Blix t Testifies in Hayward Case as State’s Key Witness
In Minneapolis on February 6, Claus Alfred Blixt, jailed on charges tied to Harry Hayward, testified about long talks with Hayward, plans to kill Catherine Ging, and details of money, notes, and a fatal shooting in the Ozark flats boiler room. Hayward sat nearby as Blixt described solicitations, a ride out, and the murder sequence.
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Minneapolis
Harry Hayward
Catherine Ging
Claus A. Blixt
Hayward
Ozark Flats
Blixt
Nye
Claus Alfred Blixt
Mr. Nye
Haywards
Harry
The
Ozark
Hayward Praises Case Outlook in Court Appearance
Minneapolis Feb 6 Harry Hayward appeared in court at the morning session radiantly confident and composed. He spoke of public belief in an ingenious lie by Blixt and said evidence points to unreliability in Blixt. He declared he remains satisfied with the case and its progress.
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Minneapolis
Harry Hayward
Blixt
Christian Union formed by Bay City clergy and ministers
Cath olic priests and Protestant ministers of Bay City Michigan have formed the Christian Union of the Bay Cities of Michigan adopting articles of association. Fraternal meetings are planned to foster unity charity and tolerance.
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Bay City
Mich
Christian Union of
Bay Cities
Michigan
Cold Wave Grips Chicago With 22 Year Record Low
A severe cold snap hits Chicago and surrounding states as temperatures drop to 13 below zero at the signal service and 16 to 18 below on private thermometers. Freezing cases reported including a man found frozen to death at 132 West Eighteenth Street. Gas supplies falter and restaurants seek coal to endure until gas returns. Widespread subzero readings stretch from Illinois to Michigan.
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Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mexico Still Delaying Declaration in Guatemalan Dispute
City report from February six notes no official declaration by Mexico despite repeated promises to clarify policy. A morning labor march of about 10,000 to the palace called on President Diaz to offer services in case of war with Central America, while public enthusiasm for Mexico's righteous demands remains high.
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City
Mexico
Diaz
Central America
Hawaiian Government Mulls Execution for Revolutionists
A Washington special reports the Hawaiian government seriously weighing death for prominent revolutionists. Ex Queen Liliuokalani faces banishment and may travel to the United States on the next steamer, with details expected to reach Washington soon.
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New York
Washington
San Francisco
Liliuokalani
United States
General Mahlon Manson Dies After Paralysis
Crawfordsville Ind Feb 6 General Mahlon Manson veteran of the Mexican and civil wars stricken with paralysis during the afternoon and died several days later He represented the Eighth district in congress one term
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Mahlon Manson
Supreme court wipes out Lyon county bond debt
The U S supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of Lyon county Iowa canceling about 360000 of principal and interest on refunding bonds tied to a swamp land scheme. The long litigation began with county organizers claiming swamp lands to fund education leading to massive debt and legal battles.
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Sioux City
Lyon County
United States Supreme Court
Inquest Opens Over Elbe Disaster Passenger
In LowestofT on Feb 5 an inquest began into the Elbe disaster passenger Frederick Ernest of Magdeburg. A mail bag marked No 1 was found off South wold and the coroner sworn in a special jury adjourned the inquiry to Feb 26 while contacting all interested parties.
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Lowestoft
Elbe
Southwold
Frederick Ernest
Magdeburg
Prussia
Verena
Linton Immigration Bill Requires Notice to Emigrate
A bill introduced by Representative Linton of Michigan would require aliens planning to emigrate to the United States to apply at least three months before departure for a certificate of immigration from the nearest U S diplomatic or consular representative. The issuing official must verify that applicants are not prohibited from immigrating by U S law.
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Washington
Linton
Rep
Mich
United States
Wisconsin town insurers ordered to use standard policy
Madison February 6 The state insurance commission rules that 170 town insurers must write all policies on the regular standard form as required by law. Only about six currently comply. The attorney general upholds the ruling and the town companies meeting here is expected to challenge the change.
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Madison
Wis
Insurance Commission
Man Fatally Injured After Self Inflicted Shot Near Mannville
A northbound freight train near Mannville, St. Spencer Wisconsin, struck a man who shot himself just before the engine, leaving him unrecognizable with the head ground up. No identification is possible.
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St. Spencer
Wis
Mannville
Fire destroys Port Republic home. Fenton family missing
A fire razed the home of Wilbert H. Fenton at Port Republic as reported from Egg Harbor. His wife and their three children are missing and feared dead in the blaze.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Egg Harbor
Wilbert H. Fenton
Port Republic
Beaver Creek Bank to Quit Business
Beaver Creek Bank closes its doors as capital tied up in real estate leads to two years of tough struggle. Backers remain optimistic, and the bank aims to pay all indebtedness.
