Colorado militia defies civil court in Ouray
Ouray Colorado district judge Theran Bievena held Adjt Gen Shermwan M Hell and Capt Baokeley Wells in contempt for failing to produce Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners. The court ordered arrests for Gen Bell and Capt Wells, and fined them $500 each while noting the governor’s absence. The militiamen vowed to stay in Telluride, asserting civilian authority is at stake and promising to produce Moyer only if the governor intervenes.
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Atorney Davi Howe
Telluride
Moyer
Ouray
San Mighel
Stevens
Cant Wells
Minora
Colorado
National Guard
Jorge Stevens
Charles H. Moyer
Gon. Bell
Capt. Wells
Jen. Bell
Capt
Wella
Cole
Sherrin MM
Hell
Juge
Bell
Corbett
Delayn
Colas
Sheri Corbett
Teliuride
Sherman M Hell
Bulkiey Welly
Theron Stevens
President Moyer
Western Federation of
Minura
Gunnison
Sheik
Supreme Court Sends Merger Case Back to State Court
The U S Supreme Court rules Minnesota v Northern Securities and partners lacked jurisdiction, returning the case to state courts. The decision is seen as a de facto victory for Minnesota, though it resumes the litigation where it began. Justice Tlarlan delivered the opinion.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
State of Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railway
Mitroad
Tlarlan
Encult Court
Jurisdictien
St.Paul
Ladrow
Waas
Snyder's Case Delayed in Supreme Court Session
Robert M. Snyder of Kansas City, convicted of bribery in St. Louis, had his appeal continued in the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday as the docket fell, because his attorneys were not present. Circuit Attorney Folk arrived to represent the State.
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Jefferson City
Robert M. Snyder
Kansas City
St. Louis
Supreme Court
Folk
Lincoln Fitzgerald Dies in Washington at 46
Lincoln Fitzgerald chief clerk of the certificate division of the pension office department of the interior died suddenly in Washington on Sunday. He was 46. His remains were brought to Carbondale for interment.
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Carbondale
Liincoln Fitzgerald
Pension Office
Department of the Interior
Washington
Report of Russian cruiser squadron at Viadivostok
A traveler from Viadivostok to London via The Telegraph reports the Russian cruiser squadron remained at the Japanese capital after his departure. An attempted daylight robbery in Marshalltown Iowa failed when thieves dynamited the safe but were thwarted. officers are pursuing them.
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Viadivostok
London
Marshalltown
Bank of
Duncome
Ofivers
Purgult
Missouri Explosion At Sea Sparks Naval Disaster
Twenty nine sailors die and many hurt after a massive powder explosion aboard the battleship Missouri during target practice off Pensacola Florida. Captain Cowles and crew actions prevent total wreckage as news reaches Washington amid initial casualty tallies and lingering questions about the final death toll and funerals.
British Capture Thibetan Fort
The Times reports Gyantee April LY dispatches state the Tibetan commandant and Chinese general surrendered at Gyants Fort this morning. Sixty nine Thibetans escaped with rifles and portable property after British forces arrived. The Tibetan commander begged Gen. MacDonald not to occupy the fort, fearing heavy punishment from Lhasa authorities. Rumors say four officials may come from Lhasa, or Li Hasare may press on with obstinacy.
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Loman
the Times
Gyantee
Dlapateh
Gyants Fort
Talstanes
MacDonald
L.masa
L'Masa
LiHasare
New Haven hearing seeks removal of executor Bryan
Counsel for Grace Imogene Hennett urged Probate Judge Cleveland to remove William Jennings Bryan as executor of Philo S Kennett estate accusing him of dissipating funds and attempting to probate a sealed letter granting Bryan $100,000. A hearing date was to be set by the court.
