Biddle Brothers Escape From Jail Sparks Suspicion
Edward and John Biddle escaped from a Pittsburgh jail after overpowering guards and firing on a guard. The warden's wife, Mrs. Soffel, is suspected of aiding the escape by providing weapons and tools. Authorities report a reward and investigations continue as fugitives are believed to be fleeing toward the West aboard trains.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Edward
John Widdle
Thomas D. Kaliley
Mount Winshington
Peter IX
Soffel
Edward Biddle
McDonald
Warden Soffel
Flo
James AleGeary
McGeary
John Biddle
Howard Biddle
Reynolds
Ross Street
Kahney
Patrick Fitzgerald
Biddle Brothers
Fulton Street
Witzgerald
Walter Dorman
Ping
Jessie Bodine
Jennie Beebers
Paleo
Dorman
Biddles
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Jon
Doronto
John ¢. Haymaker
Softel AE Horn
Boffel
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Pourth Avenue
Pan Wandle Railroad
Teual
Pine Creek
Sharpsburg
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
Indiana Penitentiary
Michigan City
Erie
Hiddle Brothers
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Jan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rallwoay
Governor Stone's Visitor Spawns Pardons and Respite
Exclusive dispatch reports a visit to Governor Blake by a woman who urged clemency for the Biddle brothers, recaptured this morning from Pittsburgh jail. Blake granted a pardon with a reprieve pending board of pardons review next Wednesday. he denied links to Mrs. Soffel and urged tipsters to contact the attorney.
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Marshall
Dimes Francis Burke
J. PD. Watson
Attourney Burke
Harrisburg
Covernoy Blake
Mandon
Biddle Brothers
Pittsburg
Board of Pardons
Mapoctablilty
Mittebyurg
Attellae
Patti Pope
William -A
Stone
Patterson Announces Bid for Oklahoma State Union Rep
From Washington reports Patterson today announced candidacy for the Oklahoma United Union seat in the state assembly. He vows to push reforms and unite disparate factions for progress.
Army and Navy Reception at the White House
President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a grand White House reception honoring the Army and Navy. The event drew a large crowd with striking floral decor and Mrs Roosevelt wearing a net over blue taffeta gown with a diamond necklace. The Marine Band performed patriotic music as cabinet members, the Supreme Court, generals, and other dignitaries attended.
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Roosevelt
Stoosevelt
Prince Henry Studies United States Ahead of Kiel Departure
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia sparsely attends engagements and spends much time reading about America. An American observer recalls his pleasant manner and says the prince plans to meet American men to learn about the United States before his Kiel trip. He calls the journey a dream and a gift from heaven.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Kiel
Count von Buelow
Prince Henry
America
Navy retires two rear admirals for age
The Navy Department announces the retirement of Rear Admirals Williams T. Sampson and B. H. J. Cornwell on the 9th next due to age. Sampson is in Washington awaiting orders after relinquishing active duties months ago, while Cornwell commands the European station. Their retirements promote Captains P. H. Cooper and George H. Wadleigh to rear admiral.
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Washington
Navy Department
Williams T. Sampson
BH. J. Cornwell
Sampson
Cornwell
P. H. Cooper
George H. Wadleigh
Aid for Family of Dynamite Victim
A relief fund of 50,000 was approved for the widow and child of Wilton Tube, a Lincoln tube worker, who died in a dynamite explosion while helping to extinguish flames at the dynamite house. The decision followed a meeting of the Rapid Transit executive committee led by August Belmont. The fund honors Tube’s loyal service by placing his name on the company payroll at the subs contractor’s salary.
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Jin
Wilton Tube
Wigster
Bhy
Rapid Transte Suteay Complication
August Belmont
Cou Nnties
Shaler
Fragmentary 17th Century Royal Wreath Ceremony Report
Incomplete wire describes a king Charles era event with decanted wreaths and a university context. A noted wreath from Falmburghs appears behind the main display, while references to subjects at White Wall and a royal procession hint at a ceremonial scene.
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Lomlon
Charles Pat Choping
Chartes
New York Officials Rule On Glock Signal Plan
An exclusive wire report from The Associated Press describes a decision by city authorities about the proposed Glock signal system for the New York Central tunnel. Aldermen consider the project while debates over authority and route continue.
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The
Associated Press
New York
Jai
Carporithon Oniniol Hives
Qodkay
Wideeaiem
Seston
New York Central Tunnel
Vuethormwe
Aldermen
My. Schwab
New York Warns Businesses Overpox Risks Amidoutbreak
City officials urge employers to protect workers as measles like outbreak spreads through neighboring districts. Authorities advise action to prevent exposure and safeguard public health.
