davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

pose of terrorizing Christians. The
Smyrna correspondent OF Die Infor-
nation accuses American Consul
Lane at Smyrna of being Turko-
phile in attitude and lax in his pro-
lection of Americans.
He says friends of the condemned
men will appeal to President Roose-
welt for aid
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. u.s.
Meagre reports have reached here of
the wreck of q passenger train on
the Southern railway cut east Of
Lenoir City this morning. A section
foreman, who brought the news. saw
three dead persons and says many
are injured.
Another report says the engineer,
fireman, baggageman and several
passengers were killed. The cause
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
Death LIST WILL
NOT EXCEED SEVEN.

GREENSBURG, Pa, Feb. 2s.-Ten
more men were rescued alive this
morning from Hostetter's mine. 1t
is now believed the list of victims
will not exceed seven. An attempt
made to reach the interior this morn
ing proved futile.
Arrangements are being made TO
flood the mine. All the missing men
are foreigners and are known by
numbers only.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

was washout, followed by a fire.
Doctors have been sent on a special
engine.
A later report from the scene Of
the wreck says that six persons, in
Guiding FIVE trainmen, were killed.
The wreck was caused by a landslide
from the top of steep embankment,
down which it plunged while the
train was going at full speed.
The locomotive went over the bank
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
WILL RESUME
BOAT SERVICE.

The Northern Pacific ticket office
has received word from the McDon-
aid Boat company that it will resume
lts boat service from Occur d'Alene
City to Harrison and up the St.
Mary's river at once. weather per-
hitting.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
BODY is TAKEN
FROM The RIVER

The body is that of a man about
80 years of age.
The police are inclined TO believe
that from indications the mans
death was due to foul play. The
body is in such condition that a care
full investigation will he needed to
ascertain the cause OF death. . At
present there is absolutely no clue.
was held tc the superior court In the
sum of $500 and highland is being
held as u witness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
JUROR ON STRETCHER
HEARS THE TESTIMONY

With look Of mute agony on her
face Mrs. II. w. orion. a slight pale
woman. dressed in gray sits all day
IN the criminal court and listens to
che details Of her husbands death as
different witnesses.
= Frank Stentz, who drove the wagon
that killed her husband, is evidently
disconnected by the widows pres
ecoe. he told his story in a broken,
halting manner and on cross -examina-
tion became embarrassed.
Frank Wagner, the Juror who was
III yesterday, was sufficiently recov-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
Street IMPROVEMENT

At the adjourned meeting of the
city council last night emergency res
buttons were passed to make various
improvements of streets. The coun-
Gil also passed an ordinance calling
for meeting hereafter once n week.
Franchises were not taken up last
night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

The body Of white man was
found In the river near the Howard
street bridge this afternoon. The
body was badly decomposed. The po-
lice notified the coroner. who ordered
tho body removed to the morgue.
where an investigation will take
place
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
MURDERER KNAPP
IN cheerful MOOD.

HAMILTON. O.. Feb. 2s.--Murder-
err Albert Knapp ia cheerful today.
The dragging parties have still failed
to find the body of his wife. Hannah.
If 1t is not found. Knapp will prob
ably be tried In Cincinnati for the
murder OF Mary Eckart.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
Deralled Train
Kills Bystander.

BATTLE CREEK. Mich, Feb ss--
An incoming Grand Trunk passenger
train was derailed as 1t entered the
city today and bystander was in
stantly killed. The brakeman was
fatally injured and switch. tenders
leg was cut or.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
Sailor Receivers .
Damages In Court.

PORTLAND. Ore. Feb. 2s,--United
States Judge Bellinger today award
ed Fritz Addison, a sailor on the
of the Hamburg Portland
line. $1,000 damages for a beating ad-
by Captain John Warren
on the high seas. This Is the first
time since 1888 any sailor of the
Pacific coast has recovered damages
for abuse, despite the laws.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
PR0SECUrES BELclAN.

Jennie Cooper. a French habitue OF
Nome alley who was slashed on the
neck with razor In the hands OF a
Belgian named Louis Despre. appear
ed In police court today and swore
out Y warrant for her assailant
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
klvel Loses Case.

