Explosion devastates New Orleans saloon district
A huge explosion at 2 am leveled Charles J Salathe’s grocery and ship chandler store at Decatur and Ursuline, destroying the adjoining Fishermen’s Exchange saloon and burying many in the rubble. Several bodies recovered, others believed trapped. Archbishop Janssens and clergy aided responders. Property damage about $4,000.
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New Orleans
Charles J. Laluthe
Decatuur and
Ursuline
Orposte
Fishermen's Exchange
Decatur
Salathe
Charles J Salnthe
Lille
Feix Rigaud
Atas
Emile Boulet
Aml
Oseph
Grimaldi
Bikt
Cr. Itro
Salsthe
Janssens
Michael Birt
Felix Rj
Barkeeper
James Kuwarel
Minns
Shr Birk
Hope For Mrs Maybrick and Kensal Pardons
The article notes renewed support for Mrs Maybrick as Home Secretary Matthews once again refuses to intervene on her behalf. It reports that John Kensal, condemned fourteen years for murdering his wife by lighting a lamp, is granted clemency and a pension after new evidence places him miles from the crime scene at the time.
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Ada
Mame Sen
Oudon
Maybrick
Ardon
John Kensal
Kelsall
Home
Matthews
Income tax returns progress and disputed figures
The April report shows ongoing Income Tax returns collection with 40,000 returns received and under verification. Officials expect total state income to reach about 1.91 million dollars for returns before March 10 and anticipate about 15 million dollars in total refunds by April 1. The revenue office remains confident the Supreme Court will uphold relevant laws.
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Washington
Timg
Isa
Ward
Laeame
Nscal
Legor Dexal
Tragedy at Tinwa Quarry: Man Crushed Then Dies by Knife
April shock in Oelwein as prominent citizen Imer Baker dies after being crushed under a twelve ton stone he supervised. He lay trapped about two hours before using a dull pocket knife to end his life. The incident followed workmen quitting at noon and left Baker conscious until death. Supreme Court updates follow in another section detailing numerous reversals and affirmations across many cases.
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Oelwein
Ifa
Neenare Nenel
Tinwa
Oelweim
Clitz Sen
Imer Baker
Defeat of Prop to Levy 3000 for New Schoolhouse
On April 5 the vote on the proposition to borrow 3000 for two new school buildings failed by four votes. The main school building is the Frances Academy, and several schools need repairs or replacement.
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Sell Weeder Reals Meteores
Frienis Academy Neve
Death of Early settler in Cedar Rapids reported
May 5. Tohn Laudabach a pioneer settler was found dead in his yard this morning. Heart failure is listed as the cause. The note records the sudden death of a prominent local figure in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Tohn Laudabach
Indiana Governor Testifies on Legislative Riot to Grand Jury
Indianapolis April 5 Governor Matthews testified about the legislative riot to the grand jury. He argued his veto struggle aimed to prevent the act becoming law and asserted a duty to block it. Other witnesses described the clash as subpoenas for lawmakers Allegations surround assaults on Secretary King as investigation extends.
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Mathews
Tadianapolis
Ind
Matthews
Anon
William. B. Raglish
Todds
Park County
Allen
Dayiess Soliity
King
RATTLESNAKE BILL KILLED IN VAGUE OUTLAW BATTLE
An unclear report describes a night clash near Cimmyaron involving a gang and a train ambush. Deputies and renamed outlaws were mentioned amid a firefight with robbers. details are garbled and uncertain.
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Reap Maidan
Arena Son
Cimmayron
New Chicago Beat: Telephony Rival Formed to Fight Bell Monopoly
Morning Chicago paper reports the formation of a massive new telephone company, backed by names like Parrott, Standard Oil, Seigler, Crocker, Pistiny, and Clarkson, with a $160,000,000 capital to challenge Bell across Illinois and neighboring states. General Clarkson is in Chicago amid secretive dealings as talks of nationwide expansion and use of Bell patents surface.
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Chicago
Bell Telephone Company
New York
The
General Clarkson
Telephone Company
Bell
Fourth Annual College Republicans Convention in Grand Rapids
The Fourth Annual Convention of the American Republican College League opens at the Lincoln club in Grand Rapids with delegates from major colleges. Prominent national Republicans attend, including W. W. Tracey and Senator Julius Caesar Burrows. President Cox of the University of New York presides and a tight race for league president unfolds among B. J. Wenning, W. D. McWilliams, and L. R. Vaughn, with Yale backing Wenning. Tonight features a banquet at Lockerby hall and a presidential contest shapes the leadership.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Lincoln Club
American Republican College League
Ann Arbor
W. W. Tracey
National Republican League
Julius Caeser Burrows
James Patton
Warren Miller
J. Sloat Fassett
Russell A. Alger
A. Clarkson
Iowa
Theodore Cox
University of the City of New York
William Elden Smith
Patton
James F. Burke
Pittsburg
Syracuse
Vermont
Yale
Union
Baker
Lockerby Hall
Republican College League
Cox
University of New York
B. J. Wenning
University of Wisconsin
W. D. McWilliams
Killamazoo
College
L. BR. Vaughn
University of Chicago
Henning
New York City
Towa
Minnesota
Rumor on Gresham retirement uncertified by report
Washington April rumor states Secretary Gresham plans no resignation and will remain at the state department unless offered a judicial post. He has suffered neuralgia and war wounds, may rest at his Indiana farm, possibly visit Atlantic City, and will stay in Washington through summer with an Arlington lease extension seen as evidence of staying.
