Mrs Nack Confesses in Thorn Murder Trial
In New York, Mrs Augusta Nack testified as a state witness against Martin Thorn, admitting she helped plan and was involved in the murder of William Guidensuppe. She said she sought to clear her conscience, drawing tense responses from Thorn and the courtroom crowd as prosecutors and defense maneuver for potential immunity deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thorn
Long Island
Aucusia Nuck
Martin Thorn
Williarma Childenauppe
Beth Thorn
Nack
William F. Howe
Augusta Nack
Guldensuppe
William Guidensuppe
Howe
Bath
Murray Hill
Guidensuppe
Tuthill
Priest Murder Shocks Philadelphia Parish
Rev. Henry J. McPake of the Church of the Annunciation was found dead in a rear alley behind St. Paul’s Academy on Christian Street and Seventh. The priest aged about 30 suffered skull fracture and facial injuries. his watch and purse were missing, suggesting murder. authorities suspect robbery. The janitress and Sisters of Charity identified the body. The motive and exact sequence remain unclear as police investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. McPake
Philadelphia
Pootpands
Milladelphia
Henry J. McePake
Church of the Annunciation
Tenth
Dickinson Streets
St. Paul's Academy
Christian Street
Father McPake
Volock
Sisters of Charity
Bishop Talbot Chosen as Successor to Bishop Rulison
In Bethlehem on November 14 Rt Rev Ethelbert Talbot was elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania after four ballots. He is the current missionary bishop of Wyoming and Idaho. Talbot will be conferred with the presiding bishop Bishop Lee of Connecticut. A committee was named to communicate the election to him. Talbot's background includes Dartmouth College 1870 and the General Theological Seminary 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelbert Talbot
Wyoming
Idaho
Bethlehem
Lh Ph
Pennsylvania
Talbot
A. Mackay Salth
R. H. McKim
Washington
Rodin
Philadelphia
Smith
Chicago
Swentzel
Brooklyn
Rogers Jereel
Scranton
Telman
Mauchhunk, Th
United States
Lee
Connecticut
Potteville
J. & Foley
Williamsport
H.L. Jones
Wilkes-Barre
William MW. Sayre
South Bethlehem
R. A. Mercur
Towanda
A. D. Holland
Beranton
Fayette
Dartmouth
New York
New York City
St. Mary's Church
Payette
Arbitration Condemned by Pittsburg Miners Union
The Pittsburg district miners convention condemned the river pool rate arbitrators and ordered a strike in the third pool until the scale price of 2.47 per bushel is paid. Delegates voted to back the strike with a levy and approved funds for the strike fund while seeking to reopen the city with new evidence for a fresh decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Monogahela
Delewates
Mings
Firaly
Death of Pittsburg Youth After Football Injury
William J Keating aged 2 from North Halstead died following injuries sustained while playing half back in a football practice game at Balisvate. He had been ill since the accident and the death is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William J. Keating
North Halstead
Webbe
Balisvate
Farmer Henry Thum shot dead in Martinaville feud
New York report says Henry Thum, a Martyraville farmer, was killed by Frederick Mayor of Irvington during a hunting incident. Thum reportedly shot at a rabbit and passed it to Mayor, who while placing the rabbit in his bag discharged the weapon, fatally wounding Thum in the abdomen.
