Body of Paul Jones Found in Paris After Five-Year Search
Paris authorities announce the remains of Paul Jones, famed American admiral, were located April 14 beneath old St. Louis cemetery. The body, well preserved in alcohol, is to be examined and then sent to the United States aboard an American warship.
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Paris
Paul Jones
St. Louis
United States
Horace Porter
Admiral
Old Cemetery
Avenue de Alma
Valet Sentenced To Sing Sing In Brokaw Case
Oscar John Stone formerly employed as a valet for W. Gould Brokaw was sentenced to fifteen years at Sing Sing for theft of silver cups won by Brokaw in automobile races and other items from the Brokaw summer residence, plus arson to conceal the crime.
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Sing Sing
New York
Oscar Johnstone
W. Gould Brokaw
Johnstone
Mr. Brokaw
Commends Washington Laborer for Statue Rescue
George C. Elis, a colored laborer at the Washington barracks, saved the statue of Frederick the Great from bomb damage and received a personal commendation letter from Secretary Taft dated April 17.
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Herald
Washington
George C. Elis
Washington Barracks
Frederick the Great
Taft
Family Feud Blows To Murder At Walkerville
A forty year feud over a fence and a planned elopement led to a Sunday duel in Walkerville Michigan. Clinton McCann senior 65 was killed and his son Clinton McCann Jr wounded by a rifle, after McCann fired on the boys as they fled with a schoolteacher. Dennis McGann the uncle intervened. the elder McGann's brother is in custody. The two sons remain at large.
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Muskegon
Mich
Clinton McCann
Clinton, Jr
Walkerville
Here
McGann
Dennis McGann
Hyves
Giddings
Oceana County
Ben
Pine Lake
Blizzard Hits Indiana Des Moines Snow Flurries Damage Crops
Dispatches from Indiana report snow flurries and a sharp drop in temperature. Northern areas fear fruit frost while central and southern regions report less damage to crops. Temperatures run 28 to 31 degrees above zero. In Jefferson county frost damages oats and small fruit, with heavy losses anticipated. A blizzard in Ramsey, TL, raises anxiety over fruit and early vegetables. indications show no material damage yet.
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Indianapolis
Kya
Indiana
Jeffersonvilla
Des Moines
Iaowa
Jefferson County
Ramsey
Baseball Standings In American and National Leagues
In the American League Chicago defeated St Louis 5 to 0 with Walmer and Kiing on the mound Kellum and Grady catching. In the National League Chicago won 4 to 3 over St Louis with Altrock and Melarland behind the plate and Buchanan and Weaver catching. Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 9 to 4 with Robertaille and Peltz for Pittsburg and Overall Chech and Schliel for Cincinnati.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Walmer
Kiing
Kellum
Grady
Altrock
Melarland
Buchanan
Weaver
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Robertaille
Peltz
Overall
Chech
Schliel
Philadelphia
New York
Eveland Rees
Detroit
Washington
Dees
Met
Tittsburg
St. T Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Bank defaulter Surrenders in Lincoln
Charles M. Chamberlain, cashier of the Chamberlain banking house at Tecumseh Nebraska, who fled after a $75,000 default, telegraphed the Tecumseh sheriff to surrender. The sheriff brought him to Lincoln and back to Tecumseh to jail.
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Lincoln, Neb
Charles M. Chamberlain
Chamberlain Banking House
Tecumseh
Neb
Lincoln
Tecumseh Saylyge
Chamberlain
Free Silver Coinage Abandoned in Mexico
City of Mexico April 17 The mints of Mexico have closed to free coinage of silver and gold and the nation is now officially on the gold basis. The government created an exchange and amency commission to set the currency on a stable footing with daily executive sessions to monitor the historic dollar and gold standard. American consultation urged a gold exchange fund to bolster cross border business relations.
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City of
Mexico
Treasury
Desperate Desperado Fisher Held After Greentown Heist
Kokomo Indiana April 17 Sheriff Lindley seeks Dog Fisher the Greentown desperado jailed here after he robbed Seagraves restaurant, firing furniture with holes. He curses hourly while guarded. Fisher's sister pleaded for reform, but fled in despair. He is underage and to be sent back to Jeffersonville where he has a bad past.
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Kokomo
Ind
Lindley
Fisher
Greentown
Seagraves
Jeffersonville
Dynamite Removed During Large Wampum Fire
Volunteers risked their lives to remove a large quantity of dynamite from the rear of Stiglitz's store as a fire at Stiglity Weehsler's pants factory and a gasoline stove explosion fueled flames. The blaze spread to Stitzitz's general store, the residence of M. Weehsler, and nearby tenements, all destroyed. Estimated loss runs to $60,000.
