Fire destroys Santa Fe freight depot and cars
Kansas City February 26 The Santa Fe freight house and contents including ninety freight cars burned after an oil stove exploded in a small frame structure inside the building. The blaze spread rapidly trapping a nearby train unable to depart, and within fifteen minutes the entire structure was gone. Also New York February 25 The Herald reports Reginald Vanderbilt to wed Kathryn Neilson with about 20 million dollars between them, marrying during Easter week.
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New York
the Herald Today
Reginald Vanderbilt
Kathryn Neilson
Trains Collide in Pennsylvania. Flagman Killed
Two Pennsylvania freight trains derailed on the Horseshoe curve near Pittsburg. Flagman J. Cox died at the scene and Engineer Cooney was fatally injured as an engine and fifteen cars were wrecked. In a second item, United States Steel denies nearing absorption of Jones & Laughlin Steel.
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J. Cox
Cooney
Pittsburg
Jones
United States Steel Corporation
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
United States
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Honda
Cuba
Roosevelt
Six Mexicans Frozen to Death on River Near Giliad Tex
The bodies of six Mexicans were found eight miles above Giliad on the river, three women and three children among them. Names include Isabel Rodrigues 40 Antonio Rodrigues 20 Helen Vasquez 18 Orcelia Rodrigues 9 Anita Rodrigues 5 Rose Rodrigues 7 months. They had been visiting friends on the south bank and were ferried by Thomas Vasquez before heading to a camp on the north side.
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de Wie
Isabel Rodrigues
Antonio Rodrigues
Helen Vasquez
Orcelia Rodrigues
Anita Rodrigues
Rose Rodrigues
Thomas Vasquez
Decision sustains Congress power over interstate commerce
Washington reports that the lottery decision reinforces congressional authority under the Sherman anti trust law. Administration figures say the ruling supports broad federal power to prohibit or regulate interstate traffic in any commodity deemed harmful to public welfare, with motives and conditions beyond judicial review.
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Congress
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Agar Trust
Harlan
Buch
Knapp Charged With Murder in Hamilton Case
Albert Knapp of Hamilton Ohio was arrested at his Indianapolis home after police accused him of murdering two former wives. The bodies, one found in a canal and the other concealed, are linked to the four marriages including Anna Gamble who was his wife here.
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Ind
Albert Knapp
Hamilton
Ohio
Moe
Mies
Anna Gamble
Knapp
Emma Stubbs
Jennie Conners
Hanna Goddard
Boy kills father in family tragedy after night assault
A 17 year old son of a farmer killed his father during the night, then fatally wounded his mother and sister before fatally shooting himself. The motive remains unknown.
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Carl W
Girls Whipped for Theft Conspiracy in Norfolk
Roas Riddick and Hattie Holden, two colored girls, were convicted today by police in Norfolk after a jail sentence for stealing. Their mothers witnessed the whipping.
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Norfolk
Roas Riddick
Hattie Holden
Pitched Battle at Wrights Coal Mine Enflames Raleigh County
A deadly clash in Charleston West Virginia on February 25 involved 35 federal deputies and 200 striking miners who blocked injunction service at Wrights coal work. Eight strikers and a marshal were killed with multiple injuries as violence erupted over contempt for the blanket injunction.
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Charleston
W. Va
Wright
United States
Marshal Cunningham
Raleigh County
Pease
Conference possible on Union Pacific strike plan
Omaha Feb 25 A union official says President Burt promised a March 2 conference with the Union Pacific committee. Mecombr reports illness and no knowledge of arrangements. Word arrives that overtime for Southern Pacific machinists stopped after Wilson directive. O'Connell travels March 1 to discuss potential strike extension. Wilson claims Rock Island issue settled and awaits input on Southern Pacific action.
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Burt
Union Pacific
Mecombr
Southern Pacific
Wilson
James O’connel
National Manchinists Union
Washington
Rock Island
O'Connel
Only Woman Doctor and Lawyer Listed for Bar Admission
Boston, Feb. 25. Dr Mary Lowell appears on a successful petitioners list for bar admission, possibly the only woman in the country with certificates to practice both law and medicine. Marriages noted as Cheater C Bradbury and Miss May Gordon bind families in a curious step relations tale. Cheyenne Steam Laundry advertises shirts collars and cuffs ready for wear.
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Greeley
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World Anarchist Convention Report Circulates
New York reports that anarchists from around the world are preparing for a secret Paris conference to plan actions against European monarchies. A youthful delegate’s boasts in this city allegedly reveal far reaching aims to decide roles and deeds that could impact crowned heads.
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Paris
Europe
Three Hurt In Dense Fog Collision Near Peoria
In foggy conditions near Peoria Illinois five miles from the city three electric cars collided injuring about fifty workers en route to mills. The seriously hurt include Daniel White Harry Roberts and Edward Blume with multiple injuries. Cincinnati authorities announce M E Ingalls will accept a non partisan mayoral nomination offered by a citizens convention.
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Aniel White
Forman
Harry Roberts
Edward Blume
Cincinnati
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Big Pour Railway
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Uprising in South China Spurs Crisis and Famine News
Steamers report a rising movement in South China with rebels defeating officials and arrests in Hong Kong. A famine grips Japan while Chinese crisis deepens and Canton may be attacked. The U.S. State Department notes imminent revolution and alarm over Belgian arms imports.
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China
Hongkong
Japan
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State Department
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Belgium
Navy Must Get Good Gunners
New York February 25 President Roosevelt tells the navy department that gunnery must improve among seamen and urges more practice. The House has appropriated 1 600 000 for ammunition with over half for target practice and prizes as nations push ahead. A Leader Want ad promises quick returns.
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Roosevelt
Navy Department
House
Sultan Adopts Reform Plans in Macedonia Scheme
Constantinople reports Tewfik Pasha informs Austro-Hungarian and Russian envoys the sultan will implement reforms in Macedonia. The plan includes an inspector general of gendarmerie with wide powers, European instructors, Albanian law compliance, tax reform, and amnesty for political offenses.
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Tewfik Pasha
Macedonia
Mes
Bridgeport Fire Destroys Circus Cars and Property
Fire at Barnum and Bailey winter quarters in Bridgeport destroys a brick car barn and several circus cars. Losses around 100000 with 23000 insurance. The blast follows a series of political and social notes from across the nation.
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Barnum & Bailey's
Circus
Desperate Hold Up in Denver Escapes Capture
A desperado suspected of last night's Holdup and a Dallas Police Officer shooting appeared at Cohen's saloon on Laramie Street at seven in the morning and fired four shots as the owner drew two pistols. The bandit fled, and authorities believe he sought transit out of the city.
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Hans Olsen
Ritchie
Cohen
Laramie Street
Cars Derail Near Floyds Missouri in Train Incident
A limited passenger train en route from California to Chicago derailed near Floyds Missouri after colliding with freight cars at the Bibley crossing. The crash left the track damaged but caused no injuries. The report notes a humorous aside about a married man’s pocketbook after New Year.
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California
Chicago
Floyds
Bibley
Statehood bill debated as hours lengthen in Senate
Washington February 25. The senate opened with longer hours to avoid a second session while only twelve members were present. Senator Quay pressed for a vote on the statehood bill at 2 pm but Keen objected. The agricultural bill was freed of its statehood rider and passed in its original form. Republicans push a two state compromise, Democrats oppose. The omnibus statehood bill faces slim chances this session. Subscribe for the Leader.
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