Pioneer Dick Rock Dies After Buffalo Attack at Henry's Lake
Richard Rock known as Dick Rock a Northwest pioneer and former government scout with Custer was gored to death by a 2000 pound buffalo bull at his Henry's Lake Idaho ranch while feeding the animal. He raised the animal from a calf and was mortally injured in the corral. Rock served as an Indian scout with General Custer and warned him of danger before the Little Bighorn. He was about 55, survived by a widow, no children, and had recently run a hotel and bar at the ranch near the national park. He was born in New York and came West about 35 years ago.
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Richard
Dick” Rock
Northwest
Henry's Lake
Idaho
Butte
Sherman
Rock
Buffalo Corral
E. H. Sherman
Tn Monida
Policeman McNally
McNally
Richard Rock
Jin
National Park
General Custer
Little Bighorn
Monida
New York State
Two Killed and Many Injured in Virginia Train Wreck
A northbound Southern Railway passenger train No. 38 was wrecked by a landslide at Covesville Virginia, 15 miles south of Charlottesville, at 4 15 am. The engine ditched and six coaches burned. mail loss was the greatest in southern railroading. Pullman porter Nicholas Lowen and an unknown man were killed. Injured included John Turner fatally burned and several others burned or injured. engineers and conductors suffered burns and bruises. Turner died after transfer to University of Virginia hospital, others sent to Washington for care. Passengers were unhurt.
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Charlottesville
Southern Railroad
Covesville
Here
Southern
Nicholas Lowen
John Turner
A. L. Holton
C. R. Cover
R. N. Jefferson
F. L. Loving
H. N. Link
J. L. Schmidt
J. F. Stockelrather
D. P. Wine
M. T. Rust
A. B. Dunn
Turner
University of Virginia Hospital
Washington
Wife Kills Brutal Husband in Washington Dinner Scene
During a quarrel at the supper table Liberty Kempf a well known businessman choked his wife. She obtained a revolver and fired five shots at him one bullet entering the brain. He died within moments. The wife told police her story and has not yet been arrested.
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Washington
Ind
Liberty Kempf
Mantler Hosts AP Staff Dinner in New York
Dr Mantler general manager of the Continental Telegraphen compagnie Berlin entertained executive and editorial staff of the associated press at dinner tonight at the Deutscher Verein in New York Eleven gentlemen attended with Charles C Boynton AP eastern division superintendent chairing the gathering.
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New York
Mantler
Continental Telegraphen Compagnie
Wolff
Berlin
Associated Press
Deutscher Verein
Charles C. Boynton
Fraternal Message Cabled From Wolff Bureau in Berlin
After a feast a fraternal message from the Associated Press men was cabled to the Wolff's bureau in Berlin. The note reflected cordial relations and newsroom solidarity during the event.
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Associated Press
Wolff
Berlin
Two Mysterious Deaths in Brunswick Traced to Father and Son
The bodies of a boy eight or nine and Richard Albrecht of New Brunswick were found near a trestle on the sea board Air Line. The boy had a broken neck and lay partially submerged. Albrecht’s body was nearby. A Baltimore to Jacksonville ticket and travel clues suggest the pair drifted toward Savannah before possibly reaching Brunswick by misdirected route.
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Brunswick
Richard Albrecht
New Brunswick
N. J
Seaboard Air Line
Sorchers
Albrecht
Thulman
Everett City
Savannah
Thalmanoon
Atprecht
Baltimore
Jacksonville
Arrested at Church Door Confesses to Forging Checks
Lewis Starger an insurance agent was arrested in Wilkinsburg for forgery and using the mails. He confessed to forging at least one check and police believe he helped lead a gang flooding Pittsburgh and New York with small forged checks. He admitted signing a $16 40 check for a $4 bill and receiving $12 50 in change.
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Ittsburg
Wilkeneburg
Lewis Starger
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Postoffice
O'Brien
New York
Starger
Wilkensburg
Sturger
Burglary Blow Opens Clark Mill Safe in Missoula
The Clark flouring mill in South Missoula was targeted by Charles Fisher and George Kirkwood who blew the safe with nitroglycerine. Sheriff Prescott pursued and captured them, finding tools and evidence including a revolver and a miners union card. One suspect is described with a beard and the other as a 20-year-old lad.
