Russian Pacific squadron reports and French neutrality spasm
Reports from Tokyo Paris and Saigon describe confusion over the location of Admiral Roge stvensky and the Russian Second Pacific Squadron near Kamranh Bay and Hongkong. French neutrality in Cochin China is debated as France may lack authority at Kamranh to block belligerents.
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Rojestvensky
Hongkong
Kamranh Bay
Togo Seid
Saigon
French
Cochin
China
Europe
Rogestvensky
Singapore
Devawongse
Yast
Paris
St. Petersburg
Echo de Paris
Legation
Japan
France
Annam
Wide turning movement from Japanese flank in Manchuria
Washington dispatch reports a Russian column reached Mem forty miles southeast of Tieling on April 11 and confirmed a wide Japanese flank. Gen Linevitea Thorts says the front remains unchanged with exchanges near Hye and Nanchan. Japanese forced from positions but later retreated. Tokyo notes five enemy cavalry squadrons attacked Sanyenching on April 15, with heavy losses and panic, while Japanese casualties were two killed. Frequent cavalry clashes noted.
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Washington Post London
St. Petersburg
the Times
Mem
Tieling
Kirin
Linevitea R Thorts
Hye
Nanchan Muniuax
Associated Press
Tokyo
Manchuria
Sanyenching
Fakoman-Fenghua
Mob Stages Riot At Chicago Montgomery Ward Strike
Mayor Dunne said settlement seems unlikely after a late conference with the teamsters union. A mob of about 2000 attacked a State street cable car carrying James Jackson and Moses Flood, smashing windows and injuring nonunionists. Police intervened, arresting the two men to protect them, and after thirty minutes traffic resumed.
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Chicago
Teamsters’ Union
Dunne
Montgomery Ward & Co
Henry Auten
State and
Madison Streets
State Street
James Jackson
Moses Flood
Montgomery Ward &E
Central Police Station
Joseph Jefferson Dying in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach Florida April 17 The veteran actor Joseph Jefferson showed a worsening condition late today He was alive at midnight but very low and it was believed he might not survive the night Dr Potter his physician and several family members had withdrawn from the room and others were telegraphed to come on reports of the latest condition from the hospital.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Potter
Leas
Jefferson
Revolt at Lowell School Over Japanese Pupils
In Omaha, April 17, three hundred pupils at Lowell School in South Omaha revolted against two Japanese boys, sons of strike breakers. The fracas led to clashes as larger pupils barred entry, police were called, and order returned after about a hundred students were sent home.
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Omaha, Neb
Lowell School
South
Omaha
Packing House
Morgan Separation Suit Delayed In White Plains
Edith Parsons Morgan, daughter of sugar trust lawyer John E. Parsons, seeks separation from millionaire D. Percy Morgan. Hearing before Supreme Court Justice Keogh postponed to tomorrow morning. Morgan to testify on behalf of Mrs. Morgan, who claims kidnapping of their children last spring.
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Sugar Trust
Washington Post
White Plains
Edith Parsons Morgan
D. Percy Morgan
Supreme Court
Keogh
White Plaine
New Haven
Jay
Harrison-on-the-Sound
Eahe
Mrs. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Moro chief Datte Piang sends gifts to President Roosevelt
Datte Piang of Mindanao presents a collection of native weapons to President Theodore Roosevelt via Captain Thomas A. Darrah who arrived on the transport Sherman from Manila. The letter accompanies the weapons as a token of loyalty from the Moro leader. In San Francisco on April 17. Wedding presents offered by Old Colony Co. at 1408 H Street near 14th Street with favorable prices.
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Datte Piang
San Francisco
Thomas A. Darrah
U. 3 A
Sherman
Mania
Roosevelt
Mindanao
Pilang
Old Colony Co
Vote Against Hyde Suit To Enjoin Hendricks
News From New York April 17 reports the Equitable Life Assurance Society agents meeting at the Savoy hotel to decide their stance in the factional dispute. The Alexander faction won a large caucus majority favoring Hyde’s resignation. 220 agents attend, about 18 present, 40 absent. Schiff denies any syndicate profits tied to J. H. Hyde. Superintendent Hendricks faces a court order regarding the amended charter, with Justice Maddox’s action and Governor Higgins defending delay in a legislative inquiry.
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New York
Gov
Higgins
Schiff
Washington
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Savoy Hotel
Alexander
Savoy
Agenta
James H. Hyde
Franklin B Lord
Equitable
H van Renassaer Kennedy
New York City
Kennedy
Rachael
Shires
Justice Maddox
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Jacob H Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Hot Springs
Albany
Brancs ‘Hendricks
State Department of Insurance
Justice Scart
Herbert G Tull
Board of Directors
Hendricks
Mayer
Attorney General's Department
Equitable Society
Harmony in Tammany Sachems Re-elected for 1905
New York April 17 Sachems and other officers of the Tammany Society were unanimously re elected for 1905. Named were Sachems John Atearn Thomas Dunn Victor Dowling John Fox Asa Gardner Randolph Guggenheimer Louis Haffen Patrick Keenan Charles Murphy Daniel McMahon George Plunkett John Scannell Timothy Sullivan secretary Thomas Smith treasurer Peter Mayer sagamore Bryan Henry wiskinkle John Doyle There was one ticket in the field and grand sachem will be elected May 12 the founding anniversary of Tammany.
