Express Messenger Killed in Joliet Train Robbery
Chicago readers learned of a deadly express robbery on No. 5 near Joliet with six to seven assailants. Express messenger Kellogg Nichols died after a fierce struggle guarding the safe, as baggage man Watt survived. The robbers opened the safe and fled toward Morris, taking about $22,000 in cash and jewelry worth up to $10,000. The Rock Island railway offered rewards, and detectives pursue the case, with likely involvement by a traveling gang.
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Newton H. Watt
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Express Company
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Minooka
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Watts
Murra
Morris
Nichola
Lhast
Lio
Usp Om
Undertakers
Cad Ber
Bank Notoa
Davenport
Peoria
Rock Island Railway Company
Han
BKC
Justiva
Maddy
Troubles of the Toilers Highlight Missouri Strike
In St Louis on March 14 the strike mood remained unchanged with no freight movement and an ominous calm. Officials predicted a critical Monday as Missouri Pacific and Knights of Labor may move toward settlement within days. Federal intervention appeared mixed with various rail actions in Texas and Illinois, while labor unrest extended to Ohio and New York mills. Two newborn corpses found in Des Moines added a grim note to a week of labor turmoil nationwide.
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Mansuaty
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Wheeler
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Bonham
United] States
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Oid
Wonen
Cohons
N. Y
Cumberland
HM Lavin
Fort Worth
Missouri
Texarkana
Arn
Marshall
Des Moines
Iowa
Usub
Dovtar
Collision on the Cunard Oregon Sinks with Passengers Safe
The Cunard steamer Oregon collided with an unknown schooner off Sandy Hook on March 1. Passengers and crew evacuated to smaller vessels, all saved with no casualties. The Oregon sank by dawn after heroic debarkation and pump action, while survivors praised the crew’s discipline and bravery. Captain Cottler led the evacuation as the schooner vanished.
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Hler
de Palda
Didges Deammeond
Chicago
United States
Timois
John
Marwall
Willionuls
Wis Aly
Suyod
Grogen
Jobo Ehler & Co
Uilaagen
Danawo
Taslemimer Alaska
Airs
Langtry
Gorwillis
Hussin
Cunard Line
Dempsey Triumphs In Gruesome Ring Clash For Title
New York reports describe Jack Dempsey’s brutal 15 round victory over Jess Willard. The marine fighter endured early punishment before rallying, delivering a decisive finish as the crowd of spectators boiled to a hush. Dempsey’s win sets a new mark in heavyweight boxing history and sparks celebrations across the city.
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Sig
Shaokur
Nchacor
National Capital Honors Hil ator Miller in Funeral Procession
A Saturday funeral for Hil ator Miller of California drew Senate and House members, diplomatic corps, cabinet and family observers to the Capitol. The remains were escorted by Loyal Legion to the Senate chamber before transfer to a special car for California as the national leaders and public paid tribute.
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Mich
Sonata
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Hilator Miller
California
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Capitol
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Senate
Gonaty
Auprem Court
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Daccarat
Ray
Leonard
Sth Paula Kotxvepal Church
Jong Uno
Kinard
O'Steat
Romalia
Sonal Cammittes
ALL ENTITLED TO BOUNTY Wasinoron City March 11
Second Comptroller Maynarithie Gebdled rules that bounty of 100 union is payable to volunteers who served three years before July 2 1861 and were honorably discharged, with heir eligibility if they died. Reports also detail a Washington inquiry into political pressure and a missing telephony model at the patent office.
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Bell
Von
Lily Allegal
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