Two Hanged and Child The Other Assaulted a Girl
Henry Schwab was hanged in Newark for murdering his wife and child. As the body dropped his head nearly severed and blood spurted from his neck. In Platt City Missouri General Armstrong, an eighteen year old, was hanged for the criminal assault of Iva Turney, daughter of a Clinton county farmer.
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Newark
N. J
Henry Schwab
Platt City
Armstrong
Iva Turney
Clinton County
Senator Money Arrested for Assault in Car Disturbance
Senator Money of Mississippi was arrested in Washington on an information filed by street car conductor Arthur B. Shauer who accuses him of assault during a disturbance in Shaner's car yesterday. The trial is scheduled for next Thursday.
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Washington
Senator Money
Mississippi
Arthur B. Shauer
Shaner
Senatorial Debate on Food Adulteration Bill and Funston Remark
Washington reports show Senator McCumber urging a food and drug safety bill covering districts and territories, while Carmack criticizes the Philippine policy. He quotes President Roosevelt and General Funston, referring to Funston as a mighty Samson with the jawbone of a jackass. The next day the House observes pension day with routine business and moves to pension bills.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
District of Columbia
United States
Carmack
Tennesee
Roosevelt
General Funston
House
Senate committee to probe Cuban sugar stockholdings
Washington reports the Senate committee on Cuba will investigate charges that a large portion of the current Cuban sugar crop is held by the Sugar trust of the United States, per Teller of Colorado's resolution.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Sugar Trust
Senate
Teller
Colorado
Rebels Halted Then Rally in Wu Chang Hills Fight
Advices from Wu Chou report a bloody engagement between imperial forces and rebels in the Wu Chang hills. Rebels were routed and their leader wounded and captured, then regrouped to seize two villages where they now quarter themselves.
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Hong Kong
Wu Chou
Wu Chang Hills
Ing
Nome City sails from Seattle to Nome with 150 passengers
The steamer Nome City of the Pacific Clipper line departed Seattle with 150 passengers for the Nome gold fields. It is the first vessel to leave for Nome since Behring Sea navigation closed last November. Arrival is expected around May 30.
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Nome City
Pacific Clipper Line
Nome Gold Fields
Gers
Nome
Berry Howard Acquitted in Goebel Assassination Case
Frankfort Kentucky April 25 Berry Howard alleged principal in Governor Goebel assassination was acquitted after a two hour five minute jury deliberation. Verdict returned at 12 10 after being given the case at 10 05.
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Frankfort
Berry Howard
Calves Imported from Mexico Face Higher Duty
El Paso April 25 Collector Garrett rules that all imported Mexican cattle under a year old must pay 3.75 dollars per head instead of 2 dollars. The decision alarms cattlemen, prompts appeals to Washington, and affects thousands of young calves as the importing season opens.
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el Paso
Garrett
Washington
Bad Man Shot Dead In Duel At Gambling Hall
El Paso, Texas, April 25. Sheeney Harris was shot to death in a pistol duel with Officer Clarence Wolverton at a gambling hall. A five year feud renewed on Harris arrival. he formerly lived in Colorado City. Coroner's jury rules self defense.
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el Paso
Texas
Sheeney
Harris
Clarence Wolverton
Wolverton
Colorado City
Atwell Dead President of ex-prisoners of war dies in Pittsboro
Jas Atwell, 64, president of the National Association of Ex Prisoners of War and a notable figure in Grand Army circles, died at his Pittsboro home today after a three day apoplexy. He suffered a fatal stroke and never regained consciousness.
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Pittsboro
Jas, Atwell
National Association of Ex-Prisoners of War
Grand Army
Atwell
Cabinet Deliberates on Colombian and Nicaraguan Canal Proposals
Washington April 25 The cabinet met briefly to discuss canal proposals from Colombia and Nicaragua. Both options will be sent to Congress. The President seeks a decision this semicentury to avoid delay and advance the canal project.
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Washington
Forest Fires Cause 30000 Dollar Loss In Venango County
Forest fires near Oil City have caused about 30000 dollars in damage to Venango county oil producers in the last 24 hours. Reports indicate extensive damage in the virgin forests near Tionenta in Forest county.
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Oil City
Venango County
Forest County
Virgin Forest
Tionenta
Chadwick urges irrigation bill to aid arid lands regions
William 4H Chadwick, chair of Chicago's board of trade transportation committee, writes to Representative Newlands urging passage of the irrigation bill. He cites drought driven losses across the arid lands and spillover effects on eastern states, farmers, livestock, and exporters, urging federal action.
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Washington
William 4H. Chadwick
Transportation Committee
Board of Trade of Chicago
Newlands
Nevada
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Iinois
Iowa
South Dakota
Indiana
Ohio
Rain Drenches Iowa Ending Crop Fears
Iowa received a heavy rain today easing concerns about drought impact on crops. The timely downpour followed a period of dry weather, bringing relief to farmers statewide.
