Sullivan Accused of Embezzlement in Cronin Case
Chicago Chronicle reports Alexander Sullivan accused by Clan-na-Gael allies of misappropriating $82,000 from defunct Trader’s Bank accounts. State’s Attorney Longenecker to probe with grand jury. Luke Dillon may testify. Cronin faction urges deeper inquiry as Woodruff denies confessions and police hold secret talks.
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Alexander Sullivan
Clan-as-Gael
Sullivan
Woodruff
McGechan
Usprolal
Curcaco
Longenecker
Bryan L. Smith
Traders’ Bank
Mortimer Scanlan
Criminal Court
Patrick Cavenaugh
Clan-na-Gael
Scanlan
Forst
Revolutionary Society
Philadelphia
State
Luke Dillon
Clanna-Gael
Dr. Cronin
Dillon
Chicago
Clas na-Gael
Horsethief Woodruff
Carlson Cottage
Iceman Sullivan
Coughlin
Cronin case claims fueled by conspirators plot
Clarence May 29 article recounts alleged inside information on the Cronin tragedy. It argues Cronin would have led Irish nationalist movements, exposes fears of leaders and conspirators, and portrays the murder as an assassination to silence a potential political threat. It questions confessions by Sullivan and Woodruff and warns of hidden traitors.
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Clarence
Cronin
Tou
Dr. Cronin
Evanston Road
Leaters
McGeegan Denies Cronin Link as Conklin Case Unfolds
Peter McGeegan, suspected in Cronin’s murder, recounts his troubles in Carcago after being questioned by a Chicago officer in citizen dress and later taken by a Pinkerton man to meet Mrs. Conklin. He alleges bitter encounters and threats as the inquiry progresses.
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Peter McGeegan
Caer
Cronin
Pullman
Chicago
Pinkerton
Personal feud shapes defense in local case narrative
Peter McGeehan recounts being identified as the man by Sr, argues a feud and false stories from Mr. Conklin’s wife fueled accusations. He says the liveryman’s description failed, Dinan’s keeper found him too stout, police cleared him, and he views the matter as a personal dispute not yet resolved.
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Terpnepeeh
Conklin
Dinan
Mysterious Cronin Suspect Captured in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police report a possibleCronin case suspect under arrest at the Northwestern depot. Chief Janssen offers no denial or confirmation, while detectives at Central station intensify activity as citizen witnesses confirm the arrest.
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Milwaukee
Cronin
Central Station
Northwestern Depot
Central Lire
Janssen
Northwestern
Gallagher
Boston Clan-na-Geal Denies Cronin Murder Ties
Boston members of the Clan-na-Geal reject claims the Cronin murder was ordered by the group. They say the trial will prove the order is not responsible. The Boston branch has already contributed funds to clear the order’s name. The piece notes a Monday meeting for the case continuation.
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Telega
Boston
Clan-na-Geal
Cronin
Clan-na-Gael
Daniel P
Sim
Outrage Trial Details Amish Elder Tormented by Robbers
An Amish elder Christian Yoder testifies in Somerset court about being hung burned and beaten by six robbers seeking his money. Witnesses describe the assault at the Yoder home in Elk Lick township on April 13 and the subsequent investigation identifying Lewis Tasker Sullivan and others as suspects.
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Christian Yoder
Asylvania
Ditch Antany Delmar
Geen
John A. Val Uhi
A.C. Represen
Halbert
Lewis
Jackson
C. P. Sullivan
Marshall
Decatur Tasker
Grant Dean
William Hill
Thomas
Anderson
Petal Ettorney
S Nolle
Uniontown
Hill
Thompson
Samuel Stevens
Yorder
Elk Lick
Yoder
Ah Oakes
Fanny Wilhelm
Cor
Sequel to a double tragedy shocks Evansville
A letter from Albert Wilson reveals he killed his wife Mrs. Mattie Wilson and then shot himself after learning of alleged affections with a Pay Wedding clan. Doctors describe gruesome injuries as Wilson fled and armed himself, ending in his own death.
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Evansville, Inc
Mattie Wilson
Albert Wilson
Wilson
Aistol
Sever Wat
Two Elopers Come to Grief in Missouri
A rapid young Missourian who ran off with another man's wife, Mamie Imel, aged about seventeen, faced charges as sheriff and officers pursue. She reportedly married two men, J. S. Pritchett and a farmer named Ulimer, in separate ceremonies within six months. After the first elopement she was sent to Idaho by mail, then persuaded the second groom to wed, prompting a street corner confrontation that ended with a scuffle and arrests looming.
