May Threat of Explosion at Croton Dam
Croton tainting New York area reports suggest dynamite is being prepared by strikers to blow the Croton dam and nearby valley works. Troops and cavalry are deployed while authorities seek arrests, and leaders plan further actions as strikes press demands. warnings of possible violence heighten tensions.
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Croton
N.Y
Croton Dam
Cro Valley
Primcielan
New York
Met
Vesisianne
Mma
Bowers
Gallen
York
Murthie
Wartenre
Caligh
Katte
Italy
Giovanni Hranebl
Sivenio
Owen
Dolluce
Arinvntieg
Fanarney
Croton den
Etrijers
D A R Plans Honor Horses at Valley Fone We ekspose
D A R members plan a commemorative event honoring horses lost at Valley Forge. The ceremony will feature displays, speeches, and a parade of veterans and volunteers from local chapters.
Tennessee Derby Will Feature Major Mile Race
The Tennessee Derby lineup includes a notable mile event with top entries. Hushed by strong competitors, the field is expected to deliver a tense finish as the horses break from the gates and race toward the stretch.
Odd Fellows Trouble Transfer of Insurance Branch In Be ing Investigated
An Iowa Odd Fellows Insurance branch transfer is being investigated after reports that members opposed a reorganization. The Des Moines meeting discussed gaps in bookkeeping and questioned the company’s handling. Officials push for a clearer understanding of the transfer and aim to unite members under the Odd Fellows banner.
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T. O
Jer
Kana
Odd Fellows
Acith
Iowa
Pollen Wikh
HS Whoa
Dlawee
Des Moines
Tawa
Buskee
Boukkoepiius Wie Wei
da, Seunt
Semana Bodex 10
G. F
Kansas
Milk Trust Bursts Prices Fall In Chicago Markets
The Chicago Chronicle reports the milk combination cut prices to 35 cents per quart, or 41.0 cents a quart, lower than pre war levels. Since September 1, 1900, tickets fluctuated with 26 tickets for $1 or 6.5 cents a quart. The revolt of patrons from many wagons led to expansion in trade and a pushback by independent dealers. A meeting of the milk trust decided to restore old prices to 6 cents per quart. Independent dealers and patrons faced losses during the winter conflict.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Yetall Milk Geeiers
Patroois
Admiral Dewey and Democratic spillover questions
A Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey being pressed by a Democratic national committee member to answer pointed questions about his political stance and future. Nathan Straus of New York is coordinating with Dewey allies and may publicly release a declaration of principles, with Straus potentially boosting Dewey’s bid before a western trip.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Dewey
Alleglatoe
Admimd Dewer
Bec
Akira Dewey
Kannan
Pees
OubEry
Nathan Straus
Straus
Perry Heath to Quit as Republican Executive Leader
Perry Heath to resign from his post as assistant to the Destimaster General and take charge of the Republican Executive Committee on May 1. The notice, dated April 16 from Washington, indicates Heath will move to a new authority while leaving current duties with the Postmaster General.
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Republican Executive Committee
Washington
Perry Heath
Miusy
Mve
Gav
Sneral Smith
Cigar Makers Strike Threatens Big City Walkout
In New York City about 6 000 cigar makers threaten a general walkout. They demand a weekly wage raise from two to three dollars and state they will not return to work until satisfied. Employers warn factories may move to Philadelphia if wages drop.
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New York City
New York
Kerhe
Werttelia & Erbitrer
Tomarrow
Fhaytov
Phwon
Over an inch of rain in Topeka forecast
A garbled weather notice reports heavy rainfall over Topeka with mentions of recorded highs and forecasts. It notes late night showers and a possible cooling trend, mentioning a truck engine and other scattered references. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or official sources.
Santa Fe Railway History Project Seeks Materials
Mr Edward Wilder treasurer of the Santa Fe appeals for history material from early employes and associates. He has secured available records on the system’s growth and asks for any memories or documents to preserve the road’s development for a forthcoming history. Contributions may be forwarded free of charge.
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Edward Wilder
Santa Fe
Wilder
Tipley
Managers Strike Sets No Effect on Central Illinois Mines
A Central Illinois coal mine official states the proposed managers strike will not affect the districts mines. He explains managers in the 33rd district are stockholders in the mines, have no grievance, and would be replaced by owners if needed. The state winners are not expected to back the managers as wartime scales preclude such a strike. A Springfield special notes managers demanded changes, but mine owners refused.
