Employers' Liability Bill Passes House in Wardington
A truce was declared as Democrats and Republicans agreed on a measure named the Sterling employers' liability bill. Representative Sterling of Illinois outlined revisions and main features, including applicability to interstate interurban lines and existing negligence connections. The bill faced constitutional questions and a vote produced a negative result by Littlefield, while applause marked passage of the initial consideration.
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Wardington
Streat
Charice
District of Columbia
Littlefield
Otter
United States
Henry Campbell-Bannerman Steps Down as Premier
London reports the cabinet resigns with the premier amid a constitutional crisis. Herbert Asquith, slated to become prime minister, is praised for talent and admin skills though questions remain about his ability to lead and manage ministers. Mrs Smith’s wife noted as a sharp political hostess.
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Henry Campbell Tunirir
Herbert II
Asculth
Expern
Bilas
Henry
Wulletiay
Anquith
Ireland
Amora
Withie
Nobods
Commons
Mrsuuith
Wis
Glufstone
Aili
Maniac In Cathedral Strikes at St Patrick’s
Eugene Seel, listed as 150 Floyd St Brooklyn, dressed in priestly robes inside St Patrick’s Cathedral and created a disturbance. He wrestled with a patrolman in the nave, seized a choir boy, and assaulted him amid smashed robes and prayer stands. Police took him into custody on charges of malicious mischief and intoxication.
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New York
St. Patrics
Eugene J. Seel
Floyd St. Brootlyn
Fitsgerdid
Mer Lovee
Prominent McKeeRocks resident kills girl then dies
Miisbar April Samuel Lb Gardner a prominent civic figure in McKeeRocks shoots Dorothy Eh aged 16 then kills himself. He dies after hospital treatment. Gardner left a wife and several children. The event shocks the community with allegations of prolonged pursuit of the girl.
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Samuel Lb
Gardnen
McKee'k Rocks
Vis
Dorothy Eh
Gardner
Beth Tigotlins
Bradnay
Mr. Gardner
Bloomington Demonstration Promotes Voters Day Activities
On April in Bloomington a crowd of people including many women and children paraded with banners and waved slogans calling Vols to drive out saloons. Tomorrow a local election will decide the fate of the saloon question and volunteers will serve hot coffee and lunch at the meeting point.
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Bloomington
Vols
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Polo
Streets of Lisbon Run Red With Gore After Polls
Reports from Lisbon speak of intense election fervor with indignant protests over possible fraud. Officials have not released casualty figures as authorities verify outcomes. observers claim streets were stained with blood while ballot counting proceeds slowly and no Republican candidate has been declared elected yet.
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Lisbon
Ballome
King Frederick Sees Daughter for First Time
King Frederick of Saxony journeys to the Tyrol castle of Griess to privately meet his daughter Princess Anna Monica Pia, raised away from court under Countess Bernstein. The child grows in beauty and learning as rumors of kidnapping swirl and the royal family prepares for a Dresden welcome.
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Prederick Ust
Countess Bernstein
Countesa Tay
Griess
Tyrol
Bolzen
Countess Hordstein
Saxony
Bineself
Dresden
Newsboy Prince of St Louis Receives Marriage Proposal
Kinley Edmiston, 13 year old newsboy of St Louis, earns local fame as a vendor while his family runs a store. A Pennsylvania girl, 15, from Greenville offers to marry him, claiming inheritance of 10 000 dollars and promising happiness if he replies within ten days. Kinley, a student at a St Louis business college, considers the suggestion lightly.
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Sto
Edmiston
Pennsylvania
eCenerville
Dexter
Tan
Jpice
B. Marie O'Neill
East ‘Third Ste Mer
Over a Million Oranges for Iowa
A California publicity drive by the California Fruit Growers' Exchange results in a shipment of 1,400,000 oranges to Iowa. The campaign covers 60 days statewide with ads and distribution, delivering roughly one orange for every two people in Iowa. The fruit moves along Southern Pacific and Union Pacific routes within the state.
