Posse Routes Bad Gang After Fierce Poolroom Clash
In Madison Illinois near Maddison a mob and police clashed with poolroom followers over a big poolroom. Seven shot two fatally. Constable Glass led a 50 man posse into the room after clashes with bettors and crowd fled to a waiting train. Four possemen later arrested for rioting.
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St. Louis
Maddison
Lee Harlan
William Schooley
Harris
Downs
McCambridge
Constable Glass
Ward Downs
Illinois Central
Glass
Madison
Tis
Mindrs
O Day Jury Disagrees in Second Trial and New Trial Sought
In Casper Wyoming on February 19 the second trial of Tom O Day for horse stealing ended with seven for acquittal and five for conviction after sixty hours of deliberation. Judge Carpenter set a third trial with Judge Craig presiding should the jury fail to agree or O Day be found not guilty. A separate motion for a new trial in the case of Mrs Trout and Mrs Viola M Biggs, convicted of kidnapping, was argued on technicalities with a likely new trial anticipated.
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Casper
Wyo
Tom O'Day
Carpenter
O’day
Craig
Third Judicial District
Rawlins
O'Day
Converse County
Douglas
Trout
Viola M. Biggs
Russia Accepts the Hay Note Shows Cautious Acceptance
St Petersburg on February 19 reported that Foreign Minister Lamsdorf delivered Russia’s reply to the Hay note to U S Minister McCormick and sent it to Washington. The terms indicate acceptance in principle with possible Manchuria caveat as hostilities continue and China neutrality is urged to hold across narrow limits. Viceroy Alexieff notes Danny is besieged and commerce disrupted making consular access impractical during fighting.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
McCormick
Lamsdorf
Washington
Manchuria
Foreign Office
China
Alexieff
Danny
United
Likens Roosevelt to the Kaiser in Naval Debates
In Washington on February 19 the House began debate on the naval appropriation bill. Democrat FitzGerald argued for a larger fleet than Germany and cited Admiral Dewey on keeping ahead. He warned of unrest and a perception that Roosevelt is unsafe and bent on war, urging peace over big spending.
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Washington
House
Fitzgerald
Democrat
New York
Germany
Dewey
Naval Committee
White House
Lincoln
Grand Rapids
Mich
Baron Sternberg
Roosevelt
Ohio
Hanna
Great Britain
Moody
Bede
Minnesota
Cleveland
Hazardous material incident kills twenty three aboard Lucin cut
A toxic substance exposure on the Lucin Cut Off rail line fatally harms twenty three people. Investigators on scene identify chemical release and widespread injuries among crew and passengers. Authorities warn of long term health risks and vow safety reviews across transport routes.
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Lucin
Two Carloads Detonated in Attack on Greek Community
A violent incident involved two carloads detonation targeting Greek workers and their families. Officials report many victims among Greek men and women, with investigations underway.
Explosion near Jackson station kills dozens in Utah tragedy
A dynamite explosion on the Ogden-Lucia cut-off near Jackson station 88 miles west of Ogden fatally harmed at least 23 people, many believed to be Greek laborers, and wrecked telegraph houses and rolling stock. Conductor George Dermody of Ogden and a fireman named Burt and his family were among the dead. the blast was caused by a water train colliding with powder cars.
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Salt Lake
Herald
Ogden
Ogden-Lucia
Southern Pacific
Jackson Station
George Dermody
Burt
Taylor
Lucia
Mikado Denounces Russian Propaganda on Japanese Defeats
Yokio reports the Mikado held a special cabinet session to denounce rumored Japanese losses near Pigeon Bay Kin Chow and other points. He released messages to legations declaring the reports false and states no Japanese force landed or was damaged in any engagement. Gardner defeats Carter in six rounds at Milwaukee Boxing Club with late knockdowns and sustained pressure.
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Yokio
Mikado
Pigeon Bay
Kin Chow
Russia
Gardner
Carter
Milwaukee
George Gardner
Lowell
Kid Carter
Brooklyn
Dowager Empress Death Report Disputed by Officials
A Canton dispatch says the dowager empress of China is dead but officials in London deny the report and note Canton's unreliability. The Chinese legation in London has not confirmed the death and Hong Kong sources are likewise doubtful.
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London
Canton
China
Hong Kong
Yankee Marines Quiet Koreans
Washington reports United States Minister Allen cabled from Seoul that a Korean unit attacked an American citizen's electric carriage on Wednesday injuring the operator while American seamen quieted the disturbance. The note follows yesterday’s date. The other notices mention the Santa Fe wage talks in Topeka with no decision yet, and a concert being prepared by African Methodist Episcopal church leaders under H. C. Jefferson, Mrs. Ed. Landor, and Mrs. Bell.
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Washington
United States
Allen
State Department
Seoul
African Methodist-Episcopal Church
H. C. Jefferson
Ed. Landor
Bell
Naval Battle Near Chemulpo Chronicle
First authentic account describes the naval clash near Chemulpo with ships shown in a decisive struggle. Officers and sailors faced overwhelming odds as gunfire echoed across the harbor, highlighting courage and tactical measures amid chaotic exchanges.
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Chemulpo
Russians Brave Odds At Chemulpo In Naval Action
Reports from Shanghai based officers recount the battle near Chemulpo where the Russian ships Variag and Korietz faced eight Japanese warships. The Russians boarded by fire after engaging offshore, sinking two Japanese vessels and wounding a third before retreating and later scuttling their own ships to avoid capture. Sungari Tender destroyed.
