Desperado McKinney killed after Bakersfield fight
Desperado James McKinney was shot and killed in a Bakersfield Chinese joss house after a siege by deputies and city officers. Deputy Tibbitts was killed and Constable Packard fatally wounded. two accomplices were captured or driven out as the house was surrounded and set afire.
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Bakersfield
Cal
James McKinney
Tibbets
Packard
McKinney
Slays
Kelly
Kern County
Colings
Tulare County
Leogin
Arizona
Will
Burt Tibbitts
Gus Tower
Will Tibbitts
Hal. Hulse
Desperado
Hulse
McKinney Staod
Pastor Francis Horton Dies of Stroke During Sermon
Mev Dr Francis A Horton pastor of Temple Presbyterian in Philadelphia collapsed mid sermon from apoplexy and died shortly after at age 68. He had delivered a special talk to young men about ten minutes into the sermon before incoherence set in and assistance was given. Horton previously led churches in Oakland Cleveland and Providence before coming to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Francis A. Horton
Temple Presbyterian Church
Tie
Horton
Oakland
Cal
Cleveland, O
Providence, R. I
Falls From Window to Death Near Slayer Kansas City
Mrs Esther Paddock aged 20 was killed by a fall from the third story of a rooming house in Kansas City Missouri on April 20 Police suspect murder as witnesses say she and her husband Roy Paddock quarreled before the death His husband was arrested pending investigation and two other persons were present at the time of the tragedy
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Kansas City
Esther Paddock
Roy Paddock
Paddecik
Panic at Indian Institute in Brantford Reported Fire
A fire at the Indian Institute in Brantford Ontario destroyed the entire building. The institute, owned by the New England Company, educated young Indian students. Estimated loss stated as $36,000. About 150 boys and gifts were saved as inmates were awakened and a wild panic followed.
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Brantford
Ont
Indian Institute
Buildidg
New England Company
Northwestern Teachera Demand Yearlong School Attendance
Sioux City April 20 After asking the next state legislature to enact a compulsory educational law for a full year of school attendance the tenth annual Northwest Iowa teachers session adjourned The meeting centered on higher wages and the push for college diplomas for high school posts An effort to join the Federation of Labor was discussed but not endorsed The next gathering will be in Fort Dodge or Sioux City Officers elected included President H Bigelow LeMars Vice President KF Lark Onawa Treasurer Miss Maria Pingrey Witherville Recording Secretary Miss Eva Kendall Sioux City and Executive Committee A V Storm Cherokee J V Durkee Sioux Rapids George P Mullen Fort Dodge
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Sioux City
Northwest Iowa
Federation of Labor
Fort Dodge
H. Bigelow
LeMars
Lark
Onawa
Maria
Pingrey
Witherville
Eva D. Kendall
A. V. Storm
Cherokee
J. V. Durkee
Sioux Rapids
George P. Mullen
Feeding Soft Corn Appears Equal For Cattle in Iowa Study
Ames April 22 An Iowa State College test compared feeding value of soft corn 1902 to mature corn 1900 in sixteen steers over six months. Slaughter results show similar dressed meat around 60 percent for both lots. gains and feed efficiency nearly equal with soft corn slightly higher cost per pound of gain, prompting forthcoming bulletin details.
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Ames
Chicago
Richards Wants Change in Richards Case
Deputy United States Marshal W. A. Richards, indicted in Marlon county for complicity in the Hamilton hold up, will not be tried at the next Knoxville term. He will seek a change of venue and a continuance, with a strong possibility the case is postponed to September.
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Marlon
Des Moines
United States
W. A. Richards
Marlon County
Hamilton
Sknoxville
Friends of
Richards
Indianola
Wintercet
Ottumwa Will Try Again To Dissolve Water Works Injunction
Ottumwa city council seeks to dissolve a federal injunction blocking the baby water works project. Taxes collected may bolster the treasury. council may pursue municipal ownership though support for the system varies. Hearing set for Thursday in Keosuk before Judge McPhieyson.
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Ottumwa
Man Jacques
Keosuk
McPhieyson
Chance for a boy scholarship at Agricultural College
State fair directors add a judging contest offering a $200 scholarship to Iowa State College for youths under 21. Contest focuses on horse, cattle, and corn judging with written justification. $200 deposited. paid as $25 monthly until complete. Held Aug 24 in the new stock pavilion. open to Iowa youths.
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Agricultural College
Des Moines
J. C. Simpson
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Iowa
Fair Grounds
Department of Agriculture
Town College
Ames
Simpson
Curtiss and
Holden
Winners in Dairyman's contest at Ames
Ames April 20 Prof G L McKay head of the dairy department Iowa State College announces results of the Dairyman's twelve month contest. Harry Evans Strawberry Point wins first with 97 1 4 average, Nick Knutson Hemmetsburg second with 96 1 2, L Neilson Salem third with 92 1 2. Over 100 samples were examined. instructions will be sent to creamerymen whose butter failed quality tests.
