Carnegie Answers Peage Objections Of The President
The first National Arbitration and Peace Congress ends after three days in New York. Andrew Carnegie, president, issues a statement replying to Roosevelt on three objections to arbitration and urges a permanent Hague conference and wider use of arbitration. Carnegie receives the cross of the Legion of Honor.
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Testimony Links Hargis to Feud Murder Plot in Kentucky
In Lexington April 17, testimony in Bill Britton’s trial for complicity in the James Cockrill assassination ties Judge James Hargis and former Sheriff Ea Callahan to directing the hit. W. N. Cope recounts the attempted arrest of Hargis, Cockrill’s gun drawing, and remarks that support John Smith’s confession of the broader plot. William Spencer corroborates the confession, describing the night of the shooting and the getaway route.
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W. D. Peck
Ed Callahan
Breathitt County
William Spencer
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Denial Of Eddy Suit Replies To Claims Of Incompetence
The case against Mrs Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science leaders moves forward as the defendants deny the allegations and assert Eddy has long directed her business. They challenge the bill as immaterial and demand proof of all material points while detailing their roles and lack of knowledge on many claims.
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Armstrong
Next Friends
New Hampshire
Boston
Calvin A. Frye
Irving C. Tomlinson
Hermann §. Hering and
Lewis C. Strange
Pari Waiters Strike Shuts Some Cafes in Paris
In Paris on April 17 a number of city waiters walked out following the electricians example. Several cafes closed while others stayed open with extra staff. Public sympathy grows as workers endure hard conditions and no wages while paying for their places. The Labor Minister orders mines to be equipped with respiratory machines and trained rescue gangs on standby.
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M. Viviani
Poor Opinion of Most Sermons Sparks Conference Debate
Washington April 17 The opinion that 75 percent of present day pulpit sermons could be dispensed with to improve church attendance drew applause from delegates at the National Conference of Church Clubs in annual session. Mr Butler of Pennsylvania urged a rapid but lasting recovery for the church after such a blow. The conference voted to hold the 1908 session in St Louis Missouri. Officers elected include President James A Waterworth James W Sparrow James N Singleton W N Fawkes and Treasurer Charles Chase.
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Washington
Butler
Pennsylvania
National Conference of Church Clubs
St. Louis
James A. Waterworth
James W. Sparrow
Cincinnati
William H. Singleton
Washington, D.C
W. N. Fawkes
Atlanta
Charles Chase
New Britain
Prince and Princess of Wales to Tour Canada
A report from London notes that the Prince and Princess of Wales are slated for an extended tour of Canada. The plan anticipates visits across major Canadian regions with royal engagements and public appearances.
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London
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Violent Volcano Eruption Rattles Chilean Region
In Valparaiso on April 17 a violent eruption at Pugetuca in Valdivia Province caused subterranean rumblings earthquakes intense darkness and electrical displays. Ashes and boiling water accompanied the lava flow which set forests ablaze as residents flee in terror.
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Severe Shocks Felt in Spain Across Tortosa and Murcia
Severe shocks were felt today in Tortosa and Murcia causing significant damage with no casualties reported. The tremors disrupted the region as authorities assessed structural impact and safety conditions.
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Earthquake Felt in Constantinople and Suburbs
An earthquake shock was felt in Constantinople and suburbs at 4 30 this morning with especially sharp impact in the upper Bosporus region.
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Askabad Sees Severe Earthquake Hits Transcaspian City
A severe undulating earthquake struck Askabad at 12 26 p m today lasting several seconds. The capital of Russian Transcaspian territory sits on the Transcaspian Railway 290 miles south by southeast of Mikhailovak. Since the railroad’s construction Askabad has grown as a commercial center with about 20000 residents in 1897, including Persians Russians Armenians Kurds and Jews.
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Mikhailovak
Miracle escape at Santa Julia Salesiano College during quake
In the Santa Julia colony the newly built Salesiano College housed hundreds of children when a major earthquake struck. Thirty five children and teachers fled before collapse. rescuers found survivors clinging to beams at the ruins. Deaths and injuries were reported in Tuxtla Ayutla and Huamixtlan as churches and government buildings suffered collapse.
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Earthquake Hits Acapulco Area Damaging Dicha Records
Special Dispatch reports from Los Angeles dated April 17 with a message from Acapulco dated April 16 detailing an earthquake in the city and vicinity. George Mitchell, president of La Dicha Mining Company, notes damage to residence and office but no further losses. records may be salvaged.
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Roosevelt Backing Hughes for Presidency Said by The Washington Star
The Washington Star reports President Roosevelt favors Governor Hughes of New York for the Republican nomination, aiding his bid in the New York Legislature and possibly seeking delegates. Roosevelt may back Hughes if Taft falters, while reinforcing support in Ohio and courting Roosevelt or Cortelyou as alternatives. Roosevelt also meets with black leaders to mobilize support among Southern African Americans.
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Moor Regent the French Operation Off Mogador
Tangier April 17 A menacing French naval demonstration off Mogador signals a grave situation due to Moor resentment over Oudja occupation. Native opinion says France aims to pick a quarrel to justify further annexation. Provocative agents swarm the country.
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Morocco
Germans suspect Edward motive in Italian alliance shift
Berlin reports that King Edward's talks with King Victor Emmanuel at Gaeta aim to isolate Germany and lure Italy from the triple alliance. The Cologne Gazette article, possibly Berlin inspired, is widely discussed in the German press.
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Honduran President Bonilla Lands in Mexican Port
Mexico City April 17. President Manuel Bonilla of Honduras landed at Salina Cruz from a United States gunboat. He is to visit the capital directly following a recent accord with Central American leaders urging him to leave the region.
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Salina Cruz
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Attempt to wreck train reported in Hamilton Ohio
An attempt to derail a C H and D passenger train was reported to police. Three long poles and a gas lamppost were placed on the track at Fifth Street and Maple Avenue by unknown persons, discovered before a south bound train led by Engineer John McCullough and Conductor John Wadsworth arrived. the train ran thirty minutes late.
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Bar Association presses for more Supreme Court case reports
A Ohio State Bar Association committee pressed the Supreme Court to report more decisions. The effort follows disputes over reporting practices, with talks of legislative action and a shift to a salaried court reporter, aiming to reveal reasons for decisions in reversed lower-court cases.
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Tobacco Plant Bed Destruction Alarms Farmers
Tobacco outrages spread from Larksville Tennessee to Trigg County Kentucky. Plant beds have been salted and killed, threatening a lighter crop. Warnings posted against independent planters and trainmen who haul tobacco for nonmembers of the association.
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Trigg County
Two Weddings in Hamilton Ohio Share Society Spotlight
In Hamilton Ohio on April 17 two society weddings were held. Miss Eva Marie Weiler, artist and art lecturer, wed Benjamin Noble at the Weiler residence in the presence of close friends. Rev. David Arnold-Schaefer of Trinity Church conducted the ceremony. At the Rogeres Rogers home Jessie Rogers married Charles Eikenberry, a leading merchant, before a large guest turnout.
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