Feared Clash Leaves Eight Dead in Remote River Camp
Exclusive wire reports from Pio Adm detail a nighttime engagement near Abrahama Krags by Ossiiye River. Eight men were killed and seven were wounded with scattered casualties reported as the conflict unfolded at the Koties fontoli outpost.
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Pio Adm
Sle War Office
Nitherta
Abrahama Krags
Koties Fontoli
Ossiiye
Calopy
Rebglijait
Steamship Arrivals Reported From Various Ports
Maritime brief records arrivals and sailings including Oceanic, Columb G, Naples La Cham, Havre Artived, and La Favole. Ports mentioned include New York Liverpool Havre and Havre for Liverpow with uncertain spellings and dates.
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Exchaalge Wireyan Nhe
New York
Dan
Oceanic
Liverpool
Columb G
Naples
la Cham
Pagie
Havre
Comment in Schley Case Aims at Grave Matters Noted
The commentary on Admiral Schley's appeal argues the central grave issues were disobedience of orders the retrograde movement and the battle plan. It contends Schley shifts focus to command while asserting that the court already found the key questions resolved in favor of Dewey and other officers.
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Grant
Sherman
Washington
Lemly
Hanna
Long
Schley
Key West
Santiago
Com- Mecnialois
Lehier
Dewey
Benham
Randoe
Hhoda
Santago
Sedley
Sampson
Ti le
Judge Advocate
Cervera
Clark
Brooklyn
Oregon
Walnwrigh
Gloucester
Seid le Aw
Taylor
Tidhina
Doll le Wawino
Carnegie Institution Organized and Secures Temporary Home
The Carnegie Institution completed its organization with an executive committee including Abram Hewitt C Gilman Elihu Root J S Billings Carroll Wright and Welr Mitchel The institution secured a temporary home at 1499 K Street Washington with plans for a future building Judge Morrow of California offered a resolution of thanks the next trustees meeting set for November at the Washington headquarters.
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Washington
Carnegie Institution
Abram Hewitt
C. Gilman
Elihu Root
Billings
Carroll D. Wright
Welr Mitchel
C. D. Walcott
Pr. Gilman
K Street
I Institution
Belgian Chamber Turmoil as Socialists and Catholics Clash
Brussels reporters describe a chaotic session of the chamber of deputies sparked by a proposal to prosecute Socialist M. Smeets for a revolutionary speech. Disorder erupted in the galleries, members shouted insults, and the sitting was suspended before debates resumed amid continued disturbances.
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M. Smeets
Howard Found Guilty in Goebel Case Life Sentence
An AP report from Frankfort Kentucky states Jim Howard was found guilty of the assassination of William Goebel and sentenced to life imprisonment. The jury initially split seven to five for life versus death but all twelve ultimately agreed on life, with Howard's attorney planning an appeal.
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William Goebel
Frankfort
Jim Howard
Guiley
Howard
Sata
Mantle
Cassels Sentenced to Electrocutio n for Murder
Exclusive wire reports John D Cassels was sentenced this afternoon to be electrocuted during the week of May 4 for the murder of Mrs Mary J Late in Long Meadow Peb 26 1M Cosel became violent after sentence was pronounced and shouted May God curse every man who sent me to the whase He was hurried out of court
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Springfiehl
Muse
Dan
John D. Cassels
Mary J. Late
Longe Meadow
Cosel
Ivanhoe in Wythe County Devastated by Early Morning Fire
Exclusive wire reports Ivanhoe Virginia in Wythe County suffered near total destruction from a blaze that swept through the town. Wy Miller store EB L Huddley Lawardall Pierce and Co's brick building planned as a bank two grocery stores the post office and several homes burned. Full loss value not yet learned.
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Ivanhoe
Wythe County
Wy Miller
EB. L Huddley
Do. Lawadall
Pierce & Co
Lowes Law
Fire destroys cars at Pass-person Blodde Railway yard
A blaze swept the car shed of the Pass Person Blodde Railway company in Mowale NS today, destroying most of the yard’s fleet. The fire damaged up to eighty thousand dollars worth of cars and affected the winter traffic buildup.
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New York
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Passerson Blodde Hailway Company
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Heed
Fie Nubre
Anhaeadle
Atari
Industrial leader Schwab to speak at Paris meeting
In Paris, Jan McWhuen reports that United States Steel president Charles M. Schwab will address a gathering today about a pumice-related dispute. Schwab declines to continue with the press conference, insisting he will not be swayed by outside pressure.
