Wisconsin Tragedy: Pouch Slays Family Then Escapes
A farm hand William Pouch killed wealthy farmer Sunder Harris his wife Mrs Harris and two servants in Wisconsin. He shot Harris while milking then killed McHolt Wesbach and others at the table and in rooms before escaping on a wheel. A hired man Nelson McHall barely survived and staggered to warn others. Pouch fled toward Jacob Wagner’s farm after looting a pocketbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Pouch
Sunder Harris
Des
Waukeshe
Wis
Harris
MecHolt
Pouch
Nelson McHall
Sensation at Capitol Over Bribery Allegations
Springfield legislators faced shocking claims of bribery as AL Hamilton of West Kreze's Touran reports a street railway group allegedly offered W. C. Garrard, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, 22 000 to sway votes for Humphrey bills. Hamilton cites the alleged offer as the paper's basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Humphrey
Compass People
W. C. Garrard
State Board of Agriculture
AL. Hamilton
West
Kreeze
Touran
My. Hamilton
Charges of attempted bribery loom at Springfield
Report outlines contested charges against Garrard who allegedly offered money to sway votes on Humphrey bills. Hamilton testifies he was approached, mistaken for another representative, and offered 32,060 to decide the matter. Garrard denies all, calling the accusation false. Separate notes mention Chinese detainees from Seattle quarantine, with 66 to be deported and 50 allowed to proceed to Nashville exposition. Local building news and a dengue outbreak at Capu Wulong noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Charles Page Bryan
Haniton
Garrard
Humilkey
Wmauuigan
Hamilton
Ke Flannigan
Maupigan
Landrigan
Landrigon
Mr. Hamton
Planzizan
Humphrey
Seattle
Wash
Nashville Exposition
Teasta Warehouse
Minneapolis
Salud
Wild Rose Named Iowa State Emblem After Debate
The Iowa Legislature adopted Major Byers proposal to honor the wild rose as the state's emblem. Senators Carter Mitchell and Henderson backed the move after initial rejection, with House support following. the rose was also to be engraved on the silver service for the battleship Iowa. A poetic tribute and remarks by BRF St. John highlighted farmer support and public acclaim for the emblem.
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Hinery
House AG
Clussen
Bouse
Executive Council
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Bers
Assembly
BE. C. Ebersole
Toledo
Tama County
S. HM. Brers
Iowa
Mitchell
Carter
Alexander
Henderson
Mary B. Mote
Lyirz Federation of Woman's Clubs
Dubuque
BRF St. John
Mitchell County
Towa
Major Byers
Lowa
West
Mors
Senate defeats arbitration treaty over Monroe doctrine
A Washington correspondent reports the arbitration treaty failed 43 to 26 in the Senate, undermining the Monroe doctrine amid English stance on American rule. Critics warned England could still claim territorial rights and pressed the United States to defend its principles, while proponents argued the pact was flawed and risky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Washington
Veneztela
America
Chanying
Qsterning
Giney
Pouncefare
Senate
Yeas
Allison
Bacon
Burrows
Caffer
Clay
Cullom
Davis
Dedos
Pairbanks
Vaulkier
Foraker
Bprge
Gatlinger
Gearrar
Hale
Hanna
Hasey
Bear
Lindsay
Lodge
McBride
Weinary
McMillan
Mitchell
Morrill
Nelson
Pascoe
Perkins
Platt
Connecticut
New York
Pritchsia
Proctor
Smith
Spooner
Thurston
Tarpie
West
Walthall
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Wison
Nays
Baker
Bate
Butler
Canter
Cockrell
Daziel
Hansbrough
Harris
Kansas
Tennessee
Heitfeld
Jones
Arkansas
Jade
Kyle
Martin
Mason
Mills
Morgan
Penrose
Pettigrew
Pettus
Quay
Rawlins
Reach
Aldrich
Cannon
Eling
Gorman
Murphy
Wolcott
Kanney
Allenton
Exsland
Cuba
Presbyterian General Assembly Opens at Basle Lake Indiana
The nineteenth general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States convenes at Bayle Deke Basle Lake Indiana May 27. About 4000 delegates are expected over ten days, with synod representation from 31 bodies and figures showing church growth and regional distribution.
