Ministers, Public Speakers Push Temperance in Statewide Ballot
Across 102 counties 1 200 towns prepare to vote next Tuesday on abolishing the saloon. Public speakers, lawyers, and pastors urge prohibition while liquor interests warn of economic harm. In Chicago area eleven townships near the city shift toward dry paths as suburbs tilt temperance.
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Chicago
Cook County
Temperance
WOUND MAY PROVE FATAL IN NEW YORK ATHLETE
Yonkers athlete Robert Inglis was fatally wounded in a street altercation and rushed to St Josephs hospital where surgeons opened his chest removed the heart and rubbed in a portion of two ribs to access the organ. He survived the operation and spoke hours later though his condition remained critical as police sought Paul Formaky.
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Apell
Robert Ingis
Yonkers
St. Joseph'a Hospital
Hyaterons
Ria
Lowley
Inglis
Paul Formaky
Man shot by congressman and later suffers lockjaw
Lockjaw to Feare Washington, April 7, Thomas McCrery, a New York bystander, was shot by Congressman Heflin after an altercation on Pooseytranis avenue car. McCrery was operated on for lockjaw at George Washington University as symptoms worsened this afternoon. Lundy, wounded in the same incident, recovers as Heflin’s arraignment is set for Friday this week.
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Thomas McCrery
New York
Horeman
Thomas Heilin
Alabama
George Washington University
McCrery
Heflin
Sandy
Lim
Bankroom theft ends in midflight with $1000 recovered
Frank Sellink of New York allegedly snatched $1000 from an overcoat pocket in the Mercantile public room. He fled toward the street pursued by a man and woman, but was captured near the bank as the money was about to change hands. A confederate fled earlier with the cash before capture. Diamonds and money were reported in the scene.
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Laouis
Michael B. Hogan
Trwvat Mday
Frank Sellink
New York
Fishermen Hawes Crew Arrives After Soggy Voyage
Fishermen Hawes and crew reached port after a difficult voyage marked by rough seas and a strained crossing. The party reported calm weather returning and saluted the remarkable endurance shown by the boat and its workers during the long sail from the coast.
Death mystery in Cleveland room. gas fumes cited
In Cleveland on April 7 a 554 carpenter was found dead in a room at 1836 Project avenue with three days since death. The door was unlocked and windows shut. Neighbors suspect gas stove fumes caused the death. body sent to the morgue as officials assess the scene and cause.
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Cleveland
Amazine
Carpenter
Project Avenue
H. G. Len
Augustine
Joe
New Pastor Coming to Hampden and Findlay
Findlay Ohio April 7 Rev Frank B Irving of Hampden Mass will accept a call from the United Brethren church of Ute City to become Its pastor Independent Oil Man Interested Findlay Ohio April T Ilon Vive P Kline of Cleveland counsel for the Standard Of Co was in Findlay Monday taking depositions in George H Phelps 2100000 damage suit against the oil company Phelps claims to have sustained this loss while an independent oil producer and because the Standard controlled the oil market kept it down at a price making it unprofitable to handle Every independent oil producer will be Interested In the outcome of the suit
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Frank B. Irving
Hampden
Masa
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United Brethren Vharch
Ute City
Vive P. Kline
Cleveland
Standard of Co
George H. Phelps
Phelps
Standard
Son of Prince Arrested in Ohio Thefts and Claims
Springfield April 7. Robert Henry Cleming, who says he is son of a Kalfi prince from Abnatia Palestine, was taken by police hero Monidiry. Cleming says he was drugged and robbed in Detroit for 200 dollars while in the Big Four train service and claims employment with the German consul at Washington to avoid accusation. In Delaware Ohio an aged character died last night. Hanover, a Mexican War survivor, vowed never to cut his hair until a prohibition president was elected. barber never touched his hair, a long white queue remained.
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Robert Henry Cleming
Abnatia
Palestine
Monidiry
Cleming
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Detrott
Tyte
Washington
Bt Paul
Delaware
Tjom Haiover
Weo
Hanover
Prohibition
Barberiver
Ohio
Policeman Daniel Rinehart Dies Sudden Death
Police officer Daniel Rinehart died unexpectedly after a morning arrest and medical summons. He reportedly rode home on his bicycle despite being told to rest, and a physician arrived shortly with his death occurring at the physician’s residence.
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Daniel Rinehart
Rinehart
Aris
Girl Bound Over After Saloon Incident in Elyria
In Elyria Ohio on Friday night a 16 year old girl who struck a bartender at the Norproot saloon was bound over to the common pleas court by Mayer Troxel on Saturday after testifying against Ray Goodnow, the man she alleges assaulted her.
