Riot in Streets as Philadelphia Crowds Clash at Opera Site
In Philadelphia on April 1 a violent riot broke out near Hamerstein's opera house project as about three thousand workers gathered. Police made repeated charges to disperse the mob after fights erupted and seizing chaos among contractors and rival factions. Several injuries reported and patrol wagons ferried to the scene.
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Philadelphia
Hamerstein
Opera House
Jonesy
Hinoda
Illinois Trebles Its Bill For Back Taxes
Illinois increases its back tax claim against Illinois Central from five to fifteen million dollars and accuses the company of fraud and deception in a long running contract. The state alleges the railroad owes seven percent of the gross earnings to the treasury under the contract terms.
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Ilinois Central Railway
Hoghod
Tminola
Ilinois Central
Fas Carnthienant Uevohwvtsy
Armed Expedition Proposed Against Venezuela
Washington April 1 Roosevelt through the state department urges the senate to authorize a possible armed expedition against Venezuela to enforce American rights. The move targets President Castro over foreign business, court control, and revenues from exports, with possible steps including a prohibitive coffee duty and naval force. Congress may vote a resolution to cover costs and authorize action if needed.
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Venezuela
Roosevelt
State Department
Castro
Senate
Wat Castro
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Cer
South American
Department
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Congress
Venexiela
Curcis
Capial
Newark Man Confesses to Shooting After Job Offer
Alfred M ToG Rath, age 27, of Newark, lies dangerously wounded in Orange Memorial Hospital after a shooting incident at Mireh Street. Ralph Marasco, aged 16, of York, is in police custody following his confession to the shooting at police headquarters.
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Mireh St
Alfred Mtog
Rath
Alxteen
South 6Th Strees
Newark
Orange Memorial Hospital
Ralph Marasco
6Th Avenue
York
Marasco
Local man claimed grudge over job sparked shooting
After an incident near Lackawanna station in Orange the suspect Marasco told police he acted because a rival youth had a grudge for getting his job. He discarded his plate and retraced his steps at the scene.
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Galley
Marasco Mn
Lackawanna Station
Orange
Dane
King Manuel to Sell Royal Horses
Tolsbon April 1 King Manuel after talks with the Minister of Mandal decided to sell a number of horses from the royal stable. The plan aims to reduce the royal household’s assets and streamline expenditures amid fiscal pressures.
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Tolsbon
Manuel
Step-mother and liquor clash leads to jail stay
In a Polk County court this morning P R Rutter told Mayor Weonte he could not bear his stepmother and would be locked up to escape her. He claimed he was not drunk and said he chose the jail cell to get away from her.
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Jal
P. R. Rutter
Weonte
Pollo Court
Frants
Man Cuts Throat in Doctor's Office in Detroit
Detroit April 1 Anthony Hie a patient of Dr David Inglis the brain specialist cut his throat in the Ma Building Detroit's meal permanent of mice building dying instantly after injuring the Dr Inglis sign in the Ma Building authorities report the incident occurred in the doctor’s office and the patient died immediately
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Detroit
Mich
Anthony Hie
David Inglis
Inglis
Petroit
Admiral Evans Arrives at San Diego Aboard Connecticut
Washington dispatch reports the battleship Connecticut with Rear Admiral Hoane aboard arrived at San Diego California today. Admiral Evans has arrived at San Diego.
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San Diego
Wahington
Connecticut
Hoane
San Mego
California
Navy Department
Taft Starts Westward Tour with Stops in Columbus and Chicago
Secretary Taft departed Washington for a Westbound tour. He will visit Columbus to speak to the board of trade, then arrive in Chicago to address the International Union.
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Taft
Columbus Board of Trade
Washington
West
Columbus
Willaddrom
Board of Trade
Chicaigo
International Union
Warnings Sent Report Mentions Night Riders Threats
Fragmentary OCR notes warnings sent by individuals including Wilmore and Aprittot about Night Riders. Mentions a letter and threats delivered with matches as a warning accompanying a warning from Kenynett infern.
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Haan
Wilmore
Heen Bayer
Bnen
All Is Quiet on the Mine Workers Front
A fragmented report notes the April order to resume work by members of the United Mine Workers of America under President Green. The text references adherence by workers in Olio and hints at a new pest calling and ongoing labor tensions amid unclear details.
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Olio
Leite Mine Workers of Americas
Green
Jthoanved
Fear of Anarchists Sparks April Hearing in Chicago
The city holds extraordinary precautions for a high level meeting as secretary Watt is due to arrive Friday afternoon. A conference was held by Chief Ohiphy, with Mayor Bue, Captain O'Brien, and a plane secured for cabinet member safety. Urgent wire messages to Secretary Taft requested cooperation with police and secrecy about arrival time.
