Escape by Edward and John Biddle shocks Pittsburg jail
Edward and John Biddle, awaiting execution for Kahney murder, overpowered guards at four in the morning, escaped the county jail after cutting cells with saws and seizing keys. Witnesses saw them exit Ross street. a citywide manhunt ensues with a $5,000 reward offered for recapture.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Edward
John Biddle
Grover
Thomas J. Kuahney
Mount Washington
Biddles
James McGeary
McGeary
Edward Biddle
Reynolds
Arc- Geary
Ross Street
Homeopat
Kahney
Patrick Fitzgerald
Biddle Brothers
Fulton Street
Fitzgerald
Walter Dorman
Jeos- Big Bodine
Jennie Secbers
Milwaukee
Dorman
Ltd
John
Stone
Pardon Board
Peter_K. Seffel
2 Place
Mira
Sachel
McDonald
Warden Soffel
Ele
Mrs. Soffel
Mr Raffel
Soffel
Prominent Decatur Woman Mrs Sarah Ewing Dies at 82
Mrs Sarah Ewing mother of the late Charles Ewing and a relative of Adia Stevenson died at her Decatur home aged 82. She was a prominent figure in central Tilines for fifty years. The report shifts to other notices of notable deaths including Peter Lee, a former slave who died at Castle Point Hoboken after gaining liberty in 1840.
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Associatea Press
Decatur
Mts
Sarah Ewing
Charles Ewing
Adia Stevenson
New Jersey
Lee
Stevens
DE Angelis
la Crosse
Wis
Jefferson de Angelis
Hera
New York
Paris
Louis Jules Ernest de Normandie
Senate
Bank of France
SCHWAB IN PARIS REPORTS FROM BERLIN ARRIVAL
Charles M Schwab president of the United States Steel corporation arrived in Paria from Berlin. He denied reports of talks with Austro-Hungarian firms to make a working agreement with US Steel. He said no business was conducted on his European trip and will sail home on the American liner Sa Paul from Southampton February 1, then proceed to London.
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Associated Pros
Paria
Charles M. Schrrat
United States
Fire damages multiple Chicago buildings injuring two
A fire in Chicago destroyed a five story brick building at 1982 Illinois Street and damaged contents. Two people were injured as heavy machinery caused floors to collapse, the structure collapsing into the street. Estimated losses total about 170 dollars. A separate fire in Quebec, Waterville, burned the Ira and Spring Bedstead factory of George Gale and Leas with losses around 100000 dollars.
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Axpeciated Press
Chicago
Iinois Street
Dauchy Iron Works
Feom
I. R. Smith Shree
Quebec
Waterville
Que
George Gale and Leas
Corrigan's Horses At New York Port Seen
The Atlantic steamship Minneapolis departs London for New York with thirty one horses on board. Cargo is linked to Edward Corrigan, the American horse owner, as the voyage proceeds from the port in an Associated Press report.
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Associated Press
London
Minneapolis
New York
Edward Corrigan
Presidential Succession Debate and Senate Actions
The Senate considered a joint resolution on presidential succession and passed it with two-thirds support. It also approved a Virginia memorial park bill and addressed mining safety with a ventilation measure. German officers disrupted sessions prompting a call to order. The House discussed a permanent census bureau and approved a Lacey amendment on mine ventilation and shot firing. Appointments to customs, public money, and Fort Peck agency posts were announced.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Proctor
the Interior and of Agriculture
Massachusetts
United States
Hoar
Fredericksburg
National Battlefields Memorial Park
Virginia
Tillman
South Carolina
Mr. Lodge
Mr. Tillman
Beveridge
Indiana
Union
Moody
Oregon
Lacey
Iona
Moltke
House
Hopkins
John Albus Jr. Qurveror
Customs
St Joseph
Alvah Eastman
St. Cloud
Minn
Charles R. A. Scobey
Fort Peck
Montana
Mob Guards Wyoming Prisoner Row Ahead of Trial
A mob of about 100 armed men patrolled railway yards in Carper Wyoming awaiting the return of prisoner Charles Woodward alias Tubbs from Sheriff Tubbin. Acting Governor Chatterton and Mayor Cantlin prepared to use militia if needed to prevent lynching while Woodward faces trial. Sheriff Tubbin is expected back with the prisoners within 24 hours.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
World-Herald
Carper
Wyo
Bherki ‘Tubbs
Priser
Charles Woodward
Sherrit Ricker
Truttiesnake
Pureubie Woodward
Woodward
Chatterton
Cantlin
Jodie Bramer
Tubbin
Billings
Howard Guilty in Kentucky Jury Fixes Life Term
Frankfort Ky Jan 39 The jury convicted Jim Howard of murder and fixed life imprisonment after hours of deliberation The split was over punishment with seven jurors voting for life and five for death The first trial ended in a death sentence and a new trial was granted The attorney plans to appeal as court notes retained jurisdiction.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Jim't Howard
Iutie
Howard
Court of Appeals
Trig
Lfe
Ward
Laken
Navy to retire Sampson and Cromwell on June ninth
The Navy Department announced a retirement on June ninth for Admiral William T. Sampson and Admiral Cromwell due to health reasons. Admiral Cromwell will command the European stations until retirement. promotions follow to rear admiral H. Cooper, George H. Wadleigh, and Captain A. S. Crowninshield to fill vacancies.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Bror
William T. Sampson
Cantanus
H. Cooper
George H. Wadleigh
John A. Howell
Naval Retiring Board
A. S. Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Admiral Crowninshield
Cromwell
Operators and Miners Convene in Indianapolis for Conference
The annual struggle between operators of bituminous mines in Indiana Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania and organized miners began in Tomlinson Hall with about 709 delegates present. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America presided as temporary chairman. The committee on credentials will report tomorrow morning. A banquet tonight will seat 1,500 attendees with remarks by city officials and union leaders.
