Coal Dust Tragedy and Furnace Accident Reported
In Sandoval and Braddock two separate disasters leave multiple dead and many injured. Five men die in a coal mine accident from a windblown dust explosion. others suffer serious burns. At Fort Myer a heavy artillery overturn claims a corporal and injures three soldiers during drill.
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Als
Pfive
Frank Devis
L. F. Lamay
Dominic Barlottio
John Gachen's
Joe Beranca
Henry Newhouse
Henry Wheeler
Charles Lewis
William McFadden
Frank Day
Pittsburg
Edgar Thomson
Carnegie Steel Company
Braddock
Washington
Fort Myer
Field Artillery
Stephen M. Foote
Chas. J. Slavin
James Reilly
Worcester
Mass
Elmer Wehn
Baltimore
Matthew E. Duncan
Brooklyn
Honors for Lieutenant and Des Moines Visit News
Volunteers for commissions in the regular army include Lieutenants Reese and Nickerson of the Macabebe scouts for defeating San Miguel’s main force on March 27. Finlayson is recommended for promotion, and a medal of honor is sought for a hospital corps member who lost a wounded arm. Roosevelt will visit Des Moines April 28 to address families and civic leaders.
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San Miguel
Manila
Reesend Nickerson
Thetter
Saniguel
Regul Army
Finlayson Haseen
Herter
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Rosevelt
Agor
Dead Newborn Found in Masonic Temple Toilet
An anonymous report describes a dead newborn found in a toilet room on the third floor of the Masonic Temple by the building matron Mrs Connor. The infant appeared to have died without marks of violence.
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Chicago
Masonic Temple
Connor
Police and postal inquiry target dating to a murder and shooting
Investigators seek arrests in a case involving Harriet Williams aged 18 and the shooting of Rachel Malone during her wedding. Benjamin Victoria died from wounds after his assault on the couple near the wedding. Police and postal authorities pursue suspects connected to the shocking crime amid conflicting alibis and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Malone
Veterin
Miss Malone
Italy
Indiana's Monuments at Shiloh Dedicated Next Week
Extensive preparations are under way for Indiana to dedicate nineteen monuments on the Shiloh battlefield in Tennessee on April 6 and 7, the fortieth and first anniversaries of the battle. Governors of Indiana and Tennessee will attend along with state militia. Assistant Secretary Sanger will represent the War Department and accept the monuments for the federal government. He will depart Washington tomorrow for Shiloh, visit Fort Thomas at Newport, inspect Camp Thomas at Chickamauga National Park upon return.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Shiloh
Tenn
Cennessee
Sanger
War Department
Washington
Newport
Fort Thomas
Chattanooga
Camp Thomas
Chickamaugua National Park
Native volunteers to be hanged for treason at Manila
Five native volunteers who betrayed the garrison at the ties province of Alley have been sentenced to death in Manila. The case concerns the connivance and treason against the constabulary and the allied forces, with capital punishment imposed.
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Manila
Valunteere
Conatabulore Carrison
Ties
Province of
Alley
Greenville Scene Sees River Fall as Water Rises
Greenville Mississippi description notes the river level falling while water in the city slowly rises, with the floor practically unchanged.
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Greenville
Mise
Free Delivery Expands at Towa Falls Post Office
Free delivery service established at Towa Falls, Washington, effective June 1, announced by the post office department. The notice confirms free delivery to local residents starting next month.
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Towa Palk
Washington
Post Office Department
Towa Falls
Nonpartisan local races yield mostly Republican mayors in Iowa
Across Iowa on Monday, cities held nonpartisan elections focused on local issues. Notable results include Pella electing Republican mayor D. B. Huber despite its Democratic lean, and several towns listing Republican victors such as J. P. Munk in Iowa Falls and Parley Shelton in Ames.
