American effort to rebuild czars navy contracts ships
A St Petersburg report says Charles M Schwab secured an arrangement with Russia to build a new generation of battleships in American yards with some yards in a Baltic port under US supervision. The plan envisions 16,600 ton vessels with heavy armor and high speed, with Bethlehem supplying armor and ordnance and other yards contributing work. Russia aims to reduce foreign dependence and boost domestic shipbuilding while the admiralty pressed for early delivery.
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Petersburg
Charles M. Schwab
St. Petersburg
Husalty
Schwab
United States
Baltic
Navy
Admiralty
Wab
Russia
Bethlehem Company
Russa
Theears
Louven
eThe
Mutiny Rumors Dampened by Galveston Cruiser Sails
Report from Galveston describes near mutiny aboard the cruiser as Commander Cutter moves the ship to harbor. Officers claim harsh treatment and overwork with many sailors ashore, while authorities detain about twenty men. The ship then departs for Norfolk at noon Wednesday.
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Ston
Galveston
Yes
Sitte
Cutter
Maishthe Petter
Federal
Cutler
Norfolk
Cardinal Ajutt Dies After Long Illness In April
Cardinal Ajutt lay critically ill for over a month with a serious ailment and underwent an operation. Reports say his condition worsened as Pope Pius X offered prayers and mediation while awaiting final hours.
Bigelow Interview Reveals Banker Resignations
A Milwaukee newspaper reports Bigelow stating he resigned as executor of the Henry M. Payne estate and likely will resign from the Brodhead estate. He also quit as director of the Wisconsin Telephone Co and severed ties with Northwestern Mutual and Milwaukee Electric Railway. He faced federal grand jury scrutiny and is out on bail amid ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesians
Paves &. Resistey
John
Brodhead
W Brodhead
Milwaukee
Henry M. Payne
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co
Siigelow
Walved
Seak
Bank Teller Militia Bank Burglary Murder in Cornwall
In Cornwall Ontario on April 27 four men attempted a bank burglary at Lancaster Bank. Teller Von Metzke was awakened by the glare of a torch. He armed himself and, after a struggle, shot one attacker who died. The others fled, leaving Metzke unconscious.
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Cornwall
Ont
Bank of Lancaster
von Metzke
von Meizka
von Rietzke
Teller
Vatican appoints Ridolfi to Mexico as delegate
Monsignor Ridolfi, bishop of Todi, named by the Vatican as apostolic delegate to Mexico. Also noted, M Pokorilofé, formerly manager of the Russ-China bank at Pokin, appointed Russian minister to China in succession to Paul Lesxar. Kansas printer elect T A McNeal says under his administration a state printing plant will be established. no recognition for the Typographical Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsignor
Ridolfi
Todi
Vatican Spostolia
Mexico
M. Pokorilofé
Pokin
China
Paul Lesxar
T A. McNeal
Kansas
Anes
Pittsburg
Olio
Americas
Ap San Board of Commission
No Missions
Pryent
Boans
San Francisco Tax Collector Smith Suspended In Disappearance
Edwards FP Smith San Francisco tax collector suspended by Mayor Schmitz and Chief Bookkeeper James McKay placed in temporary charge. Taxes totaling 35112 paid into the office are missing as Smith left for Los Angeles last Thursday and has not been heard from.
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San Francisco
Edwards FP. Smith
Schmitz
James McKay
Smith
Los Angeles
Garfield arrives to investigate railroad rebates in San Francisco
Garfield arrives in San Francisco to continue probes into railroad rebates, focusing on Holland and Phipp merita and examining every phase of the issue as presented, with Jamen R Garfield leading the inquiry for the bureau of corporations and the department of commerce and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jamen R Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wadnesday
Oll Phipmerta
Carter Wage Ibet
Callie
Death of Dr. William M. Edwards at Kalamazoo Asylum
Dr. William M. Edwards, medical superintendent of the Michigan insane asylum at Kalamazoo, died Wednesday morning in University Hospital Ann Arbor after days of illness. His body was returned to Kalamazoo for funeral services at the asylum temple Friday with two services, including an Episcopalian rite for the family and staff. A Knights Templar escort and Terricular commandery delegation accompanied the remains. Interment will be at Mountain Hope cemetery.
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Kalamazoo Asylum
Ann Arbor
Mick
Wiliam M. Edwards
Michigan Insane Asylum
Kalamazoo
University Hospital
Mich
Willem
Edwards
Kalams Zoo Asylum
University City
Knights Templar
Mountain Hope Cemetery
Daughter Freed Over Indiana Judge Keeps Three Year Term
Alfreda Roegselien Clark, claimed Detroit as home, was freed by Judge Feldman after being sentenced to one to three years in the Woman's Industrial Home at Indianapolis. Her mother Hattie Raeggellen and brother Joan Reegvelien brought her back to Marcellus Michigan. She must not return to South Bend without an escort and will report to the court every two months during the three years.
