Various 1900s News Briefs Span Crimes Disasters and Personnel
A compilation of scattered items notes Mrs Cassie Chadwick at a penitentiary work detail, a Brooklyn elevated train crash injuring many with one death, Leonard Wood to replace Corbin in the military division, Wade acquitted and restored to duty, a Chicago shooting in a quarrel, and multiple overseas and civic incidents including weather, resignations, inaugurations, and border reports, with numerous minor events and names.
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Cassie Chadwick
Brooklyn
Leonard Wood
Corbin
Wichippinee
Rasign Wade
U.S. N
Bennington
Joseph Brennan
Chicago
Michael J. Walsh
W. ©. Goran
Wanams Canal Zone
Brazilian turret ship Aquidaban sinks after explosion
A Brazilian turret ship Aquidaban sank near Rio de Janeiro after a powder magazine explosion. About 300 crew members died, with only one officer saved. The 4950 ton ship built in England in 1885 carried five torpedo tubes and 6500 horsepower. Four rear admirals perished. Barroso with the minister of marine and staff was nearby. The blast occurred in the magazine and the ship went down in three minutes.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Fort Jacarepagna
England
Barroso
Minister of Marine
Jealous Klondyke lover kills himself after Boise shooting
Henry Neuebaumer, a Klondyke mining man, shot himself in Boise after planning to wed Ol Lie Powell. Four victims suffered buckshot wounds, including Powell, Lafayette Gray, Mrs. Gray, and Lillian Gray, all in serious condition. Neuebaumer had earlier funded Powell's education and the couple’s elopement plans.
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Boise
Ida
Henry Neuebaumer
Ollie Powell
Robert Gray
Lafayette Gray
Lillian Gray
Ister
Lafayette
Nevebanmer
Caldwell
Klondyke
Powell
John Powell
Alaska
Trousseau
Bolke
Aanan
Nenedbaumer
Klondyka
Baltic pacification drives under Bollogub force
Riga Livonia reports ongoing military operations to pacify the Baltic Provinces under Governor General Bollogub. About 30,000 troops are deployed across various facilities with revolts estimated at over 20,000. Authorities predict two years to suppress guerrilla warfare. Captured revolutions face prompt court martial and execution.
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Riga
Livonia
Baltic
Bollogub
Wivernor Generel
Panic Fire Kills Eighteen in Philadelphia Church
A stampede after a cry of fire in St Paul’s Eiptiet church on West Philadelphia’s eighth street injured about twenty and killed eighteen worshippers on the first floor and stairs. The blaze was minor. smoke and crowding caused the deadly crush during a crowded service.
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Philadelphia
St Paul’n Eiptiet Church
Eighth Street
Poplar Street
3Lard Evenue
Ain
Cceurrad
Johnson
Heroh
Foreign Crop Report Reflects Warm Europe Conditions
The December foreign crop report notes broadly warm weather across Europe with crops sown lightly entering winter in strong, healthy condition. Late winter wheat in Britain shows extended area but reduced overall sowing. France and Romania report shorter wheat areas and unfavorable conditions in Germany. No decisive updates on winter sown crops in Russia or broader outside world.
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Washington
Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Roumania
Russia
Hold Mountain Passes Amid Armenian Atrocities
Elisabeth, Trans-Caucasia courier reports authorities plan a temple made convoy to reach starving Mohammedans of Shussha. Convoy of provisions three times advanced with troops, but Armenians on mountain passes halted progress. District around Oghamta beset by Armenians who killed and wounded many. Mohammedans aggrieved after assault on Karapel shrine.
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Elisabeth
Trans-Caucasia
Agdam
Shussha
Trane-Caucasia
Oghamta
Karapeltem
Zion church dispute over Dowle deposition details
An odd OCR fragment describes a Zion church faction arguing over Overseer John G. Blacel granting authority and denying John Alexander Dowle's deposition as director of finances. The text notes no foundation for state claims and references premw dispatches about Dowle.
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Poruiang
Tharien A
Christian Catholic Apostolic
Hurch
Zion
Oregon
John G. Blacel
John Alexander Dowle
Ziou Fry
Telagrar
Premw
Dewle
Avalanche Buries six in Utah mining camp tragedy
Six men die in a deadly snow slide at a Sandy area mining camp near Bandy Utah. Names and ages include Albert Bennett 25 George Claybourne 20 John Brickton 26 John Gray 66 Jerry Murphy 45 William Powell 18. Survivors include Armhurst Baker and Lee Herrick. Rescue effort uncovers bodies and flags a grim toll with victims buried under deep snow.
