Death Toll Rises From Sealing Fleet Blizzard
Newfoundland seals men die as blizzard sweeps the fleet near Belle Isle strait. Crews on floes drifted away. thirty five survivors reported by Bellaventure and Stephano. Southern Cross crew of 170 feared lost after Cape Pine pass. Weather worsens and search continues as reports clarify fatalities.
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North Sydney
N.S
Southern Cross
Channel
N. F
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Cape Pine
Sedis
Lee Floes
Belle Isle Strait
Wesley Kean
Kean
Bellaventura
Stephano
Bellaventure
Stephane
Newfoundland Ship Captured In Deadly Atlantic Storm
Reports say the Southern Cross crew identity emerged late. The Newfoundland sinking claim proved false and ships Bellaventura Stephano and Plorizel are cited with casualties. Sixty four Newfoundland crew deaths confirmed, thirty seven missing. Emergency hospital, coffins prepared as rescue continues.
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Newfoundland
Flenta
Bellaventura
Stephano
Grenfell Seamen's Institute
Calypso
Trepasney
St. Mary’s Bays
Cape Breton
New Foundland
Bennett
Foro Hying
Plorizel
Senators Balk at Daniels Nomination to Interstate Commission
Washington Anvil reports the senate debated Winthrop M Daniels of New Jersey for the Interstate Commerce Commission amid a closed session. La Follette and Cummins led the fight with Martins wavering. Pomerene and Newlands spoke with Wilson, who supports Daniels, as critics cite liberal valuation of gas property.
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Washington
Anvil
Wilson
Senate
Winthrop M. Daniels
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniels
la Follette
Cummins
Martins
Public Service Corporation
Passaic
Public Utilities
Public Service Commission
Pomerene and
Newlands
Union Pacific to cut that eighty million melon
New York April 2 Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum denied the Equitable Life Assurance Society petition to restrain Union Pacific from distributing eighty million dollars in cash and Baltimore and Ohio stock as a special dividend to common stockholders The Equitable argued preferred stockholders should share or the amount be treated as a road asset The Baltimore and Ohio stock came from Union Pacifics deal with the Pennsylvania railroad ending the Harriman era The Equitable plans to appeal the decision.
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New York
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Union Pacific Railroad
Companorom
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Equitable
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Coxey Ready to Mobilize Army for Washington March
Jacob S. Coxey, leader of the 1890s movement, established New York headquarters and planned mobilization of a 500000 man New York wing this month. The main Massillon division would depart April 16 and meet the eastern division near Washington.
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New York
Jacob S. Coxey
Washington
National Capital
Massillon
Ohio
False Names Used in Registration Listed in Trial
Terre Haute Indiana April 2 Witnesses testified that many false names appeared on registration lists for last October's election as part of the trial of Mayor Dana M Roberts on conspiracy and corrupt elections charges. A registration clerk Donn Glivek said two strangers registered at his home on registration days and one attempted to vote on election day, leading to an arrest. Other officials testified to 108 false registrations in one ward's books.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Dana M. Roberts
Donn Glivek
Tela
Pope Appoints Curley St Augustine Bishop
Rome April 2 The pope appoints Rev Michael J Curley rector of St Peter's DeLand Florida to be bishop of the diocese of St Augustine Orlando Fla April 2 The condition of J H Woodward father in law of Congressman Oscar Underwood seriously ill at his winter cottage here Slightly improved today Mr Woodward is a wealthy resident of Birmingham Alabama
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Rome
Michael J. Curley
St. Peter's
DeLand, Fla
St. Augustine
Orlando
Fla
J. H.woodward
Oscar Underwood
Woodward
Birmingham
Ala
Souvenirs Sent to George Washington Heirs in Ohio
Washington heirs receive government souvenirs as sole compensation for land once part of the first president’s estate in Ohio. The items are hearing reports from the Neuse Public Lands Committee on Washington descendants’ claims, offered after failure to find other compensation.
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Washington
George Washington
Onio
Neuse
Express Company Quits Contracts Termination Pending Court Action
States Express company tentatively fixed the date to wind down its operations due to parcel post and lower express rates. It notified railroads that it wished to abrogate its contracts and would terminate remaining agreements unless a court contest arises.
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States Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Negroes Ordered from Galveston as Ship to Africa Planned
About 500 African Americans encamped in Galveston waiting for the steamship Curituba to take them to Africa under Chief Alfred C Sam were ordered to move outside the city limits by Saturday night. City officials issued the orders in a move tied to the planned departure and the colony under Sam.
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Galveston
Texas
Africa
Alfred C. Sam
Rescoes plan out-of-city camp after inspection findings
The Rescoes will establish a camp outside city limits following an unsanitary inspection of two camps. The Curityba arrival date remains unknown. Milestones enjoyed a long coast season and is returning east toward Montreal in a few weeks.
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Montreal
Smart Crepe de Chine Blouses on Sale at Reduced Price
A sale features Smart Crepe de Chine blouses priced at 4.95 instead of 5.75 with styles including embroidered batiste collars and hemstitching, a flat sailor collar version, and a V-neck Swiss trim. White crepe de chine with Dresden flowers and lily Swiss collar also offered. Georgette creations in vivid colors complement suits. Lacy silk and chiffon waists shown as fashionable accompaniments.
The Frolaset Ideal Front Laced Corset Ad
An advertisement extols the Frolaset front laced corset with an elastic back for a smooth natural waist. It claims models for all figures in cantils batistes and brocades, priced from 3.50 to 18.50, including the Tango at 8.00 with no bust for a slender figure.
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Batiste
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Marietta Street
Muse’s
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Gale
Coxey
Pope
Curley ST. Augustine
Express Company
Alfred Sam
Ridguays
Frolaset
Butterick Patterns
Luther Burbank Flower
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