Canada US postal rates cut one cent for four ounces
At a recent conference Postmaster General Lemieux of Canada and Postmaster General Moyer of the United States reached an agreement altering the transit of newspapers and periodicals. Canada accepts the tentative proposal that second class matter mailed cross border may pay one cent per four ounces or fraction, prepaid by stamps. The deal preserves bulk mailing for US publishers and reduces costs for American subscribers while Congress weighs second class postage options.
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Lemieux
Canada
Moyer
United States
Meyer
Ottawa
Canadian Postal Administration
Coulter
Smith
MecCleary
Lawshe
H. M. Bacon
Office of
Beyer
Congress
Postal Commission
Troops to Preserve Peace At Treadwell Mines Alaska
Acting Alaska governor asks the President for troops to guard the Treadwell gold mines where about 790 miners are on strike. Aarmy opinion allows troop use to protect property and aid the U S marshal, Fort Seward to send one company under a discreet officer with possible expansion if needed.
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Alaska
Treadwell
Fort Seward
United States
The
Anines
Gunboat Isla de Cuba Replaces Monitor in Maryland Waters
The Potomac towed the gunboat Isla de Cuba into Baltimore harbor replacing the monitor Miantonomoh for Maryland Naval Reserves. The Isla de Cuba, captured from Spain, is refitted and suited for reserve duties, while the Miantonomoh is to Jamestown as a station ship for the exposition, deemed unwieldy for bay work.
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Tala de Cuba
Maryland
Baltimore
Potomac
United States
Comes
Jamestown
Isla de Cuba
Spain
Newport
Pope Holds Out Hope for American Cardinals
In Rome on April 1 the Pope addressed American disappointment at no Americans among the prelates to be created cardinals. He urged patience, noted the red hats will be distributed, and praised U S Catholic progress, promising fair consideration of American circumstances. A second item reports a discovered Raphael attributed portrait of the Duke of Urbino, Bernamo palace note.
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Rome
United States
Washington Post
Francis Mary Della Rovere
Duke of
Urbino
Raphael
Bernamo
Russia Proposes Peace Conference Agenda at Hague
Berlin April 1 The Russian government secretly submitted a revised programme of subjects for the Hague peace conference to principal powers. Correspondence between Russia and foreign offices aims to settle topics before informing the Tabor governments. Britain resists precise limits on armaments, while Germany’s stance remains undisclosed. The United States may abstain from arming talks, balancing continental influence and naval arms policy.
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Berlin
Hague
Tabor
Great Britain
Germany
London
United States
Washington
Hex
Bitlis Snowbound Refugees Reported Homeless After Earthquake
News from Constantinople dated April 1 states Bitlis, in Turkish Armenia, suffered earthquake damage with many residents encamped in twenty five feet of surrounding snow. Missionaries report the town badly damaged and residents homeless, awaiting relief as outside aid is requested. The Bitlis station dates from 1959 and Americans with the mission are involved in relief efforts.
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Constantinople
Josa
Bitlis
Bulla
London
Butts
New York
W. W. Peet
Royal M. Cole
Lizzie Cole
H. L. Underwood
Keeps European Status Quo Italy Germany Bonded in Friendship
Rome April 1 German chancellor Prince von Buelow says in interview with Foreign Minister Tittoni after talks at Rapallo that Italy and Germany are bound to solid friendship. Their alliance maintains peace and preserves the European territorial status quo with no conflicting interests. Tittoni seeks Vienna clarity on Austria Hungary joining in postponing armament talks at The Hague for a future special conference of the great powers.
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von Buelow
Italy
Germany
Rome
Giornale Pitana
Prince von Buelow
Tittoni
Rapello
Europe
Giornale d'Italia
Signor Titton
Vienna
Austria- Hungary
Hague
Resignations and Royal Visit Delays From Europe
Vienna reports Second Secretary Francie Landon resigning from the American Embassy and returning to America in May as Maj. McClintock departs after a farewell with Emperor Francis Joseph. Madrid delays King Edward and Queen Alexandra visit due to Queen Victoria’s confinement. Queen Christina’s condition improves after influenza. A Washington Post special mentions a popular health dish Grape Nuts praised for appetite and digestion with reader testimonials.
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F. G.landon
New York
Vienna
Francieco Landon
America
Maj
McClintock
Francis Joseph
Berlin
Col. Waser
Visona
Madrid
Victoria
King Edward
Quéen Alexandra
Queen Christina
Washington Post
Diadrid
The
Heraldo
Christina
Alfons
Testimony On Macklin Court Martial And Fort Reno Shooting
Capt Edgar A Macklin of the Twenty fifth Infantry testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee in the Brownsville Browneville case. He stated he does not believe his men fired the Aug 13 shooting and described discovering cartridge clips outside the garrison. He said masked negro assailants shot him at Fort Reno, and Corporal Knowles faces charges in the Browneville assault with evidence deemed circumstantial.