The jury found for the defendants
In the case of Gerhardt kivel
against Winters. Parsons Il Boomer.
Kivel was suing the contractors be-
fore Judge Richardson for damages.
sustained while loading granite on a
natcar.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
Liner ETRUR|A GOES
AGROUND IN CHANNEL

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-The Cunard
liner Etruria went aground this
morning on the bar in Gardney's
channel. outward bound. There were
163 passengers on board including
Sir Bache and Lady Cunard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
May BE WOMAN
IN MURDER CASE.

BUFFALO, N. Y. Feb. 2s.--The po-
lice believe there Is a woman In the
Burdick murder case. A prominent
dentist is under suspicion,
Sensational developments are ex-
pected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
SKlFF CAPSlzES
FIVE ARE DROWNED

HICKMAN. Ky, Feb sS.--A skin
capsized near here this morning,
drowning six persons, one woman be-
ing the only occupant TO escape. The
bodies have not been found. All are
unknown here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
TRAINS BEHIND Time.

Great Northern trains are running
three TO 1--WE hours behind time to-
day. No. 8, westbound, due at 6:66
a. m. came In at noon, with No. 4,
eastbound three hours late.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
SEEKS A new TRIAL.

"A new trial has been asked by the
o. r. & NJ In the case of Dora Wakly.
"A jury rendered a verdict against the
railroad and assessed the damages at
$1,000. Mrs. Wahy was injured in
nlighting from a train at Diamond.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
SUES TO RECOVER
PURCHASE PRICE,

Peter Swanson has filed suit
against John p. Volmer and wife. lie
alleges that the defendants sold him
certain Spokane realty to which they
had no title. He sues to recover
s175. the purchase price.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

TROY. o., Feb. 2S.--The Miami
river is within two feet of the high
est known stage. One abuttment Of
the big Cincinnati. Hamilton & Day
ton railroad bridge is washed out.
All bottom lands near the river are
under water. Residents OF Ninevah
abandoned the town this morning. In
Troy all the southern portion of the
city is flooded.
PORTLAND. Ind. Feb. 2S.-The
Salamonia is the highest In many
years, A portion of the city is flood
ed. One foot more will inundate the
business houses. The damage has
already been heavy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

At o'clock the liner was still I'M
able to get off the bar. 1t is be-
lieved the ship has sustained no Sc
rious injuries. Three tugs are stand
ing by.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
REvERsEs JUDGMENT.

Judge KEENAN, this morning revers-
ed tho judgment of the Traders Ma
tional bank against Alexander Watt
and others. The judgment was grant
ed In 1897 and Is for $492.15.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

HAVRE. Feb. 2S.-The coast Of
France continues to be swept with
the most terrific storms. Liners have
abandoned their sailing dates, fear
ing to leave port.
Each hour brings tales Of wrecks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
ALARMING REPORT
CONCERNING POPE.

MUNICH. Feb. 2s.--An alarming
report concerning the pope's health
has been received by the papal nun
clio here
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
CREW OF Thirty
IS LOST AT SEA

The steamer Ottercaps, which went
ashore Thursday night. has broken
up. 1t is now certain that the en-
tire crew of 80 was lost. Seven
bodies have been washed ashore.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
BUILDING PERMITS.

The total amount of building per
mits issued by the board of public
works during the month of February
amount to $S3,575.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

Postmaster Harrison stated this
morning that at the close of this
days business all departments would
snow an increase of so per cent in
receipts over the month of January.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26

In 1895 Joseph Chamberlain be-
came secretary of state for the colo
MES in the Salisbury cabinet, and he
held that portfolio through the vicis-
STUDIES of politics and war for eight
years. until ne surrendered last week.
Probably no British minister of
recent decades has had so tempestu-
ous a tenure of Office as has Mr.
Chamberlain since 1895. His first
controversy was with the natives of
Ashanti. He refused to receive the
ENJOYS sent to England by King
Prempeh and decided to send a
strong military force to Kumassi. He
did so, and. although there was no
bloodshed, Prince Henry of Batten-
berg died OF fever.
Chamberlain's negotiations with
Paul Kruger. which resulted finally
in the Boer war, added to MS I'M
popularity in England. The liberal
party openly accused the colonial
secretary OF "nagging" the Beers into
the war which cost Great Britain so
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26

