Miserly recluse perishes in barn trap north of Hammond
John A Thompson, long rumored rich but solitary, killed himself after setting a dynamite trap in a barn near his Hammond area home. A fire and blast destroyed the barn. his partly burned body was found among the ruins. Foreclosure by Helen Fritsche led to a writ service. deputies avoided a fatal trap by watching from a window.
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John A.thompsen
Hammond
Ind
Europe
Bezan
Helen Fritsche
Thompson
Charles Seydel
Berdel
Seydel
Fred Busse
Alvin Wild
Hamford
Busse
Wild
Death Trap Barn Mystery Ends In Burned Remains
A reclusive man named Thompson rigged a death trap in his home and barn with wired explosives and a firing rifle. After a series of blasts and a fatal discharge, Thompson vanished, leaving a charred scene and a burned body found by John Gillard. Neighbors and officials search for the missing recluse.
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Thompson
Man Awarded 2000 Dollars Per Finger in Illinois Court
William Meyers lost two fingers in a buzz saw accident on the Elgin Joliet and Eastern road. A circuit court jury awarded him 2000 dollars for each finger, total 4000, after he sued for 210000 claiming lifelong disability. An appeal followed.
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Gisen
Joliet
William 4. Meyers
Duinsis
Elgin
Eastern Road
Santo Domingo Insurrection Ends With Morales Surrender
From Washington reports the collapse of the Santo Domingo insurrection is nearly complete. Morales’ last supporter in Sanchez on the north coast has surrendered to Caceres forces, ending the prolonged rebellion for now.
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Ban Domingo
Washington
State Department
Santo Domingo
Morales
Sanchez
Caceres
Iron girder crushes workers at McKees Rocks plant
Hired by an iron girder at the Schoen Pressed Steel Car Company plant in McKees Rocks Pennsylvania, William Rodger narrowly escaped death and Charles McGuire was fatally injured when a heavy girder fell.
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Pinisburg
Wiliam Eodger
Charles McGuire
McKees Rocks
Schoen Pressed Steel Car Company
Austin Francis Sentenced to Hang for 15-year-old’s Murder
Kansas City report says Austin Francis, convicted of killing his lover Winona Newton, a 15-year-old girl, was sentenced to be hanged on March 15 for the brutal murder.
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Ale
Kansas City
Austin Francis
Ove Atheart
Winona Newton
Hitt to Retire From Congress Over Health Reasons
Robert R. Hitt of Illinois announces he will not seek reelection to the U S House due to failing health. A long serving member in his 13th term, Hitt cites his physical condition but will fulfill duties in the current session before stepping back from public life.
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Washington
Robert Robart Hitts
Oflinois
Hes
Congress
Hitt
Robert Roberto Mitt
Gowa
Harry H. Bingham
Pennsylvania
Cannon
House of Representatives
Two Joint Mine Wage Conferences Open in Jen City
Two joint conferences between coal operators and miners opened. In Tomilson hall 990 miners and operators met, while 205 attended in Magonic hall for the southwestern district. The talks referred the subject to the joint scale committee with plans to report later. Vice President Lewis opposed a demand banning wage disputes at legislatures. Mitchell urged no steady work for lower pay despite higher annual wages. Ryan of Kinodis named chairman of the central scale committee.
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Tadianopolis
Jen
Tomilson Hall
Magonic Hall
Mondar
Central Joint Conference
Lewis
Mitchell
Central
It Ryan
Kinodis
Juvenile killer sent to reform school for life
In Chillicothe a 13 year old boy David Gill pleaded guilty to murder for killing his baby brother by arson last November. He was sentenced to the reform school until age 21 after the grand jury indicted him for first degree murder and recommended mercy. Washington news notes two hour session where the House approved a large deficiency appropriation of about 75 million, including eight hour work exemptions for alien labor on the Panama Canal and 262 private pension bills.
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Chillicothe
David Gillwater
Isthmus
Washington
Clif Earp Sets 100 Mile World Record in Beach Sprint
Bound to Make or Break in Ormondartona Florida on June 44 Clif ford Earp powered a vinety horse power English car with rear tire gone and rim intact. He ran 100 miles in 1 hour 15 minutes 40 26 seconds to establish a world record amid cheering crowds on the beach.
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Ormondartona
Fla
Jun
Clifford Earp
Attorney guilty of conspiracy to blackmail in Lafayette
Joseph Eacock, a Lafayette attorney, was found guilty of conspiracy to blackmail several citizens. He received a prison sentence of two to fourteen years after a two week trial described as the most bitterly contested case in the city’s history.