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Cal
California
Towa
Souther Pacific
Union Pacific
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Iowa
P Sons
Teachers Battle Dog That Bit Children in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City a group of teachers confronted a vicious dog that bit several children in a Cheinea public school area. Armed with sticks and rulers, about six teachers helped subdue the animal until a police officer arrived and shot the dog.
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Atlantic City
Cheinea Public
Woman Lingers After Sixty One Days Sleep
In Los Angeles California Mrs Beulat Hawkins has endured a prolonged sleep state described by physicians as a rare condition. She shows slight signs of waking but doctors say recovery remains unlikely.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Beulat Hawkins
Plot to murder police inspector unfolds in Chicago state case
Police report a conspiracy to kill Police Inspector Edward McCann in Chicago. Investigators say up to 30 people were implicated as the inspector had taken action against opium dens and vice houses in the Red Light district.
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Edward McCann
Xvi McCann
Red Light
Hobson Sees War Clouds Over Asia-Pacific Defense
Congressman Hobson of Alabama urged adding two 26 000 ton battleships to the navy and argued the United States must rapidly expand shipbuilding in the Pacific and Atlantic to deter Japan. He warned of a potential war between nations and races if naval power remains inadequate, stressing the need for a stronger merchant marine and bases.
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United States
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Alabama
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Japan
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Philadelphia Pair Marry at Washington Monument Top
Mr and Mrs Jomes Alexander of Philadelphia wed atop the Washington Monument in Washington DC defying strict rules. The couple, with Rev J B Stewart, slipped past guards and performed the ceremony in a small top chamber, becoming reportedly the only pair to do so.
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J. Omes Alexander
Washington Monument
Washington
D. C
J.B. Stewart
Bread theft suspect tied to $8,000 sale
Pittsburg April. George Kracetin of Braddock worth $10,000 was held by Justice Milleana as accused of stealing bread from sealed baskets left at store doors early mornings. Bakers had planned no punishment, but investigation showed Kracetin recently sold property for $8,000.
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George Kracetin
Braddock
Justice of the Peace
Mille Ana
Kracetity
Civic Federation Offers Reward After Offenders in Alcester
Alcester April 8 a civic federation formed last week to enforce the Hauer law offers a reward of zero dollars for evidence leading to arrest and conviction of anyone selling intoxicating liquor near Alcester. Several persons are after the reward and attestations may be made at any time. The federation remains active in enforcing local liquor regulations.
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Alcester
Ation
Brick Plant Planned for Chamberlain City
Chamberlain will host a brick plant with capacity up to 20000 bricks daily and 15 to 29 workers. J P Nelson of Ponca Nebraska and the Chamberlain commercial club reached the agreement. Nelson will move his plant here, form a stock company, invest 15800 dollars with equal market funds, and a site is being sought by the club.
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Chamberlain Chamberlain
Chamberlain
J. P. Nelson
Ponca
Neb
Commercial Club
Nelson
Uncle Sam may make states pay up debts
Washington reports Uncle Sam could call in loans owed by states as old obligations from 1836. The Senate may act on cancelling these debts, with New York facing about 4 million plus and overall sums potentially reaching tens of millions. Newer states seek cash payment or cancellation.
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Washington
Uncle Sam Fain
Sam
Congress
Senate
Henry Clay
New York
Gamble
Uiem
Leech Named Public Printer for the Philippines
John Leech of Bloomington Illinois is appointed public printer in the Philippines by President Roosevelt. Leech, about 45, previously served as compositor proofreader and foreman at the government printing office in Washington from 1889 to 1901, and was endorsed by Morrison and the American Federation of Labor. He succeeds Sullings whose resignation was accepted recently.
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Washington
John
Philippines
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Leech
Philippine Post
Palmer
Bryan
Cable
Prince in disguise visits Mme Gould at St Regis
Disguised Prince de Sagan visits American heiress Mme Gould at the St Regis in New York. Secret daily calls, while amid a high profile love story with the heiress, continue as reports detail the unfolding romance.
