Roosevelt Cross-Examines Bosses in 1904 Campaign Fund Talk
Theodore Roosevelt testified on the second day of his cross examination about campaign funds and dealings with political bosses including William Barnes and Senator Platt. He described Barnes as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and discussed attempts to reform politicians. He also named Morgan Carnegie Perkins Bean and others as involved in fund flows and political influence. The session covered gifts, influence, and the risk of “visible government” and urged voters to scrutinize political finance.
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Japan Demands China Accept Proposals In Full
The Japanese foreign minister handed the Chinese foreign minister a demand for complete acceptance of revised proposals. Negotiations would be broken off if the Chinese government does not accept. Japan would enter further talks on minor points if the proposals are accepted.
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China
Woman slain at Heitner home as caretaker sought
Washington Post reports a burglar killed Mrs Heitner in her New York residence during an attack suspected to have involved a family employee from the Seamen's Home. A companion found the body in the pantry after a caretaker fled, with three beer bottles noted as possible weapons and valuables missing.
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Helen Ric
Heitner
Harel
Grand Duchess Protests Over Food Requisition Methods
Tannemburg reports Grand Duchess Mare of Luxemburg has sent an official protest to Berlin over food supply allocations. She claims the policy causes many subjects to face starvation while aid from all parties is pledged but only a portion reaches the population. She accuses government authorities of requisitioning scarce goods in exchange for scraps.
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Princeton Seniors Report Guiltess of Osculation
Twenty two percent of Princeton University seniors admitted they had never been kissed when class statistics were taken. Some said they did not want to, others cited lack of opportunity or hygienic reasons. Nine percent considered osculation wrong or improper. The item notes travel rates for Baltimore trips on weekends.
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Pastor Slain in Bed as Wife Charged with Murder
In Douglas Georgia April 23 1900 Mrs Maggie Haskins was jailed for the killing of her Baptist minister husband Rev Allen Haskins shot in bed holding his 3 year old daughter. Neighbors found him dead from a tack shot to the left shoulder. no tracks from the house. Coroner’s verdict noncommittal as authorities seek time for a full statement.
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Allies Routed by Gas in Ypres Sector War Report
British commander reports German use of asphyxiating gas near Hinschcote and Lancemarch, forcing French retreat while British and French lines hold largely intact. Recounted air combat and German claims counter with gas shell usage noted. awaits further confirmation.
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Banks Test War Tax Suits Affects 25000 Banks
Three test suits challenge the constitutionality of the War Revenue Act tax on bank capital. Continental and Commercial National Bank seeks 21657.34 return, others seek smaller refunds. Cases target Internal Revenue Commissioner Osborn and Collector Smietanka, with Mayer for banks claiming no tax can be levied on Federal state and municipal capital.
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Robber Kills Woman and Minister Killed in Bed
In today’s issue a trio of shocking items dominate the page. A robber shoots a woman, a minister dies at home, and an outline of ongoing trials and court actions hints at broader social tension.
Russian Offense Advances in Carpathians Amid Flood Delays
Russian Minister of War reports troops gaining control of principal Carpathian heights along a 120 kilometer front, with 3,000 prisoners per day. Flooded rivers and melting snow slow progress but do not stop operations, while German and Austrian claims of a breakdown are dismissed as unfounded. Grand Duke Nicholas is not wounded, per official reply.
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WIFE FLED UNCOOKED FOOD. Drews' Diet Beliefs Trigger Divorce
Prof George J Drews of Chicago sues for divorce alleging desertion after wife rejected his cooked food theory. He preached health via raw meals while she preferred sirloin steak, with a claimed daily menu of water or juice, nuts, and vegetable salads.
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Texas Storm Kills Twenty as Cyclone Rages
In Texas and eastern Oklahoma a rain wind and electrical storm caused numerous deaths and widespread damage. Dallas reports twenty dead with area wide rail and wire disruptions and $1,000,000 in property losses. Austin bore the worst impact with at least fifteen expected deaths.
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German Fleet Sweeps North Sea Fails to Find English Warships
Berlin reports the high seas fleet cruised the North Sea into English waters without meeting British forces. London notes ongoing battles around Ypres with German offensives, naval aims at the Dardanelles, and reports of possible Zeppelin activity along the North Sea coast.
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Russians Shell Turks Coast in Black Sea Action
Petrograd reports the Russian Black Sea squadron bombarded the Turkish coast from Atashhin toatchava on April 1. The 16 mile stretch housed Turkish army HQs where barracks and stores were set ablaze. Many coastal ships laden with ammunition were sunk as Turkish land forces endured shelling until their artillery silenced. Turkish offensive efforts in the region ceased by April 20.
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Three of Four Sons Slain in Arcson Affair
Charles Lesrand suffers loss as three of his four sons are killed in action. M Gexrand, former chamber of commerce president, active in student exchange projects between Harvard Treverans and the French Commercial University, was noted today that the third son in his group had been killed.
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Train Robbery Attempt On Washington and New York Mail
Robbers boarded the Washington and New York mail train of the Mississippi and Nashville Railroad tonight. Peter Marebage, baggage master, was shot and perhaps fatally wounded. The baggage car was dynamited. The robbers, who boarded at a Mississippi station, escaped near New Orleans suburbs and are pursued by police. Passengers were not molested.
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