Seeley Confesses Identity. Will Return to New York
Samuel C. Seeley, the absconding National Shoe and Leather bank bookkeeper, acknowledged in custody that he is the NY suspect. He said he would go back to New York with no trouble once requisition papers arrive, offering no admissions about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnicaco
New York
Samuel C. Seeley
National Shoe and Leather Bank
Seeley
Shea
Haas
Harrison Street
Right Ear Markings Identify Suspect as Dale
Seeley asserts the prisoner’s right ear bears a slight edge malformation and a small bump on the lobe as identifying proof. He offers to send samples nationwide for identification, but the prisoner claims no friends or acquaintances who could verify him. The detective notes this as convincing proof and expects New York officers soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeley
Dale
New York
Drowning Tragedy After Ice Breaks Near Littleton Iowa
In Buchanan county two children aged 9 and 12 named George and Hannah Cook vanished while skating on a mill pond. A search alarmed the town as dusk fell and a crowd tested the ice. It broke and 12 people fell in. seven were saved and five bodies recovered later under the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Littleton
Buchanan County
George
Hannah Cook
Civil Service Reform Meet Opens in Chicago
The National Civil Service Reform league holds its annual meeting in Chicago with plans to boost attendance by inviting Anti-Sports league members and Good Government groups. President Carl Schurz will deliver the annual address, and a Thursday banquet is planned at the Union League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcago
National Civil Service Reform League
Anti-Sporls League
Carl Schurz
Union League
Burglars Loot Fay ette Jeweler Store for $12000 in Jewelry
In Oelwein Iowa on December 12 burglars blew open the safe at Henry Boise’s Fay ette jewelry shop and carried away $12000 worth of jewelry plus $859 in cash. Three strangers seen in town Saturday are suspected, but no trace has been found.
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Oelwein
Henry Boise
Fayette
Boise
Big Timber Deal Seals 100 Million Feet on St Croix
William O'Brien of St Paul and Captain A B Merriam of Minneapolis have closed a large timber purchase on the Upper St Croix river. They secured 100,000,600 feet of select pine from Hyland Bros of Danville New York and Gardner Bachelder Welles of Lyons Iowa. The price remains undisclosed though the timber is valued at no less than $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Croix River
William O’brien
St. Paul
Captain A. 8
Merriam
Hyland Bros
Danville
N. Y
Gardner, Bachelder & Welles
Lyons
Train Robbers Hold Up Rock Island Passenger
A Rock Island northbound passenger train near Fort Wexts Texas was halted at 1125 p m by two masked highwaymen who clambered aboard over the tender. They forced the engineer and fireman from the engine and compelled the express messenger to open the door but found no money. They then robbed passengers of money and valuables including watches. About 300 dollars and several watches were reported taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Fort Wexts
Tex
Terrell
L. T
Red River
Country dance brawl near Geneva ends in killings
A fight at a country dance near Geneva, Henderson County, involved fifteen male participants who became intoxicated and fought with axes hoes and clubs. Two men named Grimes and Herron were killed and several others badly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson, Ky
Geneva
Grimes
Herron
Cardinal predicts encyclical for American bishops soon
A Rome informant told The World that the anticipated encyclical for American bishops would be finished within three days and likely published by year’s end. The report emphasizes the Vatican’s timetable and source reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
Seeley Denial Persists in Bank Robbery Probe
Seeley identified suspect sits unmoved in inspector Shea’s private office through a long interrogation. The man, who claims to be Frank J. Dale, denies being Samuel C. Seeley in the $354,000 New York Shoe and Leather Bank heist case and remains uncooperative as officers push for positive identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Samuel C. Seeley
New York
Shea
Frank J. Dale
Dale
Seeley
Germany Ships Iron and Steel to Britain Amid Trade Shift
A Frankfort consular report notes Germany exports large iron and steel quantities to Great Britain, rising from 102000 tons in 1870 to 208000 tons in 1893. The shift, attributed to German technical skill, lower wages, cheaper freights, lower royalties, submissive workers, and government export support, prompts inquiry into trade causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Washington
Newcastle
Germany
Great Britain
State Department
United States
Mason
Frankfort
Sheffield
British
Canada
British Iron Trade Association
Lips Sealed in Ging Murder Case by Hayward
Minneapolis reports Monday passed without a confession from Harry Hayward in Catherine Ging’s murder. He withholds his full story for the petit jury, while gossips link him to various crimes, including arson and burglary, as the case dominates city talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Ging
Harry Hayward
Catherine Ging
Harry
Petit Jury
Flour City
Minnesota Dairymen Open Annual Convention in Owatonna
The Minnesota State Dairy association opens its three day convention in Owatonna with about 400 delegates expected. A banquet will honor the guests including Governor Nelson and other prominent men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Dairymen
Owatonna
Minn
Minnesota State Dairy Association
Nelson
Boston pigeon show to feature 1000 entries at Horticulture Hall
