Mystery of the Mad Stranger Found Dead in Mt Vernon Church Cellar
A unidentified woman starved to death in the cellar of Mount Vernon’s Church of the Sacred Heart. Witnesses recall a windowside face seen by local boys who mistook her for a ghost. her remains and a letter to a Catholic bookseller were found with five dollar bills. Coroner Nordquest delayed the inquest while investigators seek identification.
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Father Coles
Mt. Vernon
Telegraph
New York
Church of the Sacred Heart
Mount Vernon
Burr, Davis & Son
Fourth Avenas
Alexander's
Sixth Avenue
Louis Turis
Barclay Street
Goodwin
Nordquest
John Brady
Howland
South Fifth Avenue
Mr. Howland
Kirby
Sexton
Brady
Archer
Howland Boys
Sexton Kirby
Agnes Dei
Described Rotten Basement Scene Linked to Missing Teacher
A putrid waterlogged cellar with blue mold and rats is described. The body found is likely not Virginia Wagner, the Brooklyn schoolteacher missing since July 3, with relatives confirming the sighting does not match her. Wagner was not insane and attended church only casually.
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Virginia Wagner
Brooklyn
Sanford
Miss Wagner
Wagner
Paterson
N. J
Virginia
Wandering Parisian Woman Found at New York Station
A young French woman, claiming to be Josephine Bran and linked to a Count De Mores, was found wandering near the Pennsylvania Railroad station. She arrived on the steamship Bothnia from Livl and has been deemed insane after examination. Investigators linked her to a letter from De Mores offering a pension and estate income, with plans to return her to St Etienne, and she was to be sent back aboard the Bothnia if not refused.
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New York
Josephine Bran
de Mores
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Bothnia
Liv l
Castle On
St. Etenne
Croden
St. Etienne
Havre
Liverpool
Five Die in Rock Island Rail Disaster At Vincennes and Eighty Seventh
A Rock Island line suburban train and a following freight collided at the Vincennes avenue and Eighty-seventh street crossing in Chicago. Five passengers died from scalding steam and burns, with several more injured. Engineer Seth Twombly fled the scene, and authorities pursue accountability for the crash.
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Chicago
Vincennes Avenue
Eighty-seventh Street
Rock Island Road
Washington Heights
Waship Heights
Bety Tata
Seth Twombly
Twomble
Cigar Makers Union Reaffirms Tax Stand At Convention
The Cigar Makers International Union debated the internal revenue tax on cigars and tobacco. President Adolph Strasser urged retention while the committee opposed his view and a minority report favored repeal, adopted 126 to 20. Strasser was reelected with 107 of 127 votes. Kin, Gompers, and another vice president named with the fourth to be elected tomorrow.
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DisyAaTen
New York
Cigar Makers’ International Union Today
Strasser
Congress
Committee On Officers
Adolph Strasser
Buffalo
International Union
George W. Kin
Albany
Samue Gompers
William V. T
Toronto
Single Candidate Jackson Seeks Mississippi GOP Nomination
Delegates to the Republican State Convention in Jackson arrive for a largely attended meeting. Chambers is the only prominent governor candidate discussed. sentiment favors no nomination, though he could secure it if desired, and opposition to naming anyone may influence the outcome.
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Jackson, Miss
Chambers
RATHER DIE THAN WORK Convicts in Oregon Penitentiary
A sensational telegram from Salem Oregon reports convicts at the penitentiary have inflicted self harm to avoid labor. John Snell a colored prisoner is described as desperate and lazy after a gut amputation performed yesterday to escape work.
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Satem
Ore
John Snell
Saitherstahg
Sue Otrska
Athena
Winnes
French Cabinet Back in Paris After Election Returns
All Cabinet members return to Paris for a ministerial council to be led by President Carnot at the Elysee. The new Chamber of Deputies to meet in November will have about 565 members, with 500 Moderate Republicans and 65 Left. Boulanger vows no majority while ferried views hint at renewed influence. journals celebrate second ballots strengthening Republican gains.
