Debating the Hearst Sullivan clash shocks the House
In Washington on February 14 the House witnessed a sharp clash between Samuel Sullivan of Massachusetts and William Randolph Hearst of New York. They hurled grave personal charges, with Hearst insinuating Sullivan’s complicity in murder. Speaker Cannon eventually restored order as Hearst defended himself and claimed responsibility for a controversial article.
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Massachusetts
William R. Hearst
New York
Sullivan
Hearst
House
Lamar
Florida
New York American and Journal
Speaker Cannon
Cannon
Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Hearst
Bulli- Yao
Journal
New York American
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Wisconsin couple bound for murder trial in four children deaths
William Crawford and Frances Crawford were arrested in Prairie de Cheina on a charge of murder in the first degree. They were bound over to the May term of the circuit court without bonds. The couple faces accusations of murdering several of their children.
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William Crawford
Frances Crawford
Mendota Asylum
Astounding Demonstrations at Moscow Ball
The Moscow International Ball of the engineering institutes erupted into revolutionary speeches and anti autocracy protests after the concert. Proclamations called for ending the war and denouncing the emperor's government while police could not intervene due to noble privilege. Reports from the interior say the strike situation is improving, even in Poland.
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London
Standard
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Japan
Russia
Poland
Japanese Artillery Ramps Up Front Duels
From General Kuroki's HQ dated Feb 14 via Fusan the Japanese artillery has grown more active after months of quiet, with daily duels along parts of the front. Weather improved after severe cold, snow melts, and sickness among troops declines. Field Marshal Obama learns General MacArthur will join the Manchurian army as an observer.
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Obama
General MacArthur
Dread Cold Hits Wisconsin and Osaka Disaster
Reports detail a deadly collision in Osaka harbor sinking the Naterigawa with ninety four drowned. Wisconsin endures a brutal cold wave with temperatures well below zero across many cities and widespread railway disruption. Deaths include 70 year old Charles Krempen Sr from Granville Milwaukee.
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Fire insurance rates probe moves in Minnesota House
A. K. Ware's resolution to investigate fire insurance rates in the state passed the Minnesota House. A committee including Ware Bardwell Cole Rosenthal and Rockne will conduct the inquiry amid complaints of high rates and insurance trusts. Lincoln memory noted with a eulogistic resolution and Gettysburg reading followed by bills on bridges property conveyances and county option liquor.
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E. Hogue
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O'Brien
Houston
Wabasha
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Senate
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Elias Rachie
Lac Qui Parle
Bennett
Flower
Elmer H. Dearth
E. T. Young
House Committee On Public Accounts
W. J. Donahower
van Sant
Petition Denials Doomed Two to Death in Reading Jail
Philadelphia February 14. The Pennsylvania board of pardons must commute the death sentences of Mrs Kate Edwards and Samuel Greason of Berks county or both will be hanged in Reading jail for the murder of John Edwards. The supreme court refused two petitions seeking new trials or new evidence. the confessions claim Greason had no part and that Edwards killed her husband with her daughter assisting in disposal. Governor Pennypacker will not intervene without pardons board recommendation.
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Harrisburg
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Samuel Greason
Berks County
Reading
John Edwards
Supreme Court
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Greeson
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Mary
Board of Pard
Edward Ison
Aoliog
W. Neton
Senate hears ten witnesses in Swayne impeachment trial
The Senate on Monday heard ten witnesses in the Swayne impeachment trial and then focused the rest of its session on the agricultural appropriation bill. An amendment proposed by Mr. Bacon for semi monthly cotton crop reports was discussed and passed with changes to cover the last five months of the year.
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Hills
O. N. Thundale
W. P. Roberts
Stone
Senate
Stephen
KB. E. Smith
Hardy
Washington
Swayne
Bacon
Turkish War Prep Spurs Telegraph Reports From Sofia
Times correspondent reports rapid Turkish military buildup with war material flowing from Constantinople to Salonica and Adrianople. Fifty quick fire guns arrived at Monastir and reserves ordered large uniforms.
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Salonica
Adrianople
Monastir
Legislator Corruption Probe Sought by Sangamon County
Springfield residents await a probe announced by State's Attorney Hatch of Sangamon County into charges against former Representative F. D. Comerford. Hatch, a U S district assistant attorney, previously helped dismantle a pension swindle ring in Jefferson County.
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Ill
Hatch
Sangamon County
F. D. Comerford
United States
Jefferson County
Indictments Return Against Senators and Congressmen
Portland on February 14 United States grand jury returns indictments charging Senator John H Mitchell and Congressmen John N Williamson and Binger Hermann with conspiring to create the Blue Mountain forest reserve and defraud the government of public lands. They allegedly sought 600 000 acres valued over 3 900 000 in multiple states. Other named defendants include Frank Pierce Mays W N Jones George Sorenson and former officials. A separate charge accuses Hall Reese Ford Cordano and Caylor of conspiring to derail justice by attacking District Attorney Heney’s reputation.
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Ore
United States Grand Jury
United States
Mitchell
John N. Williamson
Binger Her Mann
Blue Mountain
Oregon
John H. Mitchell
Binger Hermann
Frank Pierce Mays
W.N. Jones
George Sorenson
John R. Hall
H. P. Ford
H. L. Reese
John Cordano
A. J’. Caylor
Fred Simpson
Hall
Reese
Ford
Cordano
Fire damages six story building in Chicago wind driven blaze
A Monday night fire destroyed a six story building at 136 199 Clintreet in Chicago causing about 200000 in losses. High winds spread embers threatening adjacent National Biscuit Co plant and several small fires started but were quickly put out. The blaze is suspected to have been caused by crossed electric light wires.
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Clintreet
National Biscuit Comlany
Star Lumber manager Ostheahl found dead in room
Minneapolis report states Thorbjorna Ostheahl fifty year old manager of Star Lumber was found dead in his room on Monday a leaky gas heater discovered in the room. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Star Lumber Company
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