Charles T. Richie, who lays down
the portfolio of the chancellor OF the
excheguer in the British cabinet, has
been described by T. p. O'Connor as
1.-THE genius of commonplaceness." He
is a Scotchman and has been in par
liament since 1874, and. as O'Connor
says, he has succeeded by sheer force
of being commonplace. In his twenty
two years of parliamentary life he
has made hundreds of speeches, but
all OF the plodding kind. He never
mas taken part in any Of the great
party debates, and yet no minister
has passed so many measures into
law
Richie Is man of wealth who has
amassed fortune in the shipping
business. He is pre-eminently a
business man, to whose success free
trade has contributed practically
everything not supplied by his own
shrewdness and ability.
He first entered the house in 1874,
sad, after serving his party on the
back benches for eleven years. was
promoted TO Office by Lord Salisbury
In 1885. His first ministerial post
was that of secretary to the admir-
atty, but he is more likely to be re-
mcmbered by his record as president
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
IS HERO OF BALAKLAvA.
George MekilIisan Passing His Day
In Delaware VILLAGE.

George mekilIisan Passing His Days
in Delaware Village.
George McKilligan, one of the few
survivors Of that band OF men who
have gone down in history since the
battle of Balaklava as the thin red
line" is living quietly on a farm
near Viola, Del There are several
still living who went to make up "the
Noble Six Hundred" but SO far as Mr..
McKiliigan knows he is the only one
remaining OF the Ninety-third High
landers.
After the battle McKilligan was
made corporal, although he had
many times before refused to accept
promotion. He received three medals
the Crimean Clasp and Pin for Sc
bastapol and Alma, one from the Sui.
tan Of Turkey. and the third of the
Combined Armies of the Crimea.
Mr.. McKilligan came TO America
twenty-three years ago and settled in
Viola. Since then he has become a
naturalized citizen CT the United
S.ates. It was this fact which pre-
vented him from accepting the pen
sion offered to all survivors of the
siege forty years after the war had
ended. He is 76 years old, and his
faculties are still good.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
Famous English sportswoman.

Miss Margaret Chandos-Pole. known
as the best sportswoman in England"
also noted as n bachelor girl. globe
trotter and brilliant conversationalist,
is a celebrity at Newport, where she
is the guest of Miss May Van Allen.
She is n very handsome girl and there
fore can AFFORD to indulge in open con-
tempt for fashionably made gowns,
which she never wears. She dances
divirely. knows horses thoroughly.
can command and sail almost any rig
OF yacht and can tell more about such
craft than most Of the men who never
miss race. Her apartments in Lon.
don ard Paris are immensely popular.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
Home of Famous scotch soIdie,.

The gift of s2.5OO,0O0 to Dunferm-
line, Scotland, by Andrew Carne-
gle, is chiefly for the purpose of keep
ing up the estate Of Pittercrieff. 1t
was in the great gaunt house Of Pit
tencrieff, in 1710, that Gen. John
Forbes was born-the man who in
after years drove the French from
Fort Duquesne, founded Fort Pitt and
named Pittsburg. Soon after the death
of Gen. Forbes at Philadelphia in 1853
his elder brother sold the family es-
tate. The name Pittencrieff means
Hole in the Wood" Pitt" being hole
or hollow and Grief" wood or forest.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26

of the local government board. 1t
was when acting In that capacity that
he was called upon to pilot through
the house of commons the local gov
eminent bill OF 1883, which establish
ed county councils throughout Eng
land and Wales, and it was then that
he temporarily earned the title of
"Ritchie the Radical" The title was
in one sense not undeserved, for Mr..
Richie has always shown himself
ready to take an Independent view OF
questions submitted to lin, and that
quality is, in the eyes of conserva-
tives of a certain type. a deadly po-
litical sin. Happily. neither the coun-
try nor Mr.. Richie himself has suf-
fered from Mr.. Ritchie's radicalism.
He has passed successfully from one
important Office to another, doing his
work well and leaving in each case
solid reputation behind him. From
the local government board he passed
to the home Office.
Mr.. Richie was one of the first to
denounce Chamberlain's preferential
tariff policy. and his withdrawal from
the cabinet has been assured ever
since Premier Balfour openly advo-
Gated departure from England's
traditional policy OF tree trade.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26

