Murder at Lisbon Echoes Across Portugal Crisis
Reports claim a republic declared in Oporto while Lisbon reels from the king and crown prince’s assassination. Queen Amelie sits with grief as troops guard the palace and streets. Manuel is proclaimed king and Portugal remains under monarchy amid a wave of fear and unrest.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Amelie
Royal Palace
Franco
Prince Manual
Alegiance
Carlos
Luis
Attack on Royal Carriage Sparks Conspiracy Fears
Report describes an assault on the royal family involving conspirators and a disrupted royal carriage. It notes security concerns and heightened alert as investigators pursue possible planners and motives.
Father and Son Die Together in Violent Death Scene
A dramatic assassination scene unfolds as a crown prince fails to rise and collapses beside the slain king. Queen Aemlie emits a piercing scream as onlookers react to the fusillade from the street. The report notes uncertainty about the exact number of shots fired.
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Aemlie
Royal assassination shocks city as king dies
In a sudden rear attack, the king is shot in the back while the queen shields her sons. Prince Manuel wounds a shooter but is struck in the arm. Guards fire on the assailants, three are killed, and others captured as the crowd pursues perpetrators through the streets. Queen and royal family endure immense grief.
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Rua Do
Arsenal
Manuel
Maria Pia
Duke of
Oporto
Portugal Tragedy Sparks Global Condolences to Queen
Lisbon reports the king and his eldest son dead after a gruesome act. The United States president was among the first to send condolences to Portugal's queen and government as the world expresses horror.
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Lisbon
Portugal
United States
Fairbanks Leads State Delegates in Republican Rally
Delegates chosen in several counties to the Republican district conventions are expected to back Fairbanks managers. The state slate appears to favor Fairbanks for all national delegates, with most district delegates opposed to Taft for a second chance. If Fairbanks exits the race before the final ballot, Hughes would gain support from twenty eight of thirty district delegates, according to vice president's allies. Administration supporters doubt delegates could be transferred if Fairbanks is out.
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Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Taft
Hughes
Three Drug Company Clerks Charged In Embezzlement Case
Chicago police arrest Frank A. Peters Charles Ording and Charles Patera of Public Drug company at 150 State street on warrants for larceny by embezzlement. The men aged 31 35 and 37 live on Humboldt Lexington and West Twelfth streets. Authorities say they stole several hundred dollars over the past two months.
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Chicago
Public Drug Company
State Street
Frank A. Peters
Humboldt Street
Charles Ording
Lexington Street
Charles Patera
West Twelfth Street
Dinner Shocker Ties Danville Woman to Chicago Death
Miss Mary Stewart, daughter of William J. Stewart who died suddenly in Chicago, learned of her father’s death by a newspaper item while at a dinner in Danville Illinois. Police searched for relatives as she hurried to the station for details and arranged the funeral.
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Danville
William J. Stewart
Chicago
Mary Stewart
Stewart
Hersel
Bank Bribery Claim Tangles Wayne County Treasurer Race
Frank A. Jenkinson, candidate for the Republican nomination for Wayne County treasurer, accuses a local bank of offering a bribe to withdraw him from the race. He says he refused the bribe and will continue his campaign against the bank’s preferred candidate.
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Richmond
Ind
Frank A. Jenkinson
Wayne County
Jenkinson
Peasants and Troops Clash in Kazan Province
Ten residents of Podberezia village were killed and the district chief wounded when lawless peasants clashed with government troops on January 30 in Kazan province. Troops restored order. the district chief accompanied them. Authorities deem the punishment ample and expect no further rioting.
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Kazan
Russia
Podberezia
Gosnell, Lemuel W. Republican Leader, Dies at 43
Lemuel W. Gosnell of La Crosse Wisconsin, a prominent Republican figure, dies aged 43. A leading Baltimore family member, he helped shape Montana’s constitutional convention and contributed to the framing of Montana’s state constitution.
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la Crosse
Wis
Lemuel W. Gosnell
Gosnell
Montana
Missing Girl Search Sends Crew to Missouri
Fremont Neb Feb 3 Sheriff Bauman leaves for St Joseph Missouri to search for five year old Lillie Olsen who vanished from her father’s Rosalie area farm over a month ago. He says he has a good crew and will investigate in St Joseph.
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Fremont
Neb
Sheriff Bauman
St. Joseph
Lillie Olsen
Rosalie
Bauman
Manila May Be Naval Base in Far East Decision
Washington reports the general board of strategy favors Manila as the principal U S naval station in the far east if the president ratifies the plan. Subig bay is deemed indefensible from land attack.
