Navy denial clears Kiel rumor over squadron plans
Washington officials say German press reports of a naval squadron visit to Kiel this summer are based on misunderstanding. No invitation from Germany was received. however informal talks suggested the emperor would welcome a stop if feasible, with careful timing to honor diplomacy and the coming Marseilles return of President Loubet.
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Hughest
Navy Department
Kiel
Evans Refrom
Asia
United States
Kentucky
Teason
Germany
Ient
Hay
America
North Atlantic
Europe
Marmisies
Loubet
Africa
Muavy
Marseilles
Officials deny Justice Dept statement on Knox and Northern Securities decree
Washington April 20 the justice department issues a flat denial of a Boston Paul telegram claiming Attorney General Knox privately favored altering or suspending the Northern Securities decree. The statement says Knox has consistently held the decree enjoins a violation of the penal statute and that suspending it would permit ongoing lawbreaking.
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Washington
Deparment of Justice
Ministers Transferred Across Conferences
Two ministers were transferred to foreign fields by the East German Methodist Episcopal Conference. Rev John Schaeuble of Endgepert Conn moved to the North German conference. Rev Ignatz Preringer of Stranton Pa was assigned to the Swiss conference. A report from Bara orphan asylum, Ohio, showed expenditures of 52 600 for improvements.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lauscop Fowler
Buffain
John Schaeuble
Endgepert Conn
Tovergs
Hes Ignats Preringer
Stranton
Pawee Asaiziel
Svitzerland
Bara
Shamrock I T's Mast Secured and Towage
Weymouth April 21 Shamrock IT's mast has been secured and towed to the harbor. Lipton received a cable from the New York Yacht Club offering to postpone the races but declined the extension. Shamrock is being rapidly overhaul ed. The destruction of standing gear is nearly complete and everything above deck must be renewed. Lords' agent has assessed the damage. official estimate is about 25,007 dollars to cover all losses.
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Weymouth
Shamrock
Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Lords
Postoffice Dept Extends Investigation to Cities
Washington April 20 Postmaster General Payne says conferences with investigators continue with no major public developments expected. Treasury ruling on clerk allotments for the coming fiscal year clarifies July 1 start. adjustments will be made to comply with law without dismissing any employees.
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Washington
Payne
Bera
Treasury Department
European customs union talk from Count von Schwer
Rome April 20 Count Von Schwer in Loewitz a leading Reichstag figure and president of the German agricultural college said a European customs union against American goods is the aim. He outlined propaganda plans to provoke discussion and press ahead with renewals removing incompatible treaty clauses.
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Rome
Count von Schwerin Loewitz
Reichstag
German ‘Agricultural College
International Agricultural Congress
Associated Press
Prague
Germany
Glass industry halts as all factories stop work
Factories nationwide suspend operations in the glass industry including major and independent firms. About 20,000 skilled workers leave with no return date. Workers expect roughly a fifty percent wage cut when the next blast begins. The recent season was prosperous and prices stayed equal across companies.
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Harford Cty
Ind
United States
Federation
Independent Glass Company
Rebels Open Jails Stir Chaos in San Domingo City
The French steamer reporting from San Domingo City on April 15 notes desultory fighting continues. Rebels have opened jails, arming criminals who roam the streets and shoot at will, endangering lives. An Italian warship sailor was killed in an engagement Monday and unconfirmed rumors name a consulate secretary as a casualty.
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St. Thomas
San Domingo
San Dorringo
Deutch
Turks Defeat Rebels Near Onela Village
Salorico reports Turkish forces clash with revolutionaries at Onela village. Dozens wounded as shelling and explosions occur. Turkish troops pursue remaining fighters amid panic and casualties.
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Sanguinars
Acuraa
Onela
Aman
Binign
Caraon
Lppcapen
German Protective Society forms abroad to shield German nationals
The Past reports foreign residents of Argentine forming a Germanic protection group to secure stronger guarantees of rights and interests. A similar arrangement appears in Brazil. The Post notes these organizations aim to perpetuate German nationality among expatriates.
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Berlin
Brasil
United Americas Move for Closer Ties Trade and Flag Unified
Senator Cullom presided at a Philadelphia session of the Academy of Political and Social Science. He urged closer relations among the United States and Latin America, stressing unity in trade and the flag. He envisioned ships bearing the American flag in South American ports and reciprocal commerce, plus subsidized lines and rail and telegraph links. He forecast the canal treaty—when ratified—as a turning point for Central and South America and a neutral commerce highway between East and West.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Political and Social Science
Cullom, Chhairman
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Americas
Anyoue
South
Central
Colombia
South America
Reliance Nears Builder's Trial for Spin at New London
Bristol April 20 The Reliance nears a builder’s trial with hull rigging more than half finished as Constitution arrives in tow at Newport for underbody cleaning and practice spins ahead of the April 25 trial.
