Gen Lew Wallace Dies at 78 After Long Illness
Gen Lew Wallace, author of Ben Hur and former United States Minister to Turkey, veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars, died at his Crawfordsville home aged seventy eight. He endured years of wasting illness yet remained active in public life and letters, with his funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Consecration of Henry Moeller as Cincinnati Archbishop
Henry Moeller native to Cincinnati becomes archbishop in a simple service at the cathedral. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishops from St. Louis attended. Moeller received pallium and keys of the cathedral, vowed loyalty to the pope, and clergy pledged obedience before the Te Deum.
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Panic Among Chicago Mercantile Girls as Fire Breaks Out
About 300 women employed in the Chicago Mercantile Company at 106 to 110 Wabash avenue fled in panic when a roof fire started. One girl broke an arm and many others fainted or were hysterical before manager James Halliday restored order. property damage was small.
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American Ship Subsidies Threaten British Maritime Supremacy
Special London Times cablegram discusses the US merchant marine commission subsidies plan. The Times predicts significant legislative action, arguing heavy subsidies may be required to counter Britain's lower costs and working advantages. It warns British shipowners face an unsettled, costly future as Americans push to regain sea dominance.
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Four Found Dead in Cleveland Home
In Cleveland Ohio on February 15 four people were found dead at 503 1 2 Central avenue. Initially thought gas escape, coroner later said deaths resulted from inhaling natural gas from a defective flue. The victims were Charles Heller Josephine Heller George Nolan May Nolan and a small dog lay unconscious wrapped in a blanket. Coroner Zieglestein confirmed the cause as gas inhalation from the faulty flue.
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Justifiable Homicide Declared in Jacksonville Shooting
In Jacksonville Florida on February 15 coroner’s inquest cleared Leadholtz Lond holtz of blame after a courtroom shooting that killed Miss May Brown and seriously injured her mother. The coroner’s jury found the act justifiable in the affray.
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Kansas House Passes State Oil Refinery Plan at Peru
Topeka February 15 The Kansas house votes 91 to 40 to establish a state oil refinery at Peru with a penitentiary to supply convict labor. An appropriation of 410000 funds the refinery and penitentiary, and a bill fixing maximum crude oil freight rates is also approved. The anti discrimination measure is referred to judiciary committee amid opposition from jobbing centers, with court action likely.
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Probe In Oil Dispute Spurs Kansas Resolution
Representative Campbell of Hakansas introduced a resolution in the House calling for a Commerce and Labor Department investigation into the Kansas oil dispute between oil owners and Standard Oil. The measure seeks to reveal price discrepancies, possible trust-like practices, and corporate conduct to inform future legislation or legal action.
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Kansas Oil War Prompts State Legislation Push
The text notes a conflict between Kansas oil producers and the Standard Oil boycott of Kansas oil on last Friday. A telegram from the Kansas Derrick reports the field nearly shut down, 4,000 wells idle, tanks full, and no outlet. A state resolution seeks Commerce and Labor inquiry for possible legislation or legal action, signaling broad support for Kansas.
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Radicals Make Gains At Watson Dinner In New York
New York city committee of the People's party hosted a dinner for Thomas E. Watson at the Union Square Hotel. Presiding was Gustav W. Thompson with attendees including George L. Bushey and J. M. Phelps-Stokes. Watson urged radical unity across parties to advance reform and oppose moneyed interests.
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George L. Bushey
New Jersey
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Congress
Missouri Legislature Sees Bolt in Deadlocked Senate Race
In Jefferson City today's joint session, a bolt from Wiedringhaus' faction failed to shift the deadlock for the U S Senate. Niedringhaus led with 63 votes, Cockrell 73, McKinley 3, Kerens 2, with others minimal. adjournment taken until tomorrow. In Dover, Del, Addicks led 18 to DuPont 16 and Saulsbury 16 with 10 absent or paired. 22 needed for a choice.
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Del
Addicks
Col. Dupont
Saulsbury
United States Castro talks stall over arbitration
From La Guaira February 3 Associated Press reports Bowen and Castro deadlocked as Castro leaves Caracas rather than accept arbitration. Bowen rejects a treaty only for future cases and suggests a tribunal to decide whether asphalt and other disputes are diplomatic. Castro demands a broader future-arbitration treaty amid rising revolt rumors.
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Harlan Nominated for Chicago Mayor at Republican Convention
John Maynard Harlan, son of Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan and brother to President Roth D. Harlan, was unanimously nominated for Chicago mayor by the Republican city convention. Other nominees named include Moses Greenebaum, Francis P. Brady, and John Smuiski.
