Fatal prank ends in death at Paterson trolley car shed
Francis Maxwell, a Paterson Fail road machinist, collapsed at the car shed after a prank using a deliberate wiring fault. Christopher Ashfield and Joseph Grant confessed to rigging a hot water tap to complete a shock circuit, intending no harm but causing Maxwell to die. Detectives and prosecutors investigated the incident as a fatal joke.
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Paterson Trolley
Paterson
N. J
Francis Maxi
Paterson Failrad Company
Gill
Seay
Stans
Maxill
Soke
Christopher Ashfield
Tiberty
Iret
Joseph Grant
Shate
Justice Keys
Fanalughir
New stamp denominations added to Metropolitan Philatelist list
Washington telegraph reports shifts in stamp values amid financial reorganization. New revenue stamps will appear in 1 and 3 dollar series with Madison portrait on the $1, printed in Cobra style. Stamps will be uniform in size and carry serial numbers for specimen tracking.
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New York
Washington Telier
Hese
Plan to turn Coney Island Bowery into a park gains support
New York June 1 Brooklyn clergymen back the idea to clear dives and resorts on Coney Island Bowery and convert the area into a park with a board walk. Borough President Grint opposes, arguing strict enforcement and removal of immoral elements would improve health and property values. Proponents estimate a 100 acre district and say funds could be raised after reassessment, viewing the park as a business asset for the city.
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New York
Comperoljer Colér Lo
Coney
Atinetic City
Geran Parkway
Sea Gate
Comey Island
Bowers
Camptrulier Coler Auld Xsteadly
Bowery
North Topeka Social Notices and Local Visits
North Topeka society notes record L Courtney in Erstem, Miss Julie Mereile ill at Central Ave home, and multiple visits and travels among residents including Mrs Colburn, Dr Miriam Swift, Laure Bruffey, and Miss Dora Coleman. Church meeting plans, lodge organization in Tecumseh, and a prize essay read by many ladies at 485 Plainhead Street with judges McClintock and Troutman.
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L. Courtney
Ersten
Julie Mereile
Central Avenue
Colburn
Monrut Street
Park Street
Lyon
D D
Kansas Avenue
Miriam Swift
Laure Bruffey
Tecumseh
Royal Neighbors
Wil Chime
Art Yrest
Lincoln
5. Small
Adely
T Atchison
Lisit
Jessie Warrer
Pennell
H. O. Safford
W. TK. Tivb
Flaihead Street
Alice Safford
Bliss Cire Mitchel
Alba Vun Weohten
Estening
J.C. McClintock
Viola Troutman
Federal Court Term Opens at Leavenworth For Old Rail Grant Case
Federal court sessions begin in Leavenworth likely lasting three weeks. Officials prepare to move papers and records. the Missouri Kansas & Texas land grant case dominates, involving about a hundred defendants and disputed title to farms along the MT and KCT right of way between June Han City and Parsons.
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United States Court
Leavenworth
Federal Building
George F. Sharitt
Circuit Court
Missouri
Kansas & Texas
Han City
Parsons
MH. T
New Trial Denied in Wyandotte County Case
Judge Hook in Leavenworth refused a new trial for McGrew Watson and Wetson against Wyandotte County. The 46,000 attorneys’ fees and 60,000 pay claims stem from the Buchan road law declared unconstitutional. County expects to pay the judgment or seek Supreme Court review. no hearing was granted on tampering allegations.
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Hook
Leavenworth
McGrew, Watson & Wet Son
Wyandotte County
United States Circuit Court
Topeka
Buchan Road
eGiett
Hoek
Jude
United States Supreme Court
Paderewski Single Says Manager in London Interview
London June 1 An interview with Paderewski's manager Adlington says the pianist cannot imagine marriage. He notes Paderewski's personal finances are strained after clerks' defalcations left him poor despite large income. Revenue from estates is gone. only land sale profits remain, as a trusted clerk pocketed receipts.
