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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
1
A massive roof collapse at a Fort Worth revival meeting injured more than forty people as a storm and crowd surge toppled rafters and gravel. EMTS treated victims while Moody led prayers and the congregation sang amid the debris and chaos.
A freight derailment south of Garfield killed engineer Fokerwiy Killed and fireman Brunk Bueker survived with minor burns. The wreck demolished cars and disrupted the local line as the Northern Pa freight train 410 derailed after a collision with a trailing engine. The fireman survived despite being thrown over a barbed wire fence. the engineer left a wife and four children at Sprague.
The Supreme Court weighs the enforceability of foreign judgments amid billions at stake. The Burns McMullin and Hilton cases test whether Canadian and French rulings can be executed in U.S. courts, with a ruling expected and impact across international commerce and asset seizures.
Arlington, April 2 A prominent stockman Henry Clay shot and killed Dresder Dreider at Rock Creek twenty miles from here after a quarrel over a hired hand. Clay fired with two double barreled shotguns, killing Dresder instantly, then surrendered in Arlington as the preliminary examination set for today.
Senator Blackburn advocates restoring silver to parity with gold and rejects international coinage plans. He denounces gold monometallism and reaffirms a bimetallic standard while criticizing government openness. The Evening Post calls for Secretary Carlisle to respond, warning of a July state convention rally.
Investigation reveals John Wells was found on a steep hillside above the Tiger mill in Wallnes Idaho. The body showed ax wounds and blunt force trauma, with a rope and locked box nearby, suggesting robbery and murder without obvious struggle. Wells had gambling debts and no known relatives.
Salt Lake City April 21 A mystery surrounding the disappearances of Albert Hayes Andrew Johnson and Alfred Nellson near Utah Lake near Loti Utah grows clearer Bodies of Hayes found with two gunshot wounds near the shore on a Monday The bodies of Johnson and Nellson were found in the lake tied with ropes late yesterday A coroner's jury examined the remains amid high excitement among nearby ranchers Theories point to a night murder and dumping in the lake with possible local tensions and Indian clashes cited as context
A 1919 report details calls for a soldiers reunion in Ohio on June 11 and 15, urging each state to host its own convention May 20. The national committee seeks to crystallize and solidify the soldier vote amid mixed sentiments on politics among veterans and postwar unity efforts.
Two Indiana policemen, Blackhawk and Wits, were jailed in Omaha on charges tied to resisting an officer and a fatal encounter on a reservation. Warrants issued for multiple suspects, including Henry Frouph and James Tellowhink, with reports of a deadly search and attempted escape. Authorities in Lincoln and the attorney general’s office discussed federal involvement while Winnebago leaders reportedly demanded death for a cited suspect. Exports of specie in New York and Mild weather details accompany the dispatch.
New York April 2 report says the Niagara from Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba carried word of a tense war scene. Insurgents held strong, gov ernment troops suffered defeats, and several encounters ended unfavorably for the Spanish forces. The dispatch notes fever and fatigue among Spanish troops pursuing insurgents. Madrid reports a committee proposes penalties against rebels and anarchists.
Sheriff Mullis refuses bail and blocks court proceedings in a disputed case at the reservation. Rumors of a coup planned with the Kurhiey company surface but lack confirmation. Leasers of the Fiourney commandy express concern as delays in election efforts affect crops and futures. Captain Beck is frequently mentioned among those opinions, with others largely silent on the matter.
Henry Piper, a former Carson Mint melter, was arrested by secret service agent Har dy on charges of stealing gold and silver bullion. The vault and refining staff indicate losses run into thousands of dollars. Piper reportedly carried bullion in a lunch bucket, with prior discharge rumors cited. A second shipment has arrived, and mint security continues investigations.
New Mexico citizens oppose a petition circulated by Deputy Sheriff Vor Drum to the secretary of the Interior seeking to suppress wandering Indians on the northern Arizona reservation. The plea claims the red man devastates wildlife, citing Navajo parties last November to January that killed 276 deer, 116 turkeys and other game.
Yokohama April 21 government statement denies any offensive alliance with China and asserts that commercial advantages Japan secures under the treaty will be enjoyed by other powers under the most favored nation clause. Dispatch from Tiroshima says His Majesty ratified the peace treaty Saturday. Chariterburg Pa notes the death of General Charles J Campbell, Mexican War veteran, former resident of Tile City. He was aged and had wintered in San Diego. Judge Seagrave Denies New Trial in Hayward Murder Case. appeal to the Supreme Court to follow.
A World section summary notes Britain will not interfere with Japan's demands on China. Russian press attacks Japan’s possible annexation of a harbor region, with Russia aligning with other powers to counter England. Also reports on Mrs Parepollie and on Allan Josephine Kietein’s marriage plans. Admiral Heardslee arrives in San Francisco aboard the Australia.
