Vigilantes Hanged Holt County Treasurer in Nebraska
In Ovsua Nebraska on January 2 vigilantes ambushed a carriage carrying Barreth Beott the Holt county treasurer in default on several thousand dollars. They executed Beott and released Scott his driver and wife and others, then attacked the women and fled toward the Niobrara river. Scott and a companion were later released and returned home amid a posse pursuit and renewed questions about prior extradition and legal actions.
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Ovsua
Neb
Barreth Beott
Holt County
Scott
Miss McWhorter
Louie
Henry Smith
Niobrara
Mexico
Boy murderer confesses amidst ashes of Delevan hotel
A dramatic report from Jan 2 describes a deadly blaze at the Delevan hotel where chief Higgins says a mass of wreckage prevents any search for remains. He fears all fourteen to seventeen people inside were incinerated, with no bones likely to be recovered.
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Lutvus
Ataxy
Althond
Delevan Hotel
Higgins
Unanimous Senatorship Nomination Sparks Nebraska caucus
In Lucoux Nebraska Jan 2 the Republican legislative caucus nominated John M Thurston for United States Senator by a strong five vote margin. The assembly may declare him Speaker of the House as well, with plans noting Few other candidates could challenge. Governor Stone inatrated civic support with a large reception at the executive mansion.
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Jzvrensos Crrr
Fich' Russell
Bothwell
Pattis
Charnody
Filler
Jefferson City
House
Filley
Grillo
Stone
A.C. Pettijuka
Lin
Willisam M.morsey
Warren
Frederick Guehrie
Cale
Eerth Chandler
Coxcorp
N. H
Stephen Jewett
Laconia
Nouse Ecaucni
United States
Chandler
Jone
Miggin
Doven
Del
Cousny
McMillin
Senator Highn
Notice Posts Oaths About Townsman on East Sixth Street
A prominent East Sixth Street businessman posts a wall oath condemning a string of men named Jack Hun Joe Codington Tom Is ton and John Ashbaugh with phrases about enduring male trouble and a warning to stop. The sign appears in a public place drawing attention to a local man�s alleged trials.
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Sith Street
Jack Hun
Joe Codington
Tom Iston
John ‘Ashbaugh
Strangers
Tex Ae
Too True Thirty-Five Villages Razed in Eastern Turkey
A letter from near the Turkish frontier reports 15 000 Armenians killed by Kurds and Turks. It describes siege, plunder, arson, and mass killing with no mercy. The text cites 35 villages razed and women and children slaughtered, including a priest hacked from a church roof.
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Bastox
Turkey
Parti
Constantinople
Mashir Oat Ervengan
Train Robbers Foiled In Terror Theater Scene
Mexico City on January 2 an earthquake at 10 53 pm caused panic at the Arben theater where a stampede sent spectators fleeing to exits. Belem prison saw guards struggle as inmates attempted escapes while pipes ruptured city streets. Prognosticator Juan Contreras warned of further quakes between December 40 and January 21 and promised continued disturbances throughout 1895.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Valley of Mexico
Arben
Parron
Belem
Juan XII. Contreras
Guana- Fanto
Contreras
Promised Reward Led to Barn Shooting Confession
Jan 2 reports from Menona North Dakota describe coroner jury testimony on the death of 8 T Severson, shot December 21 at Mark Wadsworth's watch. A 16 year old, Fred Rohdin, claimed his employer urged him to shoot Severson for $200, then cried as the tale was told to the court clerk and later admitted by the boy. Wadsworth denied the charge.
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Mus
Menona
N. D
T. Severson
Mark Wadsworth
Fred Rohdin
Bright
Foley
Wadsworth
Severson
Walls
Wassas Orry
Paul Alexander
Kansas City
A. M. Alexander
Paris
W. Stockings
Independence
Lexow and Parkhurst in New York probe clash
In New York Senator Lexow and Dr. Parkhurst clash over criticisms of the Lexow committee’s work. Lexow defends the committee, while Parkhurst’s manifesto prompts debate on motives and Byrnes’ handling during the hearings.
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Atany
N.Y
Jom
Lexow
Dr. Parkhurst
Jessw
Brief wire items on deaths and official changes
A wire summary of 1894 New York City death rate and totals, cases of suicide by morphine, a saloon shooting in Little Rock, a Canada Germany cattle issue, a Purcell man dying from carbolic acid, an escape from jail, and Missouri judicial appointments. Includes mentions of J T Phillips, Sab Bayce, Gov Stone, Edward Crow, and Dr Garner.
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New York City
N. Beale
St. Joseph
Breckinridge
J.T. Phillips
Sab Bayce
Dran
Little Rock
Ark
Bayce
Phillips
Canada
Germany
J. A. Booth
Purcell
Dix
Gliyee
Jewell
Murdeer
Stone
Missouri
Edward C. Crow
Sireult
W.J .M. Robinson
Supreme Bench
ED. Garner
Joseph
State of Health
J. D. Gridiv
Ekansas City
Buck Island Excursion to Texas and Oklahoma Ad
Buck Island offers January 15 round tickets to all points in Texas and Oklahoma with first class fare two dollars. Tickets valid for return within days with stopover privileges. For information contact HL 0. Ganver, city ticket agent, 601 Kyousavn Wasson & Duomwert, North Topeka.
