Wrecking Conspiracy Haunts Pennsylvania Rail Line
Special to The Sun Pittsburgh April 9. Widespread wrecking plot fear grows after three fast trains derailed and two more targeted near Johnstown injuring 50. Sixty detectives scour the Pittsburg region seeking motive while rail officials offer a $5000 reward.
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Yankee Tars Shoot Best in Target Practice
Washington April 0 The Navy reports high marks in gunnery tests showing American sailors now reach about two percent hits per salvo, a dramatic improvement from the 2 percent in 1898 during the Spanish American War. The progress follows a history of emphasis on marksmanship as the fleet readies for future battles.
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Uncle Sam
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Bernhardt Defends Stage As Educator In Paris Interview
In Paris Mme Sarah Bernhardt argues the stage educates the public and should avoid immoral plays. She praises La Vierge d Avila and Les Bouffons for leaving a constructive impression, discusses Maude Adams and her American tour, and criticizes Paris New York as unjust to Americans. The interview hints at future continuation.
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Rejiane
New York
Crime Fattened New York Police Under Fire
The New York police face graft exposes as Commissioner Bingham, a retired general, probes paymasters and inspectors. He uncovers lavish lifestyles, corrupt ties with gamblers, and a powerful internal system resisting reform. The Bingham bill passes the lower house, signaling potential upheaval in the department.
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New York
Bingham
Albany
New York Police Department
Record of Japanese fleet hits in sea battle
In the Japan sea the fleet delivered the goods and recorded 19 percent hits with heavy guns. British navy crack men press Americans for first place as 19 years of progress yields hits rising from 31 to 71 percent, indicating deadly accuracy under any circumstance.
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Sian
Japan Sea
Deaths by Own Action Rise in Indianapolis Report
The quarterly record from Coroner Dr. Petersdorf shows 24 deaths by own action investigated this year, with March a peak period and carbolic acid the leading method. Numerous other causes include pneumonia, railroad and streetcar incidents, burns, drownings, and alcohol, with several post mortems and new deputies appointed in Warren and Pike townships.
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Indianapolis
D. A. Petersdorf
Petersdorf
Samuel McGaughey
Irvington
Warren Township
Carson
Clermont
Pike Township
Man who helped Carnegie wealth dies blind and poor
John Brislin, inventor of rolling mill machinery, once partnered with Antonio Vinnac and sued Carnegie Steel for patent infringement. After 40 years of fighting and a $40 million patent claim, a technical reversal left Brislin destitute, blind, and living in a cottage with five children. A final letter from Carnegie arrived shortly before his death.
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Brissin Main
Cuba Crisis Leaves Taft Noncommittal On Elections
Havana April 9 Secretary Taft refused to commit on Cuba's future or the likely timing of elections or troop withdrawals. Delegations from Liberals led by Zayas and business interests pressed for clarity. Taft heard that an election now would harm the island and said the matter could not be settled at this time amid Liberal discontent.
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Shelbyville High School graduates listed for year
Shelbyville Ind April 9 reports 23 students graduate from Shelbyville high school. Named graduates include Margaret Tomlin Helen Perkins Hazel Hawkins Jean Isley Letha Brant Dora Lee Alice Alexander Claudia Shields Leona Perkins Kathrine Price Harriet Rabush May Lawler Ada House Wilbur Pell Frank Lucas Frank Blanchard Ralph Tomlinson Irwin Harrison Vincent Monroe Chester Wheeler Harry Derrickson William Holmes and Ben Hill.
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Shelbyville High School
Margaret Tomlin
Helen Perkins
Hazel Hawkins
Jean Isley
Letha Brant
Dora Lee
Alice Alexander
Claudia Shields
Leona Perkins
Kathrine Price
Harriet Rabush
May Lawler
Ada House
Wilbur Pell
Frank Lucas
Frank Blanchard
Ralph Tomlinson
Irwin Harrison
Vincent Monroe
Chester Wheeler
Harry Derrickson
William Holmes
Ben Hill
Piles Cured In Six to Fourteen Days Guarantee
Pazo Ointment promises to cure itching bleeding blind or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or the money back. This advertisement claims a full guarantee and lists a price of sixty cents.
Isle of Pines Declared Part of Cuba For Duty Purposes
The Supreme Court ruled that the Isle of Pines is part of Cuba for the collection of duties, not part of the United States. Chief Justice Fuller delivered the opinion in the New York customs case.
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Isle of Pines
Cuba
United States
Supreme Court of United States
Fuller
New York
Playgrounds Initiated by Civic Art Association in Indianapolis
The Civic Art association will be formed this Tuesday by the Commercial club directors to develop playgrounds for Indianapolis children. The plan includes electing officers and appointing a secretary to drive work, aligning with two new city school buildings and ongoing school playground innovations in harmony with progressive authorities.
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Indianapolis
Civic Art Association
Commercial Club
The
Tuxedo
Pennsylvania
Thirty-third-sts
Iself
Figures About Mortgages in Indiana 1906 Statistics
Indiana mortgage and deed statistics compiled by Mary Stubbs show for the year ending December 31 1906 total deeds 109 358 with 100 842 10 dollars in total consideration. Farm and city mortages total 61 252 mortgages amounting to 123 141 425 dollars with 60 784 satisfactions totaling 70 114 605 dollars.
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Indiana
Mary Stubbs
State Bureau of Statistics
Carmel High School to Graduate Twelve Students
Carmel Ind April 9 twelve pupils will graduate this term at Carmel high school commencement set for Friday evening May 3 at the Friends church. The graduates are Nellie Wells Gula Stephenson Cecil Moore Ora Hancock Howard Mof fit Hazel Collins Maude Beeson Mabel Myers Roy Klingensmith Clifton tise Gurney Small Malcolm Randail.
Bartender Fights Robbery Shot In Chicago Saloon
Joseph Scheweski a Clybourne avenue bartender was likely fatally shot during a hold up by two masked men in a Chicago saloon. He fired a shotgun at the robbers as they fled, believing one was struck. Police later arrested Joseph Hauske, largely identified by Scheweskis wife.
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Joseph Scheweski
Clybourne-ave
Joseph Hauske
Schewesk
City hospital adds cells for insane persons
On the State Board of Health recommendation Mayor Charles A Bookwalter arranged with the city Board of Health to include cells for insane persons in improvements at the City hospital. After completion, mild cases of curable insanity will be treated at the hospital.
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State Board of Health
Charles A. Bookwalter
City Board of Health
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