Winchester clash leaves three dead as miners resist arrest
At Bramsford City Raleigh county West Virginia a dawn battle between deputy U S marshal Cunningham sheriff Cook and rioting miners left three miners dead two mortally wounded and several injured. A plan to arrest thirty four miners under a blanket injunction sparked the clash and subsequent delays as officials sought a larger force.
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Charleston
W. Va
Bramsford City
Raleigh County
United States
Cunningham
Sheriff Cook
Dick Taylor
Dobson
John Hesse
Irwin Lawson
Metler
D. W. Cummnghim
Atkins Ville
Sherrif ‘Cook
Mob Law on Top and Then Go Into Camp Surprise and Bloodshed
Rioters marching near coal works were confronted by federal forces and local deputies in a clash that left three rioters dead and many wounded. Seventy three arrests were made, including Deputy Cunningham and Sheriff Cook, with prisoners taken to Beckley for hearings. The injunction and strike tensions stem from the United Mine Workers and coal operators in the New River region.
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Cunningham
Atkinsville
Marshal Thompson
C. Burdette
United Mine Workers
New River
Big Q
Thompson
Burte
Tucadar
C. and
Piney Bulch
Stanmford City
I. F. Keller
Chesapeake and Ohio Coal Agency Company
Newfield
United ‘Mine Workers
Mitchell
Wilson
Kanawha
York Paper Reveals Anarchist Paris Convention Plot
The Evening Telegram reports a sensational claim that anarchists from around the world plan a secret Paris convention in May to devise moves that could threaten European monarchs and trigger upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
New York
The
Evening Telegram
Paris
Italian delegate Angelo Rudolph resigns from city convention seat
A boastful youth delegate from this city named Angelo Rudolph gave up his place on Saturday claiming selection as one of five U S delegates to the convention. The Evening Telegrams notes talk of far reaching anarchistic plans to be discussed at the world convention and whispers of anarchy’s inner cabal deciding destinies for Europe’s releasing houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo
Rudolph
United States
Europe
Bread Upon the Waters: Boarder Returns Pay Checks
John Sarkiski, owner of a Polish boarding house at 8737 Commerce, reports three pay checks totaling 8640 returned after days. A boarder confessed to taking the checks and left a note saying the act was done for personal convenience. The checks and note were found on the dining room table at about 5 pm Tuesday. multiple boarders were present that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Sarkiski
Thesday
Sarkiski
Sarkisk
Keew
Iis
Wisconsin Supreme Court rebukes Gen Bragg in case dam ages
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday criticized General Edward Bragg for his conduct in a personal injury suit. Henry Ruebling received 12,000 damages from the Chicago and Northwestern railroad after an accident. The court warned that remarks about the jury and railroad officers can bias juries and hinder justice.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Edward
Bragg
Hong Kong
Henry Ruebling
Chicago and Northwestern
Ralston High School Suspends Class Over Washington Birthday Outburst
In Ralston New York February 26 10 girls and boys were refused admission and later suspended after a Washington birthday celebration in class. The board of education ordered the suspension of the entire class for the disruption.
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Ralston
N.Y
Rallston High School
Washington
Board of Education
New Commerce and Labor Department Appoints Officers
Warrington Felton Jamcoe FR Clarfield sworn in as commissioners of the new department of commerce and labor. Commissioner Garfield will assume duties immediately.
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Warrington
Felton
Jamcoe
Clarfield
Department of Commerce and Labor
Garfield
Supposed to Have Been Killed Returns Wealthy Son in Law
John McGill, once believed dead after insanity and disappearance, has reconnected with his daughter in Council Bluffs. He has since become independently wealthy and learned of his children through newspapers after years apart.
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Council Bluff
John McGill
McGill
Wes
Council Bluffs
Mell
Wadhouse
Kanes
Koradine Miss Cora Dean Dies in Chicago
Funeral held for Cora Dean known as Koradine. local short story writer died of scarlet fever after a weeklong illness. She restricted diet to uncooked foods, following a local physician’s regimen, which friends say may have increased susceptibility. Dean, born in Jackson Michigan, studied at Northwestern University and Cook County Normal School.
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Chicago
Cora Dean
Koradine
Miss Dean
Misa Dean
Jackson, Mich
Northwestern University
Cook County Normal School
Benn brothers Arrested in Indiana for Assault and Possible Robbery
Albert Benn 27 and Noah Benn 21 were arrested Saturday near Granger Indiana. They are wanted in Harrison Clarecourty Michigan on charges of assault and robbery with possible fatal results. Victim Robinson, a lumberman, was assaulted February and robbed. he may die. Sheriff J W Updegraff returned them to Clare county for processing.
