Great Scandal Abloom in Congress Over Friar Lands Deal
Revelations of alleged illegal sales of 65,000 acres of Philippine friar lands and a 50,000 acre option by the tobacco trust prompt calls for a joint congressional investigation. Reports indicate sugar and tobacco interests have moved to control large tracts, with administration papers seemingly favoring sale despite legal limits. Continued details on Page 9.
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Washington, D. C
Tobacco Trust
Congress
United States
Etgar Trust
War Department Bureau of Insular Affairs
Sugar Trust
Lippines
Gen. Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Martin
Gen
Edwards
Manila
Thirteen Leaders of Anti Foreign Mob Beheaded in Hankow
Thirteen ringleaders of anti foreign mobs were beheaded at Chang Sha by the commander in chief’s troops. The action inflamed mobs, with Chang Sha terrorized and Hu Nan province reports of control loss. More than 1,000 deaths feared as troops mutiny and refugees flee. U S Minister Calhoun discussed situation with Pekin prince.
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Hankow
Chang-Sha
Hu-Nan
Siang
Shang-Sbha
U. S
Calhoun
Pekin
Hunan
Hubbard
Amoy
Chang Sha
Far o Gang Exposed by Girl Confidant
Miss Laure M Atwood a Boston hotel resident testified before the federal grand jury exposing Big Bill Kelcher and others in the Cambridge fraud. Her revelations led to Kellner's arrest for complicity in wrecking the National City Bank of Cambridge and threaten further arrests. Her evidence ties Kelcher to George W Coleman, the bookkeeper whose $200000 thefts wrecked the bank.
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Federal Grand Jury
Kellner
National City Bank of
Cambridge
Miss Atwood
Kelcher
George W. Coleman
Hotel Fire Suspected Plot To Rob Morton Hotel
Police believe a planned hotel robbery used fire as a cover at the Morton hotel Monument Place early today. James Flanagan of Albany is detained on loitering charges after night clerk Arthur Gresham thwarted the bid by guarding his room until help arrived.
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Morton Hotel
Monument Place
Arthur Gresham
James Planagan
Albany
N. Y
Gresham
Belboys
Flanagan
Trimpe
Tucker
Coffiin
Leet
Cox to propose tariff relief for boots and leather
Washington April 23 Representative Cox introduced a bill to amend the tariff law by removing duties on boots shoes and leather to allow free importation. He aims to win support from the ways and means committee though success is uncertain as manufacturers keep raising prices. Cullop excited by news of his granddaughter born to his daughter Mrs Victor Keller in San Antonio Texas.
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Washington Service
Hibbs
Washington
Cox
Ways and Means Committee
Cullop
San Antonio
Victor Keller
Three Tra Las Cost Hubby Dearly in Telegraphed Letter
On a balmy night three state officials sent 50 word telegraph letters home to their wives. One used fifty tra la lines, only to realize the next morning his wife would read little more than repeated chorus, costing $4.85 extra in New York.
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New York
Typhoid Germs in Swope Case Stir courtroom Drama
Kansas City April 23. Attorney Frank Walsh used every tactic to counter Miss Anna Houlihan and her claim that Dr. H B Clark Hyde gave Stella Swope a poisoned candy. Stella fell ill seven days after, others showed typhoid symptoms, and germ samples linked to a colony were discussed. The defense gained no sensation as further testimony was delayed by witness illness and prior losses in the prosecutor's office.
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Kansas City, Mo
Frank Walsh
Anna Houlihan
H. B. Clark Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Stella Swope
Miss Houlihan
Swope
Dr. Hyde
R. Clarke Hyde
Conkling
R. DD. Mitchell
Dr. Twyman
Joy Ride Fatality Ends In Creek Crash
In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 23 Art Hur Garrett died when his car ran off a 50 foot culvert in Chickamauga National Park and turned turtle into a creek. Two accompanying girls were injured and another companion sustained injuries as the driver drowned after the crash.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Arthur Garrett
Garrett
Chickamanga National Park
Broker
Lake steamer Iowa beached by terrific storm near Racine
April 23. The steamer Iowa a large Goodrich line vessel with 57 aboard including 32 crew and 25 passengers was hurled against the west shore of Lake Michigan and beached four miles south of Racine Wisconsin. Lifesavers from Racine and Kenosha reached the ship after a fierce battle with waves as tug Morford and other craft struggled to aid. Government crews and tugs reported heavy seas and other vessels driven off course with several ships seeking refuge in ports.
