War Clouds Involving Turkey European Nations Ease
Rome reports orders countermanding Italian squadron deployment to Turkish waters to secure indulgences for Maly and post al privileges. Turkish envoy assures Italy equal treatment with other powers, and the Porte acknowledges Italian claims, closing the incident. France demands daily penalties for delay in settling the French Heraclea Mining claim and seeks 2.8 million dollars in losses. Weather outlook hints showery conditions across Missouri river valleys and the upper Mississippi with rain and showers moving northeast along the Atlantic coast.
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Roosevelt backs four battleships plan with public show
Washington April 2 President Roosevelt reports many communications praising his push to urge Congress to authorize the construction of four battleships. The White House sees strong public support but the president says he will not send another message on the subject.
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Roosevelt
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White House
Fleet Greets Los Angeles as Battleship Fleet Arrives
More than 100000 residents of Los Angeles gathered at San Pedro to welcome the American battleship fleet. Mayor Harper and General A R Chaffee led the reception party by steamer, but the flagship was not boarded until the anchoring signal. Admiral Thomas thanked the visitors in his cabin as the fleet prepared a week of elaborate entertainments.
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Long Range Forecast For Week Beginning April 19
The Weather Bureau issued a general forecast for the week starting April 19. Seasonable temperatures are expected from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast with no indication of damaging heat for vegetation. In the gulf states and lower Mississippi valley, excessive rains of the past week should ease toward the Ohio valley.
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Ohio
Johnson Denies Interview Quote About Bryan
Kansas City dispatch reports Governor Johnson, en route to St Paul from Lindsborg, denying a recent interview that claimed he opposed renominating William J. Bryan. He called the interview an injustice and said he admires Bryan and is Bryan's warm friend. He declined to comment on Denver convention nominees and said Democratic prospects look bright.
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Lindsborg
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Denver
Demands an Amendment to Sherman Act by AFL Leader
President Samuel Gompers told a Grand Central Palace mass meeting that Supreme Court judges are behind the times and urged Congress to amend the Sherman anti trust law this session to restore the right to organize boycotts and strikes. The address followed labor gatherings nationwide demanding legal changes.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Two Held In Blackmail Plot In Clinton Bank Case
Clinton Iowa April 20 Alfred Paul 20 of Manchester New Hampshire and William Foley 24 of Clinton were charged with attempted extortion. Banker A G Smith received a letter demanding 500 dollars under threat. Police used a decoy bundle, arresting the two in an alley at 1 am yesterday after they took the bundle.
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Manchester
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William Foley
A. G. Smith
Flood Damage in Fort Worth Tops 1.5 Million
Fort Worth residents face 1.5 million dollars in flood damage after steady rain persisted through most of April. Forecaster Landis warns of more showers, potentially raising the tally. A relief fund for 200 needy families has begun under Mayor Harris’s order.
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30000 Miners Resume Work in Pittsburgh District
Pittsburg on April 20 reports about 30,000 miners in the district returning to work following the Toledo agreement reached last week. Strong organizations and local officials welcomed the return, signaling a wartime production effortresume.
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Toledo
Borah urges power to act against Venezuela in dispute
Washington April 20 Officials report that a senate bill drafting broad authority for President Roosevelt to handle Venezuela disputes may pass before adjournment. The move seeks submission to arbitration and potential use of force to recover debts owed to American citizens and corporations amid Castro's refusals.
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Bryan at New York Declines to Talk
William J. Bryan arrived in New York and went to the Hoffman House, headquarters for Hearst, to meet his wife returning from Europe. He said he would give several addresses but had no meetings with political leaders and refused to discuss the New York Democratic convention or Illinois delegation plans for the national convention.
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William J. Bryan
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Illinois
Easter egg rolling at White House grounds in Washington
Thousands of children joined the annual Easter egg rolling on the White House grounds in Washington. President and Mrs. Roosevelt watched the activities from the south porch as spectators enjoyed the event.
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Chadwick, Father of Baseball, Dead
Henry Chadwick aged 83 or notes say 83, key figure in baseball history, dies of pneumonia and heart disease at his Brooklyn home. Also reports King Edward and Queen Alexandra leaving London for a royal tour to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Christiania.
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Billy Sunday declines 50,000 for Chicago revival
Terre Haute, April 20. A Ministerial association committee from Charleston says Billy Sunday refused a Chicago revival offer of 50 000 due to prior engagements two years ahead. He notes growing demand as Illinois dry vote outcomes prompt more inquiries. Sunday plans Sharon Pa then Winota cottage for vacation. His party includes assistants and family. tabernacle funded by local subscriptions with final large collection. About 1000 conversions reported in Charleston.
