Mayor Schmitz Immunity Offer Split in San Francisco
A San Francisco report says Mayer Schmitz proposes resigning, confessing to the grand jury, and joining reformers in exchange for immunity. Rudolph Spreckels backs prosecutions and opposes immunity. Assistant District Attorney Heney remains noncommittal, while signaling possible agreement with the stance. The offer aims to reveal graft details to aid prosecutors.
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Heney
Spreckels
Schmitz
Washington Post
San Francisco
Bayer Schmitz
Francis J. Heney
Grand Jury
Mr. Spreckels
Prof T S Noble Dead Head of Cincinnati Art School
Prof Thomas S Noble died at Presbyterian Hospital after an operation Friday. Seventy four years old, he led the Cincinnati Art School for thirty five years and was known as a painter. He leaves a wife two sons and three daughters. He was born in Kentucky and studied in Munich Paris and the United States. He retired three years ago and moved to Bensonhurst New York. The body was taken to Cincinnati.
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New York
Thomas S. Noble
Presbyterian Hospital
Cincinnati
Prof Noble
Cincinnati Art School
Lexington
Munich
Paris
United States
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Cinemmnati Art School
Tounder
Bensonhurst
New York Fruit Dealer Arrested as Kidnapping Gang Leader
Pietro Pintinello a New York fruit dealer was arrested by Lieut Petrosino head of the Italian bureau charged with leading a gang of kidnappers. A boy Salvatori Saltti disappeared January 9 and four others were arrested. Petrosino says he has evidence to convict all involved. Pintinello lived on Roosevelt Street with a woman named Rosina Martines identified by the boy as holding him for two weeks.
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Pietro Pintinello
Ligur
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Roosevelt Street
Rosina ‘Martines
Saints
Raid in Atlantic City Targets Saloon Owner and Bartenders
Special constables with the Good Citizens league raided Thomas Brown's saloon at Georgia and Atlantic avenues in Atlantic City. They arrested Brown and two bartenders on warrants for selling liquor on Sunday. Bail set at 1000 for Brown and 500 each for the others. hearing scheduled tomorrow. A mob gathered, saloons closed amid reform agitation and arrests during the week.
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Washington Post
Atlantic Chey
N. J
Pril
Good Citizenshaup League
Thomas Brown
Georgia
Atlantic Avenues
Hughes
Brown
Dynamite Deals Death In Suburban Explosion
Two men Albert Zimmerman and John Becker were killed and eight others injured when dynamite exploded during efforts to extinguish a fire in a small Luxem ore suburb building. Police suspect incendiary origins as residents were unaware of dynamite onsite. The blast demolished the structure, with several injuries in serious condition and others lightly burned.
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Albert, Zimmerman
John Becker
Luxem‘oure
Miners Still Entombed After Water Flood Trap
Johnstown Pa April 23 The Berwind White Company mine rescue efforts continue as water is pumped from the shaft. Relatives crowd the mouth while officials hold to hope air may sustain the trapped workers. Late tonight no clear sign of life or imminent rescue, with dangers of starvation and possible death cited. Continuous taps in pipes suggest some men may still be alive.
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Washington Post
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Mune News
Berwind-White Company
Reacuers
Mock duel ends in fatal accidental shooting in Brooklyn
Howard Blelcher, 22, of 456 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, accidentally killed Charles Murphy, 285 Devon Street, during a mock duel with paper cutters at 827 Devoe Street. Murphy died of a heart wound before an ambulance arrived from St. Catherine's Hospital. Capt Ryans arrested Belcher. he was locked up on murder charges.
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New York
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Humboldt Street
Brooklyn
Charles Murphy
Devon Street
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St. Catherine's Hospital
Charles Welsfold
Devoe Street
Ryans
Elbert Street
Belcher
Peace hopes rise as Ellison says McClellan to end war with Tamany
New York April 2 Mayor McClellan plans to end warfare with Tammany Hall and has named Corporation Counsel Ellison to lead conferences with a Democratic representative, likely “Big Tim” Sullivan. The talks aim to set terms of a complete peace and shift the mayor from active politics to city administration.
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Tammany
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Sullivan
Inquiring Legislature Seeks Gov Little Health Update
Arkansas Senator John G. B. Simms will introduce three resolutions to appoint two senate and three house members to investigate Gov John L. Little's illness. The committees will travel to Corpus ChristÍa, Texas, for a thorough medical review and report findings promptly.</s>
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Chicot County
John L. Little
Corpus Christ
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Trust Company Losses Tied to Douglass Dennett Robbery
A top executive of the Trust Company of America reveals the theft of William O Douglass and Oliver M Dennett. The firm says it lost about 140000 with securities hypothecated and seeks recovery from brokers and bankers involved. Potential total may approach one million though exact figures remain disputed.
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Washington
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Trust Company of America
William O. Douglass
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Manhattan Club
Douglass
Colonial Trust Company
William F. Sheehan
New Mexico People Rally Behind Gov Hagerman Resignation Fight
Roswell April 22 The people of New Mexico unite against President's demand for Gov Hagerman's resignation. Attorney General Reid leads defense of Hagerman while Senator Penrose and Delegate Bull Andrews oppose him. Resignation reportedly to be sent to Gov Curry. protests to Washington intensify.
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Washington Post
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Train wreck injures twelve in Collett Indiana tragedy
A Grand Rapids and Indiana train wreck at Collett Indiana injures twelve passengers, two seriously. An automobile convoy headed to the scene collides with a fence. Frank Kenworthy dies from a broken neck. George Edwards sustains serious injuries. remaining riders escape with bruises.
