Leaders Seek Illegible Out MacVeagh Ouster At Treasury
Washington April 8 Strong political pressure to oust Franklin MacVeagh from the treasury department is reported. Republican leaders fault his handling of assistants and his businesslike methods without consulting party chiefs. Some urge a head in harmony with Republican principles.
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Washington
Franklin MacVeagh
Ilinois
Treasury Department
House
Senate
MacVeagh
Treasury
Capitol Hill
MacVeach
Taft
Kobe Harbor Explosion Destroys Ships and Damages City
A massive blast in Kobe Harbor leveled an old hulk carrying 130 tons of dynamite and shattered thousands of homes. The blast damaged the principal hotel, custom house, and major businesses while a gas holder failure released large volumes of gas. One worker on the hulk was killed and city damages are estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Kobe
Japan
Mack Goes to French Lick
Norman E. Mack of Buffalo chairman of the Democratic national committee spent the day in St. Louis in conference with former Gov. David R. Francis National Committee man Moses C. Wetmore and former Gov. Lon V. Stephens. They said politics was not discussed and Mack departed for French Lick Indiana.
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St. Louis
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Democratic National Committee
David R. Francis
Moses C. Wetmore
Lon V. Stephens
Mr. Mack
French Lick
Ind
Parker Leaves St Petersburg for Moscow on Crimea Trip
Alton B. Parker departed St Petersburg for Moscow on April 8 amid reports of his travels in Russia. The former presidential candidate travels to meet with officials and discuss affairs related to the Crimes.
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Alton B. Parker
Russia
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Grand Jury Indicts Frank N. Hoffstot in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg grand jury returns an indictment against Frank N. Hoffstot. The bill charges offenses, and the case proceeds to prosecution under county and state authorities. Hoffstot faces formal legal action as the process moves forward.
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Pittsburg
Editor Moore Threatened by Leader Over Bribery Case
Pittsburg April 8. Attorney B Rodgers with District Attorney Blakeley travels to New York to confer with Frank N Hoffstott of the Pressed Steel Car company indicted for bribery and conspiracy involving Pittsburg councilmen. The Leader names a more prominent figure and warns of publishing the higher up’s identity if not exposed. Moore says he will reveal the man higher up and furnish testimony to the district attorney.
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Pittsburg
B. Rodgers
Blakeley
New York
Frank N. Hoffstott
Pressed Steel Car Company
Hoffstat
Leader
A. S. Moore
The
Moore
Warner Dinner Guest Tells Diners Industry Most Important In Michigan
Gov. Fred M Warner told 200 diners at the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers banquet that federal help for road building may come. He praised Michigan’s auto industry, noting 35 companies and plants capable of 240000 cars annually.
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New York
Fred M Warner
Michigan
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
Warner Jobe Hedges
Missouri
Warner
Markets Review of Chicago Omaha Buffalo Live Stock
Chicago grain and live stock prices show No. 2 red winter wheat at about 1.16 to 1.19, corn around 57 to 59 cents, and oats near 41 to 44 cents. Hogs range 10.25 to 10.60, cattle 6 to 8 dollars, sheep 7.75 to 9.50, with regional quotes from Omaha and Buffalo markets and Dunning Stevens reporting in Buffalo New York.
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Chicago
Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Res Buffalo
N. Y
Automobile plants and capital in the nation
A report notes the nation runs thirty five automobile manufacturing plants producing capital valued at thirty six million dollars.
Boiler Explosion Kills Brakeman in Grayling Michigan
A Michigan Central freight locomotive boiler exploded near Grayling on April 8 killing brakeman Daniel Byrne and injuring Wilson Gierke and engineer James Creep. Gierke is believed fatally hurt while Creep remains seriously injured.