Pigeon fanciers of Boston and nearby areas plan a unique exhibition this week at Horticulture Hall. The display includes over 1,000 entries and 200 to 300 distinct varieties, representing most well known types except for a few rare Oriental breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston and Vicinity
Mary Sherman Marries James Ives McCullum
In Wassinedoy on December 12, Miss Mary Sherman daughter of Senator Sherman of Ohio wed James Ives McCullum at Governor Sherman’s residence on K street. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. McKim of the Church of the Epiphany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sherman
Wassinedoy
Senator Sherman
Ohio
James Ives McCullum
K Street
Dr. McKim
Church of the Epiphany
Monster Petition Reaches Congress From San Francisco Examiner
The monster petition against the Reilly Pacific railroad funding bill arrived in Washington. It lists 201 009 names and stands as the largest petition ever presented to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
The
San Francisco Examiner
Trial opens for murder of Archie McIntyre in Devils Lake
Preliminary jury selection in the State versus William D. Spencer for the April 23 murder of Archie McIntyre began in Devils Lake North Dakota. Jury selection occupied most of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie McIntyre
Devils Laker
N. D
William D. Spencer
Cheboygan Treasurer in Arrears as Bondsmen Sought
Cheboygan Michigan December 12 William Erratt county treasurer is several thousand dollars in arrears in his accounts. His brother Henry Erratt deputy treasurer and treasurer elect has been unable to secure bondsmen so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheboygan, Mich
William Erratt
Cheboygan County
Henry Erratt
Lack of Inspection Noted by Secretary Morton
Secretary Morton rejects claims that reduced inspection caused German restrictions on livestock. He cites the Animal Industry records showing pork inspections up 15 million pounds and cattle inspections up 12 million for the year ending June 30, 1894, with exports of hog products dressed beef and live cattle at record highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Morton
Bureau of Animal Industry
Three Meachamite Gang Members Hanged in Alabama County
A Birmingham special reports three members of the Meachamite gang in Clark County were lynched by vigilantes. The gang long operated illicit distilleries, counterfeiting, robbery and murder, with threats against informers. Local citizens had previously expelled them in 1893 after a noted assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
St. Louis
Birmingham
Ala
Clark County
James McCorgnedal
Lands Forfeited in Sioux Reservation to U S Government
President Cleveland signs proclamation forfeiting to the United States the lands granted to the Milwaukee road in the Sioux reservation South Dakota for failure to complete a railroad within three years. Entry under homestead laws will be allowed after interior department notice. A private Washington telegram says the Milwaukee line to the Black Hills is likewise forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinetox
United States
Sioux Reservation
South Dakota
Milwaukee Road
Secretary of the Interior
Chamberlain
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Black Hills
Harris Frank Lin Seeks Authority to Form Deadwood Bank
Harris Franklin of Deadwood South Dakota has applied to organize the American National Bank of Deadwood He has contacted Senator Pettigrew by wire urging approval to open for business on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harris Franklin
Deadwood
S. D
American National Bank of Deadwood
Senator Pettigrew
St Cloud Quarries Close for Winter Shutdown
St Cloud Minnesota December 12 The quarries of Hennessey Bros and Cox were closed for the season Saturday night. About 175 men were employed at the quarries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cloud
St. Croup
Minn
Hennessey Bros. & Cox
Senators discuss Indian depredation relief and territory bills
In Washington the senate after approving the journal receives Treasury and War reports on aliens in the army and coast survey. Representative Dolph presents Phoenix Arizona citizens’ memorial for relief from Indian depredations. Senator Barry urges passage of a bill to establish Indianola Territory from Indian Territory. Senator Merrill follows with remarks on senatorial bills and alleged remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President
Harris
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Secretary of War
Dolph
Rep
Phoenix
A. T
Barry
Dem
Indianola
Indian Territory
Merrill
Breckinridge Seeks Dam Authority Bill Passed 241 to 0
At the opening of the house Mr Breckinridge from the committee on appropriations reported the urgent deficiency bill Mr Bingham Pa moved the passage of a resolution giving the Alamonte water company authority to build dams across the Cloquet and St Louis rivers in Minnesota The resolution was adopted 241 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Breckinridge
Committee On Appropriations
Bingham
Rep
Altamonte Water Company
Cloquet
St. Louis
Minnesota
Letter from China Capital Warns Massacre Likely
A London based British official in China reports via The Globe that a tragedy could occur as Japanese approach Beijing. He warns foreigners may be massacred if the port of Tien Tsin closes and notes most soldiers are secret society members ready to act at any moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Globe
China
Tien Tsin
Ex Governor Tillman Wins Big NC Senate Vote
Colrmsba S S reports B R Tillman elected United States senator at noon with 131 of 155 votes. M C Butler receives 21 votes. In the house three black members voted for Murray and Crum. Senate tally 29 Tillman 6 Butler. house tally 102 Tillman 15 Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colrmsba
