Seth Low for Hepburn Bill
Seth Low former New York mayor and National Civic Federation representative urged the House Judiciary Committee to enact a Hepburn bill amending the Sherman antitrust law. He argued Supreme Court decisions show many interstate businesses violate the Sherman law and cited farmer and producer price agreements as similarly unlawful. Continued on Page Levett.
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WAITINGTON
Seth Low
New York
National Civic Federation
house judiciary committee
United States supreme court
muuch
Vanderbilts Air Their Linen In Secret Divorce Hearing
New York April 4 Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt testified before Referee David McClure in the divorce suit she filed against Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. She began yesterday and was recalled today as testimony continued. Court secrecy was strict with no leaks, and about a dozen more witnesses remain to be heard.
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NEW YORK
Alfred Vanderbilt
David McClure
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts in Divorce Hearing Skirts Reconciliation Hopes
A narrow circle of few servants and about a dozen friends gathered as affidavits were reviewed by Referee MecChire. Another day is expected to conclude the secret hearing with the report soon filed in court. Rumors said no divorce would occur and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr aims to achieve a reconciliation after a visit by Mrs Alfred to her mother.
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Vanderbirlts
MecChire
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sr
Alfred
Leech Named Public Printer in Washington
John S Leech 18 was appointed public printer by the president to succeed Stillings who resigned He hails from Bloomington Illinois and serves as a honorary member of the International Typographical Union Previously he ran the government piloting office in Washington and rose to chief of the bureau of public printing in the Philippines May 29 1901 Senators Cullom Hopkins endorsed him for the post
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WASHINGTON
John S. Leech
Stillings
Leech
Philippines
senate
Bloomington
International Typographical union
ofice
bureau of public printing
Cullom
Hopkins
Newton Banker Killed on Damascus Train
Newton Kansas banker and Kan sas State Bank president Warkentin was shot on a Damascus train by a Syrian. The Syrian claims accidental discharge and is held pending investigation in Constantinople. Authorities promise justice if the case proves murder.
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NEWTON
Kas
Warkentin
Constantinople
Kansas State bank
Damascus
B. Warkentin
Birthday Celebration for Blind Hymnist Miss Crosby
Bridgeport reports the eighty eighth birthday of Fanny Crosby, famed blind hymn writer, celebrated with multiple luncheons and visits at her vine covered home. Her long career includes Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Rescue the Perishing among many hymns and children songs.
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BRIDGEPORT
Conn
Amil
Fanny J. Crosby
Crosby'p
Mrs. oe
Van Alatyne
Jesus
Hazel Dell
Rosalie
ilte children
Fort Wayne Banks Show Strong Deposits in 1898 and Now
The Wage Earners, the Business Men and Capitalists hold more than thirteen million, three times the sums in banks a decade ago. Fort Wayne’s national banks reported 32,978,882 on deposit in 1888, with trust companies nearing four million then. Recent bank statements for March 31 reveal continued financial strength across Fort Wayne’s banks and trust firms.
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Fort Wayne
nainal
Fort Wayne national banks
Fort Wayne trust
New York Life Offices Closed After Staff Fumigation
In New York on Broadway the New York Life Insurance building stood nearly deserted as 800 employees were given a holiday while nine floors were fumigated. Many women clerks had malignant tonsillitis cases recently, prompting the precautionary shutdown. officials reported no diphtheria.
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NEW YORK
New York Life Insurance company
Broadway
McCall
Teachers Elect Their Officers Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne teachers elect their officers as local schools report a healthy distribution of plums in cafeteria stock and community event planning proceeds smoothly.
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FORT WAYNE
Consolidation Plan Referred to Committee for Spring Report
The Northern Indiana Teachers association concluded its session naming officers led by J.T. Giles of Marton as president and J.W. Study of Fort Wayne to the board. A committee including Arthur Deemer Laporte and others was formed to report next spring on consolidating the Northern and Southern associations. Charles Chapin urged teachers to balance study with recreation and golf sticks, advocating less focus on books.
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INDIANAPOLIS
Ind
Northern Indiana Teachers’ association
J.T. Giles
Marton
G H Drake
Hikhart
Zella Wigent
Auburn
treasuer
A. M. Pittinger
Anderson
J WN. Study
Fort Wayne
J. J Ritter
T. F. Kerbs
Arthur Deemer
Lapinte
lL. Whitmer
Rochester
George Fl. Tapy
Columbia City
Charles Chapin
Rhode Island Normal
Guests Escape In Night Clothes As Fire Wrecks Lafayette Hotel
Meadvill e Pennsylvania April 4 one hundred guests of the Lafayette hotel had a narrow escape from death as a blaze partially destroyed four Lafayette block buildings. Firemen fought nine streams for three hours and by 9 o clock gained control. A Columbus Ohio guest H Barnes awoke as flames licked bedding and was rescued. Loss, about 130000 with insurance.
