Desperado chase ends as sheriff halts pursuit in Redwood Falls
Sheriff Schueller and Company L Minnesota National Guard abandoned the pursuit of a named desperado after a late night chase in Redwood Falls. James Aller remains held as the suspected driver reports the suspect aimed to recover bank loot from Seaforth and move it to St Paul for the gang.
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Redwood Falls
Minn
Schueller
Company L
Minnesota National Guard
Desperado
Here
James Aller
St. Paul
Aller
Redwood County
Quote about a newly married couple from Chicago Record-Herald
A wry exchange notes the dangers of foolishness next to a newly married couple. The Chicago Record Herald relays the quip that two fools may be more terrible than one, reflecting social humor of the era.
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Charles
Chicago Record-Herald
Wedding Notice of Mrs Nubride in Philadelphia Press
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press mentions Mrs Nubride and a forthcoming wedding. The dialogue notes the bride’s maiden name and hints at social chatter surrounding the nuptials.
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Tess
Noted Briton Talks Freely On Canada and Militarism
British military expert Lord Kitchener, touring Chicago, shared candid views with a reporter aboard his train. He discussed Canada's future, a modest Canadian navy to ease fears, and the Pacific role in global history, while noting no aggressive intentions toward Canada. He later left for New York to meet his brother, Bermuda's governor Frederick W. Kitchener.
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Kitchener
Panama Canal
Pacific Ocean
Canada
Bobby
Frederick D. Grant
Lord Kitchener
New York
Frederick W. Kitchener
Bermuda
Proposed bill would close 855 rural schools in state
Mason City April 15. State school men urge a bill to shut 855 rural schools where enrollment is six or fewer. Last year ten had one pupil, 335 had six, and statewide rooms averaged 13 pupils. The plan also abolishes the school treasurer role and puts the whole school fund under the county treasurer with warrants drawn by that office.
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Mason City
Langford Stuns Opponent In 16th Round Duel
In Los Angeles on April 15 Sam Langford of Boston overwhelmed his opponent at the Vernon arena in a brutal sixteenth round finish. The Boston Demon demonstrated boxing endurance and power while Jim Barry of Chicago earned praise for gameness in a fierce battle from bell to bell.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sam Langford
Boston
Jim Barry
Chicago
Vernon Arena
Body Found Beside Tracks in Aitkin Minn
Train crew of freight No. 55 discovered a man about sixty by the rails near Aitkin. He died hours later after being brought to town. The man wore neat attire and had a ticket with the name J. Carlson, believed to be a passenger from train No. 13 bound for Glendive Mont.
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Aitkin, Minn
Aitkin
Glendive
Mont
J. Carlson
Canadian inspectors kill sound horses at border, farmer losses rise
Rolette North Dakota April 14 Dr A L Benson recently back from Portal reports Canadian inspectors kill sound horses daily due to failing tests. He says nearly every farmer crossing the border loses one or more horses as a result.
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Rolette
N. D
A. L. Benson
Portal
Dr D K Pearsons Celebrates Birthday With Charity Giveaway
Dr D K Pearsons marks his birthday by distributing a fortune to friends and community members, an act described as a charitable gesture aimed at aiding those in need. The event drew local attention and showcased Pearsons generosity.
Dr Pearson pays largest debt to Chicago and Y M C A
Dr D K Pearsons aged ninety celebrates paying his million dollar debt to the city of Chicago and his $200000 gift to the Y M C A. He credits early Chicago merchants, especially Phil Armour, for his success and recalls the long journey to becoming square with the world. He receives visitors at Hinsdale with flowers and well wishes.
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Chicago
D. K. Pearsons
Phil Armour
Hinsdale
Safeguard workmen order prompts steel firms
Duluth Minn April 15. United States Steel and subsidiaries stamp all machinery orders with red ink to ensure safeguarding provisions for workers. Officials, engineers and shop foremen are urged to adopt safety measures and reward practical safety suggestions. Enforcement will match the Sunday work policy in the group.
