Escape From Somerset Jail Shocks Town
Seven prisoners held in Somerset county jail, including the Nicely brothers, escape by sawing locks and descending from the roof on a rope. A note from McCarty warned of the plan, sparking a townwide chase with volunteers, while detectives seek outside accomplices and a $500 reward is posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soe Memset
Somerset County
Nucely Brothers
Soard
Pardons
Cane Jail
Decana Work Age. Org
McCuny
Sheriff McMillan
McCarty
Joe
Dave
Jxnery McCantr
MclCarty
McMallan
St. Louis
Nicelys
Nicelys’ Crime and Jenner Murder Case in Somerset
Farmers Herman Umberger of Jenner township was slain during a reported jewelry search by two men posing as searchers on February 27, 1889. The killers stole about $25,000 and fled after firing several shots. Suspects Joseph and David Nicely were later convicted of first degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Umberger
Jenner Township
Somerset
Nancy
Ells Ster
Nannie Horner
Maxom
Jennertown
Johnstown
Umberger
Ee 'Squire Rauch
Ella Stero
Ella Stern
Joseph
David Nicely
Ligonier Township
Westmoreland County
Supreme Court
Board of Pardons
Nicely Brothers
Nannie Homer
Norwood
Calhoun
Gordon
Escape and recapture shape town’s tense pursuit
A wounded official sparked a wide chase as 100 residents pursued escapees through town. Recaptured fugitives were moved to the Indiana county jail in separate cells pending completion of a new Somerset structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Somerset
Will Try The Drama The Stage MHPRCIAL Telegram To The Dispatch
Eva Hamilton, recently pardoned from New Jersey State Prison, arrived in Philadelphia from New York. She appeared nervous at Broad Street Station as talk of her future on the stage circulated, with managers in New York theaters bidding for her. At 454 Franklin Street Mrs Rupp noted the隐quiet stance, insisting she cannot be seen and will stay quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Eva Hamilton
New Jersey
New York
Broad Street
New York City
Boarding house tragedy ends in murder suicide
John Whitbeck fatally shot his landlady Mrs. Augusta Vandekar at a Loceport boarding house then killed himself. The attack occurred during supper after a dispute over a bill and jealousy. Witnesses report Whitbeck was of violent temper and doctors race to recover the wounded woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whitbeck
Loceport
Augusta Vandekar
Afrs
Vandekar
Whitbeck
United Building Trades Council Formed At World Fair Site
In Cuiiaco on November 29 a plan to form the United Building Trades Council was outlined. It would include all artisans in building work and could press spring demands on bosses. If resisted the construction and World’s Fair operations might suspend and halt entirely in a pitched battle with organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
United Building Trades Council
Amalgamated
Carpenters
Preparations for Electrocution of Murderer Wood
In Sing Sing prison the public is barred as execution day nears. Warden Brush tightens security while Joseph Wood is guarded by keepers and spiritual advisers. The death chamber is ready and newspapers seek access. Authorities expect the electrocution to occur Tuesday or Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sire Srnee
N. Y
Building Trades Combine Set to Trigger Spring Strikes
Chicago November 29 reports active plans for a United Building Trades Council bringing all building artisans under one banner. The group will require members to refuse work with nonmembers of the crafts in the council, signaling potential widespread strikes in the coming spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Dispatch
ChicaGo
United Building Trades Council
Tioga Disaster Indictments In Genesee Oil Case
Chicago November 29 The November grand jury returned true bills including 137 against pool sellers. Indictments for manslaughter were found against J. C. and W. H. Bright of the Genesee Oil Company Buffalo tied to the Tioga steamer explosion caused by naphtha shipped by the company.
