Protest over Baltic fleet at Kamranh Bay tensions rise
Tokyo reports a formal protest delivered to France over the Baltic fleet remaining at Kamranh Bay as Japan demands neutrality and warns of grave consequences. France seeks to aid Russia without provoking wide conflict while Britain weighs support and England's influence is hoped to deter aggression.
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Russia
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England
Saigon
London
Tokyo
Khamrenh Bay
Great Britain
Angro
Kamranh Bay
Nagasak
Borneo
China Sea
Freneh Centraaly
Britain
Royestver
Hongken
Formose
Higgins Signs Stock Transfer Tax Bill in New York
Albany April 19 Gov Higgins signed a stock transfer bill imposing a two cent tax per one hundred dollars of par value on all corporate stock transfers. The measure takes effect June 1 and the governor’s memorandum argues the tax is moderate and broadly comparable to taxes in other nations and wartime U S practice.
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Washington Post
Albany
Gov. Higgins
United States
Congress
Plea For Judge Hooker In Albany Assembly Hearings
Justice Warren B Hooker faced removal questions as Judge William Goodrich argued removal powers. Frank W Stevens told the bar groups to demand Hooker’s ouster while noting no solid evidence against Hooker’s character. The committee was urged to rely on constitutional methods, not ad hoc actions.
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Albany
Warren B Hooker
Assembly Committee
Willam Goodrich
Hooker
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Goodrich
Frank W. Stevens
Judge Hooker
New York Debate Questions Women Gracefulness and Dance
At a convention of the American Physical Education Association Dr FI H Arnold of the New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics argued women are less graceful than men and have poorer anatomy. He praised dancing for women as scientifically strengthening the lower limbs and condemned social etiquette that enforces mincing steps. Dr Arnold urged hopping dances over glide or walk dances and highlighted new representative members including Dr Rebecca Stoneroad of Washington DC.
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New York
FI H Arnold
New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics
American Physical Education Association
Arnoldi
American Association
Rebecca Stoneroad
Washington, D.C
Mars Steamer Reported Lost After North Atlantic Storms
London April 19 The German steamer Mars capt Niemann sunk after February North Atlantic storms. Mars sailed from Pensacola February 1 bound for Leer Germany with about twenty crew aboard. The British steamer Wreshfield, from Pensacola to Hamburg, is believed to share a similar fate. Marine underwriters had abandoned hope of their safety by March 15.
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Mars
Niemann
Pensacola Fla
Leer Germany
Lloyds
North Atlantic
Wreshfield
Pensacola
Hamburg
Actress Shot by Actor in Philadelphia May Recover
Philadelphia dispatch reports Bessie Helen Davis, a seventy five chorus girl, was shot by Edward Smedes after leaving him for another stage company. Smedes injured forehead. Davis, believed married and separated from her husband, forgives him if she recovers. Police doubt she will testify. Smedes, once in the Navy, is from Vicksburg.
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Philadelphia
West
Bessie Helen Davis
Edward Smedes
Nebraska
Hebron
Miss Davis
Benjamin Rogers
Smede
Smedey Bevoree
Smees
New York
Vicksburg, Miss
United States Navy
Vicksburg
Hyde Retains Choate as Counsel in Equitable Controversy
James H Hyde hires Joseph H Choate to lead his legal fight in the Equitable dispute. He plans to return by June and aims to thwart the Alexander faction and reassure policyholders. Agents press Hyde to resign, form a committee to meet him, and seek mutualization of the society amid a broader power struggle.
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Washington Post
New York
James H Hyde
Joseph H. Choate
Equitable
Mr. Choate
Mr. Hyde
Hyde
Choate
Elihu Hootta
Mr. Root
Mr. Hydes
Mr Hyde
Board of Directors
Jim
The
Equitable Society
Charles Wake
Frank Levy
New Orleans
C J Edwards
Brooklyn
Joseph Bowes
Baltimore
W J Roddy
South Carolina
Albany
Insurance
Gov. Higgins
National Association of Managers
C J. Edwards
E. A. Woods
Pittsburg
Shields
San Francisco
J. S Kendrick
St. Loui
R.L Hart
Philadelphia
F. U. Lavy
F H Hazelton
Portland
R .L. Foreman
Atlanta
A. C. Haynes
Alexander
Tarbell
Samuel Untermyar
Society ‘Treasury
Bank of Commerce
Untermyer
Equitable Life Suit Seeks Receivership in Louisiana
Edgar M Cahn filed suit for a receivership under Louisiana law on behalf of policy holders of the Equitable Life Assurance Society and for an accounting of its affairs amid the New York controversy. In Ohio, Winfield lame asked the state insurance panel to halt the company’s business. the panel declined, saying no cause to oust the society. Williams would not identify his client.
