Train Held Up by Six Masked Men at Midnight
A midnight Express robbery near Memphia ends with six masked bandits boarding the train. Express messenger Sidney Drew is shot, George Meader beaten, and the robbers escape with over $3,000 from the express safe. Passengers are not harmed beyond temporary molestation.
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AL Lous
Little Yuck
Ark
Memphia
Gif
Sidney Drew
Ayas
Vincents Hospi
Theriogs
Meader
The
Express
Singer
M Plitol
Frank W. Haskel
Tocal
Wele-Farge Fixspress Company
Bridge Junction
Iron Mountain Crossing
Mrsenger Meaders
Tia
Sydhey Drew
Jakneen
Denae Cane Drake
George Ward
Armateurs
Fest Enouah
Expres
Ivan
Kray
Setearana
Unis Ale
Uae
Bandit Train Robbery Aimed At Express Car
Accounts describe a train robbery attempt near Hot Springs with six robbers. A negro porter Sidney Drew was shot in the thigh and may die. George Ward, the sole eyewitness, testified about the bandits leaping from the train and firing on the grounds. Choctaw officials pledge to aid the Express Company in capturing the culprits.
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Tieteta
Sidney Drew
Stemphis
Lim
George Ward
Hot Springs
Traliat
Express Company
Count Leopold De Melville Faces Bigamy Charge in Chicago
Chicago April report outlines Count Leopold De Melville known as Leo Harriquini, seized by New York police on bigamy charges. The count allegedly married multiple women including a Chicago wife, with one elopement tied to a Tallmadge sister. The case reveals a global history of duels and romance as investigators prepare documents for extradition.
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Chicago
Jaye
Leopold de Melville
Leo Harriquini
New York
Bigam
Broweht
Hanseh Henson de Melville
Wits
Count de Atpsville
India
Waite Dte Sa
Thiverdale
de Ie
Maginal
Heneo
Melville
Burke
Earh
Mites
Farnsworth
Frat
John Henman
Grand Rapin Midh
Chingo
Raeheltt
Henson
Gabe
Tates
Kidnaping Trial Opens in Omaha Amid Turmoil
April 2 reporting on James Callahan accused of abducting Edward Cudahy Jr. before Judge Raher. The trial details include testimonies about the night of the alleged abduction and prior negotiations, with expected public attendance and witness lists. Also notes the death of Col Chit W. Haszard, editor of the Mon Valley Republican, at home in Mononautela, Pa., at age 62, a former supreme chancellor of the Boral Arcantins.
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Omaha
James Callahan
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Raher
Tel
Seine Court
Pittsburg
Chit W. Haszard
Mon- Seyalita Republican
Ciitmoes
Mononautela
Paralyale
Hazard
Boral Arcantins
Lael
Templar
Is He Dodging Five Districts Seek Burwen Vacancy
Topeka report notes Senator Burwen’s erratic visits between Kansas City and Abilene as Fifth and Sixth District politicians press for federal appointments. Talks swirl over revenue collector, U S attorney, and U S marshal posts while Findlay remains aloof and Burton faces intra‑party pressure.
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Burwen
Topeka
Copeland
Hurton
Kansas City
Horne du Abilene
Absené
Popelet
Burton
Hla
J. H. Simpson
Keavt
Frank Grimes
Simonon
Spring Valley
Burteg
George Findlay
Nia
Theo
Washington
Doctor Weltmer
Nevada
Post Office Department
Ture
Gieorge Findlay
White Hore
Copeland County
Chicago
Crim
Eniea
United States
Stave Cheborn
Selina
J. & Temlinzon
Morrow
Rees
Short
Bamnoria
Senator Ward
Jerry Mohler
Harry Pes- Tent
Alan
Tolstoi Banished and Tolstoffen Decree Reported From Vienna
A Vienna dispatch states the czar signed a decree expelling Count Lee Tolstoffen of Russia, with the decree said to have been served. In Denver Colorado, Nettie Nettleton, a longtime agriculture department expert on peppers, has died at 63 from heart failure at a hospital after a brief illness. Nettleton was prominent in irrigation projects and previously Colorado state engineer, with a daughter surviving.