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Russian Cavalry Attacks and Far East Naval Moves
Japan faces heavy cannonade on the Russian right flank near Mukden as 9000 horsemen press towards Chitaitzu and Liaoyang. Third Pacific Squadron sails from Libau to join Ro jestvensky, while reports note a destroyed railway bridge, fierce clashes, and frostbitten troops amid Maneuvering near Manchuria.
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Japanese seize two ships near Hokkaido
Tokyo reports the Apollo and Scotsman bound for Vladivostok were captured off Hokkaido yesterday. Apollo sailed from Cardiff with coal and Scotsman carried provisions. Insurance on the two British steamers totals $550,000, while twelve Vladivostok bound ships seized since January 13 exceed $4,000,000.
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Fifty ships for Japanese salvage at PortArthur
Victoria B C February 15 news from Tremont arriving from Japanese ports says fifty vessels will join Japan s naval strength as salvage operations at Port Arthur continue. Large crews work to recover ships while 1 200 workers repair docks to receive the sunken vessels once raised.
Discord Among Russians Over Fall of Fortress Stoessel
Port Said reports Gen Stoessel and 687 Port Arthur troops sail to Odessa aboard the St Nicholas. Paris dispatches quote French papers on officer discord between army and fleet, with Lochinsky blasting Stoessel and others and predicting court martial clashes. London dispatch quotes Stoessel denying surrender charges and criticizing Russian fortifications as temporary defenses.
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War Material for Japan Sails Aboard Pacific Mail Korea
The Korea steamed from San Francisco for the Orient with 1600 tons of cargo including rifles cartridges machinery nitrate cotton leather and quicksilver. Among the passengers are Maj. Gen Arthur Macarthur and wife and his aide Col Parker West bound for Japan where he will observe the war in Manchuria as a US army representative. John W. Goodnow head of Shanghai's former consulate returns to China for private business.
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Martial Law Threatened as Strikes Grow in Lodz
Lodz reports worsen as fewer workers toil and families suffer. The governor orders soldiers to avoid provocation and avoid firing unless attacked, fearing martial law may be needed though it could cost many lives. Southern Russia sees scattered strikes but asks for coal and wage relief.
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Lew Wallace Dead as War on Oil Roars On
Page one report notes Gen. Lew Wallace dead and Kansas pressing a war on Standard Oil. Part one covers political, social, and international items with editorials and notes on upcoming events and local happenings.
Woman accuses Hoch in fatal inquest resumed
Chicago February 15 The inquest into Marie Walcker Hoch's death resumes with expert testimony on the stomach analysis delayed to Monday. Inspector Shinpy testified Hoch admitted eleven marriages with five wives dying within a year, and a signed statement will be given to the State's attorney. A disruption occurred when Isie Brucker accused Hoch of prior farm swindle. Schwanzala identified Hoch as John Schulz, who married Marie Becker in 1903 and whose mother-in-law died after the marriage.
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St. Louis
Prevented an Abduction of the Princess Anna
Florence reports the Countess Montignese uncovered a plot by German nurse Mahote to abduct Princess Anna Moenica Piva. The countess led Mahote to a villa gate under a ruse, ejected the nurse, and locked doors. The nurse sought help from Dr Koerner and the German consul, but access was blocked. Citizens vow to oppose any violence against the former Crown Princess.
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Friends to Send for Kelley in Philadelphia Case
Philadelphia police report after Bishop Conaty identified the man as Owen Kelley a fugitive formerly of Philadelphia. Los Angeles authorities were asked to detain Kelley and a detec tive will travel to Los Angeles to bring him back. Kelley yet not charged locally, remains in city prison while East advices arrive.
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Beriberi on Ship at Norfolk and Immigrant Watch
The British steamer Couldsden coaled at Lambert's Point, with thirty Chinese crew aboard two ill with beriberi. They will be sent home from Hamburg, while immigration authorities watched the vessel. In Reno an Indian on the warpath killed three and a fellow Indian, then fled to the mountains as a posse closes in. Brown & Tolson offer old mahogany furniture at 1400 High Street in the Wolf collection sale continuing today and tomorrow.
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Defy the Governor Bribery Charge Resented in WV
Charleston dispatch reports strained relations between Gov White and the West Virginia Senate over alleged bribery related to osteopathy and medical bills. A Parkersburg senator Caldwell is cited. editor Laughlin confronts Johnson in the Huffner Hotel lobby. Oil and gas tax debate dominates House action with competing licenses bills and potential extension of session.
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