Bank Run Tied to Black Hand Plot Shuts New York Italian Bank
In New York a Black Hand driven run collapses Pasquale Pati Bank on Elizabeth Street and forces Pati to flee the city after the banker allegedly killed Pelletro in a long extortion feud. Depositors surged as F Aoritelli & Co bank briefly closed, with police restoring order and a two week suspension posted.
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New York
Black Hand
Pasquale Pati
Elizabeth Street
Francesco Pelletro
Pati Bank
F. Aoritelli & @ea
Pati
Pelletro
Tts
Pasquale Pati & Son
Salvatore
Duke of Devonshire Dies in Cannes
Spencer Compton Cavendish eighth duke of Devonshire dead at Cannes France aged 91 born July 23 1833 he was one of the world’s richest men and a leading statesman of his era.
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Duke of Devonshire
London
Spencer Compton Cavendish
Cannes
France
Trial of mailbag thefts ends with one conviction
Had Leot from Mailbags Paria March 26. The man Hous eeau, on trial for possessing and negotiating bonds taken from mailbags aboard the ships La Savoie La Lorraine and the Teutonic, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment. A co-defendant Semelie was acquitted.
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Paria
Houseeau
la Savoie
la Lorraine
Teutonic
Semelie
Naval ship Tacoma cruises near Curacao in West Indies
Washington reports naval officers answered questions about the Tacoma’s presence off Curacao. Officials say the cruiser’s cruise in the West Indies has no connection with the Venezuelan situation and serves simply as routine naval business.
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Washington
Tacoma
Feland
Curacao
Ven
Federal Troops Sought as Kentucky Riders Turmoil Grows
Lexington March 25. Citizens of Kentucky appeal to President Roosevelt for federal intervention after state authorities fail to curb night riders. A circulated petition argues the government cannot handle the crisis, urging action to restore life property and safety. Organizers expect thousands to sign.
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Lexington
United States
Kentucky
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Washington
Night Riders Indicted In Hopkinsville Case
Christian county grand jury returns indictments against Herman Richard Crenshaw a Trigg county farmer and Mat Gholston Jr of Hopkinsville for alleged night rider involvement in December property damage valued at 300000 injuries and town shooting. Other indictments are filed but names withheld until arrest warrants issued Crenshaw is on bond and Gholston remains jailed.
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Night Riders
Hopkinsville
Christian County Grand Jury
Herman Richard Crenshaw
Trigg County
Mat Gholston, Jr
Night Rider
Crenshaw
Gholston
Drury Lane Theater Destroyed by Fire in London
London reports Drury Lane theater, one of the city’s most famous venues, was practically destroyed by fire early this morning. No lives were lost. The theater arose from a cockpit, became the Phoenix, and received a charter in 1662. This is its third fire destruction.
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Drury Lane
London
Charles II
Charles Tr
Thomas Killigrew
Burglars Busy Nightly In Brazil Ind
Burglary waves haunt Brazil Indiana with nightly incidents and no arrests to date. Police orders demand immediate identification from those who cannot account for themselves. An advisory note warns Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and strengthens the chest.
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Brazil
Ind
Heart Split by Law in Kokomo Sawmill Accident
Joseph Barber a 55 year old farmer near Kokomo Indiana was instantly killed at a sawmill when a horse shoved him into a rapidly revolving saw while he helped position a log. Barber operated the log carriage lever and was fatally injured by the teeth cutting through his shoulder and ribs into his heart.
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Kokomo
Ind
Joseph Barber
Barber
Logan jury acquits editor in Brundridge murder case
At midnight in Logan Iowa the jury returned a verdict of acquittal for editor A H Sniff charged with murder of M E Brundridge. Sniff pleaded self defense.
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Logan
A. H. Sniff
M. E. Brundridge
Sniff
Cure for malaria touted with electric bitters claim
Fragmentary notice cites R. MM James of Lovellen praising a remedy named Electric Bitters for chills and fever. It mentions a 60 cent bottle and broad claims of curing malaria related misery.
