Mississippi legislative session on judiciary and public works
The Mississippi House debated a judiciary amendment failing to reach two thirds. The body also tabled a bill on the Vicksburg National Park and discussed constitutional amendments and municipal reforms. The session considered railroad refunds, alderman counts in large cities, mayoral veto terms, and officer appointments with various amendments and votes outlined. The Bullard appropriation for the Agricultural and Mechanical College faced a close vote, signaling deep partisan divides over funding and institutional support.
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Henderson Dies After Long Illness in Dubuque
Iowa’s former Speaker David Henderson of the national House of Representatives died at 2 this afternoon from paresis. He had been bedridden since last May and slowly declined after a relapse last week, losing most recognition except for his wife in recent days.
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Dervid Ko Henderson
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Emi
Col. Henderson
Deadly Mountain Feud Leaves Three Fatally Wounded
In Cannon County near the DeKalb line, the Jobnam Motley Johnson feud flared at a candy pulling. Sam Blair was shot four times in the stomach, Bob Motley twice in the groin, and Richant Johnson throat cut. The sheriff is en route as locals report high excitement and risk of further violence.
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Tenn
Jobnam-Motley
Sam Blair
Bob Motley
Richant Johnson
Motless
Johnsons
Pea Ridge
DeKalb County
Bloms
Motley
Blair
Johnson
British View: Germany Aims to Disrupt Algeciras Moroccan Talks
London reports an official British opinion that Germany seeks to derail a settlement on Morocco at Algeciras by obstructing compromise and policing terms. Officials deny rumors of a late Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm meeting.
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Great Britain
Germany
Algeciras
France
Morocco
Berlin
Edward
Wiliam
Foreign Office
Charles H. Turner Dies in New York Hotel
Charles H. Turner former president of the St Louis Suburban street railway system and head of the Commonwealth Trust Co died in his Waldorf Astoria apartment in New York after a stomach hemorrhage. Relatives from St Louis were at his bedside. Turner had testified for the prosecution in passing the Suburban bill case and was a noted city business figure.
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Charles H. Turner
St Louis
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York
de Gibbons
Torner
Janaway
Charles T. Yerkes
Turner
St. Louie
Suburban Railroad
Commonwealth Trust Co
Cuba uprising leaves several dead and wounded
Havana reports two non commissioned officers killed two rural guards dying and four more wounded in Cuba latest uprising. Chief Jerez warned the government days earlier that the Feb 4 coup was planned but the warning was not believed. Attackers aimed to seize arms and horses in a dangerous locality.
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Ubs
Cuba
Jerez
Secret Service
Death of John A McCall Former NY Life Chief
John A Met'all longtime president of the New York Life Insurance Co died at 3 25 Sunday afternoon at the Lane house in Lakewood New Jersey where he had been taken three weeks earlier for health reasons He was born in Albany New York March 2 1549 He served as New York state insurance commissioner under Governor Grover Cleveland before becoming comptroller of the Equitable Life Assurance Society and then president of New York Life in 1592.
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John A
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Burned for his crime in Bienville mob
Willis Page aged years in Bienville, Louisiana, attacked Svear eld Clara Gant but fled as Lillian Gant cried. A mob of about 700 hanged him, tied him to a tree and burned the body at 4 p.m. Page allegedly confessed to rapes of ten and eleven year old girls. Gov Blanchard met officials in Shreveport regarding the date of executing Charles Coleman. Albany report notes John Crow Hammond surrendered after his wife’s body was found in a trunk last November.
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Willis Page
Sveareld
Clara Gant
Lillian Gant
Bienville Town
Bienville Parish
Page
Hienville
Gov. Blanchard
T. F. Bell
Shreveport
Charles Coleman
Margeres
Albany
John Crow Hammond
Canada
Arizona
Havana
Omaha Women Protest Verdict Resolutions Adopted
In Omaha Nebraska a group of leading women approved resolutions denouncing the verdict in the Pat Crewe case. Crewe had been acquitted last week of the charge related to the kidnapping of E A Cotahy for $25,000 five years ago. A mass meeting to coordinate further actions is planned.
