U S Marines Land as Ships Bombard Insurgents in San Domingo
U S forces bombarded Duarte near San Domingo as the cruiser Columbia and the training ship Hartford supported Marines sent to Pajarito to punish insurgents for firing on a New York steamer. Insurgents fled after U S return fire and shelling. damages and casualty details are unclear. A protest condemns the action as an outrage against liberty and national dignity.
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Parle
San Domingo
United States
Columbia
Hartford
Duarte
Clyde Line
New York
Newark
Powell
Miller
Pajarito
San Domingo City
Republic
Iroquois Owners Held Indicted In Theatre Tragedy
Chicago reports a special grand jury indicted five men for manslaughter connected to the December theater fire at the Iroquois. Indicted are Will J. Davis Thomas Noonan and James W. Cummings. George Williams and Edward Laughlin face charges of official duty omission. No bills for Mayor Harrison Fire Marshal Musham Fireman Sellars and McMullen who operated the flood light. The jury’s formal report will be released next Tuesday.
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Chicago
Hille
Will J. Davis
Thomas Noonan
James Wi. Cummings
George Williams
Edward Laughlin
Carter HH. Harrison
Musham
William S. Sellars
Wm. McMullen
W. C. Sallers
Iroquois Theater
Sellars
Saller
Thesa
Berlin
Cologne
Ochemulpo
Varlag
Koraitz
Jury Finds He Killed Forney at Saloon Robbery
Council Bluffs February report: W C Robsarts convicted of second degree murder in the death of Berk Forney, saloonkeeper, shot during an April hold up. Jury spent eight hours deliberating. sentence to penitentiary likely by Tuesday as officers held warrants from Clinton and requisition papers from Omaha.
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Council Bluffs
W. C. Robsarts
Berk Forney
Rogers
Clinton
Omaha
Sioux City
A.B. Thornell
Sidney
Forney
Found Guilty in Second Trial for Kidnapping August Leuth
Tipton Feb 22 In the second trial of August Leuth charged with kidnapping Mrs Telstow last August and holding her for a $50 000 ransom the jury after fifteen hours out returned a verdict finding him guilty Mrs Telstow has been a physical wreck since the kidnapping A motion for a continuance due to her illness was denied Written testimony from the last trial could not be admitted Leuth had broken jail after the first trial and was recaptured in Davenport Iowa
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August Leuth
Tipton
John Telstow
Af Telstow
Mrs Lenhoff Acquitted After Fifteen Ballots in Jury Verdict
Mason City, February 19. After twenty four hours the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the Mrs Lenhoff murder case at noon yesterday. The jury used fifteen ballots before acquittal. The minority accepted self defense as instructed by the court. Trial lasted twenty one days.
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Mason City
Dallas Center Man Fights Robber On Chicago Street
Elmer A Emmert of Dallas Center Iowa was robbed of his watch and money on Wabash near Van Buren Chicago. He followed tracks in fresh snow and jumped the thief, recovering his watch and the revolver. He could have taken the man to a station but did not know where one was.
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Elmer A. Emmert
Chicago
Elmer A. Jammert
Dallas ‘Center
Iowa
Wabash Avenue
van Buren
Emmert
Tie
Des Moines Seeks Location for State Institution
Des Moines reports that after the state board favored moving the school for the deaf from Council Bluffs, several cities have begun active efforts to secure the site. About half a dozen lawmakers have been approached in each house, with candidate cities kept secret during the campaign. The process is expected to take considerable time before a decision is made.
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Des Moines
Temple Amendment Passes in Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports the Temple amendment to redraw Iowa districts limiting large cities to two representatives and one senator, with nine counties allowed double representation. The measure, approved by both houses, awaits a popular vote at the next general election and is seen as favoring small towns and counties. Opponents in the Senate included Brooks Dowell Hughes Jones Lambert Lyons Spaulding and Stirton.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
New York
Senate
House
Brooks
Dowell
Hughes Jones
Lambert
Lyons
Spaulding
Stirton
Strong Prosecution in Mrs. Lewis Murder Case at Sigourney
The state of Iowa will submit the Belle Lewis murder case to the jury next week. Prosecutors allege circumstantial evidence ties her to poisoning husband William Lewis with laudanum. Witnesses include Ira Glassford, laborer Thomas Lappin, and William Lewis's brother Samuel. A postmortem head removal was performed after the body was dug up in Fremont.
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Ottumwa
Thomas Lappin
Lewis
Samuel Lewis
Cape Breton Coal to Raise Stock Price on March First
Des Moines reports that Cape Breton Coal & Iron Company stock will advance to twenty cents per share on March 1 due to strong demand. Orders at fifteen cents must be received by March 1. High buying interest follows the announcement and shares nearing exhaustion.
