Interim signals from Isthmus and Caribbean trip
Senator Kittredge and officials report progress with Panama Canal issues in Colon and Gatun, noting tentative arrangements with Panamanian authorities, land condemnation matters, and employment terms for rail road workers. Stevens requires rest. Cuba and Porto Rico tours show political and economic outlooks including census plans, elections, sugar and tobacco crops, and church land questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colon
Ranama
Rogers
Isthmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
Stevens
Mrs Brown's Wedding Hurries Husband in Baltimore
Mrs Laura J. Brown widow of Gen Alexander D. Brown will wed Charles H. Kaufman of Boston at noon in St Joseph's Catholic Church Baltimore County. The union shocks locals as Kaufman is 32 years younger and the match was not expected before June. Brown inherited part of Gen Brown's fortune and owns a renowned Baltimore County home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Laura J. Brown
Alexander D. Brown
Charles H. Kaufman
Boston
Worrow
Rt. Josephs Catholic Church
Texas
Baltimore County
R. C. Campbell
Kaufman
Mrs. Brown
Herman
Narragangan
Sara Brown
Gen. Brown
Predicts Foraker Victory in Ohio Contest
Akron Ohio April 2 Senator Charles Dick back from Washington says he will aid his colleague Senator Foraker in the coming Ohio political contest. He notes the present vote would favor Roosevelt if the choice were Roosevelt versus Foraker but a year hence the outcome could change. He says Foraker would not pursue a reactionary policy that would hinder railroad development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Charles Dick
Washington
Senator Foraker
Senator Dick
Foraker
Roosevelt
Bryan arrives in Boston for Mayors Club luncheon
William J. Bryan arrived from Pittsfield to attend the Massachusetts Mayors' Club luncheon, where he spoke as the chief orator. He declined to discuss Massachusetts Democratic prospects in detail, noting a Democratic victory if the party acts. He met former Gov. Douglas, with tariff policy a topic of their discussion, and planned a Fall River return and a Harvard address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprolsl
Washington Post
Boston
WiLliam J. Bryan
Pittsfield
George Fred Williams
Col
A. Drinkwater
John P. Feeney
Bryan
Mayors’ Club
Massachusetts
Alexander Troup
New Haven
Douglas
Fall River
Gov. Guild
Harvard
Roosevelt backs Hughes as Odell seeks New York power
A report states President Roosevelt moved to consolidate administration forces behind Governor Hughes to block Benjamin Odell Jr from seizing control of New York’s Republican organization. Odell’s bid parallels his Saratoga effort, with Wadsworth protected and Hughes urged to deny Odell leverage, impacting upcoming presidential considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
New York State
Gov. Hughes
Odell
Gov Hughes
Hughes
Saratoga
Albany
Gov
Warrington
Internal Revenue
Sanders
Viriwally
Hughor
New York Repubiican
Mays
James W. Wadsworth
Geneseo
Thdre
Mr. Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Janes W. Wadsworth
New York Assembly
Arrest on Wife Charge In Maryland Farm Incident
Aaron Soffman, a wealthy farmer near Courfoss Maryland, was arrested by Sheriff Deibert on a warrant for carrying concealed weapons. The accuser says he has been drinking heavily and acted violently, carrying a shotgun and revolver, and preventing her from cooking. She sought the warrant after confronting him in the early hours. Prosecution plans mention a possible mental health inquiry via jury proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegerstown
Aaron Soffman
Courfoss
Sherif Deibert
Ins Whe
Hagerstown
Hartle
Engineer Electrocuted Fixing Erie Rail Line Wire
Rochester New York April 22 John Yerger age 19 Champlain street an Erie Railroad engineer died after touching a 11 000 volt trolley wire while on the cab roof. He had climbed to fix a whistle that failed and was struck by the current then fell and died before medical help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
NW Y
John Yerger
Champlain Street
Erie Railroad
Jealousy Motive Probed In Sheridan Circle Assault
