Durrants Defense Hinges on Two Witnesses in Murder Case
San Francisco August 25 Attorneys for Theodore Durrant prepare a public presentation of key evidence aimed at clearing him of the Minnie Williams murder charge. They rely on two witnesses who will attest Durrant was on Market Street at the time the prosecution places the crime, while Durrant plans to trace his movements and present church society records to corroborate his account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Minnie Willams
Emanuel Church
Miss Williams
Maris Harnett
Edeward McPherson
Durrant
Wil
Chris Wan Endeavor Society
Bikel
Ishme
Harnett
McPherson
Vowels House
Wendl Corps
Wiis
Burnett
Der
Vogels House
Officers and Outlaws Battle as Posse Pursues Band in Oklahoma
A posse near Hayia county Oklahoma pursued a gang of thieves. Deputy Sheriff Cotton and a Mineral City contingent captured Bam Smith who confessed implicating E Howard Height John Bright Archin Beliehe and three others. In the ensuing fight Quebrane was wounded and two alleged gang members fled toward Lawrence and Baler. A $14,000 reward is offered for the gang's capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sty Outhaws
Slayton NM
Outlawa
Here
Hayia County
Oklaahoma
Sherit Cotton
Mineral City
O.t
Bright Ranch
Bam Smith
E Howard Height
John Bright
Archin Beliehe
Douge Vans
Dust
Magill
Hill
Quebrane
Feg
Pone
Tout
Quest
Joltoh Lawrence
Baler
Arizona
Claimavon
Hum Lz
Olkda
Horns
Money 5 Easier in London
London money markets show easier conditions amid gold influx. Rates for money ease but stock activity remains uneven with railroads steady abroad quiet. American securities strengthen, especially bond London issues, while shares lag as markets await issuance news from Ente and Heading, with Grand Tranks improving on hopeful traffic prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Busines
Strom
Chicagi
Mitwauser
Maul
Lake Short
TWO TRAIN ROBBERS CAPTURED They Showed Fight and Flight
Broken Bow Neb Aug 25 Two men believed involved in the Unie Positie holdup Sunday were captured after a clash with the train crew. The suspects were startled and forced to surrender their funds, one man dropping his pants as ordered. They were arrested and jailed, with officers finding a large knife and revolver on the prisoners and a coat, revolvers, and torn notes among their belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parme Urrisers
Neb
Othee
Petit of
Hiv
Whey
Interior Department Revises Desert Lands Selection Rules
Washington Aug 19 Acting Secretary approves changes to land selection instructions for desert lands in Wyoming and Idaho. Local officers must review lists and post selections. map and irrigation plans will segregate lands, with reserved portions treated as held from disposition if map deemed approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Intatior Shams
Wyoming
Idaho
Mtutey
Shane
Secretary of the Interior
Result of a duel in Mexico results in prison for Romero
In a Verastegal-Romero case a jury found Colonel Romero guilty and the judge sentenced him to three years and four months of hard labor in a municipal prison with option for a preferred trade. He must pay a fine of 1800 dollars or 100 days extra and provide support to the victim’s family at 4800 dollars yearly for 18 years. The ruling sets a precedent that duel killings require family support to be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olonel Romery
City of Mexico
Junge de Lav
Vernstegut
Romero
Wheat crop estimates by country total 2.402 billion
A government estimate dated August 1 shows wheat production totals for major nations. Great Britain 48,811,000 bushels. France 11,660,000. Germany 11,660,000. Austria 45,203,000. India 227,456,000. United States 400,017,000. Canada 61,190,000. Romania 6,241,000. Turkey 42,565,000. Argentina 97,004,000. Netherlands 10,602,000. Denmark 1,000,000. Sweden 1,000,000. others named include Hungary, Spain, Italy, and several regions with varying figures, totaling 2,402,671,000 bushels.
