Bonaparte Hears Whisky Labeling Case Before Courts
Washington attorney general held a hearing with distillers and rectifiers on modifying his opinion under the pure food act about labeling or branding of spirits. Yerkes and Hemphill opposed portions of the ruling claiming it would remove the word blended from labels used on blended whiskies. About 9 percent of U S whisky sales are blended. The AG will allow one week for additional briefs and noted his suggested whisky names were illustrative only.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Hemphill
United States
Warrant Charged With Forgery In Scrugham Case
New York prosecutors plan to seek a forgery warrant against a defendant in the George R. Scrugham case, manager of the International Policyholders' committee, as Charles F. Carrington and Charles Stirrup face conspiracy charges and the prosecution nears completion after only one more witness.
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New York
George R. Scrugham
International Policyholders’ Committee
Charles F. Carrington
Charles Stirrup
Smyth
Pittsburg Officials Connected in Railroad Bribery Case
C R Richardson and A B McGrew, Pittsburg brokers, arrested on conspiracy to bribe related to the Pittsburg and Tube City railroad scandal involving 70000 dollars and franchise grants from McKeesport to Pittsburg. William A Martin, common council member, convicted on conspiracy and held on bond pending appeal.
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Pittshburg
C. R. Richardson
A. B. McGrew
Pittsburg
Tube City
McKeesport
William A. Martin
Common Councils
Tulsa Gets Presbyterian School From Muskogee Move
Henry Kendall college of Muskogee, a Presbyterian institute founded seventeen years ago, moved to Tulsa by the synod of Indian Territory committee. Tulsa contributed a twenty acre site and 100000 dollars, while the Muskogee property valued at 125000 dollars would be sold to form the core of an endowment fund.
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Tulsa
I. T
Henry Kendall College of
Muskogee
Synod of Indian Territory
Baptist Missionary Union Treasurers Report Receipts
The American Baptist Missionary Union reports 976,062 in receipts for the year with appropriations totaling 966,410. Devotional exercises were led by Reverend Henry Williams of Iowa at the Washington meeting.
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Washington
American Baptist Missionary Union
Henry Williams
Iowa
Next General Conference in 1910 Held in Asheville
Nashville Tenn the Methodist Episcopal Church South announces the next general conference will be held in Asheville North Carolina in 1910.
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Nashville, Tenn
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Asheville
N. C
Devastating Mexico quake rattles Chilpancingo region
A powerful tremor struck Chilpancingo and surrounding Sierras on Wednesday, described as the worst since the April 14 disturbances, with reports indicating significant shaking felt across the area and damage feared.
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Chilpancingo
Mex
Sierras
Sheriff Destroys $5,000 In County Saloon Liquor
The sheriff destroyed liquor valued at $5,000 in the street here after seizing it from county saloons. A large crowd witnessed the destruction.
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Independence
Kas
Standard Oil Declares $9 Dividend Per Share
The directors of Standard Oil announced a quarterly dividend of $9 per share in New York, down from $15 per share three months earlier.
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Standard Oil
New York
Standard Oil Company
Mob Seeks Lynching After Deputy Kills Escapee in Montana
In Bulye, Montana, Patrol Driver Charles Jackson shot and killed Harry Cole as he tried to flee during interrogation. A 5000-strong mob led by Cole’s relatives assaulted the county jail, mistaken about Detective McGarvey’s involvement, while officers kept the building secured. The crowd threatens further action if McGarvey is discovered, amid calls for blood and a tense standoff.
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Welch's Spur
Frank Crow
Thomas Sullivan
Cale
George Cale
Deer Lodge
Harry Cole
North Coast Limited
Office of Police
Cole
Limited
McGarvey
Jackson
Timothy Cole
Jack Wyman
Rioters Attack Carlist Club and Newspaper Office in Madrid
In Madrid a mob of Republicans wrecked the Carlist club and the Carlist newspaper office at Victoria. A lively street fight followed until the civil guard dispersed the rioters after a brief tussle.
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Spain
Madrid
Carlist Club
Victoria
Cuban Income Grows In Cuba Rail Plan
Washington reports Governor Magoon plans extensive railroad improvements in Cuba with a congressionally authorized 5 million dollar bill, reduced to 4 million, to start in Pinar del Rio tobacco region. About 16 million idle in Cuban Treasury as government income exceeds outlays by about 500 thousand monthly.
