Fatal Butte Fire Leaves Dozens Missing At Hale House
In Butte Montana the Hale House lodging building owned by the Anaconda Company burned Tuesday morning. About 260 occupants were in the three story brick structure. 200 escaped uninjured while three men died from jumping and others were missing or past aid. Fire started in the bakery center, walls collapsed after two hours. the loss exceeds 100000 including furniture and lodgings. The bitter zero night hampered rescue efforts.
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Burrr
Mont
Inivers
Anaconda Company
Boy Murderer Released After Pardon In Joliet
Gov Tanner pardons Jonathan Skene who served eight years and nine months of a life sentence for a 1889 Joliet murder. Skene, then 16, killed village schoolmaster Mattocks after drinking wine and stealing a revolver. The pardon followed petitions by relatives and a prior commutation by ex Gov Altgeld.
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Tanner
Jonathan Skene
Jolet
Ill
Joliet
Altgeld
Skene
Board of Pardons
Mattocks
Mr. Mattocks
Outlawry in Alaska Seizes Klondike Road on White Pass
Washington reports war department word that rowdy element in Alaska has seized Bennett's road over White Pass to the Klondike and terrorizes the country. Orders sent to Gen. Merriman of Vancouver to marshal Skaguay garrison and protect persons and property without fail.
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Klondike
White Pass
Washington
War Department
Alaska
Bennett
Merriman
Vancouver
B. C
Skaguay
Butterworth Case Decided by Supreme Court
Washington. The United States v Butterworth decision holds the successor of a government official cannot be substituted for the predecessor in court, even when the successor is willing. Justices Mar lan Brewer and Peckham dissented from the majority opinion.
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Butterworth
Washington
United States
Benjamin Butterworth
United States Supreme Court
Tices Marlan
Brewer
Peckham
Vatican Embezzlement Scandal Tops Church Finance News
Rome reports a major Vatican financial scandal with embezzlements exceeding 1,000,000 lire, causing the escape of a trusted papal treasury official. In Philadelphia, the M E conference approved Rock River representation with laity at the general conference by 169 to 60. American Steel and Wire Co forms in Chicago with 12 million capital, led by J W Gates, E D Elwood, and E I Gary.
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Rome
Vatican
Calester
Pax
Philadelphia M
SpringFiep
American Steel and Wire Company
Chicago
J. W. Gates
D. Elwood
E. I.gary
Brownson Sails for France to Inspect Brazilian Ships
Commander Brownson of the United States Navy sailed for France on Tuesday to inspect ships under construction for Brazil. The United States is negotiating the purchase. In Washington, Representative King of Utah introduced a joint resolution recognizing the independence of Cuba.
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Brownson
France
Lennon
United States Navy
Brazil
United States
Washmaron
King
Utah
Spanish report on the Maine disaster cited as internal cause
A semi official note released Saturday suggests Spanish officers inspecting the Maine scene favor an internal accident as the cause. They criticize American authorities for implying an external explosion and warn that indemnity demands would be rejected by Spain if the American commission concludes an external blast.
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Maine
Maprin
American Technical Commission
Spain
Blanch K Bruce Dies in Washington
Blanch K. Bruce, register of the treasury, dies Wednesday in Washington from a stomach trouble complication. Born a slave in Virginia in 1841, he rose to prominence as a leading Black figure, was elected U.S. senator from Mississippi in 1865 and served until 1881, later holding the treasury post under Garfield and again under McKinley.
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Washington
Blanch K. Bruce
Register of the Treasury
Mr. Bruce
Tie
Virginia
United States
Mississippi
Garfield
McKinley
Nine Indictments for Embezzlement Against John J. Shipherd
Nine indictments for embezzlement were returned against Cleveland financier John J. Shipherd by the grand jury. The charges allege he embezzled about 150000 from Frank De Tlass Robison, involving stocks and bonds of the Fort Wayne Street Railway Company, with one bill listing 50000 and another 20000. Shipherd, once a noted capitalist and street railway promoter, was arrested months ago on Robison’s charge and has since been free on bond.
