Daughter Arrested in Poison Death of Wealthy Mother
In New York a wealthy widow Mrs Evalina Bliss died last Friday and her daughter Mrs Alice Fleming faced arrest at the Colonial hotel on a murder by poison charge. The victim’s estate of 300000 provided motive via income for the daughter who allegedly benefited from the death. Detectives escorted Fleming to the funeral and then to Greenwood cemetery and she was remanded to the coroner pending inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evalina Bliss
Alice Fleming
Colonial Hotel
Greenwood Cemetery
Sims
Swindler Fraker Talks About His Flight and Identities
Kansas City reports George W. Fraker the insurance swindler spoke with a reporter after arriving by train from Iowa. He described escaping by river, drifting downstream, and landing after a night exposed to the cold. He recounted shaving his beard, moving through Chicago Milwaukee and hiding under the alias William Schnell in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George W. Fraker
Iowa
Grand Avenue
Chicago
Milwaukee
Fraker
Denver
William Schnell
Schnell
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Insurance Firms Move Against Fraker Will Payout
Insurance companies seek injunction before U S Judge Foster in Liberty Missouri to halt disbursement of funds from Dr Fraker's estate after the discovery of the Fraker body at Tower Minnesota. Probate Judge Fowler and the executor, Judge Lincoln, are named as targets. Lincoln is reported to be in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Fraker
Tower
Minn
Fowler
Lincoln
United States
Foster
Colorado
Insurance Swindler Fraker Jailed In Topeka Return
Dr. George W. Fraker, jailed upon arrival in Topeka Kansas, drew a curious crowd at the depot. He gave the impression of relief at being near home but sought the solitude of a cell away from spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
George W. Fraker
Soldiers Hold Ishpeming Amid Mining Strike Quiet
Ishpeming Mich Sept 5 Quiet persists as shovels operate and South Shore trains move ore to Marquette. Few strikers remain near shovels or camps. One military company may move to Neen, where miners refuse to work without soldiers. Thirty five strikers left Monday night and many more plan to depart. Despite union votes to stay out, a large majority of miners want to return before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
Mich
South Shore
Marquette
Neee
Miners’ Union
Fatal altercation ends in Glenwood drink dispute
Gust Carbon, employed by Mora township farmer Elliott Erickson, died ten hours after a quarrel over who was the better Swede or Norwegian. Erickson struck Carbon with a feet long iron bar, crushing his skull. Erickson was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Minn
Gust Carbon
Elliott Erickson
Mora Township
Erickson
Carbon
Crookston Man Arrested for Alleged Land Fraud Imposter
James Smith, claimed to be M J Stanton of Crookston Minnesota, was arrested here for attempting a land deal fraud. Stanton’s father appeared in court and declared him an imposter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookston
CuicaGo
James Smith
M J. Stanton
Minn
Mr. Stanton
Inferno Engulfs John Gibbons Residence in Early Morning Fire
In Janesville Wisconsin on a September Tuesday morning, incendiaries set a fire at the elegant home of John Gibbons. The assailants blocked a railway rig and held the fire department for six minutes, allowing the blaze to gain headway until the entire residence was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
John Gibbons
Ely
Severe storm hits Illinois and Wisconsin with damage and delays
A very severe wind rain and lightning storm swept northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin causing communication outages and widespread minor damage. In Kinderhook reports said three lives were lost but later stories contradicted those figures. The Graham & Morton steamer Louisville faced a midlake accident delaying arrival and prompting panic among passengers before repairs allowed docking.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Bloomington
Kinderhook
Louisville
Graham & Morton
Midlake
FARMERS VICTIMIZED IN IOWA CREAMERY BOOMS
Cepar Rapids reports that co operative creameries attract adventurers who prey on farmers. Creameries costing about 38000 are pledged to handle regional milk, while agents from St Paul and Chicago have built many in Iowa. Report claims 4000 to 6000 paid per project and over 250000 earned in Iowa business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceparr Rapids
Iowa
St. Paul
Chicago
Cholera Rages in Asia with 1500 Daily Deaths
The Empress of China arrives from the Orient with cholera updates to Aug 23. Peking reports rising deaths above 1,500 daily and Japan shows increasing cases. As of Aug 19 Japan totals 771 cases and 429 deaths, with 25,000 cases since the first of the month and 16,278 deaths. Tokio records 18 new cases and 2 deaths in 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Orient
Peking
Japan
Tokio
Cholera Threat Discussed by City Health Board
San Francisco readers learn that the board of health discussed cholera reports from China and Honolulu. A resolution asks the U S government to verify the reports and act under quarantine laws to shield the United States from cholera’s possible introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Board of Health
China
Honolulu
