Snowstorms hinder Michigan travel and fires burn in Erie
Telegraphic briefs report heavy snow in Michigan slowing traffic. A British Commons amendment is slated for February 8. Indians from Old Yaqui region troubled Ortiz Mexico. A Lake George record Mile time is set at 2 16. Burling ton Missouri lines chief Levey named assistant to Northern Pacific prez. Lake Village Arkansas suffered major blaze destroying 25k in property. Baby carriage factory at Erie destroyed by fire with 150k loss. all workers escaped.
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Michigan
John Morley
House O Commons
Ortiz
Mex
Yenate
Lake George
Glen Falls
N. Y
Charles M. Levey
Missouri Lines
Burlington
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific
Lake Village
Ark
Baby Carriage
Erie
P. N. Thayer Company
Favors Dewey Plan as House Adopts Naval Authority
Washington February 5 Admiral Dewey's suggestions for heavy ships won approval from the House Committee on Naval Affairs over the General Board's recommendation. The naval appropriation totals 95 million dollars for one battleship two armored cruisers three scout cruisers and two squadron colliers. The 44 000 ton heavy fleet costs 21 750 000 with lighter builds at 28 000 000. Additional sums cover Guantanamo Bay 365 000 and Olongapo 862 000. Navy gains 3 000 extra personnel and an armor plate factory 4 000 000 if private bidders fail to provide armor at reasonable prices.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Washington
Admiral Dewey
General Board
Moody
Guatanamo
Cuba
Olongapo
P. 1
Secretary of the Navy
Express agents eyed in sweeping federal indictments
Kansas City reports imminent grand jury indictments against express agents in Kansas City and across Kansas and in prohibition Texas counties. Liquor dealers linked to these shipments also face charges as authorities pursue a wider network. John W. Yerkes leads the crackdown with indictments expected to expand, agents released on own recognizance pending further bills.
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Kansas City
Federal
Grand Jury
Kansas
Texas
John W. Yerkes
Internal Revenue
Washington
Tragedy in Michigan: Dunham Shoots Woman Then Kills Self
Adrian Michigan February five Frank Dunham former sewer construction superintendent shot the woman known as his wife on a business street. He then shot himself in the head when cornered by a posse and died instantly. The couple eloped in 1895 from Sodus New York after Dunham induced her to desert her husband William Dunn. The woman is younger.
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Adrian, Mich
Frank Dunham
Sodus
N. Y
Dunham
William Dunn
Troops Leave Cuba Last Detachment Departs Island
Havana Feb 6 the last vestige of the American occupation left Cuba as American troops moved from Cabana barracks to the Sumner the Cuban and American lines standing in salute. President Palma expressed gratitude for U S actions in Cuba as the flag was lowered and Cuban colors raised marking evacuation by artillery units and other troops.
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Havana
Cuba
Cabana Barracks
Triscornia Pier
United States Army
Sumner
Cabana Fortress
Palma
United States Artillery
Santiago
Mr. Squiers
Major Brown
United States
War risks rise in London with Far East threats
Ominous rumors of imminent hostilities in the Far East push Lloyds war risk rates higher. London reports on Thursday show rates jumping from 40 to 70 guineas per cent as investors react to the renewed danger in Asia.
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London
Far East
Lloyds
Extensive operation to graft skin at emergency hospital
An extensive skin grafting operation is under way at the emergency hospital in Los Angeles. On January 25, M. Schinsler of Des Moines was severely burned leaving a large area entirely lacking cuticle. Two hundred volunteers will supply the skin needed for grafts, with the Modern Woodmen of America coordinating donors.
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Los Angeles
Cal
M. Schinsler
Des Moines
America
Diamonds Steal Allegation Against Marshall’s Residence Visitor
Baltimore Feb 5 Thomas Boy colored is held on charges of stealing diamonds and jewelry valued at 1500 from the Washington apartments of North Dakota Congressman Thomas F Marshall. An arrest followed after Boyd attempted to sell a diamond ring at one fifth its value. He formerly worked as a bell boy in the building. All items were recovered on his person.
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Baltimore
Thomas Boy
Washington
Thomas F. Marshall
North Dakota
Boyd
Unknown Thief Steals Bag of Gold in Sterling
Chicago reports a bag of gold valued between 4000 and 5000 dollars was taken Wednesday night from an Adams express car on the Burlington road at Sterling Illinois. Express agent Fred Harmon removed the bag from the safe to load deliveries when an intruder entered the car and escaped with the bag. No clue to the thief.
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Chicago
Adams Express
Burlington Road
Sterling, Ll
Fred Harmon
Sterling
Farmer and wife missing in Riverton mystery murder
Daniel Barker a farmer and his wife are missing near Riverton Nebraska and presumed murdered. Brother Frank Barker is jailed as a suspect after saying the couple went to Denver Tuesday morning. Bloodstained carpets and clothing found in the barn fuel the case as neighbors continue to search for the bodies.
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Riverton
Neb
Daniel Barker
Here
Frank Barker
Denver
Fragmentary OCR Note on Meeting Costs and Prices
A garbled OCR note references a meeting with mentions of four cents and a 326 figure. It lacks clear names, places, or dates but hints at a price or cost discussion and possibly a local event. The readable content is limited to isolated monetary term and a numeric value.
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Murphy
Children’s
URPHY
Austin
Minnesota
Court House
W. Donovan
Dewey
Federal Grand Jury
Ameri
Tion
Marshall
Ice
Astrakan
Wees
Ase Ee
Merricks
Tee
Retah Dew
Wa Dees
Mennen
Fisch Bros
Saleratus
Palace
Lie
Onesta Union
Ladies Wool Union
Childrens
Angie
Fisch Brothers
Austin, Minn
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