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Collett
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U S Legation Stoned Amid Frontiers Mobilization Rumors
Reports from City of Mexico claim the American and Mexican legations in Guatemala City were stoned by a crowd allegedly incited by Cabrera allies. Mexican troops are said to be mobilizing on the Guatemalan frontier to safeguard interests amid tensions with Cabrera’s government.
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Inister Gamboa
Gamboa
Manuel Barrillas
Manuel Giron
Wabash Train Wreck Kills Two At Bridgeville
A Wabash passenger train left tracks near Bridgeville, plunging into Chartiers Creek. Engineer Marion Boyd and Fireman Frank McIsaacs died. about 100 passengers escaped, aided by an unoccupied front coach and a reduced carload on the rear section. A new schedule went into effect and an investigation is pending.
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Chartiers Creek
Marion Boyd
Enginisr
Rock Station
Frank McIsaacs
Barberton
Ohio
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Chartlers Creek
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McIsaacs
Smiths body at Frisco silent millionaires widow voyage
The body of James Henry Smith of New York, died recently in Klote Japan, arrived today on the steamer Siberia. Accompanying were his widow and the Duke and Duchess of Manchester traveling with Mr and Mrs Smith. The Duke said Smith made a Scotland will three days after marriage. Mrs Smith refused interview and kept to her seat.
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San Francisco
James Henry Smith
Klote
Japan
Siberia
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
Duke of Manchester
Postmaster General Meyer Denies Resignation Rumors
In Boston on departmental business Postmaster General George Von L Meyer refuted reports claiming he planned to resign and said there is no truth to the chatter. He stated he was in the city for official duties and offered no indication of changing his position.
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May Schmits
Schmitz
Boston
George von L. Meyer
Hat
Composer Crosby Dies By Own Hand In New York
The 37 year old composer Warner Crosby killed himself in a furnished room at 310 West Twenty seventh Street New York writing the music for The March of the Suffragettes before death. The manuscript was blood stained and found near his bed. A friend Matt Woodward wrote the lyrics. Crosby had been struggling financially and sought a fresh start. A Pennsylvania publisher hinted it might take music if it followed heart and flower. The coroner sent the body to Stephen Merritt Burial Company.
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Warner Crosby
West Twenty-seventh Street
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Matt Woodward
Tyler
Pennsylvania
Stephen Merritt
Goldfield Tragedy Ends With Deputy’s Gunfire
Carrie Burton, a 20 year old Goldfield resident, was shot near the post office as Deputy Fred Gleason’s horse reared and the weapon discharged. The pistol fell from the deputy’s holster, the bullet striking Burton in the neck and severing the jugular vein. Gleason was arrested but released as blameless.
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Carrie’ Burton
Fred Gleason
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Catastrophe at unfinished Baltimore pier kills and traps crowd
Officials from McLean Construction Co say a full death toll cannot be released until payday. Between 14 000 and 20 000 spectators viewed the collapsed Baltimore and Ohio pier as police cordons blocked land and water. It is believed several colored laborers were among the dead, known only by numbers.
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Baltimore
McLean Construction Company
Pistol Fight Fatal In Cincinnati Shantytown
Desperate noon duel on West Fourth Street left Patrolman William Satters critically wounded and Phillip J Schwartz known as the Duke of Shantytown fatally or seriously hurt. Spectators feared lynching as Schwartz reloaded and kept bystanders at bay until police overpowered him. Lacey, also a Shantytown resident, had sought protection prompting Satters to confront Schwartz.
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Castro May Retire From Presidency in Venezuela
The Tribune reports Cipriano Castro plans to retire on May due to poor health. He will seek recuperation in the Swiss mountains. Gen Juan Vicente Gomez, first vice president, will succeed Castro.
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the Tribune
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Rescue at Sea as Lucifer Sinks in Heavy Seas
Survivors recount five hour battle to abandon the British steamer Lucifer after a boiler fire. Sagami’s crew rescued them, transferring aboard before the Lucifer foundered amid a gale. Signals and rockets lit the night as two passing ships failed to stop. The Sagami faced shortages and rationing while the rescued men praised their saviors.
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Napoleon's Confessor Bernard O'Reilly Dead at 91
Mgr Bernard O'Reilly, confessor to Emperor Napoleon III and godfather to King Alfonso XII, dies at Mount St. Vincent New York aged 91. Born in Mayo Ireland he emigrated to Quebec at 15 and graduated Laval University. He joined the Society of Jesus and later served as chaplain to the 99th New York Regiment in the Civil War before returning to France as Napoleon III's confessor.
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Sreefal
Washington Post
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Alphonso XII
Mount St. Vincent
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Quebec
Laval University
St John's College
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Society of Jesus
Canada
Skety-ninth
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France
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Labor Rejects Resolution in St Louis Meet
The Central Trades and Labor Union of St Louis refused to endorse a pattern makers’ resolution attacking President Roosevelt for labeling Moyer and Haywood as undesirable citizens. Western Federation of Miners officers charged with Steunenberg murder were cited as context. Central labor leaders urged respect for the office of Chief Magistrate of the republic.
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Central Trades and Labor Union
St Louis
Pattern Makers’ Organization
Roosevelt
Moyer and Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Gov
Steunenberg
Balloon Flight Postponed in St Louis Night Exhibition
The planned balloon ascent by Capt Charles Chandler of the United States Signal Corps and J. C McCoy of New York City in St Louis was postponed to await a strong west wind. They planned to steer toward land near Washington after launch.
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Apri
St Louis
Charles Chandler
United States Signal Corps
J. C McCoy
New York City
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