Governor declines commutation in McCue murder case
Richmond report states Governor will not interfere with the Charlottesville murder sentence of J Samuel McCue. A Norfolk petition for life imprisonment was rejected after the governor warned further petitions may be useless unless new evidence arises. The case, tried with a long appeal process, ends as law dictates.
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Richmond
J. Samuel McCue
Charlottesville
Norfolk
McCue
Supreme Court of Appeals
Keith
Unknown Steamer Ashore at Southport
A large steamship, possibly a passenger liner, is ashore at Southport, Norfolk, with the vessel’s name and destination still unknown. A blinding snow storm and subfreezing temperatures accompanied the grounding, as a coastwide severe storm brings biting cold and reports of unusually harsh weather at sea.
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Norfolk
Hatteras
N.C
Southport
Virginia
North Carolina
Fall River Mills Plan Consolidation of Local Mills
Fall River Mass Feb 3 The creation of a hundred dollar corporation to include nearly every cotton mill in the city and also brewers and prior works to finish products is in form. In general opinion the consolidation scheme causes a sensation akin to a strike.
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Fall River
Mass
Disastrous Fire Ravages East St. Louis
Six large office and store buildings were destroyed or badly damaged in East St. Louis as frigid temperatures hampered firefighters. The blaze injured several people and caused an estimated loss of 265000 dollars, partly covered by insurance, with multiple families driven from their homes.
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East St. Louis
Four Robbers at Navy Yard Shot as They Are Detected
In Brooklyn early today four men attempting a navy yard robbery were fired on by Marine guard Private Milton after they refused orders to halt. One robber was killed. the other three escaped. Milton was not arrested.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Navy Yards
Milton
Fishburne Murder Trial Deliberations Continue
The Fishburne murder case closed its arguments as Harry M. Smith of Richmond finished for the prosecution. A verdict is expected tomorrow morning if the jury reaches agreement.
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Roanoke
Fishburne
Harry M. Smith
Richmond
Maxwell-Cole gas bill killed in West Virginia senate
Charleston, Feb 8. The Maxwell-Cole gas bill was killed by indefinite postponement after a lively debate 17 to 11. The Elliott letter inquiry committee was formed, electing Senator Forman as chairman. witnesses were summoned and the panel adjourned. Carrigan proposed a state police bill to protect game and fish.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Cole
Elliott Letter
Forman
Carrigan
McDonald
Kanawha
Sutton
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Riots in Warsaw Claim 300 Lives and Paralyze Rail Lines
Reports from Warsaw indicate over three hundred dead as disturbances widen. Rail traffic between Warsaw and the German frontiers is halted after strikers damaged tracks. At Lodz 25,000 workers strike, a lace factory dispute escalates with military patrols engaging gunmen. Coal districts Dambiowa and Sosnovice also strike, threatening industrial output.
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Warsaw
St. Petersburg
Lodz
Poland
Dambiowa
Sosnovice
Interstate Commission Rules Santa Fe Rebate Violations
The Interstate Commerce Commission released its opinion on the Santa Fe rebate case. It finds the railroad wilfully violated tariff publication requirements for the last five years. Prepared by Commissioner Prouty, the ruling notes no disclosed link to Paul Morton.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe
Prouty
Tts
Hold Boy Until He Proves Innocence
Buffalo authorities detain 16 year old Stephen Bogano in connection with the murder of clothing manufacturer Joseph Ehrenreich found shot in his work room. Police say he is not charged yet and must prove his innocence before release. Ehrenreich had complained about Bogano’s treatment of girls in an elevator, leading to Bogano’s discharge.
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Buffalo, N
Stephen Bogano
Joseph Ehrenreich
Thia
Bogano
Hibrenreich
Negro Confesses to Assaulting White Woman
Walter Partridge a negro about 18 years old confessed to assaulting Mrs Hales a white widow four miles from Fayetteville on a road Wednesday afternoon. He beat her head struck and cut her neck with a knife. Captured by officers he told the sheriff twice of the crime in detail. Mrs Hales is badly injured but expected to recover. Indignation runs high though no lynching talk.