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South Bend
Ind
Albert Benn
Noah
Granger
Harrison
Clarecourty
Mich
Robinson
J. W. Updegraff
Clire County
Liliuokalani Land Claim Dispute Spurs Senate Debate
Washington February 26 The senate read a bill authorizing a 200000 appropriation to Queen Liliuokalani’s estate related to crown lands in Hawaii. Debate centered on whether the claim is personal or royal and whether rentals since the queen’s overthrow should be paid by the United States. Support argued the funds honor a fair claim. opponents raised questions of sovereignty and legality. The measure was laid over by consent.
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Washington
Senate
Hawaii
Morgan
Fleet
United States
Spooner
Hillvekalent
Allixen
Blackburn
Committee On
Boston
Democrats Ready to Fight Over Missouri Seat in House
In Washington on February 26 Democrats planned a morning caucus to block Republican moves as they contest Missouri Representative Butler's seat against Wagoner. A truce with a call to action was set, while leaders warned of a protracted fight that could hinder minor bills. DeArmond proposed a joint resolution seeking terms for Great Britain to cede northern territory for US statehood.
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Washington
House
Elections Committee No. 2
Butler
Missouri
Wagoner
Henderson
Richardson
DeArmond
Congress
Great Britain
United States
Senate Advances Major Bills Amid Day’s Action
Washington notes rapid senate progress as statehood riders are withdrawn and both agriculture and post office appropriation bills pass. House amendments to the Philippine currency bill are agreed to, sundry civil bill nears completion, and many pension bills are erased. The army appropriation conference report is adopted and sent to the president. The Fowler currency bill faces debate while the speaker names the house committee for the Louisiana Purchase exposition dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Statehood
Agricultural and Post Ofice
House
Saginaw police order resort keepers out of business
In Saginaw on Feb 26 police notify keepers of resorts connected with saloons to cease operations at once. They are told to relocate to Tilden Street, the area cited as the social evil’s recognized headquarters, if they wish to continue their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Mich
Tilden Street
Local Taxpayer Grief Over City Debt Judgment
Years ago the city faced a $20 000 judgment after a Kane County court session ended with the jury report to the foreman. Taxpayers of Eleio fear further consequences as Elein City continues to desert the case.
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Kane Collety Crewit
Eleio
Mgnent
Elein
Big Four Railway President Accepts Democratic Nomination
M B Inenlis head of the Hig Four Railway signs acceptance of the Democratic nomination for merger of Cinemati He will lead the regular Democratic city ticket but urged to accept by twenty six citizens regardless of party The city has a Republican plurality but an organized fusion movement exists The independent voters party would not seek fusions of a citizens ticket to head the Democratic ticket.
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Eiticens Hie
Cinemati
Toker
Eltieena
Lost Heiress 18 Found in 19th Century Telegram Tale
A disrupted tale of Annie Roth from Kalamazoo county once thought heiress to £10,000. The search spans Chicago asylum, Austin Texas adoption, and a New Orleans telegram claiming Mrs Edward Howard of 2040 Bayou Road as the probable heir to a $100,000 fortune.
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Kalamayoo
Mite
John T. Woolf
Fulton
Thie County
Annie Rothechild
Rehemia
Bohemia
Chicago
Annie
Austin
Clare Dawkings
Kalamazoo County
May Rothschild
Saugatuck
New Orleans
Edward Howard
Bayou Road
Avetin
Uls
Nicholson
Wedded Under Guard at St. Joseph Church
In St. Joseph Michigan on February 26 Charles King and Hannah Baker wed amid threats from a rival suitor who vowed to kill the bride. Police sent Officer Bort to guard the ceremony and the jealous party did not enter. Indiana ex-mayor Taggart says D. B. ITU plans a presidential bid next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Charles King
Hannah Baker
Bort
Evangelical Church
Bart
Cooper Wells Knitting Plant Destroyed by Fire in St Joseph
Fire at the Cooper Wells Knitting plant in St Joseph Michigan destroyed the mill early yesterday. The blaze caused about 400 workers to lose jobs with an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The fire began from an electric light wire in the carding department and spread rapidly, thirty minutes left the plant in ruins. Several night workers were burned and narrowly escaped an explosion at the outbreak of the fire.
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St. Joseph, Mich
Melb
Cooper Wells
Indiana deputy warden sent to protect duck hunters
Indianapolis Feb 26 James Hamilton deputy game warden ordered to go to the marshes of the Kankakee and other northern Indiana areas to oversee and enforce hunting regulations for duck hunters. The report notes penalties for those found with more than allowed during the season.
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Indianapolis
James Hamilton
Kankakee
Indiana
Cancer Cure Claims Cure Hundreds After Desperate Cases
An advertisement touts Dr Curry’s Cancer Cure as healing hundreds of cases in days. It quotes Macon merchant P Benedict and others from Ohio North Carolina and Lincoln to promote the treatment and solicit names and addresses for sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
P. Benedict
Macon
Curry
Chas. Noah
Lebanon
Mary K. Little
Lincolnton
N. C
Chicago Markets Report and Livestock Prices
The notice covers Chicago markets on February 2 with wheat prices and livestock trading, detailing hog receipts and price ranges from $5.80 to $7.20 for various hogs, and cattle quotations from $3.95 to $4.55 for steers and related stock. It also lists East Buffalo and St. Louis market figures for cattle, sheep, and grains, with no strong activity noted.
