Four-Story Detroit Block Collapses in Sunday Night Tragedy
A Sunday night collapse in Detroit's wholesale district left four adjacent four story buildings in ruins near Jefferson Avenue Shelby Street. Estimated property losses total 242,500 with no fatalities or injuries reported though 200 workers could have been at risk. Investigators find no clear cause and rule out gas explosion after examining the wreckage.
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Detroit
Jefferson Avenue
Shelby and Grinwold
Ave
Shelby Sstreet
District 4
Maddocks Glove Company
Shelby Street
Detroit Gas Company
Amazon Is Taken Famous Female Filipino General In Manila
Manila January 21 Sergeant Kichlino and eight men surprised and captured the noted female general who led fighters against Americans for two years and once commanded 300 rifles at Laguna de Bay. She may offer surrender after revealing insurgent locations and features a swift press of reports from Batangas. The report notes heavy fighting near Cavite, Bell pressing Malvar, and naval efforts against the U S fleet with casualties and captures, including several wounded and killed soldiers.
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Manila
Kichlino
Rifles
Laguna de Bay
Batangas
United States
Washington
Chicago
Cavite
Bell
Malvar
High Command
Trent. Ely
Fifteenth Cavalry
Alexander
Eleventh Infantry
Presidente
Col
Roberts
Second Infantry
Banca
Tayabos
Persistent Suitor Shot By Neighbor in Ohio Farmyard
In Van Wert Ohio on January 21 John Garwood was shot dead by neighbor John Bauman during a confrontation at a young woman’s home. Bauman said Garwood refused to leave after repeated requests. Garwood allegedly drew a revolver. Bauman, who then fired with a shotgun, surrendered to authorities.
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van Wert
Ohio
John Garwood
John Bauman
Bauman
Garwood
Rescue at Broadway Building Fire In New York
Fifteen employees were rescued with difficulty from a blaze in a Broadway building housing Blumenthal and Stiner artificial flowers and feathers Roche Croll cut Neckwear Samuel Fol Wt cloaks and salts. The fire on January 21 caused about 75000 in losses as several firemen were overcome.
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Eucupe
York
Broadway
Blumenthal & Stiner
Roche, Croll & Co
Fol- Y
Murder of diamond dealer in front of locked safe
Jan 21 Rochester Minnesota. Teta He Brown, sixty five, a prominent diamond dealer and jewelry maker, is found murdered in his state here last night. He lay before a locked safe containing diamonds and jewelry, with his legs tied and a red scarf as a gag. Blood and wounds indicate a brutal struggle, but no solid clues identify the killers. The attackers appear to have aimed to force the safe combination but fled with nothing of value except possibly a missing diamond stud.
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Diamond Bealer
Win Safe
Rocheater
Teta He Brown
Tve
Mr. Brown
Roosevelt Issues Order Favoring Veterans in Appointments
Washington January 21 exclusive order directs executive departments to give preference to veterans in appointment and retention where the service needs justify and the law permits. The directive emphasizes honoring Civil War veterans who are fit to perform duties.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Executive Department
Tragedy in Cincinnati: Double Tragedy Stuns City
Mr and Mrs Whittaker’s infant dies by gas in cellar while their babysitter Annie Loge lies unconscious from gas inhalation upstairs. Doctors say Loge cannot survive, leaving the case likely unsolved. Whittaker, a prominent Cincinnati lawyer, linked to the scene.
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Cincinnati
Dan
W. H. Whittaker
Annie Loge
Miss Loge
Whitaker
Willing to Abdicate Bet Alexander Wanta to He Sure of a Good Pension
Vienna reports the Servian throne succession may favor King Alexander abdication upon a pension. The Belgrade source says Prince Alexis Karageorgevitch, descendant of Gara George the Black, could be named heir with Russia and Austria not objecting.
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Alexander
Vienna
Belgrade
Neue Prete Presse
Servia
Alexis Karageorgevitch
Gara George
George
Bervints
Bervin
Alexis Garaeorgevitch
Russia
Austria
Soldier vows to kill President Roosevelts charged
Astoria Or Jan 21 Frank Rakowski a soldier in the United States army was degraded at Fort Canby and sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the military prison on Alcatraz Island Cal He threatened to kill President Roosevelt Rakowski was a member of Capt Clokes company stationed at Fort Stevens He was on detached duty at Fort Columbine Wash when he voiced anarchist sentiment and after arrest by civil authorities was turned over to military officials at Fort Canby He was tried before a general court martial.
