Multiple Disasters and Local Scandals Across Western States
Northwest notes report a brakeman killed in a Hanna Wyoming freight work train collision with several injured. Prospecting fever hits Carson Nevada as Churchill county gold strike draws crowds to Virginia City. Tacoma attorney George W. Foge dies at 69, Civil War veteran and Loyal Legion member. Arrest of D C Richardson in Glendive for alleged theft from Grand Rapids, Michigan. American Smelting and Refining extends eight hour day to 2500 Colorado plant workers May 1. Nevada sheriff's killer Walter Berneau jailed in Tonopah after coroner finds pistol deaths of Sheriff Logan. Manitou Colorado bridge collapse kills two workers from wet cement weight. Daughters of the American Revolution declare Montana state regents legally elected. Long Beach drownings as De Long and John Wray die amid a fishing boat voyage. Supreme Court Montana upholds contempt ruling against Peter Brown. Oriental Limited wreck near Arlington and Ryharten with five killed. Portland Commercial Club plans six story addition downtown. Oregon lifer Virgil Wilson drowns trying to save a man in Snake River near Ontario. Helena cases involve overland travel near Tetons and a train accident near Belin Pantie improvements in Crown and other projects ongoing.
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Churchill County
Carson
Nevada
Virginia City
George W. Foge
Tacoma
Quine, Il
Loyal Legion
D. C
Manhattan
Tonopah
Logan
Berieau
Peter Johnson
Harry Hardwick
Manitou
Colo
National Board of Administration of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Wallace McCracken
Montana
Wi.zard Harvey Weed
de Long
John Wray
Long Beach
Cap
Riots at French Mine Leave Women Attacking Home
In Pas de Calais, 150 wives of striking miners attacked a nonstriking miner's wife tearing clothes and wrecking interiors as gendarmes and cavalry faced stones. A cavalry officer and two soldiers were seriously injured, fifteen others wounded. Arrests followed as authorities battled disturbances and attempted to bar nonstrikers from shafts.
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Lens
France
Pas de Calais
Antimony
Operators Reject Arbitration Offer in Mine Dispute
A meeting of New York area coal carriers and mine operators produced a letter to John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. The operators insist nothing remains to arbitrate except whether arbitration will occur, citing the strike commission's findings and declining to offer further concessions.
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John Mitchell
Tinted Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Serike
Salt Lake City Rail Links Repaired After Washouts
News from Salt Lake describes floods that washed out miles of track near Nevada starting March 28. A freight line of oranges was stranded but later moved to preservation. repairs with piles, derricks, and steam shovels will restore passenger and freight traffic within days.
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Salt Lake Rennie
Nevada
Chica
Salt Lake Tite
Euechale
Chinese Boycott and Washington Debate on Trade Policy
A garbled OCR fragment references a boycott involving China and a Washington committee, touching on tariffs and diplomatic grievances. It mentions the American Legation and possible restrictions or responses by U S authorities, with unclear dates or actors.
Retirement of Castro Sparks Volatile Venezuelan Rumors
Residents arriving from Venezuela report that General Castro’s retirement from the presidency in favor of Vice President Gomez is viewed as likely temporary. Castro travels as a private citizen, while his followers disperse and ministers’ resignations create cabinet uncertainty. Opinions vary on Castro’s health and the political move.
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Willematnd
Island
Citens
Venezuela
General Castro
Gomeyx
Venvenela
Castro
Missouri racial clash leaves two fighting at gate incident
Reports say Springneta atc. Leslie, a white escorting a woman home, faced two Black assailants outside a residence. One fired twice, missing. Peters fired four rounds. one Black assailant wounded, other escaped. Peters surrendered, released without bond. City crowd gathered at public square as militia kept peace. incident may ease anti Black sentiment.
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Springneta .Atc
Leslie
Ralph Burns
Peters
Mrs Le Doux Arraigned for Murder in Stockton
Mrs Emma Le Doux was arraigned in Stockton California on a murder charge in the death of A N McVicar. She entered a not guilty plea after a brief hesitation. The crowded courtroom heard the arraignment as the case moved forward.
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Emma le Doux
A. N. McVicar
Stockton
Cal
Oammi de Doux
Insurance Agent’s Fatal Attack on Aged Couple
An insurance agent from Waterloo, A Ryan, secretary of the Property Mural Tireance company, attacked an aged couple in Frampton. He knocked them unconscious and then died by his own action on Monday. Motive unknown.
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Dies Moines
Obediah Smith
Wit
Ager
Bear Hampton
A. Ryan
Man of
Fragmentary report on Ladrone Uprising in Manila
Readable parts describe a disturbance centered at Mae Inland of Lancia with bombardment by native monitors and forces linked to Ladhernies. The incident prompted alarms among authorities as efforts to restore order and employment regulation faced disruption amid tense local conditions.
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Manila
Mae
Lancia
Uecea
New Omnolal Under a Cloud in Mutat Minnesota
A fragmented notice reports New Omtolal under scrutiny in Mutat Minnesota. Yoolfred UW Murray, recently appointed official at Whe print of Hietale and former county treasurer, faces charges. Jorg in charge of investigation lists 649.070 as the alleged figure and details remain unclear.
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Nethelsee
Prosecution Planned in Lynchere Spree Case
Officials announced plans to prosecute those involved in the spree related incident. Details remain limited as authorities prepare further charges and identify all defendants. The case arose from injuries and property damage reported in the area near Dan Cita and Beate. A jury is set to hear preliminary motions and determine next steps.
