Argentina Honors Beaupre at Farewell Banquet
Buenos Aires on April 9 Arthur J Beaupre retiring United States minister to Argentina was hosted at government house by foreign minister Senor Zeballos. He will depart for The Hague to take the post as American minister. The first official farewell banquet for a retiring foreign diplomat drew ministers high officials the diplomatic corps and many citizens. Zeballos praised the cordial relations and shared commerce growth while Beaupre thanked the gathering in Spanish for four years of service.
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Hughes Still in Big Rally for President Nomination
Gen Stewart L Woolford heads a New York conference of Hughes delegates as party splits widen. Woodford says Hughes will have 119 delegates on the first Chicago ballot, with 66 from New York and others from yet unspecified states.
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Sink with Ship Prince Oyama's Son Among Victims
Disaster claims twenty four midshipmen including Prince Oyama's son after a flagship vessel of a Yalu River battle in war with China explodes. Report cites smoke decomposition nearby quarters as cause. Vessel out of date.
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Matsushima explosion sinks cruiser at Mukang harbor
Tokyo reports the Matsushima exploded in the stern magazine at 4:00 AM while anchored at Mukang in the Pescadores. 375 saved from officers to seamen. many cadets missing including sons of notable officials. Official account cites ordnance debris and ordnance agents. Navy cables condolences and outlines ship's history and armament.
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Politicians clash in Fort de France defense killing mayor
In Fort de France on April 30 a fatal clash between rival political bands occurred at the city hall during municipal elections. Leader M Labat, deputy mayor, and rival chief M Severe led armed groups. the mayor was killed and several others injured in the violence.
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Apostolic Delegate Folleville May Be Cardinal at June Consistory
Rome April 3. The Most Rev. Diomede Folleville, apostolic delegate in Washington, is among those named as likely cardinals to be created at the next consistory. The consistory will meet in June.
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Visit to Amoy Sets Navy Plan Amid China Tension
American officials in Peking announced the fleet would skip a visit to Shanghai and instead stop six days at Amoy as the Atlantic squadron sails toward Manila. The decision aims to avoid signaling US intentions on Manchuria and follows a Japanese cruiser arrival at Taku.
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Colored Troops Shun Town at Sackett Harbor
Enlisted men of the Twenty fourth United States Infantry, stationed at Sackett Harbor near Watertown, declare a boycott of Watertown to protest treatment by local tradesmen. They will travel to Syracuse for necessities when off duty, citing a history of price discrimination against Black soldiers after arriving from the Philippines.
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Indomitable Cruiser Breaks Speed Records on Clyde
Gasgow reports unofficial speed trials show the cruiser Indomitable surpassing records with 28 knots per measured mile on the Clyde and 214 knots in continuous steaming. Turbine fitted, contract speed 25 knots. Disputed details include launch March 16 and 17,250 tons. Also notes rail fare to Baltimore by Pennsylvania Railroad with weekend return validity.
Jokes at Luncheon Reveal Irish Cardinal Antics
New York April 22 A glimpse of the College of Cardinals during Pope Pius X election was given at Hotel Astor as Cardinal Logue of Ireland toasted the Holy Father. He joked he would flee if elected and noted an Irishman’s run as a consequence, while a solemn Mass for the deceased and bishops followed at the cathedral.
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Corey contradicts wife on theater plans in Europe departure
Mrs William H E Corey told reporters before sailing for Europe that she would build a combined opera house and theater on her return. Her husband, president of the Stesi Trust, dismissed the report saying there was nothing to the story as he whisked her away from the press.
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Cardinal Browne and Pope Centenary Reception in New York
Tornado relief efforts concentrate in Hattiesburg Mississippi as Maj Devall requests rations tents and nurses for 1000 people. Western Union offers free aid messages, while Cardinal Logue reflects on papal election and praises Pope Pius X. The luncheon honors Maynooth alumni and Archbishop Browne with comments on foreign missions. Pope’s blessing accompanies centenary celebrations of the New York Diocese.
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Germany to borrow 250 million dollars over five years
Berlin April 9 The imperial government must borrow 250000000 dollars during the next five years, said Secretary of the Treasury Sydow to the appropriations committee of the Reichstag today.
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Roosevelt Reappoints Straus to Hague Court Seat
President Roosevelt notified Secretary Straus by letter that he reappointed him for a six year term as an American member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. Other Americans on the court are Chief Justice Puller former Attorney General John W. Griggs and Judge George Gray of Delaware.
