Duel looming as Fisk challenges Senator Boyd
A heated legislative clash sparks talk of blood as Colonel A O Fisk challenges Senator Hoyd to a duel after an attack on Mink's character. The senate adjournment debate draws crowds and a 100 strong delegation led by Jay Cooke pressures senators while cries and unrest echo in the chamber.
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Missoula Revivals Grow Through Week of Prayer
Missoula reports a broad awakening as revival meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church continue. Rev. Mr. Coombe and Rev. G. C. Brull assist, with strong attendance and growing interest, many calling it the greatest religious awakening Missoula has known.
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Will March On Washington Plan by Massillon Advocate
J. 5 Cox, a good road advocate from Massillon Ohio, outlines a bold campaign to reach Washington on May 1 with 100000 supporters. The plan calls for noninterest bearing bonds and notes, a peaceful demonstration, and no armed participants. Each rider will bear a white flag inscribed with peace and anti interest on bonds.
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Cox
Washington
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Poisoned by Baking Powder In La Havre Family
In La Havre on February 6 the Courtney family and friend Mace Muff were poisoned by baking powder in biscuits. Muff sent for a doctor and vomited on the road. Miss Leva Spiker was badly poisoned. All are recovering though once in danger. The report notes miners seek wage cuts proposed by bosses.
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Joseph Courtney
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Mace Muff
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Old Lady’s Remark Reveals Christmas Marriage Bond
In a San Francisco cable car scene a wrinkled, calm elderly woman recalls she was married between Christmas and New Year sixty years ago to “the only man in the world.” Her words soften strangers, lifting a damp car’s gloom as a family radiates warmth amid the storm.
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Death of George W Childs noted Philadelphia journalist and philanthropist
Obituary recounts the death of George W Childs at dawn after a sudden illness linked to overwork. It praises his public life as a beloved Philadelphia figure, his partnership with Anthony J Drexel, and his roles at the Ledger. It notes his nervous temperament and long-standing ties to Drexel, Drexel Institute ceremonies, and his homes in Walnut Street Wooton and Long Branch.
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Placer Gold Prospects Grow in Idaho River Regions
The year 184 promises active mining in Idaho with new placer locations near Caldwell along the Loke river. A company holds over 5,000 acres within miles of Caldwell planning an extensive amalgamating plant. Gold arrives in fine quality with some values near 20 dollars per ounce, while others drift toward 1 dollar per ounce. Caldwell capitalists push rich placer grounds near Bolke showing 20 feet pay gravel and seven dollars per yard, needing a bedrock tunnel at high cost.
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Life Insurance Garnishment Tangles Bank Claim
W May, president of Rushville bank, filed a garnishment yesterday against an Omaha insurance company over H A Chamberlain life policy worth 22000. The bank holds a note allegedly owed by Chamberlain and argues the bank’s claim supersedes the estate. Chamberlain died in October. his widow faced pressure over premiums and a 2500 note to two banks. She refused to settle and later sought counsel from a relative in Ohio who advised against payment.
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Want to Be Hart's Executioner Details Volunteer Plans
David Andrew of Thomas Street proclaims willingness to join in hanging Mart Kung if death penalty imposed. He offers to build the gallows at no county cost. The item notes Sheriff Burbank and local doubts about execution and superstition.
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Thomas Stregt
Mart Kung
Low Mood in Iowa Mines Signals Wage Cuts and Strikes
Des Moines reports a historic low in Iowa mining activity with no near relief. State Mine Inspector Morgan Thomas estimates about 4 509 of 10 000 coal miners remain at work amid widespread wage reductions and limited strike momentum.
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Morgan Thomas
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J. J. Sullivan
Freshmen Face Action Over Green Paint Hazing at Rutgers
Rutgers College students spark controversy as freshmen kidnap sophomore class president O M Ridgeway, strip him, and paint him green near a canal bank. President Austin Scott orders punishment for offenders as prior hazing incidents spark scrutiny. A separate report notes a Boone township oil strike at 600 feet, 29 feet of Trenton rock, with Standard Oil seeking leases and landowners raising prices.
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Series of big fairs in eastern Montana announced
Agricultural shows are being arranged across eastern Montana with active participation by state granaries. The fairs aim to showcase crops, livestock, and farming innovations in venues including the major eastern cities and regional centers.
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Agricultural fairs to boost Montana’s rural economy
Eastern Montana discusses organizing a series of agricultural fairs across Bozeman Billings and Miles City. The plan links grain fruit and livestock displays to regional industry, highlighting Yellowstone county’s fair success and potential for local turf events and horticultural showcases.
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New Trial Granted for Train Robber Charles Jones
In Helena United States court, Charles Jones the Northern Pacific train robber who killed Higby Schubert during a 盗 arrest near Midvale in October is granted a new trial. The judge ruled erroneous jury theory and an intermediate manslaughter degree between murder and acquittal. No jury errors were found.
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Grand Jury Called In Michigan Political Scandal
Judge RH Person issues a call for a grand jury in Lamina Michigan to probe a major political scandal over constitutional amendment canvass errors. Officials allege a deliberate fraud tied to the 1803 salary amendment, prompting a statewide public outcry and a thorough investigation.
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Fragmented 19th century notes touch on crime and oddities
A treasury of eccentric items includes prison labor and naval bags, twin claims, a judge fining for church peavute, a schoolmaster ad seeking to trade a girl for a boy, sea cucumber anatomy, a Mars beam rumor, and market notes. Also reports a bank-like gambling house hold up and various global statistics.
Last Hope Fades for Colgate Rescue
Rescuers retreat from deep snows and extreme cold as the search for Colgate ends. Frontiermen say it is unlikely any identifiable remains will be found, with cougars and wolves roaming the Clearwater country and scavenging the remains. Colgate reportedly starved and was devoured.
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Three Children Perish in House Fire Near Kassel County
In Kassel county near Graw ford's Grass Roads, Frank Maginnis, an elderly farmer living alone, woke to a blaze that killed his three grandchildren aged 14, 7, and 5. The fire, likely from a grate, gutted their room as Maginnis escaped badly burned and driven to distraction by grief.
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Prisoner Conroy Slashes Neck In Ohio Pen Dining Hall
Convict John Conroy threatened suicide with a knife at breakfast in the Ohio penitentiary dining room to a crowd of about 1000 inmates. He cut his neck, blood streamed over his shoulder, was moved to a hospital and survived. Known for self harming to avoid work, he previously severed a finger in prison. He is serving five years for possessing burglary tools from Muncingam County.
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Bell Company seeks large capital raise to expand lines
The American Bell Telephone Company plans to petition the legislature this week to increase capital stock from 20 million to about 950 million dollars. Ex-Governor Longle serves as counsel, with J Otis Wardell involved. funds would expand the telephone system and improve facilities to deter new competition.
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