Severe storm sweeps west to New York猛烈
A major blizzard fronts from the Rocky Mountains to New York and to New Orleans, with heavy fog and drizzle. Wires ice bound, poles topple, railroads slow or halt, and streetcar service in western cities stalls amid record cold and gale force winds.
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Mississippi Governor Declares War on White Caps
Mississippi Governor James K. Vardaman vows a general crusade against whitecappers. He has hired Chicago detectives to pursue evidence in Franklin County and promises the same action there. District Court has cleared Anenin County of similar cases with multiple sentences including life and long terms. Pinkerton agents to clear Metall Creek neighborhood first.
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Chicago
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Drought Breaks as Thousands Return to Work in Western PA
Drought ends and more than 240 workers in western Pennsylvania are recalled after layoffs. Fifteen million bushels of meal are en route from barges and ponds at Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River to the south. District Attorney Jerome in New York pursues corroboration in the Charlie Pledge perjury case tied to the Marre divorce. Dense fog disrupts traffic in Philadelphia and nearby cities with many injuries from a steel plant explosion at the Edgar Thompson works.
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Fight With Negroes In North Plainfield Ends In Injuries
A clash in North Plainfield New Jersey between firemen policemen and citizens and a group of black men left two officers fatally wounded and others badly hurt. Four suspects were jailed as a crowd muttered threats and shouted for their rope.
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Joseph Henderson
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Flainfield
North Pinsinfold
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No Groen
Powder Works Blast Shakes Waverly Area
A section of the Acadia Powder Company works at Waverly ten miles from Halifax blew up on Monday. The blast shattered windows within twenty miles, though no fatalities or serious injuries occurred. About twenty workers outside the plant were thrown to the ground, and the dry house where explosive powder was stored is blamed on overheating.
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Chicago Robbers Loot Store of J Laren Co
Four men robbed the Chicago shop of J Laren & Co after hours. They blew a safe, took about 1500 dollars, and left partner A G Krogsted injured and unconscious. Krogsted, guarding the store overnight, was attacked at daybreak during the burglary.
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One Man Killed and Two Wounded in Church Fight
A Christmas tree service in Nolan Virginia ended when Frerett Thompson was stabbed by Mike Duncan and Duncan’s revolver killed Thompson and wounded another man. The incident followed an intoxicated altercation as Thompson attacked Duncan. In a separate dispatch, reports note quiet mobilization in many areas with unrest in Poland and other disturbances, including a casualty in Ra Gon Suinlas and rioting near Paak hont. A tangier dispatch mentions the German legation preparing to depart, and a wreck on Onondaro Lake left three dead and three injured near Syracuse during a gale asist. In Wayland New York a cement plant fire caused $200,000 in losses with insurance partly covering the damage.
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Nan Patterson Awaits Verdict After Hung Jury
Nan Patterson remains jailed at the Tombs in New York after a hung jury failed to reach a verdict in her murder trial over Caesar Young. The twelve jurors were split six to six with no verdict on first degree murder. Patterson sobbed as officials attempted to calm her.
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Marvelous Escape From Philadelphia Tenement Gas Incident
Twenty seven people mostly women and children were overcome by coal gas in a crowded tenement at 625 Monroe Street in Philadelphia. Twelve were in serious condition sent to a hospital but expected to recover. The gas leaked from a furnace near a bath establishment on the lower floor, as two policemen who detected the odor alerted and began rescuing the sleeping occupants.
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Publicity aids in missing girl case as police seek clues
Police plan to distribute 10 000 copies of a diagram of dental work to dentists nationwide in hope friends in the center can identify the dead girl found near Suwiler Mountain. The chief says the force can do little until this widely publicized clue yields information for action.
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Induced Boiler Blast Injures Three Stokers in Indianapolis
An explosion of a 600 horsepower boiler at Brower and Cave Tires in Indianapolis seriously scalded three stokers WA Watts Curtis Mord and John Per king. The blast wrecked nine furnaces and blew down a boiler wall into a front brick house.
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Thrift Named Adjutant General of Iowa in February
Capt. W H B Thrift of Dubuque named to succeed Gen. Melvin G W Byers as adjutant general of Iowa effective February 1. Byers, in office since 1858, retires after seven years marshalling a more active National Guard amid various grievances. Thrift, Civil War veteran, led Dubuque’s Governor’s Grays for years.
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Sioux City's Great Fire Leaves Damages and Uncertain Losses
Fire ravaged Sioux City's downtown on Saturday burning most structures except the Northwestern National Bank corner. A man jumped from the fourth story of the Massachusetts block, with Tessdenevale Theckway named as a possible survivor. Losses are estimated around RLTH with insurance about ten tenths to ten thirds of the amount.
