Pendleton Marshal Kills Man in Arrest Clash
Madison County Indiana marshal M Cook shot and killed Joseph Richardson of Fortville after Richardson allegedly drew a revolver while Cook arrested Richardson's son. Richardson had prior Indiana and Champaign County paroles and had threatened officers. Authorities received dispatches about ongoing tensions and Confederate sentiment amid Boer War era news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Cook
Pendleton
Madison County
Ind
Joseph Richardson
Fortville
Richardson
Indiana
Champaign
Ilinois
Cook
Pichardsson
Shenfinn
Wiehardson
Col Richard W Thompson Navy Ex-Secretary Dies at 60
Col Richard W Thompson former Secretary of the Navy died at his Terre Haute home after a prolonged period of unconsciousness. He remained mostly unresponsive, with no signs of struggle, in the final hours of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Thompson
Terre Haute
Bid
Tragic Family Tragedy Report From Black Tlank Colo
A carpenter, M. Allen, fatally injured his 13 year old daughter Lali, attacked his wife twice, and was wounded himself in a personal crisis. Mrs Allen reportedly expressed dissatisfaction and claimed coercion to flee Black Ubovh. The family formerly resided in Rockxiang and Kansas.
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Colo. We
M. Allen
Lali
Sears
Allen Lecase
Rockxiang
Jil
Kansas
Train No 22 wreck near Ford River switch causes deaths
Chicago and Northwestern passenger train No 22 known as the Pelet Mountain accommodation ran between cis city and Metropolitan. It was wrecked in a rear end collision at Ford River switch near here. Nine persons were killed, three reported missing, eight seriously injured and four slight injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Murder of McTavish family and railroad wreck report
The notice reports the murder of seven McTavish family members blamed on Indians amid witchcraft fears. A constable and two men vanished when attempting arrests. Separately a New York Central collision near Jeale Tunnel, Pa kills two engineers Oliver Hennett and Mark Macfarland and injures three brakemen with fears of more victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria ci
New York Central Railroad
Jeale Tunnel
Oliver Hennett
Mark Macfarland
Ami A. Me
Abenne
Taft Named Philippe Commission Chairman
President appoints Circuit Judge Taft of Cincinnati as chairman of the Philippe Commission and he will sail for San Francisco after March 16. Judge Severance of Michigan will fill Taft’s Sixth Judicial Circuit seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tank Collapse Kills Worker at Piqua Plant
An immense water tank atop the American Strawboard Company building in Piqua Ohio collapsed crashing through the room and carrying the floor into the cellar. Employee Benjamin F Keihl was crushed to death under the debris and the structure was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Strawboard Company
Piqua
Ohio
Benjamin F. Keihl
Collision injures four on Wisconsin Central in Chicago
Two switch engines collided on the Wisconsin Central line in Franklin Park Chicago injuring four trainmen with two reported fatally. One engine was said to pull a passenger train but this proved untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park
Chicago
Rebellion in Swatau Provokes Viceroy Troop Action
The Hong Kong correspondent of the Daily Mail reports a serious insurrection in Swatau, Kwang Tung province. The viceroy has dispatched troops and a gunboat to quell the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
London Daily Mail
Swatau
Kwang Tung
Senate Approves AMH for St. Marys River Revenue Cutter
The Senate favored report on American Maritime Harbor plans to build a revenue cutter for the St. Marys River in Michigan. The proposal outlines construction and potential funding steps for the vessel serving commercial and border trade needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMH
St. Mary’s River
Michigan
Senate
Admiral Kautz transfers flag to Iowa in San Diego
San Diego special reports Admiral Kautz has moved his flag from the Philadelphia to the Iowa with the customary salutes and ceremonies. The Philadelphia has sailed for San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Kautz
Philadelphia
Iowa
San Francisco
California Legislature Ratifies Bard to U S Senate
The California Senate and Assembly met in joint session on Thursday to ratify the election of Thomas Ri Bard to the United States Senate succeeding Stephen M White. After the usual preliminary procedures Bard was declared elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Senate and Assembly
Thomas Ri. Bard
United States Senate
Stephen M. White
Bard
Tornado Rips Collinsville and St. Louis Area Wreckage Hurts Dozens
A powerful tornado swept from the British Northwest into Collinsville Illinois and St. Louis causing extensive damage. Nine to eleven people were injured, homes and barns were demolished, fires sparked by debris, power lines down, and rail tracks blocked. Residents in the Collinsville area faced crushed dwellings and lingering danger as rescuers sought survivors.