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Bandy
Utah
Alta
Sandy
Bennett
Albert
Sentaquin
Claybourne
George
Salt Lake
Brickton
John
Riverton
Salt Lake County
Gray
California
Murphy
Jerry
Park City
Powell
William
John Matson
Lee Herrick
John Baker
Armhurst
Lee
Baker
Chett
Buster Bill
Ren
Bodier
Jury Makes Report In Coroner Inquiry At Ranch Death
The second coroner’s inquiry into Mme Gerrottje Haast’s death near the ranch concluded with orders to arrest G.1 Van Wyck and his wife for complicity in the murder. Mrs Van Wycke, a sister of the deceased, is said to have died by the act for the Van Wycke couple’s gain.
Ensign Wade Acquitted by Court Martial
Ensign Wade was acquitted by court martial of responsibility for the explosion aboard the gunboat Heaning Us in Ban Thee harbor California during the prior month. The Navy secretary requested reevaluation before the final action to avoid full acquittal, and Wade plans to return home and await orders.
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Washington
T. Wade
Ban Thee Harbor
Cal
Weme Monthe Ag
Secretary of the Navy
Wade
Hazing evidence heard at court martial
Testimony Monday by Miguelan Claude D Mer claims that Lieutenant Gnygder, officer in charge of Bancroft ball last September, winked at hazing. Mer asserts that incidents were interpreted by the superior class member to imply cruel acts as part of the on duty routine.
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Foere
Ancepolie
Claude D Mer
Chaiie
Bancroft Ball
Officials Show No Mercy In Courland Revolt Crackdown
Governer Sollogul intensifies action against revolts in Courland courts harshly try and execute suspects. Incendiaries blamed as authorities press drumhead trials. Troops advance toward Prausabure where fugitives concentrate amid the crackdown.
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Ie Petarabure
Dnpatches Troge Libad
Milan Abin
Sollogul
Merollacn
Revolm Jonnits
Courland
Libeu
Prausabure
Rar Viutloniele
Officers Waking Up in Chicago Area Burglary
Three suspects were shot during a burglary attempt near Dew Maines in a Chicago suburb between the Chicago and Northwestern lines. One burglar was killed and another fatally wounded as detectives closed in. All three escaped after their initial confrontation, with one or more wounded during the clash.
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Chieago
Dew Maines
Chicegy
Butte
Ceilroad
Rat Way
Bold Topeka Bank Vault Robbery Ends in Disarray
In Topeka Kansas a daring tunnel through the floor aimed at the Merchants National Bank vault was disrupted. The basement work breached eleven feet of concrete as the attempt failed leaving no shortage recovery. Governor Hoch was informed that life-time claims would not be pursued and Grimes denied benefiting from a $7,210 shortage under his administration.
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Topeka, Kan
National Bank of Topeka
Topeka
Kan
Grimes
Tregethzer
Hoch Maturday
Hach
Grins Dinhoven
Kansan City Bank Robbery Suspect Linked to Murder Rumor
R N Snyder a New York financier reports via telegram from Portland that his son Carey Snyder was murdered by men suspected in a forest grove bank robbery. Forest Grove and Portland police warn of Carey Snyder and suspects Pinky Blitz and George Perry, said to be cousins and known as police characters in the city.
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Kansan
R. N. Snyder
New York
Portland
Ore
Carey Snyder
Snyder
Forest Grove
Oro
Pinky
Blitz
George Perry
Perry
France Pressure Over Castro Apology Sparks Naval Moves
Washington reports France will demand an immediate apology from Provident Castro for an insult to M. Taigny the French charge d affaires. Three French warships near Venezuela with two more en route could signal a peaceful blockade or seizure of customs. France may seek a neutral power to mediate if Castro does not apologize and resume ties with France.
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Washington
France
Provident
Castro
M. Taigny
Paris
Frances
Washington names Wright ambassador to Japan
Washington announced on a Friday at the War Department that Washington Starke B. Wright, governor of the Philippines, is appointed the 61st American ambassador to Japan. Governor Ide requested relief from duty on June 1, and General James E. Smith will succeed him as governor general after Ide retires.