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Dorham
N. C
Walter Partridge
Mre Hales
Fayetteville
Twenty Families Made Homeless by Fire in Bronx
Fire nearly leveled a five story Bronx apartment house this morning forcing twenty families into the cold. Ten firefighters were overcome by smoke and gas while residents found shelter in nearby buildings.
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New York
Bronx
Recovery of Princess Is Now Assured
London reports Princess Victoria recovering from an appendicitis operation and improving. King Edward, her father, is assured of her recovery and will visit Lord Roseberry tomorrow.
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London
Victoria
Edward
Lord Roseberry
Arsenic Found in Mrs Hochs Body
Chicago report states at least one of Johann Hochs wives died from poison with more than two and a half ounces of arsenic found in Mrs Walker Hochs body. Chemist work pending final examination while weather notes mention hot clam juice from a West Virginia baking company.
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Chicago
Johann Hoch
Walker Hoch
At Cost Sale of Ladies Hats and Accessories
Mrs. M. J. Browns announces ten days of at cost sale on her entire stock of ladies hats winter dress goods notions hosiery belts and more. New embroidery bamberg and white goods arrive and will be sold at low prices to clear space for spring stock. Call at once for first pick. Thur Fri Sun.
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Bamberg
8 Grape Kola at W. Va. Baking Co. Partee Block
Bluefield venue hosts 24 events featuring 8 Grape Kola at the W. Va. Baking Co. Partee Block.
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Va. Baking Co
Bluefield
Dime Novels Said To Drive Philadelphia Boy to Suicide
A 15 year old German immigrant Gotlieb Alfred Frey was found dead on a trolley bridge in Fairmount Park after allegedly trading a beloved violin for a revolver to end his life. Identified by his brother Carl Frey, Alfred had excelled in school, spoke three languages, and was a talented violinist.
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Strawberry Manston
Fairmount Park
Gotlieb Alfred Frey
North
Felton Street
West Philadelphia
Germany
Carl Frey
Wittenberg
Gotlieb
Alfred
Milk by Pipe Straight to City
Pennsylvania article describes the Farmers' Condensing Company seeking right of way to lay milk pipelines from farms to Carlisle and then to Philadelphia. The plan envisions farmers delivering milk to a central point and a main conduit to dealers, with Miller as company counsel noting possible city-wide piping if obstacles are not overcome.
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Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Miller
Philadelphia
Iowa Congressman Hanged in Effigy
Des Moines reports the Farmers Alliance of Cass county hanged Congressman Peter Hepburn in effigy at Cumberland after a meeting on the rail road problem. Hepburn was censured for his railways bill, said to be drafted by J. W. Blythe, Burlington Railway’s general counsel.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Farmers’ Alliance
Cass County
Peter Hepburn
Cumberland
Congressman Hepburn
Bia
Pete Hepburn
Hepburn
J. W. Blythe
Burlington Rail
Learned of Heirship Through a Dream
Mrs. George A. Bailey of Binghamton New York learned she is heir to about 1500 dollars via a dream. After two nights she dreamed Postmaster James H. Roberts beckoning her to him. She visited the post office and found a letter in general delivery stating a relative died and left her the sum.
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Binghampton
N. Y
George A. Bailey
Result of Encounter With Gen Kuropatkin
Telegram from the front reports a night Japanese attack at Chenbalpin and outflanking Russians. Japanese casualties about 700 killed or wounded. Russian losses listed as 15 killed and 37 wounded. General Grippenberg recalled after being asked to resign. Marshal Oyama’s report describes fierce, costly actions at Haikoutai and Han river with Russian forces decisively defeated. Russians estimated at seven divisions with cavalry.
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Chenbalpin Pars
Karapatkin
Chantana
Grippenberg
Tokio
Marabal Oyama
Han River
Heikontai
Han
Marshal Oyama
Marechal Oyama
Haikoutai
No More Examinations for Clerical Positions
Washington February 3. The civil service commission announced no more examinations will be held for clerical positions for the present. Panama canal service applications exceed the number needed. An official said experienced workers are especially desired, notably in steam shovel crews as crane men and pit foremen.
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Washington
The
Civil Service Commission
Panama Canal
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