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Grayling
Mich
Michigan Central
Daniel Byrne
Wilson Gierke
James Creep
Watterson Praises Roosevelt in Courier Journal Editorial
Louisville April 8 Henry Watterson argues in the Courier Journal that Theodore Roosevelt is the most startling figure since Napoleon and urges Americans to consider him more seriously. He questions whether representative government is failing and if one man power could cure the evils, noting Europe would view Roosevelt’s return as monarchist.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Whither
Henry Watterson
Tno
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Napoleon Bonaparte
Taft
Ulysses
America
Europe
Pickle Manufacturer Elijah Hopkins Dies in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon April 8 Elijah T Hopkins a wealthy White Plains resident and longtime pickle manufacturer died here Thursday. The article notes he was the oldest pickle maker in the United States and his death marks the end of an era in the local industry.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Elijah T. Hopkins
White Plains
United
The Weather Minors and Indiana Cloudy
A weather brief notes a cloudy pattern for Indiana and nearby areas with mild conditions today. Forecasters expect a fair spell tomorrow improving conditions for outdoor activities.
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Indiana
Market Report and Price Quotations for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
The document lists estimated receipts for hogs cattle and sheep for today and tomorrow at Chicago with price ranges by grade and quality. It also provides official yesterday receipts shipments and leftovers along with grain and staple quotes from Beach-Wickham Grain Company and Washington City market prices for hay straw flour corn meal buckwheat and poultry products.
John A Babcock Care at North American Life Stock Company
John A Babcock is listed with the North American Life Stock Commission Company at the U S Stock Yards Chicago Illinois. This notice records his role and affiliation as part of a business directory entry. The listing confirms location and company name for reference.
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Stock Commission Company
U. S
Chicago, Ill
Afire at Sea Shocks Crew on Board Henry Watterson Ship
Louisville Courier journalists report a startling maritime incident aboard the Henry Watterson editor ship with a fierce blaze at sea. Passengers and crew fight the fire as authorities assess damage and cause.
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Fang
New York Harlem Kosher Meat Riots Break Out
Kosher meat riots erupt in Harlem with windows broken kerosene poured on meat and packages snatched and thrown into the street. Police arrest twelve women who terrorized butchers between Ninety eighth and One Hundred tenth streets and First to Third avenues. Capt. Corcoran calls reserves from the One Hundred Fourth street Station. Rioters threaten to continue actions until wholesalers lower prices.
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New York
Harlem
Ninety-eighth
One Hundred and Tenth Streets
Third Avenues
Corcoran
Prohibitionists Adopt Platform and Ticket in Indianapolis
Indiana Prohibitionists meet in their second day convention and place a full ticket in the field. Speakers focus on opposing the Republican convention and demand state-wide prohibition despite local option law.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Wart Biting Leads to Blood Poisoning in Kalamazoo
Herbert Tullar of Kalamazoo Mich suffers severe blood poisoning after biting a wart from his hand. Complications followed and doctors work to save his arm as of April 8.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Herbert
Tullar
Sulzberger & Sons Meat Packers Incorporated
Sulzberger & Sons company meat packers was incorporated in Albany on April 8 with a capital of 22 million dollars. The principal office is in New York and directors include Nathan Sulzberger Max J Sulzberger and Germany Sulzberger.
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Albany
N. Y
Sulzberger & Sons Company, Meat Packers
New York
Nathan Sulzberger
Max J. Sulzberger
Germany Sulzberger
Chicago
Exposition Meeting Gathers Louisiana Leaders in New Orleans
Hundreds of officials from major Louisiana towns converge in New Orleans on April 3 to plan a 1915 exposition commemorating the Panama Canal’s completion. The conference aims to organize the event in the city.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Rescue at Sea Aboard Cairmorna As Fire Breaks Out
Nearly 1,000 aboard the Cairmorna from London to Portland faced a boiler fire off Beady Head. A child died and several injured as explosions and panic swept the deck. Prince Louis of Battenberg led aid with his officers and crew assisting at the pier.
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London
Portland
Kanawha
Halifax
Upland
Dover
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Noted outlaw taken by native police in Solomons
Native police commanded by white officers captured ringleader Chief Sito and twelve lieutenants after three weeks of pursuit on Valle Lavella. The group had slain many whites including Trader Binskin and family. Seventeen outlaws were killed in the last stand.
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Victoria
B. C
Solomon Islands
Marama
Sito
Valle Lavella Island
Binskin
Still Fight Primary Law In Wisconsin After Supreme Ruling
Appleton Wis April 8 The Wisconsin primary election law has been upheld by the Supreme Court but opposition to the measure continues with further challenges and debates anticipated.
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Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
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