Weather Bureau predicts minimal crop damage from recent weather
Washington reports Willis L. Moore states that despite a general storm and unusual snow, temperatures stayed above lethal levels and buds and blossoms should survive. He notes 34 degree highs in the interior and 32 in New York area, with snow melting where leaves were out and no reports of damage from Maryland and Virginia stations.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Willis L. Moore
Moore
New York
Mississippi
Maryland
Virginia
Delaware Fruit Drops in Peril from April Cold Snap
Reports from the Delaware fruit belt say extended April cold and gnaws have damaged crops. Dover grower John Heitchu notes plums and apricots in Central Delaware are dying, peaches likely hurt, and Selbyville strawberries killed after buds were forced by a prior warm spell.
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The
Tribune
Wilmington
Del
Delaware Fruit Belt
John Heitchu
Dover
Delaware
Selbyville
Frost in South Carolina Damages Early Crops
The cold spell across South Carolina caused considerable damage to fruit and early crops with uncertain extent. Reports from multiple areas note frosts in trucking districts near Charleston, unusual for this season.
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The
Tribune
Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
Charleston
Snow and frost devastate Tennessee fruit crop
Snow fell for a half hour across Middle Tennessee with frost for two nights injuring fruit and vegetables. Strawberries were ripening while peach and apple trees were in bloom, and officials fear the crop is practically destroyed. Unseasonably warm March sped up growth, making cold damage greater than usual. Snow at this season is unprecedented in records.
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The
Tribune
Nashville
Tenn
Middle Tennessee
Snowfall Hits Maryland Mountain Districts
Baltimore reports snow across several sections with especially heavy fall in the mountains. The snow generally melted quickly and fruit buds were swollen with water, with potential damage reliant on tonight's temperature.
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Baltimore
No frost or snow in Virginia April reports
Norfolk Va April 9 no frost or snow in this section and no damage to or other crops according to telegraph to The Tribune.
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Virginia
the Tribune
Norfolk, Va
Oil Swindle Charged Involving Uncle Sam Oil Co
TopekaKansas April 9 Following his indictment on using the mails to defraud H H Tucker Jr of Cherryvale secretary and promoter of the Uncle Sam Oil Co was arraigned in district court Judge Pollock set bonds at 15000 and he left for Kansas City to post it It is charged that Tucker sold about 1200000 in stock for cash with a par value over 10000000 and that about 20000 in dividends came from stock receipts rather than company earnings while assets are claimed to be 150000 less than receipts from stock sales
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Topeka
Kan
H. H. Tucker, Jr
Cherryvale
Uncle Sam Oil Company
Kansas City
United States District Court
Pollock
Tucker
Balf
Uncle Sam
Jamestown Exposition Trip Offered to Con- via Railroad Attendees
Travel option allows attendees to depart Washington penna area until May 4 with validated certificates before boarding at Union Station or agent location.
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D. A. RR
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washpenam
Ace
Favors 1904 ticket urged by Senator Hansbrough
The Tribune reports Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota urged Roosevelt and Fairbanks for 1908. He said public sentiment may force the President to stay in office, praising Roosevelt and endorsing Vice President Fairbanks for the ticket despite talk of a third-term issue.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Hansbrough
North Dakota
White House
Licely
Senate
Kansas for Roosevelt Senate says Kansas backs him
Senator Curtis of Kansas reports that if the President runs again Kansas will support him at the next national convention. If his policies are attacked on the floor Kansas will back the President, and if a candidate sympathetic to his beliefs is nominated Kansas will vote for that man. Curtis just returned from a trip with the Cannon party and praised the progress of the Panama Canal project.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Kansas
Curtis
Panama
Cuba
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Cannon Party
Minnesota House Endorses Roosevelt for Third Term
The Minnesota House, nearly unanimously, passed concurrent resolutions endorsing Theodore Roosevelt for a third term. The measure cites his leadership on reforms and unfinished work, with only Representative Lennon opposing a forced third term and Democrats seated during the vote.
