Death of Noted Methodist Dr Armstrong
Rev James K Armstrong D D longtime Baltimore Conference secretary in service for fifty three years died in Roanoke Va after pneumonia struck on the last day of a Baltimore Conference session He leaves a widow Miss Margaret Hickman of Woodstock Va and three sons and two daughters Funeral services are set for Green Memorial Church at 2 this afternoon and interment follows at Salem where he once served as pastor
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Roanoke
James Kk. Armstrong
D. D
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Baltimore
W. S. Neighbors
Church Street
Armstrong
East Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Greene Memorial Church
Margaret Hickman
Woodstock
Green Memorial Church
Salem
Emma Goldman Detained at International Boundary
An express message says United States immigrant inspectors detained Emma Goldman at Noyes on the border as she returned to the United States from Winnipeg. Washington has not confirmed the detention though the report may be accurate.
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St. Paul
United States
Emma Goldman
Noyes
Winnipeg
Canada
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Mystery surrounds Walter Baker murder and large estate
Walter Baker, Boston socialite, died after arsenic exposure amid a dispute over a $600,000 fortune. Despite coroner findings of poisoning, Suffolk County authorities withhold action as detectives pursue new clues. Baker's brother funds further inquiry while the will contest proceeds in court and Natalie Hurd, Baker’s heir, previously received $200,000.
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New York
Walter Baker
Boston
Uergen County
Oolice
Baker
Frank Hurd
Bogota
Tenderloin
Oyton
Walters
Hurds
Hurd
Natalie
New Jersey
Cewman
Proceedings in House Focus on District of Columbia Bill
In Washington on April the House devoted the entire session to reviewing the District of Columbia appropriation bill. The debate centered on funding allocations and administrative provisions for the capital district.
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District of Columbia
Washington
District House Adopts Amendments On Gas Price And School Exits
The house approved two amendments of national interest, setting 75 cent gas in all district establishments and outward opening doors with four exits in new public school buildings. An attempt to include child labor provisions for the district failed. The bill passed and the house recessed at 4 03 p m in memory of late Representative Abraham L Brick of Indiana until 11 30 tomorrow, still on legislative day Monday.
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Abraham L. Brick
Indiana
Train derailment injures ten on Chicago elevated
A motor car on a South Side elevated line jumped the track near Indiana Avenue station injuring ten people, one likely to die. Passengers in the front car were hurled to the floor and windows broke. panic ensued in the rear cars as riders climbed to the structure to escape the third rail. Officials freed trapped passengers and rushed the injured to hospitals.
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Chicago South Side
Chicago
Treasury deficit warned as army bill passes
Washington reports Senator Hale warns against larger military establishments as the army appropriation bill passes. Hale moves reconsideration, Burkett calls the move bad faith. Senate approves fortifications bill totaling 12,106,187 dollars and adjourns after paying respects to the late Representative Brick.
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Washington
Hale
Maine
Committee On
Naval Affairs
Burkett
Senate
Virginia Republicans Meet in Lynchburg for State Convention
Leading Virginia Republicans gather in Lynchburg for the state and district conventions to select delegates to the national Chicago convention. The gathering plans a vigorous fall campaign with candidates to be fielded in every congressional district. Tomorrow the convention will elect a successor to Chairman C D Slemp, filling the late Colonel Campbell Slemp’s unexpired term.
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Lynchburg
Virginia
Chicago
Tomorrow's Convent On Will
C. Daseon Slemp
Campbell Slemp
Congress
Steptoe Cash Supply Co Weekly Grocery Offer
STEPTOE CASH SUPPLY CO advertises goods at low cash prices including sugar corn cans three for, meal per peck 22 cents, per bushel 50 cents, bacon per pound, lard per pound 12 cents, cabbage, lettuce, granulated sugar, Lenox Soap seven cakes for 25 cents. Special Friday and Saturday April 10 11 tomatoes in cans for 10 cents. Delivery on reasonable quantities, cash only. 59 Bluefield Avenue.
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Steptokr Cash Supply CO
Bluefield Avenue
Monarchy Victory Amid Lisbon Riots Triggers Military Clamp
Lisbon endures days of turmoil after elections unleash riots that kill seven and wound about 100. Troops patrol streets while wholesale arrests follow, as monarchists claim overwhelming victory and the government vows strict measures to restore order.
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Lisbon
Paris
Antil
Ferreira
Turbans and small hats lead in a merry race
The Easter millinery display features 150 hats in varied materials and colors. Turbans and small tailored hats, including Phipps models and designs by King, dominate the fashion spotlight with ostrich feather accents and new pink rose arrangements.
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Werman
Prees
Phipps
King
Republicans Sweep Municipal Elections in West Virginia Cities
In Parkersburg and other cities Republicans won key offices. Parkersburg council remains Democratic 5 to 2 with seven of nine seats. Mayors elected included Benwood Jos Mahood and Clarksburg J Wood. Polley named police chief and Cole city clerk. Primary races show Hubbard leading in First West Virginia district. Hazlett stays in race. Ohio county primary Thursday and Wetzel on the 18th.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
C. P. Morrison
Stout
Benwood
Jos
Clarksburg
J. Wood
W. H. Cole
Hubbard
West Virginia
Jymson County
Rober Hazlett
Hazlett
Prohibition voting swings across multiple states
A composite Chicago Chicago April 7 report notes that about 1,200 townships in eighty four Illinois counties swung anti saloon with around 1500 saloons closed while larger cities mostly favored licensing. Omaha Nebraska Milwaukee Wisconsin Springfield Alabama and Lincoln Nebraska show mixed outcomes with towns voting wet or dry and majorities varying by location.
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Chicago
Illinois
Ccity
Springfield
Freeport
Aurora
Elgin
Sterling
Kankakee
Lincoln
Monmont
Bloomington
Danville
Joliet
Murphysboro
Rock Island
Rockford
Decatur
Dixon
Heopestown
Georgetown
Pontiac
Shelbyville
Carbondale
Champaign
Omehaa
Neb
Nebraska
Taft Favored by Virginia GOP Delegates in Conventions
In Lynchburg the Sixth District convention instructed Chicago delegates to back Taft while nominating A. Grant Flanagan for district elector and Mercer Hartman for congress. Resolutions praised Roosevelt. Harmville notes a contested black delegation was ignored as white delegates formed the body. In Harmville the Fourth District chose Wilson and Greene as district delegates with L. O. Davis named district elector, endorsing Roosevelt.
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Lynchburg
Chicago
W. H. Taft
A. Grant Flanagan
Christianabore
Mercer Hartman
Roanoke
Congress
Roosevel
Harmville
Virginia
Flavorful Fruit Goods Featured by Local Suppliers
Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla gain popularity with rising demand. Schumacher's Stock Feed promotes wide use. For sale by BLUEFIELD Fipbo CO. Season for fruit fees begins. Grated pineapple oranges lemons miaraschino and creme de menthe cherries at Sublette Barnes St.
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Schumacher
Bluefield Fipbo CO
Sublette
Barnes, St
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Pana
Christian County
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Taft
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Mendo
Superior Supply CO
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S. M. Smith
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