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Wampum
Stiglitz
Stiglity & Weehsler
Stizitz
M. Weehsler
Poor farmer claims riches in heir claim case
Joseph Rice, a poor farmer near Menomonie Wisconsin, says he is the brother of the late Texas millionaire William Rice who was murdered and that he is rightful heir to at least 4 000 000. He has taken legal steps to prove his claim and settle the matter.
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Menominie
Wis
Joseph Rice
William Rice
Two Illinois Banks Approved for New Capitals
Washington April 17 The First National Bank of Sullivan QE is authorized to begin business with a capital of 50000 dollars. The First National Bank of Middleton UL gains approval to organize with a capital of 25000 dollars.
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Washington
First National Bank of
Sullivan
Middleton
Former Legislator Critically Ill at Home in Indiana
Former Judge Stephen Neal aged 88 and author of the fourteenth amendment is critically ill at his home in St. Lebanon Indiana. Neal served in the state legislature in 1846 and 1847 and is a noted figure in early Indiana legal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lebanon
Ind
Manila Sewer Bonds Authorized by Philippine Commission
Manila on April 1 in a government bulletin the Philippine commission passed an act authorizing the secretary of war to issue bonds in the name of the city of Manila totaling 4 million dollars for sewer and water works construction.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
City of
Loop-the-Loop Accident Leaves Woman in Hospital
A looping motor stunt at the Paris Casino ended with the performer seated in the car and later diagnosed with brain congestion. The incident notes the dangers of high thrill acts and records medical concern following the event.
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Paris
Elot Wins Rhodes Scholarship for Missouri
St Louis Missouri April 17 Samuel E H Elot of St Louis has won the Rhodes scholarship assigned to Missouri. Mr Elot is a graduate of Washington University.
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St. Louis
Samuel EH. Elot
Missouri
Wijot
Washington University
Priest Dies While Visiting Parishioner in St Louis
Father John Wiely, a professor at Saint Louis University from Ontario, collapsed and died while visiting a sick parishioner in St Louis on April 17. The death closes a quiet parish visit with church officials investigating the sudden collapse.
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St. Louis
Reev
John Wiely
St. Louis University
Rather Kiely
Ontario
Powder Explosion Kills Three in Trenton Tennessee
A powder explosion at Trenton Tennessee kills three men and injures several others, causing extensive damage. The incident occurred as workers were handling explosive materials, prompting emergency response and investigations by local authorities.
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Nashville
Tenn
Trenton
Russian Fleet Appears Off Kamranh Bay Amid Togo Surprise
A Daily Mail dispatch from Hongkong reports a small naval engagement between Russian and Japanese forces with scant details. Other wires note Pring Heinrich sighting battleships and cruisers near Kamranh bay, suggesting Rostestvensky may be coaling and preparing for potential action as Togo scouts the area and prepares defensive measures around the Pescadores.
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London
Daily Mail
Hongkong
Singapore
Lloyd
Pring Heinrich
Kamranh Bay
Cochin China
Saigon
Daily Telegraph
Priny Heinrich
Rosestvensky
Lincolnshire
Cardiff
Annam
Rostestvensky
Morning Post
Shanghai
Ching
Indiana laws go into effect via governor proclamation
Indianapolis April 17 Governor J Frank Hanly issued a proclamation making all laws passed by the last general assembly effective among them an anti cigarette measure prohibiting sale or possession of cigarettes cigarette tobacco or papers and an amendment to the liquor laws allowing remonstrances signed by a majority of ward or township voters to block a war license for two years for two years
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. Frank Hanly
General Assembly
Burns Out Telephones on London Underground Rail
A telephone cable in two underground exchanges failed this week causing fires to burst out and exposing users to a current of 1500 volts. The incident damaged lines and disrupted service in London.
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London
Church to Be Socratistic in Lanoni Meeting
In Lanoni Pa April 1797 the world's conference of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints adopted resolutions urging members to prepare to adopt a modified socratistic plan in the near future.
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Lanoni
World’s Conference
The
Reorganized Church of Latter-Day Saints
Michigan Dank Closes Door Raises Faith in President
Owosso Mich April 17 The defunct Stewart bank closed Saturday and the chamber of commerce says depositors will be paid in full with 40 percent a more conservative estimate. American Audit Co found the bank owed 728000 past due and 5000 to 10000 due May 2. Prominent officers include A M Bently Stewart Cranston Shaffer. Citizens express sympathy for President Stewart praising his honesty and effort to cover losses. All bank funds moved to Detroit for investigation as Stewart suffers illness at home.