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Washington
War Department
Magoon
Cuba
Pinar del Rio
Southern Pacific Treasurer Likely Local Appointee
Andrew J. Van Derwenter, once treasurer of the Southern Pacific, has served for years as assistant treasurer in New York. The coastal treasurer post, left vacant by Captain N. T. Smith’s death, will soon be filled, with a local candidate expected.
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Southern Pacific
San Franciseco
Andrew J. van Derwenter
New York
N. T. Smith
Six Story Omaha Building Collapses on Ninth Street
The six story Parlin Oren dorf & Martin building at Ninth and Leavenworth in Omaha collapsed. Once occupied by the firm and later used by a wholesale grocery as a warehouse, it caused an estimated loss of 75000 dollars in building and stock. No one was inside at the time of the accident.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Ninth and
Leavenworth Streets
Parlin, Orendorff & Martin
Alleged Slayer Asks Release in Habeas Case
Charles Heath held in Pineville Douglas County charged with first degree murder. Application for writ of habeas corpus argued in Division No 2 of the Missouri Supreme Court. Heath allegedly killed Clarence Mosier on February 22, 1907.
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Jefferson City
Charles Heath
Pineville
Douglas County
Supreme Court
Heath
Clarence Mosier
Train wreck at Truro leaves engineer dead and 12 hurt
In the wreck of a passenger train on the Toledo and Ohio Central railroad near Columbus, the engine jumped the track and dragged off several cars. The engineer was fatally injured and 12 passengers were badly hurt.
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Columbus
Truro
Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad
Funeral Held for Frisco Riot Victim John Buchanan
The funeral of John Buchanan, union carman killed in Tuesday's rioting, was held from Labor temple. Richard Cornelius, president of the union, delivered a short address at the ceremony.
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Frisco
San Francisco
John Buchanan
Labor Temple
Richard Cornelius
Chicago Professor Cleaver Wilkinson Supports Daughter Florence
Chicago professor Cleaver Wilkinson of the University of Chicago has been won over to his daughter Florence's literary admirers by her latest novel, signaling strong praise from a notable academic family.
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Chicago
Cleaver Wilkinson
University of Chicago
Florence
Brazil Still Determined to Prevent Landing of Prince Luize
Rio Janeiro reports the government remains determined to stop Prince Luize, a grandson of former emperor Don Pedro, from landing in Brazil where he is expected.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Luize
Don Pedro
Mrs John Dillon Dead Reported in Dublin
Dublin report states the death of Mrs John Dillon wife of the member of parliament for East Mayo. The notice names the deceased and identifies her as the spouse of the East Mayo MP.
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M. P
Dublin
John Dillon
East Mayo
Riot at New York Pier as 300 Italian Workers Attack
Rioters armed with bowlders hooks knives and pistols overwhelmed two policemen and fought officers for ten minutes at the West Thirty-fourth street pier. They attacked longshoremen and strikebreakers, damaged cargo on the Campania and City of Turin, and attempted to set fire to a liner during a costly strike clash.
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New York
N. Y
West Thirty-fourth Street
Campania
Dominick Pace
Dominick Deleati
Brady & Gail
Stevedores
West Street
Philadelphia
Turin
Irish bill fails to spark political enthusiasm in London
London observers report no excitement over Mr Birrell's Irish bill as factions debate the measure. Critics say it is a faint hearted bid to fulfill campaign promises while Ireland and England show displeasure. The imperial conference and Campbell-Bannerman cabinet face strains as parties mobilize over preferential schemes and public opinion before departure.
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London
Eng
United Kingdom
Birrell
Balfour
Ireland
England
Campbell-Bannerman
Wisconsin Deadlock Deepens as Lenroot and Cooper Withdraw
In Madison the withdrawal of Lenroot as a senatorial candidate was followed by Congressman H A Cooper. Cooper cited a wish to help break the deadlock. Wednesday's caucus saw Hatten rise from 16 to 22 votes, with the 658th ballot listing Esch 22, Hatten 22, Stephenson 27, Sanborn 5, Hudnall 7, McGregor 7, scattered 12, and Stephenson holding 6 of Lenroot's strength.
