NR Raiders Drop Bombs on Church and Cities
German air raids in France and England leave ten dead or wounded. Bombs hit Amiens cathedral while in England bombs struck Konwell and other towns near Metz airfield. Zeppelins spied over Ipswich and Colchester. anti-aircraft fire followed. coast warnings issued.
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London
Inigland
Amiens
France
Konwell
Wuritem
Berg
Leopoldheche
Massaseres Les Metz
Metz
Rottwell
Inswich
Felixstowe
Suffolk
Colchester
Essex
Stour
Billy Sunday May Leave Us in England Offer
Paterson NJ reports Billy Sunday weighs leaving the United States to aid King George Lipyrd George and Kitchener in the temperance struggle. He says he is doing some thinking and may travel briefly between campaigns after finishing in Paterson. He would refuse pay beyond expenses and wants to see if he can do real good.
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Paterson
Telephone Inquiry Dropped in DC Investigation Ends
Washington DC report states the Interstate Commerce Commission discontinued its investigation into telephone and telegraph rates. The probe, started on the commission’s initiative, found many complaints settled and an understanding between American Telephone & Telegraph Co and the Department of Justice last year reduced perceived need for further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Interstate Commerce Commission
Telephone and Telegraph
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Department of Justice
Last Fear
Panama Canal costs exceed revenue since opening
Since the canal opened, expenditures have run about 10 percent above revenue due to maintenance and operation costs. From July 1 to March 1, canal authorities spent 2,695,000 dollars while the canal earned 2,334,000 dollars.
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Panama Canal
Wheat Fire Destroys 250000 Bushels in Hubne Elevator
A $460000 blaze leveled 250000 bushels of wheat at the Hubn elevator in Minneapolis Minnesota. A concrete tank shielded 100000 bushels from fumes and a switch engine moved 40000 bushels to safety in freight cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Amateur Boxer George Brogan Dies After Bout in Brooklyn
Amateur boxer George Brogan died in hospital from a blow to the heart suffered during a bout at the Lourh Hn Lyceum in St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church Brooklyn.
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New York
George Brogan
Lourh Hn Lyceum
St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church
Brooklyn
John Bunny Improves, Out of Danger after Illness
John Bunny the popular moving picture comedian in New York is reported by physicians to be much improved and out of danger, though unwelcome complications may still arise.
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John Bunny
New York
Rothschild Estate Appraised for Probate in London
The late Bar on Rothschild estate was provisionally valued at 2.5 million pounds for probate in London. Baron Rothschild died in London on March 24.
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Rothschild
London
Baron Rothechild
Baron Rothschild
China and Japan clash over Mongolian talks at Pekin conference
Chinese foreign minister Lu Cheng-Helang and Japanese minister Eki Hicki failed to agree on Western Mongolia and South Manchuria at a conference. China offered to open treaty ports and improve foreign trade, while Japan pressed for joint discussion. Meanwhile Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island died at 74 after health declines.
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Pekin
China
Lu Cheng-Helang
Eki Hicki
Fastern
Mongolia
Manchuria
M Milit
Lu Cheng-Shiang
Japan
Manchuri
Hie
Tien Tsin—Pekin
American Association
Hirro
Paul Steineck
New York
Nelson Wildrich
Rhode Island
Storage bill eats up value
New York household goods once stored years ago after a woman's death were sold at auction. The husband, who kept the items she valued, died recently. His heir found he had paid $1500 for the stoneware, but the sale yielded only $1.50. The furnishings dated back to a home life around 1870s.
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New York
Taoking
Lansing Prohibition Bill Narrowly Fails in Senate
In Lansing Michigan the amended statewide prohibition bill was killed in the state senate by a 29 to 3 vote. The defeat triggers a campaign to push the question to the voters via initiative, led by Senator Straight who heads the city forces in the legislature.
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Lansing
Mich
Machivan Senate
Straight
Attempted derailment on Dixie Limited near Vincennes
Railroad detectives scour woods north of Vincennes for alleged train wreckers who placed three telegraph poles on a curve to obstruct the northbound Dixie Limited on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railway. The train slowed but did not derail.
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Vincennes
Ind
Here
Ilinois
Pittsburg Coal Shipment Heads South by River Barges
Coal shipment from Pittsburg, delayed by low river levels, sent 14 barges down the Ohio River in a weeks long effort.
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Pittsburg
Pittsborg
Ohio River
Recall drive targets Mayor Cummins amid prison scandal
A fragmented OCR item notes a recall election targeting Mayor W. J. Cummins, described as a bank swindler, amid agitation within the civic prison administration. The terse report hints at political turmoil surrounding city governance and legal wrongdoing.
