Children killed near Des Moines in church outing attack
Hulda Peterson aged 15 and John Peterson aged 11, children of Peter J. Peterson, were found fatally harmed on the outskirts of Des Moines after returning from Highland Park Methodist Church. Authorities suspect a Black assailant. the driver and farm laborer found the bodies as police investigate the brutal scene.
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Peter Peterson
Des Moines
Highland Park Methodist Church
Hulda Peterson
John
Peter J. Peterson
Highland Park
Boy Banished to Lone Hut for Plot to Kill Playmate
Leonard Robinson, 14, confessed to plotting to murder his playmate Jessie Danes. He is banished to a lonely hut overlooking Shinnecock Bay for three years, with no law backing the punishment. The arrangement, agreed by parents and approved by Judge Conklin, may be appealed to the governor to avoid reform school or lunatic asylum.
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New York
Leonard Robinson
Jessie Danes
Shinnecock Bay
S. 1
Conklin
Jone Hut
Officer Kills Saloonkeeper in Sunday Whisky Raids
In Chattanooga on April 14 Officer W. B. Brown, undercover, shot and killed Robert Gleason, a well known saloonkeeper. A large crowd threatened lynching, but Brown was taken to jail under police protection. The fatal shooting stems from the police crackdown on Sunday liquor traffic.
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Chattanooga
W. 8. Brown
Robert Gleason
South Aide
Brown
Gleason
Reported L N Change Tales Persist Across Rail Spat
Rumors swirl over a potential control shift at Louisville and Nashville with no official statement issued. John Gates Belmont interests and Southern Railway aides remain reticent as meetings at Morgan & Co flagged possible influence, while Gates associates reportedly hold over 800 000 Louisville shares.
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New York
Louisville and Nashville
John W. Gatea
Belmont
Assu
Southern Railway
Mr. Gates
G. W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Gates
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville-Southern Railway
Perkins
BLOODY CONFLICTS LEAVE BOERS AND BRITISH HIT
London reports intense Transvaal fighting ending with about 200 Boers killed wounded or captured and roughly one hundred British casualties. Commandant Potgieter among the Boers killed. British forces under Kekewich and Hamilton gain small artillery and wagon captures as they press pursuit.
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Commandant Potgieter
Stain
Clarke county primary set for May 17 1902
Clarke county Democratic executive committee meets at Judge Foster’s office appoints I W Reed to fill Cobb’s term and establishes rules for the May 17 primary. Voting hours run 7 am to 6 pm in Ath ens and 8 am to 3 pm in country. registration closes May 10. Fees set for candidates. noncompliance bars a candidate from the ticket. Max Joseph and J F Foster sign as secretary and chairman.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Clarke County
J. F. Foster
Messrs
H. J. Rowe
R. T. Moore
R. H. Culp
Max Joseph
J. R. Crawford
I. W. Reed
Z. L. Cobb
Superior Courts
Western Circuit
Athens
San
Abell
County Court House
Jane Sth
Cvopgrassman
Judge Superior Court
President Roosevelt the Heavily Insured Leader
New York April 14 Roosevelt since becoming chief executive has become among the most heavily insured men in the United States. He has taken out a policy for 50000 in a New York company and continues smaller preexisting policies. His policies exceed by about 15000 to 20000 those held by President McKinley. Mrs McKinley received about 60000 on life insurance. Zionist Dowle Heir to 50000 Chicago April 14 John Alexander Dowle head of the Zionists and who calls himself Elijah II is named heir to an estate of 60000 most of which is in New Zealand where his benefactor comes from. Sutton left most to Dowle but provided for his sister and three brothers in New Zealand via a codicil filed with the will.
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Roosevelt
McKinley
New York
United States
Zionist Dowle
Chicago
Frederick Suttop
Lake County
John Alexander Dowle
Elijah II
New Zealand
Sutton
Dowle
Charleston
Odell
Ellaworth
State Senate
Goodsell
Armstrong
Donnelly
Nixon
Assembly
Allds
Palmer
New York City
New York State Commission
Sugar beet plantation planned between Colorado Springs and Monument
A Colorado syndicate coordinates farm land purchases to create a 15000 acre beet sugar region between Colorado Springs and Monument. If completed, a beet sugar factory would be built in Colorado Springs, signaling a major agricultural and industrial development.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Monument
Miles to Retire as Army Chief Succeeds by Brooke then Wood
General Miles to retire this week at age 62. Lieutenant General Brooke to succeed him as army chief for a few months, then General Leonard Wood to take the post per Roosevelt. White House confirms Miles’s retirement amid political discord and war plans, with no expected opposition from his allies.
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Brooke
Wood
Washington
Miles Fa
John R. Brooke
Army
Leonard Wood
Roosevelt
Miles
Ord
Hayes
Fayne Moore Seeks Divorce From Sing Sing Husband
Mrs Fayne Moore wife of William A E Moore serving 19 years in Sing Sing for extortion via the badger game has filed for absolute divorce in South Dakota claiming cruelty and lack of support. Moore says he loves her not and cites a chance for her to wed a wealthy English nobleman as motive. Moody details include the New York World report and the couple’s dispute over future plans.
