Horrid Suspicion in Pennsville Murder Case
A body found tied with bricks in the Delaware River near Pennsville triggers a police and coroner inquiry. Four young men, Forkiin Wheaton Darragh and others, give conflicting accounts of the boat capsize, bricks in the hull, and the victim’s condition. The coroner’s inquest and jury consider whether homicide occurred amid political and local tensions.
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Penmavill
Denis Ol
Gallagher
Paullia
Pepneville
McCall
Ron
Forkinn
Joshua Wheaton
Benjamin B. Hewitt
Delaware
Pennsville
Joshua
Eameone
Watts
Daniel Wali
Lao
Newderney Moe
Hee Kiavreon
Pennyville
Jackson
Soli Dolbow
Charles Boyt
Givin
Dogtar
Corp
Toad Tal
Todd
Klay
McCaffrey
Greenlee
Mn Cate
Wissy
Luther
John Gallagher
Allan Gilluher
Rae
India
John L Ee
Darragh
Greenkce
UN Gazerre
McManus
Dennis J. Gallagher
Wade
Ponnserove
Gaziette
Forkiin
Wheaton
Button
Lewitt
Weldin
Penneville
Wellin
George H. Bimmons
Melitire
W.J. Brady
W. Tlichiin
Williate
Williate Fertis, J. J. Roberts
I. W. Palmer
W.B. Wickman
Hinkman
Simiove
Melutire
Ha'elork
Gallacher
Vtidailov
Fire damages bath rooms and dwellings in Milford area
A morning blaze destroyed frame bath rooms atop two brick houses at 10 and 10g Girned street owned by Dr J J Tantum. Fire crews faced water delays after alarms from Tenth and Orange. Loss to baths complete, main buildings damaged. contents removed. insured for 1500. Local Episcopal convention met in Milford with Bishop Lee presiding. secretary elected. memorial over exclusion from convention discussed.
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Kildren
Girned Street
Adam
Benson
Silas Murray
J. J. Tantum
Queen of Liverpool
L. P. Buck & Company
Episcopalians
Milford
Lee
Protestant Episcopal Chaurch
Delaware
M. Card
Newark
George H. Bates
Wilmington
Theological Seminary
Female fire fiend caught after nine street arson plot
A young woman, Fannie Stith, was arrested after attempting to ignite the Todd residence on Ninth and Shipley streets. Witnesses describe a deliberate plan involving matches and oil, with two men guiding her actions. She confessed to the attempted arson and identified no other suspects, while investigators found oil residues, a hat, and a can outside the back gate.
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Peas Street
Tug i
James Tord
Todd
Ailunis
Pyles
Officera O'Neil
Bernhardt
Pat
Fannie Stith
Toppin
Faunile
Faunle
Fannie
City Hall
Shipley
Ninus
Abe Wee
Shoe
Ninth Street
Self
Ninth and Shipley
Gem
Yoppin
Editor Duel At Slaughter House Leaves Major Burke Wounded
A duel near a slaughter house in New Orleans involved Major E. A. Burke and Parker, editor of the Picayune, after Burke challenged Parker over editorial articles. Five shots were fired. Burke was wounded in both legs but not fatally. Seconds sought a resolution. no compromise found and the duel ended with both sides retreating. Doctors Attendant deemed Burke not in serious danger.
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New Orleans
New On
Raga
Slaughter House
Betayeens
E. A. Burke
Timex Democrat
Tr. Parker
Beayune
Burke
Esau
Pleayune
Parker
Itm
Iis
George L. Hall
James 4. Renshaw
D. Stouston
Labia
St. Hernaka Parich
Warker
The
Picayune
Elulmal Parker
Dad
Arp Breck
Aut Parker
Drs. Beatt
Locher
Maruc Burke
Duc
Pilotage crisis stirs as Pennsylvania pilots seek Delaware licenses
Pennsylvania pilots sue for Delaware licenses citing new rules as impracticable. Cape and Bayard refusals spotlight the dispute. Delaware officials defend rules while predicting more applicants and potential rate alignment with Delaware figures. The Board plans enforcement and cautions against pilot disobedience amid port interests.
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Pennsylvania
Delaware
Philadelphia
Board of Port Wardens
Frank Bradshaw
Thomas B. Schelinger
W. Fowler
Rowland
Frederick Connell
Aaron Marshell
Virden
Board of
End of Milwaukee cigar makers strike with workers’ weak funds
Milwaukee reports the five month cigar makers strike ending as workers concede after employers secure labor from others. Chinese and other foreign workers flood local factories, while unions struggle with dwindling funds and new labor channels. Separate notices from Eckhart and Newberg describe security as new laborers arrive, guarded by police amid threats from Knights of Labor. Garibaldi funeral plans unfold with Italian state mourning and Caprera preparations.