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Edgar A. Macklin
Company C
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Browneville
Macklin
Sgite
Analley
Senator Foraker
Capt. Macklin
Penrose
Fort Brown
Beard
Corporal Knowles
Company A
Knowles
B and C Increases Wages For Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
President Murray announces wage readjustment to raise annual employe pay from two to three million dollars. The plan avoids a straight ten percent rise while rewarding faithful workers with proportional increases. He cites higher operating costs, more equipment and terminal facilities, and a 36 percent rise in freight locomotives costs, rights, etc.
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Murray
Spoclat
Washington
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Goethals Elected President of Panama Railroad Company
Maj. G. W. Goethals US Army was elected president of the Panama Railroad and Steamship Company at a New York meeting. Theodore P. Shonts resigned as chairman. New officers named TE. A. Drak vice president H. Rossbottom secretary S. Deming treasurer. Directors re-elected C. R. Edwardes D. H. Ernst M. J. Bridicote E. A. Drake P. C. Hains. New directors include G. W. Goethals D. DuB. Gaillard W. L. Sthert W. C. Gorgas Jaczeon Smith H. E. Rosseau J. C. Blackburn H. R. Rogers named general counsel.
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C. R. Edwardes
D. H. Ernst
M. J. Bridicote
E. A. Drake
P. C. Hains
G. W. Goethals
D. Dub. Gaillard
W. L. Sthert
W. C. Gorgas Jaczeon
Smith
H. E. Rosseau
J.C
Reyburn Becomes Philadelphia Mayor After Weaver Term
John E Rayburn resigns his congressional seat to take office as Philadelphia mayor at noon. The Republican organization regains control of city government after Weaver’s stormy four year tenure, with party loyalists filling the cabinet and council leadership. Former Mayor Weaver exits politics to return to legal practice.
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Philadelphia
John Weaver
John E .Rayburn
Congress
Weaver
Republican Organization
Reyburn
Reform
Coupon Contest Draws Washington Post Readers Votes
Thousands of Washington Post coupons flood the James town exposition editor as letter carriers and organizations push George Smith for the contest. School children, police precincts, churches, and lodges pledge support and submit votes and coupons with plans for large vote blocks and special ballots tied to paid subscriptions.
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George Smith
Washington Post
Jamestown
Maryland
Virginia
Smith
Postal Service
Post
South
Clerka
Ufe
War and Navy Building
Treasury and Agricultural Department A
Thott Qriends
Virethia
Bluecoats
Atti
Daily Post
Daily and Sunday Post
Imdey
Cni
President Roosevelt Praises Pollard on Ship Subsidy Support
President Roosevelt thanks E. M. Pollard and Western Congressmen for backing the ship subsidy bill, condemns its defeat as harmful to U S commerce. He urges broader measures, noting subsidy helps compete with foreign lines and avoids driving shipping from the seas.
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Omabd
Nebr
E. M. Pollard
Nebraska
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Pollard
Washington, D. T
Mr. Pollard
Roget
South America
Pacific
Gulf
West
Kansas
Dakotas
California
Oregon
Washington
Mississippi
Great Plains
Rockies
High Seas
Unes
Roolfs
President Roosevelt Maps Out Trip to Eastown Exposition
The White House announces President Roosevelt will sail from Higton on April 25 aboard the yacht Mayflower with Mrs Roosevelt and two sons Archie and Quentin. He will attend the Eastown Exposition on April 26 with a 11 am to 4 pm program including a speech and a governors and diplomats reception, then dine with Harry St. George Tucker in Norfolk before returning to Washington.
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Roosevelt
Archie
Quentin
Ethel
Estown Exposition
Mr. Roosevelt
Wil
Washington
Mr. Tucker
Whites House
Death by own action aboard protected cruiser Raleigh
The Washington Post reports on April 1 that carpenter Fred W. Methop of the Raleigh died by his own hand in his Manila Bay berth. A bullet wound to the head led to an official investigation, which concluded suicide with no stated motive. The Raleigh had returned from maneuvers and participated in a sham battle and a military tournament nearby.
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Manuva
Browneon
Ward
Hotels Listed in Nationwide Guest Ledger
A long OCR list shows numerous guests staying at major hotels across the United States including St James and New Willard in New York, Arlington, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco with many individuals named alongside their affiliated organizations such as National and Metopolitan. The fragment enumerates guests by city and hotel, with scattered surnames and first names indicating a travel or guest register snapshot.
