Tragic Sequel to Pittsburg Jail Escape
Edward Biddle lies dying after a gun battle with police in Butler County as John Biddle and Mrs. Sof fel are wounded. The trio, escapees aided by Mrs. Soffel, faced pursuit from Pittsburg detectives and deputies, with the final shootout at McClure's barn two miles east of Prospect.
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Edward Biddle
John Biddle
Liddles
Prospect
Butler County
Mount Chestnut
McClure
Pittsburg
Johnn Roach
Albert Swinehart
Charles McGovern
Rainey and
Hoon
Frank Holliday
Aaron Thompson
Robert Ray
Biddles
Soffel
J.J. Stephen's
Battle Description of a Coll Revolvers No Quarter Showdown
In a Pittsburg incident officers pursued the fugitives firing from cover with Winchester rifles and large revolvers. Mrs Stoffel and the Biddles exchanged shots as the sleigh crew fled toward Canada. Had Biddle died and Ed Liddle was wounded, the officers barely escaped.
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Biddle
Ed Liddle
John Tildle
Biddles
Canada
Liberty
Evening Post
Double Knot Wedding Ends Elope Romance
Adele Hoiles and Leon Gale wed a second time at Greenville after an initial elopement in St Louis County. Adele, daughter of Mrs H M Hoiles and relative of Lieutenant Governor Northcott, and Leon, son of A H Gale of the Scudder Grocery Co., completed the marriage in the bride's home Wednesday night.
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Ifeb
Adele Hoiles
8. M. Hoiles
Northcott
Bond County
Leon C
A. H. Gale
Scudder Grocery Company
St. Louis
Greenville
St. Louis County
Europe
Tousie
Gale
Germany urged Britain on South African peace talks says source
Liberte reports Germany has advised Great Britain to consider South African peace overtures from Dr. Cuyper the Dutch premier, citing allegedly trustworthy sources in February.
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Great Britain
Holland
Varis
Liberte
Germany
Great Brin
Dr. Cuyper
Chicago and New York Contractors Eye Nicaragua Canal
A Chicago New York contractor syndicate with a $20,000,000 yearly capacity plans to bid on the Nicaragua canal project. Eight firms have estimated costs and would offer services if Congress allows private entry. If Congress delays action the group will not press the bid, with engineer Lyman E. F. Cooley leading the scheme.
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the Chronicle
New York
Congress
Congresss
Lyman EF. Cooleyethe
Stary Canal
Liveryman Shot in Money Dispute in Chicago
In a morning quarrel over a small sum C O Harz a prominent liveryman was shot and killed by A Coughlin one of his drivers Coughlin escaped but was later arrested the incident occurred in Chicago on February 1
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C. O. Harz
Chicago
A. Coughlin
Coughlin
Captain Streeter Indicted In Lake Michigan Land Claim
Four indictments against Captain George Wellington Streeter accuse him of obtaining money under false pretenses related to selling lots in his claimed District of Lake Michigan. The district land dispute centers on accretions along Chicago shore and a claimed U S land title.
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Lake Michigan
Chicago
George Wellington
Streeter
United States
Dowie Case Seeks Receivership in Zion Lace Firms
Judge Tuley ordered a receivership for the Zion lace industries and named Elmer Wasburn receiver with a $700,000 bond. Samuel Stevenson contends Dowie used undue influence to gain control, claiming he is owed at least $100,000 while acknowledging $350,000 moved to Dowie via Stevenson’s wife. The decision calls Dowie’s church a mix of religion and business and prompts amendments to the bill as stockholders’ roles remain unclear.
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Tuley
Zion Lace Industries
Elmer Wasburn
Samuel Stevenson
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
Stevenson
Case
Zion
Elijah
Lice Industries
Dowle
Teeves
Sam
New Secretary of Treasury Takes Oath of Office
Washington February 1. Senator Dolliver and Iowa delegation witnessed the oath of office for the new Secretary of the Treasury administered by Justice Shiras in the treasury building. The ceremony followed the retirement of Lyman J. Gage with remarks of congratulation from officials and lawmakers. The new secretary later met treasury staff.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Dolliver
Iowa
the Treasury
Treasury Building
Cheers for Schley in Nashville parade abandoned
February 1 reports say foul weather forced cancelation of a parade honoring Admiral Schley. He and Mrs Schley were escorted to the capitol by Confederate veterans state militia and Knights Templar as a warm crowd greeted them.
