Goulds to Virginia Hot Springs for Rest and Recovery
Madame Gould the divorced wife of Bent Cas talane will leave for Virginia Hot Springs this evening for a season of rest and recuperation. She is badly in need of both and will be accompanied by her sister Miss Helen Miller Gould as chaperon. The Prince de Sagan reportedly heads to Philadelphia and may join them in Virginia afterward.
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New York
Madame Gould
Bent Castellane
Virginia
Helen Miller Gould
Prince de Sagan
Philadelphia
M. Betrand Defrain
Paris
Goulds
Austrian Drummer Wins Yearlong Rail Travel Bet
An Austrian drummer completed twelve months of continuous rail travel Vienna to Linz Salzburg Innsbruck and back to Vienna winning $8500 in a bet placed in New York by an American sportsman. He began at the start of the year and endured the challenge despite a grippe during 1907 and finished in good health except for slight nervous strain.
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Vienna
Salzburg
New York
Europe
Vienna-Linz
Innsbruck
Grippe
Mc Donald Executed in Allegheny County Jail
March 24 Pittsburg reports the execution of William Smith Mc Donald for killing his common law wife in a Beech Avenue boarding house. Appeals failed and he faced the gallows after a lifetime marked by education and a refined appearance.
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Pittsburg
William Smith McDonald
England
United States
Allegheny County
McDonald
Beech Avenue
America
Hhis
Kaiser Equips Carriages With First Aid for Wounded
In Berilin March 04 the Kaiser orders all carriages to carry first aid supplies. The plan includes two bandages a rubber tube and two antiseptic bandages. His adjutants and household will wear goa t s suppressors and the inventor of the bandages is named amid the notes.
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Berilin
Rolera
PWV
Seoul
Tor
Ian
William
You Kamareh
Kaiser Requires Field Medical Kits and Mounted Aid
The article notes the Kaiser mandates compact medical kits for riders and attendants. Physicians accompanying him receive riding lessons and must ensure the kit is ready. a duplicate kit and key instruments accompany the physician in his carriage.
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Prince von Bitelow
Kaiser Hus
William
Tennessee Republicans to Endorse Taft at State Convention
Nashville March 24 Delegates arrive for the Tennessee Republican State convention to nominate presidential electors and state officials. Leaders expect endorsement of Taft in line with the national GOP, amid factional splits led by W P Brownlow and H C Evans. Delegates at large may include Newell, Sanders, and Robert Waggard as discussions continue.
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Taft
Nashville
Tenn
State Supreme Bench
State Committee
Roosevelt
Tennessee
New York
W. P. Brownlow
H. C. Evans
London
Evans
Brownlow
Cannnon
Chicago
Cannon
Hughes
Newell
Sanders
Robert Waggard
Wayne County
Will Visit China Battleship Fleet as Guest of Emperor
The government accepts China's invitation for the U S battleship fleet to visit and enter a Chinese port on its way home. Minister Wu says the welcome will show China’s friendship to the United States.
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Washington
China
United States
Kaiser and Family Sail for Venice and Corfu Junket
The Kaiser along with his wife and son August and many royal guests depart today for Venice and then to the island of Cort in the Mediterranean. They will spend several weeks abroad with two freight automobiles in tow, as part of the royal tour described in local dispatches.
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Corfu
Merlin
Maren
August
Venice
Irony
Cort
Veniceg
Notable English Duke Dies After Illness
London reports the death of a titled duke known for his influence in the realm. The veteran leader suffered heart failure after a period of illness, leaving the regency and court in shock as supporters reflect on his long service and power.
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Canlits
Brances
London
Veyotsbine
Caumes
France
German government bars Hill as American ambassador to Germany
The German government declined to receive David Jayne Hill as U S ambassador to the German court, marking him persona non grata with Emperor William. The objection stems from a past visit by Prince Henry to America when Hill was assistant secretary of state. The case remains perplexing as Berlin had earlier signaled Hill would be welcomed.