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Terre Haute
Ind
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Illinois
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Winota
Russian Expedition Thoroughly Besieged Near Belosuvar
An alarming report from Tifiis on April 20 describes a small Russian expeditionary force near Belosuvar, Persia, surrounded by a vastly superior Persian brigand army. Russian reinforcements are hindered by the country’s disorganized condition.
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Belosuvar
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Money For Votes In Rockford Graft Scandal
Rockford Illinois April 20 A stenographic record shows two city council members, Patrick Reynolds and Otto Paulson, admitted accepting money for votes. Investigators fear graft may reach more aldermen as probes continue. The Green Engineering contract bribery tied to waterworks opened the case. The offer inflated to four votes for 250 dollars, and the evidence was given to the mayor.
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Patrick H. Reynolds
Otto Paulson
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Green Engineering Company
Chicago
Green Company
Tommy Burns Dominates Smith In Paris Boxing Thriller
Paris April 20 Tommy Burns American heavyweight stopped South African Jewey Smith in the fifth round of a scheduled ten. The big Paris crowd saw Burns display superior skill and finish with a right to the jaw sending Smith to the floor. Smith had some early body blows but Burns controlled the bout from the third round.
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D A R Delegates Open 17th Continental Congress in Washington
Washington April 20 The 17th continental congress of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution convened for a six day session with unusually large attendance. As an off year no head election will occur though the vice president general race will draw interest for the delegates.
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Continental Congress
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
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Police Poisoned Forty Made It at Chester Pa
About forty members of the state police who arrive here as a result of disturbances from the Chester Traction strike are from ptomaine poisoning believed caused by eating canned food. Note is thought to be seriously. It is believed all danger of another outbreak of disorder is passed.
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Man Held to Grand Jury in Deaf Imposter Case
James Burns alias Arthur Gleason is bound to the grand jury under $500 bond on a charge of obtaining money by a confidence game. He posed as a deaf mute, leading to arrest after trouble with George Brash. Papers found tied to a broader charge. he is held for investigation while authorities pursue details. A.S. Express Dividend and corporate news follow with unrelated items about United States Express and a Spokane report.
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Arthur Gleason
George Brashar
Williams criticizes Gannon over House privileges breach
The Great Northern fast passenger train bound east toward Summit was wrecked and burned this morning by a landslide. The derailment destroyed every car but caused no serious injuries.
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Deep Waterway Meeting At Armory Hall Draws Attention
Armory hall in Chicago hosts a Wednesday meeting with Congressman William Lorimer and State Senator C J Lindley to discuss the lakes to gulf deep waterway and a proposed Illinois bond issue of 20 million dollars. Aimed at residents along navigable rivers, the session begins at 1 30 p m and seeks large attendance. The discussion overlaps with Washington politics as Congress debates rules and pension bills, reflecting broader governance and funding matters.
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Chicago
C. J. Lindley
Greenville
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Aged Moline Woman Hurt Fire Blaze Rescue
Mrs. Lottie Erickson, 80, living at 624 Twelfth Street, Moline, was seriously burned when a gasoline stove exploded in an outdoor kitchen area. She tried to smother the flames but was saved by neighbor Henning Berg who dragged her to safety. injuries mainly affect her hands and face.
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Twelfth Street
Moline
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Fire at South Heights Home Damages Kitchen
A fire at E. L. Husse residence on Seventeenth street South Rock Island damaged the kitchen about eight this morning. Flames from an open stove ignited towels and clothing. Mrs. Husse and her children were moved to safety and the South Rock Island volunteer department with neighbors stopped the blaze. Loss about $100 fully insured. A roof fire at John Holters residence on Twenty second street caused minor damage and was insured.
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Seventeenth Street
South Rock Island
John Holters
Twenty-second Street
Boat Club Managers Meet To Consider Harbor Plans
The Island City Boating association board meets tonight at Commodore T. E. Carsons office to discuss harbor improvements on Twelfth street and review three watchman candidates. Membership grew after Friday's meeting as the club prepares expanded work.
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Commodore T. E. Carsons
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Unholz to Meet Gans at Frisco
San Francisco April 20 Boer Unholz signed with Promoter Gleason for a twenty round world lightweight title bout with Joe Gans on May 14 at 133 pounds ringside and under Marquis of Queensbury rules. Unholz cites $427 owed by Battling Nelson and Gleason’s guarantee of 3000 dollars plus 25 percent of receipts if attendances exceed 3000. Gleason to post 3000 with Anholz and Gans to post 2500 forfeits.
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Battling Nelson
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Joe Gans
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Nelson
Marquis of
Moros Create Fresh Trouble for Army
San Francisco April 20 Army officers on the Buford arrived with news of a serious uprising in Mindanao and guerrilla warfare between white settlers and natives. Detachments of the 23d and 26th Infantry with constabulary and armed launches are engaged in disarming Moros in Basilan and Mindanao islands. The Moros have been restless and trouble has been feared after an armed band of eighty.
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