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Pat Crewe
Robbins E A. Cotahy
Miners Die In Old Dominion Mine Fire
Three miners Ghobe Aris Jo Artissey and John James died while fighting a mine fire at Old Dominion. Fire blocked pumps, bulkheads sealed compartments, officials fear flooding could prolong efforts for months. All other miners escaped the blaze.
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Joseph Ikenberry
Jo Artissey
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Old Dominion
Mitchell declines congressional nomination for congress
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America rejects a Democratic nomination offer from Peoria for the New York district. He replies he will not seek political office while leading the union and remains head of the UMWA. Mitchell resides in Spring Valley.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
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Spring Valley
Johann Hoch Executed After Lengthy Appeal
The condemned murderer Johann Hoch was hanged at Cook County Jail at 1:24 PM after a habeas corpus bid to halt the execution failed. He reportedly confessed to multiple murders and was said to have had 60 victims, with 14 confirmed. Deputy Peters oversaw the hanging in Sheriff Barrett's absence.
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Curtis Jackson Must Die in Butler County Hang Eleven
Curtis Jackson, 17, was convicted at a Butler County special session for the fatal assault on Mrs. Dan Norman as she walked along a dark railroad, and sentenced to hang on March 22. The verdict triggered a crowd tumult in the courtroom. Jackson was arrested within hours and will await execution in Poplar Bluff jail with no fear of escape.
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Railroads Strike Back Cuts Off Ohio Two Cent Fare System
Rail lines in Ohio will end all forms of transportation beyond the regular two cent rate following a conference of passenger representatives from all lines in the state. The action aims to comply with the new rate law and remove reduced transportation for conventions, charity, and clerks.
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Clertyman
Governor Pattison in Habeas Corpus Case
Reported disclosure during habeas corpus proceedings concerns Governor Pattison's alleged paresis and inability to sustain attention. The statement notes the governor’s weakened condition, signature on a requisition, and rumors his family seeks resignation and recovery at Hot Springs.
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Farmers Strike Called By Equity Group In Midwest
A strike called by the American Society of Equity, based in Indianapolis, urges 20 000 farmers to halt marketing all agricultural products until prices meet an equitable level. The group demands at least one dollar per bushel for wheat and similar floor prices nationwide, with Minnesota and Karess cited as examples ready to join.
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Ied
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Early and Long Spring Boosts Trade and Production
The Weekly Review notes an early long spring lifting jobbing and retail demand in spring fabrics and home goods. Crop prep and planting rise while shipments lagless but freight congestion grows. Buyers stay cautious on distant orders due to winter stock and cotton price drops as steel and textile demand remains high mainly for first half needs.
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Irom
Morris Seeks Apology After White House Ejection
Dr Morris demands public apology after an incident at the White House where she alleges grievances were aired. Secretary Loeb replies that police found the arrest justified and that avoiding sensational publicity is best for Mrs Morris and her kin.
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Minor Morris
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Dor Morris
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Governor Frees Ollie Roberts for Graft Witness Role
Ollie Roberts of St Louis had 15 years remaining on a second degree murder sentence when Governor Folk commuted it to enable her to serve as a witness in graft prosecutions within the St. Louis police department. Roberts had departed for St Louis after the commutation. New York playwright Joseph Arthur died in New York aged 57, author of The Still Alarm Blue Jeans and The Cherry Pickers. Arthur was born in Indiana and began as a minstrel performer. Boston society figure Mrs Julia Ward Howe is ill at her daughter’s Beacon Street home, raising concerns due to age.
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Mra Jobo Elliot
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Memorial for Gen Joseph Wheeler Planned in Atlanta
Local citizens in Atlanta Ga plan a memorial for Gen Joseph Wheeler on March 24 the day before the Blue and Gray gathering A committee will travel to Washington to invite President Roosevelt to attend and speak on the occasion Chaplain Leary of the Grand Army of the Republic died in Kansas Rev Leary aged 61 born in Ogdensburg New York.
