Two Chinese Executed at Movamensing Prison
Two Chinese men Jung Jow and Mick Kung were hanged at Movamensing prison Philadelphia for the July Fourth murder of two countrymen during an outbreak in the Chinese quarter. Since their conviction the men had embraced Christianity, both becoming Baptists, marking the first legal execution of Chinese in Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jung Jow
Mick Kung
Movamensing
Peninsylvania
Supreme Court rules on Oshkosh bridge case tracks
Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses lower court ruling in the Oshkosh Main Street bridge dispute. The Winnebago Traction Company gains judgment while Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light must pay for tracks by purchase or condemnation. The decision limits crossings to two tracks and requires reasonable compensation.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court
Main Street
Bashford Dies
Northwestern
Medison
Wia
Supreme Court
Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Company
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Winnebaso ‘Fraction Company
Eastern Wisconsin Railway Company
Sverre
Toye
Timlin
Grealt Court
City of
Winnebago Tracnen Company
Common Council
Seat Bridge
Winnebago Traction Company
Slain Street
Blain Street
School Board Has Power In Milwaukee Fire Escape Dispute
Milwaukee March 1 Associated Press reports Mayor Becker failed to act on Building Inspector Kech’s order to vacate third floors in several city schools awaiting fire escapes. City Attorney Kelly issued a second opinion asserting only the school board may govern schools, and the board opposes vacating the floors, suggesting no further action will occur.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Becker
Building J
Kech
Kelly
Ely
Dist Young Woman Drowns in Rock River Tragedy
From the overturning of a canoe in Beloit Wisconsin a 20 year old woman, Miss Besmie Griswold, is drowned while her brother Ben, 18, is pulled from the water in a critical condition. The accident occurred on the Rock River and authorities report the brother may not recover.
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Biiwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Beloit
Rock River
Besmie Griswold
Ben
Problems of Immigration Conference Discussed in New York
A New York conference of officers and members of the National Liberal Immigration League will discuss problems of immigration in its many phases this afternoon, focusing on policy implications and the league's aims.
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Associated Press
New York
National Liberal Immigration League
International Child Welfare Congress Draws Global Delegates
Delegates from every state and world nations attend the National Mothers Congress informally in Washington. About 200 delegates and 400 visitors gather for a week long conference on child welfare with participants from Great Britain Germany Holland Japan Greece France Switzerland and South Africa among others.
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Assocated Press
Washington, D C
National Mothers Congress
Great Britain
Germany
Holland
Japan
Greece
France
Switzerland
South Africa
Countries
Hunter's Possible Resignation Tops Oklahoma GOP Meet
Delegates arrive for the Oklahoma Republican convention to choose four national delegates. The central committee will meet to decide whether Charles E Herter continues as chairman as pressure mounts for Hunter, a former Rough Rider and federal clerk, to resign amid campaign controversy.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma Citr. Okla
Chicaso
State Central Committee
Charles E_ Herter
state central_committee
Hunter
Okwbomz Amucn
Rough Riders
Hexunter
Religious revival planned with 42 Philadelphia churches
Promoters promise the greatest religious revival in Philadelphia history with 42 churches to host simultaneous evangelistic services starting Thursday and continuing in Protestant churches until April 15. Over 5,600 personal workers gathered in 208 churches receiving guidance from trained workers led by Rev Dr J Wilbur Chapman and Charles 3 Alexander the singing evangelist.
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Assoc
Phileceipma
Philadelphia
Thurxsay
J. Wilbur Chapman
Charles 3. Alexander
Ithe
Emma Goldman Arrives in Milwaukee Quietly
Associated Press reports Emma Goldman, noted anarchist, reached Milwaukee, Wisconsin, midday and stayed overnight. Authorities said there would be no public demonstrations or police surveillance, and no meetings unless private gatherings among her friends.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Mra
Emmae Goldman
Anarchy
galheri@s
Ruef Allegations Denied in San Francisco Court
An affidavit by Assistant District Attorney Francis J. Heney in Judge Lawlor's department counters defense claims that Abraham Ruef's bribery indictments were void due to promised immunity. Heney's document addresses all of Ruef's allegations and the prior affidavits from defense attorneys.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Lawher
Department of the Superior Court
Francis J. Heney
Braham Ruer
Ruer
Hener
Rallying Jacksonville Miami auto race narrows field
All but three cars have dropped from the rising Jacksonville Miami automobile event. Cars left Ormond for Rock Ledge as the second control point, with a repair car waiting to replace tires. The press car logged fifty two miles before breakfast and is pursuing the leaders.
