Trenton steamboat tragedy near Alexandria claims child
A passenger steamer named Trenton plunged to the Potomac off Alexandria injuring and killing as it listed at the dock. An eighteen month old boy, Posey Maury Pos, was swept from his mother’s arms and drowned while the mother and other passenger families struggled for survival amid dense steam and rushing water.
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Charles County
Bailey Wins Out In Texas Primaries
Fort Worth and Dallas reports show Senator Joseph W Bailey winning the Texas primaries with a majority near 25 900. He will head to Denver as one of four delegates at large and back Bryan until nomination, with the Texas delegation largely controlled by his supporters and a strong delegate slate anticipated.
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Dallas
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Texas
Labor Unions Pile Petitions on Congress May 4
Labor unions flood Congress with petitions following Easter gatherings led by Mr Gormpers urging action on labor. Demands include amendment to the Sherman Anti-Trust law the Pearre Anti-Injunction bill and an eight hour law. Labor vows to watch presidential and congressional candidates to elect friends of labor and defeat enemies. Many wary members note the rising political pressure.
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Congress
Gormpers
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Friends of Labor
Jessa
Respite Granted for Rocario Serge in Millsville Murder Case
New Castle May 4 Gov. Stuart granted a reprieve to Rocario Serge condemned to hang next Thursday for the murder of Tony Conti at Millsville last June. The reprieve extends to June 9 allowing the case to be reviewed by the pardon board amid alleged new evidence.
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Rocario Serge
Tony Conti
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Paniond Board
Fresh olive oil shipment arrives for local trade
M Bastianis on Baltimore street announces a fresh shipment of olive oil. The stock fills many gallons and promises prime quality with guaranteed fine produce for traders.
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Baltimore — Street
Green Street High School Corner Stone Postponed Ceremony
Description of Green Street High School building plans and a postponed Allegany County High School corner stone ceremony. The project includes a manual training room, laboratory, domestic science room, auditorium, and gym in basement, with future extensions and landscaped grounds to create a lasting city landmark.
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Wade
Construction of New School Building Planned at Lee and Greens
A city project outlines a six room school with library and assembly hall at the corner of Lee and Greens streets. Plans by architect George F. Lansbury include a 104 by 75 feet structure on a half block lot, with a basement gym and reinforced concrete foundation. Enrolment is projected at 240 next year, a new business course will begin in September, and the district aims to make the school a full high school, transforming the site from an eyesore to a beauty akin to River Side Park.
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Arrest Performing Bear Drunk in Shamokin
In Shamokin on a Saturday night a performing bear, aided by the state constabulary, was locked in a police cell for drunkenness. After a night in custody he and his master were ordered out of town as crowds cheered the bear’s beer fueled antics. Chief William Gibaum was mauled while trying to quiet the bear.
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Shamokin
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William Gibaum
Brain
Raised Prices in Chicago Strike on Paper Contracts
Chicago publisher McCormick testified before the House select committee on wood pulp and paper nationalism that despite a five year contract with International Paper Co one year remaining prices rose from 183 to 2.20 per hundred. John Norris for the American Paper Publishers Association backed claims of a paper-maker cartel. The cheapest wall paper is noted at 37 NL Liberty street. Save 50 coins to 1.50 on a room uplift.
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Washington
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Chicago Tribune
International Paper Co
John Norris
Americanspaper Publishers’ Associaion
Association
Liberty Street
Caldwell Dead in Parkersburg Senator Known Lawyer
Parkersburg West Virginia May 41 Senator Charles T Caldwell a prominent politician and noted criminal lawyer died here Saturday night. He served two years in the State Senate and was born sixty years ago in Meigs county Ohio. He had a reputation as one of the best stump speakers in the state. Lawn Swings Porch swings gliding selhies Potomac Hardware Co in
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Parkersburg
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Charles T. Caldwell
West Virginia
State
Senate
Meigs County
Ohio
NOW A BISHOP. Monister Deni O'Connell Consecrated in Baltimore
In Baltimore on May 1 a new Catholic bishop was consecrated at the Cathedral. Monistor Deni OConnell, rector of the Catholic University in Washington, was elevated amid a crowded ceremony with carded admission. U.S. Senators Thomas H. Carter and Alfred W. Beveridge attended with their wives as Rev. Thomas Shahan preached a high tribute to the new bishop during the 10:50 mass after a procession from Calvert Hall.