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Standard
Missoula
W. A. Clark
South Missoula
Charles Fisher
George Kirkwood
A. L. Manning
Sheriff Prescott
Florence
Joe Johnson
Missoula Club
Manning
Prescott
Johnson
Fisher
Butte Miners’ Union
J. R&r. Lucey
J. R. Murphy
Kirkwood
Floral wreaths adorn casket at funeral with out-of-town pallbearers
Numerous floral wreaths lay on the casket as attendees from distant points arrived. J. E. Swindlehurst, J. W. Kelley and J. L. Dobell of Butte were present, while pallbearers included Charles Garnier, H. J. Miller, John T. Smith, Charles A. Burg, T. M. Swindlehurst, J. A. Savage, E. H. Talcott and Charles Angus.
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J. E. Swindlehurst
J. L. Dobell
Butte
Charles Garnier
H. J. Miller
John T. Smith
Charles A. Burg
T. M. Swindlehurst
J. A. Savage
E. H. Talcott
Charles Angus
Explosion Kills Two Near Houghton Michigan
A dynamite blast near Oskar eight miles north of Houghton today killed Gustav Jenkela and Eric Kaltiaten and seriously injured Henry Dapio who had four ribs broken and a split jaw. The explosion occurred in John Boullard’s house as the family were at church, the fire following the blast.
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Milwaukee
Houghton
Mich
Oskar
Gustav Jenkela
Eric Kaltiaten
Henry Dapio
John Boullard
Woodard Gives Up All Hope Promises Gallow Statement
Charles Woodard the self confessed slayer of Sheriff Ricker has given up hope of reprieve and will speak from the gallows next Friday He alleges enemies framed him stole his homestead in the Rattle Snake mountains had him jailed to block proof of his claim and he was kept from bail by county officials He was arrested at Billings Montana.
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Casper
Charles Woodard
Ricker
Woodard
Rattlesnake Mountains
Billings, Mont
May Strike Vote Looms Over Coal Unions Meet
Shamokin Pa March report says unions weigh strike after informal vote showed three fourths in favor. Trade and labor council backed textile council action as districts 1 7 and 9 United Mine Workers convene to decide. A committee led by Mitchell drafts a resolution to present operators with demands, including eight hour day and coal weighing, with strike potential if rejected.
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Trades and Labor Council
Textile Council
Shamokin
March Jr
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Nicol
Fahey
Duffy
Michell
Special Committee
Scale Committee
National Executive Board
Congress set to tackle restrictive immigration and Cuban reciprocity
Washington notes say the Oleomargarine bill leads the week in the senate, with Chinese exclusion also in play under Senator Penrose. Senator Proctor will outline the oleomargarine measure and may adjourn debate to a day. Support from Penrose Mitchell and Fairbanks is expected amid anticipated contention over immigration limits. The Indian appropriation bill is expected to be reported and receive early senate attention.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Proctor
Penrose
Proctor
Committee On Agriculture
Bailey
Mitchell
Fairbanks
Fatal duel in Coryden leaves two men shot
In Henderson Kentucky on March 23 G W Pritchett was killed and John Below a farmer fatally wounded after a street confrontation over business. Pritchett fired the fatal shot into Below then returned fire. Pritchett died shortly after. The coroner exonerated Below.
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Henderson
Coryden
G. W. Pritchett
John Below
Pritchett
Below
Oil Steamer Major Barrett Burned At Sea
Unknown steamer fire reported by Oregon Inlet life saving crew identified as the oil steamer Major Barrett bound from Sabine Pass Texas to New York via Philadelphia. Captain Johnson of the Navaho sighted the burning vessel on March 22 between Hatteras and Boyd's Island with two empty lifeboats adrift and no sign of life.
