Minnesota Democrats Indorse Johnson for Presidential Nomination
The Democratic state committee of Minnesota voted 68 to 23 to indorse Gov John A Johnson for the presidential nomination and urged his unendorsement by the national convention. The May 14 state convention in St Paul will elect delegates. Bryan supporters vow to contest the delegation.
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St. Paul
Minn
Democratic State Committee of
Minnesota
John A. Johnson
Denver
Frank A. Day
Johnson
Bryan
State Committee
Ryan Hotel
State
Democratic Party
Johnson Bryan
James Manahan
Interstate Commission
Puli
Mr. Manahan
Mr. Bryan
Itasca County
T. T. Hudson
Duluth
Democratic Rational
Hudson
Committee On Proxies
Manahan
National
A. B. Clair
Eighth
Army Pay Rise Moves Through Senate Amid Debate
The senate passed the army pay bill granting officers raises from five to 25 percent with a 46 percent average pay boost for enlisted men. An amendment limits presidential discretion on salaries. six months’ pay would go to families of deceased service members. A naval pay equalization bill advances to house consideration. A Lilley corruption inquiry resolution establishes a broad investigative committee with access to Electric Boat Company records.
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Washington
Senate
Culberson O
Texas
Scott
Bacon
M Navy
Navy
Marine Corps
House
Sterniday
Committee On Rules
Lilley
Eledtric Beat Company
New Jersey
Messrs
Boutell
Til
Stevens
Minn
Olmsted
Howard
Broussard
Electric Boat Company
Twenty Die in Gale Off British Isles Coast
A violent gale swept the coasts of the British Isles on Friday causing numerous wrecks of small craft. Most fatalities occurred along the east coast of Ireland with about 20 lives lost.
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Kleadon
Mar
British Isles
Ireland
Laxative Bromo Quinine Advertised for Quick Cure
The ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as removing the cause of a cold in one day. It notes Groves signature on the box and a price of 25 cents.
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Groves
Floods Hit Michigan Railways and Towns
Flood conditions spread across Michigan with rail lines halted and tracks washed out. In Brooklyn electric plant flooded leaving darkness while Ionia lost a roofed factory 100 feet long. Bay City reported 40 mph winds and northern Indiana saw high water forcing evacuations and factory closures.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Kalamazoo, Lake Shore & Chicazg
Erie
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Brooklyn
Ionia
Bay City
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Peru
Rich Valley
Wabash
Immigrants from Merion Under Close Scrutiny in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on March 7 immigrants from the British steamer Merion arriving from Liverpool faced strict inspection under a recent commerce and labor order. About 50 steerage passengers were detained for further investigation with city detectives assisting immigration officials.
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Philadelphia
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Merion
Liverpool
Alia Continuance Refused in Slay of Father Heinrichs
Giuseppe Alia’s attorney sought a trial postponement and alienist examination for the slaying case. Judge Greely Whitford refused the continuance in the Denver criminal court.
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Alia
Denver
Col
Giuseppe Alia
Leo Heinrichs
Greely Whitford
Criminal Court
Whitford
Race War in Georgia Lynchings Reported in Hawkinsville
Four negroes are reported lynched in Hawkinsville Georgia following the double murder of Warren Hart and his wife. Two others were shot for resisting the mob as fear of further violence grows and many Black residents flee or hide.
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Georgia
Hawkinsville
Warren Hart
Bankers William Slade Clark & Co. Assign for Creditors
Philadelphia bankers and brokers William Slade Clark & Co. announced their assignment for the benefit of creditors on Friday. The firm joined the Philadelphia Stock Exchange in January 1901. The report says the failure is unimportant and no cause is given.
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Philadelphia
William Slade Clark & Co
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Waterbury Musician and Son Die After Carbonic Acid Intake
In Waterbury Connecticut on March 7, Monetti Montrezza a notable local musician and his young son William died after reportedly taking carbonic acid. A six year old daughter was found nearly dead from the same cause, authorities said.
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Waterbury, Conn
Strike Breaker Jose Williams Freed in Muncie
Jose Williams, a strike breaker, was released in Muncie after spending time in jail since January 1 for shooting a revolver.
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Jose Williams
Muncie
Brandon pastor levels charges against Syracuse chancellor
Rev. George A. Cooke of Brandon Vermont charges Rev. J. R. Day LL.D. with defaming President Roosevelt in the book A Raid on Prosperity. The complaint, filed with Rev. Dr. R. M. Watters, awaits April conference decision. Day calls Cooke a joke and notes prior charges against others.
