Murder confession links Arizona man to Chaves slaying
Frank Bell, jailed in Prescott, Arizona, confesses to the 1 ½ year old murder of Colonel Francisco Chaves in New Mexico. He says remorse over implicating Domingo Valles led to his confession and describes tracking Chaves from his county to Pines Wells before shooting him through a window. Deputy Fornett and Sheriff Lowry coordinate the investigation. Bell, about 55, lived in Arizona mountains and worked as a section hand at Martines.
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Ariz
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Francisco Chaves
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Bell
Domingo Valles
Chaves
Juan Salas
United States
Fred Fornett
Albuquerque
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Hagerman
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Rell
Colonel Chaves
Arizona
Martines
Sherif Lowry
Tam
Packers Must Face the Facts in Immunity Case
Chicago January hearing ends attempts to speed immunity plea. Trial will focus on facts as jurors determine if Garfield investigation shielded the packers from prosecution. Louis C. Krauthoff to testify on April 4 1904 interview.
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Humphrey
Morrison
John R. Wilson
Louis C. Krauthoff
Armour & Co
Garfield
Dunne Backs Municipal Ownership Bid Amid Bomb Drama
Chicago mayor claims signing the 75 million municipal streetcar measure while at home and expects city control of lines before his term ends. He warns of legal challenges under the Mueller law and outlines possible steps toward purchasing or contracting for a system if voters approve in April.
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Chicago
Dunne
East Youngstown Robbery Strikes Five Men at Saloon
Five armed robbers terrorized East Youngstown early today at a saloon run by brothers Michael and Alexander Dyokivic. They pistol whipped two victims and fatally injured a third as they robbed for about 500 dollars. A puddler, Peter Tighe, was carried and beaten, suffering a fatal skull fracture.
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Alexander Dyokivic
Jacob D. Kidelman
Puddler
Peter Tighe
Tighe
Ohio River Body Identified as Nashville Woman
The body recovered from the Ohio River last Thursday is identified as Mrs. Jess Mangrum of Nashville Tennessee. She vanished December 14 taking a large sum of money and valuables en route to Chicago via St Louis on W T U business. No valuables were found on the body and authorities suspect murder and robbery.
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Tenn
Chicago
Bt. Lewis
Funeral of Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler Draws Nation
Burial ceremonies in New York for Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler, Confederate cavalry leader and Spanish American War figure, included a militant pageant across Brooklyn Bridge and services at Thomas Episcopal Church, with a national escort to Arlington. Veterans from both sides joined Cuban and Philippine War veterans in salutes and crowds lined the funeral cortege.
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France blocks Venezuelan coast amid Monroe Doctrine debate
Washington dispatch notes France plans to blockade the Venezuelan coast with U Sapproval, aiming to pressure Castro. France argues the move aligns with hemispheric policy while Germany and Britain weigh impacts on regional trade and customs control as the Chinese imperial mission arrives in Washington to study U S industry and female education.
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Frince
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Venezuela
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la Guira
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Washington
China
America
Pittsburg
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California
Nolson
Rates cut on California deciduous fruit shipments to East
J S Leeds of Santa Fe refrigerator service and Robert Graham of Armour Refrigerating agree on rate reductions for California deciduous fruits to eastern markets. The pact bans rebates and requires strict maintenance of reduced rates.
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Santa Fe Road
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Pacile Coast
Armour Refrigerating Service
California
Rev Matthew O'Keefe dies at 78 in Towson Maryland
Reverend Matthew O'Keefe longtime brigade chaplain of Mahone's division and the army of northern Virginia died of pneumonia aged 78. He guided Catholic faith in Waterford Ireland born and famed for relief work during 1855 yellow fever outbreaks and service aboard the Wrench frigate. He later earned the Legion of Honor for his hospital duties.
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Matthew O'Keefe
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