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Buda Meth
Varios
Great Berit
Wrance
Alata
Germany
Austria
Lunly
Aelistum
Spain
Euisata
Hungary
India
United States
Canada
Roummain
Bugwele
Turkey
Argentine
MLUMG
NAD
Alsteatla
Netheerlands
Switzerland
Denmark
Seannavi
Morcen
Greece
Swrvin
Chile
Arfricm
Asia
Knights Templar Lodge Refuses Parade Participation in Providence
The Will Not Parade decision fromProvi dence Knights Templar in R EL August 2 follows Grand Commander William C. Lawrence placing St John Commandery No 2 of Boston ahead. Boston dispatch notes weary knights arriving after long journeys.
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Knights Templar
Providence
R. EL
St. Joe Sommandery
Gostin Puesday
William C. Lawrence
St. John Commandery No
Boston
Intervela
Defender's New Mast in Place at Bristol
The Defender fitted its new mast tonight, delayed by weather and darkness. The shipyard workers secured eight wire stays from the minthead to support the mast, and another rigging task paused for the night. The Archer’s derrick lifted the mast into place, with expected completion and sea trials early Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
B. 1
Uurrlen
Archer
Wilk
Grantert
Shipahape
Forest fires threaten crops and timber in New Jersey area
Wildfires broke out in multiple places near Cape May and Genoa areas as a strong wind fanned flames through the night. West Jersey and South Jersey farm districts report damage to crops and timber and fear extensive losses to cranberry bogs and timberlands if fires return with tomorrow’s conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
West Jersey
South Jersey
Goahe
New Tinly
Plan to enthrone Princess Kalulan in Hawaii crisis
A Berlin dispatch reports a German effort to oppose annexation moves in Washington and a plan to enthrone Princess Kalulan. Major Wodehouse travels to the United States to press the plan amid a broader debate on Hawaii and American involvement. In Runny, French gendarmes and police arrest Mafia-linked suspects near Pavara on murder and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ave
Adisputch
Standard
Berlin
VoRthe Zeitung
Howe
Henolutu
Amerian
Washington
America
Holmes Tells All On Minnie Williams and the Williams Girls
A detailed statement from Holmes written in prison at Philadelphia outlines his meetings with Minnie Williams in Chicago and later involvement in her sister Nannie Williams’s death. He claims Minnie sought money, forged deeds, and manipulated property transfers while a Boston man allegedly influenced her, leading to the sister’s murder and disposal of bodies in and near Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holmes
Philadephia
Ims
Minnie Willams
Holmen
Minnie Wil Hame
Tbe Campbell
Dearborn Street
Chisaxo
Hts
Minne Williams
Bim
de Choceame
MSA
Texas
Willamette, I
Isaac R. Hitt & Co
Chicago
Sim
Clarence
Phillips
Alexander
Minnie Williams
Anne Holmes
Miss Willams
Fin Honest Clore
Ake
Nannie
Cey
Minnie Williama
Raylig
Nuante
Molmen
Holmon
Tiphon
Lakelde
Gover
Ute Beach
Hatch
Minnie Williame
Milewauker
Pitcell
NEXT GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT CHOOSES COMMANDER IN CHIEF
Interviews with delegates reveal St Paul Minnesota as a potential site for the next Grand Army encampment and a likely eastern choice for commander in chief. The article notes opposition to a second term and recalls past two term presidents General John Robinson and General John A Lagan with a distant nineteenth century reference to previous campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Paul
Minn
Pittsburg
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Coline Lawler
John ©. Robinson
Inghamgpiton
John A. Lagan
Illinois
Eterna
VAPAN REWARDS AND DECORATIONS FOR GENEVA HEROES
San Francisco reports promoted honors for Japan during the war. Count Ito, Yanagata, Oyama, and Sato elevated from counts to marquises with multiple decorations. Yanagata and Oyama receive orders of merit, while Saigo gets the Gun with second grade. Japanese industry expo near Kyoto drawn in 12000 attendees. Cholera outbreak in Japan since the year began sickened 12000 and killed 7200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
San Francisco
Aus
Peru
Yokohama
Tokio
Japan
Han
Count Iry
Pele
Yaragata
Oyama
Sato
Ite
Yanagata
Saigo
Kioto
Cleveland Fire Destroys Two Buildings at City Center