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Cape Breton
Des Moines
Cape Breton Coal & Iron Company
Judge Applegate
Guthria Center
District Court
Crossacks Cross Yala In Corean Territory
Three hundred Russian scouts reconnoitered Friday in Wiju and vicinity. They crossed the Yala river entered the town and scouted surrounding country then recrossed to rejoin their main force. Reports from St. Petersburg date February 22 describe rail traffic, Japanese attempts to blow a bridge as hung, and bands of chuncag pursued under Japanese leadership.
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Corean
Wiju
Yala
St. Petersburg
Harbin
Manchuria
Sungari
Fort Arthur
Viedomonti
Russia
Asia
Europe
Japan
Prussia
Far East
China
West
America
New Commanders Named Czar Heads Far East War Effort
In St Petersburg on February 20, War Minister Kuropatkin is to be appointed commander in chief of Russian land operations in the Far East. Vice Admiral Makaroff, en route to Port Arthur, will lead the navy. Rear Admiral Jessen to succeed Ewald von Bradelberg at Vladivostok. Vicoroy Aloexists may retain the viceroyalty. Paris dispatch notes Harbin as main base with 120000 troops due from Moscow, Kiev, and Warsaw, forming a 400000 strong Manchurian force within twelve days amid harsh conditions and demoralization. In Missouri, Walnut O Bannon shot William Roach over a marriage dispute. Roach likely to recover.
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Far East
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Makaroff
Port Arthur
Navy
Jessen
Ewald von Bradelberg
Vladivostock
Viccoroy
Hig
Paris
Matin
Harbin
Moscow
Kiotf
Varsaw
Manchuria
Russia
Port Arthur Besieged by Japanese Blockade
Paris reports an eminent military authority says Port Arthur is practically besieged. Admiral Togo’s ships maintain a port blockade, cutting relief from seaward while Japanese forces threaten Liao Tung supplies. Viceroy Alexeïff may retreat to Harbin, abandoning Port Arthur and southern Manchuria to Japan as Britain and European papers note naval preparations at Woolwich.
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Paris
Port Arthur
Togo
New Chwang
Liao Tung Peninsula
Harbin
Port Arhhur
London
Alexieif
Vicaroy Alexieff
Viadivestock
Manchuria
Vindivestock
Woolwich
Warship barred from Canary Islands amid neutrality talk
A Prussian warship has arrived at a Canary Islands port but was told it may stay only briefly and limited coal could be supplied to reach a Russian port. Premier Maura rejected Britain’s suggested measures to safeguard neutrality in the Russo Japanese dispute, saying no negotiations have been received and military steps were prudent. Turkey accuses Bulgaria of stirring uprisings in Macedonia and notes ongoing hostility despite reforms.
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Canary Islands
Madrid
Wen
Canary Island
Maura
Spain
Turkey
Bulgaria
Washington
Balkans
Macedonia
Funeral for Marcus A Hanna Opens In Cleveland Church
Thousands attend the last rites for Senator Marcus A Hanna at St. Pauls Episcopal in Cleveland. The service follows a day of citywide mourning with streetcar service halted from 10 to 10:08 am and a large gathering of officials and citizens from the Chamber of Commerce, Washington delegation, and governor’s staff. The Bishop praises Hanna's integrity and devotion to republic, schools, and youth.
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Cleveland
Marcus A. Hanna
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Chamber of Commerce
Honever
Washington
Chamsber of Commerce
Loyal Legion Committee
Governor Werrick
W. B. Sanders
Andrew Squire
B Bathe
G A. Graysell
A. By
Hough
W. J. McKinnie
Samuel Mather
Leonard
Hanna
Republic
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Republican Natonal Committee
Life Today
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Handa
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Ig Perm
W. C. Rogers
Dallas
Fairfield
C. A. Swayze
Swayze
Playfellow
Waterloo
Frank Bronson
L. UW. Bronson
Frank
Lawrence Smith
D. B. Smith
Litchfield
Smith
Bronson
Smith Lads
F Parker II
Halbrook
Onawa
C. ©. Nutting
State University Museum
Proudfoot
Iowa State University
Toston
Aneerby
Lamont
Waliut O'Bannon
William Roach
Walnut Branch Church
O'Bannon
Sedalia
Bt Ie
Roach
Miss O'Bannon
Cook
Tokio
Chemulpo
Sasebo
Chigoda
Obigodg
Tokla
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