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New Haven
Conn
Grace Imogene Hennett
Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
Philo 8
Kennett
Mr. Bryan
Mrs Emily McKinley Appointed Postmaster at Kingfisher
Washington reports Emily McKinley, widow of a cousin by marriage of the late President McKinley, appointed as postmaster at Kingfisher Oklahoma in a personal presidential choice. Also in Washington Commissioner Ware of the pension bureau testified to a subcommittee seeking 1.5 million dollars for age pension orders under order No 68.
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Emily McKinley
Washington
Senate
Kingfisher
Okla
McKinley
Ware
Pension Bureau
Subcommittee On
Appropriations
Report of Complete Route of Big Army of Japanese
London and Metropolis dispatches report Vice Admiral Togo escorted troops to the Yalu westward position. About twelve thousand landings faced a concealed Russian force which attacked and drove Japanese back to ships with heavy losses. Port Arthur bombardment details and Russian reply noted. coastal access near Port Arthur may be sealed.
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St Petersiure Tile
Togo
Yalu
Viedivontoh
London
Petersburg
Senda
Yali
Court of Inquiry Proceeds Slowly at Missouri Disaster
Pensacola Fla court convened to examine the Missouri explosion that killed many officers and men. Admiral Coghlan presides with a mixed panel of free vessels. findings unlikely to assign fault but focus on cause and later funeral arrangements. Disappearance of seaman Whaatford noted. bodies being shipped home as relatives request.
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Missouri
Pensacola Flo
J. E. Monson
Navy Yard
Pensacola
Fla
Coghlan
Carribean
Mike Ie
Wecht
Whaatford
Gulf
Owell
Illinois farmers form union at M W A Hall in Hichview
In Washington County, the Illinois Farmers' Union organized at the M W A Hall on Thursday night. Clyde Whittenberg elected Provident, Edward Tate secretary, J. Viwulin treasurer. Eight charter members joined. another meeting planned to recruit more. The group seeks price regulation, grain support, and machinery purchasing through collective action.
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Hichview
Farmers of the Place
M. W
Wnion
Onion
Dewey Brothers Fined For Government Land Fencing Case
Dewey brothers C. P. L. and Chauncey pleaded guilty in the district court to fencing government lands in Rawlings and neighboring counties. Each was fined 150 dollars and sentenced to one day in jail. The fencing troubles contributed to the Berry feud and killings.
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Topeka
Kas
C. PL
Chauncey Dewey
Rawlings
Contiguous
Berry Foud
Bixby Refuses Resign From Dawes Commission
Washington says Tams Bixby chairman of the Dawes commission left Thursday night for Muscogee to resume official duties. He denies resigning despite the congressional appropriation and will likely lead the commission until its work is completed.
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Washington
Tams Bixby
Dawes Commission
Muscogee
Bixby
Commission
Congress
Tts
Prison Congress to Meet in Quincy October 18 1904
The National Prison Association of the United States announces the next annual prison congress will convene October 18 1904 in Quincy. The executive committee confirms the meeting date and host city.
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Quincy
Release sought for Moyer by Western Federation official
In Denver on Friday BE F Richardson representing the Western Federation of Miners petitioned the Colorado Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus to free Charles H W Moyer president of the federation, held by military authorities at Telluride.
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Moyer
Denver
Colo
F. Richardson
Western Federation of Miners
State Supreme Court
Charles HW. Moyer
Federation
Telluride
Secretary Moody seeks 10000 for care of Missouri victims
Secretary of the Navy Moody Friday transmitted to the House a request for a 10000 appropriation to provide for the proper care of the remains of the victims of the explosion of the battleship Missouri.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Moody
House of Request
Missouri
Jasper Buys Light Plant in Indiana Town
Jasper Indiana merchants Wednesday purchased the electric Hecht plant in Evanchile and the Jasper town hoard will operate the facility.
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Jasper
Evanchile
Ind
Jasper, Ind
Hecht
Tuscola Mystery Solved Identifies Body From White Plains Ky
The body found in a field near Tuscola was identified Friday as Louis Leo Johnson of White Plains Kentucky. He left there February 8 and arrived here February 6.
