Bodies Hidden Under a Hearth Ties to Australian Suspect
Liverpool police linked the Melbourne arrest of William Williams to a series of disappearances and killings. They uncovered five bodies beneath a house after lifting a hearthstone, including a 12 year old girl, and a 7 year old girl, a 5 year old boy, and a baby. The killings featured throat slittings and lime used to obscure evidence. Authorities compare Williams to the Whitechapel killer and note his travels between Liverpool and London. Williams lived flamboyantly at first, then became taciturn, with unclear personal history.
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Rain Hill
Liverpool
Melbourne
Australia
Williams
Jack the Ripper
White
Miss Mather
Colonel Brooks
Son
Mysterious Murderer Williams Linked To Cement Grave Sites
A laborer testifies Williams hired help to take up kitchen floors and lay cement to conceal murders. Williams stayed at a hotel then villa, showing lavish wealth but odd movements. Victims include a woman strangled with a rope and a severed head of an elder child. cement sealed a mass grave under the kitchen. The probe traces cement orders and bags, with ongoing searches for the man’s identity.
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Williams
Port Said
Miss Mather
Man
Rain Hill
London
Bengal Cavalry
Jack the Ripper
St. Helens
Northwestern Railway Company
Pennsylvania's Place in World's Fair Exposition
A. B. Farquhar, new Executive Commissioner of the Board of World's Fair Managers, asserts Pennsylvania's leading role in the exposition. He cites vast mineral resources and iron and coal output, with about 300 firm applications for space and more daily. He will sail to Europe on March 26 to advance plans, then implement them on return.
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Harrismuns
Board of
A. B. Farquhar
Pennsylvania
Farquhar
United States
Core
Luzerne
Europe
Spencer House Fire Destroys Niagara Falls Hotel
The Spencer House owned by the Gluck estate opposite the New York Central depot burned from a basement fire at 10. The four story stone hotel held 150 guests with 25 inside plus staff. Engineer Burbank and wife escaped to the Western Hotel. one servant girl saved from the roof. No lives lost. most furniture gone. silver saved. Insured for 60,000 with total losses over 100,000.
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Niagara Falls
Spencer
Gluck Estate
New York Central
Burbank
Cataract Construction Company
Western Hotel
Teeston Bridge
Clifton
Drummondville
Ont
Perry Tries To Escape From Lyons Jail
Oliver Curtis Perry the Lyons train robber is held in his cell at night and day after a jail warning that he planned to escape. Officials say his leg shackles appeared nearly filed and held with rags. a search found £250 in large bills on his clothing.
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Lyons, N
Oliver Curtis Perry
Lyons
Perry
Spiteful Burglary At Reynoldton Dresses Torn
In McKeesport on March 16 a burglary at Mrs. Cornelia Lemon’s home in Reynoldton occurred between 7 and 8 PM. The intruder ripped and tore all wearing apparel including dresses hats and scattered items. Jewelry and other valuables were untouched.
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McKeesport
Cornelia Lemon
Reynoldton
Senatorial Bribery Probe Faces Testimony Cast
The Senate Bribery Investigating Committee questioned Chairman Hahn and Rep Daugherty. Hahn denied any bribery, detailing money used for legitimate campaign expenses and hotel bills for Sherman workers. Daugherty affirmed his vote for Sherman and claimed no pledges or payments influenced him. Committee plans to travel to Washington for Sherman's testimony.
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Columnes
Hahn
Daugherty
Foraker
Sherman
Neil House
Deus
John Sherman
Mr. Foraker
Senate
Moe
Washington
Local Republicans Seek United Front In Congressional Nominations
In Noumber of men conference in Johnstown Pa March 16 led by Cambria County Republican chairman J F Barker and George E Scull discusses a united front for congressional nominations in the district. Editor George F Swank F Barker ex Assembly John M Rose and Captain H H Kuhn attend. Scull has not yet decided to give up his claims. Cambria county residents press that he has had enough and the meeting aims to craft a cable arrangement between two counties to present a united nomination slate.
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Jongxstown
F. H. Barker
Cambria County
Republican Committee
George E. Scall
Somerset
George F. Swank
F. Barker
John M. Rose
H. H. Kuhn
Scull
Campbell Hopes It's Cleveland in Democratic Race
Ex Governor James E. Campbell of Ohio comments from Merchants' Club on John Hill's support in Cleveland. He says Cleveland remains popular among Democrats and notes Hill's campaign approach and the silver bill's potential impact on the party's strength. He plans to assess Hill's strength after the Southern trip.
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Sr. Pace
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Merchants
Campbell
Cleveland
Hill
Democratic Party
Calhoun Declares Candidacy in ReprorD Legislature Fight
Dr. C. P. Calhoun, ex-legislator, announces his candidacy as a candidate for the Legislature. He has aligned with the Quay faction, and his late entry suggests Quay forces see him as the sole candidate who would vote for Quay if elected, signaling interest in Quay's interests.
