Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-03-07
The Criminal CaLeudar.

The Criminal Calendar.
George H. Mills has been found guilty of the
murder.of his wife il Brooklyn few months
ago
Mrs Manson of St. Paul reported that she
ncapolis spree with 5000 in his pocket
At Ganeseo, ILL.,, Pavson spurloclz has been
suspended from ghostly ministrations, because
OF naughtiness with IL Sunday school teacher.
At the Whitconb house, Rochester, N. Y,
Mrs. Bussey of Troy shot another woman,
whom she alleged was her husbands mistress.
the wound is not fatal.
George W. Wilson, VINO two months ago
killed Policeman Billiard, Of Detroit, Mich.
while resisting arrest has been convicted OF
murder Ill the second degrees.
Mrs. Emma cardinal received caller in
New York recently who said her husband was
dead. In the lady's confusion he tore 4 Gia-
mond ear ring from her ear and rushed away.
James O'Brien ono of the men arrested for
tho murder of William Pugh, in Philadelphia,
On the night of the 9th inst, has confessed that
William Casey, another Of the prisoners, struck
the fatal blow.
George H. Fryer, who discovered the new
Discovery mine, now worth 100000, and
sold it for $4,000, committed suicide at Den
yer, on the oath. Fryer Hill, Leadville was
named after him.
". W. Davis of Monticello, Ill, blaclmailed
". H. Hanlelle, charging him with seducine
his wife, and made him sign note for 81 ,O0C
at the muZzle of a revolver. Davis goes to
state prison for five years.
Ex-Marshal D. NJ Harris was released from
Jail at Hillsboro, Ohio, on bail in $4,000
Harris was recently indicted by the grand
jury for murder in the first degree for taking
tho life of John Dosgett, Oct 20.
William H. Haigh Of Port Hope. Ont, {. pas
senger or the Circassian from England, was
robbed on the passage of $1,000 worth Of jew
elry and other valuables. Tho theft was moi
discovered till the passengers landed
There is much excitement at Elizabethtown
Ky, over the outrage of Miss Cora Vannort
a respected lady living near that place, by 6
negro, Miles Petty. A mob organized. Tho
officers barely saved Petty, hurrying him of
to Louisville.
Samuel Liebachutz a letter carrier Of the
Cincinnati postoffice, has been arrested for ap,
propriating money from letters. Evidence of
his guilt was found on his person. He made
no defense before the United States commits
sioner, and was held for trial in 81 500 bail
The latest advices from Cheraw, s. c., nrt
to the effect that W. B. Cash has eluded the
vigilance of those who were watching his
fathers house, and has escaped, it is thought
into North Carolina It is rumored that tbs
governor will issue proclamation Offering 8
large reward for the apprehension of Cash.
George E. Smith, corporation attorney Of
Union City, Mich, shot himself and will prob
ably die. He had trouble with insurance
! t>,n1,
leging crookedness in his manner of doing
business. A fresh agent arrived to examine
into affairs when the shooting took place
Smith is married and moved in the best: o.
circles.
A special to the Tribune from Fort Yates
Oak, says Private NJ B. Swepstone of the Sew
enteenth United States infantry band, shot him
self through the head the 21st inst, with re-
volver. He was found the next morning in {
shack near the post in a dying condition ant
conveyed to the post hospital, where he is ex
| pected to die any moment He left a letter
stating that he was tired Of life and directions
as to the disposition of his personal effects.
In an affray at Winston, Ky, Preston White
was killed and Henry Witt and his son Tillma1
| mortally wounded. White and a companion
named Prichell were both drunk and created {
| disturbance. Young Witt, in attempting t.
quell the fuss, was attacked and shot by White
| Witt senior came to his assistance and was
| shot By Prichell During the scufae between
young Witt and White Priche]l attempted t
! shoot Witt, but shot White through the head
killing him instantly. Prichen was arrested.
Passengers who arrived at Nashville, Tenn.
! report that when the Louisville & Nashville
train was near Moline station it was stopped
| by fifty orn,ore men, who boarded it. Al
were armed with shotguns and pistols ant
| were masked. The leader, who was well
dressed and wore kid GLOVES, explained tina
they were after a negro who outraged youn,
| lady. and whom the sheriff was conveying t
/ Sonora for trial The mob quickly searched
the train, and not finding the prisoner fired
heard the mob was gathering, and had lef
the prisoner, in jail at Elizabethtown.