Boston imitator of Hamilton baby act fails
Agnes Knight a 30 year old Worcester woman and Charles Lenhart a 19 year old cigar maker fight a Boston romance scam. Knight claimed pregnancy to force marriage but a boarding house baby was exposed as a ruse and police intervened before a wedding could occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hkueight
Ware
Charlies Lenhart
Wes
Frand
Keown
Wowen
Robert Ray Hamilton
Boston
Agnes Knight
Charles Lenhart
Lenhart
Ernctar
Robert Ely Hamilton
Eva Mann
Gotham
Hamilton
New York
Charles Lephart
Baltamore
Worcester
Borton
Woman Confesses Baby Swindle Targeting Groom
A woman admitted plotting to steal a newborn to force marriage with Charles. She learned of a recent birth at an employment office on Court street, recruited the mother, and passed the baby off as her own. The baby remains at 9 Temple street as police seek the real mother and legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Miss Knight
Temple Street
Landiady
Court Street
Mary Sullivan
New Hampshire
No. 9
Slipped Husband Sparks Intercity Flight With Wife
Aspury Pakx of New Jersey reports that Voorhis Debart a clerk at the New York and Long Branch Railroad ran off last night with another man's wife E W Prayne of New Brunswick charges his wife deserted him after two years together Their plan involved a boarding house and a quick escape to New York aided by Debart’s actions prompting a local pursuit and impending divorce proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspury Pakx
N. J
Voorhis Debart
New York and Long Branch Railroad Company
General Dehart
Elizabeth
Debart
E.W. Prayne
New Brunswick
Dehart
Fourth Avenue
Jos. C. Carpenter
New York
Nephew of Orrin Skinner Arrested for Forgery in Boston
Albert H. Webster, nephew of the famed forger Orrin A. Skinner, was arrested in Boston on forgery charges after sending decoy telegrams signed as relatives. He previously swindled silk merchants Adams & Curtis of $250 and Chainard & Armstrong of a larger sum, and has a history of arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Skinner
Boston
Albert H. Webster
Orrin A. Skinner
Springfield
Webster
Adams & Curtis
Chainard & Armstrong
Anne
Reward Offered Over East Point Lashing Afterlynching
A Georgia delegation appealed to Governor Gordon asking action after 14 Black men were whipped by white men near Atlanta following a negro boy lynching. The governor offered a $100 reward for conviction and the grand jury investigates with arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Gordon
East Point
Ming Seared
While Launching A Lifeboat
In Octaw City Missouri on September 6 J T Robinson and Captain William Short drowned attempting to launch a lifeboat. Several others were with them when the lifeboat capsized in high surf near Congress Hall. All but the two men managed to grasp the boat. Robinson and Short were washed back to sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octaw
Captain Robinson
William Short
Lightning kills nine in Georgia sheltering under tree
A storm near Albany Georgia injures and kills nine cotton buyers and nearby shelterers. H H Rouse John Shovers and J H Whisers die after taking cover under a tree. A railway bin struck near Hardaway kills six more sheltering under it. Names of the six are not reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Macon
Albany
H.H. Rouse
John Shovers
J. H. Whisers
Hardaway
Prince Hal Dies and Genet’s Tumultuous Career Recalled
New York dispatch reports Henry W. Genet known as Prince Hal of Tweed’s era died at 100 West 124th Street after cancer of the jaw. The article recounts his rise in politics, wealthy misdeeds, a Toronto escape, later trial, eight month penitentiary sentence, and a Warren Street bar after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Hal” of
Tweed
Genet
Dispatch
New York
Henry W. Genet
Tweed’s
West One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Street
Edward
Samuel H. Virgin
Woodlawn
Lawson N. Fuller
One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Street Court House
Mysterious Murder Near Boorsville In Chicken Coop Hunt
Washington Dilliard, a farmer near Boorsville, was slain while investigating noises in his chicken coop. His lantern and gun lay near his body, which was found about 30 yards from the house. The crime occurred after his wife awakened him, and no shots were heard before the fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dilliiard
Easton
Washington Dilliard
Boorsville
Dilliard
Gold Ore Found Near Frederic City Maryland
Gold has been discovered on a 490 acre farm near Frederic City Maryland about 12 miles from Washington and between there and Harper's Ferry. Prof Wilson of Baltimore assayed the ore at over 10 dollars per ton. The find has sparked excitement with capitalists and notable politicians showing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer
Harmon
Pennsylvania
Minence
Allstein
Woman Vanishes in Night From Lincoln Street Tenement
Police report a 19 year old French Canadian wife Anna Desjardins disappeared from a second story Lincoln Street tenement in Lewiston Maine. A detective saw a woman in full dress exit an alley at midnight and she was hurried into a covered carriage before officers could stop her. A partially read fragment suggests a sign or note found on a post in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatur
Lewiston
Anna Desjardins
Lincoln 5
Lincoln Street
Sean
Gontling
Siieewarts
Three Dwarrs and Emon Featured in Morrows DisPaton
A fragmentary note hints at a forthcoming DisPaton feature in tomorrow’s edition highlighting three individuals including Dwarrs and Emon with a lasting favor and potential community impact.
