Collision Off Virginia Coast Drowns Crew Aboard Saginaw
In dense fog the Hamilton and the Saginaw collided near the Virginia coast. The Saginaw sank after the bow was ripped away. lifeboats saved some passengers while many aboard the Clyde ship perished or were lost. Officials gave unclear tallies as fog hindered immediate accounting.
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Saginaw
Dontinion Steamship Company
Hamilton
Ienwick
Virginian
Clyde
Bratone
Haute
T.greatulis Yepane
Walser Discharged in Inquest Hearings In Lorain
Reichlin testifies about the discharge of Fr. Walser during an inquest held in Lorain. The proceedings reveal thinned testimony from Nasser and Young, noting the large crowd and the tension surrounding the event. Reichlin asserts his belief in Walser's innocence amid the allegations.
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Reichlin
Agatha
Lorain
Nasser
Walser
Omaha Labor Unrest Seethes as Saloons Clasp Shut
In Omaha Nebraska tensions flare as talks fail to yield a peaceable settlement between businesses and striking unions. Workers press for gains while business leaders order saloons closed and the possibility of a strike broadens. Parties from both sides propose plans, none accepted, fueling the path to conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Teamsters
Flames Drive Families From Chicago Factory Fire
A frame Olson factory and several adjoining buildings on Oakley Avenue and Fulton Street were destroyed by fire in Chicago. Loss estimated at 66,000. One man is missing, feared dead in the flames. Seven families fled the blaze in scant attire to escape the inferno. May seek polar exp etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Olson
Oakley Avenue
Fulton Street
Flavius
Japan Evidently Means Business in the East
Reports received in Victoria from Yokohama via the steamer Olympia say Chinese flee New Chwang for safety as Japan and Britain mobilize. Russians reinforce Manchuria, while Japanese generals issue mobilization notices. Mass meetings show strong prep sentiment as Prof Tomichisu defends a tough solution to the Manchurian issue.
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Japan
Victoria
Olympia
Yokohama
New Chwang
Alain
Ohwang
Ten Tsin
Cheton
Shanghai
Ad Russaia
Hochi
Tokio
Thoughi
Yalu
Manchuria
Tomichisu
Imperial University
Japan War Office
Dynamite Placed At Chicago Church After Negro Rally
A dynamite blast hit the Institutional Church at 8825 Dearborn Street in Chicago. Police say the act was aimed at stirring black residents amid a mass meeting by negro preachers opposing policy in the city. No one was injured as the congregation had left moments before. The explosion shattered windows and blew a large hole in the south wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dearborn Street
Former Minneapolis Mayor Ames Bribery Trial Summary
The trial of former Minneapolis mayor Ames on bribery and extortion charges began after a string of testimony from women claiming payments for protection. The defense pursued an adjournment and discussed strategy with attorneys, reportedly considering an incipient paresis plea while acknowledging some elements of the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Minneapolis
Gardner
Athes
Rescue Drama on French Fishing Brig Sans Seucl
Seventy two men sailed from St Malo on the French brig Sans Seucl March 28. Sixty five reached New York aboard the St Andrew from Antwerp. Six were lost overboard and drowned during the voyage and one died. Crew struggled to keep the brig sturdy under way.
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St. Malo
France
New York
St. Andrew
Antwerp
Riots Break Out in New York as Strikes Spark Disorder
Police reserves were called out in several city districts Monday to quell disturbances tied to strikes. Arrests were made and violence occurred, including injuries among about fifty Italians and multiple officers during subway trouble in Brooklyn. Pistols, clubs, and stones were used in some encounters.
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New York
Brooklyn
Forgery Charge and Fire Claims Across States
A Fond de Lac special reports J Gurtin Harrington alias J C Curtis of Schuylerville N Y was arrested for forging a 1500 draft presented at Commercial National Bank. He is said to be wanted in Indian Territory and the case caused a stated loss of 100000. A Kennebunk Maine special notes a fire in the thickly settled town area lasting three hours destroying wills and business blocks with 100000 in losses. Edwin C Kelly of Cleveland treasurer and GM of Mnamel Brick Company was arrested on embezzlement charges of 25000. Chicago laundry strikes expand with laundry workers’ steam laundries closed. Evanston facilities shut down. citywide disruption noted. Military recollections place a Waterloo battle tie with a man named Tay City Michigan, aged 105, in a brief mention.
