Florence Maybrick Released Quietly from Aylesbury Prison
London reports indicate Mrs. Florence Maybrick has been moved from Aylesbury Prison though officials deny a pardon. Lloyds Weekly claims she left January 25 on special license, traveled to London, and will await formal steps toward movement freedom while continuing light work in custody.
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Wreck Near Miller Delivers Casualties On Missouri Pacific
A derailed Missouri Pacific train from Denver to Kansas City near Miller injures many and leaves several dead. Victims include WL Brown from Des Moines and K J Shouse of Shields Kansas. Survivors are treated at Kansas City hospitals. Cause cited as train trail snapping amid severe weather.
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Fatal Gas Explosion Haunts Pittsburg Home
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania Heb 2 an underground gas leak ignited in the cellar of Henry Magel s residence. The blast killed two children Henry Magel aged 5 and Charles Magel aged 2 and badly injured other family members including Mrs Magel and several of their children and a cocke and his wife. The explosion wrecked the house as Mr Magel went to the cellar with a bucket of coal and a candle.
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Race War Incident Leaves Man Dead in Pennsylvania
A violent clash in Debater Pennsylvania involved Black individuals and two white men. One Black man fired on the group, injuring two white men and causing Robaw Wilson to die. Another Black man reportedly drowned while trying to flee near the Monongahela River.
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Edward V Opens Parliament in Rain Soaked Ceremony
King Edward opens parliament amid rain and pageantry, pledging government aid to pacify Russo Japanese tensions. Alaska boundary verdict praised and disparaged. Choate absent, White and Carter represent the U S at the session. Crown procession features the king, queen, and the Wales royals amid duchesses and diplomats.
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Parliament Opens With Father and Son on Opposite Sides
London reports an extraordinary opening to Parliament as Austen Chamberlain, replying for the government, faced a gallery at odds with Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. Joseph Chamberlain, formerly in the cabinet, watched from the back benches as his son led the house in defense of the fiscal policy amid sharp exchanges and mutual scrutiny. Public mood mixed relief and tension as the session unfolded without a clear reform plan.
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Detectives Fail to Solve Fires at Chicago Hotel
Chicago officials report four fires in a North Clark Street hotel over a fortnight remain unsolved after two detectives spent a week posing as guests. The latest blaze occurred within twelve hours of the detectives leaving for other duties, and authorities suspect a pyromaniac guest is responsible.
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William C Whitney Dies in New York After Illness
William Collins Whitney former secretary of the navy died at his Fifth Avenue home in New York at age 63 after complications from appendicitis. He was treated by Dr. Bull and died amid preparations for a possible second operation. Tributes poured in from peers including Cleveland and Senator Gorman.
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Gorman
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Wright Takes Oath Inaugurated Governor of Pacific Island
Manila February 3 Governor Lukey Wright and Vice Governor Henry C ade were inaugurated before about 3000 troops. Wright delivered a plain inaugural address pledging to follow Taft administration principles and urging Americans to build cordial business relations with Filipinos as the islands’ chief customers. He asked for broad cooperation and equal opportunities for advancement.
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Taft Sworn In as Secretary of War in Washington
At the war department William H. Taft of Ohio took the oath of office as secretary of war at noon in Washington in the presence of cabinet members the general staff and several personal friends.
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William H. Taft
Ohio
Man brutalized horse on Marblehead to Port Clinton trip
George Levine Jones drove an old horse and a 2 year old colt from Marblehead to Port Clinton. Four men intervened when the colt collapsed and forced Levine to switch places to finish hauling. He pleaded guilty to cruelty before Mayor Eberwein of Marblehead. A suspended ninety day workhouse sentence looms for prior offenses.
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George Levine Joney
Marblehead
Port Clinton
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Humane Officer
Eberwein
Carriage and Wagon Workers Locked Out In Chicago
One thousand carriage and wagon workers were locked out in Chicago factories by the Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers association after workers refused to renew the wage agreement and demanded a ten percent wage increase.
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Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers
Chicago
Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers' Association
No Settlement Near in Midwest Coal Talks
Coal miners and operators from Indiana Ohio Illinois and western Pennsylvania began counter demands after last week’s open meeting. Both sides warned against refering a report to a general joint conference before Wednesday. A potential split could push Illinois into a separate settlement with miners, a development seen as significant.
