Haitian Crisis Deepens as Executions Rise
Paris dispatches report continued violence in Haiti with fresh executions, bringing previous tally to twenty seven. France rejects surrender of Firmin and others seeking asylum, while foreign legations face risk. Government vows no US friction, asserts opposition to intervention, aims to arrest conspirators and jail or execute those found armed.
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Paris
Hayti
M. Carteron
M. Leconte
Interior
Gorf River
Firmin
M. Nadreau
United States
France
Germany
Great Britain
Port-au-Prince
Tempe
Trade Not Affected By Haitian unrest despite upheaval
Shipping to Haiti continues with Alleghany carrying large cargoes to Port-au-Prince and other ports. Trade rebounded after January insurrection. authorities foresee a quick end to the crisis. Consul General Geffrard Delvet cites Firminist attempts and the French Consulate incident as key factors. President Alexis seeks stability and to end bloodshed and waste in governance.
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Firmin
Haiti
Gonaives
Port-au-Prince
Imin
Revolutionary Movement
Tiaxu
Hayti
United States
Alleghany
West Indies
St. Marc
Jacmel
Port-en-Prince
Geffrard Delvet
Antenor Firmin
M. Desvet
Alexis
Jealous man shoots crowd in Cleveland restaurant
William Krueser, 21, opened fire in a Cleveland restaurant injuring James Barr and killing Edward Draudt before shooting himself. Police believe he targeted a specific person sparked by jealousy. The scene caused a panic as patrons sought shelter under tables and at a lunch counter.
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Cleveland
William Krueser
Dward Draudt
James Barr
Krueger
Barr
District Convention Names Delegates and Elector
The Republican Congress Convention of Michigan’s 20th District in Jacksonville selected Stuart Pierson of Carrollton and Henry Savage of Virginia as delegates to the Republican National Convention. William Mumford of Pittsfield was named as Presidential elector. Resolutions endorsed Speaker Joseph G Cannon for President and supported the national and state administrations.
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Jacksonville
Republican Congress
Stuart Pierson
Carrollton
Henry Savage
Virginia
William Mumford
Pittsfield
Joseph G. Cannon
Virginia district convention selects delegates and alternates
The Sth Virginia District Republican Convention in Bristol on March 17 chose Joseph Gillespie of Tazewell County and J. W. Mc Avercak of Wythe County as delegates to the national convention. Alternates named were J. H. Catron of Scott County and George Gilmer of Russell County.
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Joseph Gillespie
Tazewell County
J. W. McAvercak
Wythe County
J. H. Catron
Scott County
George Gilmer
Russell County
Bryan to Speak in New York and Upstate Cities
A telegram from William J. Bryan says he will visit New York on Monday April 9 to speak at Auditorium Hall 171st street and Fulton avenue The Bronx. He will address Brooklyn audiences the next night and speak at the Associated Press dinner at the Waldorf. He then travels to Rochester Syracuse Glens Falls and Albany.
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Auditorium Hall
171St Street
Fulton Avenue
Bronx
Brooklyn
Associated Press
Waldorf
Bryan
Rochester
Syracuse
Glens Falls
Albany
Confederate Navy official found dead after years in seclusion
St Louis March 17 Russell Riley who died here yesterday after forty years a recluse was Assistant Secretary of the Confederate Navy during the Civil War. He once assisted General Robert E Lee who reportedly gave him a sword at war’s end. Riley is credited with several paintings and a search will be made for his relatives.
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Russell Riley
Robert E. Lee
Ireland
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Wolf Tone
Edmund Hurke
Dublin
Cork
Dean Swift
England
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Duke of Wellington
Lord Wolseley
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Hugh Cairns
Down
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O’connell
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John
Calhoun
Richard Montgomery
Quebec
Sullivans
New Hampshire
Knox
Washington
Philip H. Sheridan
New York
George Clinton
Michael O'Connell
Clinton
St. Patrick
Britain
Dumbarton
Glamorganshire
Emerald Isle
Europe
Hughes and Taft speak at Friendly Sons dinner at Delmonico's
Secretary Taft and Governor Hughes attended the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick dinner at Delmonico's. The event featured speeches celebrating Ireland and American-Irish ties, with Taft praising Irish contributions and humor and Hughes urging unity and lawful immigrant welcome. The gathering included Justice Dowling and notable figures from politics and society.
Talks on Hughes divide Republicans at Madison Ave club
In crowded rooms of the Hughes Club officers Herbert Parsons and John Henry Hammond faced sharp criticism from Frank Hendrick and Edward Lauterbach. They attacked party leaders for backing Governor Hughes and urged unified support to nominate Hughes at Chicago, warning that factional fights risked Republican losses locally and nationally.
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Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee
John Henry Hammond
Frank Hendrick
Edward Lauterbach
Charles E. Hughes Club
Séth Street
Madison Avenue
Congress
Hendrick
Representative Parsons
Democrats Welcome Governor at St Patrick’s Society Event
Governor Hughes drew applause from Brooklyn Democrats during a quick visit to the St Patrick's Society reception at the Pouch Gallery on Clinton Street and Lafayette Avenue. Accompanied by John C. Judge and FE. A. Connelly, he rode in an automobile to meet Justice Luke D. Stapleton and Hird 8. Coler and was warmly cheered when introduced to club members involved in Brooklyn politics. He accepted an invitation to speak after noting his reasons for visiting.