British Triumph Failing Relief of Lady Smith in Boer War
British forces under General Buller renewed pressure near Spion Kop after crossing the Tugela river. A balloon observation at Potgieter’s drift guided heavy artillery and infantry actions while a feint kept the Boers wary. The main assault advanced from north of Doornkop under naval gun cover, with a pontoon bridge built to take Krantzkloof as operations continued.
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Buller
Ladysmith
Tugela
Potgieter’s Drift
Spionkop
Col
Wryne
Potgieter’s
Swartskop
Spionukop
Lancashire Brigade
Baller
Doornkop
Krantzkloof
Night Storm Devastates Homes in Missouri and Illinois
A group of large frame houses occupied by the Lawrence Odderhole and Pix families were leveled by a fierce storm. Mr Odderhote and Mr Linwrence were injured. Sophie and Larry's sister escaped with beds intact as their house collapsed. In St Louis winds reached sixty mph with a record low barometer and a fatality amid widespread damage. A four story building at 27 North Third Street housing the George Benton Commission Company and Sage Richmond was blown down next to a fire ruin from Sunday.
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British Northwest
Collinsville
St. Louis
Vandalia
Frank Swolart
Wight Club Coal Company
John Marquette
Pank Marquette
Philip Crossan
Polina Marquette
Sehart
Lawrence
Odderhole
Pix
Mr. Odderhote
Mir. Linwrence
Serias Injaries
Tlarryix
Sophie
Card Brother
Hharry
Baroumeter
Franklin Avenue
Morgan Street
Third
Sixth Streets
North Third Street
George Benton Commission Company
Sage & Richmond Commission Company
Government Deposits End Banks Notified on Internal Receipts
Washington reports New York advices state banks set up as government depositories must turn internal revenue receipts over to subtreasuries. Assistant Secretary Van derlip confirms deposits in new depositories will now have this effect. Nebraska Board rescinds warload live stock rates and cuts hog rates by six percent with an entitle ten percent. India’s famine area widens and British government fears worsen. United Lines Supreme Court rules tapioca flour admissible free of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Vanderlip
Nebraska
Nebraska State Board of Transportation
British Forces Storm Vaal Krantz and Spionkop Action
Engineers escaped notice as infantry advanced to the pontoon bridge. Vaal Krantz was stormed with seven artillery batteries supporting Durham light infantry and Oldyard's brigade, achieving rapid success. Boers enfiladed from Spionkop and Doormkloof, Buller notes 240 casualties but calls the movement highly important.
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Wynn
Vaal Krantz
Krantz Kloor
Durham Light Infantry
Oldyard
Buller
Spionkop
Doormkloof
War News In Brief From The Front and Home Front
The Eighth Army division remains in England for emergencies. Milner calls the Transvaal a huge arsenal. Complaints say many British rifles are defective. The Channel Squadron to stay in home waters temporarily. Berlin reports Cape Dutch allying with the Boers. Kruger warns that if the Boers starve Britain may face the same fate. Astoris subscribes $1250 to equip sharpshooters. German press says Britain nears resource exhaustion and should seek peace. Roberts would field 70,000 for invasion with 40–50 thousand guarding lines and 40 thousand in Ladysmith relief, when combined with Methven French and Gatacre forces.
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Eighth Army
England
Alfred Milner
Transvaal
Berlin
Kruger
William Woaldert Astorlis
Great Britain
Peace Pact Reached In Kentucky Political Standoff
A seven to seven Republican Democratic peace conference at the Galt House Louisville produced a seven point agreement to end dual governorships. Key terms include non partisan election boards and a new election statute, ratification of contested seating reports, and temporary troop withdrawal under Gen Dan Lindsay with immunity promises for officials. The accord eased tensions in Frankfort after days of crisis.
