Christisony Relieved As Papers Case Expands
Washington April 27 two key moves in the papers theft inquiry emerged. Assistant Attorney General Christiancy requested the investigation and Postmaster General Payne ordered Christiancy relieved from his duties pending probe. Tyner’s counsel submitted a set of papers claimed to cover the missing materials, while officials say the matter is not fully resolved.
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Washington
Assist
WNT
Gene 1 Payne
Christianty
Christiancy
Tutlest
Tyner
Payne
Bristow
Tyners
New Cruiser Colorado Launched in Philadelphia
The cruiser Colorado, an armored first class vessel, was launched in Philadelphia. It measures 402 feet long, 59 feet wide, and 24 feet 4 inches draft, with 22 knots for four hours and 23 604 indicated horsepower. Armament includes four 14 46-inch rifles and multiple secondary weapons. The total price is £5,720,000.
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Philadelphia
Apri
Colorado
Receiver asked for Chicago Traction assets in court filing
A bill filed in superior court by Ernest Hawke and Peter Sherman seeks the appointment of a receiver for the Chicago Tinion Traction company. They claim the company owes damages for injuries and allege a unlawful preference granted to the Guaranty Trust company of New York. The petition argues a voluntary assignment of all assets to secure the debt and warns the company will not defend pending federal suits without a state court receivership.
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Chicago
Chicago Tinion Traction Company
Ernest Hawke
Peter Sherman
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
United States
Contempt of Court Hits San Juan Editor
San Juan April 27 H 5. Bird editor of the San Juan News sentenced to five days imprisonment and a $2 fine for contempt of court after publishing an interview with U S customs revenue agent Gibbs that criticized the court. Gibbs was acquitted on contempt charges. Bird has appealed. Mayor Mato Fajaro of Mayaguex resigned amid a fraud charge and governor Hunt requested his resignation.
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San Juan
Bird
United States Insular Revenue
Gibbs
Mato Fajaro
Mayaguex
Hunt
Discoveries on Smallpox Germs by Harvard Doctor
Boston April 27 The Globe reports Dr William Thomas Councilman Shattuck professor of pathological anatomy at Harvard Medical School has discovered the germs of smallpox The discovery is praised as a major medical milestone and further details will be shared by the discoverer with physicians
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Boston
the Globe
William Thos
Councilman Shattuck
Harvard Medical School
Cougclman
Trial spin of Reliance shows promise for America's Cup defense
Bristol R I April 27 The Reliance conducted its first builder's trial a 15 mile beat to windward and back to its moorings. G Oliver Iselin praised the yacht's performance noting easy maneuvering 27 second stays and strong handling in varying breeze. The boat appeared quick to heel fall and slide over waves with little resistance and demonstrated potential advantages in fair sailing conditions.
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Bristol
R. I
Apri
Narragansett Bay
G. Oliver Iselin
Brenton
Welsh seeks War inquiry for Funston conduct in Philippines
Herbert Welsh editor of City and State writes Secretary Boot urging a court of inquiry into Colonel Funston. He critiques the president and Secretary Root handling of charges and proposes naming a court member by General Wiles and listing witnesses. He demands publication of Miles’ Philippines report.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Welsh
City and State
Boot
Funsion
Philippines
Welsh
Funston
Root
Wiles
Department
Miles
Invitations Sent to Damrosch for European Conducting Tour
Walter Damrosch receives invitations to conduct symphonies in Berlin Paris St Petersburg and Warsaw in spring 1904. He plans to travel to Europe in February to fulfill engagements and will also conduct Wagner operas in German cities before sailing to New York in May. The Frankfort singing contest composition by George Messner an artillery officer from Breslau is The Song of Victor After the Battle With Varas.
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Berlin
Walter Damrosch
Paris
St Petersburg
Warsaw
Europe
Damrosen
New York
Emperor Willam
Frankfort
George Messner
Breslau
Orb
Victorr
Varas
Hanged man comes to life in Alabama county
An Aniston report says a black man hanged two weeks earlier in Wedowes revived after being cut down. Doctors used restoratives and the man, once pronounced dead, began to sit up. Officials suspect he was removed from the gallows before death.
