Tariff clash nearly turns into House fistfight over lumber
In Washington the tariff debate flared as Fordney and Byrd clashed over lumber duties. Byrd accused Fordney of trust influence, a scuffle nearly broke out before colleagues intervened. Fordney warned that removing the duty would close his saw mill and put 300 workers out of work.
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Michigan
Macon
Washington
Messrs
Fordney
Byrd
Mississippi
Howland
Ohio
Kentucky's James Attacks Carnegie Over Payne Tariff Debate
In the last week of general debate on the Payne tariff bill the James of Kentucky questioned the measure’s guaranteed profit and who would decide it. He taunted Andrew Carnegie by asking about conscience after Carnegie funded libraries for the needy while profiting for years.
Battle with Robbers Ends in Shootout Near Wilson
Justice of the Peace William Patterson with two officers pursued three highwaymen after robberies in Wilson Pennsylvania. In the ensuing exchange one outlaw was mortally wounded. Patterson was struck by a blow but held his ground as a thief tried to shoot him before a policeman fired a shot to separate the assailants.
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Justice
Wilson, Pa
Justice of the Peace
William Patterson
Patterson
Seizure of Dresses and Goods by New York Customs
Customs officers in New York city seized two trunks containing about 138 princess gowns 30 lace waists a dozen silk embroidered gowns and dressmaking materials valued at 20 000. The examination did not reveal ownership or crew tied to the property.
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New York
New York City
Pleasure seekers perish as launch washes over dam
A pleasure launch was washed over a dam on the Dan River at South Boston resulting in three drownings. Victims were Joseph Mebane Hasley Owens and James Clark ages thirty fourteen and sixteen. Two others escaped.
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Dan River
South Boston
Joseph Mebane
Hasley Owens
James Clark
Pursuit of Crazy Snake Indians Ends in FireFight
Troops chase Crazy Snake and his band around Hickory Ground Oklahoma. The camp deserted and burning. A skirmish near the Creek chief's home leaves one Indian dead and eight captured after over 200 shots. Forty-one arrests reported amid signs of planned uprising.
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Crazy Snake
Hickory Ground
Okla
Tiger Mountains
Henryetta
Ure
Race Trouble in Indiana at Bogle Mines
Five American miners wounded in a clash at the Bogle mines near Jasonville Indiana. A delegation warned Hungarian workers to leave, prompting gunfire. Hungarians barricaded in a house, surrounded by hundreds of armed Americans. Fire from foreigners' rifle harden the siege.
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Bogle
Jasonville
Ind
Roosevelts Ovation in Azores Stop Draws Crowd
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Ponta Delgada on the Hamburg at 8 AM to view the scenery. A rumor of an assault is denied by AP. a large crowd greets him as Edward Creevey and William Nicholls escort Roosevelt and his party through Punta delgada.
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Ponta del Gada
Sao Miguel
Azores
Hamburg
Theodore Roosevelt
Horta
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Mr. Roosevelt
Edward A. Creevey
William W. Nicholls
St. Michaels
Punta del Gada
Clark County votes dry by ninety one majority in local election
In Clark County Ohio the dry option won by a ninety one vote margin in the county option poll. The record turnout of 17 831 voters affected ninety seven saloons and three breweries with Springfield as the county seat. Women workers helped mobilize voters amid hopeful banners, schoolchildren, and strong civic urging.
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Clark County
Ohio
Springfield
Fire Kills Mother and Two Babies in Greenwood Mine Village
In Greenwood Pennsylvania a Thursday night blaze in a small grocery and dwelling killed Mrs Anthony Robb and two of her six children. Four other children were injured, one seriously, as the upstairs room collapsed into flames before rescuers could reach them.
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Greenwood
Anthony Robb
Fire destroys Havana Central piers and sugar lighters
A large Havana fire destroyed the two Havana Central railroad piers in the harbor area. Officials say incendiary origin is possible. Damage reaches about $1,000,000 and insurance covers the loss. Lighters loaded with sugar were cut loose and blown to sea by a strong southerly gale, endangering steamers and other craft.
