Storm Damage Hits Pittsburg Churches Injure Sixty
Twelve houses of worship damaged across Pittsburg Allegheny and nearby towns as a violent storm causes extensive property damage in Western Pennsylvania. At Knoxville Presbyterian Church thirty five people were injured and five to six may die. Widespread communication lines failed and crews labored overnight to restore service.
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Allegheny
Knoxville Presbyterian Church
Robinson United Presbyterian Church
Knoxville
Wellsburg
W. Va
St. Peter's
United Presbyterian
Braddock
Knoxville Presbyterian
St. Mary's
McKee's Rocks
Robinson Run
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Unseasonably Cold Weather Hits Cincinnati Valley
Unusually low temperatures with frosts sweep the Chblo valley today causing damage from high winds. Lightning sparked many fires overnight across the region as crews battle blazes and assess the extent of storm damage.
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Cincinnati
Chblo Valley
Turpentine Market Ends Sharp Drop In Spirits Price
SAVANNAH GA March 31 The naval stores market saw the largest one day fall in spirits of turpentine prices. On Saturday spirits sold for 5 1/2 cents. at opening today the price plunged to 4 cents, signaling a dramatic drop in the market.
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Savannah
No Change in Weather Forecast for Indiana Illinois Ohio
Weather forecast issued from Washington on March 31 predicts fair conditions for Indiana Illinois on Tuesday and Wednesday with fresh west to north winds in Indiana. Ohio expected partly cloudy Tuesday with brisk to high west to northwest winds, Wednesday fair. Maximum 40, minimum 34. Lake levels show up 60.12 percent since March 1, down 0.12 feet. Blythe reports as secretary director.
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Washington
Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio
W. T. Blythe
Sec
Movements of Steamers to and from Port Cities
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures on March 31 across multiple ports including New York Glasgow Cherbourg Queenstown and Liverpool. Vessels named include Saboa Messaba Noordland Manitou and Belgenland along with others sailing to London Philadelphia and Naples.
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New York
Saboa
Naples
Messaba
London
Noordland
Liver Peel
Manitou
Glasgow
Sarmatian
Portland
Buenos
Kreapolis
Cherbourg
Frieda der Grosse
Bremen
New Queenstown
Marion
Boston
Liverpool
Belgenland
Philadelphia
Antwerp
Kensdegten
Market rumors and price manipulation draw scarce activity
The text notes that while price quotes remained high, the market was largely paper based with little real sales. Operators believed the market was manipulated to sustain top quotes, few orders hit the high price, and the overall turnover appeared insignificant given the brief period described.
CREW TAKEN OFF INDIAN AFTER MARY ISLAND STANDOFF
The crew of the Philadelphia and Boston steamer Indian were rescued from the hull off Sow and Pigs ledge Guttyhunk after a Saturday night collision. Four passengers also went to New Bedford. The Indian is in fair condition with hopes of flotation. In New York, the Pretoria fire wrecking efforts continued with water pumped from the forehold and damage undetermined.
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Hull
Mass
Philadelphia
Boston
Guttyhunk
New Bedford
New York
Quebec Line
Pretoria
Fie
Stapleton
Staten Island
Circus Wins Montgomery Handicap In Tight Finish
In Memphis on March 31 Circus a three year old bay colt by Charactus Ninone edged Wax Taper by a neck to win the Montgomery handicap after a dramatic stretch run. Wax Taper Flora Pomona followed as the first two in a field of thirteen. Floras Pomona was added late as betting opened 100 to 1 on Circus but fell to 30 to 1 at closing. Other races featured John W Schorr two year olds Judith Campbell and Princess Tulane both victors for the Schorr stable. The card drew a large crowd with substantial betting activity and a fast track under perfect weather.
