Senator Davis Arrested After Street Altercation in Little Rock
In Little Rock on April 1 United States Senator Jefferson Davis and Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Helm clashed on a street. Helm says Davis insulted him and struck him, then pursued him into Helm’s office. Davis was later arrested on a warrant for carrying a revolver and murderous intent.
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Little Rock
Ark
United States
Jefferson Davis
Thomas Helm
Helm
Davis
Hartley
Wealthy Farmer Johnson Murdered Near Kenmare
Gus Johnson, wealthy farmer five miles south of Kenmare, was found murdered in his farm cellar. R. S. Noah and Patsy Coyle were jailed on charges of the crime after neighbors became suspicious of grain and stock theft under Johnson’s absence. Deputies guard the jail as threats of lynching were reported.
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Minot
N. D
Gus Johnson
Kenmare
R. S. Noah
Patsy Coyle
Johnson
Noah
Sweden
Head
Coyle
Close Guard on Taft in Chicago Visit
Chicago police plan unusual precautions to protect Secretary Taft during a Chicago visit. Arrival railroad kept secret and officers will guard him continuously. Taft will appear publicly only once, Saturday afternoon at the Hamilton Club, where a public reception is extended to all Chicago residents.
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Chicago
The
Daily News
Taft
Hamilton Club
Reading Railway lays off 600 workers in bid to trim staff
At Reading's car and locomotive shops 600 employes were laid off at the close of work. This adds to 350 indefinitley suspended last week. Overall staff reduced to less than two thirds at work as foremen fill roles and plants run four eight hour days.
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Reading
Reading Railway Company
Widow Shoots Self After Husband’s Death in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio Mrs Elizabeth Enz aged 78 killed herself at her son William Enz home as she waited for death after her husband’s funeral. A telegram about her husband’s passing lay on the bed beside her body.
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Denver
Cleveland
Elizabeth Enz
William C. Enz
Favor Public Ownership in Nova Scotia Railways
Halifax April 1 A resolution urging the Dominion government to acquire all rail lines in Nova Scotia and join them to the Intercolonial system as branches was unanimously passed by the provincial legislature. It proposes purchase based on their original cost plus current earning capacity.
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Halifax
N. S
Dominion
Nova Scotia
Farmer Held on Peonage Charge in Montgomery
W C Reynolds a farmer near Montgomery is held by federal authorities on a peonage charge. Affidavits allege he kept a debt by forcing labor and restraining freedom of a worker. The case centers on alleged coercive employment practices in the local area.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. C. Reynolds
Here
Birrell Proposes Two New Irish Universities in Ireland
London April 1 Chief Secretary Birrell introduces in parliament an Irish university bill to create two royal charter universities with headquarters in Dublin and Belfast. The Dublin university would encompass Cork Galway and a new Dublin college while Belfast would form the Northern university led by Queen's college. Opinions vary on naming the Dublin seat as St Patrick's or University of Ireland with broad support from A J Balfour and Irish party members for Catholic backing.
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London
Ireland
Birrell
House of Commons
Dublin
Belfast
Cork
Galway
Queen’s College
Northern University
University of Belfast
St. Patrick’s University
University of Ireland
A. J. Balfour
John Dillon
Madame Anna Gould Ill After Divorce in New York
Madame Anna Gould is seriously ill with bronchitis and stomach trouble at the Hotel St. Regis in New York after a divorce from the Count de Castellane. She is described as nervous and staying with friends Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Morse while visiting Miss Helen Gould. Rumors link her to engagement discussions with Prince de Sagan, opposed by some Gould family members.
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New York
Madame Anna Gould
Count de Castellane
Tyler Morse
St. Regis
Madame Gould
Helen Gould
France
Morse
Prince de Sagan
Gould
Bryan and Harmon Attend Record Banquet in Missouri
Kansas City April 1. William Jennings Bryan and Judge Judson Harmon of Cincinnati were honored guests at a large Young Men's Democratic club banquet in Convention hall. Bryan called it the largest banquet ever held in the United States with 2 000 seated on the floor and 15 000 in the gallery. He noted Kansas City memories and the record crowd.
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Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Missouri
Supreme Court Rules on Sunday Saloon Ballot Appeal
Justice Orrin N. Carter rules the appeal by election commissioners from Judge C. M. Walker's order is a writ of superseders and cannot be enforced. Walker ordered the April ballot to decide enforcing the Sunday closing law for saloons.
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Chicago
Cuban Laborers Mutiny Over Ship Conditions
Five hundred Cuban workers who left Santiago aboard the Amanda for Brazilian work on the Bolivia-Brazil railroad mutinied at Para Brazil alleging mistreatment on board and refusing to continue the journey.
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Rio de Janeiro
Santiago
Brazil
Bolivia
Para
Police Rescue Man From Mob In Atlanta Suburb
Police with loaded rifles stopped a mob that threatened to lynch B. R. Chapin a young white man in Brownsvale a Atlanta suburb. Two county officers arrived to aid him and drove the crowd back.
