Prosecution Faces Deadlock in Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry
Washington April 15 The prosecution in the Ballinger Pinchot controversy claims keeping cards yet to play as cross examination of Frank Pierce assistant secretary of the interior is delayed by attorney Brandes. He presses for production of correspondence tied to Attorney General Wickersham and Gravis alleged to be habitually procrastinating suits against the Alaska coal trust. Assistant Secretary Pearce resumes testimony describing interviews with Governor Moore Cunningham and other claimants about patents and potential trials.
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Brandies
Frank Pierce
Secrery of the Interior
Cnessary
Brandéis
Department of the Interior
Wickersham
Gravis
Alaskan Coal Oh
Pearce
Moore
Cunningham
Frost Threatens Montrose and Delta Fruit Orchards
Denver reports frost dangers as three million dollars in fruit faces damage tonight across Montrose and Delta counties. Montrose sees 35 degrees at 11 pm with a forecast drop to six or seven. Grand Valley district holds five million in fruit yet feels less alarm due to smudge pots and winds aiding protection. Salt Lake notes half a million dollars will cover dam ice in Voh county per Provo intel. John D Rockefeller back home at Pocantico Hills says he played golf well and alerted friends with word of his score.
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Montrose
Delta
Grand Valley
O'Click
Grand Junction
Salt Lake
Trait i Voh
Provo
Davia
Ogden
Lowe
John DD
Tarrytown
Nwn
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico HiNge
Chicago
Alan
Terraneo
Royal Honors for American at Court of Francis Joseph
Vienna reports Colonel Roosevelt received by Emperor Francis Joseph in private apartments with formalities and warmth. Roosevelt, accompanied by Kermit and Hank, toured imperial entertainments during an eight hour Vienna stay while crowds cheered his presence.
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Vienna
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Europe
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Roosevelt
Kermit
Hank
Rome
Venice
Penin Wila
Central America rocked by massive earthquakes and terror
Colon April 16 reports from San Jose Costa Rica indicate widespread devastation across Central America. Hundreds feared dead in Cobla Rica interior as shocks continue. Property losses exceed initial 1.66 million dollars with tremors centered along the Sierra de Tileran range. Thousands flee homes, with panic spreading to towns and rural districts.
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Colon
Gentral America
Cobla Rica
Lall
Sierra de
Tileran
Costa Rica
San Jose
Gosia Riva
Oklahoma Women Lead Strong Suffrage Drive
The Oklahoma Woman Suffrage association reports a bold effort to remove male from the state constitution. A petition with nearly 40 000 signatures seeks voter submission at the next Oklahoma election. Kate Diggers presented the report at the national convention amid surprise at a guardian arrangement for minors.
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Washington
Oklahoma Woman Suffrace Association
Kate Hy Diggers
Oklahoma
Diggers
Beiig
Okahomia Federation of Labor
Why the Census Does Not Give Housewives Statistics
Washington April 6 Census Director Durand explains why housewives should be reported as having no occupation. He notes misimpression that housewives are not workers and emphasizes accurate counting of women who contribute indirectly to wealth.
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Washington
Durand
Laad
Congas Bureau
Ped
Jury completes pool to hear Dr Hyde murder case
Kansas City April reports the jury for the Dr B Clark Hyde murder trial of Col Thomas H Swope is seated. Dr Hyde’s key witness Dr G T Whisman suffers appendicitis delaying proceedings. Authorities estimate costs may reach six figures with extensive witness lists and a six week trial horizon.
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Kansas City
C. Hyde
Thos. H. Swope
GT. Twsman
Dr. Hyde
B. Clark Hyde
Cole Swope
Ity
Criminal Court
B. C. Hyde
Col. Swope
Dead Treasurer Found to be Short $63,000
Kansas City April 1. Bushy former treasurer died after accounting shows a deficit of 63000 dollars. Formal audit by accountants reveals missing funds. Other employees at the office were said to know of the discrepancies prior to his death.
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Kansas City
Bushy
Trdas City
Cheloe
Tunnovan Triumph Reported In Local Play
A brief item notes Tunnovan securing a win in a recent local game. The report highlights the pivotal plays and the team’s rising momentum as it moves toward upcoming rivals.
Cheyenne Endures Severe Spring Blizzard Across Districts
Reports from Cheyenne and surrounding towns describe a sweeping spring blizzard that hit Thursday and Friday. Snow drifts, high winds, and deep accumulations disrupted rail service from Archer to Sidney and damaged telegraph lines, with cattle scattered and rail crews racing to clear routes and restore schedules.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Nebraka
Ti Wie
Campktool
Burlington
Walon Paetste Railroad Company
Archer
Sidney
Neb
Cheyennne
Explosion at Hamburg Ends Lives of Several
Hamburg April 16 a terrific explosion shook a building in the bonded warehouse Meteor this afternoon. Several persons were killed and three large warehouses were set ablaze by the blast.
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Hamburg
Joy Ride Disaster Hits Portage de Sioux Traction Engine
In Portage de Sioux Missouri a 10 year old, Carl St Cla, trialing his father's red traction engine, loses control. The vehicle destroys a Blacksmith shop and blocks the street before tipping into a maple tree, ending the excursion with the engine immobile. Residents gain a startling thrill as the inexperienced driver narrowly avoids worse harm.
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Portage de Sioux
St. Loui
Carl St. Cla
Hi Father
Bodd
Graves in Read of Anat Graves In Role Of Anat
Washington April 15 election drama shows Graves warning Bryan’s influence may be read out of the Democratic party. Critics ask if Hearst grant drifts toward the Independence league, while Clark calls editorial reaction a sign of Democratic strength in the house and Missouri contest. Independence backers grow hopeful as winds shift in party alignments.
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Washington
John Temple Graves
William Randolph Hearst
Independence League
Democratic Party
Indépendence Party
Graves
Willem Jennings Bryan
Segal
Bryan
Champ Clark
de Armond
Missouri
Chusetts
Independence
Missionaries Driven to Ships as Mob Ransacks Shenghai Area
In Shenghai the Wesleyan Chinese Missionaries flee to merchant ships as mobs burn the British consulate and customs house. Five missionaries including Rev Warren and Rev Watson seek safety aboard ships. two more English envoys are en route to Shanghai. Other missions in Chang Sha face threats but have not been attacked.
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Pekin
Yamen
Shenghai
Wesleyan Chinese Inland Mission
Moby
Scone
Gilbert Warren
Watson
Cooper
Wits
Warren
Authre Huan
Chang Sha
Yale
London, Missionary, , Society
Attendance at AP Ball Season Opening Impresses
New York reports the 1919 baseball season opened with strong turnout. Total attendance across the National and American leagues reached 144,224, Ford numbers show 76,224 in the American League and 64,000 in the National League. Largest crowds gathered in New York and Boston with about 25,000 and 110,000 respectively.
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Potatoe Palit
Boston
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