Wilson silent on third term in Democratic convention context
Washington reports few hints from President Wilson on a third term with the Democratic convention in San Francisco approaching. McAdoo leads among possible candidates, backed by administration machinery, while Palmer struggles to mobilize genuine support. Bryan remains unlikely, and Edwards of New Jersey is seen mainly as a protest against national prohibition.
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Washington
Wilson
San Francisco
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Palmer
President Wilson Faces Third Term Speculation Across Party Lines
The article notes Palmer and McAdoo campaign for the President while some see them as stopgaps. It says health concerns may block a third term, with Wilson prioritizing the peace treaty and preparing statements from Woods Hole. Despite optimism, no stump speech is planned this summer.
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Cummings
National Committee
Wilson
United States
White House
Grayson
Cape Cod
Woods Hole
Senate
Mr. Wilson
Miss Taft Denies She Is To Marry Professor Manning
Miss Taft, Bryn Mawr College president, denied plans to marry history instructor Professor Manning of the Sheffield Scientific School. Reports from relatives suggested an approaching marriage and a July wedding.
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Taft
Professor Manning
Miss Taft
Bryn Mawr College
Manning
Sheffield Scientific School
Blizzard Rages Across Midwest and Northeast
A major blizzard moves from Texas through Missouri and into Indiana and Pennsylvania, with freezing temperatures as far south as Texas. Snow falls across the Lake region and New England, while Chicago faces heavy snowfall and long train delays due to weather and a switchmen strike. Drifts reach seven to ten feet in parts of Kansas.
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Weather Bureau
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Southwest
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Chicago Weather Office
St. Lawrence
Atlantic
New England
Chicago
McAlecher
Okla
Topeka
Kan
Campaign managers confident ahead of Michigan primaries
In a winter storm sweeping Michigan on the eve of the presidential primaries campaign managers for leading candidates discuss the weather and predict victory for their candidates.
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Detroit
Michigan
Campaign heats up in Michigan primary field
Vivid battles focus on industrial centers as voters prepare for a heavy turnout. Seven Republicans, five Democrats, and one Socialist seek the state endorsement for president with Major contenders Lowden Wood and Johnson at the center. Hoover appears on both tickets. Palmer leads the Democratic side alongside Bryan McAdoo Edwards. Debs is unopposed among Socialists. Delegates are morally bound to the primary preference.
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Lower Peninsula
Frank ©. Lowden
Illinois
Leonard Wood
Hiram W. Johnson
California
General Pershing
Poindexter
Washington
William G. Simpson
Detroit
Herbert Hoover
Palmer
William J. Bryan
William G. McAdoo
Edwards
New Jersey
Eugene V
Burn Tax Records in Irish Districts
In a broad wave of civil disruption the malcontents attacked tax offices across Ireland, destroying records by fire and other means in numerous cities and towns during a period of personal crisis.
Fires and raids plague city with arson and attacks
Masses of documents burned in eight income tax offices as fires raged from 9 last night to after midnight in a coordinated arson. Private Laurence McKenzie of Belfast shot in Howth amid broader assaults on barracks. 35 police huts attacked with no casualties except two soldiers wounded at Grenade Leitrim. Sinn Fein flag raised at the admiralty pier in Queenstown.
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Laurence McKenzie
Belfast
Howth
Dublin Castle
Limerick
County Clare
John Mitchell
Grenade
Leitrim
Mitchell
Sinn Fein
Admiralty Pier
Queenastown
Suspects Sought After Glasgow Steamer Arrival
London based report says police search of a Glasgow steamer arriving at Londonderry is connected to a broader investigation. The Times states authorities are pursuing information about suspects tied to the ship’s voyage.
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U. S
London
Glasgow
Londonderry
London Times
Sinn Fein Suspects Move to Ireland. Ammunition Found
Authorities trace certain persons believed en route to Ireland via Glasgow from America. After the steamer passengers disembarked, a box of ammunition was found on deck and dumped overboard by its owner to avoid consequences. Dublin Times correspondent notes Sinn Fein members evade arrest by sleeping in various places nightly while Dublin’s barriers are removed.
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Ireland
America
Glasgow
Dublin
London Times
England
Troublesome Night in Belfast as Sinn Feiners Hit
April 4 reports describe widespread raids by Sinn Feiners across Belfast and surrounding towns. Telegraph wires cut cutting communications with Newry and Dublin. Attacks target police barracks customs houses and government offices with disguises aiding access. Fire brigades fight blazes but damages appear limited.
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Belfast
Newry
Dundalk
Dublin
Clough
Rostrevor
Lough
Sinn
Sinn Fein arrests and rural attack reported in Ireland
In Dublin on April 4 ten Sinn Feiners were arrested in Newry in connection with outrages. A Tullamore message describes a masked gang breaking into a Kings County farmer’s home on a Saturday night, forcing the farmer and family into the yard, wounding his son Kieran Flynn in the arm and abdomen, then attempting to blow up the house before fleeing.
