Five Executed in Chicago Murder Case Handoff
Ewald Shimlawaki and Frank Ehiblawski were hanged for the murder of Fred Guelnow and Phillip Somerling, with Thomas Schultz also hanged for involvement. A fifth inmate, Thomas Jennings, initially stayed, then executed later, as crowds gathered outside Cook County Jail. The condemned men confessed at midnight. a letter seeking forgiveness was refused by the widow.
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Chicago
Ewald
Frank Ehiblawski
Fred Guelnow
Phillip Somerling
Thomas Schultz
McKinley
Ewald Shimlawaki
Thomas Jennings
Jennings
Thouranda
Cook County
Library Ball Net Profit Reported At 154 Dollars
The library board reports a net profit of 154 dollars from the library ball and thanks supporters for their help during the move. The financial statement notes the banks were extended to all who aided in the work and mentions that I. W. W. members would have an easier time if they contributed more effort.
Train wreck near Spokane kills tramp and injures crew
Near Spokane on February 16 a Northern Pacific passenger train plunged into a fifty foot washout at Coloalla. An unidentified tramp was killed, Engineer Frank Bates likely fatally injured, Fireman Almer seriously hurt. Baggage, smoker, and day coach were demolished. Officials say diner and pullmans stayed on track. no passengers harmed. A special train with doctors was sent. The North Coast Limited passed the same spot less than an hour earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Frank Bates
Almer
Northern Pacific
Coloalla
Lake Koedena
North Coast Limited
Roosevelt outlook supports third term debate
The Outlook notes Roosevelt’s 1904 06 stance against a third consecutive term while arguing the issue may hinge on context and timing. It suggests a president elected after a gap faces no extra patronage burden and ends with a homely coffee illustration to clarify the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Roosevelt
Lawrence Textile Strike Yields Wage Increase
Lawrence February 14 146 mill operators read an offer to rehire Wood mill wood sorters with wages up eight to ten percent. Officials expect the move to meet the broader demands of the textile workers and the likelihood of settling the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Wood
American Woolen Company
Algo
Elks Minstrel Debut Astounds Local Audience
The Elks first performance under Jack Keefe drew a full house with a booming mix of melodious ragtime, classic solos, and rapid fire jokes. Highlights included Fat Graham’s baby doll routine, Roy Buchanan’s Mysterious Rag, Jim Estes’s Listen to That Jungle Band, and a notable quartet finale by the Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keefe
Fat" Graham
Lee D. Drake
Darkey
Roy Buchanan
Jim Estes
Jack Gibson
Lord
Clarence
Alo
LL. Cherrier
Jock Urquhart
Clarence Moller
James P. Neal
Charles W. Meighan
L. D Howland
George Borden
Prosecution Reveals Iron Workers Letters in Dynimate Plot Case
Indianapolis Feb 16 District Attorney Miller released an indictment claiming senior Iron Workers officials led by President Frank M Ryan knew of a long running dynamite conspiracy. The letters allegedly show coordination across the union leadership with evidence tied to Ordle BE McManigal. Fifty four indicted men have been arrested except four. Proceedings may move venue from Judge Anderson's court as March 12 arraignments approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Frank M. Ryan
Ordle
McManigal
Miller
Ryan
Tron
Tony
Anderson
Hockings
United States Dstrict
Tylermoe
Clancy Als
Murder or accident in Hbernhart area hums over body
Unidentified man found dead near Barnhart by Conductor Cherry of the Umatilla-Penteton line. Coroner Folsom to investigate. evidence suggests a head wound from a fall or rock strike in windy night, not clearly murder. Laborer’s clothes observed. body left undisturbed until authorities arrive.
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Barnhart
Cherry
Umatilla-Penteton
Folsom
Yelock
Mr. Cherry
Ralph Fosom
Denver Suspect Will Fight for Release and Suit
Feb. 16 Denver that Logleitner former Iron Workers executive board member initiated at Indianapolis will fight for release if denied he will take the case to the U S supreme court He remains jailed unable to furnish bond for his release He accuses McNamara of distrust and says dynamite discussions occurred at board meetings but outsiders led the discussions to harm the Iron Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
Logleitner
The
Iron Workers
Indianapolis
Mulling
United States Supreme Court
Legioltner
McNamara
Detroit Leader Arrested in Berkerville Dynamiting Plot
Wm. Benson president of the Detroit Federation of Labor was arrested in Berkerville N. and charged with complicity in the Unionists dynamiting plot. Benson denies all knowledge of the dynamiting.
