Notable Obituaries and Appointments in Brief
Washington notes death of Rev Rouben H Sanders 74 Indiana Methodist clergyman in La Porte. Rev Henry Hikok 89 first American missionaries to China dies in Watertown. C apt C J Badger to continue as naval academy seacemy superintendent. Governor Bush appoints Richard L Hand Democrat to testify on charges against District Attorney Jerome of New York. John H Mandigo longtime head of sporting dept at New York Sun dies. Capt Royal R Ingersoll assigned to general navy staff after Pillsbury promotion.
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Rouben H. Sanders
la Porte
Ind
Henry Hikok
China
Watertown
N. Y
C. J. Badger
Naval Seacemy
Bushes
Richard L. Hand
Pillsbury
Bureau of Navigation
Notable Obituaries and Gifts From Several States
Charles B. Whiting former Orient Insurance president in Hartford dies. Lt. Charles A L Totten U S A retired and ex Yale professor dies at Milford Conn. Mrs Anna M Dayton mother of Rear Admiral Dayton dies at South Bend Ind. Samuel L Carleton longtime head of the world Sons of Temperance dies in Portland Mo aged 86. John Vandercook Jr United Press president and GM dies in Chicago after appendicitis. Princeton trustees announce 250 000 gift from Mrs Russell Sage for freshman dormitory. Gen Bell directs recruiting service officers and men wear their finest uniforms. J R Decker veteran editor of the Columbus Wisconsin Republican dies after lingering illness aged 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Whiting
Orient Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Charles A. L. Totten
U.S. A
Yale
Milford
Anna M. Dayton
Dayton
South Bend
Ind
Samuel L. Carleton
World Organization of Sons of Temperance
Portland
John Vandercook, Jr
United Press Association
Chicago
Board of Trustees
Princeton University
Russell Sage
Gen. Bell
Accidental Happenings Across Regions
A string of disasters including a boiler explosion in Pawpaw Bell yard killing two and injuring four, a Pocahontas teen dies from malady after bonfire play, a Spartanhare SC tornado kills a man and wounds his wife while destroying homes, and a Miller Indiana nitroglycerin mill blast wrecks the plant with no one present. A NP North Coast Limited derail near Glendive MT fatally injures a fireman and an unknown tramp, while engineer Waddingham sustains serious injuries.
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Bell
Pawpaw
Mendota
Mercedes Murray
Jay Murray
Pocahontas
Iowa
Spartanhare County
South Carolina
West Springs
Aetna Powcer Company
Miller
Ind
Northern Pacific
Grendive
Mont
Gustavus
Waddingham
Jealousy blamed as man shoots Scranton woman in Ala incident
A South Bessemer electric car was held up by a highwayman near Powderly Alabama. Ellen Moore of Scranton Pennsylvania was shot and fatally wounded by Conductor Adams Lillead and William Robinson of Old Forge Pennsylvania, aged about twenty seven. An attempt to wreck a westbound DL&W passenger train near Lowman New York failed. A severed head washed ashore in Cleveland is believed to be Michiel Sobods of Bedford Ohio in a murder robbery case. Mrs Bazzie EK Mullally of St Louis was found dead with throat cut. a negro chores boy confessed to killing her for money. George W. Thomas of Newport Washington died by suicide at the Colonial hotel Spokane, citing domestic troubles and ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powderly
Ala
Adams Lillead
Wiliam Robinson
Old Forge
Ellen Moore
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Lowman
Michiel Sobods
Bedford
Cleveland
George W. Thomas
First State Bank of
Newport
Wash
Colonial Hotel
Spokane
Robbery in San Franncisco Jewelry District Showcases $50,000 Loss
In San Franncisco's best patrolled district thieves raided the P. Lundy jewelry store, taking watches and other items totaling about $50,000. In other news, Dr Alexander B. McDowell, a New York musician, fatally cut his throat. Victor Aho of Chatham wounded in a hospital case. Louis Westley charged after a farmer's suicide. Antonia Breter shot in Chicago by Joseph Krhowiinek who then killed himself.
