Aldrich Currency Bill Passes Senate 42 to 16
The Aldrich currency bill won Senate approval by 42 votes to 16 with five Republicans voting against and three Democrats for. The measure includes higher bank reserves, penalties for false emergency currency reports, and a funded deposit guarantee proposal that sparked sharp debate.
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Biddle’s Boxing Proficiency Highlighted for Merion Fight
Philadelphia report outlines Anthony J. Drexel Biddle preparing for a April 4 bout with Philadelphia Jack O’Brien at the Merion Cricket Club. Spectators limited to members, Biddle portrayed as disciplined, athletic, and intent on a Queensberry rules match with eight ounce gloves.
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Jack O’brien
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Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Jack Daly
University of Pennsylvania
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Erie Train Wreck Leaves Two Dead in New York
The Wells-Fargo Express westbound train crashed into an eastbound freight at JX tower, killing the engineer and fireman and injuring five trainmen. The wreck occurred near Hornell, New York, early this morning on the Ice Railroad.
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Burglar Strikes Wealthy Upper West Side Home
A clever thief looted the home of Henry Schiff at 49 West Ninety-first Street in the upper west side, escaping with about 5000 dollars worth of jewelry. Investigation began after son Samuel Schiff found missing items at about 12 30 a m, with police noting basement bars intact and doors locked.
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Auto crashes into New Jersey cottage parlor injures none
In Trenton New Jersey on March 27 a car owned by the Roeblings plowed through the front of a frame house inflaming the parlor. Passengers Mrs Karl G Roebling Miss Emily Roebling and chauffeur John Roupp escaped injury though the black cow hit by the vehicle was killed and the front of the Chinnick home must be rebuilt.
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New York Times
Trenton
N. J
Karl G. Roebling
Robert C. Clowry
Emily Roebling
John Roupp
Roeblings
W. J. Chinnick
Chinnick
Schedule Notice Reveals Hourly Philadelphia Jersey Link
The clipping notes an hourly schedule repeating every hour for two hours and directs readers to Page 15 for Jersey details. It references a tried and tested approach implied by the phrase ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED.
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Johnson Willing to Be Nominated by Democratic Party
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota states in a letter to publisher Swan J. Turnblad that he has not sought the Democratic nomination for president but would not refuse it if offered. He says he would support the party’s nominee and would not run to defeat Bryan, stressing his conditional willingness if the nation and party need him.
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Minnesota
Swan J. Turnblad
Minneapolis
Turnblad
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John A, Johnson
Wildcat Released From Freight Car Alarm Spurs South Amboy Rush
In South Amboy New Jersey residents armed themselves after a wildcat escaped from a Pennsylvania freight car bound for South Amboy Lumber and Supply. Workers drew back as the animal lurked near the car door and finally left for the woods after being chased with a crowbar. The company offers a reward for the cat dead or alive.
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New York Times
South Amboy
N. J
Pennsylvania
South Amboy Lumber and Supply Company
North Carolina
Edward Letts
Milton for Bryan seat in U S Senate
Gov Broward appoints Hall Milton of Marianna to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Mallory in Florida. Milton, 42, grandson of ex Gov John Milton, is a banker and business man born in Marianna.
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Marianna
Senator Bryan
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Hawkins Nominated for Congress on 761st Ballot
Anderson Indiana March 27 Nathan B Hawkins of Portland was nominated for Congress by the Republicans of Indiana's Eighth District on the 761st ballot this afternoon.
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Anderson
Ind
Nathan B. Hawkins
Portland
Donaghey Dominates Arkansas Primary Returns
Returns from sixty of seventy five Arkansas counties show George W. Donaghey leading the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. United States Senator James P. Clark is renominated without opposition.
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Ark
Arkansas
George W. Donaghey
United States
James P. Clark
Violence erupts at Muncie High School party riot
In Muncie Indiana March 27 juniors clash with seniors during a class party at Miss Norma Pottinger home. Police struggle to control the riot as a dozen are injured. Senior Jessie Stylers is captured tied to a tree for hours. Wrappings are stolen from juniors.
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New York Times
Muncie
Ind
Muncie High School
Norma Pottinger
Jacob Merz
Jessie Stylers
Prince Helie ill at Waldorf after New York visit
Prince Helie de Talleyrand-Perigord once famed duelist to Prince de Sagan is ill at the Waldorf Astoria after two days in New York. He avoids doctors, dined alone, and plans to recover after nervous strain from his courtship drama with Mme Anna Gould.
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Think Boatman Drowned Near Hudson Park
Albert Slanson, head of the Hudson Park boathouse in New Rochelle, is missing and feared drowned or foul play after pursuing boat thieves on Long Island Sound. Hanson's sixteen-foot launch was found adrift near Rye Beach, with his coat and hat nearby. New Rochelle and regional police are seeking traces.
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Long Island Sound
Albert Slanson
Hudson Park
Hanson
Bank Loss Topped 1 105 000 in Pittsburg
Bank examiner Felds swore out two more warrants against Henry Reiber teller and John Young auditor for embezzling 1 105 000 from Farmers Deposit National Bank. Bail set at 250 000 each. Directors vote to divide stolen surplus, no depositor panic. Felds says default fully ascertained and bank credit unaffected.
