Chronique of Coughlin Case Brings Court Turbulence in Chicago
Dramatic Cronin murder trial in Chicago sees Dr. Moore's autopsy testimony upheld after a court clash over newspaper evidence. Liveryman Dinan testifies about a white horse hired for a mysterious man linked to Dr. Cronin's death, while Judge McConnell's ruling shift sparks heated exchanges among counsel. The trial resumes Monday.
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Chicago Avenue
Captain Schaack
Eedl Setchens
A Girl and a Bootblace Stir Trouble at Telegraph Office
A young telegraph operator named Cargo at the Pittsburg Western Union office was knocked down and knocked senseless by Amanda Elder, an Opera House restaurant employee, who said he insulted her. Nelson Gray aided Elder and was arrested after failing to post bail. The incident happened last night near the telegraph office in Washington, D C.
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Troubles in Samoa Advices Confirm Battle Report
The Mariposa arrived from Australia with no confirmation of a recent battle in Samoa. reports say fighting, if any, occurred after the ship left. A conference on October 2 elected a king and pledged support for Mataafa and a peaceful government under Berlin conference terms.
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Australia
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Samoan Islands
Honolulu
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Julian recalls his removal as Surveyor General of New Mexico
Special telegram from Ispílasaa Pouis reports George W. Julian recounting his removal by General Harrison. He says courtesy shown General Manson was not extended and notes his term ended January 1891. Julian cites charges, politics, and personal reasons as factors and claims timber and land thieves regro up after his departure.
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George W. Julian
New Mexico
Harrison
Manson
William Stone
Land Office
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Stone
Mr. Julian
Julian
Paying Out The Fund In Harrisburg Charity Drive
A special telegram from Johnstown reports a woman’s body recovered in Stony Creek river as fundraising continues. The large charity fund has paid out many losses. about 131 bodies have been moved to Grand View Cemetery and reinterred this week with limited identifications. Next week Prospect Hill Cemetery work begins as many bodies are unidentifiable due to deterioration. Kremer’s clerks distributed funds to those who lost under $2,000, about two thirds of cases, totaling roughly $30,000 to date. Remaining funds earmarked for losses over $2,000. The distribution pattern favors wealthier real estate holders among the poor.
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Bok
French Inmate Charveneaux Dies at Jeffersonville Asylum
Chcaco Oct 26 A E Charveneaux longtime inmate of the Jeffersonville Asylum died yesterday. Dr Bentley notes death by exhaustion and acute mania. Mrs Charveneaux requests postmortem. coroner notified. Body moved from asylum to morgue after St Paul train arrival. Bruises on head and face present but not deemed serious.
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A. E. Charveneaux
Jeffersonville Asylum
Bentley
St. Paul
Train Wreckers Capture Death Trap Near Rochester
At a Lake Erie and Western Railway site near Rochester workers replaced a wooden bridge with iron and temporary trestle work. A late night accident left one man pinned under a fallen timber after an attempt to remove a support. Authorities say the other man recently served time for theft and had planned wrecks to break trains. The two involved were arrested.
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Lake Erie and Western Railway
Chicago and Atlantic
New Cruiser San Francisco Launched at Union Tron Works
Bas Francisco October 26 reports the new cruiser San Francisco launched at Union Tron Works shipyard in this city. Commodore Deakeat and Hi T t of the iron works attended. The vessel will not be ready for its trial trip until next spring.
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Deakeat
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Battle for Ohio Governor and Legislature Seen in Race
The Dispatch reports a heated statewide election with Democrats targeting Governor Foraker while Republicans expect a House majority and a split Senate. Colum buses notes registration totals show a possible drop from last year, with Foraker’s fate debated among parties and internal factions. ExGovernor Foster predicts a Republican majority and a sizeable Foraker plurality.
Ohio Returns Hint at Republican Victory in Cincinnati
Telegram from Cincinnati reports a close statewide race with Foraker likely behind his ticket but clinging to a lead in state races. Hamilton County may shift to Campbell amid saloonist sentiment, while Republicans expect a small statewide majority but a tight Senate race. Total 10 percent of city heard from by midnight with 6,000 fewer registrations than last year.
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Senate
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Hamilton
Foster
Temperni
Liquor League
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Ae Deen
Ublicans
Campbell
Reus
Labor Leaders Forecast Strong Organization for Omaha Ticket
Labor leaders say their party is secretly strongly organized and will vote the Omaha ticket largely. The speaker notes that registration totals are nearly even, with only rough figures available.
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Northeastern Ohio Republicans Confident in Victory
In Cleveland on October 26 voters are estimated at 35,000 to 36,000. Registration trends show fewer voters than 1888, with Governor Foraker’s re election viewed as assured. Northeastern Ohio Republicans expect solid majorities for governor and a strong legislative ticket, aiding a Northern Ohio Senate bid.
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Obie
Cleveland
Foraker
Ohio
Oni
Joram McKinley, Jr
Charles Foster
United States Senate
Cuyahoga County
F. W. Walz
Registration totals mark Toledo voters short of prior turnout
The last day of general registration in Toledo closes at 9 pm with about 12 800 registered. Democrats face a larger drop than Republicans as politicians aimed to maximize turnout. Legislative races look tight with Griffin and others likely to be returned and a split delegation hoped for in the senatorial contest. Governor Campbell's visit adds vigor to the gubernatorial race.
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Columbus
ToLupo
Toledo
Pane Griffin Esser
Campbell
Still Holding The Force
Judge Lewis controls Harlan Court House with a growing armed faction. He leads 65 or more well armed men and remains confident. The feud centers on a 1882 killing with Howards claiming self defense for Bo Turner and Fair trial for Wilson Howard, while the Turners insist Robert and William Turner were murdered without provocation and Howard must stand trial.