United States
Grown Rich in Stealing
Lawrence Powers and Thomas Causis were arrested for stealing brass from the L. Wolff Manufacturing company. Powers is said to have confessed to thefts across five cars totaling at least $20,000. The article notes elder criminals growing comfortable through such thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagap
Lawrence Powers
Thomas Causis
L. Wolff Manufacturing Company
Powers
Newark man dies from Sea Beach wreck injuries
Brooklyn dated report says William H. Poinier of Newark New Jersey died at Seney hospital from internal injuries after the Sea Beach railroad wreck. Early reports claimed minor injuries, but subsequent examinations at other hospitals indicated internal damage and confirmed the death. other injured were treated with no further fatalities expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
William H. Poinier
Newark
N. J
Sea Beach
Seney Hospital
Poinier
Majestic Set to Sail with Notable Passengers
The White Star Steamer Majestic bound for New York sails from Liverpool with passengers including explorer Pere M. Stanley M P Charles H Sherrill Jr New York athletic club track committee chairman Thomas F Bayard Jr and Mrs Pierpont Morgan aboard listed as among her ergs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Liverpool
New York
M. Stanley
M. P
Charles H. Sherrill, Jr
New York Athletic Club
Thomas F. Bayard, Jr
Pierpont Morgan
Strayed Woman Dies During Return Home
Mrs. Godlieb Zepper of Butler left home August 25 and was found by her two sons September 1 after a week of searching. She remained alive during the transfer but died while being brought home in Perham, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perham
Minn
Godlieb Zepper
Butler
Held for Prize Fighting in Boston Case
In the municipal criminal court Judge Ely held O'Brien and Walcott in $1,000 bonds to the superior court on the charge of prize fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Municipal Criminal Court
Ely
O’brien-Walcott
Superior Court
Prairie Fires Reach Buffalo and Surrounding Counties
Reported prairie fires in Buffalo and nearby counties threaten hay and grain losses. Authorities cannot determine full extent of damage as conditions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. D
Buffalo
Pettits Threat Exposes Large Unauthorized Receiver Expenditures
Silas W. Pettit, counsel for Brayton Ives, alleges receivers paid out over 100000 without court authority. He cites salaries to William Cromwell and the receivers, plus 40000 to a special counsel, and mentions ex Senator Dolph and Senator Mitchell of Oregon. Pettit says bondsmen would bear the losses if bonds are required. He leaves Tacoma for the East to attend the Oct. 2 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Silas W. Pettit
Brayton Ives
Tacoma
Hanford
William M. Cromwell
Oakes
Master Carey
Jenkins Court
Dolph
Mitchell
Oregon
Pettit
Carey
Writ of Mandamus Aims at Adams Express
Ramsey county district court issues a writ of mandamus against Adams Express to compel submission of schedules to the state railroad and warehouse commission. The case, a test action supported by the company, will be fought to the highest court with Attorney General Childs leading for the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Li Hung Chang Proclamation Praises Mission Work
Robert E Speer reports a letter from Rev I W Houston of Nanking dated July 12 containing Li Hung Changs proclamation ordering Chinese to refrain from molesting missionaries. The document praises missionary work and challenges judging all China by one region noting Nanking’s turbulent history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert E. Speer
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian Church In
United States
I. W. Houston
Nanking
China
Li Hung Chang
Speer
Carter to Call National Committee Meeting in October
In Washington on September 6, it is understood Chairman Carter will issue a call for a national committee meeting in October. Delegations from many cities vying for the convention will attend. Chicago is favored to host the convention though not formally requested by Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
National Committee
Chicago
Lake Rates Rising Among Mining and Grain Shipping Contest
Curiaco Sept 6 iron mining firms and Duluth grain shippers continued their price battle. Wheat ships gained control of all vessels while ore shipments to South Guide increased freight bids from 9 to 1.10 dollars. The dispute highlights higher carrying charges as tensions rise between the two industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Duluth
South Guidae
Largest on the Lakes from Cleveland Shipyard
The Cleveland Shipbuilding company contracted to build for Zenith Transit of Duluth a steel steamer larger than any Lakes launch. It will measure 420 feet long, 48 feet beam, 28 feet hold depth and cost 260000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Shipbuilding Company
Zenith Transit Company
Duluth
North Dakota University to Open 12th Session Oct 1
Grand Forks N D Sept 7 The maintenance of the state university is now assured and the institution will open its 12th annual session on Tuesday Oct 1 It is announced the coming term will be one of the most prosperous in the history of the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota University
Grand Forks
N. D
State University
