Bannerman resigns as Britain awaits Asquith successor
London April 6 reports the king accepted Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's resignation as prime minister. Asquith, chancellor, is likely to become premier with Lloyd-George to succeed as chancellor. The move unites a divided Liberal Party amid Boer War strains and political upheaval.
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Insurgents Active Near Seoul Amid Court Tensions
Reports from Seoul indicate increased insurgent activity in the Seoul area with several minor clashes. Privy Councillor Yun calls for Korean troop suppression and opposes foreign intervention, while Viscount Sone seeks an explanation. Marquis Ito, the Japanese resident general, is due to arrive in Seoul this week.
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Aged man slain in quarrel led to confession
John Smolensky, 73, Polish ragpicker, was killed March 21 in his shack on the upper flat by Fred Eschle, 47, an ex convict. Eschle admitted the murder, saying robbery sparked the crime, and described hiding the body in a vegetable cellar after taking $70. He was captured after being tracked to Lillydale and confessed at the Central police station.
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Flata
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Taft Leaves Chicago After Windy City Visit
War Secretary Taft departed Chicago after a whirlwind tour that included a park drive, an address to the Order of Railway Conductors, church attendance, a luncheon, and talks with visitors. He spoke on capital labor combinations within the law, urged labor unity, and warned of a coming clash that would decide how profits are shared. He praised lawful wealth and called out lawless methods used by some millionaires.
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Young Negro Lynched Near Wesson Mississippi
In Wesson Mississippi on April 6 a mob of about thirty men lynched John Burr a young Black man for the murder of Earl Smith twelve year old son of planter J W Smith Burr confessed and an eye witness described him killing the boy by shooting him in the back Burr threw the body into a mill pond and fled but was captured by officers then removed from custody by the mob and hanged from a tree with shots fired into his body.
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Singer Killed by Unknown Man on Charles Street
Reese Bell was shot and killed while singing with Mrs. Hattie Bailey and her two children on Charles Street in St. Louis. An unknown man angered by the solo made a disparaging remark, prompting a quarrel before the fatal shot.
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Four wholesale district buildings burn in New Orleans
Four business buildings in the wholesale district burned, causing an estimated loss of 250000 according to the fire marshal. A German farmer visiting a western state claimed a fraudulent tax bill for a jurisdiction he did not belong to and argued he would not pay the total despite paying state county and school taxes.
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Mob Lynches Prisoner Near Loxley Alabama
Walter Clayton, a Black man imprisoned for manslaughter and criminally assaulting 20 year old Mrs. Joseph White, was seized by a mob of about seventy five men outside Ray Minnette and hanged. His body has not yet been recovered.
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Clergyman Preaches Against Gossip in North England
A north England vicar denounces gossip with blunt talk during a church service. Afterward a congregant praises the sermon, remarking it was well heard by the Misses who were present, prompting reflection on propriety and public behavior.
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Opened by Mistake Shocks Chicago Trib Une
A light exchange recalls a young woman yawning and apologizing while Mr. Lingerlong comments opened by mistake in a Chicago Tribune item.
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Donor Wife Claims Husband Promised Unlimited Funds
A London Tatler item recalls a quarrel where a wife accuses her husband of promising to give her all she wanted before their marriage. The exchange centers on money and trust within their relationship.
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Gray and Johnson vie for Democratic nomination in 1900 era push
Supporters of Judge Gray of Delaware plan Washington headquarters and a campaign bureau led by Richard J. Beemish to back Gray. A Wilmington bureau and Gray clubs form with activity in New Jersey Pennsylvania New York New England and the South. John A Johnson’s presidential boom is launched with fundraising letters from Minnesota officials in Chicago.
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Bryan Declines Denver Convention. Visitors Colorado Springs
William J. Bryan spoke at two meetings in Colorado Springs expressing confidence in a Democratic victory in the national election. He refused to discuss the Populist convention in St. Louis and said he will not attend the Denver Democratic convention, planning his last Colorado visit of the year before proceeding to Denver.
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Negotiations Progress in US Canada Treaty Talks
Washington reports satisfactory progress between Secretary Root and Ambassador Bryce in forming treaties to settle longstanding US Canada issues. The expectation is that several treaties will be sent to the Senate for approval during the current congressional session.
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San Diego Prepares for Atlantic Fleet Return Festivities
San Diego gears up for the Atlantic fleet homecoming with welcome arches rising on main streets and large buildings outlined in electric lights as celebrations near.
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Why Was the Kindergarten Teacher So Naughty
A Philadelphia Rec on how a bright kindergartner questions a teacher’s warning about future looks. Marie asks why the teacher was naughty as a child and if the warning is true, leading to a moral reflection on adult behavior and appearances.
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Rioting follows Portugal elections in Lisbon crowds clash with troops
Reports from Lisbon say elections were peaceful overall but post election rioting broke out in several districts. Troops and police regained control after mobs used clubs and stones. fatalities and injuries occurred. Monarchist coalition leads with likely vast majority. Republicans accuse fraud and lingering government pressure.
