Struck Cavanaugh On the Head With a Bolt
Special to the Inter Mountain Glendive Mont March 30 Joseph C Hurat was hanged at 2 23 am. The trap sprung at 2 28 respiration stopped 2 33 pronounced dead 2 39 put down 2 43. He said it is a terrible mistake I forgive you all the same as Jesus did. Ex Attorney General Haskell saw him in his cell and asked disposition of the body. About seventy five persons present. Doctors J H Hunt and F B Gray pronounced him dead. Rev Father Claude M Ebner C S B of Dickinson ND was with Hurst on the scaffold. He was taken in the Catholic church half hour before execution. He directed burial in his wedding suit after. His wife two little boys his parents and other relations visited him for last time. He kissed his boys farewell and also his wife and parents brothers and sisters.
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Inter Mountain
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Joseph C. Hurat
Jesus
Haskell
J. H. Hunt
F. 8. Gray
Miles City
Claude M. Ebner
Dickinson
North Dakota
Hurst
FIAT CLASS MEN OF WAR FIAT CLASS MEN OF WAR IN SPEED AND STRENGTH
A Washington dispatch reports three new California Nebraska and West Virginia class cruisers to be built with 66 guns and over 400 tons of ammunition stored aboard. They boast 23 knot speed 7000 mile radius and all over armor with advance features including linoleum decks nonconductive magazines and automatic watertight doors.
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Tribune
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Naval Construction Board
California
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West Virginia
Congress
Navy Department
Construction Board
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Georgia
New Jersey
Brooklyn
Work of the Senate on Porto Rico bill machinery details
The senate today discussed ship specifications noting that triple expansion machinery may be substituted for twin screws. The plan aims to develop over 22,000 horsepower, with Depew proposing discussion Monday. The Porto Rico bill machinery development remains a key point in the debate.
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Washington
Senate
Confession Admits Hurst Killed Cavanaugh in 1898
In a dated statement dated March 30 1900 Reverend Henry War man of Glendive Montana reports that Joseph C Hurst confessed from prison to killing Dominick Cavanaugh on December 23 1898 The account notes details of the assault with an iron bolt in an alley near Steele's house and a partial escape as witnesses cried out War man says Hurst asked that the confession be kept from the public until his death and that he might reveal the full story on the scaffold if the last moment comes He also states he would expose the truth if he could be vindicated or if guilty would inform authorities if needed
Senate hears brief from Proctor on Puerto Rico trade
Jones directs the secretary of war to send the senate the court of Inquiry proceedings on the commissary department. Spooner announces an address to the senate next Monday on the Puerto Rico bill. The Puerto Rican bill debate resumes after routine business as Proctor speaks as a firm free trade advocate, drawing close attention from all sides.
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Secretary of War
Senate
Court of Inquiry
Army
Spooner
Proctor
United States
House Naval Appropriation Bill Advances Defense Ships
Washington March 30 The house committee on naval affairs reported the naval appropriation bill to finance two battleships three armored and three protected cruisers with Maine class armor plates at up to 545 a ton. A government factory proposal sparked debate but no conclusion. efforts to build ships in government yards did not reach a vote. The bill totals about 61000000 dollars.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval
House
Careries
French Army Wins at Tarahr Victory Reported
Paris reports a French victory over the Arab army at Tarahr southwest of Algeria after a march on March 19 led by Lieutenant Colonel Eu. The attack stormed the position, killing about 600 Arabs and wounding 100, with 450 taken prisoners. French losses were nine native soldiers killed, 38 wounded, and two officers hurt.
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Tarahr
Insalah
Algeria
Morques
Discharged Captain Thomas Honorably From U S Army
Captain William R B Thomas of the Forty sixth Infantry has been honorably discharged after being found physically disqualified to perform duties. The discharge occurred in Washington on March 20.
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Washington
William RB. Thomas
Forty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
United States
Fire outbreak in silvery bow mine daybreak 1303
Fire broke out at subemmer mine two in the early morning hours. Reports say the blaze started at the al morning site near Ajerth Two in 1303. Fire crews battled the flames, with unknown injuries and no confirmed fatalities as alarms spread through the district.
Reverend Warman's Last Talk With Hurst
Reverend Warman writes a final note to his wife Nellie before his execution, expressing faith, forgiveness, and hope of meeting her in heaven. He mentions meeting her father and brother, and asks to choose pallbearers. Hurst to be buried in Wadena, Minnesota with family accompaniment.
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Reverend Warman
Hurst
Governor Steunenberg Testimony on Coeur d'Alene Talks
Governor Steunenberg resumed testimony in the Coeur d'Alene investigation, describing meetings with General Merriam about troop orders and Shoshone county control. He asserted supreme responsibility over affairs, denied plans to break up labor unions, and resisted Secretary Root's push to withdraw troops despite White House discussions.
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Washington
Steunenberg
Coeur d'Alene
Sulzer
Merriam
Shoshone County
Sinclair
Governor Denies Political Motive in Troop Postponement
Governor Steunenberg asserts no militia available and insufficient time to form a local guard, causing troop withdrawal postponement. He says the president acted officially by sending troops on the governor’s call and rejects claims of a reign of terror. He describes the county as a “hell on earth” for a decade.
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Sulzer
Steunenberg
Mr. Lenta
London Papers On The Award Debated In Press
London editors react to the Berne award noting a £600,000 indemnity for a £6,000,000 concession and praising or condemning the process. Daily Mail blames Anglophobia and delays, Daily Chronicle cites Portugal’s near a £1,000,000 total, and others point to improbably large costs, delays, and unresolved disputes.
British Readies Forward Move In Transvaal War
London reports suggest Lord Roberts will stay at Bloemfontein another month. Troop movements and silent cables imply preparations for a forward advance. Boers claim bombardment of Mafeking with no success expectations rise that relief forces approach from the west.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Mafeking
Warrenton
Drummond
Barkley West
Not Guilty Verdict In Horlocker Case
Hastings Neb March 20 The Horlocker case jury was charged and retired at 10 39 am and returned at 11 45 with a verdict of not guilty.
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Hastings
Neb
Horlocker Pointning
Right in It We Prepare for Big Dry Goods Sale
In the hustle of business we announce a large sale of Dress Goods Domestics and related departments in a first class dry goods store. We have bought outright for spot cash the entire stock of merchandise from a well known firm.
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Colossal Clearing Sale
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