Wreck and Shootings Reported in Separate Incidents
A Baltimore and Ohio train wreck near Indian Creek Pennsylvania killed the engineer and injured many aboard while a separate Colfax incident saw Thomas Baldwin age 68 arrested after killing Charles Kennedy and Mrs Lita Kisman and daughter Cora. Baldwin, under bond for assault on Cora Eisai, faced possible lynching but surrendered and was moved to hospital.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Indian Creek
Forensville
Robert J. Finney
Pittsburg
BL & O
Fatlly
Mordereadt
Colfac
Thomas Baldwin
Colfax
Charles Kennedy
Lita Kisman
Cora
Baldwin
Cora Eisai
Ife
Kennedys
Typhoid Outbreak On Battleship Hits New York Arrival
A battleship arrives in New York after a four day deathly cruise from Porto Rican waters where an epidemic broke out. Thirty crew members are critically ill with typhoid and others are indisposed while the ship transfers sick to the naval hospital for observation and care.
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Aoovevihalle
Cyplyia Swift
New York
Porto Rican
Naval Hospital
Indiana House Defeats High License Bill on Saloon Tax
The Indiana House killed the high license bill by Slimp of Washington which would have collected $1 from saloon keepers for city fire and police funds but not for schools. Vote 48 to 45 after a tough effort to dodge defeat. The House then overruled the Public Morals Committee and indefinitely postponed Schul lls county and township local option bill, sending it to second reading.
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Slimp
Washington
Indiana House
House
Public Morals Committee
Seholls
Explosion at Jones & Laughlin Eliza furnace in Pittsburg kills man
One man died and many were injured in a furnace explosion at Jones & Laughlin Steel Company's Eliza furnaces in Pittsburg. The blast blew the furnace top off and molten metal showered a large area. A recent similar accident at the same plant killed eleven workers.
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Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Eliza
Pittsburg
Metzler Acquitted in Indianapolis Murder Trial
Arthur Metzler was acquitted by a jury in Criminal Court at Indianapolis for the December murder of Albert Harvey. Metzler testified he acted in self defense after shooting Harvey while at work in a drug store.
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Metzler
Indianapolis
Arthur Metzler
Albert Harvey
Siberian Governor Shot Down in Kraysnoir Streets
The town commandant was shot twice and killed in the streets of Kraysnoir Siberia. The assassin escaped leaving authorities seeking clues in a turbulent frontier town.
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Siberian
Ansenas
Kraysnoir
Siberia
Vincennes Distillery Plant Destroyed by Fire
Fire consumed the Old Vincennes Distillery plant in Vincennes Indiana causing an estimated loss of 200004 dollars. Fire officials reported the blaze destroyed the main building and equipment.
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Vinecennes
Buran
Vincennes
Ind
Harriman in a Rage as Chief Ousted at Illinois Rail Firm
Edward E. Charrimin testified to the Interstate Commerce Commission in New York about Stuyvesant Fish's removal from the presidency of the Illinois Central line. He claimed Fish used rail assets for personal gain and pressed securities in trust companies to prop up the firm. He described securities as worthless and alleged manipulation of bonds and stockholders’ interests during the dispute over fares and control.
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Magiuate Tess Commerce Commune
Salen
Edward E. Charrimin
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Stuyvesant Fish
TH Linois Conde Ratirand
Hawyers
Ma Fish
Hingis Central Railroad
Mrs Holman Denied In Thaw Witness Case
In a statement to the court, Mrs Holman denies giving District Attorney Jerome a file intended to embarrass Mrs Thaw on the witness stand. He argues Evelyn was always under supervision and that no one else ever cared for her. The public has only heard one side of the story.