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Kansas City tragedy ends in murder and flight
Edward Drogmund, leader of a Kansas City theater orchestra, was shot and killed by his wife on East Seventeenth Street after a separation. He died before help arrived. the wife fled and was later arrested.
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Castro vows to humble France and push out French from Venezuela
Caracas dispatches report President Castro pledges to enforce the Monroe Doctrine by driving the French from Venezuela and then turning toward the Americas. He calls the English and Germans worse than the Chinese and says he will act accordingly.
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Local man rescues family after runaway horse incident
Huntingwon, W. Van Baling Nelson, visiting Blue Sulphur mountains, suffered bruises stopping a runaway horse. He saved Mrs. Frank Howard and her two children after the frightened horse bolted and dragged him briefly before he leaped and brought it to a halt.
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W. van Baling
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Blue Sulphur
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Murder in Brooklyn: Tailor Alberto Campo slain after opera
Alberto Campo, a prosperous New York tailor, was murdered early Tuesday returning from the Metropolitan opera house. His throat was cut and his body found with four stab wounds beside a car in Bath Beach. Threats preceded the fatal assault.
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Bath Beach
Alberto Campo
Mesbead and Wife Buried Together in Local Funeral
Mrs Josephine Erhardt aged 62 died hours after her husband Michael Erhardt 75. They were buried together on Wednesday. The couple had lived in the city for many years and were well known locally.
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Marriage of Hildegarde McKenna to John Pultz Held in DC
Washington DC. The wedding of Hildegarde McKenna the youngest daughter of Associate Justice and Mrs McKenna to John Leggett Pultz took place Wednesday at the bride’s home in the capital.
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New York Report Clears Lind and Adams for Buffalo Mayor
No charges have been preferred against J. N. Adams, Buffalo's new mayor, or against Lind in connection with related matters. Authorities released the update in a brief statement.
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Caster Dead in Pennsylvania City District
A Pennsylvania city official known as Caster has died at age 51 after a long illness, drawing tributes from several wards where he served.
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Mrs Garderr Desies Engages Philadelphia
Boston socialite Jack Gardner denies romance rumors linking her to Congressman Bourke Cochran as Philadelphia chatter surrounding a possible engagement fades. The four novel heroine remains central in local gossip.
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Jack Gardner
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Greek youth in peril at city hospital and other items
St Louis hospital reports 38 year old Greek patient Valse Capote near death after a Filipino attendant Florenzio Quinto 17 used a racer on the Greek and cut his throat. Doctors fear the Greek will die. Also: battleship Oregon heads to San Francisco for overhauls after stores are unloaded. United Mine Workers of Illinois endorse higher wages by 12 percent. Cuba and Central American port restrictions set to take effect March 15. Fire in Tekre Japan devastates town of Taira near Fukushima killing 27 people.
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Valse Capote
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Galloway Praises Lamar At Jackson Tribute
Bishop Charles B. Galloway delivers a speech on the life and worth of J. Q. Lamar before a large Jackson audience. The event features Gov. Lee and Lt. Gov. Carter with praise for Lamar and mentions of related Knights Templar officers and local political notes.
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Speen Thomas
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Ialleway
Proclamation Grants Corinth Shiloh Electric Railway Charter
Governor Variaman issues a proclamation granting a charter to the Corinth Shiloh Electric Railway Company to build and equip an electric line from Corinth to Shiloh battle park with a capital stock of 20000.
Me ridian Plans Six Story Department Store
A Pittsburg Development Company purchase of a lot for 16000 ends in a forthcoming six story department store in Me ridian city. The project includes a large slated building to be erected soon, signaling substantial urban growth.
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Canton death shocks Jackson as Dr Harrington dies
A sudden stroke felled Dr G K Harrington of Jackson in Canton while traveling to meet the remains of his friend George W Carlisle of Battlereek. Both men had been residents of Jackson and were close friends with Carlisle.
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Canton
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Adams rejects governorship bid despite talk
State Revenue Agent Wirt Adams says he would not accept a governorship nomination even if offered on a silver platter. He dismisses rumors of a run as unfounded while noting Kamper county farmers face uncertain crops.
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Wirt Adams
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