Argentina honors Beaupre at farewell banquet
Buenos Aires April 9 Arthur J Beaupre retiring U S minister to Argentina was entertained at dinner at the government house by Senor Zeballos minister of foreign affairs The banquet marked the first official farewell for a retiring foreign diplomat The cordial relations between Argentina and the United States were praised with emphasis on common institutions and growing commerce Beaupre will soon depart for the Hague to assume the post as American minister
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Va College
Matsushime
Hughes Still In Big Ring As NY Delegates Rally
Gen Stewart Woodford presided at a New York conference of Hughes National League delegates and alternates plus district delegates to the Republican national convention. Woodford said Hughes would have 110 votes on the first Chicago ballot and urged unity despite a torn party.
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Prince Oyama's Son Among 24 Midshipmen Lost At Sea
A Japanese flagship in the Yalu River battle during the war with China perished after an explosion in its stern quarters. Twenty three midshipmen, including Prince Oyama's son, are among the victims as smoke decomposition was cited. The vessel was deemed out of date.
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Matsushima Disaster Claims Crew as Explosion Sinks Cruiser
Tokyo reports detail a fatal explosion in the stern magazine of the cruiser Matsushima at Mukang harbor. Rescue boats saved 375 men including several officers, while many cadets and relatives of high officials are noted among the missing. The incident triggers cables of condolence and a Navy inquiry into the vessel’s training role and design.
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Politicians in Martinique City Hall Clash Leave Mayor Dead
In Fort de France on April 30 a fatal clash erupted between rival political factions during municipal election turmoil. Led by M. Labat the vice mayor and by M. Severe the opposing faction, armed groups fought at the city hall resulting in the mayor's death and multiple injuries.
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Apostolic Delegate Folleville May Be Cardinal
Rome April 3. The Most Rev Diomede Folleville, apostolic delegate at Washington, is among those named as likely to be created a cardinal at the next consistory. The consistory will meet in June.
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American Battleships Skip Chinatowns Stop and Head to Manila
American officials in China decide against a visit to Chifu Amoy port to avoid misreading U S intentions on Manchuria. Eight battleships will stay twenty four hours at Azoy then proceed from Japan to Manila, with Amoy stop to be six days the second squadron joins at Manila.
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Colored Troops Boycott Watertown After Arrival
Enlisted men of the Twenty fourth United States Infantry at Sackett Harbor declare a boycott of Watertown eleven miles away. They will travel to Syracuse for needs when off duty if tradesmen do not treat them civilly. The move follows racist incidents after their Philippine arrival and signs about fluctuating prices targeting Negroes.
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Indomitable Sets Record Speeds During Clyde Trials
The Indomitable cruiser, fitted with turbines and 17,250 tons, unofficially reportedly breaks speed marks on the Clyde with 28 knots per measured mile and 214 knots in a continuous steam run. Launched March 16, she exceeds contracted 25 knots though trial figures are unconfirmed. Baltimore round trip fare advertised at $1.25 for Saturdays Sundays via Pennsylvania Railroad with return by Sunday night. includes all regular trains except Congressional Limited.
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Irish Cardinal Jokes at Luncheon On Election Day
Cardinal Logue of Ireland joked at a Maynooth alumni luncheon in New York about running from the papal chair and being elected by the Sacred College. He recalled the cardinal who was chosen and how he might flee if elected, noting a past Irish bishop’s similar quip amid cardinals and church ceremonies.
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Corey Contradicts Wife on Theater Plans
Mrs. William H. Corey told reporters she would build a combined opera house and theater on her return from Europe aboard the Deutschland. Her husband, president of the Stesi Trust, dismissed the story as baseless and pulled her away from reporters as she began to explain her plans.
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Pope in Ireland and Tornado Aid Efforts Spotlight
A Chicago crowd recalls a papal election myth as Cardinal Logue praises Pope Pius X. Relief officials in Hattiesburg coordinate aid for tornado survivors, seeking rations tents and Red Cross support. Western Union offers free messages to aid sufferers with official authorization. The centenary events in New York include massed hymns and remarks by Archbishop Browne and Bishop of Cloyne.
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Germany to borrow 250 million over five years
Berlin april 9 that the imperial government must borrow 250000000 during the next five years was the admission by secretary of the treasury sydow to the appropriations committee of the reichstag today.
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Roosevelt Reappoints Straus to Hague Court Term
President Roosevelt informed Secretary Straus by formal letter that he will serve another six-year term as the American member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. Other American members include Chief Justice Puller, former Attorney General John W. Griggs, and Judge George Gray of Delaware.
