Gale Batters Liner Queenstown Anchor Lost Pilot Aboard
A gale tore away an anchor and swept the liner near Queenstown, trapping a pilot and leaving most passengers in cabins. The vessel struggled at times to keep pace as seas and wind battered the ship, with 7 knots reported during rough passages. Passengers endured a harsh voyage with limited landings and many injuries. crew managed to stabilize the situation as rescuers aided the stricken steamer.
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Two Killed by Dynamite Blast in Pipe Explosion
A blacksmith shop accident near Lehigh Valley ends in two deaths when a dynamite filled pipe detonates. Initial theories point to a sabotage attempt or accidental rupture as the cause remains under investigation. Firefighters and local engineers work to secure the scene and determine how the explosion occurred.
State Department aids inquiry into consular incident
A fragment indicates the State Department requested the Department of Justice to investigate and secure release of a person seized from Canada. The note mentions special agents and efforts to ascertain identity and secure diplomatic handling. The source text is garbled but centers on a diplomatic inquiry and possible detainment.
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Canada
State Department
Department of Jisu
Roosevelt visits Uganda Franciscan mission in Neambya
Mother Mary Paul describes former President Roosevelt’s Uganda trip to the Franciscan Mission at Neambya Kampala. He expresses deep interest in the work, praises Baganda people, and greets officials, students, and local leaders before a planned lecture back in the United States on the mission’s work supported by New York Catholics.
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Neambya
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Roosevelt
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Gandat
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Knowles
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New York
Mrs Leiter Plans Beverly Farm Summer Home
Beverly Mass February reports Mrs Wis Lex Leiter of Washington and Chicago will start a 10 week building project for a summer residence at Beverly Farm. She has purchased two portions of Haven Place near the new neighborhood, spending about $160,000.
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Wrights hold up Paulhan in federal injunction case
Feb 26 court papers show Glen Curtiss seeks rehearing of the Wright Brothers patent case in the U S District Court Judge Mazel granted the motion. An injunction to restrain Curtiss from flying was not signed as the suit continues. Paulhan, contracted to fly in Oklahoma City, received word the Wrights secured an injunction in New York preventing further exhibitions. He announced no more flights and departed for New York.
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Waldorf Banquet Hosts Prominent Men and Roosevelt Welcome
A tense Waldorf affair gathers state and city leaders with Theodore Roosevelt in attendance. The Amen Corner pageantry features political satire, a mock trial, and a mock envelope scene highlighting reform tensions and lobbying themes amid guests from politics and journalism.
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Auction of political paraphernalia includes elephant named G P
A chaotic 1910 party auction features Hearst and La Follette figures with an 11 year old elephant named G P described as incanaritated from policy burdens and carrying envelopes postmarked Groton and Albany. The note also mentions Baldwin and Wheeler appointed to senior posts in the Post Office Department and related political shifts.
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Albany
Deportation of White Slave Dealer at Leavenworth
Pierre Gouyet, who finished a two year Federal sentence at Leavenworth, was seized at the prison gate by a Department of Commerce and Labor agent and will be deported to France. He was convicted of importing a woman for immoral purposes. Miss Tannie Lockett of 175 Massachusetts Avenue and Vivian Papin, a St Louis journalist, announced yesterday. Miss Lockett is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lackett, longtime Washington social figures. They met in St Louis, lived there together for several years. The wedding is planned for New York on June 1, with Mrs Gifford Richardson a relative of Miss Lockett.
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Massachusetts
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President commutes life sentence of deserter Baker
On Winthrop's recommendation the President commutes the life term of Freder Baker, a Marine from Penamisanie, in the Philippines. Baker, convicted of desertion to the enemy in 1908, has already served ten years at San Quentin. The case included claims of mental instability and a troubling love triangle.
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Army maneuver survey contract for Pine Plains near Watertown
The government awarded Lou B Cleveland a contract to map Pine Plains where an army maneuver camp will be located. The project covers 12600 acres across six parcels to be acquired by the government near Watertown.
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Watertown
Lou B Cleveland
Pine Plains
Wild hog market hits new high at Chicago yards
Wild market for hogs in Chicago drove prices to a new high of 139.80 per 16 pounds as buyers from Armour, Swift, and other packers chased every consignment. Brokers rushed to meet strengthening demand amid record activity, while reports note improving conditions for James Breck Perkins of New York and a hospital recovery indicating healing progress.
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