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O. Y
W. J. Cummins
Civic Prison Administration
Thaw Case Moves in New York Courts over Return
Harry K Thaw, who killed Stanford White, progresses in the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division. The court upholds Justice Page's order directing Thaw's return to New Hampshire and restoration of the habeas order to Mattearan.
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Thaw
Asylum
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Supreme Court Appellate Division
New Hampshire
Justice Page
Mattearan
France Uses Prisoners for Domestic War Labor
France mobilizes prisoners for national needs, shifting from overseas use to near home. About 3,000 work in Corsica mines and agricultural districts, 450 in Pas de Dome, 1,050 in Brittany, with others on railway projects along the north coast. Large groups are assigned to public works in Champagne Creuse Andeche and Herault.
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Parle
France
Dewet
Algeria
Morocco
Coresca
Pas-de Dome
Britann
Soldier Accused of Murder in Ling Ohio Hearing Set
Terance Riddie, 2 year old machinist, faces a police court hearing on murder charges in Ling Ohio. Susie Coleman, 16, a factory worker, was found dead near the Lima rul pond yards. Police say Riddie, a former U S Army corporal, confessed soon after arrest and the examination indicated she was about to become a mother.
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Ling
Ohio
City Council Leader Declines Mayoral Bid
Joseph N. Highley, president of Youngstown city council, says he will not run for mayor this year. He argues the city is broke and quips it would take a Rockefeller to save the town.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Joseph N. Highley
Japs Deny Naval Base in Turtle Bay Report
An official Japanese embassy statement here calls as preposterous reports that a naval base was established at Turtle Bay in Lower California.
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Naval Baga
Washington
Turtle Bay
California
Grain Dealers in Convention in Omaha Nebraska
The Western Grain Dealers Association gathered for a two day convention in Omaha Nebraska with leading grain men from Iowa and Nebraska. Delegates discussed market conditions, transportation costs, and co operative efforts to improve sales and distribution for regional grain producers.
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Grain Dealers In Convention
Omaha
Neb
Western Grain Dealers’ Association
Iowa
Nebraska
Youth Held for Threat to Kidnap Astor over Demand
New York police arrested 19 year old John Merklin at Grand Central Terminal on a complaint by Astor's business agent William A. Dobtyn. Merklin is accused of threatening to kill Vincent Astor if he refused to comply with a demand for 500.
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New York
Vincent Astor
John Merklin
Wee
Grand Central Terminal
Astor
William A. Dobtyn
Grand Jury Drops Lobby Inquiry in Missouri Capital
Jefferson City grand jury led by foreman Charles E Dewey, in continuous session since March 1, issues a partial report to Judge J G State. Indictments allege gambling by residents. no bribery found in lobbying by Representative Charles Hecker. Wire open rule noted but not through police connivance. inactivity cited as factor. Missouri officials hosted private audiences in the White House blow room. Wilson, Gov Decker, and Secretary Bryan attended dinners and promised future visits.
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Jefferson City
Charles E Dewey
Cole County
Grand Jury
J. G State
Charles [. Hecker
Polk
General Assembly
Wilson
Missouri
White House
Waeshinarvon
A Mo Decker
Chaiman Stephens
Missouri Young Men's Democratic Club Adopts Motto
The Missouri Young Men's Democratic Club, formed less than a month ago during Senator J Ham Lewis's visit, held a Jefferson City banquet in Columbia to rally enthusiasm. The group plans at least two banquets per congressional district, with Hannibal likely hosting in the first district. Officers named: President M J Lilly, Secretary Rob Roy Godeey, and Treasurer Campbell Welle. an executive committee of two members from each of 16 districts was chosen.
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Young Men's Democratic
Missouri
Old State
Jefferson Way
Columbia
Beaone County
Hannibal
Missouri Young Men
J. Ham Lewis
Whinei
Jefferson City
Mar J Lilly
Moterly
Rob Roy Godeey
Webb City
Campbell Welle
Plattelt
Portias plea helps mercy for Antonio referenced in legal case
Mrs Francie M Smith of Cuba Mo appeals to the governor and pardons board echoing Portia to save William W Smith who was serving two years from July 27 1914 for bigamy in St Louis County The couple had lived apart about two years and the second marriage occurred at Clayton He was paroled to Sarpy J Noonan of St Louis.
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Portia
Mercer
Antonio
William W. Smith Smith
St Louie County
Mre
Francie M Smith
Cuba
Smith
Board of Pardons
Antonia
St. Louis
Mra Smith
Clayton
Sarpy J Noonan
St. Lous
Dean Williams Seeks Dipper Gourd From Dean Williams
Dean Walter Williams of the state university requested an old-fashioned dipper gourd, with J F Short of California Missouri first replying. Williams can now renew days of youth drinking from a gourd as Wightman’s two year term expires April 15. A petition seeks a $560000 depot at Broadway and Carr Street for the St Louis Terminal Railway, filed with the Public Service Commission.