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Seltimore WB
Isin
Meteomoliten
Summers
National
St James
Ren
Boston
Mason Witd
St. James
E. Hof
J. Male Needhan
Clement i Gate
Mrawana
H. “Fras
Seog S Minna
B.S. User
Fenry Archer
May
Bnav
Wile
Sore
Carroll
Massey Ow
Wes Burn
A. le Geatse
Yengton Cobnm
Hhi
Se Daues
Bf Nichola
J.T. Wilcox
Bm Nove
Ariington
Misa
Call Tellerios Dai
Teonee
Hiautia Hate Sone Ving Daly
Lila Rhodes
Ragelle Rhoden
Cohan
Litlivan
Harry B Bodyear
James F. Royce
Riggs
Sol’ Eoter
William W. Tighe
L Figha
Krausa Wad Wité
Carrie Pre i Jim
Blade Martin
Leisette Howe
Monica ‘Lee
Miss A” Nirck
Ae Shieadeephta
Tleta Brockway
W. J. Lewis
Raleigh Andésw
J. Smith
Jenn G. Breater
MeirypaTitan
Sutiy
Ghana
Rigge
A. ¥. Darnail
Pittsburg
H. I
Dhwn
Maine
Gaunt T. Sepler
Ite
Raleigh
Walnop
George Birgér
New Richmon
Matter
Rober
Raleign
John A. Mantox
Metropolitar
J. HL Hawks
Are
J. Ert
Altes Robert
Fies Vieglia Robhest
Shationat
A Rewnan
Birmingham
Jamie E. Moria
Kathresw Morrie
Reptor
Metropolitan
California
H H. Mesart
Andrewd Ang
San Francisco
New Wilts
A. Smith
Lavell
St. Temies
MM. O. Rice
Henry A. Rice
Salem
Rigen
Bure
Detratt
Jake Bliaddaod
Bay City
Hellodad
Jona Barcus
N. Hatre
Atedaire
Houghton
New Wilterd
Tayy
Newby
High Pont
St Dem oHto
C. Ra “Canon
We ‘Binith
Obedae i Chelate
Wie
Akron
Covington
Meteopolltan
Torry and
Wits
Linchbure
Naonal
Atkinson
Martleoane
Drow Cowle
Curpener
St. .J
Virginia
Watts
T Davis
Iasleloen
Ene
Morgantown
Rard Henney
Miss’ Kenney
Scarberc
W Bluey
He Bieleys
Cuesee Hirsch
Wheeling
New Willard
Porto Rigo
P. C. Rosey
James C. Preston
San Suan
Railroads win a point in Western coal cases
In Salt Lake City on April 1, a federal court ruling found section 3 of the Interstate Commerce Act vague, overturning the conspiracy charge while upholding the challenge to the act's clarity. The decision concerns Union Pacific Railroad Company and Union Pacific Coal Company along with Oregon Short Line officials and coal dealers.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific Coal Company
Oregon Short Line
Everett Buckingham
Hoads
Buckingham and Moors
Marshall
Acquittal Sought in Standard O Company Trial
Chicago April 1 The Standard O Company of Indiana faces trial for accepting illegal rebates from the Chicago and Alton line as defense counsel seeks a not guilty verdict citing lack of proof. Government lawyers object as arguments resume after adjournment. Blackburn Receives Isthmus Commission from Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Standard O Company
Indiana
Chicago and Alton
Miller
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Treadwell Mines
Pope
Russia
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Brownsville
Couramartial
Texas
Senate
Fort Reno
Panama
Howe
Browning &Baines Inc
Pa. Ave
White House
Carpenter Methop
Railroads
Standard
Blackburn
Geta Commission
Rooseveltee
Blackburn All Teall
Ralph J. Galt
Theodora J. Mayer
J. Galt
Ralph L. Galt
Harriet T. Gait
Eeld
Ralph L Galt
Harriet T Gait
Matte
W. M. Galt & Co
Uhis
Seat 4Merican Security and Trust Company
Theodote
James D. McConville Co
St. Eaeny
Lanston Monotype Machine CO
Cellowhill Street
Philadephia
Pabast
Annal
Lanston
Hate Smelmtimann
Alesana
Wilfred Bancroft
Bright
Apfleck
Burns & Co., Inc
Sthothe
W. Wenchler's
Ave
Yale Furniture
Prince
Seturdey
Telephone
Sobu
Edward L. Hoffman
14Th St
Son
Goldstein & Armstrong
Anaiemy Tennifte
Sullius I Payser
Asaugnee
Central National Bank OF
Washington City
Washington, DC
National Bank OF Washington
Haldars
Notijet
Jowest
E. Morrison Paper
Grags
Alex
Velvety
M. Frank
Mt. Pleasant
Green River
Green Brier
Green Spring Valley
Od Valley
Gott Laon
Arlington Rye
Belle of
Anderson
Zamity Tendo
Diezz
Wthandels
Booka
Oystar Houes
Hotal Piliott
Bands & Elliott
Geant View
Anil Estedy
Mather
Geo
E. Howard
I7th
St. N. W
E. Morrison Paper Co
Wholeeala
Scrub & Co., Ltd
Greenwich Street
Columbia
Comedi Fet
William H. Grane
Mse
Ellis Jeffreys
Galgamith
George M. Cohan
Little Johnny Jones
Belasco
Noyts Hou Cnorus
Arthur
Fa Andere & Stamens i Ag
Jafly
Tse
Beorbe Evans
iTue
A&pa
Harry L. Tighe
Donahue
Nichola Fiske
McDongugh Johnston
Hartyelif
Remcutiv
Anon Thars
Sat
Sam H. Harris
George Washington, OR
Lion and the Mouse
Lyceum
Rialto
Sam S. Howe
Watson
Polk Miller
Masonic Bay
Martyn
Vian
Martha Abbott Baughman
Eastern
Viain Company
Great Falls
Tess
Jesse
Ofta
N.W
Fulton's
Ninth Street
N. W
HOUSE
Gols
Henrich Brewing
Maerzen
Liege
Phone West
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