President attacks muck rake figure at cornerstone speech
Washington April 16 The president denounces the man with the muck rake citing Pilgrim's Progress as he speaks at the corner stone laying of the House office building. He praises truthfulness and cautions against sensational press while urging reform and accountability. The ceremony drew cabinet Congress and thousands.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Capitol
Congress
Pilgrim Progress
Senate
House
House of Representaties
Platt
Connecticut
House Held A Session Yesterday At Which Eulogies Were Pronounced On the Ife
Iate
Marsh
LIAR NO BETTER THAN THIEF AIDING PUBLIC SERVICE DEBATE
A speech by the president denounces attacks on public servants, argues wealth should be taxed, and supports corporate control reform. He urges discrimination between fortunes won honestly and ill gotten gains, noting the harm of accusations in public life. Also mentions a conference ruling on jurisdiction and notes the death of Charles H. Watson of Milwaukee, a key insurance executive.
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Congress
Iiar
Panama Canal
Che
Old man found shelter for aged foster son in Galesburg
April 16 Chicago reports Philip Lindeman, aged father figure to four children he raised, will not be sent to Dunning. William Lindeman of Galesburg learned of the dispute and telegraphed relatives to bring the elder man home for life. He received a letter from a sister-in-law about the family issue, noting the timing after the mother’s death in October.
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Lindeman
Galesburg
Chicago
Philip Lindeman
Avill
Dunning
William P. Lindeman
Release of Balfour swindler from Parkhurst prison
A jailed Irish born swindler released from Parkhurst on the Isle of Wight after two years as librarian. Extradited from the Argentine Republic, he is said to hold interests in state concerns and may return there. England’s middle classes allegedly lost about 30 million dollars to his frauds connected with the Land Anontment company and the Liberator group.
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Partta
Land Anoment Company
House and Investment Trust
Liberator Group of Companies
Parkhurst
Isle of Wight
Balfour Hat Heted
Argentine
England
Shout
Balfour
Baseball Scores From Saturday and Sunday Games
Chicago April 14 baseball scores list League games with Boston beating Brooklyn 1 0 in Brooklyn and New York 2 Philadelphia 1 in eleven innings. Cincinnati 3 Chicago 0. St Louis 5 Pittsburgh 5 and St Louis 3. attendance figures report 2 000 at New York and 13 000 at Washington for the American League opener. Brooklyn admission noted as voluntary contributions.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Ohicago
Pittsburg
St Louis
Washington
Powder explosion kills, wounds crew on battleship Kearsarge
Friday April 13 1900 report details a powder charge accident in the Kearsarge forward turret during target practice near Cuban waters. Seven sailors died and fourteen were injured including Lieutenant Graeme and turret officers. Admiral Evans Kearsarge inquiry notes cause undetermined with officers and crew responding to the blast.
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Washington
Fivo
Cuban
Interwa
Ysana
Caimunera
Secretary of the Navy
Kyans
Joseph W. Graeme
Maryland
Hugins
Peter Norberg
Gunvet
Theodora Nrogely
Anton
O Horson
Julius A. Koester
Eis
Guantanamo
Wessel
W. King
Seaton
Navy Department
Eyuua
Kearsarge
Navy
Marion city clerk's office locked by missing safe combination
Marion Indiana April 18 the city clerk's office is open but little business is done as the large safe containing all books is locked and John Willson cannot open it having forgotten the combination. Deputy Robbing is away and may know the code. safe experts may be needed. Meanwhile other brief items from New York Belgrade and Chicago are noted.
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Marion
Ind
John Willson
Willson
Wilson
Cyrus G. Robbing
Former President Alexander Ta of Equitable Life
Alexander Ta Jr of Deerfield Massachusetts reports April 16 that former President of Equitable Life Assurance Company has suffered a serious health decline after months of illness. The disclosure notes his condition has worsened and may affect ongoing company leadership.
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Alexander Ta Again Jr
Deerfield
Mass
Alexander
The
Equitable Life Ansurance Company
Icah
King Frederick seeks divorce from Countess Montignose
Dresden April 16 The Saxon king Frederick presses the pope for a divorce from Countess Montignose to permit remarriage. She refuses to swear the required parental coercion oath, blocking church dissolution. The pope has opposed Saxon royal requests, noting precedents. Montignose, once Crown Frederick, has lived in Italy since 1908 with Professor Given.