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Chicago
Uly Il
Mare Oaks
Et Do
Texas
Tran
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffal
Cks
Wether
Veariines
Éniven
Davenport Man Found Dead From Gas at Home
The body of Harold Peterson was found Tuesday in his Davenport home with gas from two open jets filling the room. Authorities believe he took his own life Monday. His widow and children are away on a visit.
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Davenport
Harold Peterson
Illinois Central announces Iowa to Paducah round trip fare
Notice states a one fare round trip from Iowa points to Paducah Kentucky for the Iowa soldiers monument dedication at Shiloh battlefield on May 30. Elgin reports city’s refusal to reimburse Louis Noffs for permanent injuries awarded in a claim, amount not specified.
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Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Iowa
Paducah
Iowa Soldiers’ Monument
Shiloh Battlefield
Elgin
Ill
Louis Noffs
Municipal ownership debate opens in New York amid English precedents
A three day convention on municipal ownership and franchises opened in New York with large attendance. Robert P. Potter outlined European and American methods showing English municipalities entering speculative enterprises, raising local debt dramatically.
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New York
Ives
Urquhart
Toronto
Hieelty
Robert PP Potter
United States
John DP Martin
Porter Makes Comparisons Of Public Utilities In UK And US
Porter argues municipal ownership lags private firms in gas and electric services. UK counts 240 gas undertakings serving 1.77 million customers with 157.5 million capital while private gas firms run 4538 plants serving about 2 million customers. Electric data show meager net profits, suggesting municipal growth aids a move toward a collective state amid socialist influence.
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Porter
United Kingdom
United States
Tie
England
London Chamber of Commerce
Wales
London Times
Farmers' Mutual Protective Association Formed in Union County
An organization created to counter the threshermen's union has been formed in Union County. Officers include President W. I. Hunsacker, Vice President C. J. Sitter, Secretary FF W. Musgrave, and Treasurer WR Juniette. It is believed that several machines will be organized for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale, Lill
Farmers’ Mutual Protective Association
Threshermen’s Union
Union County
W. I. Hunsacker
C. J. Sitter
W. Musgrave
WR. Juniette
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John Howard
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Art Archives of
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Ching
Mary Hon
Liliu Dealant's
de Armond
Hay
Minchhorn
Big Tour
Cinetanati Democrate
Cinetanati
M. B. Inenlis
Hig Four Railway System
F. Ingalia
Prine
Disraeli
Taggart
Lndianapolia
Saya D
Duck Hunters
St. Louis
Ssige
Milwaukee Vrain
Milwaukee
Simeae
Toledo
Fife
Chioags Gralia
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Emma Richardson
Gose
Wayne Co
Dr. Pierce
People’s
Common Sense Medical Adviser
Robert P. Porter
Britteh
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Torlew
Mivebeipal
Royal Statistical Society
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Igowwa
Onaa Ll. Keon
Ann M. Keon
Woo
Paawe BK. Race
Citizen's National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Shaw, Jenkins & On
Wim,i. Jenkins
de Washington
State Bank of L . Viret National Bank
Viret National Citiven
National
P. J. Manley
Pangrie Crs
Ashington County Savings Bank
Schuyler W. Livingston
Law
Abdeiradie
Wellington County Savings Bank
Marshn W. Bailey
Oper Interviewpen Aly
Biante
OmMee
Ates
Ashington
A. E. Dewey
A. Dewey
Dewey & Dewey, Lawyers
Owa
Tom Huilding
Alberrons Grocery
PR. BR. RR
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Memphis
Peoria
Josep Kangar
Lowa
Omaha
Denver
Fort Worth
ST. Paul
Golden State Limited
Mall
Texas Limited
California
Caicos
Wal’ . Allen
Tor “Tines Rastor Amour Skiver
W. Russel
W. A. White
Ollariys
Crall’s Dry Goods
North West Corner Square
S. W
J. L. Brookmart
Lew
Vere
Opera House
M. & W. Scofield
Osteopathy
C. S. Harper
Ofice
Kisin & Co
Arthaud
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Same
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J. A. Cunningham
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Ase't
Anon McCunLy
Dinnorors
B. F. Brown
A. Harvey
W. A. Moore
W. W. Wilson
D. J. Palmer
Washington County Savings Bank
Capital
State Bank
Chas
Ohngemach
DM McLaughin
A. White
E. G. Wilson
Henry Knecht
Tallor
Mier
C. B
Southington
Iowa Central
Brighton
Waer
SORTH
Mason City Mail
Noeland
Terrewone
Barry
TraMfic
Marshalltown
Eeenaiams
Means & Stichter
East Hide
Gasey’s
Pirat Barn North Hotel
Alles
T. J. Dempsey Billiard Parlors
J. J. McKeone
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