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Paris
Carnot
the Elysee
Chamber of Deputies
M. Herve
Richmond
England
M. Jules Ferry
London
General Boulanger
Alive in the Ruins in Quebec After Landslide
At 9 am labourers at the Quebec ruin site freed 72 year old Joseph Kemp after 100 hours buried under wreckage. Mrs O Dowd aged 72 was found dead near a window, while John Henry and his wife died in the disaster. Coroner's inquest opened as 10 to 12 bodies remained buried.
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Quebec
Joseph Kemp
Father McCarney
Kemp
O’dowd
John Henry
Henry
Trying to Save a Life Progress in the Rehearing of a Man Condemned to be Hanged
A New York telegraph report describes Ambrose H. Purdy detailing Giblin's defense during a hearing at the Tombs. Giblin explains his possession of metal plates for alleged bogus coins and a cartridge belt found at his residence as the reassessment proceeds under Referee Douras.
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New York
Giblin
Douras
Ambrose H. Purdy
Jerome
Dog Man Fight Ends With Detention In Sydrophia Case
In Curiaco on September 24 officer McDonald pursued a suspicious colored man named John Siler through alleys and yards. Siler barked and ran in circles before being cuffed and taken to a wagon. At arraignment he howled and whined like a dog.
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Curiaco
McDonald
John Siler
Siler
Forest Fires Rage Across California Coast and Valleys
Reports indicate extensive fires Tuesday night in the Redwood forests of San Mateo County south of San Francisco. The blaze grows today endangering sawmills and other properties as firefighters struggle with a 5000 acre spread. Another major fire rages near Santa Rosa amid extreme dryness and a looming conflagration.
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San Francisco
Redwood
San Mateo County
Santa Rosa
Sultan accedes to Spanish demands over captured sailors
Taworers September 24 report the Spanish corvette Navara sailing for the Rif coast with a mission from the Sultan to order immediate release of Spanish sailors held by Riffians. Relations between Morocco and Spain remain friendly as the Sultan condemns and accepts the just demands.
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Tee Sultan
Taworers
Navara
Rir
Morocco
Spain
Bigler Plucks Up Courage In Pennsylvania Campaign
United States Senate figure Quay deems Mahone likely to win in Virginia while urging 100000 for his campaign. Harrisburg dispatch notes E A Bigler gains confidence after county tours, argues for a state tar and bank depository prudence, claiming PK firm Kemble’s would manage large deposits safely.
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Bigler
Harrisburg
E. A. Bigler
Berks
Lancaster
Carbon
Clearfield
Quay
Delamater
Floaters Gang Tied to Illegal Voting in Brooklyn Primary
Police Justice Kenna issued a warrant for Michael Scanlan the alleged organizer of a large floaters gang linked to the late Republican primary in the Twentieth ward. Six prisoners who pleaded guilty to attempting to vote illegally withdrew their pleas and will be tried with three others on Friday. The scheme involved transporting men to Callahan's saloon and Lorch's saloon to be directed to vote, with payments for fares and paper with fake names.
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Dispatch
Brooklyn
Kenna
Michael Scanlan
Bacon
Preto
Nichols
Lorch
Blaine Attends Son Walker Blaine Wedding in Richfield Springs
Special telegram reports Secretary Blaine spending 18 minutes in Utica before witnessing his son Walker Blaine’s marriage to Miss McCormick at Richfield Springs. The party included relatives and guests from New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Blaine appeared pale but said he would return to Washington after the ceremony and resume duties at the State Department.
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Utica
N. Y
Blaine
Richfield Springs
Walker
McCormick
Bar Harbor
Washington
State Department
Blaine-McCormick
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Hichfard
Flower
Richfield
Had the Wrong Fellows in Utah Train Robbery Case
James Rumerill and Charles Curtis were arrested in southeastern Utah and bound over for trial for a Rio Grande and Western train robbery near Thompson's Springs on August 6. New discoveries suggest they may be innocent, while Ed Dayton and associates allegedly committed a separate gambling saloon hold up in Ogden. U.S. Marshal Pratt and Sheriff claim a $1,000 reward. weapons and dynamite were found among the suspects.
