Firemen perish in New Haven county jail blaze
Six firemen died as a blaze destroyed the New Haven county jail. Prisoners were moved to safety under guard as authorities and militia aided evacuation. Six bodies were recovered and one firefighter survived the jump from the roof after efforts to escape were blocked.
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New Haven
Conn
Charles L. Chapman
William Doherty
John E. Buckley
James T. McCullen
James Mortell
Thomas J. McGrath
Connecticut Chair Company
Hugo
Eht
James A. Geedes
Sherif Hugo
Second Regiment Armory
Shugrue
Meridian Mob Seizes Body After Jail Cut and Fire
April 14. Tom ONeill, a Black man, died after a fatal hit during a jail basement clash with officers. A 2,000 strong mob seized his body, hung it on a tele graph pole, and burned clothing with kerosene before rescue. Jailer Temple was fatally hurt while aiding a deputy as the incident unfolded.
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Meridian
Miss
Tom O'Neil
Temple
O'Neil
O’neil
Barber's massage causes emergency eye pop out in Atlantic City
John Hodges a barber fainted during a facial massage when the customer's right eye appeared to pop out under pressure. He fled toward the street in fright after the incident, until the customer explained the eye had not been injured and was not removed.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John Hodges
Hodges
Gliss
Seeking New Trial in Murder Conviction for Miller and Sayler
The article reports that Dr. Miller and Mrs. Sayler have been convicted of murder and are seeking a rehearing or new trial. Details on the trial venue, charges, and potential grounds for the motion are provided, with emphasis on the legal process and potential appeals.
Furlong Dons Prison Garb at Sing Sing
Police Magistrate Henry J. Furlong of New York, convicted of misconduct in office, arrived at Sing Sing Prison with a deputy sheriff. He was shaved, bathed, and clothed in prison attire before being placed in a cell. A final examination and wardenship assignment follow.
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New York
Ossining
N. Y
Henry J. Furlong
Sing Sing
Marine Devoured by Shark Near Pacific Port
Letters from Cristobal Panama report that March 31 Samuel Barnes a marine on the cruiser Tacoma fell overboard and was pulled under by a massive shark. His body was not recovered.
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Vallejo
Cal
Cristobal
Panama
Samuel Barnes
Tacoma
Hartridge Loses Thaw Fee Action in New York
Judge Mott orders an inquiry into Clifford W. Hartridge's professional conduct after he loses his suit for 92 000 in counsel fees against Mrs. Mary Copeland Thaw in the Thaw case. The order directs district attorney and Bar Association to investigate possible perjury or obstruction charges.
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New York
Clifford W. Hartridge
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Mary Copley Thaw
Toather
Mott
United States Circuit Court
Thaw
Hartridge
Thaws
Tott
Plantiff
District Attorney
The
Bar Association
Bryan Letter Read Says Taft Endorsed 1896 Price Theory
William J. Bryan's letter from Brazil to the Jefferson Day banquet was read in Washington. He links the Taft speech to high prices caused by more gold and says it endorses the 1896 Democratic position. Six hundred Jefferson Day diners in Indianapolis sent congratulations and forecast a Democratic win in November.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Brazil
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Bryan
Indianapolis
Democrats in Love Feast in Indianapolis April 14
Prominent Democrats from many states gathered in Indianapolis for a birthday celebration of Jefferson and a “love feast” organized by Indiana party leaders. A banquet for 600 covers was held with John W. Kern as toastmaster. Bryan’s letter from Brazil was read at the banquet here and in New York.
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Indianapolis
Jefferson
Indiana
John W. Kern
Bryan
Brazil
New York
Roosevelt Farewell in Vienna Station Welcome
Six thousand people crowded the half mile route outside the Porto Maurizio station as bouquets filled the air and covered Roosevelt's carriage. Spectators cheered the former president and his son Kermit as he prepared to depart for Venice, remarking it surpassed any scene he had seen before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Maurizio
Mr. Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
California
Kermit
Venice
Colonel Cooper Pardoned After Court Ruling
Colonel Duncan Cooper who faced a twenty year sentence for complicity in the murder of former Senator Carmack was pardoned by Governor Patterson. The pardon followed the Tennessee Supreme Court decision affirming the lower court and granting a new trial for his son Robin Cooper.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan Cooper
Carmack
Patterson
Supreme Court
Cooper
Robin Cooper
Heir to 200 Million Estate Sought in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Michigan April 14 Mrs Nellie Christman of this city claims to be an heir to the 200 million dollar estate of Charles Christmas Springer late of Stockholm Sweden.
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Ann. Arbor, Mich
Nellie Christman
Charles Christmas Springer
Stockholm
Sweden
Sayler Case Rehearing Likely for Miller and Sayler
Attorneys for Dr. W. R. Miller and Mrs. J. B Sayler, convicted in the murder of J. B. Sayler, will seek bail if a new trial is granted. The prevailing impression is that a new trial will be granted Mrs Sayler, with the motion argued on April 30.
Senate Denies Tobacco to Miners Under Eighteen
Columbus Ohio April 14 the senate passed the Ditmar house bill regulating tobacco sales to minors under eighteen. The measure bans selling tobacco in any form to miners under eighteen years old and sets penalties for violations.
