Cronin Jury Fixing Plot Exposed Indicts Six
A special grand jury indicts six men in Chicago for a conspiracy to stack the Cronin murder jury. Authorities say officials and prominent outsiders were involved, with bribes up to 5000 offered to jurors and a trial to determine guilt or acquittal compromised by graft. The case includes bribery involving a venireman and a bailiff, with confessions reinforcing a wide corruption network.
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Cronin
Cutcaco
Alexander J. Hawks
Mark Solomon
Fred W. Smith
Tom Cavanaugh
Joseph Kobo
Jerry O'Donnell
Alexander Sullivan
Doctor Cronin
Steam bicycle train opens at Coney Island rail line
About 100 railfans attended the opening of the standard gauge Boynton Bicycle railway at Coney Island. The Sea Beach and Brighton lines were purchased by Boynton. a steam bicycle engine runs with two story, four passenger compartments on a single elevated rail. The upper guard rail and claw-like wheels keep the train on track, doubling capacity and reducing traction costs. An eight inch clearance exists between parallel trains. A two story car 42 feet long rode smoothly.
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New
Yor
Coney Island
Boynton
Sea Beach
Brighton
Boynton Compan
Sea Beach Road
Admission denial on account of race at two universities
James C. Credit, a young Black man, was told he would be admitted to Baltimore University School of Medicine but was refused after officials learned he was a negro. He then sought Miland University and Long Island Medical College, while Dr Michael, Dean, notes the institution cannot antagonize its patrons.
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Bautraone
James C. Credit
Baltimore University School of Medicine
Miland University
E Long Island Medical College
Michael
The
Land University
Calveel Ant
President commutes terms in Colorado cases
In Washington on October 12 the President commuted six months of the two year sentence for Manfred and Edward Hills jailed in Colorado for violating the laws. He also remitted William Lovell’s fine after a five year sentence and a $100 fine.
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Wasnincros
Manfred
Edward Hills
Colorado
William Lovell
Hungry Russian bear injures two men in Wissinoming woods
Two wandering Russians living with a trained bear near Trenton Avenue released the chained animal. The bear attacked and clawed one man as both were saved when a 11 year old boy named Albert Dungan rode his pony at it, driving the bear off and prompting the rescues. The men suffered severe scratches and torn clothing. The bear was recaptured and muzzled.
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Philadelphia
Wissinoming Woods
Dark Run Lane
Trenton Avenue
Brain
Albert Dungan
Death watch on Charles Giblin delayed again
New York reports another short reprieve for Charles Giblin, sentenced to be hanged for murdering Mrs Val entine Goetz. Governor Hill may grant further respite or commute the sentence as new evidence is reviewed by referee Bernard Douras. Giblin claims the late trial deprived him of money and time to present his defense, and argues the evidence already before the governor challenges the verdict.
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Pspecsal Tel
New York
Charles Giblin
Valentine Goetz
Governor Hill
Giblin
Vernor Hill
Bernard Douras
Deputy U S Marshal Killed in Ambush Near Bell Green
October 12 report from Huntsville confirms the murder of Deputy U S Marshal C T Sparks near Bell Green Franklin County by Lock Ezzell. Sparks arrested James Ezzell for revenue violations. the Ezzell brothers then moved to arrest Tom W Ezzell and Lock allegedly shot Sparks as he pursued an arrest near a syrup mill. Sparks died shortly after with a dying statement accusing Ezzell of ambush firing.
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Huntsville
Ala
United States
C. T. Sparks
Bell Green
Franklin County
Lock Exzell
Sparks
James Ezzell
United States Revenue Laws
Lock Ezgell
James
James A
Tom W. Ezzell
Lock
Lock Easell
Earell
Banks sue to recover des Moines Des Moines rail debts
Proceedings in the United States Circuit Court involve Clark County Bank Iowa seeking 55826 for two 1885 judgments against the Des Moines Osceola and Southern Railroad Company now defunct. Iowa Grain and Lumber Company seeks 15520. Osceola Foundry and Company seek 4455. BR Vance seeks 1753 and Royal Richardson 762.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
Iowa
Des Moines, Osceola and Southern Railroad Company
Clark County Bank
Iowa Grain and Lumber Company
Osesola Foundry
BR. H. Vance
Royal Richardson
Unveiling of LaSalle Statue in Lincoln Park
In Chicago on October 12 a bronze statue of the French explorer LaSalle was unveiled in Lincoln Park. Presented by Judge Lambert Tree, the piece cost 25000 dollars and was crafted by sculptor Count Depatene. F G Mason of the Chicago Se vers gave an address praising LaSalle’s contributions to civilization and noting he may have been the first white man to visit the area where Chicago now stands.
