Massacre fears loom as Haiti crisis escalates abroad
Reports from Port au Prince and Washington describe a tense Haitian turmoil with executions of alleged conspirators, foreign fears of a broader massacre, and naval moves by the United States to protect interests. Sentinel dispatches note consular shelter for refugees, possible new revolts led by Firmin, and German, French, and American reactions to the unrest.
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Bomletin Wanlington
Des Moines
Eagle
Navy Department
Santanamo Cobia
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Washington
Aagie
Guantanamo
Port-Au-Prince
Hull
State Department
Potts
Guantinamo
Halti
Nam
Gonaives
Blemin
Leger
Pirmin
Haitiens la Port-AnPritve
Atate Department
Nall
Ha'th
Hiatt
Firmin
Stornperg
Germany
Cuba
Stat Department
Rioting Students Wreck Star Theatre in Ann Arbor
At the University of Michigan riot last night a crowd of about 2000 toppled the Star theatre front, smashed windows and doors, and rolled the theater plane into the street. More than 20 students were jailed, while police and fire crews struggled as rocks and stones flew. university officials and the mayor sought dispersal and possible jail terms with few results.
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Five Cent
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michiean
Star Theater
Hoeman
Almoring
Henderson
National Guard
Atgell
University
Don Hutchins
Law Department
Mayer Henderson
Forestry
Kamm
Kentucky
Aun Arbor
Common Council of
University of Michigan
Star Theatre
Mother's Plea Likely to Prove Unavailing
Albany March 17 The mother of Chester Gillette, sentenced to die in the chair for the murder of his sweetheart Billy Brown, appealed to Governor Hughes to save his life. The governor heard her but is not expected to intervene.
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Albany
Chester Gillette
Bily Brown
Hughes
Explosion at powder works kills three men at Coalmont
An explosion in the drying room of the Independent Powder company plant at Coalmont in Krag county today killed three workers and injured three others. The condition of the injured is reported as serious, with two in critical condition and one expected to die. The blast caused substantial damage to the plant and surrounding area.
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Krag, Tad
Powder Works
Beloning
Independent Powder Company
Coalmont
Gilbert Testifies On Corporate Taxation In Ohio
Columbus March 17. State Auditor Guilbert testified before the senate investigating committee describing corporate taxes in Ohio. He said corporations are taxed on values from 1.40 to 60 percent of the return, and argued the tax board should not impose a higher ratio than real estate valuations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Guilbert
Senate
Dueaday
Board of
Tas Fomission
Lt Chiatine Carport
Rael esLote
Speech halted by police at Chicago meeting
A Chicago crowd interrupting a speech led to a police captain entering the stage to stop Emma Goldman who had begun outlining the scope of her address. Dr Jen Ringan and Mike Geldman were escorted from the hall and later purchased.
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Chicago
Mareh W
Emma Goldman
Fast Might
Workinsman
Jen Rignan
Miike Geldman
Spelling Of The Word Makes Great Difference
Philadelphia police deny responsibility for raiding an Atonist meeting led by Charles Workman once a Heidelberg University professor. Police halted the Jewin quarter gathering after a misinterpretation of a Jewish term used on a circular advertisement. Other meetings were blocked and promoters threaten legal action.
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Philadelphia
Pollice Department
Charles Workman
Heidelberg University
Processinas
Schmidt Bill Dead in Ohio Legislature Debate
In Columbus on March 17 the Schmidt bill faced swift challenges as a motion to refer it to the Committee on Private and Unison Reforms failed amid objections from Rep Reynolds of Cleveland. Chairman Thomas of the Judiciary Committee urged consideration by that body, arguing it is one of the season’s most important matters. The House voted to send it to the Judiciary Committee despite strong pro and anti protests since Senate passage. Police and prison officials have voiced opposition after previous House hostility when the bill advanced to the Senate.
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Columbus
Blec
House of Representatives
Reynolds
Cleveland
Thomas
Senate
House
Safe
Bit Off His Own Nose As He Fell
Adolph Kratzel a Frankfort Kentucky butcher in front of a restaurant yesterday fell and bit his nose off as his false teeth struck the ground and snapped shut tearing the nose loose. Hystanders aided him as doctors feared the loss might be permanent.
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Frankfort
Adolph Kratzel
Wanted to Break Into Canton Jail in Ohio
Canton Ohio March 17. A man claiming a wish to break into Canton jail speaks oddly to officers. John T Potter quotes a deranged inmate who declares intent to steal or break into jail, with Chief Sinh ordering restraint and detention on drunkenness charges.
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Canton
Ohio
John
John T Potter
Sinh
Girl Enticed Man to Murderers Traps in West Virginia Tale
In Wheeling on March 1 Charles Cook, his wife Lila Zane, and James White were arrested on charges tied to the death of Charles Bennett of New Kennington, Ia. Police claim Cook confessed his wife enticed Bennett to West Virginia, where they killed him, robbed him of 37 dollars, and dumped him in a river before marrying and moving to Wittsburg. White proclaims innocence.
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Wheeling
Charles Cook
James White
Charles Nennett
New Kennington
Cook
Lila Zane
Bennett
West Virginia
Wic
Zane Girl
Cookand
Zane
Wittsburg
White
Admiral Evans Asks To Be Relieved Command
Washington March 17 Official health will relieve Evans of command in the battleship fleet at San Francisco. The Navy announces he will be succeeded by Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas, currently second in command, with Rear Admiral Evans stepping aside on his own request.
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San Francisco
Thomas
Evans’ NI
Washington
San Frans
Metcalf Clio
Evans
Charles M. Application
Count
St Thomas
Labor Proposes 10 Get Into Politics
Washington reports a landmark AFL conference to be held with President Gompers leading delegates from every International union and over 300 labor leaders. The meeting will define labor’s role in the coming presidential campaign and consider bills drafted by the executive council for congressional action.
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Washington
Gompers
Congress
Ashe
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
American Federation
United States Supreme Court
Executive Council
Railroad Bonds Not Acceptable as Security
Washington March 17 The senate committee of finance struck from the financial bill the provision allowing railroad bonds to be accepted as security for emergency or retirement. The panel also restored the present law limiting national bank circulation to 9 million dollars per month. Senator Lafollette urged removal of this feature, condemning the money power for the recent panic.
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Senate Finance Committee
Aldrich
la Follettee
Washington
Senate Committee of Finance
Lafollette
Senate
Guilbert Fails 10 Dodge Probe In Ohio State Inquiry
Columbus march 17 a rent investigation into the affairs of Auditor Walter J Guilbert is to be continued with new lines of inquiry into the state treasury. The senate defeated Hypes resolution to enlarge the investigating committee by adding Senator Mather of Akron. Auditor Guilbert supported the measure but the move was seen as a bid for a whitewash. The vetoed effort proceeded to a roll call with 19 to 12 against enlargement. Several Republican senators contended the panel should be broadened while others argued for stability. Controversy and procedural maneuvers followed as the session adjourned.
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Columbus
Walter J. Guilbert
Tremereré
Senate
Mather
Akron
Guibert
Hypes
Patterson
Lamb
Toledo
Tome
Duvall
Miesell
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