Bretone's Bomb and Police Honor in Paris
Anarchist waiter Leon Bretone threw a bomb in a cafe near the Hotel Terminus, injuring 20 and wounding five with gunfire as police pursued. He boasted of anarchist aims and avenging Vaillant amid a crowd calling for lynching. Policeman Poisson, shot, was awarded the Legion of Honor. others receive rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Leon Bretone
St. Lazare
Bohaves
Bretone
Vaillant
Poisson
Legion of Honor
New Oversight Pushes Reform for Soldiers Homes
Washington reports new recommendations to reform the management of the national homes for disabled veterans. The plan shifts accountability to the treasury and inspector general, ends board members’ fees, and requires annual reports and monthly disbursement accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Homes
Supreme Court
Secretary of War
Dayton
Board of Managers
Appropriations Committees
Congress
War
Department
The
Treasury
Cupid Caught a Deaconess Bride in Buffalo
Mrs. Jennie Eberman former head of Milwaukee Deaconess Home married Judge Charles C. Merrill of Good Hill Pennsylvania in Buffalo. She previously worked in deaconess institutions in Washington and San Francisco.
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Cupid
Milwarker
Jennie Eberman
Milwaukee
Charles C. Merrill
Good Hill
Buffalo
Eberman
Washington
San Francisco
General Johnson to Wed Miss Julia Carson in St Paul
General R W Johnson will marry Julia A M Carson of Cattsauqua Pennsylvania in St Paul on Wednesday. The couple plan a brief Southern honeymoon before returning to St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Johnson
St. Pau
R.W. Johnson
Pennsylvania
Julia A. M. Carson
Cattasauqua
St. Paul
Woman Found Barefoot After Trip to Meet Promised Groom
Minnie Kaliska was taken to Mercy hospital in Dusvque Iowa after being found raving mad and barefoot with feet frozen. She had traveled six miles to Du rango to meet a man named Launspach who had promised to marry her. The incident shows her mind unsettled by the visit and her decision to walk city streets without shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusvque
Minnie Kaliska
Mercy Hospital
Durango
Launspach
Robbery at Taycheedah Saloon Leaves Proprier Dead
Beaten with an iron bar by three robbers who forced entry to the D. A. Xrbstein saloon in Taycheedah Wis three miles east of Fond du Lac. They escaped with 87 dollars in cash several liquors and cigars. The proprietor was left for dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fono Pu Lac
Wis
Taycheedah
Board of Trade to Build New HQ Near Old Site
DvnLuru Feb 14. The report of a move to relocate the board of trade to Superior is unfounded. Within 24 hours the board was offered full funding for a $300,000 building one block north of the old site and arrangements for a permanent loan will be made at completion. Construction likely to start within a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
DvnLuru
Superior
Coal discovery on A L McCashin farm near Slayton
Coal was found on A. L. McCashin's farm nine miles west of Slayton Minnesota. A sample sent to the state geologist was pronounced all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Slayton
Minn
A. L. McCashin
Here
Judiciary Committee to Investigate Judge Jenkins Case
The House Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 6 to report a resolution for an investigation into District Judge Jenkins restraining Northern Pacific railroad employes from quitting work. The panel preferred a substitute delaying counsel hearing, aiming for an impartial inquiry into the judge's conduct without presuming guilt.
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Judiciary Committee
House
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Jenkins
Northern Pacific Railroad
Vilas
Wisconsin
Robert Ingersoll
Representative McGann
Representative Boamer
McGann
Judge Jenkins
Bland silver seigniorage debate resumes in the House
In Washington the House resumes the Bland silver seigniorage discussion after routine business. The Hawaiian message from the president is read upon request and referred to foreign affairs. Senate action includes a fish protection bill for the Potomac and Labor Day holiday status, with ongoing debates on Hawaiian resolution and the Oklahoma townsite resolution.
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House
Senate
Washinaton
Burrows
Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington
Coke
Texas
Potomac River
Kyle
Committee of Education
Gray
Delaware
Oklahoma
Blackburn
Kentucky
Conference Between Railroads and Interstate Commission
A Washington meeting between railroad men and the interstate commerce commission adjourned for 30 days to draft a form schedule of rates. Freight department representatives will submit questions to roads not present and reconvene in 30 days for further discussion in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commissioners
Washington
Railway Men
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prominent Scandinavian Editor Dead
GRAND Forks N D February 14 Hon F A Husher ex US consul at St James Ontario died suddenly of heart disease He was for 15 years editor of a Scandinavian paper at La Crosse Wisconsin and was appointed consul to St James by President Harrison in 188 He became editor of The Normanden in Grand Forks the leading Scandinavian paper of the Northwest He was 71 years old.
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Grand Forks
N. D
F. A. Husher
United States
St. James
Ontario
la Crosse
Wis
Harrison
Normanden
Northwest
Union revival draws crowds in Clo u p Minn church meeting
In Clo u p Minnesota on February 14, a joint revival led by Minneapolis lawyer C. N. Hunt drew large crowds from Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational churches. The church ran out of seating as many attendees were turned away.