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R. MM
James
Lovellen
Maes Jane
American fleet to visit China before Roosevelt retires
The battle ship fleet will visit China Australia and Japan returning by Washingtons Birthday for a welcome to precede Roosevelts retirement. Invitations limited social calls will be declined. Nine ships report target practice progress at Magdalena Bay with Maine and Alabama possibly replaced by Nebraska and Wisconsin.
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Washington
China
Australia
Japan
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Admiral Evans
Magdalena Bay
Maine
Alabama
Illinois
Georgia
Louisiana
Minnesota
Ohio
Kentucky
Kearsarge
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Far East
Tuan Fang
Nanking
Sah Chen Ping
Root
United States
Interurban derailment injures over twenty in Detroit
An Ann Arbor branch interurban car bound for Detroit from Jackson derailed on defective rails near Thirty-first Street and crashed into a brick storefront. The wreck collapsed the building front and twenty passengers were hospitalized with serious and minor injuries.
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Detroit
Mich
Ann Arbor
Detroit United Railway
Jackson
First Chinese Catholic Priest Arrives in New York
The Rev. Peter Chang, believed to be the first Chinese Catholic priest to visit the United States, arrived aboard the steamship Ryndam. He was accompanied by Bishop August Hensinghus of South Shantung China, who notes his diocese has grown from 135 converts to over 89,000.
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New York
Peter Chang
Ryndam
August Hensinghus
South Shantung
China
Stevens May Recover After Wounding in San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 25 Deham W. Stevens foreign adviser to the government at Beau was shot and seriously wounded by an assailant in the city. He is resting comfortably at St. Francis Hospital and is expected to recover.
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Stevens
San Francisco
Deham ‘W. Stevens
Beau
St. Francis Hospital
Secret tonics harm stomachs warn doctors and promote drugs
Readers are cautioned against secret tonics and laxatives that may cause addiction to opiates or cocaine. The ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe, effective, and physician recommended, detailing ingredients and claims of improving digestion. It urges readers to request a free sample from F A Stuart Co, Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
United States
Canada
Suart
Draggiate
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Mareball, Mich
Tornado Destruction in Lynn Ga Kills Two
The town of Lynn Georgia was destroyed by a tornado and two persons were killed. Ralph C. Many, a Rhodes scholar from New Orleans, drowned at Port Isaac, Cornwall after being washed off the rocks. King Leopold’s illness worsens as Leopold II faces new health concerns. King Victor Emmanuel departs for Venice to meet the German emperor. Charles Frohman arranges for Maude Adams to appear in London as Joan of Arc.
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Lynn
Thomas Loftus
Dubuque
Three I Baseball League
Charles Frohman
Maude Adams
London
Joan of Arc
Tokio
Duma
Leopold
Victor Emmanuel
Venice
Ralph C. Many
New Orleans
Oxford
Port Isaac
Cornwall
Issaquena County
Mississippi
Milwaukee
Davis S. Rose
American Society of Equity
American Tobacco Company
Equity Society
Winchester
Kan
J. W. Stewart
Vermont
Proctor
Stewart
Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed in 19th Century Ad
Fragmentary newspaper line touts Dr King’s New Discovery as remedy for colds and sore throats. The ad copy references Eldridge of Rapize Ge and presents a dated promotional voice typical of early medical remedy notices.
