Railroads Lose Two Billion Dollars Warn of Unrest
Atlantic City April 28 James M Beck, famed railroad attorney and Harriman adviser, addressed New Jersey bankers at Hotel Chelsea defending railroads and warning against a spirit of unrest. He argued prosperity’s hero worship harms republic, criticized federal and state authority conflicts, and warned that railways face collapse amid public opinion, demagoguery, and legal changes. He noted two thousand million in public lessons and urged practical sanity over partisan zeal.
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Atlantic City
N. J
James M. Beck
Sremost Corporation
B. H. Harriman
New Jersey
Hotel Chelsea
Roosevelt
Beck
McKintey
Republic
Puran
Peary May Abandon North Pole Expedition This Summer
New York April 20 Lack of about 100000 to fund the Peary expedition may force abandonment of the planned dash to the north pole. Commander Peary expresses doubt but believes funds will come and that the public should share in the effort. He contemplates waiting until late June and warns the undertaking is immense with vast preparation and possible three year Arctic duty.
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New York
North Pole
Robert K. Peary
Pole
Mobuix
Peary
Hare
Nealty
Roosevelt
Nermit
Tang
Bapz
Court to retain trial exhibits in Thaw case defense
New York on April 20 court denied the motion for a ground to return to Thaw all material from the recent trial. The clerk of court was instructed to retain letters Thaw sent to Delmas during the trial as not to reveal confidential communications.
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New York
Fitafbeald Todiyy
Harry
Delmas
Gas Explosion Injures Eight at Cash Register Plant
Dayton April 29 eight men were seriously injured when a gas explosion rocked the Ace Cash Register plant this morning. Fire crews battled flames as victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment and possible further injuries.
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Dayton
Ace Cash Register
Leader of Black Hand Order Arrest Reported in New York
Police claim to have the brains of the Black Hand operation after arresting Pierre Pampianelli, described as a fraud dealer, and his wife in New York. The case centers on the alleged criminal network and its leadership figures.
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Black Hand
New York
Piertre Panmpianelli
Rescue at Berwynd White mine ends with seven freed
Officials in Johnstown Pennsylvania say seven men trapped by a mining incident on Saturday have been liberated. The Berwynd White mine officials report all seven workers are safe and accounted for, restoring operations as crews investigate the cause of the entrapment.
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Johnstown Pa
Berwynd
White Con
Ming
Miners Trapped as Water Drains and Air Fails
Reports say rescuers continued work after a mine began draining water. Men are above water and air supply remains uncertain. Chief danger listed as starvation while engineers navigate pipes and air ways. Controlor Bolya and others are reportedly alive as rescue teams push to reach them.
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Controlor Bolya
Secretary Root Expected to Resign From Cabinet
Washington reports Secretary of State Root is believed to be preparing to resign from the cabinet. The drift appears due to estrangement from the president over Roosevelt selecting Taft as the presidential candidate instead of Root.
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Washington
Root
Mery
Roosevelt
Taft
Packers Beaten by Court Ruling on Rebates
Seal St Paul and Upper Sanborn of the United States court announce a decision against Armour and Co., Bwitt & Co., Cudahy & Co., Kyat, Nelson Morvig and Co. known as the rebate cases. The ruling is against the packers.
Followed woman from Russia to kill her in Philadelphia
Alexis Frank trailed Mario Carie from Russia to Philadelphia after meeting her on a street. He promised marriage, then ended the engagement and killed her. authorities report he followed the woman from Russia to this city to end the relationship.
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Russia
Philadelphia
Alexis Frank
Mario Carie
Todas
Pei
Andriea
Brick Men Complain of the Pennsylvania
In Cleveland Ohio on April 20 reports state that the Twentieth Century Commerce Commission charges allege discrimination by the Pennsylvania railroad and its brick suppliers. Charles Stowe, a Westified manufacturer, is noted in the proceedings.