Lumbermen Elect Officers
The United Association of Lumbermen named officers with J A R Sims of Minneapolis as president and R Inversecre and J L Kane in vice presidential roles in Buffalo on September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbermen
Buffalo
United Association of Lumbermen
J. A. R. Sims
Minneapolis
R. Inversecre
J. L. Kane
Kansas City
Searle Breaks Chicago to New York Record Pace Reaches Cleveland
Making Quick Time. Chricano Sept 6 Word has been received that R P Searle in his attempt to break all records from Chicago to New York has reached Cleveland Ohio three hours ahead of all previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Searle
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Battleship Iowa withstood 12 inch gunfire test
Washington report says the battleship Iowa proved capable of resisting a 12 inch projectile during a dramatic test at Cramp’s yards Philadelphia. A 500 pound Car projectile and later a higher charge failed to crack the armor though seven deck bolts loosened slightly. Secretary Herbert observed the test with officers from ordnance and construction bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
United Rates
Cramp’s Yards
Philadelphia
Herbert
Ordnance and Construction Bureaus
Dupont
Controversial Belmont Race Between Patchen and Gentry
Philadelphia reports crowd dissatisfaction at Belmont Park after a disputed race program. Gentry wins heat three by a nose as judges call two heats no heat and substitute horses. Patchen later prevails in other heats amid further objections and possible action against driver McHenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Belmont Race Track
Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
Association
Gentry
Patchen
McHenry
Curry
Dickerson
England's Position on Armenian Reforms Declared
Rustem Pasha reports to the Turkish foreign minister that he spoke with Lord Salisbury about Armenian reforms. Salisbury says continued Turkish resistance would lead to international action, and if the Porte persists, it could trigger dismemberment of Turkey. The dispatch causes broad unease in Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Rustem Pasha
England
Lord Salisbury
Sublime Porte
Turkey
Armenia
Salisbury
Alleged Plot to Crowd Wheat Grades Faces Scrutiny
Reports from Crookston claim a scheme among terminal elevators to profit from the current wheat crop by lowering grades. Duluth inspectors allegedly complicit, with smut cited as a factor. Critics call the charges rot and view them as a wheat hoarders’ bid to squeeze farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutth
Crookston
Duluth
Head of the Lakes
Wyman
Board of Trade
Governor McConnell on preventing train robbery
Governor McConnell of Idaho says Congress should enact laws making railroads responsible for passenger and valuables safety. He also calls for a federal investigation into causes of the current robbery situation to find a remedy, notes support for free silver coinage and protection as broader solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise Crry
Ida
McConnell
Chicago Times-Herald
Congress
Pawnee Pass Reservoir Seeks Arid Land Reclamation
The Pawnee Pass Reservoir company filed with the state land board to segregate 300000 acres in Logan county for reclamation under the arid land act. It plans a 1500000000 cubic foot water reservoir and a 50 mile ditch to irrigate the land, a feasibility belief at the state land office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Pawnee Pass
Verce
State Land Board
Secretary of the Interior
Logan County
State Land Office
Accident to a Coaching Party Near Carrton
A New York City coach overturned near Carrton injuring many aboard. Thirty persons were on and inside the coach when it toppled into the street. One lad named John Lynch died in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrton
New York City
John Lynch
Cholera scare exaggerated says Tacoma officers
Tacoma officials report the steamship Tacoma arrived from the Orient with 3,500 tons of cargo including 3,000 tons of tea and 1,000 bales. They assert cholera fears from Japan are overstated and not as widespread as some reports suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Orient
Japan
Kansas City's Hoss Show Opens at Fairmount Park
Kansas City's first great annual fancy show opened at Fairmount Park on Sept 6 with beauty fashion music and a display of Shetlands tally-hos and tandems amid a blaze of glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fairmount Park
Large Democratic Assembly At Lancaster Demands Sound Money
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on September 6 indications point to a very large crowd at a Democratic societies assembly. The executive committee adopted resolutions including an equivocal declaration in favor of sound money shaping the party’s platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Assembly of the Democratic Societies
Indian Troubles Focus on Turtle Mountain and Winnebago
Major Mc Laughlin, U S Indian Agent for North Dakota, is in Washington to discuss Turtle Mountain and Winnebago issues. Congress may face renewed clashes as settlers resist Indian land claims, while Captain Beck seeks troops to remove squatters. He argues crops this year would feed Winnebago all winter if Indians receive the lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Major McLaughlin
United States Indian
