Murder and Bigamy Mystery Clears in Rain Hill Case
Reports from Liverpool England outline Frederick Deeming alias Williams alleged to have murdered his wife and four children to pursue new marriages. Observers highlight his pattern of bigamy across Australia Britain and Uruguay with authorities tracing movements and interrogating suspects amid a mob incident at Rain Hill.
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Liverpool
England
Willian
Melbourne
Sydney
N.S. W
Williams
Mather
Australia
Dinham Villa
Marie Deeming
Miss Matheson
South America
Deeming
Dunhanville
Birkenhead
Dezeming
Rain Hill
Frederick Deeming
Marie James
Rain Hill Villa
Deacon Trial Set For May In Cannes Kill Case
Edward Parker Deacon’s murder trial for killing Abeille in his wife’s hotel room at Cannes is scheduled for May 16. Americans in France and many French observers still expect leniency or support for Deacon despite attacks on him by some in the press.
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Nice
Edward Parker Deacon
Abeille
Hotel Splendide
Cannes
Neat compliments exchanged between pope and Irish prior
In Rome on March 17 Prior Glynn of the Irish National Church of Rome received a special audience with the Pope. The prior presented the Holy Father with a number of shamrocks sent from Ireland.
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Rome
Glynn
Papal Gratification for Gift with Shamrock Emblem
The Pope expressed gratification for the presented gift and wore a sprig of shamrock on his heart to-day. The scene centers on the Papal reception and symbolic Irish iconography.
Vienna Executes Schneider for Servant-Girl Murders
In Vienna on March 17 Schneider, convicted of murdering servant girls, was executed by strangulation at a stake. Seyfried the executioner performed the ritual with two horsemen assisting as onlookers watched a grisly, prolonged death.
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Vienna
Schneider
Seyfried
Ariest
Cornet
Parnell Remembered At St Patrick’s Day Banquet
In Loxpox March 17 Mr Justin McCarthy presided at a banquet marking St Patrick’s Day and paid tribute to Charles Stewart Parnell. He predicted Irish national recognition by the English democracy allies. Parnellite MPs held a separate banquet with John Redmond presiding and a silent toast to Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin McCarthy
Ireland
McCarthy
Charles Stewart Parnell
Friends of Ireland
Parnellitte
House of Commons
John E Redmond
Parnell
Resignation Strife Between Kozmin and Gourko in Warsaw
The Vossische Zeitung reports Warsaw Governor General Kozmin resigned after clashing with Russian Commander Gourko over harsh measures. Gourko favored expelling civilians to feed the army, even proposing to starve civilians to death to deter Polish agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BERL
Vossiche Zeitung
Kozmin
Warsaw
Gourko
Miners Vote to Resume Work Monday After Wins
Delegates of the Miners Federation unanimously adopt a resolution to resume work on Monday as the objective of the stoppage is achieved. Lancashire and Cheshire coal mine owners meeting with 160000 workers approve the plan, signaling a return to normal operations.
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Loxpox
The
Miners’ Federation
Lancashire and Cheshire
Anarchists Arrests and Public Works Award Report
Gentex police arrest Anarchists Anarchists Emr Loyvext in public works receives 10000 Potes. Churches in Russia close rapidly while explosive finds rise at anarchist homes. English vouchers are hanged. Hebrews honored and Lithuanians migrate to America. An anarchist bombing occurs at Liege doorstep of a new criminal case.
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Gentex
Emr Loyvext
Russia
America
Liege
St Patrick Day Accidents List of Fatal Yesterday
A short list of yesterday's incidents shows no fatalities. Joseph Younger lay on a railroad track in Jeannette after being struck and knocked unconscious. Scott Goff, 45, was injured in Braddock with a broken arm and head/back injuries. Patrick O'Donnell fell from a Second Avenue electric car near Greenfield Avenue, dislocating his shoulder and injuring his face. W F Conrad, a railroad brakeman, was hit by a train in Wilkinsburg and seriously hurt. Mrs Gamoyle fell on ice at 14 South Eighteenth Street, suffering a scalp wound and left arm fracture. Willie Bollman was seen with dog-bite marks near Mt. Washington. Frank Meyers was run over by a wheel, injuring his foot, and taken home.
