Germany Sets Open Door Policy in Morocco With Open Benefits
Berlin presents a formal memorandum to Secretary Taft outlining Germanys Morocco policy centered on preserving the Open Door and Moroccan status quo. Taft forwards the text to President Roosevelt but the administration does not commit. Germany regrets not being officially informed of Britain and Frances approach in the spring treaty.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berlin
Morocco
Baron von Speck Sternburg
War Department
Taft
Sunge
Far East
Baron Sternburg
Uncle Iam
Roosevelt
Europe
Tangier
France
Great Britain
London
la Uence
Bertin
Municipal Ownership Elects Chicago Mayoral Candidate
Judge Dunne won the Chicago mayoral race on the city ownership of street railways by a 24061 plurality over opponent John M. Harlan. The Democratic ticket mostly carried, Adrian Anson was elected city clerk by 24232, while Harlan lost his ward. Roosevelt's large victory last fall is noted by observers.
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Chicago
Judge Dunne
John M. Harlan
John F. Smiulski
Adrian C. Anson
Harlan
Roosevelt
Danville Cab Driver Aims to Eat Two Dozen Eggs Record
Charles No kin a cab driver aspiring to the Human Ostrich title is fatally ill after attempting to eat two dozen hard boiled eggs on a bet. He ate eighteen, then collapsed and quit. He had consumed twelve pints of water the previous day and plans another trial after recovery.
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Danville
Charles Nokin
Oil Inquiry Opens in Kansas Oil Fields
Commissioner Garfield of the Bureau of Corporations departs Washington for Topeka to begin an investigation into Standard Oil company practices in Kansas oil fields. He indicated he would pursue the inquiry to determine methods used.
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Washington
Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Topeka
Kan
Standard Oil Company
Kansas Oil
Martial Law Declared in Warsaw Trials Result in Death Sentences
In Warsaw on April 6 the new regime began with two workmen tried by court martial. One fired on a policeman with a revolver and another struck a policeman with an iron bar, both condemned to death under martial law.
Rioting in Huntington Leaves Officer Fatally Shot
In Huntington West Virginia on April 6 special report says policeman Roy Sill was fatally wounded during an election riot. Two deputy sheriffs and another officer were wounded in clashes between deputies and police amid bitter feeling and high tension with more trouble anticipated.
Thorough Inquiry Timeframe Ambiguity Cited
Officials say completing the inquiry will be very thorough and cannot be rushed. They emphasize that depth of detail will not be sacrificed for speed, outlining a lengthy process without a definite end date.
Deaf mute to asylum after planned attack on Governor Hoch
The Topeka deaf mute arrested while en route to the state house to kill Governor Hoch has been adjudged insane and sent to the insane asylum.
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Topeka Crank
Topeka
Kan
State House
Hoch
Bronson Sued for 1.2 Million in Damages
Miss Susan Bronson of Waterbury sues J L Bronson of New Haven for 1.2 million alleging he acted as her agent and attorney for ten years before September 1904 and failed to account for an estate then valued around 500000. The defendant was a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 1900.
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New Haven
Conn
L. Bronson
Susan Bronson
Waterbury
Banda
Land to be sold in Sault Ste. Marie site
Washington dispatch says Secretary Taft, on General Chaffee's recommendation, directs transfer of the Fort Brady plot in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan to the interior department for disposition under the law. The heart of the city ground is used by a local baseball club.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Detroit
Washington
Chaffee
Taft
Mich
Fort Brady
Interior Department
Stanford Estate Valued at Seven Million for Jane L Stanford
Reports from San Francisco indicate Mrs Jane Lathrop Stanford left an estate valued at seven million dollars. A formal inventory has not been completed yet but interested parties estimate the current property value will not dip below that figure. Mrs Stanford’s will provides three million one hundred twenty five thousand for legacies and bequests, leaving at least three million eight hundred seventy five thousand to be added to Stanford University funds.