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Lafayette
Ind
Joseph Eacock
King Victor Emmanuel Awards Milan Jeweler Wedding Gift
A Paris dispatch reports King Victor Emmanuel commissioned a Milan jeweler to craft a magnificent piece of jewelry as a wedding present for Miss Newvelt. The Echo de Paris notes the royal gesture as a notable cultural honor.
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Paris
Echo de Paris
Mikin
Victor Eammanuel
Milan
Miss Noo
Evelt
News of Czarist troubles detail revolts across interior cities
Reports received by mail recount disorders in master cities during a period of armed revolt. Troops were defeated or surrendered. Sotasi saw rebels rout garrison units and shell the barracks, while a Batoum destroyer deterred further action. Pyatigorsk outlines a brief North Caucasian republic governed by mutinous soldiers and local irregulars.
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St. Petersburg
Sotasi
Black Sea
Pyatigorsk
Cis-Caucasia
Revolutionary Army
Tenesade
Revolt Crushed as Revolutionary Army Fails at Viatka
An attempted insurrection split into multiple clashes. Rebels drove back troops along the line before forces of three Cossack companies and infantry broke their advance. A waterworks seizure at Viatka lasted fifteen hours before a fortified house fell, with the colonel among the dead.
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Rostoff-on-Don
Kharkoff
Georgievsk
Arcllery
Viatka
Brisisa Elections Ended in London Races Split
Early returns show Liberals with about 510 seats in the next Commons aided by Irish and labor votes, Conservatives up to 360. Unionists Laborites doctrinal splits, with Liberals stressing war policy tariff, education bill, and church role in schools amid unemployment across Britain.
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London
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Commons
British election forecasts promise Labour gains and reform
The text discusses Liberal support for the old government foreign policy and predicts Campbell-Bannerman's historic, large parliamentary majority. It notes Labour gains led by John Burns with sales of socialist aims and several Labourites boycotting party whips to push labor legislation. It also mentions Chamberlain and a tariff reform split influencing Balfour's stance.
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John Burns
Joseph Chamberlain
Balfour
Chamberlain
London
CAME FAR FOR A BRIDE
Miss Catherine Mortimer Cochran daughter of the late Colonel Cochran and Lieutenant Ralph W. Kingman of the Sixteenth Infantry wed at Christ Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. Kingman, returning from the Philippines, will sail February 35 from San Francisco for Manila. Attendants included Miss Cameron of New York and Miss Lena Jennings of Rochester. Ushers in full dress uniform gave the ceremony a military air. The bride was given away by her brother Captain Percy Cochran. Kingman is a son of General Dan Kingman of Cleveland.
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Catherine Mortimer Cochran
Cochran
Sixth Infantry
Ralph W. Kingman
Sixteenth Infantry
Christ Episcopal Church
Frank Nelson
Ringwan
Philippines
San Francisco
Manila
Cameron
New York
Misa Lena Jennings
Rochester
N. Y
Percy Cochran
Kingman
Dan Kingman
Cleveland
Roosevelt Fiancé Speaks at Griscom Banquet in Philadelphia
Miss Roosevelt and Representative Nicholas Longworth attended a testimonial dinner honoring Lloyd Griscom, envoy to Brazil. Longworth spoke on his bill to establish permanent residences for U.S. diplomats abroad, while Miss Roosevelt joined in speeches and receptions at the Griscoms’ Haverford home.
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Philadelphia
Roosevalt
Nicholas Longworth
Isaac H. Clothier
Lloyd ©. Griscom
Brazil
Griscom
Aliss Roosevelt
Miss Roosevelt
Eloping contractor linked to embezzlement in South Bend
H J Webster a funding contractor and Mrs Emory Wittenbaugh have eloped prompting warrants. Webster faces embezzlement charges for diverting thousands from unfinished jobs after withdrawing 4000 from a bank and purchasing a revolver. A note to his wife warned of departure and money stash. Narrow asphyxiation escape in Princeton. gas and water woes interrupted by awakening family. Eight hour vote split shows 19 Republicans opposing isthmus labor amendment with names listed.
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South Bend
Iad
H. J. Webster
Emory Wittenbaugh
Webster
Lbesides
Dore
Fred
Princeton
Ind
Martha Munford
Novel Accident at a Nightmare Scene in Miet
A child, Alice Tankow aged 8, kicked through a window beside her bed during a nightmare in Miet on January 20. An artery was struck by the broken glass, bleeding heavily until her mother summoned a doctor. The girl nearly bled to death before medical aid arrived.
