Fire Tragedy in Cedar Rapids Iowa Night of Flames
A devastating blaze tore through a Cedar Rapids basement and upper floors after an electrical fault. Dozens of residents leaped from windows as the building burned, with many injured and several fatalities reported, including names and ages linked to the hotel and vicinity.
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Revolutionary upheaval in Central America deepens
Fragmented report details a growing revolutionary movement in the region. It cites Honduran President Shia and allied forces moving with aid from Salvador and Calada, invading Bob Mura and Sag Ol DEDEDE B33 BOB, while fifteen Honduran airmen recently escaped.
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Scandal Investigation Narrowed By Senate Vote
The Senate will proceed with a probe into a scandal involving Leavterworth and implied charges tied to directors and state funds. Appointed investigators Kenedy, Forerenn, Aporubles, and Hinumetidns will gather evidence while representatives resist broader participation. The inquiry aims to uncover alleged misuses of state resources and potential financial improprieties.
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Salaries Raised and County Named for Ben Quay
The article notes salary increases to workers to about 100 dollars per month in some roles and 90 to 125 in others, with ages 14 and up affected. It mentions a proposal by popular vote and the naming of Quay County in honor of Ben Quay for statehood support. It also references railroads Chater and Dewsan and various placements and dates including St. Louis and Cincinnati related items.
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New Lynch Law Makes Participants Guilty of Felony
A new statute expands penalties for lynching related actions, declaring participants guilty of felony offenses. The measure targets mobs, aiding parties, and accomplices, with enhanced penalties and enforcement provisions designed to deter mob violence. This action reflects a broader push to curb extrajudicial killings and protect individuals from vigilante harm.
Duty of the Sheriff and Lynching Legislation
A proposed bill would force sheriffs to protect prisoners from lynching or lose office. It sets penalties for lynching participation, creates sheriff removal on mob custody failure, and outlines governor reinstatement procedures. The measure targets mob violence, assigns arrest or imprisonment for participants, and expands sheriff accountability with custodian duties and detainment rules.
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Amend Bill of Rights Warms Up Senate Caucus
Washington Feb 2. Speech by Senator Burton on statehood and treaty policy dominates session. Rival criticisms by Senator Quay and Senator Hear highlight caucus disclosures while House considers amendments to the Bill of Rights and executive veto power. Weather and local notices follow as part of the day’s briefings.
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Debate Over State Jury Trials And New Charter Bill
Reports from the legislature discuss securing impartial juries in Stevens County and the ongoing murder case. Campbell argues the need for a fair jury amid prior county issues as Bevington’s bill faces rejection. a new charter for the first class counties is set for Monday.
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Fire siege ends in death of Lafayette Sime in New Orleans
New Orleans on February 20 Lafayette Sime a Black man barricaded himself in a boarding house on South Rampart Street. Police fired after he refused to surrender as fire and smoke filled the room. Sime, shot and later dying at the scene, had seized a public safety item and a lantern and amid the blaze he resisted exit attempts.
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Tax Bill Advances In House Senate Power Shifts
The new tax bill moved forward in both chambers amid procedural changes. In the Senate a bid to place the measure on third reading failed, while the House set a special order for February 24. Amendments trimmed exemptions to 2200 in stead of 400, as both houses debate conferees and potential further committee action.
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Geiger Wins Contested District Judge Seat After Senate Recount
The Seventeenth Wisconsin contest for district judge Geiger won after a state Senate recount. Attorneys for Geiger argued section six of the notice of contest filed by Hamilton, with the Senate hearing two hours of argument. The election commission report outlined ballots objected to by the contestor, showing Geiger held a majority of 38 votes after excluding ten ballots.
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Pope's Silver Jubilee Celebrated Amid Congratulatory Telegrams
Rome confirms the pope marked his 25th year as pontiff with ceremonial duties and widespread telegrams from grateful supporters. Americans joined in the celebrations, and upon returning to his quarters he remarked briefly as the day concluded.
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Papal reception marks pope's first Dowager pontificate events
The article describes a Vatican ceremony in which the Pontiff appeared amid a grand public reception. Dignitaries from Europe and the Americas attended, including bishops and diplomats, as a large crowd gathered to honor the pope.
Bail Refused for Former Lieutenant Governor Tillman
Former Lieutenant Governor Tillman was denied bail after the failure of his bond appeal hearing. He faces murder charges related to the editor’s death. Tillman was absent from the session. defense argued self defense. The record notes he had been warned to avoid conflict and intended to retire peacefully.
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Merchants Association Opposes Subsidy Move in New York
A letter from the New York Merchants’ Association to Representative Grosvenor voices strong opposition to proposed subsidies. The group argues the bill would drain public funds, misalign with stated goals, and urges a full legislative hearing before any action. The letter notes lack of response from lawmakers and emphasizes potential economic harm to builders and related industries.
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