Tragic Cigar Factory Disaster Traps Girls in Philadelphia
A janitor's accident in a five story cigar factory at Tenth Street and Washington Avenue sparked a panic and a fatal stampede. Eight young girls died, three were fatally injured, and more than twenty others injured as workers fled via a narrow stairwell after an elevator strike and a fire alarm.
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Philadelphia
Isador Baccus
Harburger, Homan & Co
American Tobacco Co
Tenth Street
Washington Avenue
Baccus
Helen Tolini
Judge To Probe Rumor Of Alive Heir Wood In Europe
Denver May 1 Judge Lindsey county court will investigate a rumor that William Wood an heir of a large estate including the Emma mine at Aspen Colorado once valued at 10 million dollars is alive and recovering his reason through expert treatment in Europe His estate now valued about one million and his heirship was established after years of litigation reaching the United States Supreme Court He had been pronounced hopelessly insane and later reported dead.
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Denver
Lindsey
William Wood
Kansas
Europe
Wood
Emma
4Aspen
Col
Supreme Court of the United States
Secretary Long Retires as Secretary of the Navy
In Washington on May 1 Secretary Long ended his official career heading the naval establishment. Secretary Hay and Moody led a farewell, with Moody succeeding as secretary this morning. Fred L. Fishback becomes confidential clerk replacing Greer, now an assistant paymaster.
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Washington
Long
Naval Establishment
Hay
Mr. Moody
Moody
Secretary of the Navy
Fred L. Fishback
Greer
Navy
Mob Hangs Man After Shooting White Youth Near Guston
In vandenberg Kansas on May 1 Ernest Wewley a Black man who shot and seriously wounded Harry Dowell a young white man near Guston about seven miles away was hanged by a mob Wednesday morning and his body riddled with bullets.
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Vandenberg
Kan
Ernest Wewley
Harry Dowell
Guston
Angus-Berdesens Sell High at South Omaha Yard
The highest prices yet paid for thoroughbred cattle were bid at the South Omaha stock yards for a six-year old Angus Aberdeens cow named Blackbird sold to Canton Bros. Stevenson of Holstein, Illinois, for $3,010 with a calf at her side auctioned for $1,000. Forty-four head averaged $234.
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Beef Trust
Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
Canton Bros. & Stevenson
Holstein
War cost in South Africa exceeds two hundred million pounds
London May 1 An official estimate places the total cost of the South African war to March 31 1903 at nearly 223000000 pounds.
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London
Embezzler Arrested in Scotland Building Association Case
David Thompson, manager of a Kirkcaldy Scotland building association, is under arrest in Seattle on embezzlement charges totaling about $70,000. A warrant for his surrender to British authorities has been issued by the state department.
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Washington
David Thompson
Kirkcaldy
Scotland
Seattle
Wash
State Department
Daily Item Changes Hands in New Orleans
The Daily Item in New Orleans reports a change in management with D. C. O'Malley retiring and succeeded by H. S. Thalheimer of Philadelphia.
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New Orleans
Daily Item
D. C. O'Malley
H. S. Thalheimer
Philadelphia
Postmaster General forms committee on return postal cards
Washington May 1 The postmaster general appoints a four member committee to study adopting a system of return postal cards and return envelopes. The panel includes the four assistant postmasters general and the treasury auditor for the post office department.
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Washington
Postmaster General
Auditor of the Treasury
Post Office Department
High Price Paid for a Spoon at Christie’s Sale
London May 1 On the second day of the silver sale at Christie's a 9 Henry VII spoon brought 690 pounds and a James I silver cup and covers realized about 4000 pounds.
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London
Christie’s
Henry VII
James J
Hazleton Miners Fear General Strike After Deadlock
In Hazelton Pennsylvania May 5 a general strike is feared as operators and United Mine Workers fail to reach a deal. District boards may order a work suspension at Scranton on Wednesday, risking stoppage at all local collieries. Most miners are organized, finances tight, and operators prepare for a long stoppage.
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Hazelton
United Mine Workers
Scranton
Fierce struggle ends in Aldrich death and detective wound
In Los Angeles on May 5 Dr. E W Aldrich of Chicago died after a gun battle with Detectives Hawley and Bradish at the Hotel Savoy. Hawley was seriously wounded as officers attempted to read a governor issued requisition for Aldrich to face perjury and bigamy charges.
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Los Angeles
Cal
E. W. Aldrich
Chicago
City
Hawley
Dr. Aldrich
Hotel Savoy
Capt. Bradish
Potter Palmer Dies in Chicago After Nervous Illness
Potter Palmer longtime Chicago businessman died at his Lake Shore Drive home after weeks of nervous disorder. He collapsed Sunday evening at 5 40 and his physicians cited no clear organic cause. Palmer, prominent in local business for nearly fifty years, was reported improving before his sudden collapse.