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Madison
Wis
Lenror
H. A. Cooper
Cooper
Hatten
Esch
Stephenson
San
SLEPT FORTY DAYS
Kansas City Missouri April 2 unconscious at arrival on an eastbound train CC Webster slept forty days straight in City Hospital doctors diagnose acute melancholia Webster aged 0 traveled from Horseshoe Bend Idaho to Gainesville Georgia became delirious Denver to Kansas City and remains unresponsive despite nourishment visits by relatives halted for a week.
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Kansas City
T. CC. Webster
City Hospital
Webster
Horseshoe Bend
Idaho
Gainesville
Denver
Ships sail with partial cargoes amid longshore strike
New York reports several ships sailing with only part cargoes due to the longshoremen strike. Merchants nationwide feel freight delays while strikers hope general merchant protests push steamship owners to grant higher wages. The lines sailed normally with little disorder as about 10,000 men are idle.
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New York
Hners
Tragedy in Maysville as Mother Kills Drunken Son
In Maysville Alabama Mattie Connally killed her son Frank Albright as he lay drunk in bed after he and others had fled the home. Connally is jailed and 16 year old Charles Charfred is held as accessory. Albright was a 39 year old merchant.
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Maysville
Alabama
Frank Albright
Mattie Connally
Trade Increase to 700 Million Predicted for US Gases
The bureau of statistics predicts US trade with Germany and France will reach about $700,000,000 in the fiscal year ending June 30 next, an increase of $128,000,000 over the prior year, with roughly three-fourths of the rise occurring in trade with Germany.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
France
Bureau of Statistics
San Franciscans Ride Again on Rail Line
San Francisco residents used five street cars Sunday from 1 AM to 5 PM on two United Railroad lines. It marked the first service to ferries since the strike began last Sunday. About 20,000 passengers rode, a majority using the revived service.
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San Francisco
Cal
United Railroad System
Grand Duke Weds in Palace Chapel Ceremony
Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaievitch married Princess Anastasia of Montenegro in a palace chapel instead of the Djulber palace. The bride wore a white satin gown and a costly diamond tiara, appearing unattended.
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Yalta
Nicholas Nicholaevitch
Anasthia
Montenegro
Djulber
Laying Cornerstone Ceremonies in Atlanta Georgia
W H Norris from Iowa served as orator at the cornerstone laying of Atlanta's new Masonic temple. He is noted as grand standard bearer of the National Knights Templar commandery.
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Atlanta
Georgia
W. H. Norris
Iowa
Knights Templar Commandery
Masonic Temple
Hellship aboard Maori King heads north with guards
The steamship Maori King sailed north Wednesday from San Diego with ten guards aboard to meet rising tension from Chinese and Russian passengers. The steerage crowd, under contract to work on the Yaqui River railroad in Mexico for the Southern Pacific, includes about 300 Manchurian Chinese labeled as outlaws, while Russians fear the Chinese.
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San Diego
California
Yaqui River
Mexico
Southern Pacific
Manchuria
Trading in Cotton Futures Question in Parliament
London reports that amid Texas banning cotton futures the parliamentary secretary Hudson Kearley promised William Field to obtain information from each state via England's representatives and publish it in a parliamentary paper.
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London
Eng
Hudson Kearley
Board of Trade
House of Commons
William Field
England
French Transport Wrecked Near Uruguay Coast
Montevideo Uruguay reports the French transport Poin tout, sailing from Marseilles April 6, wrecked off San Jose Ignacio on the northeast coast of Uruguay. The steamer carried about 300 passengers, with nearly 200 rescued and en route to Montevideo. The vessel and cargo likely a total loss.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Pointou
Marseilles
San Jose Ignacio
Delegation of Congressmen Arrives to Inspect Hawaii
Honolulu welcomes a 25 member congressional delegation aboard the Buford as they seek direct information on Hawaii resources. Harbor committees in launches and tugs greet the visitors with a hearty welcome.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
United States
Buford
Saloon shooting in West Palm Beach claims George G. Newcomb
Thomas Troy, aboard the Cecilia bound for New York with lumber from South America, shot and killed George G. Newcomb in a local saloon. Newcomb, formerly of Iowa, leaves a widow and child.
