Higgins Hanged Victim of Police Persecution Claims New Persecution
Higgins, a Chicago murderer linked to the McCooey robbery, was executed at 12 08 pm after Prendergast's sentence was stayed to April 6 for insanity exam. He alleged police persecution, asserting they influenced his conviction and planned to hang him repeatedly. He and accomplices killed Peter McCooey during a robbery attempt.
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Curcaco
West Side
Higgins
Chicago
Peter McCooey
Red’ McGarry
Harry Finnberg
Aliis ‘‘Itzkey
Sheeney Joe
McCooey
Assassin Prendergast Gets 7 Week Life Lease In Sanity Bid
Carter H Harrison killer Prendergast wins a two week extension of death delay, with a sanity trial set for April 6. Lawyers argue insanity post trial. state asserts no authority to stay execution and faces possible multi court challenges if found sane.
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CuicaGo
Prendergast
Carter H. Harrison
Chetlain
An Irish Exodus Prompts Record Emigration to U S
A London dispatch reports emigration from Ireland to the United States could reach record levels in spring and summer. Agents in rural and industrial regions have built the impression that emigration offers a better future, with thousands of intending emigrants named including families youths and many women available for domestic work. The exodus begins mid April.
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New York
Ireland
United States
Atlantic
Wyoming Oil Fields Pipeline Plan to Feeder Routes
A St. Louis‑backed company will build a pipeline from Salt Creek wells through Orin Junction to Fort Laramie to ship oil by barge via the Platte and Missouri to St. Louis for refining and sale. The project aims to secure reasonable freight rates and boost Central Wyoming production with Pennsylvania Oil Company backing.
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Cheyenne, Wy
Wyoming
St. Louis
Salt Creek
Orin Junction
Fort Laramie
Platte
Missouri
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Polygamous Mormons Plan Large Mexican Colony
A Mormon delegation arrived in Degolado district CuinvaHua and prepares to establish a new colony of several thousand polygamous Mormons. Settlers will come from Salt Lake and Utah with government concessions totaling 2 425 500 acres in one body. If successful a mass exodus to Mexico may occur this fall.
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CuinvaHua
Mex
Degolado
Salt Lake
Utah
United States
Mexico
Peace in Honduras General Cabell reports upheaval and election
General W L Cabell arrived from Honduras reporting two or three revolutions and a pending presidential election. Dr Ariez is the leading candidate with Bonilla’s support. Cabell calls Bogram the ablest man who may steer public affairs. Ex president Vasquez is safe in San Salvador with Major A E Burke, the ex Louisiana state treasurer.
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Dallas
Tex
W. L. Cabell
Honduras
Ariez
Bonilla
Cabell
Bogram
Republic
Vasquez
San Salvador
Major A. E. Burke
Louisiana
Ice on Lake Pepin Clears Early for Season
Lake Pepin Minnesota reports the ice is nearly all gone by March 24. Steamers could have operated up the lake on Thursday. This marks the earliest ice melt since 1878 and only the second time since 1849.
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Lake Pepin
Lake Crry
Minn
House Approves Anti-Options Tax Bill in Modified Form
Washington March 24 The house committee on agriculture has completed its review of the anti options bill and sent a modified version to the house. The measure requires internal revenue stamps on every option and future contract with rates: 1 cent per 10 000 pounds of certain meats and crops and 1 cent per 1 000 bushels of wheat and other grain. Cancellations and various terminations incur additional taxes: 1 cent per pound of raw cotton hops pork lard and bacon. 3 cents per bushel of wheat. 2 cents per bushel of corn oats rye and barley.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
House
Internal Revenue
Bradstreets Review Signals Higher Staples Demand Across Markets
Bradstreets reports a larger demand for staples with spring weather boosting sales in Eastern and Western cities. Print cloths and mill products sell well while woolen mills run partial shifts. optimism persists despite fewer business days and ongoing retail stock adjustments.
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New York
Bradstreets
California
Texas
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
House considers $10000 for extra revenue men salaries
In Washington on March 24 the House approved a joint resolution for 10000 dollars to fund additional deputy collectors of internal revenue to enforce the Chinese exclusion act as amended. The ONeill Joy Missouri election dispute was debated, but no quorum, so the case was adjourned until next week. The naval academy appropriation bill then opened.
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Sayres
Internal Revenue
O'Neill- Joy
Missouri
Waugh
Ind
Naval Academy
Chairman Cummings Backs Ten Inch as Naval Gun Limit
Chairman Cummings of the house naval affairs committee rejects huge naval guns, vowing a 10 inch gun is the largest needed. He cites Indian Head tests showing a 10 inch gun can demolish any plate and notes additional size brings no benefit and adds waste.
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Cummings
Washinet Ten
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Lamprey's Preserve Duck Case Settled Out of Court
The Uri Lamprey versus Heimbach et al case over trespass on Howard Lake preserve was to be heard for a second trial before Judge Willis but settled out of court. Defendants were released on costs and agreed to stay on high ground in the future.
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Lamprey
St. Paul
Uri Lamprey
Heimbach Et al
Howard Lake
Willis
Senator Colquitt Grieves Family As Death Looms
Washington reports Senator Colquitt in critical condition with heavy breathing and loss of consciousness. By afternoon supporters concede hope is gone and death may come at any moment, potentially within hours or a day.
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Washington
Senator Colquitt
Yearlong Sentences for Forgery and Burglary Convictions
BRAINERD Minn March 24 George Veyette and John Sullivan convicted of forgery and John Karl and John Gallagher convicted of burglary were each sentenced to one year in Stillwater by Judge Holland.
