Earthquake Death Toll in Mexico Exceeds One Hundred
AP reports from Mexico describe widespread destruction from the quake. Deaths reach over 100 with many towns like Chilpancingo and Chilapa hard hit. Chilapa reports 779 houses destroyed and $2,000,000 in losses. Sulfurous odor after shocks alarms observers as relief efforts mobilize nationwide. The president urges states and the federal district to contribute to aid for Guerrero.
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City of
Mexico
Associated Press
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Commission Divided Over Peavy Elevator Case Ruling
In the Peavy Elevator case the interstate commerce commission ruled that the arrangement between Union Pacific and the elevators was unlawful as it exceeded actual grain elevation costs and amounted to a rebate. The decision was prepared by Commissioner Harlan with majority agreement and dissenting opinions from Commissioners Clements and Lane.
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Washington, DC
Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Harlan
Clements
Lane
Wheat growers plan $1 a bushel minimum price at Omaha convention
In the five great wheat states the minimum price of wheat will be $1 per bushel this year as proposed by the American Society of Equity. The grain growers department will hold its annual convention in Omaha on June 5 6 and 7 with delegation from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas among others.
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Omaha
American Society of Equity
Grain Growers’ Department of Which
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Milwaukee Plasterers Strike Citywide for Higher Wages
In Milwaukee on April 19, about 300 union plasterers walked off jobs across the city demanding pay from 50 to 60 cents an hour. The dramatic stoppage impacted buildings in multiple districts as workers press for better wages.
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Milwaukee
Fire wreaks havoc in town destroys Iloilo and leaves 20000 homeless
Illinois robbers dynamite Weston bank securing about 2000 while town terrorized for over an hour. Iloilo on Panay Island is totally destroyed by fire causing about 20000 homeless as firefighting facilities prove inadequate. Mrs Donald McLean elected president of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington.
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Peoria
Evening Journal
Manila
Iloilo
Panay
Money recovered in $25,000 Northern Express robbery
Police recovered the stolen $25,000 from the Northern Express office after suspect John Gunderson confessed and led officers to three packages containing two bundles of $10,000 and a $5,000 parcel. Gunderson was found in bed drunk, later admitting his involvement.
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St. Paul
Northern Express Company
Union Station
John Gunderson
Gunderson
Price of Steel Rails Set at 28 Per Ton for 1908
The United States Steel Corporation fixed the season 1908 selling price of rails at 28 dollars per ton. This is the same price that has prevailed for several years.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Reported in Chicago
Chicago April 19 and all leagues show results with Philadelphia 10 over Boston and Brooklyn 8 over New York. Pittsburgh defeats Chicago 1 while St Louis weather affects events and several American League games end with Chicago 2 over St Louis and New York 8 over Philadelphia.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Association
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Milwaukee
Charles S. Mellen Acknowledged Rail Leader in Roosevelt Era
Charles S. Mellen, president of the New York New Haven and Hartford, enjoys Roosevelt's confidence. He began railroading at eighteen and rose to lead the Northern Pacific before becoming New Haven head in 1904. He advocates federal regulation of railroads over state control.
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Roosevelt
Charles S. Mellen
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Mr. Mellen
New Hampshire
Northern Pacific Railway Company
United States
Gimbel Charged With Bribery After Arrest in New York
Benedict Gimbel of the Philadelphia Gimbel Brothers firm was arrested in New York on charges of improper conduct and attempted bribery after offering $2,000 to police to secure release for his companion Ivor Clark. His attorney claimed the case is a blackmail plot and he feared family notoriety while denying wrongdoing.
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New York
Benedict Gimbel
Gimbel Bros
Philadelphia
Gimbel
Wall Street
Ivor Clark
Tombs
Daniel O'Reilly
North Broad Street
Wolf Bros. & Co
Young Clark
O'Reilly
Reardon
Gimbel Allegedly Offered Bribes to Escape Police
Investigators say Gimbel offered detectives a thousand dollars each for his immediate release. The officers demanded cash, but Gimbel did not have ready money.
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Gimbel
Market quotations on Chicago Board of Trade crops and livestock
Chicago prices show wheat at May 77 July 77% Sept 80. corn May 46% July 47 Sept 48. oats May 42 July 39 Sept 34. Hog receipts 27,000 with $6.60–6.70 range. cattle receipts 8,500 with beef steers 4.90–5.90 and exporters 3.10–5.40.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Pep. Close
Live Stock Quotations From East Buffalo and Cattle Market Report
East Buffalo New York April 18 Tunning Stevens Live Stock Commission Merchants quote cattle receipts 2 cars market steady hogs receipts 20 cars market strong all grades 7.15 7.20 sheep receipts 20 cars market steady wool lambs 9.15 clipped 7.50 7.00 yearlings 7.75 8.00 wetters 0.75 7.00 ewes 6.00 6.50 veals market steady best 7.50 7.75
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Tunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Ewes
Best
Delmas Declines Thaw Counsel Role in Next Trial
Delphin M. Delmas will not be one of the counsel for the next Thaw trial, according to a close friend. He was asked by Thaw and family to take the case but refused. Separately, in Boston a strike by church organ workers is set for Monday over the demand for a fifty hour week at current fifty four hour pay.
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Delmas
New York
Delphin M. Delmas
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Boston
Chicago Markets Report April 19 1907 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Chicago markets show weak to lower tone across cattle hogs and sheep. Receipts large with mixed packers and western teams dominant. hogs seen 5 lower than yesterday’s close and cattle prospects steady to weak with mixed grades quoted. Ohio Chicago area also notes shade stronger on some hogs and steady sheep outlook.
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Chicago
John A Babcock 1S North American Commission Message
A brief note from John A Babcock asserting confidence in a fair square deal with the North American Commission. The message promises reliable service and shows an emphasis on trustworthy handling.
Bryan Visits Connecticut Capitol and Dinners with Democrats
William J. Bryan was welcomed by Governor Woodruff and addressed the General Assembly in Hartford. He spoke for an hour and a half, praised Connecticut Blue Laws, discussed the mugwump term, and urged limits on corporate campaign contributions. The Democratic dinner included Republicans and governors, with toastmaster and remarks noting Bryan's presidential ambitions.
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Hartford
Conn
William J. Bryan
General Assembly
Capitol
Woodruff
Bryan
Democratic State Central Committee
Hotel Garde
Assembly
State Library
Connecticut
Charles W. Comstock
United States
Mrs Donald Mc Lean Re elected DAR President General
In Washington on April 19 the Continental congress has not announced the vote for national officers but both factions acknowledge Mrs Donald Mc Lean has been re elected as president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Washington, DD. C
Continental Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution
Donald McLean
Fire at Canada Steam Laundry Claims Three Lives
A fire at the Canada steam laundry plant in Montreal on April 19 killed three workers two men and a woman and injured twelve others. One injured woman is said to be in critical condition and may die. the identities of the dead were not immediately released.
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Montreal
Canada Steam Laundry
Earthquakes Shaken Manila This Morning
Philippines report two severe quake shocks felt in Manila this morning. No damage reported.
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Manila
Great Scott What a Plaything in Jacksonville Tragedy
In Jacksonville Florida on April 19 Mrs Mary Gardner was shot and killed by her five year old son who was playing with his father's shotgun.
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Scott
Jacksonville, Fla
Mary Gardner
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Hay
Choice Timothy
Choice Prairie
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North American Commission ‘Company
Chicago, Ill
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Mrs. McLean
Philippines
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