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Lewis
Harlan Court House
Howards
Bo Turner
Wilson Howard
William Turner
Robert
Tascott Suspect Faces Forgery Hearing in Philadelphia
Albert Sutherland of Chicago appeared before a committing magistrate for a preliminary forgery hearing. He claimed to know Tascott and said he would not go to Chicago if possible. Bail set at 20,000 as Chief Woods warned of possible heavier charges.
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Tascott
Albert Sutherland
Chicago
Woods
Whites Gain Ground in Statewide Registration Returns
Richmond October 26 report shows general registration day affected by rain. City and nearby counties indicate whites lead the registered vote by about 2,000 over Blacks as weather dampened turnout.
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Richmond
Attempted Bank Robbery at First National Bank Frankfort
A determined group tried to rob the First National Bank in Frankfort last night. They forced the vault door, pulled walls, and used gunpowder on the steel casing but failed to break through. It is unclear if they abandoned the effort or were scared away. a large amount of money was in the vault. No crew remained.
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First National Bank
Frankfort
Hunter Kills Companion in Deadly Turkey Hunt
This afternoon Benjamin Cooper shot and instantly killed Lloyd Harrish 21 during a wild turkey hunt in Catherine township. Cooper claimed mistaking Harrish for a turkey while geocaching in the field.
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Lloyd Harrish
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Catherine
Cooper
Abandoned Reading and Lebanon Railroad Charter Dissolved
In court today on motion by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company the charter of the Reading and Lebanon Railroad Company was dissolved and all rights and franchises extinguished. The road was chartered to build from Reading to Harrisburg next year, but has now been abandoned.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Reading and Lebanon Railroad Company
Reading and Lebanon Road
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Road
Sullivan Barbershop Razor Row Shocks Boston Crowd
In Boston a plot to force John L. Sullivan into a fight and shoot him failed when he dozed in a barber chair. A member of the gang, Tom Shea, fought Kelly, who slashed Shea’s jaw with a razor. Sullivan intervened and kicked Kelly outside, while Shea was treated at a hospital and rallied. Police detained Ryan and witnesses as the case unfolded.
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Sullivan
Tommy Kelly
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Pi Yan
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Ney
Captain White
Division 5
Iain White
Louisiana Bond Frauds Exposed by Grand Jury
New Orleans reports a grand jury special inquiry into bond theft dating to 1880. Irregular exchanges of consolidated and constitutional bonds, duplicated numbers, and embezzlement indictments against A Burke and others are detailed, with ongoing investigations and a hospital incident linked to the case.
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Brighton results seal government victory
The report notes that results at Brighton confirm a government victory with broad support across key districts. Major parties claimed gains as turnout surged and candidates aligned with national policy priorities secured decisive wins.
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Brighton
Home Rule News and Brighton Election Trends
The Brighton vote shows a Liberal gain of about 2,000 with a Tory uptick of 1,100, yielding a 3,300 to 2,500 margin. Desertions from Liberals reflect broader home rule tensions, while Gladstone and Salisbury dominate discussion. The piece notes Parnell Commission nearing its end and remarks on the broader British political climate.
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Unclear OCR Dialogue Sparks Clash Then Ejects From Scene
Fragmentary text shows Kelly speaking to Ea and Peri while a tense exchange leads to a scuffle. Kelly attempts action despite injury as police separate the parties. A broader party including Ballivan is expected to appear in court.
Explosion at Galloway school injures many pupils
FeaxELis October 26 reports a blast at Galloway schoolhouse injuring 18 children and wounding others. Investigators say two men supplied a pipe bomb with giant powder, aimed to explode it themselves. victims suffered powder burns and cuts but are expected to recover. Details describe a chaotic scene and calls for punishment of those responsible.
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Galloway
Bhartik Fitzgerald
Laban Connor
John Acd
James Fi Willudson
Earl Mawhinney
Bowyder
Fred Turner
Man
Archie Davis
Dresen
Ne Daren
Kidnaped Girl Rescued on Eastbound Train
A stout woman and a slender 12 year old girl boarded an eastbound train at Geneva. The girl resisted leaving her seat and cried out as she was separated from the woman who claimed to be her mother. The passenger Ella Saree said the girl was her daughter and lived in Geneva with her sister Mrs Gillam. The defense was to notify police and pursue the case.
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Coughlin
New Mexico
Omfatch
Cawanpahua
Geneva
Waterloo
Peng
Ea Easante
Douglass
Gillam
Ella Saree
Bane Okie Police
Sailor Attacks British Consul in San Francisco Office
James Finch, a British seaman, fired a revolver during an assault inside the British Consulate in San Francisco. He shot at Vice Consul Moore and the Consul Donohoe, with both victims narrowly escaping fatal injury. Finch was arrested afterward.
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James Finch
Mr. Donohoe
Moore
Finch
Boataman
Polish residents plan mass meeting at Plymouth church basement
In WIII LkEsanine October 26 the Poland ers hold a parochial residence at Plymouth. They will meet tomorrow in the basement of St Vincent's Church to discuss tomorrow’s gathering and a course of action to be determined by the evolving outlook.
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Plymouth
St Vincent's Church
Cee Bat Mine
Last Day Of Ere Tales From A Fragmented Entry
A distorted 16th century dated line notes October 26 as a final day tied to a ritual or chronicle entry. The text is partially garbled with numbers and years such as 1588 and 888s, obscuring exact event details and provenance.
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New York
Tip That Piqued Interest Highlights In Dispatch Directory
The Dispatch Directory notes striking features of Tip Everything of Interest within the past 36 hours. A brief overview points to notable items and local chatter emerging from nearby events and public notices.
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