Sought Senate Seat Adds White House Statement
Washington reports that the White House asserts financier J. B. Harriman sought the New York state ticket and potential Senate seat to advance his own ambitions. It claims Harriman wished Depew’s Paris ambassadorship to open the vacancy, with conjecture the President would appoint Harriman. The official stance says past events are now closed.
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Washington
White House
Harriman
New York
Depew
Roosevelt Harriman fund dispute draws only cautious replies
In New York on April 4, debate over Harriman's 1904 campaign fund remains muted. Senator Depew offers a cautious remark, saying he learned of the $200,000 fund after the incident and cannot name contributors, noting business ties and expectations without naming individuals.
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New York
Roosevelt
E. H. Harriman
Sidney Webster
Harriman
Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Harriman
Uals
Oes
Harriman Stands Pat in Roosevelt Clash
The text of E. H. Harriman’s reply to Roosevelt and Sherman draws wide interest in financial and political circles. Harriman asserts he would not withdraw remarks about raising 200000 for New York in 1904 and questions the books of the national Republican committee. Harry S. New of Indiana is the acting committee chairman.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
Signey Wehser
Roosevelt
Representative Sherman
Harriman
Roosevelt-Shermen
Wall Street
Sidneyster
New York State
Depew
National Republican Committee
Harry
New
Indiana
Five Perish In Passaic Tenement Fire At Dawn
A mother Mrs Philomena Sotuyo and four of her children died in a Passaic New Jersey tenement fire on April 4. Victims named include Mary seven Libriabo five Antonio three and Joseph seven months.
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Passaic
N. J
Philomena Sotuyo
Mary
Libriabo
Antonio
Joseph
Double murder suicide reported in Clinton county
In Westport Clinton county a woman Mrs. John Conner and her two children were found dead from strychnine poisoning. Authorities believe a double murder and death by own action occurred. Mrs. Conner had suffered ill health and feared dying, leaving her children motherless.
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Williamsport
Westport
Clinton County
John Conner
Conner
Fire Delays Work in McAdoo Tunnel Terminal
Fire sparked from boiler room in the McAdoo tunnel terminal excavations at Dey Fulton and on streets caused about 50 000 dollars in damage and delayed completion of the large terminal buildings by about thirty days.
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New York
McAdoo Tunnel
Ultimatum Offered in Western Rail Strike Mediation
Commissioned mediators Knapp and Neill report the railroads have issued an ultimatum to Western trainmen and conductors. A conference is set to review the last railroad proposal with arbitration likely if rejected. Sole aim is to avert a strike through compromise and Erdman act mediation.
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Chicago
Knapp
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Neill
United States ‘Labor
Morrissey
Garretson
Rebate Case Against New York Central Heard
The government charges the New York Central Railroad with rebates under the Sherman Act. The case alleges preferential treatment for General Electric of Schenectady by reducing freight rates not tied to specific services. The main facts are admitted, with dispute over whether the payments were for handling or for reducing the load rate overall.
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Syracuse
N. Tyler
New York Central Railroad Company
Degun
George W. Ray Fn
United States Court
Ie Géncectric Company
Schenectady
Tes
Railroad |Rom
Freighteneral Electric Company
Chenectady
Pearedaea
Thaw Lunacy Commission Completes Private Examination
The New York lunacy commission finished its private mental and physical exam of Harry K. Thaw after two expert witnesses, one for the state and one for the defense, testified. Lawyers were barred from the final sitting as the panel prepared to decide if further information was needed.
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New York
Arry K. Thaw
Thaw
Sessibe
Rainey Attacks Canal Zone Commissary Scandal Claim
Congressman H T Rainey after eight days in the canal zone voiced strong praise for progress on the isthmus yet railed at commissary management. He alleged a major scandal rivaling the Spain American war meat issue, citing overcharged meals and overpriced shoes. He asserted Roosevelt faced a prepared 30 cent lunch during a presidential visit.
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New York
Canal Zone
H. T. Rainey
Illinois
Commissary Department
Commissariat
Rainey
Congressional Party
United States
Japanese Immigrants Reported Aiming for United States Through Mexico
Information from the Commerce and Labor Bureau notes hundreds of Japanese, mainly laborers, arriving in Mexico with the aim to enter the United States. Inspector Braun, sent by Commissioner Sargent, interviewed several hundred Japanese in Mexico, many in dire straits. They plan to seek railroad work in the West and Southwest and have already faced admission denials by the United States.
