Roosevelt’s East Africa Tour Draws European Fascination
Paris dispatches report French papers portray Theodore Roosevelt as a self preaching former president who hawks his memoirs and family photos in Naples. They note his pride in the navy and army, boast of veto power, and belief the state will outlast him while Taft continues his policies.
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Rock Island company elects R. A. Jackson president
New York April 6 R A Jackson of Chicago was chosen president of the Rock Island company to succeed Robert Mather who resigned to head Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing. Jackson joined the Rock Island system in 1901 as general attorney and later became first vice president and general counsel born 1858 Richmond Indiana educated in public schools Earlham College and the University of New York LL B. degree.
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Rock Island Company
Robert Mather
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
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Rock Island System
Richmond
Ind
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University of Ews
Fordney amendment passes as Tawney lumber provision fails
The House adopted the Fordney amendment to the Payne tariff bill, striking out the countermailing duty on lumber. The Tawney amendment to cut duties on most lumber failed 151 to 173, with further tellers’ votes 170 to 176. Democrats split as Mr Clark argued for district interests as others opposed. Continued on page two.
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Kellogg Outlines Sherman Act Case Against Standard Oil
Government counsel Kellogg argues the 1879 1882 trust was illegal and that ongoing monopolistic conduct violates the Sherman act. He cites unfiled interstate rates and discriminatory practices in railway transportation and Indiana shipments. Morrison of Chicago to continue the opening.
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Tornado Guts a Death in Illinois
A tornado struck Marion Illinois and Pittsburg Ill killing two people and injuring many others. Property damage included the Edwards mill unroofed and multiple businesses and churches wrecked. Estimated monetary loss reached 150000.
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W. H. Bundy
Pretty Woman Found Dead in Albany Hotel
Ethel C Shaw a 28 year old nurse from New York City was found dead in her room at the Ten Buck hotel Albany on April 6 from an overdose of morphine and strychnine given hypodermically. A letter to Saratoga Health Officer Dr G Scott Towne expressed heartbreak over a broken engagement and urged him not to wed another woman.
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Skelton Enters Fort Wayne Mayoral Race Pledges Reform
Judge Benjamin W. Skelton announces Republican bid for mayor of Fort Wayne. He vows to enforce liquor laws, shut down gambling and pool rooms, push track elevation, and expand waterworks and lighting while aiming to make Fort Wayne the best lighted city in Indiana.
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Castro Barred From Landing At Trinidad
Port of Spain April 6 British government refused Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan president permission to land in Trinidad. Castro returning from Europe intends to regain Venezuela presidency and may proceed to Colon or Caracas with risks. Guadeloup sails to Trinidad April 10 Colon April 15. Caracas reports Juan Vicente Gomez may resign in favor of a vice president.
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British stance blocks Castro landing at Trinidad
Washington reports that Britain will not allow Castro to land at Trinidad, aligning with the state department understanding. Britain had earlier shown intent to let Castro interfere with Venezuela’s post European visit conditions as powers seek to maintain order.
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Castro Keeps to the Ship at Pointe a Pitre
Cast informally notes that Ca priano Castro, former president, remains aboard the steamer Guadeloupe at Pointe a Pitre in Guadeloupe as the article continues on page two.
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Boys killed as car plunges down incline in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg April 6 two boys were killed and six others injured when a car on the St Clair incline ran from Josephina street to Mount Oliver and broke away near the center plunging to the bottom. Arthur Miller 16 is named among the dead.
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Gassert Denied Liquor License In Rolling Mills Case
County commissioners refused a saloon license to Nick Gassert after police labeled his place on Hoag land avenue and Melita streets bad. Judge Edward O Rourke ruled the board can summon witnesses in licensing matters. Gassert had five city court convictions and poor reputation sworn by police. The board limited hearing plans to Adolph King remonstrance and subsequent license actions.
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Rolling Mills
Telephone operator saves Logansport family from coal gas
In Logansport Indiana a telephone girl alerted a doctor and railroad workers when the call was unanswered. A locked house filled with coal gas left Benjamin Erb his wife and two children unconscious but they were revived and recovered after quick aid. The stove door had been left open and gas filled the home.
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City Beautiful banquet set for April at Anthony Hotel
The Commercial club plans a Thursday April 15 banquet at the Anthony hotel with President H. C. Rockhill presiding. Invoking prayer will be Rev Dr D W Moffat. Speakers include Charles M Brown Madison Wis Mayor W J Hosey C R Lane Col D N Foster Dr L Park Drayer and Rabbi H W Ettelson. Auburn seeks a curfew ordinance.
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Fort Wayne Park to Cut Robison Fare to 25 Cents
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction announces lease with Proctor Bulger Franklin Amusement to operate Robison park at lower fares. Tickets for two round trips sold for 25 cents, replacing 40 cent two way and 60 cent single fare future. Park to be run soberly. new amusements planned. May opening expected.
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Van Etten Brothers Introduce 30000 Letters a Day Folding Machine
C D Van Etten of Sidney Ohio and his son Thomas D Van Etten unveiled a letter folding machine capable of handling 30000 letters daily with single operator use. James White of this city supports the device seen at the North American building and suggests the Sidney factory may relocate here. The Sidn ey plant employs about thirty workers and makes several machines.
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Sidney, O
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James White
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Sidney
Tri-State Loan and Trust Declares Dividend Advance
Directors of the Tri-State Loan and Trust company announced a semi annual dividend of 4 percent with a 1 percent advance over prior semi annual payouts. President C A Wilding stated that the firm enjoyed the largest earnings in its history over the past six months.
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Governor Marshall Changes Travel Plans for New York Trip
Governor Marshall announced in Indianapolis that he will leave for New York Thursday night instead of Saturday. He will address the National Democratic club in New York April 13 and then proceed to Washington for a Gridiron Club dinner.
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