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Les Moines
City
Iowa
Clul
Pella
Iown Falls
J. P. Munk
Ames
Parley Shelton
Fort Dodge
A. J. Northup
Ottumwa
T. H. Pickler
Saloons Closed Sunday Leads to Violent Back Door Shooting
In Belford Indiana on April 1 an attempt to obtain liquor after a Sunday ban ended in gunfire. Grant Milikan, traveling on an extra section of the Southern Indiana railroad, tapped a saloon back door on North 1st street for entry and was shot when a defender fired through the door. The bullet struck Milikan in the side.
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Belford
Ind
Grant Milikan
Southern Indiana Railroad
North 1 Street
Milikan
Held Up the Posse Near Canadian Line
Near Walhalla and Neche a thief stole horses and harness from Joseph Bayard. Deputy Sheriff McFadden and ten Walhalla citizens captured the thief near the Canadian line. On the return, Neche Marshal Jackson halted the party at gunpoint and cuffed them before explanations were clear.
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Grand Forks
Joseph Bayard
Walhalla
Neche
Sherif McFadden
Marshal Jackson
Fire at Central Lake hotel damages several properties
At 6 am the Central hotel in Central Lake Mich managed by E B Cooper caught fire. The blaze reached Dowd's confectionery, McLaughlin's residence, and Hutten's market with Hutten's saved after a long fight. Losses total about four thousand dollars on the hotel building and furniture with one thousand dollars insured. McLaughlin and Hutten each $500. Dowd's £250.
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Central Lake
Mich
Central Hotel
E.B. Cooper
Dowd
McLaughlin
Hutten
Hutton
Boy vanishes from Milroy home in March
Orville M. Banta missing at age 1 after escaping March 26. Parents report a large build, dark hair and complexion, with a scalp scar. He wore a dark suit, size 7 shoes, carried rubber boots and four grain sacks containing clothing.
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Milroy
Lil
Orville M. Banta
Second Coming Expected by House of Israel in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor communities prepare for the second coming of Christ as House of Israel interprets scriptures. The group gathers in Benton Harbor with 144,000 believers to be gathered within three years and plans street meetings and grove gatherings once summer opens.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
House of Israel
America
U.S. Livestock Prices and Market Receipts Across Cities
Chicago market reports show hogs pigs light rough packing mixed and heavy packing prices with receipts around 16 000 head and 593 500 dollars estimated for Galiton. Cattle and sheep quotations listed with varied steers cows calves and lamb values. East Buffalo reports include cattle hogs and lambs with multiple car receipts and price ranges. St Louis and Milwaukee grain futures and prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley noted with declines and steady tones. Toledo reports active cash and May wheat prices.
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Chicago
Galtion
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Heep and
St. Louis
Aldermen Back Plan for City Helting Plant
New York on April 1 reports the board of aldermen adopted a resolution endorsing and urging immediate passage of a legislative bill to allow the city to construct and operate a municipal heating plant.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
House Passes Senate Bill Raising Cost Limit
St Paul April L The house of representatives approved a senate bill to raise the cost limit of the new project. The measure moves to the governor for final action and outlines funding and spending parameters.
Verdict Not Proven in Burdick Murder Inquest
Judge Murphy in Buffalo ruled the murderer's identity not proven in the Burdick case. He examined letters between Arthur Pennell and Mrs Burdick, noting a motive tied to love and infidelity, and described the tangled affair as witness to the contested divorce and alleged plots.
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Buffalo, N
Murphy
Burdick
Arthur R. Pennett
Murdick
Pennell
Burdick Not Compromised In Murder Case Judge States
The judge states Burdick was not compromised by Pennell though Pennell’s letters to Mrs. Burdick show a lovesick threat. Pennell’s possible motive and actions are cited, but the judge cautions he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Separate notices follow of local deaths and inspections in New York and Wisconsin.
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Judge Murphy
Tix
Buffalo
Pennell
Burdick
Niagara Falla
Murphy
Dr. Howland
Investigation Under Way Under Payne Directive
The investigation was begun by direction of Postmaster General Payne with his full approval. There were no new developments in the case yesterday.