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Chicago
Watt
Rajouen
Polio Bhiphy
Bue
O'Brien
Tary Taft
Railroad official outlines nationwide security precautions
Secretary Tatt travels to Genesee Bluffs Iowa and Omaha with new safety measures following anarchist threats and the attacks on Chief Shippey family. He will visit Pt. Omaha and Ft. Crook and deliver a three speech plan and attend four receptions as a guest of General Dodge and city leaders.
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Hane
Shim
Shippey
New York
Tatt Gove
Gensel Bluffs
Iowa
Omaha
Ft. Crook
Oma Tit
She McKin
Jey Oland
Gounell Blut
General Dodge
City
Express Company Robbery and Murder Suspect Arrested
Newton Kao and Apel arrested in connection with a daytime express robbery and a murder near Onear A Valley. The suspect trio allegedly helped hijack a mail car, with a bloodstained coat and jewelry fragments found. Cort, a three year employee, and Hulley, the murdered man, are named in investigation.
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Kao
Apel
William Cert
Elimi
Onear
Express
Flore Ener
Phich Carr
Wade
Willard
Carr
Expres Company
Cort
Express Company
Hulley
Nan
Executive Committee To Be Named Tomorrow
Coliman O April 1 Secretary will confer with Manager Vorys as state Republican central committee meets to welcome a state executive committee with Henry A Williams of Colvarhus as chairman. The selection will be followed by a private reception.
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Vorys
Tate Central Committee
Tate
Henry A. Williams
Colvarhus
Ehairman
Lewis Pushes Restoring Agreement Amid Mining Tensions
From Indianapolis a wire dispatch reports United Mine Workers President Lewis assuming leadership to push for restoration of the interatetate agreement. The move follows ongoing labor tensions as miners face wage and hour disputes and safety concerns at major coal mines.
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Jieianapolis
Ind
Ropariy
Midileht
Lhe Lodkiy
Mresident Lewis
Mme Anna Gould to wed Prince Prittee De Sagar
A New York report on April 1 cites Mrs Tyler Morse at St. Regis confirming that Mme Anna Gould will marry her French numirier, Prince Prittee De Sagar. The notice repeats the wedding rumor circulating in society circles.
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New York
Mme
Anna Gould
Prittee de Sagar
Mre
Tyler Morse
St. Regis
Mme, Gould
Cameron Auditor Testimony in Early 1900s Investigation
Columbus April 1 Aged Columbus capitalist Coronel WeoH Krai testified before the Howe Senate committee that in August 1908 he borrowed 180 from the Columbus Sayings and Trust company at a bonus and per cent interest. He claimed no knowledge of the source of funds or whether state funds were involved and said he did not care to inquire about the source.
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Cameron
Columbus
Coronel Weoh Krai
Howe Senate
Columbus Sayings and Trust Company
Mreniderst Yrus Huling
Boyd
WGN Bale
Peron
Fairbanks Admits Fear Drives Tariff Revision Plan
Indianapolis April 1 Senator Heaveridge joined with Vice President Fairbanks at the Republican state convention to back a tariff revision after the election. They expect the president to delay a decision until after the vote. The platform endorses Roosevelt and a post election tariff change by special session, while Fairbanks is named as the party’s presidential candidate. The plank calls for county option and the ticket will be finalized tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Heveridge
Fairbanks
Filrbank
Troonevelt
Kenston
Jaca
Uehet
Onorrow
War Vessels Deemed Practically Useless By Experts
London officials confirm claims that a new wide range cannon capable of firing ink and projectile up to 600 miles could render armor obsolete. Expert Colomade predicts ships will abandon armor as speed becomes the decisive factor in naval warfare.
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Simpson
Paris
England
London
Ws Simpson
Metalurgiet
Colomade
Exhumation Sought in Charles Stroner Case
Exhumation order granted for Charles Stroner body amid sensational statements reported to Coroner Hoffman by Mrs Barbara Pachek Stroner’s widow. Stroner, 62, died of heart inflammation and buried at Bohemian National Cemetery after a 1906 marriage to Marie Kara a fortune teller.
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Aou
Charles Stroner
Boheman
Tus Elty
Koraein
Hoffman
Barbara Pachek
Stroner
Kersten Stroner
Bohemian National Cemetery
Andrew Sitok
Btrower
Jeta Kara
St. Joseph, Mich
Marie Kara
Duke of Abrugi and Katherine Elkins Marriage Sparks Debate
London reports the Globe cites American press hostility toward the proposed marriage of the Duke of Abrugi and Mrs Katherine Elkins. It notes royal opinion favors an Italian private ceremony, with authorities seeking to keep the event out of public view.
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Rome Card
Globe
Alia
Duke of the Abrugi
Katherine Elkins
Italy
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