Dedicated Bureau of American Republics Building Opens in DC
The Bureau of American Republics dedication in Washington celebrated a two year project begun by President Roosevelt. Andrew Carnegie funded 750000 of the 1000000 total cost with the remainder from twenty one American republics. The event featured President Taft Senator Root Secretary Knox and Latin American diplomats among others. A peace tree planting marked the ceremony.
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Washington
Bureau of American Republics
Roosevelt
Andrew Carnegie
Roote
United States
Elihu Root
John Barrett
Supreme Court
Cabinet
Hiehe Army and Navy
Carnevte
Knox
International Bureau of the American Republics
John Garrett
Bureau
Senator Root
Blaze
Carnegie
Don Francisco Leon de la Barra
Taft
Dowagiac man fatally injured by train near Lawton
Alfred Toner of Dowagiac was struck on the Michigan Central tracks east of Lawton by a west bound train. He died about an hour later with both legs and one arm severed, after being hit by presumably No. 14 east bound.
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Lawton
Mich
Alfred Toner
Dowagiac
Michigan Central
Toner
F. Augustus Heinze Noted Copper King On Trial in New York
F Augustus Heinze a prominent copper magnate faces trial in a New York court on charges related to his mining empire. The case centers on his business dealings and alleged financial improprieties. Heinze has long been a leading figure in the industry with vast holdings in copper mines and related ventures.
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New York Court
Jury to Try Heinze Selected in Mercantile Bank Case
The jury to try Fritz August Heinze on charges of overcertifying and misapplying funds at the Mercantile bank has been chosen. Judge Hough adjourned court to resume the trial tomorrow morning. The jurors will stay at the Astor House under deputy marshals until the trial concludes.
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New York
Fritz August Heinze
Mercantile Bank
Pastor Kills Sweetheart then Takes Own Life
Elery J. Leavitt shot his sweetheart Nellie Becker three times in her home and then killed himself with potassium cyanide. He was about 88, from a well to do New England family and claimed to be an ordained Presbyterian minister.
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Reading
Elery J. Leavitt
Nellie Becker
Leavitt
New England
Raid Wisconsin Town Loots Three Stores in Spree
Mounted bandits raided Sparta on April 27 blowing two safes and looting a third shop. Authorities formed a posse as hoof prints showed three riders. Looted firms include J. D. Lumber Company, Davis Bros grocery, and Morse & Danman hardware. one safe failed to open.
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Sparta
Wis
J. D. Lumber Company
Davis Bros
Morse & Danman Hardware Store
Texas crops report shows no damage from cold wave
Texas crops are reported uninjured by a cold wave with ideal spring weather. Wheat oats corn and fruit suffered no damage while cotton planting remains incomplete. Only young vegetables in north Texas show slight harm. Overall crop conditions are described as never better for this season.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Roosevelt to Direct Fight in New York Campaign
Republicans of New York expect Col. Roosevelt to lead the state campaign next fall after Gov. Hughes withdraws. Senator Root and others say Roosevelt will be consulted on governor candidate selection and likely participate actively in Republican effort statewide.
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Washington
New York
Senator Root
Col. Roosevelt
New York State
Gov
Hughes
Roosevelt
Beveridge Welcomes Infant Daughter
Senator Beveridge of Indiana receives congratulations on the birth of his infant daughter at his Washington home in April.
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Beveridge
Washington
Indiana
Taft Nominates Busch as U.S. District Judge for Montana
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Carl Busch of Helena Montana to be United States district judge for the district of Montana to succeed William M Hunt who resigned to become justice of the United States customs court in Washington Busch has been counsel for Secretary Ballinger in the Ballinger Pinchot investigation He has attended hearings since the decision to provide counsel. Norwegian poet dead in Paris Bjornetierne Hjerson born Kviktie Norway December 7 1882.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Carl Busch
Helena
Mont
United States
District of Montana
William M. Hunt
United States Customs Court
Busch
Ballinger
Hughes Chosen for Supreme Court Receives Wide Congratulation
Telegrams of congratulations pour in from Governors Marshall Warner Fort Draper Glasscock and Vice President Sherman among others praising Gov Hughes selection to the Supreme Court and noting it benefits the nation and the public. Many others across the country send well wishes as the announcement spreads.
