Two Shot In Trolley Strike Rages Chester
In Chester on April 16 two Chester Traction employees were shot during a strike disturbance as a motorman William Bergman was hit in the foot and claim agent William Griesemer was shot in the leg while leading a squad of forty strikebreakers. The crowd overwhelmed the replacement force and damaged the trolley car with every window smashed.
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Chester
Con- Co
Chester Traction Company
William Bergman
William Griesemer
Bergman
Police Chief Seeks State Aid in Chester Turmoil
Philadelphia April 16. Superintendent Groome of the state police says 200 officers can be mobilized on short notice, but he cannot move them to Chester without local authorities requesting aid. He reports being told by Traction Company chief Rigg that the situation is serious, yet action awaits Mayor Johnson's call.
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Philadelphia
Groome
State Police
Chester
Rigg
the Traction Company
Johnson
Centenarian Frank McNally to mark 111th birthday
Clinton Michigan April 16 Frank McNally near here claims to be 111 tomorrow with records supporting the date Born in Ireland in 1797 he came to America at sixteen and later drove a Harlem bridge to city hall stage The sailor who has traveled widely says he has never known a day of illness and credits seafaring life for his longevity Though he plans to live to 125 he recalls only one pain from a tooth extraction 25 years ago.
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Clinton, Mich
Frank McNally
Mr. McNally
Ireland
America
New York City
Harlem Bridge
McNally
Flood spends its force in Montana damage estimate
Late estimates put losses from the Hauser Lake dam breach at about 500000 dollars with possible excess of 100000 as reports come in. The rising Misqu court slows the flood effect, indicating the disaster has largely spent its force.
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Butte
Mont
Hauser Lake Dam
Helena
Blue Ribbon Vanilla Provides Great Value and Flavor
When you buy Blue Ribbon Vanilla you get the greatest value for your money possible. Absolutely pure, goes twice as far and the flavor is perfection.
Ony Gershuni 0 Not Dead
A historical note confirms Ony Gershuni was not dead while living in America after escaping and serving a life sentence in Siberia. Fellow prisoners hid him in an empty coal barrel and he was shipped to Manchuria.
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Siberia
Manchuria
Mysterious Terrorist Felix Gershuni Said Dead in U S
Reports from Russian and Finish papers claim Felix Gershuni a language student and arch plotter of the Terrorist party died in the United States. Russian colony leaders in New York deny the death rumors and say he may have returned to Europe for business.
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Felix Gershuni
Russia
United States
Gershuni
Europe
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Sibria
Manchuria
Prince Obolowski
M. de Plehve
Gershun
M. Pobiedonostzeff
Holy Synod
M. Lipinguine
Interior
Bryan Not Endorsed by Michigan Democrats
Lansing April 16 William J Bryan told a large Democratic gathering that the state central committee had yesterday refused to endorse his candidacy for the presidential nomination He noted that Minnesota's committee did endorse Governor Johnson and said the action was within the committee's province.
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Lansing, Mich
William J. Bryan
Minnesta State Central Committee
Johnson
Jackies at San Diego
Sandies April 16 officers and men begin liberty in San Diego amid formal fleet welcomes. Sailors ashore in large numbers, many riding horses through streets in blue blouses and flapping trousers. substantial hospitality planned as the American fleet enjoys shore leave.
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Sandies
Fleet visit features boat races baseball game and fireworks
The afternoon saw boat races and a baseball game between sailors from battleships and the San Diego team drawing strong crowd interest. Tonight an elaborate fireworks display closed the fleet's third day visit.
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San Diego
Taft Delegates Chosen At Minnesota Republican Convention
Minnesota Republicans elect four delegates at large to the National convention and instruct them to support Secretary of War Taft for president. The 22 Minnesota votes will back Taft as district delegates are likewise instructed. The platform endorses Roosevelt, calls for sound finance, law enforcement, corporate regulation, and tariff revision by a Republican Congress.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Secretary of Navy Granted Free Hand on Submarine Boats
Washington April 16 a long standing naval dispute over Holland type submarines ended as the provision restricting the secretary of the navy to Holland boats was struck out giving him freedom to choose submarine boats. A humorous exchange between Williams and Hobson drew attention as the house recessed until tomorrow after agreeing to take up diplomatic and consular appropriations.
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Washington
United States Navy
Committee On Naval Affairs
Secretary of the Navy
Williams
Hobs N
Alabama
Steamers Collide and Both Are Damaged in New York Channel
Two ocean liners the Monterey bound for Havana and the United States bound for Copenhagen collided in the main channel of lower New York bay. No lives were lost or injuries reported. The Monterey sustained stern damage and bow plate loosening but returned to dock. passengers disembarked and will be forwarded. The United States sustained a large hull hole on the starboard and was run aground on a channel bank to ride out the danger.
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New York
Monterey
Ward Lines
Havana
United States
Copenhagen
New York Bay
Nigit
Philadelphia Sunday Press delivery and Easter neckwear ad
Advertisement notes the Philadelphia Sunday Press arriving in Bluefield at 8 05 a m on Easter Sunday with orders to reserve copies at the Tamont Hotel. Also promotes latest Easter neckwear styles for men at Pedigo's with a price or date hint from 4 16 24.
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Philadelphia Sunday Press
Bluefield
Reynolds
Attamont Hotel
Notices and Ads on Licenses Discounts and Local Goods
A fragmented collection of license payment reminders for April 1908, a rental and stock notice for Pedigo's, a Blue Stone Traction Co discount offer for light and power bills payable by the 10th, plus advertisements for Sublette Barnes feed and East Bud Pharmacy seed stock.
