Results on the Diamond Across Three Leagues
American Association games saw St. Paul edge Milwaukee 8 to 7 while Columbus defeated Louisville 3 to 2 and Toledo beat Indianapolis 3 to 2. Minneapolis topped Kansas City 10 to 4. National League scores included Chicago rout Cincinnati 32 to 5 and Philadelphia over Brooklyn 7 to 4. American League results had St Louis 5 Chicago 4 and Boston 3 New York 2. Cleveland 6 Detroit 2 and Philadelphia 8 Washington 2.
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St. Paul
Milwaukee
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Boston
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Phiadelphia
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
Grain and Provision Prices in Minneapolis Wheat
Minneapolis April 15 Wheat quotes list May at 1.09 dollars, July 1.09 percent, Sept 1.09 dollars. On track No 1 hard 1.11 percent, No 1 Northern 1.09 to 1.10 dollars, No 2 Northern 1.97 to 1.08 dollars, No 3 Northern 1.05 to 1.07 dollars.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Agricultural market notes from Duluth and St Paul
Wheat bids in Duluth show No 1 hard at 1.10 and No 1 Northern at 1.09 with futures for May and July around 1.09 to 1.10. Flax values in store and on track list May 2.44, July 2.39, Sept 1.86, Oct 1.76. St Paul cattle and hogs report offers good to choice steers 6.50 to 7.50, cows 5.00 to 6.00, yearlings 6.00 to 7.00, hogs 9.50 to 9.75, sheep 8.00 to 9.50 for lambs and related classes.
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Duluth
Northern
St. Paul
Wheat and corn futures mixed as markets close in Chicago
Wheat May at 1.094 and July 1.03 with September at 1.00. Corn May 58 1/2 cents, July 61 1/2, September 62 1/4. Oats May 12 43 cents, July 40, September 38. Pork May 21.97 and July 22.20. Butter prices vary by dairy type with Creameries at 26432 cents and dairies around 92 8-1712H20 cents.
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Chicago
C. Pouk
Taft Opposes Rivers and Harbors Bill Over Lobbied Provisions
President Taft may veto the $52 million rivers and harbors measure after reports of lobbying and questionable projects inserted into the bill by the Senate commerce committee. Senator Burton of Ohio denounced the bill as a hodgepodge lacking scientific basis and warned that some items benefit contractors rather than public needs. Burton criticized the Youghigheny branch and heavy Mississippi spending though he supported upper Mississippi improvements urged by Senator Nelson.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Commerce Committee
Senate Commerce Committee
House
Burton
Ohio
Youghingheny
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Mississippi River
Nelson
Upper
Mississippi
Editor Suffered Severe Burns In Hayfield Office Fire
Hayfield editor R. B. Russell of the Hayfield Guard was hospitalized in Rochester after a gasoline explosion while starting a fire in his office. His body was badly burned and officials fear he may not survive. The Hayfield office building and printing machinery were damaged but not completely destroyed.
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Rochester
Minn
R. B. Russell
Hayfield Guard
Russell
Hayfield
Howard Lake
Alienation Suit Dismissed in North Carolina Court
In McClusky North Carolina on April 16 Judge Winchester dismissed the famous Borst alienation case. Amelia Borst sued Jacob Borst and others for 50000 dollars claiming they caused strain between her and her husband.
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McClusky
N. C
Borst
Winchester
Amelia Borst
Jacob Borst
Tornado hits Columbia causes one death and $25000 loss
A tornado struck Columbia Tennessee on April 16 causing one fatality and property damage estimated at twenty five thousand dollars.
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Columbia, Tenn
Porter J McCumber North Dakota Senator in Washington
Porter J McCumber serves in the U S Senate representing North Dakota but sees limited action in Washington as he seeks to advance his state's interests. He focuses on agricultural policy and veterans affairs amid a crowded congressional calendar.
McCumber Undergoes Operation At Garfield Hospital
Senator Porter J. McCumber of North Dakota was taken to Garfield hospital after several days of illness. Doctors decided to operate on him and his condition was reported favorable with no serious complications anticipated.
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Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
Garfield Hospital
Senator McCumber
McCumber
Ysert
Eight Men Dead in Quebec Railway Camp Landslide
A dynamite blast triggered a massive landslide at the Haha Bay railway camp near St Alphonse Quebec burying the worksite. Eight men died including Ladislas Gagne chief engineer and five laborers. seven are missing as rescuers work to reach the buried camp over several days.
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St.Alphonse
Que
Haha Bay
Ladislas Gagne
St. Joseph
William O'Brien
Joseph Jennings
Toronto
Ont
St. Alphonse
Trainmen May Go On Strike Over Wages
A telegram from W G Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen says federated railroad groups may strike the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad within forty eight hours after the message. Wage scales outside Chicago would be 27 to 40 cents per hour, with minor points at 35 to 38.8 cents. Chicago rates cited as higher.
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Cleveland
W. G Lee
Brotherhood of Railway
Scranton
Federated Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of
Nickel Plate Railroad
Chicago
Return of Explorer Brings Rich Fur Cache to Asia
Lethbridge Asia reports April 1 arrival of Young from a trip to Northern British Ualia. He claims northward reach to Queen Neie and returns with a fur pack worth about $12,000. The tally includes 3 silver foxes, 200 wolves, 30 lynx, 10 cross fox, 60 mink, 20 foxes, 509 weasels, 4 mountain lions, 1,0 muskrats and 40 bears for sale on the London market at high prices.
