Slaves Bought at $10 a Head in Congo Free State
Dr. William Morrison, a Lexington missionary in Luebo Congo Free State, accuses Belgium's regime of cruelty and rapacity. He cites slaves bought for $10 to $13, government guards, and brutal enforcement including killings and carved flesh, describing widespread exploitation and horror under King Leopold's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Morrison
Lexington
Luebo
Congo Free State
State Department
Leopold
Berlin
Belgium
United States
Congo
Owig
Wealthy Houston resident dies in cab mystery
On a Sunday midnight in Houston a cab ride ends in the death of Herman Tate at Tetze's home. A stranger accompanied him, later found alive but vanished. Police report Tetze died from a powerful poison. the stranger remains at large and the case remains puzzling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Herman Tate
Tetze
Tetar
Births and deaths in local community notices
Birth announcements list multiple families with addresses and newborns including girls and boys. deaths include apoplexy pneumonia and rheumatism with ages and hospital mentions. marriages follow with several name pairs. building permits granted for repairs and new structures with addresses and costs. Local residents and institutions such as City Hospital and private homes are named throughout the items.
Woman Rescued After Clinging To Train Bridge
Mrs. Ella Lyden of Louisville dangled from a Big Four freight car on the Ohio River bridge between Louisville and Jeffersonville. Her shoes torn off and strength failing, she was carried over the viaduct before rescue by T. Weaver who alerted Indiana-side operators.
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Louisville
Ella Lyden
Putton St
Jackson
Ole
Hetarag
Indiana Slir
T. O Weaver
Loulaville
Lydon
Weaver
Indiana
Stan
Daring Escape From Prison In Chicago Area
Chicago reports a dramatic prison break as two inmates fled a garrison. Hort Lampson, a general prisoner, escaped after attacking a sentry with a bayonet while John Dixon, another deserter, was stabbed during the escape. Loup’s duty criticized as the search continues around Fare Dan. Twenty five healed at Pentecost tabernacle as Rev Mantey outlines cures and faith prerequisites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Faredan
Hort Tlampann
Fort Wayne
John Dixon
Clarence Loup
Loup
Dixon
Lampson
Cies
Failure of Mack & Co. Holds York Stock Market
York April 4 The suspension of W B Mack and Co was announced on the stock exchange Monday morning The firm cites large commitments on the short side of Union Pacific and outside personal contacts The arm says the suspension will be only temporary
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Mack & Co
D ‘York
W. B. Mack & Co
The
Stock Exchange
Union
Padfe
Repulse of British Force in Nigeria West Africa
London reports heavy fighting in Nigeria where the British square was broken and many soldiers were killed or wounded. The punitive expedition led by Sir Frederick Luegsid faced Okpotas ambushes, with native troops overwhelmed in the square formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Frederick Luegard
Nigeria
West Africa
London
Prederick Luegsid
O'Riordan
C. Amyatt Burmey
Okpotas
Tumuter
Telegram
Orca
Ownership in Doubt as Levee Repair Is Sought
George W. Stout appeared before the Board of Works seeking repairs to the levee from Indiana Avenue past Fall Creek to White River, after flooding of the northward water gallery. The board questioned ownership, noting the levee was built by the old Logansport railroad and may not be a city property, delaying city repairs until ownership is clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stout
Board of Works
Indiana-aveard Fall Creek
White River
Northwear
Logansport
Stout
Coal up $1 a ton as Des Moines faces coal famine
Des Moines, April. Miners union strikes and TB churches suspend services while coal supplies dwindle. Retailers raise fuel price by about 1 per ton and stock runs near exhaustion. Leading hotels report only a few days of fuel left.
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Des Moines
Blooming Candidate for Alderman Supplies Church Floral Decorations
In Chicago April If any church was without floral decorations Sunday or residents within the district failed to possess nation it was because Peter Reinberg democratic candidate for alderman did not know of them. He supplied free the easier decorations for 3 churches in his ward at an estimated cost of 12.90 and all day his wagons traveled through the district supplying camas and a meh. Women and children. Special Service at YM A. Easter services were held at the YMCA Sunday afternoon. The hall was decorated with flowers and potted plants. Mrs KR F Davidson gave a talk on the significance of Easter. The choral days had charge of the music under Miss Josephine Lyde.
