Bomb damages hall area as crowds fear Coliseum blast
A blast on a bash avenue near Sixteenth Street shattered two buildings and set fires next to the Coliseum where the First Ward ball was to be held. Police and fire crews searched debris for victims as onlookers feared the worst. Investigators consider the explosion linked to gambling-related bombings and note a skylight entry point.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Wabash Avenue
Methodist Epscops Church
Walsh Avenue
Fouth
Peple
Scea
Th Coliseum
Las Wee
W. O. Waters
Rae
Episcopal Church
Coliseum
Michael Kenin
John Coughlin
Indicted Militiaman Klein Denied Habeas Corpus
Joseph B Klein of the First Regiment I N G was indicted for murder in the killing of Evel Nelson at Kankakee last August while his unit moved to quell a race riot. The Cook County court denied habeas corpus and ruled military duty does not shield unlawful killing. the case proceeds in civil court.
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Joseph Klein
Chicago
Kianagh
Superior Court
Cook County
Joseph B. Klein
Firs Regiment
Evel Nelson
Kankakee
Springfield
Krin
Nelson
Klein
Kavanagh
National Guard
Kleig
King of Tramps Tour Probed for Spokane Hall Failures
The traveler known as king of tramps failed to find a Spokane venue to preach her gospel of discontent. She predicted Spokane will cradle a new revolution led by the International Workers of the World and allied groups. She plans to travel to Australia after sailing in January and says Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana will soon witness broader anarchist influence.
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Main
Spokane
Puget Sound
Revoluti
International Workers of the World
Victim L H West Dies After Burlington Train Crash
After forty hours unconsciousness L H West died at St Josephs hospital. He was 46 and had worked for the Burlington railroad for 14 or 15 years. His death followed a probable skull fracture. Other injured workers on the handcar include L R Ballard with a broken leg and two broken arms. they are expected to recover. Wests mother and sister in Sidney Ohio have been notified.
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L. H. West
Burlington
St Joseph's Hospital
Burlington Railroad
Sidney
Ohio
A. W. Fell
Bridges
West
Omaha
West Wa
Dea!wood
Novel Experiment in New Jersey Murder Case Divides Officials
Essex countys Dr Scammell and Dr McKenzie plan a postexecution autopsy and resuscitation tests to prove if electricity in the chair merely stuns or causes instantaneous death. They seek permission to attempt revival after electrocution of John, a condemned murderer, amid opposition from officials and experts.
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Trenton
N. J
Joe
Fasanns
Essex County
Jersey
John
Blur
Frank Scammell
Thomas McKenzie
BE. A. S Spitexa
Philadelphia
Scammel
Plyaican
McKenzie
Gibbons
New York
Scammell
Ranchman Jenkyns Attacked by Woman in Wyoming
In Buffalo Wyoming on December 16 Herbert Jenkyns, a nearby ranchman, was violently assaulted after an alleged insult to Mrs. Fred Graf's 14 year old daughter. Graf pursued with a hired man, forced Jenkyns to halt with a six shooter, hog-tied him, beat him with a quilt, and wounded him in the ear before leaving. The companion then drove to Banner.
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Buffalo
Wyo
Herbert
Jenkyns
Fred Graf
Jenkyn
Leaders of Reelfoot Lake Bend Go on Trial for Captain Rankin Murder
In Union City Tennessee on December 16 Garrett Johnson Sam Applewhite Roy Ransom Bud Morris Fred Pinken Arthur Clear Tid Vurtun and Bob Hoffman were arraigned as leaders of the might riders band of Reelfoot Lake charged with murdering Captain Quentin Rankin a prominent Trenton attorney. The case caps a long outlawry drive that drew state troops into action as supporters flood into Union City and authorities vow to quell any outbreak during proceedings.
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Captain Rankin
Union City
Tenn
Garrett Johnson
Sam Applewhite
Roy Ransom
Bud Morris
Fred Pinken
Arthur Clear
Tid Vurtun
Bob Hoffman
Might Riders
Reelfoot Lake
Quentin Rankin
Trenton
Wanted man Walter Johnson on wife desertion charge
Butte County authorities led by Sheriff Moses pursue Walter Johnson formerly of this city who fled last April. A warrant is out, Johnson has hidden within Butte county and a deputy reached a sheep ranch sixty miles from Belle Fourche but found him gone. The sheriff continues the manhunt and expects to arrest him soon.
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Butte County
Walter Johnson
Moses
Belle Fourche
Johnson
Belle Fourch
Modern hero saves brother with skin grafts
Michael Davick, 32, a smelter worker in Trail, sustains a severe burn. His brother Benjamin, 25, donates skin from thighs and legs for grafts at Sacred Heart Hospital under Drs Webb and Downs. The operation, praised as modern heliism, marks a dramatic act of brotherly devotion amid visitors and city support.
