Great Belgian Strike Falls Short Of Socialist Forecast
A large walkout in Belgium, centered near Brussels, drew 60,000 local workers with about 20,000 striking and national totals estimated around 200,000 off work. The action caused limited disruption, with a few machines damaged at a leather factory suburb, and governments’ suffrage aims noted amid broader labor unrest.
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Police Captains Indicted in New York Bribery Conspiracy Case
A blanket grand jury indictment charges Police Captains Dennis Murtha James E B Huss U y Thompson and others with conspiring to obstruct a witness in a bribery scheme linked to former department official George A. Sipp. Patrolman Eugene Fox faces bribery counts and the group allegedly sought to remove Sipp to avoid testimony. Murtha was arraigned on 1,000 bail. Sweeney pleaded not guilty and was released.
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Tragedies, shootings and disasters hit Indiana region
Multiple violent incidents and disasters unfold as Hugh Burns kills his wife and wounded man before shooting himself in Demotte Indiana. A Crawford county sheriff candidate Gilkey is shot dead in Pickeburgh Kansas after a dispute over a woman. Dayton Ohio faces $600000 relief needs for street and property repairs after a recent flood. Hagenbeck, Hamburg’s famed animal collector, dies at age 82. Six miners entombed after a mine explosion in Den Ang Arkansas.
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Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson Founder Celebrated
In Sharlotteavilly Virginia the University of Virginia marked the 2001 anniversary of the founder Thomas Jefferson. A tribute by alumni and university officials highlighted his lasting impact on education and civic life. Retired Army man Gen Simon Sny fer of Reading Pennsylvania died of pneumonia after a long service, with remarks honoring his Civil War and Cuban campaigns.
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University of Virginia
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Thomae Jefferson
Talcott Williams
Columbia University Rehoo
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Reading
Bre
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United States Army
Cuba
Ill American Tars Firefight at Mazatlan Killings and Wounding
An incident off Mazatlan on April 14 left two U S sailors dead and three wounded, during an attempted arrest by Mexican police. Admiral Cowles reported two Mexican guards wounded, while anti American sentiment rose at Pacific ports. Washington investigates under orders from the navy.
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Buffalo Car Strike Ends After Union Victory
In Bulalo New York on April 14 the Buffalo car strike ended as majority of 2000 conductors and workers returned to duty after an all day session with Mayor Fabronpa and company and union representatives. The company agreed to recognize the union and address work conditions. Most workers returned within 48 hours and service resumed Saturday at seven A.M. A minor incident involving a foreign worker occurred during the morning.
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Cairo Relief Run Delivers Supplies to Destitute Families
The steamer Minolta carrying Adjutant General Disk 800 sails to the Wabash river bottoms with provisions and clothing for 3000 families in need. Rations for ten thousand people allocated for a week. No change at Cairo amid the high water. river at 54 feet and continuing danger.
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Relief for heirs sought in Geo Phil Selden case
Washington April 10 Senator Sherman introduced a bill to provide retirement pay relief for the heirs of Geo Phil Selden and other officers. The draft notes that four years at West Point should count toward benefits, after Supreme Court rulings. Generals Grant and Sherman earlier secured back pay, but Sheridan and others were not fully paid. Pueblo Block Fire destroys major building in Pueblo Colorado April 14 injuring residents in upper floors. losses exceed 360000.
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Girl Pickets Arrested in Hazelton Labor Protest
Twenty two girls, fourteen of them youths, attempted to stop an employer from going to work in Hazelton Pennsylvania. They were arrested Tuesday and placed in jail.
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long battle ended no further legislation now needed to adopt seventeenth amendment
Washington April 40 By Conner Heal s ratification of tha wnandnant to that effeet Tuesday direct election of United States senators became one of the provistong of the Constitution Thirty-Flv etales the requigia throw fourths of all in the Union hye ap roved the change Lt rouse only for the governors of wit gtyhea wile Wave acted favorably by formally jolt ty Secretacy Tegay and for bio to re fuel proclamation announcing the change The amendmnnt to tha Con stitution 8 ho Rocond willithy tha I net few months The vote of Ue Connor Neul senale was unanimous cart ath Me bodsea 150 to 77 The amendsnent primarily trans fers Me power af electing Benalari from the legislatures to tie poole ab she polls To effect this change it was abeeesirr to ater tye machiery for tthe Ailing of vacancies in the senate For more than sixty year a proposals had been wade to change the Consuitu How so as to provite for the direct section of senators It was not an svér until June 24 1912 th he senate sag Induced for the first cline In its history Lo giro is a consent to tha t change No legislation by congress will be necessary to put the change lato ef fect JL will be incomitent upon the Yanous stiles to sea that proper tire vision is iiady by the memes of cen Mors going on the regular ballots The Oost cenators to be elected by t he new clothod wil te those who like their seats for the term fegins oing March 4 1416
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Magnate Morgan buried in Hartford interment at Cedar Hill
The body of magnate Morgan, who died in Mona Italy, was taken to Hartford by special train and placed in Magnolia at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Funeral services were held at St George's and Episcopal leaders from New York Massachusetts Connecticut officiated. pallbearers and mourners viewed the body as it lay in state before burial beside his parents in Hartford.
