Divorce case drama over $20,000 dress bill in New York
April 11 New York report follows Howard Gould and wife drama over a $20,000 wardrobe bill. Widely detailed items include a $650 bathiste gown, $85 straw hat, and $22 belts. The Goulds separated over a year, trial awaited, while high society watches.
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Highlands
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Hearing on McCumber grain inspection bill stirs Senate
Washington April 6 accounts a heated senate agriculture hearing on the McCumber grain inspection bill. Chicago broker Greeley urged federal inspection against alleged frauds while Senator Money favored leaving inspection to state authorities. Debates touched on federal scope, futures trading, and farmers’ protests.
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Chicago Commission
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Gore
Ballard
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Leech Named Public Printer in Philippines
John Leech of Illinois has been appointed public printer in the Philippines by President Roosevelt. He succeeds Public Printer Stillings, whose removal was accepted recently. The selection was not unexpected as Leech had not been linked to the post before.
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Philippines
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Roosevelt
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Texas
Nick
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Dial
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Nicke
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Fire Insurance Board Opposed Law Faces Abolition
The Minnesota and Dakota Fire Insurance board will end its rate making duties as insurers push to comply with antitrust and antidiscrimination laws. Walter I. Fisher will run a private risk inspection and rate service, with companies choosing to use it but not compelled. The board remains for other duties like policy form actions, but the centralized rate bureau is ended to avoid public pressure and legal risk.
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Canadian A A U Meet Opens in Toronto Arena
A large field of entries from across the Dominion contests for honors in a three day carnival opening tonight in Toronto. Organized by the Canadian A A U, proceeds will fund Canadian representatives to the Olympic meet in London. The program includes eighteen events plus a junior meet on Saturday. Saturday afternoon features Tom Longboat in a special three mile race.
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North Dakota Woman Burned Falling Onto Kitchen Range
Mrs Charles Edwards of Drayton, North Dakota, fainted while tending a kitchen fire and fell headfirst onto the stove. She suffered severe burns with flesh hanging from the body and was not expected to survive the day. Neighbors attempted aid but the injuries were extensive and suspected to be linked to a sudden illness.
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Charles Edwards
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Boy Mayor Becker to Run for Governor by Balloon
Milwaukee leader Becker, famed for stunts, announces a unique campaign method by balloon to reach voters statewide. He plans to speak from the basket above crowds to ensure rural audiences hear him, aiming to fly to the governorship with hot air as motive power.
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Engine Makes a Record Run
Miss Ethel Roosevelt daughter of the president served as the engineer of the Atlantic and West Point train. She piloted the locomotive from Newman to Atlanta arriving six minutes early at the terminal depot. She praised the trip and joked she may be the only president's daughter to run an engine.
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Rate Law May Be Suspended
Washington reports that the commodity clause of the Hepburn rate law will be suspended until March 1, 1910. A friendly suit by the government is expected after May 1 to seek a Supreme Court ruling, while railroads remain unharassed pending the decision. The piece covers political maneuvering around Taft, Fairbanks, Cannon, and other candidates, plus diplomatic and budget concerns.
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German Loan Attracts Attention Berin
The Imperial and Prussian loan of 162.5 million dollars drew wide notice in Europe. It carries 4 percent interest and will not be convertible for ten years. A Berlin and provincial bankers syndicate bought the issue despite Germany’s high debt this year. Officials cite naval expansion and railway projects as reasons for the large borrowing.
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Child Rescues From Wolf Attacks in North Dakota Farm
N D April 11 A large gray black wolf killed on Laude Wiggler’s Sibley Butte farm after the farmer shot it. A child playing near the kennels witnessed the attack on a white puppy, the wolf leaping, as the saver farmer calmly dispatched the animal to protect the child.
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LODGES Suffer From Fire in Wyndmere Area
A fire damaged the Linehan building housing lodge facilities in Wyndmere. Flames overwhelmed the roof before detection, but rapid response and targeted water supply saved nearby structures. The lodge lost furniture records and other hall property.
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Wyndmere
Kenmare Election Seen as O'Mara Tolley Clash
Local officials in Kenmare dispute a three faction fight over the recent city election. They say the contest was mainly between O'Mara and B C Tolley, with Tolley delivering the victory after a strong campaign against the rival.
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Kenmare
Gray
P. M. Cote
Francis Murphy
O'Mara
B.C. Tolley
Tolley
Stalwarts Poised to Control State GOP Convention
Fargo April 11 Hon C A Johnson Republican gubernatorial candidate confers with party leaders. He predicts stalwarts will dominate the Minot convention and retire insurgents, claiming 75 percent support among primary voters. He plans further county visits northeast and southwest to gauge sentiment.
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Bottineau
McHenry
Ward
Williams
Grand Forks
Adams
Emmons
McIntosh
Morton
Hettin-ger
Murder at shack near Mississippi river house
Fred Eschle aged 47 was arrested on Sunday morning charged with the murder of Jona Smolensky. The crime occurred after a drunken quarrel more than two weeks ago in a shack on the upper Mississippi, with the body hidden in the cellar head first while he remained there.
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John Smolensky
St. Paul
Jona Smolensky
Mississippi
Eschle
Hia Gleum
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