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iBy Associatea Fress
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Linois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tomlinson Hall
John Mitchell
42D Mince Workers of America
Ch Ye Mitchell
Morinz
Central Inter Union
Tomlinton Hal
Merabera
Anal Dealers” Exchange
Mieiesster
Charles A. Bookwalter
John Miteseil
Tha Unie’ Mine Workers of America
Walter S. Rosle
Chicago
Bribery Warrants Issued in St Louis Suburban Rail Case
The grand jury has ordered additional bench warrants in a suburban street railway bribery probe. The total warrants and the named men remain undisclosed. Witnesses include John H Blessing of Gaylord Blessing, Harry A Faulkner and Zach Tinker. Subpoenas for many other witnesses have been served.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Grand Jury
Thom
John H. Blessing
Gaylord
House of Delegates
Zach Tinker
Columbia Breaking Company
Big Ice Yacht Race Postponed By Lake Monona Conditions
MadisonWis Jan 20 The Inter lake Ice Yacht race featuring Pads Comet from Pewaukee Sawyers Firrt from Oshkosh and other fast boats from Neenah Menasha Appleton and others is postponed due to snow packed ice on Lake Monona. The Madison streets display a $100 silver loving cup to be awarded to the winner of two races on the same day once conditions allow.
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Madison
Wis
Lake Monona
Pewaukee
Sawyers Firrt
Oshkosh
Neenah
Menasha
Apheton
Eleexhere
Schwab Has Not Resigned Says Morgan Firm
A Wall Street rumor claimed Charles M Schwab would resign as president of United States Steel. J Pierpont Morgan denied the report saying Schwab has not resigned and no meeting is planned for resignation. Another Morgan associate dismissed rumors of gambling at Monte Carlo.
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Prexsy
New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
JL Pierpont Morgan
Morcan
Schwab
Ats. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Pensals
Monte 110
Salt Lake Telegram launches as new Utah paper
The Salt Lake Telegram debuts January 22 as an independent journal promoting Utah's industry and material interests. William M. Butler, formerly of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, is named publisher while Dr. Goldem'th Bernard Wer, formerly of the Washington Times, serves as editor. the paper will carry Associated Press reports.
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Associated Preset
Salt Lake
Utah
Salt Lake Telegram
Metropolis
Wiliam M. Butler
Theis Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Goldem
Bernard
Washington, D. C
Kritziaters Fate Reported From South Africa
A report from South Africa in January states that Commandant Kritziater, captured by General French on December 7, has been reported to be murdered in detention. No official confirmation has reached London, and further details are unknown as of now.
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London
Kritiziater
French
South Africa
Kritizinser
Washington
D.C
State Department
England
Holland
United States
Kuyper
Paris
Jane
The
Temps
Hague
Dr. Kuyper
Britakb
Associated Press
France
Repeal War Taxes Simplified by House Committee Action
The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a bill to repeal most Spanish war revenue taxes. The duty on mixed flour remains. tea duty ends January 1 1903. Repeal to start July 1 1902 with about 77 million dollars yearly savings, and 174 million anticipated in the next fiscal year. Amendments to keep petroleum and sugar tax and to tax large corporate receipts were defeated.
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Anseciated
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Ways and Mews
Iayne
Kim
Paynes
Payne
Newlands
Hiehardsen
Amicable agreement reached at Kaukauna paper mills
In Kaukauna Wisconsin on January 8, Van Nortwick of Combined Locks Paper Co and Nigmen reached a compromise over the short hour schedule. Workers will midnight Saturday six hours plus seven hours under Van Nortwick’s concession. Some Outagamie Paper employees face union blacklisting for signing the ten percent scale, while others may withdraw from the union to keep working. Tension forecasts potential strikes at Outagamie and local mills as organizers push hard lines.
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Kaukeuna
Wis
Jan. W
van Nortwick
Combined Locks Paper Company
Nigmen
Wlixconsin
Outagninie Paper Mills
William Hamilton
Thumany Paper Company
Harmill~ton
Outagamic Paper Company
John McNaughton
Heéheé
Pearson Moves to Explain Beliefs at Northwestern
Chicago reports Prof. Charles W. Pearson of Northwestern University spoke briefly at the chapel exercises during the day of prayer. He affirmed belief in Christ prayer and the Holy Ghost and said nothing he had done or written warranted retracting or regret.
