Vast array of curious global notes on science and industry
A string of brief items covers wood from stumps yielding tar creosote pine oil and charcoal with a claimed value per ton. New Orleans tree grafting and a Christina tree in the city. Alaska reindeer herd ownership and income. chestnut disease risk from Japan. U S kite science and collapsible kite design. a gypsy tutor in English village craft. transatlantic wireless traffic via Glace Bay. a low pedal stop organ in Lowell. Welsh epitaphs for Dr. Hronant. South African egg industry efforts and Cape province circles. long Chicago family service in a firm. European shipping disruption in Rouen. Capex taxes from Elizabeth Euston estate. women in Norfolk beet fields. and banks' large paid-in capital.
Sale of Cook herd draws 1 000 buyers from middle states
The Cook Hereford herd sale at Moormount farm drew about 1 000 buyers from across Canada and several states led by Cyrus Town of Norway Indiana. The auction opened with 61 head sold including the famed Generous bull for 924. The opening grand sale featured bids up to 900 and beyond as bidders from Illinois Iowa Texas Missouri and Virginia persisted.
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Middle States
Jamnena Abf
Waa Jd
Powell
Guthele Center
Onrne
Cyrus Town
Norway
Hemenway
Ilinois
Tyler
Draper, PD
Wine merchant dies after fright on travel to California
Gerdlano Leone a New York wine merchant died in Burlington after reporting three men pursuing him with a knife while traveling by train. He fled to Fort Madison Iowa seeking protection and then to Burlington where he collapsed at the hospital.
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Burlington
Gerdlano Leone
West Thirtieth Street
New York
California
Chicago
Fort Madison
Horros
SPECIAL GRAND JURY MAY BE CALLED TO PROVE FRAUDS
In Council Bluffs Iowa an election fraud probe led by Wiley Rankin of Magon City has prompted a broadened inquiry by County Attorney Frank H. Capell and Sheriff T. P. Lindsey. Rumors say a special grand jury may be convened as affidavits are gathered for prosecutions of vote buying and shouting. The charges focus mainly on Democratic candidates, drawing partisan reaction and affidavits alleging Republican wrongdoing.
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Council Bluffs
Wiley
Rankin
Magon City
Frank H. Capell
T. P. Lindsey
Acore
Iowa
Witnesses Testify in Mrs Braznell Murder Trial
Dubuque April 1 Attic testimony ties Mrs Braznell to murder scene as Fred Moon recalls finding a bloody handkerchief. Mike Fegan testifies of men visiting the home while Braggell was away. Supt Hunt counters illness claim about Minnie Cushman in Forest City school.
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Mike Fegen
Braggell
Braznell
Forest City
Minnie Cushman
W. J. Hunt
Witnean
Missushmon
Officeholders Liberal to Campaign Managers
Des Moines April 18 Several checks of 300 each were sent to the Republican state central committee from the state house to fund the headquarters during the June primaries. Officeholders are donating generously as the committee reports and hopes to raise enough to keep the headquarters open through the primary.
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Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
State House
Republican Committee
Man Arrested in Humboldt for Regina Murder Case
A man calling himself James Nolan was arrested in Humboldt Iowa on April 1 charged with the March murder of a homesteader near Regina Canada. Canadian detectives had pursued him since the body was found. He was taken from a train bound for Fort Dodge with his wife and child after trunks were searched without yielding clues. Nolan pleaded to avoid return to Canada.
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Humboldt
Canada
James Nolan
Regina
Can
Nolan
Fort Dodge
Alton Adopts Improved Baseball Park for Strong Season
Alton Louisiana reports a fully overhauled baseball park with a rebuilt lake, new bleacher seats, and a pristine diamond. The Alton Baseball Association organizes for the coming season with expectations of a better year than last.
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Alton
Alton Baseball Association
L A LaGrange Files for Representative Office
Storm Lake Iowa April 11 L A LaGrange former Buena Vista auditor filed nomination papers today for the position of representative under the Progressive party seeking party strength and support in the upcoming election.
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L. A. Lagrange
Office OF Representative
Storm Lake
A. LaGrange
Buena Vileta Gennis Walled Bi
Pecereene 5
Cee
Widercure Avicone
Veteran Actor Alohee Brupkin Dies in San Francisco
San Francisco records the death of veteran actor Alohee Brupkin in April. The Seleran character ais and Sylahadeincs roles are noted in local obituaries.
