Tragic domestic turmoil ends in death by poison
Testimony in a Minnesota case portrays Mrs. Knaft, plagued by alleged cruelty and neglect from husband Knaft, who claimed to support her despite months of no work. Witnesses recall a fatal carbolic acid ingestion after bitter disputes over money and fidelity, with neighbor and cousin accounts painting a troubled marriage and a fatal outcome. Funeral arrangements were set at Joseph Kieron's home and the Sacred Heart church.
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Vener
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Sullivan
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Church of the Sacred Heart
Naval service combine probe to study faster auxiliary steamers
London April 28 A parliamentary committee of the admiralty will study measures to obtain auxiliary steamers faster and more efficient for naval use. The panel led by Hart of Cambro down includes Vice Admiral Fitzgerald and Captain Safford. They will report on necessary modifications to existing contracts and possible subsidies. The debates touch on terms with the American syndicate and the status of interests under the Atlantic agreement. The Admiralty notes the shipping combination demands serious consideration, while the House questions press for details on subsidies and merchant cruisers policy.
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Naval Service Auxiliary
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Prot Byler
Safford
F.N
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Board of Trade
Ger
Arnold Foster
Mercanti
Een
Cashier
Secretary Shaw plans depositary moves after May first
Washington April 23 Secretary Shaw stated that by May 1 he would designate three or four million additional national depositories. It is understood further deposits will be added after May 1 as the repeal of the war revenue act is anticipated to boost government receipts when the Local Year law goes into operation.
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National
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Shaw
Plumbers Strike Settled In Spokane With 9 Dollar Day
Spokane report says the second plumbers strike ended with the Carpenters' union as mediator. Journeymen to be paid 9 dollars per day on settlement. the union refunds 6 cents per day to master plumbers for contracts signed before May 1. Also notes shipment of horses to South Africa aboard steamship Temple from New Orleans with 110 horses.
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Snaster
South Africa
New Orleans
The
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Cape Town
Gay
Navy Bill Seeks New Battleships and Cruisers
Report by Chairman Foss on the 1903 naval appropriation bill outlines a smaller optimistic view of naval progress. It notes 188 ships built or building, total cost $235 million, and emphasizes battleships and armored cruisers as the core fighting power. The plan proposes two first class battleships, two armored cruisers, and two gunboats at set costs, plus options for government yard construction and detailed expenditure reporting.
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Corunna State Fan Francey Arrival and Helena Theater Night
A Corunna state fan named Francey arrived by steamer from Hilo today, after leaving Newcastle Australia 85 days ago with coal cargo. The Helena Society packed the Helena theater tonight to witness La Fiesta, a series of dances.
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Newcastle
Australia
Helena
Helena Society
Local talent fundraiser delights audience at society event
A community benefit at the First Unitarian Society drew 104 participants in a span ish court themed program staged by local talent. The entertaining undertaking was a success and will be repeated tomorrow night with costumes described as elating and participants earning universal praise.
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First Unitarian Society
I Could Not Stand It Any Longer Will Stand Trial in Virginia
Helena special dispatch reports John Greer who surrendered to Sheriff O Connell claiming he killed Stark Pierce in Grayson county Virginia four years ago He says he could not endure the guilt and returned to stand trial He explains the shooting was accidental while handling a pistol during a joke Greer travelled from Grass Creek Virginia to Seattle then Helena and now seeks to face charges He believes he will be acquitted Sheriff O Connell telegraphed to Graveon county for confirmation and an answer is awaited late tonight or tomorrow
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Grass Creek
Virginia
Stark Pierce
Smith & Weston
Eald Greer
Pierce
Marion
Seattle
Billy John
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Clark
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Independence
Wealth and miner activity surge in Thunder Mountain district
Salt Lake April 28. W M Wantland immigration agent for the Oregon Short Line reports heavy mineralization within 16 miles of the Dewey property. Gold silver and copper rock found throughout the area. Prospectors arrive slowly, pack trains delayed by lack of supplies, trails to open in a month. Many reports of prospecting and hopeful strikes amid limited provisioning.