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Younger
Joseph Younger
Jeannette
West Penn Hospital
Gorf-Scott Goff
Braddock
O'Doxyett
Patrick O'Donnell
Four Mile Row
Twenty-third Ward
Second Avenue
Greenfield Avenue
Lownup
W. F. Conrad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkinsburg
Gawnie
Gamoyle
No. 14
South Eighteenth Street
Southside Hospital
Bottany
Willie Bollman
J. 8. Bollman
Mechanics’ Bank
John Zimmerly
Mt. Washington
Lvens
Frank Meyers
Shhoenberzer
Eighteenth Street
Potters South Africa tour ends in theater fire
Mrs James Brown Potter and Kyrle Bellew recount a Cape Town theater blaze that destroyed costumes and stage gear. They faced threats of arrest over unpaid wages and an awkward proposal to replace tights with dyed undergarments. Bonded by DeBeers director aid, they escaped detention and planned London openings while Bellew buys trousers.
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MT Cable
Lowpox
James Brown Potter
Kyrle Bellew
Australia
Johannisberg
Golden City
Searelle
Luscombe Searelle
Cape
Bellew
Durham Castle
Goodby
Standard Bank
South Africa
Lorraine
Bell
DeBeers
Workhouse Annual Report Highlights Prisoner Trends
The twenty second annual report on the county work house for year ending December 23 1891 notes higher maintenance costs due to supplies fuel and repairs. Daily inmate average rose to 732 while earnings fell to 39447 and the per day net cost was 22.08 cents. Prisoner intakes reached 4503 with primary offenses including disorderly conduct drunkenness vagrancy and suspicious characters. Chaplain Bradshaw reports adoption of the Western Penitentiary library system and increased library activity.
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Hill
Bradshaw
Kelly
Googins Wins In Allegheny Colored Republicans Meeting
A mass meeting of Allegheny County colored Republicans last evening in Common Council chamber ended with Lemuel Googins in control. The tumultuous session featured Broadax Smith as chairman and heated shouting whenever Googins or Clark was named. Attorney Holmes nominated John M. Clark while Randolph and Scott Tapir pressed for floor time amid loud protests.
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Googins
R. W. Scott
Clark
Allegheny County
Common Council Chamber
Lemuel Googins
Broadax Smith
Broadax
Attorney Holmes
John M. Clark
Randolph
Scott Tapir
Mr. Tapir
St Patrick's Reception at Randall Club on Duquesne Way
The Randall Club hosted a St Patrick's Reception with music and readings by Otto and Henry Schutte the Hooper Brothers Mandolin Quartet William R Burress reciting The Revival of the Sinners and The Irish Philosopher E and McClelland recited Orphaned Annie J D Brusoh performed Aulize Italiane J Shields sang Irish songs N Reilly and E Ainer sang vocal duets and David Timothy recited Shamus O Brien and The Wheel A large crowd attended and a bright program ended with a delicious repast.
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Randall Club
St. Patrick's
Duquesne Way
Duncan
W. W. McClelland
Otto and
Henry Schutte
Hooper Brothers
William R. Burress
Encouraging Reports From Western Pennsylvania University Extension Council
The Society for University Extension of Western Pennsylvania met in the Academy of Science to discuss methods for advancing the work. Reports noted hundreds of membership inquiries and welcomes from McKeesport Steubenville Washington Wheeling and other towns. Plans include hiring a full time agent to solicit support among local leaders, forming committees to prepare study courses and secure lecturers, distribute literature, and determine start times for classes. Correspondence may be sent to Secretary Prof W H Dodds Allegheny High School.
