Poison Trial Sparks Washington Controversy and Denials
In New York and Washington, sensational charges by Mrs Flora Adams Darling accuse Dr Francis Xavier Spranger of poisoning her late son Edward I Darling. District Attorney Birney refutes the claim as imaginary and notes medical opinions and affidavits cast doubt on the poisoning tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
District Attorney’s
Mra
Flora Adams Darling
Edward Irving Darling
Mount Clemens
Mich
John Quincey Adams
Darling
Rider Haggard
Washington
Francis Xavier Spranger
Edward I. Darling
California
William Birney
Fiora Adams Darling
Darlings
United States
Birney
Post
Spranger
Pardon Granted for Two Manslaughter Convicts
Harrisburg April 18 the governor pardoned Kreckman of Philadelphia and John Dford of Allegheny who were in prison for manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Kreckman
Philadelphia
John Dford
Allegheny
Verdict verdict against Durant in Minnie Williams murder
The coroner jurors charge Theodore Durant with the murder of Minnie Williams, a victim in Emanuel Baptist church killings in San Francisco. Durant appeared cheerful this morning, joked with prison staff, and greeted Captain Douglas with a smile as restraints were placed for the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore Durant
Minnie Williams
Emanuel Baptist Church
Durant
Douglas
Big Customs Frauds Swindle City Out of Thousands
A New York customs fraud case centers on O LaSypher & Co. bribing misvaluations for bric a brac tapestry and art objects over 15 years. The informant L H Todd claims collectors and one or more customs employees aided the scheme, with losses to the government running into hundreds of thousands. Todd’s allegations are backed by investigators. Ex Judge Dittenhoefer advised Sypher to remain and face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O. L. Sypher & Co
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
L. H. Todd
Todd
Kilbreth
O. LaSypher & Co
Sypher
Great Britain
Dittenhoefer
Two Workmen Killed in Derrik Fall at Chicago Shipyard
In South Chicago Ship Building yards the derrick failed while hoisting steel beams for the Arcadia. Harry Blake and Patrick Harvey were instantly killed, John Conly J. J. Hand and William Mc Callion seriously hurt, Michael Cualck fatally injured, others injured or walking home.
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Chicago
South Chicago
Harry Blake
Patrick Harvey
John Conly
J. J. Hand
William McCallion
Michael Cualck
Arcadia
John Corrigan
Harvey
Blake
Tragic Trestle Accident Claims Two Local Residents
A disaster near Sharon Pennsylvania on April 19 cost the lives of Mrs Ellen Hannah and Thomas Fury as they crossed a trestle on the Firie and Pittsburg branch of the Pennsylvania lines. Both residents of the area, their ages are given as the same years.
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Sharon
Ellen Hannah
Thomas Fury
Firie
Pittsburg
American engineer killed in Mexico during prospecting trip
Thomas L. Laford, an American civil engineer, was shot and killed west of Zacatecas by fellow American Gordon during a joint prospecting trip. Gordon fled the scene after robbing Laford of money and valuables. the killing occurred last Wednesday.
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Zacatecas
Mex
Thomas L. Laford
Mexico
Here
Gordon
Ardmore Fire Destroys Six Blocks Of Caddo Street
Sinto Moses Burned. Ardmore Oklahoma Territory April 1. The main business portion of Ardmore for six block on Caddo street north and south of Main street were destroyed by fire this morning. Sixty business houses were entirely destroyed. The loss will aggregate.
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Sinto Moses
Ardmore
L. T
Goold
Caddo Street
Main Street
Five Prisoners Recaptured Near Smithport
The last of five escapees from Smithport jail, Fred Mayle, was captured near Olean New York. The incident follows earlier manhunts after the jail break.