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Roosevelt
Astoria
Frank Rakowaki
Fort Canby
Alcatraz Island
Cal
President Roosevelt
Rakowski
Capt. Cloke
Fort Stevens
Fort Columbine
Wash
Government invites Clyde tenders for ten stronger torpedo destroyers
Glasgow January 21 The British government invites tenders on the Clyde for ten torpedo boat destroyers. The vessels will be larger and stronger but slower than prior types. The plan aims for 25 knot speed with improved pav verme, reliability and coal capacity to offset the slower pace.
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Hicollva
Glasgow
Clyde
Murder on Kansas Farm Ends in Double Death
In Greenleaf Kansas on January 21 C B Holt and his niece were found murdered at their home. Evidences of burglary were reported and a horse and buggy belonging to Holt were stolen. Police fear a burglar committed the crime as a robbery.
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Holt
Greenleaf
Kan
Wwealthy
Farmer
Fatal Alps Deaths Reach Record 1901 Total
Geneva Jan 21 The total fatalities in the Swiss Alps for 1901 rose to 119, the highest on record and double the figure for the previous year. Chamonix remains the main center for announcements of mountain climbers' deaths.
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Geneva
Swiss Alps
Chamonix
Buffalo Sheriff Caldwell Rem removed from Office
Governor Odell announced he had removed Sheriff Caldwell of Buffalo after evidence supported wilful neglect of duty. Frank T. Coppins was appointed to succeed him. The action follows a formal charge and findings presented to the governor in Albany on January 21.
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Ode Accenta
Albany
N. Ys
iGov
Odell
Caldwell
Buffalo
Frank T. Coppins
Robbery of $20,000 in Glendive Jewel Trunks
In Glendive Montana two heavy iron bound trunks were stolen from the Northern Pacific station baggage room containing unset and mounted diamonds and 800 to 400 rings. The burglary occurred while an express agent slept nearby and involved four men in the second story. Jimmy McCarty, an ex prize fighter, was arrested amid suspicions.
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Glendive
Mont
Tan
Northern Pacific
C. B. Cigueen
8. H. Clausen & Co
Minneapolis
Express
Jimmy McCarty
Legal Round in Montana Copper Fight Advances
In Butte Montana on January 21 Judge Clancey reviewed a motion to set aside the temporary injunction in the suit to secure an injunction and a receiver for the Boston Montana company and related affairs. Attorney Evans noted a similar federal case pending with Judge Knowles having ordered McGinnis to stop further district court prosecutions. The judge took the motion under advisement.
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Montana
Butte
Mont
Boston & Montana Company
John McGinnis
Amalgamated Company
Sudge Clancey
Evans
United States
Knowles
McGinala
District Court
Vaccination Sweep Hits Minneapolis Commerce Scene
In Minneapolis on a Saturday, four hundred brokers clerks and visitors were forcibly vaccinated after health authorities discovered a smallpox case among chamber employees. Police guarded exits as officials ordered immediate vaccination with protests from some participants.
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Menith
Minneapolia
Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Smuggling of Chinam en Uncovered in Fort Benton
Fort Benton Montana January 2 A discovery near a Front Street restaurant reveals a systematic scheme to smuggle Chinese into the United States. Marshal Sweat investigated a smoke from beneath a sidewalk and found a fire in the cellar with a Chinese man hiding. Food was found in the cellar and the man cooked for himself. He claims papers but cannot produce them.
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Fort Benton
Mont
United States
Marshal Sweat
Front Street
Jal
Tragic Taking Off in North Dakota Cabin Affair
C. F. M. McKee, driven by love woes, shot himself in his prairie cabin in Towner on January 21. He placed a revolver to his temple and died instantly. He was known in the community and his mother mourns in the village.
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North Dakota
Towner
N. D
C. F. M. McKee
Infant Scalded to Death in Wisconsin Incident
Eddie Sheehy nine months old died after boiling water spilled from a tipped pail drenched the child. A physician arrived but could not save him. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sheehy of Enu Cipive, Wis. The tragedy occurred Saturday afternoon.
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Enu Cipive
Wis
Eddie Sheehy
Martin Sheehy
Montana Senator Voices Support for Rail Merger
Great Falls Mont Jan 17 United States Senator Parla Gibson replies to questions on the rail merger arguing it would not harm Montana. He says railways may boost farming mining and manufacturing, noting Great Northern and Northern Pacific have reduced Western freight tariffs to grow freight tonnage and that more people farms and production benefit the state.