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Chicago
Peter Reinberg
Aldar- Man
YM. A
KR. F. Davidson
Josephinslyde
Surgeon praises Grape-Nuts in dangerous case
A pastor from Warrenville Ohio shares a tale of his daughter’s recovery from tuberculosis of the hip aided by Grape-Nuts. After a year and a half of failing diets she gained weight and improved, while doctors and physicians praise the rapid progress. The letter notes that physicians now commonly prescribe Grape-Nuts where nutrition is urged and invites readers to look for The Road to Wellville in the package.
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Papis
Etara
Warrenqville
Ohio
Pontum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Inda
Phyafolana
Welle
Wellville
Laundrymen Meet In Indiana To Plan Tactics
About 50 laundrymen from across Indiana attended a gathering at the Hotel English in Indianapolis to discuss wage policy and ways to resist “enemies of dirty linen.” F L Jones of Fort Wayne presided, and tributes were paid to Newton R. Howard of Lafayette, who died in the Purdue special train wreck. The group planned social events and laundry tours while noting prosperity in the trade. high water had spoiled about 1,000 pieces in one Indianapolis laundry, prompting discussions on water usage and efficiency.
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Indiana
Purdue
Indianapols
Howard
Wbave
Indianapolis
Fall Creek Residents Favor Park Boulevard Plan
J Clyde Power parks superintendent says flood changes sentiment on boulevard construction. Fall Creek residents believe the boulevard could prevent another disaster and many are eager for work to start immediately, he told The Run Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Creek
Mon Anstais
Park Boulevard
J. Clyde Power
Reprimand Seen Directed at Other Officers in Indiana Guard
A court martial found Captain Harry M. Franklin not guilty of most charges but reprimanded him for commingling personal and company money. The decision, sent by Adjutant General Ward, urges a quiet adjustment of accusations and serves as a warning to other Indiana National Guard officers. Lieutenants George Denny and Albert Smith are singled out for censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M Franklin
Adjt
Ward
Indiana National Guard
Franklin
Aim Tt
National Guard
George Denny
Albert Smith
Wife Hid Preacher Duos Des Moines in Divorce Case
A Des Moines minister, Rev Isaac Trimble, seeks a unique divorce from his wife filed with the Marion county clerk. He claims she harassed him by hiding his ministerial garb on several Sundays to bar him from the pulpit, disappoint his congregation, and cause humiliation. He also says she assaulted him with a butcher knife and was cruel and inhuman.
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Des Moines
Isaac Trimble
Marion
Hicalan
Brewery Ordinance Report Expected at Session
The finance committee prepared ordinance to tax breweries distilleries and depots at $1.00 each and a report favored at the session likely passing to third reading and adoption. Flood relief special appropriation of 200000 debated with 160000 abandoned. engineer estimates deem it sufficient. Morphine suicide attempt by Mrs Hoffman spurred by family tensions. Clipper inventor Dr Joseph K Pret of Nashua died Sunday night. he designed the hand clipper.
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Atr Oowner
Charmina Gasper
Finance Committee
Jeup
Nashua
N. H
Joseph K. Pret
American Shearer Company
Flooding Forces Mass Layoffs at Major Plants
About 58 workers at Standard Wheel Works and divisions on Morris Street were laid off as White River floodwaters inundated their plant Monday morning. Water spilled into rim, spoke and carpentry areas after rising since Sunday, with heavy damage to machinery and supplies expected. Operations also halted at Indianapolis handling firms Harding and Morris and the American Steel and Wire Ranxin plant after a fire caused a $30,000 loss.
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Standard Wheel Works
Division
Morris Ste
White Tiver
Lkely
Nilanapolis
Harding and Morrissts
Indianapolis
Mondyal
Indianapolis Market Reports Steers Hogs and Sheep Prices
Market activity at steady to firm levels with receipts of cattle hogs and sheep. Live cattle ranges for various weight classes with prices from common to prime, hogs show steady demand with bulk sale prices around 5 to 6 per hundred pounds, and sheep catalog notes steady market with spring lambs and yearlings auctioned. East Buffalo and Toledo grain markets listed with wheat corn and oats prices.
