Battle at Turner saloon leaves six dead in Kentucky clash
A Middlesboro feud turns deadly as deputies and mountaineers storm Lee Turner quarters. Shields and gunfire erupt from a log saloon yard with a 30 foot fence. Six dead, many wounded, Turner and associates flee toward Mingo Mines as rumors spread.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Journal and Tribune
Middleaboro
Kentucky
Middlesboro
Lee Turner
Turner
Virginia
Watt Thompson
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Charley Cecil
Tuner
Cecil
John Doyle
Simon Bean
Mingo Mines
Middleboro
Wild Bill” Turner
Chinese Pleased With Anglo Japanese Treaty News
In Pekin on February 13 diplomats learned of the Anglo Japanese treaty of alliance and regarded it as a pivotal move in Far Eastern politics. Chinese officials welcomed the shift, saying British prestige in the region received a significant boost. The pact is seen as challenging a Manchurian treaty agreement and influencing subsequent negotiations with Prince Ching.
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Pekin
United States
Prince Ching
Far East
Brigands fight for Miss Stone in Constantinople clash
Paris reports a fresh brigand clash over missionary Miss Stone and Mine. Tallka. Twenty men from each side died. The captors remained victorious and Miss Stone was unharmed.
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Paris
Miss Stone
Constantinople
Echo de Paris
German Yacht Hohenzollern Arrives For Prince Henry Visit
The imperial German yacht Hohenzollern reached New York from Kiel today for Prince Henry of Prussia. The voyage came by the southern route unexpected, cutting the expected day of travel short. Weather hindered Bermuda plans and Admiral von Baudissin redirected toward Coy York.
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New York
Hohenzollern
Prince Henry of Prussia
Kiel
Bermuda
Count von Baudissin
York
New Salt Combine Forming in Chicago
A new salt combine is forming in Chicago. The report notes other items including global politics and regional unrest, but provides no further detail on the Chicago development.
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Chicago
Polygamy Report Sparks Salt Lake Debate and Amendment Push
The Salt Lake Ministerial Alliance adopted a committee report alleging ongoing polygamy by Mormons, to be used as a petition for a constitutional amendment banning polygamy. The document cites statements by leaders and argues for circulation in the East to influence national legislation. The Desert News disputed the report as exaggerated and narrowly focused.
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Salt Lake
Ministerial Alliance of
Judiciary Committees
Congress
Judiciary Committees of
Desert News
Mormon Church
Ministerial Association
Mormon Party
Army board slots posts for western region troops
Washington reports recommendations on Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming posts under the 1901 act. Fort Logan Colorado would be permanent HQ with twelve infantry companies, up from two. Fort Wingate New Mexico would be temporary with undecided strength and a new Albuquerque regimental post proposed. Fort Russell Wyoming would be permanent with twelve infantry and one field artillery battery. Fort Mackenzie and Port Washakie would stay provisional with limited strength, while Fort Yellowstone would be permanent with four cavalry troops. existing forces shown.
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Washington
Board of Army
Seccretary
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Fort Logan
Fort Wingate
Albuquerque
Fort Sussell
Yort McKenzie
Port Washakie
Vort Yellowstone
Britain and Japan form alliance to preserve China and Korea
London reports a parliamentary paper detailing a joint British and Japanese agreement aimed at preserving China's integrity and the territorial status quo in Asia. The accord follows two years of aligned policy during the Boxer turmoil, and reflects a shared aim to bind their far eastern policy in an international contract.
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London
Great Britain
Japan
China
Corea
Lord Lansdowne
Claude Macdonald
Oil boom in Denver area spurs capital support for new district
In Denver on February 12 the Republican notes that 80 leading capitalists, businessmen, and brokers toured the Boulder oil field, endorsing its potential for permanent industry. An oil stone from a drill site ignited, and a new eleven foot coal vein near Golden was confirmed along with plans by three Golden and eastern companies to drill on 4,000 acres on Ralston creek. Bear Creek farmers near Morrison form a close company to work their land.
