Mount Vesuvius Erupts Endangering Nearby Villages
Naples reports a violent Vesuvius eruption with lava streams 200 feet wide and a fire column about a thousand feet high. Villages such as Portici and Torre del Greco evacuate as ash, tremors, and molten rock threaten homes, crops, and cemeteries while observatory director Signor Mattenee coordinates telephonic links to monitor the activity.
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Pante
Vesuvius
Portiel
Roscotretaz
Hosco Reale
St. Anne
Hoseotretax
Torre del Greco
Signor Mattenee
Associated Press
Lava Flows Toward Pompeii From Naples Crater
Streams of lava advancing rapidly toward Pompeii have traveled two and a half miles from the crater. Ash showers have lessened in Naples, yet residents shield themselves with umbrellas against the rain of ash.
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Naples
Pompeii
Executions of Natal Natives Spark Irish Outcry in Commons
In April 6 proceedings in London the Natal executions provoked shouts of shame from Irish nationalists and mixed cheers. A ministerialist called the executions bloodthirsty murder as James Ramsey MacDonald moved to adjourn the Commons to discuss martial law and native subject treatment, revealing government tensions over the case.
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London
Natal
House of Commons
James Ramsey MacDonald
Labor Representation Committee
Natel
MacDonald
Von Boelew Recovers After Fainting Incident
A report states Poelew regained consciousness after fainting during a related event yesterday. Doctors say recovery appears favorable and describe the episode as possibly linked to the chancellor's illness.
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von Boelew
Nenin
Avril
Huncetor von Poelew
Spectacular Portland Fire Claims Life of Hallock at Club
A fierce blaze tore through the Chamber of Commerce building in Portland. Homer H. Hallock, Willamette Traction right of way agent, leaped to his death from the roof, while rescue efforts saved many others as flames gutted the eight story structure. Tom Richardson, Commercial club manager, survived a perilous cornice standstill.
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Portland
Ore
Chamber of Commerce
Homer H. Hallock
Willamette Traction Company
Hallock
Northwest
Commercial Club
Central Court
United Railways Company
Tom Richardson
Mayor Weaver Pursues Civil Suit Over Filtration Plant
Philadelphia, April 6. The city filed a bill in equity seeking 5 million dollars against contractors and former city officials tied to the municipal filter plant. The suit names Isaae W. Durham State Senator James I McNichol A McNichol and others once with Daniel J McNichol & Co plus public works directors and the filtration bureau chief. The four thousand page bill outlines evidence of alleged city fraud and aims to present facts behind charges against D J McNichol & Co as part of the filtration probe.
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Philadelphia
the Common Pleas Court
Kinsey
James G. Gordon
Weaver
Isaae W. Durham
James I. McNichol
A. McNichol
Daniel J. McNichol
John M Mack
Daniel J. McNichol & Co
William J. Haddock
Peter Costello
Public Works
John W. Hill
D. J. McNichol & Co
Hungary Crisis Ends in Compromise After Prolonged Clash
Vienna April 6 After fourteen months of conflict between the throne and coalition in Hungary a settlement is reached. The result is hailed as a crown victory but viewed as a compromise. Elections will occur on schedule and parliamentary government will be restored. Francis Kossuth calls it not a clear victory for either side.
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Vienna
Hungary
Fejervary
Austria
Francis Kossuth
GAYNOL-GREENE DEFENSE NEARS END IN FRAUD TRIAL
The trial of Greene and Gaynor for alleged government fraud through defense contracts nears conclusion in Savannah. Defense moves for a verdict in their favor but is overruled as General Barr for the government and W Osborn for the defense argue over fugitives from justice and legal construction.
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Savannah
Greene
Gaynor
PO W Meldrim
Thomas F. Barr
W. Osborn
Lesson Prom Colonies in England Learn from Colonial Local Option
London April 6. England studies another lesson from the colonies as the House of Commons places a resolution on the order paper noting satisfaction with the local option law's success in the colonies and asking approval of the principle.
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London
England
House of Commons
House
Walsh Hearing Continues On Bank Failure Case
The preliminary hearing for John R. Walsh, president of the Chicago politics bank, was continued for the fourth time. Walsh’s lawyers cited insufficient time to prepare, and the court set a new date of April 16 with government approval.
