Arrests in Cuba Tighten Grip on Independent Party Leader
In Cuba, Gen Iiurisiy Fstenos, leader of the Independent party of color, and four associates were arrested amid race agitation. Additional arrests followed in Havana and Santa Jara as authorities, under orders from Premont Gomez, move to curb what they call a sedition effort. The government seeks legal action via a special session of the supreme court, while minister Jackson is kept informed of developments.
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Dickinson Explains Cuban Officers’ Demands for Pay Cut
In a House reply yesterday, Mr Dickinson defended a shift in the pay requirements for Cuban artillery officers and a cavalry detachment. He said the officers drew monthly sums from the Cuban treasury and accepted responsibility for the defalcation questioned by the War Department, amid debate on Secretary Dickinson’s role and compensation.
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Singers Reveal Salaries in UK Opera Row Trial
Lesser lights of the crawl opera stage disclosed salaries before United star Commissioner Humphrey. Met Opera figures testifying in Paris included Georges Regis and tenor Astruc. Contracts showed pay around 30 for four seasons and about 6000 for a season. Five more indictments set for Monday as hearings probe payments, trust issues, and per cent shares.
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Childs act kills three in gas incident in Pawtucket
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on April 23 a child accidentally opened a gas cock causing the deaths of three relatives. Victims include Virginia Levette 23 months old Leo pold Hubert 13 months old and Leona Hubert 23 months old. Grandmother Loyette Hubert was nearby as the tragedy occurred while the mother Diminaco Hubert allegedly assisted in a store. The scene showed gas appliances and open vents.
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Atlantic City Shaken by Reported Earth Tremors
Earthquake shocks were felt in Atlantic City New Jersey on April 3. Weather Bureau officials observed tremors and noted windows rattling in offices. Residents on the island and Chelsea reported movements between light and moderate intensities.
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AERO BEATS TRAINS SPEEDS 1500 FEET IN AIR
London to Manchester attempt by Graham White in a Farman biplane spans over 185 miles with half the distance flown before a forced descent due to cold. The journey saw crowds along the route and rapid speeds as trains were overtaken. White suffered near freezing conditions, repairs were needed, and a fresh attempt was planned for the next day. Kaiser honors aerial fleet officers as trials and other flights report from Paris to Cologne and the French coast.
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Texas
Roosevelt on Duty Critics Do Not Count
Former President warns that race death by self action is great enemy of republics and urges rights over moneyed interests. He champions common virtues as essential in clashes for public good.
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Roosevelt Epigrams on wealth and virtue in public life
A compilation of quotes criticizing wealth without merit and praising the arena of effort. It argues that credit belongs to the active, humble in spirit, and responsible citizens who face hardship and raise healthy families, warning against cynicism and mere refinement lacking work.
Roosevelt Crowns Career With Paris Academy Honors
Paris April 25 Theodore Roosevelt in Paris marked a career pinnacle as he joined the French Academy session at the Sorbonne and met the university’s highest circles. Crowds packed the streets waving flags while Roosevelt addressed topics of property and human rights, urging courage, virtue, and citizen duty as core republic ideals. He received a Jefferson bust and Sevres vases during a university reception, with French officials and dignitaries in attendance.
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Change of Venue Sought in Pittsburg Jury Tampering Case
Allegheny County District Attorney Blakeley asks the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court for a venue change for Max Leslie’s graft scandal cases. He alleges a large fund to defeat justice and says jurors in Pittsburgh are influenced by gamblers and political powers, urging postponement to ensure an impartial panel.
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Hetty Green to retire from active business
New York reports Hetty Green, 73, plans to retire from active business and entrust affairs to her daughter Mrs Matthew Astor Wilks. The article notes Green’s intention to step back from the business world and the likely shift in direction of her affairs.
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Controversy Over Pinchot Ballinger Clash Rages
Testimony before the committee details threats and insults between Gifford Pinchot and Richard Ballinger. George Otis Smith cites price threats, a Spokane congress dispute, and Pardee’s attack as part of a larger fight over conservation policy.
Alaska and Wickersham Hearings Amid Political Strife
In a heated Senate hearing the Alaska story sparked uproar as officials challenged conservation policies and accused interests of manipulation. Attorney General Wickersham faces calls for disclosure while Brandeis hints at further revelations. Committee plans extra hearings Thursday to Saturday to push the inquiry forward.
Riots and foreign fears dominate Changsha area
Telegraph dispatches report resumed rioting near Changsha with foreign affairs in flux. Customs offices abandoned at Chuchou and Yi Yang as troops occupy the city and foreigners seek protection aboard ships. Ships including the British Snipe and German Otter move up the Yangtze while consuls warn of danger and widespread exodus.
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Hyde Trial Day Shows Nurse’s Testimony Cuts Cross
In a Swope murder trial session the nurse Anna Houlihan testified that Dr Hyde made charged statements and that much of her chart on Chrisman Swope was written from memory. The court adjourned after a morning session with jurors allowed to roam the courtroom and a second benefit baseball game staged outside.
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Fire Wrakes Lake Charles Destroying Opera House and City
Fire fueled by a fierce gale sweeps Lake Charles destroying the Opera House and most of the business district. The blaze leaves about 94 million dollars in losses, thousands homeless, with temporary camps erected and aid rushed from nearby cities and state troops deployed to guard the ruins.
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Taft Announces Night Conference With Ohio Republicans
President Taft invites Ohio Republican congressmen to a White House meeting tonight at 7 for a general discussion of the legislative program. A prior conference helped speed bills, and yesterday Representatives Lensworth and Goebel urged another session to advance actions in the House. The Ohio delegation may take the initiative to hasten 2 or 3 key measures on the administration agenda.
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Plan Primary For Senator In Senate Call
Jackson Bliss and TL Lomax of the Democratic State executive committees issued a call for a May 6 meeting to arrange the special November primary proposed by United States Senator Leroy Percy to settle the senatorial contest a year early. Gov Noel opposing the primary would not arrive from Washington until Monday. Taft's conservation bill to authorize withdrawal of public lands for power sites irrigation and other uses was taken up by the Senate committee on public land. An amendment says lands withdrawn remain open to exploration discovery occupation and purchase under U S mining laws.
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