Filipinos Sell Obsolete Guns for War Surrender Bounty
Report from Washington notes Insurgents in the Philippines surrender muskets for a bounty of 30 dollars each. Many weapons are old 1860s muskets valued at 4 or 5 dollars, while more valuable rifles are kept by the surrendering fighters for future use. Demand remains high as China and the South Seas absorb supply.
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Washington
Spl
O Meral
Philippines
War Department
Tnele Sam
China
South Seas
Labouchere Urges War Tax on Newspapers in Budget
London April 10 Henry Labouchere proposes in Truth that the budget should include a national war tax on newspapers. He says a heavy tax would bring home press responsibilities on wars and have a calming effect on the warriors of the pen.
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London
Henry Labouchere
Sentence handed to Philippine official for attempted assassination
St Petersburg reports a provincial official who tried to assassinate K P Pobyedonostsev procurator general of the Italy Synod on March 22 was sentenced to six years penal servitude for his crime.
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St. Petersburg
Protests Against Turkeyfoot Lake Lease Arrive in Columbus
Special correspondence from Columbus reports protests against leasing Turkeyfoot lake exclusively to Julius Whiting for a summer resort. The N. G. Wilson Lumber Co. and the Northern Ohio Traction Company filed protests with the State Board of Public Works yesterday afternoon.
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Columbus
Turkeyfoot Lake
Julius Whiting
State Board of Public Works
N. G. Wilson Lumber Co
Northern Ohio Traction Company
Whit
German Doctor Accuses Prohibition Opponents in Congress
Vienna dispatch reports Dr Melnort blamed the Elbe steamer wreck on officer drunkenness as he charged anti drinking activists with provoking the Prohibition Congress. The remarks followed an explosive exchange during the session.
International Anti Alcohol Conference speaker sparks protest in Vienna
Purported remarks by Dr Dresden at the Vienna conference provoked audience indignation as he linked German ship Elbe losses to drunken officers and claimed widespread doctor drunkenness. The New York report notes Sage and partners buying the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway to form part of the Missouri Pacific system with an eastern outlet via the Wabash to Pittsburgh, but no details were released.
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Elbe
Meinert
New York
Russell Sage
Geo. Gould
Wheeling & Lake Ire Railway
Wabash
Pittsburg
Congress Splits Over Cold War Policy Debate
Fragmented remarks reveal two factions as the body debates policy thaw amid discontent. Angered members vocally challenge statements from leadership, signaling a divided Congress on the nation’s stance and representation in key votes.
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Meinert
Congress
United States
Cubans Urged to Slow Pace for Freedom Progress
Washington April 10 Spl The Cuban constitutional convention plans a commission to Washington but officials show little enthusiasm. Administration aides say rejection of the Platt Amendment could delay Cuba gaining full autonomy and free control.
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Washington
President Mitchell Reported To Resign For Insurance Work
A Hazelton PA dispatch states John Mitchell will resign as president of the United Mine Workers of America to join the executive staff of a major Pennsylvania life insurance company based in Philadelphia. The claim cites Mitchell’s role in settling the 1902 anthracite strike and notes an offer of about $5,000 yearly plus commissions. the KOMITEE is said to have leaked the information.
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Cieinnati
Enquirer
Hazelton
Sayin
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Great Pennsylvania Life Insurance Co
Phil
Coa Minora
Mine Workers’ Organizatioos
Mitchell
Philadelphia
Tin
America
Company N O T Co withholds comments on Whiting plan
The application was continued to the May meet by ROBERT C. RYDER. Officials of the N O T Co declined to discuss the reasons for objecting to Mr. Whiting's application. It is likely that after the Whiting application for an exclusive franchise is burned, a new hotel will be built at Long or Turkeyfoot under the N O T Co's patronage.
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Whiting
Long Or
Turkeyfoot
Ratcliffe
Democratic Party
Messrs. Paign
Jaimes A. Wilson
James A. Houser
Criminal Court
Ménara
Crisp
Paige
Akron
Republcan
Aoratoyend
Anderson
Messrs. Wilson
Jonser
Democrat
Houser
Woman Arrested for Fraud in Politics in Denver
Denver and the District Attorney's office reported that Mrs M A Ratcliffe was arrested on April 10 in connection with voting wilfully in the wrong precinct. Criminal information was sworn by Sidney G C Rundel and a warrant issued for her arrest. The event marks the first time a woman in the city faces fraud charges in politics.
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Denver
Colo
District Attorney's Office
Sidney GC. Rundel
M.A. Ratcliffe
Akron City Commissioners Faction Clash Over Appointments
Akron Democrats and Republicans face a heated dispute over City Commissioner appointments after Judge Anderson's win. Rumored picks Wilson and Houser provoke protests as critics demand party loyalty and prohibit non Democrats from serving. A Thursday meeting may spark a suit to block the process.
