5 PM and speculated the line of air could reach them at the Hillman vein top lift. The party reportedly restrained by using a mule for air and food, then killed the animal when supply ran short. Authorities plan renewed rescue efforts to reach the trapped workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
South Wilkesbarre
Stanton
Hillman
George McDonald
Hillman Vein
Five Apache renegades killed or captured after Salt River clash
In a hunt that stretched 300 miles through rough Territory, Troops under Lt. James M. Watson and Lt. Clark engaged five renegade Apaches who killed freighter George Herbert. Two of the raiders were slain, three captured, one wounded. Prisoners sent to San Carlos then Graham county for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guone
Aniz
George Herbert
Salt River
Globe
James M. Watson
Tenth Cavalry
Clark
San Carlos
Graham County
Divided claims in two family crowding assault case
Two more arrests widen a tangled feud over an February 18 assault on Officers McGovern and Conway. Inspector McAleese filed informations against Simon and James Taity, father and son, with bail set at 500 each by Judge McKeona and John O’Neil. A Talty relative sought his brother’s release, unaware his father was also jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern
Conway
Talty
O'Brien
Simon
James Taity
McAleese
Central Itation
McKeona
James
John O'Neil
Erie County Pair Forms $50,000 Stock Company for Fair
The Erie County Agricultural Society fixed dates for the county fair September 1 to 4. The Erie Driving Park Association and the Agricultural Society will unite and organize a company with $50,000 capital stock. Hon. M. Reed donates the use of the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Este
Erie County Agricultural Society
Erie Driving Park Association
The
Agricultural Society
M. Reed
Local items from Lawrenceville and area update
Jens W. Potstria reports his gold watch stolen in a downtown saloon. several companions questioned but deny knowledge. Koux Brothers plan a new summer hotel on Shady Lane East End, finishing by April 1. Central Board of Education accepts Westinghouse gift of an electric light plant for Central High School. Alderman McMasters and Henry Murphy report on embezzlement case against Alexander G. Scott. Jonass Goem er brought to Riverside penitentiary for two years on larceny charge. Alderman Carlisle disposes of five Law and Order Society cases. three convicts and two acquittals. We McSrxkore sells Webster mines to A. Leonard. Five new diphtheria cases reported to health bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens W. Potstria
Lawrenceville
Koux Brothers
Shady Lane
East End
Central Board of Education
Westinghouse Electric Company
Central High School
McMasters
Henry Murphy
Alexander G. Scott
Murphy
Jonass Goemer
Riverside Penitentiary
Mercer County
Carlisle
Law and Order Society
Flour fund raised for destitute farmers
Scranton raises a flour fund for families of destitute farmers. Canton store J. & Brown burned with $5,000 loss. Hemlock output in West Branch Valley trails last season by 80,000,000 feet as prices rise. McDaniels fatally injured in altercation with Gibbons near Caldwell. Tannic Acid Works to move to M town if freebies and water are provided. Pennsylvania State Commission to propose a poorhouse bill critiquing overseer system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brocker
J. & Brown
Canton
West Branch Valley
Liveman Grnnons
Wesley McDaniels
Chillicothe
McDaniels
Gibbons
Tue Caldwell Tannic
Hunon
M °Town
W. Va
Pennsylvania State of Commission
Phayomy
Kaiser Lines Up Absolute Rule In New Reichstag Fight
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William the Second signals absolutist aims in governing without Parliament if needed. Bismarck seeks to shield the regime, while clericalists push anti anarchist and anti socialist measures to test the government. The Reichstag confrontation centers on army credits and new law, with Center and Conservatives weighing alliances and education concessions as Italy Vatican policy looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Bradenburg
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Germany
France
Reichstag
Reichapost
Rheiniche Westphalische Zeitung
Council of State
Freissinger
Center
Prince Bismarck
Prince Mismarck
Germania
Italy
Vatican
Cleriesl
Rome
Quirinal
Press Freedom Bill and Crown Protections Prompt Crisis Claims
