Boy Burned at Stake in Wild West Show Incident
In Philadelphia on April 2 a group of boys tied 10 year old Mooney Franz to a telegraph pole and burned him with newspapers as part of a Wild West show stunt. Franz suffered severe burns to his arms and legs and was taken to the Children's Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.
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Philadelpula
Atake
Mooney Franz
Franke
Warnock Street
Girard Avenue
Wicir
Franz
Children’s Homeopathic Hospital
France and Italy pressuring the Sultan over Turkish rights
Dispatches report France and Italy seeking concessions from the Ottoman Empire. France threatens daily penalties of 2400 for delays and claims 2 804 000 for prior costs tied to mining company disputes. Warships show force while talks continue between Constantinople and Rome.
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Paris
France
Tie
Vanderbilt Suit Is Victory for Wife
New York report outlines an ongoing divorce action in which Justice O Gorman may soon confirm a referee’s recommendation favoring Mrs Vanderbilt. The interlocutory decree would prevent further marriage geometry changes and set alimony near 5 million dollars with potential long-term adjustments.
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New York
Myre
Alfred G. Taide
Nasworther
Mmillionarra
Tepuirk
Eeei
Justice O'Gorman
Vanderbiit
Vanderbilt
Lewi Vase
Ledyard
Vander- Slitsersoint
Carona
G. Milburn
Law Fem
Walker, Ledyard & Milburn
Mre
Chelsea Relief Fund Surpasses Two Hundred Thousand
The Chelsea relief drive reports over 200000 raised as thousands pass through the fire’s ruins one week after the disaster. One more body, believed to be Captain Bens Jamin Knowles, is recovered from the rubble. Officials estimate about 1000 people need aid and rehabilitation, with expenditures near 400000 for vital household items and temporary relief.
Notoriety Drives Emma Goldman Out of Hotel in San Francisco
Emma Goldman, Dr. Ben Reitman, and Alexander H. Orr were forced to leave a San Francisco hotel by the manager who objected to the notoriety created by the anarchist's presence and activities.
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San Princes
Cal
Emma Goldman
Ben Reitman
Ter Maneager
Alexander H. Orr
San Francisco
Ethel Roosevelt Takes On New Horse and Trap
Miss Enel Roosevelt, youngest daughter of the president, has a new horse and trap. She enjoys outdoor life and riding, marking her first venture at managing her own horse and gear in Warrinston.
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Warrinston
Enel Roosevelt
Davehwr
Cwumen
Dilwars Leasi
Pension bill carries 162 million for widowed pension plan
Senate pensions committee nears completion of action on a bill carrying 112 million to 162 million dollars for widowed pensions. House bill would fund provisions of the widowed pension act and include an amendment to eliminate pension agency abolitions through the claims process.
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Senate Committee On Pensions
Benelen
Three Cars of Standard Oil Oil Rejected in Minnesota
Minneapolis April 22 contends western representatives of Standard Oil react after three cars of oil shipped into Minnesota last week are condemned by the state inspection department. Oil tested at Windom Westbrook Colisto shows ignition at 117 degrees against the required 120. Chief inspector W E McEwen defends the action noting prior practice and says no radical change was made. The company disputes the Minnesota test but will defer until its own appliances prove the oil within standard.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Standard Oil Company
Minneapeaks
Chicago
Minnesota Inspection Department
Windom
Westbrook
Colisto
W. E. McEwen
Minnesota
Parents Arrested in Deaths of Two Children
Corning Indiana April 22 A couple identified as Mr and Mrs David R Buskirk were arrested at Brooks while on a train to Council Bluffs on suspicion connected to the deaths of two children born to Mrs Buskirk. A coroner's jury has been probing the two cases and awaits chemical analysis of stomachs.
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Corning
Carbon
David R. Buskirk
Council
Christe
Christie
State Board of Health
Des Moines
Millionaire Banker Seeks Clown He Hired for Estate
Pittawarg Pa April 22 A New York attorney tracks Charles Meredith of Ohio after promising a $1 600 000 windfall if he waits. Meredith, once unemployed, learned his brother hired a clown in Erie as part of a scam to claim a large inheritance.
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Pittawarg
D. B. Keatins
New York
Fnally
Charles Meredith
Yotedo
Ohio
Keealing
Meredith
Glasgow
Beotlind
Richard Blaine
Keatliy
Erle
Woman Jumped into Rain Barrel to Save Self in Fire
Shamokin Pennsylvania on April 22 Mrs William Selby wife of a prominent farmer escaped severe burns by leaping into a rain barrel after her light cloth skirt caught fire while she was soap making near Elysburg though badly burned she may recover family members carried her inside and physicians were summoned.
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Shamokin
Elysburg
William Selby
Persian brigands trap Russian force near Belesuyar
Alarming reports describe a small Russian expeditionary group near Belesuyar, Persia, surrounded by vastly larger Persian brigands. Reinforcements are reportedly delayed by flooded country conditions.