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Chicago
Ill
Palmer
Compromise settles Duluth longshoremen strike
The Duluth Minnesota longshoremen strike ending after a week with a compromise rate of 52 1/2 cents an hour unless lumber carried raises to 3 dollars per thousand, then 55 cents. The Lumber Carriers association agrees to regulate lumber boat arrivals for steadier work. They had demanded 60 cents and had been paid 50 cents.
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Duluth
Minn
Lumber Carriers’ Association
Virginia Congressman Peter Otey Dies in Lynchburg
Congressman Peter J. Otey of Virginia's Sixth district died in his Lynchburg home Sunday. The sergeant at arms was informed last night. Otey, a Democrat and noted Southern businessman, was born in 1840 and had been named to a committee to transport the remains of Congressman Cummings to New York but could not attend due to illness.
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Washington
Peter J. Otey
Virginia
Lynchburg
House of Representatives
Otey
Cummings
New York
South
Fishermen Drowned In Japanese West Coast Gale
Report from Yokohama states two hundred fifty fishermen are drowned as a gale devastates the herring fleet on the west coast of Japan.
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Yokohama
Japan
Woman and Child Drowned in Youghiogheny River
In West Newton Pennsylvania a skiff with four adults and a child overturned on Sunday. Mrs. Fred Jandsparger and her four year old son drowned. Also aboard were Mr and Mrs Landsparger their son Miss Maggie Herrington and Fred Bendig. Landsparger rescued Miss Herrington then learned his wife and child were missing. He searched the river but they sank from view in each other’s arms.
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West Newton
Youghiogheny River
Fred Jandsparger
Landsparger
Maggie Herrington
Fred Bendig
Miss Herrington
Glass Works Burned in Wellsburg Fire
Fire last night at the Eagle glass works destroyed the decorating and packing departments. The Paul Bros owned plant suffered a loss estimated at 75,000 to 100,000 with 50,000 insured. About 500 workers were left unemployed. the plant will be rebuilt.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wellsburg
Eagle Glass Works
Paul Bros
Insurgents Capture Santo Domingo Capital
Report from Jacmel Hayti dated May 5 states Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic, surrendered Saturday to insurgent forces.
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Jacmel
Hayti
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Canton Glass Works to Move After Fire Demolition Planned
Marion Indiana May 5 Canton glass works one of the largest in the gas belt notified its employees Sunday that the plant will be dismantled after the present fire. The plant will be moved to Cambridge Quebec where the company already operates a plant. Gas scarcity is given as the reason.
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Marion
Ind
Canton Glass Works
Cambridge
Pitcher Dug Gleby Switches Leagues for Phillies
May 5 reports Dug Gleby left the Philadelphia American League club to join the local National League club. The shift marks a notable league change for the pitcher amid early season moves.
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Philadelphia
Duggleby
Ohio Legislature Passes Wide Range of Bills Amid Shifts
Reports from Columbus detail House and Senate actions from April 29 to May 2. Primary and marriage bills fall, redistricting tightens party lines, and new laws cover insurance, taxation, street railways, and public accounting. Several districts gain or lose GOP margins.
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Columbus
House
Ohio
Senate
Franklin County
Dayton
Warren County
Common Pleas Court
Gov. Nash
General Assembly
Missionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Cain
Board of Electiors
Guerin
Erie
Herrick
Council
Supreme Court ruling delays railroad work in Ohio
Cleveland May 3. Suburban railroad men cheer a Supreme Court decision in Scharf et al. vs Cleveland Medina Southern Railway. Tracks cannot be laid or cables strung until damages are assessed and paid or secured. Property owners who did not consent may collect damages if roads are not four years old, signaling potential trouble.
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Cleveland
Supreme Court
Michael Scharf
Cleveland, Medina & Southern Railway Company
Mulhauser Woolen Mills Sold in Referee Court
In Cleveland on Thursday the Mulhauser woolen mills were sold in Referee Remington's court. An eastern firm bid $162,000 through Attorney Smith of Smith & Laft, against an appraised value of $221,000.
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Cleveland
Mulhauser
Remington’s
Attorney Smith
Smith & ‘Laft
Brakeman Killed in Berg Holz Coupling Incident
Edward Hampton 20, a brakeman on the Lake Erie Alliance and Wheeling railroad, was crushed between railroad cars while coupling at Berg Holz Wednesday night. He resided in Alliance.
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Alliance
Edward Hampton
Lake Erie, Alliance & Wheeling
Bergholz
Notes of a Naturalist on Scarborough Insect Farm
Near Scarborough England a farm raises butterflies and moths producing about 20 000 per season. The common cheese fly measures about a tenth of an inch and lays around 250 eggs in cheese cracks. if cheese is unavailable it seeks other substrata. Wasps act as insect highwaymen, robbing bees as they return to their hive with the expedition’s harvest.
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Scarborough
England
President Roosevelt’s crusade against rebates and packers
The article credits President Roosevelt with enforcing the interstate commerce act to end railroad rebates to large shippers and to investigate the beef packing companies for possible Sherman act violations. It argues these actions curb restraint of trade and reveal hidden practices, with potential prosecutions to illuminate past conduct.
