Fire and Death Aboard Liner as Explosions Scatter Passengers
Chaos aboard the liner Cairarova after an explosion pits crew against panic. Russian emigrants and other passengers are saved or reembarked at Dover as surgeons and the British fleet assist. Witness accounts describe boiler blasts, fires, and efforts to save women and children amid the disaster.
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Kanawha
Catrarona
Dungenes
England
Dover
Prince Lona
Battenburg
Road Bars Women Clerks at B and O Railroad Hiring
Pittsburgh April 7 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will in the future bar the employment of women stenographers clerks and telegraph operators. Women now in employ will be released because of their sex, but none will be hired from now on.
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Pittsburgh
Baltimore, and Ohio Railroad
Memphis April-Spectacular crowns Curtiss world record attempt
Curtiss sets crowd thrice in Memphis meet with a world record pace while breaking his own Los Angeles mark in 245 seconds. He rises from the ground in 245 seconds but misses his 98 foot short start. Aviator Charles Wailard seeks precision record but aborts due to engine trouble as he shares the flight with his wife on her first flight.
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Memphis
Tenn
Glen HW
Curtiss
Los Angeles
Charles
Wailard
Wea
Maryland Veto Showdown Over Fare Bill And Utilities Board
Washington and Annapolis debates hinge on veto of a fare reduction bill and the scope of the new Public Utilities Commission. Governor hinted at reloading measures as lawmakers press for or against the act. Western Maryland bills were signed including bridge funding and forestry board tweaks.
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Washington
Annapolis
Flarries
Fuckville
Rallwa
Willian Ho Tarbatt
Henderson
Pockville
Blair Lee
Tim Thal
Public Utilities Commission
Deii Brough
Digges
Congress
Supreme Court
Ovenor
Wal
Maryland
Bank of Hagersawn and
Assaunts Bank of Willamsport
Catholic University to not renew Poels contract
Officials refuse to discuss the matter but rumor says Dr Poels translations troubled Holy See doctrine. Bishop Maes secretary reports Poels contract as associate professor of sacred Scripture will not be renewed at end of the academic year. Poels has taught four years and holds theology and sacred theology doctorates from Louvain.
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Han
Henry Andrew Poeis
Maes
Board of
Cirelea
Poels
Mies
Catholic Leversity
University of
Louvain Switzerland
SFTL
Associated Charlies
CURB ON LORDS PASSES IN ASQUITH REGIME
In London on April 7 the House of Commons closed debate on Premier Asquith s regulation to bar the Lords from rejecting or amending a money bill. The resolution passed by a vote of 238 to 20, signaling a decisive stance against Lords veto.
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Asquith
House of Commons
Washington Post
London
House of Lords
Pageant revival recalls early American leaders at Continental Hall
Washington era descendants recreate historic tableaux at Continental Hall in a grand benefit for House of Mercy. Notable participants include Gouverneur Hos es and Pocahontas descendant Miss Mary Lord Andrews, with a large audience including the Tafts. The event features ten tableaux, dances, and readings by a host of notable attendees and dignitaries amid period costumes and elaborate stagecraft. The program honors Washington and Napoleonic era figures, reflecting a vivid, celebratory glimpse of the nation’s early history.
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Washington
James Mourove
Aspelal Enya
Gouverneur Hoes
Napoleon Site
Pacahontas
Mary Lord Andrews
Tair Nellie Castie
Louis Lehr
Gen Washington
Lawrence Lewis
Robert Livingston
Timothy Pickering
Joan Adams
Benjamin Franklin Mis Chew
Stewart
Continental Hall
House of Mercy
Mans Relles
Roberta Ames
Inter St
Marine Band
Taft
Bex Atain Misa Ratherine Anderson
Butt
Lieut Palmer Ars Taft
John Smith
Wttle
Pocahontas
Carl Rakemann
Mary Lourd Andrews
Alice Reading
Critcher
Harriet Douglas
Charlotte Harding
Spencer
Frances Hopkins
Mids
Margaret
Wfts
Andrews
Walsh
Sue American
Sumister
Grey
Dona Vernon Dutsey
Monroe Fenves
Robert R. Livingston
Henry P Parker
Napoleon Bi Milery
Stowell
Empress Josephine
Henrietta Fitch
Barney
Matznante Beipour
Anes
Kathrine Brown
Mies
Helen Downing
Misa
Mazie Duryes
Comernen
Mise Bers Kane
Robert Ro Livingston
Wise Elizabeth Ti
Richard Henry Tees
Continental Congress
Richard Hens
Laurence Bee
Richard Henry Leey
Hamilton Fis
Maxwell Gilmour
Beale Dents
Henchels
Ban Tao
Minmgiede
Watson
Hopkins
Comstock
Miss Kean
Wilkes
Mattis
Prince of Wales
West Pome
John M Wilson
Curt Prince of
Tieul Goethaly
Lacey Mall
Bagerton
Smith
Abbie
Hall
Three years for duping farmer saved by judge
Mrs Lizzabeth Young, 29, of Rockville was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for obtaining money by false pretenses from Roger P Murphy, a Clarksburg farmer. Circuit court Judge Hendrson, noting her silence and possible accomplices, spared a longer term but warned of her criminal record. Her defense hoped for mitigation but offered no extenuating statements. The court also mentioned possible further penalties if she had concealed confederates.
