Deadwood Lawyer Duped by Imposter
A Deadwood lawyer was deceived by a man posing as an attorney with forged railroad credentials. The imposter, named Phillip McIntyre, led the colonel to pay him 250 for supposed services and traveled to Denver, Mexico City, and New York before a Pinkerton detec tive tracked him to Bisntok and he was arrested in New York.
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Per Lwonkd
Ls. D
Ves AL Toree
Phillip McIntyre
New York
Georgie
Philippine
Bat
Geortee
Whilli McIntyre
Denver Uwo Stes
Laitollett iWay and Iron Company
Qvinerhsin
Nod
PAK
Deadwood
Ioyore
Mismarek
Mexico City
Vere Crug
York
Georee Ty Doe
Wes
Legislature Plans One Wing Construction Despite Cost
The regislature adjourns at 8 oclock to head home as conservative members back a plan to build one wing of a cay beyond Huis. The bid cost is noted at over 1.9 million dollars, with funding to be met from the completed bidding.
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Caybeoyd Huis
Abit
Attempted murder case ties suspect to victim’s effects
A man named Albert Hoadley was captured with the victim’s effects on his person amid an alleged attempted murder case. Police report a heated confrontation, a knife-like weapon, and a stash of letters found on the detainee. The suspect refused to provide a statement as he was being transferred.
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Albert Hoadley
Sully
Robeery Hoaitley
Iit
Desa
Diersan
Mwomley
Extreme Cold Hits Pukwana As Records Fall
January 4 report from Pukwana notes the temperature dropping to 16 below in the day, with readings as low as 48 below in some thermometers and 3 below in government instruments. Several thermometers broken amid two inches of snow on the ground and the coldest spell in living memory.
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Pukwana
Fluron
Isis
Erection of Tenement Houses Debated in Rapid City
Rapid City reports a shortage of dwelling houses with many new families expected to locate this year. Local officials discuss erecting a number of tenement buildings to address the housing need.
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Rapid City
Heine
Stickney Emphasizes Defects in Interstate Commerce Law
BB Stickney president of the Chicago Great Western discusses flaws in the Interstate Commerce Act at a Washington economic society meeting. He argues the act fails to authorize a formal rate schedule and notes court rulings once allowed arbitrary rates, urging clear limits to protect against abuses and ensure enforceable standards.
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Washington
BB. Stickney
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western Railway
Washington Economic Society
Knapp, Prouty
Clement
Interstate Commission
Stickney
Nee
Senate
Actisa Hi
Commission
Indictments Hit Chicago Tunnel Franchise Scandal
Indictments against Chicnzoo Reb F Albert G Wheeler president of the Illinois Tunnel Company former City Clerk William Jooet tler and Assistant City Clerk Howard Jr for forgery connected with the underground railroad system franchise. Aldermen Edward Novak and John H Wigins face perjury charges tied to testimony at a prior justice court hearing. The Illinois Tunnel Company owns the tunnel system linking railroad terminals and docks to city businesses. The project, recently controlled by railroad interests, sparked mystery and rapid completion behind public awareness.
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Chicnzoo
Reb
Albert G. Wheeler
Ilinois
William Jooettler
Howard Jr Today
Ad Jury
Edward Novak
John Hwigeins
Justice Court
Ilinois Tunnel Company
Chicago
Legislature Has a Case Too Subpoenas Issued in Illinois Probe
George J. Cole of the Tegitive Voters' league Hoyt Wing and Alderman H. H. Eheman of Chicago are to be subpoenaed to testify before the Illinois House investigating committee about alleged legislative corruption. The move signals a broader inquiry than initially anticipated.
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Springfield
George J. Cole
Tegitive Voters’ League
Hoyt Wing
Rotary
League
HH. Eheman
Chicago
Thellinois House of Representatives
Explosion at Indiana torpedo works rocks Montpelier area
Several hundred quarts of nitroglycerin in the Empire Torpedo company's magazines near Montpelier exploded today at Hartford City Ind. The magazine was blown to pieces and the concussion was felt in town five miles away but no one was killed.
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Indiana
Hartford City
Ind
Empire Torpedo Company
Montpelier
South Dakota Bond Suits Over State Capital Fight
Two suits filed in a South Dakota federal court allege bonds issued during a 1894 capital-location dispute were for purposes other than the stated school project. Walter Wilwood sues Pierre or its board of education for 15000 to 1640 in interest and principal due on bonds tied to a school-building plan, while another case targets Huron county bonds. Both suits seek judgment, with hearings set after Judge Cartwright returns from Omaha.