Kaumay city Mo April 2 L Kline and Li Tyler report to Wyandotte county commission that ex County Treasurer W M Stuart was short 28075 when handing office to M C McLean two years ago. Stuart and bondsmen deny shortage and say competent audit will prove every dollar was accounted for. McLean’s earlier shortfall tied to a 49800 deficit at Citizens Bank Armourdale during 1893 banking failure.
The remains of Blanche Lamont arrived from San Francisco by the north-bound train. A delegation from the Manonic lodge took the casket to Rt. James Episcopal church for funeral services led by Rev. S D Mooker and Rev. W Hilyes. Mourners filled the church as floral tributes, including from Dillon Masonic lodge and the San Francisco Erunsiat Hapwat church orchestra, attended the interment at Mountain cemetery with Episcopal rites.
Ex champion John L. Sullivan rushed to aid a burning kitchen blaze after hearing a scream. He wrapped a blanket around Margaret Donnell Downell and helped extinguish the fire, sustaining burns to his clothes but not serious injuries. Mrs Donnelly died later at City Hospital.
Warden Bame sent seven invitations to witnesses for the execution of Dr. Buchanan at noon today. The date remains unannounced. Buchanan’s wife was admitted to the death house, stayed two hours, then left for New York intending to seek intercession in Albany with the governor.
Gilsbure Miners Convention in session with no public details released. District officials waited on Robing of the Railroad Coal Operators Association for any conference on wage issues. In Denver a Governor urged party loyalty and a new bimetallic party amid a populist reorganization.
Judge Samuel McConnell, who recently resigned the presidency of the Troquaiw Clu, announced the withdrawal of his resignation after stating his free silver views could not be reconciled with the club. In Maine, Catholics in Schuylkill county laid the cornerstone for St. John's German Catholic church with Monsignor Satolli present, drawing large crowds. A New York fraud case claims government losses of 10,90 are tied to the Park service and antique furniture undervaluation connected to I.I. Sypher.
A federal grand jury in Boise opened hearings into Chinese certificate frauds uncovered by Special Treasury Agents Bean and Johnson. The inquiry centers on forged and misrepresented documents claiming Chinese individuals were merchants and eligible to land, with many named signatories reportedly aware of the fraud. Officials believe numerous Chinese arrivals used these certificates, some linked to a recent Tacoma transit, to enter the United States.
Enthusiastic reception for Willa Sweet as he returns by train to Moscow. Mayor White and other prominent citizens greet him at the station, then parade with drum corps and the Moscow band to Hotel Moscow. A brief balcony speech thanks well wishers and notes pertinent interests.
Lyndo, April Writs Bowmleat court today Wilde and Alfred Taylor faced serious criminal charges. They were brought in on remand and formally committed for trial bail set. Wilde appeared pallid and indicated he could not speak. Magistrate refused bail despite defense request, citing insufficient evidence.
United States circuit judge at Clarke County West Virginia grants an order requiring Richland county to show cause in Columbia on May 15 why registration functions should not be permanently restrained. The order targets registration in South Carolina tied to the 1882 constitution and a constitutional convention question.
A chaotic Kansas City night reports shootings stabbings and a fatal crowd assault. Gabriel Hicks and Charles Hang are among victims and suspects in violent incidents on Main Street and Ruvenith Street. Court actions include a voter suppression suit in Lafayette Indiana and obituaries note George W. Caroline and a Kentucky attorney tied to a treasury post.
John T. Waller former American consul at Tarek mave was seized from the steamer Djeminah by police and jailed after a French court martial sentenced him to 20 years for alleged complicity. The case involves U S interests in the Hoyas and Waller’s removal to prison despite legal proceedings. A separate item notes Littia Nel Mach, survivor of the Browning massacre, to be exhibited after a deal to raise funds for the Taylor brothers’ defense.
Treasury agents in Boise uncover a dozen or more fraudulent Chinese admission certificates, totaling about a hundred. a grand jury report is expected tomorrow with anticipated indictments. Officials believe the fraudsters may have profited by over six exchanges per fake certificate.
A Bee dispatch from Pender Nebraska reports Sheriff Mullen attended a peace officer hearing on the reservation with about one hundred men. They did not return by dark and fears of trouble rise as the group failed to reach their destination.
All Glansbrook salutes Mrs Hugnuh Chard on reaching her 107th birthday. Neighbors join at her home in Glansbrook to honor the venerable resident. Family and many descendants gather to mark the occasion with memories and celebration.
The leader of the Buroughagana, known as Rube Smith, died in the penitentiary hospital today after serving a sentence for attempted robbery. He was believed to have blood on his hands from the murder of Aveton and was popularly thought to have harmed many others. Other items note the National Manufacturing and Jewelry Importing Co of Chicago facing a loss and the Davis estate administrator bonds posted in Hutts, totaling $3,040,000 with signatures from thirty-two business men.
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