Russian Fleet Sightings Stir War News From Singapore to Saigon
Reports from St Petersburg detail conflicting telegrams on Rojestvensky's fleet with four battleships missing and possible southern routing via Sunda straits. A Singapore sighting of the fleet by the Gregory Apear places the ships 150 miles north-northeast of the city while a Japanese squadron is reported near Saigon. A Manchuria update says no change in army positions.
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Rojestvensky
Nebogatoff
Sunda Straits
Singapore
Gregory Apear
Enquisty Rojestvensky
Saigon
Manchuria
St. Petersburg
Karkevitch
General Staff
Whirling Record Set By Beirut Dervish In New York
Marie Bayrooty a Dervish dancer from Beirut Syria held herself awhirl for thirty two minutes achieving 2400 revolutions surpassing a prior twenty minute mark. She spun to music on heels and toes with bursts of speed then slowed and stopped after a final cry at thirty two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Bayrooty
Beirut
Syria
Dowie Pursues Zion City Buy in Mexico
John Alexander Dowie has left Victoria to negotiate the purchase of the Lopez ranch in Mexico totaling 12,000,000 acres to establish a Zion City. He says John A Lewis of Meridian Mississippi will manage the project and stresses the move is not an invasion of Zion City.
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Victoria
Mex
John Alexander Dewis
City of
Mexico
Lopez Ranch
Zion City
Dowie
John A. Lewis
Meridian
Miss
American Cotton Seed Company
Eight Hours on Canal Work
Washington reports Panama canal commission awaiting Attorney General Moody's decision on labor hours beyond eight per day. Chief Engineer Wallace warns such a rule would delay construction and disrupt uniform shifts as some crews already run twelve or ten-hour days. Train crews would extend to ten hours to meet demand.
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Washington
Panama Canal Commission
Moody
Canal Zone
Magineer Wallace
Logs Halt at Cameron Dam as Dietz Blocks Drive
Mississippi Logging sends large crew to Cameron dam on Thornapple river drive to move a log backlog held by John Dietz. If Dietz resists, the crew will await federal protection and warns the injunction may not have been properly served. A Dietz brother present defends the injunction and notes no log will move.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Mississippi Logging Company
Cameron
Thornapple River
John Dietz
Dietz
Synagogue Groups Plan 250th Hebrew Landing Anniversary
In New York on April 11 under Congregation Shearith Israel a meeting organized plans for the 250th anniversary of the first Hebrew colonists arrival. Thirty five congregations sent delegates and a fifteen member committee led by Jacob H. Seifrin was formed to prepare the celebration.
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New York
Congregation
Shearith Israel
Jacob H. Sebifm
Woman Formerly Convicted of Forgery Arrested Leaving Penitentiary
Annie Sharpley, just released after a two year term at the eastern penitentiary for forging a post office money order, was arrested on a warrant for New York as she left the prison. The charge mirrors her prior conviction.
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Philadelphia
Annie Sharpley
New York
Printers' Association Formed Across Southwest
The Employing Printers' association of the southwest has been organized in Kansas City at a special Typothetae meeting. About 200 delegates from Missouri Kansas Colorado Arizona New Mexico Texas Arkansas Tennessee Louisiana and Mississippi attended. Headquarters will be at St. Louis. Delegates oppose future contracts with organized labor and oppose the eight hour day.
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Kansas City
Employing Printers’ Association
Southwest
Typothetae
St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississppi
First Clearing House Opens in Iowa City
Saturday marked the close of the first month of operation for Iowa Citys first clearing house. Members include four local banks and Johnson County Savings First National Iowa State Bank and Citizens Savings and Trust. Banks clear three times weekly with ongoing success.
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First Clearing House
Iowa City
Johnson County Savings Bank
First National Bank
Iowa State Bank
Citizens’ Saving and Trust Company
Banka Clear
Five Killed in Santa Fe Train Collision at Kinsley
Five persons died and several injured in a rear end collision on the Santa Fe line at Kinsley Kansas station. A standing train was struck from behind by an east bound train. names were not released.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe
Kinsley
Kan
Burglars Loot Indianola Businesses in Danville Area
In Indianola south of Danville Alabama on April 11 burglars broke into six stores by smashing windows and secured about 25 dollars in cash and 100 dollars in merchandise from multiple business houses. Local authorities investigate the string of burglaries.
