Tragic Chinaman Hatchet Murder Shocks Spokane
In Spokane on First Avenue opposite the police station Shin Pong killed Lee Tung with two hatchets after stabbing him in the heart. Pong then cut his own throat but survived. He was captured after the brutal assault and is jailed awaiting further inquiry. Neighbors and witnesses described the scene as a slaughterhouse in the dimly lit hall of Gee’s Chinese joint.
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Spokane
Wash
Marah
Tl Gee
First Avenue
Shin Pong
Lee Tung
Killius Lee Tung
Chin Pong
Osheer Hern
Eve
Tronhe
Herndon
Jay Gee Ming
Abe
Lew Wing
Chin Pong Wan Dent
Tee Tung
Jnl
Hovieal Chihanian
Bona
Tae
Kota
Chin
Lee
Sim
Jor Gank
Hie
Lom
Wbstell- Jey
Gilman
Joos
Hlay
Lite
Tle
Tate
Ald
Law
Tee
Arrest Made in Murder Case Ties to Perri Slaying
Charles B. Plunkett was arrested in Lewiston Idaho on a murder connection with the death of Perri whose battered body was found in Mangini creek. Two Italians were jailed in Coeur d Alene on the same charge. Police say the trio lured the victim from a dance hall and murdered him, returning hours later with money spent. Plunkett, known as Charles Miller in Lewiston, seeks a habeas corpus writ returnable Monday in Moscow.
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Maida
Damente Perri
Mangini Creek
Tewiston
Tdaho
Warren Detrciive
Charles B. Plunkett
Gueur d'Alene
Tullan
Plunkett
Lewinton
Charles Miller
Kaalo
Nodi Feulty
Piper
Moscow
Diphtheria Reports And School Closures In Ellensburg
Ellensburg Washington March 1 reports from Yakima indicate diphtheria patches sent for precautionary measures. Five city cases, one fatal, four mild. no new cases since last Tuesday. Names include Mabel McDowell 14 Orin Crate 14 Maud Coble 14 Mattie Coble 14 Mark Mudd 18 months. normal school closed as precaution and excitement subsides.
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Ellensburg
Wash
Yalkima
Bilansbure
Wark
Board of Health
Contro
P. P. Gray
Health Office
Mabel McDowell
Orin Crate
Maud Coble
Mattie Coble
Mark Mudd
Phils Metta
Haa Het
Ore Samples From Creede Spark Prospecting For Rich Lode
A Denver dispatch reports in Creede Colorado that Anton Frank and H. Mayatt delivered ore samples containing large flakes of gold. Assays show ore grading around a ton. The origin of the ore is unknown, but it lies within miles of Creede and the vein is about 88 inches wide.
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Denver
Creede
Colo
Raya
Anton Frank
H. Mayatt
Huo Ingid
Poison attack cripples Crag family in Missouri
A Crag Missouri farmer W L Taylor and several relatives fell ill after suspected poisoning. W B Taylor died last night and three sons with their wives and cousin Taylor Criman are critically ill. Rumor points to a near relative as the culprit amid local uproar.
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Omaha
Crag
W. L. ‘Taylor
W. B. Taylor
Wno
Taylor Criman
First revival draws about three thousand to Helena church
Rev John HL Asiwit held the first large scale revival in Helena Montana at the Auditorium before a crowd estimated around 3000. Hundreds were turned away due to seating capacity of 206.
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Hielena
Mont
John HL Asiwit
Spokand
Te Elty
Indian War Threat Averts Killer in Lander
A special to the Republican from Lander, Win, reports Jim Washalir was shot by a half breed, Wall Lamoneux, and is dying. If the killer escapes, the Watowa tribe plans to avert him by making war on Sioux half-breeds in the reservation.
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Dwaver
Mareh
Lander
Win
Buoshane Wenner
Jim Washalir
Wall Lamoneux
Wsbakle
Bioux
Nephew of Governor Official in Spokane Shot Dead
A Kentucky-born young man, described as a nephew of a Spokane official, was shot and killed, with authorities noting the death stems from political troubles. A Chinese inspector, Major K P Gwydir, received news yesterday by letter from Kentucky. No further details available.
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K.P. Gwydir
Kentucky
Grant and Cuba Why He Did Not Recognize Belligerents
Albany March 16 debated Cuban policy cites Hamilton Fish diary notes that Grant once favored recognizing Cuban belligerency but by June 1870 cabinet unity rejected it. The diary details discussions with Sherman and Hilary on treaty references and the expected political impact on the Republican party.