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San Francisco
Jane Laithrop Stanford
Ice clears at Marquette harbor sparking fishing start
Marquette Michigan reports harbor free of winter ice after a stiff northwest gale pushes it into the lake. Commercial fishing will begin at once, signaling the start of the season.
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Marquette, Mich
Marquette Harbor
Harry S New Named Acting Chairman of Republican Party
Harry S New succeeds George B Cortelyou as chairman of the Republican National Committee and headed the western headquarters during the campaign. He is 47, son of John C New, a longtime Indiana political figure, and once published with his father at the Indianapolis Journal. He served as a captain in the Spanish American War.
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Harry S. New
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
John C. New
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Deneen Comments on Chicago Election and Policy Outlook
Springfield April 6 Governor Deneen commented on Chicago municipal election defeat of Harlan by Judge Dunne. He supports Dunne and says the majority should rule. He expects no change to state laws and urges passage of measures benefiting Chicago without harming the state. Ships sale note shows twelve month breakup requirement and $15,000,000 original outlay.
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Springfield
Deneen
Chicago
Harlan
Judge Dunne
General Assembly
Husband deserts wife due to dream inspired move
In Indianapolis on April 6 Judge McMaster heard Mrs. Jane Winkleman claim her husband William Winkleman deserted her on advice from a dream about a beautiful lady in a vision. She said he later returned with a moving van to haul their goods while they were divorcing. The jury took the case under advisement.
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Indianapolis
Jane Winkleman
Winkleman
Costa
Murder by unknown perpetrators shocks Tucson mining town
T A T S Lamb superintendent of the Tres Amigos mine was killed by an infernal machine while asleep at his home. Dynamite and a five foot fuse caused the house to explode and scatter debris across the hillside. Fragments of Lamb were found, his wife and family away in the east. Inquest returned murder by persons unknown with arrests expected. Lamb was involved in mining property disputes.
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Tucson
A. T
T. ©. Lamb
Tres Amigos Tuine
Lamb
Obsolete British War Vessels Auctioned at Chatham Dockyard
In London on April 6 a sale at Chatham dockyard fetched 680000 dollars from 31 obsolete British warships. Twelve cruisers led by Warspite Northampton Galatea and Australia plus two torpedo boats and the training ship Exmouth were sold to the highest bidders under the sale terms.
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London
Chatham Dockyard
Northampton
Australia
Exmouth
Commons Resolution Opposes Taxation of Common and Dairy Produce
In the house of commons a resolution disapproving taxation of common and dairy produce was carried unanimously by Liberals and opposition. It states any colonial conference held under the belief of such taxation will fail. The government followed previous fiscal tactics as ministerial benches were deserted.
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London
House of Commons
Elgin Fire Marshal Accused of Craft and Fund Misuse
In Elgin on April 6 John iediles the fire marshal is accused of craft and misappropriation of city funds. The city council met at midnight with Alderman Pearsall reporting findings. The matter was referred to the state’s attorney then to the police and fire civil service commission for action. Other officials may face scrutiny.
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Eigin
Elgin
John Iediles
Pearsall
Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
Missing Kenosha girl feared murdered in Pleasant Prairie
Misa Edna Larson aged 17 is missing from her Pleasant Prairie home. Her parents fear foul play after she traveled to Kenosha on Saturday afternoon promising to return Sunday and has not been heard from. Her father notes she never left home before and cannot explain her disappearance.
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Kenosha
Wis
Misa Edna Larson
Pleasant Prairie
Miss Therese Strauss Found Dead in Fort Worth Hotel
Therese Strauss, recently arrived from Terre Haute, was found dead in her Fort Worth room. Her body hung by a cord attached to a door hinge. The coroner ruled the death a self inflicted suicide.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Therese Strauss
Terre Haute
Paroled inmate shot during escape attempt in Court Building
Culley Snapp, on parole from the penitentiary, tried to flee Sheriff Baird who had recaptured him for breaking parole. He leapt from the second story of the city court building in Mattoon UL and was shot by Sheriff Baird, probably fatally wounded.
