Lattimer Case Opens as Prosecution Probes Signal Fire
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvanias Luzerne county court the Lattimer case began against Sheriff Martin and two deputies charged with the 1897 shooting of 22 striking miners and wounding over 50. Prosecutors seek to prove a prearranged signal to fire despite no explicit order. Jury selection continued as defense pressed for fair trials and questioned the states theory of a mere visual signal.
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WILEKESBARRE
Molly Maguires
Martin
Luzerne
Lattimer
Woodward
commonwealth
nolle
Leonard Babcock
William Drum
John Dougherty
J. J. Gallagher
William Muthaltt
Fred A. Sleppy
William Costello
William Stewell
Calvin Pardee, Jr
John W. Crooks, Jr
R. C. Warriner
Thomas A. Harris
Samus Arnold
Craig Anderson
Samuel Gundery
Lenahan
Eli Weaver
C. R. Shaw
Aaron Fallman
Alfred Stevens
A. H. Shields
Herman Gregory
Adam Larvon
Rev. G. Aust
Hagigton
Republican caucus in Albany to nominate superintendent candidate
Albany legislature Republicans hold caucus this evening to nominate a candidate for superintendent of public instruction. Incumbent Charles R. Skinner is the only candidate named so far.
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Albany
Charles R. Skinner
Reward offer leads to capture of Mrs Luetgert
In Chicago on February 2, a man claiming to have Mrs Luetgert in custody notified Captain Colleran of detective HQ and claimed the reward. The man appeared sane. In Minneapolis on February 2, Judge Biott refused a new trial for Alderman George A Durham, convicted of soliciting a bribe. Unless overturned, Durham faces prison.
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Lustgert
CHICAGO
Inspector Schaack
Luetgert
Captain Colleran
detective headquarters
Big Organ Factory Burned in Clinton Fire
Clinton Ontario February 2 The large Doherty organ factory and its contents were destroyed by fire resulting in an estimated loan of 50 000 and insurance coverage of 30 000. Local officials reported the extensive blaze caused total losses to the facility and its stock.
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Big Organ
CLINTON, Ont
big Doherty organ
Fire destroys major reclaiming plant in Naugatuck
A large blaze consumed the United States Rubber company reclaiming plant in Naugatuck Connecticut last night causing losses pegged over 700000. The four story brick plant measured about 75 by 400 feet and housed drying rooms on the top floor along with stored old shoes and rubber stock. Automatic sprinklers confined the fire to the fourth floor for an hour but flames spread to the floor below before firefighters could control them. Built four years ago it was sold to US Rubber two years ago and its destruction threatens rubber supply across several mills.
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NAUGATUCEK
Conn
United States Rubber company
Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe company
Hotel Fire Claims Six At Alvord House In Gloversville
Gloversville New York February 2 a disastrous blaze at the Alvord House hotel resulted in six deaths. Victims included Henry C Day Ren Strickland Rupert G Kimball and Mrs Kimball plus Miss Kimball. Survivors tell of dramatic escapes such as Dr J D Davis leaping from a third floor to wires and a yard, J H Barry jumping with minor injuries and fireman Elwood Delong suffering severe frostbite. Landlord George W Davis reports the blaze may ruin his finances while the city mourns a likely marriage tragedy for Strickland.
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Gloversville
Alvord House
Henrys C. Day
Ren. F. Strickland
Rupert
G C. Kimball
Indianapolis
J. D. Davis
Westfield
J. H. Barry
Troy
Elwood Delong
Andrew Watson
Toronto
Strickland
Davis
George W. Davis
Plan Neda Triple Tragedy in Chicago
Charles Reynolds, a laborer, planned a triple murder after his wife was arrested for larceny. Police intercepted carbolic acid and a note urging the wife to drink the poison and at the same hour he would kill the baby and then himself. Reynolds is in a half crazed state. the baby was saved and given to the humane society.