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Ilinois
Peoria
Itt
Central
Hilnots Soft Coal Association
Associa
I Lg
Bute
Journal
Springfield
Calve to quit the stage after April performances
New York reports that opera star Calve, famed as Carmen and Santuzza, will sing only twice more at the Metropolitan Opera House with plans to retire from American stages after April 3. She has faced poor health and heart trouble, warning she may die within six years unless she retires from public life.
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New York
Hmma Calve
Santuzza
Metropolitan Opera House
America
Culve
Gran
Poison at a funeral shocks small town
Lowlins Green announces death of Duke Elia Gloor from heart paralysis at Wenton funeral ten miles west. Albert G. McGee, engaged to the young woman, took poison before services then collapsed as mourners entered. Dr Hill treated him. prognosis hopeful despite convulsions.
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Lowlins Green
Wenton
Here
Elia Gloor
Albert G. McGee
No Danger of War Between Russia and Japan
Washington dispatch reports no imminent Russia Japan war risk over the Masampo incident. Authorities say Russia seeks a coaling station at Masampo but Japan shows no active interest and no Korea talks are underway. Separate note from York, Pa reports $20,000 in gift pledges for Lutheran church extension west of the Mississippi.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Mall
Tokio
Seoul
Japan
Russia
Masampo
Korea
York
Isaster Gifts Ag
Strretary
H. B. Weber
Church Ex
Tensiono
General Synod of the Evanglical Lutheran Church In America
Mississippi River
Dr Francis Brown and Giffert Controversy Stirring New York
Report says Dr Francis Brown of Duilen Theological Seminary faces attack by conservatives in the New York presbytery over unsound doctrine. Giffert supporters deny the charges, which will reportedly be based on magazine articles and feature pieces.
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CoGiffert
New York
Francis Brown
Duilen Theological Seminary
Hery
Sir Giffert
Major coal tract sold to American Steel firm in Pittsbore
A large drift coal tract in the Pittsbore district was purchased by the Midd Coal compass for development by the American Sbet Steel company. The deal includes rail access and a railroad to the site, with plans to mine daily within four months and to build mills and facilities.
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Pittsbore
Midd Coal Compass
Sbet Steel Compans
Helen Gould Gets Two Thousand Letters Weekly for Help
New York April 16 Miss Helen M Gould receives up to 2000 letters and packages weekly. Requests vary from money loans to farms in Cuba, educational endowments, libraries, churches, relief funds, and even pledges for a colony. Two secretaries filter the stream, with some items fully addressed and others needing consideration.
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New York
Helen M. Gould
New York City
CIEE
United States
Cuba
Paul Tatas
Idaho
Trousseau
Ly Patriotic League
Orenn
Lim
Fneland
Miss Gould
Howard Gould Sued Over Yacht Rocket Injuries
Justice Fitzvereld issues commission for testimony in New York suit filed by Frank Mowbray, Gould's former valet, claiming 25 000 damages for injuries from exploding signal rockets on Goulds yacht Hildegarde. Mowbray alleges improper firing for display. Gould's counsel cites a possible defense and statute of limitations.
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New York
Justice Fitz~vereld
Supreme Court
William M. Osborne
United States
Lamndon
England
Willam Pitt
Howard Gould
Frank Mowbray
Mer. Gould
of We
Gould
Fise
La Fiesta de San Xavier Opera at Crawford Theater
Amateur cast stages La Fiesta de San Xavier in two evenings at Crawford theater with Bernardh and Celeste in a forbidden romance. Chiquita and Sylvestre contend with family pressures as Father Arselmo and a bishop resolve the tangled plot. Empire Stock Company later plays Friday and Saturday with popular prices and free admission for Indies on opening night.
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Old California
Crawford Theater
Bernardh
Arselmo
Hut Bernardo
Celeste
California
Celesiin
Bernanto
Tore
Chiquita
Sylvestre
Empire Stock Company
Miss Rockefeller to Wed Chicago Lawyer
New York April 4 announcements state Miss Rockefeller will marry a young Chicago lawyer. The wedding follows a prior engagement that had been publicized years earlier. Local church ties and family connections are noted, with plans for a formal announcement and dinner.
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Chicago
New York
John TD. Rockefelier
Enaire Eine
Oc Ghigo
Stich Nite Hyckatelier
Henstre
Nits Bae
Peon Maeiad
Anne
AY Fratdall
Pater
Ape Avenue
Announcement Dinner Confirms Prospective Bride’s Engagement
The father of the prospective bride arranged an engagement dinner last week. Guests of honor included Mrs. Rockefeller and Mr. Prentice. Mr. Prentice recently graduated from Amherst and Harvard Law School after pursuing studies in Chicago. He spent four years in the law department of the Amalgamated Steel Company and now practices law locally.