Reorganization Talks for J C McNeil Boiler Co
A series of local meetings discuss redigitizing the J C McNeil Boiler Co corporate structure. The firm, now under receivership, is proposed to resume paying operations and to be fitted for a new receivership arrangement.
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J. C. McNeil Boiler Company
J. C. McNeil Boiler Co
Revelver
Death of Actor Newton Chiswell After Suffering
Newton Chiswell died at age 44 after a period of illness marked by dropsy and heart trouble. Once a stage figure who performed with Booth and other stars, he fell seriously ill since last Rep age Wednesday morning and returned to the city. Chiswell gained wide reputation as an actor and was born in the years prior.
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Newton Chiswell
Lucinda A. Chiswell
Mr. Chianell
Akron Actor Chiswell Dies In Private Funeral
Akron stage veteran Chiswell born in Plant Green Township Summit County pursued acting from youth. He left stenography for Henry E Abbey’s company with Edwin Booth star, later performed in London with Mary Anderson and in America with Madame Amy. Known for Hoyt plays and the Texas Steer era, he married Susie Parker, no children. Funeral Friday afternoon at private house service time pending.
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London
Mary Anderson
America
Madame Amy
Hoyt
Ynieltt
Brassy
Cuyahoga Falls
Chiswell
Miss Iron & Steel Co
Susie Parker
Inon Shine
Ty Alowily
Brooklyn
Bunisly
Last Barrier Cleared in Canton Akron Blovirie Franchise
Canton council grants the Canton Akron Blovirie Co a franchise to build a new line. L B Myers of Chicago holds the construction contract and plans to start within a week. The removal of the Catton obstacle ends a long delay to this project.
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Canton-Akron Blovirie Co
Canton Council
L. B. Myers
Chicago
Catton
Thurston Named Beneficiary In Substantial Will
George W. Thurston a New York Pullman car porter has become principal beneficiary of a near one hundred thousand dollar estate after a will contest in the Surrogate's Court. He is alleged to have procured the will fraudulently while Attny Iyan alleges Mrs Blixa June Evans was of unsound mind. Relatives receive small legacies and her husband is disinherited.
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New York
George W. Thurston
Mra
Blixa June Evans
Iyan
Crutches Help Young Sheriff’s Son After Knee Injury
The youngest son of Sheriff Kelly injured his knee slipping and falling around the house. Initial concerns faded but the pain worsened, leading doctors to advise that operation may be required.
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Sherif Kelly
Tye
Lion
Akins Says He Has Not Moved to Canton Yet
Mr. Lester Akins told a Democrat reporter he has not moved to Canton and still intends to remove the belongings from the Harford Howe shop to Akron. The statement clarifies his plans amid recent rumors of relocation.
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Lester Akins
The
Democrat Today
Canton
Harford Howe
Telly
Akron
Test of a ladder system at daytime building scene
A test run described as successful occurred in the afternoon at a building site. A truck, a ladder setup reaching seven feet, and climbers Capuily Aleo, Bieomen Dens ions, Nighawander, and Olson were lifted to the top. Plroman Nighteywan dee ascended alone as the ladder was raised and lowered. The narrative notes the operation occurred while a worker slid on the top rung.
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Capuily Aleo
Swig Around In iidair Truck Works To Perfection
Swig around in iidair describes a truck performing flawlessly in action. The brief note highlights efficiency and reliability of the vehicle during operation.
Reverend Mahar Heads to Itensture for School Trip
Rev T F Mahar departed Wednesday morning for Itensture Pa with 17 children to attend Br Josephia school. Misses Annetta Malar and Slary The vanes will accompany the party, taking the veil at Co.'s Millinery Department Thursday.
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T. F. Mahar
Itensture
Br Josephia
Annetta Malar
Slary
Vanes
Fire call at Greenwood Bros store ends false alarm
Fire crews responded to Greenwood Bro store at the Howard and Marketsty corner Tuesday evening for a chemical engine alarm. A second floor fumigation room triggered a tenant to report a blaze, but the alert proved false.
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Greenwood Bro
Corer of Howard and Marketsty
Fire at Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis
A fire broke out early today in the Central hospital for the insane in the violent female patients ward. Patients were rescued and balance restored. Loss is small as reported by the hospital fire department.
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Indianapolis
Central Hospital
Nxane
Triumphant Entry Into Italy by President Loubet
Toulon April 10 reports President Loubet of France made a triumphant entry into Italy amid a great naval demonstration and wild population enthusiasm upon landing.
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Toulon
Spl
Loubet
France
Italy
Grape Nuts Promises Brain Power and Nutrient Help
An advertisement asserts Grape Nuts supplies phosphate of potash from grains to rebuild brain matter, supporting mental work. It claims the product yields albumen based gray matter, aids nerve centers, and suits professionals like doctors and lawyers who rely on brain work.
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Netnve
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Robert C. Ryder
M. O'Neill Co
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Wong
Oflow
Wilson
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