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Ames
G. L. McKay
Iowa State College
Iowa
Harry Evans
Strawberry Point
Nick Knutson
Hemmetsburg
L. Neilson
Salem
Department
C. Larson
McIxay
New York
Healey
Three Dead in One Family in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a grim family tragedy as three children die in quick succession from pneumonia linked to poison from canned peaches. Earl, six, Eva Paulina, and Harry L. Evans, two and a half, died within a week. Mrs Evans is also gravely ill. Autopsy results and coroner analysis will determine direct cause amid suspected poison exposure.
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Des Moines
Harry L. Evans
L. H. Evans
East Twelfth Street
Earl
Eva Paulina
Harry
Vans
Wreck Near Harlan Injures Dozens As Train Flips
A North Western accommodation train derailed near Harlan after a flange broke on a freight car at 95 mph. About 35 passengers in two coaches were derailed. three were seriously injured including the conductor and Mrs. Gladson who suffered a throat wound. Roughly 26 others sustained minor injuries and were taken to Harlan for care.
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Goochen
Harlan
Northwestern Railway
Gladson
Omaha
Belguum
Venezuela
Russia massing for Balkan clash to drive Turkey from Europe
Vienna reports indicate Russia plans to intervene in the Balkans by massing troops and preparing the Black Sea fleet. If the czar acts, he may push Turkey out of Europe and seize Constantinople, with remaining European Turkish lands to be decided later. Military preparations are underway, though some see it as precaution.
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Vienna
Russia
Balkan
Turkey
Europe
Constantinople
Black Sea
Admiralty
Merger Gains Point In Northern Securities Case
Circuit Court Judge Sanborn granted Northern Securities permission to pay dividends to the Northern Securities company per acts of Congress. The decision clarifies when a partial injunction can be suspended during appeal and notes the dividends do not belong to the United States. Rebels Besieging Monte Christi. A steamer from Monte Christi arrives reporting rebels pressing land and sea attacks, with the revolutionaries strengthening nationwide support.
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Circuit Court
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Northern Securities Company
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Northern Pacific
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Supreme Court
Bar
United States
Monte Christi
Thomas
San Domingo
Bes
Mme Aionte Chiriatt
Independencia
Revolt Weakens Government Forces in Santo Domingo
In Santo Domingo on April 21 government troops shelled the city and other points for about an hour, suffering heavy losses. Gen. Cordero, Gen. Alvarez, and Gen. Quesada were killed. over 100 government soldiers were killed or wounded and forces retreated. Rebels captured horses and ammunition while Vasquez narrowly escaped. The rebel gunboat Independencia returned and Gen. Navarro landed with ammunition near Monte Cristi, where rebels surround Monte Cristi.
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Santo Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Cordero
Alvarez
Puerto Plata
Quesada
Presiden Vasquez
Independencia
Navarro
Monte Criste
Boxers Suppressed in Chinese District by Viceroy Yuan ShiKai
Minister Conger reports from Peking that a Boxer uprising attempt in Yutien district near Peking was quickly crushed by Viceroy Yuan Shi Kai. Several soldiers died, ten suspects were arrested and slated for beheading, with heads displayed at the uprising site. Conger urges continued prompt harsh action to deter further movements.
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Conger
Yutien
Washington
State Department
Peking
Yuan Shi Hi
Servia readies for conflict after royal interview
King Alexander of Servia warns the Albanian question threatens peace more than Macedonian issues. He says Turkish troop massing in old Servia could force defensive action if Balkan states move, insisting Servia will protect its vital interests while denying any coup aimed at succession.
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London
Belgrade
Daily Mail
Alexander of
Servia
Dalkinig
Old
Alexander
Balkan States
Lipton Injured in Shamrock I Dismasting Squall
Weymouth April 18 Sir Thomas Lipton personal yacht challenger for the America’s Cup was dismasted after a squall while leaving harbor for a trial spin with the Shamrock I. The mast fell overboard with crew and gear. one man drowned, including the captain’s brother-in-law, and Sir Thomas and others were bruised or injured.
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Weymouth
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Wringe
Sir Thomas
Bribery Probe Expands Over $1000 Bills in Missouri
St Louis grand jury presents more evidence of bribery tied to alum bill in senate and text book legislation in the house. Four $1000 bills traced. Rev Crayton S Brooks testifies to bribery claims. Cole County grand jury returns four indictments against state senators. secrecy rules limit details. Gov James A Lee absence noted as he rests in Chicago.
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St. Louis
Christian Church
Jefferson City
Missouri
Brooks
Whitecotton
James A Lee
Chicago
British Workmen say Americans lead in labor practices
A British commission report from London cites 23 delegates who studied U S conditions. It notes no consensus but all agree British workers have much to learn, while American workers are better educated housed fed and clothed and far more sober. The piece urges dropping old methods and endorses profit sharing and trusts as competitive.
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London
United States
Alfred Moseley
Hong Kong
Canton
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