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Havana
Cuba
Havana Central Railroad
Inventor Killed by Train at Ada Ohio
Nobte M. Davidson inventor of the traction engine was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train in Ada Ohio. He evolved the traction engine in 1877 and the first engine went on the market that year. He recently recovered his original engine after a diligent search and shipped it home.
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Ada
O. Nobte M. Davidson
Pennsylvania
Davidson
Davison
Sabor to Marry Elfie Fay
Actress Elfie Fay and Ensign Barrett Anderson of the battleship Missouri have obtained a marriage license in New York City.
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Sabor
Elfie Fay
Ensign Feley Barrett Anderson
Missouri
New York
Wife Slayer Set Free After No Bill In 1907 Case
Reported sensationally that Frederick M. Fish of Chicago was freed after a no bill by the 1907 grand jury for killing his wife. Clerks at the criminal court confirmed no criminal proceedings were initiated and records show the case ended with Fish released to Kenilworth sanitarium, then discharged.
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Broker Fish
Chicago
Frederick M. Fish
Evanston
Fish
Chetlain
Kenilworth Sanatorium
Double Funeral Held for Vanderlip Family Relatives
The Vanderlip residence at 5331 Madison avenue hosted a double funeral for Mrs. Sarah Woodworth mother of Mrs. Charlotte Vanderlip and grandmother ofFrank A. Vanderlip. Both deaths followed the loss of Mrs. Woodworth’s daughter and a related shock. Services were at 11:30 a.m. and interment moved to Aurora.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
Chicago
Vanderlip
Madison Avenue
Sarah Woodworth
Charlotte Vanderlip
New York
Aurora
Booth Firm Wiped Out By Creditors Offer Accepted
Chicago March 30 The reorganization of a new seven million dollar fish combine ends the firm A Booth Co., as creditors accept P A Valentine’s bid including one million dollars in cash after two days of contest. A stockholders meeting will decide the new name in a few days.
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P. A. Valentine
Chicago
A. Booth & Co
W. Vernon Booth
Castro Admitted Returning Home to Venezuela
Paris March 30 The Venezuelan government reverses its decision on Ciprano Castro landing in Venezuela allowing him to disembark from the steamer Guadeloupe. The change was announced by Senor Paul the Venezuelan commissioner in Europe and relayed by the French Steamship Co agent at Santander to Castro and the ship captain. Castro declined to comment on the development.
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Venezuela
Paris
Ciprano Castro
Guadeloupe
Senor Paul
Europe
Santander
Dynamite Blast Kills Seven in Ohio Railway Accident
A premature dynamite blast on the Norfolk and Western railway five miles south of Chillicothe O kills seven men and injures nine others. The accident occurred after the blast at the work site.
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Ohio
Chillicothe
Norfolk and Western Railway
Here
Five Years of Heart Trouble Reversed by Dr Miles Heart Remedy
Mrs C C Gorkey of Northfield Virginia reports five years of heart trouble with left side pains and breathlessness improved after six bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad claims nerve and muscle weakness causes fluttering and palpitations and promises a money back guarantee if no benefit.
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Miles
Divorce Lawyer Advocates Early Marriages
A sharp remark notes that a divorce lawyer tends to push for quick marriages, implying a bias toward speedy unions over long courtship or thorough prenuptial planning.
Scott's Emulsion Ad From Scott & Bowne
Advertisement for Scott's Emulsion from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York. Includes product branding and marketing placement for the remedy.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
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H. L. Munn Lumber
Bosworth Drug Store
Mutual Perephone
Ames, Iowa
Free Sara Iveey Ia
Oe City
Canier Bros. & Herman
Canier Brothers & Herman
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Crane Bros
Indiana
Roosevel
Island
Booth Firm
Castro
C. C. Gorkey
Northfield, Va
Elaedeictan
Rampoon Pub. Co
Beacon St
Bostes
Mass
Busin
Berlin Medical Institute
West Sid St
Bes Moines
Scott
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