Two fugitives killed as Kansas manhunt nets convicts
Leavenworth watchers report two convicts dead and five captured after a clash near Nortonville as 26 escaped prisoners flee toward Indian Territory. Lawmen and farmers guard bridges, roads, and river crossings across a wide radius around Fort Leavenworth while rewards total 60000 dollars for all recaptured.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Nortonville
James Hoffman
White
J. F. Poffenhorn
John Green
Willard Prake
Fred Moore
Donald Norle
R. L. Davenport
Jarbale
Lawrence
Hoffman
Pofferhorn
Green
Drake
Moore
Fay Weishaar
Weishaar
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Warden McClaughey
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
McClaughey
Kansas River
Linwood
Quinn Fort
Joseph
Waldrupe
Arthur Trelford
C. E. Burrows
Andrew Leonard
Woburn Dreads Incendiary Gang Fire Terrorizes City
In western Woburn a suspected incendiary gang has sparked 11 fires, prompting residents to urge a 3 reward for arrests and convictions. Firebugs strike late at night as witnesses report running from blazing buildings and Alderman Brackett cites a threat against any whistleblowers.
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Wogburn
Woburn
Brackett
Allston Women Race for Handicaps Winners Named
Eight players contested a handicap stroke event at Allston today. Miss Alden won the first net while a tie for second net fell to Mrs. Wingate and Miss Stewart with 121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allston
Allston Course
Miss Alden
NEW PLAN FOR TRACKS AT MARGINAL STREET HEARING
At a special commission hearing on the East Boston grade crossings City Engineer Jackson outlined city plans and cost estimates. A proposed taking of Boston Forge property could cost about 60 000 dollars. Another option would buy out the company to raise Maverick street.
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Special Commission
East Boston
Jackson
Horn
Boston Forge Company
Maverick Street
Hoar
Marginal Street
Matthews
Wood Island Park
Adams
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Kate Greenaway remembered in Hampstead art influence
The life and work of Kate Greenaway are recalled after her death in Hampstead England. Her distinctive treatment of children and landscapes shaped fashion and illustration from cards to books. She refused outside design work, preserving her own style and timing, influencing later art and advertising.
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Kate Greenaway
Dresden
China
Hampstead
Eng
England
United States
Lord Fauntleroy
Lord
Lady Tennyson
Isle of Wight
Austin Dobson
London
Miss Greenaway
Hamelin
Little Ann
Peruna touted in Evansville and beyond as cure all
A long testimonial front features Evansville readers praising Peruna for catarrh relief and related illnesses. Letters from C. R. Harden and others describe cures in Evansville, Elgin, Manchester, and Manchester, with multiple family members improving after Peruna use. The piece stresses widespread demand and urges readers to request free literature and Dr Hartman’s book.
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Evansville
Wis
C. R. Harden
Hartman
Peruna
Columbus
Ohio
Manchester
N. H
Blanche L. Rundlett
Peruna Medicine Co
Li Hung Chang dies after violent dispute with Russian minister
In Pekin the death follows a heated clash over the Manchurian treaty with M. Paul Lessar Russian minister to China. Li Hung Chang suffered a hemorrhage after refusing to reveal the treaty text and attempting to sign as Empress Dowager's instructions arrived. Changes sweep Shan Tung and Chi Li governorship as Yuan Shi Kai and Yang Wen Shao are named to key posts.
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Manchuria
Tokio
Li Hung Chang
M. Lessar
Pekin
Chou Fu
Pao Ting Fu
Earth
United States Legation
Yuan Shi Kai
Shan Tung
Chang Yen Chun
China
Wang Yen Shao
Prince Ching
Wang Wen Shao
Kai Fong Fu
Kwang Su
Imperial Edict Creates The Inter Earl Bi Hing Chang
Nov. text fragment notes an imperial edict creating the Inter Earl Bi Hing Chang. Details are limited in the legible portion, but the record references a formal appointment or title within an imperial framework and the name Marquis Perin appears alongside. Further context is unavailable in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perin
Bi Hing Chang
Yuan Shi Kai Named Viceroy of Chili by Chinese Court
Washington approves Yuan Shi Kai, succeeding Li Hung Chang as viceroy of Chili, praised by Mr. Rockhill as the best possible appointment. Aged about 45, he previously served as minister to Korea and defended Chinese interests in troubled areas. As governor of Shantung he maintained order, and as a military organizer he showed decisive ability. Wang Wen Shao named deputy viceroy of Chili, also noted for talent and openness to foreign ideas.
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Washington
Yuan Shi Kai
Li Hung Chang
Chili
Rockhill
Unite@d
Pekin
Korea
Shantung
Yuan
Wang Wen Shao
Pension inquiry into Dr Mary Walker's remarks
A special pension bureau examiner in Oswego New York investigates remarks attributed to Dr Mary Walker ex army nurse known for masculine dress She allegedly called the assassination of McKinley a murder and accused the late president of murder The examiner’s report will be filed for Congress consideration and Commissioner Evans says Congress could revoke her pension if desired
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Washington
Pension Dureau
Mary Walker
Czolgosz
McKiney
Philippine
Oswego
N. Y
Margaret Carroll Freed on Probation After Larceny Charge
Margaret Carroll, a 20 year old arrest suspect in Cambridge on larceny charges, and indicted by the Middlesex grand jury, has been released on probation. Rev. Robert Walker, probation officer for southern Middlesex, supervises her with a pledge to lead a straight life in the future.
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Margaret Carroll
Cambridge
Middlesex
Robert Walker
Middlesex County
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Tommy
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New Hampshire
Willard, Ky
Elizabeth Prater
Elgin, III
Arthur Ernest Kidd
Kidd
Hamilton Ave
Sam
Mr. A. E. Kidd
Li Wen Chung
Chi Li
Yang Wen Shao
Foreign Office
IA Hung Chang
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