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San Franncisco
P. Lundy
St of Mankinds
Alexander B. McDowell
New York
Victor Aho
Chatham
Marquette, Mich
Fire destroys historic Garrison church in Berlin
A 1702 Garrison church on Neue Friedrichstrasse Berlin was completely burned last week. Across the globe tensions rise as Seoul reports revolutionary activity south of the city and cabinet ministers resign. The Isthmian Canal Commission rejects drift-in workers, an Austro-Hungarian galley sinks after a collision, and ships Voltaire and Republique clash with damage but no deaths. Emperor Nicholas thanks for Carnegie institute dedication volume. Chinese boycotts affect shipping as the Japanese steamer America Maru sails with minimal cargo while Empress of India carries more passengers to Vancouver.
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Neue Friedrichstrasse
Berlin
Seoul
Isthmian Canal
Gallatea
Triste
Austro-Hungary
Sebenico
Voltaire
Santos
Argentine Republic
Republique
Emperor Nicholas
Iswolsky
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
Hongkong
San Francisco
Vancouver
Graduation day fixed for midshipment at Annapolis Naval Academy
June 4 set as graduation day for the midshipmen at the Annapolis Naval Academy. Other items note Canada immigration bill direct-entry requirement and potential deportation, a New York Chinese club project, wage cuts affecting 43,500 workers, a nine-member Wall Street investigation bill, New Jersey legislature adjournment with civil service hailed, a Bible hiding money story, and a Buffalo insurer's clerk declared insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis Naval Acadeny
Canada
New York
Confucian Association
New England
New York State
Wall Street
Russians Raid Berber Villages and clash in Algeria
In Persia near Tentorah and Belesuvar Russian forces fight Kurdish-raider fronts with heavy casualties. In Bechar Algeria a French column on Talzaza hill repels Berber attackers, suffering 28 dead and 100 wounded while Berber losses total 125.
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Tiflis
Tentorah
Belesuvar
Belostvar
Kedzhabeklu
Zaral
Tamlet
Flames Threaten Village Fire Iowa 1900
Fire swept Vesta Minnesota on April 19 destroying an elevator owned by Schamid and Anderson of Springfield along with coal sheds and stock yards. Strong east wind spread embers to multiple locations causing widespread small blazes. Estimated loss around 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta
Minn
Schamid & Anderson
Springfield
Chicago & North-Western
Mob fires on Italians in Clinton Illinois driving workers out
In Clinton Illinois last night a mob of local residents fired on thirty Italian workers employed by the Illinois Central. The Italians fled the town amid a barrage of gunfire amid rising indignation over alleged Black Hand letters.
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Illinois
Bloomington
Ilinois Central
Clinton
Child Crushed by Cultivator Wheels Near Logan
Farmer near Logan Iowa finds the body of his three year old daughter beneath the wheels of a cultivator. Authorities believe the child climbed onto the machinery and it started downhill, causing the fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Iowa
L. P. Jacobs
Here
Farmers sue Akron Milling for 22000 damages
Ten farmers along the Sioux river sue Akron Milling company for 22000 dollars claiming water overflow from a large dam caused damages near Akron Iowa. The suit was filed April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Iowa
Sioux River
Akron Milling Company
Justice Works Quicky
Eighteen hours after arrest for highway robbery Peter and Joseph Smith were in cells at the Michigan City Indiana penitentiary. They admitted holding up Riley Dean and his wife.