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Memphis
W. T. Baldwin
Circus
Charactus Ninone
Flora Pomona
Wax Taper
John W. Schorr
G. W. Johnson
Schorr
Judith Campbell
Escher
Princess Tulane
Ed Austin
Coburn
Leroy
Robertson
Death
O'Connor
Breakspur
J. Woods
the Don
J. Miller
Maverick
Young
el Caney
Aker
Mr. Phintzy
Harry Wilson
Minder
Montgomery
Earl
Dominick
Flying Torpedo
Brigade
Walkenshaw
Lou Woods
Sailboat Braved Squall Near Tompkinsville
The squall carried the yacht over bending her starboard rail under water while brown showed above water on the port side. The skipper did not ease her, forcing full breeze impact. After the squall, the vessel withstood the pressure and reefed the jib stay. By 2:40 o clock she limped back off Tompkinsville.
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Tompkinsville
Many straight scores mark Kansas City sweepstakes winner list
Thirty six shooters tied on twelve birds in the Kansas City sweepstakes the opening event of the Grand American Handicap five bird tournament at Blue River Park. The purse totaled 2583 dollars shared among the thirty six winners. Notable names missed. The Nitro Powder handicap follows with 315 entrants tonight aiming toward a possible 400 and Grand American handicap entries at 467. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Muncie Polo team manager Patti contracts with Lowell team for three games to decide the series for the championship. The games will be played here on Saturday and Sunday nights.
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J. 8. Fanning
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Annie Oakley
Nutley
N. J
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N. Y
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Atlanta
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Aurora
Ind
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Lee Kan
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Indianapolis Journal
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Lowell
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Fogs cause shipwreck near Isle of Wight
London dispatch reports fogs on the coast leading to shipping mishaps. The French brig Russie with a crew of thirty one was wrecked on rocks west of St Catherine's, Isle of Wight. All hands were landed safely.
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Newfoundland
St. Catherines
Isle of Wight
Cunard Steamer Etruria Sighted Near Queenstown
An arrival in Queenstown reports sighting of the disabled Cunard line steamer Etruria which left Fayal Azores March 17 for Liverpool. She was in tow by two tugs with a steamer steering her and making little headway.
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Queenstown
Fayal
Azores
Liverpool
Gifts to Barnard College Endowment Hope Raised
Barnard College in New York reports a surge in gifts as John D Rockefeller matches 200 000 dollars and up to 250 000 pledged by midnight. The latest 50 000 donation arrived from an anonymous donor via Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, to be allocated at his discretion.
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New York
Barnard College
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Butler
Municipal elections to be held in Kansas cities
Topeka Kansas observers note polls open tomorrow for all first and second class cities to elect councilmen, school board members and constables. Towns and counties also vote on constables. Campaigns in large towns split along party lines with dry Republicans and wet Democrats prominent in liquor debates.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Knights Bowling Night Delivers Wins and High Scores
The Marion alleys hosted three games with the Buffalo team taking two high scores. Elks swept K O T M, Royal League faltered vs Red Men, Patriarchs beat Odd Fellows, and K O T M faced Buffalo with strong totals. Capital City team members were hosted at the German House by F J Vinson and captain H C Kahlo last night.
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Notable Editorial Writer William Grant Dies in New Orleans
New Orleans report notes editor William Grant of the Times-Democrat has died. A Scotland native and Edinburgh University alumnus, his death marks the loss of a prominent editorial figure in the paper.
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William Grant
Times-Democrat
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Edinburgh University
London
Sir Andrew Clarke
Victoria
Australia
Berlin
Ernst Lieber
Reichstag
1902 varsity crew sighting on Cathedral Heights
In New York Press the observer describes a bizarre procession near Columbia University. He recalls half-naked figures clothed in thick knits, tall hair, and a frightful air, later identifying them as the 1902 varsity crew out for exercise at the university gates.
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Cathedral Heights
Mars
Gluteusey
Columbia University
Smithsonian employee arrested for gold ingot theft
Washington March 31 Joseph H Brown an employee of the Smithsonian Institution was arrested charged with larceny of a gold ingot kept on exhibition He admitted guilt and portions of the ingot valued at 80 were recovered from a dealer in old and silver to whom Brown had sold them The ingot valued at 80 dollars was recovered
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Washington
Joseph H Brown
Smithsonian Institution
Brown
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Notice
Refund offered if the purchaser can show faith to E. W. Groves signature on each tablet. Minor wording adjusted to ensure proper authentication and compliance with the advertised guarantee.
