Collision on the Illinois Central near Chicago injures stockmen
Twenty stockmen and rail employees were injured when two Illinois Central freight trains collided on a grade near Broadview. The rear section derailed and struck the oncoming engine causing fire and widespread injuries. Survivors were treated at Broadview and then at Chicago Illinois Central Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Broadview
Chi
Joseph Hobbs
Marcus
Iowa
Frank E. McCall
Freeport
Ill
E. Pacsweel
Manchester
J. B. Joensell
Dyersville
Edward Yeager
Pri
J. JL. Dunne
W. R. Spear
Pubuque
S. M. Wixcell
H. O. Booth
Sioux Falls
S. D
Peer J. Baadte
Matlock
G. P. Slater
J. W. Bryant
Cleghorn
W. B. Brazel
Oto
Piomas McMahon
Quimby
KE. Wilkinson
Chicago
Land of Yaquis Heads for International Line
In Henton Arizona reports say a large body of Yaqui Indians is moving toward the international boundary. General Merriam orders Fort Huachuca troops held in readiness for immediate field service to repel any crossing into the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaquis
Henton
Ariz
Merriam
Fort Huachwea
United States
War in Chinatown claims two Sam Yup merchants
In San Francisco Chinatown on Monday violence erupted as two prominent members of the Sam Yup organization, you Gee and Low Soon, were murdered and Leonga Chen wounded. All three were linked to the Tuck Wo & Co pork packing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prisco
San Francisco
Chinatown
Sam Yup Organization
You Gee
Low Soon
Leonga Chen
Tuck Wo & Co
Hitz and Sharkey Sign for 25 Round Contest
New York reports Tom Sharkey and Bob Fitz signed articles March 6 for a twenty five round bout during the first week in August. The winner takes all the purse with both men and the club posting a $5,000 forfeit each. Ward named Chicago and Southeastern Railroad general manager at Muncie headquarters. Chilian elections report liberal gains and orderly balloting. Philippine receipts for February total 42628, with 357000 from customs. Five U.S. Cavalry troops ordered home from San Juan. native troops to replace them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitz
Sharkey
New York
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitz- Stumnonus
Archbishop Hennessy Dies After Stroke in Dubuque
Archbishop John Hennessy, noted orator and education advocate, died Sunday at 2:25 PM in Dubuque Iowa after a series of strokes. He founded a seminary planned as a major national institution and was attended by Archbishop Ryan and family at his bedside.
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Hennessy
Dubnqns
Iowa
John Hennessy
Ryan
Philadelphia
Archbisho Ryan
Monsignor Ryan
Toome Cooney
Donlon
Slattery
Holy Ghost Order
Fire kills six in Bowery lodging house blaze in New York
A seven story Bowery lodging house at 444 Bowery caught fire around 3 am Monday. Six people died including Charles Bute John Clark Edward Doy Henry Jackn Stephen Cary and a unidentified man. Martin Gallagher and Edward Walker were injured. Firemen and police rescued occupants as flames consumed the building. Dominico Milano operated the cheap lodging house which held about 182 rooms with ninety occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowy
New York
Simpons
Bowery
Charles Bute
John Clark
Edward Doy
Henry Jackn
Stephen Cary
Martin Gallagher
Edward Walker
Dominico Milano
Robson's Murder Suspect Nabbed in Sioux City
Sioux City authorities claim Jack McChrystal is the real murderer of John Epson. Evidence is described as strong and conclusive, with witnesses identifying McChrystal fleeing the scene. The accused reportedly confessed to at least one person, though names are withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McChrystal
Sioux City
Jack Crystal
John Epson
Jack McChye
Chrystal
Non union men beaten by strikers in Chicago incident
Two non-union workers L. S. Goudy and Adlers were badly beaten by a mob of strikers at Fort Avenue and Seward Street. Two other nonunion men were attacked on Kimball Avenue earlier. a woman neighbor's revolver drove the attackers off. In Racine Wisconsin twenty tramps were found dead from coal gas in a warehouse after sleeping in a building owned by Coroner Christian Striplers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cohoes
Fort Avenue
Seward Street
L. S. Goudy
Adlers
Keq
Agi
Kimball Avenue
Dew Racine
Wis
Christian Stripler
Sto
Market Quotation Summary From City and Regions
Market quotes cover cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis and New York with price ranges for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes. Regional notes include fire losses at the Hay Budden Anvil Plant and a St Louis box factory fire with substantial damage and payroll impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
New York
Hay-Budden Company
Brooklyn
Cincinnati—Gattle
United States
York
Eges
West
Relief costly as British lose thousands at Ladysmith
The fall of Ladysmith lifts British morale yet shows a toll of 6,912 casualties including 1,046 killed, 8,785 wounded, and 1,568 missing. Dispatches note 8,000 more troops and batteries added to the field while relief officers describe triumphant entry on February 28 and hospital wagons entering Ladysmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Ladysmith
London
Col. Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Lord Dundonald
Imperial Light Horse and
Natal Carbineers
White
Buller
War Office
Judges Fear Death Force Court of Appeals Postpones Docket
The Kentucky Court of Appeals adjourned its argument docket until the spring term beginning in April. An official notice gave no reason beyond consultations and bench readiness. Democratic circles cite alleged threats against two judges as the cause. The Democratic faction reports $25,000 in payments from Jefferson County officials to its treasury, signaling broader county support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Frankfort
Jefferson County
Ex-President Grover Cleveland Not Seriously Ill
Reports of Grover Cleveland's illness are exaggerated. His physician says another rheumatic attack confines him to the house but he is not seriously ill. Public sentiment in Princeton reflects mild concern about his waning vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Chicago Park Board to Receive Dreyer Deposited Funds
The U S circuit court of appeals upholds Judge Grosscup ruling that the West Park commissioners may take 126000 dollars deposited by former treasurer Edward S Dreyer with National Bank of Illinois. Havana moves to reorganize rural guard with Captains to command units and pay scales.