The text states law omits ist, allows broader press discussion and imposes severe penalties on Crown and Government assailants. It notes Westphalische Merkur claims a renewed Chancellorship crisis and imminent Bismarck retirement, while Clericals anticipate Vatican triumphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Westphalische Merkur
Busmarck
Vatican
Imperial Mausoleum Concration Attended by Emperor
Bern reports that on March 8 the anniversary of Emperor William I is marked by the consecration of the Imperial mausoleum at Charlottenburg. The event is to be witnessed by the Emperor and his family as the vault receives the remains of William and Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Germany
Charlottenburg
Bern
William I
Augusta
Socialists Sentenced in Elberte Va Perjury Trial
In Bern on March 8 the Socialists Krause and Riekman were sentenced to 18 months at hard labor for perjury at the recent Socialist trial in Elberte Va. Gemmar received one year at hard labor for a similar offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Krause
Riekman
Elberte Va
Gemmar
German miners group backs joint organ and congress
Delegates from all branches of the Miners' Association met in Bochum on March 8 and resolved to publish an organ here instead of Zwickau and to promote a general congress of German miners. The meeting also voted for converting mines into worker-owned cooperative concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bochum
Miners’ Association
Zwickau
Ohio Land Company backer denies risk to buyers
The Ohio Land Company manager rejects claims of being an irresponsible concern. He asserts all lots have clear titles and no mortgages. A Lancaster plant plan and a free excursion to inspect the land are mentioned to attract buyers. Concerns about the venture are attributed to individuals on the Southside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsberger
Southside
Ohio
Tia
Jeannette
Qhenenete
Lancaster
Fairfield County
Columbus
Ohio Company
Schneider
Campbell
Arrest of John Trainor at Marshall's grocery store
Officer Snyder of Allegheny was asked to arrest John Trainor at Ohio street Marshall's grocery yesterday afternoon after Trainor insulted a clerk and frightened customers. Trainor had bought tobacco, concealed a package, and was locked up for a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Allegheny
Marshall
Ohio Street
Tne
John Trainor
Trainor
Woman saved after taking ounce of laudanum
Mrs. Stella Dewald of Mt. Washington swallowed an ounce of laudanum Friday evening. A neighbor entered the home at that moment and Dr. J. E. Wilson was summoned to treat her, saving her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Dewald
Mt. Washington
J. E. Wilson
Notable Citizens Route Plans and Travels
Route and travel news highlight bids to begin work on the Duquesne street railway in mid April with electricity favored by engineer George Rice. Andrew Carnegie departs New York for Pittsburgh to attend the inaugural Pittsburg Free Library Commission meeting. C P Scaife reports health improvement and return from Havana. General Wiley visits to see plays. C O Scull optimistic about summer excursions depending on heat. Doctors Speer and Shields exchange posts as physicians move. Frank M Hunter sails from London en route to New York. Dr J M Blackburn and Pearl return from Florida and the Southwest. Fannie Malone tours Philadelphia New York and Boston. Gene Meyers named primary teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rice
Azble Road
Rice
Duquesne Street Railway
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Pittsburg
Duquesne Club
Pittsburg Free Library Commission
C. P. Scaife
William B
C. O. Scull
Baltimore and Ohblo Road
London
J. M. Blackburn
Miss Pearl
Fifth Avenue
Florida
Southwest
Fannie Malone
M. L. Malone
Philadelphia
Boston
Gene Meyers
Emmensite Explosive Demonstrated in Washington Experiments
An experimental test of Emmensite, the Pittsburg invention by Captain Emmons, drew foreign diplomats and the Senate Naval Affairs Committee to the Washington Navy Yard. A 60 pound charge in a torpedo broke a raft of railroad sleepers, with many splinters, while several safety and small arms tests showed controlled handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Emmens
Senate
Messrs Pettit and Chipley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lightner
Dam on the Ohio Spotlighted by Engineer at Hearing
Colonel Merrill, U S Engineer for the Pittsburg district, explained the movable Davis Island dam on the Ohio River before the Rivers and Harbors Committee. He urged four more similar dams between Davis Island and Wheeling at about 900000 each, likely funded in the river and harbor bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merrill