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Detroit
Saratoga
Wm. Benson
Detroit Federation of Labor
Berkerville
Benson
Burns Again Raps Gompers in Indianapolis Probe
Detective Burns, in Indianapolis, asserts the investigation into Gompers is not over and vows further action as he heads to New York. Prosecutor Miller declined to comment on Burns statement.
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Burns
Gompers
Indianapolis
Ind
Tom Soon
New York
Miller
Dr Withycombe to speak here Monday
Local farmers and商 business people are invited to hear Dr H Withycombe of Oregon Agricultural College at the city hall assembly room Monday evening. Director at Corvallis experimental station for 14 years, he advocates practical advice and more livestock on Oregon farms.
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City Hall
H. Withyecombe
Oregon Agricultural College
Withycombe
Corvallis
Oregon
Wong Tong Suicide Verdict Shocks Community
A coroner's jury ruled Wong Tong killed himself, despondent over a long illness and debt, after investigating his death found no foul play. The inquest noted the deceased feared disgrace during the China New Year and cited his debt of over 200 dollars as a possible motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Fong
Folsom
Faflronadi Street
Duel in Paris Ends With Minor Wounds
Paris February 16 Emil Mass dramatic critic and Gaston De Caulivet co author of Comedia De Primrose dueled after criticism. Mass pricked his adversary on the forearm and they deemed honor satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Emil Mass
Gaston de Caulivet
Governor West backs equal suffrage at Salem meeting
Salem, Oregon February 16 Governor West presided at a suffrage meeting and endorsed the movement saying he is in favor of equal suffrage because it is right and he has faith in women He argued many men neglect public duties and government needs they deserve more attention
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Salem
Ore
West
Convict murders two other prisoners at San Quentin
Edward Delehanty a prisoner serving time for burglary ran amuck with a bread knife during breakfast at San Quentin Calif fatally stabbing two inmates William Kauffman known as St Louis Fat and William Peterson Kauffman died and Peterson is expected to die Guards overpowered Delehanty after he attacked Peterson and Kauffman and he surrendered after threatening to shoot the other man Two convicts had recently been cellmates and arguing with the accused killer triggered the violence.
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San Quentin
Calif
Edward Delehanty
Peninntiary
William Kauffman
St. Louis
Wiliam Peterson
Delehanty
Peterson
Kauffman
Ling
Puffy
Portland Round-Up discussed at Progressive Business Club
George Hartman Jr of the Round Up board spoke to Portlanders at the Lonehoon Tintel Club about the city wide civic effort behind the Round Up. He described its municipal nature, park gift to the city, and planned improvements, noting strong local interest and an expected large fall attendance from Portland and the Willamette Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Businessmen’s Club
Tintel Portland
George Hartman, Jr
Roundup Board
Portland
Hartman
Wilamette Valley
Army Affair Sparks Congressional Attention
Washington asks why Major General Ainsworth faces court martial after criticizing Chief of Staff Wood and the War Department. Selecting an all superior officer court martial board proves impossible, likely drawing from the retired list. Only five active major generals remain eligible, with staff officers dominating the panel.
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Washington
D. C
Taft
Ainsworth
United States Army
Wood
War Department
Grant
Bell
Barry
Carter
Murray
Army
Congress
C Ase
Bates
Chaffee
McArthur
Miles
Young
Dissolution of Standard 671 Trust Disputed
Pasadena on February 16 George Perkins former right hand man to J P Morreau criticized the government for dissolving the Standard 671 trust. He argued that centralized leadership allowed supervision, while split heads will make oversight harder.
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Pasadena
George Perkins
J. P. Moreau
Paymaster General Retires After Thirty Years Service
Washington February 16 Brigadier General Whipple veteran of many wars retires on his own request after thirty years in service He was paymaster general and will be succeeded by General Geo Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whipple
Geo. Smith
Transient Hoosier Tale of Lost Wads and Lessons
Allen Songer of Weadersburg Indiana travelled from Pendleton to Spokane after a night in Pendleton. A courteous stranger bought drinks in a saloon then Songer woke in a high fence with two purses missing his wallet later recovered. He kept his humor remarking that the lesson was costly but valuable.
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Allen Songer
Weadersburg
Indiana
Pendleton
North Platte
Neb
Spokane
Sanger
Pendicton
Elmyra
Songer
Webb Street
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Outlook
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ELKS
U.S
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Bety
Mase
Hbernhart
DR. Withycombe
Wong Tong
Madero
Mexico City
Tinterido Carasco
Antonio Mendez
Michocan
Zapatistas Rebela
Guerrero
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