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CHICAGO
Charles Reynolds
Fire Destroys Wheeler General Store at South Trenton
UTICA February 2 The Wheeler general store at South Trenton greatly burned destroying the post office and telephone office along with the building and contents. The fire spread to Henry Putnam's house and a meat market. Total loss estimated at 7000 dollars.
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South Trenton
UTICA
E. D. Wheeler
Henry Putnam
Roach's yard awarded build for nation’s largest oil tankship
Chester February 2 Roach's ship yard has secured a contract with Standard Oil to construct the largest tankship ever built in the United States. The vessel will measure 364 feet in length 49 feet in beam and 23 feet in depth and will be equipped to carry oil in bulk.
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CHESTER
Roach
Standard Oil company
Debated Lodge immigration bill sparks party clash in Congress
In Washington the house focused on the District of Columbia appropriation bill while blasting the Lodge immigration bill. Mahany denounced anti immigration forces as he defended German American voters. The senate discussed Hawaiians annexation, with Thurston and White trading views as support for ratification grew. A Trenton council vote set gas price at one dollar per thousand feet for a new United Gas company.
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District of Columbia
Simpson
Kan
Maine
tmber
New Jersey
trusts
trusts. Mr. Dingley
Pitney
Erran
Griggs
McKinley
Handy
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Del
Potladeinis
Kensington
Adams
Rep
Pennsylvania
Wr. Mahany
Lodge immigration bil
W. A Stone
Clark
senate
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Davia
foreign relations committee
friends of ratification
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Platt
Conn
FPetti- Brew
D. D
White
Cal
Nellar Gas
Trenton
common council
Willam HE. Edkins, Jr
United Gas company of
Philadelphia
Sickel
Pension Attorney in Trouble in Indiana Fraud Case
Dr Amos C Woodruff of Oakland City a pension attorney has been arrested and charged in Indianapolis with fraud and forgery in pension claims Altering affidavits forging claimant and witness names and using another notary public s name He did not deny the charge but said the acts were in the interests of claimants.
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INDIANAPOLIS
Amos C. Woodruff
Oakland City
Woodruff
Unique Gift for Bryan from Stamford Democrats in 16 to 1 Table
The Stamford Democratic committee sent William J. Bryan a hand crafted 16 to 1 table. Oak top holds one $10 gold coin amid 16 silver dollars. designed during last year’s St. John’s fair. Lee of Stamford, holder of the winning chance, donated the table which is now en route to Lincoln Nebraska with best wishes from Stamford Democrats.
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Stamford
Conn
William J. Bryan
Democratic city committee of
St. John's
Dellar’ Lee
lot
Lee
Democratic committee of
Lincoln
Néb
Foster Voorhees named acting New Jersey governor
Condensed dispatches report Hon. Foster Voorhees becomes acting governor of New Jersey. Other items include Moran planning marriage to Jennie Miller, a 20 year old, and various updates from Chicago to London, including legal cases, protests, injuries, and political moves.
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Foster
Francis Carroll
London
Florence St. John
medical faculty
Trinity university at Toronto
Mail Steamer Sinks In English Channel Rescue Dramas Reported
Plymouth, Feb 2. The Channel Queen rammed rocks off Guernsey in a fog and sank after reversing engines. Boats reached the wreck as heavy seas hampered rescue. Initial loss estimates rose to 19 drowned, including the chief engineer, three stokers, and 15 passengers. Breton onion sellers were among the victims. Survivors were left without clothing.
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PLYMOUTH
England
Jersey
Guernsey
Students Revolt Stages Strikes Across Central Europe
Reports from Vienna Prague and Innsbruck describe student protests after government bans on badges sparking strikes at polytechnic high schools and universities. Clashes in Vienna and a fatal shooting at Gratz accompany rising tensions with troops during demonstrations.
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VIENNA
Polytechnic
Prague
Innsbruck
Marburg
Styria
Gratz university
Gratz
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