Remarkable Conspiracy Ties Hamilton to Stabbing Case
A sweeping New York scene reveals a plot to pass off fake children on Robert Ray Hamilton to force his marriage. Joshua Mann and Mrs Anna Swinton confess to conspiring with Hamiltons wife Eva Mann to obtain the mother’s jewels and control the marriage plan. The scheme allegedly produced multiple infants and involved midwives, with Hamilton cooperating to expose the scheme and seek justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ray Hamilton
Atlantic City
Joshua Mann
Mrs. Swinton
New York
Joshua J. Mann
Byrnes
Anna
Anna G. Swinton
Burdell-Cunningham
Josh
Elmira
Mann
Eva
Child No. 2
Scandal of Baby Trade and Bigamous Scheming in New York
Eva Mann and Mrs. Swinton scheme to parent multiple infants with Joshua Mann, living as husband and wife across apartments. Four babies used in a fraud to gain marriage and jewels, one dies, others shuffled between midwives, with witnesses and investigators exposing a tangled web of deception and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hamilton
Progressive Convention Opens in Santa Fe With 53 Delegates
The Constitutional Convention met in Representative Hall at noon with 53 of 73 delegates present. Judge Trimble, Democrat from Bernalillo, was Temporary Chairman and J Francisco Chavez of ValenciaCounty was Permanent Chairman. Speakers urged Statehood and committees were formed from each county to draft three lists on various subjects. All counties except Taos are represented. The body is evenly split between Spanish and English speakers, yet shows progressivism in its outlook.
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Santa Fe
N.M
Representative Hall
Trimble
Bernalillo County
J. Francisco Chavez
Valencia County
W.C. Hazeldine
B. 8. Rodey
Bernalillo
G. W. Prichard
San Miguel
New Mexico
Taos
No show for the Indians at Atheneum Creek
Washington September 3. The Secretary of the Interior reports white settlers along Atheneum Creek in Washington Territory divert water, depriving Atheneum Indians of use. The issue prompts Attorney General action to protect the Indians and their rights.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Atheneum Creek
Washington Territory
Atheneum
Homes in the Race Cause Bigler's Hard Fight for Treasurer
Three Democratic candidates seek Pennsylvania State Treasurer, with ex-Senator Humes and Captain Clay foreshadowed as contenders. Bigler faces limited support yet strong backing from Philadelphia delegates, while Foley and Foley allies maneuver to influence the Allegheny delegation. The State Committee shifts to empower county chairs and define campaign structure as late reports forecast Bigler’s nomination amid contest chatter and shifting allegiances.
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Bigler
Humes
Clay
W.L. Scott
Erie
Héerispure
Captain Clay
Elk
Philadelphia
Crawford
Auditor General's Department
United States
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Patrick Foley
Brennen
Pittsburg
Platform for Resolutions Amid Tariff and Prohibition Debates
A late night draft by the Committee on Resolutions reaffirms the 1888 tariff plank and endorses Cleveland’s tariff stance while backing Democratic efforts for revision. It seeks to view trusts as a consequence of tariffs, supports the ballot on prohibition, and critiques Republican stance on the issue in the sea of party politics.
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Parisons
Harrisburg
Committee On Resolutions
Cleveland
Congress
Repub
Saas
Republica Waste
Can Party
Anne
Political stance on labor and relief measures in a state convention
A fragmented report discusses pension funds, veterans in need, and opposition to letting others receive aid. It criticizes Republicans for labor policy, supports protections for workers, and urging appropriations for relief in affected counties. The piece notes transitions in leadership and a party convention timetable with candidates Kerr and Bigler named.
Reports of race violence reach Jackson with troop deployment
Governor Lowry returned to Le Flore county scene and said no further trouble feared. Capital Light Guards arrived from Minter City after reporting 375 armed negroes gathered there, later dispersed by troops. Troops captured 48 negroes and handed them to the Sheriff. Conflicting reports on fatalities persist, with claims of killings by both sides and possible hangings. Shell Mound residents fled inland as whites and armed groups clashed and dispersed.
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Jackson
Miss
Lowry
le Flore County
Light Guards
Minter City
Shell Mound
Legitime Expected on Manhattan From Santiago de Cuba
Special telegram from New York reports the steamer Manhattan due Thursday or Friday from Santiago de Cuba may carry General Legitime and a group of followers fleeing Haiti. He was an unsuccessful presidential candidate in Haiti, with troops led by General Hippolyte having taken Port au Prince last year. Some expect Legitime will travel to France after brief stay, with Minister Stephen Preston planning to greet him at his arrival.
