Big liners collide in New York Bay disaster
A dramatic collision of two large steamers in New York Bay injures many as a Danish vessel the United States sustains a gaping engine room hole and grounds to prevent sinking. The Monterey bound for Havana returns to port with a crushed bow after a cargo explosion.
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Morterey
Havana
Northwest Passage
Big Home
Chistiania
Stephen Bow
Glasgow
Monterey
Cramps
Fragments Hint at Voyage Departure and Capt Ronald Imundsen
A garbled report mentions a voyage or voyage-related events with references to Captain Ronald Imundsen, a vessel named Caronta, and passengers disembarking from a pier. The text is unclear but suggests a scheduled sailing and shore arrangements with a noted captain.
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Ronald Imundsen
President lifts exile ordered to abandon post
A Coast Artillery officer, once stationed at Fort Grant, is removed after a prolonged dispute over his duty. The officer, a single-soldier unit in a remote post, refuses to retire, fights with officials, and faces continued bans and investigations as the force structures and loyalties shift.
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Fort Grant
Amz
Diamond secret demanded by merchants amid swindle case
A deputation from the Diamond Merchant Association urged Minister Doumergue to clear up the case of Lemoine who claims to own a new diamond manufacturing invention. The suspect, linked to De Beers, is under arrest for swindling. Merchants warn trade losses could be immense unless a demonstration proves the claim.
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Speal
Washington Post
M Doumergus
Commierce
Lemoine
Sr Justis Wernher
de Beers
Lemoines
Shamond
Roy anxious to face court in Frenchman case
A damaged OCR fragment reports Roy and a Frenchman involved in a court dispute. It mentions Roy’s desire to be freed, an American wife, a letter to authorities, and a public statement that the Roy case will not go to the Liench courts.
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Rox
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Ming
Carbin
Vew
Jrstoo
Ie Arionn
Wold
Homself
Jesus Psappho
Ceaunty
Bitch
Tewahi
Elephants stampede after Riverside explosion injures crowd
A blast at the Standard Oil Company point in Riverside caused a circus elephant stampede this afternoon. One person died and several were injured as the escaped elephants ran unmuzzled through the crowd. The incident disrupted a Riverside area event in the late afternoon. firefighters and police secured the scene and investigated. Easter lilies were advertised by Kramer the Florist at 916 B as a separate note in the paper.
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Angeles
Cal
Standard Oil
May Recall of Russell Signals Strained Venezuelan Ties
The piece discusses potential U.S. actions toward Venezuela led by President Roosevelt and Secretary Root. It explores severing diplomatic relations, recalling Minister Russell, and the economic and strategic consequences for American capital, Venezuelan development, and regional stability. It notes past withdrawals of ministers in Brazil and Mexico as precedent.
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John Calland
Laughlin
Roosevelt
Root
Mann
Russell
Caracas
Venezuela
Russel
Congress
Chelsea Death List Details Fire At Public Area
The Chelsea death list grows to eleven after a late fire outbreak. Authorities report injured include Mrs Minne Wit, Dr J P en, and others, with several presumed to be residents on Cherbatt Street. Fire spread from a public facility, affecting local workers and a hospital physician. The investigation focuses on ignition causes and the blaze’s rapid spread.
Wound During Battle Over Sword Enables Arrest
A hotel clash ended with a man severely wounded when a scabbard broke and a sword struck. Police detained the assailant after a lengthy struggle, while witnesses described the incident as serious but not fatal. The weapon reportedly caused a deep laceration to the left side.
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Beclares
Tha
Minera
Lotad
Fay
Booh
Stroneer
Tlewo
Inch
Gaid Davis Sud
Biuw
Dausis
Prominent Americans Appeal for Tchaikovsky Release
Leaders and reformers in New York and Chicago sign a sal re appeal to Premier Stolypin asking for the speedy trial and release of Nicholas Tchaikovsky, imprisoned in Russia. They urge action if no charges exist, citing thousands of American supporters who favor his release.
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York
Vavor Seth Lovo
New Lark
Mayor Russe
Chiia¢o
Fristop Giver
New York
Mark Tiaim
Stolypip
Nicholas Tchaikovsky
Nicholas Khaikovsky
Utenion
Chaikovsky
Tchaikovsky
Russia
America
Town Saved by Dynamite in Great Falls Flood
Great Falls Montana April 16 water from Hausi Lake reached higher levels but caused no major damage after dynamiting created a channel to prevent overflow. General manager Goodall of the Boston and Montana Company reports no harm to the large smelting plant. Early flood estimates place losses at about 80000 to 310000 dollars with supplies and lines affected.