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Kenosha
Morford
Great Lakes
Anderson
Chicago
Renton Harbor
Kansas
Man Sacrifices Life Saving Family in Fire
Chicago April 23 Nelson Harrison 43 died in a house blaze while his wife and youngest daughter were dying and a third child seriously burned. Harrison a teamster sacrificed his life to rescue his family from the burning home.
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Chicago
Nelson Harrison
Harrison
Roosevelt speaks on Citizenship in a Republic at Barbonne
Col Roosevelt delivered the first of four lectures in Europe at Barbonne University on Citizenship in a Republic. He urged self restraint, personal responsibility, and defense of human rights over property rights, stressing national growth through healthy births and moral courage. He warned against war but insisted nations must resist wrong and fight when needed.
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Paris
Barbonne
Col. Roosevelt
Europe
Republic
Roosevelt
France
Sultan Mehemed V Stricken With Measles
Constantinople April 23. Sultan Mehemed V has the measles. After puzzling over his illness for several days the physicians finally arrived at this diagnosis. His illness is not serious.
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Constantinople
Mehemed V
Bryan backs Marshall in Indiana senate fight
W J Bryan, three time Democratic presidential nominee, has sent a supportive telegram to Gov. Thomas Marshall of Indianapolis endorsing his effort to secure the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate. The message signals strong party cohesion and a push against Taggart and Lamb, framing a platform against liquor interests and special favors.
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W. J. Bryan
Indiana
Gov. Marshall
United States
Marshall
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
South America
Thomas Marshall
Indianapolis
Ind
United States Senate
Mr. Bryan
Bryan Telegram
Thomas Taggart
John E. Lamb
Kern
WW. J. Bryan
Beveridge
Nebraska
Brian Adherents
Taggart Bossiam
Freezing Point Drops Across Central States This Week
The report notes a March chill despite a sunny day as temperatures fell about 16 degrees since yesterday morning. Snow flurries and freezing conditions spread with 33 degree readings at dawn, with forecasts predicting more snow and continued cold. Director Church warns of probable fruit crop damage amid widespread freezing across central states.
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Mercury
Director Church
Central States
St. Louis
Losses Hit $500,000 as Michigan Cold Weather Harms Fruit
Detroit reports April 23 that fruit growers in Michigan state district estimate losses from yesterday and today’s cold snap at $500,000. Damaged orchards and fruit crops strain local markets and farmers face reduced yields and economic impact.
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Detroit, Mich
Michigan
Winter's Grip Felt In Indiana Fruit Killed By Freeze
Following heavy rains and near hurricane winds, northern Indiana is in the grip of winter. Fruit buds in the northern counties have been killed by the freeze. South Bend reports the effects as officials note widespread damage to fruit crops across the region.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana
Ice on Ponds Delays in Terre Haute Area Frost Ends Plants
Terre Haute Ind April 23 following a night of high wind which toppled trees and damaged wires the temperature fell to 32 degrees. Snow has fallen for hours and ice formed on ponds. Farmers report damage to strawberries arias and large fruits and frock gardens.
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Terre Haute
San
Ind
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Laura Atwood
Keliher
Coleman
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Laure M. At
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Fake Fare Bank Gang
Morton
Francesca D’aulby DE Catigny
Count de Catigny
Hamilton Paine
Gandy
Stella
Auto
Chickamagua, Park
Goodrich
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Mnes
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Racine
Wis
Towa
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Milwaukee
Sarbonne
Sultan
Turkey
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