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Beaver Creek
Minn
Beaver Creek Bank
Lehigh Valley Coal strikers end walkout in victory
Wilkes Barre February 6 The striking runners and drivers of the Lehigh Valley Coal company totaling about 900 have returned to work. The company granted nearly all the strikers demands.
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Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Reed Plan Threatens Administration Budget Fight
Washington February 6. Senator Reed of Maine unveiled a two section plan as a substitute for the administration financial bill. It would restrict 1875 bond provisions to 3 percent and authorize treasury certificates to cover deficits in $25 $50 and $100 multiples bearing 3 percent interest.
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Washington
Reed
Maine
Secretary of the Treasury
Robbery on western express near Sylvia Kansas
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe train No 1 bound for Colorado and California was held up one mile west of Sylvia Kansas at 1125 PM by four masked men who signalled danger. They robbed passengers after failing to enter the express car and then fled south as Conductor McGrath alerted Sheriff Patton and his posse. The Stafford gang is suspected.
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Pueblo
Colo
Western Express
Colorado
California
Sylvia
Reno County
Kan
McGrath
Patton
Stafford
Rescinded Franchises By Brooklyn Aldermen In Strike
The Brooklyn board of aldermen adopted a resolution presented by striking motormen and conductors to rescind the franchises and privileges of the Brooklyn trolley lines. The vote was 10 for and 8 against, with the chairman voting no. One alderman called the action illegal, claiming no right to revoke granted privileges.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Board of Aldermen
Oil Tank Explosion Halts Northern Pacific Engine
In Brainerd Minnesota on February 6 a blast at the Northern Pacific shops fatally burned engineer John Headman while he entered the tank enclosure with a lantern to close a valve. The 35000 gallon tank held 12000 gallons and was destroyed by fire. Headman died at the sanitarium.
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Brainerd
Minn
Northern Pacific
John Headman
Fire at Rodman leaf tobacco warehouse in Cincinnati
A blaze broke out at 6 30 a m in the Rodman leaf tobacco warehouse on West Front street near the suspension bridge in Cincinnati causing early morning flames. The cause is under investigation and damage totals are not yet known.
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Cincinnati
Rodman Leaf Tobacco Warehouse
West Front Street
Ruin Shakes Town as Stock and Building Losses Hit
The report notes a total loss estimated at 240000 dollars for stock and 60000 dollars for the building, reflecting a severe setback to the local business. The figures imply substantial financial impact on the enterprise and its operations.
Sequel to a War Seperation
St Paul Feb 6 Representative George W Camp Rice county legislator marries Mrs Mary A Wilson of Chicago The wedding continues a courtship interrupted by the war with both parties older at the time of the ceremony
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St. Paul
George W. Camp
Rice County
Mary A. Wilson
Chicago
Culver Military Academy Burns at Lake Mackinac
The Culver military academy at Lake Mackinukkee in Plymouth Indiana burned in the afternoon. The recently completed campus destroyed all buildings a fine hotel and furniture.
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Military Academy
Plymouth
Ind
Culver Military Academy
Lake Mackinkuckee
H. H. Culver
St. Louis
Captain Bogardus Dead in Georgia
Cuattancvaca Tenn Feb 6 A special to The Times says Captain Bogardus who claimed to be the famous champion shot died at Austell Ga.
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Cuattancvaca, Tenn
the Times
Bogardus
Austell
Sworn Statement Details Arms Landing in Honolulu Revolt
The captain of the Wai manilo testifies in San Francisco on February 6 about arms and ammunition supplied to Royalists during the revolt in Hawaii. He says he was hired by W H Rickard to deliver weapons at Waikiki for 10 000, with 1 000 cash paid. The arms were loaded at Waikiki and transferred to two boats after meeting a schooner named W H Richard. The captain claims no knowledge of the shippers or payers.
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San Francisco
Waimanilo
Honolulu
Washington
Congress
State Department
W. H. Rickard
Waikiki
Waimanalo
W.H. Richard
Queen's Speech Signals Peaceful Foreign Relations
The queen's speech read before parliament notes peaceful foreign relations and a satisfactory settlement of Sierra Leone and French Soudan boundary issues. It cites cordial ties with powers in the East amid the China Japan war and regrets Armenian outrages. Promised measures include Irish landlord tenant reform Welsh disestablishment local option abolition of plural voting and London government reform.
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London
Sierra Leone
China
Japan
Great Britain
Ireland
Government of
Chicago Live Stock Exchange aids Dakota and Nebraska sufferers
At the February meeting in the Exchange building, $2,000 was donated to the board of directors for relief of South Dakota and Nebraska sufferers. President Thompson named a three member committee Mallory Montgomery and Dow to draft a mortgage bill for the legislature.
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Nebraska
Curiaco
Chicago Live Stock Exchange
Exchange
Stock Yards
South Dakota
Thompson
Messrs
Mallory
Montgomery
Dow
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