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Charlestown
8. C
Oregon
Hatteras
Boyd's Island
N. C
Major Barrett
Harriman Party Returns From Mexican Tour
The Harriman special train, returning from Mexico, arrives at Eagle Pass Texas with E H Harriman S M Felton Julius Kruttschnitt and Dr Lyles aboard. The party visited Durango Guadalajara City of Mexico Cuernavaca San Luis Potosi Tampico and Monterey and goes on to San Francisco via El Paso.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Harriman
Mexico
E. H. Harriman
S. M. Felton
Chicago & Alton
Julius Kruttschnitt
Dr. Lyles
Fatal riot in Epirus leaves eight gendarmes dead
Athens dispatch reports a riot at Philates in Epirus where gendarmes clashed with Turks while attempting to rescue a noted criminal from prison. The ensuing fighting killed eight gendarmes and led to 50 Albanians being arrested.
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London
Standard
Athens
Epirius
Strikers Arrested in Norfolk Street Railway Plot
Norfolk Virginia March 3 A C Wor rell and George Wynn two strikers were arrested at midnight charged with attempting to wreck a car of the Norfolk Street Railway Power company. They were released tonight on 500 bonds each. Wynn had a revolver on him according to police. Guards watch all cars and suburban lines as 50 deputy sheriffs patrol.
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Norfolk
A. C. Worrell
George Wynn
Norfolk Street Railway & Power Company
Wynn
Strike Seen Inevitable in New Orleans Union Action
The Street Railway Employes union at a Central Trades and Labor union meeting resolutions called for a strike to demand recognition of unionism as paramount. The move likely scuttles tomorrow’s conference, and if endorsed, a strike appears inevitable.
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New Orleans
Central Trades and Labor Union
Mule Spinners Union Demands 10 Percent Wage Increase
Lewiston March 23. At a meeting of the Mule Spinners union the group decided to demand a 10 percent wage increase effective March 51 giving mill owners a week to decide. If not granted another strike may follow.
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Lewiston
Mule Sninners’ Union
Loom Fixers Union Granted Strike Discretion
At a National Loom Fixers Association executive meeting in New Bedford Lowell Loom Fixers Union was authorized to use its own discretion in deciding on strikes. The decision centers on labor actions within the loom fixing trade and affects members in Lowell and surrounding areas.
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New Bedford
Mass
National Loom Fixers’ Assocation
Loom Fixers’ Union of
Lowell
Macedonian uprising plans reported in Vienna
A Daily Telegraph correspondent says M. Saratoff head of the Macedonian committee is in talks with the Armenian revolutionary committee to organize a general uprising in Macedonia. The Porte informs powers that wide measures are arranged to thwart any Macedonian revolt.
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London
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
M. Saratoff
Armenian Revolutionary Committee
Macedonia
Porte
Signal men meet reverse near Paran-Paran Mindanao
Brig Gen George W Davis reports a detachment of 17 signal corps men attacked by about 200 Moros near Paran-Paran Mindanao. One signal man killed and four pack mules seized. US transport Buford arrives with 27th Infantry squadron 11th cavalry and 50 pack mules. Four more cholera cases and two plague deaths logged. Grant sails early to San Francisco with Chaffee's third infantry to avoid city exposure.
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Manila
George W. Davis
Zamboanga
Island of
Mindanao
Signal Corps
Paran-Paran
United States
Buford
27Th Infantry
11Th Cavalry
Chaffee
Third Infantry
Grant
San Francisco
House Deliberates Cuban Reciprocity and Army Bill
Washington March 23 There is a bare possibility the Cuban reciprocity fight moves to the house floor next week The plan is to take up the army bill after the Moss-Rhea election contest Tuesday Democrats will use the debate to oppose administration policy in the Philippines Mr Rhea is expected to be unseated on Tuesday's contest vote
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
Althoug
Moss-Rhea
Philippines
Rhea
Mill Owners Refuse Textile Workers Demand in Lowell
Lowell faces potential major strike after mill agents deliver an unconditional refusal to the textile workers request for wage increases. The response, drafted in Boston, arrives as the unions await a central meeting set for next Wednesday to decide further action.
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Lowell
Mass
Textile Council
Boston
Boston Brewery Workers Meet Over Eight Hour Day
In Boston on March 23 a major labor gathering of brewery workers discussed a proposed compromise after threats of a strike over demands for an eight hour day and other conditions. A six member committee was empowered to settle the dispute or initiate a strike.