Lead and Silver Smelters Eye United Trust
A meeting is planned for next Monday at the Auditorium Hotel in CuimacGo to form a national trust of lead and silver smelters. The attempt last year failed when key companies declined to join, but President Thompson of the National White Lead Trust has been negotiating to revive the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuimacGo
Auditorium Hotel
United States
Thompson
National White Lead Trust
Bedlam in Georgia as Gordon Wins Senate Seat
A Washington correspondent recounts Georgia’s Governor Gordon winning a U.S. Senate seat amid a carnival of triumph in Atlanta. Confederate veterans and Gordon supporters overflowed the House, altered votes, and carried Gordon’s backers through a chaotic ovation with cannons firing and flags raised.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Saved as Waterway Link
Bond of $600000 filed at Hagerstown by trustees of 1844 bonds. Cash costs of $10000 paid, $302000 in 1878 bonds and $247500 in currency posted. Trustees optimistic, plan to repair canal. work to resume if winter allows, promising spring boat traffic and activity along the waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincton
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Maryland
Alvey
Hagerstown
Bradley. Johnson
Joseph Bryan
H. H. Keedy
H. L. Pond, Jr
John K. Cowen
Mary E. Garrett
John B. McDonald
Stake
Canal Company
Tum Dispatch
Erie and
Pitwbury
Brazilian Guests Decorate Washington Tomb in Floral Tribute
Brazilian naval officers aboard the United States steamer Dispatch visit Washington and, led by Admiral Walker, admire a floral arrangement at Arlington that centers on a Brazilian banner facsimile and memorial inscription honoring heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital
Washington
Dispatch
Admiral Walker
Mason
Buckingham
Staunton
Brazilings Entertained at Metropolitan Club Evening
In the evening the Brazilings were entertained at a function at the Metropolitan Club. Guests included naval officers from Brazil and local society figures. The event featured a formal dinner and light entertainment for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Navy of
Brazil
Metropolitan Club Ous
Jolly Wedding Party at City Hall Before Noon
A festive wedding procession formed in City Hall plaza as a white satin train and a blue train drew curious crowds. Miss Kate Lacanville of Twenty sixth Street married George C. Etienne of Brooklyn with Miss Louise Lacanville as bridesmaid and Ermon Terrell performing the ceremony.
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New York
City Hall Plaza
City Hall Steps
Kate Lacanville
Twenty Sixth Street
Louise Lacanville
Reckless Rosebud War Dance Fears At Wounded Knee
Troopers of the Ninth Cavalry were ready to march all night as Rosebud Indians and Littl Wound's band circled in a war dance. Reports say they posted pickets and planned to resist displacement and pony seizures, while General Brooke explored peace talks and possible troop action.
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Prise
Acency
N. D
Ninth Cavalry
Littl Wound
Washington
Brooke
Wounded Knee Creek
Eagle Horn
Baptiste Goode
High Hawk
Rosebuds
Porcupine
Special Census
Lea
Genisee
Wounded Knee
Red Dog
Prettyman Bank Failure Case Moves Through Courts
In Chicago on November 29, the Prettyman bank collapse embroils creditors. Mrs. Prettyman seeks to protect $2,500 given to her, as a Metropolitan National Bank draft to her mother is blocked by an injunction. Judge Prendergast hears testimony from H. H. Bishop about real estate dealings funded by Prettyman interests and transfers to Stinson and Bishop's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Prettyman
Corn Exchange Bank
Prettyman Bank
Prendergast
H. H. Bishop
W. L. Prettyman & Co
Beckwith Marries Dudley Leigh in London Ceremony
In St George's Hanover Square Miss Helen Beckwith of New York wed Hon. Dudley Leigh heir to Lord Leigh and nephew of the Duke of Westminster. Leonard Beckwith gave away the bride. Viscount Dungarvan was best man. eight bridesmaids attended. The Worth gown and diamond ornaments highlighted a fashionable London church wedding with over 200 presents.