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Columbus
Senate
Ditmar House
Slump in Kepplesquip: Mrs Keppel's quip at Edward's death
Private advices from Biarritz to New York describe five sparkling accounts of King Edward's humor and Mrs George Keppel's tireless efforts to entertain him. She jokes that when the king dies there will be a slump to the Keppels and Cassels.
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Mrs. Keppel
Dress Waistcoats Gaudy Now In Evening Wear
The newest men's evening accessory is a dress waistcoat of cashmere in art shades of brown blue mauve or yellow. A New York tailor recently finished a pink V shaped waistcoat with seven silver buttons, while pale fawn and lemon are also cited as popular colors.
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New York
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Indiana Warms Today
The weather map shows warmer conditions across Illinois and Indiana with showers tonight followed by a cooler day tomorrow. Overnight lows rise, while daytime highs drop as a cold front moves through the region.
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Indiana
Poultry Farm Destroyed in Plainfield Fire
A fire on Rahway road in Plainfield, New Jersey, wiped out the poultry farm plant of S. Arons. about 6 000 eggs and 5 000 chicks were consumed by the flames. The incubator house was partly destroyed with 1 000 chickens killed in action.
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Plainfield
N.J
S. Arons
Rahway Road
Market Report of Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Chicago
Estimated receipts and marketings summarize a day of hog cattle and sheep trading in Chicago. Hogs show light to heavy prices with mixed packers and shipping grades. cattle and sheep maintain steady or slight declines. The report lists detailed price ranges, receipts, and departures from yesterday’s averages.
Excess of Exports Over Imports in Nine Months Ends March 1910
The Bureau of Statistics reports excess of exports over imports for the nine months ending March 1910 totaling 168,672,257, a decrease of 179,393,755 from the previous year. March 1910 imports hit a record, with free and dutiable imports totaling 162,955,076 and 86,151,332 respectively, while exports reached 3143,700,463 for March 1910.
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Washington
Bureau of Statis
American Association Opens Season With Big City Crowds
Teams in Minneapolis and other cities opened the season with high enthusiasm. Kansas City defeated Minneapolis 10 to 5 in Minneapolis, Columbus beat Louisville 8 to 0, St. Paul edged Milwaukee 2 to 1, and Toledo beat Indianapolis 5 to 0 in other results. Weather was fair and attendance large. parades and speeches were cut.
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Minneapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
Louisville
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Aloledo
Toledo
Indianapolis
Minn
American Association
Columbus Opens Season as Louisville Visits
In Columbus Ohio on April 14 the ninth opening of the American association season took place under fine weather. The new grand stand and bleachers were filled for Louisville versus Columbus while Mayor Marshall pitched the first ball after a city parade and band concert.
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Columbus
Marshall
Louisville
Milwaukee Triumphs Over St Paul In Season Opener
Milwaukee defeated St Paul 2 to 1 at Lexington Park in the opening game of the season with Otis Chill as umpire. A large crowd attended under perfect weather.
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St. Paul
Minn
Otis Chill
Milwaukee
Lexington Park
Indianapolis and Toledo Open in American Association
A large crowd attended the opening game at Toledo as the Indianapolis and Toledo baseball clubs met under cloudy skies. Many factories closed to let workers watch the first day attraction.
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Toledo
Indianapolis
United States Steel Lets Contracts for Gary Plant
The United States Steel corporation has let contracts for most work on its Gary Indiana tin sheet and plate mills. The American Bridge company of Pittsburg is awarded the steel and structural work with plans for a 140 mill plant and the bridge mills expected to run in double time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Ind
American Bridge Company
Miners Strike Ends in Pittsburg District
Powder question unsettled as arbitration will decide. In Pittsburg, 50,000 miners resume work after an agreed 5 cent per ton 5.55 percent wage rise offered by mine owners. remaining powder issue to be settled by sub-committee and arbitration.
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Pittsburg
Burg
Dominion from Portland tows Anglian after collision west of Fastnet
The Dominion from Portland reports meeting the British steamship Anglian 840 miles west of Fastnet on April 9. Anglian had a broken tail shaft and was towed toward port by the Englishman, also from Portland, after which the two ships were expected to reach port today or Friday.
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Liverpool
Dominion
Portland
Anglian
Boston
London
Fastnet
Bristol
Lackawanna Raises Wages for 6500 Employees
Lackawanna railroad announces a six percent wage increase for 6500 employees including clerks and minor officials. The raise applies to workers from Hoboken to Buffalo and reflects a broad pay boost across the line.
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Scranton
Lackawanna Company
Nas
Hoboken
Buffaloy &Reater
Colase Wim 2
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Furlong
Monster
Emil Seidel
Nebraskan
Teddy
Vienna
Roosevelt
Colonel Cooper
Sayler
Keppels
Chicago
Texas
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Washington City
Reister & Son
Turkey
John A. Babcock
North American Livestock Commission Company
U. & Stock Yards
DLL
IARI
Bureau OF Statistic
Minnesota Town
Corporation
New Steel Corporation
Gary, Ind
British Steamship Anglian
Arr
Lackawanna
Transportation Department
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