Attempted assassination of Colombian president in carriage
A February report from Panama describes an attack on the president of Colombia as he rode in a carriage with his daughter. Eight shots were fired, five struck the carriage, but the president escaped unharmed. three mounted assailants fled the scene. The incident prompted diplomatic notes and widespread indignation.
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Wen
Republic of Colombia
State Department
Russell
Caracas
United States
Bogota
Port Royal Jamaica Sees Insane bombardier Fire Shell Near Warship
A deranged bombardier fired a shell near a French warship at Port Royal Jamaica causing alarm in the garrison. The shell landed on a cay eastward with a near miss to the vessel and the shooter was arrested.
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Port Royal
Jamaica
Wis
Apostles Bitters
Cirl Assailed and Murdered for Resisting
February 19 report of a young woman aged 18 attacked near her home by two men. One man fired a pistol at her neck. she died shortly after at home. Charles Coleman, railway worker, was jailed. A mob gathered to lynch him, but guards stayed inside as officers and soldiers maintained order.
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Argaret
Afernoon
Negra
Miss Lear
Sheriff Ward
Charles Coleman
Kansas City Southern Railway
Ertigens
T. F Boli
Boy Hero Rescues Girl From Sewer Pool
Abbott, a 12 year old, dived into a green pool near State Street to reach a girl of ten floundering in the water. He pulled her into his arms and guided them to the shore before help arrived, earning praise as spectators gathered. A medal for bravery is discussed in connection with Carnegie gifts to Atlanta.
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Torsein
Enés
Gary
Tantly
Abbott
Carnegie
Atlanta
Fatal kitchen doorway shooting linked to apron defense
A severely injured woman is reported fatally wounded after an incident at a Lat town kitchen. Police say the event involved a self-harm attempt with an apron tied as a rope and a doorway restraint, leading to the death minutes later. A man involved died at the scene. the woman was not arrested and faces further questions.
Ex-Speaker Henderson III Stricken by Paralytic Stroke
Dubuque February reports former speaker David B Henderson has suffered another paralytic stroke. His general condition is worse. authorities fear the end is near as he declines rapidly.
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Dubuque, Town
David B Henderson
Fight at Hartwell Ends With Wounding
A Saturday night melee in Hartwell left Wil Rousey wounded by gunfire from John Hill who shot him in the hip and leg. Rousey was treated by Dr Edgar McCurry and posted bail. Hill is reported to be in good condition. The confrontation reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a negro woman.
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Hartwell
Wil Rousey
John Hill
Rousey
Hbi
Edgar McCurry
Hill
Jeg
Hag
House Renames Southwestern Division to Albany Georgia
In Washington on February 19 a house bill renamed the Southwestern division of Georgia's district court to Albany. The action changes the division name in legal records and references. Albany is the new designated name for the division.
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Southwestern” Division
Washington
Southwestern’ Division
District Court of Georgia
Albany P
Tragic Well Incident Ends Lives Of Mother And Child
A mother in Searight February 19 saved her child from a fire by carrying it to the yard and placing it in a tin, then her clothing caught fire. In the chaos she either jumped or fell into a well and perished. the child also died. Dr Parker summoned help, but hours passed before the bodies could be recovered. The charred mother and child were found near Searight in the idle afternoon.
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Yuserne Ala
Bozeman
Searight
Parker
Roosevelt Pursues Spencer Blackburn and Prosecution Touches North Carolina
President orders prosecution of Republican Congressman Spencer Blackburn as two White House meetings discuss Fending legislation and railroad rate reforms. Officials, advisors, and reporters attend briefings amid heightened attention to policy, party dynamics, and legal actions. The exchanges touch on legislative strategy and political alignment ahead of Congress sessions.
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North Carolina
Blackburn allege s persecution in North Carolina bid
Washington dispatch reports Acting on Justice Department advice and with presidential consent, U S district attorney for the Western District of North Carolina travels to Asheville to pursue charges against Republican Congressman Spencer Mackburn of the eighth district. The case centers on alleged violations of the law barring members of Congress from practicing before executive departments. Critics label it political persecution, while district attorney Holton, recently reappointed by President Roosevelt, vowed to present grounds to the federal grand jury.
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Josh
Washington
United States
North Carolina
Asheville
Congress
Spencer Mackburn
North Carola
Burton
Kansas
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Oregon
Representative Blackburn
Republican Party
North
Caroline
Blackburn
Holton
Roosevelt
Representatve
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
Sabrollle
Turker Turker in Indianapolis Prompt Condemnation and Debate
Fragmentary clipping reports strong condemnation of a Turker in Indianapolis by Northern citizens and a debate over the Livrance One Grant and similar responses. The text references political tension, accusations, and requests for verification of a news account, with multiple garbled phrases and names.
Weather summary for Weslington and surrounding states
Weather data from various stations reports a mix of rain showers and fair periods across the region. South to southeast winds at low to moderate speeds, with cooler to mild temperatures expected midweek. Northern portions show increasing cloudiness and chances of showers while southern areas trend toward fair and warmer conditions.
Lock Canal Advocated by Roosevelt Amid Engineer Report
Roosevelt pushes for a lock canal as the majority engineers report favors a sea level waterway. The article notes strong support from officials and aligns with ongoing infrastructure debates.
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Roosevelt
American engineers urge lock canal across Isthmus
A report from American engineers urges construction of a sea level lock canal across the Isthmus. The War Secretary forwards the Panaman Isthmian commission report to Congress, with letters from the canal commission and consultants.
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Aless Congress
Panina Adobe
Istimian
Amisalon
Chef Mnemeer
Amnual
Canal Commission
Unic
Egna
Wemerkag
Stevens
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