Philippines tariff aims to boost revenue and protect industry
President transmits a special message proposing revisions to the Philippine tariff to maximize customs revenue while extending protective tariff principles for Philippine industries. The plan raises duties, adds to the free list, and seeks to cushion losses from pending free trade provisions. Protests roll in as provisions are debated.
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Massacre fear in Astrabad Persia after tribal attack
Teheran reports the city of Astrabad captured by revolutionists under Panoff was attacked by Turkoman tribesmen who repulsed the attackers and killed many. Panoff fled, his remnant surrendered to the Russian consul, and inhabitants seek refuge in the Russian consulate. A massacre threat prompted Russia to request troops. three gunboats arrived at Astrabad harbor.
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Roosevelt Declines Mombasa Stop for Direct Pease Ranch Visit
A cablegram from Theodore Roosevelt declines a public reception and dinner invitation in Mombasa and announces he will not stop there. He requests his special train meet him at the pier and proceed directly to the Pease Ranch, causing disappointment among local hosts.
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Taft Joins Yale Meet and Masonic Lodge News
President Taft travels from New York to New Haven to attend Yale University Corporation affairs, greeted sparsely at Grand Central. He later joins the Kila Winning lodge of Masonry in Cincinnati after previously not affiliated.
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Will Not Yield to Rose in Rose Dickie Debate
Milwaukee April 15 Dr Samuel Dickie refuses to change the debate format for the Rose Dickie contest to give Mayor Rose the opening and closing positions. The mayor says the change would be fair though no decision on canceling the debate has been made. The event remains scheduled for Friday April 30 in Chissase.
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Witteklind Seems Stranded Near Cape Charles City
Cape Henry dispatch reports the freighter Witteklind of the North German Lloyd line with cargo ashore near Cape Charles City off Baltimore. The incident was noted today as an underway vessel encountered trouble while approaching the Chesapeake Bay area.
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Gas Explosion Kills Three Miners Near Fairmont
A gas explosion today in a Farmington mine seven miles from Fairmont West Virginia caused the death of three miners. The mine caught fire but officials say the remaining workers are accounted for and safe.
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Salome dance is barred under new Iowa law
Des Moines April 15 Iowa's anti Salome law takes effect with penalties including fines and jail for any obscene indecent or immoral dramas or entertainment.
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Patten Buys 3 Million Bushels to Grip Wheat Market
Chicago April 15 The wheat market fell as July lost 4 and May and September slipped. James A Patten and associates bought about 3 000 000 bushels of May July and September wheat in the final 15 minutes amid nervy trading. Illinois and Missouri crop reports steadied selling of September while May and July hit new highs.
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Distillery Seized on Fraud Charges in Maryland
Washington reports that Carroll Springs Distillery Company plant, a major Maryland grain distillery, was seized after a nearly three month inquiry into internal revenue violations. About 8000 barrels of whisky may be taken by the government amid alleged fraud patterns including aging whisky in old barrels and substitutions of gin for whisky without duty.
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Snowbound Train OK Passengers Reach Safe Halt
Snowbound Denver, Northwestern & Pacific train reaches Sulphur Springs with 68 of 75 passengers aboard after leaving Denver. The car seized by snowdrifts earlier is cleared and all travelers reported safe aside from seven who remained unaccounted for as rescue efforts continued.
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Rail stopped in snowbound stretch at Corona
A seven man group stalled for days in heavy snow at Corona finally landed at Sulphur Springs last night. They preferred to stay in the snowshed until today when a rotary plow will make another effort to clear the track.
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Bank Robbery in Woodlawn Sees Five Masked Men Escape
In Mt. Vernon Illinois on April 15 a Woodlawn bank was robbed by five masked men who dynamited the safe, wrecked the interior, and fled with 1900 dollars. Local authorities investigate as the small town reels from the bold crime.
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General M C Butler Dies in South Carolina
Columbia April 14 General M C Butler longtime United States senator from South Carolina died at his home just before midnight after a period of illness.
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Bill signed moon liquor bill limits saloons in Iowa
Des Moines April 15 Governor Carroll signed the Moon liquor bill restricting the number of saloons in any Iowa city to one for every 1000 inhabitants.