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Wrightaville
Joseph Blatter
Young Women's Christian Association
Seraion
Pittsburg
Smithport Jar
Fred Mayle
Olean
N. Y
M. B. Lemon
Allegheny
New York City
State Finances to Be Considered on Wednesday Special Orders Granted
Harrisburg April 19 The house met at 9 am Treasurer Jackson submitted a statement showing the treasury balance as of March 29 1895 totaling 7 070 321 after deductions and including funds due on 1893 appropriations and the common school balance for 1895 The ordinary revenue for the year ending November 30 1895 is estimated at 9 325 100 with 369 371 transferred to the sinking fund leaving 9 455 728 for the year 1895 1896 totals The Smith bill sparked heavy discussion as to school fund distribution and a special order was granted for its consideration Adjournment and committee actions followed
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Harrisburg
House
Jackson
Treasury
Pennsylvania
Internal Revenue Department
Culbertson
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Adjutant General
Senate
Smith
Rees
Luzerne
Standard price fluctuation dulls speculation in Pittsburg oil
The Standard fixed price for crude oil steadied at 240 after 260 the previous day in Pittsburgh on April 19. Trading showed 30,000 barrels at varying prices in Oil City with a cash sale at 225 for 25,000 barrels, while brokers expect little push lower though a rise remains possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Oll City
Miners Demand Price Restortion in Pennsylvania
Over forty delegates from northern and central Pennsylvania miners gathered in Dubois on April 19 to demand a restoration of prices in all work classes to pre reduction levels. The delegates will present the demand to operators and seek a response by April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemond
Dubois
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys Williamsport Table Works plant in early morning blaze
Fire at the Williamsport Table Works plant in Williamsport Pennsylvania caused an estimated loss of 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. The fire occurred at an early hour and is only partly covered by insurance. Opinions differ on the fire origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Williamsport Table Works
Damages Sought in Philadelphia Collision Suit
A Philadelphia woman sues the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad for 23600 damages due to injuries from a February collision at the South Street crossing. The case proceeds in the city’s court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Walker
Philadelphia
Onemas Pleas Court
Walker
Miladelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
South Street
Justify the Murder
In Spokane Washington on April 19 David Crumpacker a butcher shot his wife and Eben Johnson near the door of their home Crumpacker aimed at Johnson but a buckshot struck Mrs Crumpacker in the right breast and exited behind Johnson took a shot to the hand and fled Mrs Crumpacker died the next day Crumpacker has not been arrested and has community sympathy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Patadia City
David Crumpacker
Eben Johnson
Crumpacker
Johnson
New Oil Wells Reported in Ohio Field Near Bluffton
A wildcat well near Bluffton is reported flowing at about 100 barrels per day, signaling a potentially extensive new oil territory. A Magellion dispatch notes oil struck at 900 feet in Pike township Stark county, with plans for additional wells and rapid leasing of the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Lima
Magellion
Pike Township
Stark County
Nicaragua Bound to Pay Britains Demand or Offer to Cede Islands
Official London despatches say Nicaragua’s counter proposal pleases Britain little and payment of the $75,000 or a territorial offer seems likely. Reports name the Corn Islands as valuable for a British naval station while Nicaragua reportedly lacks $75,000 in treasury. Some suggest ceding the islands to Britain to pressure U S action.
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Washington
London
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Gosling
Central America
Guatemala
England
Nicaraguia Canal
Corn Islands
Atlantic Ocean
Greytown
Germany
France
United States
Wilde and Taylor Held for Trial at Old Bailey
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were arraigned at Bow Street for further examination. Witnesses gave damaging testimony and both were committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, with bail refused. Wilde declined to speak. his counsel plans a bail application to the Queen's Bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court Without Hall
London
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Bow Street
Wilde
Taylor
Central Criminal Court
Old Bailey
Wildge
Court of Queen's Bench
Income Tax Receipts Seen At About Fifteen Million
Commissioner Miller estimates total income tax returns filed before the tenth will amount to about 14.365 million dollars. Delayed returns and corrections may raise this figure, while total expenditures for the tax work through the current fiscal year are not expected to exceed 135 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Carlisle
Internal Revenue
Cuban Rebellion Spreading Reported From Havana
Dispatches from Havana say the rebellion in Cuba is spreading while insurgents are poorly armed. If the uprising grows further General Martinez Campa will seek reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Havana
Cuba
Insurnoente
Martinez Campoa
Telegraphic Ticks and Tragic Press Snips
Chicago inventor J Henry Doyle shot himself believing enemies pursued him Dr J P Wall of Tampa died reading a medical association paper New York wife murderer counsel seeks clemency from Governor Morton Judge McCongell Iroquois club Chicago resigns on currency views
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Doyle
Chicago
J. P. Wall
Tampa
Fla
State Medical Association
Buchanan
New York
Morton
McCongell
Iroquois Club
Potas
Reading Officials Stand Firm Over 21 Percent Coal Share
Reading officials refuse to retreat from demanding 21 percent of anthracite output as battles over rate cuts continue. Lehigh Valley cuts to 1.75 a ton spark cooperation among Lehigh region operators to protect their interests. A Philadelphia attack on a woman near her home is reported. Dr. Shipp says the patient’s skull is not fractured and her condition improves.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Harris
Lehigh
Lehigh Valley Company
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Murder at Yatesville claims John Sartin fatally shot
In Wilkes-Barre area the mining village of Yatesville learns of John Sartin’s death after a night shooting. Miss MacDermott recounts a Budapest style assailant with lantern and beer, who fired from the roadside while a dog barked. No suspect named. Sartin had prior run‑ins with a foreign gang near Sandy McDowell’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Yatesville
John Sartin
Sartin
Huntarian
Tiwan
Sandy McDowell
Mrs Parnell Assaulted in Bordentown on Way Home
In Bordentown New Jersey April 9 a group of highwaymen assaulted Mrs Della T Parnell mother of the late Charles Stewart Parnell. They robbed her satchel and a small sum of money. The elderly woman aged nearly 80 was found unconscious after the attack and had walked about one mile from her home.
