Explosion blamed on carelessness in San Antonio yard
Police ruled the locomotive explosion in Southern Pacific yards a day earlier as caused by carelessness, disputing union dynamite theories. The blast killed at least twenty eight men, with many missing and badly identified. The railroad cites damages near two hundred thousand dollars while investigations by Southern Pacific experts and a Burns inquiry plan proceed.
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San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Burns
Crim Will Declared Valid Amid Contested Bequest
Leslie L Crim who died at a Holy Roller camp at Ballard left a 50000 estate to Rev Thomas H Gourley head of the Holy Rollers. Half to widows orphans and others chosen by Gourley and the rest to yield a 500 annuity for Crim's aged mother Mrs Miranda Crim who was in a Rochester NY poorhouse.
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Seattle
Wash
Leslie L. Crim
Ballard
Thomas H. Gourley
Holy Rollers
Crim
Miranda Crim
Rochester
N. Y
Gourley
Elijah III title speculation at Zion City Daily talks
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, Zion City owner, hosts ongoing daily conferences with his followers as rumors mount over him declaring the title Elijah III. He refused to reveal his message timing, saying it will come on a Sunday. Some faithful expect a Dowie like proclamation.
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Chicago
Ill
Elijah III
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion Ae
Voliva
Boy of Three Becomes a Smoker in Pelham News
In Pelham Massachusetts special report five Wilbur Rhodes Levern a three year old boy has taken to smoking his great grandfather’s pine pipe since infancy. His mother tried to stop him but he fussed and the pipe returned. He cannot sleep without his tiny curved stem pipe and even asks for tobacco when others pass by. Authorities may require him to give up smoking before school attendance. The family physician says the habit does not harm the child’s health.
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Pelham
Mass
Wilbur Rhodes Levern
Wilbur
Editors clash over Washington myth and political quips
A compact panel of editorial quips critiques figures and politics across several papers. The pieces mock claims about George Washington's fishing, Roosevelt's support in the South, Taft’s reach, and March weather’s edge, ending with a pointed note on an Arab Sheik case.
Solemn pledge and a dogged response noted by critics
A snippet quotes a dignified reply to accusers and a late 19th century press yawning at celebrity critique. It mocks the President’s oratory as heavy and ironclad, while urging citizens to replace lawmakers and avoid rapid changes. The Virginia and Roanoke papers illustrate mixed tone on leadership and public discourse.
Methods of Roosevelt Summarized for Nomination Efforts
The excerpt notes simple, repeatable steps to pursue political nomination. It suggests opening an office, hiring a manager, and sending letters praising the public’s wisdom in backing Roosevelt. It presents a brisk, advisory tone on campaign organization.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Volunteering for Jury Duty Draws Mixed Reactions
The New Port News Press notes Colonel Roosevelt has offered to serve on a jury, but the court and the public show little enthusiasm. The editorial tone hints at skepticism about his dual roles as military figure and potential president.
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Roosevelt
Newport News Press
Roosevelt Paradox Compared With Horace Greeley Campaign
If Theodore Roosevelt remains long on the political stage he will become a paradox like Horace Greeley in 1872. Much of Greeley's time was used to explain prior utterances during his career, as noted in the Alexandria Gazette.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Horace Greely
Alexandria
Byrd primary bill delays spark Richmond primary
Richmond Democrats plan a primary once the Byrd primary bill passes the General Assembly, but no prediction is offered on timing. The piece notes Republican progressives face a radical platform issue. A separate column recalls Amundsen’s South Pole feat and hints at sensational future news earnings. A judge’s 30 year sentence for theft contrasts with a nine year term for looting a company.
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Richmond
Fredericksburg
Brandt
Colombia awards Ospina a Nobel prize like honor
The Staunton Dispatch notes that Colombia did not harshly rebuke Minister Ospina for telling Mr. Knox a visit to Colombia would be inopportune. Instead Bogotá rewarded him by arranging a trip to the court of St James, effectively giving him a symbolic Nobel prize for his temerity.
