State Senate Declares War on Governor Deneen
In Springfield on April 20 the Senate passed key appropriation bills amid heated debate over governors Deneen and local option issues. Senators McKingie and Berry pressed for tougher measures, while House inaction and political tensions fueled threats and calls for more power. Local option supporters rally for call-up of their bill, and Mayor Schmitz resignation rumors surface as jurors for the Ruel trial are sworn in.
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Struck mother then killed himself in St Louis tragedy
Edward Linn aged 24 died after midnight shooting following a confrontation with his mother who had scolded him for job hunting. He struck her in the face, returned later to beg forgiveness, then went to the cellar and fatally shot himself.
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Dynamite bomb misses Cabrera in Guatemala City
A dynamite blast near President Estrada Cabrera's carriage in Guatemala City killed his horses and wounded General Ordiana, chief of staff, while Cabrera was unharmed. The incident occurred as Estrada Cabrera rode with officials observing a parade.
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Alleged Fraud Causes Arrest in New York Life Case
Jacob Frank, agent for New York Life Insurance, was arrested in New York on forged signatures claim tied to the recent board election. He faces forgery charges in the third degree over ballots allegedly bearing policy holder signatures.
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Schmitz Allies Panic Over Mayor Confession
San Francisco April 30 allies and political supporters of Mayor Schmitz move anxiously after his confession to graft prosecutors. They swarm to the mayor’s home seeking assurance and clarity amid the unfolding political crisis.
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Douglas Really Stole 1 300 000 Said to Have Affected Company
New York April 0 The attorney general charged Hingotine W. O. Boke lis of the Pause Company of Anerken with stealing about a million dollars, some of which was removed from the Broadway offices. A director, who has shown no mercy, was last night confronted by the guard. The report of the office examiners notes the alleged loss and the attempted restoration of the company’s property.
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Taft Promises Canal in Eight Years at Cincinnati Meeting
Secretay Addresses Business Men's Club of Cincinnati closing Western trip with a bold forecast. He says the canal will be completed in eight years after all treaty arrangements. The event included a banquet and extensive remarks. Over 400 applications for admission were noted, with many deemed insufficient for placement.
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Bandits Demand Large Ransom from Turkey
British government vows repayment of a seventy five thousand dollar ransom paid for the release of Robert Abbott, son of a British subject, kidnapped on March 21 and freed after kidnappers’ demands were met. The original sum asked was one hundred thousand dollars. Turkey faced pressure to reimburse the ransom after the ordeal near Constantinople.
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Rural Free Delivery Salary Schedule Adopted by Post Office
Rural free delivery carriers will receive new graded salary increases effective July 1. Postmaster General Meyer approved the adjusted scale based on mileage, with increases ranging from 9 to 25 percent. The schedule lists routes by miles and corresponding pay amounts, including ranges from 2 to 25 miles and up.
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Seize Brewers Property as Receivers Appointed
Kansas City Kansas April 30. Three receivers appointed by the Kansas Supreme Court with sheriff and attorney general staff took possession of property believed owned by indicted brewing companies. Where resistance appeared receivers declined to argue and referred all complaints to the court for settlement.
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State eyes plan for Joliet prison and related institutions
Springfield April 20. Representative David Shanahan leads an appropriation bill to fund a new Joliet site including prison, asylum for juveniles, women’s prison, and a collapsible colony for epileptics. The plan envisions seven to eight years of construction, convicts labor, and about 2 million dollars total, with land near Joliet and extensive running costs.
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Military rule in Montenegro sparks cabinet resignation
Reports from Vienna describe a military government declared in Montenegro as Premier Tonanovics resigns. Armed bands are marching toward Cettinje while serious street fighting erupts at Podgoritza, a town about 38 miles north of Sentari. Several killed or wounded, with further clashes feared.
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I Duke to Call at Capital Abruzzi to Norfolk voyage
The Italian ambassador Baron Mayor des Planches and embassy counsel Montagna will sail May 3 from Washington to Norfolk to invite the duke of the ancient to visit and meet the Vares and Etruria ships sent to Jamestown exposition. The duke is kin to the king of Italy and heads matters for this invitation. The Eckles estate case in Chicago notes the late currency controller James H. Eckles left real estate and bank holdings to widow and daughter.
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Welsh Ahead In Kewanee Galesburg Mayors Contest
In Kewanee and Galesburg April 0 recounts begin before Judge Gray shows Welsh gaining 13 votes in 5 of 14 districts, erasing Shumway's 6 vote lead and placing Welsh 7 votes ahead. Shumway threatens fraud probes if the recount favors Welsh, while a second contest looms. Concurrent notices in Kewanee report Mulligan contesting Peterson’s city clerk win as Peterson held a 1 vote majority for the Citizens' Labor ticket.
