Two thugs beat man saved by policeman in Cincinnati
William Stichtenoth, a Cincinnati resident, was set upon by two assailants near his home on Brookline and Lorraine Avenues. Patrolman Gerwe arrested one suspect, Walter Krumdick, who claimed to be merely passing by. Stichtenoth is recovering, and police seek the second attacker with a strong description.
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Loraine
Brookline Avenues
Brookline Avenue
Gerwe
Walter Krumdick
Joliet (Ill
Chicago
Stichtenoth
Clifton Avenue
Krumdick
Eighth District
Walter Condick
Hughes Named Counsel in Coal Rate Probe by Government
Attorney General Moody announced Charles E. Hughes and Alexander Simpson Jr have been retained to review interstate coal transportation and sales, advise on potential legal actions, and conduct suits or prosecutions if warranted under interstate commerce and antitrust laws.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Moody
Charles E. Hughes
New York Bar
Alexander Simpson, Jr
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
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New York
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Wington
Montana Senator Opposes Federal Tax on Riches
Senator Clark of Montana, the richest in the Senate, rejects Roosevelt’s call for a wealth tax. He will address the Senate to criticize the President’s doctrine, arguing there is no real discontent and that the supposed wrongs are imaginary.
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Roosevelt
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Senate
Denby Sees Chinese Boycott Sparked In 1904
Charles Denby, former American official in China, told the Senate Immigration Committee that the Chinese boycott of American goods began in 1904. He noted it was organized by Chinese visitors to the United States, possibly former minister Wu, though he had no direct evidence against him. He added the movement is currently dormant but could revive.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Senate Committee On Immigration
Charles Denby
Denby
China
Legation
America
King Alfonso Arrives at Cowes for Isle of Wight Visit
King Alfonso of Spain landed at Cowes aboard the Giralda and was met by Princess Ena and her mother. The couple drove to Osborne amid warm crowds as the king asked reporters to respect his privacy during the visit to the bride elect.
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Alfonso of
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Osborne
Alfonso
Men
Negro in Manchester confesses to killing engineer Fleming
Jacob Mitchell, a negro arrested near Manchester with a matching description, confessed on April 17 to murdering engineer Fleming on the Queen & Crescent train near Ludlow the previous Sunday. He claimed self defense after being shot at thrice, and said he fled, hiding in Covington before walking to Manchester. police plan to turn him over to Ludlow authorities.
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Maysville
Ludlow
Women Join In Otrike Outbreak
In Pas de Calais District unrest renewed as 150 wives of strikers attacked a miner’s wife injuring gendarmes and cavalry. Officers and soldiers were hurt. arrests made and released. Rioting resumed with authorities seeking reinforcements. An attempt to blow up a church was reported at Lontigny.
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Lens
Pas de Calais
Lontigny
Death of James Anderson in Hydrophobia Case at City Hospital
James Anderson, 82, of 2838 May Street, died at City Hospital after a six week progression from dog bite to hydrophobia. Doctors diagnosed the illness, nurses restrained him during violent spasms, and antitoxins arriving too late could not be used.
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James Anderson
May Street
City Hospital
Anderson
St. Bernard
John Stemler
Heddin
Roosevelt urges Congress to enact insurance code after Chicago convention
President Roosevelt transmitted to Congress a call for a federal insurance code after the Chicago conference of state governors attorneys general and insurance commissioners. The measure aims to uniform insurance law, protect policyholders, and curb abuses highlighted by the Armstrong Committee with support from a report by the convention.
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Commercial Tribune
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Roosevelt
Chicago
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Elgar to Lead May Festival Rehearsals in Cincinnati
Sir Edward Elgar arrives with Lady Elgar for the May Festival in Cincinnati. He will conduct his own works with the Festival Orchestra starting tonight at Music Hall. The Elgars were greeted by Festival Association officials and conductor Van der Stucken.
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Commercial TribuNe
Lady Elgar
Frank van der Stucken
Sir Elgar
TIS Motor Car
Music Hall
Edward Elgar
Cincinnati
Festival Association
Lawrence Maxwell, Jr
van der Stucken
Edward
Cologne
Insurance Committee Organizes in Columbus Meeting
The Insurance Committee named by the General Assembly met in Columbus on April 17 to organize and begin work. Earle Stewart of Spring was elected to a leadership role as part of the initial gathering.
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Commercial Tribune Bureau
Olumbus
Jam
Commercial Tribune
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General Assembly
Earle Stewart
Pattison Refuses To Pay Rent For Mithoff Residence
Governor Pattison will not honor the Mithoff estate lease as he returns to Columbus. He plans to reside in a hotel during his remaining term after a rent dispute with estate administrator C M Chittenden. The six month lease at 250 dollars monthly was to cover house and furnishings.
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Columbus
Pattison
Mithoff
Cincinnati
C. M. Chittenden
Chittenden
Riots Loom as Miners Face Funeral Day Unrest in Johnstown
In Johnstown Pa on April 17 police with bayonets guard Windber streets after last nights rioting. Rioters charged with rioting moved to Somerset jail. Saloons closed until calm returns. Eight deputies guard Pleasant Valley mines as strikers resist nonunion crews.
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Windber
State Constabulary
Somerset
West Virginia
Eeville
Pleasant Valley
Pittsburg Coal Company
Arbitration Rejected by Coal Operators in New York
A subcommittee representing anthracite coal carrying railroads and mine operators met in New York and sent a letter to John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America insisting that only arbitration remains. They say the miners have rejected all proposals and offer nothing further. The operators claim the miners' waiver of formal union recognition is immaterial and would raise domestic coal costs by 1.20 dollars per ton.
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New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Boy Who Killed Negro Acquitted
Leslie Peters an eighteen year old boy was acquitted by a Coroner's jury after shooting and killing Ralph Burns a negro in defense of his life and his sweetheart Ollie Fielder. Fielder's father S P Fielder faced gunfire at his home and later shots were fired at Mrs Fielder and her three babies. The city remains under militia patrol as a special grand jury conducts its secret session.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Leslie Peters
Ralph Burns
Ollie Fielder
S. P. Fielder
Fielder
Dowie Rejects Voliva Plan to Control Zion City
Dowie rejects a Voliva proposed board of control for Zion City and its 21 million estate. Attorneys say they will file chancery in Lake County to void Voliva led transfer to Deacon Granger. Dowie plans to enter Zion City this week and excommunicate Voliva if he returns as head of the church.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowle
E. C. Wetten
P. C. Haley
Wilbur Glen Voliva
Voliva
Dowles
Dowie
Lake County
Waukegan
Alexander Granger
Dowieites
Dowie Libel Case Seeks Second Class Mail Privilege
The Post office Department will consider a complaint by John Alexander Dowie’s attorneys against Leaves of Healing, a Zion City publication. Dowie’s lawyers claim the paper is scandalous and not entitled to second class mail privileges, while officials say only improper or scurrilous content can affect status. An early decision is anticipated.
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Commerca
Tribune
Washington
Postoffice Department Today
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Leaves of Healing
Postmaster General
Dowie
Witte Gains Edge as Durnovo Likely to Fall
Report confirms Premier Witte has gained upper hand on Minister Durnovo and expects his dismissal within days or weeks. Nicholas II may keep Parliament until its two month sitting and reconvene in September. Liberals and revolutionists fear a hard line and a blow to the Liberal cause.
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ST. Petersburg
Witte
Durnovo
Nicholas
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