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John J. Shipherd
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank de Tlass Robison
Fort Wayne Street Railway Company
Shipherd
Robison
Daly and Lavigne Draw In Twenty Round Title Fight
In Cleveland at the Central Armory, Kid Lavigne and Jack Daly fought twenty rounds for the lightweight world title and battled to a draw. The bout was fast and even from the start with neither man gaining a clear advantage. The arena was packed and ticket prices at 7 o'clock reached 5 and 20. Referee Kid McCoy, whose ruling satisfied the crowd, presided.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Kid Lavigne
Jack Daly
Central Armory
Armory
Kid McCoy
Germany Is Neutral in European Peace Efforts
Twenty One carloads of supplies were sent from Kansas City to aid Cuban reconcentrados as Europe’s powers seek to maintain peace. Spain appeals to Emperor Francis Joseph to urge European monarchs against republican America and to align with German neutrality. The Spanish ambassador reports Germany would preserve strict neutrality, with suspected concord from Vienna and Paris.
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Mansas City
Spain
Germany
Benin
Francis Joseph of
Austria
Europe
William
United States
America
Harpsburgs
Senor Mendez de Vigo
Senor Polo Y Bernabe
Washington
Baron von Buclow
Vienna
Paris
Massing a powerful fleet in Chinese waters
From Tacoma Washington officers of the Vitoria report that Britain is assembling a large war fleet in Chinese waters. Purser McDonald notes 30 to 40 British warships active, with recent additions like the battleship Powerful. British ships are buying coal and paying top prices to secure cargoes for crews as tensions rise in the region.
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Tacoma
Wash
China
Japan
McDonald
China Station
Relief for Cubans starts from Kansas City
A relief fund of 9088 dollars and twenty one carloads of provisions and clothing collected in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma for starving Cubans of Matanzas was sent from Kansas City. The effort is led by a Kansas City paper with agents aiding distribution at Matanzas under U S Consul Brica. The goods travel on a special Memphis road train to Memphis then Illinois Central to New Orleans with government guarantees for transport to Matanzas. Primary foods include wheat cornmeal rye potatoes rolled oats condensed milk and soup extracts.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Matanzas
Kensags City
United States
Brica
Memphis
New Orleans
Matanaas
Gov Pingree Defeated Over Ionia Prison Convict Contract
In Lansing Michigan Gov Pingree loses a fight over convict labor at Ionia prison. The Michigan supreme court grants a mandamus to compel the prison board to approve contractor bonds for a ten year contract employing 200 convicts. The deal faced strong opposition from Pingree and labor groups.
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Gov. Pingree
Lansing
Mich
Gov
Pingree
Ionia
Supreme Court
Michigan
Walsh Murder Mystery Inquest Adjourns To March 28
Coroner Downey held the Plainfield inquest into the Thomas Walsh murder, hearing fifteen witnesses before adjourning to March 28. Evidence links a white horse and buggy seen near Plainfield to Walsh's body moved from Joliet, with Daniel Book testifying he found the body near the Elgin Joliet and Eastern trestle. Walsh's hat remained on his head and his garments showed rain-soaked yet clean condition, supporting the Joliet murder theory.
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Jorint
Thomas Walsh
Downey
Plainfield
Poalfea Dima
Frank Warthen
George Daily
France after China demands high days for reply
France and China face a demand package that includes placing the imperial post director under French control and the cession of a coaling station at Kwang Chu l with exclusive mining rights. France threatens Hai Nan occupation if China does not comply, allowing limited time for response.
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China
Imperial postoMee
Robert Hart
Imperial Customs
Kwang Chu l
Kia Chau Bay
Germany
Hai Nan
No Autonomy Refusal by Cubans Stated in Proclamation
A U S proclamation from the Cuban junta office quotes T Estrada Palma asserting Cubans will not discuss autonomy and are stronger than ever, claiming no means will force independence except war. The document appeals to American sympathy to understand the demand for complete independence.
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New York
United States
T. Estrada Palma
Lorca
Food and mood run high in remote Yukon mining areas
Ben Atwater arrives from Circle City and Dawson with 100 pounds of mail. He notes abundant food in the region though a food scare prompts mine output cuts estimated at eight million dollars. A Chinese boycott in Chis city fails to stir a major international issue, with counsel planning to seek indemnity from the U.S. government.
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Dawnaon
Sweaguuay
Ben Atwater
Circle City
Dawson
Atwaters
Morrison, Dl
Yukon Country
Water Gays
Wslondyke
Tle
Ste
Borcotted
Berre
Monts the Hovcott
Chis City
United States
Dives Under the Water with Holland Submarine
In Prenvir Amboy New Jersey a second successful trial of the submarine boat Holland was reported in the Staten Island Sound. The hull stayed submerged while the turret stayed about eighteen inches above the deck. The vessel briefly disappeared beneath the surface and reemerged a short distance away.
