Buffalo Car Strike Sparks Riots Shut City Transit
The International Railway Company strike leaves Buffalo without streetcar service after 200 motormen and conductors walk out. Riots erupt with damaged cars and windows, police fight to restore order, and 500 strikebreakers from Philadelphia are en route to bolster crews.
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New York Times
Buffalo
International Railway Company
William Fitzgerald
Amalgamated Association of Sirect Railway
Malin Street
Main
Seneca Streets
United States Mail
West Seneca
Grant Street Inc
J . Ad Instertty
Hmopad
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Franklin Street
Washington Street
Washington and
Perry Streets
South Park
Seneca
Washington Streets
Bailey Avenue
Philadelphia
Becker
Justice Pooley
Supreme Court
Canetuint Bee
Ublic
Miss Jessie Wilson Speaks to St Louis Christians
Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson, daughter of the President, addressed about 1,500 attendees at the Young Women’s Christian Association in St Louis. The crowd, filling 1,000 seats with overflow, heard her discuss religion as she grew more confident during the speech.
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New York Times
ST. Louis
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Young Women’s Christan Association
Locust Street
Sulzer allegedly set up secret service for legislature
Report from Albany weekend talks claims Gov. Sulzer arranged a private secret service with two detective bureaus to monitor hostile senators. The plan allegedly assigns trained agents to the Senate lobby to gather information, not pursue graft. Agencies named include William J. Burns and William P. Sheridan. Sheridan declined knowledge of any assignment.
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Albany
Gov. Sulyger
Gov. Sulzer
Senate
Governor Sulzer Secret Service Question Sparks Inquiry
Albany reports that Governor Sulzer was unavailable for comment on a rumor that he organized a secret service in his own behalf. The item notes the controversy surrounding the claim and the governor’s unavailability.
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New York Times
Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Roosevelt Parades Henry Street with Settlement Guests
More than a hundred lower east side youths gathered outside 265 Henry Street as Col. Theodore Roosevelt joined a Henry Street Settlement dinner. He walked the neighborhood with police escorts, acknowledging cheers of Hurrah for Teddy before attending the Dramatic Club of the Settlement presenting The Silver Box at Clinton Hall.
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Lower East Side
Henry Street
Zameer D. Wald
Jacob A. Riis
Otto Hi Xaho
Theodore Roosevelt
Wads
Col
Rooseveltt
Ridge Street
Col. Roosevelt
Grand Street
Clinton
Clinton Hall
Motor Cyclist Ben Van Sickle Killed in Ridgewood Race
Benjamin Van Sickle, 19, of Ridgewood New Jersey, died after his motorcycle collided with another rider near Arcola. The collision hurled him headfirst into a tree. his skull was fractured. Also riding were William Hauck Nor Conner and Newman Fischelman as part of a race.
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Wiliam Hauck
Randolph Street
Passaic
Nor Conner
Harrison Street
Eschélman
Gaffney Operated On For Intestinal Trouble
James E. Gaffney contractor and Tammany Hall member, said Murphy’s candidate for head of the Highways Commission, underwent surgery for intestinal trouble at Miss Astlen's House for Private Patients on East 61st Street. His condition was critical but improving according to Dr J Herrity. Family kept watch as the New York politician and former private attorney figure rests at his home on West 7th Street.
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James E. Gaffney
Tammany Hall
Murphy
Miss. Alsten
East Sixtyfirst
Conscience Forces Slayer to Surrender at Tombs Court
Michael J. Sullivan, 27, walked into Magistrate Norman J. Marsh's Tombs Court claiming he killed Eugene Smith in Park Row and Roosevelt Street in self defense. His sister Hannah, who accompanied him to the judge, aided by Father Dacre, arranged a surrender after Sullivan told of the shooting and sought counsel.
