Two Ohio Brothers Kill Attorney in Hoytsville Murder
In Hoytsville Ohio on March 25 C E Westenhaver a leading attorney was shot dead after refusing to surrender papers in a case against Paul and Joby Zeitner. The brothers fled as a crowd clashed with militia and a man named Wittenmeyer was killed. They surrendered to the sheriff the next morning and await jail.
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Hoytsville
Ohio
C. E. Westenhaver
Paul
Joby Zeitner
Zeltners
Wittenmeyer
Tovea
Jai
B.G. Dunn
Paw
Week in Trade Signals Steady Business Across Markets
The weekly business review notes broad demand with cautious optimism despite potential industry consolidation. Cotton goods remain in demand and wheat shows modest strength with Western receipts at 3,259,000 bushels versus 2,557,686 a year prior. Failures total 20 in the United States, down from 251 last year.
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Dens & Cars
Dan & Co
New York
iVool
Philadelphia
Boston
United States
Kid McGoy Edges Choynski In Twenty Round Fight
The younger Kid McGoy outboxed Joe Choynski over twenty rounds at the San Francisco venue May 26, winning a clear decision. Choynski stayed with him though McGoy’s clever ring generalship and pace gave McGoy the edge throughout the bout.
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Choynski
Gouess
Kid Mee
Joe Choynski
Lie National Athletic Club
San Francisco
Mayers
McCoy
Sher man Safely Moved From Paris to Chicago Cruiser
Sick statesman John Sherman was transferred from the steamer Paris to the cruiser Chicago at Santo Domingo. He was carried on a stretcher and hoisted aboard, with umbrellas over him. F.B. Wiborg Dr. Magee and a nurse accompanied him as the relief move proceeded.
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Statesman
Paris
Chicago
John Sherman
Hime
Santiago
Sherman
Shertan
Killed Wife in a Nightmare Terrible Tacoma Tragedy
Dr. Charles Correy killed his wife in Tacoma Washington as they slept Sunday morning. He claimed he was dreaming a pursuer threatened her life and fired twice in his nightmare before waking to a smoking pistol. Authorities believe the story amid his apparent grief and insanity watch.
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Tacoma
Charles Correy
Wash
Correy
Washington
Himsel
Rear End Collision Kills Two Trainmen in Pennsylvania
A Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad wreck at Jack's Run near Pittsburgh on Monday killed engineer James A. Bradenbaugh and fireman James R. Lowe, with brakeman Brackenbaugh fatally injured. An engine and ten freight cars were destroyed, losses about 25000 dollars. Cause unknown, some say Brackenbaugh slept at his post.
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Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Jack’s Run
Pittsburg
Jaxtes A. Bradken
Wna
James R. Lowe
F. Bradenbaugh
Bracken
Petition to the Queen from Transvaal British Subjects
Johannesburg reporter for The Times notes a petition signed by 21 009 British subjects in the Transvaal was handed to the British agent at Pretoria. They urge Queen Victoria to secure relief from abuses against Outlanders and say their position is intolerable. The Times editorial warns President Kruger may ignore warnings until it is late.
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Transvaal
Johannesburg
London Times
Pretoria
the Times
Brazer
Burdette Humorist Marry at Pasadena Wedding
Robert J. Burdette the humorist and Mrs Glara Baker wed in Pasadena Cal and will reside there where Burdette will serve as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church The couple plan to live in Pasadena after the ceremony Kinahan an electrician was shot and killed in a Chicago street duel with two unknown assailants the motive and identities were not revealed
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Pasadena
Presbyterian Church
Robert J. Burdette
Glara
Baker
Cal
Frank Kinahan
Chicago
Kinahan
Arms to Be Returned to States After Spanish War
The War Department armament bureau sent circulars to governors stating arms and ordinance stores furnished to volunteers during the Spanish American War will be returned to their states in kind.
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Armance Bureau
The
War Department
Reunion
Actor Digby Bell Enters Bankruptcy Over 27000 Liabilities
Digby Bell the actor files for bankruptcy in New Ark, seeking relief from liabilities totaling 27000 dollars. He states no assets beyond a 223 dollar claim recently documented in the filing.
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Digby Ball
Digby Bell
Jie
May Free the Youngers
Prospects of parole for the Younger brothers in Minnesota prisons improve after Senate action. Senator Wilson had a DSM reconsidered and a parole board approval requirement added before release. The measure passed 43 to 4, despite past opposition from wardens and many officials.
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Minnesota
Senate
Wison
Board of Wardens of Paroles
Heart of Partons
Rates to Dawson City Open by Seattle Transport Merger
A Seattle backed transportation merger creates a two way network including steamers between Seattle and Skagway, the White Pass & Yukon railway, and lake services. Lakes navigation opens with freights at 162 per ton and passenger fares set at 100 for first class and 85 for second class. A rate war potential is noted between upper river steamers with altered routes reflecting the new schedule.