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Danville
Indianola
Here
Presbyteries Vote for Union with Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian headquarters reports Tulare California and Bonham Texas presbyteries voting in favor of union. The tally stands fifty five votes for the proposition with fifty eight needed as more presbyteries remain to report.
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Nashville, Tenn
Cumberland Presbyterian
Tulare
Cal
Bonham, Tex
Presbyterian Church
Wheat Crop Report Shows 91.6 Percent Winter Wheat Condition
The April 1 average condition of winter wheat stands at 91.6 percent, compared with 97.3 in 1984 and 83.1 as the ten year April mean. The update comes from the chief of the Bureau of Statistics in the Department of Agriculture. The Pennsylvania Senate moved to fund a statue of the late Senator Quay with a $20 000 appropriation. In another item J Morgan Smith and his wife return to New York under a stipulation that only conspiracy charges would be pursued, ending extradition resistance.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Senate
House
Quay
J. Morgan Smith
New York
Frank P Flint New California Senator
Frank P Flint becomes United States senator replacing Thomas Bard. A Los Angeles lawyer with interests in banks and other enterprises, he is a Massachusetts native, 43, relocated to California at age three, and has a wife and two children.
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Frank P. Flint
Thomas Bard
United States Senate
Los Angeles
Moment
Massachusetts
California
Golden State
Thief Pickets Lift Wagon Load At Montgomery Ward
Chicago during the strike saw pickets steal a wagon load of clothing from Montgomery Ward's building while the driver was inside. Police clashed with crowds and arrested a man throwing a brick as officers tried to control the mob.
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Goode
Montgomery Ward & Co
Chicago
Picekets
Montgomery Ward
Ward
Employers’ Association
Judge Dunne
Kingeio Vilardo
Nilardo
Pepito Beneditti
Torturit
RK B Grover & Co assigns for creditors in boiler disaster aftermath
The Brockton shoe firm behind the March 20 boiler explosion that killed fifty eight and caused $250000 in losses has assigned for creditors. Assignees include Charles P Hall Judge Warren A Reed and Fred B Howard. The assets are mainly Emerson shoe stores. assignment aims to keep the business going this season.
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Brockton
Mass
RK. B. Grover & Co
Charles P. Hall
American Hide and Weather Company
Boston
Warren A. Reed
Fred B. Howard
Home National Bank
Reel
Emerson Shoe
Disbarment case in LaPorte charges mayor, city attorney
Indictment filed against Mayor Lemuel Darrow and City Attorney Worden of LaPorte and John W. Talbot of South Bend for conspiring with Mrs. Rose Duck to produce perjured testimony. Mrs. Stella Lulla had been tried for fur theft. Duck testified she sold the fur to Lulla. Indicted attorneys allegedly paid Duck $25. Arraignment set for April 17.
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Mrs. Lulla
Black Hand Confession Reported in Torturiti Case
In San Francisco on April 11 the wife of Pietro Torturiti confessed to involvement in a Black Hand case. Police expect further statements as the investigation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hand
San Francisco
Pietro Torturiti
Attack at Romny school portrait blast injures pupils
In Romny Poltava government area during prayers at the high school four pupils were injured when an explosive hidden behind a portrait of Emperor Nicholas detonated. Nine shots were fired at the governor's prison residence near Labau. he escaped unharmed and attackers fled.
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St. Petersburg
Romny
Poltava
Emperor Nicholas
lAbau
President Harper Returns
University of Chicago head Wil lam R. Harper arrives home from the east at Englewood after a trip. He greets his wife Mrs Harper and children Paul and Mrs Chas Scribner Eaton, and says “Look at me” with a springy step and good health.
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Harper
Chicago
Willam R. Harper
University of Chicago
Englewood
Paul
Chas
Scribner Eaton
Supreme Court strikes Alaska six man juror provision
Justice White writes that Alaska is part of the United States in full sense, invalidating a state code provision for a six man jury as unconstitutional. The ruling clarifies territorial status for Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice White
Alaska
The
United States
Women Oppose The Poster In Streator Ad Debate
Ninety nine members of the Streator Woman's club express support for newspaper advertising over hand bills or circulars used by local merchants.
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Streator
Streator Woman's Club
Gladden Attacks Lawyers Shielding Plunderers
The Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden delivered a biting arraignment of lawyers who aid gigantic plunderers. He condemned the perversion and abuse of law that shelters male factors and enriches unscrupulous practitioners, calling unprincipled lawyers a dangerous class in society.