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Norman J. Marsh
Tombs Court
Park Row
Smith
Hellenstein
Sullivan
Tombs
Roosevelt Street
Smith Sullivan
Hannah
Catharine Street
Hannah Sullivan
Father Curry
Man saves girl as friend drowns in Delaware ice
April 6 in Philadelphia Henry Ben net a skiff capsized off Bridge Street Frankford. The only swimmer of four, he chose to rescue his sweetheart over his best friend, who sank despite efforts after the woman was saved. Bennet John Ag senheimer William Brunt and Miss Ethel Bennet are named in the report.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Delaware
Bridge Street
Frankford
Henry Bennet
Bennet
John Agsenheimer
William Brunt
Ethel Bennet
Twenty two trapped as Mimi capsizes off Nehalem Bay
Bay City Oregon April 6 Twenty two mariners are trapped in the hull of the German bar Mimi after it capsized off Nehalem Bay during a salvage attempt. Life saving crews stood by as rescuers pressed near the wreck hoping to reach the imprisoned crew before nightfall.
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New York Times
Bay City
Ore
Mimi
Nehalem Bay
Bar View
Nehalem Beach
Albert Crowe
Port of Portland Commision
Charles S. Fisher
Russell Blackman
J. Westphal
J. A.wood
W. E. Keen
J.° .E. Holyfield
Brighton Mills
Ans
Watt & Holyfield
Mim
Three Fires In Flat House On West Seventeenth Street
Dr Reginald Schuffler and wife were awakened by smoke in their fifth floor flat at 324 West Seventeenth Street. They found three fires started by piles of heat near an unoccupied apartment, and tenants formed a bucket brigade to extinguish them before all escaped. Police say it was the third arson within a year. damage estimated at $200.
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Reginald Schuffler
West Seventeenth Street
Dr. Schuffler
PaleGuire
West
McGuire
Bridget Hickey
Mammoth Cave Found Near Promontory Point Utah
Thomas Whitaker, rancher, discovered a cavern near Promontory Point eighteen miles from Ogden with crude Indian drawings on walls. University of Utah professors will tour the site for investigation. The front chamber measures 73 by 130 yards, 41 feet high, with legends of a historic great battle and a vanished tribe.
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Ogden
Utah
Kentucky
Thomas Whitaker
University of Utah
Promontory Point
Theresa N
Anti Alien Land Law Bill Advances in Senate
Sacramento April 6 the anti alien land law bill moves forward after Assembly committee report despite protests from Japan and related opposition. The bill mirrors the committee version and awaits further action by the Senate subcommittee chaired by its member.
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Sacremento
Cal
Assembly Committee
Japan
Degha
Sera Eaves
Pankhurst Collapse Amid Jail Hunger Strike And Hyde Park Riots
The Daily Express reports Mrs. Pankhurst refusing food while jailed, feared release due to collapse. A crowd of about 12,000 clashed with police in Hyde Park and other sites as suffragists faced missiles, booing, and tense confrontations. The Spiritual Militancy League published a manifesto challenging marriage rites, condemning gender roles and proposing formula changes to wedding vows.
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Marcon
New York Times
London
Daily Express
Pankhurst
Home Office
Hyde Park
Hampstead Heath
Wimbledon Common
Spiritual Militancy League
League
Walla
Princeton Girl Killed by Gray Auto in Carriage Road Tragedy
Duryea, 18, of Princeton, was struck and killed on Washington Road as she walked with Grace Lloyd. The gray automobile owned by Joseph F. Moran from Brooklyn, driven by Irving A. Hoffman, fled the scene but was later captured near New Brunswick. Moran and the chauffeur were jailed on bail while details of the incident unfold.
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New York Times
Princeton
N. J
Duryea
Washington Road
Grace Lloyd
Joseph F. Moran
Pacific Street
Brooklyn
Irving A. Hoffman
Auto
Moran
New Brunswick
Christopher Duryea
Park Street
Lloyd
Princetop
William Robinson
Albany Street
Andrew Weingart Robinson
Robinson
William Kilfoyle
Ree
Basin Iron
John Rascheos
The Olympic’s Fast Run After Alteration
Wireless dispatch from Cape Race reports the White Star liner Olympic at 276 miles east of Sandy Hook at 10 40 on Saturday. The ship could reach her pier by 9 30 tomorrow morning after alterations shortened voyage time to just over five days, previously taking six days.
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White Star
Olympic
Sandy Mook
Evreck
Ater
Olympia
Justice Cohalan Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Justice Cohalan was stricken while hosting friends at his home on Saturday night. He was taken to Roosevelt Hospital early yesterday and underwent successful appendicitis surgery at 4 PM performed by Dr. Charles N. Dowd. His condition was reported favorable that night, with prospects of a rapid recovery.