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Knowles
Tarbell
Hyde
Louisiana
New Orleans
Edgar M Cahn
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
Columbus
Ohio
DBL Winlame
State Insurance Commission
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Williams
Platt Relapses As Pneumonia Returns In Senator Platt
Washington Connecticut April 19 Senator D H Platt suffered a relapse tonight Dr J W Ford said he had a chill and there was a reappearance of pneumonia The senator passed a restless night but improved today and it was believed he would escape a serious setback until the relapse appeared
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Washington
Conn
D H Platt
J. W Ford
Poisoned Candy By Mail In Mobile Threatens Life Of Woman
Police report an attempted murder by poison in a mailed candy box sent to Mrs. Florence Hogan for her anniversary. The box smelled odd and was coated with powder. a drug store test found poison enough to kill fifty people. Detectives on case. government likely to investigate.
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Mobile
Ala
Florence Hogan
Two Cremated In Jail Fire At Pontchatoula
New Orleans April 13 three prisoners attempted an escape by starting a fire in Pontchatoula parish jail. Two men were cremated and a third fatally burned. The dead are Henry Taylor Vine Mount Alabama, James Reilly Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and Lucien George da Las Lafayette Louisiana. The men were arrested last night for disorderly conduct.
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New Orleans
Pontchatoula
Henry Taylor
Vine Mount
Ala
James Reilly
Philadelphia
Lucien George da Las
Lafayette
Chicago Street Railways Proposal for Municipal Ownership
Negotiations opened today between traction representatives and the city of Chicago over purchasing the street railways. A proposal would have companies modernize lines and sell to the city at a fair price to avoid legal complications and secure immediate municipal ownership. A joint conference is planned to settle remaining disputes between the companies and the city.
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Chicago Street Railways
Chicago
Whicch
President Roosevelt Hunts Big Game Establishes Mounted Patrol
Glenwoods Colorado April 19 Roosevelt and Loeb camp twenty miles from telegraph news. Loeb’s return tomorrow expected with updates on the hunt amid storm in the East Divide. Loeb carries documents needing the President’s signature. The Penny ranch may be deserted Friday as the party moves to the West Divide where game abounds. Capt Austin and Joe Austin urge respect for a patrol around the hunting grounds and quiet time for the President. A Denver minister requests bear carcasses for the poor. former Adjt Gen Bell supports. Taft receives Loeb summaries on South American matters and awaits the President’s reply.
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Washington Post
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Colo
Roosevelt
Loeb
East Divide
New Castle
Elmer Chapman
Soeb
Penny Ranch
East Divine
West Divide
Joe Austin
Liberty School
Camp Liberty
Courter Chapman
Capt
Austin
Hns
Denver
Parson
Thomas A. Uzzell
People's Tabernacle
Adjt
Sherman M Bell
Hoch Trial Delayed With Murder Charge Pending
Chicago April 19 Johann Hoch the self confessed bigamist was arraigned for the murder of his wife Marie Walcker Hoch and pleaded not guilty. Defense seeks delay to examine the new indictment and trial is expected to last at least a week with jury selection days planned.
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Chicago
Johann Hoch
Marie Walcker Hoch
Isadore Plotka
Kersten
Hoch
Carnegie Romance Family Approves Match After Honeymoon Abroad
New York April 19 Andrew Carnegie hosted a semi family dinner to welcome James Hever, a coachman and riding master, who wed his niece Nancy Carnegie a year ago. The secret marriage produced a daughter Florence Retta. Carnegie praised Hever as sober and preferable to a worthless duke, noting Hever once served Mrs Thomas Carnegie and is described as honest and well bred.