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Inspector Byrnes
Elihu Root
Robert Ray Hamilton
Hamilton
Mr. Root
Mr. Clark
Swinton
Mr. Hamilton
Byrnes
McNaughton
Elmira
Charles Peabody, Jr
Park Avenue
New York
Manhattan
Santiago de Cuba
General Legitime
Haiti
Hippolyte
Port-au-Prince
Salomon
Hayti
Stephen Preston
France
Preston
Otel Martin
Butler to file affidavit accusing former client of forgery
Washington reports General LB Butler will file in court an affidavit with law partner O D Barrett alleging forgery by Samuel Strong connected to a District of Columbia compensation suit. Butler contends a paper claiming his consent to a restricted award was false and will seek time to present evidence in court.
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Washington
LB. F. Butler
Samuel Strong
District of Columbia
Board of Public Works
O. D. Barrett
Strong
General Butler
Mr. Strong
Butler
Opposed to Mahone Virginia Republican papers split
Seven Virginia Republican papers have declared against Mahone, including the Valley Virginian at Staunton edited by ex-Congressman Yost, the Fredericksburg Free Lance, Riddleberger’s Woodstock paper, and General Roller’s Broadway paper. Only one recent paper supports the ticket, a sign that the thoughtful party faction opposes Mahone and may deny his election without their backing.
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Virginia
Dispatch
Washington
Mahone
Valley Virginian
Staunton
Yost
Fredericksburg
Not a single juror on probation in Cronin murder trial
Chicago dispatch reports no juror probation and heavy peremptory challenges exhausted as lawyers clash in Cronin murder jury selection. Promising candidates Freeman Grass and T P Kellogg under consideration, with four others held overnight. Six admissible questions target alleged murder circumstances and Clan na Gael involvement. Court adjourned awaiting tomorrow’s actions.
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Chicago
Cronin
Talesmen
Freeman Grass
T. P. Kellogg
Arlington Heights
Kellogg B. J. Vancott
William P. Turner
Artificial Gas Explosion At Mercer Street Dig
A September 3 incident reports an escaping gas blast during a cellar excavation at 197 Mercer Street. A worker lit a pipe and dropped a flame into the hole, causing a fire that spread under the sidewalk. John Hyland suffered burns to his arms as helpers battled the blaze with water, gravel, and a gas shutoff by Consolidated Gas Company crews.
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Dispatch
New York
Mercer Street
John Hyland
Consolidated Gas Company
Hearing Postponed in Washington Gas Versus Pittsburg Electric
The injunction hearing filed by the Washington gas company against the Pittsburg Electric Power and Heat Company was postponed as Judge Cox recused himself after revealing gas stock ownership. Awaiting Chief Justice Bingham’s return from vacation in West Virginia, no proceedings occurred today.
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Pittsburg
Diepattch
Washinctour
Electric Power and Heat Company
Washington
Ene Point
Cox
Bingham
West Virginia
Catholics urged to aid Catholic immigration to U S
At the Central Roman Catholic Society in Cleveland on September 3 a major action was to promote Catholic immigration. The plan targets Catholic farmers to join parishes in the West or form new parishes as a unit seeking to bolster Catholic communities nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Central Roman Catholic Society
UNDER NEW MANN DIRECTORY LAYS OUT FIRM PATH FOR SHAW MANAGEMENT
Officials announce the new directory supports Shaw in retaining leadership and stockholders will inspect books as needed. W N Cott resigns as director but may rejoin later California. The railroad shows August earnings of 239 9k against 206 388 26 last year with a 56k shortfall. Chief Engineer Sheldon orders improvements to the road to boost prosperity.
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Pgager
Waite
Peneace
Uest
Sheldon
ONE MAN KILLED IN THIRD DISTRICT ELECTION
Special telegram from New Orleans reports Democrat Andrew Price winning the Third Congressional district by about 6200 votes amid Republican attempts to curb black voting in several parishes. The article notes dissension in the GOP, minor party defections aiding Price, and an armed fatal shooting of U.S. Deputy Marshal Jacobs at Franklin polling site.
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New Orleans
Andrew Price
Price
Egeqvestar
Joe
Arche
St. Mary, Assumption
Ascension
Ablican
Ascension Parish
Rice
Mae Tak
Franklin
Jacobs
United States
Question of Jurisdiction in Nagle Habeas Corpus Case
In San Francisco on September 3 the habeas corpus proceedings in Deputy Marshal David Nagle's shooting of David S. Terry at Lathrop opened in the U S Circuit Court before Judge Sawyer. Attorney General Johnson represented California while defense counsel outlined expected testimony. The defense contends Nagle acted to protect himself against threats to Justice Field. The State will argue jurisdiction as the main point next week.