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Indianapolis
Cannes
East Buffalo
Raughs
Chicago Livestock and New York Stock Action Apr 4
Chicago livestock receipts estimate 5,000 for Tuesday with prime beeves and cows and heifers listed. In New York, stocks opened lower amid Northern securities liquidation fears, with St Paul down briefly, Southern Pacific mixed, and overall weak to mixed trading across major issues as market nerves spiked then steadied.
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SIME
Karaba
New York
Northern Areafither Company
St. Paul
U.P
Rees
Southern Pacific
Ming
Harriman
Stork
Wwe
Souther Pacife
Miesourt Pacific
Tore
Atchison, Bo
Teleweare & Hitter
Industria
Peoples Gas
Northern
Pacific
Amalea
Bugar
Reading
Atchieson
Erle
Chicago Produce and Livestock Market Fragments Report
Fragmented market notes show Chicago produce items and prices, with butter creamery, cheese, and poultry terms, alongside Pittsburg and Cincinnati livestock quotes. Cattle, hogs, sheep, and grain futures in rough figures reflect mixed bidding and day’s activity across regional markets.
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Sterling Remedy Con
Sungart
Chemulpo
Russia
Stegner
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Tishan David H. Moore
Cincinnati
Bat
Varia
Korictz
Bishop Moore
Morrison
Tran
Lueha
Callol Zapho
Uphs
Guluaburg
Tani
Africa
Burdock
Herman
Morris and
Esther Spero
Holland Rats
Harry and
Nelle Minter
Buckseat
Bay
John M
Maude McLain
Michigan-at
Henry and
Carre Kraus
S. Delaware St
Ben J Clezia Bodenkamp
Minnegota St
Herrmann
Theresa Wodtke
Fenneman-st. G
Samuel and
Lucida Record
Sheldon-st
Wiki
Carrie Rehman
Singleton-st
Harry
Nate Ross
B. Pearkst
Charles
Molle Schneter
Minnesota-st
Fred
Veana
Wasi Dake
Andrew
Nettie Krouger
Columare
Bormere
Minnie Dimler
Jers
Martins
Wile H. Withite
Central-ave
Berd
N. Capitol-ave
Benjamin FE
Washburn
Ciy Hospital
Francis 1
McCreary
City Hospital
Gan Erene
Emma
College-ave
Matisn
Jaries M. Johnson
Ward Ua J. Farrell
Sylvia M. Sewell
Manson V. Coffman
Francis Martin
John F. Sponseller
Emma Fieinchman
Joseph W. Jamieson
Daley M. Sturees
Hirrman F. Wamoner
Hertha Webbner
S. Dame Bowman
Tizzie Loti
Lenny F. Snyder
Antoinette E. Witskin
George L. Leng A
Amelia Fi. Meyers
David ©. Wright
Albert Scbroeffer
Topical-ave
A. Witthoff
N. Jefferson-ave
Joseph T. Flack
Massachusette Ave
Pennsylvenia-st
Richard Wolfman
E. Washington St
W. Buhr
Wiliam Fitzgibbons
Reisner-at
Morris-st
Cottage
Mary Schatt
N. Ruth-at
Pentecost Tabernacle
Doriffy
Manley
Mantey
Northside
Eastman
Journal
C. Hastman
Chicago Bally Journal
Ralph 77
Booty
Detroit
Mr. Hastman
W. Harden
Harvey Coonse
E. Washingtons
M. ¥. Rice
Gen. Mericas
Ds Hoffman
W. Merytand At
Pittsburg
American Steel and Wire Company
Ranxin
TE Arkets
Wees
Toledo Grain
Toledo
Alsyke
Timothy
S@KtC
Sige
Pittaburg
City Grain Market
Thaothyo
Howee
Sextra
Tombs
Apring Lamba
Sinihe
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