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Nashville
Tenn
Schley
Milton H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Storm Unabated Scourges English Channel Fishermen
Storm continues pounding the English and Irish channels with numerous wrecks and many fishermen feared drowned as heavy seas lash coastal areas on February 1.
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London
Cuba's Prospects ERQM Fire TQ Zero Weather
Washington Feb 1 cabinet discusses Cuban reciprocity as main business. President urges sugar duty reduction. Secretary Root advocates about 2 percent. Payne defends Ways and Means against rumors of covert reciprocity moves. President issues executive order barring government officers from influencing legislation, with dismissal threats for violations. Gage bids farewell at cabinet meeting. House defends revenue prerogatives. tax repeal bill advances. senate reciprocity debate looms. Morgan voices constitutional concerns on Philippe tari bill.
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D Postoffice
Aml General Delivery
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Callom
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Senate
Philippe Tare
Morgan
Bunt
Arrests in Case I Was One More Unfortunate
Coroner Charles B. Meade of Kane county reports Dr. Charles A. Woodward jailed without bail on suspicion of murdering Miss Myrtle Gale a Northwestern University staffer and Rockford resident. William Foster of Plano testified to a prior relationship with Gale and is confined in bed by distress. Foster is a prominent banking firm member A H Se Co. his family known in local circles. Gale worked as a bank clerk before leaving for Evanston last September.
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Charles B. Meade
Kane County
Charles A. Woodward
Myrtle Gale
Northwestern University
Chicago
Rockford
Ill
Woodward
Wiliam Foster
Plano
Meade
Miss Gale
Bester
Orber
Fostes
Gale
Evanston
Fire threat looms as Albany Hotel burns in Montana town
Report from Helena dated February 1 describes Clancy, 15 miles south, menaced by a growing fire after the Albany hotel burned and communications failed. Guests at the hotel escaped in their night clothes as temperatures reached 20 degrees below zero.
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Helena
Mont
Clancy
Albany
Opposed Pensions Stir McClung Post No 95
Rochester Indiana February 1 McClung Post No 95 of the G A R issues a hat declaration opposing large pensions for high ranking officers and wives of officers while private soldiers who fought for little pay were left with meager support. They condemn pending congress bills to pension Mrs McKinley and Mrs Harrison and a 25 dollar pension for the ex president as ostentatious.
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Ind
McClung
G. A. Re
Congress
McKinley
Harrison
Cattle Starving in Southeast Missouri Blizzard Forage Loss
In Popular Bluffs Missouri on February 1 cattle across the southeastern region are dying from starvation due to a heavy sleet storm that covers the forage. The storm has left grass and feed scarce, forcing farmers to face livestock losses.
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Popular Bluffs
Prince Henry visit prompts Chicago mayor to form committee
Chicago Mayor Harrison creates a 200 member welfare and entertainment panel for Prince Henry's visit. Arthur J. named chairman as other city notes report robberies, a missing elder resident, a resignation in Kansas G A B, a murder case dismissal, a general's recovery, a fugitive captured, and an Iowa murder suspect jailed.
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Chicago
Harrison
Prince Henry
Arthur J
Prince Henry to Return to The Hague Palace
Prince Henry of the Netherlands will return to the palace February 3. Reports of renewed quarrels between Queen Wilhelmina and her husband are unfounded.
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Prince Henry of the Netherlands
Consort
Wilhelmina
Capitalists uneasy as Sagins decline Chicago land deal
A Saginaw Indian reservation case derails an eastern capital syndicate plan to press Potawatomi land claims near Chicago. Attorneys urge clients to wait for U.S. court decision while disagreements among Sag inaw and Pottawatomie families surface.
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Niles
Mich
John O'Keefe
Man
O'Keefe
Dublin
Ind
Bessie Foster
Louis Ford
Elwood
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