Medal Bestows Honor On Miss McGann For Slocum Rescue
The last acts of congress included awarding a medal of honor to Miss Helen I. McGann of New York for saving nine children during the General Slocum disaster of June 15, 1904. Medal awards are commonly given to soldiers, and the Medal of Honor Legion now numbers over 450 veterans.
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Helen I. McGann
New York
Slocum
Medal of Honor Legion
Army
Navy
United States
Legion
Congress
Radium Institute Opens in London Aims at Wide Access
Wealthy backers fund a London radium institute linked to the London hospital which has long pursued radium treatments. Sir Frederick Treves cautioned about promises, yet notes show skin conditions birth marks tumors cancers and some ulcers have vanished with radium. A tiny 90 milligram device costing about eighteen hundred dollars demonstrates its high value. The new institute will offer care and research for rich and poor alike, with the needy funded.
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London
London Hospital
Frederick Treves
Boas, Burglaries, and Indian Art at Carlisle in 1900s News
A burglar steals a boa constrictor in Los Angeles prompting debate on safe homes and air, then Carlisle Indian School strengthens native arts through scholarships and a push to preserve traditional design taught by an Indian woman leader, while Taft’s travel record shows over 202000 miles since 1900 for public service and international amity.
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Los Angeles
Chicago Daily News
Carlisle
East
School of Industrial Art
Philadelphia
Taft
Dartmouth and Clark seek new college leaders this year
Dartmouth College and Clark University announce searches for new presidents while Barnard College and Radcliffe seek a new dean. The move signals active leadership changes as prominent educators feel expectant about current vacancies and strategic direction.
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Dartmouth College
Clark University
Igollege
Barnard College
Suffragettes Protest as Former Asquith Arrives in London
In London two suffragettes masked themselves and confronted the scene as former premier H. H. Asquith arrived, reflecting ongoing agitation over women’s rights and political participation.
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Fromer Asquith
London
Vote on Bill Friday Provide Petroleum Duty
Members are given an opportunity to decide on customs for lumber hides barley and malt with a report noting some changes. The bill centers on petroleum duty and outlines related duties awaiting legislative action.
Protection Clock Debate Rages in Congress
Texas representative Burgess condemned the Republican bill noting the protection clock strikes 12 as he argued against protective policy. He warned the public is being misled by promises of bread while action is lacking.
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Mr. Burgess
Texas
Republican Party
Payne tariff bill rule set for Friday vote in House
Washington April 6 final vote on the Payne tariff bill fixed for next Friday at 3 p.m. The rule restricts amendments to Ways and Means and specific paragraphs and provides a 26 percent ad valorem on petroleum. The special order vote on the amendment to the tariff bill passed 196 to 180. Several motions and committee procedures are described including a separate vote on certain amendments and a noon daily meeting hour. Protests in the Senate over the Payne tariff bill are noted, with objections to barley and other items. A census bill will be reported to the Senate next Thursday.
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Washington
House
Rules Committee
Ways and Means
Dalzell
Clark
United States
Union
Itn
Underwood
Alabama
Committee On Ways and Means
Fire Burns Piano Firms in Center City Philadelphia
A blaze yesterday heavily damaged the M. Stetson Plano Company and the Columbia Phonograph Company buildings in central Philadelphia. Total losses are estimated at 200000 dollars, with pianos and phonographs ruined. News notes the rapid spread and extent of the property damage in the business district.
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Philadelphia
M. Stetson Plano ‘Company
Columbia
Lewis to Confer in Pittsburg United States
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to Lewis and a meeting in Pittsburg Pennsylvania involving the United States of America, with unclear context and date. Further readable details are not present to confirm scope or participants.
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Lewis
Pittsburg
Ap Lewis
United
Kentucky Railroads Win War Against Commission
The U S Supreme Court ruled for the Kentucky railroads, overturning the McChord law and blocking state rate schedules. Separate ruling favored the South Carolina dispensary commission in a dispute over funds from the dispensary era, with debts collected by the commission and creditors seeking payment.
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Kentucky
Washington
Railroad Commission of
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Cochran
United States Circuit Court For
Eastern District of
Peckham
South Carolina
State Dispensary Commission
Justice White
Wilson Distilling Company
Fleischmann Company
United States Circuit Court
District of
W. J. Murray
John McSween
Avery Patton
Nquor
Boys Cause $2,000,000 Fire in Fort Worth
A large section of Fort Worth burned after a weekend fire caused by boys cigarette smoking. One person died, J. J. Newton suffered serious injuries, six were hurt, 300 families lost homes, and hundreds of workers faced unemployment. Texas & Pacific railroad lost 35 engines in the roundhouse, totaling about $250,000. Police investigated as incendiary activity by a group of negroes was alleged.
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Fort Worth
Tex
South Fort Worth
J. J. Newton
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Paris Faces Fearful Insurrection Threat
Paris newspapers report alarm over a violent workers meeting led by a revolutionary labor group. They note state employees aligning with trades unions and a secret committee to plan strikes, stirring fear of an imminent bloody insurrection.
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Paris
Revolutionary Labor Organization
Oak Branch wreck leaves 21 missing after collision
A Lloyds dispatch from Punta Arenas reports the British steamer Oak Branch struck a derelict in the Straits of Westminster and was abandoned in a sinking condition. The first officer and 18 aboard were saved while the captain and 20 others are missing. Oak Branch, 9,064 tons, sailed from Liverpool for Valparaiso on February 24.