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European Squadron to Join Naval Demonstration at Culebra
The European Squadron consisting of the Brooklyn Francisco Machias and the collier Alexander now in Turkish ports is ordered to sail to Culebra to participate in combined naval maneuvers. The withdrawal from Turkish waters is temporary and after the maneuvers the fleet will return reinforced for a stronger demonstration.
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Uruguayan Troops Routed at San Ramon by Rebels
Buenos Ayres reports Uruguayan forces suffered a decisive loss at San Ramon. Rebels seized the ammunition of General Muniz and his guns, prompting the government to recall troops from the countryside as Montevideo faces a serious situation.
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Justice Hustless. Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Detroit February 1 Joseph Mennier also called Miller confessed to stabbing Mrs J T Seville on Saturday and pled guilty today to murder He was sentenced to life imprisonment and will likely be sent to Jackson tonight less than sixty hours after the crime was committed.
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J. T. Seville
Jackson
Trains Collide in Chicago Station Shed
A head on collision inside the Union passenger station train shed killed switchman F O Wells and fatally injured attorney P C Haley. Passengers including Miss Margaret Haley Elizabeth Ryan and John W Nadelhoffer sustained bruises as steam obscured view.
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Margaret Haley
Chicago Teachers’ Federation
Elizabeth Ryan
John W. Nadelhoffer
Butler bribery trial opens in Fulton for Missouri lighting measure
The trial of Colonel Edward Butler of St. Louis began in Fulton on February 3. He stands accused of bribing nineteen members of the house of delegates in connection with a city lighting bill.
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Fulton, Mo
St. Louis
House of Delegates
Peace Efforts Weighed as War Possibility Grows
Paris reports Russia’s reply to Japan may avert war, with U S and Britain discussing the issue. New York cautions tremors in the crisis, noting Japan’s stance on guaranteeing China’s integrity and unresolved demands. Rumors of a manifesto to avert war circulate amid patriotic appeals.
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High-Rade Officer Sees War as Inevitable
A London telegram reports a senior military officer forecast war inevitable. The Russian minister of war may grant only fifteen more days of peace, with Admiral Alexeif strong in influence. The viceroy opposes concessions and favors war as preferable.
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Japan waits on Russia note as war talks loom
Tokio reports Russia has not delivered a reply or contents of its note. Japan remains tense as reinforcements move into Manchuria. Officials urge a firm response, but Japan delays an ultimatum while preparing for possible war amid a calm, determined public.
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England
Ear Graft Replaces Burned Ear For Fire Victim
In Chicago on February 4 a seven square inch graft repaired most of the right ear of 17 year old Edna S Hunter, burned in the Iroquois disaster. Donors included her brother Samuel T Hunter and friends Bessie Howard Leila Sloan Louise Taylor. Dr Carl Beck led the operation and expects further rebuilding for the remaining injury.
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Carl Beck
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Leila Sloan
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Memorial Church Planned In Winnetka By Hoyt
Chicago February 83 A memorial church costing 50000 dollars is to be erected by W M Hoyt in memory of his daughter Mrs F Morgan Fox and grandchildren Sidney Moyt and Emily Fox who perished in the Iroquois theater fire It will serve the Episcopal parish at Winnetka where Hoyt resides He heads the W M Hoyt company wholesale grocers and is reputed a millionaire.
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Dorothy Whitney
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Olive Whitney
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Harry Payne
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Taft Reports Difficult Philippine Year and Plans Ahead
President sends Philippine commission reports noting 1903 famine from rice shortages and labor unrest. Taft cites tariff changes and navigation laws, outlines friar land status, sugar exports gain, and calls for railroad franchises and bonds for island development amid schooling and finance needs.
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Philippine
Murder in Kentucky capitol shocks state lawyer dies
James K. Shrader prominent Louisville lawyer and former commonwealths attorney died today after being shot by W E Neal of Owensboro in the capitol building. Neal confronted Shrader over alleged relations with Mrs Neal and fired three times as Shrader attempted to flee. An officer captured Neal as he tried to escape. Neal’s father was a wealthy farmer and former state senator.
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James K.shrader
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W. Eeal
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Shrader
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Oregon Timber Land Buy Sets State Record
Pendleton Oregon February 8 10 000 acres of timber land near Elgin southeast of Pendleton sold for 250 000 to George Palmer a prominent Iowa banker. Palmer bought the land from Robert Smith and will hold it for an advance backed by a Wisconsin lumber firm whose name is not yet public. The deal marks the largest timber land transaction in Oregon history with more timber holdings in Idaho and the northwest.
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Taft
George Palmer
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