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Bordentown
N. J
Della T
Parnell
Charles Stewart Parnell
Trade improves as Dun's weekly review signals better times
Dun's Weekly Review reports rising activity in speculative departments with higher prices for cotton oil and wheat but warns ofholding back production. It notes beef price gains due to supply control, calls for government action on monopolies, and mentions mild labor improvements, stronger stocks, and ongoing financial strains.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Morton
Canada
United States
Lee Gum Convicted in First Degree Murder
In Philadelphia a laundryman Lee Gum You was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the November 26 killing of Chinese merchant Lee Hong Quong, known as the mayor of Chinatown. The defense claimed self defense under duress, but evidence showed a planned killing over a debt and an appeal to the state supreme court is anticipated.
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Philadelphia
Philaelphia
Lee Gum You
Lee Hong Quong
Chinatown
Lee Gum
Lee Hong
Foolish Boy Obstructs Rail Line Near Gillentown
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on April 19 a half grown boy named Preston Watson confessed to placing stones and railroad ties on a Beech Creek line at a sharp curve by a fifteen foot embankment to hear a locomotive whistle. He was committed to jail without bail after arrest and admission of the act.
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Williamsport
Beech Creek
Gillentown
Preston Watson
Wilkes on the Block as McCoy Stops Bout in Suffolk Event
A one round fight between Kid McCoy of Memphis and Jack Wilkes of St. Louis headlined the Suffolk Athlete Club meet in Heston. The match was halted midway through the second round as Wilkes absorbed punishment, McCoy dominating the action.
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Wilkes
Heston
Kid McCoy
Memphis
Jack Wilkes
St. Louis
Suffolk
McCoy
Wilkes-Barre Observes Lexington Battle 120th Anniversary
The Wilkes-Barre observance marked the 120th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. The Daughter of the American Revolution participated in the exercises. Dr. Warfield, president of Lafayette College, Haston, delivered an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Lexington
Warfield
Lafayette College
Haston
Ex Governor Porter Struck By Apoplexy In Indianapolis
Ex Governor Albert C. Porter of Indiana and former minister to Lincoln was seized with a fit of apoplexy on a street in Indianapolis and carried home in critical condition.
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Porter Til
Todianapolis
Ind
Albert ¢. Porter
Indiana
Linly
Extraordinary Linen Prices This Easter Week
During this week we offer extraordinary values from our linen department with several special prices quoted for customers.
Damask Table Linens and Napkins Price List
A retail list shows tables of damask tablecloth sizes from 56 to 90 inches with recent prices ranging from 29 to 68 cents per yard for fabric and 1.00 to 1.65 dollars for larger lengths. Matching napkins are advertised as available.
Special Quilt Prices and Linen Napkins Sale
Special prices on quilts include full size soft finish and Eleven-quarter Marseilles crochet at reduced rates. Linen napkins offered in odd lots and broken dozens with low prices to clear inventory.
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Francis Spranger
Detroit
Byron R. Erkine
Joseph N. Croman
Detriot
Spring Grove
York
Glatfelter & Agentkhaft
Lona
Affk Mil
John N. Stearte & Co
Ohio
Wilde and Taylor
Dun
Weather Report
Eastern
Marseilles
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
Scranton
Weichel’s
Spruce Street
N. B
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