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Newspaper

Sumner Press

Location

Sumner, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1901

Page

10

Anarchist Plot Alleges Murder Bid in Yonkers Case

Elias Masuray, Greek complainant in an assault case before City Judge Kellogg, testified of a Greek anarchist network planning to murder prominent Americans. He said American and Yonkers branches existed, but he fled the mission. police arrested Riptarkas and Frank Heethigas, with more warrants issued as officers pursue the dangerous group.

New, York Elias Masuray Kellogg Yonkera N. Y Aid Masuras Greece United States America Miesuras Yonkers New York

Rescue at Sea as Life-Savers Save Schooner Crew

In Atlantic City New Jersey on January 21 the two masted schooner A T Coleman wrecked near New Jersey avenue. The crew climbed rigging and were rescued by the life saving crew amid a crowd of over 2000. The ship broke up soon after the rescue and no sign remained by 3:30. The rescuers returned dripping and half frozen to shore as onlookers cheered and praised their efforts.

Atlantic City N. J A. T. Coleman New Jersey Avenue Calemnan Cooman Vennes Res Redeuers

Trial verdict shocks jail scene in Jan 21 report

John Pasco has been on trial for the murder in Fred Harmon’s bar. The jury found Harmon guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced him to eight years in the penitentiary. The foreman’s verdict caused Day to collapse attempting to flee, striking his head and leaving him unconscious with a fractured skull. Post clerk John Sheridan was arrested for theft of 1300 in cash and 65 in cash equivalents from Havana’s mail division, confessing guilt and alleging a fee was taken from the organ company.

Ible Saleida Sie County Gay Howll John Sheridan Havana Guantanamo Organcom Cubs Bebe Chicago Democratic Party

Death Looms Over Queen in Osborne Broadcasts

Early reports from Osborne warned death was imminent as telegraphs sent for Prince of Wales and other leaders. Royal family assembled in the Queen's bedchamber after a collapse feared by physicians, with later bulletins noting fluctuating conditions and a severe sinking spell.

Osborne Cowés Prince of Wales Thibe ‘of York Willem London Inbury Ritchile Canterbury

Cadets Abolish Hazing At West Point Unanimously

West Point N Y Jan 21 cadets from all four classes met in Grant hall and voted unanimously to abolish hazing and the practice of calling out fourth classmen. The move aligns with the congressional committee’s push for the academy to restore its reputation and was described as the course open to cadets who testified in Washington. Generals Dick and committee members welcomed the action though some doubt adherence in spirit and in letter.

West Point West, Point N. Y Congressional West Point Military Academy Grant Ball Gen Congressional Commmittee United States Military Academy Washington Gen. Dick

Unique Postal Fraud Scheme Uncovered in Dead Letter Office

Washington reports a bold postal scam unearthed in the Dead Letter Office of the Post Office Department. The lax scheme affected clerks Walton, Mrs. Ld Brea, Charles Abert and others, involving misrepresenting contents to buyers. A reorganized office is planned after 409% packages were handled at a recent sale, including books jewelry and miscellaneous bundles whose value is incalculable.

Washington RC. Walton Brea Cherles

W J Bryans Paper to be issued from Lincoln office

W J Bryans paper TheOm inone will be issued from the office of the Lincoln Neb branch of the Western Newspaper Union on Wednesday Jan 25 1¢. Bryan states no contract with the Western Newspaper Union and cites the establis hment as reliable and fair in wages.

Western Newspaper Talon Lincoln W. J Bryan Neb Western Newspaper Union Bryan Western New Man Fkie Brogdue Bon Bill Miasat Was Ambas Nation Wichita Kan James Conly Carrie Nation Kirk James F. Canly Foren

Queen's Health Deteriorates. Oldest English Sovereign Nearing End

London reports the Queen's days are numbered as her health collapses after the death of Dowager Lady Churchill. Nervous depression, stomach catarrh, and breathing difficulties worsen, despite partial relief. At 81 years 239 days she becomes England's oldest sovereign, with observers fearing the end of the Victoria era as Oxborne House minimizes gravity of the illness.

London Lady Churchill England George III Oxborne House

WILD OVER OIL AT BEAUMONT OIL FIELD NEWS

A new Higgins Oil Company of Beaumont is filed with capital stock of 100000 as Beaumont oil interests surge. Also noted are land price surges and Beaumont’s bustling oil boom as investors flock to the region. Carrie Nation case ends in nol pros.

Texan OI Austin Tex Beaumont Star Higgins of Tyte 1. S. Davidson John N. Udlvert L. B. Pipkin C.T. Helsig P. Higgins WM. Carroll John J. Brooks Bearmont A. M. McFadden Victoria

Peace Restored At Corbin After Feud Violence

Middlesboro Kentucky January 19 peace returns to Corbin as militia patrol the town following a feud sparked by a deadly shooting. The Shotwell brothers and other clansmen attended their father James Shotwell’s funeral at Rockhold eight miles south amid a dozen guards. Col Williams anticipates possible later trouble but current calm holds as militia may depart.

Middlesboro Corbin Boya In Blue Millitte Avery Carr’e Jaren Shotwell Rockhold Shotwell Tom John Harve Gona James Shotwell White Wil Maras Ieterred Col. Williams Ona

Murder in Second Degree Verdict against McAllister

Paterson N J Jan 19 Murder in the second degree was the verdict against Walter C McAllister and two others for the October 19 crime that drugged and assaulted 17 year old Jennie Bosschulter, she died in the carriage. Extreme penalty may be thirty years hard labor. Sentencing likely early next week. The trial drew unprecedented public attention in New Jersey.

McAulster Campbell Paterson N. J Walter C. McAllister Jennie i Bosschulter Dixon Thos New York Haseen New Jersey Mesers Dunn Supreme Court Court of Errors and Appeals Tony State

Fragmented Reflections On Morals And Society

A readble selection of aphoristic lines on virtue, mortality, and human nature. It muses on courage, charity, and the hidden power of ordinary people, while noting the breakfast odor stirs appetite and advising prudence in choosing between buying or hiring.

Reflections of a Bachelor

Fragmentary lines reflect humor and satire on heaven, hell, love, and marriage. The text parodies religious and social norms with suggestive wordplay and misprinted phrases. It hints at gender roles and marital dynamics through comic incoherence and veiled critique.

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