Grosvenor seeks Ohio support for House policy post
In Washington on April 2, Senator Foraker signals friendly moves to Hanna allies while handing Grosvenor the Cleveland convention chair. Grosvenor may become keynote as the Ohio GOP considers reciprocity policy, with Foraker’s backing and Hill remaining to study conditions. Osborne’s death creates a London posting vacancy, and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition is postponed to 194.
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London
William McKinley Osborne
St. Louis
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Explosion on Fulton submarine boat injures six at Delaware Breakwater
The Fulton submarine boat suffered a severe explosion off the Delaware Breakwater as it neared harbor. Nine men were in the hold and three on deck. injuries included Lt. Ohar Kopen Austrian navy head injuries and Lt. Arthur MacArthur head laceration. Engineer Bechtel was severely hurt. Gas from storage battery caused the blast.
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Delaware
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Frank Cable
H. H. Merrill
Charles Berg
Storm King
Mindora
Palacea
Saunders
Government Pier
Sandy Hook
Long Branch
Taft Addresses Yale Students Defends Philippine Army
Governor Taft told about 2 000 Yale students professors and others that the army's size made some abuses possible yet overall conduct was humane. He discussed the Philippine Commission water abuses guerrilla warfare and the need to separate church and state interests in the Philippines.
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Roosevelts Expect Addition to Family This October
An announced, guarded report says a baby will join the Roosevelt family in October. Mrs. Roosevelt will stay in Washington until Congress adjourns, then move to Oyster Bay for the summer. The President will divide time between Oyster Bay and Washington, keeping official duties light until autumn.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hurley Nearly Escapes From Ohio Penitentiary
Special despatch reports Otis Hurley the Payton demon confined in a solitary cell at the Ohio Penitentiary for four months after attempting to kill Dr. Thomas. He dug through the wall and believed his cell would unlock, but patching kept it closed. A long knife was found in his possession.
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Commercial Tribune
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Otis Hurley
Payton Demon
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Dr. Thomas
Wu Ting Fang declines Milledgeville school address
Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang refuses to deliver an address at a Milledgeville Georgia school commencement citing Senate criticisms of him.
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Washington
Wu Ting Fang
Milledgeville, Ga
Senate
Labor Unions May Show Their Power in May Day Action
Mother Jones states that on May 17 every union man in the country would lay down tools for a labor holiday. She claims the idea has been presented to all major labor organizations and, so far, all have sent favorable replies.
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United Mineworkers
Locomotive Engineer Found Unconscious In Cab
Clement Harper, an engineer on a Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton north bound train, was found unconscious in his cab by his fireman. He failed to whistle at a crossing and is believed struck by a mail crane.
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Filipino Oddities Feature Promises Bright Sunday Photos
Carpenter's Special Travel Letters are a regular feature with growing popularity in the Sunday Commercial Tribune. Bright and illustrated with photographs, it teases readers to get next Sunday's issue.
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Carpenter
King Victor Emmanuel May Pardon U.S. Naval Officers
Reports say the Italian king may pardon imprisoned American naval officers after widespread speculation by officials in Rome and Washington. Captain Robert Francis Wynn, a U.S. officer, rose from Second Lieutenant General in the Marine Corps and saw combat in Cuba, the Philippines, and China, earning high praise for gallantry and service.
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Lebanon Faces Wet or Dry Vote Under Local Option Law
Lebanon Ohio moves toward a public decision on saloons after a petition signed by 48 percent of last election's voters asks the Council to call a vote within 30 days. The old Council will adjourn next week. the new body will set the election date at a meeting Tuesday.
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Lebanon
Consideration of Demands of Miners Begins in New York
Representatives of workmen and operators meet in New York to discuss miner demands under the National Civic Federation. The subcommittee adjourned without a settlement and will reconvene tomorrow.
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United Mineworkers
National Civic Federation
Adel
Santa Fe Adds To Its List Of Wreck Horrors
A derailed California Limited east of Medill Mo on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe killed five and injured twenty three. Victims include S T French ChigeZv theiner and a Gates child, with Conductor Charles Sargent among the injured. The crash occurred at Cama near Wyconda after rails spread on a curve as the 65 mph train plowed into the ditch.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
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Santiago
Cal
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Australia
Charles Sargent
Gates
Wyconda
Ft. Madison
Free for all fight erupts in Douglass Street synagogue
At Anse Sholem Synagogue in Canton Ohio on Passover morning a dispute with former member Jacob Miller sparked a melee among worshippers. Trustees and attendees clashed with umbrellas and canes as officers responded. several injured were treated at home or taken away.
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J. Canter
Anse Sholem
Douglass Street
Myer Langman
Jacob Miller
Miller
Langman
Beef Trust Probe Signals Rapid Progress and Discharges
Chicago report from April 29 notes Bethea confirms narrowed inquiry with swift substance forthcoming. Trade slump follows Libby, McNeill & Libby layoffs of 500 workers amid high prices and fears of railroads packers collusion. Rumors about poultry cornering and a possible large trust formation meet cautious federal review.
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Beef Trust
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Swifts
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Great Market Street
B. Aaron & Son
Fire Marshal At Work On Big East St Shop Fire
Springfield detectives declare the February 10 fire that destroyed the Whitely shops, built at 3 million dollars, was incendiary. The State Fire Marshal is on scene and says facts are in hand with sensational developments expected.
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Springfield
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