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Policemen Turned Robbers S Text From Philadelphia Case
Four Philadelphia policemen were arrested on a conspiracy to rob properties on their beats. William A Frost, a local plumber, surrendered after naming the officers and Harry Rothenbugger as principals. Police recovered items including carpet rolls, stoves, cloth, tinware, hats, lace, gloves, groceries, and medicines.
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William A. Frost
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Harry Rothenbugger
Reneeous
Troop Suicide by Laudanum in Philadelphia Hotel
William J. Troop forty five a former professional roller skater died by his own hand in a Philadelphia hotel by swallowing laudanum. He left several letters and one hinted a love affair prompted the suicide.
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William J. Troop
Troop
Banker J A Hossack falls to death at Chicago Auditorium
J A Hossack a Odell Illinois banker leaped from the eighth floor of the Auditorium Annex into an open court and was instantly killed. Wosnick S who had been ill and was present on his way West is believed to be temporarily insane.
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J. A. Hossack
Odell, IL
Wosnick S
Torpedo Flotilla Reaches Magdalena Bay Ahead of Schedule
A United Wireless dispatch reports the torpedo flotilla has arrived at Magdalena Bay, arriving a day earlier than expected. The message from San Francisco notes the small vessels are now at the southern anchorage.
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San Francisco
United Wireless Company
Magdalena Bay
Portrait of You Then and Now Sparks Household Snicker
A Louisville Courier Journal quip contrasts a provocative line with a jab about hair, characterizing a witty exchange as a portrait of self. The teasing tone mocks vanity and memory.
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Qourier-Journal
Powerful Explosives in Historical Query Request
A fragment from the Chicago News quotes a young man asking about the most powerful explosives known and mentions two prima donnas in an opera company. The text reads as an inquiry rather than a full report, with unclear context or concrete details.
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Theatrica
Elanager
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Hope I Say the Bread of Unhappiness
A fragmentary note reflects a German term Preverb and a puzzled phrase about bread and unhappiness, indicating linguistic puzzle or stray OCR text. The source lacks a clear event or person but signals language study context.
Admiral Evans Improves During Paso Robles Visit
Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans, recovering at Paso Robles Hot Springs, enjoyed a two hour hillside carriage ride and his first mud bath since arrival. He praised the treatment, remained in good spirits, and joined a hillside drive with his party including Lt. Taylor Evans and staff. The outing followed a milk halt at James Horsburg Jr. ranch and Governor Gillette’s greetings. The four days at the springs markedly aided his mobility and strength.
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Prince Edward Island votes to ban automobiles from province
The PEI legislature approved a resolution to exclude motor cars nationwide citing public safety concerns. A bill to carry out the measure will be introduced and passed in the current session with support from members of both political parties.
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Prince Edward Island
BankerEdward Spaulding Injured in Santa Barbara Accident
Edward R. Spaulding a Buffalo banker with Santa Barbara winter ties was thrown from his buggy near the city sustaining a concussion and other injuries that may prove fatal. No witnesses to the incident.
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Edward R. Spaulding
Buffalo
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Telegraphic Brevities Update From Anderson Newsroom
A series of brief items report a man injured in a rail incident near St Paul. The Pittsburg Railway dispute is settled for submission to arbitration. Rev Edward Abbott of Cambridge Mass dies in Boston. Walter Hill is not accused of injuring Dr Kirby. an unknown chauffeur was involved.
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Young Hill
Market Quotations Wheat Prices Reported
Minneapolis market bulletin dated April 4 lists Wheat May at 1.01 dollars per bushel and July at 1.01 dollars. On track No 1 hard at 1.05, No 1 Northern at 1.03, No 2 Northern at 1.01, No 3 Northern at 0.984 dollars.
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Northern
Grain price notices from Duluth market report
Wheat to arrive and on track No 1 hard 1.04 1/4 dollars. No 1 Northern 1.024 dollars. No 2 Northern 84 1/4 cents. May 1.00 1/4 dollars. July 1.01 1/2 dollars. Flax to arrive on track May 1.1514 dollars. July 1.1756 dollars.
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Northern
Cattle and hog prices listed for St Paul market
St Paul market report dated April 4 shows bid ranges for cattle from good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, veals 3.75 to 5.00, hogs at 5.80 to 5.90, and sheep with wethers 5.75 to 6.15 and good to choice lambs 6.50 to 6.85.
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St. Paul
Chicago market quotes for cattle hogs and sheep
Chicago on April 4 reports cattle and calves mixed prices with Texans Western cattle stockers and feeders listings. Hogs show light mixed heavy and pig prices while sheep and yearlings lambs have quoted ranges.
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Commodity Prices From Chicago Market Report
Chicago market report lists Wheat and Corn futures for May July and Sept with fractional cents, oats prices for May July Sept, Pork and Butter and Eggs and Poultry prices. The sheet shows bid and ask style figures including old and new contract months and dairy quotes.
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Zones Lesson With Clever Young Answer
A New York Sun item notes a geography exam where a boy aged about twelve names two zones as masculine and feminine. He adds that the masculine is temperate or intemperate and the feminine torrid or frigid, showing wit beyond his years.
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New York Sun
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