Meadville Hotel Fire Sparks Overnight Exit Chaos
Fire destroyed the Ta farette Hotel in Meadville Pennsylvania forcing over a hundred guests to flee in night clothes. The blaze threatened wider spread as local and nearby departments stood ready, with injuries and casualties reported as the structure burned rapidly. Bryan declines convention attendance is also noted in brief, with political tensions and travel plans referenced.
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Football march disaster at Glasgow stadium injures crowd
About 120000 spectators attended a Keneland versus Scotland march in Glasgow last Saturday. A crush in the enclosure left forty injured, with three sent to hospital after stones and bottles were thrown by angry spectators during the progress of the fire.
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Colleton College Expels Juniors in Disciplinary Action
Report from Columbia South Carolina states that members of the junior class at Clenmoen Colles were expelled for leaving campus without leave. It is feared sophomores and freshmen may face dismissal as more penalties are considered. The college records show a volatile attendance situation and students warned against further disruptions.
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Columbia S.C
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Fire Destroyed Building in Joliet Risking $100,000 Loss
A blaze swept the Daarrett block in Joliet inflicting an estimated loss of $100,000. The structure housed several persons who escaped unharmed except two, Patris Woeethadl president of the trans... Save Joes rank, and Joseph Toes, both badly burned. Origin of the fire remains under investigation.
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Joliet
Lumbermen Fined Under Valentine Act in Toledo
Twenty former Toledo lumbermen were fined 400 to 1000 dollars each for conspiring in restraint of trade under the Valentine anti trust law. No jail terms were imposed. The article notes the death of Judge Who Tried Powers and mentions Judge James K. Cantrell of Georgetown Kentucky who died after a long illness and who presided over early trials of Caleb Powers in a case tied to the assassination of William Goache.
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Ohio
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Common Pleas Court
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James KE. Cantrell
Georgetown
Cantrell
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William Goche
Wreck on the Wabash Injures Few in Catlin
Continental Limited train No. 4 of the Wabash railroad wrecked at Catlin with no deaths and only a small number of injuries reported among passengers and crew. Authorities investigate the cause of the mysterious incident.
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Wabash Railroad
Catlin
Williams New Ohio Chairman
H. M. Williams of Columbus elected chairman of the State Executive Committee of the Ohio Republican State Central Committee succeeding Senator Charles Dick.
230000 Miners Quit in Soft Coal Strike Across Nation
About 230000 miners across the United States walked off April 1 in a soft coal strike. Central Pennsylvania and Indiana pits operated while portions of the Midwest and West suspended. Talks continued as miners and operators faced wage and contract disputes and possible settlement paths.
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Smith College president warns on college entrance rules
In his annual report President TL Clark Seclve of Smith College argues looser entrance standards would expand access for poor and middle class students while maintaining the value of a college education. He urges caution against delaying graduation and notes broader consolidation plans backed by Rockefeller and Carnegie. Minnesota figures show more women teachers and rising salaries. Wisconsin institutions face restructuring. Moorhead normal school awards contract for a model school to train future teachers.
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Lawrence University
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J. W. Olsen
Minnesota
Minnesota State Board of Control
Moorhead Normal School
Senate not in session amid filibuster on district bill
The Senate did not meet Friday as Democratic filibuster continued in debate over a district-related measure. Lawmakers weighed passage of the bill changing bar and claim procedures while forestry and state budget items were discussed.
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National Capital Notes on Navy Reform and Seed Commerce
The Senate passed the bill adding to Fort Sheridan payroll and a plan to create machinist warrant officers. The Navy affairs committee favors Butler Pennsylvania measures and raises pay for mates at sea and on shore. Mann Illinois seeks commerce regulation of adulterated seed with a favorable House report.
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Hwinois
Indiana Republicans adopt platform for Fairbanks ticket
Indiana Republicans met in state convention to back Charles Warren Fairbanks for president and instruct 30 delegates to vote accordingly. The platform opposes corporate campaign funds, backs tariff revision, favors labor reform and a local option liquor law, and endorses Gov Hanly and other party leaders for national roles. Delegates from Rushville Gosh en Indianapolis Columbus were named for governor.
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Charles W. Miller
Goshen
William S. Taylor
Indianapolis
Hugh T. Miller
Columbus
Unclear Financial Review Notes Mixed Industry Trends
A garbled financial column discusses patterns in manufacturing and retail, noting unsettled weather delaying demand for some goods while warmer temps boost outfits and millinery. It mentions wholesale merchandise, mail orders, country stores, and mixed signals in wood, brick, and lumber sectors with varied output and employment pressures.
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Trade winds quiet turmoil over, amid buyer hesitancy
The report notes a muted market with cautious buyers and limited lending activity. Dealers show subdued demand while sellers hold prices, and financial observers cite regulatory and seasonal factors shaping the slow pace.
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets Reported
Prices for wheat corn oats rye and more are listed for Indianapolis, Detroit, Milwaukee, Toledo, Philadelphia, and Buffalo markets. Live cattle hogs sheep and lamb quotes appear with ranges, while futures-like notes and regional variations are noted.
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Transvaal Gold Output in 1907 Reported at 14.75 Billion
United States consul at Victoria South Africa cites Transvaal gold production for 1907 as 14.75 billion dollars. In New York Jacob Riis states 361000 rooms in tenements lack light and fresh air.
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Populists Nominate Watson for President Williams for Vice
The Nebraska delegation battles within the Populist convention for a Watson Williams ticket. Thomas E Watson of Iowa is named for president and Samuel W Williams of Indiana for vice president, with the party platform urging government ownership of railroads and public utilities, abolition of sweat shops, and labor protections.
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