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Hughes
Brooklyn
St. Patrick's Society
Pouch Gallery
Clinton Street
Lafayette Avenue
John C. Judge
FE. A. Connelly
Luke D. Stapleton
Hird
Coler
Saintly Birthday Celebration Reflects Irish Heritage
A dignitary attended the reception after bypassing a prior engagement at the Friendly Sons of Ireland dinner. He praised the saint whose birthday was honored for converting the Irish to Christianity and for inspiring national pride in spiritual ancestors who overcame past obstacles.
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Sons of Ireland
New York Celebrates Irish Parade With Merriment and Unity
A grand Irish celebration in New York drew tens of thousands as marches, church services, and banquets filled the day. Archbishop Farley greeted revelers while regiments and Irish societies marched from Fifth Avenue to Manhattan Casino. Brooklyn held a parallel parade with officials reviewing the line as crowds cheered.
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Lexington Avenue Opera House
Munster County
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Amsterdam Opera House
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Bedford
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Heights
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Coler
Supreme Court
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Ketcham
Dike
Fawcett
McCarren
Edward J. Faulkner
Thomas Connaughton
Joseph Curtin
Hughes Urges GOP Integrity at Astor Club Dinner
Governor Hughes, speaking to the West Side Republican Club at the Hotel Astor, urged the party to live up to its platform, back the racetrack gambling ban, reform banking supervision, and ensure free voter expression. He defended direct nomination and extended the Public Service Commission law to telegraph and telephone services, stressing honesty, accountability, and strong party leadership.
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Republican Club
Hotel Astor
Hughes
St. Patrick's Day
Republican Party
Department of the State
Public Service Commission
Hughes At D A Dinner by Governor Hughes
Governor Hughes spoke at the Delta Upsilon dinner last night amid cheers and college yells. He urged merit and character over family ties, and called for true democracy in the college while noting he felt at home among the boys.
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Delta Upsilon
Tie
West Side
William II van Steenbergh
Hin
A. W. North
California
Howard J. Johnson
Henry Spellmeyer
John L.vlrlan
Nehemiah Boynton
Edward M. Bassett
Fred M. Crossett
Albert Warren Ferris
Trumbull White
Austrian Anarchist Aides Irish as St Patrick’s Day Pace Quickens
In a United States Circuit Court naturalization session, Austrian immigrant Warmund Karnitschnigg admitted opposing all government but then claimed dual stance in English, alarming clerk John Donovan. Karnitschnigg’s anti government writings raised questions about his suitability for naturalization as Hebrews celebrate Porta and St Patrick’s Day with hopes of American citizenship. William R. Montgomery, ex Hamilton Bank president, seeks final papers born in Nova Scotia, about thirty years ago, but remains unable to vote.
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St. Patrick’s Day
John Donovan
Naturalization Bureau
United States Circuit Court
Gosseon
Warmund Karnitschalgg
Mr. Donovan
Karnitschnigg
Irish Terrier Sparks Donnybrook in Mulberry Street Fight
An Irish terrier causes chaos near Police Headquarters on St Patrick's Day as two truck drivers clash outside Tone Lorenzo's barber shop. The dog bites three people, including a patrolman, drawing in a crowd and sending one victim to St Vincent's Hospital. Police seek the dog amid rumors of a private detective cover story.
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St. Patrick's Day
Donnybrook
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Tone Lorenzo
Mulberry Street
Broome Street
The
Bowery
Antonio
Clair
Dellener
SAYS IRISH CHERISH BALLOT AT ST PATRICK DINNER
The St Patrick s Day dinner of the Friends of Erin drew about 200 guests in the rotonaasina The Bronx with Borough President Louis F Haffen Magistrate Matthew P Breen and Lt Governor Lewis S Chanler among the attendees Chanler spoke on the ballot s value and political reform The event featured toastmasters and speakers including Joseph J Dunn Ellsworth J Healy Philip J Sinnott and John J Montgomery IRISH VOLUNTEERS REVIEWED Brigadier General Charles J Crowley reviewed the Irish Volunteers regiment at Grand Central Palace before about ten thousand spectators The program included a dance with James Kelly and Jerry Mahoney noted as leading jig dancers.
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Irish Volunteers
Charles J. Crowley
E. P. Gilgar
Brooklyn
D. Sullivan
Irish Volunteers of
New Jersey
J. Flood
West Chester
Borhan
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Tully
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Catholic Protect
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Irish Counties Athletic Union
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Bronx
Louis F. Haffen
Matthew P Breen
Lewis S. Chanler
Patriote
Chanler
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England
Ireland
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Halan
Joseph J. Dunn
Ellsworth J. Healy
Erin
Philip J. Sinnott
Metica
John J. Montgomery
Is Regiment of Irish Volunteers
Grand Central Palace
James Kelly
Jerry Mahoney
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