FATAL CLASH AS DEPUTIES FIGHT MINERS IN WEST VIRGINIA
A pitched battle erupted Tuesday night at Wrights coal works Raleigh County West Virginia as about 100 federal deputies and 250 striking miners clashed. Deputies and a dozen wounded including two mortally, and one deputy marshal killed. After repulsing the miners the posse arrested over 100 and took them to Beckley. Earlier deputy Cunningham avoided arrest in Atkinsville amid armed miners. authorities urged reinforcements to serve injunctions.
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Wright
Raleigh County
United States
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Hye
Howard Smith
Beckley
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Cunningham
Atkinsville
Raleigh
Cook
State Ceat
Cummingham
Grip epidemic and storms sweep New York and Hawaii
A crisis grips New York and Brooklyn with 920 patients at Beliorne Hospital and twelve deaths last week. Public building keepers warned to ventilate interiors as the epidemic worsens. Separate dispatch reports hurricanes ravaging Tucuila and Stamens islands on the 22nd, with extreme wind and damage.
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New York
Brooklyn
Beliorne Hospital
Health Department
Ohio Banker Dead in Springfield Says Rankin Passes at 80
Springfield dispatch reports John Rankin, possibly the oldest banker in the state, died at his home in South Charleston at age 80. Rankin organized the First Name Bank at South Charleston in 186?. Fire in Mason City causes damage to a freight depot and warehouse district. extent of losses is undetermined.
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Ohio
Springfield, O
John Rankin
South Sharleston
Rankin
South Charlestate
Banson City
Kansas City
Tenaive Freighe
LeMars
Revolutionary unrest grows in South China fronts flare
Reports from Hong Kong and Canton describe intensified revolutionary activity in South China. Chinese rebel forces, aided by local factions, repelled frontier battalions and advanced toward key provinces while looting towns. Hong Kong authorities arrested eight Chinese in a raid tied to the Canton plan, with uniforms and banners seized. British, American, and French officials protest arms transfers to China, and piracy cases near Canton escalate as regional powers push for restraint.
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Hongkong
I Tsongkong
Canton
Chengtu
Szeichuna
Yuncan
Pekin
Yuantu
Morrison
Germany
Cina
Ching Wan Tu
May Solve Murder Mystery in Toledo Trial
A sensational Toledo court scene centers on Al Wade facing a murder charge amid confusing statements and local rumors. Reportedly the case involves Irish ties, a notorious figure called “Black Pearl,” and alleged past crimes stretching from California to Cuba, with several men under scrutiny during the chaotic proceedings.
Race Riot Report and Black Residents Driven From Webrum
An account describes Black residents of Webrum, Pa being forced from town by white neighbors after a Black man struck a local dork keeper. The mob pulled down a shack, seized belongings, and the group boarded a freight train toward Vitondate. Separate notes mention circus figure Core F. Bailor’s death and a large fire damaging St. Louis streets with substantial losses.
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Macks
Indiana
Sterling Aiken
Wellun Thomas
Webrim
Aiken
Negrang
Vitondate
Six Die In Tei Pour Road Crash Near Berend
A traffic accident on Tei Pour road at Berend Monday night left six people dead and several injured. Officials say the exact cause is under investigation and more details will follow as they become available.
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Spersiat
Tei Pour
Berend
Notable Doctor Wille In Birmingham Meets Challenging Claim
Prominent physician Wille of Birmingham disputes a claim by Dr W J T Tavis, a leading southern doctor. An incident at a street crossing today left several people injured as a long train struck a group. Authorities report fatalities and ongoing investigations into the night residence of the defendants.
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Birmingham
Ala
de. W. J. T. Tavis
Ai Street
Mail Clerks Killed In Big Four Wreck Near Berea Ohio
A Monday night wreck on the Big Four east of Berea Ohio between a freight and a passenger train killed three mail clerks in their car and badly burned another who died later. Five trainmen were injured, including Toe Coulter, rescued from fumes by passengers. Both engines and the track were wrecked and telegraph service to the scene was cut off. A relief train with doctors and an engine were dispatched from Cleveland and Berea respectively.
