24 May 1894
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1894
Page
1
A judge in Seattle named Hanford has issued an important writ affecting nearby property or action. The ruling signals a notable legal move with potential implications for involved parties and local proceedings. Further details were not provided in the fragment.
A writ by Judge Hanford empowers United States marshals in Washington to place strict controls on Coxey’s Army members riding eastbound trains from Sprague to the Idaho line. Deputies must identify offenders, warn they must leave the trains, and arrest persistent violators in Seattle for contempt of court. Reports detail marshals, arrests, and Coxeyite attempts to board trains near Wamsey station and Spokane.
Robert Field is found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Robert Plewing after a week of testimony. Key witness Mortimer, an 18 year old accused accessory, describes plan to rob Plewing and the fatal stabbing with an axe and gunfire at Plewing's island cabin near Young's ranch in Montana. The crowded courthouse led to an order closing doors to keep aisles clear.
The search for James McKeown continues as police doubt the ransom letter and press for a resolution. Charles Leyden's department investigates claims of kidnapping while a March to the county seat plans an official review by local authorities.
A May Lake Michigan storm drove vessels ashore from Glencoe to South Chicago. At least ten sailors drowned as ships the Myrtle the Thompson and others wrecked near the harbor. Rescue efforts saved several crew members while lifeboat crews battled heavy seas.
Five men and a woman died when the MT Cummings wrecked off Milwaukee as life savers reached the scene. Rescued were one crew member and a life saver. Crowds along Jones Island watched a Coast Guard tow the life saving equipment to aid.
Delegations from major cities and railroad lines urged the Farmers Alliance executive committee to hold a yearly national encampment. Cities named include New York Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago and Louisville. A Columbia Typographical Union delegation secured support for government ownership of telegraphy and a national farmers newspaper plan was approved. The committee proposed a joint congressional study of industrial policy and to cooperate with all national farmers groups. A three member subcommittee will attend the labor and industrial organizations convention in St Louis.
Article reports Butterfeld jailed at East Chicago Avenue Station on larceny charges after allegedly stealing a diamond from Mrs Page and swallowing the stone when confronted. Complainant is candy maker Mr Page. The piece also notes coal miners strikes at Belleville Gillespie and Mt Olive, and a divorce suit by Mrs Green B Maum Jr linked to Annlie Rogers and pension bureau ties.
The Hon. J. M. Gurke, Idaho governor candidate and mining owner, has been missing for over a month. He traveled from Virginia to the Cincinnati silver convention, then Milwaukee and Muswaukee partners, planned to return around April 1, but vanished after securing a 1,000 mile ticket. Local officials fear foul play given his wealth and active business involvement.
An obituary notes Ollie Volan’s death from morphine after overdose in a Paris, Illinois hotel room and the aftermath including Eugene Callahan’s jail term for assault. A Moscow political rally featuring Judge Clagett covered party contrasts, populist themes, and criticisms of bankers, tariffs, and immigration policy.
In New Yeas on May 14 the promised match at 122 pounds between Clifford and Dr. Rice in a mile and a sixteenth Parkway handicap saw Clifford scratched. Bilteen led early with Dr. Rice second and Banquet third, but Banquet could not overtake Dr. Rice as the race concluded in a fast time.
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