Roosevelt Heads to Africa Aboard Hamburg With Lion Hunters
Theodore Roosevelt sails from Hoboken aboard the Hamburg with son Kermit and a party including Smithsonian representatives Edmund Heller and J Alden Loring. Aboard the tug John J Timmins, supporters escort him for sea farewells as others aboard include congressmen, judges, and officials. The voyage proceeds to Naples for a two day stay before continuing on the Admiral line to Africa.
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Hoboken
Hamburg
Europe
Admiral
Africa
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Edgar A. Mearns
U.S. A
Edmund Heller
J. Alden Loring
Smithsonian Institution
Roosevelt
John J. Timmins
James S. Clarkson
Archibald Butt
Taft
Governors Island
William Loeb, Jr
William W. Cocks
Oyster Bay
John. Proctor Clarke
Joh Hays Hammond
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Paul Morton
Charles IF. Brooker
Edward M. Morgan
EK. J. Gary
Albert Shaw
United States
Stimson
Hamilton W. Mable
Ernest H. Abbott
Robert J. Collier
Caspar Whitney
Naples
Women Lead Demonstration at Orange Hat Factory Strike
Police charged a mob of about 200 in Orange New Jersey as women joined a demonstration against non union workers arriving to start at F Berg and Co hat factory. A dozen men faced the contingent and police intervened to prevent a clash at the station.
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Orange
N. J
F. Berg & Co
Suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey called in federal court
In St Louis the Sherman anti trust suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey opened in the U S circuit court for the Eighth district Judges Willis Van Devanter William C Hook Walter H Sanborn and Elmer B Adams preside If needed the case would go to the Supreme Court Direct appeal planned Involving 190 witnesses for the government and 140 for Standard Oil the suit names seven individuals including John D Rockefeller and Henry H Rogers along with Standard Oil and 69 subsidiaries
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St. Louis
Circuit Court of the United States
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Willis van Devanter
William C. Hook
Walter H. Sanborn
Elmer B. Adams
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Standard of New Jersey
al Leged
John Dpd. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
Henry M. Flagler
John Dpd. Archbold
Oliver H. Payne
Charles M. Pratt
Fractures Leg Ends Ansel Watson’s Riding Trip
Ansel Watson of near Kipling suffered a fracture of the left leg just below the knee while riding from the field leading a horse. The horse suddenly pulled, threw him off, and struck the leg with its head. He will be laid up several weeks.
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Ansel Watson
Near Kipling
Rival Bandits Fight in Mexican Duel Ends with Quintero’s Death
In Culiacan on March 23 Vale rio Quintero, a famed outlaw and bandit chief, was killed near Badiraguate in a duel with rival leader Jose Ontivarias. Ontivarias struck first, shooting Quintero four times before Quintero drew his revolver. Ontivarias now leads both bands.
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Culiacan
Mexico
Valerio Quintero
Badiraguate
Jose Ontivarias
Quintero
Ontivarias
Roosevelt predicted not to return alive in Africa
New York reports Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago repeats the forecast that President Roosevelt would not survive a trip to Africa citing age and quick temper as fatal risks. Starr notes tropical fevers and sudden temper may seal a disastrous fate for a fifty year old. Also mentions Mrs. Sidney Gorby visiting relatives en route to Moundsville.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Africa
New York Zoo
Kermit
Europe
Roosevelt
Naples
Mombasa
New York
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Professor Starr
Tropics
Sidney Gorby
Belle Valley
City
Moundsville
Dudley Couple Welcome Daughter in Byesville
Mr and Mrs Harry Dudley of Byesville announce the arrival of a daughter on Tuesday morning March 23.
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Harry Dudley
Byesville
Graft Probe Deepens as Special Grand Jury Called
Pittsburg March 23 The rare judicial act of summoning a special grand jury marks the graft investigation’s peak. Four indictments against six men include two councilmen and a prominent banker. Judge Davis orders return on April 12 for further probe after noting perjury and the need for more witness questioning. Indicted: Frank A. Griin perjury bribery Dallas C Byers conspiracy W H Weber conspiracy Charles Stewart soliciting a bribe J F Klein conspiracy Harry M Bolger aiding in soliciting a bribe.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Paxton
Davist
Davis
Frank A. Gri
W. H. Weber
Charles Stewart
Dallas C. Byers
J. F. Klein
Harry M Bolger
Governor Denies Clemency for Mrs Mary Farmer
Albany March 23 Governor Hughes refused clemency for Mrs Mary Farmer sentenced to death at Auburn for the murder of Mrs Sarah Brennan at Brownville near Watertown. She is to be executed next week becoming the second woman to die in the state electric chair after Mrs Martha Place who was executed at Sing Sing on March 20 1899 under Governor Roosevelt.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Mary Farmer
Auburn Prison
Sarah Brennan
Brownville
Watertown
Farmer
Martha Place
Singsing
Roosevelt
Surveyors Busy on M and L R R Work Near Moorhead
Surveyors have been locating center stakes and setting grade lines on the M and L Railway between this place and Washington. A large number of teams and men are expected to be at work along the line this week. Moorhead Construction Company operates from the W. P. Lowry farm midpoint.