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Montana
Great Falls
Mont
United States
Parla Gibson
Northern
Northwort
Nate Reductions
Great Northern Railway Company
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burington
Montana Diamond Find Sparks Interest at Lewiston Scene
A Lewiston area report from Helene Montana notes a diamond discovery near Lewilaton with several stones examined and tested by a mineralogist as sapphires of high quality similar to white sapphires from the Yego district. A telegram to ex Gov Hauser from ex Senator Walcott of Colorado asks about the find’s genuineness, and says If genuine Moreton Frewen would head to Montana at once.
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Helene
Mont
Lewilaton
Yego
Hauser
Walcott
Colorado
Moreton Frewen
Anander
Montana
Wisconsin man held over Deadwood shooting case
Rherttt Dickinson arrived from Plattville Wisconsin after Edward Hardcastle, wanted for the alleged shooting of Henry Wellman in Deadwood. Hardcastle had been in Deadwood two weeks and reportedly confessed while intoxicated. Wellman was shot in the groin and survived.
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Wincensin
Deadwood
Rherttt Dickinson
Plattville
Wic
Edward Hardcastle
Henry Wellman
Hardcastle
Wisconsin
Wellman
Hanging of Tapper Set for Feb 13 by Gov Van Sant
Gov Van Sant fixed Tuesday February 13 as the date for the execution of Andrew Tapper, Carver county man convicted last July of the murder of Ron Mixa of Chocka. The state board of pardons will convene February 1, and Tapper's relatives will appeal to commute the sentence to life imprisonment, though no formal application has been filed.
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Ven Sant Seta
Paul
Gov
van Sant
Andrew Tapper
Carver County
Ron Mixa Ot Chocka
State Board of Pardona
Itle
Tapper
South Dakota Resolution Seeks Indian Treaty Opening
Washington January 22 Senator Gamble introduced in the senate a joint resolution from the South Dakota legislature asking Congress to treat with Indians for the early cession and opening for white settlement of the Rosbud Indian reservation area within Gregory County South Dakota.
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Lauda
Conntons
Washington
Gamble
Senate
South Dakota
Congress
Rosabud Indian Reservation
Gregory County
Grain and livestock price report from multiple markets
Grain and livestock bids from St Paul Minneapolis and nearby markets show Wheat No 1 Northern around 75 to 77 cents, Corn No 3 yellow about 50 to 63 cents, Oats mixed, Flour dull in Milwaukee, Chicago cash Wheat No 2 red around 80 cents, cattle and hog prices posted for Chicago Sioux City Milwaukee and South St Paul with wide ranges for steers cows calves and sheep. Strong names include Duluth and Chicago exchanges with dates January 21.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Milwaukee
Wie
Onis Lower
Chicago
Sioux City
Iowa
Texana
South St. Paul
Comamon Kitlers
Malfeasance Alleged Against Wisconsin County Attorney
In Ashland on Jan 21 Dr. Andrus charged District Attorney Haagenson with malfeasance in office and conspiracy with the sheriff to misuse county funds and incompetence. Attorney John E. Dufur and others named join the allegations. The charges, sent to Gov La Follette for testimony, involve prominent local figures and indicate political ties with the governor.
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Wisconsin
Ashland
Wis
Andrus
Haagenson
John E. Dufur
la Follette
State Medical Board Adds Three Doctors
Gov Van Sant appointed Dr Adela Hutchison of Minneapolis Dr M Cannon of Merriam Park and Dr A B Cale of Fergus Falls to the state board of medical examiners Dr Hutchison remains in place while retiring members W W Drought of Fergus Falls and Pierre A Hilbert of Melrose step down.
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Cannon
Merriam Park
Cale
Bergun Falls
New Memberk
St. Paul
van Sant
State Board of Medical Examiners
Adela
Hutchison
Minneapolia
Co. M. Cannon
A. B. Cale
Fergus Falls
W. W. Drought
Fergus Falre
Pierre A. Hilbert
Melrose
Love's Value Reduced. Lindblom V Bonstetle Verdict
In Grafton North Dakota on January 22 the Lindblom versus Bonstetle case yielded a verdict for the plaintiff for 950 dollars. The supreme court ordered a new trial for alienation of the wife’s affections. The retrial awarded 1,001 dollars to the plaintiff and the defendant was granted a further new trial.
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Howard
Grafton
N. D
Dan
Supreme Court
Snow Storm Delays Logging in Northwestern Wisconsin
A heavy snowswept storm covered North western Wisconsin hindering logging operations and transport of firm products. The severity of the weather impeded movement and activity across Cumberland and nearby areas.
