Editor Gonzales Shot in Columbia by Lt Governor Titlan
A Columbia dispatch reports editor Ton N. G. Gonzales of the Columbia State was shot in the street by Lieutenant Governor James A H. Tillman. Gonzales, struck in the body, staggered and fell as Tillman drew and fired without conversation. Bystanders rushed to aid Gonzales while Tillman faced the crowd.
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Local veteran grimly recalls abuses aboard Pegota and postwar brutalities
Lieutenant Arthur Datton reports on the Columbian gnobent Pegota amid a revolution era, claiming prisoners were tortured and two Sheral officers executed in Panquake. He also notes discipline via lash as troops were seen. In Pensacola fire at Bryan infirmary kills patient Klockton and injures others. survivors treated at St Anthony's hospital. Fire likely started by sparks from a grate.
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St. Anthony's Hospital
Explosion Injures Slavish Miner and Wife at Sturgeon Station
A keg of gunpowder exploded as John Mulgvez and his wife, residents of Sturgeon Station near McDonald Pennsylvania, were filling a can with powder. A spark from the stove caused the blast blowing Mulgvez through a window and hurri ng his wife twelve feet against a wall. Both suffered severe injuries and the house burned badly.
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McDonald
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Boer settler plans on Colorado river lands for colonists
Jefferson Ss Whempson, who left Oujio thirty years ago and served as an officer in the Boer army, is negotiating for large tracts of land on the Colorado river in Central Pesas to settle Boer colonists. Thompson forecasts Moors will immigrate from the Transvaal and Orange colonies within two years.
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Oujio
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Possible Supreme Court Appointment for Judge Day
Authority notes Judge William R. Day, former secretary of state, likely to be named associate justice to replace Justice Shiras who is nearing retirement, though no offer has been made by the President yet.
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United States Supreme Court
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Trusts Forming on Spice Market Control, Says Report
A report claims a powerful trust aims to control U S spice outputs with no disclosed backers. It notes a strong syndicate operating in Holland and mentions President Hoosewelt signing a one year coal import rebate bill. The measure becomes operative immediately.
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Holland
Hoosewelt
Rome Special Death of Cardinal Lucido Parocchi
Cardinal Lucido Mary Parocchi sub-dean of the sacred college and vice chancellor of the Catholic church died of heart disease in Rome. The death removes a senior Vatican official noted for his long service within the Holy See.
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Marquis De Borne Dies Freezing On Paris Omnibus
Marquis Francois De Borne perished after freezing to death while riding on the outside of a Montemari omnibus in Paris. The incident occurred during continuous cold conditions with authorities investigating the unsafe transport conditions.
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Paris
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Steamship Manchester Burns and Sinks Off Ireland
The steamship Manchester 6657 tons burned to the water line and sank off County Kerry Ireland. All aboard were saved. The Manchester was en route from New Orleans to Manchester England. A separate report notes a big fire at Piqua Ohio destroying five business houses and offices in a block owned by Mrs. Helen Bunton with about $100000 in losses.
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Coal Tariff Passes Congress Amid Free List Shift
Congress acted swiftly as both chambers approved a bill to admit coal free for a year and to place anthracite on the free list. A Senate amendment backed by Democrats kept anthracite duty free after the set period, while Rep Jenkins proposed government seizure of coal mines and rail lines.
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Coal Roads Deliver Forty Trains Of Coal Daily
Chicago receives about forty train loads of bituminous coal daily from eight rail lines. The Illinois Central Chicago and Eastern Illinois Wabash Panhandle bring coal from within 200 miles, while Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania and Lake Shore haul coal from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. Cold weather disrupts operations causing oversupply to shipper yards and delays to consumers.
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Coal shortage crisis spurs Chicago grand jury probe
Amid surging coal prices and looming shortages, Chicago a grand jury investigates the coal question. Officials report concerns over price fixing as cars sit idle in Arcola and surrounding towns while officials in Washington New York Detroit and Chicago consider action to secure supply and curb manipulation.
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Cold Weather Coal Famine Strikes Chicago Region
A severe cold wave and coal shortage cripple Chicago and surrounding states. Massive snowfall, 38 mile winds, and zero-degree temperatures sweep Nebraska to Illinois, delaying trains and straining coal supplies. Health officials report rising illness and deaths, with Mayor Warrison appealing for aid as the poor endure extreme privation and utility services falter.