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LaSalle
Lambert Tree
United States
Russia
Lincoln Park
Count Depatene
F. G. Mason
Chicago
Stricken Down by Apoplexy in New Castle
James MacKinley, brother of Congressman William McKinley, was stricken with apoplexy while traveling from Oil Creek to New Castle on the Western New York and Pennsylvania line. He lies unconscious in a city hospital. his home is in New Castle.
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New Caste
James MacKinley
William McKinley
Oil
New Castle
New York and
Pennsylvania
Home Rule Gains Momentum in UK Tory Defeats
Reports from London and Peterborough show unexpected Liberal wins over Tory and Mugwump candidates, with Elgin and Sleaford also swinging Liberal. Gladstone, at Hawarden, signals early progress toward Home Rule as Liberal optimism grows after a string of defeats for Conservative and allied forces.
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Mr. Gladstone
Tom DisPaton
Ireland
General Boulanger
France
Chamberlain
Buckinghamshire
Peterborough
Elgin
Brighton
Tindall Robertson
Gladstone
Hawarden
Boulanger’s Bold Invasion Plan Halts in London
London reports say General Boulanger aborted a swift coast invasion after learning government defenses were ready. Secret activity in Jersey hints at a renewed Boulangist push with a North France pamphlet urging military support and Alsace Lorraine recovery deemed hopeless. Authorities tighten orders and military precautions.
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London
Boulanger
Brest
Nantes
Cherbourg
Jersey
League of Patriots
France
Alsace- Lorraine
A Heartless American Takes Wife’s Money and Sails Away
Report from London that T. A. Raymond, claiming Boston origin, married an English woman in New York. They moved to England to settle the father’s estate, she receiving £21,500. Raymond allegedly drew the sum last month and sailed to America under the name B. H. Morse, leaving his wife destitute in Rennes. a warrant has been issued.
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Loxpor
T. A. Raymond
Boston
New York
Enland
Mraymond
Raymond
Americas
BH. A. Morse
Rennes
Murder charge after Irish farmer’s death shocks Clonmel
Patrick Dillon, a young Irish farmer, is sent for trial for murdering his father by beating with a stick on February 18, 1888. Ex-soldier Byrne accuses Dillon. exhumation reveals a head wound and coffin disturbance suggesting life support before burial. A diabolical conspiracy claim and multiple witnesses surround the case.
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Clonmel
Tipperary
Patrick Dillon
Dillon
Byrne
Young Dillon
Bea
Mullinahon
English Girl Engaged to Colored Lecturer in London Romance
George W. Williams of Worcester Massachusetts, a colored lecturer and author, has become engaged to a white English girl met on a steamer. The couple seek marriage with her family's consent, though her name remains un disclosed. Williams is in Belgium and plans to return to England to claim his bride.
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Loxnon
George W. Williams
Worcester
Mass
United States
Williams
London
New
Belgium
England
Bigoted London School Board Dilemma Over Exiled Member
Mr. Conybeare, recently freed from an Irish prison, sat with the London School Board as he sought to speak and vote. The chairman refused due to a criminal conviction, triggering a heated dispute before members finally agreed to hear him as a favor, with the board debate adjourned.
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Loxpow
Conybeare
London School Board
Arrow
Turkish Cruelty in Crete Stirring English Opinion
In Loxpon Crete October 12 report says Turkish cruelty allegations provoke strong radical reaction in England. Pashas deny charges while evidence mounts. Women travel to towns to file grievances before authorities, but may face suppression. Cludstone has spoken on Turkish conduct and is seen as likely to respond again. The English public mood grows tense.
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Loxpon
Crete
England
Near
Cludstone
Massive lumber yard fire devastates Horton City area
Sparks from a yard engine ignited a pile in B. E. Cartwright's Horton City lumber yard at 1:30 this morning, threatening 18 million feet of lumber. Firefighters from Dubois Renova and Bradford halted the blaze after rain began. total loss estimated at 175,000 with lumber and equipment damaged.
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Brockawayville
B. E. Cartwright
Horton City
Dubois
Renova
Bradford
Northwestern Mining and Eo Company
Lumber Company
Woman Fatally Shot by Boarder in Weatherly Case
Hazenton, October 12. Mrs. Walbert aged 55 of Weatherly was shot and killed this morning by William Stangley about 25, a boarder. A quarrel last night stirred Stangley who locked a child inside and then shot Mrs. Walbert before escaping.
