Mysterious Knapp Confesses To A String Of Murders
Albert Knapp, jailed in Hamilton County, claims a string of killings across Cincinnati Indianapolis and beyond. He admits choking Emma Littleman Mary Kekert Jennie Connors Knapp Ida Gebbard Hannah Godmin Knapp and the Drapler child, saying he felt only satisfaction in death. He faces multiple prison terms and alleged barn burnings tied to his crimes.
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Yor
Jennie Connors Knapp
Ida Gebbard
Indianapolis
Hannah God Min Kroapp
Hawilton
Miami River
Dee
Knapplas
Jeffersonville
Ind
Columbus
Joliet
Lls
Michigan City
Tedianapolia
Bessie Drapler
Veryone
Stubbe
Krapp
Jamisville
Knapp
Mary Kekert
Mary
Dayton
Ciectonatl
Affectionate Confession Letter From Alabama Knapp Wife
Indianapolis February 27. Anna Knapp fourth wife of Albert Knapp receives a letter from her husband likely sent to the penitentiary for life. He writes of prison life in Columbus Ohio and mentions Hannah’s body. he trusts their love amid threats and vows to write more. Alfred R. App in Hamilton Ohio implicates dangerous society as a mad dog.
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Indianapolis
Anna Ganle
Albert Knapp
Hamilton
Littl
Columbus
Hannah
Allie
Annie
Albert A. Knapp
Butler Countail
Mre Uipp
di Sala
Het
Knapp
Half a Block in Ashes in Cincinnati Fire
A major blaze destroyed more than half of a prominent Cincinnati square on Vine to Walnut streets, with several factories and the American Book company heavily damaged. Fire raged twelve hours. losses total 1.5 to 2 million dollars, with Robert Clark & Co and the American Book company among the heaviest. Will Jones narrowly escaped after signaling via cuff message as the opera house roof collapsed. Ex Mayor Taggart predicts a presidential bid next year.
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Cincinnati
Vine
Pourth
Walnut
Third Streets
Baker Alley
Carlisle
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
American Book Company
Woodrow Printing” Works
Zambriel Box Factory
Maker Alley
Robert Clark & Co
Will Jones
Jones
Vinol Cod Liver Oil Remedy Promises Cure for Coughs
A local ad touts Vinol a wine-diluted cod liver oil remedy for coughs colds and wasting diseases. It claims quick relief and offers a money back guarantee if Vinol does not help, with customer testimonial from H E Smay of Boston and a call to visit the store for more details.
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Vinci
Your Vinci
H. E. Smay
Boston
Mass
Missouri Rep James J Walter Seated by House After Debate
In Washington on February 27 James J Walter of Missouri was unseated by the House and George C R Wagoner seated in his place after a dramatic roll call and gavel tactics. Democrats vowed to filibuster and argued the chair's actions as Republicans jeered amid the close vote.
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Washington
Hall of Representatives
James J. Watler
Missouri
House
George C. R. Wagoner
Dualwell
Penneyylvania
Fordhvision
Richardson
Wagoner
Butler
Political maneuvering and legal notices clash in early 1903
Republicans push a rule to curb minority obstruction on appropriation bills amid filibuster threats. Earl Woods dies after attempting to murder his father’s family. A Iowa District Court case seeks to quiet title in Washington County lands with detailed claims and unknown heirs listed, warning defendants to appear by March 10, 1903.
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Washington County
Iowa
J. A. Cunningham
Edwin Knupp
George W. Thompson
George W. Thompson, Sr
G. W. Thompson
John T. Burris
Martha Ann Burris
Martha A. Burris
Nancy A. Thompson
Nancy Ann Thompson
Elizabeth B. Gibson
Philip Gideon
Archibald Harvey
Ellen C. Harvey
Third Street
Seventh Avenue
Washington
City
Third
A. D
District Court
Edwin Koupp
Phillip Gibson
Recorder's Office
Phillip Grassell
Martha Ann Barris
Martha A. Barris
Nancy A.thompson
Said County
City of
Detroit River fishing season to be abolished
Ottawa Feb 27 Hon Raymond Prefontaine minister of marine and fisheries recommended his colleagues abolish the close season for fishing in the Detroit river. No close season on the United States side.
