Severe storm roars east with wreckage across cities
A severe electr ion storm with cyclonic winds battered Philadelphia and surrounding areas, demolishing buildings, unroofing homes, and cutting Telegraph and telephone lines. The Keystone region saw the Pennsylvan ia Railroad tower collapse near Holme sburg and Tacony, trapping neighborhoods and grounding trains. A man was killed at the Theony station, factories were destroyed in Kensington, and power and communications were severed citywide. In Pittsburgh and Washington County, damage and a 30 degree drop in temperature produced further losses.
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Philadelphia
New York Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ths
Holmoesburg
Tacony
New York
Trenton
Thony
Poli
Demaljahad
Theony
Sadetlion
Kensington
Tacoiy
Germantown
St. Michael's Church
Jones Hall
American Metal Company
Pennsylvania
Oregon bank wrecker Moriie goes to prison
Salem Oregon March 28 Banker Cooper Moriie found guilty of embezzling seventy five thousand dollars in connection with the failure of the Oregon Trust and Savings bank in Portland must serve five years in the penitentiary. The supreme court today affirmed the case on appeal from the circuit court.
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Salem
Ore
Cooper Moriie
Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Portland
Supreme Court
Gireult Court
Alaska coal lands fraud trial opens in Seattle
In Seattle on March 28 the federal court began empaneling a jury for the trial of Munday, Shields, Stracey and Selgley indicted on defrauding government coal lands in Alaska of ten million dollars. The defense will call over 100 witnesses, and the trial is expected to be lengthy.
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Seattle
Munday
Shields
Stracey
Selgley
Alaska
United States District Court
Collision in New York Bay Alters Two Steamers
The steamers Cedric and Maroqueine collided in the lower bay with Maroqueine's port quarter smashed. Panic was averted by quick actions of officers.
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New York Bay
New York
Cedric
Lower Bay
Trinidad
Offiers
Fresh difficulties feared in China
The Times reports China granted concessions to satisfy Russian demand on mining in southeastern Manchuria temporarily. Patches in Pekin suggest Japan and Russia may soon present new demands to Manchuria, risking an armed clash amid increasing tensions and Russo-Chinese concessions.
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China
London
Kobdo
Rusein
Hirat
Times
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Mexican Ambassador Denies Peace Negotiation Reports
St. Louis dispatches report that Ambassador De La Barra of Mexico declared he knew nothing about peace negotiations with Medero. The statement comes amid circulated rumors of talks and potential diplomacy.
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St. Louis
de la Barra
Mexico
Madero
WAGE WAR ON BIGGEST TRUST WAGE WAR ON BIGGEST TRUST
Washington, D. C., March 29. Justice Department officials announced that criminal prosecutions of leading Wall Street financiers will begin soon. A billion dollar coal trust led by the Pennsylvania Railroad and allied interests is alleged to have controlled anthracite output and throttled competition. The Pennsylvanian, Baltimore & Ohio, Norfolk & Western are named as prominent members and connections to Wall Street financiers are sought.
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Wal Street
Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
United States
Cora
Pennsylvani
Baltimore
Ohio
Norfolk & Weettern
Neelet
Wits
Ihwee
Reyes
Peris
Burt
Ehibwahowe
Atfake
Revolutions Confer Today in Mexico and Demands
San Antonio reports Gustavo Madero and brothers discuss peace prospects as Mexican government backs negotiations. Expectation of Ambassador De La Barra arrival tomorrow. rebels and federals clash at Aguerero ranch in Coahuila with Captain Duran wounded and later killed. Rumors of Dias resignation denied by revolu tionaries and federals as De La Barra potentially becomes president until elections.
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San Antonio
Gustavo Madero
Alfonso
Julio
Ambassador de la Barra
Friainviven Madero
Fender
Mexico
el Paso
Agufrero Ranch
Coahuits
Coutin
Duran
El Paseo Moreh #8
Dige
Revolutoniste
Madero
Dias
Nence
Uise
Orm
de la Barr
Sions
Barra Thriee
Dinghis
United States
Million Dollar Swindler Arrested in Pittsburg
Charles Sheldon a broker was arrested in Pittsburg on the charge of obtaining over a million dollars through a Montreal blind pool. He fears violence in Canada and is being guarded to prevent self harm.
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Pittsburg
Charles Sheldon
Montreal
Canada
Chicago Jewelry Store Robbery Report
Chicago report on an early evening store robbery describes two thieves hurling a padded brick through a window at a busy corner and fleeing with jewelry valued at $500 while using revolvers to hold back onlookers. Four people were inside the store during the incident.
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Chicago
Victim Found After Steamer Wreck Near Victoria
Victoria British Columbia March 28 The body of John Henderson was recovered by the tug Lorne The body was found supported by a fire service indicating others nearby were warned before the Rebelt sank Wreckage was drifting in About 27 passengers were aboard when she sank Observers who disembarked at William Head confirmed the count
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Victoria
B.C
John Henderson
Lorne
Henderson
William Head
California Legislature Adopts Reforms After Long Session
In Sacraments March 25 the California legislature adjourned after what was described as one of the state’s most progressive sessions. Lawmakers completed key reforms and faced final votes on several measures before adjourning this morning.
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California
Many Candidates for Position in Race in Albiony
March 28. After last night’s Democratic caucus eliminated Sheehan for senator a half dozen candidates seek a place. The caucus reconvenes tonight as contenders are likely chosen. Insurgents demand support for Herman Ridder Isador Strauss or Martin Glynn. If refused insurgents may ally with Republicans to back a chosen candidate. Governor Johnson praised the legislature as satisfactory and progressive. Senator Depew telegraphed that Republicans pledged to vote for him.