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Sr. Cloup
Minn
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Congregational
C. N. Hunt
Minneapolis
Remove the Russian Court
Telegram from St. Petersburg says M. Sacherin, czar's physician, deems St. Petersburg unhealthy for the czar and urges residence in Kieff. The permanent transfer of the court to Kieff is thus a matter of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
St. Petersburg
M. Sacherin
Kieff
Governor Peck Examined in Roster Scandals Probe
Madison Wisconsin February 14 Governor Peck was examined before the court commissioner in the roster scandals case. He made numerous admissions and the examination will be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Madison
Wis
Internal Revenue Receipts Show February Increase
Receipts from internal revenue for the first ten days of February totalled 5 079 861, up from 4 814 074 a year earlier, a rise of 564 407. Treasury officials view the gain as a sign of returning business activity after a half year of declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waton
Treasury
A Greasy Gathering of Curlers at the Manitoba Capital
A Winnipeg bonspiel opens with 70 entrants for the grand cup as curlers from Manitoba Northwest and Saint Paul compete. George Ettleton leads a St Paul team among the notable entries from the Saintly City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Man
Winniarling
George Ettleton
St. Paul
Northwest
Da Gama May Die After Rebel Commander's Wounds
Admiral da Gama, a rebel commander, was wounded in the neck and arm by bullets during Friday’s battle. He is reported in critical condition, with initial reports downplaying the severity. Efforts to save his life continue as soldiers and civilians respond to the ongoing conflict. Reports also note mass movement from mountains toward plains near Fort Washakie and Wind River, with Arapaho and Shoshone seeking permits to slaughter animals, but Indian Agent Captain Ray has not granted permissions.
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Ric
Janemo
Admiral da Gama
Fort Washakip
Wind River
Ray
Eaten by Rats, Madison Man Found Dead at Home
Hugh Story a 54 year old bachelor was found dead in the basement room near the university Madison Wis with his ears gnawed off by rats. He had been dead for several days before his body was discovered by a lone resident who searched the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Manis
Wis
Hugh Story
University
Dea i
Extensive cave-in entombs seventeen at Gaylord slope mine
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on February 14 the Kingston Coal Company Gaylord slope mine at Plymouth suffered a severe cave-in. Seventeen men were entombed and rescuers labored with little hope of survivors as one worker, John Cuddy, escaped by a hair.
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Gaylord
Kingston Coal Company
Wilkesbarre
Kingston Company
Plymouth
John Cuddy
Blizzard Claims and Cattle Losses Across Oklahoma
A Guthrie special reports a severe blizzard hitting Oklahoma and Kansas City on February 14. An unknown man and three Indian children perished in the storm near Anadarko, with many other fatalities rumored. Cattle and horses perished by settlers along the strip, and Osage Kiowa reservations face thousands of dead cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
the Star
Guthrie
O. T
Cross
Anadarke
Kiowa
Embezzlement charge shocks Bottineau town
William Collins was arrested on embezzlement charges filed by R. A. Fox. He has acted as Fox's agent in Bottineau for two years and was bound over to appear at the district court in the sum of 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willidw Crry
N. D
Bottineau
William Collins
R. A. Fox
Collins
Fox
Walraven Murder Trial Postponed in Kato Minn
The murder trial of M Walraven and co defendant Layne, charged with alleged malice, has been postponed in Kato Minnesota. Proceedings were adjourned pending further action as of February 14.
Boy and girl hurt by public safety item discharge
An 11 year old boy and a 6 year old girl were injured when a public safety item discharged during play. A search is underway as responders organize with searching parties for the boy who disappeared.
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Ster
The Men Were Comfortable
A boat with three men came ashore from the crib around 10 30 a m and they head to the city engineer to report. Contractor Murphy said the men on the little island were not inconvenienced by the storm with fuel in hand and the crib house dry and warm.
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Milwaukee
Murphy
Noe
Little Aal
Cadet Examination Assignments at Fort Snesing
Fort Snesing officers Col Mason Winne Captain Roe Captain Mason and Lt Kennedy have been designated by the secretary of war to be aboard to examine West Point candidates on February 14.
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Col. Mason
Winne
Roe
Mason
Kennedy
Fort Snesing
Secretary of War
West Point
Watterson Hosts Informal Reception for Editor
The event offered the public a chance to meet the distinguished editor as Watterson gave an informal reception. A large attendance attended and spoke with the editor, expressing interest in his work.
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Watterson
Iit
Child Found in Snow Bank After Drinking Incident
In Wisconson on February 14 John Janaschak aged 4 was found intoxicated and undressed in a public street snow bank. He was taken to a hospital where he recovered within an hour.
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Racine
Wis
John Janaschauk
Roanoke Reaches Port After Four-Hour Gale
A dispatch reports the Roanoke arrived at port at 11 p m after four hours battling a gale. all aboard are well and in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rienpoke
Roanoke
Aven
Fire destroys Swanville post office store and hotel
The post office store and hotel owned by W. J. Sullivan at Swanville Minn were burned. Loss is placed at 7000 with insurance recovery of 3500.