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Fond de Lac
Wis
J. Gurtin Harrington
J. C.curtis
Schuylerville
Commercial National Bank
Harrington
Indian Territory
Kennebunk, Me
Polish Excursion Train Disaster in Detroit Kills and Injures
A Polish excursion from Toledo to Detroit ended in tragedy as a Grand Trunk line crash near Canfield and Dequinder Streets killed seven and injured many Polish visitors. The crowd, gathering near Harmonia Hall after visiting St. Joseph's, was struck by a Chicago to New York express, amid panic and calls for vengeance toward the engineer. Police guarded the wrecked engine cab as rescuers tended the injured along the tracks and at nearby hospitals.
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Grand Trunk
Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Clorner
Ganfield
Dequilder
Lanters
Poleda
Lake Shora
Canfield and
Dequinder
St. . Téséphat’s
Harmonia Hall
Otinfeld
Lake Shore
Seenve Ponte
Ayer
Defends Brother Priest Father Reichlin Voices Faith in Walser
Lorain Ohio dispatch reports Rev Charles Reichlin pastor of St Josephs Church, brother of Agatha Reichlin slain Friday, voices turmoil claiming Father Walser is not murderer. He says he is convinced, by God, that public opinion cannot deem him guilty despite heat.
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Father Reichlin
Father Walser
Lorain
Charles _Reichlin
St. Joseph’s Church
Agatha Reichlin
Tam
Father Walger
Ainter
Fire destroys Berlin business district and homes
A large blaze in Berlin Pa. wiped out the German opera building and drug store along with A B Gober general store W G Emery restaurant and several brick residences including those of John A Garman IF B Collins and W A Carman. Six horses buggies and other contents were lost as stables burned. Loss estimated at 75000 with about 20000 insured as the fire origin remained under investigation.
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Berlin
German Opera
A. B. Gober
W. G. Emery
John A. Garman
IF. B. Collins
W. A. Carman
Two Negroes Lynched Near Yazoo Bridge in Mississippi
A Mississippi dispatch reports Bob Bryant and Will Morris, accused of murdering W H Legg, were hanged at the Yazoo bridge by Haynes Bluff before daylight on Sunday. Bryant confessed and implicated Morris, who allegedly fired the fatal shot. About 200 armed farmers stopped officers at the Legg plantation and forced the suspects into a thicket, with robbery given as the motive.
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W. H. Legg
Mississippi
Iclsberg
Miss
Dispatch
Bob Bryant
Will Morris
W. H. Lexe
Yazoo
Haynes’ Bluff
Bryant
Mortis
Legg Plantation
New York Trolley Crash Hurts Nine At North Beach
A New York special reports a trolley collision at North Beach Long Island Sunday night injuring nine passengers. A Chicago special notes over a thousand workers at Deering plants joining the strike causing a shutdown at noon. Detroit dispatch cites $100,000 fire loss at Scherer & Co. carriage works Friday.
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Nias Persons
Burt
New York
New York and Queeps County
Detroit
Scherer & Co
Iowas Dipsomaniacs Refuse Work at State Hospitals
The Dipsomaniacs at Iowa state hospitals faced a work system revolt as patients mostly refused to perform required labor. At Cherokee Hospital eighty percent of inebriates balked at work, with only a few volunteers offering help. Reports show declines in attendance, paroles, and admissions while foremen attempted tree-planting duties.
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Iowa
Innor
Chordkee
State Hospital
Avork
Per Fong Ab
Cherokee
Frost Injury Yields Expected Average Iowa Fruit Crop
Frost damage in Iowa was about 25 percent for fruit and crops. Director Sage of the Iowa crop bureau says an average crop is likely, though not as large as in frost-free years. Estimates by Henry Wallace and Secretary Greene align, noting cherries and plums as principal injuries with apples in southern Iowa more affected. The danger from further injury is considered past.
