Bangor Fire Swept Over City Killing Three In Maine Blaze
A devastating Bangor fire starting in a hay shed on Broad Street destroyed much of downtown, leaving one third of the city in ruins and thousands homeless. The blaze claimed three lives, felled churches and public buildings, and disabled telegraph and telephone services as firefighters from Bangor and other Maine cities battled the flames through hours of wind and rain.
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Diplomatic reshuffle eyed for Berlin post amid rumors
President Taft and Secretary Knox consider major ambassadorial changes. Irving Dudley may move from Brazil to a Berlin post while Edwin Morgan shifts to Lisbon. Names like Thomas J. O'Brien and John A. G. Leishman surface as Berlin candidates amid health and nobility connections.
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Gov Foss in Auto Smash on South Street Forest Hills
Gov Eugene N Foss Mrs Foss and their two daughters escaped serious injury when their automobile collided with a heavy touring car driven by G F Beckwith on South Street Forest Hills. The mud guards front of Beckwith's car were demolished and both vehicles were damaged. occupants shaken but unhurt.
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Paris Sees 36000 Troops Guard City Ahead of Protest
Paris authorities add 10,000 troops to the 25,000 garrison as the General Confederation of Labor presses a planned monster demonstration despite government prohibition. Prefect Lepine takes absolute control. Civil and military chiefs meet to plan preventive measures against disturbances.
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Tragic Ring for Sale at Christies Auction
London reports a ring once pledged by Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Easex may fetch bids at Christie’s on May 1. The ring bears a legend noting that delays by the Countess of Nottingham in returning the pledge of pardon led to the earls death at the Tower and hastened the queen’s fate.
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Mysterious Headless Body Believed Dr Gray Found
A headless body found in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near Rock Creek is partially identified as Dr William Gray the missing dentist of Georgetown aged 75 Police seek the coat and overcoat and hope to confirm the identity by clothing and personal items The case spurs a wide search with up to 200 reward and theories of robbery murder and decapitation by canal boats
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Maj Gen Duvall Injured in Peking Express Wreck
Maj Gen William P Duvall and several Americans were injured when the ankow Peking express derailed near Ghent ting fu. A sleeping car plunged down a bank and five cars derailed. Duvall suffered head and body contusions and possible internal injuries. Other named passengers included Maj Gen John R Crooke and Mrs Crooke, Rev T A Snively, and William T Ells with accompanying spouses. Duvall, retired since January, had headquarters at the American embassy in Tokyo and his current mission in China was unclear.
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Madbero Names Envoys for Mexican Revolution Peace
In El Paso on April 30, leaders of the Mexican insurrection met in an adobe house to draft an agreement for the federal government through peace envoys. Francisco Madero Jr announced the provisional government’s peace commissioners by ballot: Francisco Vasquez Gomes, Francisco Madero Jr, and Jose Pino Suarez.
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Rebels kill ex consul in Mexico on train near Cuernavaca
Dr Pehr Olssen Seffer, a prominent Russian resident in Mexico and former Portuguese consul, was killed by rebels on a train near Cuernavaca forty nine miles from Mexico City. A recent appointee to chair of botany at the new Mexican University, Olssen Uwetter was noted as a tropical agriculturist and expert.
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Picks Another Bridegroom
Special to The Washington Post from Hamburg Iowa reports a delayed wedding when Simeon Sloan failed to appear on time for Miss Hilda Baldwin's ceremony. A note then arrived stating he changed his mind, and Miss Baldwin married Simeon Sloan's brother instead.
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Dougherty Succeeds Flynn for NY Police Post
The Pinkerton Eastern superintendent George Dougherty is expected to become second deputy police commissioner tomorrow at noon, taking over Flynn’s spot. Flynn is rumored to be moved to Commissioner Cropsey’s chair, though others say he may stay in the department in a higher role.
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Anti American Feeling Grows in Mexico Report
A New York broker Garcia reports volunteers being enrolled in Mexico as a defense against invasion. Germans, Frenchmen, and Italians are among participants. Mexican officials deny US fomenting unrest while State Department fears anti American press waves could strain ties. Circulation of alleged interviews with Ramon Corral is blamed on anti US sentiment.
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Traps for Solons Burns Men Go Free
In Columbus Ohio detectives tied to the Burns agency freed after arrest on bribery charges. They claim to have compiled dictaphone transcripts of conversations with Ohio lawmakers. Grand jury will hear from witnesses while prosecutor Turner calls the case serious and connected to at least a dozen legislators.
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Russo-Chinese War Looms as Russian War Minister Leaves
Special to The Washington Port from St. Petershurg reports anxiety over renewed Russo-Chinese tensions. Gen Boukhomlinoff departs for the Far East, a move seen as significant. Gen M Matianoff warns war is unlikely but inevitable, noting Chinese misreading of Russia and the necessity to honor existing agreements.
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Ohio Legislature Scandal
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Million in shanty wealth shocks Brooklyn officers
In a dilapidated Brooklyn shanty at 452 Prospect avenue inspectors found stocks, bonds, and mortgages valued at $1,000,000 belonging to Jane Perkins Williams, a Wall Street figure known since 1975 for daring speculation. Williams, 75, has been moved to Long Island State Hospital for observation.
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Labor plans defense Haywood urges big strike
Samuel Gompers in Indianapolis says AFL exec council will lead defense for McNamara case with a fund raised by labor groups. He calls it a frame-up and vows to pursue kidnapping charges. meeting to be held soon. Los Angeles reports no arraignment Wednesday. St Louis notes Haywood pushes nationwide strike for McNamara trial. Boston sees Socialist Party ready to mobilize its press and unions in support.
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Rebels Die in Fire Canton Situation Grave
Canton news reports a rebel assault on the provincial arsenal was repulsed. Rebels barricaded in a rice store and set it ablaze. thirty or more perished in flames and others killed themselves to avoid capture. Leaders include Wa Sum and followers from Singapore, with 30,000 troops nearby and the Wilmington gunboat near Sharalon.
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Three May Die of Fire In Pineville W A
Special to The Washington Post Pineville Wn April 30 fire here killed three and left J J Swope Mountaineer editor ands Gilmore and R W Cook lawyers fatally injured The blaze started in H L Taylors residence cashier of First National Bank and also destroyed A D Beavers deputy U S marshal R A Keller cashier Citizens National Bank and State Senator W H Cook and a hotel owned by Mrs Eve Luck Fire fought by bucket brigade saved courthouse a large hotel and several business buildings with $20 000 coverage in insurance
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Best Man Fatally Injured At Wedding Reception
In South Norwalk Connecticut this morning during a wedding reception Joseph Bolog wounded best man Stephen Gomosak with a penknife after being denied a kiss to the bride. Gomosak died ten minutes later. Bolog fled about 200 feet before being subdued. Suspects and witnesses identified as Albert Suska and Miss EX.
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Hammond Seeks Second Place as Taft Running Mate
Eight friends of engineer Hammond vocalize belief Taft desires him as running mate. Rumors spread of La Follette’s possible entry. The situation favors Hammond, seen as capable of mobilizing ministerial and company ties to aid key connections.
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