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Dresden
Saxony
Frederick
Montignose
Professor Given
Maly
Suit Filed Against Livestock Commission Trust
Denver April 16 A suit will be instituted against the livestock commission men at Chicago and Missoni live, alleging they form a trust to restrict trade. The move was approved by the executive committee of the American National Live Stock association and other groups. Attorney Samuel M. Cowan was instructed to file the suit. A committee will visit to arrange independent commission houses with stockmen to spend $100,060.
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Denver
Livestock Commission
Chicago
Missoni
American National Live Stock Association
Ald
Eyte
Samuel M. Cowan
American National
J. Mr. Wilson
National Wool Growers’ Association
Murdo Mackenzie
American National, Live Stock Association
A.L. Ames
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
France Invited Sole Foreign Participation in Paul Jones Ceremonies
Washington reports that France is the only foreign power invited to partake in the Paul Jones ceremonies at Annapolis on April 24. Diplomats and corps members sought clarification on roles, but it is known France alone will join officially in the reinterment of the naval hero, while Britain’s ambassador is excluded to avoid controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Paul Jones
Annipolis
Pratt
Paul Jonés
Emperor Gift to Storer and Oregon Auction Value
An aide de camp presents an autograph of the emperor to Bellamy Storer as a farewell keepsake. Seattle customs valuers list merchandise from the Oregon voyage totaling 754 dollars, with goods valued at 294 dollars and crew items at 191 dollars. John Mitchell leaves New York for Indianapolis to pursue further talks with soft coal operators, stating no new developments.
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Storer
Vienna
Prateis Joseph
Count Devincourt
Bellamy Storer
United States
Seattle
Wash
Mitchell Starta Wert
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Preferred Death to trial in New Jersey
Mount Holly April 16 George R Young 65 years old, cashier of Portal Telegraph St Louis, is said to have died by his own hand here after alleged embezzlement. Actress Johnstone Bennett Dead in Montclair at 36 after long tuberculosis battle, began stage career at 19 in New York with Richard Mansfield troupe.
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Queenstown
Campania
New York
Atlantic
Depew
Celtic
Liverpool
Glauncey M. Depew
Jas
Senator Depew
Scarboro
Mount Holly
N.J
George R. Young
Freld
St. Louis
Young
Portal Telegraph Company
St. Thonis
Johnstone Bennet
Montclair
M. J
Miss Johnstone Bennett
Abe
Miss Bennett
Madison Square Theater
Richard Mans
Ela
Contesta Muther
Valparaigo
Ind
George Stacker
Peterson
Grown Point
Stocker
Hobart
Chicago
Theresa [Kraamer
Iniianapolis
Italy
Mount Vesuvina
Bookwalter
New York City
Postmen Strike Collapsing in Paris and Lyons
Paris reports postmen returning to duties with 141 percent of 10 000 not striking and Lyons strike ended. London notes British honor for Alfonac as King of Spain is elected to royal yacht squadron ahead of April 17 Cowes visit to Fringess Ena of Battenberg.
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Paris
Lyons
Alfonac
London
King of
Spain
Royal Yacht Squadron
Cowes
Ena
Battenberg
Aiteen
Bygin
Wright brothers reveal successful 1905 flights and progress
Wright brothers report to the Aero Club of New York that their 1905 flights, powered by a gasoline engine, reached up to twenty five miles with shorter trials in 1903 and later tests in Dayton. They describe gradual improvements, longer durations, fuel advances, and a circular course that increased average speed, noting over 180 flights and about 100 miles flown in three years.
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Wright Brothers
Dayton
Aero Club
New York City
New York World
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Wiright aeroMane
Aero oMib
Wrights
America
Tungley
Chanute
Ittyhawk
N.C
Daston
Elm
Panic at St Ludmilla Catholic Church
At St Ludmilla Church Chicago on April 16 a panic during a service caused a crush as 400 worshippers fled. Beams creaked and some floors collapsed, leaving three children and a woman dead and many others injured, including Mrs Anon Sadak who was gravely hurt. Names of victims include Mrs Kate Kanik Emma Hotka Tillie Cunat and Barbara Hermanek.
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Chicago
St. Ludmilla’s Go
Catholic Chirch
Twenty-Fourth’ Street
Albany Avenue
Cone
Kate Kanik
Emma Hotka
Oly Tillie Cunat
Raravara Hermanek
Anon Sadak
Consolidation of Churchs in Detroit reported
Detroit churches St. Louis and St Joseph's to merge with St Paul’s rector to lead the new St Joseph’s parish. St Joseph’s property to be sold by vestry agreement with St Paul’s vestry. A new Gothic cathedral-type church planned on Woodward avenue, site close to the former parish.
