Last Day on Earth At Dawn For Birchall Execution
Word from Woopstock Ontario reports J Reginald Birchall preparing for his execution after murdering Frederick Cornwallis Benwell. He writes farewell letters to England friends and his wife helps pack belongings as jail officials guard against suicide and restrict private moments with his wife.
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Dieparen
Woopstock
Ont
J. Reginald Birchall
Federick Cornwallis Benwell
Bendhelm
England
Tlackstock
McKay
Pilley
Benwell
Liverpool
New York
Commercial Hotel
West Jones
Birchall
Delamater's Ambition at Issue in Crawford Race
Senator George Wallace Delamater visits Philadelphia amid speculation he will seek the U S Senate seat to succeed J Donald Cameron. He avoids confirming a candidacy while stating he is a private citizen and plans to return to Meadville to tend to his business. He recounts a long campaign and confirms extensive stump speaking with little home time.
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Cameron
Crawford
Dispatch
Philadelphia
George Wallace Delamater
United States
J. Donald Cameron
Lafayette Hotel
Cadwallader
Biddle
Caldwell K. Biddle
Lin Hartranft
General Hartranft
Washington
Meadville
United States Senate
Thurman Banquet Preparations and Attendee Plans
In Columbus on November 12 preparations for the Thurman anniversary banquet are complete as tickets are sold and decorations finished. Senator elect Brice with ex President Cleveland will arrive tomorrow morning. Mr Cleveland and Don M Dickinson will be hosted at the Governor’s mansion. Governor Campbell’s condition improves but he may not attend. A large Reception Committee laid out tomorrow’s program with a public reception at the Governor’s office and a Ladies and Gentlemen reception at the Governor’s residence Friday from 3 to 5 PM.
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Thurman
Brice
Cleveland
Don M. Dickinson
Campbell
Union Station
Capitol
Governor's
Deaf couple weds in Brooklyn church silent ceremony
In Brooklyn at St Charles Borromeo Church Lizze Kernan and John W Lyons, both deaf, married before hundreds including many deaf attendees. Father Ward officiated using sign language as the couple nodded to questions read from a prayer book. The couple and guests exchanged congratulations at the church vestibule.
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New York
St. Charles Borromeo’s Church
Kidney Place
Brooklyn
Lizze S. Kernan
T. J. Kernan
John W. Lyons
Father Ward
Thirteenth Church Congress Opens Second Day
The second day of the Thirteenth Church Congress of the Protestant Episcopal Church began in Association Hall with a brief sermon by Rt. Rev. Bishop Whitaker. The morning session focused on Practical Co operation With Other Christian Bodies in Rescue Work.
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Philadelphia
Thirteenth Church Congress
Protestant Episcopal Church
Whitaker
Association Hall
Six Husbands by Twenty Five in Romance and Reality
Special Telegram from Branpron shows Betty Benton in Emerson's Mills the Pine region of Pennsylvania. From age 16 she married Aulds, then Grover, then Shott returned, then Elmer James divorced, Rhone died, and moved to Ohio. Now at 25 she plans to wed Charles Green in Covington Kentucky after a year of widowhood and tragedy.
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Braprono
Emerson's Mills
Pineton
Elias Benton
Betty
Edward Shott
Young Shott
Benton
Aulds
Kimerson
Grover
Elmer James
Warren County
James
Mr. James
George Rhone
Rhone
Ohio
Covington
Charles Green
Hatfield McCoy Feud Escalates After New Tragedy
Bud McCoy was waylaid at Peters Creek, Pike County Kentucky, by William Dyer and Pres McCoy and shot dead after exchanging friendly words. A posse pursued the killers across the border into Buchanan County Virginia, capturing Pres McCoy but Dyer escaped. The pursuit continues with hopes of capturing Dyer.