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Girtymouth
Miet
Alice Tankow
Ieffany
King Alfonso Courting Princess Ena in Biarritz Visit
King Alfonso continued his visit at Mouriscot Villa in the morning. Princess Ena and Princess Henry accompanied him on an automobile tour to St. Jean de Luz and Hendaye. He sent a heart shaped diamond lockets to Princess Ena as a symbol of his courtship, drawing sympathetic enthusiasm from the public.
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Alfonso
Mouriscot
Ena Bia
Ema
Battenberg
Prince of the Asturias
Paris
Henry
Ena
St. Jean de Luz
Hendaye
Royal progress: Alfonso and entourage visit San Sebastian
King Alfonso with Princess Ena and Princess Henry travel by car to San Sebastian amid crowd celebrations and flower bouquets. The royal party tours the city, follows with tea at the palace, then moves to Biarritz. Premier Moret joins in San Sebastian before Madrid departure. An upcoming betrothal triggers talk of a broad amnesty.
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Ena
Hallenberg
Princess Henry
Prince Alexander of
Battenberg
San Sebastian
Henry
Prince Alexander
Maria Christina
Biarritz
Villa Mouriseot
Moret
Madrid
Alfonso
Wheeler 18 Laid At Rest
General Wheeler was escorted by Spanish War veterans to St. John's Church in Washington for brief funeral rites. His body went to Arlington in a national ceremony with processions and a Brooklyn to Jersey City pageant before interment in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Wheeler
St. John’s Church
Artington
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Fifth Avenue
North River
Jersey City
National Cemetery
Joseph Wheeler
Midshipman Mann Acquitted at Annapolis Hearing
Midshipman Richard Ro Mann, a presidential appointee and member of the naval class, is acquitted of the charge of hazing and restored to duty at Annapolis Maryland.
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Mann
Boy Dies After Whipping Reveals Appendicitis
In Calumet Michigan a 12 year old, Adolph Lumatta, died after a whipping at Centennial Heights School. Doctors found the death caused by a diseased appendix not the whipping. Coroner Fisher to hold an inquest. Finnish families fear the punishment caused the death while the teacher continues teaching.
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Calumet
Mich
Dun
Adolph Lumatta
Centennial Ileights School
C. IL. Rupprecht
Fisher
Centennial Heights
Smallpox Outbreak Reported at Central Insane Hospital
Smallpox breaks out in the Central Insane Hospital main building housing over 500 patients in Jacksonville. Dr. Eagan and Dr. Baldwin visit for consultation. Visitors are barred for 30 days, and a 14 day main-building quarantine is imposed. Surgeons will vaccinate the colony immediately under Dr. Gaker supervision.
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Jacksonville
Central Insane Hospital
J. &. Eagan
State Board of Health
L. Blake Baldwin
P. and &. College
Chicago
E. F. Gaker
Pressure on the Mayor in Terre Haute Impeachment Fallout
Terre Haute leaders press Mayor Zlidaman after failing to oust him in an impeachment due to one vote. Council plans to force enforcement of the saloon closing law and removal of Chief of Police Lintz for not enforcing the law. The mayor has not yet said if he will accept the changes.
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Terre Haute
Ind
i@lty
Zlidaman
Lintz
Religious Liberty in North Carolina Causes Vandalism
On Harker's Island and Core Sound residents burned a Mormon mission church and warned missionaries to flee, stating tar and feathers if they linger. In Bowling Green and Terrick a mad dog scare has led to declarations of war on dogs, with bites reported. In Lansing officials discussed raising railway values with Professor Cooley and Attorney General Bird to push higher railway valuations.
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North Carolina
Ramsey
Bowling Green
Terrick
Lansing
Mich
M. BE. Cooley
Ann Arbor
Bird
State Tax Commission
Idans
Emperor William’s Birthday Celebrated in Germany
Emperor William III marked his 47th birthday with traditional observances in Germany. The outline notes a mix of contemporaneous items including the Isthmian Canal Commission considering a high level lock, and other varied news items across national affairs.
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Germany
Isthmian Canal Commission
St. Paul
Wirbush Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Grand Harbor
National Organization of Masters and Pilots of
J. C. Silva
Boston
Rome
Joseph N. Field
Marshall Field
Chicago
England
Valencia
James A. Satten
Chicago Board of
Chicago Packers
Roosevelt
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