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Washington Post
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Ninetieth Street
Fifth Avenue
Aong
Florence Retta
F C Perkins
Oliver A. Rickelser
Duke
Carnegie
Hever
Nancy Carnegie
Thomas Carnegie
Andrew
Thaly
Dublin
James Hever
Herver
Nancy
Thomas M. Carnegie
Pittsboro
Fernandina, Fla
Anarchy in the Balkans Sparks Official Alarm
Vienna reports growing unease over Balkan affairs as Greeks kill over 130 Bulgarians in Zagoricham and Turks kill Serbians in Kumanovo. Christians and Mohammedans clash across provinces while Turkey offers little protection, risking wider Balkan involvement.
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Vienna
Balkan States
Zagoricham
Koritsa
Kumanovo
Uskub
Jefferson May Recover From Illness at Ocean View Cottage
West Palm Beach April 19 reports say Joseph Jefferson shows improvement after two days of anxiety. He eats broth and milk, relishes fruit, and chats with doctors and family. A cool sea breeze and 70 to 65 degree temperatures accompany the hopeful update. The actor rests in Reef cottage overlooking the ocean and remains in favorable condition.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson
Carnegie's Niece Weds Coachman
Noted social event appears in today’s society section as Carnegie’s relative marries a family employee. The ceremony is described in brief, with limited details on guests and venue.
Venezuela Safer Tone Easing Tensions Across Dispute
Caracas reports a calmer Venezuelan scene as France and the United States show restraint in Cable Company disputes and arbitration refusals. Damages from the Cable Company not ruled on by the high court, while Italy presses for peaceful settlement over Martini coal mines. Dutch sailors released, Venezuela denying confiscation, and talks planned with US officials in Washington via Rudolph Dolge.
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Associated Press
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Venezuela
France
United States
Castro
New York
Bermudez
Italy
Cabie Company
Riva
Acte
Loomis
Rudolph Dolge
Dolge
Curacao
Washington
Marge
Bowen
Dowie follower Kennedy attacked in Tsungli village mission
In Tsungli Village near Shanghai on April 12 Chinese attackers wearing blouses marked People’s Volunteers looted the native building used for mission work and wounded Kennedy, a Dowie follower. He was reported alive the next morning with hopes for recovery. American officials sent troops to restore order amid anti foreign feeling fears.
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Shanghai
John Alexander Dowie
Kennedy
Tsungli
Tsingh
Davidson
State Department
James W Davidson
Hanchow
Cloud
Threw Girl From Viaduct In Cincinnati Tragedy
Cincinnati reports April 19 recount a nine year old girl Loretta Krekeler hurled from Liberty Street viaduct eighty three feet to the ground. Charles Finch was arrested after claiming he was drugged by cocaine. The girl’s six year old brother witnessed the assault. Finch denies involvement claiming a colored man supplied the drug. In Madison Wisconsin, April 19 State Senator Barney Eaton faces possible expulsion as senate cites him to show cause related to graft trial testimony in Milwaukee. Other indictments are pending.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Loretta Krekeler
Liberty Street
Charles Finch
Finch
Madison
Wis
Barney Exton
Senate
Eaton
Milwaukee
NO YOUTHS ON JURY Nan Patterson's Fate Rests with Married Men
Nan Patterson's trial for murder reopens with a jury of mostly married men selected in New York. She again testifies and seeks her sister as a witness. The court adjourns to Monday, as Patterson influences panel with wives' likely views on acquittal.
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Japan
France
Hyde Ratains Choate
Carnegie
Nan Patterson
Virginia
Maryland
King Alfonso
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Boston
Georgetown
Wiliams
Panama
Trail
Gurl
New York
Tril
Caesar Loung
Ocock
Goff
Miss Patterson
Daughers
Lovell Mo Aldrich Foreman
John H Splint
Merchant
Julius Goldstone
Newcomb C Barney Nixty
Francis ‘Wall
Eberhard L Luder
Walter W Tinsley
Preston W Lynn
Willem F Niebuhr
Robert C Martin
Davis May
William J. Murphy
Young
Europe
Aldrich
Mesers Splint
Goldstone
Hes
Caesar” Young
Gans
Gaynm
New York State Supreme Court
Flushing
Caesar Young
Jerome
Morgan Smith
Cincinnati
Smiths
Gaynor
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