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DistaTcn
Chanceston
Bud McCoy
William Dyer
Pres McCoy
Peters Creek
Pike County
John Goslin
West Virginia
Kentucky
Buchanan County
Dyer
Refused Admittance by Factory Boss Leads to Arrest
Albany reports Bertha L. Aschoff deputy inspector was refused entry at Inman Manufacturing in Amsterdam. She obtained a warrant and Horace Inman, president, was arrested. The officer’s past Knight of Labor role and 1887 strike activity were cited as the motive.
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Albany
Amsterdam
Bertha L. Aschoff
Inman Manufacturing Company
Miss Aschoff
Horace Inman
Inman
Knight of Labor Organization
Sabbath Union Holds Sixth District Meeting Demand World’s Fair Closed Sundays
In Curiaco November 12 the Sixth district meeting of the American Sabbath Union adopted resolutions opposing Sunday openings of the World’s Fair and urging cessation of Sunday mail trains. A Saturday half holiday was urged for workingmen, and Rev Herrick Johnson closed with an address in favor of keeping the fair closed on Sundays.
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Curiaco
The
American Sabbath Union
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Herrick Johnson
Delaware Barn Fires Strike Dupont Family Again
In Winamiseton Delaware a fourth Dupont barn burned this year by incendiaries. The fires have cost 42 head of horses and cattle and over 40 000 dollars in other property. A 3000 dollar reward remains for the incendiary discovery. Matches were found near powder mills last summer.
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Dupont
Winmiseton
Del
Duponts
Alliance Candidate McKay Placed for Law Study
Kansas City reports J A McKay, Farmers' Alliance judge elect for Barber and Comanche counties, Kansas, has never studied law or been admitted to practice. His Alliance will send him to Ann Arbor for 60 days to study law and qualify for the bench. Chicago grand jury, per Judge Tuley, returns 30 indictments against gambling figures.
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Kansas City
J. A. McKay
Farmers’ Alliance
Barber
Commanche Counties
Kansas
Ber
Ann Arbor
Chicago
Tuley
Wall Street Braces as Gould Denies Union Pacific Control
New York November 1 stock exchange activity shows improved mood amid bank support and suspensions. Reports say Gould bought substantial Union Pacific stock, with denials of control but plans for alliance changes and rate increases across western lines.
San Antonio Favored for Government Gun Factory Site
United States inspectors in San Antonio for a proposed government gun factory location arrived and were hosted by General Stanley and the Board of Trade. A 50 acre ground plat near the Southern Pacific and International Railroad junction was offered free if work began within a year. The committee cannot fix the site but the report is expected to favor San Antonio. They planned to proceed next to Louisiana and Alabama.
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Dibfatoch
Galveston
United States
San Antonio
General Stanley
Board of Trade
Southern Pacific
International Railroad
Louisiana
Alaa
Cholera in Corea Reported by Japanese Residents
A letter to the Marine Hospital Bureau via the State Department notes 71 Japanese deaths and 109 cases of cholera in Corea as of August 26, with virulent outbreaks among Vladivostok soldiers and civilians and severe form at Fusan causing great Corean alarm. Corean deaths not known.
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Washindton
Corea
Department of State
Marine Hospital Bureau
Vladivostok
Russia
Fusan
Messenger Steam Barge Burns at Rogers City Dock
The Messenger steam barge partly loaded with cedar burned to the water’s edge last night at Rogers City dock. Fire started in the hold, spread to engines and boilers, and the vessel drifted five miles into the lake before last seen burning. Crew arrived on Flora, with Messenger insured for $5,000.
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Chuepoyvcas
Messenger
Rogers City
Congressman Abner Taylor sued on promissory notes
The International Trust Company filed suit in the circuit court to recover $12,000 from Congressman Abner Taylor on promissory notes tied to a business deal. A separate suit by Citizens' National Bank of Saratoga Springs seeks $3,000 on related notes from the same matter.
