Million Dollar Fire Destroys New York State Capitol
Albany March 29 Approx $6,000,000 damage to the state capitol with the state library of 400,000 volumes destroyed. Senate and assembly chambers blackened water flooded western wing and burnt mural ceiling. Aged watchman Samuel Abbott missing. fifteen firemen trapped but escaped as north wing floor collapsed.
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Lobster Famine Grips Broadway Restaurants
New York reports a looming lobster famine as Maine stocks dwindle. Hotels race to buy scarce crustaceans at high prices while show girls and their admirers face shrinking portions. Congress may consider lobster conservation amid rising demand. Big endowment aim at Ohio Wesleyan nears completion.
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Maine
Cy Young Celebrates 45th Birthday Facing Retirement
Cy Young enters his 45th year today in Cleveland as he plans to retire at season’s end. The longtime pitcher began with Cleveland, later starred for St Louis and Boston, winning the American League and World titles with Boston before returning to Cleveland. He has logged 21 major league seasons and more than 600 wins.
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Cy” Young
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Fire survivors testify on building flaws after fatal blaze
New York witnesses testifying before District Attorney Whiteman allege structural faults in the building. About 150 survivors of the Saturday fire describe stairways and elevator doors as improperly hinged, shaping the investigation into the disaster.
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Whiteman
Improve Rural Schools Plan in Kentucky Convention
Louisville March 29 plans discussed at the Kentucky Rural School convention aim to create a consolidated rural school system statewide. The proposal seeks a state law allowing counties to issue bonds up to 500000 dollars to fund rural school consolidation and modernization to match city standards.
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Lax Owners Arrested After New York Fire
Los Angeles police arrested building owners here after a fire in New York raised alarms about noncompliance with fire protection requirements. Authorities said inspections show many structures lack proper safeguards.
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Los Angeles
New York
Messenger Reported Missing in El Paso Heist
El Paso March 29 The Wella Far Go Express company would not confirm reports that a messenger fled with fifty thousand dollars. The incident prompted an official inquiry and heightened security measures at the courier service.
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Wella-Fargo Express Company
Parker Divorce Granted Amid Custody Split
Jess Parker, an Elgin man convicted of second degree murder in the death of his father-in-law, has had a divorce granted to his wife Mrs Jess Parker. The custody arrangement splits the three year old son three weeks with the mother and one week with the father. Mrs Parker sought the divorce and Judge Knowles approved it with no alimony awarded.
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Gen Thomas L James Celebrates 80th Birthday in New York
Gen Thomas L James former postmaster general and star route reformer receives birthday greetings in New York on his 80th anniversary. Known for exposing postal frauds and saving government funds, he later led the Lincoln National Bank as president for many years.
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Metropolis
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Lincoln National Bank
Johnson Begins 25 Day Jail Sentence
San Francisco March 29 Johnson the heavyweight champion commenced serving a 25 day sentence in jail today. He says he will not eat the food and declares life there is bad but will endure the time.
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Johnson
Park Board Proposed Shade Tree Planting in La Grande
A La Grande proposal urges the Park Board to plant shade trees along streets and in public spaces to improve urban cooling and aesthetics. The plan outlines locations and maintenance considerations for new tree plantings.
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City urges weekly garbage collection and street trees
The note recommends weekly city garbage collection and banning dogs for contagion control. It calls for park board involvement in shade tree plantings on a single street and advises placing trees on the sides of yards. It advocates cluster street lights and criticizes La Grande’s unpaved streets and alleys as terrible. The plan asks for at least yearly cleanup, ideally daily.
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Landscape Architect Proposes Beautifying La Trand Area
Howard Evert Weed, famed landscape architect, addressed a tabernacle audience on improving La Trand and depot spaces. He used acroon pictures to illustrate parkings, yards, and modern school grounds, stressing playgrounds as essential for children. The talk outlined costs and methods for local improvements.
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Lorimer Seizure Prospects Shadow Senate’s Arkansas Case
United States news from Springfield reports Washington denials after Edward Hines claimed he helped elect Lorimer as senator because Aldrich and Penrose urged Taft’s preference. Kohlsaat testified a $100 000 fund backed Lorimer and officials warn of possible punishment for withholding informant names. Senate may reopen Lorimer case as Progressive bloc plans fresh unseating push.
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On Trial for Muther
March 29 report from Alexandria details the murder case of James Walker linked to the slayings of Chief Ellis and Patrolman Kirkman. Walker, a grass worker, allegedly robbed a storekeeper the day of the double tragedy and was detected by Patrolman Wickman. Rufus Warren faces trial as an accomplice in the robbery and murder. Walker had pleaded guilty to robbery and now faces murder charges.
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Newark Lynch mob case opens for Louis Boulton trial
The Louis Boulton case, charged with first degree murder in the lynching of Carl Etherington, an End-Saloon League detective, was called for trial. Boulton, a Newark politician, is considered a ring leader and has hired eminent counsel for his defense.
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Ohio National Guard Rumors Denied by Washington Officials
Reports from Ohio claimed the Ohio militia would be sent to California and then to San Antonio but officials in Washington denied any plan to mobilize the guard. The Adjutant General West said no official advice supported such action and the department expressed ignorance of the rumor.
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Rebels Win Victory Near Ensenada Front in Baja California
News from San Diego reports rebels under General Berthold with 200 men marching from Tecarte to Alamo and capturing the town. They plan to attack Ensenada next amid severe shortages of food and water.
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Portland Falls 6-4 as L A Beats Coast Opener
Portland opened the Pacific Coast league season with a 6-4 loss to Los Angeles despite ten hits and strong pitching by Seaton. Other results: Oakland 6 Sacramento 2, Frisco 6 Vernon 4.
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Seaton
Los Angeles
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Sacramento
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Vernon
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Final Practice Near London
Thousands of spectators line the Thames for final practice as Oxford and Cambridge prepare for the annual race from Putney to Mortlake. The event, set for Saturday, is anticipated to be a closer, more thrilling contest than last year with broad betting interest and strong public turnout.
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Camden open-air horse show opens with polo ponies
The annual open-air horse show in Camden opens today and continues tomorrow. Exhibits include polo ponies and other blue-ribbon show horses from well-known northern stables.
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Construction Begins On Connecting Walkway
Workmen started building a sidewalk from the electric power station to the end of Sixth Street, about a half block long.
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Traveling Man Convicted Of First Degree Murder
Couer d Alene March 29 John Mc Dowell a traveling man has been convicted of murder in the first degree for poisoning his wife last summer He will be sentenced next Friday.
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