Two youths die in accidental shooting in Norfolk
In Massachusetts Norfolk, Virginia on February 19 a 17 year old boy William Smallwout playfully pointed a revolver at 12 year old Core Jehus Brownley and said he was going to shoot. The weapon exploded the bullet entered Brownley’s head and he died shortly after. Smallwout and a companion were detained awaiting court action.
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Norfolk
William Smallwout
Ao Resalver
Jehus Brownley
Brownley
Simaline
Cyrur
Merder
Wilkesbarre
Hamtown
Pittston
James Collins
George Dooner
Collins
Rioting soldiers blamed for officer’s death at police station
In Texas a mutiny by sailors led by Captain Hall sparked an attack on a police station. Nine soldiers possibly participated. Officer Podeaks died from a wounds believed to be from Sailor Richard Blacker’s rescue attempt. The mob’s leader was Cureport Hall. soldiers fled after the shooting.
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Thrir Nuiber
Pasu
Dex
Bec
Momdieg Genery
Es Texas
Sud Ac
Podeaks Bae Eottiae Capat
Richard Blacker
Stewart
Pennsylvania School Fund Distribution Reached Completion
Harrisburg February 19. State Treasurer Beacom Gow has completed the distribution of the current fiscal year’s school appropriation totaling 5,300,000. Revenues for 1900 are estimated at 12,121,438.50, about 600,000 less than 1899. Beacom says no increased appropriations are warranted and a five-year period of good conditions could cover existing obligations.
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Bencom Gow
Harrisburg
Bencom
Beacom
Commonwealth
Controversy Over Insular Affairs and Puerto Rico Bill
The Senate weighs the constitutional reach of taxation and government in new possessions. Debate centers on whether the uniform taxation clause extends to Porto Rico and how Hawaii and Porto Rico will be governed. Republicans McCall and Littlefield join Democrats in contesting the tariff provision. The Hawaiian government bill leads, with possible lengthy debate and amendments.
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Vila
United States
Porto Rico
Horto Rivo
McCall
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
McDinelen
Senate
Hawaiian Islands
The March of Surgery and Odd News Items
Chicago reports a first of its kind American leg amputation performed under cocaine nerve block by Dr. Samuel L. Weber at the county hospital. The operation, on Mrs Mary Arndt, aims to aid those intolerant to anesthesia and could transform lower-limb amputations. Also notes Butter makers convention in Lincoln with trains from New York Chicago and more. Eastburn shoots Sutton then helps daughter. traction engines replacing camels in Buerrus. Milwaukee convention boomers seeking 1936 Democratic National Convention. Vandals damage a cemetery fence and gravestone in Geary County.
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Octeogeanrina
Chicago
Mary Arndt
America
Samuel L. Weber
Europe
Weber
Utter Makers
Lincoln
Neb
Association
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Dakotas
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Relief of Kimberley Achieved by Roberts Monday Advance
The Times dispatch from Modder River reports Cronje retreating toward Bloemfontein with 10,060 men and 1,400 wagons, while Lord Roberts and French push to Bloemfontein. Cronje loses baggage. convoy under attack. British cavalry and infantry press a rapid, mobile advance amid heat and dust. Major Dourton’s wife learns of his death February 14.
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London
Times
Modderiver
Cronje
Moemfontein
Kelly-Keony
Bloemfontein
Kiniverley
Geirer
Roberty
Deklels Drift
Daily Matl
Colesbury
Daily News
Ladder River
Bir
Magersfontein
Kimberley
Kopjes
Modder
Koffyfontein
Kelly-Kenny
Jacobsdal
Lord Roberts
French
Hhis
Lord Kitchener
Chieveler
Baker
Hussar Hill
Tuzeia
Canntry
Hlangyane Hill
Dourton
Tadysmith
Major Doreton
Alleged French traitor linked to naval espionage plot
A Paris-based sensational story claims an alleged French traitor offered to supply Britain with Transvaal vessel freighting details for 25 000 francs. The case centers on a letter seized after tips from Dr Leyds. Philipp allegedly fled to Erickond, with Leyds denying direct ties.
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Eunxinad
Neusospersy
Paris
Mindktry of Marine
Pithop
Sand Iehaveters
Great Britain
Transvaal
Pir Leyds
M. Philipp
Philipp Accordiue
Dex
Dresfus
du Paty de Clam
Ex-Consul MaCrum Charges British Officers Again
Charles E. Macrum former United States consul at Pretoria leaves Pittsburg bound for Washington vowing not to withdraw his charges against British officers in South Africa and ready to testify if needed. He plans to testify at any congressional inquiry and will join Rep Wheeler's push for investigation. Revival Sparks Factory Shutdown in Sharpstown Md
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Gtross & Case
F.G. Ziumeemax
San Antonio
Tex
Soldat Sc
Toc
United States
Canada
England
FEL Hooker & CO
Propricers
New York
Albert L. Pearre
Prederich
Declazres
Pittsburg
Charles £. Macrum
Pretoria
South Africa
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Oesete
Maerum
Wheeler
Kentucky
House
Broun
Lynching at Baskett Mills after assault confession
The report notes Will Burns was lynched at Baskett Mills following his confession of attempting to assault white Mrs. L Weeks. Other items mention Boston ex-mayor Josiah Quincy’s London marriage to Mrs. Tyler, VIP guests including Ambassador Chante and Mexican officials, and a mix of medical endorsements and pension retirement news.
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L. Weeks
Will Burns
Baskett Mills
Josiah Quincy
Boston
London
Tyler
Ambassador Chante
Gonzales Cario
Mexico
Metirarinus
George S. Warren
St. Thomas’ Church
New York
Kentucky and national figures argue over Goebel, Govs and a dead brother
Frankfort dispatch reports Democratic and Republican leaders meeting to resolve the Goebel governorship dispute as Governor Beckham returns to the Capitol with lawmakers. Ex Senate Bronston drew a pistol in a heated exchange on a train with Claude Desha, later the matter was dropped. cheers and funerary arrangements for Goebel continue as tensions ease slightly.
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Frankfort
Goebel
Taylor
Mmbers
Mariers
Charles J. Bronston
Kington
Claude Desha
Senate
Chesapeake and Oho
Bronston
Desha
Pad and
Linh Spailer
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Sala Jt
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Irving S, Biser
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Irving
W. Churah St. Frederick
John N. Clary
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F. G. Hon. Lee
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G. Y. Davidson
North Liberty ST
Baltimore, MD
Nédsyon
Ernest Helfenstein
Insurance
W. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
J. T. Pyles
West Patrick Street
Frederick, Mid
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Samuel Johnson
North Green Street
Jubpson
New Jersey
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Bette
Albert L. Pearce
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Texas
Acker
Central Hardware CO
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McKinley
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Lord Penacelete
John Mullin
Cincinnati
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National Capitol
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MR Macrum
Sharpstown
Methodiat Church
Toledo
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Bowling Green
Smith
Perpetuual Philippines
Buffalo
William R. Shatter
Fort Porter
San Francisco
Philippines
Ton O Ricini
Rinstand
Inter Divyorce
Amy Rinstand
Edward Everhart
Serv York
Rapid
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Asnew
Thos. Petrr
Aylmer, Que
Agnew
A. L. Pearre
Market St
Marshall
Parker
Tierbhem
Fed
la Touraine
Vicomte
Vicomtesse de Castellane
Count Hont de Castellane
Vicomte Castellane
Count Boni de Castellane
Havana
Ignacio Andrade
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