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London
Lloyds
Punta Arena
Chile
Oak Branch
Straits of Westminster
Liverpool
Valparaiso
Philanthropist Pearsons Improves in Pasadena
Pasadena reports that D Pearsons, the Chicago philanthropist, who previously endured illness, is improving while staying at the Pasadena hospital as of April 6.
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Pearsons
Pasadena
Cal
Chicago
Pasadena Hospital
Train Runs Down Two Children Near Catoosa, Oklahoma
Two children were struck and killed by a train on a track near Catoosa in Sapulpa district on April 6. Authorities reported the accident occurred as the youngsters attempted to cross the line, prompting investigations and safety reminders.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Catoosa
Ex-Ghief at Naples Gets a Noisy Welcome
Former U S president Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Naples aboard the Hamburg on a voyage from New York to Mombasa. Thousands gathered amid flags and ceremonies as he transferred to the Admiral for continuation to East Africa, with Ambassador Griscom and other officials meeting him.
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Naples
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Hamburg
New York
Mombasa
Capri
Sorrento
Amalfi
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Hotel Excelsior
Ambassador Grshom
Cape de Monte
Aosta
Arsenal Docks
Ambassador Griscom
Scorpion
Robert Goelet
George W. Logan
Griscom
Burmeister
Herr Steffensand
Emperor William
Crazy Snake's Son Peaches Promise to Lead to Father
Crazy Snake's son was taken from the federal prison in Muskogee Oklahoma by United States Deputy Marshal William Martin on the promise to lead the officer to the hiding place of Crazy Snake the Oklahoma chief sought by the state militia for a week.
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United States
Muskogee
Okla
Crazy
Snake
William Martin
In Fight for Life Great Array of Talent Present In St. Louis
Special Assistant to the United States Attorney General Frank B. Kellogg began his argument in the government’s suit to dissolve Standard Oil before four federal judges in St. Louis. He said the case would require two and a half days, outlined the Rockefeller led conspiracy from 1870 to 1882, then 1882 to 1899, and up to present holding company structure. Kellogg reviewed evidence, naming Rockefeller, Flagler, Rogers, Archbold, Payne, and Pratt as parties to the alleged monopoly.
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St. Louis Court
St. Louis
Bar of
John G. Milburn
New York
Rosenthal
Chicago
John J. Johnson
Philadelphia
David G. Watson
Pittsburg
Mr. Kellogg
Henry H. Rogers
John D. Archbold
Oliver H. Payne
Charles M. Pratt
Standard Oil
Ohio
Kellogg
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Wellsville Temperance Advocate Bound Over on Shooting Charge
Dr Hamlin Barnes leader of the Good Citizens League and temperance advocate was bound over to the April grand jury on a charge of shooting with intent to kill He posted 1000 dollars bail In a wet and dry fight two men William Zoellers and Benjamin Davidson were shot and seriously injured
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Wellsville
Hamlin Barnes
Good Citizens’ League
William Zoellers
Benjamin Davidson
Dewey Cousin Accident Victim in Birmingham
An aunt or cousin of Admiral Dewey, Mrs Hat tie Dewey Smith, died from injuries after a fall in Birmingham Alabama. A small dog caused fright at the curb leading to her stumble and collapse days after the incident.
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Dewey
Birmingham
Ala
Apr
Mra
Hattie Dewey
Smith
Admiral Dewey
Four Wounded in Liquor Fight at Teague Houseboat
Four men were injured in a pistol duel and ensuing fight between Good Citizens members from Teague and men who were drinking aboard a houseboat. The incident occurred April 6, with violence escalating as alcohol fueled clashes between groups. Police reported no fatalities and ongoing investigations into the motive and participants.
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Vellaville
Teague
Zeppelin Airship Aims 24 Hour Flight From Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen April 6 The Zeppelin ascended at 18 minutes past nine with intent to fly 24 hours. The destination was kept secret though Strassburg was suspected. At Eberach Wuerttemberg the craft maneuvered two and a half hours. Count in command hoped for victory after prior wind damage and improved morning conditions. A dozen army officers and friends accompanied the airship.
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Friedrichshafen
Strassburg
Eberach
Wuertemburg
Lake Constance
Munich
Woman Aeronaut Drowned in Balloon Flight Crash
In France a balloon bound for St Cloud broke up off the coast at Calais. Two men were rescued after their craft was cut free. a woman passenger drowned as they drifted toward the breakers. Rescue boats reached the scene but could not save her. The remaining aeronauts were blown out to sea.
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Countances
France
St. Cloud
Governor Haskell Faces U S Court Trial in Oklahoma
Gov. N. Haskell and six other prominent Oklahoma citizens indicted on alleged fraud in Muskogee town lot cases appeared in the U S circuit court in Tulsa on April 6. Special Judge John A. Marshall of Utah presided as a large and notable defense counsel array filled the courtroom.
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Tulsa
Okla
Train kills two veterans in Goshen Indiana incident
In Goshen Indiana on April 6, two elderly veterans Thomas Hite and Samuel Mertsbaugh were struck and instantly killed attempting to board a freight train. The men, both listed as old soldiers, were mangled in the accident as bystanders watched.
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Goshen
Ind
Thomas Hite
Samuel Mertsbaugh
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