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Elyria
Pauling Kamerska
Cleveland Man Confesses to Belt Robbery Theft
George Grant of Cleveland admitted stealing a number of Teather belt robbers in the city and was bound over to the common pleas court in a $600 bond by Mayor Troxel, Saturday.
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George Grant
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Troxel Suturilay Eyonlog
Hounds Track Stolen Clothing to Harbor Dock
In Ashtabula Ohio on April 7 the Star clothing store on the harbor was robbed. Bloodhounds traced the scent to the dock where some of the loot was recovered. The remainder likely went away in a boat.
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Ashtabula
Firemen Strike Halts Pulp Plant At Chisholm
Work at International Paper Co. facility in Chisholm was nearly suspended today as 40 firemen struck over a wage order. About 300 workers idle, with risks of further layoffs if the strike continues and replacements are not found.
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Tivirmore
Oberlin Man Elected President of Church Society
Oberlin college in Oberlin Ohio elected Rev. Yeee Yede as president of the Congregational Sunday School and Public Society at the annual meeting held Monday in the Congregational wing. The event crowned the longtime local leader in church circles.
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Meary Churchil King
Oberlin Cullege
Ohio
Yee
Short Stories in Brief Highlight Civil War Era Actions
The week notes multiple items from 1901 era: John Lee of Hitness named public printer, workers set to resume at Homestead Steel with around 600 more men, a transport from Mandly to San Francisco with Second Infantry units and artillery, Aunt Becky Young celebrated forty-first anniversary as a nurse candidate, and political scenes including Watson’s ovation after governor nomination. Reports also mention steel works output, a war department timetable, and a misleading streetcar joke linked to Edward McCann.
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Fribe
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Resignation Announced Over Campbell Bannerman Crisis
London April 7 The long expected resignation of Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman was officially announced tonight The cabinet retires with the prime minister and the king has been advised Asquith is expected to form a new ministry Lloyd George may become chancellor Churchill and Tweedmouth are discussed for offices Burrell Burns and Belcher named in rumors The prime minister remains in office in name while the country awaits a new government
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Policemen and civilians held on charges in Philadelphia
Four city policemen and two civilians were arrested and charged with rioting. They were arraigned for hearing next Monday and all were committed to prison without bail for trial.
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Thre City
Tall
Quarantine Established on Cuban Ports by U S Health Service
Washington April 7 the nearing hospital and public health service issued an order creating a quarantine starting today against Cuba enforcing the Havana metropolitan district s restrictions Havana and Marianao and neighboring areas are affected by the action, detailing port inspections and safety measures.
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Map of Irish So Youngstown QC
Fragmentary note describes sending 40 barrels of earth from Ireland to make a map of the old sod for a home site in Youngstown Quebec. Details are unclear but imply construction or land mapping activity tied to Irish origins.
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Apell
William W. Gillen
Reland
Rural Senators Ready 10 Revolt
Columbus April 7 Rural senators prepare to retreat from city life as spring plowing begins. They aim to return home by May day, Pressuring adjournment efforts in Columbus and Cincinnati. Debates over finance committee delays and muckraking concerns reflect party tensions and possible reform challenges.
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Ate
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Steere on Rampage in New York River Disaster
A Lehigh Valley railroad boat carrying steers and coal sank in the East River near North Ninth Street Brooklyn after a teak broke. About 15 steerage escaped, while the rest perished as doors opened and the deck dumped into the water.
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New York
East River
United
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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Brooklyn
Evans Displays Improvement After Bath Treatments
Rear Admiral Evans shows progress at Paso Robles Hot Springs California. Despite a restless night caused by fatigue from a long drive, he awoke without pain and enjoyed baths and treatments for about ninety minutes. A period of rest followed in the glass sun parlor before returning to his room.
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Paso Robles Hot Springs
Cal
Glass Sun
Detroit Newspaper Man Missing
New York April 7 police seek Charles 8 Watson once a Detroit Free Press artist and chief draftsman for a local monument firm. Watson disappeared last Thursday from 100 West One Hundred and Fifty Street area after visiting Mickey on West One Windred and Pitty fret Street. Watson earlier worked for the Cleveland World.
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New York
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Watson
Mickey
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Detroit Free
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Submarines Go to Pacific From New York
Submarines including the Shark and the Porpatee were ordered to the Pacific and hoisted aboard the roller Caesar at the New York navy yard on Monday. It took two hours to load the craft, each weighing 120 tons, into cradles for transport.