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Coal Conspiracy Probe Spurs City Action Across States
A Chicago grand jury opened an inquiry into a coal conspiracy under Judge Meriwen who warned of crime and infamy. Witnesses described efforts to control the market as shortages caused by seizures ripple through Detroit Philadelphia and New York. Milwaukee plans to secure 30 000 tons of Canadian anthracite while Illinois and Chicago move to curb price fixing.
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AL Milburn
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Mitchell Appeals to Miners to End Coal Famine
President JOUEN MPUPCULE of the United Mine Workers of America appeals to officers and members in the anthracite region to aid in increasing coal production. He calls for union meetings to raise output as fuel shortages strain eastern seaboard cities and burden the poor with high prices.
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United Mineworkers of America
Bill for Rebates on Coal Imposed by Foreign Duties
The Ways and Means Committee reported a bill to grant full rebates of duties on all coal imported from foreign countries for one year after passage. The measure replaces a prior Connecticut proposal and kept the one year term despite amendments. The amendments to strike the period or place coal on the free list were defeated. final adoption was unanimous.
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Illinois Solons Vote to Probe Coal Shortage
The Illinois House adopted resolutions calling for a five member investigative committee with subpoena power to examine conditions surrounding the coal shortage and aid existing state investigations. The panel may compel witnesses and documents to determine hardships in Illinois.
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Coal wholesale price jumps in Chicago to 11.50 a ton
The price of anthracite coal rose by 3 in Chicago on Monday, making the wholesale price 11.50 per ton. Dealers offered no specific reason beyond market conditions, noting tight supply and little prospect of more coal soon.
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Coal traffic hits new weekly high for anthracite
The Philadelphia and Reading Tail road officials report a weekly record of 10 200 cars of all coal classes or about 1 700 cars per workday. The tonnage approaches 925 000 tons with distribution across the companys territory to New York and through Pennsylvania branches. Education and health seen as the only safe investments.
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Congress Nets Broad Sessions of Pension and Coal Debates
Private pension bills face scrutiny as 344 measures pass in a day and lawmakers clash over pension policy. Senate and House debate coal duties, statehood, and army spending as leaders push bills and prepare for constitutional changes.
Oregon Congressman Tongue dies in office shock
In the National Capital Congressman Tongue of Oregon died suddenly. Binger Hermann, present general land commissioner, likely to succeed him. A leper colony on Molokai island will receive patients from the United States as recommended by the Senate Hawaiian committee. 868 patients there now and a $432,378 rental payment to Queen Liliuokalani favored. House judiciary committee will report favorably Representative Littlefield's bill to expedite suits against trusts. Bill increasing Chicago post office limit from $4,000,000 to $5,000,000 introduced by Congressman Boutell. Illinois delegation favors passage. Greater cost of labor and material makes larger appropriation necessary. Clash between Germany and United States in 1901 disclosed by Attorney General Griggs. protest by Gen. Chaffee against destruction in China by Kaiser’s troops described as barbaric. State Department forced to explain.
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Indiana General Assembly convenes with Marshall poised as Speaker
The 63rd Indiana General Assembly organized in the State Capitol with Republicans electing caucus nominees. Henry W. Marshall of Lafayette was named Speaker over L. E. Slack of Johnson County after early organizing and parliamentary moves.
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Indiana
Henry W. Marshall
Lafayette
L. E. Slack
Johnson County
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Prince Albert
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Miami County
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Twain Prods Depew With Soap On Conscience
Retold item notes Mark Twain visiting Senator Chauncey Depew who had soiled fingers from writing. Twain jokes that Depew should use soap on his conscience. Depew replies that soap might help him, but Clemens says pumice stone would be needed for Twain.
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Chauncey Depew
Mr. Clemens
New York Times
Paris Awards Three Gold Medals for Dwellings
Enterprising Paris grants three gold medals yearly to the designers of the most artistic homes and relieves the owners of half of their annual taxes. Leaves on an Oak Tree count over 6,000,000 on a sixty foot tree. singling out patrons of advertisements and exhorting support for beautifying the city.
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