Ringleaders in Land Frauds 60 on Trial
Washington April 1 After delays four Pacific coast real estate operators John A. Benson J H Schneider Henry P Diamond and Frederick A Clyde face trial on conspiracy to defraud the United States of timber concessions. The case before Justice Stafford may last nearly three months with 200 witnesses. Government costs about 50000 borne by the United States. Benson figures as principal in a long career of land frauds extending from California to Oregon Washington.
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Washington
John A. Benson
J. H. Schneider
Henry P. Diamond
Frederick A. Clyde
Pacific Coast
Bar of Justice
United States
Mississippi River
Justice Stafford
Congress
District of Columbia
Baker
Pugh
Francis J. Heney
San Francisco
A.&. Worthington
A. A. Birney
Benson
Ohio
Benson Land Ring
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
Oregon
Hitchcock
Mitchell
Binger Herrman
Suicide by stocking hangs in Ironton woman
Miss Louise Clarke of Ironton Ohio committed death by hanging using a stocking attached to a transom over her bedroom door. She was 22 years old and undergoing treatment for nervousness at the time of the act in Hinton West Virginia on April 1.
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Hinton
W. Va
Louise Clarke
Ironton
Ohio
Ribbon Vanilla Adds Flavor to Ice Cream
The Ice Cream Season is on with Ribbon Vanilla to flavor ice cream. Daily Telegraph subscription recommended for more ideas and tips.
First National Meet Names Big Candidates
St Louis April 1 Representatives of the People party and reform groups gather for a national convention to nominate a president and vice president and adopt a platform. Thomas E Watson is the leading prospective presidential nominee with a strong southern and western bloc and possible Hearst alignment. The Olympia Theater hosts the gathering with James H Ferriss presiding.
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St. Louis
People’s Party
National Provisions Committee
American Monetary League
Federated People’s Party
Independence League
William R. Hearst
Olympa Theater
James H. Ferriss
Joliet
Populis
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Watson
Bryan
Mr. Watson
People’ Party
Elder-Dempsters Eyes Norfolk as Port of Call
Norfolk prospects for Elder-Dempsters Steamship Co. to add regular Cuban and Mexican line calls. C M Barnett reports a company inquiry on facilities and regulations and recommends stops, noting coaling history and favorable port rules. Local firms push to develop new trade ties for Norfolk Virginia and North Carolina.
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Norfolk
Elder- Dempsters Steamship Company
C. M. Barnett
Barnett
New York
Virginia
North Carolina
Heflin Trial Expected This Week At Washington
Assistant district attorney says the Heflin case involving a shooting of Thomas McCreary and Louis Lundy will likely be heard this week. Lundy’s condition improves and he may leave the hospital in a few days. Hearing date expected to be set tomorrow.
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Washington
United States District Attorney
Representative Heflin
Alabama
Thomas McCreary
Louis Lundy
Three Crown Five Fight ing Way to the Banks and Escaping
Dreadful accident at Rock leaves J. W. or Charles Young Bert Sanders and Arthur Castle dead. The scene draws crowds as searchers prepare to scour the area for the missing bodies.
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Rock
J. W
Charles Young
Bert Sanders
Arthur Castle
Swinging Bluestone Bridge Collapse Kills Three
Yesterday afternoon a swinging bridge over the Bluestone river near Rock collapsed under the weight of eight men and boys. Three drowned and several others escaped. high water hindered recovery efforts as authorities prepared to drag the river.
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Bluestone River
J. W
Charles) Young
W. Bert Sanders
Arthur Castle
Dennis Wall
Walter Duerrant
Grant Carter
W. B. Sanders
William Sanders
Mercer County
Duacrrent
Carter
Giotto
Métoake
Rockend
Widemouth
Bluestone
Dr. Neel
West Virginia Flood Triggers Mass Havoc and Loss
A three day downpour across West Virginia disrupts rail traffic and ruins property. Five deaths reported with hundreds homeless along Elkhorn and Tug rivers. Norfolk and Western service suspended. Keystone death toll three with drownings near Northfork. Timber logs flood rivers, threatening bridges on Dreser Leake and Ohio line. Crane & Co. suffers massive timber raft losses in Guyandotte flood.
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Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Elkhorn
Tug Rivers
Norfolk and Western
Keystone
Northfork
Guyandotte River
Ohio River
Dreser Leake and Ohio Railroad
Crane & Co
Cincinnti
Guyandotte
Mayesville Faces Flood From Aberdeen Burst
A cloud burst at Aberdeen Ohio flooded Mayesville causing widespread damage estimated at 75 000 dollars. A house with William Wilson family was washed away and drowned two Boone family members on Lawrence Creek perished, while a Chesapeake and Ohio freight train derailed west of town. The crew was uninjured and rail traffic will be halted about ten hours.
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Meyesville
Aberdeen
Ohio
William Wilson
Mayesville
D. Boone
Lawrence Creek
Here
Chesapeake & Ohio
Prince’s May Departure Sparks Gould Family Rift
A New York report details Mme Gould clashing with her family over an imminent marriage to the prince. Gay Gould’s will forbids a child marrying without sibling consent, risking half of a multmillion fortune, estimated at 6 to 8 million dollars. Mme Gould has left her sister’s home and stays at the Hotel St. Regis amid the dispute.