Miners Firm in Latest Demand Over Wage Scale
Toledo April 16 The miners and operators reach a tentative two year wage scale of 90 cents per ton but Pennsylvania alone delays final accord. Committees split over overhead cost increases and safety working changes, threatening conference success. A miners meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning as talks continue.
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Toledo
Harmonius
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Joth
Pittsburg
Selock
Police call in state troopers to break Chester street car strike
Chester officials announce they cannot control the disorder as a street car strike escalates. Governor Stuart is asked to deploy state police. Troop A from Greensburg and Troop C from Reading are ordered to the scene. Mounted officers expected to ride in before dawn to protect trolley cars.
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Chester
Stuart
Gvernor
Johnson
Greensburs
Reading
Greensburg
Lotton Exchange Failure Silences Crutchfield & Co
New York reports Crutchfield & Co of the Cotton Exchange announced its failure after liquidating contracts early in the week. The event is not viewed as significant. Liverpool merchants Leech Harrison and Forward placed their affairs with accountists and disclosed open cotton futures contracts.
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Crutchfield & Co
New York
Ofton Exchange
Liverpool
Snow slide swallows a unit of Japanese laborers in Canada
A massive Canadien Pacific snow slide near Alberta Canyon buries two boarding cars with Japanese laborers, sweeping them down the mountain. The death toll is not yet known.
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Cogary
Alberta
Canadien Pacific Railroad
Alberta Canyon
Turning Against England Amid Anti British Sentiment
Tokyo reports growing anti British feeling in Japan with widespread accusations of treachery against the Mikado heard in public but not from the highest government officials.
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Japan
Hatred and looming clash shadow British Japan relations
Officials refrain from open airing of feelings as tension grows over perceived Japanese subversion by land and sea. Reports warn of expansion of the Mikado's influence to India and Australia, with the possibility of armed conflict in China. Sources note friction in official ties.
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India
Australia
Chinha
Connors Reappointed NY Democratic Chairman After Stormy Meeting
The New York Democratic state committee met at Hotel Victoria and re elected William J. Connors of Buffalo as chairman. A twelve member panel was named to reorganize Kings County Democrats, and a protest from Cayuga County member Charles F. Rittigan was heard. Connors then left for Rochester to confer with William J. Bryan and possibly arrange a meeting with Bryan and Murphy.
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New York
Patrick McCarren
Kings County
State Committee
Hotel Victoria
Wm. J. Connors
Buffalo
Chas. F. Rittigan
Cayuga County
Connors
Rochester
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Murphy
Bryan declines to discuss New York convention
Jackson Michigan April 16 W J Bryan refused to discuss the New York Democratic state convention or issue a statement. He said he had read newspaper reports but stood firm on not discussing results and did not want to indulge personal ties.
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Jackson
Mich
W. J. Bryan
New York
Carefury
Bryan Concludes Michigan Speaking Tour in Detroit Address
William Jennings Bryan ends two day Michigan trip with a college crowd at Light Guard Armory in Detroit. He frames Democratic policies as gaining popularity and sets out his point of vow in tonight’s remarks.
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Bryan
Detroit
Mich
J. Bryan
Michigan
Light Guard
Chelsea Fire Death Toll Rises to Nine
Three more corpses were recovered late today from the ruins of Sunday's fire in Chelsea, bringing the total number of victims confirmed at nine.
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Chelsea
Ftosten
Mass
Apri
Butcher sentenced for furnishing bad meat to army
Paris reports a tare leDue butcher jailed for one year with hard labor for supplying spoiled meat to the army. The case centers on substandard provisions used for Muster dinner at Sublette and Barnes, 417-st. DeWitt's Little Early Risers is advertised. Tube Rose bulbs are offered at East End Pharmacy, 415-4.
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Paris
Sublette and Barnes
417-St
East End Pharmacy
Hanna's Lustro Penish for sale by Eureka Hardware Co
Promises to strengthen weakened kidneys and ease bladder inflammation. Sold by all druggists. Caseasweet for babies and children noted as suitable for winter illnesses. Ingredients listed on bottle. Contains no harmful drugs. Sold by all druggists.
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Hanna
Eureka Hardware Co
City May Get Ag School in Bluefield Rumors Persist
Reports claim Bluefield could host a new $100,000 agricultural school funded by a wealthy Catholic benefactor. Two possible sites Garliind farm and Wilson Bailey farm near the Bluestone area are eyed, with local interest and healthful living noted as advantages.
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Bluefield
Father Olivier
Bluestone Traction Company
South Bluefield
Lou
Garliid
Wilson
Harry Bailey
Alleghenies
Praise for Roosevelt Remedies at Cotton Manufacturers Meet
Boston April 16 measured praise for President Roosevelt and his advisers remedies to the current financial and business low mood was voiced by President Hartshorne before the annual meeting of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers. He warned that a temporary drop in purchasing power and reduced demand may follow but noted supply and foreign shifts offset the decline. Officers reports and trade topic readings filled the day.
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Boston
Roosevelt
Hartshorne
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Ibor
United States
Elephants Stampede After Oil Fire Hits Riverside
A fire at Standard Oil storage tanks in Riverside triggers a stampede of elephants. LL. J. Worstey is fatally burned and Miss Ella Gibbs, a church deaconess, is dead at city hospital.
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Riverside
Standard Oil Company
LL. J. Worstey
Ella Gibbs
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