Meads Murder Arrest Shocks Carlton Minn
Sherman Palmer was captured in Carlton county Minnesota after eight years on the run for the Mead murder in Waupaca Wisconsin. He was held in Carlton jail and will be sent to Waupaca to face charges while Wisconsin authorities are notified.
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Doetorn
Minn
Banker Mead
Waupaca
Wis
Waupaca County
Sherman Palmer
Moose Lake
St. Paul and
Duluth
Carlton County
Carlton
Wisconsin
Palmer
Mesaba Range
Sharvey
McKinnon
Thrun Case Advances in Wisconsin Court
Ferdinand Jules Thrun, the noted insurance swindler, testified via confession as the hearing before Justice Merrill continued. The proceeding focuses on whether to commit him to the circuit court with evidence sufficient to justify detention. Thrun alleges T. J. Hansen originated the fraud, while attorney Charles W. Felker represents Hansen and says the charges are trumped up by insurers.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Ferdinand Jules Thrun
Merrill
Thrun
New Orleans
T. J. Hansen
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Charles W. Felker
Wisconsin Bar
Hansen
H. Kandy
Murder in South Omaha Livery Office
Peter E. Person a wealthy South Omaha liveryman was found dead in his office with a fractured skull. A club found at the scene is identified as the weapon and one man has been arrested in connection with the murder.
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Omaha
Peter E. Person
South Omaha
Ex Pension Agent Webber Arrested for Wife Murder Attempt
Des Moines reports ex Pension Agent Fred N Webber a prominent Iowa figure was arrested on a charge of attempting to murder his wife in Newton.
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Des Moies
Fred N. Webber
Iowa
Newton
Robbery on Baltimore and Ohio Train Near Napanee
Sheriff Crull reports a masked highwayman boarded a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Syracuse Indiana. He robbed a passenger of 250 dollars and a gold watch, then fled after the train reached Napanee, using a revolver to guard his victims.
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Indianapolis
the Sentinel
Goshen
Ind
Crull
Baltimore and Ohio
Napanee
Syracuse
Indians Refuse Move to Reserves Over Treaty Money
In Medicine Hat on March 20 Sergeant Blake and Interpreter Sanderson were ordered to relocate local Indians to Battleford and Q'Appelle reserves. The Indians refused, stating they were offered treaty money at Piapot Creek.
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Medicine Hat
Blake
Sanderson
Battleford
Q’apple
Piapot Creek
Diphtheria Strikes Deer Park Family Four Burials
In Deer Park Wisconsin on March 29 diphtheria has claimed four Klaviter children and a young nephew within two weeks. The family endures a severe local health crisis as authorities urge caution and care.
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Deer Park
Wis
Latimer seen near Morton as escape tale unfolds
A man matching Irving Latimer’s description reportedly visited farmer Soule near Morton after escaping prison. Soule recalls a meal with a weary traveler claiming to be from Parma and Chicago, wearing prisonlike clothes, with Latimer’s image later confirming the sight. Authorities note related theft and Haight poisoning months earlier at the prison.
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Jackson
Mich
Irving Latimer
Soule
Morton
Latimer
Parma
Chicago
Horton
Haight
Counterfeiters in a Penitentiary
Deputy U S Marshal Fleming uncovered a gang of counterfeiters in the Arkansas state penitentiary. J W Lofton a guard sentenced to one year for murder to expire Monday and Tom Johns jailed for horse stealing with term expiring April 1 were identified as guilty parties.
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Little Rock
Ark
United. States
Fleming
J. W. Lofton
Tom Johns
Wisconsin World’s Fair Exhibit Fund Approved
Mapison March 29 The Wisconsin senate has passed a bill appropriating $100000 for the state exhibit at the world’s fair. Passage by the assembly is anticipated and the measure would become law.
