Venezuelan War Moves Spark Arrests and Prisoners
Still angry Venezuela rumor reports defeats by Batalla and Lucreto Loretollema as arrests surge in Caracas. A gunboat reaches Puerto Cabello with two former ministers and eight leading merchants as prisoners, signaling government fear of further complications. The revolutionary steamer Libertator allegedly sank while undergoing repairs at Port Colombe.
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Dissolution of Parliament Sparks Queensland Election Call
Brisbane reports Parliament dissolved on Feb 4 as the premier issues an election manifesto. He voices Queensland dissatisfaction with federation results, criticises the commonwealth government, and says even staunch federation advocates are glad the union is dissolved.
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One Life Is Lost in Rail Collision at Alworth
Rockford reports an early morning crash between a milk train and a freight on the Illinois Central at Alworth. Fireman Joseph White of Freeport died, while engineer Albert Walker and fireman D F Mitchell of Freeport were seriously injured, Walker sustaining severe head injuries.
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Forty Dead Found Amid Snow in Japan Inquiry
Forties corpses found in a Japanese infantry detachment on Hondo island with survivors scattered. Major Kamaguchi found alive but frozen to the ground under blankets. Three living and seven dead soldiers lay near him as snowstorms hinder further recovery.
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Waterbury Fire Havoc Results Summed Up
Waterbury Conn Feb 4 after a Sunday night blaze many buildings were destroyed including the Scovill House with thousands in furniture and personal effects lost as an incendiary fire swept the district. Loss estimates rose from 2.6 million to 3 million as wind fanned the flames. Two men were reported missing but located later. Temporary quarters and resumption of business followed.
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Debates in Senate Over Philippine Bill Clash of Carmack and Beveridge
In a five hour Senate speech Carmack defends Philippine independence and accuses U S actions of forceful conquest. Beveridge grills his remarks arguing for tariff policy and party loyalty as the chamber weighs the bill and the fate of Aguinaldo and the Philippines.
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Beveridge and Tillman Clash Over War Censorship
In a heated exchange Beveridge and Tillman clash over war policy and censorship. Beveridge accuses censorship of blocking clear facts while Tillman pushes for accountability and asks about authority behind reports on burning villages and insurgent actions. A Senate exchange then touches on constitutional debates and recent nominations and measures on convict labor and coaling station policy.
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Deadly mine disaster at Hondo udues in Texas
A Eagle Pass dispatch reports 84 bodies recovered and 16 survivors from the Hondo mine near Houston Texas. Forty are still unaccounted for as rescue work resumes amid stench and carbonic gas. Munger Johnson, manager of the mines, is coordinating doctors and nurses from across the region while attempts continue to save any lives.
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Fear a Combine in Latin America Unity Call
El Popular argues for Latin American unity to counter the United States. It warns that US power could impose rule under a pretext of peace, claims Monroe Doctrine preserves balance with Europe, and urges fortification for collective defense against both powers.
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Stricken at Prayer Death of Elijah Lamar in Nashville
Elijah Lamar, Civil War veteran of Company E Forty first Indiana, collapsed at Holiness chapel Sunday after leading a hymn. Tremor in his voice and a fall at the pulpit triggered medical aid, but he died from heart disease. Lamar belonged to the local G A R post and passed away February 4.
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Song Writer Dead
Philadelphia mourns the death of David Adam Warden composer of patriotic tunes sung by both armies during the war The obituary notes his contribution to wartime morale and musical heritage in a brief notice from February 4.
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Fires Hit Dwight Keeley Institute Complex
Bloomington Feb 4 The town of Dwight suffered a $300 000 fire loss as the Keeley institute laboratory and several buildings including the Livingston hotel were destroyed All guests and employees escaped unharmed Grace Episcopal church blaze in Madison Wis Feb 4 flames started by a candle halted by Rev Dosburg during prayer and beaten out with his hands Mary Smith dies after ball remark provocateur alleged shooting context Chicago Feb 4 James H Agnew arrested for swindling physicians across several states by cash subscriptions to a Chicago medical publication linked to the Philadelphia family name He came from New York Representative Blakeney Maryland introduces bill to cap interstate sleeping car tickets
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Plague Rampant In 600000 Square Mile Zone Reported
Chicago February reports reveal a health drive by the city department extending across a vast 600000 square mile region reaching ten states with Illinois as the southern center. Smallpox cases surged over 800 percent since year start, from 1070 to 10820 by January 24, prompting planned wholesale vaccination and strict travel controls to contain the outbreak.
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Reflection of a Shared Love in a Quiet Scene
A couple speaks in intimate tones about a comment that labeled the woman as one of the sweetest in the world. She laments the idea of sharing his love with another, while he reassures her with gentle, affectionate dialogue.
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Stubborn Boers Urged to Seek Peace Talks in South Africa
London reports the British government told Dr. Kuyper that Boer negotiators may discuss peace only in South Africa and without any foreign intervention. The St James Gazette claims the premier has fixed the moment to restore peace, with no foreign interference tolerated.
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Remains of the Biddles Returned to Pittsarg
The remains of two men named Biddles were delivered to a brother in Pittsarg for interment. Mrs. Soffel remains in unstable condition though doctors hope for recovery. In Jeffersonville Edward Biddle, released from reform school in November, had earlier been sent to Michigan City for larceny, and showed poetical talent at times.
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Strange suicide note found after Bemidji case
A note found beside a young man who died Friday night after ingesting strychnine hints at his misery from a physical defect. The writer asks for no relatives to be sought and claims duty to others, claiming Christian belief. The man is described as about 20 years old, 6 feet tall, dark, with no identity established.
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