Murdered by Pirates Near Wushan On Yangtze River
The state department reports American teacher Bert Hicks and two companions were attacked by pirates on the Yangtse near Wushan in Szechwan. Hicks was killed and his companions Hoffman and Sheldon were wounded. they are transporting his body to Ichang. The incident is said to be piracy, with Chinese gendarmes pursuing the attackers.
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Yangtee
B. R. Micka
China
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
BR. Hicks
Oshkosh
Wushan
Szechwan
United States
Hankow
Qchina
Yangtse
Messrs. Hicks, Hoffman
Sheldon
Chentu
J. P. James
Shenghai
Ichang
Wan
Anya
Hicks
Hoffman
Yangtee River
Thin Clry
Peking
E. Carlton Baker
Chungking
Wis
American Tion
Roger Green
J. Paul Jameson
Jehang
Sianfu
Shensi
Cansilar
Cheefoo
Psinan
Shantunx
Tsingchowfa
Hongkong
Swatow
Kwanksi
Kwangtung
Canton River
Jein
Linchow
Wichangtung
Canton
Mr. Hicks
Bert
University of Chengtu
Algoma Street
Trial resumes in American Sugar Refining conspiracy case
In federal court Judge Hund hears opening defense by counsel Mantes Nicoll for Washington Thomas and John E. Parsons and others. Nicoll urges jury to return a verdict of not guilty and contends Segal had an alibi during the alleged offense at the Pesmagivante plant. The misworded text suggests a dispute over timing and repayment details in the conspiracy charges.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington Thomas
John E. Parsons
American Sugar Refram Company
Pe Mantes Nicoll
Hund
Nicoll
Segal
Miss Mercy Mercenary Trial Reveals Vaudeville Sketch Ties
Miss Mercy testifies in Chicago court over a $100000 slander suit against Mies Marion Talbot dean of women. She admits contacting a playwright for a vaudeville sketch to fund her fight and discusses alleged theft of aigrettes from a hat given by Warren Reynolds, her fiancé. The courtroom draws a large crowd as connections to Reynolds are explored.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mies
Esther Mercy
University of Chicago
Mies Marion Talbot
Fe George E. Vincent
Universsty of Minnesota
Mies Mercy
Harry Pratt Judean
Miss Mercy
Aigrettes
Warren Reynolds
Dean Talbot
Jene
Pomero
Francis Walker
Attorney Walker
Miss Marcy
Walker
Misa Mercy
Everett Jennings
Reynolds
Explosion destroys locomotive boiler yard in San Antonio Texas
First photographs reveal the devastation after a locomotive boiler explosion at the Southern Pacific Railroad yards in San Antonio Texas. Twenty six killed and one hundred injured as property damage extends a quarter mile. most casualties in the machine shop. Company inquiry ongoing with workers suspecting water in boilers.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Texas
Southern Pacific Company
Coal Strike Factions Mark Time as Negotiations Continue
Reported mood in coal districts shows fractures within miner groups while talks with mine owners proceed. Resumption of work occurs at several pits as discussions on minimum daily wages and settlement terms stretch toward another day of conferences in London and Cleveland.
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Mument
London
Mners
Cleveland
United Mine Workers of America
White
New York
Visti
Sisilar
Ohio
Onlahoma
Comorrow
LI Te Maion
Lonpneik
Enal
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Reach Crisis Levels
Reports from Mount Pleasant Missouri warn the Miasissimi levee breach could flood New Madrid County within a day. Other floods rise along the Mississippi and Ohio with ice covered tracks in Keokuk and rising stages threatening regional towns and basements, as authorities fear widespread inundation.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Mt. Pleasant
New Madrid
St Louis
Mississippi River
Sesterday
Hus State
Kansas
Finois
St. Louis
Missouri
Fulton
Pont Pleasant
New Madrid County
Keokuk
Des Moines
Gregory
Chicago, Burlington ,& Quincy
Seeokuk
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Governor calls special session for presidential primary reform
Annenclated Press reports Governor Neen calls legislature into special session to enact a presidential preference primary for April 4. He requires two thirds approval. both chambers signaled support and the vote neared. The measure aims to secure a timely primary date.
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Anenclated
Chicago
Deneen
Boma
Lon Fe
Menate
Pn Pn
La Follette Campaign Trails Across States
Reports from Washington Wisconsin and Indiana outline La Follette and allies touring Midwest states to rally support. Wisconsin speakers planned in Milwaukee and Green Bay while Indiana delegates vie for GOP prominence ahead of the national convention.
Delegates chosen later at state convention at Rochester
Delegates at large will be chosen later at the state convention in Rochester. Upstate districts show few contests with most in New York City and Manhattan. Democratic primaries delay delegates to the state convention, not the national one under the primary law.
