Italian banker flees New York after Black Hand threats
Pasquale Pati proprietor of a small Elizabeth Street bank and his son shut their bank and fled the city amid a Black Hand vengeance campaign after Pati shot Francesco Pelletro in a bank shooting. Depositors flooded the bank as a run crippled two nearby private banks and police pursued masked trespassers.
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New York
Black Hand
Pasquale Pati
Elizabeth Street
Francesco Peletro
Pati Bank
Bank of Acriteli & Son
Pati
Peletro
Pasquale Pati and Son
Salvatore
Francesco Pelletro
Salvai@te
Pelletro
Shippy Exonerated by Coroner Jury in Averbuch Killing
A coroner's jury finds Chicago Chief of Police George M. Shippy and driver James F. Foley justified in killing Averbuch the Russian Jewish youth who attacked the chief in his home. Over twenty witnesses, including Olga Averbuch and Harry Shippy, testified before the verdict.
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Chicago
Shippy
Foley
Averbuch
Olga Averbuch
Harry
George M. Shippy
James F. Foley
Minnesota farmer jailed for first degree murder
Bemidji Minn March 25 Barney Dyer a farmer of Hines north of Blackduck has been arrested on a murder in the first degree charge for allegedly causing his wife Brence Dyer's death by poison Dyer died about a week ago a warrant was issued by County Attorney Henry Finkley following information from county authorities
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Bemidji, Minn
Barney Dyer
Hines
Blackduck
Brence Dyer
Dyer
Henry Finkley
Guild's Condition Improves in Boston Report
Boston reports Governor Curtis Quild continues to rest easily after medical updates. Officials provided brief notes on his condition while the state capital awaits further statements. Public health aides monitor daily progress and advise rest.
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Boston
Curtis Quild
Ground Held Against Gloom Lifts City Mood
His stabilized condition steadies dwindling spirits as the city remains hopeful. While gains are modest, the improved outlook eases the pervasive gloom that had blanketed the community.
Agreement Denied Over White Barley Tobacco Deal
In Cincinnati on March 25 Clarence Lebus and G A Brooks deny a reported pact between American Tobacco and the Society of Equity executive committee. Others insist the agreement is authentic alleging 1906 and 1907 purchases at 16 and 18 cents per pound with a no crop for 1908 condition, limited to white barley districts and not affecting dark tobacco areas troubled by night riding outrages.
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Cincinnati
American Tobacco Company
Society of Equity
Clarence Lebus
G. A. Brooks
White Barley Tobacco Board of Control
American Society of Equity
Lebus
Louisville
New York
White Barley Board of Control
Iowa Attorney Walter J L Weaver Missing From Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls reports Walter J L Weaver, a young attorney and son of Judge M Weaver of the supreme court, has vanished after leaving town a month ago saying he would be away two weeks for business with stops in Iowa City and Des Moines. Relatives seek information on his whereabouts and safety.
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Iowa Falls
Walter JL. Weaver
8. M. Weaver
Supreme Court
Iowa City
Des Moines
Detroit Trolley Crash Wrecks Store Front Injuring Many
An interurban car derailed near Thirty first street on the Ann Arbor line of the Detroit United railway and plowed into a brick two story store, demolishing its front. Over twenty injured with many others treated on scene. Two in serious condition named Mrs E A Halladay of Napoleon and Mike Rohowska of Detroit.
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Detroit
Ann Arbor
Detroit United Railway
Jackson
Mich
Thirty-first Street
E. A. Halalladay
Napoleon, Mich
Mike Rohowska
A. Silberstein
Tornado Destruction Hits Lynn Georgia Killing Two
A cyclone destroyed Lynn near Bainbridge Georgia on March 25 killing two people Jim Wright a colored man and a child of Major Lyles. Many others were injured including Boze and Pet Hatcher Mrs Bailey Miss Blanche Mimms Mr George Williams and Mrs William Lynn. Homes were leveled with contents ruined and a child blown into the woods. The cyclone left a 400 yard wide track two miles long as doctors from Bainbridge and Brinson rushed to aid the injured.