Governor Holds Supreme Power Over Habeas Corpus
Denver Chief Justice Gabbert issues a supplemental opinion in the Moyer case upholding the governor’s power to suspend habeas corpus at his discretion. He cites a Philippine Islands ruling on suspension during insurrection as analogous to Colorado during labor troubles and upholds the incarceration of Charles H. Moyer by the state militia.
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Justice Gabbert
Denver
Gabbert
State Supreme Court
Moyer
Bishop Bashford reports safety for Americans in China
Bishop J W Bashford of the Methodist Episcopal Church, four years in Shanghai, arrived home in San Francisco and travels to Chicago for a church meeting. He says unrest in China has been overstated in the United States and cites three riots with local causes, noting Chinese generally friendly to Americans.
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San Francisco
J. W. Bashford
Methodist Episcopal Church
Shanghai
Orient
Bashford
Ohio Westeyan University
Chicago
Board of Episcopal ‘Shops
China
United States
Empire
Volcano Ends Quiet Please Naples Thaw
Naples reports the danger period ending as the Mount Ve suving eruption subsides. Observers led by Director Mati¢uce declare the eruption ended, with no more subterranean rumblings and a smoke curtain drifting over the crater. The city was briefly bathed in sunlight as smoke veiled the sky between Rome and Naples.
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Naples
Vesuving
Mati¢uce
Belives
Cyclone Spurs Fatality and Damage in Texan District
A cyclone hit the Texan district causing one death and multiple injuries in Doulve-Ais. Buildings were damaged across the district while storms swept Cleburne causing structural harm. Heavy rainfall fell for seven hours over Dale tus a nieht, with reports of dangerous weather and damage.
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Doulve
Helges
Cleburne
Atari
Lengthening the Term of Congressmen Proposal
A Washington report notes the House elections committee favors a constitutional amendment to elect senators by direct vote and to extend House terms to four years. Proponents say longer terms reduce partisan drama and allow the public to ignore primaries and conventions, defending the system.
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House
Washington
House Committee
Morris
Nebraska
Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Stafford Kansas Town
Special to the Eagle reports a Thursday tornado that leveled homes and a church in Stafford. Several injured, including Mrs Granger, while Fred Tanner’s home and the Congregational parsonage were demolished. Quaker church also blown down. Second twister near Hodden and Bushton damaged farms with injuries. Sun briefly shone during the events.
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Wichita
Kan
Eeagle
Stafford
Main Streel
Fred Tanner
la Granger
RF. Sikvers
Hodaen
Bushton
New York Mine Talks End Without Agreement
Representatives of mine operators offered two wage proposals after talks with the anthracite miners. The miners signaled they likely would not accept either, with a formal operator reply to come by letter. If no progress occurs a miners convention may be called to declare a strike in protest of delays.
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New York
Ofer
Mitchell
Atrilee Commienlin
Beaten and Robbed in San Francisco Hotel Incident
San Francisco scene recalls Chirles Corson, a known racing figure, who was summoned by two intoxicated men at the Axworth hotel. A third man blocked the hall, a pistol was produced, and Corson was struck and robbed of about $600 in what appears to be a staged attempted hold up.
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San Francisco
Chirles Corson
Axbworth
Sean
Wace
Carmen
Met
Nepal
Dowie Denies Mormon Conspiracy Charge
Dowie strongly denies any plot with Mormon factions to surrender Zion City and its holdings to the church. He cites a month old pamphlet appearance delivering Mormon doctrine as the basis of the controversy.
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Obiar
Dowie
Zion City
Witte's Retirement Rumor Upsets Russian Power Battle
In Petrograd rumors swirl that Interior Minister Dun nove is stepping down and Count Witte appears to have secured a firm hand against rival factions. Government orders warn provinces to prevent disturbances, while church feasts in St Petersburg reflect a tense atmosphere amid revolutionary propaganda.
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Dunnove
Count Witte
Bt. Petersburg
Provincio Guthories
St. Petersbure
Lurneve
Offica
Miraculous Escape Amid Ruins At Ottajano Rubble
A dramatic rescue at Ottajano Sunday uncovered two elderly survivors entombed under falling walls. Amid the debris thousands of refugees endured misery while workers continued the grim search for more survivors. The chaotic scene included shouts from rescuers and the brittle hope of life amid ash and ruin.
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Otto
Ah San Giuseppe
Ottajano
Walla
Missing Four-Year-Old Boy Found After Snow Search
A four-year-old boy named Sullivan from Salt Lake City was found Sunday near the summit of Mount Buck, after days of wandering in snow and ravines. Rescuers traced tracks and improvised trails, bringing the boy to safety amid a tense rescue effort in the Ho Buck area near Bountiful.
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Salt Lake City
Pal
Livan
Sullivan
Hox Buck
Earthquake and landslides shake southern country towns
A powerful quake Saturday caused landslides and injuries in the southern region. Reports indicate widespread damage near Kayoagin with tremors stronger than the March 17 event. Relief efforts mobilize as towns seek aid and safety.
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Tilly
Kayoagin
Chrfer
Rnline
Italia
Mining Man Murdered in Indiana by Unknown Suspect
Fragmentary report describes a violent death of a mining man in Indiana with unclear details. The text mentions a supposed perpetrator and references local parties and officials, but specifics are unreadable.
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Yaa
Indiana
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