May 1 No License Goes into Effect in New England
Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island temperance changes take effect May 1. Worcester and Lynn join no license trend as 128 Worcester licenses void and dry districts expand. Haverhill seeks higher taxes to offset lost liquor revenue amid statewide dry vote gains.
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New Hampshire
Rhode Island
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Worcester
Lynn
Haverhill
Wood
Mortar Box A Fatal Boat
Minneapolis reports a tragic prank on Lake of the Isles as nine year old Allen Potter drowned after a leaky mortar box was used as a rowboat with companion Joseph Moore. Five doctors attempted to save Moore, but his fate remained precarious as the improvised boat sank.
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Minneapolis
Allen Potter
Joseph Moore
Lake of the Isles
Wov-elty IV damage warrants in Pike circuit suit
Petershura Tid reports a civil suit filed in Pike circuit court seeking five thousand dollars in damages by Mrs. Elisha Craig against promoter W T Oliphant and associates. The case follows her husband's recent prison term for a murderously assault on John Hammond, secretary.
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Celane W. A. Oliphant
Wwellekie
Thelan
Pike Circuit
Elisha Craig
John Hammond
Brokers Get The Limit In Minneapolis Fraud Case
In St Paul on April 27 Judge Page Morris sentenced Frank E Holliday Herbert F Robinson and John T Layne to 5000 dollars fines and two years in Stillwater penitentiary for conspiracy to defraud. They operated as Edward A Vaughan Company with Edward Vaughan and John Hogan. When mail was halted by post office authorities the firm held 9000 letters. An appeal will be taken.
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St. Paul
Stillwater
Page Morris
Frank E. Holliday
Herbert F. Robinson
John T. Layne
Edward A. Vaughan
Minneapolis
John Hogan
Senate In Brief Sets Tone On Naval Bill And Customs Pay
Washington April 27 Senate spent another day debating the naval appropriation amendment with no vote. The four ship programme appears likely to fail. The House met two hours and approved a bill reclassifying and boosting pay for Customs Service officials and employees. The day ended with eulogies for late Senators Morgan and Pettus.
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Washington
Senate
House
Customs Service
Morgan
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Funds for Milwaukee Electric Road Completion
Milwaukee April 27 Within a week work on the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric road will resume Judge Tarrant has signed the order enabling the Fidelity Trust company to execute contracts to complete all work on the road to and in Milwaukee President C C Smith of the Columbia Construction company says the road should be ready for operation about July 15.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Five Hurt in Auto Wreck Near West Chester
Hamilton, C., April 27 five persons were injured in the wrecking of Mel Hathorne s automobile on a hill near West Chester. The car ran out of control and struck a set of scales at the foot. Injured are Gus Kuemmerling former police chief with both arms dislocated and head injuries John Steinman with a broken leg A Snyder with a broken arm Charles Trautman with contusions and Mel Hathorne with injuries to arms and head.
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Hamilton
Mel Hathorne
West Chester
Gus Kuemmerling
John Steinman
A. Snyder
Charles Trautman
Strike Settled in Barre Granite Jobs Crisis Ends
In Barre Vermont the eight week granite strike across Barre, Montpelier and nearby towns ends as lumpers, boxers and derrickmen sign with manufacturers. Other departments like cutters and quarrymen had already agreed. About 5,000 workers were out of work.
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Barre
Montpelier
Fatal tornado toll across four states roils New Orleans area
New Orleans reports a devastating tornado across four southern states with about 350 dead and 1,200 injured. Thousands of homes and 46 towns suffer major damage, many in Louisiana Mississippi Georgia and Alabama. Many deaths likely unrecorded among enslaved Black residents.
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New Orleans
Man kills wife in mill then attempts suicide in Clinton Mass
In Clinton Massachusetts on April 27 William Brown entered the Lancaster mills weaveroom and fired three shots at his wife Lillian a mill worker. A bullet hit her in the head causing death. Brown then tried to shoot himself but the gun failed to fire. He slashed his throat with a knife but injuries were not serious. Arrested he offered no reason for the act and asked for a speedy trial and the penalty of the law.
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Clinton
Mass
Lancaster Mills
William Brown
Lillian
Brown
Tornado wrecks Amite and Purvis toll o f deaths and aid
A Mississippi tornado swept Amite and Purvis killing at least sixty two in Purvis and injuring many others. In Amite seven diners including three children survived as livestock and debris passed through doors. Rescue crews aid towns, funds rise, and visitors bring help. News reaches Hattiesburg of fifteen dead in Perry county Alencon area. W. K. Howell family among the dead.
