Fire witness testimony reframes Mrs Fair death in court
April reports from Paris cite Paul Pa United States consul detailing that Moses Fowler and other witnesses may alter conclusions about Mrs Fair's survival after the accident. A castle janitor corroborates seeing her alive minutes after the incident, while investigators weigh contradictory statements and witness credibility.
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Paul Pa
United States
Paris
Ehe
Moses Fowler
France
Charles Fair
Fair
Dunsmuir Firm Refuses Settlement With Miners Union
A delegation of miners from the extension waited on Dunsmuir in Victoria British Columbia on April 20. They admitted membership in the Western Federation of Miners and represented a branch. Dunsmuir refused to discuss any settlement until they withdrew from the federation.
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Western Federation
Victoria
B.C
Dunsmuir
Western Federation of Miners
Northern Securities Co May Pay May Dividends
In St Paul on April 20 Judge Sanborn allowed Northern Securities to pay May dividends while appeal proceeds. Arguments centered on whether the decree could be modified to permit distributions, with the federal injunction holding against voting stock in two railways during the appeal. News: stock jumped in New York on the suspension news.
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St. Paul
Sanborn
Northern Securities
Haupt
Young
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
United States
Supreme Court
New York
Wall Street
Silver in Maryland at Frostburg fire clay mine
Cumberland Maryland April 20 excitement over frostburg silver found while opening fire clay banks Geologist Professor Rutledge of Johns Hopkins University visited the mine and said paying quantities exist The mine lies in coal region Kansas City Missouri April 20 Democratic Club of Jackson County completes arrangements for Jefferson day banquet Hon William J Stone US Senator to be honored Speakers include William J Bryan Senator Bailey Senator Cockrell and E W Carmack
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Frostburg
Cumberland
Rutledge
John Hopkins University
Kansas City
Democratic Club
Jackson County
William J. Stone
United States
William J. Bryan
Bailey
Texas
Cockrell
Missouri
Tennessee
Miners Lock Out After Nine Hour Work Stoppage
In Mahonoy City Pennsylvania on April 20 a lockout began at the Philadelphia and Heading collieries after miners refused to work nine hours last Saturday. About thirty thousand men and boys are now idle as no reason was given by operators who simply stated there is no work for you.
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Mahonoy City
Philadelphia & Heading
Negro Ghoul on Trial Pleads in Sanity in Indianapolis
Rufus Cantrel, a Black man, stood trial in criminal court in Indianapolis. He pleaded insanity. The jury selection faced major delays as seventy five men were examined and excused, each stating they believed Cantrel guilty before voir dire concluded.
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Cantrel
Indianapolis
Rufus Cantrel
Triel
Criminal Court
Cantre
Steel Meeting in Hoboken Ratifies Major Purchases
New York report notes United States Steel Corporation will conduct routine business at the Hoboken meeting. Stockholders expected to ratify the United Steel Company purchase and Troy Steel Products deal in which Frick Rockefeller and Rogers are interested. Directors’ terms, board plans, and $36,000,000 plant upgrades approved.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Hoboken
United Steel Company
Henry C Frick
Troy Steel Products Company
John D Rockefeller
Henry H. Rogers
Steel Corporation
Labor Leaders Gather in Toronto for AFL Meeting
President Samuel Gompers and leading AFL members including Jon Mitchell of the miners attend the annual meeting of the federation executive committee in Toronto. The routine agenda focuses on Dominion labor bodies affairs and federation administration.
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Toronto
Ont
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Jon Mitchell
Federation
Dominion
Philippine Scouts to Attend St Louis Exposition
Secretary Root, Adjutant General Corbin, and Colonel Edwards conferred on including Philippine scouts in the St Louis Exposition display. Four battalions were discussed with the expo management and Governor Taft informed, with a Philippine band of about 80 pieces to accompany the contingent.
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Washington
Secrvtiry
King of Servia Scared Feared Coup Reversal
Paris April 20 A dispatch from Servia says Belgrade guards have been reinforced and a coup de main is feared amid unrest surrounding the covapatace and the king.
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King of
Servia
Paris
A. Dixpatuh
Belgrade
Body of Frederick Whiteneck Found on River Bank
Frederick Whiteneck, who burned his house Thursday night, was found Saturday on the river bank about 400 yards from the site of the fire. A brother-in-law and a neighbor located the body, with a .32 revolver nearby, face and posture indicating suicide. Coroner’s inquest to follow. Chicago Wheat figures noted for April.
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Fiathdrum
Mahe
Frederick Whiteneck
White
Parry Claims Foreigners Control Unions
Indianapolis April 20 190 H C Parry president of the Manufacturers Association arrived yesterday and warned that foreigners lead unions and plot disorder while insisting on lawful methods. He argues unions threaten Americanism and says employers will meet such groups on that basis to prevent a nationwide unrest. He cites a supposed foreign influence and anarchistic tendencies as a challenge to US government.