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Society On University Extension
Society For University Extension of Western Pennsylvania
Academy of Science
McKeesport
Steubenville
Washington
Wheeling
W. H. Dodds
Allegheny High School
Business World Reports Massive Coal Road Leases and Probes
A Senate special committee issues a preliminary report on coal deals showing leases of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Lehigh Valley to other lines for 999 years. It flags potential control of over half the coal trade and questions consumer price protections amid middleman roles. The report notes hearings continue as lawmakers weigh effects on prices and transport.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Port Reading Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley Road
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia and Reading
Port Reading
Reading Construction Company
Reading Con and Iron Company
Delaware
Avanna and Western
Erie
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania
Reading
Standard Oil Plans Stock Increase After Trust Dissolution
William Rockefeller Archbold and Tilford as directors call a stockholders meeting for March 31 to decide whether the New York Standard Oil Company should raise capital to 7 million dollars from 5 million. The move follows the trust’s dissolution set for March 21 and may affect other state units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
W. E H. Tilford
Standard Oil Company
Broadway
C. T. Todd
Standard Oil Trust
New York Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Brush People Win In Court Over Patent Infringement
Judge Green of the United States Circuit Court issued a preliminary injunction restraining the Accumulator Company of Newark from infringing Brush Electric Company patents. The ruling cites earlier Southern District of New York decisions, with potential dissolution if those rulings are reversed on appeal. A bond was required to cover damages if the New York decisions are overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N.J
Blanchard
Vermont
Green
New York
Coxe
Ohio Senate advances dentistry practice reform bill
Columbus March 17 The Senate passed Mr McMahens bill to regulate dentistry in Ohio establishing a five member board of dental examiners appointed by the Governor. The House approved a double taxation prevention bill and Senate committee favors Mr Abbotts storm shed bill for street car protection of employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate
Senate Committee On Corporations Other Than Municipal
Bankers, Bank Fail, Chicago, Assignee Sets Pace
Crowds pressed to the Schweisthal Bank on La Salle Street as the banker vanished from sight. Assignee Linehart estimates assets near 50 000 dollars with liabilities similar, promising a swift settlement while the Denver failure of Behm & Co adds to the unsettled financial mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schweisthal Bank
la Salle Street
Linehart
Schweisthal
Severe South Snowstorm Impedes Rail Travel Across South
A cold wave swept Columbus Mississippi on March 17 with sleet and several hours of snow. Strong north winds persisted as temperatures fell and snow reached Memphis and Nashville. The storm is described as the region's worst in years, severely hindering railroad travel.
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Columbus
Miss
Memphis
Nashville
Denmark Grants 250000 Kroer for World Fair
Copenhagen reports the Forething has approved 250000 kroer for Denmark’s participation expenses at the World’s Fair, about 66000 dollars.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Pennsylvania Retail Implement Dealers Organize in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania retail implement dealers plan a Tuesday meeting in Harrisburg to form a state association. Joux A. Marureu of Detroit owner of a wool alcohol refinery has assigned to Union Trust Company with liabilities around 60000 and unknown assets. An 11000 attachment sparked a failure. Treasury suspends duties actions on Haiti Venezuela and United States of Colombia products pending instructions. Lake street L road sale in Chicago progresses with John A. Christie and Col Alberger meeting New York lawyers on legal status. A quo warranto proceeding has been instituted by the Attorney General.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Joux A. Marureu
Detroit
Union Trust Company
Treasury Department
New York
Haiti
Venezuela
United States
Colombia
Department
Lake Street
L’” Road
Chicago
John A. Christie
Wallstreet
Alberger
Railway Interests Spark a Wave of Rail Disputes and Deals
Mexican railways and steamship lines clash as rival carriers threaten fare wars and double services. Chicago Burlington and Quincy builds toward the Black, Northern Pacific plans double daily Pacific coast service after April 7. Roanoke and Southern ratifies a 99 year lease to Norfolk and Western. Canadian Pacific conductors and brakemen strike. passenger service runs while freight halts. Chicago and Erie suspends Huntington shop, 160 men laid off. Eastern roads unite against Grand Trunk over switching charges and through-rate divisions. Thomas Wall buys Oshkosh and Mississippi stock at 10 dollars a share. St Paul claims 510000 against the line. New York Sheriff seizes Monterey and Mexican Gulf Railroad assets. no property found due to hypothecation. Boston Chamber committee urges U S Court action to enjoin Lake Shore Railroad from east bound tariff discrimination.
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Roanoke and Southern Railroad
Norfolk and Western
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chicago and Erie Railroad
Huntington
Grand Trunk
Chicago
Western Roads
Thomas Wall
Milwaukee and St. Paul
St. Paul Road
New York
Monterey and Mexican Gulf Railroad Company
J. W. Wilson &Co
Transportation Committee
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Yest Orday
Chamber
United States
Lake Shore Railroad
Boston
Fire Record Roundup Hits Multiple Cities
Fire incidents across Avondale Pennsylvania Eddville New York Washington Pennsylvania Philadelphia and Haddonfield New Jersey caused structures to burn or suffer damage. Losses ranged from 1000 to 375000 dollars with several insured and two hotels destroyed or damaged. A feeble minded children’s institution in New Jersey reported a $6000 loss with $2500 insured due to a defective flue.