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Govs Marshall
Warner, Fort, Draper
Glasscock
Sherman
Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Robert H. Fuller
Supreme Court
Cor Marshall
Indianna
Cov. Warner
Michigan
Supreme Pench
Gov. Fort
New Jersey
Bench
Bar of the Republic
Supreme Court of the Nation
Gov Draper
Massachusetts
Supreme Bench
Gov. Glasscock
West Virginia
Banker Who Will Live Abroad as Result of Cudahy Scandal
A banker involved in the Cudahy scandal plans to relocate overseas. Officials say the case prompted asset tracing and possible legal actions while the suspect prepares for exile. Local authorities stress ongoing investigations and international cooperation.
Reported disaster untrue about whaling ship Aurora
No ground for reports that the whaling steamship Aurora is lost with 180 crew. No information confirms a disappearance. Aurora has not been heard from since April 2, but that may mean she is cruising away from the fleet, not that she is missing.
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St. Johns
N. OF
Aurora
Storms Halt City Traffic as Snow and Sleet Hit Chicago
Early morning rush hour snarled by snow and sleet across Chicago. Widespread damage reported to crops in the Midwest and South, with horticulturists racing to protect plants and coverings placed over shrubs and flowers. Transportation slowed on surface and elevated lines as visibility worsened.
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Chicago
West
Middle West
Southwest States
Markets Show Mixed Rates Across Livestock and Grains
Chicago cattle and hog prices drift with steady to lower notes across classes. Washington City market reports list livestock receipts around 15 000 to 18 000 and grain prices with flour near 1 60 per sack and straw around 5.00.
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Texas
John A Babcock Care of North American Live Stock Commission
John A Babcock listed as care of North American Live Stock Commission. Documentation references U S Livek inputs and brokerage context within the stock trade record. No further details provided in readable text.
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U.S
Culberson to Retain Toa for Re election
Austin April 27 Charles A Culberson announces he will seek reelection effectively ending Governor Campbell’s tentative bid. The move quells weeks of Texas speculation that Culberson might retire due to health and suggests no opposition to his renomination.
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Austin Tex
United States
Charles A Culberson
Guv Campbell
Texas
Culberson
Nave
Miss Bertha Reid Aid Drowns in Rome After Death of Sister
WIll Sury misses Reid at New York April 7. Bertha Reid of 490 Riverside Drive sister of Estelle Reid drowned near Saples last week. She was sent to Prig ess Hospiplost in Rome for arrangements to ship the body. United States Contant Caspar Crown, a family friend, will assist the princess and Reid family in this matter.
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New York
Bertha Reid
Wells
Riverside Drive
Estelle Reard
Saples
Prigess Hospiplost
Rome
Dean
United States
Quarrel Among Lovers Ends in Death in Missouri
The body of 18 year old Avey Keiler from Daviess county is sent to a big city after a quarrel over a girl. A companion killed him in Madrid county Missouri during a dispute said to involve a young woman.
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Washington
Ind
Avey Keiler
Madrid County
Missouri
Daviess County
Body of Stowaway Found Aboard St Louis Ship
Southampton April 27 workmen on the American liner St Louis while cleaning boilers found a man’s body on an auxiliary boiler. It is believed to be a stowaway who boarded at New York before the ship sailed April 16.
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St. Louis
New York
Southampton
American Lines
St Louis
Taggart Men Control Governor on Senate Nomination
Indianapolis April 27. With over half the delegates in town the drive for a statewide primary after the November election gains momentum. Many urged Governor Marshall to abandon his stand on naming a senate candidate and endorse the statewide primary plan. He refused to change his position. Efforts to move the Taggart primary to June failed as he insisted the party avoid campaign interference and favored a post election primary.
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Indianapolis
Tom Taggart
Senate
Taggart
Farmer takes fourth wife in Jeffersonville court marriage
Jonathan J. Bottorff a 68 year old wealthy farmer who has buried three wives wed Elizabeth A. Corbett 66 who had buried two husbands in a courthouse ceremony in Jeffersonville Indiana. Magistrate James B. Keigwin officiated. Both reside in the county.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Jonathan J. Bottorff
Elizabeth A. Corbett
James 5. Keigwin
Idle Bees
A brief nudge at three bees that boast and bluster without producing honey, likened to vanity in life.
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International Bureau of American Republics
Michigan Centra
F. Augustus Heinze
Heinze
Minor
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wisconsin
Basch
U. S
Montana
Paris
Bjornetierne Hjernson
Kviktie
Norway
Buvernos
Jere Lillis
Middle West States
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Washington City
Reister & Son
Eas Roosters
S . Oe
Mayers
John A. Babcock
Toga
Will Sury
Miss Reid Vnu
Reid-Wells
Marshall
Farmer
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