Fire at the corner of Kuch avenue and Main square in Cleveland destroyed a five story block housing Henfold Brow drugstore OGoodyear Rubber and Larned glove shop. Upper floors contained offices. Adjacent Cuyahoga building also caught fire but smoke and water limited damage. Total losses estimated around 100000.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Williamson Flock
Kuch
Momus Mental Square
Euginos
Henfold Brow
Drugeleta
Ogoodyear Rubber Company
Larned Glove Store
Adjpinng
Sherwood’s
Jewelry Atyire
Quimby
Dry Gooss
Cuyahoga
Square
Superior Streets
Arrest of Princeton boys sparks Wyoming governor action
Governor Richards asked Natrona county authorities to arrest Princeton Reological expedition members. If evidence exists, they may be charged for traveling with a party that allegedly crossed Wind River winds and reported killing doves and antelope during a march from Yell Downtone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Cheyenne
Richards Uday
Natrona County
Princeton
Oon
Hig Ramm Profaasnr Hatcher
R. Foresythe Little
J. B. Davin
Caxpit
Yell Downtone Park
Wind River Mountains
Attack on Americans at Tarsus prompts strong action
Washington reports a disputed attack on the premises of Christle in Tarsus. Minister Terrill and the Meyrout consul differ in the account, but both urge swift investigation and prosecution. Terrill seeks instructions and Beys orders to ensure immediate justice for Christie’s auditors and threatened servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsus
Terrill
Washington
State Department
Christle
Tarmus
Ouf
Meyrout
Christie
Porte Instructiona
Bey- Houl
Mavyront Bey
Beyrout
Ex-Auditor Cone Said to Be Short Then Warrant Issued
In Moxcow Port, Aug 2 expert Cunningham reports a stock of funds missing from county offices. Ex-Auditor Cone allegedly appropriated thousands with $1700 repaid, but officials say other charges will follow as computations finish. Gold and silver exports from New York Week exceed 1.2 million dollars versus last year.
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Cone
Lath County Court
Tor
Moxcow
Mano
Cunningham
Porthend
Eld
Sherif Lensure
New York
Coxey in Chicago Attacks Old Parties in Debs Letter
A Northwestern crowd hears Coxey vow to be Ohio governor and possibly run for president in 1890. Eugene Debs’s reading slams the old parties as corrupt and controlled by money, calling the current administration the most infamous yet and ending with a jab at Judge Woods for imprisoning Debs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coxey
Ohio
Mm Iurge meRorbhake
Wugene Debs
Atlavka
Debs
Democratic Party
Etytale
Lytte
Republican Party
Democratic
Democratic ‘Party
Tiene
People's Party
Cleveland
Judey Wools
Cxar Woods
Pennsylvania Republicans edge to court over state committee chairmanship
Report outlines a clash within the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee as a battle for the chairmanship unfolds. Senator Quay seeks to compel Chairman Gilkeston to surrender records while an auditing panel may review accounts. A temporary chairmanship could replace Gilkeston if he refuses, amid internal party tensions and public dispute over sources.
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Pennsylvania
Chatrasan Gilkeeon
Cormittee
ULWY
Senator Quay
Glikeson
Gilka~ton
Aswlet
Chat Che
V. P. Chyper
Lignslope
Gilitoton
Hooker
Hastings
Garment Makers on a Strike in Rochester
In Rochester on August 25, about one thousand United Garment Worker Association members began a strike. If boxes and buttonhole makers, another thousand, join by tomorrow, up to eight thousand workers could be affected as unions demand strict union shop, weekly wages, and improved conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Tontenn
Rochester
Public Schools in Mexico Face Catholic Pressure
The Monitor Republic calls on the liberal party to resist Catholic efforts to attack public schools. A letter denounces the Jesuit schools as Satanic and urges vigilance as priests are arrested or imprisoned for participating in opposition actions against public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Liberal Party
City of
Monitor
Calla
Tobarny
Governor McKinley Visit Sparks Informal Boston Reception
Aug 3 in Chautauqua N Y Governor McKinley of Ohio and Miller Wheeler Williams arrive in the morning for a private ceremony in Boston. Citizens gather hoping for a glimpse as officials plan an informal reception after the event.