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Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Commerce Commission
Peninsylvania
Western
Ohio Brick Thanif
Charles Stowe
Cincinnati
Rulison
Cincinenati Gas and Electric Company
Avon Gas Company
Cinccinnati
Newport and Covingston Light and Traetfin Company
Columbu Gas and Eleetric Company
M. KK. Smith
Smith
Volcanic Activity Report From Stromboli Causes Panic
Naples reports Stromboli volcano active with feared eruptions and widespread damage. Residents in surrounding areas including Sicily Calabria fear further destruction as communications strain and minor earthquakes are felt across the island.
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Naples
Stowmbli
Isu
Sicily
Calabria
Stromboli
Egg and lemon reported in sensational death case
New York April 20 autopsy planned after sensational charges allege cave practices hastened the death of Corinne McBride, widow of a wealthy scion. The sister testified pneumonia prevented regular medical care while women healers prayed over the patient, claiming an egg and lemon cure.
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New York
Corinne McBride
Christing
Rioters Reported to Stone Guatemala Consulates
Dispatches from San Salvador and Washington describe a mob of several hundred in Guatemala City that stoned the American and Mexican consulates amid rising tensions involving President Cabrera and Guatemala. Reports say Mexican troops may mobilize for neutrality protection, with officials denying confirmed action.
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San Antonio
Tex
Expres
Mexico City
Guatemala
Cronsier
War Department
South
Antonio J. Flores
Salax
Tehuantepec
Garboa
Mexico
Mexican
Cabrera
Manual Barillas
San Salvador
United States
Guatemala City
Mine Workers President Undergoes Successful Hernia Operation
John Mitchell, president of the Mine Workers, underwent a successful operation this morning at St. Margarets hospital for strained hernia. He is resting easily and no danger is anticipated.
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Spring Valley, S
Anes
John Mitchell
St. Margare's Hospital
Cloud Burst Widens Missing Persons Toll in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City April 29 Seven persons are missing after a cloudburst last night swept away camps along the Cagadan river and Lightning creek this morning. Capital Hill residents are believed drowned as property and camps in the lowlands were destroyed by floodwaters.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Cagadan River
Lightning Creek
Capital Hill
Goulds Face $250,000 Suit Over Hidden Matters
Howard Gould, his attorney Dylan Nicoll, and Woodsward Woodward are linked to a looming $250,000 lawsuit alleging breach of contract for information services. Edward reportedly threatens to reveal private Gould family details. Howard Gould and his wife Katherine Clemons, separated since last September, deny the suit will cause a public rift.
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New York
Howard Gould
Gould
Dylan Vey Nicoll
Willi
Goulds
Howard Ind
Waite
Tore Mery
Katherine Clemons
Woodward
Vewonelliarion
Third Team Boomers Swarm to Washington
A fragmented April 29 report notes third team boomers at the White House with hints of a presidential walkover. Roosevelt’s stance unclear, while references to Catt and Woodward from West Virginia suggest political maneuvering. Mentions Ohio River, West Virginia and Kentucky locations appear amid garbled text.
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Boomers
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Catt
Aly
Woodward
West Virgina
Saul
Ohio
West Winwins Wid Kentneky
Secretary Taft Defends The Bachelor Girl
nelometi O April 20 Taft defended the bachelor girl before students at University Citeinuatt Monday. A political conference occupied much of the day as Taft spoke on social topics and public opinion in a lively campus setting.
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Nelometi
Vehny Taft
Citeinuatt
Blizzard Promises Western States Weather Report
A fragmentary weather report from Kansas City Missouri notes sleet and rain with freezing temperatures, forecasting a Western states storm. The piece is garbled but indicates imminent winter weather and travel disruption.
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Langborn
St. Paul
Strambolia
TRG
Laney
Naughton
Duluth
Minieter Manuel Giron
State Department
Tipo
Joselima
Barillas
Lima
Gas Light
Oklahoma
Kansue City
Ric Siow
Trom
Thom Nedra
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