Tragic St Paul Murder Suicide Ends Brutal Family Tragedy
In St Paul on April 24 Marshall Avenue scene of a horrific crime. William Rosenfield 35 assaulted his four children, beat them into submission, and hurled them into the Mississippi before jumping to death. Joseph Rosenfield, oldest, found days later with severe injuries. Police investigated as Ramsey county’s grim crime history unfolds.
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Joseph Rosenfield
Fort Snelling
Joseph Lachapelle
Miller
Charles Adams
Minneapolis
Joseph
Morgan after coal mines impact in Athens area
An undisputed source says a Morgan-led capital syndicate will take control of most mines in the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys. The plan covers Athens Perry and Hocking counties with an estimated deal value from 7 to 10 million dollars and a potential daily output near 20 thousand tons.
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Hocking
Sunday Creek
J. P. Morgan
Athens
Perry
Selma Negro Killings Prompt Fearful Flight
Three Black residents were found dead near a cabin ten miles southeast of Selma following a deputy sheriff's shooting on Sunday night. The victims, possibly linked to Ward murders, sparked terror as people fled into the city. Police report a clue identifying the shooter.
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Selma
Edwards
Fatal Dynamite Explosion at Gates Camp Kills Two
A dynamite blast at Gates camp on the Nashville and Knoxville railroad extension from Monterey Tennessee to Laurel Creek killed two men and severely injured several others. Only a meagre report of the accident reached Monterey.
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Gates Camp
Nashville and Knoxville
Here
Laurel Creek
Relief Urged for Starving North China Famine
Des Moines reports Minister Conger quotes The Christian Herald urging relief for Shan Li famine. He says the region has eaten grass and bark and none has been raised for two years. Conger endorses the plan and sends $100 to aid via Shanghai and Tientsin missions.
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Conger
Christian Herald
China
Shan Li
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Prince Ching
Peking
Reports Confirm British Alert on Yangtze Risings
London reports confirm disaffected elements in the Yangtze provinces plotting general risings. The Shanghai Morning Post cites a British consul telegram showing the Nankin viceroy’s concern and a request to keep troops ready to preserve order. A German source notes French troop withdrawal leaving Germans in control of passes into Shan Si.
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Yang Tse
Shanghai
Morning Post
Nakin
Brennan
Nankin
Hwai Su
Pao Ting Fu
Shan Si
Indemnity Committee Favors Loan Backed by Powers
Dr Morrison reports from Peking that the indemnity committee backs a loan guaranteed by all the powers. It proposes raising maritime customs to 5 percent ad valorem on imports only. Most ministers, excluding Britain America and Japan, favor a quick rise to 10 percent. Estimates lack solid data and go to home governments.
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London
Morrison
the Times
Peking
President visits Cabildo as Louisiana transfer remembered
In New Orleans on May 4 the presidential party toured the old French and Spanish quarters, visiting the Cabildo and Jackson Square. Creole Alice Fortier recalled Louisiana’s transfer while the president lauded its history. A balcony appearance, cadets, and a river excursion preceded a formal audience with ceremonies and a 21 gun salute.
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Louisiana Historical Society
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Continental Guard
Asylum Superintendent Removed in Kentucky
Governor Beckham dismissed Dr. E. B. McCormick, longtime superintendent of the Hopkinsville insane asylum in Kentucky. The governor refused to specify charges but cited the need for the institution's welfare. McCormick hinted at filing counter charges of a sensational nature.
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Beckham
E. B. McCormick
Hopkinsville Insane Asylum
McCormick
Settlers for the West Exceed 60000 This Season
In St Paul on May 3 a record westward migration ends a strong season. Since February railroads offered cheap rates drawing nearly 60 000 settlers to the far West. Seven heavy trains left Union depot in one morning, with 3500 passengers overall and about 90 percent headed to Washington state.
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West
Union
Soo Road
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Japanese Cabinet Resigns Over Finance Minister Delays
Yokohama May 4 The cabinet crisis peaks as Marquis Ito resigns after a cabinet meeting and the other ministers follow suit except Baron Kodoma The rumor says Ito urged the mikado to entrust Marquis Yamagata with forming a new cabinet but Yamagata may refuse Ito may attempt to reinstate the cabinet excluding Viscount Watanabe
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Viscount Watanabe
Marquis Ito
Baron Kodoma
Matsuhito
Marquis Yamagata
Viscount Weotenahea
Maydole Hammer and Benson Plaster Endorsements
The passage markets Maydole hammers as superior and Benson plasters as the "real thing" with claims of top quality. It touts prominence of Benson’s Plaster for rheumatic pain and other ailments, noting awards and widespread endorsement by druggists and users.
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Maydole
Maydale
Benson’s
Poesey
Benson
Army of Plans
Benson’s Plasters
Pan-American exposition opens with night display
Buffalo May 3 The opening day crowd grew after morning rain threats faded and a brilliant electrical show drew thousands. Gates opened without ceremony as day events were postponed to May 20 when dedication day exercises will be held.
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Buffalo
President McKinley plans world tour after term ends
Captain Blackburn B. De Ven er cites a Washington telegram saying President McKinley intends a world tour starting in summer 1905. The trip aims to display American greatness and end with him serving as a party advisor rather than a retired ex-president.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Blackburn B. Devener
West Virginia
McKinley
Washington
Whalebacks Built at West Superior to Sail Atlantic Trade
West Superior Wis May 4 Whaleback barges and steamers built at West Superior by the American Steel Barge company before absorption by the ship building trust will sail the Atlantic this summer. It has been confidently expected for years that such would be the case and that whalebacks would be an important factor in ocean carrying trade. Several boats of this type have been on the ocean and have met with no little success.
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West Superior
Wis
American Steel Barge Company
Shipbuilding Trust
Atlantic
Exposition Directors Organize in St Louis Meeting
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company board held its first meeting and organized. Ex-Governor David R. Francis was unanimously elected president. The council had passed the bill to use city parks for the fair site and it was expected to pass the house of delegates soon.
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St. Louis
David R. Francis
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