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Tendon
Vienne
Cadr
Lee Tolstoffen
Ftussia Snd
Colorado
Denver
Cel
Nettieton
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Can Bess
Nettleton
Mtr. Netchtne
West
Colorado Springs
Manttou
Wae
Kaun
Cuban trade loss widens exports and imports fall
Washington reports a drop in Cuba's customs receipts by 2266.06 for January and February 1900, signaling a continuing trade downturn. The island's total trade with the world declined by over 1.6 million in imports and exports for the first three quarters of 1900, while trade with the United States fell to about 4 million in imports and 4 million in exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
United Bites
Gleaver Fraud Exposed in Washington Conspiracy Case
Washington April 21 systematic frauds tied to Ute Elevirie and Traction Co top $150 900 with eight employers including conductors and two firemen under arrest for conspiracy George W Cedarr Richard Wi Hana Olver A Gardner Edward Parker George W Blair John J Keating Joan N Meyers and Joan Woodman face charges The scheme ran for months tickets were burned or sold and substituted with genuine ones by conspirators 4000 tickets found in a trunk and Cadarr married 51 years old admitted others involved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ute Elevirie and Traction Company
Unitla
George W. Cedarr
Richard Wi | Hana
Ciremen
Olver A. Gardner
Edward Parker
George W. Blair
John J. Keating
Joan N. Meyers
Joan Woodean
Firsman Cadarr
Cadarr
Tater
Cadarr Ly
Gil
Tramps fatally shoot two police in Joplin ambush
In Joplin on April 23 police officer Charles G. Sweeney was killed and Officer Bert Brannos fatally wounded while arresting four or five tramps found in a boxcar. They were shot from behind as they were being taken to the station. One tramp, James Roby of St Louis, surrendered later at the station and claimed the group planned to travel to Mayerterilic, Ark, via Fort Smith, Ark.
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Joplin
Apri
Charles G. Sweeney
Bert Brannos
Kang
James Roby
St Louis
Roby
Fort Smith
Ark
Mayerterilic
Boxers Prepare to Rise Amid Famine Sympathy
A scrambled dispatch from Cologne notes unrest among boxers rising in sympathy with famine victims in a district called Kime Ping Fu. The report mentions imperial authorities and decrees, with references to a former governor and a missing judge as part of the tense, unclear scene.
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Brey
Cologne
Protic
Rar
Tricloniars
Pune
Bret
Fries Risie
Kime Ping Fu
Aeestine Seya
Daearn Fabian
Pamstion
Gutie Mets
Oo Halen
Saya Emperor Seas
I. Hurders
Ut Cu Bato
Women at Mra Wilkite’s meet vow jail for crimes
At a Wichita meeting four women including Mrs Currie Na Mon and Mrs Lydiaunt decided to reject all bath and BY 10 Jaf they said their cases come before the court tomorrow morning for the verdict and they claim they have committed no crime and will go to jail Frightened Themselves Away. An earlier report notes a bank robbery attempt in Wisconsin and a note from Berlin calling recent events Tartar news with officials denying new China questions talks in Washington London and Berlin.
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Wichita
Mra
Wiscasast
First National Bank
Still Rising as Ohio Flood Threatens Tides Near Cincinnati
As the Ohio River remains high with backwaters around Cincinnati, relief holds and forecasts suggest the river will crest within reach of the 58 feet mark. Several lives have been lost upstream while health officials begin inspections in Pittsburgh area flood districts to disinfect and prevent disease.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Little Miami
Weather Bureau
Parkershore
Hves
Pittsburg
Allegheny Bureau of Health
Nome traffic opens for 1901 season with two departures planned
Nome traffic begins for the 1901 season as two vessels are booked to sail to the gold fields this week. Pacific Clipjer line’s Nome City under Captain Daniels and Pacifico Steam Whaling Company’s Solty’ pronsaior Jeanie gsolh ww, both heavy passenger steamers, are the only bookings for early Nome sailings. No other ships depart for about a month, with no anticipated trouble in the Bering Sea and weather indications for Chicago and Kansas forecasts.