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Owosso
Mich
Stewart Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Owosso Carriage Company
Stewart
St Hag
American Audit Company of
New York
A. M. Bently
Charles D Stewart
Joseph P. Cranston
Charles Shaffer
Woman seeks to die in fire in East St. Louis
Mrs. Lucinda Parr tried to set herself afire by saturating clothes with kerosene. Her husband heard screams and saved her by tearing off the clothing. Parr suffered severe burns and was arrested for attempted death by own action. Three months earlier Parr was badly burned while saving his daughter who attempted suicide similarly.
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East St. Louis
Lucinda Parr
Parr
Cigarette Law Ignored By Fort Wayne Mayor
Fort Wayne Indiana April 17 Mayor Berghoff refuses to issue orders to police to enforce the anti cigarette law. He denounces state authority over adults and asserts cigarettes are a house matter for guardians to regulate. He believes such a law cannot be legal and that a man should be free to possess cigarette papers at home.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Berghoff
Indiana
Railway heads to meet in Washington during congress
Nearly 1,000 delegates, owners and operating officials from more than 400,000 miles of railway in 44 countries will attend the International railway congress in Washington from May 4 for ten days. Afterward, delegates will inspect U S railways focusing on equipment and shops.
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Washington
International Railway Congress
United States
Senator's Nephew Slashes Man in Saloon Clash
In Mattoon Illinois on April 17 James Datewood and Thomas Beveridge nephew of U S Senator Beveridge of Indiana fought after a quarrel in a saloon. Beveridge slashed Datewood then was shot twice by an officer while fleeing. Both men hospitalized and expected to recover. Warrants issued for their arrest.
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Mattoon
Ill
Thomas Beveridge
Beveridge
Indiana
James Datewood
Datewood
Farmer's Son Hangs Himself in Naperville Case
A brief Naperville incident report describes the apparent suicide of a farmer's son, involving local names and a seed brand reference. The fragmentary text mentions April and individuals connected to the event, with limited verifiable detail remaining.
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Naperville
Joseph
Pebwats
Uleide J Thea
Mr. Jones Finds Cure After Doctors Fail
Mr. William Jones of Oxford Michigan suffered three years of acute rheumatism after exposure in February 1901. Six doctors failed to help until he took Dr Williams Pink Pills starting September 1904. By the third box he felt improvement and soon was entirely well, with neighbors curious about his remedy. The pills are sold by every druggist.
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Mr. Jones
Hoe
Will Liams
Dr. Williams
William Jones
Oxford
Mich
Williams
Opinionated Advice Gets Eaten By Self Interest
A columnist argues that guidance aligned with personal views is readily accepted. The piece notes bias shapes advice and readers should seek balanced perspectives to avoid skewed conclusions. It reflects on how confirmation bias influences judgments in everyday decisions.
Defiance Starch Promises Time Saving and 16 Ounces
Advert shows Defiance Cold Water Starch as superior value with 16 oz per package at 10 cents. It claims the starch never sticks to irons and is free from certain fillers. Warns grocers may push 12 oz packs to clear stock before Defiance. Ends with a sentimental line about a mother’s thinking.
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Defiance
Muskegon lumberman Hackley dies leaving $15 million fortune
The late Charles Hackley of Muskegon Michigan began work as a boy and built a fortune of $15,000,000. Though he contributed to every church in the city, he never attended a church service nor witnessed a theater performance.
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Charles Hackley
Muskegon
Mich
Tfe
Panama Isthmus Death Toll Across Canal Route
More men died and were buried along the Isthmus line of the proposed canal than in any equal territory. In 1849, thousands of travelers moving from the United States to California perished while attempting to cross the Isthmus, succumbing to miasmatic climate.
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Panama
United States
California
Remarkable Cure for Bright's Disease Reported
A Broadland Dakota report details G W Gray's recovery from Bright's Disease after three months of treatment. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring strength, ending bedridden condition, and enabling him to return to work. The article claims the remedy can cure Bright's Disease and other kidney ailments.
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Broadland
Dak
G. W. Gray
Bright
Mr. Gray
Dodd
Toy
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Gen. Porter
John Paul Jones
Medical School
Brokaw
VALET
S Sentenced
Big
Furr
Charles Acting
C.H. Sharer
Latham
Wisconsin
St. Petersburg
Togo
Japan
Tokio
Apri
Navy Department
Pescadores
Okinawa
Looehoo
Oshimi
Emi
Osun
Toga
Russia
Rojestvensky
maivEntanten
Rojestvevsky
China Sea
Hanly
Michigan
Owosso Institution
International Congress
Brussels
Belgium
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