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Pennsylvania pastor arrested after long burglary spree
Jenkintown April 15 Rev Price Chandler of Beth Ayres was arrested amid a string of burglaries in Meadow Brook valley. He is held on 2000 bail for trial at court and denies all charges. Earlier arrests included Henderson, Robert and Conway Allen, and Harry Masters tied to seven robbery counts. Henderson confessed implicating the pastor claiming he was told to steal chickens and bring them to Chandler. Allen corroborated.
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Causes an Exodus Grand Jury to Sit Again in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg April 15 report says one indicted councilman turned state's evidence implicating numerous businessmen and many council members. Grand jury called to sit again to take further evidence amid an exodus of leading citizens. Trials set for Monday include Councilman John F Klein, Dr. W H Weber, and Dallas C Byers. Byers reportedly ill in Europe. proceedings may be postponed.
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Two Girls Die by Self-Inflicted Shot On Lucania At Sea
During the Cunard liner Lucania voyage from New York on April 7 two women in a second class cabin, Margaret Clark aged 24 and Annie Miller aged 22, committed death by own action by shooting. Clark is believed to be from Brooklyn. Miller's former residence is unknown.
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Ex City Treasurer Guilty in Bloomington Embezzlement Case
Bloomington Ind April 15 Harry A Axtell former city treasurer and former secretary of the Real Estate Building association was declared guilty of embezzlement by a jury after about six hours deliberation. The verdict carries expected penitentiary sentence awaiting formal pronouncement.
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Massacre of Armenians at Mersina Asia Minor
Axtell, a former business leader with an estimated worth of 150000 dollars, faced a second trial after the first acquittal on a charge of shortage in the city treasury. Alleged shortages claim up to 7000 dollars, with building association affairs implicated for more than 40000 dollars.
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Asia Minor
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Massacre of Armenians sparks unrest in Mersina
Constantinople reports describe a mob attack on Armenian quarters in Mersina after the killings of two Muslims. The Christian community seeks help from consulates as about 9 500 residents include 6 000 Muslims and 3 500 Christians. American missions are present to assist. The political scene in Constantinople remains quiet.
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New Anna Psychopathic Hospital Opens With $50,000 Cost
Springfield Mich April 15 The public charity service of Miiisis signals the opening of its fourth psychopathic hospital at Anna in connection with the Illinois Southern Hospital for the Insane. The Anna building cost $50 000 and features a hydrotherapeutic outfit. The state psychopathic institute at Kankakee directs the modern hospital service as part of a broader hospital expansion campaign begun by Governor Deneen two years ago.
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Roosevelt stops at Port of Aden during Red Sea voyage
The steamer Admiral with the Roosevelt party aboard reached Aden harbor for a short stay. All are well and several party members plan to ashore for a bird specimen hunting expedition. The Red Sea run from the Suez Canal was smooth.
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Helen Boyle Not Guilty in St Louis Abduction Case
Mercer Pennsylvania April 15 The H c Houteaudyer and wife of St Louis failed to identify Mrs James H Boyle as the servant who left last September amid allegations jewelry worth six thousand dollars vanished from the home They cannot be sure she is the former servant Prominent Kansas City Man Dies Kansas City April 15 Conway Hayes council member exalted ruler of the Kansas City Elis and merchant circle figure died of pneumonia at 44 Gotch Takes on McLeod Waterloo Iowa April 15 Frank Gotch and Dan McLeod set for a two fall wrestling match next Tuesday night
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Girl A Prisoner On Ship In The Ocean
A Denver girl Rosaline Rockayn claimed to be drifted at sea after being forced onto a boarding house guide’s ship. A bottle message washed ashore in Oakland detailing her plight. Denver officials say the name not in directory and no police action is planned.
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Powder Plant Explosion at Gordon Illinois
Sullivan Indiana April 15 reports a nitro glycerine factory explosion at Gordon across the Wabash river destroying the plant at 1 PM. Thirty men said killed, shock felt 35 miles, no communications. relief party dispatched from Robinson, Indianapolis. only women named killed per AP telephonic information. MacMonnies Divorced Last Year in Paris
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