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Tuscola
Louis Leo Johnson
White Plains
Japanese Fleet Sinks A Russian Destroyer
An official dispatch from Admiral Prince Ouktomuky reports the destroyer Berstrachal sunk by Japanese fire during recon duties, with most crew lost. The battleship Mo Dieda reportedly struck a mine but averted disaster, while speculation grows that the Port Arthur disaster was caused by a submarine attack. Vice Admiral Skrydlofirst is named to succeed Makaroff, and will travel to St Petersburg for instructions before heading to the far East.
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Petersburg
Prince Ouktomuky
Mort Arthur
Makaroff
Berstrachal
Diapateh Sage
Jowskh
Port Arthur
Skrydlofirst
Black Sea Feet
Admiral Makaroff
Far East
Skrydoff
St. Peter
Far Waar
Senator Dietrich Exonerated Amid Congressional Inquiry
Nebraskan Senator Dietrich is exonerated by a special congressional committee after reviewing testimony on charges connected to federal appointments and a leasing matter in Hostines. The panel, including Messrs Piatt Spooner Cockrell Portia and others, finds no violation of federal statutes or corrupt conduct. Also noted are lawsuits over warrants in Ouray and a Missouri marshal's fatal shooting of a Black man, with the coroner exonerating the marshal.
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Wallington
Pietrich
Nebraska
Congress
United States
Jacoob Fiaher da Postameter
Hoetings
Nel
Witeh
Benatoy Dietriel
Honr
Metrick
Mommie
Dietiehau
Justiog
Indiana minors meet with operators to set wage scale
In Terre Haute Indiana a convention of minor workers and operators convened to attempt agreement on a wage scale. The Joint Scale Committee will hold a session to finalize the terms and address outstanding issues.
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Tadiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Joint Committee of Twenty
Joint Conference
Indiana
Bitwinth
Admiral Makaroff and 600 Men Perish
St Peterburg reports the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk blew up and sank in Port Arthur harbor on a Wednesday morning. Rear Admiral Makaroff and 600 crew perished. Official dispatches cite a mine or torpedo attack as causes, with conflicting accounts regarding German, Japanese, or Russian mine activity. The loss prompts changes in command as the fleet heads toward the Far East.
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St. Peterburg
Petropaviovsk
Ant Suntt
Port Arthur
Great Crat
MaKaroff
Petropaviovak
Raussia
Alexios
Cyril
Hiongh
Port Arthir
Jikoviel
Leva
Prince Onktomaky
Tad Seem
Russians Kill Fifty Japanese Scouts in a Night Action
Telegram from St. Petersburg reports Gen Kuropathin ordering sharpshooters to strike Japanese patrols on the Yalu river left bank. Firepower and ambush decimate fifty scouts. Japanese forces later reclaim some posts but retreat after gunfire. Soviet detachments pursue toward Treomian village. clashes ensue with Japanese cavalry.
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Yalu
Ewininer
Decision Against Beavers in New York Courts
The Walted States St Peme Court Mondas decided against George Towree, late chief of the Bilary and Allow tinoes Division of the Pastfire Department, in an appeal from Wedgson by the Cineau Caure for it Southern District of New York. The court held the proceeding to be distinct from the extradition matter and refused a habyme campiies.
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Washington
St Peme Court
Mondas
New York
George Wo Towree
Pastfire Department
Wedgson
Cineau Caure
Vie Wourrt
Evansville links death to whippings at a school
Bertha Montgomery, a young Owensville schoolteacher who collapsed after witnessing the whipping of 31 pupils, died in the hospital for the insane. A petition circulated to rehire Prof Leslie, the whipper, signed by 100 electors in Bloomington. Also notes Mineola association convention, a Missouri vs. Illinois case, and Panama labor unrest.
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Evansville
Ind
Bertha Montgomery
Owensville
Berry
Leslie
Mina Montgomery
Eltteens
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Freia Wlepatel
Barker
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Washington County
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Dietrich
Richmond, Ky
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Minton
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Andrew Rector
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