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Saul Lang Crry
James Rumerill
Charles Curtis
Utah
Rio Grande and Western
Thompson's Springs
United States
Norrell
Wai Nan
Daytons
Ogden
Maidan
Ed Dayton
United Staten Se
Pratt
Sevier County
Balloon ascent ends in tragedy near Cooperstown
At Otsego county fair in Cooperstown Edward Walsworth of Ilion New York attempted a balloon descent with a parachute about a mile up. Wind pushed him toward Otsego Lake and he drowned despite boats racing to aid. Walsworth, a novice balloonist, had first ascents in Herkimer a few weeks earlier.
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Richfield Springs
Otsego County
Cooperstown
Here
Edward Walsworth
Ilion
N. Y
Otsego Lake
Walsworth
Herkimer
Powell for the Pension Place in Washington
Tonight supporters of General Powell of Illinois hope he will be chosen by President Harrison to succeed Corporal Tanner as Pension Commissioner. Powell, a Belleville resident and noted G A R member, was a strong candidate last spring and was said to contend with Corporal Tanner for the post. Kansas’ A B Williams is rumored by Western men to seek the Kansas District Attorney job, not the Pension Commissioner post.
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Quay
Graham
Boyer
Pittsburg
Washington
General Powell
Ilinois
Harrison
Corporal Tanner
Belleville
A. B. Williams
Kansas
Deer Park
Pensions
One More Vacant Chair
Washington September 24 The Secretary of the Treasury has accepted the resignation of Dr James P Kimball of Pennsylvania as Director of the Mint to take effect October 15 and has granted him leave of absence until that date Mr Edward O Leech computer in the office is now acting as director with the understanding that he will be appointed to the directorship as soon as the office becomes vacant
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
James P. Kimball
Pennsylvania
Mint
Edward O'Leech
Demand for boodle and 3 percent assessment on state employees
Hannessburg reports Chairman Andrews of the Republican State committee has informed clerks and other employees a 3 percent salary assessment for the campaign is due. The demanded amount from a clerk is $42. In New York the Graphic has suspended publication, with the sheriff taking control due to lack of funds.
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Andrews
Hannessburg
Republican State Committee
Cok
New York
the Graphic
Two Children Die In Kerosene Fire Attempt
In Frepeaicn Missouri on September 24 two grandchildren of William Lee aged 6 and 9 years, were alone at home when they tried to start a fire with kerosene in a can. The ensuing blast and flames proved fatal for both children.
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Patel &Coults
Frepeaicn
William Lee
Fate of Ives Trial Hangs on Uncertain Jury Verdict
The trial of Napoleon Ives nears a verdict after a dramatic courtroom close. Colonel Fellows delivers an impartial charge while Woodruff’s testimony and defense remain disputed. The jury retires after 9:45 pm and is kept overnight at 11:35 pm without reaching a verdict.
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Ives
New York
Napoleon Ives
Woodruff
Colonel Fellows
Soenanes
Lermer
Taso Remar
Fellows
Mr. Brooke
Smythe
President Harrison Endures Slashing Rain on West Virginia Tour
President Harrison and Senator Davis faced a drenching during a stormy West Virginia trip. They stopped in Elkins for meals aboard the West Virginia private car and planned a Cumberland centennial visit tomorrow. A Pension Commission appointment may be discussed in a Saturday conference with Secretary Noble.