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Indiana
Marcellus
Mich
Indianapolis
Alfreda Roegselien Clark
Detroit
Hattie Raeggellen
Joan Reegvelien
Pentwnter, Mich
Gark
Wwast
South Bend
Quaker Lad’s Courage Moves Lincoln to Send Him Home
A Quaker youth refuses to fight, faces guards and a colonel, and earns President Lincoln’s orders to dismiss him to return home. His steadfastness and family teaching shape a tale of restraint and duty in wartime.
Miner layoffs at Pilden mine prompt tentative ore pull
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate workers at the Pilden mine have been laid off around April 27. The text mentions a manager or foreman and potential ore yields or drift details, but the readable content is garbled and unclear about exact numbers or outcomes.
Michigan House Votes Eminent Domain For Electric Railways
In Lansing on April 27 the Michigan House approved a bill granting electric railways the right of eminent domain with same protections as steam railroads. Rep Hichborn sponsored the measure, backed by Railroad Commissioner Atwood. An amendment to protect mineral rights was debated, with Greusel and Eichhorn pushing statewide coverage. Also introduced, Rep McKay's administration bill for state supervision of private banks requires annual examinations and a new reporting regime. Senator Russell introduced a mental health bill treating drunkenness and narcotics use as illnesses at state expense.
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Lansing
Mich
House
Hichborn
Greuse
Petroit
Michigan
Turner
Bluskegon
Ichhorn
Atwood
Lovell
Berrien
Blebhorn
Upper Peninsula
Greusel
Lower Peninsula
Eichhorn
Bass
Benton
Grensel
Hunt Lovell
Bhoulk
Towner
Waters
McKay
Tuscola
State Banking Department
Hues Russell
Kent County
Narcnties
Grace Clara Hecker Weds Gordon Besham in Detroit
Miss Grace Clara Hecker daughter of Col Hecker and Mrs Hecker wed Gordon Taylor Besham at the Hecker residence on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. The ceremony conducted by Rev Edward Pence followed by a lavish reception under apple blossoms. The couple received gifts valued around 50,000 dollars with a substantial dowry reportedly arranged by the bride’s father.
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Col. Hecker
Weda
Detroit
Mien
Grace Clara Hecker
Col
Frank J. Hecker
Gorden Taylor Besham
Kansat Qliy
Hecker
Woodward Avenue
Edward Pence
Fort Street
Wallace Circus Sues Grand Trunk Railroad Over 1904 Wreck
Benjamin B. Wallace sues the Grand Trunk Railway from Durand Michigan, through Terre Haute Indiana, claiming damages after the 1904 circus wreck. The disaster injured twentyone people, killed several animals, including horses and elephants, and involved railway workers. The case lists circus personnel and claims damages of 363,000 dollars.
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Tian Sues
Durand
Mich
Agri
Grand Trunk
Benjamin BK. Wallace
Wis Atcormeye Hann & Hamil
Terre Haute
Ind
Ino Wallace
Uradn
Drewa
Notable Jackson Recorder Flees with 25000 Defalcation
Jackson Michigan April 27 Charis Edward Aldgitn recorder of Excelsior Building and Loan association has fled justice since 4 o clock yesterday afternoon a warrant for his arrest as a defaulting officer was issued Sheriff Parrish is pursuing him last heard he was in Hillsdale Aldrich's city accounts are said to be short by nearly 25000 investigations tie his defalcation to years of shortages and a woman Miss Chine Berns formerly a clerk in dry goods store is involved
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Jackson
Mich
Charis
Edward Aldgitn
Excelsior Building & Loan Association
Justice
Bulding Association
Shariff Parrish
Hilsdale
Holté
Aldrich
Chine Berns
Fire rips through farms near Grayling in April unrest
News reports a large fire destroying several farms near Grayling, with residents fleeing as flames chased farmers toward the village. Police attribute the blaze to brush set by careless individuals. authorities investigate the incident and property losses. Mary Stockdale dies at age 81 in Detroit amid estate dispute, leaving $759,000 with a will not filed, and a large donation plan to Detroit and other charities.
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Craw ¢Suilies
Grayling
Mich
Mary Stockdale
Detroit
Body of Missing Man Found Near Pinckney
The lifeless body of Bill Monks, 25, was found in twelve feet of water above the dam at Pinckney, Michigan. He had left for home Tuesday night and was missing until the body was recovered yesterday afternoon. He had long suffered fainting spells and reportedly threatened to take his life if conditions did not improve. Some think the death was self-inflicted.