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Avondale
Heindman
Eddville
N. Y
Schuman
Torrey's
Washington
Clay Baker
Washington Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
Haddonfield
N.J
Institution
Messrs. Bancroft & Cox
Tax Revision Nears Finish in Most City Wards
Assessors report tax books turned over to City Treasurer for all wards except the Thirteenth Fourteenth Eighteenth Nineteenth Twenty-first Twenty-second and Twenty-third. Twenty-first and Twenty-third books to be sent tomorrow morning. Chief Clerk Jenkins expects completion by mid next week as new classification rules slow progress. Board of Assessors finishes main revisions in Second district of the Twenty-second ward.
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Jenkins
Property tax revisions cut values on many city acres
A list shows numerous property owners receiving large per acre or front foot reductions in a district. Figures range from modest drops to cuts from tens of thousands to thousands per acre, affecting parcels on Penn Lexington Edgerton and Dallas avenues as the city continues street by street valuations.
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Peter Aldred
Penn Avenue
Homestead
Lexington Avenues
Elizabeth Allen
Park and
Edgerton Avenues
James Chartiers
Reynold Street
Eli Davis, Jr
Junta Street
Selwyn Street
Gustav Dale
Lang Avenue
Willard
Homewood Avenues
Jacob Evrick
Linden Avenue
Margaret Felton
Fifth
P1 Avenues
H. ©. Frick
Homewood Avenue
Edgeston Avenue
Penn and
Tuscarora Street
Margaret Ferenson
Juniata Street
Ie Goettman
Elysian
Sel- Mek Streets
J. M
Poenn Avenue
Woodlawn Farm
Woodrow
Caroline Hamilton
Dallas
John H. Holmes
Holmes Avenues
Francis C. Myers
Aeres
Matilda Kea
James E. Schwartz
Penn
Mary OC. Thaw
Holmes Avenue
J. J. Vancegrift
Shady Avenue
Joseph Woodwelling
Dallas Avenue
Carrie R. Wainwrick
Aaron French
Linden Avenues
Emily N. Prew
Fifth Avenue
Jacob Kauffman
Shady
F. B. Lamhain
Y Avenue
Thomas M. Howe
Mary A. Howe
Firth
M. P. Howley
Park Avenue
J. W. Houston
L. Reed
Charles Hitchcock
C. R. Hostetter
H. Keller
J G. Liegd
Mary Morris
Jacres
Reynolds Street
George Monroe
Edgerton Avenue
E. J. Mahey
John C. Robinson
Park x Avenue
James P. Sverritt
Lexington Avenue
George Singer
Firth Avenes
J. L. Schwartz
Fork Avenue
Forbes Street
Mek. Speer
Lizzie Scherer
Nicholas Snyder
Owen Smith
Hastings Avenue
H. G. Squire
Reynolds
Dumfermline
Pianos and Organs at Low Cash and Easy Payments
Goop Practice Proses squares priced from 50 to 125 dollars with several nearly new upright pianos from makers like Dunham Emerson Haines Bros Chickering Decker Barnes and more at Hamilton's 91 and 93 Fifth avenue. Delivery available now or held until you move April 1.
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Dunhams
Emersons
Haines Bros
Chickerings
Decker & Barnes
At & Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
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Deacon
France
Schneider Strangled
Gourkko
Poland
Mrs. Potter
Cape Town
Kimberly
Port Elizabeth
Kyrie
the Business World
Standard Company
Philadelphia Inquirer
St. Petersburg
Guenzburg
Assrrr
Brookhaven Rubber Shoe Company
Setanket
Long Island
New York Commercial Company
L. Smith Rubber Company
Manhattan Rubber Company
Peter Pitkin & Son
Rochester
Peter Pitkin
Pitkin & Son
New Troy
Standard
BRUSH
WINN
Ohio
Cara
Mississippi
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Tue
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Homewood
U. S. Gov’t
DR. Woods
Norway Pine
Tradh
Foster, Milburn & CO
Buffalo, N
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