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West Virginia
Deer Parr
Harrison
Henry G. Davis
Deer Park
United States
Elkins
W. Va
West Virginia Central Road
Elijah Halford
Cumberland
Halford
Waahiene
Noble
Pennsylvania Soldiers Looting Case Sent to Congress
Washington reports Attorney Riddle says the District cannot be held liable for boarding house losses during Harrison’s inauguration unless malfeasance or nonfeasance is shown. He advises the Pennsylvania militia outrages be reported to Congress for action.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Harrison
Riddle
Isabella Johnson
Aed
Syerihapa
Congress
Bankers Gather for Annual American Bankers Association Meet
Delegates from across the nation arrive in Kansas Cirr ahead of the convention. Pennsylvania group lands at noon led by W. H. Ebawn and E. Schmerts, and is guided to reception and hotel quarters. The convention is to be officially opened tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
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Pennsylvania
Kansas
Cirr
American Bankers’ Association
W. H. Ebawn
Philadelphia
E. Schmerts
Pittsburg
Union
White Caps Pay for Their Fan in Vinton Incident
In Vinton Louisiana on September 24 a local melee involving the Vanhorn White Cappers left six of eight participants fined 200 dollars and one day in jail for their roles. The incident drew attention to crowd control issues at the event.
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White Caps
Vinton
Vanhorn
Sap Tn Tee
Big waterspout floods Harlem railroad tracks
A waterspout burst above the Freemont on the Harlem Railroad near New York causing tracks to flood and trains to halt. The New York Central and River Railroad Co plans about 2 million dollars to sink and raise the affected line. Gas ignition from a stranded engine caused a fiery blast while Fremont residents fled as water threatened fuel and bridges. Train service remained disrupted for hours as crews battled the washout and rising waters.
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Sproml
New Yorn
Crotom Welr
Freemont
Harlem
New York Central and River Railroad Company
Condia Sah
Boston
Haven
Ae Central
New Haven
Grand Central Station
Acag
Fremont
Train Arrested in Boston for Debt Suits
George Francis Train was arrested at the Tremont House in Boston on a $1,000 writ out by O. M. Spiller of Toledo. Train claims a 1872 guarantee of $70 for John A. Lant to buy type, while Lant denies liability. Train faced Judge Healy in the Poor Debtor Session seeking release or relief.
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Massachueetts
Boston
George Francis Train
Moon
Tremont House
Doerreee
O M. Spiller
Spiller
Toledo
Train
John A. Lant
Toledo Sun
Epee
Eee Ae
Oee
Soe Ito
Healy
Bitter beer battle in St Louis pits rival trusts
St Louis readers report a brewing war with the Beer Trust factions facing off against Anhauser-Busch and Albert’s. Ellis Wainwright Lageyedown and Banner Banking Treasurer Darosont arrive from Cincinnati to finalize plans for a large new brewery here. The project aims to place power over the city’s beer trade under a single umbrella with a capital stock around 2000000 dollars.
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St. Louis
Dispatch
Brewery Trust
Anhauser- Bee
Albert's
Manine Bermat
Banner Brewing Company
Cincinnati
Sitka Schooner Arrivals and Missing Vessel Alert
A Sitka Alaska deputy report notes schooner Sitka arriving from Yakutat after 15 days and schooner Alpha with owner Jeff J Enho and crew sailed to Sitka seeking the Alpha. British sealer fear described as likely lost and officers are greatly concerned.
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Port Townsesd
Wase. T
W. J. Jowen
Edward Brown
Sitka
Alaska
Yakutal
Hamill
Jeff J. Enho
Yekutal
Warner Miller Missing at Republican State Convention
In Saratoga New York on September 24 a rumor swirls as Warner Miller fails to appear at the Republican State Convention prompting questions about his health and attendance. Reporters note Miller’s absence fuels talk among factions while colleagues speculate on his mood and possible hidden tensions within the party.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Warner Miller
Charley Hacket
Gleason
Miller
Ne Miller
Warner Ad
Convention Recap of Raucous Pennsylvania GOP Session
The Pennsylvania League of Republican Clubs held its second annual Lae convention with a gala reception for Hoyer but Boyer absent. President Edwin Stuart and delegates filled Lafayette Hall as Friday morning proceedings opened amid floral decor and cheering.
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Republican Clubs
Pennsylvania League of Republican Clubs
Hoyer
Boyer
Tariff Club
Edwin
Stuart
Philadelphia
Lafayette Hall
Prince Albert
Fairlamb
Thei Sasty Naseem
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Torical Fireworks
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