Joliet Mourns Governor Altgeld Death After Pro Boer Speech
Former Illinois governor John Altgeld died in Joliet after collapsing on stage following a pro Boer rally. He had spoken at the Joliet theater, grew dizzy, and was carried to a hotel as physicians treated his rapidly failing condition. Altgeld, 50s, had remained largely unconscious since Sunday, showing brief vitality before his final collapse.
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Speer’s Early Life and Rise of Illinois Governor Altgeld
The article recounts Altgeld’s career from a 16-year-old Union enlistment through the Civil War, admission to the Missouri bar, and a sequence of offices in Andrew County, Chicago, and Illinois. It covers his 1860s judgeship in Chicago, governorship during 1883 to 1897, his controversial pardons of three anarchists, his Democratic and reform leanings, and his scholarly works. It notes his death from cerebral hemorrhage, embalming of his remains, and that Mrs. Altgeld, his widow, survives without children and is in delicate health.
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Atlanta
New Board of Health Plans Special City Meeting
A special meeting of the city board of health will include newly appointed members De Massey Griley and Nichols. The appointees refuse to forecast aims but intend to seek mayoral authority to set policemen and outline procedures. Advocates of Parker’s appointments push for board control, while Dr Judd and his allies may resist resigning.
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Gold Strike Rumors Near Belly Rivers Reach Tacoma
March reports from Dewson and nearby towns tell of a February gold strike on a Belly river tributary near Yuloen, 40 miles from Port Selkirk. Miners claim surface discoveries and high potential, with Dick Butler spreading news and staking claims as the rush grows.
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Weather brief notes light rain and rainfall amount
Weather Bureau recorded light rain with an official tally of 0.19 inches. The report cites a brief weather episode spanning two days ending this morning, with further notes on winds and conditions.
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North Pins
Father Receives $10 000 in Wreck Settlement
El Paso reports a father who lost three children in the Southern Pacific wreck took $10,000 from the railroad in full settlement. He and his wife and remaining child signed a contract promising not to pursue legal action. Net settlements for the wreck exceed $19,000 as claim agents wrap up their work.
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Mexican youth pleads guilty to theft of governor watch
Jose Dinx Alvarez of Mexico pleads guilty to stealing a $300 gold watch from former Texas Governor Hogg at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on October 11. His counsel notes Alvarez arrived from Mexico with funds and stayed at the Waldorf. He encountered Governor Hoge in the hotel elevator and took the timepiece. Alvarez is sentenced to Elmira reformatory.
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Fatal blasting accident at Mountain Consolidated mine
In Butte Montana on March 12 Patrick Shreban and partner Erick Hillis were blown apart by a premature blast. Shreban died at the scene while Hillis was badly injured and died at the hospital. no witnesses saw the incident. The blast hurled them about 25 feet.
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Mountain Consolidated
Erick Hillis
Funston itinerary includes stock yards and theater premier
Chicago March 12 General Funston's entertainment continues after a banquet by the Marquet club despite rain. He visits General Otis at army headquarters, stops at the board of trade, then to stock yards, and attends a reception at the Press club. Tonight he will speak at the Studebaker theater and attend the Chicago Yacht Club banquet.
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J Brown Illness and Brain Carbuncle Reported
News from Blue Reposed Kansas details C J Brown suffering a malignant carbuncle at the base of the brain for three weeks. Dr Stewart of Topeka removed all diseased flesh yesterday. Brown recovered enough to travel back to Topeka for further care, aided by Wis Greed and J G Strang.
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Topeka Man Wins Dairy Makers Award in State Contest
At Manhattan last week the Dairy Men's Association awarded a silver cup for Best Butter Maker to Fr A Leighton of Iowa, with L Larvon of Continental Creamery Co Topeka receiving the pele. Continental entrants swept prizes, taking top honors in butter and cheese with the Norlole brand deemed best.