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Milwauker
Madigan
Orate
Wisconsin
Fralello
la Folicite
Barcouot
Blighorn
Stebosgia
Green Bay
Marinette
Thotelay
Ein Muadison
EE. A. Morse
Algoma
Tuewday
Bturgeon
Reedsburg
Pritey
Mengtor Waller CL Owen
Rhinelander
Auppertens
Taft
Roosevelt
Indiana
Boen
Rornevelt
Ward
New York
Chicago
Rochester
New York City
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Ihe
la Follette
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State Journal Company
Richard Lloyd Jones
Journal Company
Winconsin
Follette
Marquette
Act
Mare
Ishpeming
Michigan
Tati
Senate Debate Opens on Stephenson Seat Fight in Wisconsin
In Washington today Senator Reed of Missouri opposed Senator Stephenson’s seat, saying the Wisconsin veteran is not entitled to his place. The chamber packed as debate ran long with absent Vermont and Washington senators. A vote was not held due to key absences.
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Washington
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Oying
Anepekited Preas
Wilsonsin
Bec
Lorvlimer
Wineis
Sendia
Heyburn
Tdubo
Jones
Wambington
Ab. Stephenson
Stephenson Loreen
Hillaville Manhunt Renewed as Detectives Close In
In Hillaville Virginia on March 25 detectives renewed the manhunt for the Allen clan. Clawik Seamon Allen reportedly eluded pursuers while Sidna Edwards, captured, remains jailed in Fillavista. Authorities believe Floyd Allen, his brothers, and others are cornered near the river bluff.
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Associated Press
Hillaville
Allen Ison
Wodnealas
Ifarge Mourtainen
Clawik Seamon Allen
Floyd Al+ Ten
Sldnd Allen
Weak Edwards
Friel Allen
Goth Elde
Rive Bude Aguinet
Sidna Edwardes
Filllavista
Priday
Roanoke
Felta
Edwardes
Hia Uess
Floyd Allen
Hillsville
Man Named Runkle Arrested Over Hines Lumber Plant Fire
Benjamin J. Runkle of Washburn Wisconsin was arrested by Sheriff Cleghorn in Eau Claire County on a complaint by Edward Hines Taumber Company. He is charged with criminal libel and attempted extortion related to letters sent alleging arson at the Hines Lumber Plant on July 1, 1906. The case awaits preliminary hearing before Judge McRath.
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Associated Press
Eau Claire
Wis
Benjamin J. Runkle
Washburn
Win
Cleghorn
Atau Claire
Edward Hines Taumber Company
Christian F. Wiebe
Hines Company
Runkie
Hines
Tdoyde
Madges
Waahburn
Runkle
MecRath
Washburn County
Raa Claire County
Becaum
Pierce Butler Hurls Charges at Packers in Sherman Trial
Special Counsel Pierce Butler closed the government’s final argument in the Chicago packers case, contending Armour Swift and Morris effectively monopolized meat trade. He attacked defense witnesses, criticized their candor, and argued jurors must judge the law above the courts, with deliberations to follow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
IML
Pierce Butler
Chicago Packers
United States District Court
Butler
Armour & Co, Swift & Co
Morris & Co
Larly
Thia
Butlersgard
Miller
Buller
Payne
Trutter
Buckinn
Ins Physiglhus
Mexican Rebels Active Increase Fundraising Amid Chihuahua Campaign
Washington reports rebels exploiting Chihuahua victories to raise funds for the revolution. State Department says banks and businesses may be pressured to provide up to 1,200,000 Mexican dollars. In Mapimi near Torreon a protective detachment is promised to Americana, while ranches in other areas face sackings as fighting resumes near Corraltos with heavy exhaustion and scarce water and food.
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Associated Press
Washington
Macreh
Chihuahua
State Department
Utaban
Americana
Mapimi
Torreon
Durango
M. Heral
Escalon
Jiminez
Mexico
Corralitos
Elgin Butter Market Report Declares Thirty Cents Pound
The Elgin butter board announced a price of thirty cents per pound for dairy butter. Output for the week rose as warmer weather affected the market. Local sellers and buyers noted steady demand amid rising costs and improved quality.
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Associated Prowse Elgin
Jil
Eigin
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Wupeh
Szech
E. R. Hicks
Luther
3Dr
Hicka
Bunal
Chingle
Miss Mercy Mercenary
Southern Pacific
Sor
Roth Dingsen
Casgow
Stake
Svottant
Hellane
Lenarkshire
Hivern
Fly
C.owen
Milwaukee
Woodrow Wilson
Northwestern
Waehingten, Co
North Dakota
North Dakoti
Liz Follett
Granna
Cimpabcn
la Pollette
Tironna
Fila
Neal Battle
BIG Man
Uake
Dronpee
Packers
Gar
Case
Pely
Wil- Hessen
Gaillt
Helnya
Elgin
Axtrere
Rae Warmer
Aime
Meralra
Dey
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