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Albiony
Sheehan
Herman Ridder
Isador Strauss
Martin Glynn
Insurgenta
Johnson
Depew
Strong man charged with horse theft in county case
Walter Gilman, foreman on Will M. Peterson’s ranch, jailed last night for stealing two horses and a colt from William Joshua, a full blood Indian. An animal was found on Circuit Judge G W Phelps Meacham ranch. Gilman claims he bought the horses from immigrants. authorities plan to prove possession soon after theft.
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Walter Gilman
William Joshua
Will M. Peterson
Meacham
G. W. Phelps
Gilman
Peterson
Coyuse
Peterson Aind
Peterson Ranch
Ie Ranch
Cayuse
Pen- Haton
War Vessels Hunt for Derelict Target
San Diego March 28 practically every vessel of the Pacific naval fleet here except the cruisers were ordered to hunt the derelict target vessel lost by the collier Glacier Friday while weathering the storm between San Francisco and San Diego.
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San Diego
Pacific Naval Fleet
Glacier
San Francisco
Red Cross Donations Arrive in San Diego During Crisis
An Army report from March 28 notes Red Cross gifts totaling 200 dollars arriving for relief efforts in San Diego. The donations will be dispensed immediately to refugees and others affected by the turmoil. Many residents are returning to the United States as the situation evolves.
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Red Cross
Teearte
United States
Albert Hall Seeks Interpreter Job After Portland Offer
Albert D. Hall once at Humphrey barber shop on Court Street, noted for mastering many languages, may take a role as interpreter with the American Life and Accident Insurance Company of Portland. A letter from the company secretary confirms terms are sought for traveling with their solicitors as interpreter. Hall awaits a reply.
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Albert D. Hall
Boothlack
Humphrey
Court Street
Paseo
American Life and Accident Instales Company of
Portland
Lionel R. Webster
East Oresontan
Hypll
West Inilies
Portland Insurance Company
Outdoor Sport for Girls at University of Oregon
Two hundred twenty freshmen and sophomores at the University of Oregon are now required to take outdoor sport. Tennis is the main health emphasis as Dr Bertha Stuart develops canoe work and seeks an athletic field for women. She plans baseball, basketball, field hockey, volleyball, tetherball and tennis once space is secured. Fifty girls receive corrective treatment with Lovett Table and Loreng Roller, first such appliances on the Pacific coast.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Ore
University
Bertha Stuart
Stuart
Eigct
Lovett
Pacific Conat
Labor Unions Plan Major Demonstration in New York
New York unions plan a large demonstration to protest fire trap conditions at the Trinnel Shirt Water Company's plant. All work will be suspended during funerals for victims and a procession will follow on Thursday and Friday as unidentified bodies are buried. A ward meeting will press for factory safety, marking a tense day as 85 victims are reported dead and 28 bodies remain unidentified.
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New York
Shirt Water Company
Mormons in Europe plan to move immigrants to Utah
London March 23. Mormons in Europe strive to send immigrants to Utah to blunt anti Mormon sentiment. HH. P. Freee of the international reform bureau in Washington directs missionaries being driven from Europe. Every Mormon woman after a year’s frellence becomes a voter. A large number of converts expected to depart Denmark Holland and Germany for Utah.
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Europe
London
Ctah
Tiah
Declarel HH. P. Freee Todas
International Reform Bureau of
Washington
Denmark
Holland
Germany
Utah
Murder Suspect Innocent in Oregon Case
Portland March 28 George Brown the man arrested at Salem on suspicion of murdering Barbara Holtz tah was released from custody today. Brown proclaims his innocence and is cleared by authorities.
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Portland
Ore
George Brown
Salem
Barbara Holtztah
Out of Town Visitor J C Bryan Arrives in City
J C Bryan of La Grande Ie is among the out of town people in the city today as visitors mingle with locals and take in the sights.
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J. C. Bryan
la Grande Ie
TEST ANTI-TREATING ORDINANCES IN COURTS TEST ANTI-TREATING ORDINANCES IN COURTS
Tacoma March 28 Three saloon men arrested for violating anti treating laws threaten to test constitutionality in court. Royal Arch campaign for ordinance ratification plans to publish charges that Mayor Fawcett promised not to push the provisions if he would get saloon votes. Mayor Fawcett said the chosen men will be watched, arrested and tried when they break the ordinance.
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Tacoma
Wash
Royal Arch
Fawcett
Pendleton Beautification Ideas From Civic Club Lecture
Howard Evarts Weed urged Pendleton improve streets parks and depot grounds with underground wires graded streets and tree lines. He proposed turning North Side Cemetery into a park and converting depot grounds into a graceful front gate with grassy plots and a tree background to hide rear shacks.
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North Side
Pendleton
Howard Evarts Weed
Civic Club
Christian Church
Mite
James A. Fee
Civic and Library Club
United States
Weed
Bowman
Etreet
Two Daylight Robberies Reported In Gity Regently
Two daylight robberies have been reported to the police, possibly by the same man. A.W. Neo at 502 Water Street Tanshaked rooms of Prinkie Stevens and Douglas Leffingwell, taking Leffingwell’s overcoat and other items. A second robbery at Mrs. Means and Miss Ogilvy’s rooms at 400 Went Alta Street yielded jewelry and money. Police noted a similar entry yesterday afternoon, with a medium black man in a brown suit suspected.
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Buretar
A. W. Neo
Water Street
Tan
Prinkie Stevens
Peoples Warehouse
Douglas Leffinewell
Mr. Lefinewell
Tom Means
Alta Street
Charlotte Ogilvy
Poppies Warehouse
Nye
Leffingwell
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Penn
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Tebeals
Portn
Million Dolla Swindler
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Hey Cross
Albert Hall
Liemann
Utail
Main Street
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