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New York
Tammany Society
John F .Atearn
Thomas J. Dunn
Victor J. Dowling
John Fox
Asa Bird Gardner
Randolph Guggenheimer
Louis F. Haffen
Patrick Keenan
Charles F. Murphy
Daniel F. McMahon
George W Plunkett
John J. Scannell
Timothy D. Sullivan
Thomas F. Smith
Peter F. Mayer
Sagamore
Bryan P. Henry
Wiskinkle
John A. Doyle
Tammany
Winnebago Indians Dying From Consumption Threat
In Black River Falls Wisconsin on April 17 the once mighty Winnebago tribe faces a dire crisis as consumption decimates numbers. Despite the government holding 906000 for the tribe, many members are dying, and Resident Indian Inspector A P Jones warns the epidemic will exterminate the remnant if not halted. Building Inspectors Lose Jobs in New York as Borough President Ahearn orders removal following a recent collapse and expert reports.
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Black River Falls
Wis
A. P. Jones
New York
Ahearn
Grosvenor May Retire From Congress After Current Term
Gen Charles H Grosvenor signaled possible retirement at end of his present term saying the Athens County group controls the central committee and there is no contest for county offices. He expects a congressional convention call next year or later and will align with the new county committee while serving until March 4 1907 marking ten years in Congress.
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Charles H. Grosvenor
Congress
Athens County
Central Committee
Athena County
Charity Central Committee
Webster
Nelson
Congressional Committee
Public Service
Republican Party
Grosvenor
Ohio
Expel Pratt Rally Spurred by Washington Letter
Cincinnati business leaders received a Washington Post Check Currency Bureau appeal to aid expulsion of Senator Thomas C. Pratt. The letter questions lawmakers taking higher salaries from railroads or corporations and urges passage of parcels post and money order bills. An affidavit states Pratt opposed legislation conflicting with his money order business.
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Washington Post
Cncinnati
Ohio
E. P. Wrlgon
Cincinnati Board of Trade
Cincinnati
Post Check Currency Bureau
Washington, D. C
Thomas C. Pratt
Senate
Congresa
Clarence E. Dawson
Platt
Dawson
Favorable to Brady Nomination in Indiana District
Rockport Indiana April 17 Indications point to John W Brady of Princeton as the likely Republican nominee to succeed Congressman Hemenway, with Evansville's George A Cunningham as strong opponent. Conservatives lean Brady, though a dark horse is unlikely, and the convention at Rockport will name the candidate. Penrose to retire as state party chairman at Harrisburg convention on April 26.
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Hemenway
Washington Pout Rockport
Ind
Flrat
George A. Cunningham
Evansville
John W. Brady
Princeton
Cunningham
Republican State Central Committee
Brady
Penrose
Philadelphia
United States
Boies Penrose
Herrisburg
Secretary Shaw Safe Official Explanation Made
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley defends the selection of a gravedigger as coachman for Secretary Shaw, citing certification processes and duty suitability. The account details a controversy over a fourth applicant, Robert B. Shepard, and notes his past roles and political ties, concluding the action aimed to protect the Secretary from risk and ensure capable service. Also reports the Salt Lake to Los Angeles rail line opening with the Utah Woodmen delegation aboard.
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Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Cal
San Feidro
Salt Lake City
Utah
Woodmen of the World
Killing frosts spread across South and Southeast
Apr 17 reports from Louisville to Georgia and beyond describe abnormally low temperatures and heavy frosts. Georgia faces serious peach crop damage. Alabama Florida reports light frosts. Ohio Valley snow flurries. Indiana loss to fruit crops. Virginia frost extends south to Mobile with varying impacts on vegetables and crops.
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Louisville
Walz
Tennessee
Georgia
Virginia
Alabama
Florida
Ohio Valley
Greenville
A. Polny
Adany
Atlanta
Macon
Augusta
Mobile
Cairo
Lafayette Ind
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Gainesville
Pardon Only Can Save Her
Philadelphia April 17 The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 2 that Mrs Catharine Danz must hang for the murder of her husband William G Dang and George P Heassey a colored voo doo doctor is also sentenced to death for his role in the crime Arsenic poisoning was found in the remains Danz testified she bought powders from Hossey and gave them to her husband to cure his drink habit Hossey was convicted of selling arsenic containing powders before Danz was tried and convicted Both appeals failed and only the pardon board can intervene now
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court Today
Catharine Danz
William G. Dang
George P. Heassey
Dang
Danz
Drowned Boy Found in YMCA Pool in New Haven
Clarence H Bates a 16 year old high school gym class member was found drowned in the YMCA pool in New Haven. He reportedly dived alone and struck the bottom, causing a stun in water under five feet. Examiner Rhodda not involved in this item. James Rhodda of Hazleton faces fraud charges tied to mine-certification exams and posted bail. Mexican silver coinage tree coinage is closed by the Mexico City mint. A furniture sale catalogue is announced by Wilson and Mayers auctioneers at 1227 1229 Gat.