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Mapison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Funeral for Baron de Auger de Andrada Held in Washington
The funeral services for Baron de Auger de Andrada special Brazilian envoy who died Saturday night of a stroke were conducted at St Matthews church. Rev Father T J Kervick officiated with Fathers Lee and Williams assisting. Honorary pallbearers included the secretary of state the British ambassador and Brazilian Mexican and Peruvian ministers along with other diplomatic officials.
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Washington
Baron de Auger de Andrada
St. Matthews Church
T. J. Kervick
Lee
Williams
Sits
Senor Orquiera
Fire devastates five dwellings and Moore Bros factory
Fire along the Elizabeth port waterfront destroys five dwellings mainly housing Poles. Sparks ignite Moore Bros pattern factory wrecking their machine and blacksmith shops. Loss to Moore Bros. & Co. about 60 000 dollars with 8 000 dollars insured.
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Euizaneta
N. J
Elizabeth Port
Moore Bros. & Co
Secretary Morton Letter Proposes Department Staffing Cuts
A March 29 letter from Secretary Morton asks every bureau and division chief in the department of agriculture if they can reduce staff without harming public service in order to cut expenses.
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Washinerton
Morton
Department of Agriculture
Bell Company Profits Rise at Annual Meeting
The American Bell Telephone company held its annual meeting in Boston. The annual report shows net earnings of 3,411,674 dollars, up from 3,126,819 dollars last year and 2,869,418 dollars in 1890.
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Bell Company
Boston
American Bell Telephone Company
Agricultural Exhibits Shipment for World’s Fair
Washington March 29 The department of agriculture ships more specimens for exhibition at the world’s fair Assistant Secretary Willetts says the installation of the display will be completed by May 1.
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Washinerton
Department of Agriculture
Willetts
Missouri Kansas Texas President Denies Executive Change
Parsons Kansas March 29 President H C Rouse of the Missouri Kansas and Texas road denies reports of Purdy resigning as Second Vice President and of appointing T D Underwood general manager of the Soo line to succeed him.
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Parsons
Kan
H.C. Rouse
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Purdy
T. D. Underwood
Soo Line
Roach Case and Senate Officers Nominated
Senator Vance leads a minority push to elect secretary, seat at arms, and chaplain for the Senate with nominations of William Cox of North Carolina J Brigt of Indiana and a Reverend. The committee is to investigate embezzlement allegations against Senator Roach of North Dakota and report the Senate's duty. Adjournment followed a brief executive session at 12:35.
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Washineton
Vance
Senate
William Cox
North Carolina
Ae J. Brigt
Indiana
Revue Committee On
Roach
North Kota
Maxwell's method outlines new fourth-class postmaster policy
Washington reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Maxwell declares a policy to pick about 10,000 fourth-class postmasters by favoring active Democrats and fresh blood. He prohibits ex-congressmen and defeated candidates from appointment, aiming to remove longtime officeholders and increase new intelligence in appointments. Changes will be rapid with no tenure, as the service is reorganized.
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Washington
Maxwell
Congress
Con
Simple Church Services for Decedent Held at Residence
The cortege and simple services were conducted at the late residence of the deceased with Rev. John Hall officiating. Only family members and pallbearers attended while the church was crowded beyond capacity. Exhibits from the United States government will be sent to Chicago for display, notably a 640-sample set from the register's office treasury client.
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John Hall
United Ent
Chicago
Register
Treasury
United States
Two Families Reported Foully Ordered in County
Marshall Missouri report states Roy Marlow and wife and Wolfrey and wife were foully ordered killed at their home in the county about 24 miles southeast of the city last Saturday night.
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Marshall
Roy Marlow
Wolfrey
Ge ‘County
Garnier Cannot Substitute. Match Off At Lenox Lyceum
New York on March 29 reports that cipher Billiardist Albert Garnier states he cannot arrange to substitute for Jacob Sc in the Lenox Lyceum match next month. Consequently the match is off for good.
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New York
Albert Garnier
Jacob Sc
Lenox Lyceum
World Fair Exhibits Arrive in Chicago by March
March 29 report says the anticipated rush of exhibits for the world fair has begun with carloads and trainloads arriving. All branches of the visit department are active and moving to organize the displays.