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Chicago Park Board
Dreyer
Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
National Bank of Illinois
West Park Commissioners
West Park Board
Edward S. Dreyer
Belfast street clashes flare after Ladysmith relief news
In Belfast, crowds protested a relief update from Ladysmith triggering clashes between Orangemen and Nativists. Stone throwing caused injuries and damage as conflict escalated in the streets near Del Rio Texas and Eagle Pass.
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Ireland
Belfast
Ladysmith
West Under Snow Cover Delays Business and Traffic
A widespread West and Northwest snowstorm disrupts daily life from Omaha to Toledo and Milwaukee to the Gulf. Illinois, Indiana, Missouri see eight to fifteen inches. Michigan reports ten to eighteen inches in several cities. Ohio and Texas also affected with rail delays, blocked streets, and coal concerns.
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West
Union
Omaha
Toledo
Milwaukee
Gulf of Mexico
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lower Lake Region
New York
Moline
Ill
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Port Byron
Mattoon
Jacksonville
Waukegan
Bloomington
Perions
Michigan
Lansing
Three Rivers
Saginaw
Benton Harbor
Kalamazoo
Niles
Kenosha
Wis
Burlington
Iowa
Dennison
Texas
Indian Territory
Porto Rico tariff bill passes in House vote
The Porto Rico tariff bill cleared the House by 172 to 161 after amendments lowered the tariff to 15 percent and made the law temporary. Republicans split with six voting against. Warner was absent. Four Democrats backed the bill amid absences, led to a narrow majority of eleven. A St Louis judge defines a husband’s right to re-enter a home after a lockout.
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House
McCall
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Crumpacker
Indiana
Lorimer
Ilinois
Heatwole
Pletcher
Minnesota
Warner
Illinois
Davey and Meyer
Louisiana
Devries
California
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Stallings
Alabama
Small
North Carolina
Smith
Kentucky
Fleming
Georgia
Bellamy
Can
St. Louis
Richard Maetzald
Sidener
Majuba Hill Disaster Ends British Boer War Phase
A 1881 report recalls Sir George Colley killed at Majuba Hill on February 26 1881 during a Boer attack led by Gen Joubert. The British retreat followed heavy casualties while the victory signaled a peace settlement on Boer terms, ending that war phase.
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Sir George Colley
Joubert
Majuba Hill
Lord Roberts
Cronje
Colley
George Colley
Mount Prospect
Laing
Nek
Surrender at Matabeleberg Aftermath Amid Ruin and Suffering
Gen Cronje surrendered to Lord Roberts ending a siege in which Boers faced famine and depleted ammo. The laager lay strewn with dead and wounded as 3,000 combatants and over 1,000 women children and laborers endured a dire hospital scene. British troops moved to aid the wounded bury the dead and comfort civilians.
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Cronje
Lord Roberts
Red Cross Relief Corps
Dewey Award Bounty Set at 9670 Dollars
The United States Court of Claims issued an opinion granting Admiral Dewey naval bounty for Manila battle. The ruling fixes a total award of 9670 dollars, with 100 dollars per enemy ship accepted instead of 200, since Spanish forces were considered inferior. If the Spanish fleet had been deemed superior, Dewey’s share would reach about 19001.40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Claims
Manila
United States Court of Claims
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Dewey
Congressmen Send Congratulatory Cable to Cronje
About fifty Congressmen signed a cablegram from Washington to Gen. Cronje praising him and his soldiers for their courage and heroism in their fight for human rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronje
Washington
Gen. Cronje
Pronunciation Guide for Gen Cronje and Williamsburg Guards
The correction pronunciation of Gen Cronje the Boer commander is Cronya o sounded as in old and a as in ate. Guards sworn in to protect property in Williamsburg Kentucky from strikers in a labor dispute are reported.
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Cronje
Cronya
Williamsburg
Ladysmith Relieved After Prolonged Siege and Battle
London War Office reports Ladysmith relief after months of siege. Dispatch from Gen Buller notes Lyttelton and Dundonald entered Ladysmith with Natal Carbineers. Troop movements, battles at Colenso and Spionkop, and naval guns aiding defense are outlined amid the Natal campaign updates.
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London
Ladysmith
War Office
Buller
Lyttleton
Dundonald
Natal Carbineeers
Natal
Laing
Ven Keenan
Glencoe
Symons
Yule
French
Hlandslaagte
Kock
Sir George Stewart White
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Gloucestershire Regiment
Nicholson's Nek
Durban
Colonso
Tugela
Estcourt
Pietermaritzburg
England
Cleary
Frere
Chieveley
Colenso
Schalkburger
Tugela River
Warren
Weenen
Gen. Warren
Spionkop
Cronje
Modder River
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Mitchell, S. D
South Dakota
Leieantime
Illinois Central Hospital
Santiago de Chili
Philippines
War Department
Philippine Islands
San Juan
Porto Rico
Fifth United States Cavalry
Robson
Murrer
Grover Cleveland III
Havana
Wood
Texas Republic del Rio
Tue Rey Consention
C. C
P Agress
Evagle Pass
Pieter Arnoldus Cronje
Paardeberg
Orange Free State
Jameson
Meall
London War Office
Globe National Bank of Boston
Walter S. Blanchard
Corinthian Yacht Club
Shenandoah
San Francisco Bay
Mount San Piedra
Santiago
Cuba
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