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Albany
United States
Sherman
Hilcax
Grant
Tate
Hamilton Bill
Shermatt
New York Assembly
Hamilton Jirh
Ripott
Madrid
Republican Party
State Department
Minch
Congress
Abbet
Flint
Holley
Sec
Senate
Cuba
Spain
Bouha
Isle
Balligerency
Bila
Axutunia
Gudiy Orth
General Butler
Orth
Haniem
Rinmpoeoh
Fish
Mr. Fisk
Battle mixup leads to friendly fire incident in Havana region
dispatches report Spanish forces misidentified their own units near Quintin and opened fire on the San Quintin battalion, causing 12 dead and 4 captains and 27 soldiers wounded before the error was discovered. Madrid later cites Colonel Galvie routing insurgents under Maximo O ming.
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Havana
Dusierel Jon
Ban Quintin
San Quintin
Fur
Gomez
Madrid
Flavana
Galvie
Insurgente
Maximo
Post Office Losses Fire Destroys Mail and Fixtures
A Chicago post office at South Chicago suffered a fire that burned fixtures and stamps valued around $1000. Major Hubbard, assistant postmaster, could not confirm the total mail on hand and noted the day’s deliveries were disrupted by the blaze. The incident affected incoming mail and foreign shipments awaiting handling.
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Chicago
Feason
Hubbard
Cound Plaice
Salvation Army Meeting in New York March 1
Report from New York states Salvation Army held a large meeting at 100 Blehth Street with Captain Berit Wnt Baale on the platform awaiting Commissioner Booth Tucker's arrival for a grand reception. Obie State Committee Saltie Maye reportedly turned them down in Cleveland on March 16 with plans for a state convention Aug 1 in Springfield or Dayton. Rebels in Philadelphia are described as battling for five hours with heavy casualties and drug shortages amid the unrest.
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New York
Salvatio Army
Berit Wnt Baale
Booth Tucker
Cleveland
Popullar Mate
Springfield
Dayton
St. Louis
Riot Bells Rang as Frankfort Declares Martial Law
In Frankfort Kentucky martial law was proclaimed after riot threats. Governor Bradley ordered guards to protect the Capitol and Assembly as armed men assembled overnight. State officials warned of forcible occupation if orders were defied, with militia readiness and guard reinforcements reported.
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Pitt
Davey
Bielburn
Mrqniglin
Poona
Aml
Inlaollek
Texinatin Anit
Oramiltin
Bradley
Beatles
Cincinnati
Rwcys
Biandieg
Hanoi
Aline
Jalot Assembly
General Assembly
Unclear OCR leads to disputed colonial accusations and trials
A garbled report from London and Berlin cites Dr Kayser announcing a Charres murder view in Africa era with Peters and De Peters denying guilt and claiming distortions. References to hostile actions, executions, and legal battles in a tangled message involve Count Von Armin, Lenamann, Langtry, and a London court scene with Sir Edward Clarke amid financial defense discussions.
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Berlin
Kayser
Colonial Office
Uwe Velohstive
Mere Bebel
Cath Patera
Alwil
Africa
Kasyder
Eve Holoheo
Ald
Petar
Count von Armin
de Peters
Bobel
Pebevary
Peters
Motlempinderg
Itv
Kuyner
Polern
Lenamann
Atthe
Lise
Woylan
Unclear OCR Fragment on Denver Event and Figures
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions Denver and individuals or entities with garbled names. It references a public board and financial figures such as 288,040 and 10,000, with dated and unidentified events, but specifics and context are unreadable.
Uncertain OCR Incident In Building Leaves Several Injured
Fragmentary text reports an incident in a building linked to My Avlowman & Co with injuries and a district judge and a representative involved. The passage mentions a chaotic scene with people removed unconscious and a Zap-like disruption during the event.
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Avlowman & Co
Nuurn
Bolmon
Fuji
Curnieh
Local Witnesses Report Odd Market Scene In Trial
A garbled near illegible note hints at a trial or hearing with references to witnesses and a market or property. The fragment mentions a neutron or open event and a survey, but most details are unclear and names or dates are missing.
Congregational council adjourns on immorality charge
The Congregational council met with Brown charged with immorality and adjourned until Tuesday without a verdict. Informal minutes indicate Brown may be found not guilty of immorality but censured for unministerial conduct.