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Large Sum Sent to Relieve Famine in China
Washington April 30 two hundred thousand dollars, the largest famine relief contribution in a day, was sent to China today by the Christian Herald. Stove Factory Burns in Loraine Ohio, April 30, fire destroyed the National Stove plant. Loss about $200,000, four hundred men idle.
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Roosevelt Digs Up Race Death by Own Action Claim
In a letter to the editor, President Roosevelt condemns a magazine article for implying race as a factor in birth rates. He argues the average family should not be expected to have more children, cites Massachusetts data, and warns that such views threaten national existence if adopted.
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Seven Men Alive After Mine Flood Rescue Operation
Johnstown Pa April 3 Seven men imprisoned in the Berwing White mine at Fosterwell since last Friday remain alive. They tapped compressed air pipes to signal rescuers amid rising water. Four men entered the mine to aid the trapped workers, a crouched passage four feet high hindered progress. Relief included water tight care and nourishment for the trapped miners. Recruiting Bill Accepted as government measures move forward.
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Best Police Chief in Country Takes Stand on Flirting
President Roosevelt era article notes Oliv. Claviland April-Iren Koller claims the nation’s top police chief would shield men from women flirts. He orders officers to arrest “masher” types and says flirtation is the feminine form of masculine aggression. The piece describes attire and behavior of women as well as police oversight.
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Leg Is Cut Off Under Wheels At Moline Station
George Rohrig of Aurora aged 19 fell under a West Burlington train at Twenty third street Mo line yesterday afternoon at 4 moved to Moline city hospital where doctors amputated his right leg above the knee. He was an apprentice molder headed to Rock Island to seek work with fellow apprentice molder George Blanck also of Aurora.
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Benson Gets a Judgement in County Court
In county court this morning R. Benson obtained a judgment against Thomas R. Harper for 340 on a suit filed October 28, 14. the defendant defaulted. Ho M. McCaskrin represented the plaintiff. The session opened with this case, the first set for hearing this week after many on the docket remained. Also listed was Thomas O’Connell as plaintiff against Max D. Hawnsberg to recover balances alleged due from various transactions. M. J. McEniry represented the plaintiff, John Haubers the defendant.
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Federal county approves tariff arrangement amid Berlin report
Berlin reports the federal county today passed the German American provisional tariff arrangement. The Chicago Tribune notes a bibliophile bewilderment over a rare first edition being mistaken for a child's toy, prompting a witty exchange about value and novelty.
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Killing Man Costs Auto Driver $1,000
Kenosha Wis April 30 Edward Collier an automobile chauffeur convicted of fourth degree manslaughter in the July 25 killing of William Dreyer was sentenced to pay a fine of 1.00 and costs. The fine and costs were paid and Collier was discharged from custody. Attorney W. S. Forrest of Chicago filed a motion for arrest of judgment pending any appeal but this was denied.
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Freight rates dispute vexes railroad case in Omaha
The Omaha session of the Interstate Commerce Commission opens with the Om aha Cooperate company charging the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis and Burlington lines with unreasonable and excessive freight charges on cooperage materials from Tennessee. The complaint cites higher rates to Omaha than to Keokuk, Town and Alexandria, prompting an official inquiry.
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No Deal Is Made Says Mayor In New York Statement
New York April 30 Mayor Mc Clellan announced in a statement that no deal has been made regarding the city’s leadership. He said he will appoint a new, lightweight administration and will resist factional pressure to influence government. He asserted he won’t seek democratic party backing under terms that compromise clean, efficient governance.
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Timothy D. Sullivan
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Four Inches of Snow Hit Dubuque and Wisconsin
A snow storm spread four inches across Dubuque and Wisconsin yesterday, delaying rail traffic in Milwaukee and making the statewide snowfall general from Des Moines to central Iowa. The deep snow will aid grain and pastures but harm fruits and some truck gardening.
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Pilgrim steamer run ashore near saving station
Lake Port Huron Mich April 10 a small passenger steamer the Pilgrim carrying about 30 souls and a crew was run ashore near the saving station in danger of foundering all aboard rescued likely total loss Hagerman quits forthwith Governor Hagerman resignation accepted soon after president's letter reaches him Castro Venezuela Curacao island Willemstad passengers report President Castro seriously ill
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Floods in Russia Displace Thousands Amid River Overflow
Odessa reports about one hundred thousand residents driven from their homes by the Oder, Dniester, and Dvina floods. The widespread inundations cause extreme distress across a large region as rivers burst their banks. In London, a coroner's court finds pugilist Pedlar Palmer guilty of manslaughter for striking a man who refused to stop singing in a railroad car.
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Oldest Baron De Ros Dies in London
London reports Baron de Ros premier baron of England and colonel of the First Life Guards has died. The aged nobleman, a long time figure in royal circles, passed away in his sleep at his official residence. His death marks the loss of England's oldest peer with a storied military lineage and ties to the crown. The estate and titles are expected to pass to his next of kin according to primogeniture.
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