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San Francisco
Alohee Brupkin
Ais
Sacs
Farmer Slays Wife Then Tries Suicide in Indiana
In Honnenville Indiana William Folsom 62 a former prosperous farmer killed his wife Mary 42 after she denied infidelity and refused to surrender her wedding ring He then wounded himself three times in the breast but is expected to recover The couple had ten children ages 4 to 26
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Honnenville
Ind
Apel
Mary
William Folsom
Itta Wald
Folsomen
Billard Company Officials Agree to Testify and Produce Books
Washington April 18 Officials in the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into the Billard company and the New York New Haven Hartford line have agreed to answer questions and produce books and papers. Attorneys for witnesses say clients will respond and provide documents, while indictments against four witnesses may be suspended as hearings set for April 29 approach. Billard promoter John L. Billard denies claiming the commission was bluffing on criminal proceedings.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Billard Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Joseph W. Folk
Comminsion
Homer S. Cummings
Hemmingway
Morehouse
Federal
Grand Jury
Folk
John L. Billard
Cummings
Waa
Senate Agrees to Summon Goethals on Panama Toll Exemption
Washington reports Col. George W. Goethals summoned to testify before the Senate canal committee on the Panama tolls exemption. He is expected to support repeal and may testify by April 24 or have testimony incorporated. The hearing discusses sovereignty rights and treaty obligations as part of the repeal debate.
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Washington
George W. Goethals
Senate Canal Committee
Panama
Simmons
Colonel Goethal
Kansas City Seeks Grain Rate Reform in ICC Complaint
Kansas City board of trade files a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission. A special examiner opened hearings on grain rates from Iowa points to Kansas City. The case alleges Iowa shipments lack through rates and face higher class rates. Local interests argue for a single fair rate when combination rates exist.
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Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City Board of Trade
Chicago, Milwaukee & Bill
Iowa
Farmer Near Pender Hangs Self in Crib
Pender Neb April 11 Christian Schluter, a prominent farmer six miles southwest of Pender in Cuming County, died by suicide this morning at his farm. He left for chores and was found later hanging in the corner of the crib after missing breakfast. Authorities report the incident as a suicide. no further details provided.
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Pender
Neb
Christian Schluter
Cumming County
Ing
Schluter
Teme
Derelict Schooner Found Adrift in Washington Waters
The derelict schooner 5. G. Haskell, sought by the revenue cutter service for weeks, was located adrift in the southeast Washington area on April 17. Details from the search and current status remain unclear due to incomplete reports.
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Washington
G. Haskell
Revenue Cutter Service
Wireless Westages
Revenue Cutter
Leaeesee
Fifteen Loyal Men in Coxey's Brigade Marches
In Canton on April 18, fifteen marchers joined Gen Coxey’s unemployed army on a voyage toward Genaburg. A clarion corps led by Lieut Paul Anderson and the 1 year old David Coxey headed the line while Rev Harry L Wilson chose not to march and rode an interurban to Alliance.
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Canton
Otto
Jacob
Coxey
Genabura
Ave Fifers
Paul Anderson
David Coxey
Meneral
Army
Harryl. Wilson
Rockdale
Oanaburg
Anderson
Socialist Hall
Assassin’s Shot at Mayor Mitchell Misses Target
April 18 New York reports an assassination attempt at City Hall. David Rose, nearly 70, wounded corporation counsel Prank Polk and injured Mayor Mitchel’s escort. Rose, questioned by detectives, gave few answers and carried letters threatening the mayor.
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New York
Mitchel
City Hall
Prank Polk
Corporation Counsel
David Mose
Mr. Toth
Polk
Rose
Park Row
City Hall Plaza
Sleuth
Arthur Woods
Mr Poll
Mr. Polk
Rowe
Mitchll
Soloschen
Trockers
David Rose
Goethals
Armstrong
Pittsburgh
Steamer Gratitude Sunk After Collision Off Wade's Point
The small steamer Gratitude was rammed and sunk by the Cambridge off Wade's Point on Chesapeakes Bay. Passengers were transferred to the Cambridge, which was badly battered, with no lives lost reported.
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St. Michaely Md
Gratitude
Cambridge
Wade's Point
Chesapeske Bay
Claibores
Socialists Protest Against Intervention in Manchester
Manchester New Hampshire reports Socialist Party nominees John P. Burke of Fransno and William H. Wilking of Claremont for United States senator. The platform urges prudent intervention and solution of wartime policy, with calls for widespread reform.
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Manchester
N. Hy
John P. Burke
Fransno
Gove Ege
Wiliam II Wilking
Claremont
Chalco Ue United Stetes
Atform
Polk Injuries Update After City Incident
A large crowd gathered as Mr. Polk and Rose were inside a moving machine during an incident on a city street. Spectators in the crowd collected teeth knocked from Mr. Polk’s mouth. At New York hospital doctors reported the injury not fatal and Polk was conscious, with a hospital bulletin stating he was doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.
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Mr. Polk
Rose
New York Hospital
Polk
Hindus Plan Immigration to Canada After Dominion Ruling
Vancouver reports 400 Hindus prepared to sail to Canada following a Canadian court decision affirming the right of British subjects to move freely within the Dominion. Curdit Singh, a wealthy Indian merchant, chartered the German steamer Komagata Maru to carry 200 Hindus from Shanghai, with more to join at Hong Kong and Nagasaki.
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Vancouver
FB. C
British Columbia
Dominion
Pacific
Curdit Singh
Omagata
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Nagasaki
Komagatata
Apartment Blaze Kills 11 in New York Tenement
A five story building at 741 Eighth Avenue burned, claiming 11 lives and injuring three. Identified dead include William Wallace and Mrs Nellie Wallace among others. victims were found in rear rooms as fire spread from a basement waste pile to upper floors. Firemen rescued residents with ladders and from a nearby tenement. Captain Smith saved Louis Boylan after a ladder failed.