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McKintey
Chautanaua
N.Y
McKinley
Ohio
Xehotor Warrier Miller Wietewad
W. W. Flanny
Explosion at Somaces wilix in Palermo Bacur day kills five
Boiler blast destroys premises. five people die and twenty are injured. H. Houghton, Br head of Mousghtur, Mifflin & Co, Manton, dies from heart disease at Noril Andover. Special report notes Princeton students evaded Wyoming arrest after Governor Rickards ordered detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo Bacurday
H. ©. Houghton
Mousghtur
Mifflin & Co
Manton
Noril Andover
Alt Lake Tribune
Cheyenne
Princeton
Rickards
Wyoming
Wreck of the C. W. Ti. Meyer Off Alaska Towns
San Francisco reports show the whaling brig C. W. Ti. Meyer sank in Alaska waters after leaving June 6 with coal and supplies for McKenta whalers. An unknown vessel foundered near Port Clarence in July, claiming seven crew members. Vessel value, plus cargo, is estimated at 60 000 dollars. Captain James McKeane is owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. i. Meyer
San Francisco
C. W. Ti. Meyer
McKenta Ateam
Moet
Merdeatinns Tion
Chironoe
Lawrence Ialanda
Prince of Wales Talunids
Lonoke
Brenda
Port Clarence
Intur
James McKeane
Moyer
Harlem Track Injunction Becomes Permanent
Judge Gibbons of Chicago rules a permanent injunction against the Harlem track closing the track to public use. The decision follows the Civic Federation and Attorney General Maloney’s application, asserting the corporation cannot be enjoined from public use. Harlem officials announce the track will open next Monday, promising to bar gambling and maintain lawful activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Auk
Gibbons
Chicago Fair Grounds Association
Civic Federation
Maloney
Cory
Harlem
Pope Leo's Next Deliverance at German Congress
New York Aug 24 a German congress meeting led by Count Felix von Lee will hear a papal declaration on keelil reforma and its implications for trusts, finance, women workers, and organized labor. The document is embargoed to avoid preempting the congress but is expected to bear on broad social and economic reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Felix von Lee Han
Congress
Pioneer Lutheran Clergyman Miwankes Fiooks to Celebrate
Milwaukee Lutheran clergymen and leading laity plan a major ceremony tomorrow at a Milwaukee church honoring Rev. Frederick Lochner of the Missouri Synod. Lochner, a famed pastor with roots in Nuremberg, will be the centerpiece of a rite and receive many tokens of remembrance from his congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miwankes Fiooks
Key, Lochner
Milwaukee
Thin City
Tomorow
Cormat
Ordine Aton
Frederick Lochner
Nuremberg
Toledo
Mhoruy
Hin Wesiva
Knights Templar arrive in Boston amid grand preparations
Hundreds of distinguished guests pour into Boston as Kalghie Templar commanders lead a parade through depots and districts. Authorities expect a dozen teams to arrive tomorrow, with city decorations nearing completion and crowds shaping the Hub into a festive setting.