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New York
Prince de Sagan
Mme. Gould
St. Regis
Prin
Mme
Mme. Tould
Bropebitts
Brother slain in farm stabbing. killer captured
Aberdeen dispatch says Arthur Bure stabbed his brother Ell during a quarrel over money on a Burro farm near Heels county. He fled to Duker N D and was captured. the injured man cannot live through the day and the prisoner will be brought before authorities as soon as papers are ready.
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Arthur Bure
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Arthur
Duker N. D
Burro
April foul lark leads to mass college dismissals
Junior class members at Clemen College were expelled for an April prank. About 200 sophomores and freshmen face dismissal for leaving campus without leave. Underclassmen threaten to leave if dismissals proceed.
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Clemaon Colelege
Minnesota Railroads Reject Compromise on Rates
Minneapolis reports no compromise between Minnesota and the railroads on rate questions. Attorneys from leading roads met in St Paul and rejected a verbal compromise to end litigation. They will fight the rate law in court, seeking to keep all rates involved including merchandise and two cent fare, while contesting the commodity rates.
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Minnesota
Cgc
St Paul
Peckham
Death by own action treasure found in clothes
Minneapolis officials report Carl Hult died by his own action at the St James hotel en route to Sweden. A telegram from Tacoma friends led A Matson to search Hult’s coat lining, revealing about $500 in bills to be turned over to his parents after legal steps. The coroner notified and will deliver the money once the parents are located.
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St. James Hotel
Sweden
A. Matson
Second Avenue 8
Tacoma
Hult
Matson
J. M. Kistler
Evelyn Thaw sues hotel manager for $50,000 damages
New York reports Mrs. Evelyn Thaw has filed suit against James B. Regan, manager of the Hotel Knickerbocker, seeking $50,000 over alleged remarks and an eviction from the hotel grill room. Thaw denies attending the Knickerbocker with Mr. E. R. Thomas and claims a double misrepresented her.
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James B. Regan
Knickerbocker
E. R. Thomas
Regan
Thaw
Mrs. Thaw
Rnickerbocker
William H. Crane
Prince George
Mr. Thomas
Sixth Avenue
Great Northern Dividend Unchanged
The directors of an unidentified Texas company declare a quarterly dividend of 6 percent on stock. The announcement notes no change from the previous quarter.
Watsons Populist Presidential Ticket Emerges in St Louis
In St Louis on April 7, the Populist party nominated E. Watson for president with Samuel W. Williams of Indiana as vice president. The Nebraska and Minnesota delegates protested the convention process, arguing misrepresentation and disenfranchisement in delegate apportionment. Williams is a long-time Indiana lawyer and former Democrat legislator. James H. Ferris was re elected chairman and Jay W. Forrest named as secretary.
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Vincennes, Ind
St. Lewis
United State
E. Watson
Rela
Indiana
People’s Party
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wwllate J. Bryan
Pine
Resolutions Committee
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National Committee
St. Louis
Himett
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The
Monetary League
National Provisional Committee
Watson
Willams
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Denver
Nebras
X Man
Thoms EB. Varnon
Sid
James H. Ferris
Juliet, al
Jay W. Forrest
Albany
Bonn furious French papers mock Helie du Sagan wooing
The Paris and Bonn press lampoon the attempted marriage of Madame Gowle’s intended spouse the Princes de Sagan amid family uproar and gossip. Reports claim Count Bonk de Cantellung, a cousin to the prince, opposes the match and critics mock the fortune hunt narrative in the foreign press.
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Cousin Helie
Count Bonk de Cantellung
Count Bonk
Madame
Alaskan dog sled driver wins $10,000 wager in record trip
EMAL Smith completed a record long dog sled voyage from Nome to New York in two and a half years with seven Alaskan dogs. He claimed a $10,000 prize after beating the bet by one day. Smith, a former Alaskan government mule driver, used the journey to showcase dog team power and survivability through rough Alaskan terrain.
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New York
Emal Smith
Smith
Iotner
Governaent Mal Deiver
Alaska
Faily
Uip
Normé
Socialists Hold Protest Meeting in Union Square
A Saturday gathering in Union Square drew a crowd of socialists protesting police actions. The event featured speakers and slogans as participants voiced concerns over alleged abuses and called for reforms.
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