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MEADVILLE
Lafayette hotel
Lafayette block
Barnes
Columbus
Erle
Franklin
Schley Opposed to Bob Evans in Congress Clash
Washington April 4 Bob Evans faces no court martial risk for his blunt remarks about Congress. He claims naval officers may speak freely unless it negates service trust, and predicts Congress will likely withhold promotion to vice admiral. Evans hints a cabal with Schley supporters blocks official recognition of his service.
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WASHINGTON
Bob Evans
congress
Evans
Evane
Schley
Honesty Is All Bunk Says Kruger Chicago 1900s
Alderman Kruger of the fifteenth ward campaigns for re election on the platform honesty is all bunk He scoffs at honesty saying it is skin deep and that he would steal city hall if given a chance Reporters present and fellow speakers react as Kruger insists he makes no pretenses and calls honesty bunk
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CHICAGO
Herman F Kiuger
wad
Kruger
Evans Improves After Rest and Treatment in Paso Robles
Report from Paso Robles California dated April 4 notes Evans shows gear improvement after rest and treatment. Doctors restricted walking today though he hoped for a solo walk. He is expected to rejoin the fleet for its annual event in San Francisco.
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Evans
Lille
PASO ROBLES
Cal
MWe
San Francisco
Bomb explosion shocks New York City streets
Police reserves were deployed after a small bomb exploded in a hallway of a building at 63 Avenue in New York. Eleven year old Frederck Sciewac lost his right hand and another boy was injured as the blast shattered the area.Authorities say a box containing several bombs was being carried home by a youth when the device exploded. Police are investigating who hid the bombs and why.
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NEW YORK
Frederck Sciewac
No 63 Avenue
Katheted
Cuba Charges US Senators Over Cuba Quarantine Policy
Havana papers accuse southern U.S. congressmen of pressuring the marine hospital service to quarantine Cuba for southern resort interests. Governor Magoon informed Washington that Cuba is being treated unjustly in this matter.
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HAVANA
United States
marine hospital service
Cuba
Magoon
Washington
Schedule for Warship Fleet Heads of Washington Announcement
A wartime schedule for the warship fleet was announced this morning in Washington City. The release outlines deployment timelines, ship names, and convoy routes as officials confirm strategic movements.
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WASHINGTON CITY
Gallant Display of Battleship Fleet Itinerary
The official navigation bureau released the battleship fleet itinerary from Magdalena bay to San Francisco. Details cover departures from Magdalena bay on April 11, arrivals in San Diego April 14, San Pedro Bay April 18, Long Beach and Santa Monica April 19, Santa Barbara April 25, Santa Cruz May 1, and final arrival in San Francisco May 6 with a May 8 fleet review by the secretary of the navy. The schedule notes depend on weather and fog, plus a separate update on the second torpedo boat flotilla headed to Magdalena bay from Acapulco.
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Redondo
San Pedro
Santa Barbara
Santa Barba
Santa Cruz
illuminate
Santa Cit
San
Magdalena Bay
WASHINGTON
South America
Cone
Acapulco
Mea
the bay
Campaign oratorical clash expected in Indiana race
Special to the News from Indianapolis reports both parties have adopted platforms and nominated candidates. Republicans and Democrats foresee an eloquent campaign with strong stump speakers. Tent Marshall, noted as a clear thinker and debater, and James H. Watson, nationally reputed for oratory, are anticipated to deliver forceful speeches.
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INDIANAPOLIS
Ind
Tent Marshall
Indiana
James H. Watson
Faint flicker of intelligence in French wooing saga
New York gossip says Prince Helle de Sugan has postponed his return to Paris as the Gould family fights over Anna Gould's marriage. The prince loses favor amid family objections and may not announce an engagement here. any formal contract would post in Paris per French custom.
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NEW YORK
Prince Helle de Sugan
Pais
Anna Gould
de Sagan
Mme Gould
reasson
i WOlsing
Tyler Morses
St Regis
Edwin Gould
Mince
dude
Gould
Mme
Anna
Faris
Tolanda tops royal steam yachts with lavish New York ties
In London on April 4 Commodore Morton Plant's Tolanda, the Scottish launched palatial steam yacht, outshines King Edward’s Alexandra in size and luxury. It features motor and steam launches, quick firing guns, electric lighting, Marconi wireless and submarine signaling, with opulent owner and guest accommodations in Queen Anne and early Georgian style.
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LONDON
New York
Scotland
Morton F. Plant
Tolanda
James Gor
don Bennett
Alexandra
Edward VI
Marconi
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