United States
Pittsburg
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Davis Island
Ohio River
Wheeling
Preparion
Senate panel weighs Call interpolation charge in Saunders murder speech
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee examined Chandler's charge that Call misrepresented remarks on Saunders murder. It debated whether the record should reflect Call's speech as reported or altered by the official notes, and what constitutes proper debate within parliamentary bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Chandler
Call
W. B. Saunders
Florida
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senators At Stake In Montana Contested Seat
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee recommended seating Power and Saunders, the Republican incumbents, after a long session. Minority report expected from Mr. Gray. Debate to follow for weeks before a Senate vote. Senator Turpie urged remitting the case to Montana for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasursotos
Senate Committee On
Montana
Senate
Power and Saunders
Gray
Turpie
Music in the Air and Wasnamaker Trip South
The piece reports on Frank Hatton’s claim that Roosevelt and Thompson aided Foulke in crafting a critical article against President Harrison and civil service reform. Roosevelt and Thompson deny the accusation, while the investigation is labeled a fat failure. It also notes Wanamaker and family planning a two week trip to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuindoys
Civil Service Commission
Frank Hatton
Post
Roosevelt
Thompson
Foulke
Indiana Civil Service
Harrison
St. Louis Republic
New York Times
Hatton
Civil Service
Sporsmen
Wanamaker
Russell Harrison
McKee
Florida
Taulbee Worsens at Midnight
Washington March 8 ex representative Taulbee’s condition deteriorated by midnight with alarming symptoms and growing concern for his result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taulbee
Washington
Texas Amazon Cleans Out the Mayor's Office
Margaret Lane, 30, 175 pounds, marched into Gainesville Texas city hall and toppled the mayor, city attorney, and policeman in a three hour courtroom melee. She reportedly shouted the official, knocked the officer and attorney to the floor, and nearly stripped in the confrontation. The incident follows a prior fine imposed on Lane’s husband by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Tex
Margaret Lane
John L. Sullivan
Robertson
City Attorney Hall
Virago
Pittsburg Astonishes Him Aboard War Veteran Reports
Colonel Stewart of Ohio Pyle visits Pittsburg with fellow veterans and says the city grows more attractive each trip. He notes the Baltimore and Ohio plans improvements and rumors of more frequent excursions in the coming summer, praising the area as a beautiful spot not to be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Ohio Pyle
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburgh
Suspects Implicated in Enet Eed Robbery
Detective Gumbert returns from Greensburg with warrants for Archey Porcher Harry Miller and Thomas Connegham who await charges of larceny in a case tied to a robbery at Collins Stevenson's nation store on Frankstown avenue two months prior. Goods found on arrestees identified by Mr. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Gumbert
Archey Porcher
Harry Miller
Thomas Connegham
Collins & Stevenson
Nation
Frankstown Avenue
Collins
Columbus Seeks Pan American Congress Visit
Columbus GA invites the Pan American Congress to include their city in the upcoming South tour. The Board of Trade House and city authorities drafted a memorial extolling Columbus as a key Georgia city and urging the delegates to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Board of Trade House
Pan- American Congress
Congress
Mansfield man testifies against Mrs Myer for assault
Bernard Kirchoff of Mansfield testified before Alderman McMasters accusing Mrs Dora Myer of assaulting his countenance and threatening to strike. Mrs Myer posted bail for a future hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Kirchoff
Mansfield
Alderman McMasters
Dora Myer
Commission to Investigate Liquor Traffic Proposed
The House Committee on Alcoholic Liquor Traffic discussed a bill to create a five person commission to investigate all aspects of liquor traffic. John T. Pratt of the Wine and Liquor Dealers' Association in New York testified in favor. The bill was postponed without action until the committee's next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