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Iowa
Sage
Iowa Crop Bureau
Des Moines
Henry Wallace
Greene
State Horticultural Society
Stolen Money Recovered in Britt Express Robbery
Detectives Selve and officials of the United States Express Company traced the Britt robbery. They found $3,000 hidden under the express office. They say the loss was $4,000, not $10,000, and claim another $1,000 has been recovered. No suspects named yet, but local involvement is suspected and arrests are expected soon.
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Britt
Avertll
United States Express Company
Col
John Bryant
Buffalo
Phil Rerigan
Chicago
Gome Arreate
Oon
Wedded Sixty Years Lubert Couple Celebrate Marriage
Sixty years ago on a Friday Willian and his wife Lubert of Sioux City were joined in marriage. Now both over 80, they celebrated by inviting relatives and friends. The Luberts wed in Hagenow Germany May 1 1843 and sailed to America May 1 1851, later living in Cleveland and Rock Island before settling in Sioux City in 1858 as among the city’s first white families.
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Sioux City
Willian Lubert
Lubert
Hagenow
Mecklenburg
Germany
Cleveland
Rock Teland, Til
Lulerts
Sheldon Boy Electrocuted in Fatal Wire Incident
The 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. NT Worth of Sheldon touched a live electric light wire and died shortly after. Wires were damaged by a storm with a wire hanging near ground in Postmaster Stewart's yard where the accident occurred. It is believed the boy jumped and grabbed the exposed wire.
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NT. Worth
Sheldon
Postmaater
Stewart
Death at Mercy Hospital Linked to Misplaced Teeth
Laura Beckman, an insane patient at Mercy hospital Davenport, died after a net of false teeth was found and attempted worn. The teeth slipped down her throat choking her to death in a tragic accident gathering at the Davenport facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falco
Laura Beckman
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Trial of E Wilson in Knight shooting case begins
The trial of S BH Wilson for shooting J H Knight at Gommier sone months ago opened Monday in a special town court. Jury selection proceeded as officials pursue a motive tied to a bitter political fight. A fire at Iowa Falls Manufacturing Company narrowly damaged the plant, confined to boiler horns, with an estimated loss of 3500.
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E. Wilson
S. BH
Wilson
J. H. Knight
Gommier Sone
Knight
Iowa
Falla
Towa Falls Manufacturing Company
Iowa Falls
Acquitted of Murder in Macedonia Verdict
Bert Livix and Mrs McDaniel walk free after a county jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Livie McDaniel murder case. Residents say they will not allow the couple to live in Macedonia, while the state argued the wife aided the husband before his death by razor slash.
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Bert Livix
Mrs. McDaniel
Livie-McDaniel Mirder
Bia McDaniel
Iit
Macedonia
Livie
Notaries Public Call For Renewal Of Commissions
The state tasks 7 000 notaries public with renewing commissions by July 4 1908. Secretary of State Martin’s office sends notices to all notaries and several have already applied for renewal. Applicants must attach bond and pay a $6 fee for the governor to issue a renewed commission.
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Notaries Publc
State House
Martin
Leg Break On Freight Train After Ejection Near Aurelia
A man using the name Andrew Frae says he was thrown from a way freight by a brakeman about a mile east of Aurelia while the train ran at full speed. He alleges the brakeman climbed into a cattle car and ordered him off, Frae refusing to exit until the train stopped. A nearby farmer heard calls for help and notified authorities who treated Frae with a carriage and cot, and a physician set his badly broken leg at a hotel.
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Andrew
Aurelia
Andrew Drae
Irae
Rademacher's Shortage Revealed in Death Case
Charles F. Rademacher, bookkeeper for Thornbure & Co., shot himself after an expert audit found a total shortage of 3240.07 dollars since June 1, 1902. He was bonded for 2500 dollars. his father offered to cover the balance as the company seeks recovery.