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New York
Henry Thum
Martyraville
Frederick Mayor
Irvington
Thum
Repulse of the British in Maidan valley casualties reported
Official despatches from the British camp in the Maidan valley describe a reconnaissance in force led by General Westacott against tribesmen at Sanin Sar. The column faced strong resistance, with heavy losses. rear-guard discipline saved wounded and transport through a broken, ravined terrain. Twelve men and an officer missing, several lieutenants wounded, and multiple regiments listed with casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birala
Camap
Maidan
Westacott
Dorsetshire
Northamptonshire Regiment
Sanin-Sar
Weestaedt
Green defeats Zeigler by first round solar plexus knockout
In San Francisco George Green of San Francisco knocked out Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia in the first round. Green delivered a severe solar plexus blow that felled Zeigler after a tense exchange, with Zeigler collapsing and being carried from the ring as 5400 spectators watched. Zeigler later admitted the defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Davilion
San Francisco
George Green
Owen Reighr
Philadelphia
Pittdionmons
Jim Corbett
Grewn
Zeigler
Leff
George Choyneki
Zeigler Fnally
Bela
Zelaler
Yellow Fever Update Across Cities
In New Orleans on November 10 only limited interest in the yellow fever situation remains. Four deaths and six new cases are reported with late physician calls noted in several cases. Mobile Alabama reports three new cases and two deaths. Jackson Mississippi reports no new fever cases for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Jaeckgon
Miss
State Board of Health
Lexington Races Report Mixed Results
Lexington Kentucky track notes show Dunster winning the first half mile event with M4 seconds, Rollys taking the six furlongs, and Rockwood clocking 1.8 in the mile plus seventy yards. Phoenix Motel Stakes goes to Stabey with Hanieod second, while I. it. C. wins the one mile handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Dunster
Mankhein
Dad Breel
Delling
Rollys
Jamboree
McPfarland
Rockwood
Jay Eelispae
Royal Dance
Stabey
Hanieod
I. It. C
Belle Bramble
Imp Skate
Laity
Wintersteen to Leave Bloomaburg in Dynamite Conspiracy Case
Bloomaburg Pa Nov 1 Wintersteen the defendant in the dynamite conspiracy case will leave town tomorrow to take employ ment in New York City His departure follows delayed trial and prior rumors The Bloomaburg Car Company directorsrecently re elected him president though he faced charges of complicity in the Sept 10 attempt to blow up Lawyer Levi Waller residence Co conspirator Clifton Knorr confessed to involvement and was arrested by Detective Henderton of Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomaburg
Wintersteen
New York City
Winterstown
Waller
Bloomaburg Car Company
Mr. Winstersteen
Columbia County Bar
Levi i. Waller
Clifton Cy Knorr
Henderton
Philadelphia
Spider bite costs a hand in Glassboro case
John A. Morton of Downer, New Jersey, previously bitten by a spider two years earlier, developed a new wound while moving to Glassboro. The infection worsened, leading to partial hand swelling and pain. Doctors advised amputation, and the hand was removed at the wrist at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. Morton is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassboro
N. J
John A. Morton
Downer
New Here
Giasshero
Morton
Hahnemann Hospital
Philadelphia
Spain Hail Foreign Policy Tone Pleasing to McKinley
The Spanish premier Sagasta's reply to Woodford's note is reported as satisfactory and conciliatory, pledging to correct abuses in Cuba and to resist insurrection with United States support. It suggests no hostile intent toward the US and may influence President McKinley's forthcoming message to Congress on Cuba. Senor Dupuy de Lome also briefed Day on filibuster risks at the State Department.
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Washington
Navy
Moc
Sagasta
Woodford
Cuba
Weyler
United States
Spain
McKinley
Congress
Senor Dupuy de Lome
State Department
Legation
WILL FIGHT THE TRUST IN SUGAR TRADE
The Chronicle notes plans for a January 1 start as the Hawaiian planters five year contract with Western Sugar ends. It states portions of the crop will stay with Claus Spreckels, while California Boot Sugar and Refining and Welch & Co manage other portions with allocations to New York refiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francesco
the Chronicle
Esautinee Ia
Western
Claus Spreckela
California Boot Sugar and Rofining Company
Welch & Co
George W. McNear
New York
California Boot Sueur
Conpaury
Missionary Society Meeting Reports Financials at Arch Street
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Arch Street Church with Hishe Wahlen presiding. The treasurer reported year ending Oct 31 receipts of 1,100,000 in decline from last year, with total expenditures of 101,160 and a balance of 9715. Indebtedness stood at 6 42L78 as of November 1. Special gifts totaling 49070.00 were noted. The reports were reviewed and the meeting adjourned for the day.
