Army and Navy Prepare for Possible Demonstration
Washington announces tentative preparations by the army and navy for a possible military demonstration against Venezuela. The move follows direct anger from President Roosevelt, based on Secretary Root's recommendation. Orders remain nonbinding and await formal approval, with details guarded as they move through the services.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Army
Navy
Vene
Root
Prohibition Wins in Illinois Counties
Chicago reports local option results from 1200 townships in 84 counties outside the city. About 20 counties voted dry, with larger cities mostly staying wet while several towns abolished saloons. The Milwaukee and Wisconsin results show Prohibition gains in some areas, with Kenosha and Madison highlighting shifts, and Lincoln voting to retain saloons. Nebraska and Omaha also show mixed outcomes as Prohibition gains are noted in many towns.
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Chicago
Hill Both
Ctty
Aloao
Hately Antiwtloon
Neeming
Springfield
Freeport
Aurora
Elgin
Sterling
Kankakee
Lincoln
Monmouth
Bloomington
Danville
Joliet
Murphysboro
Rockfishied
Rockford
Beentur
Dixon
Hoopertown
Georgetown
Penne
Shelbyville
Carbondale
Champaign
Winti-Waloon Derritory
Fhe
Boone, Moultrie
Fayette
Mamilton
Edgar Clark
Brown
Saline
Galletin
Douglas
Macon
Cumberland Platt
Shelby
Coles
White Wayne
Highland
Mies
United Societies For
Independence League
Iilbury
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Omaha
Neb
API
Lancoln
Lancoln Excise Board
Wnor
South Omaha
Policeman Killed During Burglar Chase in Salem
Salem April 8 police search woods and fields for three burglars one killed Patrolman Charles Miller Wednesday morning following a confrontation during the burglary attempt.
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Salem
Charles
Miller
Burglary Spree Ends with Clerk's Fatal Shot
Miller pursued two burglars near Pennsylvanias refiroud station when one fired as they fled toward jail. Joseph Cope, a night Weber agent, arrived to find Miller dead. the escapee robbed homes of W. H. Clark A. J. Millfeld and W. Sliver, a traveling salesman, in the aftermath.
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Pennsylvania
Miller
Joseph Cope
Weber
W. H. Clark
A. J. Millfeld
W. Sliver
Gould Denies Engagement Reports Abroad Plans
New York April 8 Mme Anna Gould Yast denied the engagement rumors and any marriage plans. A statement released by Tyler Moret says no engagement to Prince de Sagan or any other, with no definite travel date for Europe.
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New York
Mme
Anna Gould Yast
Tyler Moret
Gould
Hotel 81
Regis Mme Souk
Morse
Farmer Jumps From Windmill Platform in Bryan Ohio
William Joyce, 65, a farmer of North Union township, jumped from the platform of a windmill about forty feet high. He landed on a plank sidewalk, was not badly broken but suffered internal injuries and is not expected to recover. his mind is unsettled.
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Bryan, O
Apo
Wiliam Joyce
Narttwent
Joyce
Hun Balwuend
Denial of Coin Flip for Republican Nomination
Friends of Congressman Cole and the Findlay newspaper reject a report that a coin flip decided the Republican nomination in the district. The April item claims a random method determined the winner and was kept secret by involved parties.
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Cole
Wighth
Findlay
Wrestling swindle hits public official in Cleveland plot
Cleveland officials report a South Bend plot to trap a panel preserve and Florida trip into a fake wrestling match scheme. A city board head, Springborn, and a partner were jailed after $10,000 vanished in a staged bout with two staged wrestlers. The scheme allegedly involved $42,000 in hidden funds and a vault theft, with key players unmasked except for Springborn and Foster.
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Cleveland, O
South Bend
Ind
Borlnhorn
Cleveland Public Service Board
Bed Bend
Florida
Viethm
Harper
Mteh
Wening
iPoster
Springborn
Stringborn
Pomeroy
South
Menda
South Menda
Mtn & Trust Company
Jand
Dylig Ant
Ploming
Foster
Revolver Incident at Clark County School Sparks Probe
In Hollefontaine on an April day Crabb of Clark county displayed a loaded revolver at school after trading Deadwood Dick. Miss Arverne and students hid as Crabb was disarmed. Abe probate judge seeks to learn where the gun came from.