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ChicaGo
Vists Department
Caravels of Columbus Arrive at Norfolk for Chicago Exhibit Prep
The Newark and Benhampton ships bearing Rear Admiral Benham arrived in Norfolk at 8 a m from Havana after a 35 day voyage. They will remain near the yards to prepare and transport exhibits for the Chicago review. Crews report rough seas but no serious injuries, praising careful handling and noting discomfort during the voyage.
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Norfoix
Newark
Benham
Bennington
Chicago
Havana
Spain Exhibit in Washington Influences Columbus Gift Debate
Fragmentary text notes a Spanish exhibit in Washington and mentions a gift tied to Columbus. It references government, state department, and naval reviews, but the surrounding details are incomplete.
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Washington
Spain
Columbus
Naval
Father Smith Michig re A uri and West Ohio men
Fragmentary notice lists Father Smith of Michigan and Ohio agents R V Horn and John est of Illinois with unclear roles. The readable text hints at a mediation or assignment but lacks complete details.
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Father Smith
Michig Re
W. F. Horn
Ohio
John Est
Illinois
R. V
Boston March 29 Strikers Threaten 500 Cart Workers
Boston officials report a looming strike by 500 cart workers threatening disruption in city services. The notice cites possible slowdowns and calls for negotiations to avert stoppage.
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Boston
Carti Rkers
Bank Robbery in Caney by Starr and Newcome
In Caney on March 29 Henry Starr and Ed Newcome rode in from the south and, with drawn revolvers, forced Cashier Hollingsworth Teller Sturm and Mr. McHenry into a back room. They rifled the vault taking about $2000 then fled on horseback as a posse formed to pursue.
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Caney
Henry Starr
Ed Newcome
Delaware
Caney Valley
Hollingsworth
Teller Sturm
Mr. McHenry
Rhodes Arrested on Perjury Charge in Minnesota Case
John J. Rhodes general manager of the Minnesota bureau of coal statistics was arrested on perjury charges after a complaint by Richard A. Walsh. Bail set at 5000 with E. H. Bailey and Charles A. F. Morris as bondsmen. grand jury will meet. Attorney General Childs delay on conspiracy cases. State House pass action to dismiss suit against legislators and void judgments in such cases.
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St. Paul
Richard A. Walsh
Joint Legislative Coal Investigating Committee
John J. Rhodes
Minnesota Bureau of Coal Statistics
Cory
E. H. Bailey
First National Bank
Charles A. F. Morris
Childs
House of Representatives
Senator Donnelly
Minnesota
Fire in Wisconsin Kills Father and Two Children Near Neillsville
Oliver Saunders found his home four miles from Neillsville ablaze at 4 a.m. He saved his wife and infant before reentering to rescue his two children, ages 4 and 6, who perished in the flames. The three bodies were recovered in charred, unrecognizable condition.
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Neillsville
Oliver Saunders
Race Horses Perish in Mason City Stable Fire
A fire in Mason City Iowa destroyed the Kirk Bros stable housing racing horses including Storm 2 08 1 4 Brown John Storm Bird Red Clay and several other valuable animals. The blaze on March 29 burned the entire structure and cremated the equines.
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Mason City
Kirk Bros
Storm
Brown John
Storm Bird
Red Clay
Child Burned to Death in Kertsonville
In Lake Faxs Minn this morning in Kertsonville two year old child of Victor Charon burned to death after clothing caught fire from a cook stove while the father and mother were away milk ing the cow. The child sat on the hearth and clothing ignited.
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Rep Lake Faxs
Minn
Kertsonville
This County
Victor Charon
Rockford Freight Collision Blocks Northwestern Line
The Rockford express on the Northwestern road collided with an accommodation train at the city limits at 7 a.m. causing a wreck that blocked two divisions for three hours. Passengers Frank Rister and Frank Lettie were seriously injured and taken to the company's dispensary. The fire was extinguished quickly.
