Speeding Ambulance Loses Race to Death
Whitman Jr. 19 was fatally struck by streetcar No. 97 on Lucile Avenue near Ashby Street after rushing across tracks to reach a crossing message. Motorman Norris and conductor Washington halted brakes too late. body dragged beneath wheels, later pronounced dead at Patternori undertakers. Son of J R Whitman of Cotton Status Belting and Supply Company, survived by parents, siblings, and an uncle. Carman Norris expressed sincere shock and remorse.
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Indy Nelsat
Omen BR Whitman, Jr
Forrest Avenue
Laxedie Avenue
Charn
A. I. Norris
Washington
Norrig
Patternori
J. R. Whitman
Cotton Status Belting and Supply Company
Belting and
Ay Ia
Aly. Whitman
Thin City
Worris
Herald
Peeplea
Tevenim
Costly Fire at Norfolk Suburb Burns Multiple Buildings
A large fire swept a Pine Beach suburb near Norfolk Virginia early in Apr causing extensive damage to several small structures. Witnesses described flames bursting from multiple buildings along the Jamentewn erpeg sagant area near the H B. Rogers Virginian pathway, with casualties and displaced residents reported.
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Pine Beach
Norfolk
Jamentewn Erpeg Sagant
Cme
H B. Rogers Virginian
Harriman Advocates Rail Contraction and Public Regulation
Chicago March 31 Harriman arrived from California in good health and ready to discuss reform. He argues for government supervision of railroads, supports combinations under the Interstate Commerce Commission, and condemns wasteful government spending while urging citizens to regulate government rather than railroads. He notes rail projects improved value and stresses accountability.
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Chicago
Havgird H Harriman
Galifornia
Tarim Reform Mir
Harriman
Landis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Roosevelt
Alton
Sinote
PIANO STAR PADEREWSKI FEARS CRAMP ENDS AMERICAN TOUR
New York March 31 Ignace Paderewski famed pianist fears the cramp that halted his concert tour may end his performing career. He told reporters on departing for Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse he may not return to America for two years and may devote time to composing an opera.
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New York
Ignice Jap Paderewa&j
Europe
America
Bill to Stop Transport of Prison-Made Goods
Washington March 31 A bill by Representative Kahn California makes it a misdemeanor of one year or both to knowingly transport out of any state or territory any article manufactured by prison labor to avoid competition with free labor and protect industries relying on free labor
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Washington
Merch
Kahn
California
Inspector Percy Dead At Naval Hospital
Washington March 3 Inspector Henry T Percy of the United States Navy died at the Naval Medical School Hospital today from uraemic poisoning. He was aged about 40 and hailed from Rosugke, Way.
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Inspector Percy
Washington
Agic
Insee
Henry T. Percy
United States
Nays
Naval Medical School Hospital
Priest McMahon Named In Bankruptcy Case In Cleveland
Rev Father McMahon, director of the Fidelity Funding Company’s promotion, files a voluntary bankruptcy in United States court. The petition lists assets and secured claims totaling millions with major creditors including Carnegie Trust Company and Third National Bank. A priest close to Cleveland’s diocese says church property is not involved and notes center on a web of notes signed for about 336,000.
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Cleveland
Oho
Wildance
Catholic
Church
Edi‘tor
Attolle’ Universe
United States
Moltaton
Fidelity Funding Company
Newem
Father McQlahon
New York
Pitiebure
Father McMahon
Kieren
Kieran
Sigma
Koleran Crath
McMahon
Crevelana
P. J. Brady
Se ‘Tor
Banks Rupley
Lnham
Famiar
Ufe Affaira
P. J.keran
White man pushed for Port of St. Marys
In Washington on March 31 special dispatches report strong moves to replace Holgendorf the negro collector of the port of St Marys with a white man. Representative Brantley endorses Captain Joby Richardson for the post. Darien's collector position also draws interest amid talk of a reshuffle.