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Reprord
C. P. Calhoun
Quay
Calhoun
Cincinnati Hopes for National Prohibition Convention
Prof. Samuel Dickie, head of the Prohibition party’s National Executive Committee, is in Cincinnati to evaluate the city as a possible site for the party’s National Convention. A few thousand dollars may cover expenses to secure Cincinnati, but no success has been reported yet. The convention is planned for June 23.
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Cincinnati
Ciscannati
Samuel Dickie
Prohibition Party
Governor Winans Sees Cleveland as Possible Candidate
In a March interview Governor Winans expresses desire to see Cleveland pursued for president though he believes neither Cleveland nor Ill will secure the nomination.
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Graypd Rarmos
Mis
Winans
Cleveland
Veland
Ill
Voters Weigh Regional Prospects for Next Leader
The source notes a West origin candidate backing Boies as the man and an East origin candidate with Gorman seen as the best chance, outlining regional expectations and political dynamics.
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Boies
Gorman
McKinley Receives Letter and Knife From Little Valley Firm
Governor McKinley today was shown a letter from J B F Champlin president of a pocket battery company in Little Valley New York. The note praises the McKinley bill and its impact on American industry and wages in New England towns. The letter includes a knife named Major McKinley as a tribute to the bill’s author.
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Colomses
McKinley
J. B F. Champlin
Little Valley
Major McKinley
Oeer
New Eng
Bridgeport
Hangatack
Nhow
Torrington
Bill McKinley
Saul of
Tarsus
Hughes Said to be Named United States Marshal in Philadelphia
Philadelphia March 16. It is announced that ex Senator Benjamin F Hughes, now Assistant Postmaster, will be appointed United States Marshal replacing William R Leeds. The plan places Hughes as Marshal with Alex P Colesberry favored for the U S District Attorneyship, a sentiment echoed by Wanamaker and party leaders after discussions in Philadelphia. Martin traveled to Washington to gauge opinion and returned saying Colesberry leads for attorney and Hughes for marshal.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin F. Hughes
United States
William R. Leeds
Harrison
Wanamaker
Hughes
Leed Nee
Uni States District
Alex P. Colesberry
Martin
Washington
Colesberry
Marshal
Iowa Convention Buzz Suppresses Delegation Split
Delegates arriving for the Iowa State Convention discuss Blaine versus Harrison amid a warm contest. Rumors say Harrison may withdraw before Minneapolis. Uninstructed delegation support grows as Ison and Clarkson lack active campaigns.
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Drs Mores
Blaine
Harrison
Minneapolis
Proctor
Ison
Clarkson
Iowa
Democratic County Committee Endorses Cleveland Pattison Team
York county delegates chosen for National and State conventions. Horace Keese elected national delegate over Edward D. Zegler by 73 to 83. State Convention delegates named: George Jeihes, S. B. Hoff, P. J. M. Heindel, Witte Thompson, Emanuel Smith, Simon W. Fry, William Barton, Levi P. Boritner, Lewis D. Sell, Charles R. Bartel. Resolutions endorse Cleveland Pattison administration Beltzhoover.
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York
Democratic County Committee
Horace Keese
Edward D. Zegler
George Jeihes
S. B. Hoff
P. J. M. Heindel
Witte Thompson
Emanuel Smith
Simon W. Fry
Combination in Kansas Aiming for Three Democratic Congressmen
Ex-Governor George W. Glick says the Democratic and People's State central committees have formed a political understanding. He predicts two tickets in the field with Democrats winning three U S Congressmen from Kansas. The deal pairs the People's electoral ticket with a Democratic congressman at large and two electoral ticket places.
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Topeka
George W. Glick
Atchison
Democratic
People's State Central Committees
Glick
People’s
People’s Party
Hopeful senatorial factions in Texas battle
In Austin on March 16 Mills friends remain hopeful though Culberson trails in a House poll. Chilton supporters speculate about withdrawal while Culberson gains buoyancy from that talk. In Ohio Weybrechit loses his seat to Rowlen in a party vote after a prior 27 vote plurality.
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Tex
Mills
Mr. Culberson
Chilton
Weybrecht
Alliance
Autrance
B. F. Weybrechit
Columbus
W. H. Rowlen
Rowlen
First Fruits of the Deal Prompt Coal Price Rise
The regular meeting of coal agents approved a 25 cent per ton rise for chestnut coal with immediate effect. Other coal grades kept unchanged. Output for March from the group is fixed at 2,500 tons to enforce the deal.
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New York
Goal
Cruelty Allegations Rise Over Reform School Brutality
State Senator Osbourn moves to investigate alleged brutal treatment of ten boys returned from Huntingdon Reformatory to Moyamensing Prison. Testimony details include extended confinement in dark cells, chained shackles, minimal food, and repeated abuse by Deputy Superintendent Smith, with several boys describing head injuries and neglect.