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CATTLE KING BUYS LAND IN FREMONT COUNTY
Land deal in Fremont County nets the cattle king and associates 2080 acres on the river, with claimed 5008 acres nearby. Purchasers include Davil Hankin and Hie Bon, W Rankin, Farchise W220, paying 30 dollars per acre for mostly settled land. The purchase is among the county’s largest in years.
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Fire at Fort Dodge causes major damage in dry goods store
A Thursday afternoon blaze at a dry goods store in Fort Dodge originated near cotton batting and spread rapidly, causing about 50 000 dollars in damage. Customers fled in panic as flames ruined interiors, with insurance coverage and an office relocation noted.
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Theft of an Overcoat in Lidderdale Case
Travest, a tramp, allegedly stole a coat from a Lidderdale resident who offered lodging. He was arrested by Marshal Chambers after a report from Tattle. The coat and four dollars were recovered. Travert faced a hearing and was bound over to the grand jury for grand larceny on $800 bond.
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Marshal Chambers
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Robber Steals From Spence Farm and Vanishes
A thief entered the home of Spence Clemons while the family was away and stole money and valuables. The thief then took a fine team and gear from the barn and left. Talia Manreas, once employed by Spence, is missing and a warrant for his arrest has been issued. Spence’s loss is estimated at a substantial sum.
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Fire and Gas Disaster Hit Several Iowa Towns
A series of fires and a gas explosion struck towns in Iowa. Corporal Solenen died by self inflicted gas exposure in Wes Maines Mop das near Ausdelfville. A fire and explosion damaged Lyons restaurant in Mitchellville and damaged five stores. The Tawa Brewing Company's plant in Jows City was destroyed, with losses around 60,000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Witnesses Seek Fees in Slifer Blydenburgh Case
In Grundy County Hardin area the Slifer murder trial costs draw attention as expert witnesses threaten suits against the county to recover for services. Bills by Kinney Hill Schooler and others show wide gaps between asked and allowed fees, potentially swelling public costs significantly.
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Bank Seeks Attachment in Dedham President Case
Dedham Savings Bank filed a petition in Carroll County Clerk’s office seeking a writ of attachment against J. G. Caton, former bank president, alleging he misappropriated notes totaling 6 000 dollars and owes the bank 18 000 dollars. The petition claims Caton left the state to conceal assets and convert property to money.
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Arrest of Mose in Kansas on forgery charges
Former Oht own president GC A Mose was arrested near Shen fa Raw Inge Altonua Kaw on December 20 and held in the One County jail on bond. Indicted by the county grand jury for forgery with additional related charges pending. Mose, once active in Onawa and linked to stock feed sales, previously served as deputy sheriff of Potlewat.
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Potlewat
Fire damages Boone County business district
A blaze swept through a Boone County area near Ogden damaging a bowling alleys restaurant furniture store and a grocery. Firefighters fought the flames from about 10 o clock Friday night as crews from Toone arrived to assist. Residents reported about 1 000 inhabitants in the vicinity and the incident involved the Chicago and Northwestern lines. The cause and extent of losses were not yet clear.
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Quarantine Rules Hit Cedar Rapids College Freshmen
Five healthy freshmen at Coe College Cedar Rapids are confined to their dorms by order of the board of health due to a chicken pox case. Charles Martin of Kyall has been home for days as officials declare contagious disease and quarantine shields students from returning home for Christmas.
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Businessmen object to deputy postmaster appointment
In Mason City a dispute erupts over the appointment of Amundsen, son of a defeated postmaster candidate. His father withdrew and Amundsen, age 22 with no business experience, is backed by supporters of Wetechell who named him deputy. Patrons urge retaining the current deputy.
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Hunters Exceed Capless After Game Reflections
After the game the hunters spoke of strain and a plea for restraint. Authorities report improved condition for Arthur Lyeneh who was injured by Stan Chartin. Minnie Wise’s death is attributed to self harm. The state power regulations at Cedar appoint the new measures and possible actions.
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Notable Political Shifts and Industrial Leaders Highlight 19th Century News
Paul Morton, former secretary of the Navy and ex-VP of Banta Fe, rises in railway reform may hinge on pooling and private car abolition. The report blends disparate profiles: Father Ignatius of Llanthony Abbey, Joseph Lercester Lyne, William Cornell Greene of Greenet Copper, and Henry St. Rogers. It sketches Lawson, Standard Oil, and other magnates amid a panorama of 19th century influence and intrigue.
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