Paine measure to reconsidered and passed by Senate
The Paine bill abolishing the Boards of Public Service and Public Safety and placing powers in the mayor passed the Senate and moves to the House for concurrence. Debate notes it follows a federal plan of government and many Republicans supported while several Democrats opposed. The banking measure and a reorganization bill for the Ohio State Board of Agriculture also advanced.
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Former British Premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Dies
London, April 22. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, former British Premier, died at 9:15 this morning in Downing Street of heart disease. Present at the death were his niece Mrs Campbell, Dr Burnet, and the butler. His illness dated from February 12 after moving the closure of the Scottish land bills in the Commons. He was born September 7, 1836, educated at Glasgow University and Trinity College, Cambridge, and served as MP for Stirling Burghs from 1871 with roles including Financial Secretary to the War Office.
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Night riders threaten tobacco warehouse in Berlin Kentucky
In Augusta County Kentucky Alvin West received two notices from night riders demanding the tearing down of his tobacco warehouse. Affected by community sentiment Albert Creekbaum’s household goods were moved to Falmouth and Creekbaum later relocated to Morgan County. The same warehouse had been visited six weeks earlier with nine hogsheads of tobacco rolled down a hill purchased by Paul Kautz of Boude's Ferry Ohio after warnings not to do so.
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Night Riders Strike Tobacco Beds in Graves County
In Mayfield Kentucky on April 22 three tobacco beds owned by Charles Nanney John Huddleston and Thomas Crews near Lowes Cross Roads were dug up and destroyed a note signed Night Riders warned Crews he would face hell if he grew tobacco this year Crews plans to guard his crop and tracks show a possible female visitor at the sites
Burley Tobacco Society meeting closes in Winchester
The District Board of the Burley Tobacco Society wrapped up its session in Winchester with President Lebus and many delegates present. Officials say uniform methods are being prepared to prosecute those who sell pooled tobacco while noting expected crop reductions this year, with many counties unlikely to raise even one acre.
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Burglar Wounded in Amesville Farm Home Gun Duel
In a shotgun and revolver duel a burglar entering Mrs Harriet Wyatt's Amesville home was wounded by Clarence Slick an eighteen year old farm employee. Bloodhounds tracked the wounded man as he escaped with a sack of silverware and jewelry. Pools of blood indicated a serious wound.
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Harriet. Wyatt
Amesville
Clarence Slick
Explosion Destroys Oakland Residence of Gallagher
A dynamite bomb wrecked James L. Gallagher’s East Oakland home, destroying the entire front. Gallagher, once a member of the self confessed hoodling Board of Supervisors of San Francisco, is an important witness in bribery trials there. No clue to the perpetrator.
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Runaway Car Crashes Lumber Train at Laquin
A Susquehanna & New York Railroad work train near Laquin Pa is hit by a runaway log car. Eight lumbermen die at once and a ninth dies later. fifteen others are seriously injured. The Laquin Lumber Company line carries workers up a steep grade where the collision occurred after the runaway car descended uncontrollably toward the train.
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Two Congressmen Hurt In A Wreck
Washington April 22 Representatives Tawney of Minnesota chairman of the House Appropriations Committee sustained a back injury and Representative John C Chaney of Indiana a hip injury in a rear end collision on the Pennsylvania avenue line of the Capital Traction Company at Four and a half street and the avenue plus a score of other passengers with minor injuries.
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House Committee On Appropriations
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Fire at Knox Lumber Yard in Columbus Causes $90000 Loss
A fire at the Joseph J. Knox Lumber Company yard on Cleveland avenue in Columbus caused an estimated loss of 90000. The cause is undetermined. The blaze threatened the adjacent grand stand at the American Association baseball grounds but was saved by alert firemen.
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Taft Delegates Solidified in North Carolina and West Virginia
Telegrams report Taft instructed delegates chosen in the Second West Virginia District and the Eighth North Carolina District. North Carolina solid for Taft with 20 delegates. West Virginia selections include R. R. McMahon and E. M. Grant. Sturgiss nominated for Congress in the Second District at Elkins convention.