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Boston
Five Black Prisoners Ignite Escape Attempt at Kosciusko Jail
Five county convicts, all Negroes, attempted a burn out at the Kosciusko jail. They set fire to the stockade and burned it down over their heads in a failed escape. The men were released to county contractor Robert Campbell, who farms 16 miles west of Kosciusko, for minor offenses.
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Kosciusko
Miss
Robert Campbell
Retvizan Joined Russian Navy in Philadelphia Ceremony
The battleship Retvizan, built for Russia at Cramps' yard, was officially added to the czar's navy in Philadelphia. Father Ratsofsky led a Greek church service for 750 officers and crew as the blue cross of St. Andrew was raised. The ship, commanded by Captain Chenovitch, then moved to midstream and will sail to Kronstadt around April 12.
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Philadelphia
Retvizan
Cramps
Father Ratsofsky
Chenovitch
St. Andrew
Kronstadt
Churches Seek to Unite Federation Plan Urged
Baltimore March 23. A joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal church South and the general conference of the northern church will urge adoption of a federation plan. It calls for consolidation of mission work and publishing houses in Shanghai and the union paper in Mexico. The plan includes a common hymn book and catechism and orders of public work.
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Baltimore
Joint Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
General Conference of
Northern Church
Shanghai
China
Mexico
Union Nymn
George Alderson Buried in Livingston Funeral
George Alderson editor of the Livingston Post was buried after funeral services at the Congregational church attended by many. Rev. W F Clark gave a life sketch and tribute, with the procession placing the casket in Mountain View cemetery for burial.
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Standard
Livingston
George Alderson
Livingston Post
Congregational Church
W. F. Clark
Mountain View Cemetery
To Confer About Canal
Managua March 23 President Zelaya accepts invitation from Costa Rica to visit Limon for talks on the proposed Nicaragua canal. Acceptance depends on US Senate passage of the canal bill. Date for the visit not yet decided.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Costa Rica
Senor Iglesias
Limon
United States Senate
Peace talks under way as Boer leaders meet Kitchener
Acting President Schalkburger F W Reitz and Commandants Meyer Kreigh with aides arrived Balmoral and met Lord Kitchener in Pretoria. They then traveled to Kroonstad under safe conduct after a brief stop at the Balmoral station. Reports say Boer position at Rhenosterkop near hopeless, with dispatch riders warning British of the march.
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Pretoria
Schalkburger
F. W. Reitz
Transvaal
Lucas Meyer
Kreigh
Balmoral
Here
Lord Kitchener
Kroonstad
Rhenosterkop
Boer peace overtures souring in London as envoys travel
News from London says the Boer government envoys Schalkburger Reitz Meyer and Kreigh may seek talks with Steyn and Delarey inside British lines. Censor reports no official confirmation while papers note hopes for peace yet warn against premature optimism due to Delaney’s stance. Meyer’s presence signals ties to Louis Botha as press weighs possible terms.
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London
Messrs. Schalkburger
Reitz
Meyer
Kreigh
Steyn
Delarey
Mr. Schalkburger
Schalkburger
Delaney
War Office
Associated Press
Commandant Kreigh
Swaziland
Pretoria
Lucas Meyer
Louis Botha
The
Daily Chronicle
Botha
Mitchener
Daily News
Praise the Boers Rally In Chicago Aimed at Ireland
William Redmond and Joseph Devlin addressed about 10 000 in Chicago praising the Boers and urging Irish League support. Redmond declared if home rule fails in Parliament they will harass the British empire and disrupt English governance.
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Chicago
William Redmond
Joseph Devlin
Ireland
Trish League
Mr. Redmond
England
British overtures and Boer peace talks in Pretoria
Brussels dispatch notes Petit Bleu report on Schalkburger Reitz and Commandants Meyer and Kreigh arriving in Pretoria. The paper says Schalkburger's move reflects renewed British peace overtures, motivated by gratitude for General release, but predicts no result unless Boer independence is conceded.
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Brussels
Pretoria
Messrs. Schalkburger
Reitz
Meyer and
Kreigh
Schalkburger
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