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Port OF ST. Marys
John Corrigan
Washington
Holgendorf
St. Marie
Brantley
Joby Richardson
Plac
Crazy Snake Sought as Troops Press in Oklahoma
Troops and deputies scour the Tiger mountains near Pierce Oklahoma for the Creek leader Crazy Snake also called Sigto wounded in the calf and seeking surrender with assurances of safety and fair trial. A Checotah dealer was asked to convey terms.
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Crazy Snake
Pierce
Okla
Mareh
M. K.mcilheney
Bure Hill
Cretk
Colonel Hoffman
Crazy Buake
Crasy Snake
Joan Thompson
Chitto Harjo
Crasg-finake
Dynamite Blast Hits Hoboken Viaduct Construction
A heavy dynamite charge placed by recently employed laborers exploded at 3:15 AM under the Hoboken steel viaduct over the meadows. The blast tore from its concrete base a steel upright support and shattered windows within a quarter mile radius. Several people were cut by debris but no fatalities reported. Damage estimated in the thousands of dollars. motive speculated as retaliation for grievances among workers.
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Hoboken Steel
New York
Hoboken Meadows
Miss Mary Hoss Bride in Philadelphia Ceremony
Miss Mary Hoss daughter of Bishop E E Hoss wed civil engineer John M Curdy Headman in Philadelphia. The ceremony occurred at 7 30 tonight with rising health challenges noted for the bride and a subdued mood as the couple exchanged vows.
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Jaanvine
Mary Ebay
E. E. Hoss
John MM. Curdy
Philadelphia
Hoss
Tax Gatherers Shot to Death by Mexic Reds
Report from Pasd Texas dated March 31 describes Temposech Indians in Chihuahua rebelling against tax collection and property seizure. They killed several tax officials in Ban Andreas, cut telegraph wires, and called for reinforcements. Regular troops and rurales rushed to the scene. communications blocked, information spreading by telephone. The region, populated by Temssachit descendants, has long seen unrest tied to Camp Grandes arrests. Seventy Temossachie warriors once repelled a full regiment at a church before artillery subdued them.
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Tex
Chihuahua
Aeversl
Ban Andress
Chihushus
Theope
Indiana
San Andreas
Chihuahua and Pacific
Ste
Camp Grandes
City Registry Faces $67000 Shortfall in Baltimore
Baltimore officials report a book shortage of more than 67000 at the city registrar's office. Clerk Wiliam F. Downs is under arrest after being released on bail twice as investigators uncover the scope of the discrepancy.
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Office of the Register
Baltimore
City Register
Wiliam F. Downs
Lone Star Flag Floats In Cuba as U S Troops Leave Camp Columbia
Havana March 31 American domination in Cuba ends as the garrison flag at Camp Columbia drops and the Cuban flag rises. Major General Barry oversees the ceremony with about 300 troops saluting and bands playing. The transport Bumner sails for Newport News with 875 aboard, while Barry departs aboard the Mascotte.
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Havana
Cuba
Dia
Camp Columbia
Camp Columifa
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Thomas JT. Barry
Bayard Sneed
Tor Hight
Newport News
Barry
Binalde
Cuban
Students Strike At Manhattan College Over Discipline
Students at Manhattan College in New York Union Square protested after discipline actions against several members. The strike saw several hundred students gathering on campus and marching, demanding the removal of President Brother Peter and opposing alleged punitive measures. The incident disrupted recitations and campus life as the dispute drew wider attention.
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Manhattan College
New York
Menhetisn College
Wirike
Peter
Free Cotton Bagging Offer and Trade Talks Stir Congress
Washington reports a rumor that Republicans may concede free cotton bagging and place a 6 cent duty on Egyptian cotton imports if Southern Democrats drop free lumber demands. The Payne bill’s duties on cotton are contested by Democrats, arguing hurt to farmers while manufacturers gain protection. Treasury deficits loom as Taft seeks White House support to unite insurgents and House leaders.
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Cannon
Taft
G.O. P
John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Lew
Browd
Unemay
Sendton’ Simmons
North Carolin
Taft T
Predigent Tate
Payne
Dalzell
White House
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