Assassin Shoots Editor After Sermon in Pittsburg Trust
Frank Skale editor of the Bohemian Christian Journal and mission worker is killed while John Gay, a fellow burgh leader, is wounded. The assailant Jean Radowitch, a disreputable radical, fled as police pursue him. Skala preached martyrdom before the attack at the Little Congregational church on Jay Woods Run.
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Pittsburg
Frank Skale
John Gay
Arminkarth
Twe
Wttle
Jay Woods Run
Eckert Street
McClure Avenue
Skala
Gar
Vamin Sto
Jean Radowitch
Radowitch
Kad
Fort Wayne
Mission
Gay
St. John's Hospital
Hinwound
Nadowlich
Salvation Army
Better Care For Insane People From Reform Hospitals
Des Moines Iowa officials at a national conference of charities and correction report rapid growth of modern hospital treatment for the insane, superseding old asylums. May 1926 meetings will focus on state supervision and administration as discussion centers. Dr Frederick Peterson of New York expected to present a key contribution to insanity literature.
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St Louis
United States
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Gifford
Frederick Peterson
New York
Roosevelt Opens New Boulev ard in Porto Maurizio to Honorary Citizenship
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt opened a new boulevard named for him in Porto Maurizio and accepted honorary citizenship amid mass cheering. He and Mrs Roosevelt were showered with nosegays as locals celebrated the event, while a statue or plaque unveiling and a formal address followed.
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Roosevelt
Porto Mauricio
Italy
Haseen
Porto Maurizio
Port
Ely
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Luigi Rosi
Italan
America
Carew Villa
Thorough Probing Demanded for Legislative Corruption
Albany reports growing calls for a deep probe into alleged legislative corruption. The senate finance committee weighs McInery and Donovan resolutions to study insurance firms and the New York Fire Exchange, with Wainwright and Newcomb measures aiming at broader inquiries into past legislative acts.
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Albany
X.Y
Senate Finance Committee
Bee
Assembly
Wainwright
Newcomb
Bodies torn by explosion strike Texco camp disaster
At a Texco Extension construction camp near Novile Texas fourte en men were killed and others injured when a heavy dynamite charge exploded. Identified victims include Pat Ward A G Warren and Argyle with many bodies mangled beyond recognition. A relief train carried doctors to Coleman 25 miles away for on site care and identification continues hindered by extreme damage.
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Novile
Texas
Texco
Santa Fe
Pat Ward
A. G. Warren
Argyle
ANL
Ward
Warren
Woman Defies Sheriff’s Posse in Indiana Shootout
Greencastle Ind April 10 a woman Delia Poland and her husband John Pol and escaped after firing on a sheriff s posse seven miles southeast of Greencastle. Deputy Kelley and others chased them as they abandoned a wagon and fled into woods. Kelley fired twice and Poland and his wife fled in the half light, not captured.
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Greencastle
Ind
Delia Poland
John Poland
Sheritl Stroube
Sherim Kel Jey
Poland
Wekon
Giheons
Sherif
Kelley
Mre
Roosevelt to Visit Vienna and Pest. Paris Trip Planned
Colonel Roosevelt will arrive in Vienna on April 15 with a military escort. A state dinner will be hosted by Emperor Joseph II on April 18. He will depart Vienna on April 17 for Budapest for two days, then proceed to Paris for a week.
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Roosevelt
Vienna
Joseph
Budapest
Paris
Pullman Rates Held Unreasonable for Equal Berth Charges
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that charging the same for upper and lower berths in Pullman sleeping cars is unreasonable and orders differential rates. Reductions to Chicago Pacific routes are mandated, signaling a broader readjustment of sleeping car fares. The commission cites substantial past dividends and surplus growth, noting stock capitalization without new capital inputs.
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Commission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
Chicago
Pacific
Deer Franklin
Lane
Pullman
Wleck
Wagmer Palace Car Company
New York’s Sunday Dry Spell Shocks City
New York endures an unusually dry Sunday with alcohol sales limited under Mayor Gaynor’s “hands off no excise” order. Police partners with district attorney and state excise to probe violations while saloon keepers stay cautious amid the drought of activity across the city.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
New
Salcon
Nobles March on New Orleans for Imperial Council
Delegates from about 66 temples of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine arrive in New Orleans for the Imperial Council meeting. Thousands of shriners gather as visitors pour in by special trains, with George L. Street of Virginia arriving to lead a festive, illuminated scene through the city as Arab patrols march and bands play. A French quarter sightseeing tour is planned as part of tomorrow’s program.
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New Orleans
Imperial Council
George L. Street
Virginia
Alanca Temple
Rishmond
Fez
Prayers Against Grafting Observed in Pittsburg Diocese
In Pittsburg April 1 Bishop Cort Jend Whitehead led a special prayer day in Episcopal churches focusing on righteousness and graft. District Attorney Blakeley and staff prepared a grand jury program likely to expose a council member tied to a $46,004 payment to Charles Steward in New York. Judge Frazer to rule on Harrison Nesbit resident eligibility, with possible restart of graft inquiry. Mayor McGee will issue proclamation for a-April special election to fill council vacancies after resignations.
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Fittsburg
Cort Jend Whitehead Tras
Pittsburg
Wiliam A. Blakeley
Charles Steward
New York
Frazer
Harrison Nesbit
As & ‘Brand
William McGee
Varnado Convicted in Manslaughter Verdict
Amite City Louisiana April 10 A jury found Wil Varnado guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Jett Amacher a prosperous farmer shot near his home just over a year ago. Varnado and Warren Ricks were indicted. Ricks trial set for another date after a severance ordered last week.
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Varnado
Amite City
Wil Varnado
Jett Amacher
Amacler
Parioh
Warren Ricks
Ricks
Berlin Demonstration Demands Suffrage Reform With 120000
Berlin saw a massive rally as at least 120000 socialists and radicals marched to Humboldt Hill and Friedrichs Park demanding universal suffrage reform. Police allowed open-air meetings with orderly crowds, as speakers denounced the current electoral system and urged victory for the people. 100000 voices sang the Marseillaise workman’s hymn.
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Berlin
Socialista
Humboldt-Hain
Friedrichs-Hain
Treyton Park
von Jagow
Soclallat
Soctallets
Hud
Reichsteg
Tanding
Elec- Yong
Auer
Memphis aviator survives crash into touring car at meet
J C Mars in a Curtiss bi plane loses control at 75 feet and plunges into a seven passenger touring car. Five occupants including three women and two children escape with minor injuries while Mars suffers a bruised knee and chin cut. The canopy top saves the car occupants as the plane wrecks. Mars expects days before he flies again and will join Curtiss and Willard in a Texas meet.
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Memphis
Tenn
J.C. Mars
Mars
Wers Mra
Edward Ritter
Misa Edna Hitter
Louie Hitter
Wilmer Smith
Mara
Glenn H. Curtisa
Charles F. Willard
San Antonio
Texas
Curtiss
Six Persons Injured In South Chicago Car Collision
A Chicago incident reports a dozen or more injured, six seriously, when an electric car on the South Chicago and Calumet line was demolished by a Baltimore and Ohio engine in South Chicago early today. The electric car was cut in half and passengers were scattered.
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Chicago
Chicago and Calumet Hine
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Weather Prophecy Parts Cloudy Across Regions
Washington reports partly cloudy conditions with forecasted showers and variable winds across the Southeast. Florida and Texas show fair weather with chances of showers in some areas, while Kentucky Tennessee and Indiana expect showers and cooler nights.
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Washington
Georgia
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Florida
Eath
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
West
Virgina
Indiana
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