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Pittsburg
W. L. Felds
Lindsay
Henry Reiber
John Young
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
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Young
Felds
Wife Dead Husband Held In Newark Fire Case
Michael Leo was arrested in Newark after his wife died in a fire that burned her clothes as she heated cloth for a head covering. The couple married December 31 and the wife reportedly carried a $2,500 life policy. The insurance company prompted the investigation. Leo had prior arrest in a related Black Hand case.
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Playwright Moody Ill of Typhoid in New York
William Vaughn Moody author of The Great Divide is very ill with typhoid in his New York apartment at 107 Waverley Place. Yesterday he showed improvement for the first time and his temperature subsided somewhat.
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William Vaughn Moody
New York
Waverley Place
Heflin shoots on a Washington street car incident shocks Capitol
Representative James T Heflin of Alabama shot a man on a Pennsylvania Avenue car after an argument over alcohol. The wounded man Lewis Lumby, unconscious but with a chance to recover, is hospitalized. Another passenger Thomas McCreary was wounded in the foot. Heflin was arrested and bailed, claiming threats since backing a Jim Crow measure.
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Pennsylvania
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August Belmont
Benning Track
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Two Storms Hit Michigan with Tornado and Blizzard
A tornado near Jackson caused farm property damage around Blackman and Woodville with no reported fatalities. A blizzard in the upper peninsula brings heavy snowfall and 40 mph winds, driving large drifts and delaying train and trolley service.
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Big Stick Talk in Venezuelan Dispute Grows
Washington reports Cabinet debate on Lodge Senate resolution demanding U S Venezuela correspondence. President may issue a strong message with papers. Delay stems from weighing the phase of the matter as Castro allegedly opposes peaceful adjudication and Congress may be asked to authorize force.
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Farman Air Accident At Issy During Flight
Henry Farman the English aeronaut suffered a bad cut to the face after his machine’s left wing struck the ground at Issy. Traveling about sixty miles an hour, the aircraft swerved and Farman was thrown about thirty five feet but his other injuries are not serious.
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Kans as Enjoined on New Freight Rates by Court
Judge Pol lock of the United States Circuit Court issued a temporary injunction blocking the Kansas State Board of Railroad Commissioners and Attorney General Jackson from implementing a new freight-rate schedule set for April 1. Railroads claim the rates are confiscatory. The case is set for argument on April 14.
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United States Circuit Court Today
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Abraham Hummel Arrives in England After Release
Abraham Hummel the New York lawyer released from prison on March 16 arrived in England aboard the Jusitania. He appeared well and was seen laughing as he greeted friends on landing at Liverpool.
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Abraham Hummel
New York
Jusitania
Lost $12,000 found in Supreme Court session
Lawyer Francis J. Wellman left a parcel containing twelve thousand dollars on the counsel table during a midday recess in Part V of the Supreme Court. After lunch he returned to the bench and resumed arguing his case, discovering the money still there. He offered no explanation for carrying the sum.
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Francis J. Wellman
Young Bridegroom Dies by Own Action in Hackensack
Garrett A. Randall of Browning and Horsey stationery firm at 38 Park Row died by inhaling gas in his Hackensack home. His wife, daughter of L. A. Olmstead, is prostrated. He was 30 and married in Rutherford last July after a prior betrothal to Fountain Westervelt who vanished before their planned wedding.
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Browning & Horsey
Park Row
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N. J
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Fountain Westervelt
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Rutherford
Arson and murder plot at Guggenheim estate
Port Washington Illinois March 27 investigators probe a building blaze on Isaac Guggenheim's estate. Italian laborers trapped by obstructions, oil spread on walls, and stones placed at doors suggest a planned attempt to kill all inside amid jealousy over New York workers securing jobs.
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Port Washington
L.il
Isaac Guggenheim
New York
Archite ct Henry Dwight ends life after arrest for forgery
In Pasadena Henry Hyde Dwight died by his own hand minutes after a constable arrested him on a $40 check forging charge. The Boston born Harvard graduate and noted architect faced alleged forgery, check kiting and speculative losses that he blamed for driving his wife to suicide. He had written notes Tuesday claiming he would rather end his life than endure criminal probes or a lunacy commission.
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Henry Hyde Dwight
Boston
Pasadena
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Harvard
Woman Overcome by Heat While Shopping
Mrs. May Florence, 25, collapsed after shopping for hours at 6th and Seventh Streets as temperatures hit 82 degrees. She soon recovered and returned home.
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Washington
May Florence
Kaiser Wrote to Roosevelt About Inquiries on Hill Case
The document shows Kaiser writing to Roosevelt via Ambassador Tower. He had initially opposed a move but changed his view after consulting men who had met Dr. Hill.
Berlin Controversy Over Hill Appointment Reaches Kaiser
The Times reports Kaiser Wilhelm objected to Dr. David Hill as American Ambassador to Berlin. Emperor reportedly changed view since November, directing a private message via Ambassador Tower to President Roosevelt. Tower sent a cable to Washington. German Foreign Office disputes have grown contentious.
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