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West Palm Beach
Florida
Thomas Troy
Cecilia
South America
New York
George G. Newcomb
Newcomb
Iowa
No Racing in Chicago Ends Revival Hopes
Illinois news notes that Chicago racing revival is crushed as amended bill becomes airtight. Handbooks poolrooms and stockade gambling resorts face closure. The measure, drafted by Corporation Counsel Brundage, is expected to pass Springfield in a few days.
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Chicago
Springfield
Brundage
Libel action planned by Illinois A O U W official
Paris reports that Charles P. Hitch will sue A G Hinman and George H Crowell for libel actions after an office dispute over a short age report. The matter was debated at a recent East St. Louis meeting and was refuted there.
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Paris
Grand Recorder of the
Illinois ‘Ancient Order of United Workmen
Charles P. Hitch
A. G. Hinman
George H. Crowell
East St. Louis
Knotts Sues Maunie Village Over Alleged Unfit Jail
Carmin-Daniel W. Knotts files a $5,000 damage suit against the village of Maunie after his arrest alleging the jail was unfit for a hog to slumber in, vermin and refuse present, and the unheated, squalid conditions caused an illness that left him unable to work.
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Daniel W. Knotts
Maunie
Knotts
Young Girl Paralyzed After Accident At Home
Nashville reports Gertrude Schmidt ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Schmidt of Lively Grove Township in the county was wounded by an accidental discharge of a gun several days ago and now lies at home with the entire right side of her body paralyzed.
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Nashville
Gertrude Schmidt
Anton Schmidt
Lively Grove Township
Les
Springfield appeal to drop further proceedings to recover bond fees
In the senate on Wednesday Mr. Burton offered an appeal to Governor Deneen and Attorney General Stead to drop further proceedings against state treasurers and auditors. The aim is to recover amounts retained by these officials as bond registration fees.
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Springfield
Deneen
Stead
State
Pst
Senate
Burton
Arguments End In New Trial Bid In Government Case
In Chicago the efforts for a new trial in the government against Standard Oil Co were concluded Tuesday after the corporation was recently convicted in federal court of accepting illegal rebates. Judge Landis said he would not render a decision for several days.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Co
Landis
Fairfield Defeats Mount Vernon in Dual Meet
In a dual class meet at Fairfield Mount Vernon defeated Mount Vernon 84 to 42. Casey of Mount Vernon won the five firsts and will enter the state interscholastic meet at Champaign this week.
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Fairfield
Mount Vernon
Casey
Champaign
Chicago maker completes Mars photograph camera for Lowell Expedition
A Chicago firm finished a camera designed for Lowell Expedition members to photograph Mars. The device aims to capture the planet's canals and polar caps, enabling scientific study.
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Mars
Chicago
Died for His Dog Quincy in Bay Rescue
William Kelly a painter drowned after capsizing while trying to rescue his dog Quincy in the bay. Companions John Holtman and John Schwartz clung to the boat until they were rescued.
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Quincy
William Kelly
John Holtman
John Schwartz
Lady Cooper Visits Mother in Evanston
Lady Cooper and her husband Sir George Cooper arrive in Evanston to visit Lady Cooper's mother Mrs Beatrice Yule Smith. The visit follows the deaths of James Henry and Silent Smith, with Cooper siblings planning family gatherings.
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Lady Cooper
Chicago
James Henry
Smith
George ‘Cooper
Evanston
Beatrice Yule- Smith
State Senator Dies in Missouri
Dixon reports the death of Senator Charles H. Hughes of this city at Excelsior Springs Missouri while serving in the state legislature.
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Dixon
Charles H. Hughes
Excelsior Springs
Marion Evening Herald to suspend publication
The Marion Evening Herald, launched by a stock company in Marion six months ago, announced it will suspend publication this Saturday. The move ends a short run for the local newspaper serving Marion Illinois.
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Marion
Ill
Evening Herald
Gov Deneen Proclaims $200 Reward for Wills Capture
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Deneen offers two hundred dollars for the apprehension and delivery of George Wills to Crawford county Sheriff. Wills is charged with the killing of Edward Plummer on April 26.
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Springfield
Deneen
George Wills
Crawford County
Ill Wills
Edward Plummer
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