Desperate clash as Raleigh county strike turns deadly
In Raleigh county West Virginia a battle erupted at Wright's coal works between about 100 federal deputy marshals and 250 striking miners. Eight miners were killed, twelve wounded, two mortally, and one deputy killed with others injured. Over 100 suspects were arrested and transported to Beckley as authorities vow to arrest all implicated. Most of the mob were foreigners.
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Knapp Charged With Murder After Elusive Wives Recount
Indianapolis reports Albert A. Knapp of Hamilton Ohio, formerly of the city, forcibly taken to Hamilton on a murder charge. He has had four wives, with Knapp No 4 marrying him two weeks prior, while Emma Stubbs and Hannah Goddard remain missing. Police investigations trace a widow’s disappearance to December 1902 and a loaded wagon with a coffin-like box. Coroner’s inquest yielded little solid evidence, hampering case progress.
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Albert A. Knapp
Hamilton
Anna Enanes Gamble
Knapp
Irons
Emma Stubbs
Jennie Connors
Hannah Goddard
Investigate Death of Fairs Overseas
Representatives of the Fair estate sail for France from New York on February 26 to pursue the claim that Mrs. Charles Fair survived her husband in a fatal car crash last summer and to seek a larger share of the estate. Reuben H. Lloyd long served as chief counsel for the San Francisco based estate and Dr. Dudley Tate, the family physician, accompanied the trio.
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France
New York
Reuben H. Lloyd
San Francisco
Dudley ‘Tate
Charles Fair
Mons
Seplatpe
Fox Mra
Nelson
Boy slay family tragedy shocks Cornell students
In Middletown Connecticut farmer family murders a son killed his father wounded his mother and sister then died by suicide. The article notes another Cornell student, Louis Hibbard, 23, died at home after leaving the university two weeks earlier amid a typhoid outbreak.
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Hirneelt
Eati
Woods
Slater
Apt
Cornell @tident
Middletown
Conn
Pen
Louis ‘Hibbard
Ity
Cornell
Anna
Fastest Seagoing Yacht From New Tort Special
A New Tort special describes a luxurious seagoing steam yacht named Noma, poised to reach about twenty to twenty miles an hour when finished. The yacht features telecommunication with the captain and engineer, air heating, and a costly washbowls installation costing around $180. Mr Leeds has a stateroom aft with separate bathrooms for himself and Mrs Leeds, finished in white enamel with silk paneling.
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Leeds
Hewitt's New Wireless Device Promises Secrecy and Range
The Electrical Review reports Peter Goober Hewitt of New York introduces a glass globe device with sealed mercury electrodes replacing the spark gap in wireless telegraphy. Described as more secure and powerful, it claims to enable selective signaling and easier transatlantic transmission, with Pupin noting its potential for commercial use.
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Peter C. Hewitt
Electrical Review
Peter Goober Hewitt
New York City
Gosper Hewitt
Sendig
Pupin
Columbia University
Cooper Hewitt
New College Fraternity Sigma Nu Phi Formed in Washington
A secret Greek letter fraternity named Sigma Nu Phi filed articles of incorporation in Washington to include law school chapters nationwide. Membership limited to undergraduates in law schools and alumni, with future plans for a Washington fraternity house and a publication. gowns similar to Supreme Court justices will be worn at public functions.
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Sigma Nu Phi
United States
Washington
Philadelphia Press
Justicea
United States Supreme Court
National University School of Law
Stiike
Redmond Backs Land Conference Report Yet With Caution
London Feb 26 Irish leader John Redmond in the house of commons moved an amendment to the throne speech reply on Ireland's land question. He called the amendment a friendly warning that the government must honestly pursue the conference report's lines with state aid to avoid shifting the burden to tenants. Wyndham declined wholesale approval but praised the conference work. Redmond withdrew his amendment after acknowledging the report’s conciliatory spirit and urging careful passage of forthcoming legislation.
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London
John Redmond
House of Commons
Mr. Redmond
Ireland
Wyndham
Land Conference
House
Redmond
Agree to the Changes Panama Canal Officials Accept Proposals
Paris Feb 26 responsible quarters report Panama Canal officials told American officials the company had no objection to two changes in the agreement proposed by Attorney General Knox. The tender would be accepted subject to those modifications and to Senate ratification. Officials in Washington expect word of the company’s attitude after March 4 remains to be seen.
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Paris
Panama Canal Company
Knox
United States Senate
Washington
King Edward Receives St Louis Exposition Leader
London February 26 D R Francis president of the St Louis exposition with Ambassador Choate met King Edward at Buckingham Palace. The king cordial in reception urged royal support and influence for full representation of Great Britain at St Louis. A royal commission to be appointed to oversee the matter likely to be announced in coming days.
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St. Louis
St. Louie
Insurgent Ladrones Narrow Retreat Toward Mountains
Manila February 26 Genral Ban Mig nol forces report insurgent ladrones have abandoned Mont Alban sixteen miles from Manila and are retreating to the mountains with about 300 men. Officials doubt they can sustain operations long in the mountains.
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Rgenta
Manila
Ban Mignol Forse
Mont Alban
Hanged at Washburn for Murder of Axel Anderson
Jacob Bassamnalia was executed at Washburn for the murder of Axel Anderson years earlier. He confessed to the killing and said his brother Joe, facing another sentence, was not involved. Bassannella, aka James Smith, had a long flight from justice, including escapes from jail and multiple identifications.
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Washburn
Anton Hy- Unger
Triaf
Axel Anderson
Forks
Joe
Bismitentiary
Jacob
Hi Joseph
Jake Bassannella
Grand Forks
Axelderson
Bemidji
Merrifield
Bassannes
Anderson
Midji
Joseph
Montana
James Smith
Missouri Valley
Fort Yates
Bismarck
Dorbag
McLean County
Bame
Smith
Bass
Libel Trial Brought Before Judge Cowan in Separate Case
Judge Lauder faces libel actions before Judge Cowan, instituted separately in Fairmont and Elmer B. Wendall’s case. Wendall alleged Lauder aided protection of Dividpiggers and Ralph fara to see Igerwood, implying impact on the judge’s future optical standing with the Republican party.
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Cowan
Iran
Aechina
Ot. Fairmont
Elmer B. Wendall
Ralph Fara
Igerwood
Republican Party
Passenger Train Derailed Near Ci by Broken Rail
An eastbound Northern Pacific passenger train from the coast derailed a few miles east of Ci likely due to a broken rail caused by extreme cold. The engine mail and baggage cars passed safely. other cars jumped the track, including the business car with General Cooper. No injuries reported though car trucks were damaged. A special train transported belated passengers to St. Paul.
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Northern Pacific
Coast
Cooper
St. Paul
Chinaman Que Freed by Fargo Judge Amidon
Judge Amidon at Fargo frees Joe Que a Chinaman who had lived in Mitastusto for twenty years and speaks English like a native born American He was held at Portal four months and later in fall in Fargo The judge voices strong disapproval of the mistreatment of Celestials and notes Northern Pacific improvements and a $59000 coal dark rate. Surveyors are at work staking from Te y and ti.
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United States Court At
Fargo
Joe Que
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Mitastusto I
Portal
Dawson
Edgeley
Northern Pacific
Tey
Wind Gaye Claim From Mishoule Timber Claim
Fragmentary report notes claims over woodlands at Mishoule involving McDonald and others. Mentions Dakota cave and a dispute over ownership or access with elf woodens referenced in unclear terms. Details are unreadable.
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McDonald
Elf Woodens
Mishoule
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