Wisconsin bill calls for sterilization board for mentally unfit
A proposed Wisconsin Legislature bill would create a three member examining board a physician a lawyer and a neurologist to assess imbeciles and Hopelessly insane and perform sterilizations The same period the State board over asylums and prisons recommends sterilization as punishment for criminal assaults
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Wisconsin
Senate Congress Debates Spend Night on Bills and Treaties
The Senate spent four hours on legislative matter with focus on the forestry section of the agricultural bill and currency debates. Multiple appropriation bills moved, amendments offered, and a night session aimed to push the sundry civil and ship subsidy measures toward final votes.
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Senate
Aldrich
Alger
Michigan and Representatives
TF Finois
Hoar
Massachusetts
Mit
Committee On
House
Missippines
Beverslee
Mie Deversidge
Depew
Hie
Fohin PB. Rixexy
Virginia
Committee On Rules
District of Columbia
Lumbin
Erindinas
Rosenad Badian
Dakekr
Iowa
Patterson
Colorado
Foundation
Roosevelt
J. M. Bauer
Rosebud
South Dakota
Wwouse
Theft of Big Sum From Chicago Sub Treasury
Chicago and Washington authorities probe a major theft from the Chicago sub treasury with estimates between 175000 and 200000 dollars. The money, in large denominations, vanished from the subtreasury amid extensive investigations and cross examination of clerks.
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Chicago
United States
Chenga
Washington
Fedger Men
Iivelved
Cmse
Baldmiweek
Porter
Secret Service
Altice
Tiwars
Leon
Shaoila
Donistruke
Sven Hedin Reaches Forbidden Tibetan Realms via Kashgar Route
The Swedish explorer Sven Hedin attempts entry into Tibet despite a previous British permit denial. Reported signals suggest he pressed toward Shigatse and Lhasa, tracing routes through Chinese Tartary and the Taklamakan fringe, claiming many rivers and gold fields along an arduous five month traverse.
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Sven Hedin
Tibet
India
Forbidden Land
Lhaesa
Cheendoor Pelemary
Lie
Saliiude
Peany Bay
Poverty Cause Drive Sets New Social Reform Plan
Thobert We Die Forest, president of the New York Charity Geoganization Society, says the group will establish a department focused on improving social conditions. The department aims to tackle underlying causes of poverty and related issues in cities, with Lawrence Weiler leading early efforts.
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Thobert We Die Forest
New York
Geoganization Society
Saves Hid
Tarve
Ioye
Annine
Caiplitsis
Orenter
Lit
Lawrence Weiler
Cold storage effects on foods revealed by Dr Wiley
Professor HH W Wiley head of the Agriculture Department chemis tries bureau testified to the House committee on cold storage. Milk and cream deteriorate in cold storage while meat worsens after three months in ice. Open oysters spoil an hour after opening and should be shipped in the shell. Fruits may improve up to three months. Gelatine from dirty factories is condemned unless properly made.
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Hartin Foods
HH. W. Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
the Agricultural Departmot
Tlouse
Wiley
Chicago Trade Prosperity After Weather and Ferries
Chicago reports broad industrial progress with new demands for heavy materials, transport and banking amid tight old contracts. Weather aids trade and distribution while retail gains trim winter ware clearances. Bank clearings reach 202,000,785, up 5 percent from last year. district failures total 22 versus 25 a week ago.
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Matteriks
Sab
Chicago
Duns Review
New York Trade News Shows Mixed Prospects for Spring
New York reports indicate improving trade conditions with easing railroad blockades aiding shipments. Western and Northwest reports point to better rail movement and reduced congestion from snow, while winter stock cutbacks and irregular collections pressure retail. Economic figures show varying weekly and year to date exports and business failures as winter clears.
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Othe
United States
Canada
LODT
TLO
Haoot
BALI
Chicago and Midwest Market Prices for Cattle and Wheat
Market notes list cattle, hogs, sheep and grain prices across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Detroit. Prices show ranges for No 2 and standard grades with corn oats rye and butter and eggs also quoted.
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Chicago
Timathy
Dhuther Ehaive Cereaunery
St. Louis
Catle
Detroit
Lee
Milwaukee
New York
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