Lizzie Borden in Wall She Undergoes Trial in Court
The August 13 appearance before Judge J. O. in New York District Court featured Lizzie Borden pleading not guilty to homicide charges in the killing of her father and stepmother. The crowded courtroom heard testimony about the trial process, with attorneys Knowlton and Jennings clashing over procedure and possible continuances.
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Bad
Bioten Pres Acretanes
Yor Be
J. 0
Mime
Corneal
Buck
Jastice
Devermine
Jenings
Knowlton
Ota
Augustus Bane
Volow
Jennings
Leas Borden
Deckle
Abe Ein
Jae
Netriet-Attorney
Knowl
Moree
Bridgesteven
Mine Turton
Book
Marxtall
Bialedell
Wild land title swindle unmasked in Centre County
In Centre County Pa a massive land title fraud scheme is exposed. Wealthy locals allegedly profited from wild titles tied to tax liens, with over 750000 in proceeds noted. Officials oppose cleanup plans, fearing tax rate changes and disputes over county records.
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Orette County
Towee
Montgne
Centre County
Guarding Adaget Cholera in New York City
New York officials tighten measures to prevent Asiatic cholera from entering the city as migrant arrivals are screened. The disease last appeared in 1866 in New York via ships from India, with deaths concentrated on Manhattan streets and surrounding areas during warm months. authorities warn residents to expect vigilance through August and September.
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Tale City
Immitgrade
Quebec
New York State
New Orleans
New York
New Oreena
Hagenbeck to Bring Live Shows to Chicago World’s Fair
Carl Hagenbeck the famed Hamburg animal trainer arrives for the World’s Fair in America. He will bring 2,000 animals including trained lions tigers and hyenas to perform in a Roman amphitheatre setup. The attraction aims to draw crowds with spectacular acts and exotic creatures.
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Carl Magenpeck
Treialer
Aamerion Cwresno
Carl Hagenbeck
Hamburg
Germany
Iingebac
Chicago
Gaseenuels Eee
Mr. Beck
Eta
Granite cutters strike halts building costs in New England
James Batterson cites a $2,800,000 wage shortfall from a granite cutter strike in New England. He notes the impact on the $4,000,000 National Library project in Washington and the potential to change plant ownership if wages rose. A separate violent crime case involving Martha Lawrence prompts public outrage and lynching threats. The President plans a Northwest trip in October with a Senate and House delegation.
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James UI
Conn
James EL Batterson
Fic
National Library
Washington
New England
Rachman
Appointment of Mishop of Spring Sala Fragments
Fragmentary obituary style summary noting Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Beaven born in Springfield and educated in public schools, with references to Holy Colleges and early education. text is garbled and incomplete about the appointment and dates.
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Spring Sala
Arab Insurrection in Central Africa Sparks White Alarm
Despatches report a rising across Tanganyika to Stanley Falls as Arabs challenge white rule and the slave trade in Central Africa. A clash near Fort Johnson leaves several Europeans dead or wounded, with Arab leaders vowing extermination of expeditions sent to suppress the slave trade. Authorities fear wider violence and potential European retreat from Upper Congo regions.
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Fort Johnson
Gikhe
Bla
Patire
Arsb
Wble
Congo Free State
Stanley Fall
Jacques
Joubert
Lange Force of
Tempeninha
Uit
Upper Congo
Sropence Et Zangibar
Africa
Dalgeroue Lunatic Attempts to Murder Family
Olliver Terpenn ing escaped from Middletown Asylum a month ago and, after appearing cured, returned to Port Ewan. He lost his reason Thursday night and tried to strike his family with a ledge hammer. A constable fired and he was captured and jailed. He is being sent back to the asylum this morning.
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Korocrom
Olliver Terpenning
Middletown
Port Ewan
Thin Ett
Jall
Thassylorm
Fragmentary Memorandum on Executive Committee Terms
A garbled note references the Executive Committee and discussions about terms. The text hints at material for trusted observers and a belief that the outcome will be favorable, though specifics are unclear due to the damaged wording.
Hotel Stratford Fire Damages New Six Story Building
A blaze at Hotel Stratford on Fourteenth and H streets damaged a new six story structure early morning. The upper floors suffered heavy fire loss with water damage. Estimated furniture loss around 24 000 dollars, insurance about 14 000. Some of the building is shown as 20 fully insured.
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Hotel Stretford
Washington Gadty
Wasarvetos
Iotel Stratford
Fourteenth
H Streets
Murder in Portapeleras leads to two arrests
In Punsnetrma on August 18 the body of John Robinson was found at the foot of a stairway behind 1845 Bainbridge street after two fatal throat and hand wounds. John Bradley and John Ford, companions of the deceased, were arrested on suspicion of the crime. Blood, a small knife, and signs of a struggle were reported at the scene.
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Debe Robinenn
Mallway
John Robinson
Ue Footeth
Bainbridge Forest
John Bradley John Ford
Haring
Eotinson
Shoemakers
President Harrison hosts quiet visit amid public business silence
Aug 18 reports indicate President Harrison spent a calm day as Chairman Brookfield declined to discuss urgent public matters after a meeting. The piece notes his famed angling hobby and hints at forthcoming sport and leisure details. Battle reports from Afghanistan suggest intensified clashes between Russians and Afghans with many casualties.
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Brookfieid
Harrison Yaestentay
Afghanistan
Lompos
Sias
Lightning Strikes Monument Beach Cottage. One Killed
A lightning strike at the Keith and Duster cottage in Monument Beach killed George Alden, a 38 year old Brockton shoe manufacturer, instantly. Mrs Alden and two children injured, others shocked, trees uprooted. Separate reports note a similar lightning incident near Abbott Texas with a boy killed and others buried.
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Allinisters
Lightning
Bernet
Benkland Conner
M. T
Piatefeld
J. Bossseos
Mase
Keith and Duster
Monument Beach
George Alden
Brockton
Mass
Mr. Alden
Mr. Seward
Cabinet resignations and Gladstone reforms urged
Aug 18 Salisbury reports the Cabinet will resign after Parliament vote and Osborne steps to present the resignation to Queen Victoria. Gen Ponsonby brings commands to Mr Gladstone to form a new government to spare the Prime Minister fatigue from travel. The St James Gazette discusses Conservative reaction and political instability.
Five In Tantly Killed In Hatford City Accident
Aug 13 in Hatford City Wiese Works workers engaged to repair in a tank room when a heavy stone breached the room and collapsed trapping and killing several men. Fire crews and employers blamed masonry defect for the collapse. Aug 18 report notes 17 year old Annie Ore burned while kindling coal oil, survives after hours of effort.
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Thareday
Hatford
Wiese
Ind
Ot Reanmo
Annie
Berlin Exhibition Project Abandoned and Papal Consistory Planned
Fragmented report notes an abandoned Berlin exhibition project and a Papal consistory to be announced. Mentions a Manchester location near Deansgate and Gresham assuming third party interest. Also references a governor and sentence commutation for Col H. Focus remains on tied, unsettled items.
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Hushend
Manchester
Deansgate
Zindee Gresham
Indianapola
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