Prominent 19th Century Figures Face Turbulent Fates
A roundup of notable deaths and political shifts. John G Carlisle dies in New York after long illness. Rip Van Winkle figure Reuben Todd found drowned in Dry Brook. George Westinghouse ousted as president of his company with Edwin F Atkins elected to succeed him. Also May Yohe returns to the stage, Theodore Douglas Robinson loses a GOP bid, Dr Frederick Graves commits suicide, and Westinghouse resigns claiming exclusion from firm affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Carlisle
Treasury
Cleveland
New York
Reuben Todd
Drybrook
Ulster County
N. Y
Rip van Winkle
Dry Brook
George Westinghouse
Great Corporation
Edwin F. Atkins
Boston
Westinghouse
May Yohe
Francis Hope
Putnam Bradlee Strong
the Treasury
New York City
Walcott
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Roosevelt
Oneida-Herkimer
Frederick L. Graves
Bridgeport
International events clash as convention converges in Quebec
The Knights of Columbus begin their annual convention in Quebec and plan a pilgrimage to Rome and Genoa. Eminent lawyers and statesmen gather in London for the International Law Association’s 26th conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Knights of Columbus
Quebec
Canada
Rome
Genoa
London
International Law Association
Palestine
Tex
Houston
Galveston
Montrose
Father Point
Hawley Harvey Crippen
Ethel Clare Leneve
England
Belle Elmore
Columbus
Ohio National Guard
Columbus Railway & Light Company
John George Stemson Schubell
Taft
Burgess Point
James Sloan, Jr
Secret Service
Beverly Police
National Biscuit Company
Delaware
The
Federal Bakeries Company
Public official in Brooklyn reports rampant street weeds
Brooklyn appoints a commissioner of weeds who, after three months in office, reports 230 streets with offensive weed growth. Also noted are mass shootings in Quincy, a Chester fire, a Des Moines hanging, and various international events. The set of items spans crimes, disasters, politics, and global affairs with multiple named individuals and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Louis Restelli
Quincy
Mass
Carolina and Northwestern Railway
Chester
S. C
John Junkin
Des Moines
Clara Rosen
Seward
Alaska
American Geological Society
Herschel Parker
Stockholm
Sweden
Alfonso
Canalejas
Emilio de Ojeda
Vatican
Ira Rawn
Monon Railroad
Winnetka
Edwin Johann Wider
New York
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Taft
Pacific
Russia
Merrill
South Harpswell
Staten Island
George Pelham
Yonkers
Niederdeutsche Bank
Germany
Chicago
Herreid
Campbell County
S. Dak
Rock Island
Ill
Columbus
Ohio
Otto Bernson
Geneva
Washington
Indianapolis News
Margherita
Humbert
State Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Guthrie
St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland
Pittsburg Flyer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pearson Syndicate
Lehigh Valley
Wabash
Denver and Rio Grande
Western Pacific Systems
Maniac King Three Dismissal Triggers San Diego Firefighter Slayings
San Diego Cal Bert S Durham a discharged member of the fire department killed three people including his wife and child and mortally wounded a fourth before shooting himself. He also wounded a fifth and wounded or killed several others as he fled after triggering a false alarm and opening fire on fellow workers. The victims named include Donald F Grant Peter Sampsell and Mrs Bert S Durham with Captain Sampsell dying from bullet wounds and Guy Elliott may recover. Durham was pursued but fled to the plaza before a final self inflicted gunshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Bert S. Durham
Durham
Donald F. Grant
Snedecor
Crippen Refuses Fight as Extradition Looms in Missing Wife Case
Crippen, weak and trembling before Magistrate Angers, says he will not oppose extradition to London for the murder charge of an unknown woman, believed to be Belle Elmore. Hearing adjourned 15 days. Miss Ethel Leneve ill and unable to plead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Hawley H. Crippen
Angers
London
Belle Elmore
Crippen
Inspector Dew
England
Ethel Clare Leneve
Royal Couple Flees Spain After Clerical Tensions
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria fled Spain on Monday amid clerical hostility to the queen. The pair will stop in Paris before heading to England for a conference with President Falleres. They plan to place Victoria at the British court before Alfonso returns to Madrid to assume control of the church dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Sebastian
Spain
Alfonso
Victoria
England
Paris
Falleres
France
George
Madrid
Thrilling dog attack at Benld leaves Alderson injured
Alva Alderson of Girard suffered arm lacerations after a vicious shepherd dog attacked him on a Benld visit. The owner’s wife helped fight off the animal and Dr. J. H. Riffey treated the wounds. Alderson had previously been threatened by the dog on a prior visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Alva Alderson
Benld
Alderson
J. D. Francis
J. H. Riffey
Carlinville
Pulkard C. Sinoch
New Jersey
Rachel Snow
Salina, Kane
Elizabeth Frost
Madison County
John
William Smock
Greene County
Decatur
Central West
Decedent
Eighth
Vicksburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Knights Templar
Knights of Pythias
Rockford
John Anderson
Mary Burbank
Elgin
Virden
Thomas Poluski
Lowder
Greenfield
Rockbridge
Here
T. A. Weisner
McKenney
Bernadotte
Jonathan Milslayer
Spoon River
Bernadotte Township
Lew Pig
George W. Boyd
Virginia
Smithfield
Mason
Frances Nellis
Springfield
Lee O'Neil Browne
Peter Reinhard
Streator
John McCluskey
la Salle
Merely a Prevaricator Doctor’s sunstroke tale
A physician tells of a patient believed cured by heliotropic hypnosis. He painted a large sun on the ceiling and used suggestion to induce improvement. The patient later dies, and the doctor explains the death as sunstroke, noting the ruse did not fail.
Prominent Western Lawyer Recalls Job Applicant Tale
A western attorney recounts interviewing a bright boy who sought work at his office. The man emphasized that telegrams and messages required schooling, asking if the boy was well educated. The boy replied with confidence. The clipping also cynically notes racial disguises and burlesque show dressing rooms.
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General News
Texas
Austin
Maniac King
State News
Carter
Mmadolitan Magazine
Boom SA
Baccaowar
Oves
Read Estate
Saskatchewan
Great West
McElhinney Co., Ltd
Bankers
Glenside, Sask
Can
Iowa
H. Collins
Tipton
Call City National Bank
Postum Chreal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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