Fire and Death Aboard Liner Off English Coast
A liner disaster near Dover involves 900 passengers mostly Russian emigrants. Fire erupts after an explosion in the Cairarova boilers. ships Kanawha and Up and Great Good Luck aid, rescuing women and children. Admiral Prince Lona and the British fleet assist as victims are landed and cared for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Catrarona
Dungenes
England
Dover
Prince Lona
Battenburg
Uylind
Medlala
Tolac Dover
Prince Loms
Teatere
Xees Armel
Umar
Caiarenas
Tondon
Cairarovas
Road Bars Women Clerks at B and O Hire Men Only
Pittsburgh April 7 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will bar employment of women stenographers clerks and telegraph operators in the future. Women now employed will be released because of their sex. No new women will be hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Baltimore, and Ohio Railroad
Curtiss Sets New World Record at Memphis Aviation Meet
Curtiss of Memphis breaks a world record during the second day of the Memphis aviation meet. He clocked 2 minutes 45 seconds in a rapid start, surpassing his own 625 seconds record set at Los Angeles. He failed to beat his 98 foot start mark. His wife accompanied him on the flight. Charles Wailard attempted to raise an accuracy record but engine trouble halted the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Glen HW
Curtiss
Los Angeles
Charles
Wailard
Wea
Henry Watterson
Napaleon
Ani
Elf
Veto Fight Over Fare Bill Splits Maryland Officials
Washington and Annapolis reports show Vice President Harries and Senator Blair Lee urging Governor to veto the Henderson fare bill. They argue the measure falls under public utilities jurisdiction, while supporters press for its passage. Western Maryland bills signed include charter amendments for banks and a Potomac bridge project.
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Harries
Lee
Maryland
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
Bank of Hagersawn and
Assaunts Bank of Willamsport
Poels to Leave Catholic University After This Year
Rumor and official notice indicate Dr Poels, associate professor of sacred Scripture at Catholic University, will not have his contract renewed at year end. Bishop Maes secretary Tastwight confirmed non renewal. Poels, four years on faculty, earned theology degrees from Louvain University in 1882 and 1884, later attaining full doctor of sacred theology.
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Henry Andrew Poeis
Maes
Board of
Cirelea
Poels
Mies
Catholic Leversity
University of
Louvain Switzerland
SFTL
Curb on Lords Passes In Asquith Regime Debates End in Commons
London April 7. The House of Commons passed Asquith's bill to curb the Lords by an 8 to 2 vote in a decisive ruling on money bills. The measure seeks to prevent Lords from rejecting or amending such bills, signaling a decisive continuation of Premier Asquith's early regulatory agenda.
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Asquith
House of Commons
Washington Post
London
House of Lords
Pageant revival of ancestral tableaux at Continental Hall
Washington evening pageant revived the era of early American figures with descendants portraying Pocahontas, Benjamin Franklin, Martha Washington, and Washington in elaborate tableaux. The program featured the Marine Band, royal and diplomatic guests, and a large audience including the Tafts. costumes, stage lighting, and a sequence of 10 tableaux highlighted historical scenes and portraits.
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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
Three years for duping farmer in Maryland case
Special to The Washington Post from Rockville Maryland reports Mrs Lizziebeth Young was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for obtaining money from Roger P Murphy a farmer of Clarkesburg district by false pretenses. Judge Hendrson complimented her eye that spared a harsher sentence and noted possible confederates or prior record.
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Rochville
Mra Young
Washington Post
Rockville
Lizzabeth Young
Roger P Murphy
Farmer
Clarksburg
Hendrson
Young
Water shutoff sparks blaze threat in Chester Virginia
A fire broke out in the Hivery stable of Arner and Bowers on Virginia Avenue as a unit wind blew through the business area. Water shortages delayed firefighting due to an injunction on the South Side Water Company contract, leaving the city with limited means to combat the blaze and risking nearby frame structures.
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Chester
Apri
Arner & Bowers
Virginia Avenue
Earl
Uccatpe
South Side Water Company
Joint committee to decide miners and operators meet again
In Kanawha district most miners return to work as joint conference resumes. A fourteen member committee is set to report by Saturday on the eight hour check off and a 3 cent per ton wage advance for picking.
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Waanington
Charleston
Kanawha
Bandits Raid Coal City Bank Sparks Citywide Alarm
A midnight gang robbed the Coal City Bank near Chisago and fled with cash after blowing the vault with nitroglycerin. A gunfight wounded three robbers and two were captured while a third escaped. police and posses chased along the Santa Fe line as investigators pace the case amid reports tying the crime to a broader spree.
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Chicago
Coal City Hil
Chisago
Coal City
Santa Ba
Baines Ghetta
Aign Wachman
Sax Promptu
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
President Taft to Review Bethlehem Steel Grievances
Representatives of Bethlehem steel workers and the American Federation of Labor met with President Taft to press claims of unbearable plant conditions and anti foreigner discrimination. Thomas Williams and John Toughies urged action and submitted requests for the Commerce and Labor Department report on Bethlehem. Taft offered to study the case in writing and pledged investigation if defects in government work were shown. The session followed a broader foreign affairs cabinet reshuffle and ambassador appointments in Washington.