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Ormond
Fla
Rock Ledge
Trolley Car Funerals and Civic Rail Tales
The Chicago street railways plan to run funeral cars at cemeteries with forty seats and a separate coffin compartment. Hiring a car costs about $20, cheaper than multiple carriages. An Electric News note tells of a Newark golf course incident where a solicitor’s bait and a two pound fish were found together with injury marks.
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Chicago
Newark
Iocal
Bell
School House Fires Across Cities Prompt Alarms
Fire reports from multiple cities describe a burning schoolhouse near Collinwood narrowly avoided disaster as children were outdoors. In New York a six story building blaze injured several firefighters and forced evacuations, with extensive property loss. Other incidents include a Woolner & Co distillery fire in Toledo, the Napoleons Union school loss in Illinois, and an orphan home laundry fire in Bloomington.
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Collmwood
Gotham
New York
West Eighteenth Street
Siegel-Cooper
Jury of non Catholics in Abo priest murder trial
In Denver on March 1 the trial of Giuseppe Abo for killing Father Leo Heinrichs continued before Judge Whiford. A non Catholic jury indicated they could be impartial despite the victim being a priest, with the defense to be heard next day and prosecution presenting its full case including sanity experts.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Giuseppe Abo
Leo Heinrichs
Greely W. Whiford
Criminal Division
District Court
Hts
Caose
Ter
George A. Stidger
Alfa
Father Leo
Hachi. Taylor
Edward F. Dean
August L. Matte
Allo
Stidger
Alio
Fasazne
Wisconsin Man Thought Insane After City Attacks
A Janesville man Otto Wallin suspected in attacks on women in Mendota area is held in custody. He refuses to speak, mutters constantly, and is deemed probably insane. He will be examined in probate court this afternoon and likely committed to Mendota asylum.
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Wis
Janesville
Otto Wallin
Tanesville
Ingane
Mendota
Tno
Indian College Head Predicts Upsurge in India
Pittsburg dispatch reports Dr Arthur H W Eyles, president of Sahabac Christian College, predicts upheaval in India following editorials in Indian newspapers. He cautions against imminent danger but foresees serious strife if tensions persist, awaiting resolution by the Indian Congress. International missionary convention opens in Pittsburg with 1,400 delegates registered.
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Surgonpw
Arthur HW Ewles
ceHegs
Sahabac
India
Indian Congress
King Edward Sends Letter Over Times Disclosure
A local agency reports King Edward has sent a letter to Emperor rivaling Cor Mal condemning The London Times for publishing private correspondence of the exiled Lord Tweedmouth. The King says Parliament and the public widely disapprove of The Times action.
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Associated Press
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Roar Coverey I Cor
London Times
Emergrd
Lord Tweedfiouth
British Admiralty
Edwart
Free of England
Times
Cars in New York to Paris race depart amid poor roads
The American car from Rawlins Wyoming started at 7:35 AM toward New York via Paris with bad road conditions reported. The Italian car from Grand Island Nebraska left at 4:10 AM under fine weather and good roads ahead.
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Laramie
New York
Ruger Files Nomination Papers for Supreme Court Seat
Milwaukee March 10 Journal special from Janersville reports William Ruger today filed his nomination papers to seek a seat on the Supreme Court bench.
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Ruger
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Janerstile Zays
Willam Ruger
Supreme Court
Night riders strike in Kentucky and Tennessee towns
Reports from Kentucky and Tennessee recount raids by masked night riders who shot six Black residents and whipped several others in Birmingham and nearby towns. Tobacco crops were burned in Brooksville, while a farmer received a warning note signed The Thirty Five.
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Associated Press
Pedugah
Birmingham
Marehan County
Brooks Ite
Imley
Robert Stanton
Clarksville
Woodford
Frown Dennett
Tobare
Toda
Bennete
Henderson, Ky
W Bradshaw
Ixlay
England Takes a Hand in Tatsu Maru Case
London reports Britain asked Japan through Count Komura what steps it proposed in the Tatsu Maru affair and advised arbitration as denied. The British foreign office said no action had been taken. Tokyo notes focus shifts to London as Britain seeks clarity on Japan's plan amid potential independent action.