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Necro
Alabama
Anniston
Ala
Wedowes
Open Switch Tragedy Kills Two Engineers Near Lenox
In Lenox Michigan on April 7 a Grand Trunk passenger train collided head on with a local freight. Engineers Leonard Neill of Port Huron and a man named Patterson were killed. Two others injured. Cause cited as an open switch enabling the passenger train to enter the freight siding.
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Lenox
Mich
Grand Trunk
Leonard Neill
Port Huron
Patterson
Japanese Minister Confirms Russian Demands on Port Arthur
Viscount Hayashi in London receives Tokyo confirmation of the Russian demands on Port Arthur. He says the policy of the open door is opposed but actions by the interested powers remain uncertain.
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London
Viscount Hayashi
Tokio
Roosevelt Tour Resumes With Speeches Across Three States
President Roosevelt completed a long day with an 11 minute stop at Edgemont and stops in Alliance New Castle Crawford and Grand Island Nebraska, addressing citizens and highlighting good citizenship and frontier pioneers. Cowboys greeted the president at Edgemont with a train side salute as riders performed and a bucking horse failed to perform. At Alliance he spoke of pioneer work and highway trails. In Crawford the Tenth Cavalry greeted him with sabres and the band played Hal to the Chief. Grand Island crowds gathered as a horseback ride and review of 500 children were planned despite notice of a featureless stay.
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Edgemont
Aisance
Ailance
Great
Lonely Plains
New Castle
Wye
Crawford
Roosevelt
Crawford Neb
Tenth United States Cavalry
Dra Sabres
Hal
Gil-lette
Grand Island
Neb
No Baseball on Sundays in Indianapolis
A temporary restraining order prohibits the Indianapolis club from playing baseball on Sundays. The order returns May 8. The complaint was filed by the Indianapolis Ministerial association, with a petition signed by 22 000 voters presented to the mayor, who favors Sunday ball but will enforce the law.
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Indianapolis
German cruiser Vineta reports Havana dispatch on rebels
The Vineta arrived in Havana and its officers say President Viques had been defeated at San Domingo City and was touring the country to reinforce himself. They believe the insurgents will form a competent government in Havana.
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Vineta
San Domingo
Havana
Catholic Education Clash Ends in Catholic Teacher Rule
Berlin on April 27 reports a dispute between Bishop Korum of Treves and the government over school teaching. The government yields to the bishop demanding that German and history be taught by a Catholic teacher. Old textbooks are abolished and Catholic books are substituted.
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Berlin
Korum of Treves
Beveridge Foresees Russia’s Manchuria Move
In an Indianapolis interview Senator Albert J. Beveridge recalls his Manchuria trip and argues Russia will not give up Manchuria. He warns of Russia expanding, notes potential troop levels, and says U S interests hinge on open ports and cautious, conservative statesmanship to avoid entanglement.
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Indianapolis
Albert J. Beveridge
Manchuria
Beveridge
Russia
Siberia
Vladivostock
Japan
Russian Empire
Far Eastern
France
Germany
Germany Limited in United Action Over Russia in Manchuria
Washington reports say Germany will hold itself aloof from unified action against Russia in Manchuria. Diplomatic observers note Berlin’s stance is one of indifference, aiming to remain separate from protests over China’s region beyond the Gulf of Pechili. Russia seeks to open more Manchurian ports, while the United States may receive concessions to ease friction with Russia.
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United Action
Washington
Baron Sternburg
State Department
Russia
Hay
Berlin
Manchuria
Count Cassini
Pekin
China
Great Britain
Venezuela
Balawse
United States
London
Unite States
Gulf of Pechsli
Cantrell Receives Multi-Count Conviction in Indianapolis Case
Judge Coffin sentences Cantrell the king of ghouls after conviction for body theft and conspiring to steal another. Imprisonment ranges three to ten years for the first offense and two to four for the second, to be served concurrently. Cantrell plans an appeal.
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Indianapolis
Coffiz
Criminal Court
Cantrell
Cantre
Chased by Yellow Dog Injures General Corbin at Fair
Major General Corbin was bitten in the leg by a common yellow dog while inspecting the world’s fair grounds. He outran the animal to the emergency headquarters where a physician cauterized the wound and assured him the injury would not be serious.