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Philadelphia
Francis A. Osbourn
Third
Arnold
Huntingdon Reformatory
Moyamensing Prison
Edward Conlan
James Brown
Jacob T. Johnson
William Woods
Samuel Levy
William Saunders
Walter Sloan
Smith
Osbourn
Reformatory
Huntingdon
Jacob Johnson
Lombard Street
Dillman
Adda
Ed Shirley
Ward B
Mitchell
Rice
Frank Shirley
Ward Conlan
Allen Street
Society Women as Money Makers in OrTIEGO
Leading society women in OrTiego are raising funds for the Ladies' Library Association through a contest of original fundraising ideas. Competitors have worn tattered garments and played a street organ singing for coins, while others sold popcorn to friends as they stage their public demonstrations.
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Ortiego
Micu
Ladies’ Library Association
Annie Rooney
Pacific naval movements and berings sea service ships
Navy pay agent Lyons reports the United States steamer Adams to be commissioned March 22 with Commander Nelson in command. The Thetis is slated for the Bering Sea, and while at San Diego the Charleston will follow, indicating several vessels available for Arctic service.
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Navy
Lyons
United States
Adams
Nelson
Bering Sea
San Diego
Charleston
Naval ships and cable mission details at Mare Island
The Baltimore remains at Mare Island under detention pending a settlement of the Bering Sea matter. Albatross guns tested at target practice. It is believed she is detained at the naval station awaiting resolution, and the Albatross will not survey the cable route to the Sandwich Islands until another vessel is named to complete the work.
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Baltimore A
Mare Island
Naval Station
Bering Sea
Albatross
Sandwich Islands
Ireland Solid at Rome Interview Highlights Unity and Patriotism
In Rome Archbishop Ireland, visiting the Vatican, rebukes claims that the American church is split by nationality or politics. He condemns anti immigrant rhetoric and calls for unity, warning against misrepresentations in Europe. He cites a Liege congress critique by Cahensly and Villeneuve and expresses distrust of Villeneuve’s Rome presence.
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Vatican
Bostox
Piot
Ireland
Ita
Rome
America
Eus
Germany
Anh
Mos
Liege
Belgium
Peter Cahensly
New
McClure Perjury Charge Reported By Grand Jury
Report from the Court House states a true bill for perjury against L. and Agent McClure has been agreed by the grand jury. Details are sealed by court secrecy. Sharpe testified Sharpe bought a Sunday paper from Newsdealer Sharpe on the Southside, but Shirpe swore otherwise and was convicted.
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Court House
Grand Jury
McClure
Alderman Howe
Newsdealer
Sharpe
Southside
Hypocrisy Questioned as Commander Graham Defends Words
In RicH Monro Virginia on March 16 a Court of Inquiry questioned Commander Graham who admitted using abusive language about the late Admiral Porter after his death. He recalled Porter had relieved him from commands and worn mourning felt like mockery, admitting the remark but not recalling exact words.
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Graham
Admiral Porter
Rich Monro
Commander Graham
Canada’s militia poorly armed says Governor General
At a meeting of the Dominion Rifle Association the Governor General denounced Canada's militia rifles as antiquated and worthless and urged reform to modern pattern weapons. Minister Bowell acknowledged the dilemma and said Parliament will be asked to authorize new arms for the force.
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Ottawa
Dominion Rifle Association
Canada
Bowell
Camedia
Weather Across the Soute Brings Severe Storms
A Northern hurricane caused a Texas storm of sleet snow and ice the worst in years. Two inches of slush blanket streets while fruit trees in bloom suffer ice. Missouri and Arkansas report snow six inches at Little Rock three inches at Jefferson City. Memphis faces its second major storm tonight impacting business.
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New Criteans
Texas
Missouri
Arkansas
Little Rock
Jefferson City
Memphis
Field ordered to asylum in insanity ruling
Judge Van Brunt ruled Financier Edward M. Field unfit to plead due to mental condition and ordered his confinement in a State asylum until a full mental assessment is completed.
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Young Field
New York
van Brunt
Edward M. Field
Mr. Field
Field
Jack the Elpressor Resurrected
Morning news digest highlights state and national policies huntingdon reformatories with remonstrances against licences and a promised building room. Also coverage of new glass achievement and Sullivan Corbett fight plus European affairs and tax revisions. Local markets and efforts to curb smoke and sugar trust rumors appear in brief sections.
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Jack the Elpper
Huntingdon
Allegheny
Sullivan-Corbett
News of Europe
Big Beef Trust Dee cc
Geout
AB Sugar Trust
Rcssce
Record of liquor remonstrances flood court filings
A flood of remonstrances against liquor licenses filled the Clerk of Court’s office, with letters to Judge Collier and court officials far exceeding prior days. Citizens, railroad officials, and local residents argue licenses near rail lines and in various wards would cause disorder, accidents, or immoral conduct, naming multiple applicants and specific addresses.
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McGunnigle
McClure
L. & O. Society
B. C. Christy
William M. Price
McCargo
Price
Anderson
Allegheny Valley Railroad
William A. Diamond
Oakmont
Diamond
Verona
Eee
Veco
Shane Ee
Ella Parrott
Millvale
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