Tornado Killings Across Texas Destruction Reported
A severe storm system wrecked Laredo and New Laredo with at least five dead and many injured. Seminary buildings suffered major damage while teachers escaped. Huts of poorer classes were crushed, and a hospital building was unroofed. Officials warn the full death toll may rise as damage assessment continues. Governor Lanham appealed for immediate state aid to aid the homeless and injured. The storm also caused damage in Bermuda and other towns, with property losses and scattered debris across the region.
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Texas
Alabama
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Ala
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Cheaper Gas For New York And City Power Push
The legislative committee report recommends five cent gas for Manhattan Brooklyn and parts of the Bronx and urges creating a state commission to supervise alkans light and power firms. It also suggests New York City be authorized to use water power it owns or may acquire to generate municipal electricity, without increasing water use.
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Washington Woman's Spunk in Work-at-Home Swindle
Belle Wilson head of Belle Wilson & Co was arrested on charges of defrauding hundreds of women nationwide through a work-at-home sign painting scheme. At a hearing United States Commissioner Bell held her for trial on using the mails to defraud. Witnesses from Washington and the case centers on a woman who paid $110 for instructions and a painting outfit and later sought a refund amid suspicions.
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Philadelpha
Belle Wilson
Belle Wilson & Co
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Bell Today
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Williamson
Minnie Flynn
Washington
County's Money Missing in Athens County Shortage Report
Columbus April 2 Deputy State Inspector EH A Duayer reviewed Athens County treasurer books. Shortage totals 7 1,378 with former treasurers E E Biddison W G Hickman and others tied to missing funds. Auditor and treasurer books allegedly tampered with. tamperer unnamed.
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Grand jury urges public whipping post in Ohio
Special to The Washington Pits Springfield Ohio April 23 the grand jury reports recommending to the legislature the establishment of a public whipping post for punishment of wife betters and those guilty of non support and abuse of families this action follows many cases brought to the notice of the police judge in recent months
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Heirs to Contest Will Threaten Charity Gift
In Funt Mich on April 9 A B Holt of Indianapolis, an heir to the estate of Mrs Mary Stockdale, chosen by relatives to contest the late Mint woman's 400000 gift to Detroit and Buffalo charities. Meanwhile a block burned at Ittabena Miss, causing about 75000 in losses. Earth swallowed 38000 mine at Carterville Mo, and low rate money to colonists via California C&O lines advertised.
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President Roosevelt in good health plans church visit in Glenwood
Special to The Washington Post from Glenwood Springs Colorado April 29 Roosevelt remains in camp amid rumors of illness and fatigue reporters note he is well and resting. Elmer Chapman says the President is in fine shape not sick though tired. Roosevelt will attend Presbyterian services at Old Blue Schoolhouse near West Divide Creek with hunting party guards and local interest in his bear hunt.
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President Roosevelt May View De Weese Exhibit in Canyon City
The article reports Roosevelt’s potential stop en route to view De Weese’s extensive pelts collection, including international specimens. De Weese notes the party could view the display in under two hours if feasible, while acknowledging Old Clubfoot the silver tip remains elusive to the presidential party.
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Nan Patterson case verdict expected Tuesday morning
Nan Patterson faces a verdict anticipated by midnight Tuesday after testimony and summations plan. Prosecutors note pawn tickets were October renewals, not June, and deny claims of a June pawn. Patterson disputes allegations while defense cites duplicity by Leslie Coggins and pressure from Millen.
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Jealous glance ends life on Utica street corner
Miss Bertha Meyers of Home New York, twenty one, collapsed and died after an angry look from Bert Phillips as she conversed with Miss Bessie Jones on a Utica street corner. Meyers fainted and fell face down moments after the glare.
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Hay's Note Urges Cuba to Honor Sanitation Covenant
Havana note dated March 10 urged strict observance of Cuba's obligations to sanitary facilities and full fulfillment of American covenants under the Platt amendment. It cites Havana's January 10, 1902 sewering contract costing $13,000,000 and says Cuban inaction on loan approval and annual $300,000 payment has hindered fulfillment.
