Stay of execution granted in Chadwick appeal
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick was granted a stay of execution by the United States circuit court of appeals. The stay will hold until further order as a writ of error had been sued out within sixty days and lodged in the lower court clerk's office. Judge Francis J Wing, her counsel, said the appeal could be presented in May.
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Cincinnati
Cassie L. Chadwick
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Lurton
Francis J. Wing
Chadwick
Mrs Chadwick Pleased By Stay Of Execution News
J P Dawley attorney for Mrs Chadwick expressed pleasure upon reading an Associated Press dispatch from Cincinnati reporting a circuit court of appeals stay of execution in her case. Mrs Chadwick herself read the telegram several times and remarked that the news was cheering and thanked her counsel.
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Cleveland
J. P. Dawley
Chadwick
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Circuit Court of Appeals
Dunne Wins Chicago Mayoral Race by Large Plurality
Democratic Judge Dunne defeats Republican John M. Harlan for Chicago mayor by 24 248 votes and a 945 vote majority from 322 373 total. Dunne also secures a record mayoral tally of 161 659. Smulski re elected city attorney. Blocks treasurer and Anson clerk elected.
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Chicago
Judge Dunne
John M. Harlan
Collins
Stewart
John F. Smulski
Frederick W. Blocks
Adrian C. Anson
Dunne
Glasgow
Scotland
Man seeks life sentence for wife murder in Appleton
Xavier Przybilinski of Appleton Wisconsin has petitioned the circuit court to allow a guilty plea to murder and life imprisonment. At a March 1 hearing he admitted beating his wife to death with a spade. A plea will be allowed on April 10.
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Appleton, Wis
Xavier Przybilinski
Father dies saving son in blaze at Atlanta shop
In Atlanta Illinois on April 6 a carpenter shop burned, killing four year old Frank Maupin Jr. The boy died daily while his father Frank Maupin suffered fatal burns attempting to rescue him.
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Atlanta
Ill
Frank Maupin
Federal grand jury resumes meat packers probe in Chicago
After a three and a half day recess the federal grand jury in Chicago resumed its investigation into methods used by meat packers. The sixty sixth witness was called to the stand with a Sunday adjournment noted.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Jury to Press Ahead With Inquiry in Steady Pace
A sentence fragment hints the jury will continue the inquiry without interruption, progressing methodically toward its conclusion. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Wells Holds Re Election Lead In St. Louis Returns
Complete first returns from the municipal election show Mayor Rolla Wells winning re election with a 1448 plurality over Judge John A Talty. Wells 44208 Talty 42760 Meriwether 3324. Body blown to atoms.
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St. Louis
Rolla Wells
John A. Talty
Wells
Talty
Meriwether
Mine Superintendent Killed by Infernal Machine in Arizona
Tucson reports T C Lamb, superintendent of the Tres Amigos mine, blown to pieces by dynamite under his house while asleep. Body fragments found across the hillside. wife and family away. Coroner's inquest returns murder by persons unknown. arrests expected as investigators probe property disputes.
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Tucson
Ariz
T. C. Lamb
Tres Amigos
Lamb
Estate of Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford Valued at Seven Million
The Examiner reports Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford left an estate valued at seven million dollars. No formal inventory yet, but parties estimate the total value and expect no less than seven million. Will provides 2,175,000 for legacies and bequests and at least 3,875,000 to swell Stanford University funds.
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San Francisco
Jane Lathrop Stanford
Stanford University
Three Workmen Die in Powder Blast at Bridgeport Plant
In Bridgeport Connecticut on April 6 while workers from Union Metallic Cartridge were leaving, a blast tore through a building blowing John Meary through the roof to his death. Two helpers Michael Hurley and William Bayliss were also killed as primer caps dried on steam pipes exploded.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
John Meary
Michael Hurley
William Bayliss
Re-Elected to the House Comerford Faces Brief Term
In Springfield on April 6 very little interest appeared in Frank D. Comerford's re election from the Second district. No opposition was seen though the session is advanced and his election certificate will be delayed. Comerford had won as an Independent in a special election and will draw $1000 as a new Illinois House member before taking his seat.
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Springfield
Frank D. Comerford
Comerford
Illinois
Forest fires rage across South mountains near Gettysburg
Forest fires burn over thousands of acres in the South mountains the fire line extends three miles threatening the Blue Mountain House at Penmar a summer resort but the building was saved Western Maryland railroad section gangs protect the line around the clock as crews battle the blaze.
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Gettysburg
South Mountains
Blue Mountain
Penmar
Western Maryland Railroad
Ta kahira Leaves Washington Over Health State
Japanese minister Ta kahira told Secretary Taft that ill health forces him to seek a warmer climate. He said no new war settlement progress with Russia, and the two officials agreed to communicate if developments occur.
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Washington
Takahira
Legation
Taft
Russia
Speakers Honor Statehood Tribute to People of Indian Territory
A public tribute marks statehood centennial for the people of Indian Territory, with speakers highlighting pioneer resilience and lasting ties to the land. Officials, community leaders, and veterans gather to reflect on history and civic progress.
Roosevelt Receives Enthusiastic Applause Across Indian Territory
President Roosevelt visits Vinita and Muskogee in Indian Territory amid cheering crowds. He commends statehood for the territory and greets thousands at Muskogee with a five minute speech after departing the Rocket train. Parsons crowds greet him before breakfast with roses and a brief address.
