Baron von Egloffstein resigns amid disgrace at imperial court
Berlin reports Baron von Egloffstein, long serving as the emperor's court marshal, has resigned and will be replaced by Baron Trotha. A long leave of absence is granted as he retires in disgrace amid allegations he distributed distorted renditions of the emperor's addresses to the press.
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Berlin
Baron von Egloffstein
William
Baron Trotha
Baron von Eloffstein
Merlin
Prussia
Rhein
Westphalian
Breslau
Cologne
Dortmund
Poland
West Prussia
Giants Rail Consolidation Reported in Cincinnati
A Despatch special from Cincinnati says four railroads the Southern Railway, Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton, Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville, and Cincinnati Southern have merged. J Pierpont Morgan is named as the reputed backer and promoter of the deal.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Southern Railway
Hamilton & Dayton
Chicago, Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati Southern
J. Pierpont Morgan
Illness Hits Former Santa Fe VP D B Robinson
Chicago April 5 D B Robinson once first vice president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad is seriously ill in this city with heart disease. He fell ill about a year ago and was treated at St Luke's hospital. He was discharged on June 28 as practically recovered but soon relapsed and was moved to apartments.
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Chicago
D. B. Robinson
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
St. Luke's Hospital
Illness at Home as Robinson Family Hopes for Recovery
Gale Thompson, son-in-law, reported that though Mr. Robinson remained very ill, the family still held hope for his recovery as they reside on the north side with his wife.
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Gale Thompson
Robinson
Grievances Grow At Jersey Central Railway Conference
In New York a secret meeting of national railway employes leaders and Jersey Central workers discusses replacing the mileage system with a 100 mile day. The five chief officers and a Jersey Central committee await a reply from C H Warren as 2,500 to 3,000 workers await outcome. The conference adjourned to resume tomorrow until officials’ decision or new plan.
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New York
Central Railway of
New Jersey
C.H. Warren
Warren
National Brotherhood of Raily Y
Jersey Central
Brotherhoods
Turkish sultan thanks Kaiser for sympathy after Constantinople quake
The sultan of Turkey, in Constantinople on April 6, replies to Emperor William’s telegram of congratulations. He expresses gratitude for the Kaiser’s cordial sentiments and attributes his calm during the earthquake to submission to the Divine will. He prays God to spare humanity from such calamities.
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Constantinople
Turkey
William
Rhein sets passenger record at New York port
The Rhein arrived from Bremen with a crew of over 400 and 2,502 passengers. Of these, 453 were in the cabin and 2,449 in steerage. Ellis Island officials processed the latter before closing for the day, surpassing prior third class passenger records.
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New York
Rhein
Bremen
Ellis Island
Five Inch Naval Gun Tests Show High Energy Output
The first of the Denver class cruisers five inch guns was tested at Indian Head proving grounds. A 60 pound projectile with 26 pound powder yielded 2990 feet per second muzzle velocity and 3724 foot tons muzzle energy, 65 percent higher than prior models, capable of piercing seven inches Krupp armor at muzzle and five inches at 2000 yards.
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Washington
Indian Head Proving Grounds
Post Office to Permit Light Uniforms for Carriers
The Postmaster General is expected to issue an order granting postmasters authority to allow letter carriers to wear a gray blouse with turn down collar and black the during rounds in heat. The measure aims to ease summer discomfort for carriers nationwide.
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Washington
British Iron Workers Plan U S Visit for Improved Methods
London April 5 The managers of several Manchester iron manufactories will send a selected group of British workers to the United States to study American automatic tool trade methods. They will visit New England Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago and other steel centers to show the need for better techniques to keep a share of world trade.