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Lethbridge
Asia
Young
Ne'ie
Icow
London
Blizzard Hits Madison South Dakota April Snow Damages Crops
A regular blizzard set in Madison South Dakota on April 6 bringing snow that threatens early sown grain and fruit blossoms with potential total damage.
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Madison
S. D
Suffrage Delegates Disclaim Blame for Taft Greeting Incident
Delegates of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in Washington disowned responsibility for interruptions during President Taft's welcome address. A unanimous letter of regret was sent to Taft, signed by Frances Squire Potter and read by Anna Howard Shaw, while the convention also heard a symposium on Open Air Meetings and endorsed mailing Carrie Chapman Catt's address to U.S. leaders.
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Washington
United States
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Taft
Anna Howard Shaw
Frances Squire Potter
National Committee On Convention
National Woman Suffrage Association
Marriet Stanton Blatch
Unusual request in Ballinger-Pinchot probe
Washington April 16 Brandeis seeks delay of cross examination of Frank Pierce until after Ballinger testimony arguing for right to question Ballinger first. Committee divided on recalling witnesses for defense. Some members support the idea while others dissent as attendance remains sparse.
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Congressional Investigating Committee
Ballinger
Brandeis
Frank Pierce
Sutherland
Mr. Ballinger
Purcell
Senator Root
Mr. Pierce
Rush-Gagot Treaty Hinders Great Lakes Naval Vessel
Secretary Meyer reports to Congress that building a gun boat on the Great Lakes would violate the Rush-Bagot treaty of 1817. The 1909 joint commission found Britain ready for disarmament talks, but no final conclusion or action followed. Washington notes no steps since 1906 to terminate the treaty.
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Washington
Meyer
House
Navy
Great Lakes
Congress
State Department
United States
Canada
Joint Commission
Lakes
Great Britain
Navy Department
Secretary of State
North Dakota Educators Meet in Minot
The North Western Educational association convened in Minot on April 16 with about 200 teachers present. The afternoon featured a president's address by George F. Forster of Harvey, plus talks on education by W. L. Stockwell of Bismarck A. P. Hollis of Valley City and J. M. Stevens of Valley City.
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Minot
N. D
Northwestern Educational Association
George F. Forster
Jury in Hunt murder case discharged after long session
Laporte Indiana April 16 Jury finished a continuous twenty six hour session and reported they could not agree on a verdict in the Hunt murder case. Hunt a Lake Shore railroad brakeman is remanded to jail for a second trial for the alleged murder of Joseph Tarnowski of Willow River Minnesota by throwing him from a Lake Shore train.
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Laporte
Ind
Hunt
Lake Shore Railroad
Joseph Tarnowski
Willow River
Minn
Lake Shore
Interstate Commission Unable to Order Reparation Over Tomato Shipment
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled it could not order overcharge reparations in the Stone Ordean and Wells case against the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington and other roads. The shipment of canned tomatoes from Ridgley Maryland lacked a through route to Duluth, stopping further action.
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Washington
Stone, Ordean and Wells Company
Duluth
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ridgley
Sleet storm blankets North Dakota delaying spring work
A broad sleet storm swept across nearly all parts of North Dakota after rain. Farmers with seed planted welcomed the extra moisture while others faced delays to spring farming. Western Union service was cut off west of Valley City due to the weather.
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Fargo
N. D
Western Union
Valley City
Convent Fire Drives Nuns From Hospital to Street
A blaze at the St. Augustine convent in Lakewood drove fifty nuns from their cells and carried the sick from the convent hospital to the street as the building burned to ashes.
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Cleveland
St. Augustine
Lakewood
Bouading Into Shape Camp at Ben Lomond Cal
A Ben Lomond California revival camp named Bouading Into Shape hosts training sessions. Organizers promote fitness and wellness programs aimed at community members seeking improved physical health. Local participants attend daily workouts and instructional talks.
Illness of Mrs Jeffries Alters Birthday Plans
Ben Lomond Cal April 16 Jim Jeffries at thirty five faced a negro in the ring on the eve of his birthday. The illness of Mrs Jeffries curtailed festivities planned by Sam Berger. Bob Armstrong sparred with Jeffries adding to his training camp to learn Johnson style.
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Ben Lomond
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Armstrong
Jeffries
Johnson
Shooting Thought Accidental as Former Mayor Wounded
Duluth reports former Aurora mayor Charles Olson found in his room unconscious with a bullet wound to the breast. He was taken to a hospital with a chance of life, authorities saying suicide was unlikely and the shooting probably accidental, Olson alone in the room with a small caliber rifle.
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Duluth
Charles Olson
Aurora
Olson
Linotype Operator Perishes in Flash Fire at Star Office
George Ecklund linotype operator of the Hveleth Star was severely burned at the office when a gasoline spill on a burner exploded. Star proprietor C M Dowling sustained severe burns on the hands in the same incident.
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Newport
Thos. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co
America
Coldwell
Holmes Hardware
American Association
National League
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Golden
Clothing House
Dees
Treasury
Mittee
Porter J. M’cumber
Clinedinst
Lackawanna
Hunter
Presi
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Castoria
Cenuine Castoria
Irs
Duluth Company
Ben Lomond, Cal
Minnesota
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