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Associated Press
London
Tokyo
Japan
Count Komuera
Great Britain
Tokio
China
Count Komura
Komura
Foreign Office
Torio
Swede fires at Norwegian king’s castle in Oslo
A Swedish man fired a Remington rifle at the royal castle in Christiana at noon, firing about a dozen shots that damaged interior walls. He was seized by police and stated the aim was to kill King Haakon. The king and Queen Maud were not present, and no officials were harmed.
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Associated Press
Christiania
King Haakon
Haakon
Queen Maud
Vovenkoltern
Killing Spouse and Self Reported in Three States
A press summary notes multiple murder suicide cases. James Rathbun killed his wife in Omaha before taking his own life after a separation. In Pattytown, a husband slew his wife and two children and hanged himself after failing to end his life earlier. In Tenino Washington a man killed his wife and three children and then shot himself.
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Associate Press
Omaha
Neb
James Rathbun
Ro Hail
Mra Rathbun
Piqua
Htle
David Davia
Pattytown
Nua
Cimid
Menner
Davis
Extire
Seattle
Wash
Afee Kay
Tenino
Thurston County
Thaw Marriage Case Denied by Thaw Counsel
A statement from Col. Franklin Bartlett, counsel for Harry K. Thaw and Evelyn Thaw, says efforts to nullify the marriage failed and denies reports of espionage by Mrs. William Thaw’s agents. He notes no separation proceedings have begun and emphasizes fairness and support for Evelyn Thaw.
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Associateussco
New York
Slarry K. Tha
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Franklin Gartleir
Harry HK. Thaw
William Thaw
Dirs Thaw
Bartlett
Harry K. Thaw
Colonel Bartlett
E.aasy
Evelyn Thaw
Hiarry K Thaw
Hitchcock's Trial Begun In New York Court
Comedian Raymond Hitchcock faced a criminal court indictment in Manhattan before Justice Blanchard. A large crowd watched as guards restricted access to the courtroom while prosecutors read the charges brought by Eleanor Vor Hagen, a fifteen year old girl, with the case proceeding after the noon recess.
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New York
Raymond Atchcock
Supreme Court
Justice Blanchard
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El’en Vor Hagen
Justie Blanchard
Flarh
Ureir
PARDON FOR POWERS APPEAL TO GOVERNOR
Lexington Ky March 1 Associated Press Wilton of this city and Jindzie J Co Syms of Bowling Green, counsel for Caleb Powers, announce they will appeal to Governor Wilton today to review the papers sent for Powers pardon and to press the case.
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Associated Press
Lexington
S. K. Wilton
Hms City
Jindzie J Co. Syms
Bowding Green
Caleb Powars
Wilton
Exclusive club fined for liquor sales in Alabama
Montgomery March 10 The Country club one of the souths most exclusive social associations pleaded guilty to selling liquor in violation of state laws. A fine of 50 dollars and costs was imposed.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
the Country Club
South
Anarchist banker robbery attempt ends in arrest
In Omaha an unidentified man entered the Bank and demanded money while displaying a bottle believed to contain nitroglycerin. The suspect, G. E. Fee of Rockford Illinois, talked to Vice President Luther Drake and was arrested after detectives interrupted the plan. The bottle was taken for testing and showed no explosive content.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Luther Drake
Drake
Kansas City
Hamilton
Hamton
Shomely
L L Fee
Mam
G. E. Fee
Rockford
Ill
Fee
Omata
Plumbers’ Union
Foe
New Trial Sought for Walsh in Bank Funds Case
In Chicago federal court Judge Anderson heard a motion for a new trial for former Chicago National Bank president John F. Walsh. Prosecutors filed 104 reasons supporting the request citing alleged illegal use of bank funds.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John FP. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
United States District Court
Anderson
Walsh
Unclear OCR: Worker Found Dead in Freight Car
Fragments indicate a man with Bible and pistol was found dead inside a freight car near a rail yard. Police report a mis of cause and a possible connection to a clerical or blue collar job, with one witness noting a palled scene at the site.
Beach Hargis Trial Opens with Verdict Expected Today
Jury in the Abrams County case of Beach Hargis is anticipated to reach a verdict this week after protracted proceedings. The defendant faces serious charges linked to a firearms incident, with the trial moving toward a final decision as proceedings continue.
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Assocated Press
Levirs
Weather forecast for Weeomin Fair with temperatures given
Forecast for Weeomin Fair covers tonight and Wednesday with ridne temperature variations. The report lists time stamps and codes from the weather bureau and notes a 24F reading.
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