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Aeroplane That Flies At San Jose College Show
Special to The Washington Post reports a private exhibition at Santa Clara College where Prof Montgomery’s birdlike aeroplane performed as promised, maneuvering freely at 2000 to 3000 feet for five minutes, executing dives and turns before a controlled descent.
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New York Green Goods Ring Crackdown In Arrests
April 20 in New York detectives nabbed Elmer Klahr and Nelly Galvin amid a green goods sting at a city hotel. Klahr faced charges of receiving funds in the scheme, while post office inspectors indicted Richard H. Carey, Harlem Western Union manager, on conspiring to use mails in a counterfeit money fraud linked to M. G Temple notices and a ring including James McVickers Charles Bailey and William Smith.
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Harlem
Western Union Telegraph Company
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William Smith
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Green Goods
Coal Dealers Indicted In Cleveland Trust For Price Fixing
Eleven members of the Cleveland Retail Coal Dealers Association executive committee were indicted on charges of restricting trade stifling competition and fixing prices in violation of the Valentine State anti trust law. Named defendants include G Drayton secretary J J Philline Charles A Albright J W N Yates Charles Zettlemeyer F M Cowdery I C Goff William Schafer Harry Abels E C Brown and E D Thomas. The case outlines a local coal price fixing scheme by the so called Cleveland coal trust.
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J. W. N. Yates
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I. C. Goff
William Schafer
Harry Abels
E. C. Brown
E. D. Thomas
Valentine State
Czar's Realm Quiet Easter Opens Without Disorder
Imperial ukase grants religious freedom across the empire. All Christian sects may worship without penalty. Jews excluded. Solemn midnight services held in Russian churches. Emperor absent from cathedral but attends palace services. Throngs gather as cannons signal resurrection. festivities light towers and domes.
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Clash at Czestochowa Kills Strikers in Polish Town
In Czestochowa near Warsaw, troops and police clashed with striking workers after arrests. Four strikers were killed and over twenty wounded as Cossacks and infantry dispersed the mob. The conflict followed arrests of workers and a protest by the crowd. The city, home to about 80,000, is a site of religious pilgrimage due to the Holy Virgin image.
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Tornado Deaths, Funeral Plans, and Political Turbulence Reported
The issue surveys nationwide turmoil from tornado fatalities to a controversial presidential illness denial, plus international tensions and policy debates. It notes Fitzhugh Lee's funeral plans, a child found in chains, train wrecks, Wall Street price drops, and police trials, with editorials exploring society, finance, and governance.
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Russians In Honkohe Bay Special Cable Dispatch
A Washington Port dispatch reports 37 Baltic fleet ships anchored in Honkohe Bay eight miles north of Kamranh Bay. A Russian scout ship fired a blank shot at the Stettin before orders to proceed. Rehsi chang saw twenty vessels east of Kamranh Bay described as unlike prior Russian fleet ships.
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Prominent Delaware Politician Charged With Lottery Violation
Wilmington April 29 A well known Democrat and former county treasurer John T. Dickey was arrested by a Philadelphia Secret Service agent on charges of shipping lottery tickets from California to Delaware in violation of federal law. Bail set at 1000 dollars for a hearing three weeks hence. Meanwhile Haddad Bros auction of Oriental rags is canceled and the remaining stock will be sold privately this week at auction prices.
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Indicted Chicago Teamsters Strike Leaders Face Charges
Chicago labor leaders tied to the ongoing strike were indicted by a grand jury on conspiracy counts. The packers and ice dealers threaten a broader walkout involving about 2,300 workers as calls for boycotts and firings loom. Mayor Dunne issued a proclamation as the strike spreads among lumber, grocer, and coal firms.
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Truck Drivers’ Union
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Harry Lapp
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Jo W. Young
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