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South Pakkoty
Pierre
Donohoe
Penni
Don
Pierre Woard
Educatior
Vaishig Taney
Pluron
Nilepses
Board of Editition
Itarpan
Boyd Sat Peng
SAU
Pires Enaz
Huron
Pivris
Piemre
Wilwood
Wuron
Sun of
Sige
Man Shot by Stepdaughter Improves Amid Recovery Hopes
Aberdeen report states Moloney, shot Friday night by his stepdaughter Genevieve Wait, remains alive and showing signs of recovery. Doctors note two stomach perforations and one abdominal wound. no signs of immediate death, with observers optimistic about his condition.
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Aberdeen
S. PO
Wailhetr I
Moloney
Wis
Uwe
Genevieve Wait
Dilier
Wailer
Salitier
New Directors Elected at Hidden Fortune Company Meeting
Prominent stockholders Otto By Th. Grantz and Judge J. P. Allison attend in Denver with attorney Henry C Prawles to resolve worries over a looming receivership. H J Mayham will not seek re election. Judge Allison to succeed. T. J. Steele named general manager. office moved to Lead amid brewing trouble with Denver promoters and outside stockholders.
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Fortune Company
LL. D
Otto
Th. Grants
J. P. Allison
T. J. Steele
Tidden Woptune Mining Company
Henry Cprawles
Denver
Wis
Deadwood
H. J. Mayham
Allison
Th. Grantz
George Begole
Rawley
Grantz
Franklin
Steele
Dead
Two New States Colorado? Senate Passes Statehood Bill
After a nine hour session the senate passed the joint statehood bill admitting Oklahoma with Indian Territory and New Mexico under current boundaries, Arizona removed. Amendments shifted from alcohol prohibitions to a twenty one year state wide ban and a separate vote on Arizona and Mexico for the constitution. The key showdown centered on New Mexico without Arizona with a 42 to 6 vote, while in committee the tally was SS to 56.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Committee On Territories
Gallinger
Parakers
Mexico
Bard
Patterson
Ign
Townsend Bill Debate Highlights Democratic Split
Washington Feb remarks show Alabama’s Richardson defending the Townsend bill while Illinois’ Rimny argues it harms the Davey bill. The discussion centers on railroad protections and party alignment with Hearst and the radical wing, amid opposition to special courts.
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Teder
Tie
Rimny
Ilinois
Semocmeitie
United States
Townsend Billecause
Radical Ten Ss
Democratic Party
Elkins Bunco Exposed in New York Press Editorial
The New York Press denounces rebate law violations by Santa Fe and related figures. It argues fines are too lenient and calls for harsh penalties, asserting party leaders like Ripley Morton and others should face long prison terms to deter rebate robbers and end railroad extortion.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Ine
Ripley
Morton
Biddle
Ansfer
Santa Wne
United States Treasury
Rapley
Harry
Postal officials sentenced in conspiracy case
Former postal free delivery chief W A Machen and associates Diller J Groff and Lionuel A Groff received two years in prison and a $10 000 fine for postal conspiracy. They were taken to Moundsville Penitentiary while Lorenz, another conviction, is reported ill at his Toledo home.
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Washington
Auezuse
W. Machen
Postal Service
Diller J
Lionuel A. Groff
Moundsville
W. Val
Lor. Lorenz
Toledo
Ida Grove Youth Found Dead in Oven Like Home
Ida Grove Iowa new report says George Aiken, about 50, was found dead in his Burns street home by Marshal Vin Wagoner. Coroner ruled heart failure after an inquest. Heat from central heating ovenlike prevented recognition, death likely occurred last Thursday or Friday. Aiken was prominent in Masonic circles and was to be buried by Masons tomorrow afternoon.
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Ida Grove
George Aiken
Burns Street
Vin Wagoner
Aiken
Ida County
New Victim of Assassination in Home Abroad
An assassination occurred at Senate Procurator Johnson s Warsaw residence. A man in uniform entered, fired several shots, and killed Johnson instantly. The assassin Alexander Gadd was arrested. Johnson, a Finn, faced unpopularity over pro Russian leanings. his son defending him was wounded.
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Helsingtfors
England
Senate
Johnson
Alexander Gadd
Strikes Sparking Clashes Across Kalish Area
Reports from Kalish describe ongoing clashes between military forces and strike supporters. Twenty strikers killed and many wounded, with sporadic factory resumptions in Lodz and no major disturbances there.