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Anpidates Press
Chicago
Charles W. Pearson
Northwestern University
Pearson
That Trip to Buffalo Romance Reaches Oshkosh Wedding
A New York farmer named James McLaughlin traveled to Oshkosh to claim his bride Margaret J Armstrong Loni of Vinland after a courtship sparked at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. The ceremony at the bride’s home was conducted by Rev J P Abbots with a reception to follow.
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New York
Oshkosh
Margaret J. Armstrong Loni
Vinland
James McLaughlin
Huron
Empire State
McLaughlin
Bufalo
Buffain
James Lard
J. P. Abbots
Terror Rages in Connaught Land Crisis Report
Telegraphic despatches from Dublin cite terror in Row community with nightly raids on tenants, threats of death, and mid night meetings. Parliament member Sohn O Donnel reportedly challenged Wendham to confront 3000 to 19000 men, promising to settle the land question even at great peril.
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Associated Prese
London
Dabdith
Ezcon Ares
Sohn (O'Donnel
South Mayo
Fairmount
Treland
Wyndham
Oiders
Wendham
Connaught
O'Donnell
Bentley jailed for contempt over town printing inquiry
John F. Bentley of Bentley Murray & Co was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail for contempt after refusing to produce firm books to a grand jury investigating the town printing contract for South Chicago in 1900. The case involves allegations town money funded private work led by H. H. Fuller.
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Ny Associated Press
Chicago
Smith
Criminal Court Today
John F. Bentley
Bentley, Murray & Co
Grand
South
Lnundation
H. H. Fuller
Bentley
Peace is Possible in South Africa Says Rochefort and Lynch
Paris cables quote M Rochefort and Col Lynch arguing for peace in South Africa on terms like Cuba and Philippine independence. They say a tangible program is key and that both sides seek a satisfactory settlement. Washington reports none confirmed and Dutch premier Kuyper’s trip linked to possible talks.
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Associated Prose
New York
M. Henri Rochefort
Journal
American
Paris
South Africa
Cuban
Philippines
Republic of
Cuba
United States
England
Snell Case Not Smallpox Despite Fears
Dr. M B Barnett reports A R Snell much improved and likely free of smallpox. Fever has subsided, no eruption appeared, and quarantine may end soon. Others in the household remain under confinement. Miss Snell attended grammar at the Normal School but showed no signs of infection.
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M. B. Barnett
A. R. Snell
Snell
Mr. Snel
Atlas Buse
Mies Ethel Snell
Fred Badger
Deeds
Sneil
Berger-Davis nuptials in city ceremony at First Congregational
Mr Christhap Reteer and Miss Flor ence G Paris wed at evening service in the First Congregational parsonage with Rev E Award Smith officiating. The couple, both employed at Neville Carting, recently moved from Kalsmar Michigan and plan to reside in the city.
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Christhap Reteer
Mien
Florence G. Paris
I. Smith
Sabeerlung
A. N. Crosby
Smith
Bercer
Kalsmar
Neville Carting
Mies Davis
Bridie
Chigsad
Marie Cocpis
Thie City
Passengers Safe After Vessel Stranding Near Harbor
The Barry Brothers transportation fleet and associated ships are stuck just outside the Prenmont harbor piers as wind shifts westward. Three to four feet of water hold the vessels while passengers have been removed and reassured. Goodrich company reports the towboat from Chicago remains missing after departing last night, with arrival due about one o clock this morning.
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Agsaociate
Presa
Tracine
Windon
Barry Brothers
Transportation Company
Goodrich Company
Towa
Chicago
Here
Smallpox case sparks charge against health chief
W C Bissett of 38 Pleasant Avenue accuses the city health department of allowing J B Everett to roam streets while suffering from a severe smallpox case. Bissett says he notified police and Dr. Wilkie Monday about suspicions, but Everett was seen on Wednesday, suggesting a quarantine lapse and exposing neighbors on the Everett street.
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W. C. Bussett
Pleasant Avene
Sayn
Wilkie
J. B. Everett
Everett
Barge
W. C. Bissett
Pleasant Avenue
D. B. Everett
Blissett
Bilssert
Mr. Bissett
Mr. Everett
Vaccination Drive Extends to County Inmates
County physician Dr. W F A Brown begins vaccinating all 340 inmates at the county asylum. Last year about sixty inmates at the poor house were vaccinated. Brown urges vaccination as the surest defense and notes a state health notice urging those not vaccinated in five to seven years to act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. A. Brown
Brown
County Poor House
Wingate
State Board of Health
Traveling Man Racket Suspect in Michigan Nabbed
A confidence man posing as H E Cornish manipulated the Penn Drug Company of Detroit by telegrams from Ann Arbor. The impersonator urged urgent cash transfers and was caught in Ann Arbor. Cornish is identified as a resident of Tontaine Mich.
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Confidence Hall
Michigan
H. KE. Cornish
Trice
Penn Drag Company
Thin City
Herbert E. Cornish
Ann Arbor
Cornish
Detroit
Penn Drug Company
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