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Galt House
Louisville
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Kentucky
General Assembly
Goebel
Beckham
Taylor
John Marshall
State Contest Board
Dan Lindsay
Frankfort
Stave Guard
Fage
John W. Sarr
Dan Linds
TL. Edelen
Jor. IT. Banter
David W. Fairleigh
TL . Ballard
Democratscn. C
Blackburn
W. Zeckium
Sam J. Shackelford
Urey Woodson
James B. McCreary
Phil Phompson
Great Britain and America settle canal dispute
A treaty signed by Lord I Muncefote and Secretary Hay revokes the Clayton-Bulwer provision and grants the United States exclusive right to build and control the Nicaragua canal while pledging neutrality in peace and war. The agreement, formed after long deliberation, outlines costs, line length, and strategic savings, with broader notes on global trade and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
America
Lord I Muncefote
Secretary Hay
United States
Philippine War Debates and Expansionist Clash Rake Senate
The Senate wrangled over the Philippine question with Pettigrew blocked by a point of order and Caffery arguing anti expansion, while Allen attacked Gage in a Senate arraignment. The House advanced the Indian schools bill and rejected a move to contract with religious schools, and paid tribute to Rep Ermentrou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pettigrew
Allen
Gage
National City Bank of New York
House
Representative Ermentrou
Pennsylvania
Foraker
Committee On
Pacific Islands
Porto Rico
Caffery
Chicago Drainage Canal
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Champ Clark
Missouri
Philippines
Sibley
Messrs. Depew
Schurman
Philippine Commission
New Yorker
South Dakota
Bate
Turner
West
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
South Africa
Mr. Shafroth
Indiana State News Doings of Neighbors in Indiana
Terre Haute death of James Dandon at 100 and Charles Schulte at 62 in Evanville. Richland, Warsaw and Kokomo report accidents, fires, and deaths. Robbery at Matthews and gifts to libraries. smallpox vaccination push in Terre Haute. Brazil Electric Railway sale to Terre Haute Electric. various crimes, rescues, and a new Sons of St. George lodge in Elwood.
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James Dandon
Ireland
Terre Haute
Charles Schulte
Evanaville
G. W. Holderbaum
Warsaw
James Lambert
Matthews
Council of Richmond
Cambridge City Natural Gas Company
Richmond
Rush County
William Harness
Kokomo
Hugh Cunningham
Bainbridge
Andrew Carnegie
Union Workingmen’s Library Fund
Muncie
Frederick Zehr
Washington
Sidney
Eimer Neal
Charles Days
Peru
Days
Lula
M. M. Laidler
Madison
James Vader
James Jones
Flora
Jones
the Sons of St. George
Elwood
South Africa
Board of Health of
Terre Tlaute
Brazil Electric Railway
Terre Haute Electric Railway Company
Terre Haute-Bruczil Electric Railway
Webster Hills
Benjamin Border
Oden
James M. Huff
Daviess
Dirbois
Beers Trunk Factory Fire Causes Major Loss
Beers says British forces use armor piercing shells as a fire damages Henry J. Fitzgerald's trunk factory in Choa burning with an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Private steamer robbery near Nam-noi China nets 5000 worth of valuables from priests. Officials plan to tax legacies forMass intentions amid Indian order efforts in western Colorado.
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Henry J. Fitzgerald
Choa
Nam-noi
China
War and Interior Departments
Colorado
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Spearmiun
Tmelief
Tuxela
Ford Robert" Eenius
Col. Thompson
Taft
Revenue Cutter
Iowa 2
Mr. Bard
Collinsville, Ill
Modder
London News
India
United Lines Supreme Court
Beckhany
J.C. W. Beckham
Blue Grass State
State Department
Maritime Canal Company
Oregon
DST
Ocala Cece
Philippine Islands
Honolulu
Vienna
West Ham
Wisconsin
Raveray
Aldrich
United Action
Ileard
Butler
North Carolina
Messrs. Gibson
Tennessee
Morris
Minnesota
William Alden Smith
Williams
Mississippi
Neville
Cochran
IL. C. Smith
Mr. Williams
Indiana State News
John Grabsky
Inediata
Grabsky
Clarence Saunders
Jeffersonville
Saunders
George Page
Mattison
Evansville
Winfrey
Willam Stephenson
Danville
William Stephenson
Indianapolis
William
Sixth
Ohio Streets
Leisher
J. W. Stewart
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