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San Francisco
David Nagle
David S. Terry
Lathrop
United States Circuit Court
Sawyer
State of California
Johnson
Ing
Terry
Justice Field
Nagle
Angry woman's revenge shatters lover with vitriol
Ella Doyle, 1225 Citron, confronted James McCormack on Cherry Street Philadelphia. She hurled vitriol from a two ounce bottle, burning his face and neck. a crowd restrained her and Thayer delivered her to the Sixth District police. McCormack lay groaning on the sidewalk as officers investigated.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Cherry Street
Ella Doyle
Citron Street
James McCormack
Jerusalem
Miss Doyle
Broad Street
McCormack
Thayer
Sixth District
State wine and beer dealers hold New York convention
Rochester September 3 The Wine and Beer Dealers Association of New York will hold a state convention tomorrow. Leading members arrived this morning for an Executive Committee meeting outlining the convention's work. The association now numbers 15 000 members. Bernard T Keons president is a Republican but will support Governor Hill.
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Rochester
Wine and Beer Dealers’ Association of
State of New York
Bernard T. Keons
Hill
Kiowa War Dance Blocks Stationing Troops at Fort Sill
Acting Secretary of the Interior requests the War Department to station cavalry at Fort Sill to prevent a Kiowa war or medicine dance. The move follows tension over ceremonial dances and potential conflict among Kiowa bands in Oklahoma.
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Wasuhington
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of War
Fort Sill
Manager Jeffrey Resigns from Illinois Central Railroad
Cu1caco September 3 Jeffrey resigns as General Manager of the Illinois Central Railroad after a sharp dispute with Acting President Harriman. He has served over 30 years, rising from an office boy to senior railway official in the United States.
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Jeffrey
Illinois Central Railroad
Harriman
Atest
Sovemaese
United States
Another Disaster to the Navy at Fort Moynog
A schooner crossed Constellation bow while at anchor off Fort Moynog Virginia on September 3 causing jibboom damage. A new jibboom was supplied from Norfolk to replace the lost spar and depart for sea.
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Fort Moynog
Constellation
Norfolk
Burns Talks Back in London Strike Standstill
Reports say dockers and deckhands at Liverpool and London remain firm in their demand for higher wages and the abolition of the piecework system. The strike risks spreading, with potential embargoes on Great Britain commerce and renewed calls for government action as relief efforts continue amid mounting hunger among workers.
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Great Britain
Burns
Heavy Shipment to Nicaragua Canal Via Aguan From Brooklyn
A heavy shipment destined for the Nicaragua Canal sails from Brooklyn on the steamship Aguan with reinforced material. It marks the sixth steamship load and third sailing vessel cargo sent since May 25 to Greytown for the Nicaraguan Canal Construction Company. The cargo includes 60 miles of title graph wire and eight inches of steel water pipe for the aqueduct, plus railroad material, to connect Greytown with the company stores and landing.
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Nicaragua Canal
New York
Aguan
Brooklyn
Greytown
Nicaraguan Canal Construction Company
Nicaragua
Lakeicaragua
San Juan del Sur
Galveston
Tex
Mexico
Deseado Basin
Folen
Hoas Ee
Langston Por Mahone Seeks Support From Langston Letter
Virginia congress hopeful Langston, once opposing Mahone, declares support for Republican nominees in the Old Dominion. He plans addresses in New York, Ohio, and Kentucky later this month, signaling a shift as campaign efforts resume amid Reconstruction era tensions.
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Walsah Indons
John M. Langston
Virginia
Congress
Mahone
Old Dominion
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Wade
Mrs Norbrick's Children Adopted by London Couple
London on September 4 reports Mrs Maybrick's children have been adopted by a London couple with relatives approving the arrangement. The children take the surname fester pottata.
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Mays Landing
N.J
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Morse
Jersey City
Kemp
West Twentythird Street
Alice Mann
George Mann
Adrian & Aldred
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Paterson
N. J
Evangeline Mann
Edward Dryden
Mrs. Hamilton
Bigler Room
Foley
Tim O'Leary
Eisner
W. Bush Gillan
Wherry
Fertig
Erie County
William L. Scott
Democratic State Committee
Patrick Fole
Allegheny
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Wallace
Humes Lawco
Shemabaiik Sf 2
Peneio Ie
Johnstown
Kerr
Clearfield
Cavanaugh
Northampton
Skinner
Fulton
Missinnippi
Legitime
Benjamin F. Butler
Case
Defenar
Dr. Cronin
Carlson Cottage
Budgy
Daniel Coughlan
Dinsa
Martin Burke
Clan-na-Gael Society
Dr. Min
Longenecker
Tion
Clan-na-Gael
Lillibridge
Mulls
Hines
Forrest
McConnell
Ron
Mills
Lawy
New York Street
Catholic Immigration
NEW Mann
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State Convention
Southampton
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London
Donald Corie Bow
Waseela & Senthpanics
Donald Currie
Balvstion Arany Army
Waivear
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Trades Union Congress
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Vlan Gee
Langston Por
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