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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
Community Charity Debated by District Panel
Charges against the Associated Charities drew disputes as Walter S. Lifford denied accusations while Jona B McCarthy claimed unanimous public support. Officials offered to show books and explain work, insisting charges are unfounded and the charity’s records are open to the public.
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Charitie
Associated Charities
Congress
Commis
Pittsburg
Distr
Pulang
McCarthy
Jona B McCarthy
Oxy
Walter
Lfford
Roosevelts Trace Honeymoon Route in Old Fashioned Carriage
The Roosevelt couple retrace their honey moon trip in an antique three horse carriage, visiting Spezia and villages along the route. They are greeted by officials, tour inns, and locals while a special old fashioned escort draws attention. seclusion is requested and observers describe the remarkable journey.
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Washington
Speza
Col Roosevelt
Baltimore Capture Nets Suspect In Jewelry Theft
Baltimore police report a man linked to a $20,000 jewelry theft from a Washington residence was captured after a nationwide alert. Detectives traced him via a poster and photo broadcasts, with Morris Mawlett arrested and most stolen pieces recovered. The operative system, devised by Major Sylvester, spread the suspect’s description to major cities, aiding the swift arrest and transfer to Washington officials.
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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 Says Editor
The Kentucky editor argues Roosevelt could become a benevolent despot if elected. He warns that if Americans tire of slow constitutional processes, a strong leader might be preferred to “clean the Augean stables” and end political corruption, echoing Napoleonic comparisons.
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White House
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Lord Kitchener Visits Frisco Banquet for Rear Admiral
British Field Marshal Lord Kitchener arrived privately by steamer Mariposa from Strang and was greeted ashore by customs and local officials. A banquet honoring Rear Admiral Sebree was held with Gov Gillett presiding, while Kitchener declined honors due to rank and no decision on a national visit or itinerary in Washington was confirmed.
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Butish
Sebree
Department of Catorma
Lord Kitcheners
Lord Kitchener
Searce
Guv Gillett
Ciyb
Uurme
Lars
Opposition to Income Tax Report Splits Lawmakers
A special report from Washington notes no committee on Federal relations today. The income tax amendment to the Federal Constitution drew dissent from Rep. William M Robinson of Chelsea and two Democrats, Michael F Orrien of Boston and Alfred Arsenault of Spencer, amid an adverse committee report.
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Washngton
Boston
Legchas
Federal Relations
William M Robinson
Chelsea
Michael F Orrien
Alfred Arsenault
Spencer
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Utilities Board
DR. Poels
Catholic University
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Mation
Ferry
Japan
Bohsten
Dnchinson
On Bernstorf
Luise Alexandra von Hernstorf
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Miss Thayer
Moltke
Sulle
Sweden
Vine de Largerdantz
Preusschen
Gowa
Elkins
George Dunlap
Mra Morehead
Arthur Lee
James Robert McKee
Mary McKee
Jace
Mra Lee Philps
Clover
Misa Clover
Joseph E Thropp Fay
Burnett Crane
Catherine Crane
Legation
Yoacham
Hepnen Jennings
Gardner Williams
Ardenried
John P Jackson
Jubean
James
Green Clay Goodioe
Laurence Townsend
James Harlan
Matthew J Scott
James F Barbour
Riney
Randolph McKim Mixs
Robeson
Miele
Miss Weeks
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Alpheng Brow
R Fitch Shepard
Henry Fitch
McCal
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Warthena Harrison
Bessie Kibbe
Ura McGower
Samuel Spence
Scott
Dickinson Jewett
Julien Jamies
Sowerby Favat
Rostem Bey
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C G Treat
Downey
Cleland Dave
Frank Denny
Porter
Hooker
William Corcoran Eustis
Archibald Hopkins
Alpheus Snow
John Smith
Wttle
Pocahontas
Carl Rakemann
Mary Lourd Andrews
Alice Reading
Critcher
Harriet Douglas
Charlotte Harding
Frances Hopkins
Mids
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Wfts
Andrews
Walsh
Court of Laws
Benjamin Franklin
Louis
Koehler
Martha
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Efe Torter
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Mer Yan Taw
Mu Barbour Walker Monroe
Napoleon
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
Helen Downing
Misa
Mazie Duryes
Comernen
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Robert Ro Livingston
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Continental Congress
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Laurence Bee
Richard Henry Leey
Hamilton Fis
Maxwell Gilmour
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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
Perry
Betsy Hosa
Amylitha Talnot
Howard
George Fuss
Charles D Walcott
Mrs Talbot
Belfimore
Reims
Pennayls Heaint
Coca
Sequiee
John B. McCarthy
John
Associated Charlies
En Tiety
J & Heffner
Pole Iying
Enghth
Dior Wa Avenue
Associated Chest
Heffner
Bern
Associated Charites
Isaac Pearson Lime
Polce
New I
House of Representatives
Italy
Tome
Aumassa Rittoat
France
Gallina
Paris
Victor Ommanue
Marquis San Giuliano
Heturn
Baltimere
Ohio
Avery Hazurday
Royal
Gress
Qldest Rehabitants Association
Denes
Mrs. Roosevelt
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Atle
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Ueana
Americind
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Wade Tly
Vara
Rapalto
Chisvari
Genoa
Wren
Willie
Roqgevelt
Dawn of the Taft
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Ile
Ted
Ietler
Gale Enial
Wwe
Ant
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Ray
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