First Blood in Kansas Tragedy at Milwood Saloon
In Leavenworth Kansas Mrs Rose Hudson wife of saloon keeper John Hudson was killed during a raid on Milwood saloon. About 100 raiders mostly masked fired many shots causing panic as Hudson protected his dying wife. Four prisoners seized including John and Henry Wilson. no women in mob amid tense aftermath.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Rose Hudson
Joan Hudson
Milwood
Here
Hudson
Everhardy
John
Henry Wilson
Did Guise
Opposition to Prohibition Sparks Wichita Meeting
In Wichita Kansas a Ministerial association gathering resolved to call a mass meeting at the auditorium to press for closing saloons. Rev J D Richie did not attend but later spoke against prohibition, arguing the saloon is deeply rooted in American life and that regulation is the best approach.
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Wichita
Kan
Ministerial Association
J.D. Richie
Episcopal Church
Immigrant Traffic Pact Sought at Port of New York
Montreal reports a tentative accord on immigrant traffic through New York involving Canadian Pacific and U S carriers. Western lines concede CP rights to participate in traffic via New York Boston and Philadelphia, with U S carriers securing a fair share through Canadian ports.
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Montreal
New York
Canadian Pacific
Boson
Philadelphia
United States
Lord Kelvin En Route From New Orleans Encounters Terrible Voyage
Queenstown reports the British steamer Lord Kelvin carrying cargo to Hamburg burned portions of its load after exhausting coal supplies. The vessel endured four days of fierce easterly seas and severe weather, with crew noting the voyage as the worst they have experienced.
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Queenstown
Lord Kelvin
New Orlans
Norfolk
Hamburg
Wales
Rochester see National Savings and Loan falls to receivers
Rochester February 17 The Gen See National Savings and Loan Association with offices here has gone into receivership after a petition by State Superintendent of Banks Kilburn John H Bosworth treasurer of the association was named receiver bonds in 20000 Spalding of the Episcopal diocese has suffered paralysis and must give up his classes Bishop Spalding's advanced age makes another attack unlikely to be withstood
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Rochester
N. Y
National Savings and Loan Association
Kilburn
John H. Bosworth
Spalding
Helena Schools Near June Closure to Allow Tax Relief
Special to Inter Mountain Helena Montana The Helena school board heard the finance committee report that schools must close before June 1 unless the legislature allows a special tax levy as funds will be exhausted leaving no summer repairs for next year. Other Montana districts face similar funding troubles. Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock ruled section 7 township 4 north range west is mineral land settling Northern Pacific's challenge to Robert Merrill's limestone quarry near Anaconda. The land is mineral land, not agricultural. The Henry Curnow ore theft trial continued. August Johnson testified about the haul from the Bald Butte area and the ore’s path to the smelter. Wills, Cole, and Trembath testified about ownership, receipt, and identification of the ore. Kid Lee and Kid Oglesby fought to a draw in a 20-round bout. Frank Wilson was acquitted of pickpocketing but rearrested for petty larceny over an overcoat. The Montana Supreme Court approved the Pennsylvania mine bond for Montana Ore Purchasing Co. Despite Noyes and Fitschen failing to qualify, other sureties covered the amount. S: The Punches divorce case ends in desertion. custody not specified.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Finance Committee
Activo
Hitchcock
Helena Fand
Range West
August Johnson
George Trembath
Joseph K. Richards
East Helena
Harry Longmaid
Elmont
Bald Butte
Johnson
Etter
S. P. Willie
Wills
H. M. Cole
Curhow
Old Dollar
Prickly Pear Creek
Curnow
Shaw
Evine
W. J. Shovel
Mald Butte
America
Wedlake
Richards
Trembath
Nolan
Shovell
Kid Lee
Kid Oglesby
Oglesby
Frank Wilson
Wilson
Bitt
E. C. Babcock
Hall
Meyers
Montana
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Noyes
Fitschen
Jungy Clements
Great Beet Sugar Plant in Shelby Ind to Build Factory
Chicago sources report a $1,000,000 Central Sugar Company formed by city capitalists to rival American beet sugar. A factory at Shelby Indiana will process beet crops for this year with 150000 pounds of sugar output and 200 workers, plus 10000 acres already purchased and railroad switches installed.