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Spokane
Michael Davick
Consolidated
Trail
F. C
Sacred Heart Hospital
Benjamin Davick
Walter Queen Webb
G. A. Downs
Young Davyick
German Emperor William’s Health Acknowledged by Scholar
London dispatch reports Professor Karl Kroch, a German brain specialist, asserting Emperor William has long suffered in silence and seeks notoriety. Kroch questions why authorities permit ongoing illness to go unaddressed.
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London
Eperor William
Germany
Karl Krroch
Kroch
Saya
Portrait of Kaiser William II as a Deteriorating Leader
The article argues Kaiser William II shows signs of a mental illness, describing his absolutist stance, public insults, and dangerous acts as symptoms. It cites Otitis media as a supposed brain-affecting disease and warns that without treatment the Kaiser may become a dangerous dictator affecting Europe.
Westinghouse to wed English beauty in London ceremony
Reports state George Westinghouse the Pittsburgh magnate will marry Miss Viole Brockelbank daughter of Sir Thomas and Lady Brockelbank in London next Saturday. The match was delayed by financial strains on Westinghouse interests but now proceeds, begun at the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing plant where they met.
Angry dispute over theater receipts in Omaha case
Mme Mazi Mova ended her Boyd Theatre engagement in a rage as manager Woodward served attachments on the Russian star to recover 864.46 claimed from the Shuberts for rent and shared receipts. Woodward says Shuberts were due 76 percent of nightly takings, 340.40 on Thanksgiving, with the matter now headed to court.
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Boyd
Maive
Mazimova
Shubert
Woodward
C. N. Canby
Shuberts
Castro Angry Over French Handling Of Conference
Paris December 16 President Castro has not seen French officials since arriving and remains isolated in a hotel. Venezuelan colony members are the only visitors as foreign offices refuse to explain the government stance. Officials say negotiations would require a formal apology, but details are undisclosed.
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Paris
Castro
France
Stricken General Worthington Fails On House Floor
Washington report says General Henry G. Worthington former Nevada congressman and Lincoln pallbearer was struck by apoplexy on the House floor. He collapsed in the center aisle and was rushed to a cloak room then to his home in Washington under medical care.
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Washington
Henry G. Worthington
Congress
Nevada
Abraham Lincoln
Worthington
Burton
Velaware
F.ter
General Worthingon
Leringeay
Argentine Republic
Night of Terror in Caracas Riots Reach Martial Law
Rioting and pillaging throughout Caracas caused terror in the capital with martial law declared to restore order. The unrest was driven by warlike Dutch warships activity and left inhabitants panicked, with further disturbances feared at any hour.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Jury Pool Grows in Bayside Watch Club Murder Case
In Flushing L I Dec 15 six jurors have been seated in the case of T J Hains charged as an accomplice to his brother Captain Peter Hains in the murder of William Annis at the Bayside Watch Club. About 150 prospective jurors have been summoned and more are expected by Thursday morning. The defense says the case will be ready for trial by the latter part of the week.
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Flushing
L. 1
T. J. Hains
Peter Hains
William Annis
Bayside Watch Club
J. H. Conway
J. Hy Monway
Yierel Pears
Denver
Oma Olis
Mier
Deadwoort
Omeys
Radin Elie
J. HL
Conway
Black Hills
Rochford
Uncle Sammine
Belle Foo
Dutch Cruiser Captures Venezuelan Coast Guard Vessel
Willemstadt December 14 report says a Dutch cruiser seized a vessel believed to be a merchantman off the Venezuelan coast. The ship proved to be a coast guard unit and was taken into port. The incident could provoke international tension.
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Willemstadt
Venezuelan Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Million Dollars Wanted In Next Legislative Session
A South Dakota report notes strong pressure from heads of state institutions for a $1,000,000 appropriation for new buildings in the coming legislative session. Despite prior justifications, leaders argue for rapid funds, with the state university and agricultural college seeking substantial support to carry through the next two years.
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Pierre
Agricultural College
Brookings
Redfield asylum seeks funds amid state capitol plans
Disjointed notes describe calls for substantial appropriations totaling around 200000 to 300000 for new buildings and grounds at the asylum, with statements about financing, mortgages, and land disposal east of the Missouri. The piece notes political fights in two states, party pledges, and potential rate reforms affecting future actions.
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Asylum For Minded
Redfield
He State Capitol
Esate
Missouris
Way
Denver murder mystery linked to shooting before funeral
Police tied a lethal shooting to a Denver homicide case involving Mrs. Scott and her daughter Mrs. Mills. The victim died from a bullet embedded in her body, found during attempts to move the deceased for burial. Dr. Martin oversaw the removal and reported the caliber as the cause. investigators pursue leads as a debt-related legal matter involving J H Conway unfolds in multiple cities.
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Col
Sturgis
South Dakota
Scott
Mills
Martin
Imbee Domen
Mills Dent O
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