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Brainerd
Minn
George Veyette
John Sullivan
John Karl
John Gallagher
Stillwater
Holland
Journal News changes owner as Bunker leaves paper
Haywarp Wisconsin March 24. E J Scott senior editor of the Journal News has purchased Mr Bunker's interest in the paper. Mr Bunker will go to St Paul and engage in the undertaking business.
Maine Populists Nominate Bateman for Governor
Avausta Maine March 24 The People's Party state convention nominated L C Bateman of Learmont for governor.
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Maine
Avausta
People’s Party
L. C. Bateman
Learmont
Storm Relief After 36 Hours of Snow in Denver
Snow fell for 36 hours in Denver ending at 11 a.m. The storm, now light, is melting quickly due to warmth. Mountain traffic over the Rio Grande, Midland, and Eastern lines reports no delays.
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Denver
Rio Grande
Midland
Chippewa Pillager Indian Seeks Larger Land Allotments
May Dway We Nini, a Chippewa Pillager Indian, met with the commissioner to press for better lands. He urged trips to raise tribal complaints in Minnesota. The land allotment commission set 80 acres per person, while the tribe demands 160 acres each.
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Washindon
Dway- We-Nini
Minnesota
Severalty
Hansbrough Plans Sugar Amendment to Restore Bounty
Hansbrough of North Dakota prepares an amendment to the tariff bill to restore the sugar bounty and add a 6 percent ad valorem duty on refined sugar. He expects support from all Republicans, the Populists, and two Louisiana senators, giving a one vote Senate majority.
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Hansbrough
Washington
North Dakota
Louisiana
Senate
Demand Silver in Budget Speech Notes Coinage Flows
A Calcutta dispatch reports Mr. James West stating the budget to the legislature notes a large amount has passed into native states for coinage purposes. The item highlights focus on silver demand and funding for minting.
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Times
Calcutta
James West
Milwaukee Stonecutters Strike Demands Eight Hour Day
Milwaukee stonecutters walk out demanding enforcement of the eight hour rule and higher pay. They currently receive 3.50 dollars per day and seek 4 dollars per day.
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Milwaukee
Fortification Bill Advances After Committee Review
Senator reports the fortification bill to the senate as the committee increases appropriations and advances the measure. The record notes March 24 as the ran date for the action.
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Senate
Runaway Horse Drives Teen Daughter to Death in Iowa
In Creston Iowa on March 23 the 18 year old daughter of John Durand a Madison County farmer was dragged to death by a runaway horse.
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Creston
Miss and
Ofohn Durand
Madison County
Tillmans Trademark Hearing Set in State Court
Tillman trademarks and patents will be discussed in a state court hearing on April 9. Otto governs Lina's dispensary liquors in the related matter.
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Tillman
Seymour
Otto
Lina
Powder Mill Explosion at Black Run Kills Five
The Acme Powder company dynamite works at Black Run Pennsylvania exploded at 7 a.m. destroying the plants and injuring one person. Five killed include Mollie Remaley Sadie Remaley William L Arthur Samuel Remaley and Nellie Remaley. Mrs William Arthur was severely injured.
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Black Run
Acme Powder Company
Hulston
Allegheny Valley
Mollie Remaley
Sadie Remaley
William L. Arthur
Samuel Remaley
Nellie Remaley
William Arthur
Clowes Pleads Guilty in Wisconsin Farmhouse Killing
George Clowes admitted killing John Callaghan, an elderly farmer, in Kenosha Wisconsin. He was sentenced to life in prison after a written confession filed and a pursuit leading to his capture. Clowes says the gun fired accidentally during a demand for money.
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Kenosha
Wis
George Clowes
John Callaghan
Clowes
Callaghan
Women form temperance ticket in Enterprise Kansas
At a mass meeting in Enterprise with 2,000 residents the women nominated a complete temperance ticket. Mrs M A Kohler wife of ex State Senator Kohler was named mayor Mrs L A Haynes for police judge and a full slate of married women for council. They aim to purify city politics.
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Abilene
Kan
Women of Enterprise
M. A. Kohler
Kohler
L. A Haynes
Missionary’s Manuscript Receives Ayer Gift
Mrs Elizabeth T Ayer of Belle Prairie widow of Frederick Ayer has donated a manuscript recounting her late husband 1829 work with Indians and the Pokogamain fight of 1840. Ayer is 92.
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St. Paul
The
State Historical Society
Elizabeth T. Ayer
Belle Prairie
Frederick Ayer
Pokogamain
Justice Jackson Improves Health
Letters from Justice Jackson of the Supreme Court say his health is much improved while in Atlanta. He plans to return to Washington around April 1 and resume his bench duties.
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Justice Jackson
Wasuington
Supreme Court of the United States
Atlanta
Washington
Widow Mary King Poison Case In Auton
In Auton Illinois on March 24 Mrs. Mary King an elderly widow died and George Leech is seriously ill after drinking coffee that had been poisoned in a tenement. Police believe Mrs. King prepared the poison but the motive is unknown.
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Auton
Mary King
George Leech
Robbery at Angel Island Post Sparks Investigation
A sensational theft at the Angel Island army post reports a large quantity of powder and coal oil removed from a bluff storage away from the bar racks. Attributed to both citizens and soldiers, the incident has caused wide concern among local authorities and the military community.
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San Francisco
Angel Island
Moore and Creedon to Clash in Minneapolis Boxing Match
Articles bind Dick Moore and Dan Creedon to a 20 round boxing bout for the Twin City Athletic club in Minneapolis on the night of April 27. Agreement was signed last Monday with forfeits posted to secure the arrangement.
Kirkland Replaces Benham at South Atlantic Command
Commodore Kirkland arrived at the Navy Department for an interview with Secretary Hérbert and departed with orders naming him to command the South Atlantic station, succeeding Adnen who has moved to Blue.
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Kirkland
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