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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1894

Page

6

Tragic Lion Cage Attack Ends Animal Trainer Thieman

A wild animal show at Boone's exposition grounds turned deadly Tuesday night when trainer Thieman entered a lion cage during a performance. Lights failed, lions seized him, and he was dragged and mauled until dying at a hospital. Col Hoone rushed to intervene, but Thieman died Wednesday from injuries. The incident sent shock through the city, highlighting safety lapses at the exhibit.

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Prendergast New Trial Bid Over Jury Affidavits

Proceedings in Curence before Judge Trentano for a new trial for Prendergast, convicted in the slaying of Mayor Carter, based on claims of inadequate verdict and improper evidence. State's Attorney Kern counters affidavits alleging juror misconduct and outside relationships. Additional items note Japanese air raid damage at Kagoshima, Baltic storm losses, ship drownings, and a Liege powder factory explosion.

Prienstergast Curence Trentano Eumu Kern Bin Tae Athunson Murray Carter Mar

Nerve and Escape Mark Postal Robbery Arrest in Harris Case

Harris, held in a U S court arraignment in Barvara New York, drew a revolver and forced officials to surrender then escaped through a locked door. Deputy Marshal Watts fired when Harris fled, but no one was hurt. Harris boarded a train for Chicago amid pursuit, with police issuing nationwide descriptions and possible international implications.

Gly Barvara N.Y Leroy Harris William J. Clark United States Postal Department Lawrence Letherman United States Comemissioner Fairchild United States District Attorney Mackey Harris Aaveris Marshal Watts Seneca Street Harels Stewart Post Office Department Ninara Mallemt Fin Chigage Harrie Thettur Pontun Agneta Sadie Nat Eriers Peewet Pos Wayne Ind Paries

Woman claims Mason secrets and wear of Knight Templar charm

Mrs Lense, claiming Mason status and Knight Templar membership, asserts she has rights to display the order’s insignia and knowledge of its signs. Masons deny her claims and say she is not a mason, accusing her of obtaining secrets by undue means.

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Dr Revel Warton English Dead in Missouri

Dr Revel Warton English aged 44 a native of Kentucky died Saturday in Missouri He served three terms in the Illinois state legislature and was a close friend of Abraham Lincoln The article notes his roles as delegate from Illinois to many Democratic national conventions and long tenure as chairman of the Illinois Democratic State Committee It mentions he helped prevent a duel between Lincoln and General Shields shortly before Lincoln’s election.

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Six More Die At Kiel Explosion At Brandenburg

Six more crewmen died Saturday morning at a military hospital after the Brandenburg explosion. Earlier reports noted engine strain and a 7200 horsepower output before the blast, with five previously drowned on the Rio Grande near San Vicente Mexico where a farmer and his family perished in a wagon accident while crossing a river.

Brandenburg Tex T. H Heepman Fabry County Worler

Wealthy Women Face Heavy Income Tax Bills in New York

A Senate tax plan would hit wealthy New York women with steep levies. Among those named are Mrs Headley Martin with a fortune from stove maker Isaac Sherman, and Alison Phelps Stokes inherited wealth, plus several other socialites and heiresses amassing annual incomes from inherited estates and business holdings. The piece catalogs high net worth individuals across families tied to prominent names and brands, highlighting the broad reach of the proposed tax.

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Fire damages at Dilloois Building in Jackson Park

Omeaca, Feb 20. A Sunday fire partly damaged the east wing of the Illinois state building at Jackson Park. Officials say incendiary origin likely, with no major losses due to prompt fire department action. Fireman Joseph Hollak fell 20 feet but escaped with minor injuries as guards and officials condemn the acts as part of a deliberate campaign to burn fair structures.

Dilloois Jackson Park Omeaca Weeeld Ilinois State Building Econtractors Joseph Hollak

Four Killed in Fight at Licers Between Officers and Militia

A skirmish in West Virginia near Cnanceerox between Leepers and Millett Bibstiliers left four dead. Ham Collins from Pocahontas County and two specials pursued a drug operation at a cave near Vendleton county. Deputy Bellinghhead and two specials raided the site four days ago. In the ensuing clash Jones Francis and the deputy were killed, Collins wounded badly and tracked 45 miles through the snow by blood.

Omeers Millett Bibstiliers Cnanceerox Meh Ham Collins Pocahontas County Panied Jones Prancis Murdaugh Vendleton County Marshat Bellinghhead Jones Francis Collins

Dole Replies On Attitude In Hawaii Crisis Letter

President Dole replies to William's inquiry about the word attitude and the U S stance in Hawaii. He cites Blounts report, the Cleveland treaty withdrawal, and Graham and Corwin matters while defending the provisional government and detailing the forces shaping the royal crisis. He notes secrecy concerns and reiterates desire for peaceful, lawful resolution under U S authority.

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Tragic case from Kentucky ends in sister’s death

Special dispatch reports Ida Powell of Fralandana Ballard County shot through her pillow after hearing a burglar at the window. The fatal shot struck her sister Patty Powell as she rose to the window. Investigators and local authorities are sorting the unintended homicide.

Atty Powell Lovu Post-Dispatch Vudueah Firandana Ballard County Ida Powell Patty Ida

Thirteen Killed in Gaylord Colliery Disaster

The mining town of Mymouth mourns a Tuesday morning accident at Gaylord colliery in Winkesnank, Pa. Thirteen men from the town died while at work, leaving eleven widows and thirty six children. The Gaylord mine, owned by Daniel Edwards and operated by Kingston Coal, had been reopened recently after prior abandonment due to unsafe conditions. Row upon row of debris and a poor air current followed a collapse during rescue preparations, ending with a total wreck of the mine.

Veonsylvania Winkesnannk Mymouth Gaylord Thomas Picton Thomas Jones Richard Devin John Morris James Kingdom Yhemam Morriam Thomas Cole Josephide Dantel Morgan Jobs Hammer Kingston Coal Company Edwards Victor Li O'Elouls Imetun Picton Vic Caverin Sembranes Janes W. Davis Init Alaft Iss Imine No. 1 Snaqueehanna Coal Company Nanticoke

London alarmed by anarchist leaflets flooding city

The Pall Mall Gazette reports two circulating leaflets in London printed in French and English. One calls for eliminating bourgeois targets and urges synchronized violence, while another advocates arson to distract police attention. The paper notes parallels to attacks by foreign anarchists in Chicago and blames British public tolerance.

Ity Loxpos London England

Mail stage robbery near Brienville, Missouri

Two masked men robbed a mail stage Tuesday morning 43 miles south of this town at Brienville. They covered driver Sam Allen with Winchesters and forced him to hand over mail bags and a large packet of money destined for deposit at a bank for local merchants.

Ariceville Piener Crevy Brienville Sam Allen Allen

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