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Iowa
Open Red Rock and Salmon Routes Lined With Prospectors
Dan Swinehart reports the Wood Tick pass open with 140 men and 30–40 horses carrying 3700 pounds of supplies to Loon Creek. Wagons can reach Singiser saw mill. Three Forks mercantile outfits hold about twenty tons for Thunder Mountain. Trail from Three Forks to Thunder Mountain nearly clear, snowshoe travel ahead.
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Red Rock
Salmon
Eldorado
Loon Creek
Thunder Mountain
Three Forks
Middle Fork
Marble Creek
Thunder
Howling Wilderness at the Samar Court Martial
The Manila trial of General Jacob H. Smith opened with Col. Woodworth seeking to simplify proceedings. Defense admits Smith instructed Major Waller to kill and “make Lamar a howling wilderness,” targeting all over ten years old, as Samar boys could be dangerous. Marine witnesses Porter and Day testified, adding no new facts.
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Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Lloyd Wheaton
Col. Woodworth
Smith
Waller
Lamar
Samar
David Porter
Marine Corps
John H. A. Day
Dance at the Pavilion by the Philhar monic Orchestra
The Philharmonic Orchestra hosts a dance at the pavilion featuring a program of light classics. Dancers and music lovers gather for an evening of orchestral melodies and festive entertainment.
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The
Philharmonic Orchestra
Dempsey Irrigating Company Formed With 1500 Shares
Articles of incorporation filed in Dempsey note Theodore Monroe Wm W Cooper D A Monroe S J Palmer and Lee Merrick as incorporators and first directory. Principal business in Dempsey with 1500 shares at 10 each totaling 15000 dollars. Objects include acquiring water rights building ditches flumes canals reservoirs and distributing water for irrigation or manufacturing.
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Dempsey Irrigating Company
County Recorder
Theodore Monroe
Wm. W. Cooper
D. A. Monroe
J. Palmer
Lee Merrick
Dempsey
W. W. Cooper
S. J. Palmer
Snowy April disrupts lambing and herd movements in Bancroft
It snows heavily and then melts as ten inches accumulate since Monday, worsening lambing conditions for sheep herds. Notables including A F Dolbeer, Tom Mercer, and M R Johnson are mentioned alongside local farming activity and optimism for a strong crop and plentiful grass despite the weather.
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Bancroft
Strike in San Francisco Holds Steady as Talks Continue
San Francisco reports the strike situation unchanged with both sides resting on their oars awaiting eastern owners guidance from the Baltimore syndicate. Local reps agreed concessions for the striking car men and sent a telegram to New York for approval. a reply was expected later that day.
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San Francisco
United Railroads
Baltimore
New York
Kelly defeats Kid Rodgers in lively Washington boxing night
Jack Kelly lightweight champion of Washington knocks out Kid Rodgers in a twenty round main event at the Auditorium stage. Three preliminaries precede the feature with mixed reception as weather dampened finances. both fighters emerge unhurt though Rodgers is counted out in the final round.
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Jack Kelly
Washington
Kid Rodgers
Tom Steed
Pocatello
Tom Morgan
Wisconsin
Morgan
Will Thoroughgood
Sharkey
Artie Thompson
George Douglass
Kelly
Dr. Rooker
Archbishop Corrigan Stricken by Pneumonia in New York
Arch Bp Corrigan of New York suffered a pneumonia attack but passed a comfortable night with steady respiration and no unusual symptoms, according to a morning bulletin issued today.
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New York
Corrigan
Weather Woes Hit Kansas Wheat and Grass Growth
In Topeka on April 2 heavy rains are reported in eastern Kansas. In the Larned area no rain for six weeks has left wheat and grasses in poor condition.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Larned
Marines Acquitted in Samar Court Martial Trial
Manila reports Major Waller and Lieut. Day of the Marine Corps were tried by court martial for executing natives of Samar without trial and have been acquitted.
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Manila
Waller
Lieut
Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Welcome Rains Bring Widespread Nebraska Rain
The welcome rain fell across Nebraska including western towns and the Black Hills region, spanning last night into today, providing general moisture for the state.
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Omaha, Neb
Nebraska
Town
Black Hills
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Teddy
WU Chang
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Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Ing Sea Navigation
Goebel
Mexico
Wood Tick Pass
Dan Swinehart
Liberty Pole
Theee Forks
Stratton
Cripple Creek
Pittsburgh
Boise
Jacob Smith
the Daily Tribune
Lee Merrick Capital
A. F. Dolbeer
Harry King
Tom Mercer
Ogden
M. R. Johnson
A. H. Eaton
A. P. Colbeer
Kid Rogers
Arch BP
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