Attempted assassination of King Alfonso in Madrid
A 25-year-old man fired three shots at King Alfonso on a Madrid street as he rode past the Bank of Spain. One bullet hit the king’s horse. the monarch remained calm and continued to the palace. Police detained the assailant Rafael Sanches Alegre and three others, while a French companion denied involvement.
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Alfonso
Bank of Spain
Alcala
Pba
Soldere
Alegre
Bord
Sister testifies innocence in Borden murders case
In Pall River Massachusetts on April 14 Miew Mama Borden for the first time in 30 years publicly declares belief in the innocence of her sister Lizzie Borden who was tried and acquitted in 1893 of murdering their father Andrew J. Borden and his second wife. Authorities never found the weapon used in the killings.
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Miew
Mama Borden
Lissis Borden
Andrew J. Borden
Bret
Fire destroys Piqua worsted mill in flood damage
Fire completely leveled the Orr Felt and Blanket Company plant in Piqua on April 14 after flood repairs. Damaged machinery and buildings were valued at about 200000 dollars with likely insurance coverage on the property.
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Piqua
Orr Felt af@ Blanket company
Unclear historic drowning after bridge incident in Columbus
An unidentified man walking across the Hocking Valley bridge during a collision between two trains leaped into the creek and drowned. Police recovered the body, bearing a mark reading H W Ji. The April incident occurred near Columbus.
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Columbus
Hocking Valley
Train Derailment Kills Seven Near Montreal
An excursion train on the Montreal Chambly branch of the Central Vermont railroad derailed about six miles from Montreal. Seven people died and 15 were injured among roughly 200 passengers aboard the real estate firm run trip to view a subdivision. The engine and tender overturned. the fireman was killed and six passengers died with 15 injured.
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Montreal
Montreal-Chambly
Central Vermont Railroad
Tunneling Thieves Foiled Hidden Dig At Bowery Pawnshop
In New York on a Friday four Malians attempted to tunnel into John Simpsons pawnshop Bowery using a brick wall as cover. A woman observer and rapid police work halted the robbery as the four men dug toward the vault.
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New York
John Simpson
Bowery
Martin Bimons
Ronse
Fatally Injured Young Pioneer in Pittsburg Car Smash
W A Jory aged 20 son of James D Callery president of Pittsburg Railways was fatally injured in a Lincoln boulevard crash while returning from the Golf club. He appeared to race through a vacant dwelling near Silver Lake at high speed and was transported to Pittsburg hospital in critical condition. The report notes the danger of high speed driving and records a second, separate health advisory from a Philadelphia newspaper.
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Pittsburg
W. A Jory
James D. Callery
Pittsburg Railways Company
Lincoln Boulevard
Young Callery
Silver Lake
Callery
State's Case Concluded In Columbus Savings Probe
Columbus April 14 The State states its case in the Columbus Savings and Trust company probe is to be concluded today. Defense timing is uncertain as Barton Griffith has not indicated witness count. Colonel W H Knaus H W Backbue and Edward Genee concluded for the state.
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Columbus
Columbus Savings and Trust Company
Barton Griffith
W. H. Knaus
H.W. Backbue
Edward Genee
Farmer John Johnson of West Jefferson Dies by Self-Action
In West Jefferson on April 14 John Johnson a 55 year old retired farmer died by hanging himself. No motive is given. His wife believed he had gone to town and a family aid found the body in an outbuilding. The coroner is investigating. Johnson had no children. For Governor General of Philippines President Wilson considers ex Governor Benton Mo heed Lane Forbes of Boston who is in the country on leave.
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West Jefferson
John Johnson
Johnson
Philippines
Washington
Wilson
Benton Moheed Lane Forbes
Boston
Belgium Strikes Over Manhood Suffrage Across Industries
Brussels reports a massive strike paralyzing industry as workers protest the government's refusal to grant manhood suffrage. Coal, rail, glass, electricians, and dock workers join in, with demonstrations and widespread idleness across the economy.
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Ustry
Pope Pius Still Critically Ill in Vatican Bulletin
Rome April 14 Pope Pius remains critically ill with bronchitis and kidney function good but respiration strained. Doctors differ on recovery with Professor Marchinfava optimistic while Dr Amici skeptical. A Vatican bulletin notes fever fell to 100.1 and the pontiff is cheerful with clear mind despite reports of relapse.
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Vatican
Marohtasava
Amici
Merry del Val
Papal
Ponti
Osservatore Romano
Marchinfava
Tribuna
Papa
Marchiafava
Sigenrily Rich Man Bound by Estate in Bion Parable
A satirical note portrays a wealthy man whose control over his life is eclipsed by his vast holdings. The text emphasizes themes of wealth, power, and the inversion of ownership as the estate asserts dominance over the individual.
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Bion
Livestock and Grain Prices From East Buffalo Markets
Markets report mixed cattle and sheep prices across several regional exchanges led by East Buffalo. Cattle and hogs show varied quotes for prime, ready-for-market, and heavy categories while wheat and oats futures appear steady to firmer in Cleveland and Toledo summaries.
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Ship
Oalven
Hemvy
Vorkorm
Plem
Rougta
domRntaga
Datrien
Eliprey
Indicating Southern Senators Grow More Restive Over Tariff
Washington April 14 The Daily Democrat notes rising dissatisfaction among southern senators with the Underwood tariff. In caucus the debate centers on free sugar and the market banker provisions. Senators Simmons Johnston LaFollette Shively and Williams push for revisions while insurgent sentiment grows, with southern members opposing free lumber low steel duties and free wool or sugar.
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Todd
Underwood
Senate Democrate
Simmons
Beloven
Johnson
Maine
Stone
Shively
Indiana
LaFollette
Joby Siarp Williams
Mississippi
Senator Johnston
Alabama
Senator Walsh
Montana
Wire Tapper Captured in Charleston After Swindle
New York April 14 reports Albert A. Carter known as Curly Carter and James A. Thompson was arrested in Charleston for wire tapping. He is accused of robbing Simeon Jones of Pittsburg of 20000 and Major Wiram Pendleton of Atlantic City of 5500.
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New York
Albert A. Carter
Curly” Carter
James A. Thompson
Simeon Jones
Pittsburg
Wiram Pendleton
Atlantic City
Charleston
College Freshman Charged With Forgery in Ithaca
George Hughes, 21, of Brooklyn and a freshman in Cornell Universitys College of Mechanical Engineering, is locked up in Tompkins County Jail charged with first degree forgery. He allegedly forged and passed checks totaling 400 dollars.
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N. Y
George ¥. Hughes
Brooklyn
College of Mechanical Engieering
Cornell University
Tompkine County
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