Double Tragedy in Washington Ends in Suicide and Death
In Washington on December 24 Frank H. Morris of Ohio auditor for the war department was shot dead in his office by a former disbursing clerk named McDonald. McDonald then cut his own throat and shot himself after a struggle with a building watchman. Morris, a prominent Cleveland Republican, had been auditor for three years and earlier served in navy and war departments. He was about 50.
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Washieton
F. H. Morris
Ohio
War Department
Windsor
McDonald
Morris
Cleveland
Frank H. Morris
Washington
C Andilor
Navy Department
House Found Where Eddie Cudahy Was Held Prisoner
The house at 303 Grover Street, about four miles southwest of Oman, has been located as the building in which Edie Cudahy was held. Strong evidence and corroboration by Eddie Cudahy himself confirm the identify. The isolated two story structure features a ricketed stairway and other details described by the kidnapped boy, with a full view of the surrounding country.
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Eddie Cudahy
Oman
Edie Cudahy
Grover Street
Antwerp Dock Strike Clashes Leave Thirty Wounded
In Antwerp on December 23 a fresh clash at the Ockerill wharf saw a 50 police detachment charge striking dock workers and unionists, firing revolvers into the crowd. Thirty were wounded, ten severely, as strikers withdrew with some injured. police reinforcement was sent and further fighting feared.
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Antwerp
Ockerill Wharf
Northwestern International Mining Exposition Planned in Spokane
A Spokane meeting led by Mayor J M Comstock with 20 business and milling men decided to stage the Northwestern International Mining Exposition from June to November 1992. It will showcase mineral wealth of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and British Columbia. Congress will be asked for an appropriation of 2230,000, with each state and district contributing locally.
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Linz
Spokane
Wash
J. M. Comstock
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Oreggon
British Columbia
Congress
Iowa Boy Kidnapped Near Corson Iowa
Nine year old Olad Tonhose, son of Mr and Mrs Lois Tonhose of Jadd near Kora, Iowa, was kidnapped on Tuesday. Detectives and police are on the case but no trace has been found. A ransom demand is expected within a day. The family offers a reward of 2500 for the boy’s return or 1060 for the kidnappers’ apprehension.
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Kansam
Drs Moiyes
Lois Tonhose
Jadd
Kora
Bes
Touhoce
Christians Appeal for Protection in Northern Albania
Christians in Northern Albania persecuted by Mussulmans have appealed to Servia and Bulgaria for protection. Also reported: in Pittston Pennsylvania 1700 coal miners end strike after demands met by superintendent Williams. Fire in San Jose destroys property and results in child fatalities.
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ViErxNa
Christiana
Albania
Mussulmana
Servia
Bulgaria
Pittston
Pennsylvania Coc Company
Williams
Hay Pauncefores Treaty Sent to London From Washington
In Washington on December 24 the Hay Pauncefote canal treaty with Senate amendments arrived at the State Department shortly after noon. It was sent from the Senate via the White House with a note signed by Secretary Bennett. The amendments will go to Britain, who will send them to London aboard a steamer leaving New York next Tuesday. The process is quicker than usual and awaits Britain's response.
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London
New York
General Lee Clarifies Flag Over Cuba Stance
General Fitzhugh Lee, in St Louis as a New England Society guest, explains a Chicago dispatch misquoted his St Louis Merchants Exchange remarks. He says the flag over Cuba signifies US support until a stable government protects life and property and inspires capital, with Cubans bearing the choice of permanence.
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Cuba
Sn Locis
Fitzhugh Lee
Department of the Missouri
New England Society
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Supreme Court Delays Puerto Rican Cases Ruling
The U S Supreme Court will likely delay rulings on Puerto Rico and Philippine constitutional cases for weeks, possibly until late February. Arguments in cases with John G Carlisle may continue, and a single decision may cover all matters with public view possibly not until March.
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Supreme Court
Wasnixetox
Supreme Court of the
United States
Philippines
John G. Carlisle
Democrats Decide Not to Contest Minnesota Governorship
Minnesota Democrats will not contest the governor race. The executive committee concluded that a contest would cost about 223,000 dollars and take at least six months to resolve, with further delays and burdens making the outcome uncertain.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Democratic Party
Rates Ordered Reduced by Minnesota Railroad Commission
The Minnesota Railroad Commission ordered ore rates cut on two Iron Range roads the Duluth Missabe and Northern and the Duluth and Iron Range. The Duluth Missabe and Northern rate fell from 60 cents to 0 and 70 cents and 80 cents. The Duluth and Iron Range rates dropped from 80 cents 0 cents and 1 dollar to 10 70 and 80 cents respectively. Other items note a new park proposal in New Mexico preservation of cliff dwellers ruins a Missouri river commission abolition and a Nebraska senate canvass by Meiklejohn. General Francis Vinton Greene named inaugural parade chief marshal. American Chemical Society meeting scheduled in December.
