A Fanatic's Power Schweinfurth's Beekmanite Sect Elsewhere
At Rockford Illinois a reviver preacher, George J Schweinfurth, leads the Beekmanite sect claiming to be the second Christ. He has amassed wealth and a large following of women and converts. The community center is a mansion near Byron with a vast estate, schooling, and strict beliefs. Police and clergy anticipate trials as the movement expands to Chicago St Charles Minneapolis Paw Paw Louisville Leavenworth Kansas City and beyond.
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Rockford
George Jacob Schweinfurth
Christ
Schweinfurth
Shove
Dora Beckman
Lord
Byron
George J. Schweinfurth
Chicago
St. Charles
Mion
Minneapolis
Paw Paw
Ill
Louisville
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Mr. Tuttle
Tuttle
Yale College
Andover Theological Seminary
Pennsylvania
Maine
Garis Ip
Cronin says Clan Na Gael ordered his execution
Dr. Cronin, missing in Chicago, says Clan Na Gael ordered his death as he knew Irish fund misappropriations. He fled to Canada to reach France and disclose the abuses, while informant Le Caren sought admissions against Bim. Cronin traveled from Toronto toward Hamilton and Ottawa and plans to reveal more after reaching France.
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Dr. Cronin
Clan Naael
Chicago
Toronto
Clan-Na-Gael Society
France
Conwell Denies Cronin Ties to Le Caron Doctor Claim
James J. Conwell of the Chicago Times denies in a Toronto interview that Cronin introduced Le Caron to the doctor. He says he interviewed Cronin once, that Cronin sought an article portraying him as persecuted, and that he knew nothing of Le Caron until London.
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Dr. Cronin
le Caron
Beach
Conwell
London Times
LeCaron
Clan-Na-Gael
Chicago
James J. Cone
Chicago Times
Cronin
Toronto
Pee
le Ron
Gust
Occey
London
Charles Long
White
Garfield Cottage Estate Goes to Auction in Elberon
The Francklyn property at Elberon including the Garfield death site cottage and the Elberon hotel, managed by Connor T. Jones, faces foreclosure by Mrs. McEvers Gosling for a $100000 mortgage. The sale follows a court order, with the estate comprising 125 room hotel facilities, plots on Ocean avenue, and riparian rights.
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J Love Braxxch
Charles G. Francklyn
New York
Elberon
Court of Chancery
Garfield
Connor T. Jones
McEvers Gosling
George Gosling
Fourth Regiment of Hussars
Gosling
Mr. Francklyn
Bache Cunard
Francklyn
Railroad Official Charged With Murder After Sayreville Riot
Detectives arrest M. H. Hendrickson general freight and passenger agent of the Raritan River Railroad at his South Amboy home. He is charged with the murder of George Kessinger in the Sayreville riot last Sunday. Hendrickson claims innocence and says he was not present at the death. The arrest followed a statement by Edwin Furman that Hendrickson and his men weaponized track laying. He is held without bail in New Brunswick.
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New Brunswick
M. H. Hendrickson
Raritan River Railroad
South Amboy
George Kessinger
Sayreville
Edwin Furman
Hendrickson
Jickson
Kessinger
Rice
Amboy
Ocean Steamer Fire Aboard En Route To Hamburg
The Hamburg American steamer Eugis from New York reports cotton in the after-hold ignited on the night of the 8th. Fire burned five hours before being quenched. Crew and passengers fought flames while preparations to abandon the ship were made. Cargo damage feared. two crew injured.
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Piyrm Movarh
Eugis
New York
Hamburg
Pomen Reg Amon
Iei
Ani
Mue
Vnbri
Speedy War Vessel Sets Quickness Record
The cruiser Charleston left Santa Barbara and sailed 60 miles south then north on a full head of steam. It maintained an 1814 knot average speed for 17 minutes with 5,500 horsepower and 107 engine revolutions, according to government engineers and naval officers. This marks official recognition of the record for the fastest speed reached by a warship.