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Washington Starke B. Wright
Philippines
Japan
War Department
Hidge
Philippine Islands
Ide
James E. Smith
Commission
Justice of the
Philippine Supreme Court
Smith
Senate
Wage Increase Proposed by Miners in Joint Conference
Indianapolis witnesses a proposed wage rise for coal miners matching the 1004 reduction. The United Mine Workers will defend the provision at the joint conference to convene in Indianapolis after the current UMW annual convention adjourns.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Indianapolie
United Mise Workers
Proposed Chinese policy on treaty ports opens new foreign settlements
The Chinese government proposes that future foreign settlements must differ from treaty ports, arguing those ports are effectively foreign territories and hinder China’s claims for damages. In Idaho, Nichola of Canyon County changed his mind, and Harry Orchard, linked to the governor’s scandal, was moved to Caldwell jail amid fears of a possible rescue or interference before a confession could be made.
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China
Hanghai
Boise, Ida
Nichola
Canyon County
Harry Orchard
Unenberg
Caldwell
Hule
Wennery
Buttt
Robbery Evidence Unveiled at Kansas City Stock Yards
A trial unfolds in Kansas City as Jay J. Millow, a grader, faces perjury charges amid allegations of a scheme to defraud shippers at the stock yards. Testimony references a 48 organization and multiple defendants linked to overweighte and underwel wan schemes.
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Kansas City
Atoms Yardy
Thin City
Avelen
Jay J. Millow
Milner
Weil Tantore
Ioatlan
Ex Governor Peabody and family poisoned at breakfast
Former Colorado governor Jamon H. Peabody his wife and daughter were poisoned at breakfast Thursday morning. Daughter Cora Peabody is in a dangerous condition while the governor and Mrs. Peabody are ill but improving. An intimate friend says letters accused of threats echo the fate of former governor Siewnenberg of Hawaii. Peabody notes he will not speak further until investigations conclude. He previously governed Colorado during labor troubles at Cripple Creek and Telluride.
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Canon City
Colo
Jamon H. Peabody
Cora Peabody
Policon
Prabodys
Siewnenberg
Téaho
Peabody
Nate
Coorado
Cryple Creek
Telluride
Independence Depot
Butchered as They Slept in Australian Raid Chronicle
A hostile raid by black New Guineans and South Australians aboard the steamer Means reached Ekirt village, thirty miles from Port Moresby, killing nine whites and three natives while they slept. The village was looted and destroyed. attackers fled into bush and were pursued by armed forces from Port Moresby and Port Reis.
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Victoria
Australia
Ekirt
Port Murestod
Killet
Speara
Port Moresby
Port Reis
Explosion Kills Eighteen at Detroit and Kanawha Mine
A deadly blast at the Detroit and Kanawha mine on Paint Creek near Charleston West Virginia reportedly killed eighteen and injured many. Rescue work was hindered by debris blocking mine entrances as the force of the explosion shook the surrounding hills.
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Charleston
W. Va
Detroit & Kanawha Conmpany
Detroit
Paint Creek
Enunty
Private Session on Moroccan Contraband Plans
Algeciras delegates held a private two hour meeting this afternoon to discuss a plan to repress contraband in Morocco. Officials feared the issue could lead to widespread enforcement actions and possible penalties, though no agreement was reached.
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Algeciras
Searion
Seapion Pesulind
Prencodierman
Barf Packers in Geurt Chicago Trial Opens in July
The trial of J Ogden Armour and another packer faces indictment for conspiracy and antitrust charges. Proceedings opened Thursday at the limited mission with a jury, naming Armour and several associates including Charles Arm, Edward Morris and Edward Switz among the defendants.
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Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Geteadamta
Hiponti
J. Oo' Mour
Charlag
We Arman
Ealward Morris
Chasios
Eadward Swit
Didward Cuilaby
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Thomas D. Weed
Lisovski
Penta
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J4ndeay Cooper
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Wolfe City
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Kid Goog
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New York City
Wrhting
Frank Frantz
Oklahoma Territory
Thomas B. Ferguson
Rough Ridera Regiment
Tomewachie
Mexico
Indiame
Yenges
Marysville
Monte Cris
General Atlas
Perio Teo
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Berlin
Alsace
Mary Clark
Thenine
Yearola Ger
Albert Jones
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Missouri
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Joe
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Idaho
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Barf Packers
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