Crowded St Louis for Roosevelt visit draws wary crowd
Detectives rushed to St Louis as crowds gathered for the Roosevelt visit at the World’s Fair site. The city braces for pickpockets and thieves while officials plan security and special moves for May events. Minnesota and Chicago officers coordinate to keep the president’s party safe during the park tour and related ceremonies.
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Bryan and Hanna ticket speculation rises after speech
In Indianapolis on April 24 Bryan symbolically aligns with Hanna amid labor unrest remarks by D F Parry. The exchange centers on Senator Hanna challenging Bryan's labor stance at the Amalgamated Steel Workers rally in Columbus. Parry muses Hanna as a potential running mate for Bryan, noting Hanna's shift toward trade union principles.
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Princess Czaykowski and husband held in Constantinople
News from New York reports Princess Czaykowski and her husband were imprisoned in Constantinople for political reasons. Friends say they later reached the summer palace in Syria. In Oregon, Labor unions plan the May 4 state convention in La Grande with about 200 delegates and a banquet, with sessions at the Commercial Club Auditorium.
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Baer Testifies Reading Co Controls Railroads and Iron
President Baer of the Reading road testifies in the interstate commerce inquiry. He says Reading controls railroad and iron stocks, that a three man committee headed by J Pierpont Morgan holds Reading stock, and that the coal company was not formed to evade laws. He cites legitimate business aims and requests court resolution if accused. He refused to comment on presidential inclusion.
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Mexicans Strike Laborers Demand Higher Wages
Mexicans employed on Huntington lines walked out this morning for 30 cents per hour, from 16 cents. Pacific Electric Company halted tracks in the business district but Los Angeles workers refused. About five hundred men are out. Rome rumors say King Edward may visit the pope briefly.
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England and Japan to dispute Russia's advance
London reports that Britain will strengthen its fleet in Chinese waters as Japan appears ready to ally against Russia in Manchuria. The move signals a cautious but grave shift, with officials viewing it as a potential chokepoint against Russian ambitions in the Far East. Washington also plans a strong diplomatic protest over Russia's demand on Manchuria, though the U.S. likely will refrain from joining any coalition.
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Balkans war talks ripple through Turkish moves
Balkan tensions flare as Vossische Zeitung reports Turkey will advance 60 000 troops against Albanian insurgents in a bid to deport leaders after town captures. Albanians allegedly raid Servia prompting mobilization by King Alexander. Also notes Western Union office abandonment after a messenger strike in Salt Lake City and fallout from Mueller bill coverage in Springfield. General Funston seeks inquiry over alleged cruelty in the Philippines.
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Missouri Lieutenant Governor to testify on bribery
Lieutenant Governor Lee told the St. Louis grand jury what he knows about bribery in the last session of the legislature after returning from Chicago. He says he will resign if the state attorney general advises him to do so.
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Macedonians avenge leader by slaying Bashibazouks near Petrich
A Sofia dispatch reports a force of Macedonians killed 40 Bashibazouks and 15 gendarmes near Petrich to avenge the death of their captain Sac. The action occurred in the vicinity of Vienna dated April 24.
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Desperate Chinese desperado executed on bridge
Accounts from Victoria and Omaha dated April 24 describe a Chinese desperado in Kwantung confessing to sixty murders. He was nailed by hands and feet to a wooden cross on a city bridge, left to die after three days. Additional reports from Omaha cover the Travellers' Protective Association convention with officers to be elected, and a Maine debate at Lewiston between Boston University and Colby College on compulsory arbitration.
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Britt Fights Postponed To Next Tuesday in San Francisco
In San Francisco California on April 24 the Jimmy Britt versus Willie Pitmerald bout scheduled for tonight has been postponed to next Tuesday. Promoters seek Mechanics Pavilion for the later date, seen as financially advantageous. Both fighters stay in training and expect a decisive bout when ring time arrives.
Kronstadt battle claims dozens of casualties amid street fighting
Berlin reports say troops and marines clashed in Kronstadt leaving many dead or wounded. Affected areas include the western part of the town where residents sign a petition for a wagon bridge tied to a local school bond issue. The county court may act in the May session as residents seek better crossing and schooling facilities.
City Council Special Session Approves Sewer Contract
The city council approved a sewer system contract with G N Miller who will oversee from survey to acceptance and receive 7.5 percent of gross expenses plus 750 on plan acceptance and 2 percent monthly until completion. Bids for materials due June 2 with 750 or 6 percent bid bond required. Bond issue limited to 300 bonds at 5 percent interest with 1600 bond bid bond. Pendleton bidders expected. A right of way request to O R & N rail line from Bear street to river. Street commissioner P H Fee resigns with a $59.60 claim pending. Mayor silent on successor.
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Bear Street
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Trusty Escapes From Penitentiary Guards
Trusty William Burrell Long, a convict at the penitentiary, escaped with officers pursuing him on Wednesday afternoon. While cutting brush south of the prison he separated from the gang and jumped his job without notice, evading capture for the time being.
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Postmaster General Takes Papers In Tyner Case
Washington reports the Postmaster General ordered all papers related to the Tyner case turned over after Mrs Tyner visited his office. Officials expect renewed inquiries into Tyner administration and the handling of Tyner’s safe affidavits. If papers had been supplied earlier, further actions might have been avoided.
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You Bet Shooting Turns Fatal in You Bet Nevada
Jerry Goodwin shot Thomas P. Blue and his son William Blue after a morning attack by Hine and his son. Thomas is dead and William dying. Goodwin fleeing toward Nevada City to surrender. The incident followed a cane assault with Goodwin firing a revolver after being struck. Goodwin is a prominent You Bet resident.
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Officer's Honor and a German Swordsman Tragedy
Hartmann of Berlin reports an officer killed by a schoolmate, a cadet whose noble act was defended as enforcing an officer's honor. The killer claims duty over blood and asks forgiveness, while condemning a militarist system as the true culprit behind the fatal scene in the street.
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