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Letus
Texas
Oklahoma
Ganver
Kyouasavn
Blessed Burglar Tale Reveals Aunt Judy's Just Deserts
In a Boston Glebe report, Miss Judith Brown and helper Tilly recount a July burglary at Aunt Judy's cottage. Teddy Gorton and a partner seized furniture and valuables, but the pilferers return later to witness Aunt Judy christen a new teapot with gratitude and a plan to seek the rightful owners. The tale ends with a minister's notice offering rewards for information on the burglars.
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Weld Waele
Teddy Gorton
Pokeville
Teddy
Aes
Ted
Judy
Claire
Geho
Tilly
Aunt Judy
Theron
Bod
Iater
Abe
Missie
Sabe
Uncle Bobs
Dickey
Judith Brown
Brown
George
Wesley
Boston
Tragedy at North Side Drug Store Witnesses Dark Ending
A couple in a North Side drug store engaged in a tense exchange before the woman handed back a small perfume bottle and stared with a ghastly smile as silence followed. The scene ends with no one speaking for minutes, leaving many questions about what occurred in the store that Sunday evening. Two Chinese men reportedly faced punishment by the emperor for drunkenness tied to an upcoming eclipse.
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Ltlej
Tribune
Personal Gossip From The Era Of Editors And Notable Figures
Sam Jones joins Tennessee Method circle as Donnelly vows lifelong literary devotion. Ralph Pomeroy, tobacco pioneer of Dane County since 1853, dies. A. J. Balfour travels London without stick or umbrella. Emperor William receives $7.90 for a wooden portrait, Eckermann’s work. Konsuth’s heir returns to carry on the patriot legacy with a peaceful revolution claim. Mile Zolie de Luscan’s handwriting delights a reporter with large, legible letters. Henri Rochefort maintains $30,000 annual income yet aids deserving others. Senator Jon Brown of Georgia dies and leaves an estate potentially $1.6 to $10 million to widow and children. John White of Rhea, Ky. seeks a wife at nearly 100, having outlived six, and the Italian premier Crispi’s solitary, silent life alarms court observers.
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Sam Jones
Ens Donnelly
Henry M. Field
New York
Nee Wilde
Ralph Pomeroy
New
Dane County
A. J. Balfour
Londum
William
Kungary
Mile
Zolie de Luscan
Henri Rochefort
London
Thej
Jon Brown
Georgia
John White
Rhea
Crispi
Sevlusiya
Fashion plates preview spring dress trends at New York Post
The New York Post notes tweeds in varied qualities and new colors occupying prominent spring fashion. Immense sleeves return, three quarter gowns pair with velvet collars, glossy medium weight fabrics stay popular for formal wear, and velvet waists in dark tones gain traction.
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Fanhicy
New York Post
Railroad Ties Across Regions and Lines
The report notes 9,916 miles of Austrian railroads with 76 proprietors and says two thirds lack stockholder payment. A Chicago railroad club forms with H. C. Tucker as president. The eastern hemisphere houses 92 percent of people and 170,792 miles of track. New parallels open between Chicago and Peoria lines to access Oakwood coal. Lowell to Hung erhill street line adds 42 miles as the longest in the country. Buffalo, Attics and Arcade plans gauge standardization to exchange stock with others.
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Austria
Chicago
H. C. Tucker
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Chicago and Eastern
Peorian
Eastern
Oakwood
Lowell
Hungerhill
Mase
Buffalo, Attics and Arcade Railroad
Roa
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St. Louis
Frank James
Holltha
Bay Ir
Mich
Daniel J. ‘Tromley
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el Paso
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Michael O'Connell
O'Connell
Pat
Thors
Detroit Free Press
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Trath
Prescott & Co
West Eighth Street
Thurston
Unanimotsty
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Repolean
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Joww I Thurston
Missoure Solone
Hamilton
Speager
Atay
Tet Publican
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Hamilton Fish
Forcette
Mouns Sterning
Tom Hlair
Dron Wurnvees
Brapvocs
Edgar Thompson
Lilian
Peragial
Bostox
Masa
Lillian Russell
Sighor Peruini
Sci Chatterton
Sulcide of
Defauttey
Chrcaco
Edyward Keeley
Fin Avenue
Tuomasville
Latour
Carey
Wyo
Reid
Nevise Caban Tartite Mabarm
Rico
Surcease OF sTontep
Tenn
F. P. Cleaves
M.A. Instractor
Jackson
Lexow and
Parkhurst
Japan
Kutino
China
Kurino
Liberal Party
Pekin
Port Wort
Jav
Roger Q. Mills
Senate
San Francisco
Gesersl Booth
Helen G. Schofield
Shivation Army
L. M. Schofield
California
Mills Sempary
Salvation Army
Binstonham
Ala
Pratt City
Paddy Wallace
William Blunt
Austins
Lehigh Valley
Geneva
Willard
Hughes
Larkin
Ovid
IieBride
John McBrae
American Federation of Labor
de Gier
Sv. Petersburg
M. de Giers
Cleveland
Washington
Buck Island
America
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