Man Shot Self While Alleged Exchange With Hoover
Frank Moorman of Linden Avenue Oakley told detectives he drew his revolver while escaping an assault by Walter Hoover. The 45 year old was critically wounded in the abdomen near Cincinnati after the hammer jammed as he tried to draw the pistol. He says Hoover struck his son and fled. Hoover remains at large outside city limits.
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Walter Hoover
Frank Moorman
Linden Avenue
Oakley
Seton Hospital
Moorman
Cincinnati
Madison
Sixth
Vine
Drews
Hoover
Dr. Bell
Avalanche Kills Thirteen in Swiss Hotel Collapse
An avalanche near Goppenstein demolishes a hotel at the mouth of the Loetschental Tunnel. Thirteen people die and fifteen are injured as thirty occupants are surprised at table by rumblings and the hotel collapses suddenly. Two children alert diners before the building gives way.
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Berne
Switzerland
Goppenstein
Loetschental
Novel Balloons for World Race Spoil Claims on Material
Paris reports M Leblanc, runner up last year, will represent France in the international balloon race using a German made balloon treated with gutta percha. The design parts are criticized for moisture absorption and high cost though touted as superior to disk types. Lieutenant Lahm returns from St Louis and lauds American government support for aeronautics and predicts future aerial automobiles.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
M. Leblanc
St. Louis
France
Germany
Frank S. Lahm
Lahme
United States
Tatsu Maru to be surrendered by Chinese government
Peking reports the Chinese government will surrender the Japanese steamer Tatsu Maru seized February 7 off Macao while unloading a consignment of rifles and ammunition. Officials say a conspiracy to import 7000 to 8000 rifles for Tonguin rebels was suspected though proof of smuggling is lacking.
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Peking
Macao
China
Tonguin
Chester Completes Endurance Run At 26.53 Knots
The scout cruiser Chester finished a four hour endurance run in Portland after returning from sea. Her average speed was 26.53 knots, with a 15 minute maximum of 26.6 knots. The performance exceeded contract requirements by 2.55 knots.
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Chester
Commercial Tribune
Portland
Yankee torpedo flotilla arrives safely at Callao
The American torpedo boat flotilla that left Talcahuano February 26 arrived at Callao on March 1. Commander Lieut H Cone praised favorable voyage conditions and ship readiness. Deserters will be hunted as Panther remained for missing sailors. 721 mail bags were loaded on departure, and President Pardo presented Admirals with bound books.
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Yankee Torpedo Flotilla
Callao
Gallao
Telcahuano
JH. S. Cone
Shitehy
Cone
Rcelved
Rezas
Punta Arenas
Talcahuano
Panama
Panther
Pardo
Peru
Northern Tampa Wiped Out by Devastating Fire
A four hour blaze gutted the northern Tampa district, destroying 38 buildings across 55 acres and causing an estimated 600 000 dollars in losses. One Cuban woman died from the shock and many residents lost homes or work as factories and boardinghouses burned. The city activated aid from St. Joseph's Convent and the state militia guarded the burned area after the fire.
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Special Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Tampa
Flay
M. Stachelberg. & Co
M. Perez & Co
Gonzales, Fisher & Co
Esberg, Gunst, & C O
Stachelberg
Fernandez, & Bro
Beréz
Castro
Maximo Caras
Tampa’ Electric Company
St. Joseph's Convent
Seek Promotion for Bob Evans
In Washington naval officers aim to surprise Admiral Evans on the Pacific cruise by offering him a temporary promotion to Vice Admiral of the American navy. The plan hinges on Congress approving the reestablishment of the rank, with a San Francisco arrival and short retirement period before formal end of service.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Evans
Golden Gate
Congress
Clarkson to Assist Hitchcock in Key Management Role
Washington March 1 James I Clarkson of New York former Republican National Chairman will assist Frank H Hitchcock in an important managerial capacity from time to time The move is seen as strengthening Hitchcock in his duties within the Taft administration and party machinery
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James I. Clarkson
Taft
Commercial Tribune
Washington
New York
Will
Frank H. Hitchcock
Sonia
Judge Decides While Asleep in Historic Tennessee Ruling
A Tennessee Supreme Court opinion affirming Andrew Williams death sentence in 1870 was reportedly written in a trance by Chief Justice while subconscious. Justice Nicholson penned the document and later had no recollection, with Governor Turney later corroborating the tale and the ruling standing as authority on technical law.
