Berlin Prepared to Welcome Dr Hill in Diplomatic Row
Berlin grapples with a Tower Hill ambassadorial scandal as Germany seeks a face-saving line. The Kaiser's regime debates sending Dr Hill to Berlin while Lloyd Griscom and others loom as possible substitutes. The report notes past incidents and rumors surrounding Hill and Mrs Hill amid German opposition and American prestige concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Austria-Hungary
Anthony M. Keiley
Vienna
Kaiser
Dr. Hill
Thp
New York Times
Kaier
von Holleben
Washington
Lloyd Griscom
Rome
Berlin
Mrs. Hill
Drexel Biddle to Box Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
March 28 Philadelphia reports rising interest in the boxing match between Anthony J. Drexel Biddle and Philadelphia Jack O Brien at Merion Cricket Club next Saturday night. The event organized by Harry C Thayer features a club dinner and exhibitions with bouts likely to attract attention from notable sports figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Philadelphia
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Jack
O’brien
Merion Cricket Club
Biddle
Harry C. Thayer
J. E. Cope Morton
T. M
Twenty Die in Union Pacific Coal Mine Disaster
At Hanna Wyoming Mine No 1 of Union Pacific Coal Company experienced a fatal gas explosion that killed twenty miners after a fire had burned since last Saturday. Superintendent Alexander Briggs and nineteen volunteers entered the mine to combat the blaze. after 3 pm a roar shook the town as both entries caved in. Names listed include Briggs, Joseph Burton, James Knox, Alf Dodds, Gus Reamey, P A Boyd, John Evans, Robert Herron, Harry Lyons, John Rimner, William Pascoe, Robert Warburton, Benjamin Perry, Thomas Flint, Gappa Lahti, Emile Selfvast, John Yaknen, and three unidentified. Some bodies recovered. a prior 1903 gas blast in the same mine killed 169.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Hanna
Wyo
Union Pacific Coal Company
Alexander Briggs
Joseph Burton
James Knox
Alf Dodds
Gus Reamey
P. A. Boyd
John Evans
Robert Herron
Harry Lyons
John Rimmer
William Pascoe
Robert Warburton
Benjamin Perry
Thomas Flint
Gappa Lahti
Emile Selfvast
John Yaknen
Delaware & Hudson seeks merger to buy lone NY and Canada Rail stock
The Public Service Commission in the Second District sees Delaware & Hudson request authority to purchase one share of the New York and Canada Rail Road and merge the lines. Delaware & Hudson owns all but this one share valued at $2,500 on purchase. the merger would simplify management and reflect rising prices for the solitary share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Public Service Commission
Second District
Delaware & Hudson Company
New York & Canada Railroad Company
New York & Canada Lines
New York
Canada
Delaware & Hudson
New York & Canada Road
New York & Canada
Riot Engulfs Jersey Armory During Walking Match
A riot broke out during the second Regiment Armory walking match in Trenton as spectators surged onto the floor. Tom Slater of Canada and John Alcock of the city were competing in a ten mile event when Slater fell behind then regained ground, triggering chaos. Militias under Captain Peter E. Carey restored order after several mild injuries from blows and missiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Trenton
Second Regiment
Tom Slater
Canada
John Alcock
Slater
Alcock
Eddie Weier
Peter E. Carey
Beulah Hawkins Surpasses State Sleep Record
In Los Angeles authorities report Mrs Beulah Hawkins has entered a cataleptic trance and remains asleep for the fifty second day at County Hospital. She was admitted February 5 and has spoken only twice since. Attempts to awaken her have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Beulah Hawkins
Steamship Celtic Arrives at Fire Island in Early Morning
The Steamship Celtic from Liverpool reaches Fire Island at 12 45 AM. A note warns not to miss items and mentions cooking utensils possibly labeled STRANSKY.
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Celtic
Liverpool
Fire Island
Minister Russell to Leave Caracas for Report
Washington reports serious Venezuela tensions over tampering with mails to the Tacoma. State Department orders Minister Russell to investigate then travel to Curacao or Cartagena to deliver a personal report, signaling possible suspension of relations with Castro regime.
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New York Times
Washington
Venezuela
Tacoma
State Department
Russell
Caracas
Curacao
Cartagena
America
Castro
United States
Milil
Hood
Mail pouch opening sparks U S Venezuela protest in Caracas
American Minister W W Russell cabled Venezuela's Foreign Minister Dr José de Jesus Paul about three navy mail pouches opened in La Guaira Post Office for the American cruiser Tacoma. Paul said the opening was accidental due to similar seals and contents untouched. Caracas cites exalted mood amid press attack on U S policy.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Willemstad
Curacoa
W. W. Russell
José de Jesus Paul
la Guaira
Zulia
Tacoma
Russell
Paul
la Guaire
el Constitucional
Castro
Roosevelt
Root
United States
South America
Mixed Commissions
Feared for Mrs Roosevelt as Syrian man rushed at party
In Vicksburg Mississippi on March 28 George Shadid a Syrian rushed toward Mrs Roosevelt with a satchel and wild look. Police held him at headquarters by order of Chief Groomer until the Mayflower voyage after the incident. Mrs Roosevelt expressed faith in finding no harm and asked kindness be shown to the man. Bouquets were given to her as she prepared to board the Mayflower with Gen. S. D. Lee nearby.