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Denver
The
Republican
Boulder
Golden
Eastern
Ralston Creek
Bear Creek
Morrison
Million-dollar fraud at City Savings bank arrest of vice president
Detroit February 11 Vice President Frank C Andrews of the City Savings bank was arrested and arraigned on charges of fraudulently diverting over 1 million dollars from the bank without directors knowledge. Cashier Henry C Andrews held on similar grounds. The bank faced heavy scrutiny as auditors reported assets and liabilities and deposits in the millions.
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Detroit
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Brink
George L. Malts
Henry C. Andrews
J. C. Andrews
City Savings Bank
I. C. Andrews
Andrews
Malt
B. C. Andrews
Andrws
B.C. Andrews
I. Cc. Pingree
FF. O. Andrews
F.C. Andrews
Christian
Hunt
Detroit Trust Company
Board of Education
Gratiot Avenue
Trust Company
Trustees Fine Mines Students After Lab Incident At Golden
The State School of Mines trustees meet after voluntary student confessions on January 18. They fine seven sophomores five dollars each and record disapproval of disorderly conduct. Carl Julibn is exonerated. one student previously suspended for refusing to implicate others is cleared. Testimony on faculty fairness and supply costs continues behind closed doors.
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Golden
Colo
Board of Trustees
Charles L., Frambnach
T. A. Hunt
A. W. Duell
W. O. Chamberlin
R. G. Cottin
W. I. Wright
Carl Julibn
Prisoners to Be Freed in US Court Ruling
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the volunteer army is distinct from the regular army and voided a Deming court martial. Nearly 200 men imprisoned in federal penitentiaries on sentences from regular officers will be released within sixty days.
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Louie
United States Army
United States Court of Appeals
Peter Co. Deming
United States Volunteers
Robert M. McClaughrey
Federal Penitentials
Fort Leavenworth
Deming
General Shafter
Circuit Court
Walter 8
Sanborn
Regular Army
Volunteer Army
United States
Largest Springfield fire destroys Champion chemical plant and 11 shops
A massive blaze in Springfield Oregon yesterday gutted the Champion chemical plant and twelve manufacturing shops within 90 minutes. Losses reach 750000 with 320000 insured as 3000 workers faced upheaval. guards moved to control crowds. Damaged freight cars and facilities included Detroit and Southern rail lines. shops and equipment valued at totals over 2.8 million prior to receivership sale.
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Springfield
Champion Chemical
East Street
Krell French Plane Company
National Guard
Detroit & Southern Railway
United
Fairbanks
Fhe
Kaiser with a Beard To Hide Identity in Paris Trip
The German Emperor grew a beard to maintain incognito during a Paris visit. The accompanying photograph was not circulated, and details remain limited to the described appearance and purpose.
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Paris
An Anecdote of a Brussels Banker and a Skating Signature
A Brussels banker famed for outdoor exercise signs his name on ice at a skating exhibit. Admirers write above it a promissory note promising 6,000 marks for the benefit of the poor. They cut the ice block, hailed a cab, and delivered the frozen note to the bank cashier.
Life Defined By Herbert Spencer Worded By A Child
A young parson at a congregation's dinner posed the question what is life. A child in a high chair piped up with a concise definition citing Herbert Spencer as his source. The room turned to the boy as his simple answer contrasted with the discourse.
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Herbert Spencer
Varied in His Tastes Henry Lumley Auctioneer
Henry Lumley a renowned London auctioneer who died recently led a busy life with literary pursuits. He wrote several clever stories and a novel or two while managing a large business. He also planned Jerusalem's water supply and invented a fish tail inspired ship rudder with combined up and side to side movement.
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Henry Lumley
London
Jerusalem
Portrait of the President's Eldest Daughter Proceeds
The feature presents the president's eldest daughter in a formal portrait sequence. It notes her public role and the ceremonial publication linked to the presidency.
Bee Hunters Track Wild Honey In Texas Caves
Professional bee hunters operate across western and southern Texas where cave recesses along river tributaries serve as natural wild bee hives. These caves host bees yearly and many are found to be literally filled with honey inside.
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Texas
Women as Insurance Risks Rise in Policy Purchases
Women increasingly patronize life insurance with many companies operating a women’s department led by a female superintendent. Statistics show businesswomen and wealthy women are the main customers driving the trend.
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