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Wew Haven
Conn
Clarence Hi. Bates
Young Men’s Christian Association
Barnes
Rhodda
Hazleton
James Rhodda
Upper Lehigh
Miners’ Examining Board
Detrey
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson & Mayers
Newsboys Killed in a Panic
Panic during a newsboys crowd incident leads to fatalities. Details on the event, location, and immediate aftermath are reported, with brief notes on related political and social context.
REMOVED M MCKINLEY STATUE IN LOGANSPORT IN DAYLIGHT
Logansport Indiana April 17 sculptor C D Billman removed a heroic William McKinley statue from City Park claiming it was unpaid. While city officials were at a municipal league meeting he wheeled the monument to his home yard using a wagon and block and tackle. The draped female figure with a laurel wreath had drawn criticism for its placement opposite a livery stable and a caisson.
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Logansport
Ind
C. D
Mc Eanley
Billman
Biliman
President in a Blizzard as Loeb Questions Hunting Tales
Glenwood Springs April 17 Roosevelt moves through a mountain camp as Secretary Loeb, with a courier, plans a return trip to Washington. He discredits hunting stories and signs commissions, with Denver and Chicago receptions pending the final hunt. A blizzard rages at Camp Roosevelt and a cinnamon bear shot is reportedly verified nearby.
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GlenWood Springs
Coly
Loeb
Washington
Denver
Board of Trade
Chicago
Merchants’ Club
Hamilton Club
Iroquois Club
Colo
New Castle
Camp Roosevelt
Huntsman Hillis
Octogenarian Rand McNally executive shoots self in Chicago
In Chicago on April 17 T C Haynes secretary of Rand McNally Publishing Co died by suicide in his Marquette Club room. Nearly eighty years old he had long suffered illness and declining health. Described as despondent over his condition he was found with a bullet wound to the skull after club attendants failed to see him all day.
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Chicago
T C. Haynes
Rand McNally Publishing Company
Marquette Club
Haynes
Mr. Haynes
Congregation Changes Faith at Manchaug Mass
In Manchaug Massachusetts a small Roman Catholic parish has become Protestant. Pastor Rev A E Ribourg and forty two former communicants were formally received into the Baptist denomination. The group split from the Roman Catholic church years ago over pastor differences and built an independent church. They were influenced by French Baptist missionaries. Will Go to Catholic University Baltimore Md April 17 The will contest of Miss Margaret H Gardner of Charles County valued at about 150000 was settled by agreement. Most property goes to the Catholic University of Washington as residuary legatee.
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Manchaug
Mass
A. BE. Ribourg
Father Ribourg
France
Catholic University
Baltimore
Margaret H. Gardner
Charles County
Catholic University of Washington
Steamer License Revoked for Carrying Cartridges on Deck
Reports say the steamer John H. Stalin carried loaded cartridges on deck while in service with passengers on April 3. Capt. Charles A MacAlister’s license was revoked and officials notified district attorney and customs that StarIn Transportation Lines violated laws. Lincoln calls for special election to fill Burkett seat on July 18 in Nebraska district.
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New York
John H. Stalin
Charles A MacAlister
Storin
StarIn Transportation Lines
Burkett
Lincoln
Nebr
Mickey Today
Nebraska
False Fire Alarm Triggers Stampede Fatalities for Newsboys
In Indianapolis on April 17 a false fire alarm at the Mason Temple caused a stampede for free show tickets. Several hundred newsboys surged the stairs, four boys aged about thirteen—Ed Morrissey Louis Scheigert Carl Laurel Homer Williamson—died, others injured as the crowd crushed and fought to exit. Police and ambulances struggled amid a chaotic scene near Washington street and Capitol avenue.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Masonia Temple
ED Morrissey
Louis Scheigert
Carl Laurel Homer Williamson
Masonic Temple
Washington Street
Capitol Avenue
Mitchells Plea Answered In Oregon Land Fraud Case
Portland April 17 United States Senator John H Mitchell accuses the grand jury and District Attorney Heney of bias in Oregon land fraud indictments. Heney files affidavits asserting his lawful appointment and malice toward no defendant. Juror Gusin is a naturalized citizen. Defense objections to affidavits are noted. Hermann also files demurrers to charges. Former officials Hall Mays Benson Jones Potter plead not guilty or abatement.
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Portland
Oreg
United States
John H. Mitchell
Oregon
Heney
George Gusin
Bennett
Binger Hermann
J. H. Hall
Edwin Mays
Carl Benson
W. N Jones
Thaddeus Potter
Daniels Leaves College After Racial Petition
Daniels, a 17 year old student from St Thomas, withdraws from Eastman College in Poughkeepsie after 160 Southern students petitioned President Gaines alleging he has negro blood. Gaines accompanies him to New York to place him in Harlem Branch of Hastman College. Daniels says his father is Danish and mother Porto Rican.
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Poughkeepsie
Wv. Daniels
Eastman Business College
Gaines
New York
Harlem
Hastman College
Virginia
Daniels Verues
St Thomas
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