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Great Falls
Mont
Hausi Lake
Hlore
Goodall
Boston and Montana
MISS MARLOWE VINDICATED IN DIVORCE LIBEL CASE
Boston April 16 Attorney Percy A Bridgham filed a divorce libel in Essex County Superior Court at Salem on behalf of Clara Von Hermann against Karl S von Hermann naming Miss Marlowe and Mrs Backus as corespondents The motion was dismissed eliminating those two names from the case Bridgham said Mrs Von Hermann was honest in her allegations but after closer investigation he believes her source wholly probable He affirmed the divorce should proceed on other grounds not involving Miss Marlowe or Mrs Backus
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Boston
Percy A. Bridgham
Essex County Superor
Salem
Clara 'L! von Jermann
Karl S. von Hermann
Ahha Marlowe
Maude Thorburn
Backus
Brooklyn
Fas
Hichardson
Immigrant Woman Throws Infant Overboard During Sea Rescue
A Polish immigrant aboard a trans Atlantic liner reportedly threw her infant into the sea at midnight while feared to curse the ship. The ship surgeon said the child may have been alive but comatose and medical aid could have saved it. The mother was detained on Ellis Island as authorities reviewed the case.
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Sotal
Washington
New York
Ublung
May Refuse Carnegie Offer for Pittsburgh School Grounds
The Pittsburgh Post reports that Andrew Carnegie’s latest offer of 20900 for an extension to the Carnegie Technical School may be refused. Protests arise as the proposal requires the city to pay 10000 for forty three acres adjacent to the site for buildings, with Carnegie contributing 2000. Interviewed parties believe Carnegie’s gift should come without conditions and oppose city debt for the land.
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Pittsbur
Smn
Carnegie
Smallpox On Hamburg Liner President Lincoln Detained
The Hamburg American line steamer President Lincoln arriving from Hamburg Boulogne and Plymouth is held at quarantine due to a smallpox case among steerage passengers. Nine year old Maria Twanski was moved to a Brooklyn hospital and about 165 steerage passengers will be observed at Hoffman Island. An aside notes a depository for funds in Union Trust Co.
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Hamburg- American Line
President Lincoln
Hamburg
Boulogne
Plymouth
Maria Twanski
Brook-~ Kyn
Hoffmans I Sland
Banking Dept of Union Trust Co
Rioters Threaten Troops as Chester Traction Violence Escalates
In Chester a mob of about 1000 men attacked streetcar lines and fought strike breakers with bullets and clubs.Police and state constabulary prepared to deploy four troop columns as Governor Stuart warned martial law, while President Riggs faced threats from rioters and the crowd grew more violent through the evening.
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Chester
Riggs
He Chester Traction Company
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Troon
Gay Stuart
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Siem
Lou Bof
Greemer
Tration
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Imperial Hotel
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Traction Company
Striker Incident as Brick Hurls at Car Passes on Jackson Street
A 70 year old boy reportedly threw a brick at an imported motor car on Jackson Street during a strike. The brick struck the car despite poor aim. Motors were moved from early morning to barns as the strike continued. Negotiations for settlement were halted as the company refused to rehire the off men.
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Rocon
Jackson Street
Medtfall
Gives Bomb-Thrower a Vial
Seily Silverstein, the Union Square bomb thrower famed for his vitality, caused hospital intrigue at Bellevue as a sister allegedly passed him a small bottle. Nurse Tracy recalls the prisoner pleading to scent the bottle, while the sister claims the vial held only grape juice and faded beneath the bed linens.
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Seily Silverstein
Union Square
Billevue Hospital
Tracy
Silverstein
Tno
Sims for Home Rule Urges Self Government in Tennessee Meeting
A Democratic Association address reports Sims of Tennessee urging residents in the District to pursue self governing and self supporting government amid Reconstruction era tensions. Speakers including Hitchcock Jackson and McInnie Ling criticize Washington governance while advocating broader citizen voice and eligibility based on citizenship.
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Democratic
Olurntut
Atv Sims
Tennessee
Washingto
Nebrasaa
Icid
Sauabians
Folwin
Newmag
Ruinocracs
Wernmient
McCarren Defies Convention as Denver Fight Looms
Debated leadership turmoil renews as McCarren vows to challenge party structure from Denver. Conners wins New York Democratic Committee chair, claims McCarren weaker outside the group while a new method for electing state committeemen sparks protests amid District of Columbia reform debates.
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Conners
New York Democratic Committee
McCarren
Murphy
La Follette Illness Sparks Wisconsin Senator Concern
Wisconsin Senator La Follette has been under constant medical care for forty eight hours at his California street residence. Doctors report gall stones with an acute stomach inflammation emerging yesterday morning, alarming his family and friends. The situation remains serious.
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Wisconsin
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