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E. W. Grove
Terre Haute creates matinee driving club with sixty five members
A matinee driving club was organized in Terre Haute with sixty five gentleman drivers as charter members. The club mirrors the Cleveland model and will use the Terre Haute Trotting Association track once weekly. D Kendall was elected president, Paul Kuhn vice president, Dr Charles Fleming secretary, Charles Boland treasurer. Races will be for prizes only.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Cleveland Club
Meteor III A Good Sailor
Meteor UI, the yacht of the German Emperor, had a trial spin in New York. She was towed from Shooter Island when she struck a pier causing slight damage but she pressed on to sea. Passing through the Narrows she encountered a sudden turn of weather.
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Shooter Island
Regan Beats Feltz In Twenty Round Fight In St Louis
Johnny Regan of Brooklyn won a decision on points over Tommy Feltz of Savannah after a tough twenty round bout at the West End Athletic Club in St Louis. Regan’s left jab aided his win though Feltz pursued the body, with Regan advancing to a potential bantam title bout against Harry Forbes.
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Johnny Regan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tommy Feltz
Savannah
West End Athletic Club
Regan
Feliz
Harry Forbes
West End
Syracuse’s Billy Ryan Bests Tim Callahan in Six Round Club Bout
Billy Ryan of Syracuse defeats Tim Callahan of Philadelphia in a six round bout at the Washington Sporting Club. The fight is fast and hard with Ryan showing cleverness that surprises spectators.
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Philadelphia
Billy Ryan
Syracuse
Tim Callahan
Washington Sporting Club
Ryan
Representative McNamee Seeks Ban on Injury-Related Contracts in Pennsylvania
In Columbus on March 31 Representative McNamee won a favorable House committee report for his bill prohibiting contracts between employers and workers over personal injuries before they occur. The measure aims to remove the contract feature of Pennsylvania's voluntary relief department if enacted.
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Columbus
McNamee
House
Andyves
Pennsylvania Voluntary Relief Department
Laxative Hromo-Quitine Tab Lets Eye Box Note
A fragment notes that the name must appear on the eye box of the genuine Laxative Hromo Quitine Tab Lets, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure. The line includes a 20 mark reference.
National League to Name Three to Run Affairs This Season
National League owners meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to chart a season plan with harmony hoped between factions. A three man governing committee is likely, with A G Spalding among the nominees and Young and a third party to join him. Several schedules may be presented, including a Boston plan for Lund games, with opening day around April 17 or 23.
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Fifth Avenue
Charles H. Ebbetts
Brooklyn
A. G. Spalding
National League
Messrs. Young and Spalding
Boston
Lund
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Financial assets and reserves of the company
Cash on hand and in the hands of agents or other persons. Real estate unencumbered. Stocks and bonds. Loans on bonds and mortgages of real estate worth double the mortgaged amount and free from prior encumbrance. Debts otherwise securable. Debts for premiums. All other securities. Losses adjusted and not due. Special policy reserve. In suspense waiting for further proof. All other claims against company. Legal reserve. Total mobilities.
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Steinmetz Wins Forfeit After Momentary Slip in Wrestling
In a five minute match Steinmetz nearly pinned Parker, forcing him toward the mat. Referee Tom Howser watched as Steinmetz was about to receive the $5 forfeit when Parker wriggled free after a slipping move.
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Reeas
Steinmetz
Parker
Tom Howser
Driving Club Officers Elected at Grand Hotel
The Business Men's Driving Club met at the Grand Hotel and elected officers including President Dr. W. N. Short and Vice President W. B. Blair. Secretary Treasurer Will Roth and Directors S. R Holt, Blair, Roth, Dr. J. W. Neal, and Short were chosen. The group planned a busy summer with many new members expected. The meeting covered all business and signaled a strong season ahead with more horses in activities.
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W. N. Short
W. B. Blair
Will Roth
R Holt
J. W. Neal
Steinmetz, Parker Clash at Empire Theater Bout
Ed Steinmetz faced Harvey Parker in a wrestling bout at the Empire Theater last night. Parker threw Steinmetz in the third round, delivering the decisive move in the match.
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Harvey Parker
Empire Theater
Parker
Steinmetz
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