Cabrera Survives Guatemala City assassination attempt
President Estrada Cabrera narrowly escaped an attack in Guatemala City as a mine exploded under his carriage killing his horses and injuring several staff. Investigations show a tunnel and wired explosives from a rented house. victims include General Orellana. Officials report calm, arrests made, while U.S. and Mexican officials warn of possible crisis and intervention.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Estrada Cabrera
Guateala
Seventh Avenue
Sixteenth
Seventh Streets
General Orellana
Tafael Rodil
Rodils House
Washington
Reel
Mexico
Bacon
Barrillas
Wanton Murder Case Near Robinson Illinois
Edward Plummer of Warren was fatally shot early at the junction of the Big Tour and Illinois Central railways. A stranger, seen with a revolver, ordered the pair to move and fired, hitting Plummer in the groin and bowels then fleeing. A nearby encampment may hide the assailant.
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Robinson
Edward Plummer
Warren
Illinois Central Railways
Plummer
Baseball scores and local election contest notices
Chicago May 1 scores list results from leagues and associations across cities with scores for Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Weather Milwaukee and more. A mayoral contest is filed by Citizens Labor party. Charles E Mulligan will contest city clerk Oscar D Paterson's victory while Paterson holds a 10 vote majority.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Boston
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Association
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Omaha
Pueblo
Lincoln
Denver
Des Moines
Kewanee
Ill
Samuel Bradbury
Citizens
Citizens’ Labor Party
Charles E. Mulligan
Citizens’ Party
Oscar D. Paterson
Citizens’ Labor
Paterson
Orange Habit Suppresses Drink Craving in Indiana Man
A Martinsville resident reports using an orange to curb the urge for alcohol. After a doctor warned of a lifeshortening path, he began consuming an orange at thirst times and before breakfast daily. Over a year the craving diminished and others have tried the method.
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Martinsville
Ind
Phelps Outlives Mortuary Tables Despite Life Policy
Winsted Connecticut May 1 William C Phelps who died last week in his Worth year outlived the mortuary tables of a Connecticut life Insurance company. He held a 1500 policy taken in 1849 payable to heirs at death. The anniversary last month showed he had reached the age where premium tables end and the company paid the face value plus last year’s dividend. Kansas Topeka May 1 nearly a thousand observers report Kansas will produce 100000000 bushels of wheat this year. Official 1906 Washington yield was 82000000 bushels.
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Winsted
Conn
William C. Phelps
Connecticut Life Insurance Company
Phelps
Topeka
Kan
IF. D. Coburn
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Washington
What Is Leopold Up To In Paris May Day
Paris May 1 The Belgian king Leopold is in Paris to feint by offering the Congo Free State to France in order to pressure Belgiums parliament to approve annexation of the territory The visit follows political crisis and lengthy talks with President Fallieres Foreign Minister Pichon and Premier Clemenceau fueling the belief in Paris.
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Leopold
Paris
Congo Free State
France
Belgium
Fallieres
Pichon
Clemenceau
Man Helps Bridegroom By Covering Missing License Fee
Bloomington May 1. Cornelius Bowman of Coal City saved five years for a marriage license but lacked 5 cents. The permit cost 1.25 dollars and he offered 1.20 dollars. Deputy County Clerk Swenson supplied the missing five cents to complete the payment.
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Bloomington IL
Cornelius Bowman
Coal City
Anna Eistek
Swenson
Corey Re-Elected President of United States Steel
In New York on May 1 William E Corey was re-elected president of United States Steel Corporation at the annual board meeting. All officers whose terms expired were re elected. Regular dividends of 1 percent on preferred stock and 1 percent on common stock were declared.
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Corey
New York
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Live Stock Shipper Killed in Kansas City Collision
A caboose with live stock shippers was struck by a switch engine in Kansas City Kansas and partly demolished. Carl O Rosell of Leonardsville Kansas was killed. Old Man Ground to Pieces in Greentown Indiana May 1 Daniel Martin 72 was crushed by a Clover Leaf freight while walking with his son Purnal Martin 25 who recently moved to the city.
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Kansas City
Kas
Carl O. Rosell
Leonardsville
Greentown
Ind
Daniel Martin
Purnal Martin
Burglars Strike Whitmore and Maynes Homes in Quincey
In Quincey on May 1 burglars visited the houses of Dr. Henry W. Whitmore and James H. Maynes. They took $17 belonging to the Presbyterian Sunday school where Miss Whitmore is treasurer and stole a new pair of shoes while leaving an old pair behind.
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Quincey, HI
Henry W. Whitmore
James H. Maynes
Whitmore
Presbyterian Sunday School
Miss Whitmore
Congressmen Sail to Hawaii on Buford Voyage
A Buford transport departs at noon with thirty three aboard including twenty five congressmen and their wives led by George B. McClellan bound for Honolulu. They travel at the invitation of Delegate Kalanianiole.
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Hawaii
San Francisco
Buford
George B. McClellan
Honolulu
Kalanianiole
Body of Arcadia victim found near Big Point Sauble
A man’s body, believed to be from the wrecked steamer Arcadia, was found six miles north of Big Point Sauble by two Indians who reported it to the life saving crew. Burglars had previously disturbed the body.
