Murderer McNamara shoots Jennings in Elgin factory aftermath
Rooklyn man Frank McNamara fatally shoots J. Jennings in Elgin, then flees into the street. Jennings dies from heart wound as McNamara, recently linked to a shade company, is described as formerly employed at a local plant and suspected of past disputes over a $2,000 loan. Police investigate motive and background.
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Woman Acquitted of Manslaughter in Iowa Case
Linhoff was found not guilty of manslaughter in Mason City Iowa after a four week trial. The defense contended the long standing quarrel led to a fatal shooting of the man identified as the assailant. A revolver was reportedly fired by Linhoff during the incident amid disputed claims of intent.
Panama's President Manuel Ayindor Inauguration Set
Dispatches report Panama to inaugurate President Manuel Ayindor on February 20. Delegates and vice presidents designated in the constitutional sequence. U S minister in Regota notes quiet election atmosphere but uncertainty over the winner Moyes or Fileles persists amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges with Portugal and European governments.
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Severe Western Cold Deluge Halts Cape Cod Ferry Links
A dispatcher from Princeton Mississippi reports the Cape Cod area blanketed by a furious blizzard the worst since November 1898. A piercing New York wind and a 25 degree drop in ten hours plus frigid readings to 40 below zero create dangerous conditions and disrupt land and water travel with ice on rivers and frozen tracks.
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Russian Second Class Cruiser Boygurin Blown Up
Report claims the second class cruiser Boygurin was destroyed by an explosion on February 13 near St. Petersburg. It is believed all 107 officers and men aboard were lost, though details remain unavailable. The vessel measured 848 feet, 41 feet beam, 10 feet draught, displacing 3,200 tons, and could reach 45 knots. Armament included six 4.7 inch guns, 8‑inch guns, two 1‑inch guns, three machine guns, and six torpedo tubes.
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Robbery in Spencer Indiana Ends With Wounding of Proprietor
A masked intruder entered the Klove store in Spencer Indiana Monday night and shot the proprietor as he resisted. He then fled across the street, robbed a second shop, and seized a watch before escaping town. Police report the robber fired at others but wounded only the innkeeper.
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Rosein Sunk by Japanese Torpedo Attack
A dispatch from St Petersburg reports Port Arthur was attacked on February 14. Japanese naval forces torpedoed ships outside the harbor as the Ironclad squadron attempted to reach sea. Multiple correspondents describe varying casualty and ship-loss claims with wartime confusion.
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M Kinley Order Abused Gift Privileges Recalled
A Washington dispatch reports President MeKinley revoked executive orders granting gifts from officers of the army and navy aid to the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico. The move ends free passage of such gifts to soldiers and families at Christmas, noting widespread shipments to the United States violated the spirit of the policy and the intent of President McKinley.
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Japanese Move Toward Manchuria Reported
Reports say sixty thousand Japanese troops massed on the Bancorn coast of Korea with a goal to enter Manchuria. Japanese forces concentrate near Wins on the east coast while Port Arthur fortifies against siege as Russian troops arrive and mobilization progresses.
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Crowd mob spurs attack on Cowie in Sydney hall
A riot erupts as John Alexander Cowie is mobbed by about five to six thousand people in Sydney. He is forced to flee, escaping the crowd by a side exit amid throwing of objects and pursuit to his hotel.
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Warren County murder trial ends in dismissal
The Warren County murder case against Margaret Flosnack Lan Broo Wonda Mnd and Parinda Warren was dismissed after the Whit ersel court found no jurors available. County attorney W B Cooper moved to dismiss, noting jurors could not be secured in time and prejudice hindered a fair trial across Warren and Madison counties.
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Will Put Peat on Market Company to Open Competition
A new Alabama company will be incorporated in Wright County to mine and market peat as fuel for consumption. Investigations found peat beds. tests showed limited thickness and variable burn quality, but the venture plans to put peat on the market and foster competition with coal mines.
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Hellen Buys Out Tuttle Doubles Webster City Journal Ownership
Webster City notes report GF D. Hellen has purchased the entire holdings of Wurman Cotte in the Journal Printing Company. Hellen now owns $18,000 of the capitalized $20,000 journal, with the remainder held by local capitalists. The move ends Tuttle’s tenure and signals potential shifts in the local newspaper business. Other items include a murder trial in Sigourney, a hardware store robbery attempt in Memphis, and a wolf hunt near Stuart with 800 to 1,000 participants.
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Embezzler Confesses to Theft At Boone With Six Thousand Dollar Loss
The Boone case reveals a man named D. Gay admitting embezzlement of about six thousand dollars tied to a local association. He outlines details of falsified expenses and plans to repay through shares from a future venture. Officials estimate the loss and indicate further investigation will determine lingering obligations and penalties.
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POKER THROUGH HIS BODY EVENT SHOCKS TOWN
A bizarre accident in Waterlon involved Albert Hines, a Dayateotl lay of Water Joo, as he was struck while around a park area. Eyewitnesses describe a struggle and a dramatic scene where a man collapsed and later died in troubling circumstances.
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Slifer Held For Murder In Small Town
Report outlines the murder case against Slifer, tied to a Southern community tale. Jury selection and court hearings loom as investigators pursue evidence including policed leads and alleged chloroform findings.
Death in Machinery At Shelton School Incident
A man named Finetneed, about 60, died when an engine failed on a barge near Ore. He had five children and lived at Shelton. Investigators say the machinery mishap caused fatal injuries.
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Grinnell college threats and multiple crimes spill into wall of chaos
A garbled report describes threats demanding money from EL Spaulding and a hotel clerk, with a broader tale of arson, a fatal illness, murders by blows, a governor jury, and a deadly domestic incident. It mentions Waterloo figures, a town bank, and a fire at Grove with swift rescue actions.
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Fireproofing the Stata Capitol Reconstruction Efforts
A long report outlines plans to restore the damaged Stata Capitol chamber to its original condition with fireproofing and careful reconstruction. The House and Senate committees discussed a commission to supervise the work, aiming to secure public funds and create a board to manage the university and state properties during rebuilding.
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