Italian driver sets 300 mile speed record in Florida
Emanuel Cedrino in a 60 horsepower Italian car averages 77 miles per hour to cover 300 miles, breaking the world record. He wins a 256 mile race in 3 hours 21 minutes 27.5 seconds, then completes 300 miles in 3 hours 53 minutes 44 seconds amid a cheering crowd. R. G. Kelsey and M. G. Bernin finish second and third in the 266 mile event.
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Ormond, Fla
Emanuel Cedrino
Nazzaro
Cedrino
R. G. Kelsey
M. G. Bernin
Franklin building kept closed by bolt complaint
A New York man faces a complaint after a Franklin building was found fastened shut by a bolt that could be moved only by a strong push, preventing entry.
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Franklin
Wné
New York
Offered Banker Immunity Amid Newspaper Attacks
New York reporting charges allege Nathan Vidaver, former deputy attorney general, tried to extort $1500 from Hamilton bank president William R. Montgomery in exchange for immunity from press attacks. Montgomery says after paying $500 he stopped attacks, but they resumed when payment stopped.
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New York
Nathan Vidaver
William R. Montgomery
Hamilton Bank
Montgomery
Vidaver
Jackson
Grossman
Fitzsimmons
Astor House
Astor
Searing
Dormitory Fire Destroys D Arcambal Home for Boys
A fire swept the D Arcambal home dormitory in Clarenceville near Detroit destroying the building valued at 6000 dollars. Superintendent Homer Lane and his wife slept on the second floor as thirty six boys escaped in night clothes. Lane leaped from a window to save two remaining boys and himself with no serious injuries reported.
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Detroit
D’arcambal Home
Clarenceville
Lane
Homer Lane
Nephew of Louis Riel Fatally Injured at Minnesota Saw Mill
George Riel, nephew of Louis Riel, was crushed by a falling tree while cutting timber at the government saw mill eighteen miles east of White Earth agency. He suffered hip and scalp injuries and was taken to Minneapolis for treatment. doctors say he is not expected to recover.
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White Earth
Minn
George Riel
Louis Riel
Minneapolis
Explosion at Ivy Wild school injures principal. pupils safe
An explosion of coal gas in the heating furnace of the Ivy Wild school near Colorado Springs injures Nellie Remick, the principal, burned about the face, while all 100 pupils are marched out safely. The fire is quickly extinguished as students evacuate in marching order.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Ivy Wild
Nellie Remick
Threatening letter sent to Detroit Police chief
Detroit on March 6 reports Police Superintendent John Downey received a threatening letter bearing a black hand signature and the message U R Next. The note prompted police to guard the chief and investigate the sender.
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Detroit
John Downey
Nebraska for Bryan at Dem convention platform endorsement
Delegates from Nebraska met in Omaha on March 6 to pledge unity for William Jennings Bryan at the Denver national convention. The platform echoed Bryan’s views, condemning the Fowler and Aldrich currency bills, urging federal control of emergency currency, tariff revision, and eight hour workday, with irrigation expansion and anti Asiatic immigration stances noted. Bryan hailed by up to 1000 delegates and city residents as the next president.
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Omaha
Commonwealth
William Jannings Bryan
Denver
Platform Committee
Democratic Party of
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Aldrich
Drago
United States Navy
Ose
Mr. Bryan
The
United States
Taft
Oklahoma
March Out Safely as Lansdowne School Fire Drills
More than 100 children from Lansdowne public kindergarten in Philadelphia suburb were led to safety during a basement fire. Miss Roberta Brewster and Miss Estelle Stewart guided students as firemen confined the blaze to the basement and smoke filled the halls.
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Philadelphia
Lansdowne
Roberta Brewster
Estelle Stewart
Brewster
Telegraphic Brevities Chronicle Sudden Deaths
A rain and sleet storm over St Paul lit by lightning. George Chickering Munig the portrait painter dies in New York of pneumonia aged 56. Lily Handbury the actress dies in London after childbirth complications. Rev. Dr Silas C Swallow of Harrisburg Pa Prohibition candidate for president in 1904 is seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia.