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McAdoo Moves to Overhaul Customs at Philadelphia Port
Washington April 40. Secretary McAdoo of the Treasury Department begins a sweeping reform by displacing the entire customs service at the port of Philadelphia. He says the change is vital for the inter est of the people and requests retention of key officials Perry Wylde, Vincent, Walter Sterrick, and Naylighter Wyldle from the old department.
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Fight to Save Peaches In Kansas Cold Threat
In Topeka on April 12 hundreds of peach pots burned through central and western Kansas to shield rail hubs from freezing temperatures. Officials feared extensive peach crop damage if the frost persisted, prompting widespread protective actions.
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Helly defeats Walters in ten round arena bout
Helly won a ten round boxing match against Walters before an enthusiastic crowd at the Inex arena on Friday. The April 15 card in Kenosha featured the Irishman Iran Chit go's North aide and Apilar Walters in a showy main event.
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Recall Referendum Question Passes Amid Turbulent Debate
In a contentious session Senator Jalen Athenat'n supported a constitutional recall measure targeting several entities, including HMMs oMalala and Felisy Pho. The vote outcome was announced despite objections about scope and clarity.
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Pope Pius Leaves Bed Amid Vague Illness Rumors
Complete with misspellings and garbled lines, the report notes Pope Pius reportedly weakened by illness, with Vatican and Venice references. Cardinals and officials attended briefly, and a morning prayer session preceded renewed inquiries into his condition.
Flashy Wires Outline ailing Industrial Education Reform
A garbled report cites Avril Westra and Wood How Wizon as part of a discussion on industrial education reform in the Southern Industrial Educational razzle. The piece mentions a murder conviction for Macy Lacan and references post office employee waves and municipal ventures in April, with obituaries and service notes threaded through a chaotic wire service update.
Danger of another war in Europe and Salonica tensions
London reports rising danger of a split among allies as Usilkurians and Greece clash over Salonica while troop movements increase in the region. Prince and Rishi are linked to Greek claims, but other powers back Dnigurta. Russian pressure heightens. The European crisis follows the perceived collapse of the peace process.
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Rodell Floors Gibbons Smith in California Heavyweight Bout
New York April 12 Gibbons Smith the California heavyweight defeated by floor knockdown and sustained exchanges. Kenton fights back as Rodell dominates the pace and lands hard blows in a round by round contest. Fans witnessed a tense battle with a decisive moment that swung the bout in Rodell’s favor.
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Epidemic Fears Hit Playte and Colombia in April 1942
The report notes a feared epidemic and floods with estimates of up to 600 deaths. It mentions Santa Maria region, Colombia, and a disaster response by officials. References to Hurwitz Hughes and a court event appear amid chaotic details.
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Wilson Delivers First Address to Congress in Person
President Wilson defied the recent custom by delivering a direct address to both houses of Congress from the White House. The spectacle recalled early days of the republic as Wilson, flanked by his cabinet, spoke instead of sending a written message. The move won early support from Senate Democrats and House leadership.
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John Adama
Bath
Conventional Horns and a Quixotic Verse Fragment
A fragment from Marton 3111 titled The Lare of Croaning Water appears to mock vain self importance in a satirical line about men who pose as gentlemen. The text reads as a playful, puzzling line about social pretensions and noisy behavior.
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Crumpacker Brother of Con Browmoan Dies of Pneumonia
John W Crumpacker, brother of former Con Browmoan Sugar 2 Crumpacker, died suddenly from pneumonia in Laporte Indiana in April. Known Latkers to the state, Crumpacker was among twelve injured in a train collision near Gelliston Hungary in April, with one car toppled and a collision causing deaths and injuries.
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