Biddles Die in Shootout Aftermanhunt in Pittsburgh
Remains of Jack and Ed Biddle arrive from Butler Pennsylvania after a gun battle in which Ed died from a self inflicted wound and Jack was fatally shot by officers in discharge of duty. Coroner notes autopsy confirms self harm intention and both families claim innocence amid sensational testimony.
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Pittaburg
Jack
Hol Biddle
Butler
Sherif J. R. Hoon
Jones
Ed Biddle
Gre
Bidilles
Jacl
Bricker
Rainey Hoon
McGovern
Pittsburg
Jack Biddle
Ponie
John Biddle
Pereny
Hoon
J. A. Snyder
Father Walsh
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Grocer Kahney
Mount Washington
Fitzgerald
Ohio House Debates Liquor Amendment and Policy Bills
Columbus reports detail a proposed constitutional amendment allowing liquor sale regulation, with prior repeated defeats. multiple House measures cover rail safety, patent medicine restrictions, corporate capital rules, and Spanish American soldier publication. Senate discussions include Hanna redistricting plans and public work contracts.
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Columbus
William
Mahoning County
General Assembly
Hagenbuch
Castie
Cannon
Joanson
Willis
Denman
Big Fire at Waterbury Causes Millions in Losses
Waterbury Connecticut on February 4 faced a vast conflagration with losses likely around three million dollars. The Beovill House and other properties were destroyed or endangered, with suspicions pointing to an incendiary act. Police and fire units struggled to control crowds amid ongoing disorder and damage to furniture, stock, and personal effects.
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Waterbury
Conn
Beovill
General Wood Pleads for Cuban Sugar Relief
Washington February 4 General Wood military governor of Cuba sends a circular letter to senators urging concessions on Cuban sugar and tobacco imports. He warns that without prompt relief Cuba faces ruin of its principal industries and collapse of its government, risking hunger for its people.
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Washington
Senate
General Wood
Cuba
United States
Wood
Desperate Bandit Raid Hits Fort Sumner Store
Bandits stormed the Peace Mercantile store at Fort Sumner New Mexico on February 4 killing Felipe Benuhim and beating Francisco Zartiera. They looted goods valued at 9600 and robbed the local post office before fleeing.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Seven Bandite
Peace Mercantile Company
Fort Sumner
Afet Felipe Benuhim
Francisco Zartiera
Resolution to invite Kruger visit stirs Chicago talk
In Chicago Feb a resolution in Congress by Representative Cochran invites President Kruger of the South African republic to visit the United States as a guest of the nation. Peter Van Vilesingen a Chicago American Transvaal league treasurer called the move influential for peace talks. He argued that Kruger’s reception would signal U S neutrality toward paper annexations and bolster Boer morale against Britain.
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Chicago
Congress
Cochran
Kruger
South African Republic
United States
Peter van Vilesingen
American Transvaal League
Bool
Great Britain
England
Chamberlain
Lapped Up By the Flames in Waterbury
Waterbury on Sunday night and Monday morning faced a massive blaze that destroyed much of the city’s business district. The Read & Hughes Dry Goods store sparked the fire in its upholstery department and spread rapidly, aided by a fierce gale that hurled embers across Bank Street. Losses were estimated at 2 million dollars with many blocks and several landmarks, including the Masonic temple and the Franklin House, reduced to ruins. Firefighters from Hartford and other towns aided, while militia guarded the scene and rumors swirled of accidents and theft amid the panic.
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Waterbury
Corin
Read & Hughes Dry Goods Company
Bank Street
Read & Hughes Company
Wid
Orst
Read & Hughie Company
Salvation Army
Ryan & F Pitamaurice
Cannon & Websters Drug Store
Davis’ Cigar
J. B. Mullinga & Sons
South Main Street
Marsonic Semple
Franklin House
Grand Street
Waterbury American
New Places
Hartford
Torrington
Bridgeport
New Haven
Naugatuck
Waterbury Bank
Bank
Center
W. H. Camp
Read & Hughes
Masonic Temple
O'Connor
Greenberg & Buckner
Jean Jacques Black
Schutz Brewing Company
Conlom Brothers
Edward McGraw
Meles
Whittioney
Boston Furniture Company
Bronson Clock
Senate
Oclocinnati
Herrick
Ppaupers
Rourdebush
Hosea
Supreme Court Room
Cleveland
Parka
Cuban reciprocity outlook discussed by Ways and Means
Representatives Babcock and Long met with President Anowevale to discuss Cuban reciprocity. A Republican committee member said strong odds favor reporting a measure, with expected rate reductions around 20 to 26 percent, while others say members remain open and no final course is set. Japan's 1903 Exposition draws attention as space applications exceed estimates. Osaki venue faced large interest from US and Europe. Carbondale hotel fire destroys Wing building. blaze caused by faulty fittings, insured.