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Commercial Tribune
Chattanooga
Tenn
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Andrew Williams
Supreme Court
Justice Nicholson
Peter Turney
Tennessee
Nicholson
Turney
Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman Suffers Relapse
London dispatch reports Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman the Prime Minister has relapsed after meeting people on Saturday. Doctors say heart weakness is the main factor and he will travel to the continent when able. unlikely to appear in Parliament this session.
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London
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Andrew Hamilton Found Dead In Albany Bed
Albany March 1 Andrew Hamilton once connected with New York Life and other insurers and a long time chief for insurance litigation was found dead in his bed last night Autopsy showed acute dilation of the heart likely causing instant death He was 64 born in Lansingburg April 29 18 Judge Hamilton served twice on Albany City Court and was known for his writings on corporate and insurance law and for letters during a political inquiry
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Commercial Tribune
Albany N
Andrew Hamilton
Rnt
New York Life
Surance
Canada
avas al _ the
Mrsi
Milton
Albany
Hamilton
Lansingburg
Ewes v Distreetorney
State Court of Claims
Trains Collide Near Mason KY Killing One Injuring Several
A head on collision between freight trains near Mason Kentucky early this morning killed fireman John Denham and seriously injured three others. Victims include William Adams Arthur Dubesceau James Bennett and Frank Brown with Dubesceau in critical condition. Injured were moved to hospitals in Cincinnati and local clinics for treatment. Authorities blame a orders misunderstanding for the wreck.
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Epiligion
Crescent
Mason
Ing
City
Wiliam B. Adams
Kings
Arthur Dubesceau
Second
Broadway
Cincinnati
James’ Bennnett
Ludlow
John, Denham
Frank Brown
Maysville
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dubesceau
Trives Submit As Troops Vacate Valley in India
British expedition under Major General James Willcocks ends campaign in the Bazar Valley. Zakkakhels, a prominent Afridi tribe, have faced heavy damage and losses as forts were destroyed and many killed. Over 300 high tribesmen petition to spare the group and punish offenders instead. The government accepts the terms and troops depart toward Peshawar.
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Calcutta
James Willcocks
Bazar
Peshawar
Willcocks
Enlarged department adds two firemen in Hamilton
Hamilton Ohio March 1 An enlarged City Fire Department starts today with the addition of two new firefighters Frank Myers and Rolla Campbell. A new schedule will alternate work shifts with groups of two or three taking twenty four hours off duty every nine days.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Frank Myers
Rolla Campbell
Two Men Die From Ammonia Gas Burst at Brewery
In Chicago on March 1 two men Charles Schrandt and Emil De graat were killed in the engine room of a brewing plant when an ammonia pipe burst. Reuters escaped the fumes by reaching an open door.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
John Reuter
Fogtieth Street
Emerald Avenue
Charles Schrandt
Emil Degraat
Reuters
Automobilists to use smoke reducing exhaust device
Paris reports a new exhaust attachment by M. Guasco designed to cut smoke and odors. The system attaches to exhaust pipes with two large funnels joined at the wide end and a perforated diaphragm at the junction. Heated gases pass through a plated disk and are decomposed to reduce odor.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
M. Guasco
Acini
Judge Fisher to present Harris at Ohio GOP convention
Columbus dispatch reports Judge Elam Fisher of Haton will present Governor Harris at the Republican State Convention next Wednesday. Debates over platform include whether to ignore or acknowledge two Ohio Senators, with candidates like Treadway and West favored in various districts. Opposition to unit rule and questions on tariff revision and initiative and referendum shape the talks.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Elam Fisher
Haton
Harris
Fisher
Andrew L. Harris
Pattison
Litben
Burton
Francis W. Treadway
Cuyahoga County
Treadway
Samuel H. West
Hagleson
Eagleson
Franklin County
Cole
West
Smyser
Highteenth
Wirt
Charles €. Green
Herman Behr
Cleveland
Behr
Ellis
Taft
Vorys
Ke Neay
Ohio
Congress
Morris Maschke
Denman
Toledo
Maschke
Longworth
Committee
Longworth &Ct
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