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al Lodz
Diplomatic talks at White House questioned on war end
Washington reports say Ambassador Durand and the British envoy’s visit to the White House sparked debate on the significance of a conference. Japanese minister and Secretary Hay held early discussions amid questions of peace proposals. Cassini of Russia denied any joint talks with other governments and affirmed the White House meeting had no political aim.
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Washington, Ed. S
Durand
St. Petersburg
White House
Rex
Ite
Hay
Comemyplatios
Amador Cassini
White Eow
Russia
Conflicts at Gevitz factory leave casualties
Clashes between Cosks and strikers at the Gevitz factory resulted in one Cos sack and a worker killed along with fifteen wounded as workers attempted to resume duties.
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Lodz
Keb
Cosks
Gevitz
Japanese Railroads Reported Quiet At Liao Yang
Chinese arrivals describe a small Japanese force at Liao Yang totaling 200 gendarmes and police. About 5,000 troops are quartered nearby. The Port Arthur Lia Yang line stays intact with ten daily trains of forty wagons each. A second line toward Liao Yang from the Yalu is incomplete. A horse traction railway is being built in the area.
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Sachatum
Manchuria
Seb
Liao Yang
Villa
Port Arthur
Lia Yang
Yalu River
War clouds rise as Britain and Germany near clash
Washington correspondent reports a serious shift in Anglo German relations. Britain mobilizes ships in the channel while Germany refuses shore leave, signaling rising tension amid naval buildup and potential conflict over Baltic and North Sea moves.
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England
Germany
Chicago
Feb. S
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Great Britain
London
Berlin
Channel
Russia
Admini Rojestvensky
North Sea
Germain
Mediterranean
Try
Reichstag
Ice Bound Weather Binds Nation With Snow And Sleet
The weather bureau reports continued extreme cold across a large part of the United States with zero readings as far south as Oklahoma. New York and Brooklyn endure slushy rain amid icy streets and ferry delays while New England ports face ice blocks and halted shipping.
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Washington
Dhureau
United States
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Valentine
Neb
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
Assiniaboia
Harbor Ice Locks New York Harbor Traffic
The ice packed New York harbor on February 7 hindered vessel movement in and out of the port. Dense floes disrupted passages forcing steamers to form wedge formations and many buoys were displaced, raising grounding risks. salved by late-day easing in the North and West rivers and ferry service.
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New York
Tce
New York Harbor
Tower Bay
Sandy Hook
Shepard
Lighthouse Board
Fid
Sound
Wast
Coast Trade Halted by Extreme Cold in Philadelphia
The coastwise trade out of Philadelphia is nearly suspended as harbors freeze. Vessels await the Delaware River opening, coal inflow is scarce, and steamships bound for the West Indies face delays. Over fifty ships are fast in ice in the lower bay and several ocean steamers turned back. Fifteen coal barges at Billingsport, belonging to Reading Railway, are inward bound from Boston.
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Delaware River
West Indies
Lower Bay
Delaware Capes
Billingsport
Reading Railway Company
Boston
Ice Embargo Grips New England Coasts Surrounding Cape Cod
The New England coast south of Cape Cod faced a major ice embargo with Nantucket Sound nearly closed and Vineyard Sound filled with ice. Boston Harbor saw only floating ice. Narragansett Bay was thick with ice, halting shipping while temperatures stayed frigid but slowly warmed toward night.
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New England
Boston
Cape Cod
Boston Harbor
Cape
Nantucket Sound
Vineyard Sound
Narragansett Bay
Telegraph and telephone outages cut south from Louisville
A rare nationwide interruption to telegraph and telephone links disrupted Atlanta and Macon in Georgia and Montgomery in Alabama, isolating these areas from the world. The event was described as historic and unmatched since the Civil War era.
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Louisville
Athinta
Macon
Georgia
Montgomery
Ala
Oyster Men Drowned While Reaching Shore
In Cambridge, Mad. six live oyster men are dead after drowning in Hooper's Straits while trying to reach the shore from ice bound vessels.
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Cambridge
Mad
Hooper's Straits
Comerford Seeks Read of Bill of Particulars in Illinois Probe
Springfield lawmakers faced a heated session as Representative Frank D. Comerford tried to read a bill of particulars detailing corruption charges. The committee refused to hear the document but announced a full investigation of all issues related to the bill amid accusations of bad faith and whitewashing.
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Springfield
Frank D. Comerford
Comerford
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