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Washington
Babcock
Long
Ways and Means Committee
Anowevale
Ways and Means
Japan
Tokyo
Osaki
United States
Europe
Nine Firemen Die In Collapse At Chestnut Street Fire
A blaze at 314 Chestnut Street occupied by American Tentana Awning Co. collapsed the stone and brick structure killing at least nine firefighters and injuring several others. Chief Swingley escaped, while Frank Lingo died from falling debris. Losses include American Tentana Awning $95,000 and McLean estate $85,000 with other claims.
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St. Louis
Chestnut Street
American Tentana
August Thiery
Fret Aanletant
Michael Kehoe
Avelatant
Daniel Steel
William Dunston
Charles Krening
Patrick Bergin
Frank Lingo
Monroe Moore
Patrick McCarthy
William Jullet
William Wand
Fremen
Kirkinges
Fre
Taree
Chet Tilery
Swingley
Tle
Folowlig
American Tentana Awniog Company
McLean Estate
Lone
Herman Ruppelt
Ohio Insurance Law Taxation Committee and State Officials Discuss Changes
Ohio lawmakers spent most time on routine business as the house second readings rose and new bills were introduced, including a redistricting bill. The taxation committee and state officers in the governor’s office debated proposed insurance law changes and an added tax to fund state services, with proceeds directed to the treasury.
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Columbus
House of Representatives
Allen
Braungck
Mc Names
Probate
Rowland
Jones
Carle
National Congress
United States
Train Men Prepare for Imminent Baltimore and Ohio Strike
CumberlandMd Feb 5 A general strike is said to be imminent among the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen conductors engineers and local firemen on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad especially the Pittsburg division. A prominent member quoted that President Lores refused recognition claiming the road is under new management. Meetings are expected to be held here.
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Cumberland
Brotherhood of Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg
Lores
Baltimore and Ohio
Philippine Elections Report From Manila February 6
Returns received show natives win most gubernatorial races in provinces. Captain Harry H Bandhola defeats Major Cornelius Gardner for governor of Tabara. Army officers say taking office requires resignation. In Batangas capital Batangas voters numbered 84 but 89 votes cast, warranting a new election.
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Manilla
Harry H. Bandhola
Second Infantry
Cornelius Gardner
Trabara
Batanga
Bataan
Mob Attack in Glenjean Targets Colored Herb Doctor
In Glenjean, Payette county, an African American herb doctor named T Williams was attacked by a mob at his home. He fired, Mose Allen a cal vet was fatally struck in the abdomen, and Williams was later found dead along the road from a stray bullet. Williams recently arrived from Tennessee, described by locals as a conjurer or witch healer.
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Charleston
W. Va
Glenjean
Payette County
T. Williams
Mose Allen
Cal
Williama
Tennessee
Pineapple Corner Claimed By Mills Brothers In South Bend
Chicago reports the Mills Brothers of South Bend Indiana are said to corner the pineapple market after a peanut corner last year. The pineapple deal involves five million dollars and most of Cuba's 1902 crop is said to be soured by the Arm, with holdings viewed as securing a firm controlling power in the United States pineapple market.
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Chicago
Mills Brothers
South Bend
Ind
Staten
Color Line Drawn in Topeka Schools
Topeka February eighth reports rising racial tension as the school board rule requiring colored children to attend schools for their own color fuels unrest. Violent clashes and arson have occurred with white and black factions, and each side demands access to the rival schools while the dispute likely moves to court.
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Topeka
Barges Loose in Heavy Seas End in Loss of 14 Crews
In New York on February 6 reports say three coal laden barges en route from Newport News to Boston broke free in a Sunday night alarm. The vessels were in tow of tug Richmond and wreckage bearing the letters O P E was found, confirming other details of the disaster.
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New York
Newport News
Boston
Richmond
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