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Santa Barbara
Charleston
Saint Power di Eee Snes
London Club Raids Nabnuptials and Nobles in Gambling Bust
London police raided the Field Club at Park Place St James Street at 2 am finding baccarat tables and large wagers. About twenty one people were arrested including English and French nobles such as the Earl of Dudley Lord Lurgan Lord Paulet and Baron Ferrayo. They were bailled at 2100 pounds each and to appear in court next day. Additional arrests occurred at the Adelphi Club with solicitors among the detainees. Police also reported raids amid German miner rioting with troops firing to disperse protests killing six and wounding others.
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London
Park Place
St James’ Street
Vine Street
Field Club
Adelphi Club
Bow Street
Earl of Dudley
Lord Lurgan
Lord Paulet
Baron Ferrayo
German Miners Riot as Troops Face Strikes in Ruhr
Rioting miners trigger military deployment around Dusseldorf coal mines. Fire destroys an oil factory at Lierenfeld as Mulheim and Duisberg strikers join in. Infantry reach Schleswig where rioters fire on troops killing six, including a child, and wounding a woman. Mine owners refuse eight hour day. Work to cease in 42 collieries tomorrow.
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Beruix
Dusseldorf
Mod
Lierenfeld
Mulheim
Duisberg
Schlesweig
Essen
Easen
Banquet in London Honors Retiring U S Consul General
In Loxpon May 12 Mr Henry B Wellcome hosted a banquet for Mr John New who succeeds ex Governor Waller as United States Consul General. Guests included ex Governor Waller T P O Connor MP Frederick C Penfield Max O’Rell Hardy and other American colony leaders. New praised Waller as an able statesman and wished to be a good second to him while joking about Indiana management.
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Loxpon
Henry
Wellcome
John ©. New
Waller
United States
T. P. O'Connor
M. P
Frederick C. Penfield
Max O'Rell
Mr. Hardy
Mr. New
Mr. Waller
Achilles
Solomon
Eee Attributed Rap Sige 34 Mr. New
Indiana
Samoans to Elect Their Own King at Samoa Conference
From Lorpor May 13 The Times reports Samoan conference agreement on land commission and sale restrictions on firearms and natives. Election of a king left to Samoans, with doubts Germany will yield on tri partite government. England shows no stance. neutral court to Apia. equal rights among powers on customs. no indemnity claim for Germans killed. Next sitting Wednesday.
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Lorpor
the Times
Land Commission
Germany
England
Rod 'Gei 4
Apis
Samoa
Whitelaw Reid Welcomed by Americans in Paris
May 12 Mr. Whitelaw Reid new American Minister arrived Paris and was warmly greeted at the station by the United States Legation staff and American residents. Mr. McLane sent a carriage for him as General Boulanger met the Prince of Wales at Kempton Park and spoke with several notable figures.
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Whitelaw Reid
Paris
United States Legation
McLane
Reid
Boulanger
Tammy. Loypoy
General Boulanger
Kempton Park
Prince of Wales
Sultan Thanks Kaleer Envoy to Berlin Thanks Note
The Sultan sends an envoy to Berlin to thank Emperor William for his aid to Turkey. The message notes a forthcoming visit and highlights cordial ties between the Ottoman Empire and Germany reflecting mutual interests in the region.
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Berlin
Emror William
Turkey
French Cotton Strike Settled in Paris Factories
The May 12 Paris report says the weavers strike in Thiryix cotton factories ended after mutual concessions were reached between workers and management.
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Paris
Thiryix
Khartoum Capture Rumor Report Disputed
A May 12 item from It Wee a False Rumor in Lonnox questions a reported capture of Khartoum and states the claim remains unverified with sixth sense of doubt.
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Lonnox
Khartoum
Boston Broker Adams Ends Troubles in Fatal Self Shot
A Boston stock broker, John Adams, killed himself at the Revere House after weeks missing. Family discord, business reverses, and a dispute over whether his marriage should follow Hebrew rites are cited as factors in the tragedy. His wife had urged divorce and a Hebrew ceremony.