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eWashington
Ethona ‘Bureau
Department of Commerce and Labor
Mexico
United States
Braun
Sargent
Department
Bnitea A
Earthquakes shake St Michaels Island Villa Franca panics
Violent earth shocks gripped Ponta delgada island during the night with Villa Franca hit hardest. Panic sent residents fleeing to the outskirts while wealthier citizens abandoned Villaico, the ancient capital, long battered by eruptions.
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Ponta del Gada
Island of
St. Michaels
Azores
Villa Franca
Villa Ico
Mudslide Swallows A Gog In 1522 Eruption
A fragment notes a Gog being swallowed by mud during a 1522 eruption. The terse line points to a geological disaster linking volcanic activity and a geologic feature named Gog.
Brewers Union Delegation Seeks Protection in Settlement Talks
In St Louis on April 4 eight union members visited brewer August A Busch to pledge returning to work if guaranteed protection. They were assured protection and promised that wage advances would form the settlement basis.
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St. Louis
August A. Busch
Mayor Gunne Defeated as Busse Wins Chicago Mayoral Race
Official returns show Republican Busse elected mayor, defeating Dunne. Republican ticket swept, Edward Young defeated by Democrat John E. Treager for city treasurer. City Council to tilt 36 Democrats, 34 Republicans amid earlier streetcar reform votes.
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Chicago
Busse
Dunye
Edward of Young
John E. Treager
Dunne
Scivatys
Canada and West Indies Trade Gap Prompts Talk in London
The St John board of trade plans to interview Sir Wilfrid Tacker in Halifax on his way to England. He will press for a Canada West Indies trade preference before the colonial office in London, following a report by B Schofield. The Leeward Islands reportedly favor granting Canada a trade advantage.
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Jean NB
Eee Ng Maich
United’ States
St John Board of Trade
Ifrid Tacker
England
Wilfrid
Canada
West Indies
Colonial Office
London
B. Schofield
Canadian Board of Trade
Justice Marshall Re-elected and Circuit Judges Chosen
Milwaukee April 4 Latest returns from the judicial election show Justice Rouset D. Marshall re elected by a good sized majority over Henry T. Scudder. Martin Zimick of Juneau and Samuel D. Litings of Green Bay were elected judges of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth circuits by majorities estimated at over 2000.
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Milwaukee
Rouset D. Marshall
Henry T. Scudder
Martin Zimick
Juneau
Samuel Dltings
Green Bay
White House Conference on Prosecutions Reported
A significant conference was held at the White House in the afternoon discussing true prosecutions. Attendees included four cabinet members and officials Root Bonaparte Garfield and others.
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Washington
White House
Department of Ju
Mea Root
Bonaparte
Garfield
Yeu
Tragic Langdon Fire Kills Three Henderson Children
Three Henderson children perished in a Langdon residence fire on April 4. The blaze occurred while their mother, visiting a neighbor, locked the door behind her leaving the home unattended.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Mr. and
Herbert Henderson
Langdon
Fire destroys large Mount Hope cold storage on canal zone
In Colon on April 3 a major cold storage facility at Mount Hope was entirely destroyed by fire. The isthmus’s large and valuable establishment suffered extensive loss, with the cause still undetermined as investigators assess the blaze and damage to contents and surrounding properties.
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Canal Zone
Colon
Mount Hope
Isthmus
Strike Situation Escalates in Toledo Amid Defense Preparations
April 3 Toledo reports a desperate strike standoff with strikers said to arm themselves and defend against strikebreakers. A meeting of the mayor, police chief, and the prize judge was held to devise plans to guard against possible violence.
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Toledo
Hill to chair Great Northern board. not retire from affairs
James J. Hill resigns as president and becomes chair of the Great Northern board, signaling a continued leadership role. Louis W. Hill, a Yale graduate, is expected to assume duties in the operating department as his father remains active on official matters.
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St. Paul
James J.hill
Great Northern Railroad
Mr. Hill
Great Northern
Hill
Ross -Foifeies
Finesthea
Louis W. Hill
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