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St. Petersburg
Variag
Korietz
Shanghai
Chemulpo
Koreitz
Roundner
Sungari
Local notables visit Cheyenne area residents recall travel
Walter L. Larsh is in Casper. County Clerk Cahill went to Hecla yesterday. Carles Wilsock returned from Laramie. John Morris is in the city from Silver Crown. Mrs. George 8S Catlin is visiting from Hartville. William Kellogg arrived from Rock Springs yesterday afternoon. Miss Lizzie McKay of Laramie visits Cheyenne. R. P. Allen arrived in town last night. Mrs. Hiram Sapp has returned from Ohio. Harvey Chaplin of Wheatland visits. Attorney N. Cortell of Laramie was in the city. Judge J. M. Carey returned from an extended Philadelphia trip.
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Walter L. Larsh
Casper
Cahill
Hecla
Carles Wilsock
Laramie
John Morris
Silver Crown
George
Catlin
Hartville
William Kellogg
Rock Springs
Lizzie McKay
R. P. Allen
Iron Mountain
Hiram Sapp
Ohio
Harvey Chaplin
Wheatland
N. &. Cortell
J. M. Carey
Philadelphia
Engineer Jack Bills Dies in Ogden Accident
Special dispatch from Rawlins Wyoming reports Salt Lake papers confirm the death of Jack Bills an engineer who formerly lived in Rawlins and used the city as his headquarters for many years He was killed in an accident at Ogden February 19 and was well known in Rawlins after moving there three months ago.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Salt Lake
Jack Bills
Ogden
Russian Squadron Ordered Back From French Somaliland
St Petersburg correspondent reports the Russian squadron at Jibutil on the gulf of Aden has been ordered to return to Cronstadt.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Figaro
Jibutil
French Somaliland
Gulf of Aden
Cronstadt
Japan Responds To China On Neutrality Request
Japanese officials reply to China regarding a neutrality proposal. The exchange focuses on regional stability and mutual nonalignment expectations as both sides seekclarity on commitments and potential implications.
Will Respect China's Rights Statement
A formal note asserts the commitment to respect China’s rights and rejects waging war for conquest or territorial expansion. It emphasizes peaceful policy and restraint in international disputes. The declaration seeks to reassure allies and observers of a restrained strategic posture.
Japan Chess for China Neutrality Statement
Tokio last night released Japan’s reply to China on neutrality. The text pledges respect for Chinese neutrality within occupied zones if Russia does likewise and promises protection of military personnel and property while military necessity governs actions. It says war is for defense of Japan’s rights, not territorial conquest.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Russia
Mukden
Hsing King
Russia denies Morgan exequatur as U S consul in Danny
Washington reports Secretary Hay received word that Edwin V. Morgan will not be granted exequatur by Russia to serve as United States consul at Danny. Morgan departs for his post via San Francisco and Yokohama. Russian military concerns on the Liaotung Peninsula drive the decision. State Department weighing options.
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Washington
Hay
Edwin V. Morgan
United States
Danny
Morgan
San Francisco
Yokohama
State Department
Pnsue
White House
St. Petersburg
Russia
Liliao Tang Peninsular
New Crystal Vaudeville Opens At Turner Hall
The New Crystal Vaudeville company debuts Monday February 22 at Turner Hall with a complete circuit program. Managers promise first class, clean entertainment with convenient seating for ladies gentlemen and children. Subscribe to the Newsfest paper in Cheyenne for 60 cents monthly.
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Turner Hall
New Crystal Vaudeville Company
Torner Hall
Farmers after Santa Fe road seek writ of mandamus
The Farmers Co Operative Shipping association filed in the Kansas supreme court a motion for an alternative writ of mandamus to compel the Santa Fe railroad to grant the same privileges as other grain shippers. It seeks the right to lease railroad property beside the tracks to build elevators and dumps for grain handling. In Oklahoma, Washington, final hearings on statehood were held with Delegate McGuire arguing for Oklahoma’s admission.
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Topeka
Kans
Farmers Co-Operative Shipping Association
Supreme Court
Santa Fe
Co-Operative
Oklahoma
Washington
House Committee On Territories
McGuire
Hanna's Body Laid At Rest
Impressive funeral services were held yesterday at St Pauls Cathedral for Hanna. The ceremony drew mourners and featured solemn rites honoring the deceased.
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Hanna
ST. Paul's Cathedral
Funeral for Marcus A. Hanna Halts City Business in Cleveland
In Cleveland on February 19 funeral rites for Marcus A. Hanna drew vast crowds from politics and society. City officials halted business from noon to 2 pm and suspended steam and electric rail traffic for five minutes during the procession to St. Pauls Episcopal Church and Lakeview cemetery.
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Cleveland
Marcus A. Hanna
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Pierce
Kenyon College
Leonard
Saul
Lakeview Cemetery
Wade
St. Paul's Church
Eight American soldiers killed by bolo attack in Samar
Manila reports that Lieutenant Mac Rae and six constabulary privates were killed by a bolo rush of about 600 fanatics while patrolling Samar's east coast. Private Salaman of the Fourteenth Cavalry at Jolo was also killed in the same incident.
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Manila
MacRae
Constabulary
Samar
Salaman
Fourteenth Cavalry
Jolo
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