San Francisco Leader Seeks Settlement Over Japanese Labor Issue
After a White House talks involving President Roosevelt and San Francisco officials, Mayor Schmitz says California voters oppose admitting Japanese coolies but no treaty is set. Delegates plan further discussions with Roosevelt as cabinet reviews the matter.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Root
Schmitz
San Francisco
Congress
California
Saree
Cannon
Senate
House
United
Earthquake Fear Looms After Woolwich Arsenal Blast
Reports from Woolwich England describe a massive explosion at the chemical research department and cordite magazine causing a ground crater and panicked countryside. No deaths but widespread damage to buildings within miles.
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Woolwich
Eng
Chemical Research Department
Woollwich Arsenal
Gecordite
London
Woolwich Arsenal
Sinking of Larchmont Tragedy Off Black Island
A lifeboat from the steamer Larchmont bound Providence to New York drifted into Black Island harbor in near zero weather. Forty eight bodies reached shore and estimates place total deaths around 150 to 160 among 200 aboard. The schooner Harry Knowlton crashed into the Larchmont, causing a fatal casualty toll with most survivors saved by lifeboats and pumps on the Knowlton.
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Black Island
R. 1
Joy Line
Larchmont
Providence
New York
Black Island Harbor
Ealing
New England
Angel Waver
Rock Island Sound
Watch Hill
Harry Knowlton
South Amboy
Boston
George C. McVoy
Knowlton
Haley
Knowstor
Quonochontaug
Wallet mailed to Hunter after Texas and Pacific robbery
In New Orleans on February 13 S and Hunter of Shreveport recovered bonds and notes totaling $59,000 plus cash after being robbed on a Texas and Pacific train. A note at his hotel said his wallet would be mailed to him via general delivery, but the cash was missing. The rest of his property was intact.
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New Orleans
S. &. Hunter
Shreveport
Texas and Pacific
Hunter
Debut Vaudeville Night Marred by Audience Interruption
Lowe Comedy recalls Danter's vaudeville debut that night. Hi Tragedy notes it began as a monologue but the audience interrupted with sharp remarks, altering the planned performance. Catholic, Standard and votes.
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Sald Lowe
Danter
Doors Barred Again as Police Raid Springfield Saloon
In Springfield on February 11 police battered five doors and used axes and sledges to enter Patrick Kempe's saloon at Main and Penn streets, arresting 28 loiterers after the attic escapees caused a dramatic rooftop chase to the telegraph pole and neighboring buildings. A crowd of about 5,000 watched as the raid unfolded, with officers aided by the Central Engine house crew.
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Springfeld
Patrick Kempe
Main
Penn Streets
Joseph Creager
Annex Fire Ravages Coliseum Hurting Five Firemen
Chicago reports the Annex and the big Coliseum destroyed by fire threatening the main building. Five firemen were injured during efforts to control the blaze. Loss to the Chicago hardware show exhibitors and building estimated at 73 900 dollars.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Chicago Hardware Show
Woman's neck broken in Memphis attack
Mrs Mercedes Donovan wife of Eugene V Donovan Memphis fire department officer was struck by an assailant breaking her neck while returning from a shopping trip with her three year old daughter. Robbery suspected motive. The attack happened near her home in a crowded city area and she died shortly after.
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Memphis
Mercedes Donovan
Eugene V. Donovan
Memphis Fire Department
Treaty Arbitral Break Reported From Central America
Advices say President Bonilla of Honduras violated the Corinto treaty that set arbitration for disputes among Central American nations. The San Salvador tribunal attempting to settle Nicaragua Honduras differences has been dissolved.
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Managua
Nicaraagua
Bonilla
Honduran
Corinto
San Salvador
Nicarangua
Tlonduras
Wabash Train Wreck Near Forsythe Junction
West bound passenger train wrecked at Forsythe Junction on the Wabash line near St Louis. An engine derailed and Engineer Louis Wiseman was pinned underneath and probably fatally scalded. Baggage car damaged.
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St. Louis
Forsythe Junction
Louis Wiseman
The Last Word Exchange Between Soldier and Mike
A clipped exchange shows a British soldier calling Mike a lobster and Mike replying with a quirky boast about a lobster’s life and a witty comeback. The dialogue echoes humor and rough banter with playful insults and a sly closing line.
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Mike
Forty Bodies Recovered From Fire In Bakhmut Mine Shaft
In Bakhmut on February 13 a fire swept the hoisting house at the new shaft head, trapping miners. Forty bodies were recovered from the shaft as 100 workers were employed there. Moving troops at the frontier: San Salvador reports Honduras and Nicaragua sending forces to the frontier, with 12,900 and 15,006 available respectively. no fighting yet.