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New York
Baye Ab
Mies Rockefellne
Prentice
Rockefeller
McCormick
Amherst Cally
Chicago
Harvard
Almutt Steel Company
Auction of a perfume bottle by federal officials
Baltimore April 1. Manufacturers of perfumers from many cities will attend an auction sale on May 7 when a plot bottle of the strongest violet extract, valued at 1200 dollars, will be sold by federal officials. It was seized for under valuation by customs officers. The liquid is a dal tar product called Tanone, known for violet water odor. The Tanone arm was valued at 150 by importers, but local appraisers found 65 in England, where it was loaded aboard the steamer. Duty on such articles is high, and with Tanone's price, the value reached 1200 dollars.
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Baltimore
Tanone Army
England
Streams of Japanese Flow Toward America
April 4 Victoria B C reports influx of Japanese steamers bringing workers. Labor leaders fear mass immigration but authorities cannot block passage as Imperial government resists slowdowns. Tokyo and Yokohama dispatch restrictions noted. Japan ships many pauper laborers to America via Pacific routes, with political debate shaping policy.
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America Victoria
B.C
Japaneas
Feydun Maru
Bic
Jiner Goodwin Lik
Mion
Clatty
More
Raemer
Ctl
Ispan, Marune
Firitieh Columbia
Yokohams
Tule
Mali
Yukohanma
Tokio
Pacific
Three Miners Killed in Windber Mine Riot
Three men were killed in a mine riot at Berwind White Coal near Windber Somerset county during a quarrel just before shift end. One Italian suspect fled toward the city as police search for him. The violence stems from long running miner tensions and outside influence in Windber's mines.
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Tobretons
Coa
Windber
Somerset County
Hin
Leon
Windberdariueies Tei Eenptcien Benn
Secretary Long Likely Mounts McKinley VP Bid
Washington April 16 Secretary Long signaled willingness to accept the Republican nomination for vice president sparking wide comment. Statemakers reassess plans as others from Lev ie to several contenders are pressed for clear positions on the race.
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McKinley
Washington
Long
Tme
Levie
Bis
Candidacy Talk Swirls Around Vice Presidency and Dewey
The text notes a debate over a vice presidency offer seen as an honor tough to refuse. It mentions a secretary not a candidate and general belief a nomination to him would be accepted. Secretary Lone is asked about Admiral Dewey or Wyer and avoids a direct reply while praising Dewey as the navy’s honored man.
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Bollor
Lone
Admiral Wyer
Dewey
Is St John Alive Prohibition Governor's Son Debate
Guthrie Oklahoma report questions whether Harry St John son of Kansas prohibition governor is dead after life sentence for murder of his wife. Executors Lewie Rockwood and Lewis Rockwood appeal in Oklahoma county to recover debts and claim land set aside for St Johns children.
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Kansas
Guthrie, GO
Lewie Rockwood
Lewis A. Rockwood
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Harry
St. John
Seven Candidates for Seventh District Nomination
Seven candidates seek the Seventh District congressional nomination with a fusion possibility. W. L. Brown of Kingman and Claude Duval of Hutchinson are named leaders, while I. P. Campbell of Wichita and J. Andrews of La Crosse are listed among Populists and Democrats. A postnomination rally and speeches are scheduled at the opera house in Great Bend.
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Great Bend
Congress
L Brown
Kingman
Claude Duval
Harehinedt
Getater -Delng
Opars House
Brown
Chieti
Davall
Hutchinson
Democrat
I. P. Campbell
Wichita
GW. Mule
Harper
Atapie
J Andrews
la Crosse
Populist convention drops Taylor from state race
In an official county convention the Populist party dropped Charles A. Taylor from the state auditor race. The convention backed Gephardt for state superintendent and did not name any Taylor candidacy. Cuban revenues news notes internal revenue collections for February at $10.74.
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Pratt
Charles A. Taylor
Gephardt
Teor
Genkart Ip
Ehicn
Taylor
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MR. Wilder
Calve
Helen Gould
Miss. Rockefeller
ANN Cement
Ohapa
Harold McCor
Lundberg
Express
Choice
Ligr
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Star Employment and Rental Agency
Presiate
West Eighth Street
Beeen
Topeka, Kansas
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Division of Custom and Insular Affairs
War Department
Todey
Internal Revenue
Topeka Water Co
Capital Brand
Elacier Sella
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