Rumored conspiracy at Fort Reno targets white officers
Reports from Fort Reno detail a rumored plot by discharged troops to murder white officers starting with Capt Edgar A. Macklin. Edward L. Knowles, charged with assaulting Macklin, was bound over for grand jury action as investigators pursue arrests across posts and towns amid tensions from the Brownsville affair.
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Reno
Macklin
Fort ‘Reno
HY Reno
Okla
Start Reno
Edgar A. Macklin
Brownsville
Tex
Eaward L. Knowles
Com- Pany’-A
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Twenty-ffth Infantry
Knowl
el -Reno
Launto
Calo
Fort Niobrara
Neb
Corpora Nowles
Fort Reno
Chicago laborer burns child's body for want of funeral funds
Charles Peterson of Chicago, a laborer, was arraigned and fined $25 for cremating his child's corpse in the foundry where he worked. The child died six days earlier and Peterson, lacking funds, kept the body at home five days before authorities learned of the neglect and he confessed to burning the body in the furnace.
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Chicago
Charles Peterson
Himes
Peterson
Tragedy in Seattle Ends in Double Fatalities and Self-Inflicted Death
Two men die and a third is fatally wounded after a bar confrontation in Seattle. Emmons, a cigar stand proprietor, fires on Turner and Russell then kills himself. Separate report notes a crossing accident near Union Wisconsin kills Matthe Clemons and injures her brother. Free mall delivery resumes in New Orleans areas after service disruption.
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B Hi. Turner
Seattle
Wash
Emmons
Andy Russell
Russel
Turner
Russell
Transfer of Cassie Chadwick to Moundsville Prison
Orders received from the government authorize Cassie Chadwick's transfer to the federal prison at Moundsville West Virginia. The move follows official actions by authorities and will be executed per protocol.
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Cassie Chadwick
Bid Penitentiary
Moundsville
W. Va
Sioux City Live Stock Quotes and Georgia Railroad Wreck
Tuesday market quotes show Top stock porkers at 6.20 per cwt and Top hogs at 4.40. A Georgia railroad wreck near Barnett injures one as several train cars overturn in the morning incident.
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Sioux Cry
Sioux City
Georgia
Callioad
Barnett
Magnate alleges bribery attempts amid lumber shortage plan
The magnate named Jimbor and others claim efforts to create rain to relieve the Northwest car shortage. He says railroad managers were urged to bribe him to withdraw his support. His Seattle desk has reportedly been broken open twice as part of a broader struggle. He met with Interstate Commerce Commission members in Chicago to outline steps to be presented in Seattle. He recalls a 40 cent rate proposal and a Northern Pacific attorney suggesting a railroad job.
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Jimbor
Ronda Wouta
Jbeibe Tito
Victor TH Beekran
Yelfe Coast Lumbermen's Association
Raifrains
Seattle
Bookman
Shicxao
Interstate Commerced Commission
Jenon
Seatila
Allesva J
Beckman
Aon
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Missouri River
Iunter J. M. ‘Hannaford
Cuban Plotters At Work In New York Harbor Rumors
Rumors of a conspiracy against Cuba resurface in New York City as ex Palma administration officials are named in discussions of arms smuggling. Reports claim contraband rifles and ammunition were shipped clandestinely from New York to Cuba and hidden near Mariel before being moved. A search by American forces found weapons buried earlier, with past shipments recalled prior to the recent Cuban revolution.
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Cuba
New York City
Island
Palma
New York
Europe
Mariel
Havana
Ciba
Imperial Defense Decision Shifts Power to Czar
Reports from St. Petersburg say the czar becomes personal predictor of the defense council after palace conferences. The war and marine ministries lose separate status, separating imperial defense from international policy and removing parliamentary control over political courts martial, signaling a likely crisis at the next assembly.
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St. Petersburg
Exer’s
Czar
Council of Defense
War
Marine
Canada seeks lake treaty linked to Lake Michigan water
The international waterways commission in Toronto urges the United States to trade 10 000 cubic feet per second of Lake Michigan water for a Canada US treaty guaranteeing free navigation on the Great Lakes. It notes Canada currently enjoys a navigation privilege rather than a right. The panel also calls for a public commission to determine and mark the boundary on Lake Erie to resolve fishermen poaching disputes.
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Canada
Lake Michigan
International Waterways Commission
Toronto
Unite States
Great Lakes
Jake Erie
Wanted in Iowa for Murder Arrest Made in Missouri
James Price, a Black man, was arrested at Higbee Missouri on Sunday on a charge of killing Thomas Albright, a mine operator at Frazier Iowa, in 1908.
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Iowa
James Price
Higbee
Thomas Albright
Frazier
Wisconsin Officials Inducted at Inaugural Day
Goy, James O. Davidson and other state officers-elect of Wisconsin were inducted into office Monday. The traditional inaugural ball was dropped from the program for the first time in many years as the legislature prepares to convene Wednesday.
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Goy
Davidson
James O. Davidson
Wisconsin
Paris Police Halt Dream of Beyot Play
Paris chief of police stopped the performance of a production titled A Dream of Beyot held at the May Rouge Thursday night. The play starred Morny in the principal role and drew attention from authorities.