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Washington
General Board of Strategy
Manila
Subig Bay
United States
Far East
Wedding at St Margarets London Miss Padelford Marries Grosvenor
Society notes from London report Miss Florence Padelford daughter of Mrs. Ernest Cunard wed Robert Victor Grosvenor eldest son of Lord Ebury at St Margarets Westminster. Miss Padelford was born in Galtrimera Maryland.
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London
St. Margarets
Westminister
Florence Padelford
Ernest Cunard
Robert Victor Grosvenor
Lord Ebury
Padelford
Galtimera
Prisoners Elude Guards in Michigan Penitentiary
Lansing February 3 Claude Kohl and J J Clark two inmates at the State penitentiary have escaped guard attention and are presumed to be inside the walls. Authorities fear they possess dynamite and may try to blast their way out using mines they worked in.
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Elade
Guarda. Lansing
Mich
Claude Kohl
J. J. Clark
State Penitentiary
Local Option Interpretation Dry Precinct Rule
Springfield Alabama February 3 The Attorney General Stead office clarifies that a precinct in a county without township organization voting dry prohibits any town within that precinct from voting to continue dry. The opinion was issued to State’s Attorney George E Martin of Mound City Pulaski County.
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Springfield
Stead
George E. Martin
Mound City
Pulaski County
Newfoundland Protest Adopted Resolutions in St Johns
The Newfoundland legislature in St Johns agrees by unanimous vote to protest the British cabinet action overrunning Newfoundland laws and to oppose the modus vivendi arrangement with the United States.
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Newfoundland
St. Johns
United States
Death toll grows in Boyertown opera house fire
Boyertown Pennsylvania February 2 death toll rises to 170 from the opera house fire. Eva Toms died from injuries at twenty two after severe burns.
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Boyertown
Eva Toms
Child Fatally Wounded In Pistol Play
Evansville Indiana February 38 old revolver misfired during play by the year old son of George Foreman of Dubois county fatally wounding his 6 year old brother.
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Evansville
Ind
George Foreman
Dubois County
Indiana
Chicago hog and cattle market report February 3 1908
Market notes show estimated hog receipts 43000 with 5994 left over from yesterday. Prospects steady at Saturday's close with light hogs 4.05 to 4.35, mixed packers 4.15 to 4.45, heavy 4.15 to 4.45, rough 4.15 to 4.20. Cattle 24000 and sheep 20000, both steady to strong or steady.
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Saturay
Market cattle and grain quotes from Beach-Wickham firm
Chicago February 3 1908 official receipts and shipments listed for cattle pigs and sheep. Market shows strength for live cattle and steady to higher for grains with various grade ranges and estimated receipts for today and tomorrow. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co. Postal Telegraph Building Chicago.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A. Babcock Says He Wants a Square Deal
A brief line notes John A. Babcock expressing a demand for a fair or square deal in an unspecified matter. The fragment suggests a personal or political context but provides no further specifics about the case, date, or participants.
Tariff reform proves gains in Hereford by election results
London reports tariff reform victories in Hereford and other by elections as the protectionist line gains support. Gains include South Hereford and mid-Devon with increased Unionist votes and reduced Liberal shares. Leaders claim workers swing to protection, while critics warn of deceptive branding.
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London
Great Britain
Hereford
Morrison-Bell
Alburton
Devon
P. A. Clive
South Hereford
Protection Party
T. J. MacNamara
Local Government Board
Cambridge
mid-Devon
Government Loss in Inheritance Tax Case
Milwaukee court dismisses $32 000 inheritance tax claim against heirs of Daniel Wells Jr involving a $7 000 000 estate. Ruling says estate not ready for distribution before repeal of tax law, so no assessment or tax can be levied. case likely beyond to superior court.
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Milwaukee
United States
Daniel Wells, Jr
Wells
American battleship fleet anchors at Punta Arenas
The Pacific Fleet under Rear Admiral Evans came to anchor in Punta Arenas harbor at 1 25 in the afternoon on February 3.
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Punta Arenas
Evans
Bay State Speaker Indicted on 123 Counts
Salem Massachusetts February 3 An indictment of 123 counts was returned against John N Cole speaker of the Massachusetts house of representatives by the Essex county grand jury charging him with soliciting reduced fares on the Boston and Maine railroad at different times for fifty eight school children in violation of the public statutes. The penalty for each offense is a fine of not less than 100 nor more than 1000 dollars.
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Salem
Mass
John N. Cole
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Essex County Grand
Boston and Maine
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