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Sumner Press

Location

Sumner, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1901

Page

9

Greek attacker in Yonkers case unfolds anarchist plot

Elias Masuras, a Greek complainant in an assault case in Yonkers, testifies about a supposed anarchist plot to murder a prominent American. He says he joined branches in Yonkers and New York, but refused to carry out orders. police say warrants are active for several suspects and investigations continue.

New York Elias Masuras Kellogg Yonkers N. Y Masuras Greece Foto America Sociery Kelloge Mersurad Tovephind James Kiptaukas Frank Hestelgas

Rescue at Sea as Lifesavers Save Schooner Crew

The two masted schooner A T Coleman wrecked on Atlantic City beach near New Jersey Avenue yesterday afternoon. The captain and crew climbed into rigging and were rescued by the Atlantic City life saving crew as a crowd of over 2000 watched. The vessel broke up after the rescue, with no sign of the Coleman by 3 30. Lifesavers, dripping and cold, were greeted with cheers and admiration from onlookers.

Atlantic City A. J A. T. Coleman New Jersey Avenue Coleman Cooman

Jury Finds Day Guilty in Murder Trial

John Day was found guilty of the murder of Fred Harmon, a barkeeper, and sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. As the verdict was read Day sprang up shrieking, charged the door with his head, and struck the floor, suffering a fatal skull fracture. He died en route to the county jail, doctors stating he cannot recover.

Lemarl Balcide D A Tenn John Day Fred Harmon Bolten Yall

Havana Postal Clerk Arrested in $1300 Theft Case

Jamaican archive reveals John Sheridan, Havana money order department head, arrested for theft of 1300 dollars sent from Guantánamo and 65 dollars later recovered. The investigation traces funds and equipment loss, with Sheridan taken into custody as details unfold.

Havana Tayma Jam John Sheridan Guantanamo Orgaonha

Death Looms Over Queen as Royal Family Awaits

Reports from London chronicle a rapid decline in the Queen with a coma prognosis and the royal family gathered at her bedside. Bulletins note fluctuating condition between hours of alarm and brief moments of apparent endurance as physicians monitor a severe sinking spell and paralytic symptoms.

Oghersa Cowes Wight Prince of Wales Duke of York Willem Osberar Londons Miester Selinbury Ritchie Casterbury

Cadets at West Point Abolish Hazing

West Point cadets unanimously vote to abolish hazing of all forms and end the practice of calling out fourth class men following a congressional investigation. Superintendent Mills relays the decision to Gen Dick, who praises the move as restoring the academy’s name.

Mem West Point N. Y Congressional West Point Military Academy Grant Hall Gen. Dick Congressional Committee United States Military Academy L. Mills Washington Tgen Dick House of Representatives

Dering Swindung Scheme Unearthed to Dead Letter Office

A daring scheme to beat the government was uncovered in the dead letter office of the Post Office Department. The investigation revealed cl erks planned fraud before all clerks in the property division and led to the office's full reorganization. About 4005 packages were disposed of at a sale, including bundles, bonds, and jewelry, with unknown total value.

Washington Cleus R C. Witon

Queen Elizabeth II Death Rumors Surface Amid Illness

London reports the Queen’s health deteriorates with collapse of energy and stomach symptoms. Dowager Lady Churchill’s death sparked depression, and officials acknowledge increasing weakness, insomnia, and despondency as medical attendants fear the era of British rule may close.

London Churchill England George II Ox- Lorne House

Oil Charters and Nation's Dismissal Stir Texas News

In Aveto Texas January 19 charters to prospect for oil near Beaumont were filed and presented for state approval. Higgins Oil Company of Beaumont listed 100000 capital with Beaumont residents among its incorporators. Wealthy Victoria stockman A M MacPadden arrived after a Beaumont well visit, noting land prices soar and Beaumont aims to become the nation’s most crowded city. In Wichita Kansas County Attorney Conly moved to dismiss Carrie Nation’s case for malicous property destruction, Judge Kirk granted nol pros, citing impaired judgment and possible unwarranted confinement.

Aveto Tex Beaumont Itntes Higgins Oil Company Princal W. S. Davidson John N. Cllbert I. B. Pipkin C T. Helaig P. Higgins W. M. Carroll John K. Brook A. M MacPadden Victoria Tes

Peace Restored At Corbin As Troops Patrol

Corbin Kentucky January nineteenth reports peace after arrivals of troops who secured the town near the depot. Soldiers guard approaches while the Shotwell family attends their father James Shotwell's funeral at Rockhold. Authorities say calm may hold though risk of further trouble lingers.

Middleeboro Corbin Rol- Utila Carnte James Shotwell Rockhold Shotwell Tom John Marve White Col Wil- Varma Col. Williams

Murder verdict for McAllister and Dea in Rock Road case

In Paterson New Jersey on January 19 a jury found Walter C McAllister and William A Dea guilty of murder in the second degree for drugging and assaulting 17 year old Jennie Boescheiter on October 18. The girl died in a carriage four miles from the crime scene. The extreme penalty is penal servitude up to thirty years. Sentencing likely early next week. The defense plans to appeal to the Supreme Court on error, potentially delaying final judgment for years.

McAlliaser Campbell Paterson N. J Walter C. McAllister William A. Dea Jennie Boescheiter Rock Road Dixon New York New Jersey Messia. Dunn Supreme Court Chen Court of Errors and Appeals

Basdia Attack Train at Rockwood Sides Fought

A gang of about twenty bandits attacked a Baltimore and Ohio fast freight as it pulled into Rockwood siding. Special officers on the train opened fire. many bullets pierced the cars while a dense smoke filled the area. One bandit, Joseph Lange, was mortally wounded. others escaped. Authorities note rising unrest and arming of locals amid labor tensions.

Basdia Cumberland Std Baltimore and Ohio Rockwood Orly Joseph Lange

Quotations On Life And Society From An Evolving Mind

A sequence of aphoristic reflections contrasts fate and character. It muses on bravery and cowardice, doctors and undertakers, thrift and generosity, social complexity, and the power of ordinary people to shape rulers. It also notes hunger from kitchen aromas and the choice between buying or hiring a horse.

Hanes

Reflections of a Bachelor Local Reflections on Marriage and Faith

Odd musings on heaven and hell and love. The narrator jokes about the home being open after the other place is shut and questions if the devil ate the apple where humanity would be. He notes love as childlike talk, misunderstood by most, and reflects on husbands, ministers, and wives in a humorous, moral tone.

Lord Kuorre

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