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Walsh
Chicago IL
John R. Walsh
Chicago Pations Bank
Atorneys
Amist Wylie on Way to New Mexico Amid Bigamy Charge
James Kh. Mylie a former Methodist minister and mining operator left Los Angeles after a warrant for bigamy was issued. Mrs Maud Wylie arrived from the east claiming to be his lawful wife and swore to the charge. Wylie traveled with the woman he wed in Los Angeles on August 28 1905, headed for New Mexico.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James Kh. Mylie
Methodist Church, South
New York
Phoenix
Ariz
Bigamy
Maud Wylie
Wylie
New Mexico
Dying State Ment Scars ShGho To Death
Oakland sees George Jones a colored hustler mortally wounded in a card game dispute at Emeryville. Jones was shot five times by Riley Grannon an ex exercise boy also colored. He appeared to die while attempting a dying statement.
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Oakland
Cal
George Jones
Riley Grannon
Emeryville
Jones
Court sustains ruling on west land fraud indictments
Washington April 6 The court of appeals today upheld the lower court which overruled the demurrers of Hyde and Benson to the indictments charging them with complicity in western land frauds.
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Washington
Court of Appeals
Hyde
Benson
Bituminous Men Propose Arbitration Amid Coal Labor Talks
Ohio soft coal operators sent Mitchell a near identical arbitration proposal as the hard coal plan, prompting questions on miners leaders stance. Mitchell defers action to the international executive board, while operators weigh terms and potential tribunals amid ongoing talks in the soft coal regions.
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New York
Wort
Mitchell
J. H. Winder
Ohio Soft Coal Operators
International Executive Board of the Union
Indianapolis
Winder
Miners’ Union
International Executive Board
Independent mine operators weigh arbitration proposal
Philadelphia reports a Wilkesbarre meeting where operators doubt President Mitchell's plan. Conferees meet in New York next Monday, with fear of rejection. Police patrol the region daily and four state policemen are charged in Pittston with entering workers' homes and seizing guns.
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Philadelphia
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
New York
Stile
Pittston
Miners Return to Work as District Delegates Return
Peace settles over Pittsburgh bituminous fields after district delegates return home and explain the situation to miners. About 30,000 at work. only 2,000 idle in Pittsburg area. four mines idle for repairs. Fehan elected president discusses reclaiming district headquarters with executives.
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Pittsburg
Alswiute
Pittsburg Coal Company
Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
New York and Iveland Gas and Coal Company
F. L. Robbins
Patrick Dolan
Uriah Bellingham
Vic
Mine Workers’ District Organization
Frank Fehan
Miners reach peaceful accord in western Pennsylvania
In Pittsburg on April 6 an agreement ends the standoff with independent operators who had resisted the advance demanded for soft coal fields. Peace is assured for now as talks conclude.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Southwest miners sign scale after meeting
In Kansas City on April 6 a large number of small operators in southwestern coal districts signed the scale and thousands of miners returned to work. Representatives of operators who had bound themselves not to sign did so at the meeting, while many wavering members planned to join once informed of the action. Large operators continue to refrain from operating their mines.
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Southwest
Kansas City, Mo
Texas Pacific signs Texas coal scale in drive to unionize mines
President Hanrady in Thurber Kansas wires that the Texas Pacific has signed the wage scale covering all Texas coal mines. Operators in Texas have not yet signed but are expected to join next week. Also noted are a mass miners' meeting at Jens France supporting continued strike and Costa Rica naming Don Crete Gonzalez Viquez president with inauguration planned May 6.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Hanrady
United Mine Workers
Thurber
Kansas
Texas Pacific
Texas
Washington
Legation of
Costa Rica
Senor Don Crete Gonzalez Viquez
National Amateur Boxing Tourney Ends at Mechanic Pavilion
The National Amateur Boxing Championship concluded at Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco tonight after three nights of bouts under the Olympic club. Seven bouts of the highest order were staged and the Olympic club swept the entire card.
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Olympic Club of
San Francisco
Mechanics Pavilion
Mechanica =Pavilion
Olympic Club
Pierce Accepts Welterweight Title Bout with Gann
William A Pierce acting for Joe Walcott telegraphed Morris Levy of San Francisco to accept a world welterweight championship match with Joe Gann. The bout is scheduled for April 27.
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Boston
William A . Pierce
Joe Walcott
Morris Levy
San Francisco
Joe Gann
Infernal Machine Explodes at Ashabad Governor Residence
A time infernal machine exploded today in the vestibule of the governor general's residence in Ashabad Turkestan. It blasted a wall fragment and knocked a gun from its mount across the entrance street but caused no injuries.