much in lives, treasure and prestige.
Chamberlain always was an entnu-
siastic champion of Greater Britain
He kept Ashanti. he opposed tho
withdrawal from Egypt he encouraged
the advance into the Soudan, he
drove Marchand from Fashoda, built
the railway to Ugandi. and was a,
warm supporter of Cecil Rhodes
Cape to Cairo" line
Chamberlain's preferential tariff
policy developed as part of his
Greater Britain program. In 1897.
when the colonial premiers visited
London. he made tentative proposals
looking to imperial federation and a
commercial zollverein between Eng
land and her colonies In that year
he made the declaration that Within
the different parts of the empire pro-
lection must disappear Since that
year he has never lost sight of his
idea and it has developed crisis
which may change the political situa-
ton in England.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
WOMAN A PROFOUND SCHOLAR.
Miss Alice Fletcher Prominent in
Many Ways.

Miss Alice Fletcher has for years
been associated with the Indian bu-
reau and the Smithsonian museum at
Washington, and in the former capa-
city has done work performed by no
other woman. She surveyed govern
ment land among the omahas and had
charge Of the division of these lands.
She is known, perhaps. to the popular
mind by her work in making known
the Omaha music, which for the first
time was written under her care, the
words of their songs being translated
by her Miss Fletcher founded the
Womnn's Anthropological society of
Washington and was for some years
its president. She holds the Thaw
fellowship in the Peabody museum.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
penounces splritualls.ie Medium.

DR.. Albert Mol of Berlin has under
taken to expose the famous Italian spir-
itualistic medium, Eusapia Palladino.
who has convinced DR.. Lombroso and
a number of other Italian professors
that she is the possessor Of a mysteri-
Gus psychic power. According to DR..
Neil the Pslladino humbug has become
almost an epidemic not only among
the Italian nobility, but antlng the
savants. These savants, headed by
Lombrcso, claim that their scientific
training enables them to judge such
phenomena as experts. DR.. Mol re-
torts that II Is not question Of scier
tifc observation, but of legerdemain.
in which they are not experts. She
dupes them. like other victims. by
cleyerly dlstract;ng their attention.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26

One of the most novel features Of
the invention is the clever device
by which the platforms are extended
lengthways to the width of the house
on fire. SO that exit is easy from any
window.
In addition to forming an escape
the engine is provided with pump
ing arrangement, end from the vari-
Gus balconies the fremen would be
ABLE -to-direct streams of water into
the rooms far more effectunlly than
they would from the street level.
From the high platforms the. fire
men would. where necessary, be able
with the greatest ease to enter
through the windows. dragging the
hose after them. thus quickly reach
ing the real seat OF the fire, and
bringing all their resources to bear
upon It.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
MAY Ruy Alden Hemes.ead.

The descendants of John Alden and
Priscilla at their reunion in Duxbury.
Mass, last week stated subscription
for n fund 10 buy the old Alden home
stead in that town. President George
w. Alden OF the association, says that
il can be bought at 4 reasonable
price. The house. erected by John
Alden's grandson ard now $50 years
old, has been held by the Alden fam
iiy through all its history. and is now
occupied by John w. Alden and his
wife, Mr.. Alden being direct des-
cendaut from the original line.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
CAREER OF LORD HAMILTON.
Has Heen Member of British cabi.
nets for Many Years.