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London
Adlington
Padszewski
Ivannot
Paderewski
St Bis
Pijand Amt
Mishawaka Forms Gas and Electric Trust Amid 50 Cent Gas Plan
A permanent organization formed in Mishawaka to acquire and operate a gas and electricity producing trust with Eastern capital led by Hush of Hosford. Prosecuting Attorney A. G. Graham and G. W. E Bartey in the city announce the deal to gain the South Bend Chapin electric plant, valued around 200 dollars. The plan promises fifty cent gas rates and rapid construction by July, with offices to be located in Mishawaka.
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Mishawaka
Ina
Hie
Hush of
Hosford
A. G. Graham
G. W. E Bartey
F & Siscum
Pittsbore
Charles A. Powell
Cleveland
Westinehouse Electric Manufacturing Company
Saat Nicht
Chapin
Eiectric
South Bend
Ohno Psiese
Filipino Citizen Granted US Citizenship in Taunton
Taunton Massachusetts resident T. Preps a Filipino restaurant keeper was naturalized as a United States citizen by Judge Fox. Born in Paste, he arrived in the United States aboard a sailing vessel and lived in New York and Taunton. His case involved questions arising from the Paris peace treaty before he affirmed allegiance to Alfonso of Spain and received his naturalization papers.
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Taunton
Mass
T. Preps
United States
Fox
Colt
Paste
Phillips
New York
Washington
Philips
Alfonso
Spain
Unpublished Dickens Manuscript Work Revealed in London
A forthcoming collection will include original manuscripts related to Charles Dickens. The fragmentary tale titled Mrs Gamp with the Straling Players was never published in full. the first portion was completed but not issued.
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London
Man wrestles with past in New Hampshire Enoch Arden tale
A disrupted life story centers on a New Hampshire man who remarries after his wife’s departure. The piece traces his years away in Chicago and Louisiana, rumors of another marriage, and a return to Manchester with whispers of a double life and unresolved vows.
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Hampshirs
Enoch Arden
Government weighs suit against railroad stockholders
The United States contemplates suing original stockholders of the Central Branch of the Union Pacific now extending from Atchison to Leavenworth to recover about 1.6 million dollars. The case hinges on whether stockholders can be held under old territorial law for claims against a railroad and whether that law remains in force. Proceedings from Washington instruct United States Attorney Lambert to examine Kansas statutes and determine if the territorial law ever lapsed, aiming first to file against the road and then pursue stockholders.
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United States
Central Branch
Union Pacific
Atchison
Leavenworth
Atchison& Pike's Peak Railroad
Atchison & Pikes Peak Railroad
Butht
Kattens
Denver
Waterville
Ralinias
Department At
Washington
Lambert
Ite
Farmer Files Suit Over Abuse at St Joseph Retreat
Mishael Kennedy, a farmer, sues alleging five years of abuse at a private asylum affiliated with St Joseph's retreat. He claims forcible detention, beatings, restraints, and injuries including a broken leg, dislocated shoulder, and facial trauma. A physician certifies his injuries.
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Wiles
Mick
Niles
Mishael Kennedy
St Joseph's Retreat
Kenedy
Stops College Yell In Terre Haute
June 1 Terre Haute Ind the students of the state normal school the rose polytechnic and the new senior set will no longer march through streets shouting and disturbing the peace Herald reports authorities have been urged to stop the practice amid citizen complaints from those who want to sleep and those caring for the sick and noting injuries from the noisy demonstrations
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State Myrmal School
Kose Pulytechnic
Sehiot Sett
Three Institutione
Track Washout Delays Rail Traffic Between Kansas City and Topeke
Heavy rain washed out hundreds of feet of Pacific track near Linwood. Union Pacific and Rock Island trains used Santa Fe routes overnight. damage was minor, repairs completed by morning, no injuries reported. Budapest incident details unclear with garbled text.
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Pacific
Topeka
Kansas City
Union Pacrie
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Topeke
Teller Found Guilty in Funds Misappropriation Case
Joel D. Tyler, former teller of Safety Fund National Bank of Pittsburg, found guilty of misappropriating funds. He appealed after the Palas Street court resumed proceedings and prepared menthol agitation shin.
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Boston
Joel D. Tyler
the Safety Fund
National Bar of Pitchburg
Ie Palas
Cuban Supreme Court Meets on Island Interests
Havana June 1 The Cuban Supreme Court assembled in full session. Governor General Browke and all military governors conferred at 19 oclock this morning regarding the island's interests.