Dumont Escapes Bloomingdale Asylum After Fatal Chase
Colonel Theodore Dumont, once a prominent railroad official, escaped from Bloomingdale asylum on Thursday morning and fought guards when recaptured. He was pursued after slipping from the grounds, struck a driver with a stone, and was subdued by Officer Callahan and staff. Authorities say he was not habitually violent and note his decline followed a yellow fever crisis in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Dumont
Agstost
New York
Bloomingdale Asylum
Simonson
Asylum
John J. Callahan
Lyon
Florida Railroad and Navigation Company
Clyde Steamship Line
Jacksonville
South
Brooklyn
Why He Was Arrested A Civil Service Gatecrasher Tale
A telegram from Washington recounts an applicant facing the Civil Service Commission question on moral turpitude. The man from the Southeast reflects on a 1884 incident where he says the Democratic party framed him over an umbrella theft, arguing he was not proven to have intended theft and noting supporting letters from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service Commission
The
Hon. Commission Civil Service
Washington, Db
Blaine
Logan
Democratic Party
Fatal fall fascination ties to Binghamton woman
In Binghamton New York Anna Mead 25 is believed to have plunged into Niagara Falls. She left home Wednesday morning and was seen walking. A letter postmarked Niagara Falls and handwriting match her. The note asks that no one be blamed and cites no clear motive. She had been merry yet experienced melancholy and recently visited the falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Anna Mead
Miss Mead
Niagara
British ship seizes Pacific isles on cable route patrol
Reports from Honolulu via the steamer Australia say the British warship Espiegel returned August 28 after a month away. It visited Humphrey's Island and Bierson Island and claimed both for the British Dominion. The Garston wrecked near Starbuck Island July 17. Captain Pye and eight crew members were last seen after the boat left the wreck. The Espiegel proceeded to Humphrey's Island to take on 20 sailors from the Garston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Honolulu
Australia Today
Espiegel
Humphrey’s Island
Bierson
Starbuck Island
Pye
Humphrey
Antwerp Cartridge Factory Blows Up Killing Hundreds
A massive explosion at the Corinteian Cartridge factory in Antwerp causes 200 deaths and 500 injuries. Flames tear through nearby oil stores while ships burn at Africa and America docks. Police, troops, and volunteers fight the fire as hospitals surge with the wounded. King Leopold expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Sisters of Charity
Africa
America
Corinteian
Commanal Council
Deputation Permanente
Leopold
Victory For The Strikers In Labour Talks
London reports John Burns to contest Dundee for Parliament under advanced labor interest. Dock directors study a 6 penny rate starting January to cover added costs. Strikers' committee advise acceptance. Corn merchants threaten damages for delays. Steam navigation company concedes terms. More wharf laborers return to work. Workington shipwrights strike for 4 shillings weekly advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Burns
Dundee
Steam Navigation Company
Williamsons
Workington Inumberland
Boulanger and the Clergy In Paris Clash Over Elections
The Temps reports the Government will not grant a court martial for General Boulanger. Justice Minister Thevenet issues a circular to Bishops forbidding clerical political involvement and vows to punish violations of election law. Public prosecutors are told to harshly sanction clergy who break common-law rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The
Temps
Boulanger
Thevenet
Justice
France
M. Thevenet
The Colliery Explosion In Scotland Disaster
News from Epixavaccu reports a colliery blast near Penionick Scotland killing sixty and trapping dozens. Only 14 of 64 workers were rescued, marking a deadly mining disaster in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Epixavaccu
Penionick
Timoleague Shooting Claims Dono ghue Life
In Timoleague County Cork the man Donoghue was shot by a constable while quietly standing at a street corner and died from his wounds. The incident occurred on a September 6 in Dvspiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donoghue
Timoleague
County Cork
Southern Statesmen to Fight a Duel Near Opelika
It is believed that Legislators W. A. Huff and R. W. Patterson will duel near Opelika Alabama. Patterson has been in Tennessee for two days and Huff plus the two seconds departed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
W. A. Huff
R. W. Patterson
Opelika
Ala
Patterson
Tennessee
Huff
America in Athens at Carpenters cores