Detectives pursue jealousy as the likely motive in the assault on Mrs. Rose F Porter of Bethesda near Sheridan Circle. Howard Bradley, held for investigation, says he and Porter’s wife were friendly for 18 months and that she asked his name be kept out of the case. Mrs. Porter, treated at Emergency Hospital, suffered a skull fracture and multiple bruises. Bradley is expected to be released within a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Circle
Bradley
Rose F Porter
Bethesda
Boardman
Mrs. Porter
Porter
Lssailant
Evans
Grant
Rockville
Hosie
Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wiliams
Long Island
Mr. Morgan
Dicker
Sevrell
Sevrel
Bable
Drin
Weather Conditions From April 22 Report
Weather conditions show a shallow low over Kansas and a second low moving across Northern New England. Rain persists in Gulf States and has moved into Virginia and Tennessee. Warmer in eastern districts with near normal temperatures overall except the Southwest. Winds southwest to brisk along coasts and variable over the lakes. Temperatures midnights range in the 40s with varying highs and a 30 percent sunshine reading cited. Temperatures compare with last year’s highs and lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Ax~ Keansas
New England
Gulf States
Virginia
Tennessee
Niesport
New York
Lake
Ohio Valley
Atlantic Coast
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Health
All run down in the spring due to winter impurities. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended by thousands for pimples headaches and fatigue. Available in liquid or tablet form with 100 doses for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bandit Alfano Deported To Italy By Immigration Authorities
Enrico Alfano, alleged Naples Camorra chief, was turned over to U S immigration officials in New York after a police raid. He escaped Italy after Cuccolo murder and his wife’s crime, cited as motive. Proceeding delayed awaiting Italian documents. a homicide charge was unlikely without evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Enrico Alfano
Italy
Camorra Society of
Naples
Pullea
East Side
Alfano
Cuccolo
Cuctolo
Camorra
Amano
Dtollan
On Trail of Banker Detecives Hint Fugitives Abroad
Detectives intimate that fugitive William F Walker and gang of wireless wire tappers may be outside the United States. Charles Gondorf alias Charles Earle held at Jefferson Market Court on $20,000 bail for larceny of $5,000 stock from a looted New Britain bank. Police and Pinkertons refuse to discuss details while indicating bonds were used to pay racing debts. A city detective agency says the trail grows warmer and points abroad. extradition may be sought if a capture occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fest
New York
Charles F. Gondort
Charles F. Earle
William F. Welker
New Britain
Gondor
Gondorf
Pinkerton
Walker
William F. Walker
Ingmen
United States
Addicks Quiet Stay Sparks Rent Dispute in Hoboken
J Edward Addicks former Delaware senator candidate sought quiet living in a Hoboken flat at 42 Bloomfield Street. Landlady Henrietta Fischer says Addicks owes two months rent and a $14 gas bill and plans to sue. Her son says Mrs Matilda Roome influenced the landlady to back Addicks ventures and even introduced her to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Roome
Washington Post
New York
Hayes
Hoboken
J. Edward Addicks
Delaware
United States
Bloomfield Street
Addicks
Union League Club
Philadelphia
Uotokes
Thursdny
Eleventh
Bloomfield Streets
Fanning
Henrietta Fischer
Ower
M42
Broomer Street
Matilda Roome
Paris
Fischer
Registry Clerk Arrested for Larceny in Post Office
Post office registry clerk David E. Stedman, 55, held on $2,500 bond after confessing to stealing 33 from a foreign registered letter en route to Jerusalem. An inspector says he took the money from letters while serving in trusted posts over eighteen years. He was arraigned before Commissioner Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stedman
New York
David E. Stedman
New York Post Office
Jerusalem
Chicago
United
Shields
Eytedman
Larchmont Disaster Blame Sheds on Pilot Anson
Federal steamboat inspectors Withey and Steward fixed responsibility for the Larchmont sinking after colliding with the schooner Harry Knowlton in Block Island Sound. Pilot John Anson is blamed, drowned, while Captain George W. McVey is practically exonerated, and the schooner is found to have complied with navigation rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
United States
Withey
Steward
Harry Knowlton