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Washington
David Jayne Hill
Tower
Hill
William
Prince Henry
America
United States
Consecration of Rev Henry D Robinson as Nevada Bishop in Racine
The ceremony at St Luke's Racine named Rev Henry D Robinson D D as Episcopal bishop of Nevada. Dignitaries included Bishop Tuttle of Missouri and Bishops Prancis Indianapolis Webb Milwaukee Gatlor Tennessee Edsall Minnesota and Anderson Chicago. Robinson, 48, native of Lowell Mass, educated at Racine College and University of Chicago, previously math instructor at San Mateo Military Academy and longtime Racine college staff.
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Wis
Maron
Henry D. Robinson
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Nevada
St. Luke's Church
Tuttle
Missouri
Prancis
Indianapolis
Webb
Milwaukee
Gatlor
Tennessee
Edsall
Minnesota
Anderson
Chicago
Piper
Racine College
Charles W. Robinson
Church of Evangelists
Philadelphia
Hindley
St. Stephen's Church
This City
Robinson
Lowell
Mass
University of Chicago
San Mateo
Bryan Backed by Democrats for Seventh District Race
Des Moines March 5 Judge S F Prouty the millionaire bomber min announced his candidacy for the republican nomination in the Seventh district against John ALT Hall indications today point to Bryan supporters likely to control the democratic state convention meeting here tomorrow
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Bryan
Millionaire
Congress
Des Moines
S. F. Prouty
John Alt Hall
Fraudulent coin ring uncovered by jailyard sting
A prison warden's mother in law and a warder linked to a spoof coin scheme. A detective posed as a prisoner and overheard tapping in a neighboring cell, revealing a convict and warder collaborating with a smaster's plant to counterfeit coins. The warder and his associates then sold the coins through the wife and mother-in-law.
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Smaster
Settlement of scale in Des Moines miners suspend work
In Des Moines March 5 the operators committee rejected the miners petition to keep working under the old scale until the new scale is set by the joint miners and operators. Operators insist the new scale must be adopted and in effect before any mining resumes, so all work remains suspended until settlement.
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Des Moines
Endorsement of Burke and Bryan Highlight Grand Forks Convention
Grand Forks North Dakota March 25 The state's largest democratic convention endorsed John Burke for another term as governor with little opposition and showed strong enthusiasm for William Jennings Bryan for president.
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John Burke
Grand Forks
N. D
Grand Works
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
How She Kept Him Posted
Paris March 5 Matr ie Labori counsel for McKee in a divorce suit read letters exchanged between the McKees before marriage. He argued the code used in the letters shows Mrs Tevis McKee collaborated with her later husband in questionable correspondence. Mrs McKee’s lawyers protested that the code was misinterpreted.
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Paris
Matrie Labori
McKee
McKees
Labori
Vanderbilts Sought in Divorce Rumors
In New York in March 1894 efforts to locate Alfred Vanderbilt and his wife failed. Counselor Chanter P. Anderson denied any discussions with Vanderbilt about separation and called reports of a divorce or legal separation unlikely. The rumor spread amid gossip about their unhappy marriage.
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New York
Alfred Vanderbilt
Chanter P. Anderson
Vanderbilt
Loomis Named U S Commissioner for Tokio Exposition 1919
The president appoints Francis J Loomis as commissioner general for the United States at the Tokio exposition in 1919. Loomis will receive a $6,000 salary per year and will take office after the proper authorization is created.
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United States
Wiashin N
Francis J Loomis
Loomis
Trains Collide On Sharp Curve Wreck In Kentucky
A freight and a passenger train collided near Durgin Kentucky on a sharp curve at high speed. Twelve people were injured several fatally as engines and cars plunged down a 96 foot embankment. Investigators cite possible misreading of orders as the cause.
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Durgin
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Democratic State Convention Plans Delegates For Denver
Central committee in session decides Springfield will host the Democratic state convention on April 4. County committees will determine how delegates to Denver are chosen based on Parker vote ratios from 1904. The convention will nominate three University of Illinois trustees and endorses Heargan for president.