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Mattoon
Culley Snapp
Baird
Germany Accused Over Treatment of British Traders in Pacific
In the Lords the Earl of Jersey pressed for a government report on German actions in the Marshall and Caroline Islands. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne said the issue received urgent government attention and that representations had been made to Germany to protect British trade rights.
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London
House of Lords
Earl of Jersey
Marshall and
Caroline Islands
Pacific
Germany
Lansdowne
Italy
England
France
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Tunis
Egypt
Adriatic
Violation of Treaty Rights in German Possession
A summary notes a violation of equal rights for British and German traders in German possession, reflecting tensions over trade rights in the western hemisphere. The report highlights how the treaty provisions are being undermined in practice amid colonial administration tensions.
Colorado Springs Moves to Mine Pike’s Remains Home
A local movement led by the chamber of commerce seeks to move the remains of Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike, discoverer of Pike’s Peak, from Lawrenceburg Indiana to Colorado Springs for reinterment either in the city or atop the mountain. A chamber meeting will decide on removal in time for next year’s 100th anniversary celebration.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Chamber of Commerce
Zebulon Montgomery Pike
Pike's Peak
Colombo
Pike
Lawrenceburg
Lod
Chamber of Com
Mike
Pike'n Peak
Forest fires threaten Gettysburg area with three mile glow
Flames spread across the Virginia landscape near Gettysburg and Penmar as forests burn over a large area. The Blue Mountain House survived due to rapid response while Western Maryland railroad workers remain vigilant guarding the line through repeated day and night shifts.
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Gettysburg
Apel
Mottitelis
Blue Mountain House
Penmar
Western Maryland Railroad
Mystery surrounds young man death in Holland Michigan
The body of Charles Defeyter arrived from Las Vegas New Mexico with the inscription lied of hUN shot wound found on the casket box. Relatives and friends have begun an investigation into the death, which authorities say may involve a railroad wreck and potential foul play.
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Holland, Mich
Las Vegas
N. M
Charles Defeyter
Market News Hogs and Cattle Prices in Chicago Opening
Chicago markets report blended cattle hog and sheep movements for April 6 1908 with firm hog and cattle demand. Estimated hog receipts 14000 yesterday 5157 left over. cattle 6500 and sheep 15000 show mixed to weak trends and higher packer support.
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Chicago
Aaeet Sion
Oulk
Teutonic Peril News From Cabinet Struggle in Europe
London reports a strenuous diplomatic clash over Morocco and German expansion. British and French leaders urge Italy toward their camp, warning that Germany seeks to realign power in the Mediterranean while threatening European peace and prompting naval and military buildup.
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London
King Edwards
France
President Loubet
Noisy-le-dec
Paris
Queen Alexandra
Kaiser Withiam
Mediterranea
Dogland
Gertmany
Struggleurope
Morocco
Germany
England
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Mediterranean
William
Europe
Judge Speer Endorses Peonage Stand in Report
In Augusta Georgia the federal grand jury endorsed Judge Emory Speers views on peonage. He argued that forced labor on local chain gangs for minor offenses constitutes involuntary servitude under the U S Supreme Court ruling.
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Augusta
Emory Speer
United States
Savanah
Speer
Supreme Court of the United States
Suicide by dynamite shocks Mahanoy City
Joseph Rogist aged 25 committed suicide at his home in Mahanoy Point by placing dynamite in his clothing and blowing himself up in the yard. Authorities cite worry as a likely cause. he had been married only six months.
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Mahanoy City
Joseph Rogist
Mahanoy Pt
Here
Liberal Triumph at Brighton Defeats Unionist Gerald Loder
In Brighton a dramatic bye election saw Liberal E. Villiers defeat Unionist Gerald Loder, the recently named Junior Lord of the Treasury. Villiers secured a substantial lead, marking a rare overturn of the Unionist majority in recent by polls. The previous Conservative margin in Brighton over twenty years stood as a contrast to this upset.
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Brighton
Gerald Loder
the Treasury
E. Villiers
Villiers
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