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Boston
Dispatch
John ©. Adams
Auddenly
Revere House
Eee
Igh
Adama
Adams
South Carolina Farm Losses From Heat Wave
Unprecedented hot spell in South Carolina has damaged crops with four days of 92 to 96 degree days and no rain. State weather service reports show widespread crop injury to small grains and cotton as vegetation parches and yields decline.
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State Weather Service
Gardena
General Cameron Resting After Severe Hemorrhage
May 13 dispatch from Harrisburg reports General Simon Cameron’s hemorrhage ceased and he rests, with physician Dr. Dunott stating the 90 year old is very ill but improving. Cameron remains abed at Donegal, though his mind is clear and functionally improving with rest and proper care.
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Dipator
Harrisburg
Simon Cameron
Dunott
Donegal
German American Centennial Committee Faces Deficit
In New York on May 12 the German American Centennial Committee met at Arion Hall. They reported German demonstrations cost about $60,000 with a $3,000 deficit inviting further contributions. Resolutions censured City Hall authorities for not displaying the German coat of arms and thanks were given to contributors and the Artists' Committee for plans to present General Butterfield a bust by Allecker.
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New York
Arion Hall
City Hall
Artists
General Butterfield
Allecker
Masked Burglars Blow Safe at Pennsylvania Distilling Works
Meantime watchman James Connors was seized by four masked robbers at Pattonia across the river from Meadville. They bound and gagged him and blew the office safe from its hinges but took nothing of value. Connors was found at 6 am badly injured and nearly frozen, with no clue to the burglars so far.
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Meadville
James Connors
Pennsylvania Distilling Company
Pattonia
General William Harney Interred at Arlington
Buried with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. General William Harney, who died in Orlando, Florida, was laid to rest today. Mrs Harney accompanied the body from Orlando, with a small escort and a cavalry detachment from Fort Myer. Eight veterans of the Third Artillery served as pallbearers.
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Wassingtor
William Harney
Orlando
Fis
National Cemetery
Arlington
President Harrison Visits Fort Monroe and Sails South
President Harrison arrived at Fort Monroe Virginia this morning and was saluted by the garrison. He attended church in the afternoon with Senator Hawley and later hosted Windom and Rusk. The party sailed this evening from the fort.
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Fort Monnroy
Harrison
Haw
Windom
Rusk
Wall Street Hero Returns Big Stock Windfall
Samuel M. Schafer of Schafer Bros on Wall Street bought 125 shares of New York Central from a late Romaine Dillon estate sale mix up for about 960 dollars and learned the lot was worth about 16 000. He promptly returned the certificates and declined a broker’s commission, choosing honest restitution over profit. The incident sparked talk on the floor and in the market about his integrity.
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Wall Street
Schafer
Samuel M. Schafer
Schafer Bros
Stock Exchange
Mr. Schafer
Exchange
New York Central
Peter F. Meyer
Romaine Dillon
Union Square
Oo Trust Company
Thad
Offiga
Sony
Ocean
Sebay
Union Trust Com
King
Sehafer
Fishermen Fend Off Wildcat In Maine Trout Trip
Moses Hitch cock and Harvey Clark of Lewiston were fishing near Bethel when a wildcat jumped them after they pulled in six trout weighing 6 to 16 pounds. They beat the animal away with sticks but suffered serious scratches and bites, with concerns of blood poisoning.
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Maine
Clapaton
LewisTon
Moses Hitchcock
Harvey Clark
Bethel
Timber Car Jumps Track Fatality Near Pondd's Creek
A timber car on Wilson's tramroad derailed at Pondd's Creek, throwing Elbert Wolf and his family from the car. Mrs. Wolf was fatally injured and others sustained injuries as they plunged into water. The accident occurred May 12 near Aircuis H Va and is reported in a special telegram.
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Aircuis
Prisoner Rescued After Suicide Attempt in County Jail
Special telegram from Meanville reports Jennie Murphy, an inmate, attempted suicide by swallowing carbelic acid lye and camphor. Authorities intervened before harm occurred and she survived the act.
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Meanville
Jennie Murphy
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