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Are They Horse Thieves?
“Think They are Horse-Thieves. Frank Williams and George Gerrow were arrested last night by Detectives Cramer and Kelly of the central station, charged with horse stealing. They are thought to be members of a gang that has been stealing delivery rigs from South Water street firms. They are locked up…
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Frank McMahon, alias E. J. Mackin
The following article appeared on the front page of the May 15, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News: Alleged Assailant of Joe Lawler. The case of Frank McMahon, alias E. J. Mackin, who is suspected of being one of the trio who robbed the house of Joe Lawler two…
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Offensive Bicycle Riders
The following story appeared on the front page of the May 15th, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News, “Round Up of Bicycle-Riders. Bicycle-riders who persist in riding along the boulevards after dark without the necessary lamps fared badly last night. Officers from the different stations in Inspector Lewis’…
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1894 Obituaries: May 15
The following notices of death were printed on page 9 of the May 15th, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News, “ALDWORTH-May 15, 1894, RICHARD, beloved husband of Anna Aldworth and brother of M. E. Aldworth, aged 48 years. Funeral from his late residence, 15 Lynn-ct., at 1 p.m.” “BRANDECKER-Mrs.…
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Struck by a Piece of Ice
“Row on South Water Street. Justice Foster listened for half an hour this morning to the stories of several excited Italians about a South Water street brawl yesterday. Frank Godello, while looking for a crate of strawberries on the street, had been struck by a piece of ice in front…
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1894 Obituaries: May 10
The following notices appeared on page 8 of the May 10, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News, BOWLER-May 9, 1894, EDWARD FRANCIS, beloved son of Michael and Johanna Bowler, aged 1 year and 4 months. Funeral Friday, May 11, from parents’ residence, 128 Chestnut-st., at 10 a.m., by carriages…
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Fatalities Reported
The following notices appeared on the front page of the May 10th, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News; “DROWNED IN THE SLIP. Fred Ward, 6 Years Old, Loses His Life – Other Fatalities Reported. Fred Ward, 6 years old, was drowned in the Burlington slip, near the Halsted street…
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1894 Chicago Engagement and Marriage
The following notices appeared on page 8 of the May 10, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News, “ENGAGEMENTS: COOPER-LEVY-The engagement is announced of Mr. ABRAM COOPER to Miss MAUD LEVY.” “MARRIAGES: CAMPBELL-DOUGLAS-At the residence of Dr. J. G. Bemis, 118 Center-av., ADDISON B. CAMPBELL of New York and MARGUERITE…
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Funeral and Death Notices
The following articles appeared on the front page of the May 5th, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News, “FUNERAL OF MRS. HOYNE. It Will Be Held To-Morrow Morning-Death of Samuel Dexter. The funeral of Mrs. Teressa Hoyne, wife of United States Commissioner Philip A. Hoyne, will be held from…
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