Block Island Sound
John Anson
George W. McVey
Merger Approved To Create Washington Chamber of Commerce
At a large meeting the Business Men’s Association and the Jobbers and Shippers’ Association approved forming a Washington Chamber of Commerce. Members welcomed plans for a dedicated Chamber building and a merged organization with dues waived until January 1, 2008. Various leaders lauded the merger while the Board of Trade largely held aloof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Association
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association
F Street
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Bualnes Men's Asociation
Buatnes Men's Association
Jobbery and Shippers’ Association
New Wiard
Board of ‘Trade
Allen D. Albert
Board of Trade
Albert
Conrad H. Syme
Business Men‘s Association
Charles Linkins
John Doyle Carmody
John B. Kinnear
Robert N. Harper
R. A Chester
Percival Brown
M. J. Weller
Williams exploits and disguises in Delaware fraud tale
The investigation reveals Williams’ evasive tactics and links to Delaware politics. Details show J B Addicks influence on state legislature and that Williams sought favorable legislation without success. His wife, using names like Mrs Josephine Power and Mr J H Williams, managed funds for contracting firms and led a double life with letters praising wealth yet keeping him distant during schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
J. B. Addicks
Senate
Addicks
Newcastle County
Capt. Williams
Williams
Tia
Josephine Power
Boston
Greenwich
Conn
Dr. Power
Capt
Willains
Notorious Mrs Williams and the Greenwich Scandals
The article outlines Mrs Williams using aliases Mrs Powers and Mrs H Power to write letters to Captain Williams and others. It depicts her solicitations, suspected extramarital context, a failed Long Island trolley scheme, and a pattern of worthless checks and creditors after moving from Greenwich to Boston. It mentions connections to J Pierpont Morgan and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Williams
Willams
William P. Williams
Aliny
H. Power
Capt. Wiliams
Washington
Williams
Panama Canal
Panama canal scheme tied to Senator Newlands and Williams
The captain induced investors to cash checks for him and pressed a Panama Canal scheme through Senator Newlands, aiming to meet Taft. Williams sought the senator’s aid, tried to cash drafts, and aimed to buy the Chevy Chase house linked to former Secretary Gage. An associate, John L Gevery, declined to invest despite Williams naming him a director of a contractor firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiliams
Senator Newlands
Williams
Panama Canal
Newlands
Taft
Panama
Chevy Chase
Gage
Washinngton
Thomas J. Fisher & Co
Willams
Fisher & Co
Ina
Gevery
Gevety
United States Contracting Company
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Gatun
Saga
Benator Kittredge
Canal Committee
Squiers
Zong
Mr. Stevens
Col. Goethals
Mare. Sibert and Gaillard
Admiral Rousseau
Havana
Gov. Magoon
Col. Crowder
Steinhart
Long
Havans
Gov Macon
Cuba
Farry
Magoon
Congress
Porto Rico
San Juan
Ponce
Gov. Post
Winthrop
Ide
Mrs. Winthrop
Gov. Winthrop
Executise Council
Porto Reo
Chevareake Bay
Kittredge
Senate Canal Committee
Burton
House of Representatives
Judge de Armond
House of Representa
Misehler
Cincinnati
Western Federation of Yak Cuts
Ben
St. Louis
YMCA
Young Men's Christian Association
Dayton
Philippines
Panda
Business Men's Club of
Nebraskan
Consulta
Cab
Temperaure
Rato
Kasnevinie
N.C. Ga
Atlanta
Allaalid City
Jase Ba Beaton
Denver
Colo. Art
Des Moines
Towa
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont Xay
Indianapatta
Ind
Jacksnville
Fla
Karnes City
Little Meck
Ark
Marquette
Mich
Wemph
Cetvans
Noth Platte
Omaha
Nebr
Pittsburg
Salt Lake City
Oban
Bt. Louis
St Paul
Mingoe
Sgringnela Miss
Vicksburg
Tide and Sun Table
High Cole
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Bandit
William T. Gude
Business Men's Association
Gude
Sale
Lansburgh &Bro
Seventh
Peter Grogan
Bet. H and I
Sts
Waukesha Water
N. W. Burchell
Wilson & Mayers
Shington
The
Express
Warnreter
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Ave
Columbia Graphophone
Hisc Records
Columbia Phonograph Co
F St. N. W
Geo. E. Hebbard
Ninth Street
9Th ST
Belmont Dairy
Christian Xander
Crouse
St. Sean
Newsea Prrdi Ghlye
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