Indiana Democratic State Convention Opens With 1371 Delegates
Indianapolis March 25 opening session convened to organize the Indiana state Democratic convention with 1371 delegates. District meetings will nominate committee members and officers as the party prepares for real business Thursday morning including platform adoption and the gubernatorial ticket.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Jackson
Tomlinson Hall
Robert W. Miers
Bloomington
Supreme Court
Fifth
Lsle
Parks Martin
J. Walter Dunn
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Frank BE. Hering
South Bend
William P. O'Neill
Mishawaka
Frank J. Hall
Rushville
James F. Cox
Columbus
Marion Bailey
Liston
John Isenbarger
North Manchester
Walter J. Lotz
Muncie
Milton B. Hottel
Salem
Richard M. Milburn
Jasper
Burt New
North Vernon
Ralph McConnell
Oxford
M. B. Larry
Logansport
T. E. Howard
J.T. Cox
Peru
Appellate Court
E. W. Felt
Greenfield
Edw. Stenger
Brookville
George B. Harris
Fountain City
Pp. J. Kelleher
Hervey Voiis
Samuel L. Scott
Jeffersonville
Anderson Grand Jury to Probe Biake Murder Case
The Mad County grand jury will convene in special session early next week to investigate the murder of Mrs. William M. Biake by her son Graver Blake with Osro Reynolds named as alleged accomplice. Prosecution plans no delay against Blake or Reynolds and seeks to establish an alibi for part of Blake's confession.
Labor Legislation Fights for Early Adjournment Stirs Congress
Washington rumors say Roosevelt may push a sharp message if bills stall. Republicans seek a short session while Democrats fear renomination battles. Aldrich’s financial bill draws votes from three Democrats. Brownsville case and Foraker bill dominate Senate talk as deputies discuss whether to restore discharged soldiers.
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Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Aldrich
House
Representative Fowler
New Jersey
Teller
Colorado
Owen
Oklahoma
Johnston
Alabama
Brownsville
Senate
Senator Foraker
Military Affairs Committee
Foraker
Norris Brown
Nebraska
South
Bankhead
Daniel
Virginia
Simmons and Overman
North Carolina
Money
McLaurin
Mississippi
Culberson
Texas
Frazier
Tennessee
Clirk and
Davis
Arkansas
Fred Dubois
Idaho
Dubois
Union of States
Ferris
Oklahoma Historical Society
Agathet
Local notes include deaths and planned community events
Samuel Brown aged fifty years died at his home on Ealy street. The Onio Falla iron works finishing department resumed operations for a few days. Adolph H. Firnhaber, mother of Del Firnhaber, died in Marion Indiana. Oscar Koessel will graduate tonight from Purdue University La Fayette School of Pharmacy. New Albany Company No5 Knights of Pythias drill weekly for biennial encampment in Boston. Charlee Macker George Gueet Chester Terry Harrison Canady youths burglar group sent to reform school for ten to twenty years.
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Onio Falla Iron Works
Charlee Macker
George Gueet
Chester Terry
Harrison Canady
Sherif Loesch
Y M C A NOTES PROMOTION CLUB FORMS
Y M C A members form a Promotion Club to push city growth, recruit new members, and plan improvements including athletic fields, baseball grounds, better swimming facilities, more activities, room rearrangements, and enhanced education and physical programs. A meeting is set for next Saturday at the association at 8 o clock for interested singers, players, and specialty performers.
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Y. MC. A. Minstrela
Association
Cclub
M.O. A
Ths City
Strong Room Perils in a New York Bank Vault
A Strand Magazine note recalls a time when workers were locked inside a bank strong room. A locksmith serviced an interior safe as a cashier closed the vault door, which then operated on a time mechanism to stay shut until the next meetings of the bank.
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New York
Rope Superstitions Around Hanging Ropes in Maine Towns
A jailer with 25 years' service recalls New England rope superstitions. People kept pieces of rope from hangings hoping to cure cancer or mumps, tying hemp rope around patients to prevent illness, and leaving labeled ropes in small Maine corner stores.
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Maine
New York Tribune
What Was Left in Youths Compai's Memoir Fragments
Fragmentary reminiscence from a youth in Chicago era describing injuries and losses. The speaker recalls running away at fourteen and losing parts of his body including a foot, fingers, nose tip, a finger joint, and an eye. The passage reflects harsh consequences of hardship and displacement.
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Chicago
Market brief reports grains livestock and prices
The report lists prices from Indianapolis and Cincinnati for grains and livestock. Corn No 3 mixed and Harvester notes show mixed prices around 53 cents, hay and timothy at roughly 13 to 15 dollars, cattle hogs and lambs with varied quotes, and a creased supply of horses at auction.
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Indianapelle
Mie
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