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Burea
Ohio
Cleveland
Syiectal
Toe" Coulter
Sercek
Berea
Bead Negro Killed by Newport Farmer in Morning Shooting
Ira T. Chase, the Newport farmer who shot and killed a black man who tried to waylay him, was arraigned Monday on planslaughter charges. He pleaded not guilty, freed on $10,000 bond. The slain man was identified as Charles Potter of Salem New Jersey via Frank Nolan, a local lawyer. Potter had sought Nolan’s advice after alleging defamation and warned he would act if not aided.
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California
Coiba
Pacific Coast
Hack Pearl
Newport
B. 1
Ira T. Chaae
Charles Potter
Salem
N. J
Frank Nolan
Potter
Nolan
Chege
Ile
Uogee
Wreck in Missouri Kills Express Messenger and Injures Crew
A Missouri wreck on a passenger line killed express messenger William Gifford of St Louis and injured four trainmen. The collision involved the St Tauvix and San Francisco line near Aniveros, with the wreck tearing the train cars, derailing and overturning, while passengers escaped unharmed.
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Dison
St. Tauvix
San Francisco
William Gifford
Lowia
Five Days Rescue From Ice Floe Tragedy Near Bayport
Joseph Harris and his wife, adrift on an ice floe in South Bay after five days without food or shelter, were rescued by Inland Life divers. They reached safety amid extreme cold as life savers spotted their distress signal on the sixth day.
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Bayport
Joseph Uwarris
Great South Bay
Hairs
Ther Fnz
Rex Seeks New Orleans Welcome Amid Carnival Parade
New Orleans dispatch reports King Rex entering the city amid a fall carnival. The streets were crowded as he was escorted by peers, military and naval contingents, with guests including Alice Roosevelt and Admiral Sebles observed by Canal Street club members.
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Thorsandia
New Orleans
Rex
Hig Realm
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Alice Roosavelt
Admiral Sebles
Jon
Toe Wheeler
Canal Street Club
Six Freeze to Death in Texas Flooded Parish
Six Mexicans, three women and three children, died of exposure after a severe cold snap in Texas. Bodies were found along the riverbank eight miles above the town, with the women protecting the children during the storm. Names Rodristce and Lelon Vasquez appear among the deceased, aged 18, and the group likely perished Wednesday night during last week’s blizzard.
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Texas
Rodristce
Lelon Vasquez
Todins
McKay Sentenced After Appeal Bond Fixed at 2500
Iowa case details a Methodist preacher Rev McBay convicted of statutory offense involving a minor and his remarriage. Judge Wakefield denied a new trial. McKay’s lawyers plan an appeal to the state supreme court. The Cedar Rapids fire reports a sixth victim, Dr S Grant Groves, dies. another victim Miss Vina Burns remains ill with pneumonia. rescue and fraternal relief efforts continue.
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X. McBay
Alapteton
Ida “Braft
Wakefield
Anamosa
McKay
George W. Argo
Sioux City
Mmany
McIx
Argo
Supreme Court
Manona County
Grant Groves
Cedar Rapids
Clifton Hotel
S. Grant Groves
St. Luke’s Hospital
Vina Burns
Train Kills Man On Track Near Fairmont
A train near Fairmont struck and instantly killed Heaven Rucker, an elderly man, while he walked on the tracks. The engineer stopped the train, and the body was removed to Fairmont. Rucker leaves a wife and four children. Also reported, a fatal shooting occurred at Edwards store when S E B Whissell killed Knight during a prior legal dispute. Knight was 45, and a witness noted a single shot. Police arrested Whissell. A burglary in Waterloo yielded jewelry worth about 1000 dollars from M H Loomer’s former shop. In LeMars, Math Delbert moved to town and joined LeMars Savings Bank. Grundy County farmers anticipate more departures to Minnesota. six plan to relocate next week. Will Clark, 23, switchman, died from injuries after being struck by a train in Marshalltown.