Returned without his curls a farmer arrested for depriving a hoy
Reading Pa November 1 A warrant was issued for Alfred Blatt a Bern township farmer charged with cutting off the curls of a 97 year old son of Mrs Mary Heim The boy visited Blatt and returned with his long curls missing Blatt acknowledges cutting the curls but says he acted at the request of Heim's brother The incident drew wide notice in Reading Pennsylvania
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Mary Heim
Alfred Blatt
Bern Township
Heim
Biatt
Mia
Waterspout Seen Off Atlantic City Beach
A large waterspout appeared about two miles off the beach in Atlantic City New Jersey on November 10. The funnelstood around sixty feet high and fifty feet in diameter at the top, visible for only a few minutes as it moved northward attracting crowds on the boardwalk.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Trewaon
Daughters of the Confederacy Hold Baltimore Convention
Annual conven tion of United Daughters of the Confederacy began in Baltimore and will run three days. Delegates from chapters nationwide attend with Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee presiding at Lotman's hall as reports are received and committees appointed.
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Baltimore
United Daughters of the Confederacy
North
Eouth
Fitehugh Lee
Asocation
Lotman's Hall
Durrant Sentenced to Hang Friday in Lamont Murder
William H. T. Durrant, condemned for the Blanche Lamont murder, appeared before Judge Bahne seeking delay. The judge denied all motions and ordered the execution by hanging on the upcoming Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William Henry Theodore Durrant
Mixa Blanche Amount
Migs
Minnie William
Jorge Bahra
Bahre
Durrant
Spain Not Excited Over Cuban Autonomy Change
Washington reports Senor Jose Canalejas editor of El Meraldo and former justice minister arrived with Captain Vow and Alex Saint Aubin. He said U.S.-Spain ties remain friendly, Cuba policy is shifting to liberal conciliation under General Blanco. Autonomy is offered in good faith to restore peace and prosperity in Cuba.
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Washington
Senor
Jose Canaléjas
Spain
el Meraldo
Madrid
Liberal
Sagasta
Captain Vow
Alex Saint Aubin
Senor Delome
Benor Canalejas
Calderon Cartiste
Legation
Senor Canalejas
United States
Werler Ls
Blanco
Cuba
Wen
Audi
Boiin
Insurgents Not Capturing Cuban Towns Officials Deny Report
Madrid announces there is no truth to reports that insurgents seized Holguin and Mayarí in Santiago de Cuba. The article notes rumors about General Sanguily returning to Cuba due to threats to his rank. Senor Moret will present a draft colonization reform to the cabinet today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Holguin
Mayart
Bantiago de Cuba
Stix
Sanguily
Cuba
Senor Moret
National League Discusses Draft Rule Changes in Two Hour Session
In Philadelphia the National League held a two hour meeting to review major league proposals to modify the drafting rule. No conclusion was reached and further discussion is planned Friday morning. Banquet for attendees followed at the Hotel Bellevue. Deals in progress include Cincinnati and Pittsburgh exchanges and a potential move of Grady and Hartman to the New York Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National League
Board of Arbitration
Corre Aponients
Hotel Bellevue
Bt. Lawies
Philadelphia Exchange of
Bend
Taylor
Cateher Clements
Doud
Crome
Cateher Dougelam
Donohue
Mont Crom
Grady
Hartman
Cinemantloho
Rhine
Rehrievey
Gray
Miller
Pittsburg
Manley
Eimet Smith
Baker Heirs Claim 84 Million Cash In Philadelphia
Pittsburg reports that the Baker Heirs association, representing Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, seeks possession of 84 million dollars traced to a Philadelphia institution. Attorneys found money invested in 17th century Philadelphia by Jacob and John Baker, presumed brothers, with the estate unsettled and no repayment recorded. Multiple Baker heirs associations exist in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Commercial Gazette
Baker Heire' Association
Baker Heirs’ Association
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Jacob
John Baker
Baker
Republicans Rally in Bircelona Advocates Restoring Constitutional Guarantees
A large Republican gathering at Theater Tivell urged re-establishment of constitutional guarantees suspended after anarchist outrages during Corpus Christi celebrations on June 7 last year. Speakers criticized authorities use of the suspension and harsh actions against anarchists at Montuquet Fortress. Resolutions were sent to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bircelona
Collision on the Wabash injures six in fatal switch error
A Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger train collided with a Mk train at Hammond Junction on Klahitysiath Street today, injuring six seriously. Engineer Broner of the Chicago and Mastern Hijachs will likely die. the other five are expected to recover. A misplaced switch caused the wreck.