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Basle Lake
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Bayle Deke
General Assembly
Sarsvoxa
Detroit
Indas
Portland
Ore
Indiana
Winona Assembly
Winona
Little Lake
Assembly
Ixce
Jon Conkier
University of Chicago
John M. Studebaker
South Bend
Synod of Atlente
Synod of
Baltimore
Tadizon
Miingis
Ohio
Michigan
Isen- Tucky
Senate tariff changes modify duties and repeal retroactive clause
Senate Finance Committee reports broad tariff revisions aimed at reciprocity, temporary beer tax, and new coal duties. The bill removes retroactive provisions, shifts Hawaiian sugar duties, reworks wines and spirits levies, revises lumber and wool schedules, and notes a possible New York steamfitters wage settlement and a McGord nomination.
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Senate Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Senate
House
Internal Revenue
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Stricker
Pharsalos Falls To Turkish Forces In Turbulent Greece
Turkish capture of Pharsalos follows a Greek retreat to Do Komos thirteen miles away after a costly battle. Reports quote German officer Grumbko Pass praising Turkish troops and detailing Greek surrender and desertions. Also noted are military and political shifts including appointments and naval postings amid wider regional unrest.
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Mostems
Pharsalos
Athens
Rallj
Tryona
Dokomos
Pharsanis
Grumbko
Pass
Larissa
Grumbkoi
Danie
FALL AT THEIR POSTS. Firemen Die In New York Blaze
A deadly warehouse fire at 163 Chambers Street, New York, killed one fireman and left several others unconscious from ammonia fumes. Rescue crews fought to save trapped firefighters as reinforcements arrived and temporary hospitals were set up to treat the injured.
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Whitty
New York
Chambers Steel
Turm
Bonner
Notes of Current Events and Diplomatic Snags
Philadelphia's John Russell Yiung slated as minister to Spain while McKinley meets Wu Ting Fang. Tanata pigeons cause crop losses in Pennsylvania. Sporadic garbled snippets reference Spanish law and public hearings, with unclear names and places.
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John Russel Yiung
Philadelphia
Spain
McKinley Satunlay
Wu Ting Fang
PennseylVause
Prins Ubimay
Birogmaas Anisiy
Rivas
Senate Turmoil and Tariff Action In Early Session
Senate debated a free land amendment and Cuban resolution while House postponed committees on tariff. A Senate resolution funded the Universal Postal Union and several confirmations were logged. The general aversion treaty with Britain failed to pass and sundry civil appropriations dominated proceedings. Deboe took the oath, and party lines shaped adjournment and scheduling decisions.
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Senate
Morgan
Hawley
Tilman
Mrr. M
Tillman
Alabama
Morgen
Hale
Alsine
House
Congress of the Universal Poster Union
Mrr
Showalter
Pennsylvania
United States
Great Britain
Olney
Julian Paunce ‘Foie
Elmer J. Miller
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas F. Purnell
North Carolina
William HL. Merer
Colorado
John B. Wright
Johny W. Ross
District of
Colombia
John Fe Mullen
Marrlang
Bailey
Dem
Texas Made& Strong
Gen. Henderson
Joe Patchen Sells at Auction for 15100 to C W Marks
The famous pacer Joe Patchen sold at Dexter Park auction to C W Marks for 19000 after a long bidding war. Philadelphia broker David McPoat oversaw the sale in the stock yards district amid a bustling crowd and competing bidders.
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C. W. Marks
Joe Tutchon
Dexter Park
Joe Patchen
Sapane
David McPoat
Philadelphia
Splan-News
Honeerins
Mr. Marks
Stock Yards
McCarthy's Liberal Leadership Ill Amid Rock Island Meeting
Justin McCarthy the Liberal parliamentary leader shows improvement after illness. A Rock Island meeting led by Rev. T Deivite Talmaze drew nearly $1,000 for India sufferers. Michigan colleges and athletic groups react to a pending state legislature bill to ban football contests. Reverend C C Brown, once involved in the Overman scandal, accepts a Chicago Congregational charge. Toronto preaching noted. Brazil coal operators and miners in Brazil district clash over next year wage scale with a proposed 10 percent cut by workers.
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Justin McCarthy
Rock Island
Toronto
Brazil
Ind
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Waukesha
William Pouch
Uppor
ME. and
Mrs. Hares
L- Daammttox
Capu
Wulong
White Rose Company
Waco Iowa
Lo Sears
Wyoming Soda Wells
Green River
Wye
John Hay Company
Bankeril
Britain
Salisbury
Hayun Kass
Presbyterian Meeting
Maple Grove
EAGLE
Dingley
Sny
House Hill
Waals
Myron Te McGord
Tievt
Koviger
Transvast
Reid
Sulriie Quece
Queen Victoria
al Bashee
Canary
Larch
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