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Ashabad
Turkestan
Shipping talks call for New Zealand Australia conference
London April 6 Rari Elgin convenes a conference with New Zealand and Australia on shipping legislation. He excludes Canadian service, though shipowners push for an extension.
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London
Rari Elgin
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
Mutual Life Trustees Deny Bribe Charges Field Statements
Andrew Hamilton levelled charges against Mutual Life trustees, echoing accusations against New York Life leaders. Andrew Fields, once legislative agent, defends his career, asserts: no bribe given, saved company thousands, and defames the Albany House of Mirth as libel. Fields plans to tell the truth despite potential harm.
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New York
The
New York Life
Andrew Hamilton
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Andrew &. Fields
Mutual
Dobbie Ferry
Fields
Albany
Sam
Jerome Nemesig versus District Attorney in reform clash
A 1906 column by Walter Sinclair portrays New York politics as Jerome Nemesig faces the DA in a tug between law and politics. It notes grand jury wrangles and the tension with Tammany and Hearst, plus a tale of aviation spectacle at West Point and a Venezuelan revolution funding scheme involving New York merchants.
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Walter Sinclair
International Press Syndicate
New York
Jerome
Nemesis
Mr. Jerome
March Grand Jury
Pekin Bank Robbed: Pekin Bankfleece Charge Looms
In Peoria Indiana on April 6 the Smith bank of Pekin faces embezzlement charges tied to its failure on April 2. D C Smith cashier HMabbe Veide Henry Block and E F Unland were arrested after bond posted. Deposits worth 482000 may receive only about 20 percent repayment while the bank’s collapse triggers ongoing legal action.
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Peoria
Inl
Smith Bank of
Dowie Accused Of Huge Wall Street Speculation Loss
Chicago officials report that Dowie is believed to have lost nearly 1.2 million dollars in stock speculation. He opened accounts with four exchange houses and three disappeared after deposits. Most losses occurred during the 1903 market slump.
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Chicago
Zion City
Dowie
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Easton Hanged for Dixon Murder at Folsom Prison
Sacramento April 6 George Easton was executed at Folsom state prison for the murder of Charles Horrigan in Dixon Solano county on November 21 1904.
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Sacramento
Cal
George Easton
Folsom State Prison
Charles Horrigan
Dixon
Solano County
Miners Reject Company Offers and Extend Strike
Miners' delegates decide to stay out after rejecting offers from the company. Salvage work continues with no progress reported.
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Lens
Prance
Judge Duel Ordered to Answer Removal Application
New York April 6 Justice Joseph J Duel must answer within ten days the removal application from the office of justice of the court of special sessions New York City. The order was announced in a decision by the Supreme Court made public today.
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Duel
New York
Joseph J. Duel
Court of Special Sessions
New York City
Supreme Court
Punitive Expedition Pursues Bambaataa in Natal
In Durban April 6 a punitive expedition departed Greytown to pursue Bambaataa the insurgent chief and deposed regent of Greytown district.
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Bambaata
Durban
Natal
Greytown
Bambaataa
Police Explore Mail Coats For Petersburg Officers
The Saint Petersburg police chief testing armor coats for police and gendarmes amid uniforms. The initiative follows various trials to improve protection for officers.
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Petersburg
Bt. Petersburg
Dowie and party leave Mexico City for U S by night train
John Alexander Dowie and five followers departed Mexico City last night at 9 o clock and are due to reach Nuevo Laredo at 6 25 tomorrow morning for a brief customs baggage check before crossing into the United States en route to San Antonio and Chicago.
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Laredo
Texas
John Alexander Dowie
Mexico City
Dowie
Nuevo Laredo
San Antonio
Chicago
Dowie Says He Will Return to Zion City Monday Night
The Daily News reports John Alexander Dowie will return to Zion City late Monday night to perform a miracle. He claims to bring 14 million dollars in gold and parchment scrolls inscribed with five books of Moses, sent from the city of Mexico, and declares he is greater than ever before believed.
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John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Zion
Mexico
Dowie
Grand Stand Collapse in Canary Islands Event
King Alfonso in Canary Islands tour attends a military mass and recruit swearing in. A grand stand of women collapsed injuring none seriously while a reception is held aboard the cruiser Alfonso XII. A returning boat narrowly avoids capsizing after a collision with the warship.
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Las Palmas
C. L
Kinge Alfonse
Canary Islands
Alfonso XII
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