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Paris
Beyot
Elevator Fall at County Court House Injures Several
A deputy sheriff and seven prisoners plunged four stories at Min heapgile courthouse on Monday. All prisoners sustained minor injuries and one died from the fall. In other news, Franklin Bell, Secretary Taft, announced Col. Howard S. Godfrey of the Ninth Cavalry will be appointed brigadier general to succeed him.
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Sherif
Minheapgile
Franklin Bell
Taft
Col
Howard S. Godfrey
Ninth Cavalry
J. Pranklin Bell
Fire breaks in sleeping car near Missouri Valley station
A Sunday fire aboard a sleeping car three miles west of Missouri Valley injures several and kills Loula DeLario of Washington D C. O H Johnson of Salt Lake City and Mrs J Aig gins Carondelet Pa escape burns while passenger Louie DeLario dies from suffocation after being awakened from his berth amid flames and smoke.
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Palace
Enlite
Chicago
Vailkvey
Sioux City
Sioux City ‘Division
Missouri Vally
Loveland
Loula Delatio
Washineton
D. G
House Committee On Irrigation
O. HL. Johnson
Salt Lake
Henry Cahrow
Sall Lake City
Aiggins
Carondale
Louie de Lerio
Washington, D. CG
Larimie
Greek Labor Riot in San Francisco Kills One Man
Rioting Greek laborers near Sixteenth and Valencia streets injure and kill. Foreman Maurice Buckley and two workers, William Christ and Rouhatos, are arrested as police intervene. The mob targets the foreman after a disciplinary dismissal and wrecks a saloon.
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Khief
San Francisco
United Railways
Markos Dovhatos
Sixteenth
Valencia
Maurice Buckley
Buckley
William Christ
Rouhatos
Efurts
Christ
Nikolas Petratos
Purdy Reports Confidence After Brownsville Raid Inquiry
Milton Purdy assistant to the United States attorney general completed his San Antonio investigation into the Brownsville raid. He pursued Lieut. Col Frank Gaker and Captains D J Rater and Hanson Ely and will continue in Houston examining witnesses. He expressed satisfaction with the evidence gathered and progress of the inquiry.
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Brownsville
Milton Purdy
United State Attorney General
San Antonio
Tex
Houston
Purdy
Frank Gaker
D. J. Rater
Hanson Ely
Fire devastates Bangkok trading quarter in Siam
A large blaze swept through Bangkok Siam damaging the Chinese trading quarter. Officials estimate losses around 2900 dollars with many shops gutted and smoke stopping business for days. No injuries reported.
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Bangkkok
Bangkok
Siam
Jet Oklahoma faces fuel famine as coal arrives from forty miles
The residents of Jet Oklahoma endure severe fuel shortages. Wood is unavailable and corn prices are prohibitive. A few farmers are hauling coal from Tinid forty miles away to meet basic needs.
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Jet
Okla
Unglaub Trade Shifts Washington Baseball Lineup
Robert Unglaub, noted Tri State League batsman, is traded to Washington for manager Stahi as reported by the Williamsport PA edition of the Washington Post telegram.
Tragedy in Refugee Duma Claims Three Lives
Emil Radley of San Francisco shot and killed Mrs. Martha Kruger and her sister Elizabeth Kelly in a Sunday night tragedy in Refugee Duma. Adrian Kruger, a bartender, is husband to the first victim.
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Duma
Emil Radley
San Francisco
Martha Kruger
Adrian Kruger
Elizabeth Kelly
Unusual Cold Brings Snow Over San Francisco Hills
Severe weather grips California as unusually cold air moves in. For the first time since 1895, residents report visible snow on the hills surrounding San Francisco Sunday, signaling a rare winter event in the region.
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California
San Francisco
Hermit near Osceola found dead after freezing
George Munson long known as a hermit on a farm near Osceola was found dying by a neighbor after freezing outside his barn. A later search uncovered over 1200 in gold coins and bills hidden in trunks and boxes along with 200 acres of land. He died soon after the discovery.
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George Munson
Iowa
Murrey
Osceola
Wrong medicine puts Mason City woman in danger
Mrs. A. F. Brown of Mason City is in critical condition after mistaking a strong horse medicine for cold remedy. She took a large dose and suffered convulsions. Her husband arrived and called doctors as emetics were given. For hours her condition fluctuated but remained serious.
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A. F. Brown
Mason City
Mrs. W. E. Cole Dies After Farewell Song
At a Denison Methodist Home Mission Society reception Mrs. Cole collapsed during the farewell hymn "May God be With You Till We Meet Again." She died about midnight after a history of apoplexy. Her husband and family planned to move to Missouri the next day.
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Methodist Home Missionary Society
Denison
W. E. Cole
Missouri
Railroad Commission in Des Moines Elects New Officials
The Iowa Railroad Commission organized in Des Moines electing N. 5. Ketchum as chairman Dwight Lewis re elected secretary Tom Boylen re elected chief clerk and Clarence Ladd of Estherville elected stenographer. The panel set February 9 for hearing stockmen petitioning lower livestock rates.