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Fairmont
Hock Tai
Hailway
Heaven Rucker
Fendenti
Lorimer
Knight
S. EB. Whssu
Edwards
Wil-Sol
Mires
Wilcod
Marshalltown
Will
Clark
EL Clack
Hampton
Quarantine Orders Expand to Include Chickenpox
Des Moines health officials report expanding quarantine rules to cover chickenpox. The state board of health adds chickenpox to diseases requiring reporting, joining measles scarlet fever diphtheria and smallpox. Teachers and boards noted misdiagnosis as chickenpox spreads in schools, prompting doctors to report all contagious diseases to health officers.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
Suit for Inheritance Tax Involving Julia P Whiting Estate
Gilbertson treasurer of Iowa files suit in Monona County District Court against George A Oliver auxiliary executor of Julia P Whiting estate to recover 21693 99 plus interest from Sept 28 1898 for inheritance tax due on the estate of W E Whiting deceased located in Monona County and vicinity.
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Onawa
Gilbert 3
Gibertson
State of
Towa
Bronona County
Charles W. Mullan
L. Smith
Monona County
George A. Oliver
W. FE. Whiting
Vicinit
Oliver
Robbers Cut Hog In Two On Harrison County Farm
Two unknown thieves visited J. J. Tortle’s farm west of Missouri Valley and forcibly killed a hog using an ax. They dragged the animal to the gateway, split it in two, and loaded the hind quarters into a wagon while leaving the head and fore quarters behind. No suspects are known.
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Harrison County
J. J. Tortle
Missouri Valley
Des Moines Court Rules Restaurant Keepers May Serve Liquor Any Time
In a district court a verdict for the defense was directed in two criminal cases against restaurant keepers charged with illegally dispensing liquor. The judge ruled they may serve wine to patrons at any time, including to women, and not be required to withhold alcohol.
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Des Moines
Judes Girey
Thureiny
Tennis
Apa
Attempted death by action with self harm and accident
A Marshalltown student at Cedar Falls drank two ounces of carbolic acid in a selfinflicted act. The incident near the state normal school caused the death of Owen Mendenhall’s one year old son. Doctors fear he may not recover.
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Reing
Cedar Falls
State Normal School
Barl Mendenhail
Owen Mendenhall
Grand Jury Clears 6-Year-Old in Fatal Iron Rod Killing
A Webster City grand jury did not indict Bankie Fligstad, the six year old boy who killed his father with an iron rod on February 10. The court ruling states the act occurred in self defense and the indictment was not returned.
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Hie Pacher
Webster City
Bankie Fligstad
Convicted Father Gets Light Sentences in Knoxville
John Strens was convicted of assaulting his daughter and sentenced to four seats in the Anantosa penitentiary. He had been jailed two weeks and made three attempts to commit suicide during confinement.
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Knoxville
John Strens
Anantosa
Larger Factory Needed Sparks New Industry Boom
A mis souri valley Antiseptic Paper Casket Company plant expansion drives talk of a larger factory as demand soars. Davenport reports a derailment on the Rock Island line near the airport with moderate injuries. Centerville notes Mrs Krebbs acquitted of murder amid divorce dispute. Marshalltown reports painter F A Kennelly died after ingesting poison confessing intent. Waite refuses to eat and view as custody case unsettles household.
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Missouri Valley
Trade Review Reports Weather and Market Shifts in 1903
The Weekly Trade Review notes rail and merchandise disruption from storms, with February earnings up 17.6 percent from last year and 1903, despite higher operating costs. Grain exports show Wheat steady, corn rising, and total exports for the fiscal year strong. Bradstreet data reflects fluctuating prices, improving bank clearings, and robust, if cautious, spring trade. analysts expect continued buying support amid bears and weather risks to winter wheat.
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Beason
Weekly Trade Review
R. G. Dun &Co
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Canada
Bradstreet
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Liverpool
Historic Midwestern Market Prices in Mixed Grain Livestock Trade
Chicago cattle and sheep prices vary across markets with per hundredweight ranges from 9.00 down to 2.00 while feed grains and staples show No 2 wheat and corn values. Regional quotes cover Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo markets with dairy and eggs mixed in.
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