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Tus, Apri
Belesuyar
Persia
Lover Slams Door Triggers Suicide Attempt
Des Moines April 22 Following an Easter quarrel Mattie Bryant reproved her lover Andy Roe for not sending flowers. The girl swallowed headache tablets and was revived after several hours. She said if Andy really loved her he would not have slammed the door. She will live.
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Des Moines
Pretty Mattie Bryant
Andy Roe
Andy
Rich American Hawleys face French balloonist elopement
In New York on April 22 a $74,696 attachment targets Jennie M Hawley Levee wife of balloonist Charles Levee. The Hawleys claim debts from prior loans and seek to seize her bank balance of about $1,000 and three properties including the Hawley home at 22 East 76th Street. The marriage to the celebrated French aeronaut followed an elopement on April 7 and a quick departure for Europe.
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New York
Jennie M. Levee
Wm. Hawley & Co
Jennie M. Hawley
Alan R. Hawley
Broad St
East Seventy-sixth St
Charles Levee
Europe
Alan Hawley
Hawley
Levee
Hawleys
Osborne and Lamb
No. 1
Broadway
Fifth Avenue Bank
Max Forgen
Lis Pendens
Baat Seventy-sixth Street
West Eleventh Street
West Tenth Street
Alan
Wr Hawley
Senator denounces leniency for Harry Orchard in Haywood case
Washington April Borith special counsel condemned calls to soften punishment for Harry Orchard the self confessed bomber in the Haywood murder case. He warned such sentiment betrays law and order and praises the justice system that sent a murderer to grave.
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Washington
April Borith
Toaho
William D. Haywood
Western Foderation of
Steunenburg
Senate
Harry Orchard
Stellenberg
Brownaville
Enor
Senator Borah Links Conspiracy to Negro Sellers in 25th Regiment
The speech drew wide interest with notable passages of oratory and included a summary of testimony from the Brownaville case. It responded to Senator Foraker’s discussion of the subject. Borah asserted that the evidence shows a conspiracy by some black sellers of the Twenty-fifth regiment to shoot up the town.
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Foraker
Borah
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Chadwick Called Father of Baseball Dies in New York
Sir Henry Chadwick aged 53 died in Brooklyn after pneumonia and heart disease. He edited the base ball guide and was an honorary National League member. Born in Exeter England he moved to New York in childhood and followed journalism as his father did.
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New York
Henry Chadwick
Brooklyn
Seisen
Chadwick
Apailing
Mr. Chadwick
Edwin Chadwick
England
Warming Cottage
Thomas
Exeter
James Chadwick
Isty
Western ‘Times
Goulds Try To Patch It Up After Separation Filing
New York April 22 Mrs Frank Gould and her mother Mrs Kelly left for Atlantic City amid hopes by friends that the couple will reconcile. Friends say they expect a meeting there to patch up differences that led the wife to file for separation.
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New York
Frank Gould
Kelly
Atlantic City
Gould
Jeg
Chelsea Fire Fiends Suspected in Mass Disaster
In Chelsea Massachusetts officials investigate a theory that firebugs caused a great blaze that destroyed millions in property, killed eleven and left 10 000 homeless. Mayor Beck says a trusted merchant saw an arsonist at work as two suspects, Daniel Ross and Manuel Oliver, are arrested for igniting fires.
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Chelsea
Mass
Deck
Cheliy
Ware
Beck
Daniel Ross
Manuel Oliver
Cambridge
Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan Married in Far Frontier Town
The Cri De Paris reports the marriage of Mme Anna Gould to Prince De Sagan has taken place at a small town near the eastern French frontier, confirming a union among Paris fashion circles.
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Paris
Cri de
Mme
Anna Gould
Prince de Sagan
A Ii Ue
150 Pupils Escape as Dormitory Burns in Poultney
About 150 boys and girls were driven from the two story brick dormitory of the Royal Conference academy in Poultney Vermont when the building suddenly was engulfed in flames. One boy was injured by a leap to safety. The loss is estimated at 50 000 dollars.
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Poultney, Ver
Roy Conference Academy
Italy Moves to Demonstrate in Turkish Waters
Rome April 23. Orders have been asked for the Italian squadron to make a demonstration in Turkish waters in response to Turkey opening Italian post offices in Turkish territory. Washington April 21. House discussion of David Jayne Hill as ambassador cited wealth questions and urged government housing and adequate salaries for diplomats to maintain dignity.
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Rome
Turkey
Big Mortgage Filed for Belleville Michigan Road
The Michigan Central company filed a $39,000,000 first equipment mortgage in Belleville on April 21. United States Trust Company of New York holds the mortgage, secured by 4 percent gold bonds covering the company’s rolling stock. It will be filed in every county along the road’s route.