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Hold-up Reported Near Twelfth Street Ohio Avenue
James A. Coyle of 27 Quincy Street NW says he was robbed by three men before daybreak yesterday near Twelfth Street and Ohio Avenue NW. Losses totaled 9 dollars in cash a 76 dollar gold watch and a 65 dollar gold chain. He could not provide a description of the assailants.
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Gift to Catholic University sparks denial from Countess
Countess Monstieres de Merinville defends a ring gift to Bishop O Connell and a donation to the Catholic University of America. She says the gift was a youthful act and not evidence of mature judgment. The note notes her past conversion, later withdrawal, and Caldwell Hall honoring her in Washington.
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Roman Catholic University
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Cincinnati
Catholic University of America
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Surgeons Find No Appendix During Boehm Operation
In Baltimore on April 30 Franklin Square Hospital doctors performing an appendicitis operation found no appendix to remove. A grain of corn was located where the appendix should be, and experts believe it had been obliterated by a prior surgery.
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Winter weather rends the nation with highs and lows
A chaotic weather system sent winds rain and snow across the United States. Washington saw milder conditions briefly while colder pockets from Texas to the Gulf and up to the Midwest dropped temperatures sharply. Forecasts predicted a rise in warmth today as residents considered breezes and lingering signs of spring.
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Frost, Snow and Lightning Across Regions
A weather summary from Chicago reports near freezing temperatures across the country from the Alleghenies to the Rockies. Frost and heavy wet snow hit Ohio, Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania, with lightning striking houses in a rain storm in Pittsburgh. Trees bent by wet snow damage Zanesville. a windstorm near Tallahassee caused property loss. northern Texas reports killing frosts threatening garden crops while fruit largely escapes damage. Also notes banking ad and dining car service cut by Washington Southern Railway starting May 1.
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Complain of envoy Kansan killed on train
The body of Bernard Warkentin, president of the Kansas State Bank, was returned to Newton Kansas after he was fatally shot on a Damascus to Beirut train. His wife and son, both aboard the Koenig Albert, faced questions about ambassador Leishman’s handling of the case and possible action with the State Department.
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Snow Falls in Virginia Brings Heavy Crop Damage
Extremely cold weather with light snow in southwest Virginia leads to widespread fruit and early vegetable crop damage. Reports from diverse areas say losses will be severe, with the mountain west of Lynchburg hardest hit as young fruit faces harm.
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Plague News From Venezuela Warns Citizens to Kill Rats
In Caracas a citizens committee is formed to pay 3 cents per rat killed as officials report no new bubonic plague cases in La Guaira over four days. A Red D Line steamer Philadelphia arrives at San Juan, Puerto Rico with 20 quarantined passengers amid alarm over Venezuela’s plague.
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Telegram alterations in anti racing bill probe
District Attorney Baker and assistants questioned Western Union staff Julian Timberlake and H C Townsend on alleged tampering with a telegram from Representative Fassett to Senator Owen Cassidy about New York anti racing legislation. Investigators collected papers and the two telegrams as they probe whether a local statute can criminalize altering telegrams. Fassett and secretary J William Shea remain closely observed as the case advances.
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Token sale reveals rare 1849 Cincinnati Mining piece
A $10 token issued by the Cincinnati Mining Company in 1849 sold at Sotheby’s in London. Only two such tokens are known to exist, with one other survivor cited. The auction highlighted the rarity of this early American token and its historical value.
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Express Robbery Delays Train as Four Money Bags Are Taken
Pittsburg April 30 two armed robbers bound gagged the express messenger on the New York St Louis Pennsylvania Railroad car. They looted four bags of currency and gold then signaled the engineer to stop. The robbers fled as the train slowed. Messenger Nathan Rossien survived and the posse searches Carnegie hills. Passengers unharmed Southern Pacific to resume work at Sparks Reno.
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Leopard Attacks Boy as Zoo Performance Triggers Panic
A leop ard performing at Zon Tonight in Baltimore leaps over the cage and wounds a boy’s cheek as panic breaks out among spectators. The leopard flees to an adjoining room while police seal exits and skaters on the rink above remain unaware until danger passes.
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Baltimore
Zoo
Missing Wells-Fargo package robs Torreon express
Advices from Torreon report a Wells Fargo express package containing seventy three thousand dollars vanished from the north bound Mexican Railroad train at Torreon. No crew or arrests mentioned. Also note weekend rail service to Cape May with trains from Washington to Philadelphia and onward to Cape May.
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