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Brandon
George A. Cooke
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. R. Day
Syracuse University
Day
Roosevelt
R. M. Watters
New York Church Conference
The
Methodist Church
Cooke
Chancellor Day
Standard Oil
Roosevel
New York
Mr. Cooke
Milford
Mass
New England
Hinckley G. Mittchell
Boston University
Mitchell
Borden Parker Bowne
James M. Buckley
Christian Advocate
Republic
Fire Threatens Newburg Town, Indiana
A Friday blaze in Newburg Indiana threatened the town causing about 50 000 in losses. A tobacco warehouse three stores and one residence were destroyed or damaged with insurance coverage reported.
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Newburg
Ind
Newbure
de Ecresea
Rashville man moved to Indianapolis after murder accusation
John Grubs, a negro of Rashville, accused of murdering Charles Coleman, was transported to Indianapolis to prevent violence.
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John Grubs
Rashville
Charles Coleman
Indianapolis
Gov Hughes urges fair rail regulation at Traffc club
In New York on March 7 Gov Charles E Hughes told Traffc club members and railroad officials that regulation must be just and based on concrete facts. He cited the public service commission as the right machinery to align rail service with the needs of the public and carriers.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Traffc Club
New York Public Service Commission
Gov. Hughes
George A. Cullen
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Collinwood Dead Are Laid to Rest
In Cleveland Ohio on March 7 funeral processions for the Lakeview school fire victims moved through Collinwood. Fifty burials occurred Friday with many more on Saturday and plan for a final public interment for unidentified remains. Coroner's inquest heard heroism by teachers and the claim that doors could not be opened in time to save the children.
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Lakeview School
Collinwood
Hirter
F. P. Whitney
Paris Social Circles Report Anna Gould Marries Prince Helie de Sagan
Reports from Paris claim Mme Anna Gould wed Prince Helie de Sagan in a quiet German town. The marriage, allegedly favored by the Kaiser, follows the prince's possession of German titles surpassing his French ones.
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Paris
Mme
Anna Gould
Helie de Sagan
Prince de Sagan
France
Panic at Ocotlan Church Trampling Sees Two Die
In Ocotlan Jal, a man locks a rear church door during services causing a panic. Two men and six children were trampled to death as worshippers surged toward exits. Police report ongoing investigations.
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Guadalajara
Mex
Ocotlan
Piles cure claim for PAZO ointment in 6 to 14 days
An advertisement asserts PAZO ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or a refund. The ad specifies a 5 cent price.
Britons Angered by William Secret Naval Letter
London reports a surge of public anger over Emperor William after news of a secret correspondence with Lord Tweedmouth, aimed at influencing British naval policy. The Germanophobe faction quickly accuses the emperor of meddling in Britain's vital interests, prompting sensational reactions among parliament, press, and diplomats.
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London
Emperor William
Kruger
William
Lord Tweedmouth
Admiralty
Great Britain
Parliament
Callan, Reliever in Little Bighorn Engagement, Dies in Yonkers
Yonkers New York March 7 Thomas J Callan the officer General Custer sent for re enforcements at the Little Bighorn river in Montana and who led a relief force back to Custers slain command died at his Yonkers home Friday leaving a storied frontier veteran obituary
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Yonkers
N. Y
Thomas J. Callan
Custer
Little Big Horn River
Montana
Children sing to quell Kalamazoo home fire panic
About 50 children from the Kalamazoo Children's Home were led out in good order after a smokefilled fire started an incipient panic. Teachers calmed fears by having the pupils sing at the pianos.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Kalamazoo
Fire destroys city block with $70,000 loss
A Saturday morning blaze in Casey, Illinois, gutted the finest city block and caused about $70,000 in damage, partially insured. The fire department stopped the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings. Loss includes a $30,000 theater, a hotel, a newspaper plant and two business houses.
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Casey, Hll
Casey, TL
Mar. T
Troops Leave Goldfield to Return to Presidio
Washington dispatch reports United States troops sent to Goldfield Nevada to quell mining riots three months ago broke camp on Saturday and began moving back to their quarters at the Presidio and Monterey California.
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Goldfield
Washington
United States
Nev
Presidio
Monterey
Cal
Monument to be built with Granite at Lafayette Battle Ground
Granite will be used in erecting the $25 000 monument on the battle ground at Lafayette instead of Indiana stone.
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Battle Ground
Lafayette
Two Northwestern students hailed as heroic bishops
Chicago reports that theologian students Charles H. Fowler and Joseph C. Hartzell, now bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, may receive gold medals after Congressman George E. Foss introduced a bill. Hartzell saved sailors from the Storm wreck in 1864 and Fowler rescued victims from the Lady Elgin in 1860, actions that helped establish a life saving station.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Charles H. Fowler
New York
Joseph C. Hartzell
Africa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lady Elgin
Jenkines and Winfield Try Case at Plymouth
A. G. Jenkines and Maurice Winfield are handling a court case in Plymouth, presenting arguments and evidence in a local trial setting.
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A. G. Jenkines
Maurice Winfield
Plymouth
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