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Indianapolis
Ind
H. C Parry
Manufacturere’ Association
Unis
United States
England
Hoyne
Represent America team named for Ireland auto race
L. Moore of Cleveland and Percy Owens of New York have been chosen with Alexander Wanton to represent America in the world championship automobile race in Ireland on July 2. The selection followed a race started at 5 this morning. Owens completed five miles in 5 minutes 25 seconds, with the fastest mile at 1 minute 2 seconds. Moore's time was not announced.
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Ireland
Garden City
L. Moore
Cleveland
Percy Owens
New York
Alexander Wanton
America
Owens
Moore
Treaty sentiment in Scotland favors peace with France
Glasgow April 20 The Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution urging a peace treaty between Great Britain and France. The vote signals growing public support for reconciliation with the French Republic.
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Scotland
England
Republic
Glasgow
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
France
Bakersfield City Marshal dies after outlaw battle
Bakersfield Cal April 20 ity Marshal T J Packard who was shot yesterday in the battle with outlaw McKinney died this morning at 7 o clock He was president of the total Eagles and a prominent Elk.
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Bakersfield
Cal
T. J. Packard
Outlaw McKinney
Total Eagles
Wheat crop records predicted to eclipse all prior statewide plantings
Topeka Kansas reports the state board of agriculture predicts unprecedented wheat sowing for the season with the heaviest acreage ever planted in the state. If fulfilled, this would eclipse all previous crop records.
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Topeka Kan
State Board of Agriculture
Self-styled Prince Athrobold Stuart de Modena Arrested
London reports a self styled prince who married a former countess in December and gathered sensational attention. He was arrested today for assuming a false identity as William Brown, after a public uproar surrounding his arrival and marriage.
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London
Prince Athrobold Stuart de Modena
Countess Russell
William Brown
Engineer on Trial for White Plains Train Disaster
New York April 20 Locomotive engineer Wisker who was in charge of the White Plains local train that collided with the New Haven train in February 17 was brought up on the charge of manslaughter in the second degree in the criminal bravelh of the supreme court this morning He looks dazed and astonished, with his fate uncertain as the trial proceeds
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White Plains
New York
Wisker
White Praire
New Haven
Supreme Court Ibs
Howard on Trial at Frankfort Ky on April 20
A crona examination of Howard this morning has failed to reveal any salient facts. The trial in Frankfort continues with limited new evidence and no decisive linkage established yet.
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Frankfort
Howard
Storm in Germany prompts sheep shipment to Montana
Berlin April 20 reports a storm in Germany delaying shipments but Charles Cunningham proceeds with loading 2000 sheep for Montana to supply summer ranges. The plan notes Montana import rules require a 40 day period before sale and acclimation may aid value. reference to biblical parable concludes the fragment.
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Germany
Berlin
Cernany
Charles Cunningham
Montana
Cunningham
Moutson
Wreck on Erie Passenger Train Near Readhouse
Jamestown reports a deadly Erie train crash at Readhouse early April 20 as a passenger train struck a delayed freight, leaving seven dead and 12 seriously injured. Five burned bodies unrecognizable. two sleepers burned. several cars derailed. authorities differing on immediate toll. Local dispatches reference burned victims and rapid firefighting by Salamancea Fire Company.
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Jamestown
Erie
Readhouse
Nuokirk
Ried House
Salaman Ceatre Company
Convicts Fight In San Francisco Prison Yard
In San Francisco on April 20 B. W. Hamilton and Wil Brown convicts at the state prison fought with an iron bar and knife. Hamilton was stabbed and Brown suffered a concussion of the brain. both may die from their injuries.
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San Francisco
B. W. Hamilton
Wil Brown
Tramilton
Alide Brownie
Funeral Honored Confederate With Dixie Played Over Grave
John K Lincoln of Platteburg South older Confederate, 82, lay in rest as a band played Dixie during burial. The procession moved from home to cemetery while earth was shoveled, with some praising Lincoln as a loyal Confederate whose friends upheld old wartime ties.
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Dixie
John K Lincoln
Platteburg
Thyona
Vaonibeten
Dima
Missouri
Fteme
Lincoln
Nathan Tate
Ohana
Police Court Report Details Drunk and Disorderly Indians and Negroes
In police court today several Indians and African Americans faced charges of drunkenness fighting and disorderly conduct. John Dor an Indian was fined five dollars. Goore Stewart colored was convicted of fighting. Hichard Kolth colored was fined ten dollars. Parson Caton Indian was fined for drunkenness. Whirlwied Indian also faced a fine. Henry Pond Indian paid five dollars for fast riding. Andrew Barnhart Indian fined five dollars for theft picting. Stepped on a nail incident involved BE C Skiley Spokane Drug Co representative. injury occurred at Eugene and Skiley is home recovering Foot injury details noted.
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John Dor
Goore Stewart
Hichard Kolth
Olored
Parson Caton
Dave
Viry
BE. C. Skiley
Spokane Drug Co
Eugene
Skilew
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