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Washington
Moorhead Construction Company
British Antarctic Party Reaches South Pole
Information arrives that the Antarctic expedition led by Lieutenant Ernest Shackleford has reached the south pole. The team departed England in July 1907.
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BRAVE
Pole
Ernest Shackleford
South Pole
England
Death Penalty Proposed for Kidnappers in Willie Whitla Case
Morrisburg Pa March 23 A senate bill by James of Luzerne would make kidnapping a felony punishable by death by hanging replacing life imprisonment. The measure imposes life or longer for accomplices and removes judicial discretion. A concurrent resolution had authorized a $15000 reward for information leading to arrests.
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Morrisburg
Senate
James
Luzerne County
Willie Whitla
House
Stuart
Six Thousand Government Workers Vote to Resume Work
Paris March 25 a mass meeting of six thousand striking government employees voted today to return to work. The action ends the walkout that began last week and paves the way for resumed operations in public services.
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Paris
Florida Beach Auto Races Begin Today
Daytona Fla March 23 opening pistol starts the seventh annual international automobile races on Daytona beach. Twenty one events unfold over four days with records likely in auto mobile motor cycle aeroplane and bicycle contests. Notable entrants include Robertson Strang Lytle de Palma and other famed drivers as crowds and visitors fill the sand course along the coast. Bert Shadwell of Kimbolton visits W J Neil of Highland avenue.
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Daytona
Fla
Daytona Beach
Minneapolis
Thomas Dewar
Bishop
The
Aero Club of America
George Robertson
Lewis Strang
Herbert Lytle
Ralph de Palma
United States
Howard Ferguson Leaves Panama for Pueblo Visit
Howard Ferguson of Panama will depart this evening after visiting relatives and friends, making a trip to Pueblo, Colorado.
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Howard Ferguson
Panama
Pueblo
Colo
Mrs Westfall and Dr Skeels Return Home After Visit
Mrs Helen Westfall and Mrs Dr Skeels of Delaware completed a visit with Mrs S A Craig Jr in this area and returned to their home this morning.
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Helen Westfall
Dr. Skeels
Delaware
France Dismisses New American Tariff Bill Details
Paris reports growing dissatisfaction as the specifics of the U S tariff plan reach France. Gloves hosiery perfumes soaps and other French exports are singled out and Ambassador Jusserand’s reports reinforce the view. An informed American chamber of commerce member warns a tariff war could follow if the U S strikes first.
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Paris
France
Jusserand
United States
American Chamber of Commerce
Senator Scott Protests Over Finance Committee Assignments
Washington March 23 Senator Scott led Republican dissent over finance committee vacancies. He urged regional balance noting New England representation while West Virginia Kentucky and Missouri were ignored. He warned the GOP leadership could push these states to the Democrats. The caucus made no changes. In the House the tariff bill dominated as Mr Payne explained it amid extensive questioning.
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Washington
Scott
New England
West Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Senate
House of Representatives
Payne
New York
Committee On Ways and Means
Bowers Named Solicitor General Amid National Kidnap Drama
President announces Lloyd Bowers will become solicitor general, replacing Henry Hoyt. In Sharon and Cleveland reports, Willie Whitla is reclaimed by his father after a staged kidnapping case, with police noting no arrests and confusion over the abductor.
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Bowers
Washington
Lloyd Bowers
Henry Hoyt
Mr. Bowers
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Former Cambridge Boy Recalls Typhoon aboard Wright steamer
Ex corporal Harry E. Messick writes from Camp Jossman about a severe typhoon on a Wright inter island transport sailing from Manila. He describes a ducking, a torn door from the surge, and scrambling to higher deck as waves flood cabins and deck space grows perilous.
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Harry E. Messick
Wright
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New York City
Teddy
Starr
M. Gl.ry
Pennsylvania
Florida Beach
Bert Shadwell
Kimbolton
W. J. Neil
Highland Avenue
Sharon, PA
Sharon
Whitla
Mr. Whitla
Cleveland
James Whitla
Willie
Inspector Rowe
Youngstown
Joseph Wess
Hollenden
G. W. Ramsey
Edward Mahoney
Warren
New Castle
Cambridge
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