Bomb Explodes in St Peter's Crowded Basilica
A bomb exploded at St Peter's in Rome during a major anniversary service. No fatalities occurred though panic spread and women fainted. The blast was believed aimed at a scaffolding over the tomb of Clement XIII. no suspect has been found and the pope was notified and shaken by the event.
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St. Peter
St. Peteromelia
Basilica
Clement XIII
Ganova
Terrific Gulf Storm Ravages Deep South Regions
Eight people are known dead and many injured as a violent wind and rain storm sweeps from the gulf through Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee. The storm ruins numerous buildings disrupts railroad traffic and cuts telegraph service leaving crops flattened and property damage widespread.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Shonts Given Power Over Panama Canal Zone
President Roosevelt orders radical reform placing canal work and zone government under Chairman Shonts with seven departments reporting to him eliminating the governor's office. John F. Stevens, Richard Rodgers, and Gorgas named for top posts. Endicott and others slated to retire.
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Roosevelt
Canal Zone
Shonts
John F. Stevens
Richard R. Rodgers
William C. Gorgas
D. W. Ross
E. S. Benson
George Williams
Jackson Smith
Washington
Stevens
Rodgers
Gorgas
Messrs
Endicott
B. M. Harrod
Haines
Harrod
Shoats
Callaway Safes Looted in Nebraska
Robbers blow open two safes in Callaway, taking nearly 300 dollars in coin. One safe belonged to Union Pacific at the depot, the other to Hilton and Roberts dry goods. Two horsemen fled west through Sand valley. Sheriff Richardson pursues from Arnold. trackers Joe Savage and Harry Evans are on the case.
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Neb
Custer County
Union Pacific Road
Hilton and Roberts
Sand Valley
Richardson
Arnold
Joe Savage
Harry Evans
Swiss governess throws child overboard on ship
On arrival at New York the steamship Niuen Amsterdam reports Rosa Naegel a Swiss governess threw a baby from a crowd of children on the deck in a fit of temper. Vessel officers stopped the ship and a search for the infant was begun but no body was found. The baby's mother and other passengers restrained Naegel.
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Niuen
Amsterdam
Boulogne
Rosa Naegel
Terrorist Attack in Warsaw Ends with Casualties and Robbery
In Warsaw a deadly street assault targeted a government alcohol store collector guarded by two soldiers. The attackers killed each other, wounded the collector, and seized a bag containing $1,000. A soldier fired, killing a passerby and wounding another before the attackers dropped the loot and fled.
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Warsaw
Lawyer Refused Dismissal in Gillette Perjury Indictment
Justice Greenbaum in New York Supreme Court denied the Mutual Life Insurance Company counsel's bid to dismiss an indictment charging Walter R. Gillette with perjury.
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Supreme Court At
New York
Walter R. Gillette
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Gillette
Government moves to dissolve Standard Oil monopoly
The U S government filed a petition in equity in a St Louis district court on November 15 under the Sherman act against Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and its seven defendants including John D Rockefeller. The suit seeks to declare the combination unlawful and enjoin future restraint of trade.
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Standard Oi
United States District Court
St. Louis
Standard Oiji Company
New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Standard
Moody
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul, Minn
United States Circuit Court
D. P. Dyer
Kellogg
Dyer
Kellye
W. H. Sanborn
Elmer B. Adams
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Judicial
William H. Moody
Milton B. Purdy
Charles B. Morrison
C. A. Severance
Standard Oil
Union
Standard Oil Company
Congress
Roosevelt
Indictment of Mayor Schmitz and Ruef on Extortion Charges
Grand jury in San Francisco returns five indictments against Eugene Schmitz and Abraham Ruef for extortion. Bail set at 10000 and bond at 5000 on each count. Indictments involve Poodle-dog restaurant, Marchand’s restaurant, and Malfanti case. Ruef and Schmitz accused as city leaders. Schmitz was abroad at the time.
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Eugene Schmitz
Abraham Ruef
Ruef
Schmitz
Tony Banco
Ed. Marchand
Marchand
Joe Malfanti
Heney
Reus
Atlantic
Europe
Roosevelt Inspects Panama Canal Culebra Cut Tour
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt toured the Culebra cut at Pedro Miguel during an inspection of the canal works. He studied shale and landslide conditions, rode steam shovels, and spoke with engineers about overtime pay as rain and dynamite blasts marked the day.
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Panama
Tivoli Hotel
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Gray
En Pees Stevens
Pedro Nel
Culebra Cut
Rooseveltt
Senora Amador
Wagered bets on Satsuma launch in Yokosuka
In Tikio a sensational tale claims foreigners in Yokohama bet about 500000 on odds against the battleship Satsuma floating at Yokosuka. Alleged bribes were offered to Yokohama workmen to hinder launch. A worker was arrested days before launch. his connection to the betting ring remains unclear after questioning.
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Yokohama
Yokosuka
Wreck of Steamer Caused by Flase Spit Off Boston Light
The schooner Mary, after striking a sunken ledge near Bos ton light named Flase Spit, wrecked with the crew escaping by lashing to the mast stumps until rescue arrived. The Mary and crew faced peril as they awaited aid during the incident.
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Boston Light
Mary
EB. Newton
Cummins Wins Iowa Governor Race With 20,453 Plurality
Official county canvass returns show Cummins Republican 20,453 ahead of Porter Democrat for governor. Total votes statewide: Cummins 216,505 Porter 196,?2. Cummins’ 1904 plurality was 79,079.
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Cummins
Porter
Ins
Bank of Beckwith & Co Wrecked by Financial Troubles
The Bank of Beckwith & Co in Evanston Wyoming has closed due to financial troubles. It is one of the oldest banks in western Wyoming. No statement of assets or liabilities was provided.
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Wyoming
Bank of Beckwith & Co
Evanston
Wyo
Countess de Castellane Wins Divorce Custody in Paris
Paris dispatch reports the Seine tribunal grants Anna Gould de Castellane divorce from Boni de Castellane. She receives custody of the children, with the father allowed limited visitation and no alimony. The ruling bars taking the children out of France without the father's consent. The court also names the chamber of notaries president to settle affairs.
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Paris
Tribunal of First Instance of
The
Seine
Ditte
Countess de Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
France
Count Boni de Castellane
Chamber of Notaries
Satsuma launches as world’s largest battleship with British Dreadnaught parallels
Tokyo telegraph correspondent notes the Satsuma, launched in Japan, embodies lessons from the last war and aims to surpass the Dreadnaught in capacity. Built with minimal wood and advanced fire systems, it reflects shared plans between Japanese and British admiralties. The emperor and crown prince attended the launch.
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Japan
London Daily Telegraph
Satsuma
Missouri Governor Backs Stringent Anti Lobby Law
Governor Joseph W Folk drafts a strict anti lobby bill set for the next session. The measure would bar state institution representatives from the bar of both houses and take effect immediately upon passage and executive approval. Violators face misdemeanor penalties including 10 days to 12 months in jail or fines of 100 to 500 dollars.
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Missouri
General Assembly
Uniform divorce bill approved by national congress
The national congress on uniform divorce laws finished in Philadelphia after adopting the bill largely as drafted by the Washington committee, with only minor changes.
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Washington
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