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New York
Eighth Avenue
William Wallace
Nellie Wallace
Nellie Spencer
Muriel Davis
George C. Davis
Joseph Messer
Martin Welsh
Charles Burke
St Airways
Captain Smith
Louis Boylan
Boylan
Imitate Birds With New Flying Machine
Paris reports a new flying device by Dr. A Magnes described at the Society of Savants congress. The apparatus aims to imitate birds by using wind as motive power with a spreading tail and two tapering wings to allow continuous volplane while remaining motionless. Control requires practice as with a bicycle, with noted difficulties and reduced danger.
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Paris
Society of Savanta
A. Magnes
Crimes Traced to Negro Soldiers in Honolulu
Honolulu April 18 Major General Carter announced a rise in provost guard and potential confinement of the Twenty fifth Infantry colored to barracks after a string of burglaries holdups and petty crimes. Private Herman Lewis faces cumulative 80 year sentences for highway robbery and is believed to have escaped with help from fellow soldiers.
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Honolulu
Carter
Herman Lewis
Lewin
Will Ask President to Pardon Iron Workers
Kansas City April 14 At the convention of a railway department of the American Federation of Labor the first business was to consider sending the Alinola Central and Harriman line case to the industrial relations committee A proposal also sought officers and delegates to sign a petition asking President Wilson to pardon the structural WPA workers convicted at Indianapolis.
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Kansas City
American Federation of Labor
Alinola Central
Harriman
Industrial Relations Committee
Wilson
Wpa
Indianapo
Rich woman accused of beating nurse in New York
Mrs. Marion Revell wife of Fleming H Revell Jr a Fifth Avenue publisher faces a $6000 damage suit from nurse Delia J Cronin caregiver to the Revell baby. Cronin says Revell spun her without provocation and struck her severely in the incident reported in New York on April 11.
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New York
Marion Revell
Fleming H. Revell, Jr
Fifth Avenue
Delia J. Cronin
Revell
Chewing Gum and Missions in New York Fund Drive
A late April report from Aratoge New York notes a drive raising millions for foreign missions. The piece highlights a surprising total surpassing combined church contributions and credits speakers for boosting the campaign.
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Aratoge. N,. Y
Grout Now President in Unclear Election Context
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a figure named Lee Lvtone and references to Waterloo Smes Dover and Revolu in session. No clear event, date, or outcome is readable.
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Lee
W. Waterloo
Smes
Dover
Battleship fleet will not be recalled in Mexican crisis
Washington and Mexico City report Huerta rejects a simultaneous salute to the U S flag. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan insist on a 21 gun salute and full apology. Officials predict no recall of ships, with further steps to compel compliance possible.
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Bristow
Mr. Ring
Panama Canal
New York
Simmons
O'Gorman
Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce
Richard Olney
Cleveland
Wilson
Howard Smith
New York Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C
Huerta
John Lind
Washington
United States
Bryan
O'Shaughnessy
Tampico
Oye Ba Badaely Aga
Charge O'Shaughneessy
United State
White House
Noti
Pers Canens
Shauhnesay
Weniao
Discu
Row Over Divorce Costs Ends in Shootings and Deaths
In Ohio, Siewie refuses costs of a divorce action against John Suggs. He shot her four times with probable fatal wounds and then killed himself. Two young children witnessed the tragedy in Hellaire on April 1.
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Siewie
John Suggs
Oeay
Hellaire
Ohio
Aney
Tee Oa
Deadlock in Peruvian Political Situation
Peru faces a political deadlock over the presidential election to succeed exiled President Billinghurat. Unclear names and dates cloud the process as Roberto xy and other figures contend for leadership amid the crisis.
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Lima
Peru
Billinghurat
Thy Anne
Roberto Xy
Ps Perde
Vie Wae
Salute to Mexico Declared Not to Include Huerta
Washington officials clarified a naval regulation that bars saluting any unrecognized nation or official, but allows acknowledging Mexico as a nation. The commandant at Tampico would return a gun salute to the Mexican government, not to Huerta personally, if he appeared.
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Charge O'Shaughnessy
Huerta
Ashin
United States
Tampico
Mexico
Thenate
Huert Hue
President Wise
Huerts
Seman
Fuerte
Navy Department
Inter
May Head College President Candidate at Washington
The board of trustees at Washington and Jefferson College considers Harry Temple of the Twenty fourth Ward for the presidency. Temple is under consideration as the college seeks leadership from within the district.
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Washington
Cuban blockade runner near death reported
Johnny O'Brien, noted for assisting the Cuban blockade effort, is reported near death in Dynes Street N J on April 17. He gained a position with the republic as a reward for his services to the Cuban people.
Remarkable Fidelity Demonstrated in Local Event
A fragmented report notes fidelity shown by a participant named Hannon during a brook event on April 11. The text hints at a significant seam or reveal and references Fidelity in a hesitant, unclear manner.
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Haniow
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