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Colombia
Senor Ospina
Knox
Republic
Court of St. James
Staunton
Roanoke Times Roanoke school cuts and political barbs
A series of opinion snippets note constitutional questions on Virginia rail tax power, Roosevelt political bravado and theater plans, plus a quip about an invisibility oil for bill collectors and a winter blues joke from Staunton Leader. Leaders mock lawmakers, Roosevelt, and public figures while regional papers lampoon events.
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Commonwealth
Williams
Mann
Department of Justice of
Virginia
Roanoke
Roosevelt Reasserts Power and Efficiency Recalled
A Charlottesville Progress quips that Colonel Roosevelt never before rested the full power of a statesman in public life. The writer notes a playful aside about strawberries needing exposure and hints at a high salary.
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Roosevelt
Stiuhton Ulspateh
Woolin
Charlottesvile
Prosecution Named for Pulaski Bar's Allen Family Foes
The State has selected a chief prosecuting attorney to lead against the Allens and their allies from the Pulaski bar. They face trial as the case progresses.
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Pulaski
Allens
Fragmented quotes from papers on politics and society
A collage of brief quotations and snippets from various newspapers and journals. It touches on editorial stances, mock headlines, political commentary, misprints, and social observations ranging from Virginia regulation to national figures. The item preserves the flavor of a gossiping wrap of current events and opinions.
Heirs of Murdered Men Sue Allens in Virginia Suit
Heirs of two men murdered in Carroll County Virginia sue the Allen clan and Edwardses for damages. The case seeks to strip the Allen family of property to hinder their defense and aid the prosecution in the Hilleville murder trial context. Lawyers include John S. Draper for the Massie heirs and likely others for additional claimants.
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Nillsville, Carroll CO
Allen Facmny
Allen
Edwardses
Floyd
Sidna Allen
Massie
John S. Draper
Draper
Hilleville
Allen Brothers
Allen and Fulwards
More Rifles Sent To Hillsville After Demand
Shortly after noon the Baldwin Detective Agency in Roanoke requested the governor to order ten more rifles for Hillsville. Twenty five rifles were sent last night. The governor wired Adjutant General Sale who ordered the ten rifles. Detectives expect the outlaws may be surrounded soon and a large armed force is needed to storm the stronghold and capture them.
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Baldwin Detective Agency
Roanoke
Bey
Hillsville
Sale
Escape From Trap Near Squirrel's Spur
Roanoke special reports Allen family escape from a trap and flee into a thick six by twelve mile region near Fancy Gap along the Virginia North Carolina border. Authorities in Pulaski announce J. Co. Wysor will lead prosecution for Hillsville tragedy suspects with aid from local attorneys.
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Roanoke
Allen Wine
Squirrel’s Spur
Blue Hidge Mountains
Virginiui
North Carolina
Renewal Conferences To Avert Mine Strike In Wilkes Barre
Independent anthracite operators in Wilkes Barre, Pa, favor granting miners demands and will push renewed talks with workers after conferences in New York last week broke off. George F. Baer, president of Reading, Philadelphia, said he is willing to reopen peace negotiations, boosting hopes to avert a strike by about 40,000 miners.
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Wilkesbarre
New York
George F. Baer
Reading
Philadelphia
Juror Succumbs to Bullet Wounds in Hillsville
In Hillsville Carroll County a juror Augustus Fowler died from bullet wounds suffered in the courthouse attack by the Allen clan. Detectives searched Blue Ridge mounts for Sidna Allen with bloodhounds. nine other victims and mourners marked a day of funerals for Sheriff Lew Webb Commonwealth's Attorney William M. Foster and Bettie Ayres.
