Greek Father Recovers Kidnapped Girl From Gypsy Camp
Cecilia Demetro twelve year old daughter of a Little Rock copper smith was found in a Gypsy camp near Thornton Illinois after a year long search. Deputy sheriffs and the girl's father rescued her from Gypsy Joe and followers who attempted to shield her. They brought the child to Chicago for safety.
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Port Arthur defense report shocks with treason claim
A secret report by Lt Gen Smirnoff alleges Lt Gen Stoessel and Gen Fock failed at Port Arthur and hurried surrender to save themselves. The document brands Stoessel as cowardly and accuses him of treason with Reiss, amid internecine garrison discord during the siege.
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Fock
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Stoessel
Associated Press
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Oukden
Japanese Arrivals Float 631 On Mongolia Liner
Six hundred thirty one Japanese steerage passengers arrived in San Francisco aboard the Mongolia. An equal number is expected from the Nippon Maru consignment, as immigration officials await orders from Washington on possible debarring. After examination they will be allowed to land.
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Cabinet Rejects Panama Canal Bids After Conference
Washington reports no bids will be accepted for building the Panama canal after a cabinet meeting and a lengthy conference with President and Secretaries Taft and Root. In Denver Frank J. Hearne president of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company dies.
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Spectacular Pittsburg Downtown Fire Causes 350000 Loss
A six story Derby Desk building at 819 Liberty and Baker Office Furniture at 871 Liberty were destroyed while 831 Liberty housing Grier Busch suffered upper floor damage. The Seventh Avenue hotel saw guests escape as flames topped the structure and a bank faced threat. Total losses estimated at 350000 with several injuries.
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Illinois Central Plans Multi Million Dollar Upgrade
New Orleans reports Illinois Central intends to spend millions on upgrades. President Harahan announced purchase of 3,500 freight cars for 4.2 million and fifty locomotives. Cars to be hired by November, engines by October. Double tracking Yazoo and Mississippi Valley between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Immigrant steamship line to New Orleans to begin next April.
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Steamer Marion Fire Kills Twenty Negro Passengers
Charleston reports twenty black passengers perished by drowning or burning when the steamer Marion burned on the Wardmalaw River last Friday morning. Seven passengers survived as fire spread during the early hours, wind driving the flames after the ship reached a wharf. Captain Ferguson filed the incident with government inspectors amid reports of mass panic. Next, Archbishop Santiago de la Garza Zambano of Linares died at sixty nine after a three day illness in Monterey Mexico.
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Mexico
Schedule Given Out For American League Season
Chicago Feb 26 schedule shows each club to play 154 games. The season opens April 11 with Chicago at St Louis Cleveland at Detroit New York at Washington and Boston at Philadelphia. The last game is October 5.
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Boy fatally crushed by train at Third street crossing
South McAlester February 26. George Diebel, a merchant's son, was run over by a Rock Island freight engine at the Third street crossing. Both legs were severed above the knee. He died in a hospital three hours later after attempting to cross in front of the train.
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George Diebel
Rock Island
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Bryce Presented to President by Secretary Root
The Hon James Bryce ambassador from Great Britain to the United States was presented to the president in the blue room by Secretary Root. The ceremony featured the usual felicitous speeches.
El Paso Police Chief Seeks Villareal Capture Reward
Chief of Police Ponce De Leon Jaurez announces the Mexican government has authorized a $1000 reward for the capture of Antonio Villareal.
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Pryor Ranch Sold to Oklahoma Capitalists
San Antonio February 26 reports the Ike T. Pryor ranch in Uvalde county totaling 190 000 acres has been sold to Oklahoma capitalists for 100 000 dollars.
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