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Boston
Knights Templar
Commanderien
Kalghie Templar
Hard Fight With Horse Thieves in New Mexico
Aug 24 report from Clayton says deputies pursued horse thieves near Trinidad Coc. A firefight left one officer wounded in the arm and another in the leg. Six men were shot and captured, but details on the wounded and captives are sparse as field reports are meager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Trinidad
Coc
Clayton
SS. M
Trade shift as Oregon steamer lines plan Hawaiian trade touch
The Oregon Matte way and Navigation Company's steamer Altrowry arrives from Jong Keng and Yokohamm. Beginning soon all Oregon steamers will call at Monolald and contest the Japanese trade on the Hawaiian islands, signaling a new competition in routes and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OM. Meemeemere
Hondu Vorland
Oregon Matte Way & Navigation Company
Altrowry
Jong Keng
Yokohamm
Loeldental & Oriental
Armenian and American Held Over Revolutionary Ties
Armenian and American individuals, naturalized citizens, are detained in Marva on suspicions of links to a revolutionary society. Turkish authorities and local officials report ongoing investigations into their alleged activities and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Waleed Bacon Minar Tyres
Feaultad
Amiertoanett
Marva
Hunpicion
Tvolutionary Society
Assignment in Chillicothe Bank Notice
An assignment was filed in Chillicothe Missouri by the Bank of Dawn located two miles from the town for the benefit of creditors. The assignees named are Mr Tumbrool and C D Hurxthul. Amounts listed include a mobilities figure of 340 03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Bank of Dawn
Here
Mr Tumbrool
C.D. Hurxthul
Asulgneoe
Chewmete
Viceroys blamed in Ku Chong massacre riots sparks revolt
Reports from San Francisco dated Aug 34 describe a sweeping Chinese court response to rioting linked to viceroys. Tang leaders demand punishment for riot originators while urging Chengdu punishment for those involved. Officials warn against aggressive cross provincial penalties risking Manchuria stability. News also notes Denby’s continued absence and Sheffield’s reported assault on an American missionary in Pune Chow with no foreign political aim stated.
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San Prankiscu
Peru
Yolohamna
Tokyo
Japan
Ku Chong
Ching
Lig Ping Chang
Auce Seanin
Chuan Tin
Cheng
Pekin
Tan
Joventienting Commission
Jorolen
Je Ching
Manchuria
Deney
Washington, D. C
Ang
Adee
Atate
Denby
Windrawe
Ty Ewan
ENV
Sheffield
Washington
Niniater Deneby
Particulars of an awful typhoon in the Pacific
Portland Oregon August 2 The Altrore of the Portland China line arrived with details from Captain Wat son about a terrific typhoon encountered on July 23 and 24 by the Andioieda the Dawson Hull and Or palit The storm began in the morning of the 24th and lasted until the night The harbor ships were dragged from their anchors and many junks wrecked Nearly 100 trading junks were driven ashore and wrecked Winds shifted and fell back after midnight. officers called it one of the worst storms for the Chinapear region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Watson
Dawson Hull
Orpalit
Mtnst Wan
At & P
Watken
Bill to Exclude Japanese Faces Senate Hearing
In Los Angeles Aug 3 Senator White said Senator Fitzgerald of San Francisco asked him to introduce in Congress a bill like the Chinese exclusion act to exclude Japanese. White doubts passage will be as easy as the Chinese bill, unless Pitagerait proves Japan is harming workers. In San Francisco Aug 2 news, a separate item notes a $600,000 gold deposit to Morgan & Co in New York to replenish the U.S. gold reserve, funded by a bond syndicate under a Treasury agreement with Secretary Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator White
Lon Angeles
United States
White
Lauer
Witzgerald
San Francino
Jn Congress
Hall
Whity
Pitagerait
Francisco Suz-Tremury
San Tranchco, Ave
Leasuey
Fourteenth Regiment to Move from Vancouver Barracks
News from Vancouver reports the Fourteenth Regiment to be transferred from the post. The rumor of abandonment is denied. officials say the barracks will be improved and strengthened, aiming to become one of the largest in the Department of the Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Barracka
Vancouver Barracks
Woah
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Cor
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Po~tion
Pavara
Girginti
Mara Avaiety
Pris
Philadelphia
Williams Girls
Nannie Willams
Grand Army
VAPAN
Paliag
Alaskan
Judge Gibbons
Pope Leo
Herman Catholic Congress
Aidt
Simnan
Harmon
Kenora Land Office
Agwingt Heeles, Spencer & Co
David Stoddard
Distriet of
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