Postoffice Robbery Near St Joseph. One Suspect Mortally Wounded
Keeler Center suffered a second postoffice raid in a week when dynamite blew the safe and about $1,000 in stamps and currency vanished. Sheriff Thomas led a long hunt as two suspects fled north on Pere Marquette tracks toward Hartford. A gunfight ensued. one suspect was shot in the spine and cannot survive. the other was overpowered after a fierce struggle. Names of the men refused.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Keeler Center
Thomas
Pere Marquette
Trartford
Young Lowell man confesses to killing employer in Indiana
A 19 year old from Lowell, Arthur Meyer, admits killing farmer Douglas Croft on April 18 in Hammond Indiana. Meyer's initial claim that Croft shot at him and died by his own hand sparked sensational debate. Meyer now says he shot himself in the arm to fake an attempted murder by Croft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Arthur Meyer
Lowell
Douglas Croft
Meyer
Craft
Collision Between Emigrant and Freight Trains Near Rockwood
Two killed and forty five injured in a head on crash between an emigrant train and a freight near Rockwood Pennsylvania on the Baltimore and Ohio Connie lsville division. The two trains met on a straight stretch and the impact likely saved a worse disaster. Rumor says the freight was running a lap on the passenger train’s time but this is unproven.
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Rockwood
Connellsville
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Streight
Chicago doctor in Los Angeles pistol fight dies
A dispatch from Los Angeles reports Dr. E. W. Aldrich of Chicago killed in a pistol confrontation with detectives while officers Captain Bradish and City Detective Hawley attempted to serve requisition papers for Aldrich’s return to Chicago on charges of perjury and bigamy.
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Los Angeles
Cal
E. W. Aldrich
Chicago
City
Hawley
Aldrich
Bradish
Fugitive Bellevue Postmaster Surrenders to New York Police
Hamilton Schubler formerly Bellevue Ohio postmaster wandered the country for months as a fugitive from justice. He disappeared in February with about 1400 dollars in postal funds and has now surrendered to New York police, saying he is penniless and repentant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Schubler
Bellevue
Ohio
New York
Schubler
Campaign Against Sultan Bayama Reported Successful
The War Department received a cablegram from General Chaffee confirming a gallant assault on the principal Moro fort and its capture. Several Moros were killed, establishing complete success in the campaign against Sultan Bayama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Chaffee
Sultan Bayama
Dominican evolutionists control most of Hispaniola except ports
The Dominican evolutionists led by Vice Admiral Vasquez hold nearly all of the island, with Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo as notable exceptions. Reports indicate Vasquez was preparing to move toward Santo Domingo, aiming to arrive before the city.
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Republic of San Domingo
Puerto Plata
San Domingo
Vasquez
Collision on the New York Central at Clyde
A New York Central fast mail train bound west collided with an eastbound freight near Clyde New York. The mail train engineer and fireman were killed while thirteen mail clerks and crew members sustained serious injuries.
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New York Central
Syracuse
N. Y
Clyde
N.Y
Central Illinois Republican Leader Severely Injured In Carlinville Crash
General John J. Rinaker, a noted lawyer and Republican figure in Central Illinois, is badly hurt after his horse spooked in Carlinville causing the buggy to overturn and him to be thrown to the ground. Local physicians attend to his injuries.
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John J. Rinaker
Illinois
Carlinville
Ill
Gen. Rinaker
Treasury Reports Half U S Imports Are Materials For Manufacture
The treasury bureau notes that fifty percent of U S imports are manufacturing inputs totaling 425000008 dollars for this fiscal year. Secretary Hay asks Senate to postpone the Louisiana purchase exposition from 1903 to 1994, attaching letters from Exposition chairman Carter and President Francis with telegrams showing need. Senator Cockrell reads the letter and moves an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill to effect the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Statistical Bureau
United States
Hay
Senate
Carter
Government Commission
Francis
The
Exposition Company
Cockrell
Submarine Fulton Explosion Reported Near Philadelphia
The Maritime Exchange received a dispatch from Delaware breakwater noting an explosion on the submarine torpedo boat Fulton. Five men were injured, one probably fatally. The Fulton, sailing from New York toward Hampton Roads for tests, was en route to Washington for inspection by Congress and officials when the accident occurred near the breakwater.
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Fulton
Philadelphia
The
Maritime Exchange
Delaware
New York
Hampton Roads
Washington
Bill to pension Mrs. Harrison dropped after Senate panel ruling
Renewed push to pension Mrs. Benjamin Harrison at 5000 dollars yearly was dropped after the Senate committee indicated no favorable report. Friends in Washington and Indianapolis informed Mrs. Harrison and her supporters of the decision.
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Benjamin Harrison
Senate
Russian labor revolt reported near Moscow and Vladimir
A dispatch to Politiken from Russia on the German frontier says the labor population from Moscow to Vladimir in Central Russia is in revolt. Numerous clashes with troops have left many dead and wounded. An Uhlan regiment under Colonel Mornsett refused to suppress the workers.