Boundary arbitration notes between Britain and Venezuela
Washington reports exchange of notes relative to the boundary arbitration between Great Britain and Venezuela. Documents ordered by both governments will form counter-cases for exchange ahead of the Paris arbitration meeting next fall.
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Washington
Mises
Great Britain
Venezuela
Caine Ses
Paris
Mob Hangs Man in Grenada After Alleged Attempt
In Grenada Mississippi a mob lynched Alexander Anderson a young Black man accused of attempting to assault a schoolgirl. The incident underscores racial tensions and vigilante justice in the era.
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Grenada
Miss
Alexander Anderson
Choynski In Bad Shape With Blood Poisoning
California boxer Choynski is suffering from blood poisoning, doctors say there is no immediate danger but his condition is serious. The illness is linked to a sore inoculation from arm injury suffered while sparring with George Green during training for a Ryan bout. He is not expected to enter the ring soon.
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California
San Francisco
Choynski
George Green
Ryan
Jaws
Etter
Murder Plot Tangles Three Braye Brothers in West Virginia
Three Braye brothers Hobart Karly and Mortie farmers in Tinniaxs county are under arrest charged with a murder in Clay County West Virginia in August. The victim was rival of Morlie Bragg for a young woman's hand. The shooting occurred at a country church on Sunday morning. A search party found the body by the road silo. motive and guilt remain uncertain.
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Tinniaxs
Hobart
Karly
Mortie Braye
Clay County
West Virginia
Phoegarg
Morlie Bragg
Youn Womini
Possible War Rumors Loom Over Central American Front
New York reports strong excitement over a potential war with Nicaragua. Clerald correspondent from St. Jose, Costa Rica, notes both sides are fully prepared and a clash on the Costa Rican frontier may occur within days.
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New York
Nicaragua
Gays
Clerald
St. Jose
Cost Ricn
Herenells
Costa Dieny
Market quotations across multiple cities and commodities
A dense list of Chicago and other markets shows cattle hog sheep and grain prices by city including Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and reflect varying grades and No. 2 classifications.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati Catte
Detroit
Hee
Ste
Milwaukee
New York
Senator Proctor Backs Cuba Intervention Rationale
A Senate report recounts Senator Proctor's Thursday address advocating intervention in Cuba. He urged caution on American occupation options, favored independence for Cuba, and expressed doubt about a protectorate or annexation while noting the complex war conditions and the Maine inquiry pending.
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Thei Bennier
Tella Thellis
Cuba
Sipnator Proetor
Senate
Proetor
Flo
Chiba
Toldi Dia
Chine
United States
Ian
Cme
Maine
McNair to Command Navy Succeeds Admiral Matthews
Commodore McNair is set to take command of the United States Navy, succeeding Admiral Matthews who retires. McNair has led the North Atlantic squadron and brings extensive naval experience to the role.
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McNair
United States Navy
Somimodore Brederiedk V
McNaair
North Atlantic
Mme
Matthews
Theorist Tother Sidie and War Time Service
The text references theorist Tother Sidie and Efe entering the Nave Acidony and being sent to China. It notes his wartime orders to return home and service under Admiral Farragut. A young editor recalls a vest moment of justice and a journey through uncertain years.
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Tother Sidie
Efe
China
Viekssharge
Enitor
Puritan Gunship Rhetoric and War Talk From The News
The article mocks wartime talk as the monitor with four big guns and the Puritan power loom over debates. It notes the Ohio Legislature's quarrel with meat inspection and hints at legal cases led by an Indiana attorney general figure. The piece references Spanish war threats and Uncle Sam’s naval armament with ironic flair.
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Spain
America
Christopher Colimbus
Monitor
Indiana
Versailles
Keteham
Tenating Donnelly
Ohio
Cour
Uncle Sam
Vizcaya
Lolland
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Iowa
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Senate Committee On Commmerce
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Thomas McKane
Tis
Stevens
Iluvana
Naa
Cabs Julius Ban
Miss Valencia
Celia
Admiral Benham
Sureeen Gee. C. Stubbard
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Los Ana Ernus
Cal
Wm. de Forrest
Alexander Medilfee
Des Forrest
Best Society of
Los Angeles
Jousucer
Gosupix
Ind
Wim. H. Holdeman
Witdmantic
Conns
Windham Cotton Manufacturing Company
Seatrice
Ilayden Brown
Philadelphia
Senate of
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