Rush to death at Indianapolis Masonic Temple crowd tragedy
A false fire alarm triggered a crush among newsboys awaiting free theater tickets at the Indianapolis Masonic Temple. A rush down a narrow staircase caused multiple deaths and serious injuries as police rescued those trapped amid the chaotic crowd.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Slamjn
Ife
Masonic Temple
Washington Street
Capitol Avenue
Lile
Luis
the Borge
Botto
High Court Finds New York Hours Law Unconstitutional
In an opinion by Justice Peckham the Supreme Court held the New York bakery hours law unconstitutional on the basis that it interferes with free contract. Justice Harlan White and others dissented. the case Lockner versus New York centers on limiting labor to ten hours daily and four hours weekly in bakeries. Lockner, Utica, was fined $50 for allowing an employee to work over sixty hours in a week. the conviction was upheld by New York appellate courts.
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Washington
Peckham
Supreme Art of the
United States
New York State
Bakerise
Fnstate
Harlan, White
Ney
Holmes
Lockner
State of New
Betten
Apbals
Utica
New York
Senator Rimton Retained for Yaqui Massacre Claims
Sioux City April 18 John M imton ex US senator to Nebraska has been retained to handle indemnity claims for the massacre of Americans by Yaqui Indians in Sonora on January 19. Claims total 2 300,000 with 100 000 each for men killed and 35 000 each for the survivors. Named claimants include J K McKensie and Je Robert McCoy of Chicago Walteradinger of Kewanee Ill and M H Wi of Sioux City.
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Thurston
Sioux City
John Mimton
Nebraska
Sonora
Mex
J. K. McKensie
Je. Robert McCoy
Chicago
Walter :Adinger
Kewanee
Ill
M. H. Wi
Taft Seeks Panama Railroad Reorganization Plan
Secretary Taft in New York says the Panama railroad company will undergo a full reorganization with U S government control of stock. Directors will elect Theodore P Shonts as president. the board will include canal commission members to align railroad operations with canal construction. The road aims to be ready when canal work begins.
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New York
Taft
Panama Railroad Company
United States
Theodore P Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Shonts
Rumors of Naval Battle Not Confirmed in Far East
London reports no confirmed news of a major Far East engagement. Dispatches note a rumored small action and scattered sightings of Russian ships off Kamrah Bay and Cochin China, with several vessels reported in the bay by different papers but not corroborated.
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London
Far East
Hongkong
Daily Mail
Kamrah Bay
Cochin China
Singapore
Prinz Heinrich
Daily Telegraph
Associated Press
Pssembly
Annam
Rosentvensky
Morning Post
Shanghai
China
Wheels Blocked in Italy Strike Halts All Rail Lines
Rome reports a nationwide Italian strike shutting every railway line as workers protest wages and hours. Leaders ordered immediate stoppage at midnight. officials expect some lines to reopen by day end, though mood remains tense and potential spread to major industries feared.
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Rome
Italy
Naples
Heedee Seat May Be Accepted
Néhlagion reports April 18 indicates the naval board may accept a heedee seat.
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Heedee
Néhlagion
Fhe
Naval Board
Canal land withdrawn for Dalles Celilo canal work
At the request of Major Langill the interior secretary withdrew from entry three sections adjoining the Senffert property at The Dalles a vacant government land tract containing a sand and gravel pit. Officials say securing the land will aid canal construction and likely allow contractors to use the sand and gravel at little or no cost.
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Washington
J.angfitt
Secretary of the Interior
Senffert
Dalles
Dalles-Celilo Canal
Lang- Att
Convicts in Folsom Break arraigned for assault with deadly weapon
Pale and emaciated from wounds and confinement, J. W. Finley and Charles Carson appeared before Judge Hart on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with malice and aforethought. Both are life-termers. conviction could lead to the gallows. They were involved in the last Folsom prison break.
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Sacramento
Cal
Folhom
J. W. Finley
Charles Carson
Hart
Folsom
Whole Fleet Coming Home
The flag ship Chicago and the United States steamer Bennington have arrived at Santa Barbara with Rear Admiral Goodrich in command and will stay until April 28. The Pacific squadron of eight ships will depart April 28 for Monterey to anchor until May 5 then sail to San Francisco for stay until June 5 before proceeding to Portland for the fair’s early stages.
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San Francisco
Chicago
United States
Bennington
Santa, Barbara
Goodrich
Monterey
Portland
Japan launches 10 destroyers and rushes 25 more
Information from Europe reports that in the last four days Japan commissioned 10 torpedo boat destroyers. In six weeks another 25 destroyers built under rush orders are expected. Also 381 mines laid before Port Arthur have been removed and relocated.
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Japan
Washington
Europe
Port Arthur
First California cherries fetch ten dollars a pound
The Earl Fruit company shipped the first box of ripe cherries from California on April 7 and sold it in Philadelphia for 100 dollars, equaling ten dollars per pound. Manager George B. Katzenstein notes it as the highest price ever for the first box amid Philadelphia dealer rivalry.
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Sacramento
Cal
Earl Fruit Company
Philadelphia
George B. Katzenstein
California
Timber Land Act Notice of Public Land Claim
United States Land Office in Roseburg Oregon issues a notice of timber land purchase under the 1878 act. MRB ANID M LOuCKS of Aberdeen Washington files sworn statement No 61 for the purchase of land in Township South Range 9 West Section 4. She will prove land valued for timber and stone. Witnesses listed include Robert Scott and Annie Linn. Public claim deadline: before November 8, 1904.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Ore
Obert Scott
E. Market Street
Aberdeen
Washington
Annie L. Linn
E. & Ward
Portland
Oregon
J Gardner
T Bridges
Register
United States Land
Congress
California
Mo Scort
Chehalis
Nevada
Washington Territory
Nest Horsfall
Ot Rey
Pierce
Range
J Rogers
Big Butte
Wilber Franklin
Benjamin Horsfall
Rimon
Timber Land
Speania
Rogora
Hig
Qore
A. J. Crouch
Camas Valley
John O Veaasen
John Givens
G. Gilbertson
Glandale
J T Bridges
United States
Waanington
State of California
Ohn O Veaasen
Geo Heath
John Lehnherr
Harry Lehnherr
Emister
South Range
Hos Ourg
Fred G Stewart
Verner N. Barker
Fairview
Arthur L. Brown
McKinley
Timber Land Claims Filed At Roseburg Oregon
Multiple applicants from Oregon Washington and California file sworn statements to purchase timber land claiming greater value for timber and stone than agriculture. Witness lists include residents from Roseburg Camas Valley Big Butte Roy and Roseburg area with dates set for November 1904 and October 1964 depending on applicant.
Timber Land Act Notice for Public Publication
Public land claims under the Timber Land Act announce filings by Lester B. French of Los Angeles and William J Moon of Roseburg. They seek timber land in Oregon and will prove claims before the Roseburg office on August 2 and August 4 1904 with witnesses named from Roseburg Camas Valley and Fairview Oregon.
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S&evere Court
Panama Commission
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Hamrock
Wittens Masix Konuwre
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Tirk
EK Lespr Consul
Joe
Wea
LA Rouge
Www
Nixa
Vrtle Pt
Every Nat Lio Sringa Secretary
T M Heamann
MNT
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Der
L. A Roberts
Myrtle Point
K A. Leep, M. D
Verkina’ Drug More
Willow Breet
S. D. Pulford
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Steamer
ECHO
Coquille City
Rives
Banden
Roseburg-Myrile Point
Lannys Batsbaeg
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