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W. M. Wantland
Oregon Short Line
Thunder” Mountain District
Wantland
Dewey
Congressman Amos Cummins Taken Ill With Pneumonia
Baltimore April 2. The condition of Congressman Amos Cummins of New York, patient at the Church Home and Infirmary, worsened today as double pneumonia developed. He is slightly delirious at times but able to take nourishment. doctors fear complications may make his recovery very serious.
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Amos” J
New York
Cummings
Santo Domingo Revolt Reported Across Islands
Telegraphic communication between Santo Domingo and Haiti is interrupted as a fresh revolution erupts in Santo Domingo with Santiago at the center under Vice President Horatio Vasquea. Advices from Porto Plata say the uprising may be quelled by government troops.
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Evans API Boma
Santo Domi Ngo
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Santo Domingo
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Horatio Vasaquea
Agreement Reached For Industrial Arbitration
Chicago reports that a large group of leading newspapers formed the Pri-tne American Newspapers association has signed five year industrial arbitration agreements with the International Typographical Union and the International Pressmen's and Assistants' union. The accords cover mechanical departments and promise industrial peace beyond local contracts, extending through transitions after contract endings.
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As Stants
Mine Revival Planned for Unionville Near Helena
Helena April 28 after years of idleness the blachitach Union mine at Unionville south of Helena once a gold producer will be pumped out retimbered and operated again New York and Philadelphia stockholders have reorganized the company and aim to resume operations Also Washington April m signed an executive bill providing permanent civil service status for the war with Spain clerks.
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Standard
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Philadelphia
Washington
Aprut m
Spain
Old leaders fall as Crumpacker's Republicans push reform
Washington dispatch reports a faction of midwestern Republicans led by Crumpacker seeks to reorganize House leadership. Insurgents aim to topple Henderson Payne Dalzell Grosvenor and install Littlefield of Maine as leader while fearing retaliation over the Cuban reciprocity bill and the southern election investigation. The Miles retirement dispute complicates the political chessboard as Roosevelt weighs the optics and votes.
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Grosvenor
Agreement on Exclusion Reaches Complete Accord
Washington April 7 conferees on the Chinese exclusion bill reach a complete agreement. The bill strikes out the life of the present treaty limits and reenacts them where not conflicting with treaty obligations. It extends laws to our island territory where applicable and allows entry for exposition purposes while preserving certification provisions. Rome April 28 beatification process for Chinese Catholic convert Joseph Khang proceeds before the congregation of rites under the pope. If approved Khang would be the first Chinese man canonized.
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Tan
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Rome
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Congregation of Rites
Khang
Red Rag Arms Removal Sparks Arrest in Limerick
A disputed emblem over the mayor's office in Limerick disappeared last night stirring nationalist tensions. Police arrested Councilor Joseph Ryan, a corporation member, in connection with the event, which has caused a public sensation.
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Dublin
Calumet & Hecla Divi Kanone dies after civil War service
A former officer in the Civil War who served with the Boston and Ohio regiments and was brevetted brigadier general by the Calumet & Hecla Mining Co died today at his home. A dividend of $5 per share was declared by the company. He was 66 years old.
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mBkow
Boston
Ohio
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Labouchere libel case denounces swindle claims in Truth
London April 28. Lord Suffield sues Henry Labouchere over Truth articles alleging his club is an impudent humbug and that its leaders are figureheads on city prospectuses. Defense says statements were true and fair comment. Separate notes report Montana Verde Copper Co formation in South Dakota with 2.5 million capitalization and a Joliet Santa Fe crash near Patterson crossing killing three.
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High Court of Justice
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Lord
New Copper Company
Standard
Helena
Montana Verde Copper Company
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F. W. Warneke
Joseph John
Butte
Oscar Nelson
Pierre
Topeka Bride Ida Randolph Found Dead in Kaw River
The body of Mrs Ida Randolph thirty nine a bride of four months was found last night in the Kaw river near Topeka. Officials say there is no evidence of drowning and they suspect foul play in her death.
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Ida Randolph
Kaw River
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