S. S
B. R. Tillman
United States
M. C. Butler
House
George Murray
W. D. Crum
Senate
Tillman
Butler
Local House Sets January Eulogy Day for Marcus B. Lisle
Washmeton December 12 the house devoted the day to the District of Columbia committee business. Several local bills passed and a resolution was adopted designating the third Saturday in January for eulogies on Marcus B. Lisle former representative from Kentucky’s Tenth District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmeton
House
District of Columbia
Marcus B. Lisle
Kentucky
Minnesota Historical Society seeks Sioux War report
At the December meeting in St Paul President Ramsey led efforts to obtain an official report on losses during the Sioux outbreak. The society asked the legislature to apply to Congress to publish or permit copying the Sioux war history. The group also considers public exercises and reports on the Mankato court martial and hangings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Historical Society
Sr. Paul
State Capitol
Ramsey
Congressional Committee
Minnesota
Congress
Mankato
James River National Bank Cashier Dies After Illness
George L. Webster, longtime cashier of the James River National Bank in Jamestown North Dakota, died after a short illness from typhoid fever. He was regarded as a leading and popular young businessman in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. D
George L. Webster
James River National Bank
Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Kalispell Murder
Calvin Christie alias Charles J. Black faces execution after the Montana Supreme Court denied a new trial. He was convicted of murdering Lena Cunningham near Kalispell, and is scheduled to be hanged December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mon
Supreme Court
Calvin Christie
Charles J. Black
Lena Cunningham
Kalispell
Duluth Road Awards 250 Ore Cars Contract
The Duluth Mississippi River and Northern road awarded Wells and French Car Company of Chicago a contract to build 250 ore cars for the Hibbing Mahoning mines on the Mesaba line, to be completed by spring.
Victory for Oleomargarine Makers as Supreme Court Rules
Cuiiaco Dec 12 The ruling by Justice Harlan acquits an indicted seller of demargarine if they prove no knowledge of ingredients. The decision undermines state laws protecting dairy interests by letting retailers pass off substitutes as butter. Manufacturers hail the ruling while dairymen seek further protective actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
National Dairymen’s Association
Spirit Lake Captive Seeks Indemnity Bill
Abigail Garner Sharpe of Spirit Lake Iowa, one of four women captured in the Spirit Lake massacre and later ransomed by Judge Flandrau of St Paul, seeks passage of a bill to indemnify her for losses in 1857. She is visiting Congressman Lucas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Washington
Abigail Garner Sharpe
Flandrau
St. Paul
Lucas
Brainerd Railway to Haul Logs for Minnesota Logging
The Brainerd and Northern Minnesota railway will start hauling logs for Minnesota Logging this week. Two trains will operate from Lathrop, 50 miles north, to unload at the new Mississippi landing at Brainerd. This marks the railroad's first haul of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd, Minn
Brainerd and Northern Minnesota Railway
Minnesota Logging Company
Mississippi Landing
Lathrop
Here
Railroad Magnate Secures Funds for Chietla to Acapulco Line
Delfin Sanchas, Mexican railroad magnate, returns from Paris and London claiming success in securing capital for the Interior Oceanic railroad extension from Chietla to Acapulco on the Pacific coast. The route will traverse the Sierra mountains, demanding major engineering feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalapa
Mex
Delfin Sanchas
Mexico
Paris
London
Interior Oceanic
Chietla
Acapulco
Pacific Coast
Sierra Mountains
Iowa Crops Final Report Reveals Strong Corn Yield
Des Moines reports the Iowa crop service finished its final tally. Despite severe drought the aggregate output tops expectations. Corn yield reaches 80,867,640 bushels at 12 bushels per acre with total soil output estimated at 121 million dollars, down from 200 million in 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Crop Service
Cyclone Flatten Sugar House in Louisiana Factory
Baton Rouge La Dec 12 about 1 am the sugar house on South Wood plantation Ascension parish was demolished by a cyclone burying six men beneath debris Frank Lively badly bruised and Mr Landry legs broken Two negroes mortally wounded and two others severely hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Revere
South Wood Plantation
Ascension Parish
Frank Lively
Mr. Landry
Tawney's Arbitration Bill Reported in Congress
Representative Tawney of Minnesota reported a bill to settle labor troubles by arbitration. Modifications from the original bill focus on how arbitrations proceed when disputes arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawney
Washington
Minnesota
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Aids Labor Shortening
Advertises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as helping nature prepare the system for perturbation to reduce labor pains and confinement time and to promote nourishing secretions for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Pacific Co
Wash
R. V. Preace
Buffalo
N. Y
Leven
Mrs. W. C. Baker
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Hood
F. W
Wilmot
Dak
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
F. W. Stowell
Requisi
Tion Papers
Iowa
Astrophe
League In Progress
Detective Department
Miss Ging
Congressional
Altamonte
North Carolina
North Dakota
Dean
Christie
Oleo
Mrs. Baker
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