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Deni O'Connell
Catholic University
Washington
United States
Thomas H. Carter
Alfred W. Beveridge
O'Connell
Thomas Shahan
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Calvert Hall
Cathedral
Mulberry Streets
Trout Tackle Exhibition Sets City Record
A local event at Yotomac Hardware Co showcases the best trout tackle yet seen in the city promising anglers a wider choice and improved gear. The display emphasizes quality gear for river and lake trout angling and attracts curious hobbyists.
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Yotomac Hardware Co
Thaw sanity hearing gains first blood in Poughkeepsie
Harry Thaw's lawyers won a ruling from Judge Marchanzer that witnesses who will testify he is sane for his freedom fight will be heard in Poughkeepsie court. Those who claim he is still insane will be heard in New York, with that county bearing most costs. The proceedings began today and will continue for months, with further hearings set for May 17.
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United Press
Poushkeeps
Harry Thaw
Marchanzer
Poughkeepsie Court
New York
Thaw
Pinkertons Report Limited Stolen Sum After Hold-Up
Detectives from the Pinkerton agency held a lengthy conference in Pillsburg on May 4. They announced the robbers secured only 2444.01 and that no arrest of a suspect named Tan was made. The inquiry continues as investigators tighten the case.
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Pinkertons
Dhes
Catholics March 4000 Strong in New York Centennial Parade
The Archdiocese of New York marked its centennial with a massive Fifth Avenue procession estimated at about 40 000 lay Catholics. Cardinal Logue of Ireland presided from St Patrick's Cathedral grand stand as women in fine attire filled balconies and crowd lines. The scene showed a united Catholic laity from workers to professionals in a day of faith and pride.
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Unruly Crowd Disrupts Ben Hur Promenade at Maryland Theatre
A mob of several hundred children aged around twelve disrupted Ben Hur performances near the Maryland Theatre. They yelled, threw Missiles, and obstructed stagehands from three to five in the afternoon, prompting police intervention and partial dispersal. Separate item notes a Pittsburgh arrest rumor tied to the St Louis Limited robbery.
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PARDON DECISION LOOMS FOR POWERS AND HOWARD
Kentucky Governor Willson reportedly decided to pardon Caleb Powers and Jim Howard this week. He prepared to travel to Washington for talks with other governors and to address the State Republican convention in Louisville. Rumors of violence faded as officials emphasized weak evidence against the defendants.
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Fire damages residence of Michael Fesenmeier on West Washington
A furnace pipe caused a small blaze at the Michael Fesenmeier home at 11 West Washington Street, 2:20 PM. Firemen from Engine Co. No. 3 arrived to find interior walls and flooring burning but quickly controlled the fire with chemicals and a Collar nozzle. No injuries reported. damage estimate not available.
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Washington Street
Engine Co
Cumberland
Spruce Streets
Century of 2000 Work Built by Bishop Asbury
Baltimore Md May 1 Eutaw Street Methodist Episcopal church Rev L Hubbard pastor a centenary of its founding by Bishop Asbury. Rev W S Edwards sermon record crowd attended morning service. Prominent men to speak this week with a plea to raise 2600 for church improvements as noted by Dr Hubbard.
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Eutaw St. Methodise Episcopal Church
L. Hubbard
America
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Asbury
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W. S. Edwards
Baltimore
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Hubbard
Afghan and British clash over Khyber Pass control
From Simla India May 4 the Amir of Afghanistan with troops retreat inch by inch from Landi Kotal after a failed assault on the Afghan outlet to the Khyber Pass. British show of force reportedly overawed Afghan forces though not routed, with speculation they seek to lure British into Afghanistan where Afghan cavalry and cannon could threaten them.
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Simla
India
Afghanistan
Landi Kotal
Khyber Pas
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Elizabeth Smouse
Mrs Elizabeth Smouse celebrated her 83rd birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Theodore Smouse on Harrison Street. Described as a wonderfully well preserved woman for her age, she is the mother of Mr Smouse.
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Theodore Smouse
Harrison Street
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Real estate pitch with many houses for sale
A taxed up sales pitch lists multiple properties on Silvania Avenue Baltimor Ave Belvin Street and Ridgley with 12 to 16 rooms bricks and larger lots. Prices range from 3 800 to 6 000 dollars with rent notes and offers to sell quickly to buyers seeking heavy property investment.
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