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London
Manchester
United States
New England
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Rainstorm Hits Kansas Central Regions
Topeka reports a fresh rainstorm sweeping the state with the West equally drenched. No damage reported yet, but the spring farming outlook is delicate as further rain could hinder planting plans.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Resumption of Paris Venezuela Talks with France
Benoi DeCastro special envoy of the Venezuelan government left Paris after drafting a protocol with M. Delcasse. The protocol approved by the French government will serve as the basis for resuming diplomatic relations between France and Venezuela.
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Paris
Benoi DeCastro
M. Delcasse
Wich
France
Venezuela
US Warships Beset at Culebra Island
The squadron of United States Warships under Rear Admiral Farquhar lies at Culebra island about 20 miles south of San Juan de Porto Rico and plans to stay awhile. The auxiliary cruiser Scorpion is due from Laguara around April 10 with United States Minister Logmis aboard.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
United States
Admral Farquhar
Culebra Island
Scorpion
Laguara
Loomis
Finals Postponed in Abilebe Coursing Meet
Finals in the coursing meet at Abilebe Kansas were moved to tomorrow due to bad weather. The event was originally set for today amid unsettled conditions.
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Abilebe
Kan
Strike Ends at Union Ironworks in San Francisco
The labor trouble at Union Ironworks in San Francisco was amicably adjusted and the strikers have returned to their posts. The settlement ends a disruption that affected the yard and workers.
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San Francisco
Union Ironworks
Walsh Named Montana State Coal Mine Inspector
Howard F. Walsh of Billings is appointed Montana state coal mine inspector by Gov. J. K. Toole. Walsh has 11 years in coal mining, a Columbia College School of Mines graduate, and will oversee mine safety, timbering, gas control, and quartz mine inspections. The $2,000 annual post requires formal diploma on file.
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Standard
Helena
Howard F. Walsh
Billings
Spector
Montana
J. K. Tiole
Welsh
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
British Columbia
Columbia College School of Mines
Butte
Chestnut
Gallatin County
Johnson & McCarthy
Gebo
Carbon County
Montena
Gebo Company
Clark
United States
Paris Dibson
T. P. McDonald
Bridger Coal Mines
J. C. McArthy
Chestnut Mines
W. Hoffman
Galatin
John A. Luce
Bozemen
Ford
P. R Gillacher
SF Atkinson
Cascade County
Democratic Central Committees
Yellowstone
Gallatin
Mery
Cal
Memphis Race Meet Recap With Six Races
At Memphis a series of six races produced winners including Bridge in the first, Douster Swivel in the seven furlongs, Eddie Busch in the half mile, Farmer Bennett over a mile, Heroles in the selling mile and 70 yards, and Wax Taper in seven furlongs. Standings show solid times and placements throughout the program.
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Memphis
v.Resalta
Bridge
Aransas
Ben Hempstead
Douster Swivel
Pirate Queen
Weldeman
Eddie Busch
Winter Hell
Old Hatch
Farmer Bennett
Monos
Wild Pirate
Heroles
Sir Galian
Pandar
Wax Taper
Margaret Hageman
Espionage
Tanforan track records fall and nose finishes in races
At Tanforan on April 5 two track records were broken and several races saw nose finishes. Brunswick won the 4% furlongs in 0:53, Kenilworth edged Wearing by a nose in 1:12 for six furlongs, and Don Lule, Parmenion, Cromwell and other runners posted moments of note across five more events. In Boston, efforts began to arrange a Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders association match race between Koralma and The Abbot at Lexington with assurances from Boralma’s owner.
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San Francisco
Tanforan
Brunswick
Headwater
Sly
Kenilworth
Waring
Wearing
Sad Sam
Parmenion
Foul Play
Alaska
Cromwell
Lavator
Walkenshaw
Boston
Koralma
the Abbot
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Lexington
Lawson
Boralma
Scannell
H. W. Wilson
Association
Cresceus
Charley Herr
Scanill
Mr. Lawson
Big three cornered race stake posted for September event
The forfeit money for the Bor Alma Cresceus and Charley Herr race sits with John KE Thayer as owners Lawson Ketcham Cahill each post 8500. The $30,000 stake details a 30k first 20k second split with a 10k daily gate add on. Other races and owner plans accompany the note.