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Curcaco
International Trust Company
Abner Taylor
Citizens’ National Bank of Saratoga
Gash ed to death in Brooklyn jail corridor
In Brooklyn this morning George Martin, 52, a former bookkeeper and later carpenter, was found dead in his cell with six stab wounds and wrist gashes. A bloodstained penknife lay nearby. He left a suicide note blaming years of hardship and expressing sorrow for his wife. Martin had been jailed over a furniture mortgaging case and faced examination today.
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Sheriff Perry
Firehall
New York
Raymond Street
Brooklyn
George Martin
George M. Martin
Martin
Pardon Board Hears Nicely Murder Rehearings In Secret
In November 12 proceedings the Board of Pardons heard eight hours of arguments on a rehearing in the Nicely murder case. Beech’s sworn statement and witnesses’ deposits were reviewed challenging Commonwealth testimony from the trial. Coffroth McCarrell Gilbert Kooser Koonts spoke for both sides as the board met in secret to evaluate the points.
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Hareishueg
Board of Pardons
Nicely
Beech
Herman Umberger
Nicely Brothers
Commonwealth
Coffroth
J. McCarrell
Lyman D. Gilbert
Mr. Kooser
Somerset
General Koonts
Knights of Labor at Denver General Assembly
The November session in Denver heard fraternal greetings to the Patrons of Husbandry and a reply to national convention congratulations. A Woman’s Christian Temperance Union delegation attended. Powderly gave a labor welcome, while committees addressed credentials and seating of Florida and Massachusetts delegates.
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General Assembly
Denver
Knights of Labor
Praca
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Florida Andchusetts
Cuban Chamber of Commerce seeks tariff reform delays
The November 5 meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in Tavana Cuba passed resolutions urging the Minister of Colonies to postpone tariff reform until full consideration. They seek total export duty repeal on loading and unloading, repeal of mercantile law with Spain, a treaty to allow Cuban tobacco and sugar into the United States, and broad reforms for the alcohol industry and mortgage law.
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Tavana
Chamber of Commerce
Spain
United States
ASME Holds Chicago HQ Recommendation At Exchange Hotel
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers convened at the Exchange Hotel with the Chicago headquarters recommendation adopted. The committee report from the October 12 joint meeting urged an international congress of engineers during the Exposition, six days, with proceedings in English.
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RicoMoxo
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Exchange Hotel
Chicago
Vancouver Captain Lost Overboard In Heavy Seas
Captain Lindall, commander and quartermaster of the steamer Vancouver, was washed overboard and drowned Friday morning amid extreme rough weather. The vessel, which had just arrived from Liverpool, reported its bridge and decks swept clear.
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Farrttuer Pont
Quebec
Lindall
Vancouver
Liverpool
General Missionary Committee Holds Seventy Second Annual Meeting
The General Missionary Committee of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened in Boston on November 12. Bishop Bowman of St Louis opened the session at 10 A M. The discussions centered on financial matters and related concerns.
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General Committee
Boston
Bowman
St. Louis
Phonograph Used in Study of Indian Language
The National Academy of Sciences opened with an executive council meeting appointing committees. In a public session J Walker Fewkes delivered an address on using the phonograph to study the Indian language.
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Boston
National Academy of Sciences
J. Walker Fewkes
Christians urge Sunday closure of World's Fair expositi
The Christian Workers' Convention at Hartworp on November 12 heard Thomas McGregor of Toledo discuss the Helping Hand Mission. A resolution was passed calling the World's Fair Commissioner to keep the Exposition closed on Sunday. In New Haver, Baptist Congress sessions resumed with a focus on Sunday School lesson systems.
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Christian Workers
Hartworp
Christian Workers’ Convention
Thomas McGregor
Toledo
Helping Hand Mission
New Haver
The
Baptist Congress
Ward Denounces Stanley Accusations on Misappropriation
Herbert Ward issues a public denial of Stanley’s charges over misappropriated silver tea service and baggage from Central Africa. He says Stanley’s claims are baseless, cites correspondence over eight boxes, brass rods, and a Jameson box, and defends his actions and suspicions during the Congo expedition.
