Chicago Welcomes Rear Admiral Schley in Grand Homecoming
Thousands thronged the Baltimore and Ohio depot to greet Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley on his Chicago arrival. City officials presented resolutions praising his service at Santiago and citizens crowded streets as Schley and Mrs Schley toured the city, with events including receptions at the Hamilton and Press clubs and a 700-guest banquet at the Auditorium.
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Chicago
Sehley
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Frank Fowler
City of
Winfield Scott Schley
Sciley
Santiago
City of Chicago
Admiral Schley
Admiral
Press Club
Cuba
Booster Club
Sailor
Hamilton Club
Fine Arts
Hamilton Clubs
Schley
Axel Chytraus
Jury Recommends Grand Jury for Brother in Ice Man Murder
Coroner's jury in Chicago on January 25 found that Robert McFetridge was killed by wounds inflicted by his brother William McFetridge and recommended William be held to the grand jury. The verdict labels William as the cause of death in the homicide of the wealthy ice dealer.
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Chicago
Robert McFetridge
William McFetridge
Jurmen
McFetridge
William
Two Trainmen killed in Rio Grande wreck near Leadville
A freight wreck on the Rio Grande railroad at Pando, twenty miles west of Leadville, killed Engineer J. P. Reddy and Fireman Healy of Salida. Brakeman Kelly was badly injured as the locomotive and sixteen freight cars were destroyed by fire.
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Leadville
Col
Pando
J. P. Reddy
Healy
Salida
Kelly
Fierce Buck Creek Fight Leaves Seven Wounded
News from Buck Creek in Orosley county reports a seven man clash sparked by an old grudge. Six were wounded and Dave Brewer Newell Brewer and George Scott were perhaps fatally hurt.
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London
Buck Creek
Orosley County
Dave Brewer
Newell Brewer
George Scott
Storm on Washington Coast Hits Port Townsend
A fierce southerly wind and snow sweep Port Townsend Washington as residents report heavy gusts along the coast. Officials warn of localized damage and power outages while crews investigate affected areas.
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Port Townsend, Wash
Prince Henry to visit St. Louis in March
A message from the German embassy to President Franielg states Prince Henry will likely visit St. Louis around March 5. The report came as ships patrol the Straits of Juan de Fuca seeking the British warship Prince Henry.
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Prince Henry
St. Louis
Franelg
The
Washington
Murder Confession Tells of St. Louis Bath House Death
Wm Strother, a black attendant at the Vista Turkish bath house, confessed to killing Alexander Dean Cooper the bath house proprietor and millionaire. He described striking Cooper with a hammer as Cooper slept, while claiming he acted drunk and mad. Strother testified he removed Cooper’s jewels for safekeeping and noted Cooper feared visitors might intrude. Cooper owned the bath house and held extensive real estate, with an estate valued between one and two million dollars.
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St. Louis
Wm. Strother
Vista Turkish
Alexander Dean Cooper
Kieley
Desmond
Strother
Mr. Cooper
Cooper
Bath House
Two Lives Lost In Mobile Wholesale Fire
Fire in Mobile wholesale district destroyed property valued at least 300 000 dollars and killed two people Richard H Vidmer a leading Mobile social figure and Bat Thomas a New Orleans laborer both aiding firefighters when a wall collapsed Three firemen were injured Vidmer known as a Hoo Hoo society member died along with Thomas in the collapse In Chicago a two year old disappearance of R Sananayaka a wealthy Ceylon tea merchant is highlighted with a last contact from Vincennes Avenue
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Mobile
Richard H. Vidmer
Bat Thomas
New Orleans
Vidmer
Thomas
Chicago
R. Sananayaka
Central Police
Ceylon
Edward S. Grece
Deterit
Vincennes Avenue
Horse famine looms as Montana faces horse losses
A conservative estimate from Rutte Mont on January 25 puts Montana’s horse losses last year at 100000. British demand for mounts for South Africa has killed thousands, leaving the state with few horses, no large bands, and a looming famine next year unless southern transfers occur.
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Rutte
Mont
Montana
South Africa
State Pardon Board Receives Lengthy Petitions
The state pardon board is receiving long petitions from across the state. Several petitions are signed by state senators and Civil War veterans.
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Jengthy
State Pardon Board
State Senate
Puebla Governor Bans Bullfighting After Plaza Strike
The Puebla state governor in Mexico prohibited bullfighting after a mob angered by bulls not fighting wrecked the Plaza de Toreo in Puebla City, piled wreckage around a bull and set it afire, prompting the prohibition.
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Laredo
Tex
Puebla
Mexico
Plaza de Toreo
Puebla City
Grant Receives Orders for Vancouver Island Cruise
Port Townsend Washington January 25 The revenue cutter Grant has orders from the treasury department to cruise off the coast of Vancouver Island and search for the British warship Condor.
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Juan de Fuca
Vancouver Island
Port Townsend
Wash
United States Revenue Cutter
Grant
Treasury Department
Condor
Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Chartered
Guthrie Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad company chartered with capital of 14 million dollars to build a Guthrie to Holdenville line with a Chandler to Shawnee branch. Directors include F J Gowen W H Jenks C E Ingersoll B E Morris J W McLeod C M Barnes J B Beadles H H Hagan and J W McNeal.
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Guthrie
O. T
Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Company
Holdenville
I. T
Chandler
Shawnee
F. J. Gowen
W. H. Jenks
C. E. Ingersoll
BE. B. Morris
Philadelphia
J. W. McLeod
Little Rock
C. .M. Barnes
Canton Hotel McKinley Name Sparks Legal Action
Mrs McKinley objects to naming a new Canton hotel Hotel Mc Kinley a $150000 structure announced by Cantonians and Austin Lynch counsel has instructed changes or will sue to prevent use of the name.
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Canton, O
Treaty Not Worth Much in Pekin
In Pekin on January 25 observers expect the Manchurian treaty to be signed within a week but show little interest. Diplomats doubt any written pact will alter Russia’s policy in Manchuria. A separate Russo-Chinese bank contract grants the bank full control of railroads and mines.
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Pekin
Russia
Manchuria
Younger brothers may be pardoned and return to Missouri
Minneapolis Jan 25 The Younger brothers appear likely to receive a pardon allowing their return to Missouri. The acceptance of clemency would enable the gang member pair to leave Minnesota and resume residence in their home state.
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Minneapolis
Missouri
Central Hotel in Bryan Reopens After Rebuild
A Bryan property named the Central Hotel is reopened to the public after a thorough rebuild. The owner describes the structure as practically restored with fresh wallpaper and paint, offering a neat, comfortable environment for patrons.
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Bryan
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W. A. Reed
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Cosmopolitan Restaurant
Washington Coast
Hile
Leepon At
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Tween
Houston
Dallas
Rea
Sonable Price
Choctaw, Oklahoma and
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McKinley
Cally
G. B. Abercrombie
D. Mike, Jr
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