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Hazentor
Manderson Pension Certificate Reversed by Noble Opinion
Washington October 12 The Post reports Secretary Noble has ruled Senator Mandersons pension relation illegal and states he has returned the special certificate sent by Commissioner Tanner Tanzer.
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Tanzer
Washington
The
Post
Noble
Manderson
Tanner
Murder on Warrenton Street Involving Two Prominent Citizens
Warrenton Ga October 12 Major McGregor shot and killed J M W Cody on a Warrenton street near C W English store. McGregor was jailed amid high tensions and threats of lynching as the case unfolds with rumors and a complex backstory involving Cody’s alleged hiring of a hitman and a long friendship between the two men. The incident follows a previous 1887 shooting in which McGregor survived a similar attack.
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Warrenton
C. E. McGregor
J. Mc Cody
Warrenton Ga
McGregor
J. M. W. Cody
Cody
C. W. English
Shurly
Fragmentary note about a woman and reputational scandal
The readable fragment hints at a nameless woman connected to a scandal with strong implications of innocence and dignity, suggesting society’s scrutiny and the risk of unjust suspicion.
State Y M C A Holds State Convention Summary
The State Convention of Young Men's Christian Associations in New Castle reports growing attendance and notes 5035 90 dollars raised for the Executive Committee expenses. A telegram from Jamin Thaw of Pitts stating 500 extra dollars annually was read, and a message from G B Seldon was received. The committee endorsed the State Executive Committee report and discussed new fundraising methods, rejecting sole reliance on subscriptions as insufficient. Tomorrow evening closes the sessions.
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Dirater
New CasTuex
Young Man’s Christian Associations
Jamin Thaw
Pitts
G. B. Seldon
Enes
F. A
State Executive Committee
Ay Hanner
Perry Permet
Leander
A Statue for Columbus at the 1892 World’s Fair
A plan emerges to feature a statue in memory of Columbus at New York’s 1892 World’s Fair. Italian and Lithuanian communities support the effort with fundraising and letters to officials. An exhibition is proposed to accompany the display, pending approval and design finalization.
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New York
Barsotti
Eee
Stolen Bonds Suit Aims to Recover State Securities
New Orleans October 12 Attorney General Rogers filed two writs of sequestration in Civil District Court against Maurice J Hart and Laura Gaines sister of Mrs E A Burke to recover portions of the stolen state bonds traced to Burke. Bonds valued at 45 400 tied to Burke are disclosed amid claims of 300 000 worth of bonds missing from his term as treasurer.
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Louisiana Treasury
New Orleans
Rogers
Civil District Court
Maurice J. Hart
Laura Gaines
E. A. Burke
Burke
Welena
Treasury
Urke
Louisiana
Call One
Shevitach Wing Socialistic Labor Party Holds Regular Convention
The Shevitach wing met at the Twelfth Street Turner Hall in Onroaco with about 35 delegates claiming this to be the genuine national gathering. They contrast it with a prior convention held at the same venue a week earlier.
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Shevitach
Socialistic Labor Party
Twelfth Street
Turner Hall
Missing Agent Causes Attachments on Foundry Property
Manchester October 1 The employés of Lowell's Iron Foundry who have been out since September 1 placed liens on all property they could locate. Attachments affect works and tools and it is believed the agent and his son have fled the city. The agent reportedly collected a large sum from a contracting firm. New York October 12 The steamship City of New York was floated off Romer shoal at 10:35 tonight.
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Manchester
N.H
Lowell
Iron Foundry
Cannet Lowell
City of
Louis Wise Falls 118 Feet Into Mississippi River
Louis Wise makes a terrifying leap plunging 118 feet into the Mississippi River. Rescue crews respond as onlookers report the dramatic incident near a riverfront area. The condition of Wise is not immediately known.
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Louis Wise
Mississippi River
Woman resuced after bridge jump over Mississippi
A St Louis wife of a coal merchant attempted suicide by leaping from a big steel bridge over the Mississippi River. She was saved by a fisherman after being caught on electric wires and hauled from the water slightly injured. Her husband favors mental aberration as the cause.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
St. Lous
Sesidenis
The Dispatch Directory, Tus Disraten Excerpt
An OCR summary page lists North South East and West news from Chicago Cronin murder to home rule. It outlines features like The Haunted Wing The Actor's P1OB Does He Care for Me G80Rom Hopeias Wants To Lets For Seles Music Business Cards and various notes and articles across pages 1 to 5 with scattered headings and topics.
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Aio Donk
Tus Disraten
Chicago
Cronin
Friends of Home Rule
Hopeias
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