Readable fragments describe a visit to Athens by a group or person connected to Carpenter's cores. The text hints at a welcoming reception and local interest, with no clear dates or full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Athens
Carpenter
Nagle Testifies On Fatal Shooting Of Judge Field
Deputy Marshal David Nagle describes the Lathrop tragedy in which Judge Terry attacked Justice Field on a train. He says Terry brandished a weapon and challenged him, prompting Nagle to draw and fire, fearing for Field and himself. The examination concluded with the case adjourned to argue war powers questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Terry
Himesis
Juntied Field
San Francisco
David Nagle
Lathrop
Ree Terry
Justice Field
Nagle
Terry
United States
Mat
Tiassa
Thad
Pension Office Row Triggers Extra Credit Dispute
Demorr reports on September 6 that Pension Agent McKinstry sought a 1500 dollar increase for office expenses. Commissioner Tanner approved a 3000 dollar extra credit, raising salaries and adding a new clerk. The auditor rejected the increase, forcing clerks to cover the loss. McKinstry says the extra costs arose from expected higher funding, not yet approved, and implies workers must endure arbitrary government decisions or resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorr
McKinstry
Tanner
Washington
Mey
Seized Schooner Lilly Reports from Behring Sea
A Victoria B C schooner Lilly arrives in San Francisco reporting USS Rush boarded her August 6. Papers searched and 333 seal skins confiscated. Lily sailed to Sitka without a prize crew, then home. On the voyage it spoke Kate which had 550 skins and was ordered to heave to. Rush officers claimed seven schooners had been seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Victoria
B. C
Lilly
Behring Sea
United States Revenue
Rush
Sitka
Kate
Bebring Sea
Negro Exodus Leader Draws Northwest Plan
Rev. T. W. Henderson of Quinn chapel Chicago guides a proposed new exodus of African Americans from the South. He says he authored the Northwest African Methodist Conference resolutions and aims to move refugees to Montana and Washington Territory, following Mississippi to Kansas in 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
South
T. W. Henderson
Quinn Chapel
Chicago
Kansas
Montana
Washington ‘Territory
New Fireproof Marsh Hay Bagging Trial in Cotton Market
A bale of cotton arrives with a novel bagging made of marsh hay inner cover and a 12 inch mesh wire netting. Exhibited at the Cotton Exchange in Chartestox with tests planned for tomorrow. Inventor claims fireproof properties and protection from cotton hooks. Large quantities of cotton bagged this way seen with no objections yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. C
Cotton Exchange
Navy deflective armor tested at Annapolis ends quickly
A board member who witnessed the deflective armor test for naval vessel protection spoke at the Navy Department. He said the armor endured the turtle back test with ease but was quickly demolished by the foe. The armor, costing $19,000, was authorized by Congress to be placed on the Chicago if deemed advisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annapolis
Navy Department
Ees
Chicago
Four White Men Charged With Burning Black Man's Home
Four white men Andrew Edwards Samuel Strouther Alf Newsom and Jack McMillan were refused bail after a three day preliminary examination for burning Jim Browns home a colored man in September in Mississippis Empran county. Several people were asleep in the house when the fire was set and they remain to answer charges punishable by death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empran
Miss
Andrew Edwards
Samuel Strouther
Alf Newsom
Jack McMillan
Jim Brown
Library Hall rights dispute stalls sale and court action
In a case over Library Hall ownership and a mortgage, Judge rules on stay of proceedings as Major T. B. Swearingen and J. M. Kennedy seek to intervene for the Young Men's Mercantile Library Association. Brown, Brunot, Clarke and others appear in a fight over library property and its future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers Ee
T. B. Swearingen
Young Men's Mercantile Library Association
Nct
Charles J. Clarke
John M. Kennedy
Library Hall Company
Young Men's Mercantile Library
Bronot
Kennedy
Shields
Library Association
Swearingen
J. T. Hudson
Board of Library Association
Oven
Sae
Rior
Ietter
Europe
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Vention
Police
Sephard
Agnes
Miss Agnes
Cara
Sia Ae
BR. W. Proyne
Prince Hal
Henry W.genet
Boss Tweed
Boodle Temple
Canada
Tammany
Young Democracy
Senate
Board of Audit
Ring
Ninth District Court House Commission
Sixth Avenue
Ain Air
Maryland
EBC
Pacific Ocean
Court Martini
Belgium
Bourse
Great London Dock
Clergy
Ireland
Tempore Veto
Werariang
Pittebarg
Diamond Street
MR Swearingen
Brunot
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