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Paris
Jan McWhuen
AL Schwab
Unitedatates Steel Corporation
Prominent Figures Visit Amid Turbulent Colonial Shifts
An unclear wire report suggests a high profile visit linked to colonial transitions involving the Philippines and U S authorities. The text references Vienna and Berlin figures and a princely visit, but details are garbled, leaving the event’s scope and participants uncertain.
Deaths Of The Day Highlight City Figures And Mentions
Philadelphia resident James Spear aged 20 dies at home after a placer accident related to a stove. Notes mention his work with railways and support for the University of Pennsylvania. Also listed are Holgate Batheaton, a church member and former monastery official, and Joseph Moore. The obituary notes Mrs. Mollie Saxon Saxton, aged 84, widow of James Saxon, as the other deceased.
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Viilidelphia
Jin
Arange
Lily
Moles
Sieur
Pice
Uve
Dude
University of Penoylvania
Paris
Janu
Holgate Doles Bathet Enor Mandie
Emate
Fiangerly
Vranea
Ala
Ile Wien
Bel
Joseph
Molise Kauily Saxton
James Saxcou
Mra
New Secretary to Take Oath of Office Tomorrow
Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa arrives in Washington with Mrs. Shaw and moves into the Arlington hotel. He plans to be sworn in next Saturday morning and will meet with the president before attending the white house reception.
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Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
the Treasury
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Asington Hotel
Shaw
Close
White House
Arlington Hotel
War Revenue Tax Reduction Measured by House Committee
Ways and Means Committee unanimo usly votes to repeal most war taxes effective July 1 1902 with tea duty delayed to January 1 1968. Repeals cut fermented liquor tobacco cigars and cigarette taxes. beer to $1 per barrel. tea duty ends. notable amendments from Tichardson Robertson and Newlands defeated. Payne cites $77 million annual savings and $174 million cash available next fiscal year.
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Payne
Tichardson
Tennessee
Robertson
Louisiana
Newlands
Nevada
My. Payne
Sloan Pleads Guilty In Telegraph Robbery Case
Philadelphia reports Sloan pleads guilty after yesterday’s trial tied to a broad scheme involving Mabel Kuarns and others. Dozens of indictments listed thefts and conspiracy. prosecutors expect further action at February term with multiple defendants named.
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Philadelphia
Howand K. Slow
Mabel Kuarns
Mabel
Keight Finley
Henry BE. Wallace
Sloane
Apaliah
Pallens
Rveluelinag
Iresfihos
Clued
Uli Aif Eormphney
Whdvetbon
Grakliloh
Daltars
Sloan
Waltene
Finley
Unclear OCR fragment on McKeever hotel case in New York
Fragmentary report from The Agsootapod Prugs details Baxvhieive Wite and Heedohn McKeever linked to the Cylonial hotel Well de meved salons. It mentions a functionable aytown today and a Volver arrest, with Denoetatie wheles and identity theft themes.
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New York
Dun
Heedohn McKeever
Fild
Alexander
Suividv
Muller
Appointments and a death report in Pennsylvania notices
The rover text notes several gubernatorial appointments in Harthey Hall and counties, including Judge and sheriff selections. It records the death of Aleurner aged around sixty from Lamebure, found in a dying condition aboard a caboose in the Harrisburg yards and removed to the hospital.
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Iene
Washington
Senate
Allivon
West Nowhotgod
Devi
Mount Pigeant
George Bowaah
Janestown
Wishington
Jan
Sqe
Pennsylvania
Harthey Hall
Loweriag Couunty
Cunter
Mullamitile
Amiatrang County
Ho Ub
Piioeyi Mago
Nomhuiberland Couny
Gm.rues
Hardhbuy
Jui
W.W. KE. Chesigult
Krai
Stine Sherid
Jervmon
J. Alhealt
Marrbburg
Uorrisbung Hospital
Meurer
Iphia
Harrisburg
Senate Session Remains Quiet as Tillman Praises War Policy
The Senate opened with a calm session after a Philippine tariff measure debate. Tillman delivered a largely noncharged speech praising his state’s war history while critiquing Republican rhetoric, amid interruptions by gallery spectators and protest from opposing factions.
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Tilwin
Qimoey
Philippines
Tilhian
Ma Money
Mississippi
Ladge
Wingraghou Tuythedt
Bee Publican
Besedil Amd
Cabot Tavaie
Massachusette
Chianahor
Tillmuin
Weather review for January in yesterday’s tonal data
Historical weather notes record January tonal data with highest and lowest readings, precipitation around 0.04 inches, and four hour periods ending at 4 pm and 6 pm. Mentions charted values and relative humidity figures.
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Ihoe
Weather Outlook for Willington on Saturday
The forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures. Brisk northeasterly winds are expected, with cooler overall conditions by night.
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Willington
Frase
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