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Hieckee
Lea
County
Fishner
Albright
Rene Township
Bes Deane
Hill
Fa -County
Creeter
Lewis Hill
Marklaysville
Smith & Wesson
Sullivans
Cassville
Mamie Imel
Pritchett
Idaho
Ulimer
Bis Bi
Bey Peeea Speaks to Full House at Laird's Opera House
A crowded Laird's Opera House in Greenvill e heard Bey Peeea address the audience after his appearance for the State Committee.
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Greexville
Honors To Webster Banquet for London Times Attorney General
Long report notes Sir Richard Webster and eight thousand eight hundred solicitors at a banquet in Lowpox May 29. It covers testimonies before the Parnell Commission by Maurice Healy and Joseph Bigger on League lists, boycotts, and land reform era actions.
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London
Parnell Commission
Rome
Lowpox
Richard Webster
Maurice Healy
Cork
League
Hesly
Joseph Bigger
West Cavan
The
Land League
New Viceregal Appointment in Ireland Debate
May 20 The Earl of Zetland accepted the Vice Royalship of Ireland. A Unionist deputation met Lord Salisbury to petition abolishing the viceroy and transferring functions to a Secretary of State. Salisbury promised early consideration, while The Standard notes potential government response to Unionist action.
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Earl of Zetland
Ireland
House of Lords
House of Commons
Waterford
Lord Salisbury
Maclng
Ven of
Americans Win Agreement at Samoa Conference
Berlin reports the Samoa conference formed a new committee after lengthy talks. An accord is expected to be finalized in ten days with regional government representatives to receive instructions from their governments. British, German, and American delegates push for their principles amid a tough debate.
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Lowpos
Berlin
Daily News
Samoa
Regots
Edward Malet
London
Prince Bismarck
Count Herbert Bismarck
Dr. Schweininger
Pope Reported Dead Sends Rome Into Turmoil
Rome May 20 The public is startled by a report of the Pope's death. The rumor reached the House of Parliament and caused excitement among the ames Deputies as officials sought confirmation.
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Rome
House of Parliament
Ames
Treaty Denial of Negotiations Reported by Pester Lloyd
The Pester Lloyd reports alleged authorization to deny any negotiations regarding a renewal by Germany and Trely Prat as of May 20. No confirmation of talks is given in its dispatch.
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Germany
Trely
Prat
Pester Lloyd
Trouble in Belgium Chamber clash questions prime minister
In Brussels the Chamber of Representatives saw sharp exchanges as Bard accused the prime minister and the minister of mismanagement. The tense session highlighted political strains within the government.
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Brussels
Chamber of Representatives
Bard
Fraud outcome for J C White draft presented at local bank
A well dressed stranger J C White attempted to cash a draft on Clark and Laribes's bank in the town on May 20. He was acting as a stranger in town and the draft was drawn by the grand jury. The incident was reported as failed fraud on May 29.
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Borrie
J. C. White
Heitt
Clark & Laribes’s Bank
Starving Not Much Harder Special Telegram to The Dispatch
May 20. At the J shaft only 40 of about 640 workers reported for work this morning. The rest stayed away to avoid blacklisting as scabs amid tensions. The miners show reluctance and the national context is described as Italian workers being treated poorly.
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Brainwoop
Memorial Day Activities and Monuments Planned
Grand Army parade and dedication of notable monuments are scheduled for Memorial Day. Flowers to graves, school children gathering blooms, and speeches by well known orators will accompany a holiday atmosphere. The program promises patriotic displays and nationwide remembrance.
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Majer Schreiter
Banda of Music
Forces crackdown targets street beggars in Joliet jail reports
It is thought that a bases reduction has limited earnings for a man who begs to survive. He and others in nearby towns face arrest and confinement as authorities crack down on begging.
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Seregntlig
Arte Joliet
Daring train robbery shocks Beaver Wisconsin riders
A Milwaukee and Northern West line train near Beaver was robbed by a lone man who walked to the rear coach and demanded cash from passengers and crew. The bandit, armed with a revolver, secured wallets and a gold watch before exiting into the darkness.
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Zane
Armenia leaves to rescue Bavaria ashore in Lake Ontario
Wrecked at Lake Ontario near Krixcston on May 20 the steamer Armenia, with permission from the American Government, departed this evening to rescue the Bavaria, ashore in the vicinity. The crew included mate Gusiete, second mate John Soll, and engineers Arthur Alexander and Barry Elias King.
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Armenia
Bavaria
Syouhing Tare
Iandma Gusiete
John Soll
Arthur Alexander
Barry
Elias King
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