North Dakota
Department
Turtle Mountain Reservation
Congress
Beck
Winnebago Reservation
War Department
Bowler Rules Sugar Bounties Unconstitutional
Controller Bowler of the treasury department issues a decision in the sugar bounty matter. He asserts jurisdiction to pass upon sugar bounty claims and finds the appropriation for such payments unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bowler
Treasury Department
Paying More for Wheat in Butte and Fort Randall Route
Captain Slack of Niobrara City has been in this and Gregory county arguing to buy the wheat crop and deliver it at old Fort Randall where he will take it down the river by boat. He pays 5 and 8 cents per bushel more for grain delivered at Fort Randall than at the railroad due to a better road and nearer distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Captain Slack
Niobrara City
Gregory County
Arments
Old Fort Randall
Fort Randall
Ex Collector Lotan Sentenced for Conspiracy
Portrland Oregon Sept 9 Judge Bel linger sentenced ex Collector of Customs John Lotan convicted of conspiring to illegally land Chinese to pay an $8 000 fine. Said Back the Chinese merchant who was convicted with Lotan was fined $5 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotan
Porrtland, Or
Bellinger
John Lotan
Said Back
South Dakota's Oldest Resident Dies in Yankton Family Obituary
In Yankton, Mrs. Is old in April, the oldest resident of South Dakota, is noted in a brief obituary. The piece mentions her daughter and the connection to J. Cramer, with limited readable details about dates and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Kape Pte S. D
J. Cramer
Yankton
Red River Drainage Board to Advertise Bids for Ditches
The Red River drainage commission met in the governor's office with Tams Bixby E G Valentine E C Dougan P W Weidt present. Valentine presided reporting plans to finish the Middle river ditch Felton canal and Whisky creek this fall and bids will be opened September 17 for construction in Marshall Clay and Wilkin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
St. Pau
Red River Drainage Commission
Tams Bixby
E. G. Valentine
E. C. Dougan
Nelson D. Miller
P. W. Weidt
Valentine
Middle River Ditch
Felton Canal
Whisky Creek
Marshall, Clay
Wilkin
Notables Among 400 Onboard New York Quarantine Visit
The New York reached quarantine at midnight with 400 first class passengers including Sir Henry Irving Miss Ellen Terry Senator Smith of New Jersey Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island United States District Judge Adams of St. Louis and St Clair McKelway of the Brooklyn Eagle among the distinguished travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sir Hen Irving
Ellen Terry
Crisp
Smith
New Jersey
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Adams
St. Louis
St. Clair McKelway
Brooklyn Eagle
Tragic Train Collision Kills Two in Maryland Town
On September 9 in PitrsBourG Nicholas Ohm and his daughter-in-law Mrs Nicholas Ohm Jr were crossing the Baltimore and Ohio tracks when their buggy was struck by an express train. Mrs Ohm died instantly and Ohm died later at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitrsbourg
Nicholas Ohm
Nicholas Ohm, Jr
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohm
Murdered cattle man found near Alva in Indian Territory
William Holland, a prominent cattle man, was found dead six miles from Alva, Oklahoma Territory. His horses were missing and authorities suspect possible Indian involvement. a thorough investigation will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicuita
Kan
Alva
O. T
William Holland
Grand jury subpoenas test doodling by last general assembly
Springfield Sept 9 The grand jury issues subpoenas for three Chicagoans Judge Altgeld and two others to testify about doodling by members of the last general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altgeld
Springfield
Ills
Grand Jury
Chicago
Lehigh Coal shuts Morris Run colliery, four hundred unemployed
SHAMOKIN Pa Sept 9 The Lehigh Coal company which seized the Morris Run colliery on executions for wage arrears and coal royalties has shut the mine down entirely Four hundred men and boys are thrown out of work by this move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Lehigh Coal Company
Morris Ride
Milwaukee Embezzler Nabbed in Tex Arrest
Caldwell Ohio September 6 Joseph Dubois formerly of Bellaire was arrested at Coburn Texas charged with robbing the Milwaukee firm Gontz and Learning of eight thousand dollars. It is said his total appropriations amount to seventy five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Joseph Dubois
Bellaire
Coburn
Tex
Gontz & Learning
Milwaukee
Surge of cotton mill construction in the South
The Manufacturers Record reports that new cotton mills announced in the South in the last three months exceed any similar period in the region's history, signaling a major expansion in textile capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
South
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Swindler Fraker
Lake Michigan
MR. Pettits
Northern
Cific
Vari
Adams Express Company
DR. Bag Away
Annals of Medicine
Dryhathaway&a'co
4Th
Nebraska Sts
Sioux City
Idaho
Colorado Company
Turtle Mountain
LaGrippe
Miles’ Nervine
Kentucky
D. W. Hilton
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Dr Myles
Miles
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