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Dublin
Sinn
Fires in Cork strike two government offices
Two fires believed incendiary broke out simultaneously in land revenue and pension offices in Cork last night. Water supply was increased but too late to save the buildings. Firemen this morning fought to prevent the flames spreading further.
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Cork
Revenue
Labor Meeting Returns Wages Lag Behind Food Costs in Boston
The Boston Central Labor Union adopted a resolution presenting a table of figures showing the rise in wages versus food costs. Henry Abrams of the Cigarmakers' Union presented the measure. Delegates announced an education campaign by the Electrical Workers' Union. Nominations for six months of officers were announced with numerous union names listed for president, vice president, secretary, and other posts.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Wells’ Memorial Hall
Henry Abrahams
Cigarmakers’ Union
Richard W. Garrity
J. Frank O’hare
Printing Pressmen’s Union
Anna Weinstock
Neckwear Workers’ Union
Richard Kitchell
John Carroll
Cement Workers’ Union
Daniel Murphy
Engineers’ Union
Anna Bowen
George Tagen
Teamsters’ Union
Thomas H. Gerraughty
Bartenders’ Union
H. P. Grages
Peter Mullen
P. Harry Jennings
J. Hunt
Francis J. McCabe
J. F. Queeney
Building Trades’ Council
G. Harry Dunderdale
Newspaper Writers’ Union No
Labor figures show food costs rising faster than wages
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics figures reveal Boston wages up 34 percent while food costs soar 99 percent. A table for 12 large cities accompanies the data as Abra hams urges labor to present facts to the public. Delegate Kimball of the Electrical Workers Union argues for nationalizing electric power to lower prices and boost production, claiming by‑products could expand wheat output to deliver more flour to consumers.
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United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Boston
Abrahams
Kimball
Electrical Workers’ Union 103
General Court
Mr. Kimball
Carmen and L Trustees Confer on Wages Today
The Boston Street Carmen's Union and the trustees of the Boston Elevated Railway Company meet at 10 a.m. to discuss wage demands. The talks take place at the company offices at Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street.
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Carmen
Boston Street
Carmen’s Union
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Newbury Street
Labor Notes Opens Spring Term At Trade Union College
Opening exercises for the spring term of Trade Union College take place this evening at 8 in the Abra ham Lincoln School auditorium Arlington street South End. A quartet of former Boston Symphony Orchestra members on strike will perform and James I Moriarty will be among the speakers. A benefit concert for William P O Donnell, long time labor leader and former Boston Central Labor Union agent, is planned for Paine Memorial Hall Monday evening April 26. The 10th annual Asbestos Workers Union hall is set for tomorrow night at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont and Berkeley streets with several novel features arranged.
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Trade Union College
Abraham Lincoln School
Arlington Street
South End
Boston Symphony Orchestra
James ‘I’. Moriarty
Boston City Council
Boston Central Labor Union
William P. O’donnell
Paine Memorial Hall
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tremont
Berkeley Streets
Former champion heads to Australia for sculling clash
Ernest Barry the former world champion sculler sailed for Australia with Newcastle rival Bob McAlpine to challenge Alfred Felton on the Parramatta River for the world championship at the end of August.
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London
Ernest Barry
Australia
Alfred Felton
Parramatta River
South Wales
Bob McAlpine
Newcastle
Dams Burst Flood Anthony Area Damages Over 100000
Providence Rhode Island April 4 Two mill dams burst flooding the Anthony village and washing away sections of the Peeptoad Pond Dam. The Coventry Company mill suffered damage to the machine shop and bailer house while Master Mechanic Elmer Capwell escaped from the waste house after being trapped. Olneyville reports water sweeping away poultry houses and garages before the flood subsided.
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Providence
R. I
Anthony
Middle Pond
Peeptoad Pond
Coventry Company
Elmer A. Capwell
Olneyville
Shoe Causes Woman's Death in Meriden
Sep ticemia stemming from injuries caused by an ill fitting shoe led to the death of Laura Filourette in Meriden. After a blister formed on her heel from a new pair purchased around Christmas, the wound became infected and the poison spread through her system despite medical efforts.
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Hartford
Conn
Meriden
Laura Fleurette
Four in One Lemon Complexion Cream Ad
Advertising copy touts Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream from T Noonan & Sons Co Boston. Claims include cleansing bleaching and astringent action to brighten dry aging skin. A 4 oz jar sells for 50 cents at drug or department stores.
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New England
Noonan
T. Noonan & Sons Co
Boston
Mass
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