Clark and Foss in uneasy Democratic power struggle
Dr. Coughlin as national committeeman appeals for United Governor Foss. Champ Clark of Missouri writes from the state to enter the Democratic presidential ballot. George Harlow declined to release the letter. The document follows a conference with James M. Curley and discusses recent party developments.
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Foss
Champ Clark
Missouri
George Harlow
James M. Curley
Massachusetts
Clark Camp Faces Soreness in Washington
A Washington political fray leaves the Clark camp noticeably irked with lingering tensions and unresolved questions as reporters await further details and a continuation on page ten.
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Clark Camp
Clark
Washington
Grant Goes South For Health In 1904 Dispatch
Major General Frederick Dent Grant, commander of the Department of the East, has left Governor's Island to go South for rest and health. An aide confirms he is not gravely ill, calling reports of serious illness sensational fabrication.
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New York
Frederick Dent Grant
Department of the Fast
Governor's Island
Marion Howze
General Grant
Grant
Howze
Child Injured After Being Knocked Down by Auto
Daniel Doherty seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Doherty of 39 Charter Street North End was struck by a passing auto at Hanover and Commercial streets at 4 40 pm yesterday. He suffered contusions to the left cheek side and leg and several teeth were knocked out. He was taken to Relief Hospital and later returned to his parents home. Auto number 15855. No arrests were made by police.
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Daniel
Joseph Doherty
Charter Street
North End
Hanover
Commercial Streets
Relief Hospital
Confident Home Rule Passes Promised Celebration Planned
Dublin rejoices at the home rule demonstra tion with strong hope for passage in Ireland and backing from Liberal government and Irish leagues in New England. Leaders plan a grand, worldwide observance with government reps and a sculptural commemorative group funded by people of Irish descent.
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Dublin
New England
Tiberal
American League
Ireland
Floods Roar Across Mid Mississippi Corridor Razor Edge
Government warns of Connecticut River danger as Hickman levee breaks flooding the town. Hundreds displaced yet no deaths reported amid rising Mississippi floods across Missouri Illinois and Kentucky with property losses in the millions and Cairo water up to 53 feet.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Mississippi
Cairo
Tourist sleeper berth line ad across states
Advertisement notes a sleeper service from Arizona to New Mexico and Mexico valid until April 14, with a personally conducted ride and a berth price of 9 dollars. Mentions Sunset Route and routes 12 Milk and 362 Wash streets.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Mexico
Record of Mississippi River levee breaches and flood impact
Massive river flooding strands residents across Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Missouri. Levees fail at Hickman Kentucky and Hammond Indiana while Cairo Illinois endures historic high water. Governor Aldrich traverses a ruined bridge to Lincoln amid rising Kankakee floods. Taft orders 200 army tents for Hickman shelter.
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Cairo
Missouri
Kentucky
Illinois
Ill
Ohio
Hickman
Kky
Iron Mountain
Thebes
Mobile & Ohio
St. Joseph
South Bend
Ind
Aldrich
Freedom
Lincoln
Kankakee
Hammond
Hack
Schneider
Chicago & Indiana Southern Railroad
Shelby
Water Valley
Taft
War Department
World Was Mystified by Indianapolis Crime
A mystery enveloped Indianapolis as a prisoner facing desertion from the U S Dixie unit drew wide attention. Authorities pursued clues while residents questioned the true whereabouts and fate of the accused deserter.
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Indianapolis
Mystery Murder Confession Ties Dr Knabe Death to Knight
Portsmouth New Hampshire April reports a solved murder case from Indianapolis. Deserter Seth Nichols confessed to Chief Entwistle that he killed Dr Helene Knabe after being paid 1500 dollars by a man named Knight to desert from the navy. Nichols appeared nervous during the confession.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Helene Knabe
United States
Indianapolis
Seth Nichols
Dixie
Entwistle
Knabe
Knight
Navy
Kennedy Letter Details Self Destruction Plan in Rockland
In Rockland on April 1 a former mill superintendent Henry J. Kennedy aged 79 sent letters to six people predicting his death and outlining his plan to jump from a Fall River Line steamer using a window weight he carried. He named Deacon Fuller as executor and instructed disposition of his property. Letters were received by wife, Fuller, and John W. Rice. Kennedy left his watch with instructions to forward to son George H. Kennedy of Chicago. No reason for the act is given.
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Rockland
Henry J. Kennedy
Kennedy
Fall River Line
New York
Sun Rises and Sets Noted with Historical Anniversaries
Sun times and day length are listed along with today and event anniversaries. Notable birthdays include Thomas Jefferson 1743 Erastus Bigelow 1814 and Nicholas Butler 1862. Historical events marked are the Alliance captured 1781 United States mint founded 1792 Alvarado surrender 1847 and Confederate evacuation of Richmond 1865.
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Thomas Jefferson
United States
Erastus B. Bigelow
Nicholas M. Butler
Columbia University
United States Mint
Alvarado
Mexico
Richmond
Boston Area Weather Forecast This Week
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Tuesday with occasional rain and Wednesday with fair, seasonable temperatures. Winds shift from moderate southerly to westerly as the system clears, with a general trend of warmer conditions in New England on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa Note
Yesterday's temperature reading is listed as average for the day. The report includes scattered digits and codes, with a reference to 12-24 and 38 48 seen in the snippet, but the exact value and context remain unclear.
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Thompson's Spa
Helene Co
English Coal Vote Delivers Small Majority Against Resumption
London April 2 The coal ballot at 2 am shows a narrow defeat for resumption with 98 639 for and 100 189 against.
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London
Confession Links Deserter to Notorious Murder Case
Chief Entwistle pressed a suspect in Indianapolis for details after a hoax by a deserter and the man’s confession pointed to direct involvement in the Knabe murder. The prisoner, jailed on weapons charges, described meetings with a man named Knight and a hurried flight, with fear of exposure driving his evasive conduct.
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Entwistle
Hoyt
Indianapolis
Portsmouth
Nichols
Knabe
Superior Court
Jalis
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Hickman, Ky
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Rink
Neal Institute
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Home Savings Bank
Tremont ST
Tremont Temple
Boston Tavern
Washington St
Berlitz School
Watt al Uthy
Cate
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U. S
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A. M
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Boston Globe
Boston American
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Boston Post
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