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Searle
Dawsen City
Seattle
Wash
Seatile
Skagway
White Pass
Sheaton
Big Water Pipe Saves Two Colorado Miners
Two miners Charles Renas and Burt Frey trapped in the Bon Air mine near Leadville Colorado for about two weeks were rescued after a large water pipe remained intact. A shaft over 200 feet deep was sunk and food and heat supplied while rescue efforts continued costing over 3000 dollars.
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Colorado
Charles Renas
Burt Frey
Bon Air
Leadville
Cole
Abou
Market quotations snapshot across major U S cities
The report lists cattle hogs and sheep prices across markets in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with grains and dairy prices. Wheat corn oats rye and butter are shown with ranges and grade designations reflecting commodity trading in multiple hubs.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boss
Goa
Toledo
Ste
Milwaukee
New York
Counterfeiters arrested after bad coin passing at Onawa
A young man was arrested in Onawa on March 2 after attempting to pass four counterfeit coins to local merchants. Police found five 35-cent counterfeit coins dated 1876, a grip with more counterfeit money, and a burglary tools set including skeleton keys. The suspect also discarded coins on the way to the county jail.
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Onawa
A.W. Maue
Fred Burnt
Eligin
Bishop Morrison
Archbishop Hennessy Ill in Dubuque After Brain Lesion
Ill health and a brain lesion strike Archbishop Hennessy at his residence in Dubuque. Doctors foresee a crisis with uncertain outcome and limited hope for continuing archdiocesan duties. His speech is incoherent though mind remains rational, as officials await further developments.
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Archbishop Hennessy
Dubuque
Slattery
Hau
Deignan Navy Cadet Path From Castine to San Francisco
Admiral Dewey orders Osborne W. Deignan of Town, a Castine gunboat crewman and Merrimac veteran, to San Francisco by first transportation. Congress created a naval cadet appointment for him, he is said to have high potential, and could rise to rear admiral if he succeeds at the academy. Sigourney Sensation and suit of John Black against Keokuk County Bank cashier S W Brunt for 25000 damages over alleged alteration of his wife’s affections. Brunt previously cleared himself of a similar charge. Iowa attorneys Horatio F. Dale, George J. Castle, Ransom I. Chase, Madison B. Davis, and Robert Denbon admitted to practice before the anterior department.
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Oskaloosa
St. James
Ituawa
Trinity
Albia
Grace
Chariton
St. Andrew
Carroll
Dioay
Diovesan Conngton
Crist
Mt. Preas
Vention
Keokuk
St. Mule
St Michael
Fairfield
St. Peters
Davenport
St. Catherine’s Hall
P. m
St. Catherine’s Mall
Maquoketa
St. Mark's
Bellevue
St. Paul’s
Council Bluffs
A. Wn
Trinitys
P. W
Glenwood
St. John’s
Harlan
St. Paul's
Atelantic
Mason City
St . John's
Algona
St. Thomas
Emmetsburg
Spencer
St. Stephen's
Deignan
Admiral Dewey
Osborne W. Deignan
Castine
San Francisco
Merrimac
Deignac
Sigourney
John Black
S. W. Brunt
Keokuk County State Bank
Black
Brunt
Pratrce
Horatio F. Dale
Des Moines
George J. Castle
Shenandoah
Ransom I. Chase
Sioux City
Madison B. Davis
Washington
Robert Denbon
Albion
Banker J. W. Geneser Dies of Heart Trouble in Des Moines
J. W. Geneser cashier of the German Saving Bank of Des Moines collapsed and died on a street after suffering heart trouble. He was about 43 years old and regarded as one of the foremost bankers in Iowa.
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J. W. Geneser
German Saving Bank of
Des Moines
Hese
Towa
Clash of Authority Sparks County Officials Showdown
Black Hawk County officials clash with the State Board of Control over a parole release. Ber G E Scott, confined at Independence for the insane, was freed on a three months parole amid pending indictment for seduction and abandonment. Authorities warn of arrest if return to custody fails. Scott reportedly eloped with a parishioner two years ago.
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Black Hawk
Board of Control
Statut Adul
State Board of Cantrol
Stile Institutas
Tibe
Slick Mawk County
Ber
G. E. Scott
Los
Scott
Scot
National Guard election tightens Iowa officers slate
The Fiftieth Regiment of the Iowa National Guard elected officers led by H. Qangh Tin of Ottumwa as colonel and E. Lambert as colonel of the Spanish War era regiment. H. C. Traynes of Centerville became lieutenant colonel while T Dalzeil J D Glasgow and A C Norris were named majors.
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Washington County Company
A.C. Norris
Grinnell Company
Washing ton statue planned for Paris 1900 by American women
The text notes plans by American women to unveil a Washington statue in Paris on July 4, 1900, in exchange for Lafayette’s statue in Jackson Park. It details funding, a committee led by Mrs. Field and Mrs. Hobart, and a $15,000 shortfall still to raise as campaigns proceed.
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Washington
Lafayette
Paris
Association of American Women
France
Jackson Park
Vns
Daniel C. French
Airs. Field
Supreme Court
Hobart
Ian
Alickigan
Phoebe A. Hearst
Patriotic Women of America
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Iowa City
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