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Chicago
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Wabash
Hamroond Junction
Klahitysiath Street
Bieh
Broner
Chicago and
Mastern Hijachs
Pennsylvania Pensions Issued List of Recipients
Washington November 10 pensions issued include Original and Supplemental awards for numerous named veterans widows and their dependents across Pennsylvania towns such as Erie Clearfield Huntingdon and Johnstown followed by many more county and city designations and home towns in the long list of beneficiaries.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Daniel W. Dingman
Shawnee
Motteroe
George W. Richards
Clearfield
Daniel P. Roup
Wateontown
Northumberland
Alexander M. Wilson
New Castle
Alrreham Renniger
Landmark
Orks
Johah C Huston
Johnstown
Jacob Brown
Robertadale
Huntingdon
Henry Parton
Franckville
Schuylkill
Lewis Mittinger
Fountilidaie
Adame
Jaime Gilfiltin
Soldiers’ and Sailors' Home
Erie
Henry Lewares
Pine Grove
Schuylkil
James H. McClellan
Beatty
Weastmoreland
Cyrus C
Howe
Rush
Susquehanna
Joseph Amorman
Tyrone
Increcee
Willam HH. Stuuler
Milerburg
Center
Isaac Kitchen
Bloomsbury
Henry
Ender
George A. Kennedy
James M. Wilson
Brithmdlie
Henry Triesach
Connellsville
John A. Sehouple
Resting
Robert Button
East Cray
Clarion
John K. Hunter
Guyamills
Crawford
James C. Potts
Pitteboro
DeWitt CC
Heneberger
Waynesboro
Hdward W. Poenet
Lewietown
John McCarty
Likers
Dauphin
Kate KE
Bender
Manchester
York
Martha J. Morningstar
Saxton
Hedford
Regina Aluman
Church
Catherine Bhromen
Meading
Michael Kashner
Botte
Clinton
Josephine Bays
Pittebure
Catherine Aumillir
Willemeport
Annie Long
Williameport
Frances A. Croup
Hemlock Creek
Lugerne
Maria Burnett
Watertown
Luverne
Catheriim Rothrock
McClure
Broyder
Charlotte M. Hruemer
Mechaniesbure
Elisa Flerce
Nellefonte
Warmer morning with partial clouds across the region
Morning weather report notes partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures. Local area forecasts call for warmer conditions with gradual warming throughout the day.
Architects Defeated In Capitol Commission Case
Pittsburg November 18 The superior court sustains lower court rulings in the state capitol commission matter. The state is the real party in interest while complainants failed to show sufficient interest or entitlement to relief. The court finds the commission acted within the program and that no binding error invalidates the selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Pittsburg
State Capitol
Lemie Sing Ie
Architvtia
Board of Commissioners
Berishiture
Caphtel
Onadte
Hestings
Aest
Justo Mitchell
Courts of Equity
Board of Experts
Firth
Ita
Science healer fined for diphtheria report failure
Amanda J. Baird the Christian Science healer was fined 650 in police court for failing to report a diphtheria case she was treating. She signed a bond to appeal to the criminal court. T. J. Heeney, father of a boy who died under her care, attended and shook hands after the conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda J. Baird
Kansas
Board of Health
Mra
Balr
T. J. Heeney
Tleney
Urcher
Baird
Weather forecast for the Middle States and New England
The Herald reports warmish, partly cloudy weather with brisk southwesterly winds. Rain is expected in western and eastern districts tonight with coastal wind increases. Friday brings cloudy skies, strong southerly winds, rain and high winds on coasts, then falling temperatures and clearing in the afternoon.
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New York
Tates
New Baginn Twlay Fair
Fretioon
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