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Payne
Young Corbett Wins Featherweight Title Fight
In San Francisco on April 1 the boxer known as Young Corbett defeated his challenger to claim the featherweight championship. The victory solidifies Corbett as the leading featherweight in the ring.
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Corbett
San Francisco
Father inquest reveals ax attack and self harm after killings
At the coroner's inquest in South Salem Ohio two murders are linked by a brutal chain. The father of Charity Storts is alleged to have battered Forest McCord with an ax after McCord cut his throat. Before leaving Bourneville McCord allegedly assaulted Charity Storts’s mother and Charity, later harming another girl with a broken bottle. The inquest finds no rational motive for Charity Storts's murder and notes fear of punishment may have driven the self-inflicted death.
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Chillcothe
Charity Storts
Forest McCord
South Salem
McCord
Bourneville
James Smith
Miss Storts
Shamrock III 18 A Flyer Trials Show Speed Advantage
In Gowrock Scotland April 1 the Shamrock Hf demonstrated superiority in light wind over Shamrock Toon in a five hour trial. Experts say the new boat is the fastest challenger yet in fine weather. In South Bend April 1 Abram Whiteman, wounded by a shorthorn bull, recovers as the animal is captured and to be killed. Chicago April 1 articles call for a ten round bout between Kid McCoy and Jack Root to be held in Detroit on April 22.
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Gowrock
Scotland
Shamrock Hf
South Bend
Ind
Abram Whiteman
Here
Chicrgo
Kid” McCoy
Jack Root
Detroit
Five hundred Denver cooks and waiters strike
Five hundred cooks and waiters employed in Denver are on strike. The report notes worker discontent and potential disruption to hospitality services in the city.
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Denver
Navy
John D. Long
Boston
Ilness
Juan Calvo
San Domingo
Alice Rosevelt
New York
San Juan
P. R
Coamo
Austria
Hungry
Kaiser
Eve
Moses Ezekiel
United
Dr. Pierce Offers Free Private Consultations for Women
The ad promotes Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York offering private confidential letter consultations for women with uterine and female health issues. It touts Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Mattie Long praising the remedies.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
British Iron Trade Conference and UK Revenue Rise
A London conference of iron and steel manufacturers debated meeting US competition and modernizing British industry. Ebenezer Warkes urged capital utilizing scrap for progress and closer empire trade. UK revenues for the year ending March 31 showed a net rise of 42.6 million, driven by property tax duties excise and customs receipts.
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Lomion
United States
Lonsson
Ebenezer Warkes
M. I
Birmingham
England
Markes
Iron Trade Association
Canada
Treasury
United Kingdom
Multiple incidents reported from varied locales on April first
A Traverse City man, Geo Cornell, was seriously injured at Grelick & Co. mill when a shingle chain dragged his leg into a hole. He narrowly escaped dismemberment with help from a bystander and says he planned to quit work after a premonition. Other items note Emperor and Rathenau in Unter den Linden, Roosevelt's cabinet break, Van Ogden Vogt chosen as Christian Endeavor secretary, and a Durango man who killed his daughter and himself.
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Traverse City
Mich
Geo. Cornell
J. B. Grelick & Co
Fiis
Cornell
Verlin
Unter den Linen
Rathenau
United States
Alaska
Boston
J. Willis Baer
United Society of Christian Endeavor
van Ogden Vogt
Beloit
Wis
Durango
Colo
H. Patterson
Illness Keeps Miss Helen Gould From World’s Fair Dedication
Illness prevents Miss Helen Gould from attending the St Louis World’s fair dedication ceremonies. April 30 report notes the Dolphin dispatch boat with Secretary Moody and party aboard arriving at San Juan. President Wilson referenced in a Prins context.
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Helen Gould
St. Louis
United States
Dolphin
Moody
San Juan
Pla
Wilson
Prins
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