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Belleville
Miinels Central Company
United States Trust Company
New York
Revolution Leader Returns to Exile in St Thomas
A. Firmin the leader of Hayti's recent revolution arrives back in exile in St. Thomas with six other Haytians. They were landed by the French steamer d En trees from Gonaives. The group had earlier left St. Thomas to rejoin Firmin in Hayti to challenge President Nord Alexis.
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Firmin
Hs Generale
St. Thomas
Firminals
Hayton
Nord Alexis
Premier’s Brother Sentenced In Russia for Libel
Alexander Stolypin, brother of the Russian premier, was sentenced in St Petersburg to one week in jail and a $60 fine for libel against Paul Bulutzel, a noted reactionary leader. The sentence was reported by Novoe Vremya in reply to attacks from Znamya.
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Bt. Petersburg
Alexander Stolypin
Elephants Run Amuck After Tank Explosion Kill Woman in Riverside
A fire at Standard Oil tanks in Riverside California triggers a stampede of elephants. Miss Kila Gibbs a church deaconess dies after being pinned and trampled by an elephant. Driver L J Worsley suffers severe burns and others injured. Fire destroys tanks and buildings with losses estimated at seven thousand dollars for oil and four thousand for structures. The incident disrupts the city and prompts crowd panic as elephants are rounded up and moved to the circus grounds. The incident follows a large public spectacle near Glenwood hotel and a barber shop in the downtown area. Miss Gibbs had recently moved from Chico to the city and was affiliated with the First Congregational church.
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Riverside
Cal
Standard of Company
L. J. Worsley Mex
Kila Gibbs
Worsley
Nayoo
Glenwood Hotel
Miss Gibbs
D. P. Chapman
Elia Gibbs
First Congregational Church
Chico
Minnesota Republicans adopt their platform
Minnesota Republicans adopted a platform in which they praise the Roosevelt administration, advocate free competition and protection of property rights, call for river Mississippi improvements and canal development, favor tariff revision, and endorse William T. Tutt for the Republican presidential nomination. The statement urges delegation support to secure his nomination at the national convention.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Capacilly
Wiliam TW. Tutt
United States
Hold Up Train Right in the City Near Minneapolis
Two men halted a west bound Northern Pacific train near Minneapolis after it left the Union Depot. They roped passengers into a hold up at a sleeping car, took two watches and a pistol, then fled as the train slowed near Northtown seven miles away.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Apel
Northern
Julia Marlowe Vindicated in Co-Respondent Case
Court records show Julia Marlowe vindicated as Co-Respondent in the Clara T. Vortrmann fall case. Mrs Maud Thorburg Jacks of Brooklyn was named, but dismissed as of yesterday. Miss Marlowe and Mrs Backus remain eliminated from the matter.
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Mpa
Apt
Brieg
Clara T. Vorthrmann
Julia Merlowe
Metress
Maud Thorburg Jacks
Brooklyn
Nag
Sts. von Herrigan
Mil
Miss Marlowe
Backus
Bank Robbery Near Chatangaqua Shocks Kansas Bank
Two men forced their way into Citizens State Bank at Chatangaqua Kansas 26 miles west of Ville at 9 30 revealing revolvers ordered cashiers Walterhouse and Easley to open the vault They looted about 3009 dollars and fled toward Oklahoma The alarm spread after the bank president J M Edwards found the vault open and the escaped robbers pursued by officers across state lines The pair are linked to William Tenant 28 formerly of Chatangaqua who recently escaped from Nowata jail Authorities hunt the suspects who disappeared toward the hills after the heist.
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Cafferyne
Kan
Twoawem
Citizens State Bankine Chatangqua
Milles
Tassaspit
Kansas
Dalton
Starr
Chy
Oklahoma
Watterhouse
Walterhouse
Easley
Easley say t= m well known Chatauqua
Bera
J. M. Edwards
Eusley
Edwards
Chautauqua
Elgin
Sedan
Knn
Pawhuska
Okly
William Tenant
Chatau- Qua
Nowata
Olda
Postal savings banks favored by Senate committee
The Senate committee on post offices and postroads voted to report favorably the postal savings bank bill, with an amendment renaming it to postdepositories to ease banker objections and provide safe depositories for small savers in remote areas.
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Senate
Postal Savings
Washington
Henite Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Postal Savinges Bank
Carter
North Dakotans Die in Prairie Fire Near Cogswell
A prairie fire west of Cogswell burned several square miles yesterday afternoon. Dr. Jan Forman and his wife five children are missing and feared dead after their building was destroyed.
Damaged Steamer United States Runs Aground Near City
The United States steamer, damaged after a collision with the McPiery, lies aground with attempts to float her ongoing. About 50 passengers are being taken to the city this afternoon as tugs prepare for another effort.
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New York
United States
Mcpierey
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