John T. Pratt
Wine and Liquor Dealers’ Association
New York
Auditor Al Graham Sentenced in Embezzlement Case
Al Graham Warren county auditor pleaded guilty to embezzling 63111.09 and received 18 years in prison plus a 126422.18 fine. He denied other charges while detailing alleged schemes with Coleman and forged signatures. Coleman already jailed for 2.5 years and $32000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Graham
Warren County
Lezayvon
Graham
Coleman
Lebanon
Pittsburg Post Office Sees Record Week in History
The Pittsburg Post Office wrapped up its six day period last Friday night as the largest week of business in the office’s history. Postmaster McKean reports additions to local service appropriations totaling $24,300 per year and intends to seek a further increase next June. Plans include placing distributors on every through mail train into Pittsburg, following success of the 5 o’clock morning New York train run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
McKean
New York
Deserted Vessel Found Fire Destruction At Sea
The steamer Caledonia reports sighting the Norwegian bark Progress adrift with distress signals. A board party found no life aboard the vessel as a dog was shot and a pig brought aboard. the bark was set on fire. Halifax reports the crew were rescued by the bark Truro and landed March 3. Also listed are permits for three two story frame houses on Hamilton Street in the Twenty seventh ward with costs of 1600 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoas
March
Caledonia
Mediterranean
Progress
Halifax
Truro
Arthur B. Gue
Hamilton Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
J. J. Chisholm
Hamilton Stree
J. Keiler
Handsome Garments Offered At Campbell Stores After April
A. G. Campbell and company offer premium jackets in apricot and winter weights at their stores on 710 Penn Ave and 27 Fifth Avenue. The sale promises good pay for securing one or more garments, with opportunities not to repeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Campbell & As
Penn Ave
Fifth Avenue
Excursion Train to Washington City Tickets Sold
The B and O Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Washington D C good to visit Baltimore on Thursday March 20 at nine dollars round trip. Trains depart at 8 and 9 20 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. K. BR
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Water color portrait offer at No 68 Federal St
A watercolor portrait of you or children offered for one dollar at the firm on No 68 Federal Street Albany. The notice claims no advertising scheme and presents an artistic picture option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal St
Alezheny
Iaodaone
Family Portrait Offer at Aufrecnt Gallery Pittsburg
A city card advertises a family portrait event at Aufrecnt's Elite Gallery located at 516 Market Street Pittsburgh. The deal offers one large 8x10 print for $1 with elevator access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecnt
Market St. Pittsburg
Fashionable boys’ suits and overcoats advertised locally
An advertisement lists spring overcoats and boys suits at 434 Wood Street and Cor. Grant and Diamond Streets. Sizes 4 to 14 offered at $1.75 and $2.50 with a call to view, plus a good-fitting Pitcairn suit noted at 434 Wood Street near the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood St. Ae
P.C.C.C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
Sew Court House
Pitcairn
Wood St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lone Pine Pond
Church
Lancashire
Joseph Birchall
Church Kirk
Whalley
East Lancashire
Rednald
Harrow
Oxford
Lincoln College
Trayiping
Birehall
Douglas Raymond Pelly
Essex
Frederick C. Benwell
Isenitdene
Cheltenham
Clifton
Frederick
Benvwell
Liverpool
Crittenda
Canada
Stafford House
Betwell
Ontario
Niagara River
Suspension Bridge
Neville Pickthall
Mississippi
Mis Son
Danville
East Tennessee Railroad
Norfolk
Bristol
Ta Grippe
Stenck
Diefatchs
Renegades
Erie
We. McSsrxkore
Webster
A. Leonard
Bureau of Health
Scraxton
James Clingman
United States Express
Cantor
Emperor William
Bismarck
Epie
Ohio Land Company
John A. Wiley
Franklin
Jefferson
Florence
Harrisons
Hoe
Wasamaker
Texas
Western Penn
Sylvania
West Virginia
Prrrsters
Odicer
New York Liquor Deniers” Association
Ohio Penitentiary
Dlame
Court House
J. Kelly O'Neil
W. L. Devhant
J. A. Runyan
Ana
Anderson
Forks
Washington City
Barth
Christesia
Jacob Barth
Manton Alley
Thirty-fres Ward
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!