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Cumberland
Wis Jon
Wisconsin
Farmer nearly killed by dog attack at Coon Valley home
La Crosse Wis Jan 22 T Gullickson a 62 year old farmer was attacked by a vicious animal at his home near Coon Valley. Physicians report recovery doubtful as he fights injuries inflicted in the incident.
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la Crosse
Wis
T. Gullickson
Coon Valley
Sioux Indian 18 Lynched for Horse Stealing near White River
John Yellow Watt a Sioux released from jail two weeks earlier was lynched on the Rosebud reservation after stealing a horse on the way home. He swapped an old mount for a young horse near Rapid City and was tracked down near White River where he was found hanged to a cottonwood tree.
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John Yellow Watt
Deadwood
Jall
Horan
Uangel
B. C
Sioux
Hig
Rosebud
Yellow Wolf
Rapid City
Bowe
White River
Extensive Prairie Fire Destroys Range West of Sweet Grass
Great Falls Montana January 21 reports extensive prairie fires beyond the International boundary ten miles west of Sweet Grass have swept nearly the entire stretch between Milk River and Lethbridge. Hundreds of tons of hay are destroyed and sheep ranches along Sweet Grass are facing the need to secure new winter ranges as owners confront the loss.
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Great Falls
Mont
Sweet Gregehilla
Milk River
Lethbridge
Sweet Graas
Milwaukee to Host Royal Visit Invitation to Prince Henry
Mayor David Rose issued a proclamation for a mass meeting next Thursday night to prepare a formal invitation for Prince Henry of Prussia to visit Milwaukee. German American societies and lodges are urged to send committees, with Senators Quarles and Spooner and Postmaster General Payne asked to cooperate in building Milwaukee on the royal itinerary.
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Berane
Famaun
Milwaukee
Jun
David
Rose
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Quarles
Spooner
Payne
Federal Indian hair rule sparks controversy in 19th century policy
A government order from the Indian Affairs commissioner pressures male Indians to cut their hair or face sanctions, while prohibiting face paint and dances. It targets assimilation, with agents told to report progress by June 30, and Carlisle College noted as likely affected.
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Washington
Jan
Ecommssioner of Indian Affairs
Journeymen Barbers’ Union
United States
Carlisle
Jones
Tts
Mireda
Indians Terrorize Dowagiac Mob Threatens Bank
In Dowagiac Michigan on January 18 three hundred Potawatomi Indians terrorize the town aiming to force a bank payment of 43 000 promised to them for signing over land claims to Chicago interests. The town marshal deputizes. Citizens stay indoors as fears of violence rise. The probate judge orders payments to guardians to prevent intoxication fueled trouble.
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Michigan
Dowagige
Mich
Pottowattomie Indiana
Lee Brothers’ Bank
Chicago
Indiana
Expensive Squirrels Yale Selling Two of Them No Farmer in Fined 2750
In Dubuque on January 18 officers acted against Wisconsin and Iowa game law violators. Henry Fietcher, a Wisconsin farmer, admitted selling two squirrels at 10 cents each and paid fines and costs totaling 327.50. Peter Hansen, a local grocer, faced trial and paid fines and costs totaling 36.
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Yor
Dubuque
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Henry Fietcher
Peter Hensen
Public baths for Red Wing funded by city donation
Red Wing Minnesota January 12 1900s information states the free public baths fund reached completion with an $800 subscription from commercial and X Ray club teams. Mayor Rich Generalnly contributed a personal $500 check after promising to cover half if half was raised by subscription. The plan is to build the baths and have them ready before warm weather.
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Rich
Red Wing
Minn
Fina
Woman Found Dead After Suspected Alcohol Poisoning
Official inquiry reports Mrs Mary Nicole found dead near Seega after attending a party. Investigators say she drank alcohol punch provided by several young men and died from alcohol poisoning or exposure. She leaves a husband and a thirteen year old daughter.
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Wonman
Rel Wing
Minn
Mary Nocle
Seega
Traver
Friends donate skin to save arm in Wisconsin graft
Frederick Pelt and three companions in Square 1 Ratine Wisconsin donated twenty six square inches of their skin to save their friend The odore Valgle. Feigte had burned and scalded previously and medical experts advised skin grafting to repair the arm and face.
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Ratine
Wis
Frederick Pelt
Theodore Valgle
Feigte
Faiglewan
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