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Minnesota Railroad Commission
St. Pau
The
Railroad Commission
Iron Range
Deluth, Missabe and
Northerm
Deluth and
Duluth
Missabe
Worthern
Wasmixetoy
M. A. Hanna
Francis Vinton Greene
New York
Eral Greene
Joint Note Demands Harsh Punishments in China Crisis
The powers publish the joint note on China detailing severest punishments for offenders from the 1900 disturbances. It calls for expulsive actions, monument construction, arms embargo, indemnities, legation guards, and forceful occupation of strategic points to secure open communication between Peking and the sea.
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Washinotos
Tate Department
China
Berlin
Ap Iniinal Priven
Najesty
Baron von Ebetteler
Germany
Sujrama
Peking
Ito
Department of Foreign Affairs
British Foreign Office Hints Joint Note Signed
The British Foreign Office doubts direct Peking notification but cites ambassadors reports that all ministers were instructed to sign and accepts semi official dispatches from Berlin and Paris as evidence the joint note is signed. Also reports river and harbor bill completed with total about 340 million, including 23 million direct appropriations and remaining for contractal work.
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Brosh Foreign Office
Peking
Sis Frances
London
Berlin
Paris
Foreign Office
River
Herbor
Wasuxetos
Dee
Warbor
Chiarman Barton
Malawi
California Tourist Cars Run From St Paul to California
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad announces upholstered tourist cars to California, leaving St. Paul at 8 00 p.m. and Minneapolis at 8 35 p.m. every Thursday via Omaha Weaver and Salt Lake, with an extra car via Kansas City and the Santa Fe Route beginning October 30 and each subsequent Tuesday. Through sleeping car berths cost $6.00, with higher berth rates available. Address A I Cutts General Passenger and Ticket Agent for details and descriptive material.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
Rus Elegany Upholi
California
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Weaver
Salt Lake
Kansas City
Santa Fe
A. I. Cutts
Minneapolis & St. Louis’ Railroad
Minn
Culieformica
Ua CR
Novain No
Tes Ug
Albert Lea
Waverly
Ry Ae
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Ellendale Minnesota Townsite Prospect on BCR Line
The Burlington Route plans extend rail expansion into southern Minnesota. A new Ellendale townsite is favored, positioned west of Cassyville creamery in Steele County, with a range of needed businesses and professional services outlined for a thriving dairy region. The note details rail extensions toward On taria and Paribauls, plus strong promotional calls for banks, stores, hotels, and professional offices to support growth along the Germania Albert Lea corridor.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Em Railway
Minnnesota
Worthington
Hardinesota
Germania
Albert Lea
Taribault
Freeborn
Steele
Rice
Faribault
Minnesota
Ontaria
Paribauls
Ellendale
Awatonna
Abbert Lea
Gwacuma
Cassyville Creamery
Steele County
Elishdale
Kreeborn
Culintius
H. Brows
B.C. R
Sioux
Alls
South Dakota
Roy J. Donut
Cooleyville
Cedar Rapids
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Appeal For Protection
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Cal
Conrad Ruff
Teethie Amos
Rat
Ewe
General Lee
Wasmxcox
Lacey
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Wasmivetox
Louse Committee
Alissouri River Commission
Wasniscroy
George’ D. Meiklejohn
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Thurston
American Chemical Society
Wineb Armbery
Berg Dee. Tv
State Department
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NG Official Information
Mexico
Pullman's Nest Compartment
Tropics
American ‘Tauri, Bell, Gener
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Ream
Margieue Building
Tinersries
Chicago, Millwauker, & St Paul Milwas
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Jacksonville
Florida
Mobile
Alabama
New Oeleans
Louisiana
Savannah
Georgia
Paso
Texas
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pan Railway
Wat Springs
BCR. N. Ry
Wation
Hot Springs
Arkansas
John Z. Farmer
Bureau of Informatiot Springs
P&t. A
Lowa
St Paul
Igor
Asth
H. Lysen
Minneapolis & St. Louis RR
Lysen
Agent
Joknis
Pe Standard
D.b.long & Son
E. S. Orusay
H. A. Powers
D. W. Hovexinson Cashier
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Emmetsburg
Lands and Loans
Bystestetet
RTT
Chas. McCormick
B. BE. Kelly
C.5.smih
Robert Moses
James Dunigan
Harrison
Melvin Fise
Ormsby
Palo Alto County Bank
M. L. Brown
Geo
E. Pearsall
W. J. Brown
Frank Carrasee
Pres't
First National Bank
McGregor, Ill
Pres’t
Des Moines
B. McCarry
Lhos
H. Tosix
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Ammetsborg, Iowa
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