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J. Paul
Minnesota House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Lennon
Minneapolis
Senator Scott's Views After Roosevelt Conference
Senator Scott, returning to Wheeling after a meeting with President Roosevelt, endorses a conservative presidential nominee since Roosevelt will not run. He names Knox Root Fairbanks Cannon and Foraker as acceptable conservatives, urges policy change amid radical legislation, and says his ties with the President and Senator Elkins are pleasant. He denies personal presidential ambitions and would seek another Senate term if West Virginia voters are satisfied.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Scott
Roosevelt
Messrs. Knox
Root
Fairbanks
Cannon
Foraker
Elkins
Senate
West Virginia
Harriman Faces Court Action on ICC Questions
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered E. H. Harriman to appear in a New York United States Circuit Court to answer questions he refused at the recent ICC hearing. The case seeks light on Union Pacific stock dealings and related director interests, with possible actions against Otto H. Kahn. If the circuit rules against the commission, an appeal to the Supreme Court is planned.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
E. H. Harriman
United States
New York
Commission
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Harriman
Otto H. Kahn
Union Pacific
Kahn, Loeb & Co
Kahn
St. Joe & Grand Island
Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
Nobel Prize Rule Reiterated in Oslo Lecture Plan
Christiania reports that President Roosevelt, winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize, must deliver a lecture in March 1909 to comply with prize rules. The notice outlines the requirement for laureates to give an official address as part of holders duties.
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Christiania
Roosevelt
Death by own action shocks Manhattan curb broker
Samuel B. Van Sielen of 408 Manhattan avenue, a curb broker, shot himself in the right temple at home. His wife found the body with a revolver nearby. He bound the pistol with tape to reach it while dying, left two letters to wife and father asking forgiveness and care for his wife. He was thirty eight.
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Samuel B. van Sielen
Manhattan Avenue
Abraham van Siclen
Hawtree Creek Road
van Siclen
Mr. Delmas
Abraham H. Hummel
Evelyn Thaw
Foraker Heads to Ohio to Launch Campaign in Canton
Senator Foraker sails to Canton Ohio where he will address the Board of Trade and ignite a campaign against Taft supporters. He will visit Columbus for talks with lieutenants and outline plans to counter Taft sentiment as party headquarters open in Columbus.
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Washington
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Board of Trade
The
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Cleveland
Taft
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Columbus
Vorys
First National Bank
Standard Oil and affiliates file answer in ouster suit
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey with John D Rockefeller Henry H Rogers and about forty defendant corporations respond to the government ouster suit in the U S Circuit Court Eastern District of Missouri The answer denies all charges and accompanies a bill of exceptions listing thirty seven grounds of irrelevancy filed with Clerk James R Gray The court is not in session at this time
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Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Henry H. Rogers
United States Ctrcuit Court
Missouri
James R. Gray
Quarter mile guards against rail wrecking aims to curb vandalism
A Pittsburgh meeting of Pennsylvania Railroad officials agreed to station a guard every quarter mile of track from New York to Chicago if needed. They also urged harsher penalties with twenty five years for first offence and fifty years for second offence when no lives are lost.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Long
New York
Chicago
Twelve Die in Lodz Workman Riots and Robberies
In Lodz on April 9, intense clashes among local workers left twelve dead and fourteen wounded. Robbers struck two government alcohol depots, killing the two soldiers guarding them.
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Lodz
Pittsburg Councilmen Charged Over Carnegie Institute Tickets
Three Pittsburg councilmen are charged with selling admission tickets to the Carnegie Institute dedication for ten dollars each. A council investigation likely follows as all dedication arrangements are complete. Mr Carnegie will lead the parade from Hotel Schenley to the Institute. society women express sorrow over the affair.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Carnegie Institute
Carnegie
Pittsburg Society
Hotel Schenley
Institute
Apportionment Mix Up Forces New State Redistricting Act
Albany reports indicate any partial redraw will head to the courts. Leaders from both parties push for a comprehensive apportionment this year, with committees to draft a new act and potential elections for senators this fall.
Delmas Defends Thaw with Unwritten Law Appeal
Delphin M. Delmas urged Thaw’s insanity and invoked unwritten law during a lengthy summing up in the Thaw trial. He attacked the prosecution for not calling Dr. Hamilton and framed Evelyn Nesbit’s renunciation as noble. The defense pressed home the home and family stakes while detailing Thaw’s alleged mental state.
Exeter dormitory fire forces student jump in New Hampshire
Dunbar Hall at Phillips Exeter Academy burned down in the early hours. Thirty five students were compelled to jump from second story windows but a roll call at 1:30 showed all escaped unharmed. The estimated loss is $50,000.
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Dunbar Hall
Phillips Exeter Academy
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