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Washington
Gresham
State Department
Department
Indiana
Atlantic City
City
Gray Gables
Arlington
Yankton Reservation land issue prompts commissioner statement
A Yankton reservation land controversy centers on statements by Land Commissioner Lockhart. He says no filings have been released or accepted for Yankton or Sioux lands due to lack of authority. Mitchell land office reports delays on fee remittance while objections grow to allocations favoring southern state lands. The issue hinges on endowment land distribution and northern versus southern state farm lands.
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Pierre
Yankton Reservation
Lochthure
Lockhart
Sioux Reservation
Yankton Lands
Mitchell Land Office
Mitchell
Mitchell Iand
Dlaflo
Weksington Hill
Gow
Yankoon Reservation
Reunion at Shiloh Survivors Reach Tennessee Battlefield
The reunion of Army of the Tennessee survivors opened at Pittsboro Landing Tennessee today. Delegations from Illinois Iowa Indiana and several northern and southern states attend as governors appointed reps. Tomorrow a general fraternization of Union and Confederate veterans is planned.
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Army of the Tennessee
Ohio
Tunpassee
Mississipni
Kentucky
NO BOOM ON IN UTAH, 'The Bangneve Serene of the Knights
An odd local item notes no explosion or upheaval in Utah amid a curious reference to a figure titled The Bangneve Serene of the Knights. Details are fragmentary, with no clear action or outcome established in the surviving text.
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Utah
Strike Threatened as Miners in West Viegiols Step Up
Information reached here that a wage reduction for miners through OubiMat Cop has been made and the surrounding area is unsettled. A general strike appears possible in the mining districts as miners respond to the cut.
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West Viegiols Stepud. Uy
Changeston
OubiMat
Western Gallyan
Lili Sings and Guard Duty At National Event
An Indianapolis report notes Lili performing amid a guard detail for ex-Queen Liluokalan and Wharton among others. The scene centers on National Guards members on duty during a public appearance, with chatter about roles and duties.
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Prinaner
AnHanapolis
Ind
Tudavapoli
National Guards
Wilde Wins Libel Case in Queensberry Trial
Oscar Wilde is found not guilty of libel against the Marquis of Queensbury, with a spoken verdict that Queensbury’s charges were true for the public good. The decision comes as Wilde, absent, faces cost orders while sightings place him at the Old Bailey and later the Salern hotel with Lord Alfred Douglas.
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London
Criminal Court
Marquis of Queensbury
Gaear Wilde
Osea Wilde
Ubet
Carson
Queensbury
Ma. Wilde
Atanciny
Ife
Yin
Wilde
Wie
Edward Clarke
Whiten
le Verdiet
Old Bailey
Salern
Lord Alfred Douglas
Evening News
Oscar Wilde
Holborn Viaduct
Lord Alfred Douglans
Hia Talher
Tie
Orcar Wilde
Bow Street
On Street
Scotland Yard
Old Woman Miser in Aberdeen Attracts Charity Scrutiny
An elderly hermit, Sarah Bathen, living in a shanty west of Aberdeen, has attracted charity attention. She has survived winters by gathering bark and railroad debris, wearing scant clothing, yet reportedly saved thousands and deposited cash at Aberdeen National Bank, though a certificate of deposit is unsettled.
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Aberdeen
Sarah Bathen
Romenne
Certifcata
Seed grain donations amid drought strains Nebraska relief
A Burlington representative estimates up to five million seed grain cars may be sent to drought affected Nebraska, with Union Pacific pledging continued donations through spring. Pennsylvania among others plans to ship twenty five bars. rains and conditions vary across counties as farmers await favorable weather for a robust harvest.
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Union
Omata
Amit i
Union Pacific
Nebraska
Illinois
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Neuil
Adams
Frontier
Red Wilow
Marian
Thirifte
Sumerera Uni
Pacitle
Nebraattu
ISM
Fale Wey
Interstate Commission Reacy for a Western trip to Nebraska
The Interstate Commission with Commissioner Knapp will depart April 23 from Kearney Neb for hearings on cases involving railroad housing and transport routes west and south. The Omaha Commercial club cases involve callouts carrying between Texas points and Omaha and between Chicago and Omaha. A large stable burned in Beatrice with a stable boy killed. ten losses and property damage around 3090 dollars.
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Interstate Commission
Washington
Knapp
Kearnnn
Neb
A. J. Custicn
Kearney
Patel Fite
Nebraska
Beatrice
Bon Fait
Venezuela Ready to Fight If Britain Refuses Arbitration
Reports from Washington dated April 5 11 say Venezuela believes Britain will not arbitrate or settle the boundary dispute. Venezuela insists on defending its sovereignty even at possible ruin to homes and elites, valuing national honor over foreign control. The dispute is seen as about territory and sentiment, with strong public support for resisting foreign domination.
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Kentsex
Washington
Venegzuela
Britlan
United States
Bayard
Venezuela
Gronap Britian
Laetr
Lhos
Gona
Pritian
Whisky Trust Ready to Turn Over Property
Receiver McNulty stated the whisky trust property is ready to be turned over to stockholders at any time and could be completed in minutes if the court allows. He noted the American Distributing Company joined the Spirit Distilling Association, removing the last obstacle to the trust's prosperity, and General McNulty signed the agreement this morning in favorable terms.
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McNulty
Ang Vee
Chicago
Whisky Trust
American Distributing Company
Spirita Distuing Association
McNulta
Terms of Peace Report From Chin Rhapsodic Beal Authority
Patch from Central News describes Beal authority outlining peace terms including a repayment of 400,000,000 in bonds and demutual concessions involving Poromos, Yukio Tang, and Lao Pung. Objections are raised by China and other parties. References to companies and named individuals appear in garbled text.
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London
A& Central Niws
GhinRhal
Beal
Pormosa
Yukio Tang
Japan
Lao Pung
Arthur
China
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