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Bakhmut
Russia
Panama
San Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Hondura
Abbreviated final rites spark moral questions in mortuary trade
An New York undertaker recalls requests pushing speed over sentiment with hurried burials and a family burial run to host quick trips abroad or to keep news quiet. He notes old customs of sitting up with the dead and a recent trend to dispatch staff to the house to watch over the body, finding it curiously heartless.
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New York
Europe
Experiment proves deep sea fish adapt to fresh water
An experiment in Germany shows deep sea fish can be acclimated to fresh water and live and breed there. Various species were moved from the sea to fresh water and survived, indicating potential wide-ranging implications for aquaculture and transportation of marine life.
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Germany
Middle West
Atlantic
Pacific
Portraits of Age and Fate in a Dinner Table Sketch
An artist sketches an old man at dinner exaggerating age to the point the lip trembles and a tear forms. A woman responds by drawing a precise profile of the artist herself, revealing a hidden skill and hinting at lifelong art education culminating in the dramatic moment.
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Lrow
Kbita
Woes of a Drummer on the Road
A New York drummer on the road recalls an elder player who warns that travel life robs home and family. The older man urges choosing a steadier path, noting thirty years of grind with little chance to attend his own children's weddings.
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New York
Chuck
A Foot Question Triggers Heated Witness Stand Exchange
An elderly witness erupts as the prosecutor begins. He accuses the clerk of calling his name and resists the questioning, insisting the examiner cannot pull any “monkey business” on him.
Stray Stories Echoes of a Dog Bond and Suspense
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man cryptically answers about a dog he gave. The banter hints at underlying motives and tension, pairing dry wit with curious doubt about the gift's meaning and the relationship between man and animal.
Death of William Meyer at 21 in Louisville typhoid case
William Meyer, a promising young man employed at Lazarus Bron grocery in Louisville, died Wednesday morning at 8:30 from typhoid fever after three weeks illness. He would have turned 21 on September 23. He leaves his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral rites were held at St Ferdinand's Cemetery this morning. The News extends sympathy to the family.
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Wm. Meyer
Louisville
Lazarus Bron
St. Anthony Hospital
Mr. Meyer
Frank Meyer
St Ferdinand’s
Want Bonds Attract Former Rail Opponents
A number of people who previously opposed the new railroad, having received proper information, are now eager to buy bonds.
Bank Examiner Praises Ferdinand National Bank
Warsaw Indiana bank examiner Frazer inspected The Ferdinand National Bank last Saturday and reported excellent condition. He noted few banks as old and performing as well and praised cashier F X Rickelmann, suggesting every bank would fail less often with such leadership.
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Frazer
Warsaw
Ind
Ferdinand National Bank
F. X. Rickelmann
Bertha Schlachter Hosts Louisville House Party
Miss Bertha Schlachter hosted a Louisville house party on Wednesday night with 11 guests including Emma and Eva Schlachter Rosa Hackman Emma Hackman Gusta Dilger Mary Durchholz Katie Durchholz Agnes Stelzer Maggie Strowmier Minnie Kemper and male attendees Berno Buelern Will Laufer George Hanka Otto Frightmann Jake Haffenbriedel Coonie Thyen Jake Barth and Mr and Mrs Frank Haffenbriedel. Refreshments were served at 11 o clock.
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Louisville
Bertha Schlachter
Coonie Thyen
Jake Barth
Frank Haffenbriedel
Skidoo Club Hosts Valentine Themed Meeting
Miss Ella Beckmann entertained the Skidoo Club on Sunday with a Valentine theme. Decorations featured red hearts and bells while guests wore period costumes. Rose Senninger received a candelabra and Dr. Schriefer a card case. Ike Senninger and Mary Grewe won consolations.
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Ella Beckmann
Skidoo Club
Valentine
Hearta
Bella
Rose Senninger
Dr. Schriefer
Ike Senninger
Mary Grewo
Henrietta Beckmann
Corpelia Beckmann
Mice Senninger
Liberty
Mary Grewe
Ida Beckmann
Ed Buchart
Schnellville
Robert Beckmann
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Leonard
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Olean
Frank W. Higgins
Iaat
Echooner
St. Petersburg
Count Witte
Hee
John Lenahan
First Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Third Avenue
Kansas City
Will Jefferson
Flora May Clark
Charles W. Oldrieve
Macinnati
Berne
Switzerland
Morventhal
Steinbach
Leo. XIII
Turin
Chispoli
Latyoni
Leo
Laprponi
Lappont
William Meyer
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