Probes Into Politics Stir Albany Republican Circle
An Albany special to the Evening Post reports a private investigation into presidential futures led by James B Reynolds, connected to President Roosevelt. A confidential circular to New York Republicans seeks district views on Roosevelt and the 1908 convention, signaling deep party intrigue and third term speculation.
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Bingham Will Remain Police Head Despite Rumor
New York April 30 Special to The Washington Fest reports Commissioner Bingham will not be forced out as head of the police department. Mayor McClellan denies any agreement with Tammany Hall or the Sullivans forcing a removal and says no immediate changes are planned following Ellison’s pronouncement.
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Critics of the President James M. Beck Attacks Hero Worship
Former Assistant Attorney General and Harriman counsel James M. Beck told New Jersey bankers the era faces hero worship and class hatred. His remarks framed a political climate shift and warned bankers of social tensions shaping policy and public opinion.
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Kelsey Case Moves Forward as Judge Hatch to Address Senate
Indications point to the New York State Senate rejecting Gov Hughes request to remove State Superintendent Otto Kelsey. The judiciary committee will report without recommendation and invite Judge Hatch to address the Senate for up to two hours before a final vote, with party lines tight and key votes by Cohalon and Grattan turning toward Kelsey.
Senate vote on removal of insurance superintendent prompts inquiry
Senator Hinman voted for the resolution while Senator Cohalon voted against it. Senator Raines then proposed that a majority vote is required to remove Mr Kelsey. All except Mr Hinman supported this. The motion concerns removing the superintendent of insurance with a yes or no vote recorded. Whether there will be a lineup tomorrow when the senate judiciary committee reports remains undecided.
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Breaks With Governor Over Public Utilities Bill
Special to The Washington Post from Albany reports Speaker Wadsworth opposed the governor on removal power for new public utilities commissioners. He urged Senate action on removal, criticized the bill as drafted, and stated opposition marks his first break with the governor. Assembly rail roads Chairman Merritt said the bill, likely with minor amendments, would reach the assembly on Thursday.
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Mellen to See President on Railroad Valuation Matter
President Mellen and Vice President Byrnes will meet Roosevelt at the White House to discuss the valuation of railroad properties. Engineer Stevens has been employed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford to survey the system and report on asset values. The visit follows prior talks about rail regulation, with details not tied to the wider railroad question.
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Sealing Season Ends With Lower Catch Near St Johns
The Newfoundland sealing season closed with an estimated catch of 240,000 seals, far below last year’s 348,000. Twenty three steamers hunted amid unusually severe ice and weather, with several crews trapped for weeks. Two steamers remain out, enmeshed in Guilt of St. Lawrence floes.
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Attempted assassination of Guatemalan president Cabrera
A mine exploded in a street tunnel near Guatemala City as President Estrada Cabrera and staff traveled to his residence. Several officers were wounded and a horse was killed. Cabrera was uninjured and returned home on foot. Authorities say conspirators dug a tunnel and wired a battery to discharge the mine, amid reports of arrests and heightened tensions in Central America.
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Girls Fall In Lions Den At Paris Apollo
At the Paris Apollo a slack-wire act by the Rosie sisters ended when the supporting wire snapped. The sisters fell into a lion cage as the animals attacked. one girl suffered a severe shoulder wound and died from the injury soon after, while the other lay stunned as the tamer Wood tried to drive off the beasts. The chaotic scene caused panic and several audience members fainted.
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Hoke Sraith Emigration Efforts In London Visit
Gov elect Hoke Sraith and party return from a European tour visiting Hamburg Bremen Vienna and other ports to promote emigration to Georgia. Smith reports success in easing prejudices and arranging ships direct to Savannah with agents to recruit emigrants. They sail to New York tomorrow aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse after brief London stay.
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Traitor's Wife Dies in Action After Learning Husband's Treachery
Mme Baradina, a noted revolutionist, died by her own hand in St Petersburg after discovering her husband, an undercover traitor who helped arrest a terrorist cell, had planned to use her to lure him back to Musia. Her funeral drew wide revolutionary attention as crimson wreaths were laid.
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No Move on Swettenham Refusal Finalized
London officials maintain a final refusal to furnish House members with further correspondence between Sir Alexander Swettenham and the Colonial Office. Churchill says only fault found relates to the propriety of Swettenham's letter to Rear Admiral Davis, not his removal of American naval staff. The Davis Evans letter remains unpublished as beyond the government's scope.
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Fleeing From Volcano Describes Stromboli Eruption
Inhabitants of Stromboli describe a terrifying eruption at Stromboli volcano near Messina Sicily on April 3 The detonations were deafening with red burning stones ashes and cinders shot high into the air A vast umbrella shaped cloud formed above the crater as the island population of about two thousand faced widespread destruction and displacement due to lava and ash within a 4500 foot radius and damage to cultivated vineyards and homes
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Danish peace delegates named for The Hague conference
Constantin Brun Minister to the United States heads Denmark's mission to The Hague. Rear Admiral Scheller and Vedel secretary to the foreign ministry join as se-le-mutes to the peace conference.
Victoria Attends Theater Amid Royal Baby Watch
Spain's royal birth expected in two to three days as Queen Victoria remains well and cheerful in Madrid. She enjoyed two long drives and theater with King Alfonso, while court doctors say no cause for unease despite the pending heir. The queen ordered the heavy crown removed from the cradle to avoid possible accident, replaced by pink silk bows.
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Changes in French Service and Naval Appointments
Paris announces appointments in the French service with Lobel Mahey named vice consul in Philadelphia replacing Boeufve. Casette is named Minister to Central America and Guillet succeeds Vizzavano as consul in Honolulu. Vizzavano moves to Messina. Baku strike ends with wage increases and concessions accepted by most shipping companies.
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Douma Criticizes Army and Jewish Excesses In Russia
In St Petersburg on April 30 the Douma faced renewed turmoil as Social Democrat members accused soldiers of Jewish excesses and pressed for military budget scrutiny. President Golovine resisted challenges to his chair while the cabinet dealt with routine business. The day featured a stormy morning session, partisan walkouts, a passing of a court martial bill, and a narrowly quorum-supported recruiting bill.
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King Edward Bids Farewell at Rome Station
King Edward leaves Rome to travel to London and is met by Victor Emmanuel at a country station. They converse about fifteen minutes signaling cordial relations between Italy and Great Britain. Nearby, other reports describe disturbances in Kuraga after 600 workmen were discharged, and floods in Odessa driving 100000 from homes. a contest in James Town offers $10 to the contestant increasing votes by Friday evening.
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