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Politiken
Copenhagen
Denmark
Russia
Moscow
Vladimir
Uhlan
Mornssett
President unlikely to press Miles retirement(issue)
It is believed the president will not pursue retiring Lieutenant General Miles while the army chief maintains reserve. Action to revive the matter would require Miles to act, else the case stays as is.
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Miles
President orders court martial for Maj. Idwin F. Gienn
Following precedent in General Smith, the President, through Secretary Root, orders Maj. Idwin F. Gienn of the Fifth Infantry to face court martial over participation in the water cure administration. This action is tied to testimony presented before the Senate Philippine committee.
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Smith
Root
Maj
Idwin F. Gienn
Fifth Infantry
Senate Philippine Committee
Reichstag approves first paragraph of religious freedom bill
Berlin special reports the Reichstag passed the third reading of the first paragraph of the bill granting freedom of religious belief association and worship across the empire with the proviso that it must not prejudice civil or festival duties.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Empire
Wittenberg College Offers Free Tuition After Exam Standouts
The board of directors in Springfield Ohio announced free tuition for one year to the high school graduate with the highest grades. The plan affects graduates in Ohio Indiana southern Michigan and northern Kentucky.
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Wittenberg College
Springfield
Ohio
Hig
Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
United States Consul General Osborne Dies in London Home
United States Consul General Osborne died at his residence in Wimbleton England after a period of illness. He had been confined to his home since November suffering from Bright disease and dropsy which recently affected his heart. His wife remained conscious until near the end.
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United States
Osborne
Wimbleton
England
Borne
Head
Novemer
Rome Special Pardon Free Chicago Officers in Venice
The king pardons United States cruiser Chicago officers imprisoned in Venice and they are turned over to the U S consul for transfer to the Chicago, which is ready to sail.
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Rome
United States
Chicago
Venice
Grain Elevator Burned At Milford Junction Losses Hit
A large grain elevator beside the Big Four track at Milford Junction Kosciusko County burned to the ground. Total loss estimated at 14000 with 4000 insured. Over 12000 bushels of wheat and 3000 bushels of corn consumed. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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Milford Junction
Kosciusko
Princess Radziwill Sentenced in Rhodes Forgery Case
Princess Radziwill, on trial in Capetown before the supreme court for forging notes said to be endorsed by Cecil Rhodes, has been sentenced to two years confinement in the house of correction.
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Princess Radziwill
Capetown
Supreme Court
Cecil Rhodes
House of Correction
Illinoiss Battleship sails for European station coronation tribute
The United States battleship Ilinois with Rear Admiral A. B. Crowinshield aboard sails to command the European station and participate in naval ceremonies for King Edward's coronation. Captain George A. Converse leads the ship.
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United States
A. 8. Crowinshield
King Edward
George A. Converse
Brooklyn Arrives in New York From Philippines
Armored cruiser Brooklyn reaches New York City from the Philippines via Suez. Rear Admiral Remey, commander-in-chief of the Asiatic station, left Cavite March 3 on the Brooklyn after completing his term of service.
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Brooklyn
New York
Suez Canal
Remey
Asiatia
Cavite
P. L
Photographer Israel V. Cookingham Falls to Death
Israel V. Cookingham, an 80 year old former photographer from Jackson Michigan, jumped from the seventy two foot tower of fire house No. 1 and died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel V. Cookingham
Jackson, Mich
Cornering Egg Market Sends Chicago Packers to Storage
Chicago meat packers load millions of eggs into cold storage to prop up prices now and lift next winter’s level beyond last season. In Denver Colorado Mrs John N Kingsbury wife of a laundry foreman poisoned her two children aged 8 and 12 and herself Despondency listed as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John N. Kingsbury
Denver
Colo
Mob violence ends life of Black man after confrontation
Ernest Dewley, a Black man, struck and seriously hurt Harry Dowell, a white youth, near Guston seven miles from Brandenburg Kentucky. Dewley was killed by a mob in a related incident and his body was found riddled with bullets.
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Ernest Dewley
Harry Dowell
Guston
Brandenburg, Ky
Devastating Norfolk Fire Strikes Business District
A major blaze in Norfolk Virginia burned for nearly three hours destroying several business houses and much of the best residential area. Estimated loss reaches about 150000 dollars.
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Norfolk
Congressional Roll Call Highlights Across Sessions
The House and Senate moved through multiple measures with amendments and debates. Oleo margarine bill amendments passed in the Senate, conference on the Chinese exclusion bill adopted, and sundry civil and agricultural appropriation bills advanced. Debates covered Philippine governance, neutrality laws, and district taxation while building and lighthouse funds received action and ratifications.