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Pinckney
Mich
Bill Monks
Anells
la Boon
Wissel
Strike spreads as Chicago teamsters threaten general walkout
Chicago on April 27 reports the Montgomery Ward & Co strike has expanded to other firms. The Chicago Employers' Association demands all teamsters deliver goods to Montgomery Ward under instant discharge. Firms named include Sears Roebuck rivals and relatives, with about 506 workers involved so far.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Montgomery Ward & Co
Chicago Employers’ Association
Montgomery Ward
Seart & Co
Marsha Field &Co
T. Farwell & Co
Forbes Cart Aie Co
Camphor byproducts and their varied uses from tree to toilet
The article details camphor production from camphor trees including Formosa forests and others. It explains distillation yielding camphogenatol, crude camphor, and oils such as white, red, and black oils used in soap, varnishes, perfumery, disinfectants, and insecticides. It notes turpentine from white oil and notes medical and industrial demand, with cholera-fighting preparations.
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Formosa
Dramatic Testimony in Tombs Trial Ends Amid Chaos
Courtroom scenes turned riotous as defense witnesses clashed over identifying the shooter. J Morgan Smith and Nav Patterson were not recognized by Stern, while Nan Patterson lingered with her father, signaling a pivotal day in the Young murder trial.
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J. Mort
Widnes
Sterna
J. Morgan Smith
Matty
Young
Veen
Stern
Nav Patterson
Caesar Young
John Milen
Fifteen British Battleships Questioned Over Armament
London papers report the Daily Graphic claims fifteen battleships are unfit for action as thirty five caliber 12 inch guns cannot fire fifty charges. The Woolwich pattern fifty caliber six inch wire guns allegedly failed under test, raising questions on the fleet's endurance amid calls for action over the armament.
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London
Daily Graphic
Actio
Postmaster told to retire from Kentucky Republican committee
In Louisville Kentucky Postmaster General Cortelyou directs the Louisville postmaster to inform William A Evans that he should retire from membership on the Republican state central committee of Kentucky if he wishes to retain his assistant postmaster position. The action follows a Civil Service Commission report on Louisville post office conditions.
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Washington
Laulayvile
Civil Service Commission
Louisville
President Hugo Cake Hunting Party Report
April 27 Glenwood Springs Col. test taken at Camp Rensevely Wednesday by all members of the hunting party after Monday and Tuesday chase. Women of Newcastle bent a huge fray to the camp yesterday. Dan McPherson a rancher sent banker of several dozen fresh pages. Supplies were addressed directly to The president but are for a smaller tract. The Eye of the shark is small and narrow resembling a pig. Observers attribute sly expression to it. The shark has no pity for a wounded comrade and will be attacked by its companion.
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Glenwood Springs
Col
Camp Rensevely
Newcast
Dan McPherson
London Standard
Camel and Bear Domesticated Beasts in Ancient Text
A fragmented historical note discusses two milteam beardes, the camel and the bear, as creatures never fully subdued by domestication. It claims camels exhibit natural aversion and avoid approaching tethered animals during travel, though the wording is garbled and unclear.
Secret meeting leads to active campaign against Rockefeller gifts
Dr. Washington Gladden led Congregational ministers in Boston at a clandestine gathering to protest Rockefeller gifts to the American board for foreign missions. A resolution called for an active campaign, with Gladden presenting a detailed paper defending the protest and outlining principles supported by attendees.
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Boston
Washington Gladden
Columbus
General Council of Congregational Churches of the
United States
Congregational Minsters
John D. Rockefeller
Gharden
Rockefeller
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
H. W. Gleason
New England
Committee of Twenty
Ismeo
Gladden
Middle West
Prudential Committees
Board
Minnisters
Prac
Funeral Sunday in New York to bury Joseph Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson is to be buried Sunday in Buzzards Bay Mass after arriving in Jersey City from Florida. The casket was moved through Grand Central station onto a Boston train. Interment will be at Bayview Cemetery in Sandwich where a burial plot was recently purchased. A Boston Protestant Episcopal minister was expected to conduct the services.
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Joscph Jefferson
Sandwich
Mans
New York
Joseph Jeferson
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Florida
Eighth Avenue
Grand Central Station
Boston
Buzzards Bay
Bayview Cemetery
Mass
Jefferson
Horton
Buzzards Fay
Ten Miners Killed as Cage Rope Breaks in Shaft
Ten miners die instantly at the Conyngham mine of the Delaware and Hudson Co in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania when the cage rope breaks at 350 feet causing the cage to fall to the shaft bottom. A rescue party found bodies amid debris. third similar accident in Wyoming region in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Conyngham
Delaware & Hudson Co
Wyoming
Convicted of Murder in New Jersey Trial
Mrs Antoinette Tolla, on trial in Hackensack N J for the murder of Joseph Sonta at Kingsland last May, was convicted Wednesday of first degree murder. She claimed self defense saying Sonta harassed her with his attentions. The revolver used was bought with money given by Mire Oosta for the purpose, and she showed emotion as the verdict was announced.
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New York
Antoinétte Tolla
Hackensack
N. J
Joseph Sonta
Kingsland
Wse
Sonte
Abe
Mire
Monte Vieviod
Moe
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Jeta
Garfield
DR. Edwards Ofad
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Magnaine
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Joshall
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Pilden
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