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Ley Dunlap
Loxpor
Dunlap
Herbert Ward
Stanley
Central Africa
Rabelais Pictures Case Goes to Trial at Bow Street
In Bow Street Police Court the Rabelais pictures case, part of a Vigilance Association prosecution, saw defendants Sutton and Scarborough committed for trial. The defense claimed the works were in a private office and not on display when seized. four pictures were withdrawn before public viewing. Secretary Cooke testified the photographs were offered for sale without a card. Fifty-four? no. Thirty-one pictures were seized. Vaughn urged destruction of some and opposed exhibiting the rest.
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Rabelais
Bow Street
Vigilance Association
Poland
Cooke
Paris
Vaughn
Sutton
Scarborough
Loxspan
Wellington
Emin Relief
Loxpon
Emin Relief Committee
Expe
Ters
Jameson
Babelais
Mrs Jameson Responds to Cannibalism Allegations
Mrs. Jameson widow of naturalist Jameson denies distorted claims about her late husband. She confirms he saw an act of cannibalism but insists he did not sketch it or supply any items to aid the victim. She cites authoritative evidence and signs the letter from Ethel Jameson.
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Dunlaf
Jameson
Ronny
Stanley
Balfour Leaves Dublin for West of England for Health
Dust reports Mr Balfour has departed Dublin for the west of England on physicians orders. His health is severely weakened requiring a total halt to official duties and a complete change of surroundings.
British Cruiser Serpent Wrecked Off Spanish Coast
The British torpedo cruiser Serpent foundered about 20 miles north of Cape Finisterre after a Monday night storm. Out of 275 on board only three were saved. bodies of three women were washed ashore. The ship carried 170 officers and men, was 225 feet long with 14 foot draft, and could reach 17 knots.
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Associated Press
Lowpos
Spain
Cape Finisterre
Corunna
Admiral Cooperkey
Lord Brassey
Plymouth
Ross
Koch
Frankfort
Libbertz
The
Tageblatt
Sais
von Gossler
Devoted Mother Lets Surgeon Graft Skin to Remove Birthmark
At Southside Hospital a series of skin grafts removed a large forehead birthmark from Louis Westman, 13, using twenty six small grafts from his mother's arm. The procedure, led by Dr. John Milton Duff with other doctors present, shows the new principle of grafting skin within two weeks of operation with the boy recovering well.
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Southside Hospital
Louis Westman
John Milton Duff
Dru, McQuiston
Grinner
Obdurate Mayor Manly Sparks Student Riot Clash
An Ann Arbor riot clash erupts as Mayor Manly orders dispersal and riot acts. He arrests five students and a town boy after giving five minutes to quit, with bail sought but denied, drawing faculty and citizen protests over his heavy-handed actions.
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Ann Arbor
Mica
Aton Arbor
Manly
Citixetts
Mani
Hurricane at Sea: Gussie Driven Ashore and Cape Gracious Destroyed
The steamship Gussie from Bluefields arrived eight days overdue after a hurricane on October 31 drove her aground on the Cape Gracious bar. She reported heavy seas, wind at 40 mph, loss of a smoke stack and a lifeboat, and the town of Cape Gracious described as a complete wreck with every house blown down.
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New Oceans
Gussie
Morgan Line
James Brown
Bluefields
Cape Gracious Bar
Cape Gracious
Personal Invitations to Columbian Fair Delegations Proposed
A telegram from Wasukctos on November 12 proposes sending army and navy officers to South America inviting countries there to attend and exhibit at the Columbian Fair in Chicago. The plan faces high costs but aims to gain international participation and display opportunities.
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Dietator
South America
Chicago
Turner Court Martial Finds Lieutenant Turner Dishonorably Dismissed
Army court martial at Fort Clark finds First Lieutenant George M. Turner adjutant of the 14th Infantry guilty of embezzlement of funds from the bank. He is dishonorably dismissed from the service.
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Sax Antonio
George M. Turner
Fourteenth Infantry
Fort Clark
Turner
Army
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