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Bentiie
Wash
Pacific Clipjer Line
Nome City
Daniels
Pacifico
Jeanie Gsolh
Pascenner
Sailiage Veesets
British Consuls Report on American Trade 1900
British consul reports from Chicago St Louis and other cities describe a prosperous American trade in 1900. They note Chicago department stores and advertising, growing wheat and meat quality, flour export issues, and rising western demand. Milwaukee Duluth St Louis Oklahoma and Oklahoma stock and farming growth are highlighted.
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America
Washington
Qunall
Mr. Wyndham
Chicago
St. Lewis
Kansas City
St Paul
Denver
Omaha
Milwaukee
Duluth
Thie District
Furnich
Wynilhar
Herside
New England
América
United States
Almply & Shoe
Consul Wynd- Techisens
Sttooly
Ietary
Chickto
Millets
Consol
Fire Insurance Companiet
Itte
Tt le
Connil Wyndham
United Staten
Durin Iain
Tabor
Europe
Comil Wyndham
South
United Istes
Saul
St. Lous
Boscow
Trail
Bascom Wtiter
Young
Oklahoma
Hanging Party for Black Jack Ketchum Planned Friday
Denver reports a planned removal of Black Jack Ketchum from Santa Fe to Clayton by train via Trinidad. Rumors say friends may attempt a rescue. Sheriff of Union County will supervise the party with a strong guard and W J Benowbecka agent of the Colorado Southern Railway assisting. Invitations have been issued for cheering crowds and loud demonstrations along the route.
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Denver
Times Today
Santa Fe
Clayton
Trinidad
Santa Fe Railroad
Colorado & Limbery
Paint Brush Urges Kanmis Avenue Repaint Plans
Major T. J. Anderson told State Journal readers this morning that repainting Kanmis avenue business houses is a definite aim. He noted the row of dilapidated docks and shinier facades could be improved with expended funds and painting, and stressed the city should be careful to present a better appearance.
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Kanmis Avenue
T. J. Anderson
The
State Journal
McKinkey
Tobe Nou
Ube
China and Liberia seek guarantees over Pekin protection
Dispatch from Washington reports Chinese plenipotentiaries Prince Ching and Li Hongzhang ready to offer assurances for securing foreign life and properties in Pekin as foreign troops withdraw. U S aims to act under broad instructions to deter violence and punish disorder while restoring order with ministers present.
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Waskington
Apri
Pekin
Prince Ching
Li Hing Chine
Stecinciera
Ching
Liberia
Cary “Nate
Aalinlag Ra
Ur Dion
China
2Vete
Ing
Bot
Petraserifie Teliciae
State Dinner Delayed as Alsymesing Roring Vivit Debates Continue
Washington April 2 news reports indicate most of the day’s entifet was absorbed in the ongoing competition to assign the roring vivit to Washington. The committee appointed by the invain faces cordial receptions while plans for a new department of Juation remain unsettled. General Grieg is to proceed with act in L erwin to the Umited, and an additional appropriation is discussed.
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Washington
Department of Juation
Cru
Grieg
Allariey
Knox
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Tolsto
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William
Hins
Rhe Pist
Watnad
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London
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Huntington
W. Va
Ohio River
Interior Counties
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Central Union
Enginga
Freldit
Pointe
Cloctnit
Gallup
Ashland
Middle Fork
Jacob Tussey
Portsmouth
Ronton
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Point Pleasant
Huey
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Ints
Nome
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Black Jack
Ketchum
McKinley
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