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Boston
Boralma
Cresceus
Charley Herr
John KE. Thayer
New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Mr. Lawson
George L. Ketcham
Toledo
David Cahill
Lexington
Lawson
Ketcham
Cahill
Pay of Civilian Witnesses Amended by War Dept
The secretary of war amended army regulations to pay civilian witnesses not in government employ who are summoned to military courts. They receive 1.50 dollars per day for days in attendance and five cents per mile for travel to and from the court. In western territories and Porto Rico the rate changes to 15 cents per mile for stage or private conveyance travel and 10 cents per mile for railway travel in Porto Rico.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Army
Wyoming
Montana
Oregon
California
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Porto Rico
Manila Port Improvements Specifications Released
The division of insular affairs, War Department, received Manila port improvement specs and blue prints authorized by the Philippine commission. The plan calls for 150000 cubic yards riprap 21000 cubic yards concrete and rubble breakwaters 5000000 cubic yards dredging and a 4700 foot bulkhead. Dredging reaches 30 feet in mud sand and shells with material to be used for land reclamation.
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Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Manila
Philippine Commission
Free Trade the Remedy and Morgan's Hidden Sum
The Daily Mail argues free trade is the U S remedy against trusts and claims J P Morgan has appropriated 200000000 to crush American independents. It warns trusts could prompt tariff moves in Europe and consolidate British steel and iron trades leading to a hard fight for American interests.
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London
Party Mail
United States
J. P. Morgan
Daily Mail
Europe
Oregon Short Line Buys Utah & Pacific Rail Line
Salt Lake City Utah April 5 The statement telegraphed from New York by A W McCune that the Oregon Short Line had bought the Utah and Pacific road created great interest in railroad circles here The report was confirmed by the principal stockholders The Utah and Pacific is 75 miles long and connects with the Oregon Short Line at Frisco Utah The transaction has prompted renewed rumors of a possible southwestern extension by the Harriman interests.
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Salt Lake
Utah
New York
A. W. McCune
Oregon Short Line
Utah & Pacific Road
Utah & Pacific
Oregon
Funston Brigadier General Talk Stirred by Kansas Congressman
Wichita April 5 The Eagle will publish an extended interview with Congressman Chester I Long regarding Frederick Funstons possible brigadier general appointment The interview records Long citing Corbin Maxims about promotions and noting the president would unlikely approve based on Corbins stance The piece portrays Funstons daring action and Longs views on military leadership and promotion standards
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Wichita
Kan
the Eagle
Chester I. Long
Kansas
Frederick Funston
Long
Associated Press
Funston
Mr. Long
Corbin
Wolters Indicted in Mail Fraud Case Involving Senator Kearns
Omaha April 5 Ernest J Wolters recently seized by federal authorities faces a federal grand jury indictment for using the mails to defraud in a blackmail plot against United States Senator Kearns. Testimony from Chief Inspector Sinclair of Denver and Rogers Neb postmaster supported the case. Sinclair expects a guilty plea.
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Omaha
Neb
Ernest J. Wolters
United States
Kearns
Sinclair
Denver
Rogers
Wolters
Denmark Holds Back on Danish West Indies Sale
London dispatch reports the Danish West Indies sale may face a serious decision as Washington's stance grows harsher while Denmark gains moral support from European powers.
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London
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
Washington
Denmark
United States
Western Montana Cyanide Milling Co Incorporated in Helena
The Western Montana Cyanide Milling company incorporated by John Harrington Marcus O Farrell and Michael P Lavell all of Butte. Capital stock £15 500 fully subscribed.
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Taco
Standard
Helena
Western Montana
Mexican War Veteran Dies in Jersey City at 80
New York April 5 Col. Robert Wallace died in Jersey City aged 80. He served as a captain in the Mexican War and was a colonel of a western regiment in the Civil War. After the conflict he lived many years in Washington state.