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Quincy
Arcadia
Big Point Sauble
Shortest Oregon Senator Mulkey Served Six Weeks
Frederick W. Mulkey of Oregon held a six week United States Senate term, retiring March 4 to return to private practice in Portland. He was elected January 23 by the Oregon legislature to finish the late Senator Mitchell’s term after Governor Chamberlain appointed John M Gearin until a successor was chosen.
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Frederick W. Mulkey
Oregon
United States Senate
Portland
Mulkey
Mitchell
Chamberlain
John M. Gearto
Gearin
Joyful and Pathetic All Full of Happiness Later Sequel
Scene at Leavenworth federal prison follows word of President Roosevelt’s note favoring pardon for William January alias Anderson, the Oklahoma post office robber recaptured in Kansas City. Family visits, mixed emotions, and official caution frame a pivotal moment as Justice Department weighs commutation or pardon based on prior judges and bank presidents’ statements.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Federal Penitentiary
Chas. W. Anderson
Robert January
Chillicothe
William January
Anderson
Kansas City
Washington
Roosevelt
Associated Press
January
Oklahoma
Leaverworth
Charles W. Anderson
Department of Justice
France and Our Tariff Opens Way for French Commission
Washington reports that a U S tariff commission to negotiate with France may be formed if Paris seeks it and there will be no opposition in Washington. The State Department would grant France the same privileges given to Germany if concessions are equal.
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United States
French Republic
Germany
Washington
White
Paris
State Department
France
Berlin
Reunion of Brothers at Jail Gates Echoes in Room
Mrs Anderson, the little girl, and Robert January enter the deputy warden’s office for a reunion with brother William January. Both men recognize each other after years apart. A tearful greeting follows as the wife and child look on, brothers kiss, and the wife reacts with excitement from news from Washington.
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Anderson
January
Robert January
Kansas City
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
W. R. McClaughry
McClaughry
War on the School Frat At Monroe Sparks Suspensions
In Monroe Michigan on May 1 twenty high school pupils were suspended amid a crisis with Superintendent I J Tooze over grounds use and rules for athletic events. An entertainment program was disrupted after youths insulted staff, prompting police involvement and further suspensions.
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Monroe, Mich
J. Tooze
Tooze
Chicago live stock market report shows mixed hogs and steady cattle
Chicago markets, May 1 1907 with receipts around 2000 hogs yesterday and 18000 cattle prospects mostly steady. Official figures note yesterday receipts 12100 and shipments 3360, with monthly totals 583209 receipts and 149154 shipments.
Duma Passes Recruiting Bill and Famine Relief Plan
The St. Petersburg Duma approved the recruiting bill 220 to 194 and backed a plan to cut conscripts next year. It also voted a $3,000,000 famine relief appropriation to be distributed by zemstvos and Red Cross amid typhus fears, while ministers faced Socialist protests and reform-minded debates. The body approved abolishing drumhead trials and adjourned for the Easter recess.
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St. Petersburg
Golovin
M. Zuraboff
Jim M. Zuraboff
Zemstvos
Red Cross
Famine Re Relief Commission
Duma
Mob Kills Negro in Alabama After Alleged Offense Incident
In Seale Alabama a mob fatally shot a Black man after an accusation that his son assaulted a white woman in Pittsview. Ed Calhoun was wounded when D B Mitchell was shot in the arm during the ensuing confrontation, and the mob later killed the alleged offender.
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Seale
Ala
Pittsview
Ed Calhoun
D. B. Mitchell
Columbus
Mitchell
John A. Babcock Advertises Dependable Service
A notice from John A. Babcock promises reliable, fair treatment and a square deal. The message emphasizes straightforward service without disclaimers or delays.
Babe Has A Wild Ride On Train In Decorah Calmar Child
A Calmar infant clung to the pilot bars of a C M St P passenger engine after likely climbing aboard at Calmar. Four miles out Engineer Swanson halted the train and rescued the laughing child who said it was having a good buggy ride and holding on tight.
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Decorah
Calmar
St. P
Swanson
Illinois Suit Blames Railroad for Back Taxes
The state of Illinois files a circuit court bill against the Illinois Central railroad for 8 million dollars in back taxes. The filing includes a voluminous 135 page document with 78 pages detailing the road’s alleged sidetracking plans to evade taxation and 57 pages of exhibits.
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Big Ilinois
Ottawa
State of Ilinois
Ilinoia Central Railroad
Clergy to Tackle Black Hand Outrages in Scranton
Bishop Ho ban calls a conference of twelve Italian pastors in the Scranton diocese to discuss the Black Hand outrages. He plans to organize parish societies modeled after the St Joseph society of Carbondale led by Father Ceruti to wipe out the Black Hand in the Lackawanna valley.
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Scranton
Hoban
St.Joseph Society
Carbondale
Father Ceruti
Lackawanna Valley
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President Roosevelt
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Neb
John Hamlin
Rachel Engle
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Hamlin
Texas
M. Golovin
Stolypin
Alabama
Grain Merket
John A. Babcock
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North American Commission ‘Company
Chicago, Ill
Babe
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