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Hold Up Reported On Twelfth Street Area
James A. Coyle of 27 Quincy Street NW reported to police that he was held up before daybreak yesterday near Twelfth Street and Ohio Avenue NW. He was robbed of $9 cash a gold watch valued at 76 dollars and a gold chain valued at 65 dollars by three Black men. He could not provide a description of the assailants.
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Countess Denies Gift Justified Vatican Criticism
Countess Monstieres de Merinville disputes reports tying her 1908 gift to the Catholic University of America to support for Rome. She says the gift was a youthful act and not a mature judgment, noting friendship with Bishop O Connell and that the gift had no religious significance. Her prior conversion and later withdrawal from the church are noted, with Caldwell Hall named for her.
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Surprise appendixless operation ends with corn grain found
In Baltimore on April 30 doctors at Franklin Square Hospital began an appendectomy on Harry Boehm j but halted when no appendix existed. They searched for the tube, summoned colleagues, and concluded the appendix had been obliterated by a prior operation. A corn grain was found where the appendix should be. Mrs Boehm claims ongoing pain and liver abscess.
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Winter weather wild ride across the nation
A chaotic weather summary describes a warm Washington state near springlike vibes amid a storm system that dumped wind rain and snow across the country. Temperatures fell sharply from the Gulf to the Pacific with Washington logging a 2 degree low while Galveston plunged from 78 to 48.
Frosts and Snow Hit Wide Regions From Texas to Pennsylvania
Frost and near freezing temperatures swept much of the nation from the Alleghenies to the Rockies with heavy wet snow in Ohio and Kentucky. Damage to fruit across Wisconsin and Minnesota estimated, while Texas and Florida report windstorms and frost. Lightning struck houses in a Pittsburgh rainstorm after snow. Fort Worth reports killing frosts in North Texas, with garden crops damaged but fruit spared. Also notices of banking gains at Union Trust and the planned discontinuation of dining car service on Washington Southern Railway Train No 42 May 1.
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Diplomat Faces Turmoil After Kansan Banker Dies On Train
Mrs Bernard Warkentin mourns husband Bernard Warkentin president of the Kansas State Bank Newton Kansas shot on a Damascus to Beirut train April 1 by a Turkish prince. The family says Ambassador Leishman discouraged pursuit and the widow seeks State Department action. Warkentin introduced hard wheat to Kansas and the body returns home with son and mother.
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Snow Falls in Virginia with Severe Crop Damage Expected
Extremely cold weather and light snows sweep Virginia with reports of major damage to fruit crops and early vegetables. The hardest hit areas include the mountains west of Lynchburg, where young fruit will suffer greatest harm, marking the season's most severe cold in years.
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Rats Kill Fever Scare Sparks Caracas Plague Precaution
In Caracas a citizens committee agrees to pay 3 cents per rat killed to curb plague as Venezuela reports no new bubonic cases at La Guaira in four days. From San Juan Puerto Rico the Red D Line steamer Philadelphia reports alarming Venezuela plague conditions with many headed for exit.
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Telegram Alteration Case Probed by District Attorney
District Attorney Baker and assistant Harvey Given summoned Western Union operators Julian Timberlake and H. C. Townsend to the courthouse to discuss the alleged alteration of a telegram from Representative Fassett to Senator Owen Cassidy regarding the New York anti racing bill. The inquiry centers on possible state and federal statutory avenues to criminalize telegram tampering, with Fassett and his secretary J William Shea questioned. investigators expect a pivotal stage today as papers and the telegrams are reviewed.
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Token sold at auction from Cincinnati Mining Company
A $10 token issued in 1849 by the Cincinnati Mining Company sold at Sorheny’s auction in London. Only two such tokens are known to exist and only one other similar example remains.
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Express Robbery Stops Train. Four Bags Looted
A Joplin with two robbers bound and gagged the messenger aboard the New York St Louis express of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Carnegie eight miles from Pittsburg. They looted four money bags and escaped as the train slowed. A posse hunts hill country for the robbers while the crew tries to determine the signal range used to halt the train. Passengers were unharmed.
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Leopard Stuns Crowd At Baltimore Zoo Show
A leopard leaped over an open cage during a Zon performance in Baltimore causing panic. The animal scratched a boy leaning over the gallery rail, and fled to an adjoining room. Police closed doors to clear the crowd while skaters above were kept unaware.
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Missing Wells Fargo package valued at seventy three thousand
Reports from Torreon state a Wells Fargo express package containing 73000 dollars vanished from the express car when the north bound Mexican Railroad train reached the city. No crew or arrests noted. Also details on weekend rail service to Cape May with schedules from Union Station and Broad Street Station.
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