Tumultuous lynching near Nebraska City ends with mob scene
A mob of around 250 farmers from Schellenberger’s vicinity stormed the jail near the former home site, freed the confessed murderer, and hanged him from a tree. The operation lasted about three hours as guards were overpowered and the crowd dispersed after the lynching. The coroner later removed the body for burial at the old homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shillenberger
Nebraska City
Omaharal Amobof
Shellenberger
Torat
Court House Square
Ren
Vici'n
Court House Yawl
Sion
Vir‘pina
The
Herald
Schellenberger
Leprolion
Bhellenberger
Wight
Shellenberner
Brauer
Tia
Citizens pledge support for arrestees defense funds
Citizens express willingness to contribute financially to the defense of those arrested even as actions may be taken.
Doubly Fatal Mistake Blows Two Deputies Fire on Railroad Workers
Cheyenne Wyoming dispatch reports Deputies Wallace Link and Etherton Baker shot two railroad workers Daniel Pullion and Charles Cooley near Chugwater station mistaking them for escaped Albany county prisoners. Both victims wounded severely with limited chance of recovery. deputies may surrender tonight amid tense railroad camp reactions.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Daniel Pullion
Charles Cooley
Gradera
Cheyenne Northern Railroad
Chugwater Station
Wallace Link
Etherton Baker
Sterling
Albany County
Link
Baker Wara
Chugwater
Baker
Laramie City
Pallion
Cooley
Inter State Commerce Commission opinion on mileage tickets cases
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an opinion in four cases. Louis Larrison vs Grand Trunk and Michigan Central vs Grand Trunk challenge lower mileage ticket prices and discriminatory rates for commercial travelers. The commission upholds $25 thousand mile ticket pricing as not unlawful and rejects favored treatment for commercial travelers. Several other cases, including Ralph Thatcher vs Fitchburg railway and Burton Stock Car Co, are dismissed or unresolved for equity or support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inter State Commerce Commission
Louis Larrison
Grand Trunk Railroad Company
Michigan Central Railway Company
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Larriaon
Michigan Central Company
Grand Trunk Company
Colcago & Grand Trunk Railway Company
Lurrigan
Ralph Thatcher
Fitchburg Railway
Burton Stock Car Company
Burton Company
Burton
Beble Fired for Insulting Language at German Society
General Binck aimed to dismiss CE Beble, Special Pension Examiner in Cincinnati, after affidavits alleged he used insulting language about the President at a July 2 meeting. Beble denied recalling the words. after a hearing the secretary revoked suspension and discharged him. Oscar J. Tarver, a forger in the Treasury’s horse claims bureau, pleaded guilty and received a twelve year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabiuington
General Binck
Secretary of the Interior
CE Beble
Cincinnati
Beble
United States
Heble
Interior Department
Behle
Oscar J. Tarver
Lorse Claims Bureau
Treasury Departments
Execution of Hoffman at Nebraska City witnessed by small crowd
Nebraska City dispatch reports David Hoffman was hanged at 10 24 am after a death warrant read at 8 40. The scene featured Rev Pierson and Rev J B Stuart with Hoffman showing emotion before the trap. Guards stood watch around the courthouse as details recount the 1887 wreck plot and ensuing trial.
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Mis
Nebraska City
Hoffman
Iis
Unadilla
Nebraska National Guards
Timothy
David Woffman
Chapman
Missouri Pacific
Dunbar
James Bell
Bell
John Hoffman
Dave
Burlington & Missouri Road
Warning to Young Men From Hoffman Prison Case
An 1887 Nebraska report recalls David Hoffman's death sentence at Unadilla after a disturbing murder case. The piece highlights Hoffman's limited schooling, indulgence in pleasure, and final kindness to his fiancée who gave him a sentimental pin, as clergy and family visit before his execution.
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Nestaska Crry
Neb
Belovid Hasbine
Pran
David HoffMan
Bitch
Hoffman
Court House
Mrs. Fitch
Thomas J
Paul Hoffman
Creston
Unadilla
Ile
Ifeary County
Iowa
Pope Defines Church State Roles in Europe and Asia
The Aoniteur reports a July 23 letter from the Pope to Cardinal Rampella outlining principles guiding church governance. He stresses pacification through recognizing Italy’s Holy See sovereignty, praises Austria’s imperial piety, urges Spain Catholics to unite, and notes efforts for religious peace with Russia and German states. Also mentions Governor Tilden’s English estate probate and its surprising scope, with property valued around 2188,000.