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Detroit
St. Louis
St Joseph's
Rufus W. Clark
St Paul's
St. Joseph's Parish
Woodward Avenue
Train schedule shows Iowa routes and connections
The timetable lists west and north bound routes between Watertown Fort Dodge Omaha and Chicago with passenger and freight trains. Notable services include the Omaha Sioux City Limited and the Dubuque Fort Dodge Express with various departure times and a Chicago sleeper from Waterbury, marking Sunday exclusions.
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Chienga Liputend
Chicage Mapress
Chicawa Express
St.-Hans
Omaha
Sioux City
Dodge
Omana Malle
Lee
Dubuque
Fort Dabe
Waterton
Fort Dodge
Right Road to the Midwest and Beyond Trains Schedule
Rails of Cedar Rapide Division advertise the Chicago to St Louis and beyond routes. No 20 Change and St Louis Limited stops at key points daily. No 40 Chicago and Burlington passenger runs Sundays. No 8 St Louis Mail and Express daily at important stops. No 12 Way Freight Sundays 2:18 am to 4:40 pm. No 19 Twin City Limited daily at key points. No 47 Rockford Passenger Sundays. No 99 Fast Freight carries passengers at stops. No 71 Way Freight Sundays.
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St Paul Lim
Albert Lea Paal
Albert Lea
St. Paul
St Paul
Albert Lea Express
Chicago
Leayer Waterbo
Ometa
St ~Ouls
Dexter
Memphis
Colorado Spring
Peoria
Fort Worth
St Joseph
St Pani Kansanity
Minneapolis
Ea&t
Chage
St Louis
Burlington
St. Louis Mail
Twin City Limited
Rockford
Trains North and South Schedules Highlight Daily Freight
The notice lists mixed day and night rail services for the Cc G W Railway. It details multiple east and west bound trains with numbers such as No. 3 KC Fourth and No. 2 Obi. Times range from dawn to late evening, noting special east and west side departures and daily except Sunday service.
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Cc. G. W. Railway
St Joo
East Alde
K. C. Maisaut
Axpreva
West Alde
Kangsal
Ibans City Express
Jwest
Dew Moinescaut Algea
Dew Moinescaut Algea:66pas Expresa
Breight
Obi
West Eile
Bupresa
Slpaul Yapress
Saat
Twin City
Oelwein
Rail connections Westbound Lines Map the West
Wateriee Cedar Falla and Northern Ry No 61 join at Denver Junction with C. G. 7 No 6 for all paluta west to Omaha. No 65 joins at Waverly with C. G W No for all points west to Ft Badge. No 52 joins at Waverly free points west on the C. G. W Ry. No 64 joins at Denver Sd with 1C G W No 4 from all points west No 64 joins at Wavarly for atl polate west on the OGW to Fon Dodge.
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Denver
Omaha
Waverly
C.G W
Waverly Fee
Denver Sd
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Lawrence
Methodist Book Concern
New Hampshire
Milwaukee
Charles H. Watson
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Watson
Adrance
Pricon
Milhwaukee
Wis
Hersz
Fourth Street
Wau
Nicholas Kuhn
Fond du Tic
Hotz
Colorado
Masc
Home Markets Club
George P. Lawrence
Republican Party
Wellingon
Cheyenne
Wryo
John Boyle
Ketcham Ranch
Child
Petersburg
Jesse F. Davis
Here
Belgrade
Servia
Afanazhevics
Draga
Ttr
Henry Henne
Tjann
West Dakin Street
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Brutteucci
Royal Observatory
Mount Vesiius
Order of [the Crown
Martie
Wille
Almiont
Patal
Phree
Moes
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ellis Hon
Middle West
Gilbert
Fort Wayne
Clarence Willliams
la Grange
Twelfth
Newman V. Gilbert
Cleveland
Ivo
Denly
Jucid Beach
Anton Callapses
Bnnerni
Edward Shippen Willing
John Jacob Astor
South Broad Street
Timoth Ter Association
Springfield
Illinois State Bar Association
Chicago Beach
Louis Martin
Tjesults
Pope
Michigan
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Granite City
American Steel Woundry
Illinuis
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Railway
Cedar Rapide Division
North Bouns
Eam
Aterlus
Glaagow
Beaver
Bramer.s
Ato Ag
Bonn
Breme Tripail
Wareciy
Ari Ag
Jet
Glaagens
Ar. Watertoo
Sedar Patin
Daily Reporter
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