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Chicago
the Post
Central Sugar Company
Shelby
Ind
Arrest in Cudahy Kidnaping Case Identified by Victim
Omaha officials report a third man connected to the Ed ward Cudahy Jr kidnapping has been arrested and jailed. Young Cudahy identified the suspect as the man who invited him into a wagon, with other witnesses corroborating the identification. Police have not released the suspect's name, citing ongoing investigations.
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Omaha
Nob
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Cudahy
Edward Cudahy
Associated Press
Canada May Try Retaliation Too
In Ottawa the House of Commons heard Mr. McLean of East York urge Canada to use a sliding scale tariff modeled on Russia to reward friends and punish unfriendly nations. He argued Canada is the United States best outside customer and warned that without action Canada would not receive fair treatment. He said Canada should touch the American pocket through tariffs to pressure resolution of the Alaska boundary and other unsettled issues. The government offered no reply.
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Otwawa
Ont
House of Commons
McLean
East York
St. Petersburg
United States
Canada
Ruskin
Four Firemen Die In New Haven Packing House Fire
In New Haven on Canal street four firemen lost their lives as a packed burning wall collapsed during efforts to control a blaze at the Judson Packing houses. The victims were Captain Joseph Condren, William Dilley, Fred Hae, Frank Williams, and James Powell. Louis Coates suffered leg fractures. others listed as injured. Property damage is estimated at $50,000.
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New Haven
Judson
Canal Street
Joseph Condren
William Dilley
Fred Hae
Frank Williams
James Powell
Louis Coates
First Victim Found After Mine Explosion Near Seattle
In Seattle February 1 the relief party at the Cumberland mine began checks at dawn. By midnight miners reported finding Pan McTunes' torn coat and, this morning, his body along with a Japanese worker in the No. 6 workings. From their positions it is thought they died instantly, with others presumed killed without warning.
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Seattle Wash
Cumberland
No. 6
Accidents in the Fog Bring Injuries in London
Dense fog hinders transport across London on February 1 and triggers multiple crashes. The worst was a rear end collision on an underground railway, injuring about half a dozen people who required hospital treatment.
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London
Prepare for a Great Strike
New York reports officials of the anthracite roads show little concern over President Mitchell’s call for a March joint conference of miners and operators to set a new wage scale replacing the one due April 1. Rail carriers hope to restore pre strike conditions, while union leaders warn of a strike if the call is ignored.
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New York
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Hix
Whey
Scranton to Host Brotherhood Leader on Wage Dispute
Grand Master Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will visit Scranton next week to press General Superintendent Clark on the wage and job allocation disputes. The engineers and firemen say the 18 month wage administration pact has been largely ignored and many positions filled by outsiders from other railways. The grievance committees could not finalize terms, prompting the travel to seek a solution.
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Seranton
Sargent
Brotherhood of Locimotive Firemen
Scranton
Gener Sue
Clark
Lackawanna Howd
Eigghteen
Aude
Srenmenu
Letter from Ament on Chinese converts relief efforts
Ament reports progress after months of work in northern China, noting funds mainly for Chinese Christians and widows, limited external pressure, and trials in Kalgan and Shan Si. He praises Conger’s support while describing relief for survivors, restitution of houses, and good winter supplies in Pekin despite predictions of famine.