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Justice Works Quicky
Chicago
Peter and
Joseph Smith
Michigan City
Ind
Riley Dean
Section Men Will Strike in Chippewa Falls
Section men along the Wisconsin Central will strike over a new wage scale of 1.25 dollars per day for ten hours, prompting industrial action in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Wisconsin Central Section
Curb on Federal Court Injunctions In New Bill
Washington reports the senate passed a bill requiring a majority of three federal judges to issue injunctions against enforcing state laws. The measure, drafted by judiciary committee, also covers disposal proceeds from public lands for swamp land reclamation. House members commented on David Jayne Hill ambassador questions and the need for better diplomat housing and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Emperor William
Berlin
David Jayne Hill
House of Representatives
Perkins
New York
Slayden
Texas
Hill
Bemidji man arrested in bold blackmail plot
Bemidji Minnesota April 19 August Kisser was arrested at midnight after allegedly attempting a blackmail scheme. George B Thompson received a letter demanding $100 be left at a lonely spot west of the city. Thompson notified police and a dummy package was placed for the drop. Officers hid and arrested Kisser when he appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji, Minn
Kisser
George B. Thompson
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Worleton marsh drainage plan
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a proposed drainage system for Worleton marsh of about 35,000 acres cannot proceed because it would affect the Rock River navigation and Hustis Ford lake. The ruling impacts around 2,000 property owners.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Worleon Marsh
Rock River
Hustis Ford Lake
Railroad Biggest Loser
Danger from the flood at Hauser Lake Dam is regarded as past though losses from the burst remain high. The Great Northern Railroad suffered the chief damage with twenty two miles of its track washed out and requires ten days to repair the line.
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Hauser Lake
Perst. Helena
Mont
Ffianuser
Great Northern
Escaped Augusta Prisoner Reported Near Chippewa Falls
A man named John Williams, who recently worked on a local farm, is alleged to be an escaped murderer from Augusta Penitentiary in Maine. Williams departed by train toward the Twin Cities a few days ago as a detective arrives to book the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
John Williams
Here
Augusta
Wiliams
Twin Cities
Dobie Leaves North Dakota For Washington Athletics
Fargo April 19 Coach Dobie who trained the North Dakota Agriculture College football team for two years has announced his resignation to take effect at year end He will move to Seattle to direct athletics at the University of Washington and oversee the institution s athletes
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U. of M
Washington
U" Athletics
Fargo
Dobie
North Dakota Agriculture College
University of Washington
Seattle
Six bitten by mad dogs in Richfield Wisconsin
Six residents in Richfield Wisconsin were bitten by mad dogs. Mrs Archie Partie was bitten on the finger earlier and rushed to the Chicago Pasteur Institute where doctors say she has no hope for recovery.
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Richfield
Wis
Archie Partie
Chicago Pasteur Institute
Forest Fire Near Cass Lake Destroys Cordwood Piles
A Minnesota forest fire near Cass Lake on April 1 burned numerous piles of cordwood. Citizens fought the blaze for hours to prevent greater damage. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
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Cass Lake
Minn
Market Day Movement Takes Shape in Atwater
Atwater Minnesota April 19 plans outline several market days this season with active Commercial club participation. The first market day is set for May 9 and aims to boost local trade and community involvement.
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Atwater
Minn
Hell
Vreeland Measure Advances to Conference as Aldrich Is Blocked
The House Banking and Currency Committee tabled the Aldrich financial bill and scheduled a hearing for Rep. Vreeland of New York who has a substitute measure. The panel declined to issue reasons for the unfavorable action, and the Vreeland bill was not debated at yesterday's session. If adopted, currency legislation would go to conference with the Senate, potentially producing a combined currency bill from both proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Vreeland
New York
House
Fowler
Congress
Senate
Rush orders for cruiser to south waters
Rush orders reached Admiral Henry Mayo and the cruiser Alvany from Washington for a two and a half month voyage with full ammunition. The ship will coal and resupply and proceed to Salvia Cruz to await orders. The move likely relates to threatened trouble between South American republics.
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San Francisco
Washington
Henry Thomas Mayo
Alvany
Salvia Cruz
Vessel Disaster Reported Off Vancouver Island Shores
Dispatch from Carmanah Point Lighthouse keeper W H Baykin reports large quantities of wreckage ashore near Carmanah six miles east on Thursday night indicating a likely large sailing ship disaster with probable loss of life.
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Vancouver Island
Victoria
B. C
W. H. Baykin
Carmanah Point
Carmanh
Safe burglars steal $150 in Iowa City robbery
Seven suspects were arrested after burglars blew the People's laundry safe, set a fire, and escaped with $150. They tampered with the city hall fire alarm before the break in, but police and firemen responded to the explosion and saved the block.