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Columbus, O
Washington Gladden
Earthquake Casualties in British India Reported
British India quake tolls released by Indian Secretary in London on April 11 show European casualties and numerous wounded. Officials confirm affected cities and relief measures under way.
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British India
London
Earthquake Casualties Reported Across Regions in India
Dispatch from Lord Curzon lists European casualties in recent earthquakes. Dharmsain reports thirteen dead and two seriously injured, Kangra seven dead with most native residents hurt, Palinpur two dead with serious injuries. Palanpur area and European losses at Kulu and Pundab likely incomplete.
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Brodrick
Lord Curzon
Loedin
Dharmsain
Kangra
Palinpur
Palanpur Tet
Viceroyadda
Kulu
Pundab
Sailor Richard Starr Arrested After Assault Attempt
In Los Angeles on April 11 Richard Starr a sailor from Rear Admiral Goodrichs flagship Chicago now at Long Beach was brought to Los Angeles under arrest for attempting to assault Admiral Ciomlrich Starr one of the crew of the boat that rowed the Admiral ashore was remanded after the incident and later sent to jail.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Richard Starr
Goodrich
Chicago
Long Beach
Ciomlrich Starr
Ciomlrich
Starr
Salor
Counterfeit Certificate Case In Louisville
A counterfeit diver certificate was seized by Secret Service men in Louisville. The certificate, altered to show a silver mark, had the Indian head image replaced with a five dollar note. The center spread was partly removed with other similar alterations observed.
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Louisville
Train Kills Young Woman Near Morley Station
A Santa Fe passenger train struck and killed Miss Beatrice Combelly of Buffalo New York near Morley ten miles west of Trinidad. Her companion Miss Julia Kirchner survived with no injuries while both were traveling from Chicago to Ashfork Arizona Territory.
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Trinidad
Cole
Santa Fe
Tratn
Beatrice Combelly
Buffalo
Myu
Morley
Here
Connelly
Julia Kirchner
Chicago
Ashfork
A. T
Kirchner
Superior
Mich
Chicago Market Receipts and Prices Open Sharp Higher
Opening market reports from Chicago for April 11 1906 show hogs receipts 1400 plus yesterday’s carry 500. Market strong with light hogs 85 to 85 57, heavy shipments 85 40 to 85 50. cattle steady with beef prices 84 50 to 86 75. sheep and lambs steady near 83 to 85 60 for natives and 84 60 to 87 70 for westerns. Official receipts yesterday 49410 shipments 14408. estimated receipts today 14000 tomorrow 33000.
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Western Lease
Garfield outlines oil price probe scope in Topeka conference
Commissioner James R. Garfield arrived in Topeka to discuss a Campbell plan inquiry into crude oil pricing and refiners with Governor Hoch. He said investigations must be kept secret and will examine nationwide oil industry data, stressing that price fixing violates antitrust law and noting prior packer profits cases.
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Topeka
Kan
James R. Garfield
Campbell Flan
Hoch
Garfield
Augustana College Founders Day Celebrated in Rock Island
Founders' day at Augustana college in Rock Island county will be celebrated on April 27 marking forty five years since the Swedish school was established by the Augustana synod in Chicago. The celebration honors the institution's growth from Chicago to Paxton and finally to Rock Island county where it has been housed since.
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Rock Island
Augustana College
Augustana Synod
Chicago
Rock Island County
OOO Sion
Ilinois
Augustana
Mgs
Paxton
Rural delivery names draw curious list from Spring Prairie
Delevan Illinois April 11 officials in charge of rural free delivery urge farmers to name their places. A postmaster collecting names from Spring Prairie found a quirky set including William Vaughn Indiana Run E H Merrick Heaven on Earth L W Merrick Woodchuck Hole Orris Pratt Saints Rest and W G Derthick Pious Hill.
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Delevan
Spring Prairie
William Vaughn
Indiana Run
E. H. Merrick
Heaven On Earth
L. W. Merrick
Woodchuck Hole
Orris Pratt
Saints’ Rest
W. G. Derthick
Pious Hill
May Shut Out Mayor from Council Floor
In Cleveland the city council introduced a resolution to deprive the mayor of the council floor during meetings. The measure does not name Mayor Johnson in the text and refers to who may have the floor. the resolution was referred to committee.
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Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
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Diets
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Landing of the
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Laporte
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Prac
Admiral Mecanesite
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
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Kansas Oil
Teast
Ohio
Garfeld
Standard Off Company
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Martin
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