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Hollefontaine
Jnle Crabb
Clark County
Deadwood
Miss Arverne
Pupite
Abe
LaFollette Secures Wisconsin Delegation for Chicago
Milwaukee reports from yesterday show Senator LaFollette will bring twenty six Wisconsin delegates to the Chicago convention backing Kim for the presidential nomination. Returns indicate LaFollette defeated his opponent by about two to one.
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Milwaukee
Wik
LaFollette
Chicago
Wisconsin
Kim
Emma Finaly Gets Across the Border
Emma Finaly crossed the border into the United States after multiple attempts to block her, despite police escorts ordered by the Canadian government. She had been in Winnipeg giving addresses to streetcar workers and was recognized by an immigrant inspector when trying to return to St Paul, who removed her from the train.
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Winnipeg
Man
Bmma Goldman
United States
Winlia
St. Paul
Bomb Thrown At Wealthy Italian Home
An early morning blast aimed at Antonio Lonio, a wealthy Italian, shattered a room but left Lonio and his son unharmed. The assailants reportedly demanded a ransom of 5,000, threatening kidnapping if not met. Local authorities investigated the attempted attack.
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Chinas
Wade
Antonio Lonio
Abert
Linton
Junto
Tie Son
Unteus
Former County Officials Indicted for Murder in Ohio
Orioleville April B. The Pie juwar county grand jury completed its work indicting George W. Brown for murder in the second degree for shooting James Anderson on March 1 in a saloon. William Killingen Smith Davis Lane and Edward Wright, former county infirmary directors, were indicted for embezzlement and Moranda for forgery on three indictments.
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Orioleville
George W. Brown
James Anderson
William Killingen Smith
Davis Lane
Edward
Wright
Dnfirmary
Anil
Moranda
Winter Wheat Crop Condition Is Good
Washington April 1 The average condition of winter wheat on April 1 was 1.3 per cent above normal, with rye at 80.1 per cent of normal, per the crop report issued by the department of agriculture. Last year winter wheat on April 1 was 89.9 and rye 2 per cent. The ten year average winter wheat for the period was 86.2.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Lisbon Under Martial Law Amid Revolt and Riots
Lisbon declared under martial law as troops patrol streets and machine guns guard public squares. About 1,000 arrests reported since Sunday with hundreds wounded or detained. authorities move to fortress Caldas for crowd control and investigations. Premier warns to preserve order and safety as troops tighten security.
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Parks
Lisbon
Mqiares
Calias
Pree Miler
Erreira
Evans May Not Sail Fleet Into Frisco Bay
News from Springs California reports Admiral Evans unlikely to rejoin the fleet at San Diego or attend Southern California celebrations. Doctors McDonnald and Philips oppose his departure, citing his improving but fragile condition. His wife and daughter, Mrs L C Marsh, arrived to influence decisions. If he leaves for Monterey, participation in events is considered unlikely and he may return to the springs promptly.
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Armada
San Diego
Robles
Idiot Springs
Cal
Admiral Evans
V. McDonnald
McDonpold
Eprites
Vans
Evans
California
McDougald
L. B. Phillips
Springs
Son
Haswell
LC Marsh
San Francisco
Monterey
Pomadble
Harmon Refuses Democratic Nomination for Governor
In a signed statement Harmon denies any candidacy for governor this year. He notes several other men have been considered and that the party will assemble in convention. He emphasizes he cannot accept the nomination and remains fully sensible of the distinction of being mentioned across the state.
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Cheeneall, Apel
Trump delegation to Springfield names Sherman Deaton candidate
A Trump delegation to Springfield Thursday aims to nominate a candidate to succeed Senator O F Hypers. Sherman Deaton of Urbana was selected by Champaign County with strong show of nomination by acclamation, though Denton-Island forces victory at Kenton district convention has altered conditions.
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Springfeld
O. F. Hypers
Cheamprcn County
Sherman Deaton
Urbana
Denton-Island
Kenton
Democrats Indorse The Commoner in Findlay Nomination
In Findlay Ohio the Democrats of the district comprising Hancock Hardin Seneca and Wood counties nominated William Jennings Bryan for judge, endorsing the Commoner. Republican candidates Judge Duncan and Judge Preeootrita were named in the city weeks earlier.
Champaign County May Send Rump Delegation
In Champaign County debates over the party ticket surface as Owen threatens to run independent if the Democratic nominee withdraws. W. K. Niven reports the GOP may still contest, while Champaign officials discuss potential independent candidacy amid party splits.
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Champaign County
Kellefontaine
Jada Thomas DB. Owee
Congress
W. K. Niven
This Nellefontaine
Sayw Pargo County Nepublicans
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