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Wextern
Cardinal Rampella
Nome
Aoniteur
Pontifical
Ife
Italy
Austria
Holy See
Trance
Spain
Russia
Vatican
Prussia
Germany
Ex-Warden Warner implicated in Cook County graft trial
The Chicago omnibus boodle trial moves from merry talk to grave testimony as key witnesses describe bribes and forged warrants. Ex-Warden Varnell, H. O. Walker, and Commissioner Wren are tied to alleged purchases of fine underwear, muslin, and harness, with Walker denying signatures on falsified bills and currency demands surfacing in the sequence of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Chicago
Buck” McCarthy
Damocles
Dionysius
Syracuse
Ynn
Kolzo
Ripper
MacDonald
Alread
Varnell
Marshall Filds
H. O. Walker
Wren
Cook County Infirmary
H. C. Walker
CO. E. Frey
Cook County Insane Asylum
H.C. Walker
Harry Varnell
Fiendish Indian Massacre Report From Bolivia
The Panama Star and Jerald cites a Bolivian border clash where soldiers escorting rifles in a cart were ambushed by Indians. Many died. a handful survived by retreating to a chapel after three days of defense. Missionaries were sent. two joined, four vowed aid to insurgents, one was killed. Indians burned plantations, seized cattle, and overturned launches. Local forces plan retaliation as communications are disrupted by Indian actions.
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New
Yor
Panama Star
Jerald
Bent
Bolivia
da Paz
Horace
Gordo
Mammo
la Paz
Saranac Iron Company Fails Amid Large Liabilities
Heavy loss exposes Saranac Iron of Saranac New York with Bowen and Signor as owners making an assignment. Liabilities run 250000 to 300000 with about 75000 in assets. In business since November 1892 the firm has endured a heavy burden for two years. Property reportedly mortgaged for over 115000.
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Fanluare
New York
Saranac Iron Company
Saranac
Bowen & Signor
Youngest murder case shocks Gnanville court
Virginia Hudson, a seven year old Black girl, was jailed in Gnanville for fatally injuring a one year old on Saturday by striking with a board and throwing the child into a well. Court records call her the youngest murderer in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnanville
D.C
Virginia Hudson
Thia
Escaped doodler McGarigie flees Cook County custody
Curcaco July 24. W J McGarigie the convicted doodler escaped while at Sheriff Matson's residence. Police, detectives, and telegrams nationwide failed to locate him. The State's Attorney's stiff terms include possible indictments. kidnapping theories circulate as neighbors report suspicious activity near his home and the Evans ton pier area.
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Mike McGarigie
Sherif
Curcaco
W. J. McGarigie
Chicago
Cook County
Matson
McGarigle
McDonald
State
Grinnell
Doherty
MccGarigle
Foe Mae
Neightach
Hae
Bucky
Melpee
Evanston
Lake Michigaw
Straits of Mackinaw
Notable Social Gossip and Royal Memoranda in London Notes
A cornucopia of society curiosities features Mrs Bright Eyes Tibball planning lectures in London on Indigenous North American injustices. It notes tall Greek King with a dull face, Lady Randolph Churchill praised for brains, Prof Asa Gray hailed as father of American science, and Miss Winnaretta Singer advancing toward marriage to Prince de Montfellard. Also mentioned are Boas Shepherd’s ill health in Mexico, the Marchioners of Salisbury’s archery diploma, and Athens society leader Miss Sophia Tricoupis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bright Eyes Tibball
London
Greece
Washington
Randolph Churchill
Asa Gray
Harvard
Oxford
Bryce
Salisbury
Foresters of
Arden
King
Belgium
Winnaretta Singer
Mr. Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Fame
Prince de Montfellard
Duchess de Composchle
Sophia Tricoupis
Athens
Bho
Dallas
George M. Dallas
St. James
Octave Feuillet
Bret Harte
Howells
Kago
Death of General Dana Ends A Noted Army Career
Brigadier General William McKee Dunn United States Army retired and late judge advocate general died at Maplewoods Fairfax County Virginia this morning in his 72d year. Ex union negro soldiers in New Orleans demand admission to the Grand Army of the Republic. after local department refusal they plan to appeal to the grand encampment at St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
Washington, D. C
Wm. McKee Dunn
United States Army
Maplewoods
Fairfax County
Virginia
New Orleans
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Louis
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James B. de Witt
Frank Chenowith
Ell
Poth
J. B. Tutt
M. P
Therisoners
Grand Pacific Hotel
Fried
Tie
Samuel J. Tilden
England
Engnen
Tilden
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