Jones Swore False in Patrick Case Hearings
Corporal Alexander Stanberry of the Thirteenth Infantry testified in New York on April 11 that Charles F. Jones, valet to William Marsh Rice, admitted he lied at Albert T. Patrick's trial to see Patrick freed. Jones said he would reveal the truth if given a light perjury sentence.
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Stanberry
Patrick
New York
Alexander Stanberry
Thirteenth
United States Infantry
Charles F. Jones
William Marsh Rice
Albert T. Patrick
Jones
Rice
Philippines
Jerome
Bede Proposes Four States From Texas Speech
In Washington on April 11 the House debated the post office appropriation bill for seven hours. Minnesota's Mr. Bede delivered a humorous speech built on a resolution to create four states from Texas, praising the fast mail subsidy and arguing Texas has a long, multi flag past. He described Texas as an empire and used a tale about a Duluth girl to illustrate churchgoing life.
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Bede
Lone Star
Washington
House
Minnesota
Texas
Congress
South
Spain
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Confederacy
United States
Alamo
Uncle Sam
Duluth
Duluth Senator Cost of Living Sparks Reform Idea
During a discussion on statehood and a United States senator’s honesty, Mr. Bede argued for higher federal salaries to living in Washington, noting the Dingley tariff’s effects and that Duluth lacks candidates willing to join Congress for less than $5,000 annually.
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Bede
United States
Washington
Duluth
Congress
Methodist Educational Conference Hosts Notables in Dallas
Delegates to the Methodist Educational conference were welcomed by Hon. N. W. Finley and Rev. J. L. Morris. Cone Johnson of Tyler and Bishop Galloway responded. President Waterhouse of Emory and Henry College spoke on The Church and Higher Education. Other papers covered religious education policy and 25 years of progress in education.
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Dallas
Methodist Educational Conference
N. W. Finley
J. L. Morris
Cone Johnson
Tyler
Galloway
President Waterhouse
Emory and Henry College
Virginia
C. E. Downman
Atlanta
J. D. Hammond
General Board of Education
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
H. ©. Pickett
Huntsville
Tex
Chiefs of Police Hold Annual Convention at Hot Springs
About 200 chiefs of police gathered in Hot Springs for the thirteenth annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. May or Baring gave the welcome, President Sylvester of Washington spoke, and a banquet followed.
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Hot Springs
Chiefs of Police
International Assocation of Chiefs of Police
Baring
Sylvester
Washington
Gorky vows to aid his fatherland from ship cabin
Maxim Gorky, the Russian novelist, declared in his cabin aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II that he does not know how long he will stay in the United States but is certain he will try to do something for Russia. The remark came as he sailing phrase in New York on April 11.
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New York
Maxim Gorky
Russian émigré arrives with entourage aboard der Grosse
Gorky registered as Pesigeoff travels with his wife and secretary on the der Grosse arriving Tuesday evening. A large Russian deputation from several political parties meets the steamer at quarantine.
Southwestern coal operators meet at Kansas City
The Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators association of Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Arkansas and Texas met in Kansas City on April 11. President W C Perry stated their arbitration offer remains open to miners. Vice president Tr G Rambeau noted the dispute could last ninety days or until snow falls and urged government intervention. They planned to seek President Roosevelt's help to settle the differences.
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Southwestern
Kansas City
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators’ Association
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Texas
W. C. Perry
Perry
Indianapolis
Tr. G. Rambeau
Kirksville
Association
Roosevelt
Southwestern Association
Dowie Confident of Vindication Amid Crisis in Chicago
John Alexander Dowie remains in Chicago, authorizes a brief statement through his followers. The message declares him peaceful and confident of eventual vindication on all points of the current crisis in his affairs and notes substantial material support from outside sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowie
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Crisis in Russia Endangers Witte or Durnovo
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report a political crisis after elections. Witte and Interior Minister Durnovo are seen as pivotal figures, with the emperor stated to weigh the government’s ability to survive a hostile parliament without Durnovo in the cabinet.
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St. Petersburg
Witte
Durnovo
General Rule Issued On Freight Rates By Commission
The railroad commission enacts a general rule to curb underbilling by shippers. Shippers underbidding or misdescribing freight will face a 10 percent penalty in addition to the base rate. The order takes effect April 16. San Antonio citizens invited Governor Lanham to attend the spring carnival. He accepted and will spend San Jacinto day in the city. Motions to advance were granted in oil tax cases set for April 25.