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Vrunckuo
Congregational Council
Fey
O. Brown
Brown
Booths New Army Forming God American Volunteers
New York report states Booth names religious movement the God American Volunteers. Leader Ballington Booth joined by Mrs Hoath and titled officers plan a military structure with branches named posts and grades, aiming to mobilize for a formative civil religious crusade.
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New York
Morrow
Booth
Wioth
Mire Hoath
Nicol
Hon Hoath
England
Society in Blooms at Van Newsieniaion Grounds
Society in blooms in March events on the grounds of the Van Newsieniaion. Notable figures attend the fete including Constantin Byai envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary Tom Denmark escorting daughters of Bir J. Patnoe and Miss Kate Batchelier. Hungarian and Portuguese dignitaries attend with other foreign representatives. The charity will raise funds from the Balque Hination.
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van News
Oral Academies
Constantin Byai
Denmark
Bir J. Patnoe Fat
Brice
Ohio
Mise
Kate Batchelier
Ualoey
United
Staite Maltsister
Portugal
Minin
Bele Oapa
Hondparie
Telefal Ausughtare
Murderers Distraction Case Hearings In Kentucky
In Clochanat on March 1 the father and brothers of Pearl Bryan and ten family friends attended the appeal from Judge Budewalter's decision. Scott Jackson and A Wy Walling were reminded to answer for the murder in Kentucky. The case hinges on whether the charge directly accuses the crime and if the prisoners were present in Kentucky. Arguments concluded and the court adjourned to Monday.
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Clochanat
Pearl Bryan
Budewalter
Scott Jackson
A. Wy Walling
Kentucky
Casey
Tunge Brmaton
Jackson
Government Plant Too Costly in Armor Plate Production
Commodore Witchborn of the Navy Bureau warns against a Washington government plant for armor plate manufacture. He estimates a site independent facility would cost around 2 000 000 dollars and notes it would be hard to keep workers employed during idle periods.
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Washington
Commodore Witchborn
Bureau of Construction
Navy
Bermudian steamer detains heading to Cuba
A Bermuda bound steamer was detained en route to Cuba after an attempt to carry a contingent of soldiers to the island appeared under way. The ship faced a late night delay near telepor, with crew and passengers uncertain about the next moves and authorities expected to board at dawn.
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York
Marat
Tele Por
Abo
Cuba
Secretary opposes revival of Major General rank in army
Secretary Lae writes to Senator Hawley urging against reviving the rank of Major General in the army now. The letter was read by the Senate committee on the army as it concerns General Miles and requests his opinion on the issue. The exchange reflects departmental stance on Army rank structure amid the administrative debate.
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New York
London
Lund
Dunview Russell
Mra
Honiton Dank
Edwied Clicks
Whit
Lord Salietary
Agian
Whehiueten
Séhator Hawley
Senate Committee On Army
Atake
Hedenaal Kenepa
Bin
Thin
Miles Interert
Axkiue
Dan Twmary
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Chas E. Pinpkett
Perri
Llaonsburg
Piye O Meers
Dytnn
Ney, J
Wars
Secretary Fish
Seceetary of State
Secretary of
Spanker Wah
Alabama
Caméron
Norary
Senate Committee of Foreign Affairy
Batie
Kane
Hamilton
Supe
Volunteura
Dhury Uji
Bartle
Turne
Antisilver Populist
Obie State Committee
Saltie Maye
Rabela
Benton
Atanagis
Galvestany
Plesocrats
Pital
Philadelphia
Frankfort
Mavetts Tom
Hauke
Asrhuns
Pal
Mayer
Kolin Turne
Pneumyia
Dr. Keaily
P.P
Ree
W. Bodardias
Athen City
Kefly
Mt Wale Armiflinis
Ttn
Waat Wei
Mark Kwai
Bombay
Untuhay
UaMark ‘Tyyain
American Humoriet
Wadnunter Cent
Teave Anda
Germin
Mooxter
MS. Langity
Hank
Mer
Denvir
Maven
Figar
Colwrady
Talaga le
Gree
Mowele Wilder
Seay
St Loud
Kinene Cte
Kan
Thead Commednati
Colorado
Marth
Neteereiy
Ebadi
Elie
Comteneier
Malo
Mr. Hurtin
Shert
Nathan
MR. Booth
God's American Volunteers
Ballington
Pont
Society IN Blooms
Od Girie
Moyeles Washington
Suokwom
Walling
Ges
Miles
Lomori
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