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Bainbridge
Lynn
Jim Wright
Major Lyles
Boze
Pet Hatcher
Bailey
Blanche Mimms
George Williams
Kate Archie
William Lynn
Brinson
Floor collapses during auction at Loren Gage farm
Twenty people were injured when the kitchen floor collapsed at the Loren Gage farm house two and a half miles west of Sand Lake Michigan during an auction sale. The room dropped eight feet into the cellar with two boilers of hot coffee, seriously injuring Loren Gage Mrs Dallahoo Mary Sutton and Patrick Patine among others. all are believed to recover.
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Sand Lake
Mich
Loren Gage
Dallahoo
Mary Sutton
Patrie
Andrew Patine
Sherman in Serious Condition at Garfield Hospital
Representative James Sherman of New York, ill for several days in Washington, was moved to Garfield hospital. Doctors say the ailment is not yet diagnosed but likely intestinal trouble and an operation may be needed.
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Washington
James Sherman
New York
Garfield Hospital
Williams warns Republicans face obstruction if they fail action
Washington March 25 John Sharp Williams Mississippi minority leader warns the Republicans must pass legislation or face constant obstruction for the remainder of the session. He blasts party passivity and vows to exercise parliamentary coercion while highlighting bills on campaign finance disclosure free wood pulp and anti injunctions. The Agricultural Appropriation debate continues as Sulzer seeks expunging remarks but fails.
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Williams
House
Sulzer
New York
Daizell
Pennsylvania
Famous Drury Lane Theater Burned in London Fire
London March 25 The Drury Lane theater one of the citys most famous buildings was completely destroyed by a fire flames bursting from windows alerted the brigade but the structure could not be saved no casualties were reported the theater had closed for pantomime season and was to reopen April 18 the origin of the fire is unknown
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London
Drury Lane
Textile council seeks conference over wage cut plan
In New Bedford on March 25 the textile council considered the 10 percent wage cut ordered by 22,000 operatives’ employers for April 6. The council approved asking mill owners’ representatives to meet, voicing disapproval after a long period of income curtailment.
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New Bedford
Mass
Textile Council
Massena Pioneer Dies After Fright At Creston Hospital
Walter Wy coff, a Massena pioneer, died at Creston hospital from heart failure after fainting on seeing several patients go to the operating table. The shock occurred while he waited for his turn, causing him to collapse as he witnessed the procedures.
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Creston
Walter Wycoff
Creston Hospital
Passage of New Rate Law Sparks Extra Session Debate
In St Paul on March 25 Governor Johnson weighs a possible extraordinary session to pass rate laws after the US Supreme Court objections. State officials await the court decision copy before deciding. Johnson says he has not determined if an extra session is advisable or necessary.
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St. Paul
Johnson
United States Supreme Court
Stete
Railroads Plan Challenge to State Rate Laws in Chicago
A conference of railroad presidents centering in Chicago will seek to attack several state rate statutes. The effort targets Iowa Illinois Nebraska and South Dakota laws, claiming excessive penalties and indefiniteness violate constitutional standards set by the Minnesota case. Test suits would be rushed to the highest court.
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Chicago
Herald
Supreme Court of the United States
Minnesota
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
South Dakota
Sheriff Webb Shot and Killed by Prisoner Near Billings
Yellowstone county Sheriff James Webb was shot dead on the Musselshell River about six miles from Billings by William Byckfound, a horse thief wanted in Wyoming. Webb had arrested him and planned to escort him to Billings when Byckfound asked to drink at the camp wagon and shot the sheriff as they rode away. The killer fled. posses pursue.
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Helena
Mont
James Webb
Yellowstone County
Musselshell River
Billings
William Buckfound
Wyoming
Webb
Byckfound
Byckfo
Woman Burns Birthday Gift In Gas Jet Display
Mrs Nellie Nash MacVay wife of J K MaccVay of San Francisco visiting Minneapolis declared a gift of a thousand dollars as she waved it before a gas jet the note caught fire and burned to ashes in seconds witnesses reported the dramatic mishap during her stay with friends on March 25.
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Minneapolis
Nellie Nash MacVay
J. K. MaccVay
San Francisco
Logan jury acquits editor in Brundridge murder case
The Logan Iowa jury acquitted A. H. Sniff, editor, of the Brundridge murder after finding self defense justified. The verdict ends the homicide prosecution.