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New York
Anne Gould
Helen
Hotel St. Regis
Mme Gould
Gay Gould
Mme. Gould
Imprisoned for Peonage Seven Missouri Men Sent to Leavenworth
Seven men from southeastern Missouri were convicted in a federal court of peonage for keeping Black people in bondage. They were transported to the U.S. prison at Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Missouri
St. Louis
United States
Leavenworth
Kan
Debate on agricultural bill lacks lawyer presence in house
Washington April 1 The house debate on the agricultural appropriation bill proceeds without a lawyer's input as speakers focus on funding and policy details. The fragment suggests a discussion gap or absence of legal counsel in the proceedings.
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Washington
Lawmaker Attacks Attorney General in Peonage Probe Talk
Charges and imputations marked Monday and Tuesday discussions as lawmakers progress toward passage of the measure. Debate touched on farmer bulletins funding. inquiries into road building. Mr Clark of Florida accused Attorney General Bonaparte of incompetence, a charge denied by Mr Caulfield Missouri. The resolution was struck. House adjourned at 4 46.
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Bonaparte
Clark
Florida
Clerk
Caulfield
Missouri
House
Washington Senate Grapples With Snake River Dam Bill
The Washington senate debated a dam project on the Snake River and discussed a measure to adjudicate the state’s suit against the federal government over proceeds from public land sales. The session nearly exhausted its duration, adjourning at 4 14.
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Washington
Snake River
Senate of
Senate
Miners and Operators Charter Interstate Conference
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers invites Ohio Indiana Illinois and Western Pennsylvania operators and miners to a joint conference in Indianapolis on April 6 to revive the interstate agreement. District No 17 in Huntington adjourns after failing to settle terms but both sides expect progress tomorrow.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Huntington
W. Va
Joint Conference of Miners and Operate
Bryan After Populists
Friends of William J. Bryan in St Louis push for postponing the Populist national convention opening tomorrow. They argue nomination now is premature and say a ticket should await the Republican and Democratic conventions. They plan to fight on the floor to adjourn if sentiment does not shift.
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St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mitch ell to Found Labor Paper for Peace in Industry
Indianapolis April 1 John Mitchell retired president of the United Mine Workers of America said he will start a labor paper in Indianapolis. The paper aims to secure industrial peace between miners and operators nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine Workers
Labor Paper
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Alabama furnace workers face ten cent coal cut nationwide
Effective today Alabama furnace companies reduce miners pay from 57 to 47 4 cents per ton. The open shop system has prevailed for two years. About 3 500 union miners are exempt from the cut.
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Birmingham
Ala
Furnace Companies of
Alabama
Senator Jefferson Davis Fined in Police Court
United States Senator Jefferson Davis was fined 25 dollars in Little Rock police court for disturbing the peace after obtaining a pistol and appearing on the street yesterday. He had been attacked and beaten a few minutes earlier by Thomas Helm deputy prosecuting attorney who was fined 10 dollars for assault.
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Little Rock
Ark
United States
Jefferson Davis
Thomas Helm
Helm
Vigorous Endorsement of Chas W Fairbanks
Indiana Republicans adopt a platform endorsing Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks for president. The Indiana convention selects Jesse Overstreet as temporary chairman and John C. Chancey as permanent chairman. Governor Hanly’s local option county unit plank wins strong approval amid dramatic speech.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Jesse Overstreet
John C. Chancey
Sullivan
Julian Hosxittle
Danville
Beveridge
Hemenway
Hanly
Charles W. Fairbeaks
Chicago
Gas delays push rescue as miners overcome in Wyoming
In Hanne Wyoming on the Union Pacific Coal Co no 1 mine slope opening seven of fifteen rescuers were over come by gas. Assistant foreman Chas Higgens and Cumberland mine foreman Will ate were carried to the surface and revived. General Manager J O Clark and assistants ordered a pause for one week to ten days for gas clearance.
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Hanne
Wyo
Union Pacific Coal Co
Chas
Higgens
Union Pacific
Cumberland
Will ‘Ate
J. O. Clark
J. J. Hart
A. K. Brabury
Admiral Evans Arrives on Connecticut for California Tour
Rear Admiral Evans sailed from Magdalena Bay aboard the battleship Connecticut and proceeded to San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. He plans to stay aboard his car overnight and rejoin the fleet festivities along the coast. The Admiral is in high spirits after receiving a long congratulatory letter from President Roosevelt.
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San Diego
Cal
Evans
Magdalena Bay
Connecticut
San Luis Obispo
Los Angeles
Roosevelt
Vanderbilt sued for divorce by Ellen French Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt was named defendant in Supreme Court papers filed by his wife Ellen French Vanderbilt. The action, believed to be for absolute divorce, was filed within an hour of his departure for Europe. An official confirmed the papers indicate a divorce suit.
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New York
Europe
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Supreme Court
Ellen French Vanderbilt
Unrest in Port au Prince After Failed Uprising
In Port au Prince April 1 a spirit of uncertainty and unrest prevails. The abortive attempt at a second uprising implicates General Larraque chief of cavalry and several army officers, prompting government searches across the city for others suspected of involvement.
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Port Au Prince
Larraque
Calvary
Three Die After Car Steams Onto Group Near Wheeling
Three men from Martins Ferry Ohio were fatally injured when a fast moving car struck them on a sharp curve near East Wheeling on the Wheel ing and Elm Grove line. Surviving victims include Willer Myers 29 Ira Myers 16 and William Myers age not listed. Their mother avoided the danger. DeWitt s Little Early Risers liver pills are advertised.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling and Elm Grove
East Wheeling
Sre Willer Myers
Ira Myers
William Myers
Martin's Ferry
Ohio
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