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Railroad Commisssion Organize
Railroad Commission
Des Moines
N. 5
Ketchum
Dwight Lewis
Tom Boylen
Clarence Ladd
Estherville
Local child death shocks Aur eis family
Evelyn Hickey, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Hickey of Aurelia, died after overexertion during play. A physician cited exertion at play as the cause.
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Evelyn Hickey
Lamont Fire Destroys Historic Mormon Church Records
A blaze at Lamont devastated the Mormon church building and its historic records. The fire consumed the office of key church officials and many irreplaceable documents spanning nearly a century, valued beyond replacement while insurance covered some vaults and the plant.
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Jesus Chirts
Lamont
Eatabien
Herald
Flee
Amoke
Morman
Jing
Storm Lake Man Fined for Illegal Fishing
George Tetlls Jr. was fined 150 dollars and costs in Storm Lake for unlawfully removing fish. State Deputies Green and Brees arrested him after an investigation. Two seines and other paraphernalia were destroyed by the deputies. The Commercial club and Storm Lake groups vow to protect lake fish quality going forward.
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Storm Lake
George Tetlls, Jr
Green
Brees
Commercial Club
Wesley Pioneer Killed By Milwaukee Train
A. J. Kennedy of Westley in Kossuth County was struck and killed by a Milwaukee train while walking on the tracks three miles northwest of Wesley. He was the first settler in Wesley township and was known across northern Iowa. survived by a large family. He chose the rail line due to muddy roads and was killed instantly just inside the yard limits.
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A. J. Kennedy
Kossuth County
Milwaukee
Westley
Britt
Mr. Kennedy
Wesley Township
Stone
Wesley
Breach of Promise Suit Filed by Minta Fleming
Miss Minta Fleming sues William K Gilcrest for 10000 dollars claiming her life plans were blighted by his refusal to marry her. Gilcrest, a prominent Des Moines businessman and vice president of the Des Moines Incubator company, is named in the action. Fleming is a Des Moines stenographer.
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Minta Fleming
W. I. Gilcrest
Prermisa Uuit
Wiliam K. Gicrest
Gilcrest
Don Moines
Des Moines
Misa Fleming
Parvan urged to grant parole for Rodgers murder case
Gov Cummins urged to grant a parole to W C Rodgers who was convicted of murder in Council Bluffs three years ago and given a twenty five year sentence. Rodgers linked to Clinton diamond robberies and had four prior sentences. Edward Jennings, a Hast Day Movies horse trader, is under arrest at Corydon charged with murder after allegedly abducting a stranger and later finding the man dead beside the road. President Ball announced at Drake University that Judge Cole of the Grain School had retired with a 2820 year pension from the Carnegie fund. The meeting in Dubuque included department commanders and the next encampment selections. James Mickey, 46, died after a drunken incident at a Diamique tavern. Deserter Charles Carlson from the U S Navy was discharged and later exonerated for travel. County death William Collins, 75, died by self harm in Independence.
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Parvan
Readgers
Cummina
Brent
W. C. Rodgers
Bluits
Rodgers
Clinton
Meld
Edward Jennings
Corydon
Strarger
Henn Cote Netwes
Ball
Drake University of
Congress Debates Roosuyelty Resolution and Adjourment Remarks
Fragmented account of Congressional debate on Prostdulit Roosuyelty and military actions. Mentions senators, committee reports, oath and adjournment, and appointments in the House. References to Bowman and Tucker acts and war claims, with notes on Williamson's absence and allegations of fraud.
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Cannon
Jrgelbrighe
California
Willainson
Oregon
Williamson Ful
National Capital Notes Summary of Senate Actions and Global Topics
Senator Lodge pushes consular service reforms by appointing higher posts from within. The Navy gains John Puil Jones’s sword in its library. The Kiowa and Commodre land sale closes with 7 621 acres bid. Beveridge reintroduces child labor bill. Tyner seeks resolutions on Arthur P. Gormen. China and Russia trade talks progress. Rockhill cables open trade in Manchuria and Harbin. Knapp funds relief for Chinese starving. turbine propulsion dominates engineering discussion. Colombo River and Imperial Valley damage response noted. Whiskey labeling hearing for New York to New Hampshire blenders. Jamestown expo prep advances. Secretaries address army recruiting and bank policy amid labor shortages.
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Lodge
John Puil Jones
Navy Department
Reginald Nicholson
Kiowa and Commodre
Beveridge
District ‘of Columbia
Kirla
Manchurie
Harbin
le Klopseh
The
Christian Herald
China
Admirl C. W. Rao
Bureau of
Steru Engineering
American National Fed
Grog
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Uniton Transfer Implement Company
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W. R. Goy
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Edward
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Mr. Goy
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Carmody
Charles E. Carmody
Mapleton
My. Carmody
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Alax Bellamay
Leon
Tield
Marty Lehrmann
Stantling
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Bathtup
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Diamique
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Charles
Carlson
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Spegkot
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Muompson
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Mexico
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Department of Agercuiting
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