Has Eeen Member OF British Cabi.
nets for Many Years.
Lord George Hamilton, who re-
signed with Joseph Chamberlain and
Charles T. Richie, has been mem
Der of the British cabinet greater
part of the time since 1874. He is
conservative in politics and entered
parliament in 1865. He was reflect
ed in 1874 ana entered the Disraeli
cabinet in that year as under secre-
tary of state for India. He went out
Of office with his party in 1880. In
1885 he again entered the ministry,
being made first lord of the admir-
atty. This position he held until 1892.
In 1895 he returned to office with
Lord Salisbury. becoming secretary OF
state for India. He is fifty-four years
old, and has been In parliament
thirty-one years.
Lord George Hamilton in recent
years has been unpopular in England
because OF his pronounced liking for
things American. He bought Ameri-
can locomotives for use on the Indian
railways, and gave contracts to
Americans for great steel bridges
across rivers In India. he defended
his action In parliament, declaring
that the American locomotives and
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
Speed Of Railway Trains.

A recent test of speed on the Penn
sylvania railway proves conclusively
that the accounts of trains attaining
a speed Of 100 miles an hour, even for
q short distance, are apocryphal.
Over stretch of 25 miles of perfect
track on the New Jersey C Sea-
shore division the Pennsylvania Off
Gals ran train with their fastest
engines, and 80 miles an hour was the
highest rate ever reached. One
coach after another was dropped. and
finally. with the engine alone, on sew
eral run ISL miles was the best that
could be done. The distance was ac-
curately measured and the chronog-
raph used in the tests was absolutely
accurate.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
GRAND DUKES GIFT RETURNED.
Mrs. Mamie L. Shaw Refuses Gems
from ROYAL Russian.

Mrs. Mamie Langhorne Shaw Of
Richmond, Va, has returned to Grand
Duke Michael OF Russia a diamond
studded brooch. valued at $500, sent
her by the Grand Duke soon after her
return with her mother from a recent
tour of Europe.
From Mrs. T. Moncure Perkins Of
Richmond. sister of Mrs. Shaw, 1t
was learned that the latter met the
grand duke while in London. and that
there was a pleasant. though slight
acquaintance, as 4 reminder of which
no doubt the duke sent the token Of
his esteem.
No reason was given for the return
OF the gift, but It Is obvious that the
American beauty did not deem It
proper to accept presents of such
value from SO brief an acquaintance.
even though of such exalted rank.
Mrs. Shaw is the beautiful sister Of
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, wife of
the noted artist.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26
GREAT SCIENTIST is DEAD.
Scotland Loses Great Man In Prof
Alexander Balm.

SNtCAdFocF 9dtOs
Prof Alexander Balm. formerly
lord rector of the university at Aber-
deem, Scotland, and for twenty years
professor of logic and English litera-
tuse,, is dead.
For half century Prof. Balm had
been one Of the foremost figures in
the world of science. He was born
at Aberdeen in 1918. In 1870 he was
graduated from Marischal college.
and began his long career as an edu-
Gator and writer, as deputy instruc-
tor at his alma mater In the chair OF
moral philosophy. In 1S45 he be-
came professor of natural philosophy
in the Andersonian university, Glas-
cow, and from 1857 to 1862 was ex-
aminer in logic and moral philosophy
in the University of London, was
examiner in moral science at the
India civil service examinations for
many years, was crown professor in
logic at the University of Glasgow
from 1860 to 1864, and was reelected
examiner In the University Of London
in 1864, where he continued until
1859. In 1891 he was elected lord
rector of the University of Aberdeen.
and reelected in 1884. He wrote
many text books on natural and moral
philosophy, on rhetoric and on tho
relations OF mind and body. In 1S9x
the fourth edition OF his work on
The Senses and Intellect" was pub
lished, which practically closed his
career
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-09-26

The rapid increase in the number
Of fatalities from fires in London has
attracted the attention of inventors
TO the great problem CT saving life
endangered by fire and one result
is the invention of large motor car
which carries a series of platforms
with mechanical means for raising
them to great height.
In use the machine would be swift
Iy driven to burning house and at
once extended SO that the platforms
are on n level with the upper win
dows. The occupants whose escape
by the staircase has been cut on by
the flames can then step from the
windows directly on to these firm,
elevated tables, and can easily des-
cend to the ground by means of the
light steel ladders.