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E. M. Grant
Upper Peninsula
Marquette
Charles Osborn
Sault Ste. Marie
W. H. Johnson
Ishpeming
National Committee
Cannon
Telegram Adv
Episcopal Bishop Ellison Capers Dead in Columbia
Bishop Ellison Capers of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina died at his Columbia home at 2 30 p m He was 70 and had led the diocese for fifteen years A former South Carolina Secretary of State Brigadier General in the Confederate army and father of John G Capers Commissioner of Internal Revenue and National Republican Committeeman for South Carolina
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John G. Capers
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Michigan delegates pick Taft at district convention
MARQUETTE Mich April 22 The Congressional District tonight elected delegates to the National convention and instructed them to vote for Secretary Taft.
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Eighth District GOP Convention Names Delegates to National Meet
The Eighth District Republican Convention met in Decatur with delegates from all counties. Judge Steele of Colbert County and G O Chenault of Lauderdale County were chosen as delegates to the National convention and Taft received indorsement through adopted resolutions.
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Grosvenor Predicts Taft Secures Nomination and Victory
General Charles H. Grosvenor predicts Secretary Taft has the Republican nomination sewn up and will win the election with ease. Taft supporters claim most New Hampshire delegates will back Taft, with Senator Gallinger as an exception. Optimism runs high after a lengthy Washington conference among Taft aides asserting a strong start at Chicago.
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Brilliant Ball in Honor Of Officers of the Fleet
In Los Angeles on April 22 the fifth day of the fleet visit closed with a grand ball for admirals and officers. About 1,200 couples joinedRear Admiral Charles M. Thomas and Mrs. Adna H. Chaffee led the grand march in Shriners Auditorium. A storm limited outdoor events, but navy personnel enjoyed indoor festivities as 3,000 bluejackets and marines ashore found substitutes for canceled activities.
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Kentucky labor leader dies in pistol duel at Central City
James D. Wood longtime Kentucky labor leader and Central City town council member was killed in a close range pistol fight at a depot. His brother John Wood and John H. Magan were wounded, while James Jenkins Walter Hardwick, former police officers, were not injured. The incident followed a dispute as all five men exchanged shots. Wood died from neck and chest wounds on the platform. Magan was struck in the left shoulder and Wood's brother in the abdomen and arm.
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Admiral Evans Restful Night at Hot Springs
Surgeon McDonnald reported Rear Admiral Evans had an excellent night’s rest and his best day since arriving at Hot Springs three weeks earlier.
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Pardon Request for Tschaikovsky Amid Amnesty Hope
Mme Tschaikovsky petitions Premier Stolypin for clemency on Easter to free her husband Nicholas Tschaikovsky, a Russian revolutionary prisoner in St. Peter and St. Paul fortress. A second American petition seeks a speedy trial and release, with officials delaying action until after the holiday. Unofficial reports suggest fate may hinge on an administrative order, possibly exile to Siberia.
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Roosevelt Signs Employers Liability Bill in Washington
President Roosevelt signed the employers liability bill in Washington on April 22, marking the enactment of a key labor measure. The signing confirms the administration's support for expanding workers compensation and stricter employer accountability. The ceremony underscored the legislative priority of reforming workplace safety and benefits.
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Roosevelt threatens veto on naval bill over battleship funding
President Roosevelt will veto the naval appropriation bill if no money is provided for two authorized battleships. Senator Hale plans a seven million dollar amendment to fund four new battleships. Senate support appears fragile with 26 votes in favor, while Senator Lodge withdraws from the full naval program.
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Roosevelt Sends Cabrera Message After Guatemalan Attack
President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory message to Cabrera after his escape from an attempted assassination in Guatemala. Official dispatches reported five cadets from the military academy attacked the president, a bayonet wound to his hand, a staff officer killed, and the brief postponement of a public reception. The five cadets were reportedly shot and authorities ordered stores closed and streets quiet.
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Aged Ohio Woman Burned In Lamp Accident
In Marietta Ohio on April 22 Mrs Jane Anderson aged 62 fainted while carrying a lamp causing an explosion that burned her fatally and destroyed the house. Her elderly husband was severely burned.
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