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Logan
A. H. Sniff
E. M. Brundridge
Sniff
American Car Arrives in San Francisco First Racer in New York Paris Race
The American car reaches San Francisco on March 25 after a cross country run, escorted by about 200 automobiles on Market Street. It will stay several days for repairs before moving on by steamer to Valdez, with a May start possible. The Italian car is being repaired at Ogden Utah while the French car advances from Church Buttes Wyoming and the German contenders sit at Rawlins Wyoming.
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San Francisco
Market Strees
Valdez
Ogden
Church Buttes
Wyo
Rawlins
Invitation Accepted Promises Pacific Cruise for US Fleet
Washington reports the battle ship fleet will visit China Australia and Japan with a return on Washingtons birthday to be celebrated by President Roosevelts retirement. Nine ships report strong target practice progress at Magdalena bay and debate over Maine Alabama replacements nears. In Chipmunk County Mrs Breidel and her four year old son died after she jumped into a cistern with the boy following his choice to see Albert.
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China
Australia
Japan
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Admiral Evans
Magdalena Bay
Maine
Alabama
Uiiness
Georgia
Louisiana
Minnesota
Ohio
Kentucky
Kearsarge
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Pekine
Ja Crosse
Wis
Albert
Wenzel Breidel
Chipmunk Coulee
La Follette Attacks Trust Power in Aldrich Debate
In Washington March 25 Senator La Follette wrapped up his speech opposing the Aldrich currency bill by asserting that far fewer than 190 industrial magnates control the nation. He warned that Standard Oil and Morgan dominate, with a list of fourteen powerful operators allied to Morgan and Rockefeller, and urged progressive senators to unite to defeat the bill.
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Washington
la Follette
Aldrich
Senate
Standard Oil-Morgan Combine
John Moody
Moody
Ja Follette
Senator Depew
New York
Depew
Morgan
Rockefellers
Standard Oil
W. K. Vanderbilt
August Belmont
Frederick Overhauser
Henry Co. Frick
J. Ogden Armour
George Gould
Jacob Schiff
E. H. Harriman
Thomas F. Ryan
Louis S. Swift
John Jacob Astor
James Speyer
James J. Hill
W. H. Moore
Mr. la Follette
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Penrose In Extremely Serious Condition In Philadelphia
United States Senator Penrose, ill at his home in Philadelphia, is reported in an extremely serious condition. Physicians say his temperature is lower but overall improvement is not evident.
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Philadelphia
United States
Penrose
Fire destroys Gruenbeck dry goods store in Fond du Lac
Fire at Fond du Lac Wisconsin destroyed the dry goods store and stock owned by John F Gruenbeck with a loss of about 100000 Miss Mekissy a clerk jumped from a second story into and broke her ankle in the blaze
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Fond du Lac
Wis
John F. Gruenbeck
Stevens Wounded in Seoul Advisor Shot at Ferry Station
Durham W. Stevens, foreign adviser to the Korean government in Seoul, was shot and seriously wounded at a San Francisco ferry station. He rests at St. Francis Hospital as doctors monitor his condition and plan X-ray checks to locate bullets near the lung area.
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San Francisco
Durham W. Stevens
Seoul
St. Francis Hospital
California Street
Schiewek the Tailor Offers Made to Measure Suits
Schiewek the Tailor presents himself as the country’s largest ladies tailoring house. He invites all ladies to have suits measured for a perfect fit not possible with ready made garments. Prices remain no higher and may be lower in some cases.
Chicago Train Times to St Pentotes and Des Moines
Train schedule notes departures to St Pentotes and Bea Delosses from Chicago on Great Western Railway. North bound trains leave at 2 4:08 AM? and 3:35 PM with arrivals in Des Moines and Iowa. Readable portions show 12:40 PM in stops.
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Chicago
Great Western Railway
St. Pentotes
Bea Delosses
Des Moines
Iowa
Local Value Sale Promises Bargain City Property Deals
A jumble of phrases hints at a local sale of property and bargain offers. Mentions Vail Moutanen and terms like free homestead and mower counts, but readability is limited.
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Vail
Moutanen
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