King Alfonso Escapes Assassination In Madrid Park
King Alfonso survived an assassination bid in Madrid as Rafael Sanchez Allegro fired three shots at the monarch. The king rode to safety with swift horsemanship, saluted the crowd, and reassured Queen Victoria and Queen Maria Christina. Police detained Allegro and a French bystander. several spectators attempted to lynch him.
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Madrid
Spain
AlfOnso
Barcelona
iAllegro
Allegro
Alfon- 80
Rafael Sanchez
Secret Service
Service
King
Halberdier
Victoria
Maria Christian
Morgan Doomsday Medal Competition And Morgan Funeral
The notice outlines a school essay prize for youths 10 to 15 on road repair and maintenance, with entries due May 15, 1913, judged by Walter Page of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It also reports the funeral of J Pierpont Morgan at St George's Church followed by services in Hartford, with a large floral tribute and a procession of clergy and pallbearers.
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Office ‘of Public Roads
Department OF ‘Agriculture
Logan
Walter Page
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Page
Mov Page
Office of “Public Roads
Didin
New York
Pierpont Morgan
St. George
Episcopal Church
Hartford
Morgan Mausoleum
Cedar Hill
Morgan
Morgan Library
Carl Reil
St. George's
Willian Lawrence
Boston
Chauncey B. Brewster
Connecticut
David H. Greer
Morzaz
Germany
da Chant
Jesus
Mourning service held at Westminster Abbey for J Pierpont Morgan
In Westminster Abbey London on April 1 a memorial service was held for the late J Pierpont Morgan. King George was represented by Captain Sir Walter Campbell in waiting. The Dean assisted along with many clergy. Sir Frederick Bridge played the Dead March on the great organ.
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Westminster’ Abbey
London
A. Cosmopolitant
J. .Pierpont
Morgan
Westminster
Abbey
George
Walter Campbell
Westminister
Frederick Bridge
Racon Special Election Call Urged by Waycross Journal
The Waycross Daily Journal urges Georgia lawmakers to convene a special election to confirm United States Senator elect Al C Bacon. It notes the new amendment requires direct election and argues Bacon has broad support with no major Democratic opposition. The piece highlights Georgia’s unique position and the need to report results before adjournment.
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Atlanta
Will
Democrata
Georgia
Cate
C. Bacon
United States
Waycross
Journal
al O. Bacon
White Bee
Enator Borah
United States Senate
Bacon
Mrs Ay Chastain Plans Weeklong Departure for Panate Raggs
Mrs Ay Chastain expects to leave this week for Panate Raggs to spend several weeks. He is improving after his recent illness.
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Ay Chastain
Panate Rags
Delegates Laud Thomasville Visit For 1913 Woodmen Camp Meet
Delegates from many parts of the state recently toured Thomasville and praised the town’s hospitality and attractions. They reported fine weather and ample entertainment, and said the visit should help promote Georgia’s benefits to future actions. Local organizers and citizens provided substantial support to ensure a successful convention at City Camp No. 48.
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Thomasville
Nendles
Rabin
Tybee
Georgia
Thomas
O¢Al Lodze
H. Burch,Jr
Grantham
W.istuart
Stone
Waycross Defeated by Thomasville in Rough Baseball Contest
Thomasville 6 Waycross 2 in a hard fought game. Cooper pitched for Thomasville, while Wengeveld started for Waycross. Drake noted as a semi professional. Pittman and McIntosh contributed solid plays for the visitors.
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Valdosta
Waycross High’ School
Thomasville
Wengeveld
Drake
Thomasville Aba
E. Pittman
Cooper
McIntosh Ee
Spence
Grantham
Ansley
Upchurch
Price
Smith
Gramling
Sharpe
Moore
Hengeveld
Campbell
Turner
Brown
Rowling
Coxwell
Harned
Rons
Thomas
Josh
Wila
Waycross
Dowels
Pittman
Grantham Ansley
Seager
Fire destroys Kansas penitentiary twine plant at Leavenworth
Fire at the Kan sas penitentiary twine plant in Leavenworth destroyed the largest prison twine factory in the country. About one thousand prisoners were in the facility as flames reached the structure. loss estimated near one million dollars. Fire department fought the blaze from 1:15 to 1:30 PM with containment achieved.
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Kansas
Lansing
Kansas Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Benefit game for McColl at Empire Staters clash
A Wednesday four o clock baseball game between the Empire Staters and the High School team is staged as a benefit for pitcher McColl who fell ill with erysipelas after arriving from South Carolina. Management seeks large attendance to cover about seventy five dollars in expenses while new players Meyer and others are being engaged and practiced daily ahead of the match.
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Empire Staters
McColl
Piitcher
South
Carolina
Erisipelas
Nurge
Pall Club
Seatson
South Carolina
Memphis Millionaire Joseph W. Martin Disappears
London reports mystery in the disappearance of Joseph W. Martin a Memphis Tennessee millionaire missing since April third. Police suspect he may still be alive as river police search the Thames bed and lodging houses, while he may have left the country to avoid detection.
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London
Joseph W. Martin
Memphis
Tenn
Martin
Thames
Cairo news notes pension for Grady county and locals
Cairo Ga April 14 Special Judge P H Herring received pension money for Grady county amounting to 7710 00 to bolster local circulation. Memorial day plans for veterans feature Hon H D Twiggs of Savannah as orator. Protracted Baptist meeting continues. Major Wind improves then relapses. Farmers focus on crops amid cautious trading. County auditors checked books with no major issues found.
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Cairo
P. H. Herring
Grady County
Grady
Twiggs
Savannah
Baptist Church
Johan Drewry
Atlanta
White Crest Flour Promoted by Lisle Milling
Advertisement extols White Crest flour from Lisle Milling Co at Leavenworth Kansas. It emphasizes selection of the best wheat and care in production to preserve quality. A demonstration by Ms Burns and Miss Hattie Jones at Neel brothers showcased its fine quality and tasty results.
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Lisle Milling Company
Leavenworth
Kansas
North
South
Ms Burns
Hattie Jones
Neel Brothers
Wilson speaks on free sugar and wool tariff plan
President Wilson told reporters the tariff bill has broad country approval and would steadily cut living costs, especially sugar. He argued free sugar benefits consumers and that competitive markets would keep prices from ruinous cuts. He dismissed wool fears and noted possible reciprocity talks after passage.
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Washington
Wilson
Ohio
Congress
California
Woodmen Camp Delegation Entertained in Thomasville
The Dawson and Terrell County Woodmen of the World delegation returned from the state camp in Thomasville reporting royal entertainment by locals. A featured attraction was the Woodmen band from Bronwood, praised by attendees and complemented for their performance.
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Thomasville
Dawson and
Terrell County
Bronwood
Dawson News
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Morgans Body
Johnson
Flemist
Bart Engle
Rat Jobnzon
RACON
CALL
Thomasvill
Citzens
Pigue
Empire Club
Meyers
Mazinger
Kunkle
Albany
Lee
Montgomery
Dudley
Jemison
Groever
Way- Cross
Newdy
Ferars
APPU
Louis Steyerman
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