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Muskogee
I. T
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
Vinita
Statehood
Parsons
Kan
Des Moines Woman Receives Carnegie Hero Medal
Miss Lavina Steele, former Coon Rapids girl and newly appointed assistant state librarian, earned a Carnegie medal for rescuing George Hill of Burlington from drowning after he broke through ice during a winter skating outing. Her brave effort saved his life as both faced peril in ten to twelve feet of freezing water.
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Des Moines
Lavina Steele
Coon Rapids
George Hill
Burlington
Carnegie's New Policy Aids Ripon College Gift
Ripon Wisconsin April 6 Ripon college to be benefited by Andrew Carnegie new policy to endow colleges rather than libraries Dr Richard C Hughes announces via Justice James A Blanchard a Ripon graduate that the college has secured a $20 000 gift with conditions expected to be fulfilled soon
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Ripon
Wis
Ripon College
Andrew Carnegie
Richard C. Hughes
James A. Blanchard
New York Supreme Court
Montana sheep quarantine declares ban on interstate imports
Governor J. K. Toole issued a quarantine against California Colorado Minnesota Nebraska Kansas North and South Dakota Ohio New York Wyoming Washington and Oregon where sheep scab is believed present. The order bars import of any sheep from those states into Montana.
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Helena
J. K. Toole
California
Colorado
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
North
South Dakota
Ohio
New York
Wyoming
Washington
Oregon
Reservation bids accepted on White Earth logs
Logs cut from dead and down timber on the White Earth reservation in Minnesota brought good prices. Secretary Hitchcock approved the interior department recommendation for accepting bids from bidders for these logs.
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Washington
White Earth
Minnesota
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Supreme Court Reverses Bribery Case Against Ex Alderman Murphy
In Madison on April 6 the supreme court reversed the bribery conviction of ex Alderman William Murphy after a daytime session. The ruling alters the outcome of a long running legal battle involving Murphy and related charges.
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Madison, Wis
Supreme Court
William Murphy
Milwaukee Bribe Conviction Sparks New Trial Bid
Murphy was convicted of accepting an $80 bribe to influence a sidetrack ordinance and sentenced to one year in the house of correction. The defendant sought a new trial on appeal.
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Milwaukee
Murphy
House of Correction
Bank owner Edmund Jaeger indicted for accepting deposits after insolvency
Keokuk April 6 reveals a grand jury indictment of Edmund Jaeger owner of the closed Commercial bank on charges he received deposits knowing the bank was insolvent.
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Keokuk
Edmund Jaeger
Jaeger
Germany hints at international conference on Moroccan issue
Berlin reports indicate the German government favors an international conference to settle the Moroccan question. The foreign office is asking capitals for receptivity, but there is no sign France or Britain would agree. Germany hopes the United States might participate, though ambassador Lueck von Eternberg’s last week communication has yielded little encouragement.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
France
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Lueck von Eternberg
Three Foreigners Named to Isthmian Canal Board
Washington reports the Isthmian Canal Commission will add three consulting engineers from abroad. One representative will be from Great Britain, one from Germany, and one from France, with each government asked to designate a member.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Great Britain
Germany
France
United States
Cable from Minister Powell says Hayti quiet. cruiser Brooklyn ordered away
A cable received at the state department from Minister Powell in Port au Prince states Hayti is quiet and that the cruiser Brooklyn sent to Haytian waters amid rumors of revolutionists has been ordered away.
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Washington
Powell
Port Au Prince
State Department
Hayti
Brooklyn
Haytian
Imperial Army reports Russian forces driven from Tsulushu region
Imperial army headquarters reports a Tari of our Changtu force driving Russians from Tsulushu two miles north of Changtu and from Sumencheng nine miles west of Psulusue on April 2. After pushing from Soumiaitzu six miles Sukcuct of Tsulushu our troops moved to Santaukou before Russian cavalry fire scattered them.
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Tocho
Avril
Imperial Army
Changtu
Tsulushu
Sumencheng
Psulusue
Tercely
Crce
Earthquake Ravages Dharmsala and Lahore Killing Dozens
Reports describe a powerful quake striking Dharmsala turning the hill station to rubble. Nine Europeans and seventy natives killed, with many injured as the native quarter collapsed. Distress grows as frost and homelessness compound the tragedy. relief teams move to the area.
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Lahore
India
Dharmsala
Robinson
Holderness
Muscroft
Indian Civil Service
Armrista
Jullunder
Ferozepore
Multai
Rawal Pindi
Mussooree
Dalhousie Derhamun and Padfalat Malerkotla Damaged
Reports from Dalhousie Derhamun and Padfalat Malerkotla indicate great damage and loss of life. Telegraph service is disorganized and news arrives slowly.
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Dalhousie Derhamun
Padfalat Malerkotla
Che
Dishonesty In High Society Described By Russian Paper
A Russian correspondent for the Journal de St. Petersburg reports widespread dishonesty among American life and notes social leaders’ precautions to prevent theft among guests. The account mentions a White House light failure revealing guests abandoning jewelry and pocketbooks as others fear robbery.
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St. Petersburg
Journal de St. Petersburg
White House
Emperor William Arrives in Naples Aboard Hamburg
Emperor William reaches Naples aboard the Hamburg American liner amid cannon salutes and crowds. Thousands line the harbor as Italian and German flags wave while the Duke of Aosta boards the ship to welcome him on behalf of King Victor Emmanuel. The emperor says he never feels more at home than in Italy.
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Naples
Italy
Emperor William
Hamburg
Duke of
Aosta
Victor Emmanuel
William
Scale Signed Under Protest in Altoona Wage Talks
After a lengthy conference of the wage committee representing the one canal and miners of the Central Pennsy a scale was signed under protest in Altoona Pennsylvania.
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Altoona
Central Pennsy
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