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Cuban Supreme Court
Havana
Supreme Court
Browke
Upheaval in Chile Shocks Santiago as Liberals Unite
In Santiago on June 1 reports from Galveston Texas describe a political upheaval as liberals unite to topple the conservative government. The developing crisis signals a major shift in Chilean politics with potential domestic and regional repercussions.
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Chile
Santiago de Chile
Galveston
Texas
Currency Expansion Report On Bank Circulation Increases
Washington June 1 monthly comptroller of the currency statement shows total national bank notes in circulation May 31 1529 at 242 06 904 2 with a monthly decrease and yearly rise of 14 451 709. United States bonds backing circulation up 1 66 for the month and 10 150 004 for the year. Currency secured by lawful money at 3755 60 up 1103 for the month and 34 2006 for the year. United States registered bonds on deposit to secure circulating polls 30 50 319. Mint director reports May coinage gold 4, silver 2579 41 minor coins and 224 000 standard dollars coined.
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Washinton
Comptroller of the Currency
United States
Truss Factory in Topeka Denies Trust Conspiracy Claim
Dr Clement Smith of the Smith company on Quincy street denies rumors that the truss factory faced a buyout offer of 140000 to force closure. He says no trust or combination pressures exist and that a recent stock and fixture inventory was routine. The plant has operated for years and employs several men, whose jobs welcome the denial.
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Topeka
Smith Company
Quincy Street
Clement Smith
Ciggins
Srelth
Invite G A R Men To Join Memorial Day
Dallas Texas June camp Sterling Price United Confederate Veterans invites Posts John A Dix George H Thorne Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps to join in honoring Confederate and Federal slaves with a memorial day observance on a future date if needed to show stronger fraternal unity and sentiment across the reunited country.
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Dallas
Tex
Sterling Price
United Confederate Veterans
Jefferson Davis
Daughters of the Confederacy
Con
John A. Dix
Geores H. Thome
Grand Army of the Republic
Floral tribute dispute on Confederate Veterans parade
In Columbus Ohio on June 1 a conflict arose when the floral committee refused a Confederate gift intended for Union graves at Greenlawn cemetery. Ex soldiers and sailors association approved the design, AR the GAR posts faced anger. Several ex Confederates initially planned to take part but withdrew then rejoined after the incident.
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Columbus
G. A. Ft
Greenlawn
Satiors’ Association
GAU Rt
GAR Poats
Variids
Woman's Burglary At House of Days Ward
A burglary occurred on Decoration Day afternoon at the House of Days Ward on Monroe and Gordon streets in North Topeka. A wagon with movers was seen leaving about 4 PM carrying bundle. Mrs Ward discovered most of her dresses and linen stolen after neighbors noticed nothing. A moving wagon from Silver Lake was traced Wednesday but lost track of it there.
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Monroe and
Gordon Streets
Noerth Topeke
Sirge Bundi
Sie Ker
Mra Wardit
Fleer Lucas
Muyers
Silver Lake
St Patrick's Church in East St Louis Closed by Bishop
In East St Louis, St Patrick's Catholic Church remains closed as parishioners oppose the appointment of Vicar General Close as rector. Bishop Janssen will oversee the church and awaits formal submission from the congregation before resuming services. The acting rector has been ordered to duty.
Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse Auxiliary Steamer Launched
The auxiliary steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse was launched today in Kiel with Emperor William present. Grand Duchess of Baden performed the christening ceremony.
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William the Great
Kiel
Eimperor Willi
Grand Duchess of
Baden
When to Cut
In Chicago June 1 the American Surgical Association discussed appendicitis. Dr Richards of Boston advised removal if the dial was in the first hours of the attack, and that operation may be needed if symptoms recur after improvement. An animated discussion followed with Drs Ko Weaver Philadelphia Christian Fenger Chicago and F B Harrington Boston participating. A paper on the technique of intestinal anastomosis was read by Dr Robert F Weir New York.
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Chicago
American Surgical Assolation
Richards
Hoston
J. Ko Weaver
Philadelphia
Christian Fenger
F. B. Harrington
Boston
Robert F. Weir
New York
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