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New York
Robert Wallace
Jersey City
Washington
President Spreckels Denies Baltimore Rail Syndicate Purchase
In San Francisco on April 6 President A B Spreckels of the San Francisco and San Mateo Electric Railway denied rumors that a Baltimore syndicate had purchased the railway. He asserted there is no truth to the telegraphed report.
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San Francisco
A. B Spreckels
San Francisco & San Mateo Electric Railway Today
Baltimore
Griffith Wins Grand American Handicap Shoot-Off
Eugene C Griffith of Pascoag Rhode Island won the Grand American handicap at Interstate Park L I after a shoot-off from 22 ties. He totaled 43 straight kills and outshot rivals at the 28 yard mark to claim the title surprising spectators and adding Rhode Island to his shooting credentials.
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New York
Eugene C. Griffith
Pascoag
R. J
Interstate Park
L. 1
Griffith
New England
Rhode Island
Transport Kilpatrick Sails With Headquarters Staff and Troops
The Kilpatrick sailed for Manila this afternoon carrying headquarters staff and band plus multiple infantry companies and cavalry detachment, along with a large number of passengers.
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San Francisco
Kilpatrick
Manila
7Th Infantry
1Th Cavalry
Princeton Wins Big in Philadelphia Showdown
Princeton University defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 in a National League game played in Philadelphia on April 6. The matchup showcased strong pitching by Princeton and solid batting to secure the victory.
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Princeton
Philadelphia
Griffith Wins Cash and Cup in Interstate Clay Target Meet
Griffith receives 600 in cash and the silver cup from the Interstate association. J T D Morrison of St Paul excels in the shoot off standing a yard back and wins 500 cash as second prize. R R Rahm earns 400 cash for third after a miss in the shoot off. Other shooters receive 72 to 255 dollars. Tomorrow marks the Gilman Burns international trophy event with 25 birds and handicaps.
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Griffith
J. T. D. Morrison
St. Paul
Sportsmen Association
J. J. D. Morrison
W. D. Townsend
Omaha
Rk. R. Rahm
Pittsburg
Chris Gottlieb
Kansas City
F. G. McKay
Minneapolis
J. L. Alabaster
Chicago
R. R. Merrill
Milwaukee
F. ‘Gs. John
Atlantic City
J. B. Barto
Parmelee
Ww. Lockwood
Jamaica
Local Scores Include Turmbauer and Grief in 28s
Turmbauer of Royersford and Grieff of New York both posted 28s while Griffith of Pascoug clocked 28 and Hickman of Kansas City finished 28. The meet lists multiple 28 second times among listed competitors.
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Turmbauer
Royersford
G. K. Grieff
New York
E. Cc. Griffith
Pascoug
Ed Hickman
Kansas City
Count Denies Marriage Claim by New York Woman
In New York on April 5 a French consulate official dismissed a claim that Comte Robert de Pomereau of the French chamber of deputies was legally married to a New York woman who produced a certificate from 1892. The count is said to be a bachelor and a rascal used his name. The count was in Rouen on April 19, 1292, to contest the alleged marriage.
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New York
Comte Robert de Pomereau
Chamber of Deputies
Liggie de Pomereau
Rouen
France
Seine
Trial a Failure in Navy Trials Sparks Telegraph from Annapolis
Captain Hemphill, president of the new trial board, telegraphed the navy department from Annapolis that the second two hour trial of the Thoration failed today due to pipes being carried away by vibration. He said the ship would try Shubrick tomorrow.
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Washington
Hemphill
New Trial Board
Navy Department
Annapolis
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Philip Dwyer
Brooklyn Jockey Club
F. G. McLewee
Luck and Charity
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Major Dangerfield
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Handspring
Intermission
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Siegel Clothing Co
Butte, Montana
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Chris
Ty Brown
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