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Amite
Hamilton Warner
Claude Bennett
Dinin
Purvis
Miss
Hattiesburg, Miss
Alencon
Perry County
W. K. Howell
Richron
Liner HItS A Cruiser In Fatal Collision At Sea
A cruiser collision near Wikht Island during a violent storm left many dead or missing. The British ship was cited as sinking quickly after the impact, with crewmen manning quarters as distress signals went out. St. Paul’s boats rescued survivors amid the chaos.
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Alipa
St. Paul’s
Gladiator and St Paul Collision Claims Crew and Passengers
The Gladiator ship suffered heavy losses with about half its crew of 450 missing or dead after a collision with the St Paul. Captain Lomeden of the Gladiator led the last departure from his vessel. Passengers on the St Paul were largely safe though several women faced unknown damage. Captain Lumsden of the St Paul sent thanks to Captain Passow for aid.
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Lomeden
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St. Pauls
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Landslide Buries Notre Dame d'Salette Village
In Montreal on April 27 reports say the Hittle ti lage of Notre Dame d'Salette about eighteen miles from Buckingham was half buried by a landslide. Thirty lives are known to be lost. There is no telephone or telegraph service in Notre Dame.
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Notre Dame d'Salette
Buckingham
Notre Dame
Tragedy in Waukesha as suitor shoots and kills woman
Fre Herbst of West Allis fatally shot Miss Emma Knagendorf in Waukesha after she refused marriage, then killed himself. The incident occurred April 27 and ends with a double tragedy.
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Tilmeen
Waukesha
Wis
Fre Herbst
West Allis
Emma Knagendorf
Two Venango banks closed by OCC action
The Farmers' National at Emlenton and the First National at Clinton were closed by the Comptroller of the Currency. The Hepeston board of health reports thirty-two new typhoid cases in Bow ton, bringing total since January 15 1890 to a higher count. A sudden St. Louis gale toppled an iron chimney behind Planter's hotel, injuring two workers and causing damage downtown.
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Farmers’ National
Emlenton
First National
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Ilc
Hkeston Board of Health
Bowton
St. Louis
Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Report April 27 1908
Openings show hog receipts estimated at 43000 with yesterday’s leftovers 3350 and varied prices from light hogs to heavy shipping grades. Cattle and sheep volumes strong with cattle mostly ten lower and sheep weak to ten lower. prices and receipts for today and tomorrow provided by Beach Wickham Grain Co. and Postal Telegraph Building, Chicago.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A. Garcock Seeks Timely Response for Square Deal
Local inquiry from John A. Garcock requests prompt attention, asserting a square deal and reliable service. The note emphasizes fairness and straightforward transaction terms.
Paper Quiz Started Spokesman Opens the Case in Washington
The inquiry into the wood pulp and print paper industry began before the select committee. John Norris of The New York Times outlined allegations against the paper trust, promising evidence of broken promises, deception, and higher costs. He cited concrete stories of price hikes and supplier restrictions to prove monopoly power. The committee adjourned before completion of Morris’s remarks.
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Tn Prospect
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Wade
United States
Cannon
Mann
Hernan Ridder
Speclation
Melville F. Stone
Associated Press
John Norris
The
New York Times
Congress
Norris
Baltimore
Bangor
Paterson
N. J
Ohio
Canada
American Pulp Association
Morris
Oklahoma Whisky War Seizures Spark Test Case
Guthrie Oklahoma April 27 five barrels of whisky consigned to local merchants for their own use were seized by the sheriff. The state dispensary commission plans a test case to decide if a gun can buy a barrel for personal use and, if not, how much is permissible. United States Revenue Inspector Howard seized sixteen cases from the dispensary HQ alleging shipment into Ardmore and violation of revenue law, challenging the state’s right to resell through dispensary agents.
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Guthrie
Okla
State Dispensary Commission
United States Revenue
Howard
Oklahoma State
Ardmore
Taft resignation rumor denied by Taft and Magoon
In Havana an interview quotes Thomas Egan of Cincinnati claiming Taft would resign if nominated and Magoon would become secretary of war. Magoon denies any knowledge of such plan. In Washington Taft calls the dispatch wholly unauthorized and without foundation.
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Thomas P. Egan
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Taft
Chicago
Magoon
Cuba
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