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Atlanta
New York
Fayne Moore
William A. E. Moore
Sing Sing
Martin Mahon
New Amsterdam
New York World
South Dakota
Moore
Becainre
Fayne
Death of Dr. Talmage in Washington
Noted Presbyterian divine Dr. Talmage dies at his Washington home after a period of illness from brain inflammation. He had been in frail health since departing for a Mexico vacation. family watched vigil as life ended quietly Saturday night.
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Divine
Washington
T. de . Witt Talmage
Wty
Talmage
Mexico
DeWets Nephew In Peru and Ecuador Mining Venture
Adolphus DeWet, nephew of General DeWet who was wounded and captured at Incoba and escaped Bermuda by swimming to a schooner bound for New York, arrived here recently. He spent a few days in this city and proceeded to Lima Peru where he will engage in a mining enterprise.
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DeWet
Peru
Guayquil
Ecuador
Adolphus DeWet
The
Bee
General DeWet
Incoba
Bermuda
New York
Lima
Paru
Government Officials Under Charges
Saghalin court opens investigation into numerous theft and embezzlement charges against government officials. Many minor officers named. case promises broader scope as officials are questioned.
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St. Petersburg
Saghalin
Asia
Russia
Race Track in New York Destroyed by Fire
Masypeth race track the half mile oval that revolutionized racing in the state was wiped out by fire. The Brandstand which seated 4000 the paddock platforms and hotel were destroyed in its final days it was known as the Queens County park a picnicking report.
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New York
Masypeth
Queen's County Park
Dress Goods New Suitings and Fabrics Available
New lot of dress goods including 25 35 5 75c and 1.00 per yard prices. Canvas weaves Voiles Serges Armures and Draped Cloths plus Cheviotts Prunellas and light weight fabrics. Ladies cloths Cheviotts Converts and Casimere effect suitings in solid and mixed textures.
Dress Trimmings and Fabrics Displayed in Latest Styles
A sale or listing announcing new dress trimmings including Gimps Aplique Allover Laces and Embroidered Chiffons. Waist cloths Embroidered Battist Corded Bilke Linen Battist plain and embroidered Linen Suiting hambray in multiple colors. Linen hambray offered at 18 cents, worth 25 cents.
Special in Dress Goods and New Black Materials
Special in 1000 yards Creamy Alba tross 35 cents and 50 cents quality. 950 yards Pokadot Henri lettas 125 cents and 50 cents. 850 yards White Broad cloth 95 cents and $1.50 per yard. 100 yards Remnants fine Dress Goods worth 75c and $1.00 per yard Choice 50 cents. Lot Wool Grenadines 39 cents, worth 75 cents. Just received new lot Black Goods including Poplins Cheviotts Ocean Serge Granite Cloths for skirts.
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Pokadot Henrilettas
Lot
Madras cloths and textiles sale list with yardage and prices
A dated textile advertisement lists quantities of Madras cloths in fast colors at 12 cents per yard and very fine Madras at 15 cents. It notes 1,500 yards of solid chambrays at 8 cents, remnants at 5 to 12 cents, and 50 pieces of cottonade and shirting cheviots newly available.
Matting and Home Goods Sale at Davison and Lowe's
A dense list of matting rugs linens lace curtains and draperies offered at various prices. The store promotes deliveries and framing services with many items including Japanese mats, cottons silks sunfasts and window shades. It urges customers to visit Davison and Lowe for matting and home furnishings.
Printed Wash Goods Range at Davison & Lowe's
Advertises a wide selection of wash fabrics including imported and domestic ginghams chambrage Scotch Zephyr cloths foulards dimities mohair Swiss dotted Swiss Battist organzies and more. Promotes latest styles and low prices at Davison and Lowe's with emphasis on wash goods availability.
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Davison & Lowe's
Local Store Receives Large Shipment Of Travel Goods
A big delivery arrived featuring trunks travel cases and umbrellas along with coraecs undervests hosiery and handkerchiefs. The inventory includes assorted garments and accessories for shoppers seeking travel and daily wear basics.
Ready to Wear Skirts and Accessories Sale
Local offers announce Ready to Wear Skirts priced 60 and 73 cents, with lots of wool, silk and Mercerized waist items closing out cheap. Silk Windsor Ties go for 15 cents, with other items like Bigot Embroideries, linens, lawn, soaps, powders, brushes, and combs offered at half value or less.
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Bigot
Millinery Rivalry Noted in Local Department Store
Local chatter notes Davison & Lowe's Millinery department lacked senior status in the state. The remark reflects community opinions on regional fashion shops and their hat selections.
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Davison & Lowe
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Lord Kitchences
Commandant Potgleter
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Colenbrander
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Pietersburg
Wolipspoort
Murray
Lincoln
Colenbrand
Ian Hamilton
Methuen
Kekewich
Rootwal
Potghter
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Orange River Colony
Beth
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Ley
Gen. Miles
White House
Margen
Pe Aident
Dole
Hawaii
Chamberlain
DR. Talmage
Waller
Manila
Lyttleton W. T. Waller
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Bamar
Diraeie
Dimity
Lot Peieale
New Lot
Smyrna
Queen Quality
Oxfords
Sanders
Rniabiog
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