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Little Fits
Minn
W. J. Sullivan
Swanville
Have
Rescue of Sixty Workers From Lake Crib in Severe Storm
About 60 workmen trapped for 24 hours in a temporary crib four miles out in the lake were rescued by a tug. The storm battered the structure, put out fires, and sent men into intense cold though none were seriously frozen.
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Cutcaco
Largest coal vein found near Bozeman Montana
Bozeman Montana February 14. John McCarthy opened a mine 11 miles from the city yielding the largest coal body yet. A clearly defined vein runs 22 feet wide of fine cokeing quality and very clean coal. Experts say the vein should maintain this width as mining continues.
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Montana
Bozema
Bozeman
Mon
John McCarthy
Deaf mute robbed near Northern depot in Sr. Clou p
D S Sullivan of Minnesota was held up and robbed near the Northern depot in Sr. Clou p Minnesota. A warrant was sworn for the arrest of Gnudice, a railroad man, who left for Minneapolis after the robbery. Chief Robertson pursues him as Sullivan reports the incident.
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Sr.cloup
Minn
D. S. Sullivan
Minnea
Gnudice
Minneapolis
Robertson
Sullivan
Illinois Bank Looted by Burglars in Streator
Cubcano Feb 14. The Streator bank in Streator Illinois was entered by burglars and looted. A man has been arrested in connection with the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Cubcano
Streator
Tianal Bank
Ills
Hackett Confesses Knowledge of Missing Portland Bonds
H A Hackett now in Winnipeg and in custody has told Detective Sylvester he knows where the remaining bonds are. He disclosed the location of about $10,000 worth of bonds missing from a Portland Maine savings institution vault last October and will have $11,000 in bonds returned. prosecution may be dropped.
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H. A. Hackett
Winnipeg
Winnipse
Sylvester
Farmington
Saving Institution
Portland
Hackett
Five Thousand Damages Awarded in Rail Way Case
Ida J. Newstrom of White Bear wins a $5,000 verdict against the St Paul and Duluth Railway company after a fatal accident near Dellwood at White Bear lake. The plaintiff's husband and several friends were killed when a train backing from Dellwood struck their wagon near a county road crossing. A young girl survived.
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St. Pau
Ida J. Newstrom
White Bear
St. Paul
Minnesota Veterans Open 14th Grand Army Encampment
The 14th annual encampment of the Grand Army, department of Minnesota, began in Harmonia hall with enthusiastic support. Department leader John Day Smith presided and delivered the annual address, detailing recommendations and statistics during the morning session.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Grand Army
Department of Minnesota
Harmonia Hall
John Day Smith
Miners Strike Hits River Pools Over Pay Cut
Pirrspure reports nearly 3,000 river miners in the second through fourth pools strike in response to a half cent per bushel pay cut in the mining rate.
Various 1900s News Bits Highlight Turmoil and Notables
Congressman Wilson shows improvement. Fire destroys half a Genoa business portion. Pianist Hans von Bülow dies in Cairo. Chicago Abstract firms consolidate and may raise prices. Two San Antonio firemen fatally injured. Kosciusko school in Winona dedicated. St Paul coroner probes Martin Erickson murder. Gloucester herring arrival breaks records. Senate finance subcommittee to present tariff bill next Tuesday. Severe storms hit Louisiana Alabama Mississippi. Colorado legislature spends $50,000 a month with no bills passed. North St Paul table factory resumes. Saint Teresa order girl excites Indians in Jerez. Pullman cars telegraph and railroad tax ruling. J Adam Bede named U S marshal for Minnesota. Secretary Noble undecided on Kearsarge wreck after Admiral Stanton report. Robert Marler confesses crime after hanging in Pineville. Maurice Dean warns Mankato of $15 000 damage suit. Tiptog county embezzler Calvin Armstrong escapes. Omladina trial eruptions force judge to adjourn. Dimock of Merchants Dispatch shoots himself. Portland district court
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Wilson
Genoa
O. Hans von Bulow
Cairo
Chicago
San Antonio
Tex
Kosciusko
Winona
Minn
St. Paul
Martin P. Erickson
Gloucester
Mass
Senate Finance
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Colorado
North St Paul
Saint Teresa Order
Jerez
Mex
J. Adam Bede
Duluth
Minnesota
Noble
Kearsarge
Admiral Stanton
Robert Marler
Pineville
Maurice
Dean
Mankato
Calvin Armstrong
Tiptog County
Ind
Kokomo Ail
Revolutionary ‘Society
Omladina
William C. Dimock
Merchants Dispatch
Buffalo
United States
United States District Court
Portland
William Dunbar
County
Jai
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Sayres
Appropriations Committee
Treasury Department
Cannon
D*price
Gill Bakin the Owl
of Fames
Jenkins’ Course
Congressional
Internal Revenue
DA Gama
Baking Royal
Oklahoma Territory
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