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Rochville
Mra Young
Washington Post
Rockville
Lizzabeth Young
Roger P Murphy
Farmer
Clarksburg
Hendrson
Young
Fire destroys stable in Chester as water shutoff halts fight
A blaze broke out in the Hivery stable of Arner and Bowers on Virginia Avenue, Chester. Water to the city was cut off due to an injunction on a contract with the South Side Water Company, hindering fire fighting. A unit wind blew, endangering nearby frame structures and threatening business district properties.
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Chester
Apri
Arner & Bowers
Virginia Avenue
Earl
Uccatpe
South Side Water Company
Joint Committee To Decide In Kanawha Mining Talks
Special to The Washington Post Charleston April 7 miners and operators resumed joint meeting after most workers returned to duty. A 14 member committee was named to report by Saturday on key demands including an eight hour shift, checkoff, and a 3 cent per ton price increase for mining.
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Waanington
Charleston
Kanawha
Bandits Rob a Bank and Charity Debates Reform
A wave of public opposition erupts over the Associated Charities guiding relief work in the District. John B. McCarthy accuses the charity of funneling nearly 66 percent of disbursements to officers and staff, while critics urge shifting control to District commissioners. Police track bank robbers in Illinois amid a broad crime wave, with multiple suspects detained and others on the loose after a Coal City bank heist and pursuit via Santa Fe rail lines.
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Charitie
Associated Charities
Congress
Commis
Pittsburg
Distr
Pulang
McCarthy
Chicago
Coal City Hil
Chisago
Coal City
Santa Ba
Works
Santa Fe
Tassa
Verona Nem Morne
Murr
John Hoyt Rawer
Tonaszewki
Joseph
Crowhckail
Tuesda
Victor Bank
Behoenville
Samuel Predman
Ignatz Schwartz
McKeys Rocks
Louis Amshell
En Tiety
J & Heffner
Pole Iying
Enghth
Dior Wa Avenue
Washington
Associated Chest
Heffner
Bern
Associated Charites
President Taft to hear Bethlehem Steel strike grievances
President Taft met with Bethlehem Steel workers led by David Williams and John Toughies to review their grievances over plant conditions and alleged discrimination. Williams pressed for the Commerce and Labor report, asking to submit their case in writing for formal consideration and immediate investigation if government faults are found.
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Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem Steel Works
Taft
David Wiliams
John Toughies
M Palmer
J .Tazelagi
Arthur Holder
American Federation of Labor
Williams
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bethlehem
Willis
Unnamed Inhabitants Assn Denies Charity Charges
A dispute over control of the District charities arises as the Oldest Inhabitants Association accuses the Associated Charities. Walter Lf ford, secretary, defends the charity’s work and invites McCarthy to review the books, asserting charges are unfounded and public access is available.
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Gress
Qldest Rehabitants Association
Denes
Jona B McCarthy
Oxy
McCarthy
Walter
Lfford
Associated Charities
Roosevelt Honeymoon Carriage Journey Through Italian Towns
The Roosevelt couple retrace their honey moon trip in an old fashioned three horse carriage. They receive greetings in Spezia and stop at Venice before continuing to Var a and Genoa, requesting seclusion and a formal but relaxed reception plan with English officials and American representatives.
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Washington
Speza
Col Roosevelt
Atle
Balfast
Ueana
Americind
Mos Roosevelt
Wade Tly
Vara
Rapalto
Chisvari
Genoa
Spezia
Roosevelt
Baltimore Capture in Jewelry Theft Case
A suspect jailed in Washington, Clarence Mawlett, is believed to have stolen jewelry valued at 20 000 dollars from a residence. Police credit Maj Sylvester’s nationwide flyer campaign and cross-city communications for locating and identifying the thief.
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Baltimore
Ray Ving
Washington
Richar Sylvester
Washington Pole
Jaca Summerman
Clarence Mowilgtt
Lson Wriver Reeves
Freeman
Central Station
Robint
Barbee
Maj Sylvester
Tis
Howlett
Maz
Hawlett
Robby
Rogues Gallery
Crcatare
Washinngton
Sstvester
Nolice
Ronstables
Roosevelt as Despot if He Returns to White House
A Kentucky editor argues Roosevelt could become a benevolent despot if elected, claiming voters tired of constitutional delays may favor a strong executive. The piece warns of unchecked power and praises Roosevelt’s will to “clean the Augean stables” and govern with decisive authority.
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White House
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Lord Kitchener Arrives in Frisco for Banquet Visit
British Field Marshal Lord Kitchener landed by steamer Mariposa and met local officials as preparations began for reorganizing colonial forces. A banquet honoring Rear Admiral Sebree was held with Governor Gillett presiding. Kitchener planned other engagements with no confirmed national capital visit or American plans disclosed.
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Butish
Sebree
Department of Catorma
Lord Kitcheners
Lord Kitchener
Searce
Guv Gillett
Ciyb
Uurme
Lars
Opposition to income tax report from federal relations panel
The Washington report notes that no committee on Federal relations has supported the income tax amendment to the Federal Constitution. Rep William M Robinson of Chelsea and Dems Michael F Orrien of Boston and Alfred Arsenault of Spencer dissented from the adverse panel report.
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Boston
Legchas
Federal Relations
William M Robinson
Chelsea
Michael F Orrien
Alfred Arsenault
Spencer
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