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Milwaukee
Wang Lee
Bouvy
Edward Ascher
Trades Assembly
Tey
Miet
Msrenano
Eckhart
Knights of Labor
New Met Tnesides
Wie Gieraind
Wis Ivetalownt
Cleveland
Jane T
Newberg
Thanat
Tracosta
N. H
Jane
Congress
Breuxarox
Lows
Murray's
Tron Works
Prersstone
Uall
West
S Trikers
Amalgamated
Superior Tall
Allegheny
Garibaldi
Lunpoy
Standard
Rone
Tlambert
Count Cavour
Chamber of Deputica
M. Gambetta
Menotti Garibaldi
France
Ciorra Vecours
Duke of Aosta
Crysta Veco
Caprera
Ibaldi
Weather and disasters sweep across river towns and states
June reports from Washington note Atlantic coast high pressure with a pending disturbance moving up the Mississippi Valley. Weather across the East stays warm and hazy with showers possible, while the West sees brisk winds and rain. Fires blaze in Wisconsin and Newfoundland while several towns report fatalities and losses including a Missouri bank robbery, a Grand Haven mill fire, and the Bronx elevator blaze. Notable deaths include Henry J. Johnson of Hartford and Major B. Henry Schley. Political conventions convene nationwide with party ballots and candidate tickets finalized in several states.
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A .Torday
Herald Bulletin
Atlantic
Mexican Gulf
Mississippi Valley
Fime
Gulf
York
Too
Morrow
Merrilston
Wisconsin
Newfoundland
Pocahontas
Ark
Noynton & Ackrey
Grand Haven
Mich
Doxa
Henry J. Johnson
Trurtford
Connecticut
Ned Cheney
South Manchester
Rhode
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sth Paul
Bronx City
International Typographical Union
St. Louis
Abottattije Aigt
Cincinnati
Grand Army of the Republic
Frederick
Maryland
San Antonio
Texas
Eee Society of Protestant Episcopal Church In America
St. Paul's Cathedral
Buffalo
Captain Tenneck
Stratthairly
San Francisco
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Pat AL Sain
Dette J. Gallagher
John
Mamaskot Street
Uridgey
Potles Court
Charles Varria
Mitchell Pareira
A.M. E. Charel
Charles de Maleted Sandcosta
Joseph Money
Frank Kunt
Melvine
Vic State
Newell
Christian Frederick
Elventh
Evera
Oitloves Bi Oriental Lodge
We MA Ross
Browards
John Eves
John Beckett
Ioaae Prank
Edwin Quigley
Jamal Paton
Thomas C. Munn
Brandywine Literary Society
Dolete
Leonard KB. Wuates
Dens
Melon H. Jolerm
Donnie R. Stirling
Osrrie A. Me Nates
My Mekel Marehal
Marriott Cauthy
Connell
Mary M. Stirling
Joseph P. Wales
Henry BR. Belehurst
Bemsley, Gillespie
Louis HU. Coxe, Jr
Brandywine Hundred
Matcit
Suvana Amall
M.E. Clhurel
Meg
W. C. Jolson
Henry Stout
White Hall Neck
Duck Creek Hundred
Pardes
A. Lee Cumiglia
Edgar R. Sippie
Sterman P. Hazell
Hazell & Bippie
Kerry &Hip
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Jersey
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Willa
Toul
St. Paul’s
M. E
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John A. Warner
First Regiment
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French Street
Smister
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Hyntt
Academy
Lex Pike
William Lex & Son
Martin O'Donnell
Harlan & Tollingeworth Co
C.D. Rhoad
C. D. Rhoads
Odd Fellows
Mente
Scheutzen Park
Emil Walther
DV. M
Hilles & Jones
Brandywine
David T. Marvel
Sussex Journal
Gaswtry
Michael O'Rourke
Hammros
Nelson
Naaed Edward Mater
Poreh
Wasussiy
Milton
Senate
Rourke
Voler
New York
Alfred Bragman
First Street
Bellevue Hospital
Bragman
Senator Cameron
Brooklyn Revenue Club
Trebel
Garfield
Henry Kingsbury
Bramlonville
Penna
Empepor Wham
Prince Henry
Predurick William
America
Tie
Olga
West Indies
United States
Young Men's Christian Ass Elations of América
New Haven
D. A. Bridge of Montreal
Wes
Kr. Oates
Giar
Bow
Scotland
Las Tenene
Beltzel
Weather Indies
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Matthew
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Dakotay
Wely
Beng
Mother St. Bernard
Congregation of Notre Dame
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Mother St. Jean Baptiste
Kankakee
Illinois
Herman Reitzel
Conly
Boofford Lake
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Verlay
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George L. Hoffer
Miami County
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Oliver H., Dockery
George N. Polk
Lancaster County
Jwala
AL Reynolds
Lancaster City
Abram Collins
Aene
Ohio
Charles Townsend
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