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Atlanta
Brownsvale
B. R. Chapin
Finnish Senate to Resign After Confidence Vote
In Helsingfors on April 1 the Finnish senate announced its resignation following a March 28 confidence vote. The vote passed the diet 71 to 47 and was led by the Socialists.
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Helsingfors
Hill as American envoy questioned by Berlin officials
Berlin faces debate over David Jayne Hill as American envoy to The Hague and possible Berlin posting. The foreign office denies any official circulation while Emperor William weighs the matter amid discussions in his household. Admirals von Mueller and von Tirpitz reportedly oppose Hill's suitability as ambassador.
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Berlin
David Jayne Hill
Hague
Charlem
Foreign Office
William
Hill
von Plennin
Senator Penrose Passes Crisis in Illness
Philadelphia March 28 United States Senator Penrose in a dangerous illness has passed the crisis and is believed to be recovering. Physicians and family express hope as he has a resting and more comfortable condition and remains fully conscious.
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Philadelphia
United States
Penrose
Beadle County Becomes Sheriff Nomination Battle
Beadle County South Dakota voter statement declares entry into the republican sheriff nomination contest for the term starting January 1 1909. The candidate notes fifteen years residence, commitment to law, neutrality toward factions, and intent to serve taxpayers without fear or favor. Mention of W. Snyper and a date range January 9 to June 1 is referenced.
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Beadle County
South Dakota
Beadle County Sheriff Candidate Con Huntey Declaration
Con Huntey announces candidacy for Beadle County sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He asks Democratic voters for support at the primary on Tuesday June 9 1908 and pledges economical efficient administration with legal fees only as provided by law.
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Beadle County
Local notice thanks supporters in June primary context
A brief civic notice expresses gratitude for voter backing in June primaries and acknowledges support from readers. It signs with respect and personal regard.
Jonn W. Boye Declares Sheriff Candidacy on June 9, 1908
A notice announces Jonn W. Boye as a Republican candidate for sheriff urging support in the upcoming primary on June 9, 1908.
Notice of Hearing on Letters of Administration
Mary E Stevens seeks letters of administration for Horace M Stevens deceased. The Beadle County South Dakota court will hear the petition on April 20 1908 at 10 in the forenoon in Huron to determine grant of administration. Interested parties may appear and contest. Attorney: Battry Voorhees.
Woman burned to death in accidental gasoline flare
In Oskaloosa Iowa on March 28 Mrs George Yanning of Millersburg mistook gasoline for water and poured it over her apron. Flames engulfed her garment and she died several hours later after family members smothered the blaze with rags and carpet.
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Oskaloosa
George Yanning
Millersburg
Double Tragedy Unfolds In Williamsport Seekers Find Bodies
In woods near Williamsport Pennsylvania the bodies of Frank Roberts and Mrs Gustine Fizet are found. Officials say the deaths are a double murder and self inflicted, likely occurring Sunday after Roberts and the woman left her home together. Mrs Fizet's husband Briget has been abroad and may soon return, a possible motive cited.
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Williamsport
Frank Roberts
Gustine Fizet
Roberts
Brizet
Briget
Belgium
These Mines Will Not Close
An authoritative statement says district No. 12 mines employing 5 000 men will not close April 1 pending a wage schedule settlement over the next two years. Operators and miners are to meet to agree on the schedule by then.
Boat Sinks After Collision with Wall. Passengers Saved
A showboat collision left the vessel bearing the Bear sinking against a lock wall while its crew and passengers were saved. Officials cite a misunderstanding of signals as a possible cause of the accident.
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City
Are Aals
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Purity and Health
Purge stagnation of liver and bowels to relieve headache billiousness and jaundice. Dr King's New Life Pills cleanse without grinding or griping. 25c at H Wheeler's drug store.
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Dr. King
H. Wheeler
Lid Slammed Down Hard in Closed South Bend
South Bend Indiana enters a two year first as Mayor Fogarty imposes a strict city lid halting routine activity and signaling tighter controls. Local officials indicate measures affect public spaces and commerce as residents adjust to the new regime.
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South Bend
Ind
Fogarty
Seed wheat for sale in Huron by John H Miller
A gentleman in Huron offers for sale a quantity of No 1 hard seed wheat and some A No 1 weed Sel ont ox adentn. John H Miller signs the notice.
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Huron
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration
In Beach County Court South Dakota the matter is estate of Edward P Robins deceased Leah S Robins has filed a petition for Letters of Administration to be heard at 10 o clock a.m. during the next regular term at the county office in Huron. The notice calls all interested parties to show cause if any to object to the petition.
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State of
South Dakota
Beadless
Horace M. Stevens
Illinois
Beadle
Huron
Beadle County
Asher F. Pay
Battry & Voorhees
Beachess
Edward P Robins
Tings
Leah S. Robins
J. J. Robins
Edward P. Robins
Edward P. Aera
Ch. Gay
Hos
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Commons
Anna Gould III
Bryan
Kansas City Hall
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Con. R. Huntey
Renee
Jonn W. Boye
Guish Flames
John H. Miller
Elmer Newton
Propr
Prof. Avon
AVON
Avon, Myers Block
A. Robinson & CO
Steele Brothers
Genens Otice
Reaves Steele Brothers
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