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Reciprocity clash with Cuba Hint on GOP unity
Washington March 12 The fourth conference of the boast Republicans on the reciprocity question adjourned with the advocates winning the main vote to adjourn 73 to 74 after a bid to amend the motion was defeated 1 to 79. Long of Kansas argued for a 20 percent concession to Cuba noting prior McKinley era bargains and Cuba trade gains. He warned that defeat would split the party from Blaine McKinley and Roosevelt. The debate centered on sugar and molasses trade and the Cuba policy’s impact on American sugar industries. Continued on Sixth Page.
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Miller Named in Fourth Nomination Convention
William Martindale dominates the convention with his son Howard chairing the meeting in Emporia Kansas. J E Lambert notes Republicans will back Miller after renomination as 125 delegates favor Miller by acclamation. George E Cole H F Rich ter D Wilson and George M Davis attend state office canvass. results point to Miller on first ballot for governor.
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Senate Accepts Transports Inquiry and Fochambeau Tribute
The Senate approved a resolution directing the War Department to send Inspectors reports on transport links to the Philippines, including free transport for individuals. A France invitation bill to join the US in unveiling Count de Fochambeau monument on May 24 was passed after Hoar’s Lafayette amendment. In the House, postoffice funding work continues as Sims laments census law provisions and Hopkins’s conference actions face scrutiny.
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Fall from Santa Fe shop injures workman
Joseph March fell about 55 feet from the top of the new Santa Fe machine shops this forenoon. His left leg was broken below the knee. He landed away from iron work, likely saving his life. March, a ridge builder from Kansas City, was taken to the Santa Fe hospital for treatment. Weather notes follow for Kansas with cooler outlook tonight and Thursday.
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Jockey for Pole 1903 Supreme Court Nomination Talk
The piece outlines a scramble over two and four year terms for five supreme court candidates led by Mason. It notes Mason's likely acceptance of a two year term to avoid a longer commitment and to preserve future chances, while other incumbents Cunningham Greene Pollock and Ellis face renomination. It mentions Republicans hoping for a favorable 1904 presidential year and potential further candidate entries if short terms cause a scramble. The piece ends referencing manufacturing firms forced to close.
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Freight strike widens in Boston and New York unions brace
Boston sees freight handlers from New York New Haven and Hartford walkout disrupting 300 firms supply chains. Labor leaders vow broader action with talks led by Governor Crane and state arbitration. New York and Boston rail lines mobilize crews as docks and ships idle and public impact grows. Hanna declines to discuss motives while assessing the situation.
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Six Million Eggs Enter New York Markets
New York on Tuesday received over six million eggs, mostly from the west, with prices dropping to 17 cents. Dealers say no further decline is expected despite high winter costs and depleted cold storage stocks. Demand remains strong as winter shortages ease.
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Governor Hunt Leads Porto Rican Officials Through Coastal Towns
San Juan March 12 Governor Hunt and department heads plus Col. Buchan the Porto Rico chief army officer and about 120 officials tour coast towns aboard the Steamer San Juss Over five days crowds greet Ponce visitors with a city hall balcony review of Eleventh regiment and 3000 school children A banquet and a Casino ball mark the evening This is the governor s first visit to Ponce Also mentions Miss Roosevelt at Havana with Alice Rooney and Senator Platt aboard Mascotte Tampa Fis
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Witnesses vanishing in Fite murder case in Savannah
Savannah Mo March 12 one of the state s bent witnesses in the cane of Stewart Fite charged with murder of wed it is believed the hen Aiskopesoed avoid testifying EE Norrie of St Joseph a puiankeener Norris did not respond when called Judge Burns adjourned for the morning The missing witness list grows with Lydia Brinkman said to have heard a confession Beeker another new witness was taken ill and court adjourned after noon
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Six People Hurt In Gas Explosions At Peru Ind
Two saturnal gas explosions early today wrecked several buildings in Peru Indiana injuring six people. Hysssit Kiley believed fatally hurt, others named include Franke Jr, Si Suey, Deiden Kiks, Sir John Hayes and a baby. Mrs Hayes was in the first wreck occupied home when a second blast hurled Kiley family members into the yard. A body was found buried under debris after the second blast.
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