Piute Chief Slays Brother in Warlike Outlaw Camp
Navajo scout reports that Old Posey killed his brother Scotty when Scotty urged surrender and peace. The Piute leader Posey opposes federal law and sides with the outlaws now in the Utah camp near Wu. Authorities plan to move friendly Indians away as agents seek arrests of Polk Hatch and followers.
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Utah
Old Posey
Old Scotty
Scotty
Posey
Old Polk
Hatch
United States Indian
Colorado
Trapper Confesses in Utah Shooting Case
A bloodstained envelope bearing Edward Stoody’s dying message led to the arrest and confession of trapper Charlies Lockerman. Stoody, a watchman at the Cline ranch near Milford, was shot through the lungs while at his tent door and died after 25 hours, the fatal wound tied to a deer poaching dispute.
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Beaver
Utah
Edward Stoody
Cline
Milford
Charlies Lockerman
Stoady
Strike Nipped in Bud Resumes Clyde Shipyard Work
The British government ordered an immediate resumption of work at Clyde shipyards amid wage dispute talks. A letter to employers and workers, coordinated by Sir George Ask, urged return to duties and offered arbitration for the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
London
Sir George Askwith
Fraud accuse two men in eye defect scam case
Dr. George B. Rowell of San Bernardino and A. G. Reily an attorney were arrested at the instance of the district attorney on charges of aiding in the fraudulent operations of Joseph H. Wilson who is alleged to have used a defective left eye to defraud accident insurance companies out of 100000.
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Los Angeles
George B. Rowell
San Bernardino
A. G. Reily
Joseph H. Wilson
Representative Mull Foresees Prosperity After War
Representative Cor dell Mull of Tennessee, author of the income tax law, delivered a prosperity speech in the house on Friday. He asserted global business had been disrupted by the war, but he predicted permanent prosperity for the United States.
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Washington
Cordell Mull
Tennessee
United States
Supreme Court to rule on Prank habeas appeal in Phagan murder
Arguments before the U S Supreme Court on Leo M Prank death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder were completed Friday. A decision likely will not be issued for several weeks as the high court reviews Georgia federal court’s ruling.
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Washington
Georgia
Tng
Leo M. Prank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Washington Major General Haywood Dies at 76
Major General Charles Haywood retired died at the Naval hospital aged 76. A Maine native he fired the last shot before the Cumberland engagement with the Confederate ironclad Merrimac and saved his life by jumping overboard.
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Washington
Charles Haywood
M. C
Naval Hospital
Priday
Haywood
Maine
Cumberland
Senate election inquiry proposal noted by Bristow
A proposed investigation into the last Senate elections across Alabama Indiana Kentucky Nevada and Pennsylvania was put forward for the Senate committee on Friday by Senator Bristow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Alabama
Indiana
Kentucky
Nevada
Peninsylvania
Bill Bole
Senate Committee
Semaler Bristow
Thaw Conspiracy Trial Postponed For One Week
The Harry K. Thaw conspiracy trial, set to begin this week, was postponed Friday for one week with consent from the district attorney and the court. No new charges or dates were released, and the schedule remains pending further notice.
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New York
Eittermey
Harry K. Thaw
Plan Adopted for Rural Credits and Farm Loans
A farm credit bill attached to the agricultural appropriations bill creates a bureau of farm credits in the Treasury to issue government loans via national banks on farm mortgage notes. Loans run ten years at 5 percent, from 300 to 10,000 dollars, funded by 20 year 4 percent bonds to build a 10 million dollar permanent fund. The measure expands total funding from 23 million to about 36 million and rounds out agriculture aid in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McCumber
McCumter
Bureau of Farm Credits
Treasury Department
United States
Agricultural Committee
Urge Removal of Mines in High Seas
England submits proposals to allies France and Russia urging removal of mines from the high seas except for coast defense and harbor protection. The plan also seeks Britain’s consent to food staffa distribution to Germans and to induce Germany to abandon submarine warfare on merchant ships.
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Great Britain
Germany
England
France
Rusela
Rates hike for western railroads blocked by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a proposed fare increase for railroads in western and southwestern territory that would take effect March 1. A hearing is set for May 17 in Chicago before Commissioner Dantona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western and Southwestern Passenger Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Dantela
Robber Kills Banker in Haxtun Bank Assault
John Brunke aged 24 assistant cashier of Farmers State Bank of Haxtun was shot and killed by a robber Thursday. The suspect Jay Thompson was captured near the town after a gunfight with a citizen posse.