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Iowa City
Iowa
People’s
Levee Breaks on Arkansas River Prompt Larger Effort
Reports from the lower Arkansas River say levees are breaking in many spots due to high water. A message from the penitentiary reports a break above the state farm with hundreds of convicts rushing to the site to help close it.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas River
State Farm
Portugal Awaits King's Oath After Quiet Spring
Lisbon reports the country quiet but anxious for April 29 when Parliament reconvenes. King Manuel is required to personally appear and take the oath to observe the constitution.
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Lisbon
Manuel
Portugal
Evans Nears Return to Duty After Illness
Rear Admiral Robley D Evans, commander-in-chief, emerged from the baths in Paso Robles feeling unusually bright and sounding hopeful about returning to the quarterdeck soon.
Sacred Vessel Stolen From Ascension Church
Theft reported at Ascension Catholic church sacristy in Minneapolis. Two gold os tensorium valued at $100 were taken in the early hours yesterday.
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Minneapolis
Ascension Catholic Church
End of Stay for San Diego Battle Fleet Marks Memorial Era
The fifteen or sixteen ship American battleship fleet left San Diego after four days of official welcomes and liberty. The visit spurred plans for a commemorative monument in the city park. A notable fall by junior officers at the Hotel del Coronado capped a series of entertainments including matinees, a Wild West show, baseball games, and various sports for the sailors and marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Hotel del Coronado
Hunts Eloping Wife to Death in Chicago
Giuseppe Crea of St. Paul lured his wife to Halsted and West Taylor streets in Chicago and stabbed her three times in a mob scene. He fled after a lone laugh while a pursuing crowd of fellow countrymen chased him, kept at bay by a revolver, as authorities sought his capture.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Giuseppe Crea
Halsted
West Taylor
Crea
Cool Couple Rob Bank In Chautauqua Kansas Heist
Two men entered Citizens' State bank in Chautauqua Kansas at 9 30 yesterday morning forced Cashier C C Walterhouse and businessman Del Easley into the vault and locked them in. They took about 3000 dollars in currency and fled toward the Osage hills in Oklahoma. Four posses chase the robbers and authorities expect capture. The robbery is described as one of the boldest in this area.
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Derryvale
Kon
Citizens’ State Bank
Chautauqua
Coffeyville
C. C. Walterhouse
del Easley
Osage Hills
Oklahoma
Kansas
Wisconsin Marine Dies After Chloroform Operation
Felix Paul received word from W. Garland Fay in Honolulu that Louis B. Paul, a 21 year old Marine recruit from Duluth who joined February 8 1908, died from chloroform given for an operation. The operation was successful but he did not survive returning to his ward.
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Wisconsin
Oufuty
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Felix Paul
W. Garland Fay
Honolulu
Louis &. Paul
Paul
Duluth
Grain and Livestock Market Quotes Across Cities
Market reports from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Milwaukee and Sioux City show grain prices for wheat corn and oats along with live cattle hogs and sheep values. Prices include No 1 Northern wheat at 1.00 to 1.01 and hogs around 5.55 to 6.10 with cattle and sheep varying by category and region.
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St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Iowa
South St. Paul
Chicago matrimony agency operator found guilty
Mrs. Jennie Call, using the alias E J Clinn, ran a matrimonial agency in Chicago and was found guilty by a federal jury of using the mails to promote a fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jennie Call
E. J. Clinn
United States
Child Burned to Death in House Fire
Four year old son of Robert Wilkinson of Hermine, near Greeksburg, Pa, died in a blaze that destroyed the family home yesterday.
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Greeksburg
Robert Wilkinson
Hermine
Here
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BIG Timber
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Louis Westley
Ooelweth Town
Antonia Breter
Joseph Krhowiiek
Krhournek
Bohemia
America
New Jersey
Walter Kraft
Belleville
Lionel M. Cole
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Buffalo, N. Y
Shanmway
Effingham
Wabash Railroad
Landrum
Gov. Fort
Paterson
Post Ofice Department
Algeria
Talzaze Hill
Horicon Marsh
Richfield, Wis
Aldrich Bill
House Committee
Conference Committee
Cruiser
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