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Lexpos
St. George's
Hanover Square
Helen Beckwith
New York
Dudley Leigh
Lord Leigh
Stoneleigh
Duke of Westminster
Leonard Beckwith
Viscount Dungarvan
Earl of Cork
Mar
Worth
Empress Eve
Miss Beckwith
Presen
Tuileries
London
A Bound Sleeper
A cattle dealer and drover on a Baltimore and Ohio train traveling east from Parkersburg inched from his berth and walked away in his sleep near Grafton. The engine retraced its route and found him asleep in a muddy spot beside the track, unhurt, amid testimony from several railroad men aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Rosa Vincent Sued for 10000 in New York Suit
Ex-Alderman William P. Kirk sues Rosa P. Vincent in the New York Supreme Court for ten thousand dollars on a contract dated June 1887 admitting services but not stating their nature. Vincent claims duress and threats of scandalous exposure and accuses blackmail. Judge O'Brien signs an order to take testimony from Jefferson Chandler and others in Boston and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William P. Kirk
Rosa P. Vincent
Supreme Court
O’brien
Jefferson Chandler
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Mrs Harrison Arrives in Altoona on Limited Train
Special telegram reports Mrs Benjamin Harrison wife of the president arriving in Altoona on the New York and Chicago limited. She will stay as guest of Theodore N Ely General Superintendent of motive power of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mrs Harrison plans to depart for Indianapolis on the St Louis express Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Benjamin Harrison
President Harrison
New York and
Chicago
Theodore N. Ely
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jewelry thieves sentenced at Central Criminal Court
In Loxpox on November 29 Thomas Wright Frances Irving and Alice Coady the Americans who pleaded guilty to extensive jewelry shop robberies in the city were brought for sentencing. Wright had prior American convictions and the Recorder imposed five years imprisonment while the women received eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
Thomas Wright
Frances Irving
Alice Coady
Wright
America
Recorder
French miners in Ohio shoot during quarrel
Irwis November 2 two French miners Louis Faunles and Eugene Carboite employed at the Westmoreland Coal shaft quarrel on a street. Farnles drew a revolver and shot his companion in the right breast the ball passing through. condition unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwis
Louis Faunles
Eugene Carboite
Westmoreland Coal Company
Farnles
Arrest of Sitting Bull Sparks Army Preparations
Reports say Colonel Cody and Dr. Powell aimed to arrest Sitting Bull at his camp on the reservation. Washington orders push warlike preparations with Fort Yates troops already ready to march. Eighth Cavalry companies F and G hold in readiness as ammunition and ten days rations are issued for an extended campaign.
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Gene Miles
Sitting Ball
McLaughlin
Bull's Camp
Buffalo Bill
Washington
Stanpi Inc
Rock Agency
N. D
Colonel Cody
Powell
Sitting Bull
Cody
Bull
Fort Yates
Eighth Cavalry
Forgers Johnson and Phillips Sentenced to Seven Years
At the Central Criminal Court George Johnson and John Phillips were sentenced to seven years each for forging and uttering letters of credit worth £1,000 aimed at defrauding Drexel Morgan & Co. Detective Child cited prior frauds and a larger forged bonds scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duslap
Loxpon
Central Criminal Court Today
George Johnson
Art
John Phillips
Conric
Drexel, Morgan & Co
New York
Child
Johnson
Phillips
Montreal
Recorder
Autograph Sale At Sothebys Fetches Notable American Items
Autograph sale at Sothebys features items from American and British commanders in the War of Independence. Highlights include a receipt of General James Oglethorpe selling for 10 guineas and a Washington letter described as a fine specimen, both fetching solid sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
James E. Oglethorpe
Colony
Georgia
William Peon
George Washington
Memorial Gift for Cincinnati City to Fund Sunday Concerts
On November 29 Mrs Margaret J Schmidtapp widow of Charles Schmidtapp and her son John G Schmidtapp offered Cincinnati a memorial gift of 00,000 with the interest used for free Sunday concerts in Eden Park each summer. A condition requests an additional 25,000 from other parties. The Mayor and board accepted the trust with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinsxati
Margaret J. Schmidtapp
Charles Schmidtapp
John G. Schmidtapp
City of
Cincinnati
Eden Park
Minister Phelps to Return and Banquet Held in His Honor
New York November 29 United States Minister to Germany William Walter Phelps and his family will sail on the Werra December 6 He will attend a Union Club dinner that evening with about 30 friends and neighbors setting aside party lines for the occasion Jameson’s Diaries Almost Ready Lon don November 29 The late Lieutenant James S Jameson's diaries detailing Stanley's rearguard will be published within ten days via Dunlap's Cable Company
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New York
William Walter Phelps
United States
Germany
Union Club
Dunlap’s Cable Company
Lonxpox
James S. Jameson
Stanley
New York Central Orders Surveys for Thousand Islands Line
The Thousand Islands railroad line for the New York Central is a settled fact as surveyors are ordered to begin work on Monday to conduct the route surveys.