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Duluth
Minn
United States Steel Corporation
Hger
Fires in St Paul Cause Major Loss on April 15
Sparks from passing locomotives likely started fires in separate city districts. Total damage estimated around 25000 dollars. C R Rank & Co warehouse burned completely. Blodgett and Osgood company yard lumber valued over 5000 dollars also destroyed.
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St. Paul
C. R. Rank & Co
Blodgett & Osgood Company
Man Killed by Lightning in Scranton Visit
Lightning struck John Frease of Scranton, Iowa, as he hurried home to avoid rain. He died instantly. searchers found his body with no visible injuries.
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Marshalltown
John Frease
Scranton
Asquith Wins Approval of Lords Veto Resolution
In London the House of Commons backed Premier Asquith by a large majority for his resolutions on the Lords veto power and approved a policy to carry them into statutory effect. Asquith warned the government would resign or seek dissolution if the policy could not be given legal force. The scene ended in uproar and cheers as the contention over constitutional principles unfolded.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
House of Lords
Balfour
Work on the Panama Canal
Washington reports that excavation for the Panama Canal is complete under the original plan of 103,795,000 cubic yards and the widened prism required by naval needs adds 70,871,594 more yards. The engineers achieved unprecedented progress and the record stands marvelously.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Wrecked NP freight cars trap victims near Spokane
In Spokane Washington on April 15 wrecking crews struggled to clear twenty one loaded freight cars wrecked three miles west of the city. Bodies remained buried under wreckage with three recovered so far. Brakeman George F Howarth was the only serious injury among crew. Tramps fleeing Pasco comprised the dead and injured. seven badly hurt remain hospitalized and five or six still trapped.
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Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacific
George F. Howarth
Pasco
Farmer Slugged and Robbed in Barnesville
John Lorenzo a prominent farmer near Sabin was slugged and robbed of 300 dollars on Main street after selling a horse and displaying considerable money. Police reported the incident as a robbery and are investigating the case.
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Barnesville
Mann
John Lorenzo
Sabin
Main Street
Lorenzo
Bryan sails from San Juan to New York on Caracas
William J. Bryan departed San Juan aboard the Caracas bound for New York and plans to return to Nebraska briefly before visiting Texas. He expects to sail for Scotland in May.
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San Juan
P. R
William J. Bryan
New York
Caracas
Taft Hissed At Suffrage Convention Address
President Taft was hissed at the National Woman Suffrage Association convention in Washington during his welcome address. He defended his cautious stance on suffrage, urging that only educated, self interested individuals should exercise political power. The scene occurred in the Arlington hotel as delegates, mostly women, listened intently and later expressed humility over the incident.
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Washington
Taft
National Woman Suffrage Association
Arington Hotel
Anna Howard Shaw
Association
Archibald Butt
Roosevelt in Venice Shares Gondola Tour and Meetings
In Venice on April 15 Colonel Roosevelt spent twelve hours touring gondolas and notable sights with his party. The Duke of the Abruzzi, in command of the naval arsenal, visited Roosevelt in the hotel and spoke with him for nearly an hour. Grand Duke Ferdinand of Austria lunched with a morganatic wife as Roosevelt left for the station, while Roosevelt was greeted by Americans who asked for handshakes and waved from gondolas.
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Venice
Kermit Roosevelt
Abruzzi
Naval
Grand Duke
Ferdinand of Austria
Roosevelt
Sophia Chietek
Europe
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Northern Indians Dying in Northwest Report
Edmonton report quotes A Brabant Hudson Bay factor noting Indians along the Mackenzie river are dying from famine. He says seventy eight deaths in one tribe this year and many more lives saved only by government food supplies last winter. Brabant based at Fort Rae on Great Slave Lake over 1,000 miles north.
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Edmonton
Alta
A. Brabant
Hudson Bay
Mackenzie River
Ladylike gum chewing on a train sparks motherly guidance
A girl on a train chews gum and pulls long strings, then lets them fall back. Her mother whispers in horror, urging her to chew like a proper little lady.
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Mabel
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