Gunshot death of Frank B Lacksmith in Lucerne County shack
In April 1 1900 Frank B Lacksmith aged 26 from Lucerne County Pa died by suicide in a shack at Hewitt Nest after setting bedclothes alight and shooting himself with a rifle. Policeman Miller found the scene beside a bloodstained notebook bearing verses and a quoted line from The Millennial... The case notes mental strain and religious influence cited by observers.
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Everett
Frank Blacksmith
Lucerne County
Hewittee
Naugie
Miller
Naggie
Elia Heeler Wilcox
Augie
Explosion Rocks Hotel In IND Va Damages Estimated
An explosion caused by internal air pressure damaged the burned Jest hotel in IND Virginia on April 1. Estimated losses exceed 400000 dollars with guests affected. Authorities report shattered interiors and scattered debris as investigation continues.
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Ind
Jest
Giamonds
Grand American Handicap Set For Wednesday
The grand American handicap event is scheduled for Wednesday at Interstate Park. Notables Elliott Croeby Mar and jockey Tod Shan are listed among entrants as eight birds were shot in the morning practice.
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Elliott
Croeby
Mar
Tod Shan
Interstate Park
Improvement Reported in Officer Barrymore Case
YORK April 1 There is improvement today in officendes Barrymore Gay or two ago was ne wert at Bellevue The fragmentary notice notes a health update and mentions Bellevue as a location in the partial report.
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York
General Fitzhugh Lee Expounds U S Territorial Policy
Omaha—Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, honored at a city banquet, states that Puerto Rico is ours by conquest and that the Teller resolution obliges a protectorate over Cuba until pacification is achieved, after which occupancy is relinquished. He says the Philippines require firm peace before any dispositional steps.
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Municipal Ownership Rivalry in Chicago Mayor Race
Chicago voters head to the polls tomorrow to decide the mayoral contest between Hancey Carter Harrison and an opponent. Harrison's team claims a 40,000 vote edge, while others predict margins from 8,000 to 10,000. Campaigns differ on public utility ownership versus reform and decency.
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VREDE FALLS TO BOERS IN MARCH FIGHT
A Boer prisoner reports Vrede captured after a skirmish near Standerton. British losses cited as one killed and one wounded while Boers suffer four killed and several wounded. Dispatch claims Generals Soudotha and De Wet plan in Vrede vicinity.
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Manchurian treaty talks widen as China resists signing
Minister Wu met Secretary Hay in Washington to report that Beijing was told by its government not to sign the Manchurian agreement with Russia. Special Commissioner Rockhill also conveyed similar cautions to the State Department. Russia, however, presses for China to sign the accord amid growing insistence.
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China
Defense in Cayton Libel Case Springs Surprise
The Cayton libel defense surprised by moving to magistrate on merits and declining to offer a defense. Justice Cann delayed ruling after briefs are filed, crowd noted, and proceedings ended with the hearing terminated as defense rested amid courtroom tension.
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Justice Cann
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Missing deputy clerk accused of looting city treasury
Dan Sullivan, a deputy clerk in the war rant office in San Francisco, is missing. He allegedly forged signatures of police judges to authorize withdrawals of bail money totaling five thousand dollars and secured the cash.
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San Francisco
Dan Sullivan
Sullivan
Recovery of Bodies From Union Mine Disaster
In Victoria B C on April 1 the bodies of Willam and Turnbull Thomas Lord Bono Andrew Smith and Xueen two Chinese and a Japanese were recovered from the Union mine wreck. Others still missing include W B Walker Geo Walker Mat Oda Simonds White and Fleck. The Quadra steamship returned from the West Coast of Vancouver Island after two site options for the Pacific cable terminus were examined Barclay Sound entrance favored over San Juan.
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Will Leigh Hunt Bring Suit Against the Associated Press
It is understood that Leigh Hunt will bring suit within two weeks against the Associated Press. Attorneys Carr and Preston and F. H. Brownell of Fiverett are named to compel the AP to furnish him with the morning press.
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Fiverett
Funeral for Beasie Leather Held at Home
The funeral for Beasie Leather, three years old, was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence at 110 Nob Hu avenue. Floral tributes included a pillow with Beesie’s name in flowers. Beasie was the daughter of Fitsherbert Leather, an associate editor at the Trade Register. Interment followed at Lakeview cemetery.