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House
Senate
Simmons
Curtis
Gen. Funston
Feely
South Africa
Gil-lett
Mass
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Rosebud
South Dakota
Census Bureau
Secretary of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Division of Statistics
District of Columbia
Cannon
Secretary of State
Russia
Ecorse Range
Detroit River
Mich
Shattuck
Ohio
Ohio) Spoke On Industrial Conditions, and Mr. Gaines
Philippines
Mr. Pratt
Hawaiian
Republic of Cuba
Tornadoes Hit Iowa Towns Causing Injuries and Property Loss
Two tornadoes struck Iowa Thursday night injuring six and causing about 50000 dollars in damage across Bayard Guthrie County and Weldon Van Meter Decatur County. The Bayard storm wrecked a schoolhouse and multiple barns while damaging about a dozen homes.
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Iowa
Bayard
Guthrie County
Weldon
van Meter
Decatur County
Rippey
van Wert
St. Paul
David Tardin
Coon Rapids
Webhton
Woodburn
Ripper
Locust Year Prophesied by Agricultural Scientists
Agricultural Department scientists warn 1902 will be the worst locust year since 1885 with a simultaneous onslaught of seventeen year locusts across twenty states this month. Their vast insect army has followed ravages since 1715 and has never failed to reap havoc.
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Agricultural Department
Rare fruit bloom cycles across multiple states
A predicted pear blooming event is due in the last week of May at seventeen year intervals. States listed include New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland District of Columbia Ohio West Virginia Virginia Massachusetts Vermont Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Wisconsin Alabama Georgia North Carolina and Tennessee.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Ohio
West Virginia
Virginia
Massachusetts
Vermont
Ilinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Wisconsin
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Biennial Session of Federation of Clubs in Los Angeles
Mrs Burdette leads the Los Angeles club as it hosts a large biennial convention of the federation of club women. The city dazzles with banners palm and floral displays for La Fiesta de los Flores and a long dragon parade highlights the opening events.
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Federation of Clubs
Los Angeles
Cal
Club Women
United States
California
Los Flores
Southwest
Women's Club House
Los Angeles Club
National Federation
Robert J. Burdette
She i
Northwest influx swells as homeseekers flood the region
Immigrants flood the Northwest this spring with 136000 homeseekers entering in the sixty days ending April 12. North Dakota and Washington lead settlements with 50000 and 40000 respectively, while Minnesota Montana and Manitoba attract thousands more. Weekly movement remains strong as crop prospects and land value lure settlers. Sockless Jerry Simpson expands wealth after addressing livestock men in Helena.
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Northwest
Europe
North Dakota
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Minnesota
South Dakota
Manitoba
Montana
Scandinavia
St. Paul
Missouri River
Black Hills
Judge Endorses Self Defense For Beaten Wives
Chicago judge Tuthill granted a divorce after a wife was battered by her husband and urged wives to kill abusers if necessary. He argued self defense is the natural law and that a defenseless woman may use lethal force against a drunken husband and be commended for it.
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Chicago
Tuthill
Canada to Stop Strikes in Railways Bill Introduced
W Mulock the labor minister introduced a Dominion Parliament bill to curb railway strikes. The plan sets a three member arbitrators board with one appointee from each side and a third chosen if no agreement is reached. Also Dr Wiley reports Hot Springs water lacks curative properties beyond Potomac River water. John Redmond dined with Bourke Cochran in the British House of Commons as Irish MPs attended.
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Canada
W. Mulock
Secretary of the Interior
Wiley
Agricultural Department
Hot Springs
Ark
Potomac River
John Redmond
House of Commons
Bourke Cochran
New York
Catholic university faces funds shortfall seven professors dropped
Washington notes report a Catholic university lacking funds with seven professors dropped. White House east room to be redecorated and used as state dining room. House naval committee approves
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Catholic University
White House
House Naval Committee
Hawley
Mann
Chicago
Elause
Hitt
House
Cuba
T. DeWitt Talmage
Bureau of Foreign Commerce Bulletin
New York
Brazil
Condition of crops shows uneven progress across states
Weather bureau reports rain benefiting Missouri Illinois and parts of Ohio and Mississippi valleys while upper Ohio and mid Atlantic regions face drought. Winter wheat and oats improve in many areas. corn planting advances in Illinois Missouri Kansas and Kentucky.
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Illinois
Missouri
The
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
Rocky Mountain
Gulf States
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Virginia
Texas
Louisiana
Iwansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Pacific Coast
California
Tehachepi
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Cotton
Maryland
South Carolina
North Carolina
Minnesota
Red River Valley
North Pakota
South Dakota
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He Sribune
Batesville, Ind
D. McCallum
Géves
Revolutionista
Rinaker Ebadhy Hurt
Gen. Miles
Council Osborn
Edward
Mary M’farland
Miss Marie. Mfarland
Mary McFarland
Marie McFarland
Edward VII
McFarland
Prince of Wales
Corgress
Treasury
Mrs. Burdette
Sockless’ Simpson
Sockless
Jerry Simpson
Medicine Lodge
Kan
New Mexico
Helena
Mont
Simpson
Government Weather Bureau
Edward Hawley
James Hawley
River and
Nineteenth Streets
Detroit
Topeka
San Francisco
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