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Indianapolis Journal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Congress
Department of Justice
Republican Achievements Highlight Indiana Governance
In a speech to the Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis on April 23, Senator Beverage lauds GOP rule as driving prosperity and debt reduction. He cites state debt cuts totaling over 3.6 million, interest savings exceeding 110 thousand annually, and criticizes Democratic rule for debt growth and perceived mismanagement. He extols disciplined spending, competitive bids, and protections for workers, framing GOP governance as effective at state, national, and dependencies levels.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Beverage
Republican Party
State Labor Commission
Treasuries
Press Opinions on Democratic Headquarters and Bryan
In New York a so called permanent Democratic headquarters remains unopened as politicians await action. Edward Atkinson, after visiting Washington with Philippines facts, is viewed as opposed to the U.S. stance on South Africa and may influence Britain. William Jennings Bryan declines Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial nomination citing prudent caution.
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New York
David B. Hill
Albany Journal
Washington
Philippines
Senate
Edward Atkinson
Great Britain
South Africa
Cleveland
Bryan
Nebraska
Troy Times
Free trade wedge in Cuban tariff debate sparks party tensions
The piece argues free traders celebrate Cuba tariff concessions in the house while accusing Democrats of using Cuba for free trade aims. It contends Republicans remain unified on protection, notes divisions only on specific tariff reductions, and urges keeping tariffs as is to avoid factional strife.
No Tariff Tinkering Says Senate Leaders
The Albany Journal notes senators will not allow changes to hurt the protective system in the Cuban tariff bill. House amendments abolishing the refined sugar differential are expected to be rejected, with some members unaware of the shift in duties. Reassurance grows that the bill returns from the senate without tinkering, dampening Democratic hopes. The piece cites Bryan rejoicing over the Cuban tariff concession and calls attention to free traders’ shifts on sugar protection.
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New York Times
Congress
The
Times
Free Trade
House
Cuba
the Times
Republican Party
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Palma
United States
Mexico
Senate
Albany Journal
Washington
Democratic Party
Bryan
Good Farm Garden Rules for a Profitable Plot
Otto Irwin offers practical garden guidance emphasizing drainage, soil richness, timely planting, weed control, and regular cultivation. A well tended garden with two hours a week can yield vegetables from mid April to frost, saving about $50 in market costs.
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Otto Irwin
ARTESIAN WATER SUPPLY FOR GARDENS
Farmers adopt artesian wells and reservoirs to secure irrigation in dry seasons. Wells 2 inches in diameter cost 50 to 80 cents per foot with 15 to 35 gallons per minute flow. a 3 1/2 inch well of 295 feet yields about 1300 gallons per minute. Some fields show 25 to 30 bushels of wheat per acre after wetting. Watering methods include direct well use, wind pumps with small reservoirs, and pumping from streams where feasible.
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L. G. Hendricks
Rom
Paulding
Paulding County
Pike Road
A. B
M. E
City
Éem Sider Exchange
M. E.church
Catholic Church
Seh
Evangelical
U. Me
Defiance County
U. S
Grafting Grape Vines Simplified for Farmers
Grafting grape vines turns a wild sterile stock into a productive farm plant within a year. The method mirrors cleft grafting, with the stock cut close to roots, slight below surface, a wedge-shaped scion, no wax, and earth banked around to steady growth as described by G B Fiske in Ohio Farmer.
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G. B. Fiske
Ohio
This Firm Opposes Inflated Trader Commissions
A local firm denounces inflated trader prices on extraordinary commissions added to prices. It pledges fair dealing with owner and purchaser in market transactions.
Diverse Michigan and Ohio farms for exchange near city
Numerous farms ranging from 20 to 211 acres listed with details on location in Crawford and Clare counties Michigan and Defiance and Henry counties Ohio. Features include cleared fields, timber, orchards, multiple dwellings, outbuildings, wells, and proximity to schools, churches, rail lines, and city centers. Exchange options offered, prices and terms vary by parcel.
Residence for sale with barn and water attachments
No 765 residence in city well finished with basement kitchen cedar and jet water attachments. Lot 66 feet front with room for another residence. Well situated property with room for expansion and a jet. Price four thousand dollars.
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Potter Palmer
Legislature Proceedings
Rooseveltt
Vonderkagd
Tarif
Mindanao
Good Farm Garden
D. E. Dozer & Co
Defiance, Ohio
Claire County
Michigan
Hutton
Crawford County
Level
Michi Zan
Imers Tlans
Ney
Adams
Hicksville Township
Church
Pike
Defiance City
Henry County
Reah
City Property
Tlalf
Indianatown
Putnam County
Bull XD Loan Company
P. Kercenring
A. Baker
J. DL. Preisendorfer
G. W. Dewrick
K. V. Haymaker
Scretary
Wm. Geiger
K. P. Hooker
Martin
J. Sutpney
H. Sutphen
Cme
the Security Building & Loan CO
Postoffice
DR. G. D. Edgar
Crosby House
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