Indians Express Loyal Gratitude to King George
A Delhi dispatch states the legislative council of India unanimously adopted a resolution praising King George for his personal attention to Indian soldiers in France and the hospitals. The gesture underscores loyalty to the crown amid wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Delhi
India
Legislative Council of India
George
France
Australian wool exports allowed to United States
A Reuters dispatch from Melbourne reports Australia will permit the export of merino wool to the United States, with shipments consigned to the chairman of the Allied Trade alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Melbourne
Australian Commonwealth
Teatile Alliance
Malti Rebellion Sways To General Guillaume
Washington reports that all revolutionary chiefs of Malti have pledged allegiance to General Guillaume after overthrowing President Theodore in a dramatic shift of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Malti
Guillaume
Theodore
Welsh Tops White In Auditorium Co-Decision Contest
Milwaukee sports writers vote Preddie Welsh as top performer over Charlie White in the Thursday night Auditorium match, delivering a closely watched co-decision outcome and sparking discussions on the event’s result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Preddie Welsh
Chariie White
Secret Service Labor Struggles Highlight 1906 Era
Fragmentary text notes resignations and work conditions in 1906 related to a Washington, D C office and wage issues. Mentions the secret service and poor worker wages affecting staff performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Waseblagtes
Diplomatic Talks Pace U S Mexico Crisis
Washington reports that the Mexican situation hinges on ongoing talks. Duval West, Wilson’s envoy, meets leaders including Carranza while Charles A. Douglas negotiates with Vera Cruz officials. Eliseo Arrendondo accompanies Carranza’s Washington liaison to discuss foreign interests and stability.
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Washington
United States
Duval West
Wilson
Carranza
Charles A. Douglas
Vera Cruz
Douglas
Bryan
Eliseo Arrendondo
Villa
Twin Valley Earthquake Shakes Redding Region
A severe earthquake struck Twin Valley, about thirty miles east of Redding and twenty miles north of Lassen Peak, Sunday night. The ground cracked in all directions and Ivan Sampey’s home tilts five feet from plumb as rocks vanish and new springs appear. An acre sank sixty inches.
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Redding
Cal
Twin Valley
Hee
Lassen Peak
Ivan Sampey
Miss Mary Custis Lee Visits White House
Miss Mary Custis Lee, daughter of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, was photographed leaving the White House after a call to President Whig en. She told the president it was the freest time she had ever shaken hands with a Democratic president, noting her time abroad.
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Mary Custis Lee
Robert E. Lee
Sho
White House
Whigen
Miss Lee
Tumulty
New York Trader Richard Martinas Convicted in Ticket Scam
Richard Martinas, once a theater ticket broker in New York, was convicted of swindling Mere Charlotte Macken ale out of 153000 dollars. He received a sentence of prison time extending beyond ten years.
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New York
Richard Martinas
Charlotte Macken Ale
Priece Tor Pet Lees
Etme Veers
Sixteen Vessels Sunk In First Week Of German Decree
London reports the first week of German wartime measures around the British islands ends with sixteen ships sunk. On Wednesday the Harpalion foundered after torpedoing near Beachy Head, with three crewmen dead. one crewman later drowned. The Oakby also sank off Rye but all aboard were saved. A German raider was reportedly sunk near Cape Alprecht amid cannonading off Boulogne.
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London
Germany
Berlin
British Islands
Harpalion
Beachy Head
Eastbourne
Sss
Haven
Oakbey
Cardiff
Wales
Rye
Ramaegate
French
Ministry of Marine
Cape Alprecht
Boulogne
Plumbers Convicted in Sherman Antitrust Trial
Thirty six master plumbers from eight states were found guilty in federal court on Sherman antitrust charges after a trial that began February 10. Judge John Pollock will determine sentences, with defendants from Iowa Nebraska Missouri Illinois Michigan Indiana Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Hurricane wrecks shipping along Spanish coast
Madrid reports a terrible hurricane hitting northern Spain with extensive damage. Barcelona suffered ship damage and suspended mail boats to the Balearic Islands while the San Sebastian port closed to navigation. The storm caused unprecedented destruction to buildings and facilities in the city.