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Sioux City
Charles F. Rademacher
Charles
Thornbure &_Co
Stotts City
Ty Charles Canoe
Audi
Afr
Cannan
Rademac
Disastrous to Fruit From Midwest Snow and Ice
Des Moines special reports a Wednesday storm crossed Iowa reaching Des Moines Thursday. Ground was blanketed with snow and ice and fruit trees appear withered. Orchardists fear most first growth destroyed, with sheltered trees possibly bearing little fruit. Frost ahead could worsen garden and crop damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Unknown man killed in fall at Lara station near Fort Dodge
A Fort Dodge report details an unidentified tramp found dead at the coal chute foot of Lara station on the Tiluole Central after being put off a freight train at Vara with a companion. Both men drank, mis boarded the chute, and the German Indian man died from a broken neck after a 20 to 30 foot fall. Lightning strikes four workers near Glenwood injuring all.
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Cash Chute
Fort Dodge
Lara
Tiluole Central
Vara
Druik
India
Ito
Mat Hunter Sentenced in Noted Oxcoola Dispatch Case
A college athlete of national reputation, Mat Hunter, was sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary for a fatal shooting of Wormer Holland. In a Creston gale an accident caused the Burlington west bound fast mail to crash into a switch engine, killing Fireman Walter Noble. The boiler heat and rust claimed another life as the fireman burned.
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Mat Hunter
Wormer Holland
Burlington
Walter Noble
Ottumwa Gambler Quit After One Month Revival
Ottumwa gamblers quit their game as a thirty day revival services began on Sunday led by evangelists. Proprietors stored away their gear and await further notice after the month concludes.
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Ottumwa
Public Opens Lincoln Died House Opposite Ford’s Theatre
The former Lincoln death site, long decaying, has been opened to the public. The house, once charging visitors and symbolizing preservation efforts, will receive new repairs and support from a society aiming to restore the landmark near Ford’s Theatre.
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Lincoln
Hic
Washington
Houke di Witleh Lincol
Lincoln Rallés
Ford
Kovertnmunt
Tennite
Torpedo Mill Explosion Kills Dozens in Cleveland Factory
A Cleveland torpedo factory blew up killing and wounding numerous workers, mostly women. The blast shattered windows for blocks. cause linked to loose powder and spark from shoes, with a worker slipping a spark triggering the fire as four boys and a man were nearby.
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Cleveland
The Census Facts On Home Ownership And Mortgages
The report details ownership and mortgage rates across states in 1900. It notes North Atlantic states have high mortgageed home percentages, with New Jersey 52.2 and Vermont 42.4, while Florida 11.0 and South Carolina 10.7 show low mortgage rates. It explains high ownership often accompanies high mortgage rates, linking prosperity with instalment building and loans.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Dakota
Nebraska
Ags
Kanana
North Atlantic States
New Jersey
Vermont
Thorn
Pennsylvania
Maine
Lena
Florida
South
Caro
Hina
Telegraphic Brevitich Amid Rail Crash and Diplomacy Dialogues
A report notes a serious wreck on the Cincinnati Southern Railway near Oakdale with losses estimated around a million. Italian Foreign Minister Prunettnad contemplates retirement citing ill health, while naval officials inform the State Department they would not object to a Dutch-German gable landing on Guam, with formal instructions issued.
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Olnselnnatl Southern
Oakdale
Prunettnad
Prowler Zanardalil
Naaten
Navy Department
State Department
Guam
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Akron
Virginia
FR. Walser
Stockholm
Routher Pacific
Bakerefield
Cal
Uoeion Pacific
Waterloo
Lows Keep
Tay City
Stucher
Siany Thousands
Edwin C. Kelly
Mnamel Brick Company
Cleveland, C
Conpany
Evanston
Brother Priest
Deering
Deering Works
International Harvester Company
Sheldon Boy
Rademacher Short
Glenwouil
Western Upton Telegraph Company
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