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Ottawa
Ont
Raymond Prefontaine
Marine and Fisheries
Detroit River
United States
Schwab to Return to United States on March 11
Cables from abroad confirm Charles M. Schwab will return to the United States on March 11. The information comes from a member of the finance committee of the United States Steel Corporation.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Draw in Twenty Rounds Ends Corbett Hanlon Fight
San Francisco report notes the night bout between Young Corbett and Hanlon ending in a twentieth round draw. In Washington discussions on presidential appointments to commissions continued with no action as the sundry civil bill passed and the senate met in executive session to discuss the Panama canal treaty.
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San Francisco
Young Corbett
Hanlon
Washington
Senate
Ta al Draws a Big Crowd at Kerrien Springs Murder Trial
In St Joseph Michigan on February 27 a large audience gathered for the trial of John Mikesell a young well digger charged with murdering his father William Mikesell last summer. The elder died after a struggle and gunfire in their home with the defense claiming the son bore no blame and the father forgave him.
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St. Joseph
Mich
John Mikersell
Kerrien Springs
Wiliam Mikesell
John
Mikesell
Rioters Warrants Issued for Forty Strikers in South Bend
State's Attorney Clark issues warrants for forty men tied to a strike on the Ohioan Railway lines and an alleged attempt to destroy Conns powerhouse. William Schertenn and Jesse Perry named as leaders. twelve arrested, five pled guilty, twenty-five charged with riot and conspiracy, two with attempted murder.
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South Bend
Ind
Clark
Odland Railway Company
Conns
Beet Sundar
William Schertenn
Jesse Perry
Wladyslaw Soxinski
Andrew Fitekahite
Markets Report Sudden Prices Across Cattle Hogs and Grains
Chicago receipts show mixed prices for cattle hogs and grain with no clear trend. Quotes list steers from 5.90 to 6.50 for choice to extra and demand steady for hogs at about 6.00 to 7.10, while western and native lambs and veal calves appear in the lower ranges. East Buffalo and Buffalo region stock markets echo steady cattle receipts and firm hogs with varied lambs and calves, and Sioux City wheat futures push higher with No 2 red cash at about 4.2 and July around 4.0.
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Chicago
Hoge
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Bast
Stomach trouble linked to office work in old ad text
The booklet argues office work harms digestion and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a permanent cure for stomach ailments and indigestion. A user from North Carolina praises the remedy after suffering distress from meals, warning against substitutes.
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Journal
Ledger
Pierce
C. M. Wilson
Yadkin College
Davidson Co
N.C
Golden Medical Discovery
Chicago municipal electric system defends profits at national convention
City Electrician Ellicott of Chicago argued the municipal lighting system proves city ownership can cut costs. Opponents said a large Chicago plant shows only 12 percent improvement over state averages, questioning savings from public ownership.
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Chicago City Electrician
New York
Chicago
Ctty Electric
National Convention
Ellicott
Victor Rosewater
Omaha Daily Bee
Cahoon
Damen Makie Cahoon
National Electric Light Association
Male
Figures Favor Ooty Own After Municipal Plant Costs
In a discussion on municipal street lighting, El licott argues that including insurance and other charges in statements shows the city’s plant remains profitable compared with private rent. He cites 1902 savings of 285 028.49 and urges a public, apples to apples cost comparison between private and municipal operation.
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Ellicott
Chicago
Elgin Man Inherits Illusory Greene Estate Disclosed
Eugene Demonstoy of Elgin Illinois is announced as heir to a fifty thousand dollar fortune through his late mother Rachel Demonstoy. Investigation shows the legacy consists of twenty acres in Greene New York and a house and lot in Fenton New York after debts, leaving two to three hundred dollars. Barbara Bell of South Bend Indiana and Joseph Hawking of Flora Indiana marry secretly in South Bend with Bell adopting Hawking twenty years prior.
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N. Y
Eugene Demonstoy
Elgin
Ill
Greene
N.Y
Chicago
Rachel Demonstoy
Fenton
South Bend
Ind
Barbara Bell
Joseph Hawking
Flora
Miss Bell
Hawking Ag
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