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New York
Magoon Receives Resignations of Provincial Governors
Governor Magoon has received the resignations he requested from all provincial governors on April 7, signaling a broad administrative reshuffle and alignment with his policy changes.
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Magoon
Absconding Treasurer Delayed Return to Hartford
State's Attorney Kewleston reports the return of William B Walker, former treasurer of the Buyings Bank of Newbrett en, will be delayed about two months as the investigation proceeds in Washington.
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Hartford
Catamount Catamounts Farmer Disturbance Reported
Catamounts chase a large feline reported roaming eastern districts. Washington authorities launch search efforts near agricultural areas as sightings continue. No injuries recorded. residents advised caution until the animal is captured or sighted again.
All Meats Out Of Reach In Scarce Market
New York markets report broad meat price hikes and shortages with porterhouse down to 30c per pound and rounds to 30c. Lamb and mutton prices vary. pork tenderloin scarce and white roasting pork selling at high per pound rates. Cattle outlook to improve by May with potential gains in supply. cornfed cattle still scarce. State politics: Ohio House debated a governorappointed bipartisan commission to probe state departments, with amendments shifting commission structure and Senate confirmation.
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Abe Per
Colurobua
Apell
Ate
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Bbpartioan Commission
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Logan
Chamberlain
Stockwell
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Eagleson
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New Trial Sought for Convicted Girl Slayer
Cleveland lawyers urged Judge Schwan Monday to grant a new trial for Maria Bernardo, a girl serving life for slaying, arguing her fearful state tied to age and impending motherhood. Affidavits from physicians, Coroner Burke, and former Newbury state asylum officials supported the claim.
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Cleveland
Maria Bernardo
Ahe Wee
Fim
Schwan
Patney
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Howard
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Kirl
Chinese Boycott Belts Japan in Mass Meetings
Canton reports a growing anti Japanese boycott spreading rapidly after the seizure and release of a vessel. Mass meetings urge Chinese to extend the boycott, with torrential rains failing to dampen crowds. Over a thousand women dressed in white attend, mourning and denouncing all things Japanese.
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Canton
Japan
China
Coxey Again Heard From at Populist Meet
General Jacob Coxey, returning from the Populist national convention, says he told President Boone how to create work for the unemployed. He advocates urging passage of $130,000,000 for an inland waterways program, noting Roosevelt received him politely but did not approve all plans.
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ML. Vernon
Jacob Bechler Coxey
Boone
United States
Coxey
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New York Woman Dies After Husband Attack
Tone Randall died from injuries after her husband Everett W. Randall struck her in their Brooklyn home. The fatal assault occurred earlier in the week during a quarrel, leaving Randall with severe facial wounds.
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Mushand
New York
Fitra
Tone Randall
Everett W. Randall
Hrogklyn
Week Go
Rand
Army folk’s extravagance echoed in old wages
Mrs Franklin Bell remarks on army life over twenty years, noting officer salaries barely rose while living costs surged. She recalls sewing and household duties done by a Swede in Dakota for four dollars a month and a Minneapolis gown once costing five dollars, contrasting past prices with current high costs.
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Franklin Bell
Gen. Bell
Fort Lincoln
Dakota
Minneapolis
Hobson and the Washington wave of fate
Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama sits among new congressmen as old reputations blur with a fresh political path. A party table recalls a Washington girl quip about naval life, noting husbands away and home, and the practical math of fitting love to duty.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Congress
Hobson
Washington
Butler Ames
Count of Scale-tailed Apis Crabs Reappears in Britain
The scale-tailed Apis crab thought extinct in Britain reappears in two ponds near Southwick and Kirkcudbrightshire. About two and a half inches long with a semicircular carapace, it swims on its back like the king crab and rivals the tally of 1.8 million counted by Schaffer.
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Great Britain
Hempstead Heath
Preston Merae
Southwick
Kirkcudbrightshire
Schaffer
Latretite
Washington Herald
The Bachelor's Dream in a World of Wealth and Love
A reflective piece compares a bachelor’s longing for love with the fox and grapes parable, arguing loneliness is masked by contempt for home. It claims money often tempts a man to favor wealth and status over genuine affection, suggesting many men dream of a future partner they can support.
Two Miners Entombed Near Hareiton
Two miners Jon Tokowic and John Washinick were entombed at the Highland mine of GB Markle & Co near Hareiton on Saturday when a lot of clay collapsed into their working area. Rescue teams have worked continuously since the accident and hope to free them by Tuesday. It is unknown whether the men are alive.
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Jon Tokowic
John Washinick
Highland
Markle & Co
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