Escape at county jail as guard shot during breakout
Edward and John Riddle, jailed for murder, escaped from a county jail in Pittsburg after overpowering guards at 4 a.m. Using saws to cut bars they donned guard uniforms and fled with revolvers, wounding Guard Reynolds. Warden Soffel accuses his wife of supplying the weapons and aiding the escape.
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Pittsburg
Edward
John Riddle
Thomas D. Kahney
Mount Washington
Reynolds
Biddies
Peter K. Soffel
Edward Biddle
McDonald
Soffel
Baker On The Stand In Patrick Murder Trial
Captain James A. Baker testified in the murder trial of lawyer Albert T. Patrick for William Marsh Rice's death. He said he would seek handwriting expert opinions before judging signatures. He declined to confirm Patrick was absent from Rice’s apartments during depositions. Evidence questioned the 1896 will and forged signatures on two checks.
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Patrick
New York
James A. Baker
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Rice
Osborne
Moore
Court of Appeals
Molineaux
Goff
Norman Meldrum
English Far Ahead Divorce of the Count
The Archbishop of Canterbury urged opposition to legalizing marriage with a deceased wife's sister and contrasted English morals with American behavior. He claimed divorce is far easier in the United States and that Americans lag behind Englishmen in moral standards, calling the trend a sign of a lowered moral line.
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New York
Archbishop of Canterbury
London
The
Tribune
America
Hogland
Ferryboat Collision Hits Jersey Central in Snow Storm
The Jersey Central ferry Central carrying about 596 passengers including around 100 women, was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio tug towing a float of freight cars in North River during a heavy snow storm. The impact damaged the ladies cabin but no serious injuries were reported.
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New York
Jersey Central
Central
North River
Baltimore and Ohio Road
US vice consul in Mexico arrested for assault
Dr. Phillip Carroll United States vice consul at Monterey Mexico is arrested on a Mexican charge of assault by Antonio Gonzales. He was confined briefly in the penitentiary before Gov Benitz Leala ordered his release. Carroll denies the charge and says he was not in Mexico on the alleged date. Trial is expected within days.
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Austin
Monterey
Mexico
Phillip Carroll
United States
Antonio Gonzales
Chicago Scheel Fund sets budget for next year
The board of education fixes a total expenditure of 6 844 201 for Chicago missions and public buildings for the coming year. The compared 1901 total was 7 42 6 . The building fund this year surpasses 1901 by 1 051 412. In the budget, the school board notes a reduced fund and adjusted shares for 2400 graduates.
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Nea Chicago
Board of Editation
Pussics of
Chicago
Illinois Pure Food Commission sues 15 grocers
The Illinois pure food commission filed suit against 15 grocers for alleged violations of chocolate and cocoa sale statutes and for violating vinegar sale provisions. The action follows efforts to enforce compliance during the current term.
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Chicago
Illinois Pure Food Commission
Dealera
Anti-Trust Suit Targets Granville P. Meade in Texas
Texas county attorney files an anti trust suit in Dallas seeking to oust Granville P. Meade as federal court receiver for Standard Light and Power, alleging a 1901 agreement with E M Reardon to restrain trade. The petition claims 214 days of violations costing the company up to 1 070 008 dollars and seeks forfeiture of its corporate charter.
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Dallas
Granville P. Meade
Standard Light and Power Company
State of Texas
E. M. Reardon
Dallas Electric Company
Naval clash as Colombian fleet attacks insurgent steamer
The Colombian government fleet including Boyea Chucuito and General Campo engaged the insurgent Padilla near Yeguala 30 miles from Panama opening fire on her. Darien and Gailian joined the scene while Chucuito and Boyea withdrew. Revolutionary forces under Gen Herrera are at San Carlos 40 miles from Panama.
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Colombia
Panama
Boyea
Chucuito
General Campo
Agua Dulce
Castro
Padilla
Yeguala
Darien
Gailian
Boyca
Campo
Herrera
San Carlos
Runaway Cars on Monongahela Branch Kill Three
Two cars ran away on the Monongahela branch of the Pittsburgh railroad on Wednesday killing three people and injuring several others. The dead include John McFadden of East McKeesport, Pa.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
John McFadden
East McKeesport
Sleeked cars in hill accident injure and threaten death
Mary Kinkaid a passenger and Robert Trush a Pittsburg conductor were aboard when the section car collided during a sleet storm. Charles Wright the motorman suffered broken arms and internal injuries, and Alex Sanders had both legs broken with internal injuries. Both may die as the two cars reportedly eked down the hill with brakes set.
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Mary Kinkaid
Robert Trush
Pittsburg
Charles Wright
Alex Sanders
Shooting At Lampasas Ties Berry and Greenwood
In Lampasas Texas on January 30 Holly Berry and Harry Greenwood were involved in a dispute during which Greenwood was shot through the lungs and thigh. Berry was held on a 500 dollar bond as the examining trial has not yet occurred.
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Lampasas
Tex
Holly Berry
Harry Greenwood
Berry
Wesson Parker Shot in Madill. Arrest Made
Wesson Parker was shot and dangerously wounded during a dispute at Madill. Parker, a resident of Texas, was injured in the incident and an arrest has been made.
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Ardmore, I. T
Wesson Parker
Madill
Parker
Texas
Central Hotel in Bryan Reopened After Major Makeover
The Central Hotel in Bryan has been reopened to the public after a thorough rebuilding. The property has been recovered repapered and painted creating a neat and comfortable appearance.
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Bryan
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