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Hoxton
Poele
Mystey
Dudsan Smith
Ceretiey
Wis
Ament
Rag
Tholing
Breweh
Cheginning
Wen An
Pao ‘Ting
Hsien
Y Shou
Ping Ting
Choe Chou
Liang Yiv Halang
Conger
Miliney PLC
Ody
Abe
Kalgan
Shan Si
Pekin
Foreigners Allowed Food Purchase After Diplomatic Move
Washington reports that Consul Hay secured a diplomatic breakthrough at Pretoria enabling all foreigners to buy food from government stores on certificates. Lord Kitchener had restricted foreign access, prompting a consular appeal and a subsequent order for aid. The Hague notes a rumor President Kruger ordered rubber shoes from an American firm to aid De Wet.
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Washington
Hay
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
Johannmesburg
Mr. Gordon
the Hague
K Wr
Consul Hay Receives Jubilation in London
The Tellne’s London correspondent praises Consul Hay as modest, neutral, and effective. He aided four thousand letters to British prisoners, arranged remittances, and earned respect from Kruger and the Boers while maintaining friendly ties with Roberts and Kitchener. Pending a quiet fortnight in Europe before sailing to America.
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New York
Adebort Hay
Roberta
Lord Kijcheney
Hay
London
Continent
Amero
Untitled war dispatch fragment with Boer general notes
A fragmented London telegraphic item reports Feb 18 notes from Kitenner and Mander on South African fighting. It mentions Dewets returning, naval positioning near Hopelnys, and a planned trade or clash between Vereni- Ing ing and Johanineshure as British Boers remain cautious.
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London
Mander
South Afved
Hopelnys
Vereni
Five Months in Venezuela Jail
New York February 1 reports that an American, Mr Mullis, imprisoned for five months in Venezuela at Maracaibo after being accused of supporting revelry and political unrest. He served as mechanical engineer for the Maracaibo Electric Co. and endured harsh confinement until a diplomatic move led to his release.
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New York
Bullle
Asbury Park
N. J
Maracariba
Venezuela
United States
Mullis
Maracaibo
Rubin
Monte
Rallis
Mle
Building Firm Broke in Delaware Crusade
Delaware Construction firm Wilmington collapses into receivership as assets are questioned. Court estimates place liabilities around 60,000 dollars with facilities valued at about 750 dollars, signaling major restructuring steps ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Delaware Construction Company
Rockers
Strenuous Waldersee Threat to China Invasion News
A Pekin dispatch says Count Waldersee plans a Sian Fu expedition with 14 000 Allied troops. Rumors claim the court must concede, allowing a punitive force and a possible return to Pekin. The report notes feared dispatches and strategic moves amid the Asian intervention and provincial routes.
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Shanghai
Pekin
von Wald Seels
Sian Fu
Iise
Tie
Alles
Chinese court ruling reported in Pekin dispute
Fragmented dispatch says Chinese court agreed to certain terms with Pekin officials. Viceroy Yin Nav and Beene palace authorities are cited as involved. Ministers in Pekin were noted and a high official pledged to sustain the government stance amid the crisis.
Exposition Bill Advances With Commission Limits
The bill funds a $25,000 Abbrop loan and names candidates Hy Ro Bom and others. It directs transfer of the Gregon exhibit to the West Indies exposition in Charlestai after Buffalo. Only three commission members may attend the exposition at public expense. The house passed the Senate bill 42 Southty.
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Willams
Wotheral
Dohyson
Hebamin
Ik Te Warren
Row Carter
Wi ‘Pitt
Johoeod Baysh
Albert Garger
Gregon
Charlestai
House
Senate
Trust group gains Seaboard holdings in bold consolidation
In New York February the Willidmee Middender syndicat controlling the Feabound Air Line acquired Thomas Ryan's holdings in Seaboard and Jeanoke and Ralelwh. Mc Ryan will withdraw his lawsuits pending for years and abandon opposition to President Williammt's consolidation plans, surrendering all legal challenges to the consolidation of the properties involved.
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Bali
Mab
Willidmee
New York
Ryan
Seaboard Aly Line
Mc Ryan
Williammt
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Will
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Count von Walder
Cianneter
Milind
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