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New York Times
Evicksburg
Miss
Senator Tillman to Rest Amid Illness Abroad Plans
Trenton D C March 28 There is anxiety over Senator B R Tillmans illness and doctors advise a complete rest. His condition requires quiet and he will not undertake another lecture tour after Congress. The Senator and Mrs Tillman plan to go abroad in late spring or early summer for several months.
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Trenton
D. C
B. R. Tilman
Babcock
Hunter
Tillman
Tornado Strikes Illinois Towns Causes Large Property Loss
A violent wind storm crossed Illinois from the west into Deer Creek March 28 damaging houses barns and outbuildings valued near 2.5 million dollars. No deaths were reported though several were injured as heavy rain limited ensuing fires from overturned lamps and stoves.
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Deer Creek
Ill
Illinois
Lightning Kills Three In Michigan Storm
Two women in a farmhouse near Hartland were struck by lightning last night and died. Mrs. Peter North and Miss Cartie Ellis were killed instantly when a bolt struck through an unused telephone wire. Several others in the house escaped injury. An unknown man was killed by lightning on a railroad track nearby.
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Michigan
Howell, Mich
Hartland
Peter North
Cartie Ellis
Here
Supreme Court authorizes large fees for Knickerbocker receivers
Justice Clark signed orders allowing Knickerbocker Trust to pay each of the three temporary receivers 75000 for services and 25000 to each of the two counsel. Directors have ten days to accept the ruling. if rejected, receivers must prove services in court.
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Supreme Court
Clark
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Not guilty verdict in Tevis libel case
The San Francisco jury returned a verdict of not guilty for R A Crothers and Fremont Older publisher and editor of The San Francisco Bulletin. They were charged with criminal libel over an article alleging Tevis made a corrupt bargain with Abraham Ruef to steer a $10.5 million Bay City water project to city purchase.
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San Francisco
R. A.crothers
Fremont Older
San Francisco Bulletin
William H. Tevis
Tevis
Abraham Ruef
Bay City
Gasoline Yacht Explodes Off Coney Island
The sixteen ton yacht Burdette blew up off the Coney Island shore. Crewman Frank Burkhardt was badly burned and may die. Skipper and owner Joseph W. Smalley started the yacht for the Fishing Banks when a match lit by Smalley ignited gasoline fumes. The crew smothered Burkhardt’s flames and the vessel foundered as fireboats arrived.
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Coney Island
Frank Burkhardt
Joseph W. Smalley
Burkhardt
Kings County
Seth Low
Peoria Man Robert Kane Dies at 104 in Bushnell
Robert Kane aged 104 years 8 months and 3 days died yesterday in Bushnell Illinois. Born in Ireland in 1804 he lived through the 19th and 20th centuries and witnessed vast changes in the nation. He passed away peacefully.
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Peoria
Ill
Robert Kane
Bushnell
Mr. Kane
Ireland
Planters and tea ad price hints take center stage
An advertisement boasts Planters nuts at 35 cents per pound and a 665cc Bungaloo tea offer. It claims the cost to grow both products and urges shoppers to buy at their grocer.
Bomb explodes in Union Square park injuring anarchist
An explosive in Union Square injures Selig Silverstein and kills another man as a planned protest by the Socialist Conference of the Unemployed ends in a blast. Police, including Capt. O’Reilly and Inspector Schmittberger, corral the crowd. a bystander, Italian journalist A Benedetto d Altomonte, is detained.
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Williamsburg
Selig Silverstein
Selig Cohen
Silverstein
New York
Hilderbrand
Schmittberger
Capt. O'Reilly
Fort Wadsworth
O'Reilly
McCormick
Mercer Street
Silverstei
Patrick Hannan
Leonard Street
Joseph O'Brien
Iannan
O'Brien
McCafferty
Detective Bureau
A. Benedetto d'Altomorite
West Forty-fourth Street
Florence
Italy
D’altomonte
West Twentieth Street
Samuel Ruskin
Gouverneur Street
George Robertson
Chatham Square
Seer Gretcenberg
Clinton Street
Walter
Miles O'Reilly
Union Square
O’reilly
Ruppert
East 171m Street
Mowis Mindl
Max Gross
van Brunt Street
Max Dollinger
Suffolk Street
Explosion at Union Square Leaves Man Mortally Wounded
A bomb exploded during a Socialist demonstration in Union Square injuring and killing several. One man lost an arm and eyes, another was killed, and police details cleared the square as investigations began. Suspects and witnesses, including anarchist ties, were detained.
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Tria
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Wilhelmstrasse
Lokal Anzeiger
Tweedmouth
Foreign Office
Fatherland
Mr. Hill
President Cleveland
Tower
Jack O’brien
Wyoming
Delaware & Hudson Co
New York and Canada Line
Jersey Armory
SHARF
Tac
Central
Senate
Congress
la Guayra
France
Trucculent
U. S
Mrs. Roosevelt
Vicksburg
Court
Knickerbocker
R. A. Crothers
W. H. Tevis
Would-Be Slayer
Dis
Persed
Tally
C. Frick
Socialist Conference
Sioner
Fourth Avenue
Bomb Thrower
Union Square Park
Gellevue
Ignatz Hildebrand
Third Avenue
Patrick Harman
Ualties
Alexander Berkman
Robert Hunter
University Settlement
Morris Hillquit
W.o
Justice O'Gorman
Inspector Schmittberger
Bellevue
Fourteenth Street
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