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Hillsville
Carroll County
Allen
Augustus Fowler
Baldwin
Felts
Sidna Allen
Blue Ridge Mountains
Lew Webb
Commonwealth
William M. Foster
Bettie Ayres
Sheriff Webb
Miss Ayres
Hilleville
Floyd Allen
Victor Allen
Byrd Marion
Roanoke
Magic City
Walter R. Staples
Allens
Marion
Mount Airy
N.C
Sidna Edwards
Mutiny Sparked by Money Shortage in Pekin
A special war council convened at President Yuan Shi Kai's official residence with fifteen trusted ministers. Yuan urged unity and explained a four-nation group of financiers pledged to pay but later withdrew their offers.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan
Mutiny Threat as Chinese Troops Demand Pay
Soldiers desert barracks in Tartar City after Yuan's speech pledging patriotism and failed collateral plans. They threaten to raid the city and seize plunder within 48 hours unless payment arrives, as a foreign loan withdrawal sparks protests before Willard D. Straight’s residence, amid calls for a $200,000,000 rescue.
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Yuan
Tartar
Loa
Willard D. Straizht
American Financial Group of China
Marines Land In Swatow Amid Citywide Riots
Marines from the US monitor Monterey landed to seize the Swatow custom house after fierce street fighting with Kakka tribal forces and Canton troops. Bullets damaged the Monterey and a sailor was killed aboard a Japanese warship. Looting and arson spread through the city as mutinous Chinese troops near Wichow fight. early tallies place deaths near 40 to 100.
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Swatow
Canton
United States
Monterey
Custom House
Local Toughs and Hillsville Crimes Debate
Roanoke editors discuss the Hillsville murders and recall of judges. They argue the Massie assassination stems from a local disease of leniency toward disorderly neighbors, noting gangs gain immunity and crime escalates without early prompt punishment.
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Roanoke
Evening News
A. K. Williams
Hillsville
Massie
United States
Cme
Woorning
Congo
Yeew
Portsmouth Retail Lumt Ort tee eee charitable spirit
A fragmented passage criticizes overlooking offenses against persons or property and public propriety, accusing officers and authorities of tolerating temporary eccentricities and outbreaks. It warns this tolerance harms communities and enables Allen clans and disorder.
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Law
Bullets or Kisses She Believed Jack in New York
A frightened woman runs to a policeman on 125th Street at Eighth Avenue pleading for protection from a man she calls her husband. The athletic man approaches and is searched. he jokes about possessing a pistol while she repeats her claim of love and fear in a tense confrontation on a Friday night.
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Jack New York
Cowley
Jack
President Taft Visits New England in Boston
President Taft arrived at South Station at 7:25 AM to a throng of about 3,000 workers and commuters. He planned a busy day in Boston including a Massachusetts Legislature address and numerous political conferences before moving on to New Hampshire for speeches.
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Boston
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
New England
Marsachuset
New Hampshire
South Station
Esc
Police
Head of Allen Gang Very Repentant in Roanoke
Old man Floyd Allen, leader of the Glue Ridge faction, has shown repentance in Roanoke as he awaits trial. He requested a Baptist minister visit and spoke of remorse for the Hillsville violence, while guards and police maintain strict cell security.
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Roanoke
Floyd Allén
Glue Ridge Mountain Dynasty
Generaions
Alien
Church
Hardshell Baptists
Allen
Lebre
Victor
T. Claggett Skinner
First Baptist Church
Hillsville
Fire drives 300 from Bowery lodgings in early morning
A fire at a five story loft building at 264 Bowery forced 300 lodgers from their beds in the Bowery hotel and lodging district. Some fled half dressed sparking street riots before police restored order. Separate blaze at 97 Wooster Street burned about $30,000 in property before crews contained it.
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New York
Bowery
Wooster Street
Hremen
Yeggm en Raid Explodes Safe at Williams Grain Company
In Chicago Illinois a blast from an ultra glycerine filled safe at the Williams Grain Company wrecked the offices and injured one of the robbers. Debris showered the interior while a train nearby halted as investigators began a systematic search.
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Chiago
Ill
Williams Grain Company
Unil
Pe- Dee Detten
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