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Austin
Railroad Commission
San Antonio
Frank H. Bushick
Wash, Kirkpatrick
Abbey
Lanham
Hire
San Jacinto
Alamo City
Court of Civil Appeals
Dewey Breaks Tow in Mediterranean Storm
The drydock Dewey drifted about twenty three hours after breaking its tow off Malta. It is now under control of the towing vessels as Admiral Sigsbee reports from Messina. The Brooklyn stayed nearby during the incident and followed to safety. A wireless update says the drydock proceeds satisfactorily.
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Washington
Dewey
Mediterranean
Malta
Navy Department
Sigsbee
Messina
Sicily
Brooklyn
Penitentiary Board Approves Baker Report in Austin
Texas penitentiary board met in Austin on April 11 and approved the monthly report by Superintendent Baker. The census shows 5,911 convicts on hand March 1, with 65 new admissions, 1 recaptured, 3 returned by sheriffs, 99 discharged, 5 pardoned, 2 escaped, 2 died, and 1 delivered to sheriffs, totaling 5,871 on hand March 31.
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Austin
Baker
State Penitentiary Board
Fatal Frogtown Fracas Claims James Avery
In Frogtown Dallas a gunfight born from a chicken dispute left James Avery mortally wounded by a Winchester rifle. George Mayes, a fellow Black resident, was arrested as the quarrel between families escalated. Six shots were fired, two hitting Avery, who died from his wounds.
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Dallas
Frogtown
James Avery
George Mayes
Avery
Jump From Williamsburg Bridge Leaves Isaac Bruised
Nathan Isaacs leaped from the Williamsburg bridge span into the East River, 135 feet above, tearing his clothing and shoes from his feet. Rescued by a ferryboat crew, he was unconscious at first but revived and may recover. hundreds watched as the fall occurred during the morning rush.
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Isaac
New York
Nathan Isaacs
New Williamsburg Bridge
East River
Isaacs
Tragic Train Accident In Memphis Injures Three Rees Family
Maud Reese sixteen died after a Louisville and Nashville train struck her crossing near Binghampton. Henrietta fourteen and Fred ten were seriously injured. Fred was thrown fifty feet but survived. J F Reese is their father.
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Memphis
Maud Reese
Henrietta Reese
Fred Reese
Louisville and Nashville
Binghampton
J. F. Reese
Farm Land Leasing Crisis Claims Secretary Hitchcock Pledge Break
In Washington on April 11 Mr. Stephens introduces a joint resolution to lease Farm lands pasture No. 3 near Daylan Indian Territory for 75 cents per acre, arguing Secretary of Interior Hitchcock pledged farmers lower terms then reversed.
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Stephens
Hitchcock
Washington
Daylan
I. T
Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Miners Congress Keeps Demand for $1.58 Daily
In Lens France April 11 the miners congress voted to uphold a strike demand of 1.58 francs per day amid several minor disorders reported Tuesday.
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Lens
France
Congress
Cotton Market Opens Steady at Advance in New York
In New York on April 11, the cotton market opened steady at an advance of 4 to 6 points, signaling cautious early trading as merchants watch demand and weather factors.
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New York
Noted items from New York and West Texas briefs
Call money loans 19 per cent in New York. Santa Fe plans a $20 000 depot at San Angelo Texas. Arrival of Italian anarchists increasing in the U S. Indian Territory Knights of Pythias grand lodge meets at Tulsa on May 1. Twenty five miles of Trinity and Brazos Valley railway track under construction in Navarro county.
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New York
Santa Fe Road
San Angelo
Tex
Indian Territory
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Tulsa
Trinity and Brazos Valey
Navarro County
Indiana Republicans Endorse Roosevelt and Fairbanks
The Republican state convention met in Indianapolis on April 11 to nominate candidates for minor offices and adopted a platform commending President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Roosevelt to take hand in prosecuting packers
The Chronicle reports President Roosevelt will take an active role in pursuing actions against packers. Hotel Grand to open in Davis Oklahoma Territory on the 20th. The hotel, a three story structure costing $25,000, headlines the day. In Lawton thirteen blocks of eight lots each near Frederick sold for $7,000.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Roosevelt
Davis
O. T
Lawton
Frederick
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Ohio Subdistrict
Ohio
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Roosevelt and
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Court House
Brazos County
A. L. Mondrick, M. D
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Bryan, Texas
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Texas Central
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