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St. Louis
Corbin
Travelers Protective Association Adopts Springfield Meeting Next Year
Bloomington officials announce Springfield will host the TPA convention next year after adjournment. Elected officers include President F. M. Tollick of Bloomington and Vice President W. H. Seed of Danville with W. W. Welch as secretary and treasurer. National Director is D C. W. Connell of Danville. State Directors are E. G. Ish and Wy Oh of Peoria.
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Bloomington
Travelers Protective Association of [Line
Springfeld
F. M. Tollick
W. H. Seed
Danville
W. W. Welch
Peoria
DC. W. Connell
E.G. Isch
No Property Rights Left in Missouri Case
Circuit Attorney Folk files to forfeit Charles Kratz's $75,000 Missouri real estate as he remains fugitive abroad in Mexico on bribery charges. Kratz, once a city council member, forfeited a $20,000 bond after fleeing to evade trial.
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Circuit
Polk
St. Louis
Folk
Charles Kratz
Mexico
Kratz
Missouri
Towing Disabled Steamer Maverick towed City of Everett
The Standard Oil steamer Maverick from Port Arthur Texas was reported near the highlands at noon towing the steamer City of Everett, owned by the same company. The City of Everett left April 22 for Port Arthur with the Standard Oil barge No. 93 in tow.
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New York
Standard Oil
Maverick
Port Arthur
Tex
Highlands
City of Everett
City of Feverett
Anti-Semitic Riots In Kishineff Reported By Novosti
The Novosti reports that during the Kishineff riots on April 20 Jews suffered severe losses. Many were shot or beaten to death and hundreds wounded. homes and shops were looted and thousands became homeless and destitute in Bessarabia.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Novosti
Kishineff
Bessarabia
Had Insurance on His Life
Detectives report two additional life insurance policies on John London found in the Ada township case. Mrs. Nancy Jeanette Flood is accused of fatally shooting London with a shotgun last Tuesday.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Nancy Jeanette Flood
John London
Ada Township
Baseball Scores From April Games Lead New Series
Brooklyn drops a 6 run game as Burchell pitches well but support falters. Chicago wins 7-3 over Cincinnati on sixth inning burst. St Louis beats Pittsburgh 10-5 behind strong batting. New York routs Boston 11-5 with Mertes homer highlights. Philadelphia and Boston split a 7-4 Boston win while New York thumps Washington 11-1. Postponed St Louis game due to rain.
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Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Scores From Major League Baseball And College Action
In Indianapolis a rain postponed game. Columbus forfeits to Toledo 9 0 due to a disputed runner rule for Raynor. Kansas City tops Minneapolis 8 7. Milwaukee defeats St Paul 13 8. Yale at Pennsylvania 2 2. Brown 2 Princeton 0. Georgetown 8 Navy 7. Harvard 6 West Point 4. Michigan 14 Illinois 10.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Raynor
Kansas City
Minnneapoli
Milwaukee
St. Paul
New Traven
Yale
Pennsylvania
Brown
Princeton
Annapolis
Georgetown
Navy
West Point
Harvard
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Winois
Promotions On Milwaukee Chicago R R Announced
The C M S P R R announces promotions. J N Barr becomes assistant to the president. D L Bush becomes general superintendent and moves headquarters to Chicago. H B Earling moves from Marion Iowa to Milwaukee as Chicago and Council Bluffs division superintendent. J T Costaria succeeds Earling in Chicago and Council Bluffs division. W Cooper becomes River division superintendent.
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Chicago
J. N. Barr
D. L Bush
Milwaukee
H. B. Earling
Marion
Iowa
Chicago and Council
J. T. Costaria
Earling
Chicago and
Council Bluffs
W. §. Cooper
LaCrosse
Mormon expulsion complaint prompts U S inquiry
Secretary Haghes, acting on urgent messages from Utah Senators Smoot and Kearns, asks Ambassador Tower in Berlin to investigate reports that Prussia and Mecklenburgh authorities plan to expel Mormon immigrants. The note reflects diplomatic effort to address religious displacement concerns.
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Washington
Smoot and Kearns
Utah
Haghes
Ambassador Tower
Berlin
Prussia
Mecklenburgh
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Convention of Travelers’ Protective Association of Tlineis
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McAllister
Moore
Abbott
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Farrell
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Chesebro and O'Connor
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C. M. & ST. F. Railway
Mecklenburg
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