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St. Paul
George Chickering Munig
New York
Boston
Lily Handbury
London
Silas C. Swallow
Harrisburg
United States
Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat
Wheat prices in Minneapolis show May at 1.038 to 1.08 with July at 1.06. On track prices list No. 1 hard at 1.13 to 1.15, No. 1 Northern at 1.10, No. 2 Northern at 1.08, and No. 3 Northern at 1.03 to 1.06.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and flax prices on track in Duluth market
In Duluth on March 5 the market listed wheat on track with No. 1 hard at 1.11 and a half, No. 1 Northern at 1.09 and a half, No. 2 Northern at 1.07, May at 1.07 and July at 1.08. Flax on track priced at 1.16 for May and July at 1.18.
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and Hogs Market Prices Reported in St Paul
St Paul market notes for March 5 show cattle prices with choice steers at 4.75 to 5.50, fair to good 4.00 to 4.75, cows and heifers 3.25 to 4.25, veals 3.75 to 5.25. Hogs 34.15 to 34.35. Sheep and lambs range: wethers 6.00 to 6.50, good to choice lambs 6.26 to 6.60.
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St. Paul
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep in Chicago
Chicago market report lists cattle and calf prices by category with ranges for Texans Western cattle stockers and feeders. Hog quotes cover light mixed heavy and rough categories while sheep show yearlings and lambs price ranges.
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Chicago
Chicago Market Prices Report March 5 Wheat Corn and Pork
Wheat futures show May 99c, July 93c, Sept Pie at 98% 99c. Corn May 68% 63c, July 61% 4? 61c. Oats quoted May old 53c? May 51c July old 45c, July 43c, Sept 57c. Pork May $11.92, July $12.80. Butter Creameries 20 28c, dairies 19 27c? Eggs 18 19c. Poultry Turkeys 13c, chickens 12c. springs 12c.
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Chicago
Source of Supply
A dialogue between a minister and Jakey notes family habit changes since the father stopped attending church. The boy wonders why an umbrella is not brought home reflecting altered routines and domestic supply.
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Jakey
Jewish Ledger
Bargain 5-Room House and Lot for Sale in Sparta Wisconsin
Five room house with barn and two lots offered for sale in Sparta Wisconsin one block from Main Street. Also a for rent listing a five room flat on Main Street.
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Sparta
Wis
Main St
Main Street
Attell and Driscoll to Fight for Featherweight Title
Abe Attell signs to fight Jimmy Driscoll of England for the featherweight championship in San Francisco this April. Driscoll will receive a guaranteed 1500 dollars plus expenses, for a 122 pound ringside bout to determine the title.
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San Francisco
Abe Attell
Jimmy Driscoll
Driscoll
New York to Paris Race Cars Progress Report
Chicago March 6 French car No 2 remains in Chicago awaiting departure for the West. The German entrant suffers repairs delays as others along the route from Chicago to Fremont Nebraska press toward San Francisco to catch a boat for Alaska on March 22.
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Chicago
New York
Paris
West
Fremont
Neb
San Francisco
Alaska
Land Office Offers Free 50000 Acre Eastern Valley Steads
A land office advertises 50000 acres of free home stead land in Eastern Valley County Montana and a fine 1424 acre improved farm with buildings. It promotes bargains on houses, installment plans, and loan terms. Call for details and terms and to list property for sale or rent.
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Valley County
Montana
Austin
Banker's Surety Company of
Cleveland
Poe
Ely Pal Pole
Shalves
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Austin, Minn
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Clothing House
Michigan
Louis Reil
Fowler and
Rency
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Cosmo Theatre
Funny
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Nels Michelson
Prop
River St
Lieve
Orris Hayes
Hayes Bros., Jewelers
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Jrane
J. &. Mitchell
H. Mitchell
Addison-Jones
Fox Hotel
Addison
Jones
Lake Ane
Oraxe
ZA B. Weseman
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Colley
Land Office
Mower County
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