Woman throws two children into river in Pittsburgh
Mrs Maggie Debborn, 26, in comfortable circumstances and possibly mentally troubled, walked with her two children to the Twenty second street bridge and threw them into the Monongahela river. She kissed them, watched them sink, and attempted to jump in but was arrested before completing the act. one child was rescued, the other drowned.
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Pittsburg
Maggie Debborn
Twenty-second Street Bridge
Monongahela
Recall of United States Minister Centers Regretted
London reports the Pall Mall Gazette says the Centers recall is widely regretted and feared to shift from fencing strict policy to a more benevolent approach. Ministers meet to list provincial officers linked to the Boxer movement for punishment as powers delay six months. Germans continue punitive actions against brigandage by Chinese troops, earning praise for efficiency.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Peking
United States
Newark Transport Steamer Reported Lost
Manila dispatch to General MacArthur reports the quartermaster steamer Newark wrecked on Calanderseas Island. No details are provided. The vessel was essential for supplying transport needs.
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MacArthur
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Calanderseas
Emperor William to Attend Wedding Anniversary
Cronberg Feb 26 Emperor William leaves for Berlin to be with the empress at their wedding anniversary tomorrow. He reluctantly parts from his mother but she urges him to go. The empress condition is slightly improved. King Edward of England will stay here until Saturday before returning home.
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Berlin
Edward
England
Fire destroys two Detroit stores causing heavy losses
In Detroit Gunnell Brothers music house and Tumey Brothers dry goods store burned this morning with estimated damage around 150000 dollars. In Lincoln Nebraska and Idaho ballots for United States senator showed no choice with scattered votes and minor changes among Republicans.
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Idaho
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Neb
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Thompson
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Berje
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Hinshaw
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Morgan Steel Combine Profits Reported in Detail
Pittsburg February 27 details the Morgan steel combine with personal profits over two million dollars and syndicate gains near two million more. Carnegie took only his price and unmortgaged interests. Memphis Cordova Hotel burned with occupants safe. Midwinter Excursion to Denver March 4 and 6. Tickets good to March 10. Half rate. Cigar promotion notes. Our Leader cigar touted as popular 5c brand.
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Morgan
Carnegie
Denver
Brutal Indiana lynching ends in hanging of George Ward
In Terra Haute Indiana a mob hanged George Ward a twenty seven year old Black man from the city prison after he confessed to murdering Ida Finkelstein a school teacher. Ward said the woman taunted him about his color and he killed her after an argument and assault. Ward had been in an insane asylum two years earlier.
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George Ward
Terra Haut Ind
Indiana
Ida Finkelstein
Ward
Drop in mine stock at Elkhorn due to water flow
Colorado Springs reported a large water inflow in the Elkhorn mine this morning causing stock to drop 12 cents. Pumping facilities cannot control the flow and operations may be suspended for six weeks.
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Colorado Springs
Elkhorn
Wabash Wreck Near Goshen Injures Thirty and Kills Two
A rail fracture caused a Lake Shore special train to reach the scene after a wreck on the Wabash near Goshen Indiana. The engine and all cars overturned leaving thirty injured and two dead. Doctors and nurses were dispatched to aid victims.
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Goshen
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Burlington Plan Expands Lines Across Laramie Plains
Burlington engineers announce a new branch from Toltec near Laramie Plains to Lyons Colorado, linking with the Denver southeast transcontinental route. Grading on the Guernsey west main line will start, and work on Toltec to Lyons north and south spur lines proceeds. A southbound line from Toluca will connect with the Guernsey Salt Lake road near Sand Creek in Sweetwater County.
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Billingsine
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New Wyoming Grocery Opens With Cash Pricing
Come in and see our new store. A complete stock of groceries for cash, and it makes a difference in prices. East Seventeenth street.
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West Sixteenth Street
Divers to Reach Rio Janeiro Wreck in Ten Days
Bay area divers say they can locate the Rio Janeiro wreck in thirteen fathoms and expect to recover up to one hundred bodies in ten days. The ship lies off rocks but above the bottom as experts prepare to salvage. A memorial to Congress seeks a fog whistle at the disaster site.
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San Francisco
Rio Janeiro
Chamber of Commerce
Have Caught Sandbagger In Denver
Denver February 26 Al Cowan a suspect now in jail was identified as the thug who sandbagged four women Friday night. One woman died next morning and others remain in a precarious condition. James Fredricks identified him from a fleeing glimpse.
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al Cowan
James Fredricks
Cubans Grow Restless on U S Sovereignty
In Havana on February 27 Cubans express desire to shed U S control and govern their own affairs, viewing their new constitution as effective from signing and seeking immediate self direction without U S aid or interference.
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Havana
United States
Woman lashes slanderer in Phoenix street
In Phoenix on February 26 Chinese Mary confronted Tony Flynn, known man about town, with a horse whip in public streets after he circulated slander about her. Officials refused action due to her good character and position.
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Ariz
Tony Flynn
Flynn
News-Register Defies Gamming Petitioners In Evanston
The Evanston News-Register rails at gamblers saloonists and their backers after passage of the anti gambling bill. It calls out Painter & Snyder Hale & Chisholm W H Blanchard Ed Quinn and Jack Mills for bully tactics and vows the paper remains online. The editor warns opponents to stop and ends with a moral urging respect for others views. Furnished rooms available at 406 East Sixteenth Street and Leader subscription info.
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Jack Mills
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Calamity Jane Admitted To The Poor House In Butte
Calamity Jane a famed frontier figure, long a government scout and mail carrier, has been admitted to the poor house in Butte. Born Martha Burk in Missouri in 1852, she rode with cowboys, joined General Custer’s staff, and earned a reputation for nerve and daring before aging and illness limited her later years.
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Calamity Jane
Martha Burk
Missouri
Princeton
J. Cannary
Martha
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Cannary
Salt Lake
Genarel Custer
Fort Russell
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Custer
Deadwood S. C
Custer Mont
Jack McCall
William Hickok
Wild Bill
el Paso
Texas
Clinton Buck
The Little Minister at the opera house Friday night
The Little Minister will attract the largest audience of the season with a strong Frohman company and Maud Adams cast. Seats are on sale at Millis and subscriptions are available for The Leader at 60 cents.
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Frohman
Maud Adams
Millis
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