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Six mayoral tickets vie as St Louis election nears
Six full tickets compete for the mayoral post in St Louis with a bitter race over the world's fair. Leaders include Mayor G W Parker Republican Rolla Wells Democrat and Lee Meriwether municipal ownership party. Wm J Bryan opposes Wells and warns of the gold bug faction gaining control of the state organization.
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Pioneer Fountain Subscriptions Sought for City Square
The joint committee of the chamber of commerce and city council seeks 75000 in contributions for Pioneer Fountain in Pioneer Square. They aim for five 5000 gifts initially, then smaller amounts to broad participation, with a meeting not expected for several days.
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Attempt on Czar’s Life Reported in Royal Grounds
A high ranking household member in the czar’s circle allegedly tried to assassinate Nicholas at the palace in Kiev. The attacker fired a revolver but missed. he then killed a guard before being stopped.
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Kieff. Rusia
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Wee
Himneek
Arranmore Sinks Dutch Trawler After Collision
The steamer Arranmore collided with a Dutch trawler off Glasgow on Saturday and sank the vessel. Seven people are reported drowned as a Genee fog hung over the coast at the time of the accident.
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Save the Emperor on Expedition to Pekin When Powers Support
A Shanghai dispatch reports 100 000 troops from Bhantung to Hianfu aim to rescue the emperor from reactionaries and escort him to Pekine if the powers pledge moral backing for the expedition.
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London
Globe
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Hianfu
Pekine
Petrel Gunboat Fire Kills Lt Commander Roper
Washington April 1 Admiral Kenney cables the navy department that at 7 o clock yesterday morning fire broke out in the fire room of the gunboat Petrel at Cavite. Lieut Commander Jesse M Roper was suffocated in a brave attempt to rescue crew members. His body will be sent home on the Muffalo. Twenty two other officers and men were overcome but all were revived.
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ReveredComposer John Brainerd Dead at 84
Lyndon April 1 1924 noted sacred music composer John Brainerd died aged 84. Born in 1840 he gained acclaim for his liturgical works and hymns. His death follows a long career shaping church music across the region.
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John Brainer
Morgan and Hill Seek Panama Canal Control Agreement
Leaked notes say J P Morgan planned a Washington visit to secure a government agreement on transferring the Panama Canal to the United States. James J. Hill and other financiers would embark on the yacht Wacouta to discuss personal control of the property.
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DE D. C
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Johnson and Akers vie for Cleveland mayor in key election
In Cleveland on April 1 Tom L. Johnson a Democrat and former car magnate faces W. J. Akers a Republican in a pivotal mayoral contest. The city expects a record vote as polls open.
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W. J. Akers
Brevet Promotions for Meade Powell in Marine Corps
The president appointed Col. Robert IL Meade to brigadier general brevet of the Marine Corps for distinguished conduct at the battle of Tientsin and Linet W. G. Powell to brevet captain in the same corps on April 1.
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Three Burglars Escape as Seattle Depot Capture Fails
Policeman Kibbach nabbed three suspicious men at the Seattle and International depot but they fled, leaving one runner behind. The scene ended with the others gone and Ribbach lamenting forgotten questions for names and addresses.
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Tibbach
They’re Off at Buffalo Wage Strike Hits Rail Freight
Buffalo labor action explodes as six hundred teamsters strike for a $14 weekly wage increase. Five hundred freight cars are reported landed daily, with more likely to follow the strike.
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N. Y
Earthquake in Constantinople Disrupts Ceremony
An April earthquake in Constantinople caused a panic among diplomats and officials at a throne ceremony. Parts of the ceiling fell as the band stopped playing and musicians fled. the sultan remained calm, briefly moved toward the door, then ordered the program to proceed.
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Constantinople
Merciless Misfortune Hammers Artist in Bellevue Fire
New York April 1 Philip Wolfecom a multi talent artist and model for Tissot and Munkacay has been confined to Bellevue Hospital after his studio burned last Thursday. The shock of losing his treasures has driven him to insanity and he is now under care.
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Christ
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Sulphur Works Fire In London Kills One
Fire at the Wandsworth sulphur works and adjacent buildings in London destroys property. One man dies and many firemen are overcome by sulphur fumes. Fr Deery bound over to superior court on robbery charge. arrested by Patrolman Kelly.
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