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Loerkrort
N. Y
Thousand Islands
New York Central Company
Corps of Surveyors
Yale Dormitory Fire Damages Attic on Campus
A fire was discovered at 9 45 pm in the attic of South Middle Dormitory on the Yale campus. Firefighters contained the blaze with water damage totaling about 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
New Haves
South Middle
The Dispatch Directory A Sunlit Page of Odds and Ends
An issue overview describes a 24 page weekly with Part II on several topics including Gladstone Parnell Blaine Nicaragua Canal and Allegheny Courts. It lists sections such as Real Estate Markets Society notes puzzles science photography and fiction pieces with many named contributors and topics.
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Gladstone
Parnell
Piste Glass Progress
Blaine
W. A. Croffut
Brazil
Consul Krener
Howard Fielding
Bessie BraMu le Belly
Mechiin
Omerece Ose Lallian Sfencer
Nicaragua Canal
Powderly outlines forthcoming Florida meeting and three plank platform
General Master Workman Powderly discusses goals with the Knights of Labor and Farmers' Alliance. He cites three planks on land transportation and finance and notes plans to urge government control of railroads and telegraphs, aiming for a united reform platform. He hints at independent political action in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrawtox
Workman
Powderly
South
Farmer’s Alliance
Ocala
Fla
Knights of Labor
Atlanta
Farmer's Alliance
Denver
St. Louis
Alliance
Florida
Farmers’Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers' Alliance
People’s Party
K.of L
People’s Arty
Wall Street
Jay Gould
Congress
Ingalls
Kansas
Republicans
Mr. Powderly
K. of L
United States
Wheat harvest effort sparks push for state railroad relief
Washington reports a record 16,000,000 bushels of wheat with rail capacity blamed for delays. Farmers via the Farmers' Alliance threaten to build an independent line to Puget Sound unless motive power and movement improve. They urge state action to own and control a relief railroad to relieve high prices and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Washington
Northern
Union Pacific
Puget
Bo Poe
Cominitam
Euthortex
Indian judge vows to stay away until Chickasaw Nation gains statehood
Dentsey Texas November 29 Advices from Tishomingo Chickasaw Nation capital describe a dramatic court scene over a murder case. The judge declared he would not return to the bench citing a jury biased in favor of the prisoner and proclaimed he would stay away until the Chickasaw Nation becomes a state of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentsey
Tex
Tishomingo
Boyd
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Sherif
Alexander Queer
Nicely
Nicely Boys
Ligonier
Farmer Umberger
Wood
Building Trades Combine
Tioga
Bedlam
Gen. Gordon
Farmers” Alliance
North
United States Senate
E. W. Barrett
Atlanta Constitution
Howell
Aghera
Meg Weir
Tapacre
General Gordon
Virginia
Jolly Wedding Party
Great Sioux
Eighth Infantry
Ft Meade
Belle Fouche Country
Black Hills
Judge Burns
Deadwood
Little
Roger
McGillicuddy
Pretty Mhs
Rosa Vincent
MES. Harrison
IBY Dunlapf
Cable Company
Phelps
Jameson
New York Central
Toe Disratch
Allegheny Courts
Grand Army
the Militia
Telegraph
Richard Hives
Epoan
Allegheny Parks
Hudtard Kipling
W. G. Raupmann
Fannie B. Ward
Vineta
Pats
Chadbourn Science
H. Wemd
Eschwege
Craig Royston
William Black
St. Paul
EEV
Grongs Hopars
Messiaon
Tipson
F Rink G
Carpenter the Hat
England
Charles T. Munnar
Csr.s
Ssressense
People's Party
K. Ofl, and Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance and
the Railroads
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