Roosevelt wins Nebraska and Oregon primary battles
Theodore Roosevelt appears to win Nebraska by large margins with Taft and La Follette far behind in early returns. Clark leads the Democratic contest in Nebraska with Harmon and Wilson far back as Bryan criticism emerges. Portland and Mississippi also schedule early primaries with Roosevelt leading in Oregon’s Republican contest and Mississippi setting May vote dates.
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Oregon
New York Times
Omaha
Neb
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Lafollette
Champ Clark
Harmon
Wilson
Roosevelt
la Follette
Clark
Lancaster County
Bryan
Fiffteen
Emwood
Cass County
Fullerton
Dundee
Lincoln
Havelock
United States
Portland
Ore
Earliess
Col. Roosevelt
Jonathan Bourne
Benjamin Selling
Multnomah County
Bourne
Snelling
Army Airman Killed in Verdun Flight
Verdun, France April 19 Lieut. Ville Davray was killed today during an aeroplane flight when the wing doubled up from an unknown cause. April has so far claimed four aviator lives this month including Calbraith Rogers at Long Branch and Belgian airman John Verrept at Versailles Aerodrome, with Verrept's death reportedly suspected as suicide.
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Ville Davray
Lieut
Wille Davray
Calbraith P. Rodgers
Continent
Long Branch
Cal
John Verrept
Versailles
Verrept
French Troops Gain Control of Fez After Revolt
Paris reports Fez under gradual French control as reinforcements arrive. Ten French soldiers were killed in street fighting during the revolt that flared up several days ago.
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Paris
Fez
Foreign Office
Drew Seminary Head Resigns Before Commencement
Madison New Jersey April 19 The head of Drew Theological Seminary Rev Dr Henry A Buttz announced his resignation to take effect upon appointment of a successor. Age prompts the move though he will remain as Professor of ek and the New Testament a position held since 1870. The resignation precedes the May 1 start of new arrangements.
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Drew Seminary
New Y. Limes
Madison
N. J
Drew Theological Seminary
Henry A. Buttz
Buttz
Eontinue
Harold Bride Recovering After Titanic Night ordeal
Harold Bride the Titanic wireless operator who wrote for the Times is resting at home in West Ninety second Street after frostbite and strain from life raft duty. He is reported to need only rest with no broken bones and is expected to be fully well again. John Bottomley of the American Marconi Company vows to ensure his recuperation.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
West Ninety-second Street
Mr. Bride
Vincent’s Hospital
Bride
Marconi
John Bottomley
American Marconi Company
Mr. Bottomley
Tom New York Timms
Ismay
Smith
Titanic survivor numbers revised by White Star Line
The White Star Line reduced survivors reported from 745 to 705 for the Carpathia’s Titanic rescue. W. W. Jefferies cited Captain Rostron’s Carpathia figures and explained duplicate names from maids and cabin passengers. If Rostron’s report stands, total deaths could reach 1,635. A revised survivor list is in preparation to remove duplicates.
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White Star Line
W. W. Jefferies
Rostron
Carpathia
Aeevem
Spain
Jeter
Rocks Injure 3 On Train Near Larchmont
In Stamford on April 19 a blasting mishap sent two rock segments through a train window injuring Mrs. Frank W. Bogardus of Grey Rock Place and her husband, who suffer skull fracture and facial cuts. Ex mayor Edward J. Tupper and Mrs. Tupper were also hurt. none of their injuries are serious. Dr. Samuel Shirk attended the wounded as the train halted at Larchmont and was taken to New Rochelle Hospital.
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New York Times
Stamford
Conn
Frank W. Bogardus
Grey Rock Place
New Rochelle Hospital
Larchmont’ Station
New Haven Road
New York
Atlantic City
Edward J. Tupper
Tupper
Mississippi levee breaks at Beulah flood
Six lives are known to be lost after the Mississippi River levee breached at Beulah Mississippi on Wednesday night. Many more persons are believed missing as twenty houses in the flood path were swept away and over 100 people were rescued from rooftops and trees.
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Greenville
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Beulah
Wingdale Prison Site Continues Under Review
Albany April 19 The Legislative Committee investigating the Wingdale Prison site recommends continuing work. The report approved by Chairman Whitney and Senators Ismer son and Allen, while Democratic members Wagner and Frisbie did not sign. Gov. Dix urged abandonment despite large expenditures.
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Albany
Wingdale
Witness Testifies Against Husband in Albany Murder Trial
Mrs McStea testified against John V McStea of New Orleans at his first degree murder trial for shooting Arthur Brown 0fike barre former Albany State League baseball player. The witness said she tried to stop the shooting.
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Albany
Latest Shipping News Arrived SS Celtic Liverpool
An old shipping notice notes the SS Celtic arriving in Liverpool. An advertisement promotes Antediluvian Whiskey as the best, urging readers to try it and notice the difference from Luyttes Bros. of New York.
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Liverpool
Luyttes Bros
New York
Titanic liability debate hinges on lifeboats and Ismay
French lawyer Maurice Leon argues the Harper act may not apply to the Titanic disaster. Citing the La Bourgogne case, he says insufficient lifeboats and Ismay aboard could make White Star liable for full damages, potentially tens of millions. He notes possible awards of up to 10 000 per victim and cargo losses adding many millions more.
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J. Bruce Ismay
Frech
Maurice Leon
Wall Street
New York
Leon
la Bourgogne
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice White
Rae
Supreme Court
Bourgogne
le Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
United States
Mr. Leon
Bourgoyne
Pany
Ismay
Compan
Coul
President Hayse
Grand Trunk
Isidor Straus
John
Titanic disaster features in Tomorrow's Sunday Times
The Sunday Times spotlights the Titanic disaster with several features on seafaring perils and dangers faced by those who sail. The package examines shipwreck risks, safety measures, and historical context surrounding maritime travel.
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Tomorrow’s
Sunday Times
Rayner Blames Ismay Over Titanic Disaster in Senate
Senator Isidor Rayner denounces J Bruce Ismay and the White Star Directorate as criminally responsible for the Titanic loss, urging English justice to prosecute the management. He argues hearings should be held in Washington and accuses Ismay of ordering the northern route and abandoning passengers.
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Washington
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Senate
Isidor Rayner
Maryland
Ismay
Justice of England
Rayner
Congress
Senator Rayner
New York
Simmons
North Carolina
Smith
Se Tion
White Star Company
A. H. Rostron
Carpathia
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Francis W. Newlands
Titanic Senate Inquiry Reveals Lifeboat Lapses and Ismay Testimony
Senate hearings on the Titanic disaster detail that six lifeboats carried far fewer passengers than capacity, costing many lives. ISMAY described himself as a voluntary passenger and recounted helping with boats, while Captain Rostron of the Carpathia described swift rescue efforts and the distress signals received.
Beach to Return Soon In Slashing Case
Frederick O. Beach, accused of slashing his wife’s throat in an attempted murder Feb. 26, plans to sail with Mrs. Beach on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen to see for trial in September. The Beaches are in Paris at the home of W. K. Vanderbilt.
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New York Times
Aiken
8. C
Frederick O. Beach
Cabinet Discusses Mexico Noted in Washington Meeting
The Cabinet met in Washington on April 19 to review the Mexican situation. Officials indicated no new notes with Mexico are planned for now. Ambassador Wilson will relay matters to Foreign Minister Calero, focusing on interference with American consular officers.
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Calero
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