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Chicago
Springfield
Denver
State Central Committee
Brennan
Cook County
Ryan
Roger Sullivan
Parker
University of Illinois
Hrgan
Subcommittee rebukes Wilfley. judiciary to review
Washington dispatch says a judiciary committee will seek to overturn the subcommittee’s acquittal of Judge Wilfley amid a harsh rebuke. Denby of Michigan presses for a hearing and argues the subcommittee’s tone impairs Wilfley’s usefulness in China. Denby, influential on foreign affairs, is viewed as representing both the state department and Wilfley in the matter.
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Washington
Wilfley
Judiciary Committee
Denby
Michigan
China
State Department
Willey
Chinese Foreign Office Announces Diplomatic Assignment Change
A cablegram from the Chinese foreign office to Minister Wu in Washington says Li, the minister to Tokyo, is withdrawn and reassigned to study Japan’s legislative methods constitutional law and to visit core sections of the country to promote Chinese friendship among Japanese. The move aims to prevent trouble amid strained China Japan relations.
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Washington
Tokio
Japan
China
Japanese Press Hails Visit of American Fleet
Tokyo reports an enthusiastic reaction from the press and government to the announced visit of the American fleet. The coverage highlights broad praise for the expedition and anticipated ties with the United States.
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Tokio
Opinion: Fleet Visit Tests Friendship Between Nations
The piece argues the fleet visit strains friendly ties and urges restraint on government spending. It warns the invitation may expose a breach with the other country and stresses newspapers want a balanced reception rather than a costly display.
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Friendship of America
Jay
Kellogg Named to Succeed Justice Harlan
A Washington dispatch reports Frank H. Kellogg of Minnesota slated to replace Justice Harlan on the U.S. Supreme Court. Harlan is expected to retire in May, making Kellogg a leading candidate amid NorthWest legal circles and Midwest jurists.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Gilson Gardner
Washington
Frank H. Kellogg
Minnesota
Supres Court
United States
Harlan
Jutice Harlan
Son Charged With Murder In Iowa Town
In West Union Iowa a coroner se coroner's jury in an inquest into Arlow Whithack's death accuses his son Walter of the killing based on the absence of a weapon in the dead man's hand and other clues.
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Iowa Town
West Union
Iowa
Arlow Whithack
Walter
Ridgely Resigns as Comptroller to Lead Kansas City Bank
Washington March 27 William B Ridgely comptroller of the currency has submitted his resignation effective at once He will accept the presidency of the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City and depart for Kansas City to assume duties in the near future
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Kansas City Bank
Washington
Willam B. Ridgely
National Bank of Commerce of Kansas
Federal officials refuse payment for Walker funeral expenses
The United States government will not reimburse about $600 for the removal of secret service agent Joseph A. Walker’s body to Denver or for funeral services. The Justice Department, on the attorney general’s advice, cites statutory reasons for the denial despite officials’ efforts to overturn the ruling after Walker was killed during land fraud investigations.
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Denver
United States
Joseph A. Walker
Secret Service
Porte Fuel Company
Department of Justice
United State Attorney General
Walker
Lewis
Taft’s Engagements Map Busy Week for Secretary Taft
Washington reports secretary Taft has a packed week abroad, opening with a speech before the Trenton chamber of commerce and closing Saturday in Chicago at a Camuerci! banquet. En route, he may stop in Illinois to assess political interests at home.
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Washingtion
Marely
Tait
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Trenton
Ain
Chichen
Ciy
Chicago
Seretary
Taft
Olio
Rubio wins grand steeplechase in England at Liverpool
Rubio won the grand steeplechase at Liverpool in Mayhe at England beating Chief Timber Yopper by a length. The event was billed as the racing year’s top contest with a purse of 15 000 units.
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England
Rubio
Liverpool
Mayehat
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