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Bristol
New London
Newport
Re Hience
Constitution
Ohio Republican Heartland Backs Hanna for Governor Nomination
Cincinnati reports 30 interviews with George B. Cox showing Hamilton County leaders unite for Hanna as the likely Republican governor nominee with about 98 delegates pledged. Cox notes Hanna as Senate candidate and Roosevelt for president, highlighting party unity and strategic backing.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Republican Organization
Hamilton County
Qunties
Aerricks
Mike von Nation
Hernmrl
Melkenides
Republican Nation- 4
Hanna
Cox
Kronsevelt
Postal order warns against mail infected by disease germs
Washington April 20 the post office department issues a general order noting the spread of smallpox in parts of the country and directing all postmasters to strictly enforce postal laws governing the handling of mail matter and letters contaminated by disease germs.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Oliver plans motion to impeach Canadian premier
John Oliver M P will move a resolution charging the premier and government with wilful perversion of facts and deceit in the legislature. The dispute centers on land grants tied to a subsidy and allegations of misstatements to favor the Canadian Pacific rail line and its lands in Southeast Kootenay. The case involves alleged misstatements to ratify a crown grants arrangement.
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Victoria
B. C
John Oliver
M. P
Kootenay
Canadian Pacific
Oliver
House
Poisoned by a Free Lunch in Chicago Saloon
Thirteen men in a Chicago saloon fell ill after eating soup offered as a free lunch. Doctors suspect croton oil and jalap in the mixture, with several hospitalized and three in serious condition. Most victims were laborers and the motive remains unknown.
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Chicago
Cable Landing Planned on Guam by Dutch German Link
The Navy will not object to a Dutch German cable landing on Guam after study. Agreements resolved a docking-site dispute, enabling emergency wireless orders to Agana. By July the U S Navy expects to communicate with Guam via an all American cable and the port may gain Southern seas prominence.
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Guam
Washington
Navy Department
State Department
Agana
Department
Navy
Little Stand
Indictments Grow in Missouri Legislative Bribery Case
In St Louis a grand jury reports four more 3000 bills tied to alleged bribery in alum and textbook legislation. Jefferson City confirms four additional indictments, bringing total to seven, including Daniel J Kelley of New York charged with attempting to bribe Lieutenant Governor Lee. A requisition for Kelley’s return has been issued.
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Grand Jury i4
Daniel J. Kelley
New York
Lee
Kelley
National League Scores and Harvard Defeats Georgetown
New York defeated Brooklyn 6-1 as McGinnity allowed one hit. Philadelphia beat Boston 8-4 with a three inning rally. Cincinnati toppled Pittsburgh 5-4 while Chicago edged St. Louis 5-4. Harvard shut out Georgetown 3-0 amid field controversy. Nebraska and Kansas games noted with run totals.
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Boston
Chicago
J. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
McGinnity
Brooklyns
Pittsburg
Boston Wages
Bt. Louis
Cincinnati
Surprised Thieves Terrorize Banks in Three States
In Wampum Pennsylvania April 20 a bank robbery attempt ended with a death and Henry Willoughby wounded after a confrontation near First National Bank. In Emporia Kansas April 20 robbers stole 2700 from Alien State Bank, with explosion damage to the building. At Rogers Webster April 29 robbers blew open the bank and took 2500.
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Wampum
First National Bank
Henry Willoughby
Willoughby
Emporia
Kan
Allen
Here
Admire
Rogers
Web
Bank of Rogers
Bridge Workers End Strike With Return to Work
Iron workers and the American Bridge Company reached a settlement after a conference. Workers will return to work under pre strike conditions, with talks on hours and wages for the next year to be settled or sent to arbitration. The strike will resume if non union workers are not discharged by the company.
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New York
Iron Workers
American Bridge Company
Th Bridge Company
Mary Hunt Calls for Scientific Temperance in Schools
Bremen April 20. At the anti alcohol congress Mary Hunt of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union urged scientific temperance instruction in public schools as a harm prevention. She argued for thorough investigation and diffusion of truth about alcohol and its effects, citing New York studies and long term gains in life expectancy.
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Bremen
Sesason
Anti-Alcohol Congress
Mary Hunt
Woman’s Christian: Temperance Union
Boston
United States
Republic
Betting trouble at Lake side race track in Chicago
Chicago April 20 officers clash with Lake side race track managers over removing betting booths. John Condon refuses to purge booths, citing potential trouble. Police chief Cox cites Governor Durbin's edict and orders enforcement. race meet continues despite tension.
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Chicago
Lakeside Race Track
John Condon
Cox
Hammond
Condon
Carvin
Lightning Strikes Farm Home in West Point Neb
During a thunderstorm in West Point Nebraska on April 26 lightning struck Fred Sendgreff’s farm house. The father and four children were burned and rendered unconscious. He dragged his wife and three children to safety but could not save one child whose charred body was found in the ruins.
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West Point
Neb
Fred Sendigret
Sendgreff
Lena Lillie Denied New Trial After Murder Conviction
In David City Nebraska on April 20 Mrs Lena Lillie convicted last October of murdering her grain broker husband was denied a new trial. Defense offered evidence claiming perjury by two witnesses while the jury had recommended life imprisonment.
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Neh
Lena Lillie
Moweba Yi En Keane
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