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ChicaGo
Rockford
Northwestern Road
Frank Rister
Frank Lettie
Waterloo cup winner Fullerton moved to Colonel North’s stable
The renowned racer Fullerton, winner of the Waterloo cup, was taken to Colonel North’s Eltham stable on Saturday. The news highlights the horse rise to fame and current relocation within sporting circles.
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Fullerton
Colonel North
Eltham
Meal price increase on western railways starts April first
Curiaco reports western railways will charge $1 per meal in dining cars starting April 1, up from 75 cents. Eastern roads have long charged $1 per meal across routes to the Missouri river.
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Curiaco
Missouri River
United States Seeks Profit From France Treaty Phase
The minister of finance announced in the house a plan to lower customs duties broadly. This would admit U S wines and certain fruits and nuts at greatly reduced rates. Critics say the government gains from the treaty without giving return while Behring Sea arbitration may influence ratification.
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United States
France
Revolutionists Encouraged in Caribbean Exile Movements
Kingston dispatch reports Sachasintad wave red boon received by Haitian exiles in New York aiming to overthrow President Hyppolite. In San Domingo President Hereaux welcomed the interview, exiles expect aid, and sympathizers in the United States pledge substantial support likely to arrive soon.
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New York
Kingston
Jamaica
The
Herald
Sachasintad
Haytien
Hyppolite
San Domingo
Hereaux
United States
Must Agree on Something
San Antonio March 29 Grand Master Wilkinson and the grievance committee of the Order of Railway Trainmen met General Manager Peck of the Antonio and Arkansas Passenger railway. Train men complain vacancies for conductors hinder promotion and cite unfilled posts and merit concerns.
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San Antonio
Tex
Wilkinson
Order of Railway
Peck
Antonio and
Arkansas Passenger Railway
Irish immigrant pleads misled by hat rumor in Chicago court
William Shaughnessy, arrived from Ireland two weeks earlier, faced arraignment for nearly killing Detective Slogan. He claimed friends told him Chicago men with large black hats were B, and he acted on that belief. The explanation led to his release.
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Chicago
William Shaughnessy
Ireland
Shaughnessy
Sloyan
Sheessy
Carlisle appoints Senner immigration commissioner
In Washington on March 29 Carlisle names Dr. Joseph A. Senner as immigration commissioner for New York, replacing the resigned Weber.
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Washington
Carlisle
Joseph A. Senner
Pes of
New York
Weber
Appointments at Post Offices and Diplomatic Posts
Open J Sheehy named post master at Montgomery Minnesota. Senate confirms John E Risley as minister to Denmark. Maxwell appoints 100 fourth class postmasters, 67 filling vacancies from removals, Wisconsin sees 22 changes. Also patent and microphone issues voided. Rev B D D dies at 77 in Chester Pennsylvania after Greek and Hebrew scholarship.
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J.sheehy
Montgomery
le Sueur
Minn
Senate
John E. Risley
Denmark
Croser Theological Seminary
Chester
Boy killed by electric car in front of mother
Five year old George Voght was disemboweled by an electric car before his mother in Des Moines Ia. The shocking accident deranged the mother’s mind.
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Desuque
George Voght
Nominations Sent to Senate for Consul General Post
Washington March 29. The president transmitted to the Senate today several nominations including George Godillard of Missouri for the post of consul general at a major overseas office. The ceremony signals continued diplomatic staffing across the administration.
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Washington
Senate
George Godillard
Missouri
Delaware Gorge Damage Reaches One Million
Damages from a subsiding water on farm lands near the Delaware River exceed one million dollars. Washington reports a major gorge in the river caused extensive land losses and uprooted vegetation as the ware river area suffers impact. Rebuilding plans are underway to restore the affected property.
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Delaware
Washington
Car N.J
Ware River
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Vaughn
Dr. Novi
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Mr. Maxwell
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Caravels’ OF
Folumbus
Uncle Sam
Lamoreaux
Kansas
Broad Day
Adoes
Rhodes
Weber's
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