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Madrid
Spain
Barcelona
Balearic Islands
Soological Museum
San Sebastian
Allied forts at Dardanelles reduced by fleet
Official notice reports the entire set of forts at the entrance of the Dardanelles has been reduced by the allied fleet. The announcement was made on Thursday night.
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Lonion
Dardanelles
Eilied Geet
Supply Grip Captured
Montevideo reports the German steamer Gotha has been captured while sailing with provisions for the Kroaprias. The event highlights ongoing wartime supply concerns in the region.
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Montevideo
Geneva unit joins bombardment in Alpine position clash
A Geneva based unit from the Ube heavy regiment participated in the bombardment of a key Alpine position on Wednesday. An officer and several soldiers were noted as present, detailing engagement and command lines amid ongoing air and artillery support.
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Geneva
Ube
Alpes
W Wedeyaday
New German Offensive Faces Allied Reprieve Delays
London reports Dutch and Petrograd sources say Germany shifts troops westward, while French forces make progress near Perthes and in the Argonne. British gains at La Bassee grow. Russians reportedly hold in Poland with advances in the Carpathians threatening Austro-Hungarian positions in Bukovina.
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Champagne
London
Holland
Belgium
la Bassee
Perthes
Argonne
Baltic
Carpathians
Bukovina
Petrograd
Poland
Bukowina
Senate bribery claim rocks racing bill debate
On Tuesday Senator Toler charged that bribery influenced support for a racing bill in the upper chamber. He alleged that certain senators had been paid, including a Porté senator said to have received $10,000. The Wedn session and committee actions were noted as part of the ongoing Senate floor battle.
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Senate
Toler
Porte Senatore
Tax Decree Targets Foreign Firms in Mexico City
Washington report says General Obregon, military governor of Mexico City, issued a sweeping decree imposing taxes on all foreigners and native corporations with a threat of thirty days imprisonment for noncompliance.
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Washington
General Obregon
Carrapaza
Mexico City
Federal District
Fire Devastates Business District Across Four Blocks
A major blaze caused approximately 1,000,000 dollars in damage to the eastern business district around St Louis and Culligaville avenues, destroying most of four blocks and altering the core of the area.
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Loula
St Louis
Culligaville Sveaves
Seeda Petrograd Dispatch Reports German Advances
A fragmented Petrograd dispatch notes German forces advancing near the Bobs and the Nerer rivers. The report mentions Allied efforts countering the push and changes in frontline positions amid ongoing combat.
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Seeda
Petrograd
Wween
Renegade Indians War With Posse In Utah
Salt Lake City report says a posse led by U S Marshal Aquila Nebeker attempted to arrest Tee-Na-Gat a Piute Indian. Indian resistance caused heavy casualties with five Indians killed and two whites wounded including J C Aiken. The fight near Bleff and Cottonwood Gulch continues as authorities pursue Tee-Naedtat.
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Salt Lake City
United States
Marchal Aquila Nebeker
Tee- Na-Gat
Utah
J. C. Aiken
Dolores
Colo
Jose Cordova
Cortes
Bleff
Aiken
Cordova
Cottonwood Gulch
Bluf
Tee-Naedtat
Havane
Sprientaet
Marshal Nebeker
Colorado
Cub Wanee Gahan
Washington
New Mesa
Arizona
Wade i
Old Polk
Hat Tee NaeGat
Hatch
Juan Chacos
Washington Tax Ruling on Dividends After March 1 1915
Commissioner Osborn rules that cash dividends received after March 1 1915 are taxable income for individuals with total income over 2000 dollars. The ruling clarifies income tax features for those taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inter Pal Revenue
Osborn
Beckers Denied New Trial Chance in Rosenthal Murder Case
New York Charles Beckers application for a new trial on the indictment charging him with the murder of Herman Rosenthal was denied Friday by the supreme court.
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New York
Charles Beckers
Pew
Herman Rosenthal
Supreme Court
Fragmented wartime note on Belgian subjects and German seal
A damaged OCR fragment references a German seizure context in Belgium. It mentions five Belgian subjects under German wartime control and implies ongoing seizure actions amid hostilities. The readable text is fragmentary and unclear about precise actions or dates.
Guards Beat Back Burglar in Stuart Bank Robbery
Three men entered a Stuart bank early Tuesday, held up tellers, and escaped with cash. Police pursued the suspects but details of arrests were not released.
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Guart
Fla
Stuart
Lee Cashiers
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