Odell loses ground as New York reapportionment passes
Albany reports the Senate backed a Republican redistricting plan aimed at weakening Odell’s New York County stronghold. The measure, debated after Odell and Higgins factions clashed, will bind all Republican senators to support it as the Parsons plan reshapes districts in Manhattan and across upstate counties.
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Relief to City Weathered by Army Distribution
San Francisco saw continued improvement as relief was distributed by military authorities. Governor Pardee stood firm against withdrawing state troops despite Mayor Schmitz request. New York City increased its relief by 100000 dollars while insurers ponder widespread rate increases. All contributions designated for sufferers would be used as intended.
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Sinking of British Steamer Yana in Halifax Harbor
The British steamer Yana sank at Halifax Harbor tonight after being struck by eight Flesner Strethoona. The captain and seven aboard the Havana were saved.
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Halifax Harbor
Hearst Followers Storm Albany Capitol in Recount Fight
About five hundred Hearst supporters surged into the New York Capitol on April 26 to press the Raines Murphy recount bill. They threatened lawmakers, pressed Speaker Wadsworth, and demanded a hearing while Governor Higgins was unavailable. Senator Brackett refused to bow to outside pressure.
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Thresa
Mr. Shearn
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G. Lordi
Alfred Nicholson
Mr.Deford
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Atlantic City Special To New York Train Schedule
Buffet parlor cars and dining car direct service leaves Atlantic City for New York at 4 30 p m Sunday April 28 with Newark stops in each direction. Advertisement mentions Pennsylvania Railroad and Atlantic City special service.
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Newark
Fire Devastates Large San Francisco Districts
The area hit by the blaze covers about ten thousand acres or fifteen square miles in San Francisco. It includes nearly one hundred banks and many landmark buildings, with thousands of mercantile and manufacturing establishments. Over two hundred thirty thousand residents live in the zone, while about one hundred fifty thousand homes remain standing and largely unharmed. Remaining features include shipyards at the Potrero and Pacific Mail docks, stockyards at South San Francisco, waterfront docks and factories from Mission Creek to Hunters Point, the Mint, and a large retail district along Fillmore and Deviladero streets.
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Three Towns Laid Low by Tornado Strike
Telegraph report from Fort Worth details a devastating tornado that swept Bellevue Stoneberg and Hamilton, wiping out the towns. About 30 people are killed or injured in Bellevue, with aid requested for Hamilton and a relief train sent from Bowie. Communications are down, and widespread ruin is feared with signs of fire in some ruins.
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Castro Plans Bank and Paper Currency for Venezuela
Venezuela envisions a national bank and replacement of the gold standard with a general paper currency. Secretary General J. Cardenas and Manuel Corao lead negotiations, with Corao seeking local banker support and Cardenas to Europe for financing. Previously banks issued limited notes in Caracas and Maracaibo, while broader circulation failed under past efforts.
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Manuel Carao
Caracas
Castro
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la Guayra
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Banco de
Sefior Corao
Sefior Cardenas
Europe
Andrade
Colombia
Ban on Crap Games Spreads Through NYU Law School
Clarence H. Ashley dean of NYU Law School moves to end craps among students in both day and night classes. He warns violators of possible Penal Code prosecutions and expulsion, and threatens to report names to the board of law examiners.
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Clarence H. Ashley
New York University Law School
Ashley
Board of Law Examiners
New York University
National Union to Pay All Fire Losses in San Francisco
The National Union Fire Insurance Company, after a hastily called meeting, announced it would pay every dollar of losses from the San Francisco fire. President Cole said the company would not suspend operations and aimed to form a syndicate to protect working capital, with a loss estimate around 750000 and a plan to insure in the new San Francisco once rebuilt.
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San Francisco
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Sann Francisco
Miners Present New Demands for Wage Increases
Wilkes-Barre Penn April 26 The mine workers scale committee answered operators with two wage proposals dropping all other demands including the nine hour day and union recognition No arbitration request. A Scranton meeting next Thursday could trigger a strike if rejected.
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George F. Baer
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
A Flood of Money and Red Cross Relief in San Francisco
San Francisco relief leaders outline how donated funds will be spent under a finance committee audit, with the War Department receiving final reports. Food distribution is centralized to the US Army depot under Major Duval, while Red Cross supplies move smoothly. Hospitals report fewer patients as rail passes expire, and the city tightens sanitary controls including water, garbage disposal, and isolated contagious cases.
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James H. Ward
Board of Health
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Quarrel Over Guard Sparks San Francisco Tension
Governor Pardee joined Major General Greely and Mayor Schmitz in San Francisco to discuss withdrawing the National Guard. Schmitz and a citizens committee defended the Guard’s service, while the governor decried calls for withdrawal as a critique of an efficient force.
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Pictures From San Francisco
In the Picture section the Brook Eagle presents a snapshot from San Francisco era life. The brief image caption suggests city scenes and everyday activity.
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