Cabinet resignations set for early April reappointments likely
At a cabinet meeting all members submitted resignations to take effect upon successors' qualification. Attorney General Griggs plans to resign with a renomination sent to the Senate. Philip C. Knox is expected to be appointed around April 1. The session discussed Cuban relations, treaty prospects, and House action on the army bill with Cuba and the Philippines amendments.
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William M. Evarts Funeral Arrangements Noted in Obituary
New York March 1 The funeral of the late William M Evarts will be held at Calvary church at 10 tomorrow morning The family will take the remains to Windsor Vermont for a second service and interment in the family lot Evarts survived by his wife eight children and four daughters His career is described as one of America's most notable with early fame as a Republican orator at the 1861 convention where Seward was favored for the presidency and Lincoln later nominated He also served in government service under Grant Waite Cusht and others and was famed for wit and charm
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Peking
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Alabama
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Ward
Wabash
Mgr. Chappelle
Philippines
Alaska
Beloit
Wis
Alfred Mayo
Dawson City
Monty
Janesville
F. S. Eldred
Rock County
Death in electric chair ends express messenger killer trial
Rosslyn H. Ferrell, condemned for the murder of Express Messenger Lane in Columbus, died in the electric chair at 12:06. He spent hours with clergy and relatives at the penitentiary before calmly facing execution, declining to speak with no last message.
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Rosslyn H. Ferrell
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Ferrell
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O'Reilly
Kelly
Ferrell’s Deliberate Crime Ends in Murder of Express Messenger
A 1900 case details Ferrell shooting Express Messenger Lane on a Pennsylvania train near Plain City Madison County after learning Lane would deliver the car’s cargo. Ferrell looted gold bank notes and checks totaling 2400 dollars, fled at Plain City, confessed, and was condemned to die while pursuing an impending marriage to Miss Lillian Costlow with her visits continuing.
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Ferrell
Express Messenger Lane
Adams Express Company
Lillian Costlow
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Lane
Plain City
Madison County
Union
Dreamed of an Assault Report Reveals Possible Motives
Prosecutor Irwin obtains statements from six former friends of Mrs. Thomas G. Barker about a dream she described two months before the Arlington woman says she was assaulted by Rev. John Keller. The dream involved Keller visiting her home and kissing her, leading Barker to fear a real event would occur. The report notes the shooting of Keller occurred on Feb 3 as he headed to church.
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N. J
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Thomas G. Barker
Arlington
John Keller
Mr. Keller
Argyle Place
Run Over by Train Kills Calvin Ballows in Indiana
Calvin Ballows, 45, an employee of Trees Manufacturing in Greenfield Indiana, was killed when struck by a Pennsylvania fast mail train. His legs and an arm were severed and his neck broken. Ballows had moved from Galesburg Illinois two weeks earlier.
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Calvin Ballows
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Pennsylvania
Ballows
Galesburg
Ill
Insurgents Raid Filipino towns. Americans fight back
A band of seventy armed insurgents entered Suog in South Locos Luzon killing one native and abducting five. They attacked Santa Maria, burning fifty houses. Americans repulsed the raid with one wounded, one native scout and two civilians killed. Insurgents retreated to the mountains as pursuers pressed them.
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Carrie Nation Returns to Topeka Jail for Trial
Mrs. Carrie Nation was brought back to Topeka from Peoria and surrendered to county jail. Her bail bond was canceled and her trial is set for April.
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Heinegabublies Open Season With Fast Basketball Loss
The Heinegabublies hosted Davenport high school at the Armory last night in a brisk opener. Despite a 10 to 4 defeat, players showed improvement, notably Will Frey who scored on a clean layup after solid team interference. Ed Dunavin’s long center throw led to a basket, and Ben Koch drilled a notable foul shot. Louis Rosenfield resigned as player to become manager, with Frey succeeding him, as plans for further games and a future tour take shape.
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Davenport High School
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Ed Dunavin
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Louis Rosenfield
Carnegie to donate library funds in Jackson Tennessee
Andrew Carnegie agrees to give 25000 dollars for a free public library in Jackson Tennessee under the usual conditions. Other items: Verdi and his wife buried in Milan New York chapel. burglars steal 30000 dollars worth of jewelry from Francis B Hoffman residence. naval surgeon Norton accused of refusing to aid a wounded man during the Peking march. Cervera promoted to vice admiral by Spain's queen regent. two Chicago boys clash over skates. Gus Bode killed by train in Chicago. Mantua Ohio devastation from fire, loss 75000 dollars. Baroness von Ketteler arrives in Genoa after sailing from New York February 14. Lake Shore switchmen demand five dollar raise per month totaling sixty thousand dollars yearly.
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Tenn
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Milan
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O. D. Norton
Peking
Cervera
Spain
John Liss
Peter Lawre
Chicago
Gus Bode
Chicago and Western Indiana
Mantua
Baroness von Ketteler
Italy
Genoa
Lake Shore
Lincoln Pen Fire Destroys Nebraska Prison
A large fire destroyed the Nebraska state penitentiary except for the east wing and a small cell block. All prisoners were safely removed. one death occurred in custody, George Pilenger the wife murderer, found in his cell among the ruins. Guarded by militia, inmates sleep in tents until new quarters are built. Loss estimated at $200,000 uninsured.
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Neb
State Penitentiary
Inne
George Pilenger
DYE WUERKES GUTTED BY FIRE IN ROCHESTER
Rochester fire destroys Leary Dye Works forcing evacuation of Senra Camera company on upper floors. Three bodies removed, many injured. Six camera workers reportedly perish. Cause suspected in chemical storage. Deaths unnamed as reports continue.
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Rochester
N. Y
Leary Dye Works
Senra Camera Company
Mississippi to gain new Patrick Henry in Congress
Washington reports Mississippi will lose Patrick Henry of Brandon in the current term and gain another Patrick Henry in the next session. The Brandon Henry, a Civil War veteran and two term congressman, will be replaced by his nephew Patrick Henry of Vicksburg, a former district attorney and circuit court judge.
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Revenue Cutter Service
Mississippi
Patrick Henry
Patrick
Brandon
Henry
Washlin
Vicksburg
State Senate
Gen. T. C. Catchings
River and Harbor Committee
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