Juarez Poised For Capture In Mexican Rebel Warning
Juarez braces for assault within 24 hours as Orozco and Blanco unite near Bauche. Federal garrison faces shortages while Dorantes fights near Ojinaga. American telegraph links Juarez to Mexico City, warning consuls and noncombatants to seek safety.
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Persian Finance Minister Shot In Teheran Street
Teheran February 4. Sani-Ed-Dowleh the Persian minister of finance was shot dead in the street by two Armenian assailants as he returned from a parliamentary meeting. Police killed two attackers in the pursuit, and several bystanders were wounded.
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Weather forecast for Rock Island area Sunday outlook
Fair tonight with a low near 20. Sunday likely clouding over. 7 am temp 16, yesterday 38, last night 16. No precipitation in 24 hours. Wind 10 mph, humidity 75 last evening and 76 this morning. Mercury visible 7:35 am. Moon near Saturn tonight. Local forecaster J M Sherier. Astronomical events include sunset 5 16, sunrise 7 01, moon sets 11 14 pm.
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J. M. Sherier
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Senate duel over Lorimer seat clouds Illinois seat
In Washington on February 4 the Senate heard Mr Root of New York oppose Lorimer’s retention as Illinois senator. Senators Bailey of Texas and Heyburn of Idaho spoke briefly on the same issue. After discussing the Lorimer case, election of senators by direct vote of the people was listed as unfinished business and the session adjourned until Monday. The House focused on private claim bills throughout the day.
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Texas
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Rebels in Haiti Advance as War Persists Across Cities
Washington reports say Bonilla delays mediation while rebels led by Jee Christmas win key positions in Honduras with Tegucigalpa expected to fall. Christmas has occupied Puerto Cortez and planned talks with American naval officers as revolts spread, with rumors of captured forts near Port Au Prince.
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Earthquakes Continue as Mt Taal Erupts in Manila
Manila reports continuing quakes linked to Mt Taal activity with 13 events recorded by noon at the observatory, as the tremors persist for several days.
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Manila
Mount Taal
Tragic Leap Into Boiling Water Ends Workman's Life
Sharon Pa Feb 4 A worker John Gotch attacked a fellow with a shovel then leaped into a cinder pit of boiling liquid to escape arrest. He was scalded to death. the assaulted man will recover.
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John Gotch
Poison expert Pantchenko denies confession in murder trial
In St. Petersburg on February 4, Dr Pantchenko Claude, who called himself a poison expert, retracted the confession claiming he killed Count Bouturlin at the urging of the Count's brother in law. He alleged the court distorted the original account and tried to blame the court for the crime.
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Count Bouturlin
Count Lassy
Pantchenko
Count O'Brien de Lassy
Vassilis Bourturlin
de Lassy
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Kronstadt
Chata
Bouturlin
Diphtheria Toxin Question Faces Courtroom Contention
In a tense courtroom Pantchenko hesitates before answering the question of whether he injected diphtheria toxin into Count Bouturlin. The judge and spectators await his reply as he grips his beard, then places his hands to his forehead and says he does not want to respond.
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Pantchenko
Officials face grand jury over dynamite blast bonds
New York on February 4 reports seven Central railroad New Jersey and Dupont Powder company officials and Captain James Healing of the Katharine W. charged after a dynamite explosion. Black powder weighing about ten thousand pounds blew up, with blame aimed at those responsible for the blast.
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New Jersey
Dupont Powder Company
James Healing
Katharine W
Hudson
du Pont-De Nemours Powder Company
du Pont
South America
Dr. Hudson
Garment Workers Strike Called Off in Chicago
Chicago February 4. The garment workers strike ended as the executive committee of 35 ordered the surrender. Funds exhausted and no demonstration followed the announcement. The stoppage concluded after efforts to continue the strike proved futile.
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Garment Workers
James A. Henson
Senate Investigationscommission
Wayman
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Labor Unions Skeptical as Fundraising Struggles Persist
Report notes widespread doubt among the public and unions that the dispute has been resolved as efforts to raise funds falter and momentum wanes.
Waterloo Three-Eye dispute heads to more litigation
Chicago reports judge clears Tearney Kinsella and Litzinger of contempt in the Waterloo Three-Eye case ruling the rump meeting possibly invalid while leaving the injunction in force. Waterloo retains voting status and 16 players to form schedule amid continued legal action.
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al ‘Tearney
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Three-Eye
Poisoning Trial and Labor Strife Dominate News
The Pantchenko murder trial progresses with claims of coercion by an ex magistrate as diphtheria and cholera toxins emerge in evidence. Separately, a large steel against the Du Pont powder shipment sparks debate on black powder versus dynamite danger, while labor unrest leads to withdrawn pickets and ongoing probes into alleged blacklisting.
Ten Thousand Dozens of Eggs Seized in Boston
Boston officials seized ten thousand dozens of eggs consigned by a Chicago company to Boston bakers. The government objected to the age of the eggs, halting the shipment at the port.
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Taft Reciprocity Pact Hinges On Extra Session
Special correspondence notes Taft can push Canadian reciprocity by calling an extra session after March 4. Democrats would quickly pass a plan in a new House, despite defects and a joker in the agreement. Ratney cautions the public a free lumber assumption is incorrect. timber would enter free if neither country imposes export duties.
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New Democratic House
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Henry T. Ratney
Ilinois
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Three Yellow Jack Cases Reported Aboard Marietta
New Orleans February 4. A wireless dispatch from Commander Cooper of the cruiser Marietta says there are probably three cases of yellow fever among the Marietta's men and all are doing well. No new cases have developed.
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Cooper
Marietta
Ottumwa Welcomes New UMW President John P. White
In Ottumwa Iowa on February 4 two thousand residents welcomed home John P White newly elected president of the United Mine Workers A Iowa brigade band escorted White to a hall for a formal reception marking his return and leadership recognition.
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United Mine Workers
Iowa Brigade
White
Postmaster Ashhurst Missing in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Feb 4. Postmaster Richard L. Ashhurst of Philadelphia vanished Monday night on the strand near the Million Dollar Pier. Police and witnesses say he disappeared without a trace after being rolled from a hotel to the pier by Steven Lacy the chair pusher. It is believed he fainted and fell into the ocean with no clearer clue available.
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Richard L. Ashhurst
Philadelphia
Ashhurst
Steven Lacy
Danville Grand Jury Recess Delays Probe
Danville February 4 The Danville grand jury adjourned for the weekend and planned to stay in session for weeks. The panel has already stretched longer than any prior grand jury and may extend its inquiry for three more weeks, troubling many local men. Only one witness, John I. Klursten, former president of the Illinois Bankers association and Hoopeston banker, testified briefly.
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Vole
John I. Klursten
Illingistate Banlerk’ Association
Hoopeston
Leslie Carter Actress Files Bankruptcy Petition
New York on February 4 a petition in bankruptcy was filed against Mrs Leslie Carter actress The liabilities are about $20 000 while assets exceed $1 000 The debtor proposes to pay creditors on a plan to liquidate remaining debts
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Sgeiet Mra
Lestie Carter
Aenea
Stee
Mandy
Five Vessels Missing After Storm in Spain
Recent storm in the Mediter ranean leaves five ships missing near the coast of Spain. One hundred-mile sea area feared wrecked crews lost at sea. several vessels reported wrecked with unknown casualties.
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Madrid
Fei
Senate Tariff Board Seen Struggling in Senate
Washington reports the senate committee amended to authorize a tariff board with confirmed members and transportation cost estimates in duty levies. Despite Democratic opposition, analysts doubt passage this session.
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