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Alan
Roosevelt Hospital
Charlies N. Dowd
West
Seventy-second Street
Justice Cohalan
Justice Cohalafi
Ludwig Kast
Madison Avenue
Dowd
Firecracker Bomb Injures Three At Bridgeport Store
In Bridgeport Connecticut on April 6 three people were hurt by a bomb explosion outside Jacob Kleirberger’s Water Street clothier shop. Warren Lewis, with two companions, saw a burning fuse and approached. The blast knocked him down and ignited his clothing, leaving him seriously injured.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Jacob Kleirberger
Water Street
Warren Lewis
Atlantic City Goes Dry After Judge and Prosecutor Warnings
Atlantic City on April 6 moved to enforce dry laws as saloons closed following warnings from County Judge Clarence Cole and the Prosecutor that excise violations would be punished. Visitors into the area reported a restrained scene as officials acted to shut drinking rooms.
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New York Times
Atlantic City
N.J
Clarence Cole
Saloén
Se Ierree
Suffragists Accused of Boycotts by National Group
Washington headquarters of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage released a statement alleging some suffragists boycott and cripple charitable and educational institutions to further their cause. The report is dated April 6 from Washington.
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New
Heart Disease Claims W. Hatter of Floral Park
W Jara H Hatter of Floral Park dies from heart disease at home in the afternoon just before family dinner. Local residents recall him as a former actor known in the community.
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W. Hb. Hatter
Floral Park
Jara H. Hatter
Alleged Van Dyke Stolen in Chicago Studio
Reported in Chicago on April 6, a theft occurred at a downtown studio where a painting said to be an Original Van Dyke was valued by authorities. Local officials note a high value and ongoing investigation into the missing artwork.
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Chicago
Stom & Downtown
van Dyke
Ihe
Polos
Sacelah
Vindmin Sanat
No Wilson Charges Leo Fi Leo Washington April 6
Reports from Luis Manuel Rojas, second vice president of the Mexican House of Deputies and Grand Master of the Grand Masonic Lodge, claim charges against Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson for moral responsibility in President Madero’s assassination. Secretary Bryan denies receiving any such charges, suggesting the State Department might not entertain grave communications through standard channels.
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Washin
Luis Manuel Rojas
Mexican House of Deputies
Grand Masonic Lodge
Valley of Mexico
State Department
Henry Lane Wison
Madero
Suarez
Bryan
Police Gunfire Kills Two Thieves in Greenville Basement
In Greenville Ohio on April 6 Leonard Smith MW and Rowley Martin 21 were shot dead by three policemen hiding in a dry goods store basement after the youths masked and fired on officers who ordered surrender. One robber was severely wounded. Evidence shows Smith fired once and Martin twice while police fired twelve times. Smith hailed from a wealthy Greenville family.
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Greenville
8. C
Leonard Smith
Rowley Martin
Smith
Martin
Wilson breaks street law in capital traffic rules
President Wilson unknowingly violates the new Washington traffic regulations by crossing streets and interacting with families along the way, while official recognition from a family is noted.
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Washington
Wilson
National Capital
Faihies
General Aubert Routs Rebels at Bustamenta Fight
Gen Aubert defeats rebels after a confrontation at Bustamenta. After the clash, Aubert's forces advance toward Lampasas moving west through a mountain gap. Casualty figures and full battle details were not provided.
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Aubert Routs
Monntperey
Mexico
Tracy
Aubert
Lampasas
Bustamenta
Wilson to Read His Message to Congress
President to address the nation with an appeal to Congress as tariff legislation stalls. Five senators oppose the tariff bill while leaders plan to split wool and sugar measures into separate legislation, with a new measure expected today.
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Wilson
Congress
President Wilson Considers Direct Appeal Over Tariff
President Wilson plans an extraordinary push to move tariff reform by appealing directly to the people if Senate resistance persists. He will address Congress in joint session to outline the extraordinary session agenda, a move reminiscent of John Adams, and aims to redeem Baltimore platform pledges. The plan shocks lawmakers as Democratic Senators resist tariff changes and some expect House passage before any public appeal.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Wilson
Congress
Capitol
Senate
House of Representatives
John Adams
Jefferson
Wiliyk
Baltimore
House
House Democrats
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