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Walter Williames
The
State University
J. F. Short
California, Mo
Dean Williams
Wightman
Frank A Wightman
Public Service Commission
Mr. Wightman
St. Louis Terminal Railway
Broadway
Carr Streete
Ite
Missouri Capitol Commission Tours Interior Debates
The Missouri state capitol commission led by E W Stephens traveled to Washington for an innovation tour and met the president on a Saturday. Secretary Bryan arranged the visit as plans to select interior decor for the Missouri capitol, with the site slated to be ready for occupancy next year. The group then heads to New York to confer with architects Track and Swarthout and the contractor on expediting work.
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Wilson
Missouri State Capitol Commission
Washington
Bryan
E.W. Stephens
Missouri
Missouri Capitol
New York
Stephens
Track & Swarth
Cathage
Thiniels
Navy
Banking Law Update Gives Banks Expanded Powers
J. T Mitchell state bank commissioner explains that the new act adds powers for banking corporations but requires charter amendments by stockholders’ vote under sections 84 and 88. Trust companies face the same rule, and existing banks may keep their current powers without impact unless they seek new authority.
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J. T Mitchell
Missouri farmers aided by labor office index system
State labor commissioner promotes a blank form to connect farmers with labor via an index system. Governor Major reviewed a First Regiment parade in a park on Sunday April 18 under Maj A B Donnelly Barker. Assistant attorney general Howell of De Kalb county takes May 1 post replacing William M Prine of Mayville Kalb county.
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Missouri
Miresour National Guard
Lewis
Porest Park
A. B. Donnelly
Barker
John T. Parker
of & FP Howell
de Cool
Clair County
Stormey
William M Pnieh
Mayeville
Te Kalb
United States Declared World Banker as Trade Surges
Government officials forecast the U S trade balance to stay strong with a $600 million surplus, rising toward $1.0 billion by June, while credit flows grow. Analysts say America could lead international finance as Europe depends on U S goods and funds.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Europe
Mog
FHS
Pueland
England
Germany
Momn
Ttme
Bizerte
Whisky and Bible Placed in Camden Courthouse Stone
A forty five year old whisky will be removed from the cornerstone of the Heaton County Court House as the structure is demolished for a new building. A Bible rests with the whisky, reflecting Camden’s border-town status and the celebration of the courthouse’s creation.
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Camden
Heaton County Court House
Scientists Study Woman in Grand Junction Colorada
Physicians collect daily photographs of a woman slowly mending after a rug accident in her home. The case draws scientific interest as part of a long-running medical study and the chronicles of her recovery are kept as a notable record.
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Grand Junction
Trey
Bo Blackston
Norey
Wolf Dog Team Wins 61 Mile Alaska Race
Seppala drove his own team of six Siberian wolf dogs to victory in the 61 mile Alaska dog race starting at 9 am Wednesday. The winning time was 78 hours 44 minutes and 7 seconds, 4 hours 30 minutes behind the 189? record set by John Johnson wolves in 1890.
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Name
Alaska
Lacnami Seppala
Siberan Wolf
Ieonpeaies
John Johnsone
Four Freed in Murder Case at Graham Courthouse
Four men including former Texas legislator Falla Tes acquitted of murdering Thomas Cherryhomes deputy sheriff in the February 26 attack on the Young county courthouse at Graham Texas. Jury freed the defendants after deliberations, leaving the case unresolved in the public eye.
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Wichita, Falla Tes
E W. Pay
Texas Jegtelature
Thomas Cherryhomes
Demity
Young County
Graham
Tex
Progressive Poindexter switches to Republican in Spokane
Miles Poindexter, the sole Progressive in the United States Senate from Washington, announces his renomination on the Republican ticket. He originally took his seat as a Progressive on April 17, 1904, with his term expiring March 31, 1917.
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Spokane
Wash
United States
Senate
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Carpenters Ready to Arbitrate in Chicago Crisis
John A. Mets, president of the Carpenters' district council, said the union is prepared to arbitrate to end strikes and lockouts in Chicago that have sidelined about 125,000 wage earners in the building trades.
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Chicago
John A. Mets
Carpenters’ District Council
Ottawa Woman Rescues Two Children With Fishing Pole
In Ottawa Kansas near Argentine Fred Osborn used a fishing pole to rescue two children who had fallen into a swift current. She pulled them to shore successfully, saving their lives.
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Ottawa, Kan
Fred Osborn
Argentine
Decatur trio in fatal Dawton car crash details
In Decatur, Sir Stephen J. Pitepatrick and four other Decatur residents were seriously injured when their auto skidded and overturned at Daw ton. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene. conditions of the occupants were reported critical.
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Minclean
Decatur
Sir
Stephen J. Pitepatrick
Dawton
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