Thieves Target Big Tax Fund in Des Moines Heist
Des Moines on April 1 reported a bold midnight vault raid on the county treasurer’s office. A police officer was shot in the face during the seizure, with $100,600 in tax money inside the banked vault untouched. Suspects included James OCallaghan, Al Rhodes, and Bart Lynch, among others, with Tom Hatch named as possible leader.
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Des Moines
Court House
James O'Callaghan
al. Rhodes
B. Lynch
Pound
Wheller
Cheek
The
George McMinkle
Rhodes
Keller
Jalisco Opens Wallet for War Against Rebels
Jalisco legislature appropriates 60000 for state troops to oppose insurrectos as Madero forces gather near Cuatillo and San Andres. Reports also note a raid on San Luis Potosi mine, Tampico gunboat captures a small ship laden with rebel ammunition.
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Paso
Tex
Santa Barbara
Sonora
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Louis Moya
Durango
Zacatecas
San Paulos
Mesquitas de Oro
Arguments for Retrial in Truskett Murder Case
Independence Kan April 1 Arguments on a motion for a new trial for A A Truskett of Caney Kan convicted of second degree murder for killing J D Neeley of Lima Ohio were called before Justice Flennetley. Truskett had been in jail since the verdict against him Wednesday. For gentlemen Ban Felice be cigar.
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Independence
Kan
A. A. Truskett
Caney
J. DS. Neeley
Lima
Flennetley
Truskett
National Base Ball Commission Meeting Postponed to Monday
The National Base Ball commission postpones its Chicago session to Monday due to failed travel contacts with August Herrmann and Thomas J. Lynth. President B B Johnson and commission members said the Three I league tangle will be unraveled by a north south faction committee led by T Hayes Frank Boyle R F Kinsella and Wilson Bering. The panel will likely set a playing schedule and await clubs’ compliance.
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Chicago
August Herrmann
Thomas J. Lynth
National League
National
Quincy
National Commission
Attell Paid Dearly for World Title Victory
New York April 1 Abbe Attell featherweight champion of the world will be out of the ring for weeks due to injuries to his lame left arm in last night’s bout with Frankie Burns of Jersey City. Attell fought Burns to a standstill, but his victory cost him as his right arm hung by his side late in the bout.
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New York
Abbe Attell
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Attell
Burns
Fans Stand In Line All Night For Ticket Sale
In Cincinnati youths and adults braved subfreezing weather and snow showers to queue overnight for tickets to the National League season opener. Officials expect a record sale today as tickets go on sale for the April 12 clash between the Cincinnati and Pittsburgh clubs.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Six Hundred Rail Shop Men Resume Work in Missouri
In Moberly Missouri on April 1 six hundred railroad shop workers on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line returned to their jobs after a shutdown begun March 4. They will work nine hours daily as the railroad had cut shop appropriations for March.
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Moberly
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
New House Rules Aimed at Pruning Staff and Power
Democratic caucus in the 2nd congress adopts an economy program to abolish six standing committees including militia and river levees, aiming to cut nearly one third of House employees and save about 180000. Albert Burleson elected permanent chairman. W A Ashbrook named secretary as rules and ways committees finalize new code.
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Washington
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Albert §. Burleson
Texas
Ways and Means
House
W. A. Ashbrook
Ohio
Rules Committee
Cambridge waiter dies after Harvard memorial hall shooting
Heath Hughes, a colored waiter, died from wounds inflicted by fellow waiter Charles Rochford in a quarrel at Memorial Hall, Harvard University, April 1. Rochford fled the scene, was pursued, and rescued by police.
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Cambridge
Mass
Heath Hughes
Charles Rochford
Memorial Hall
Harvard University
Rochford
Natives Slain as French Arrest Sultan in Africa
In Konakry, French Guinea, about 300 natives were killed after two officers and several privates fell and fourteen French soldiers were wounded during an engagement. French forces entered Goumbra’s capital to arrest the Sultan, who urged uprisings against suppression of slavery. French machine guns caused heavy casualties.
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Konakry
French Guinea
Africa
Goumbra
Ranchman Arrested as Kidnaping Ringleader in $12,000 Case
Las Vegas New Mexico April 1 Tom Breen a ranchman and cowboy was arrested noon today charged with leading kidnappers who abducted Waldo Hog ers and forced a $12 000 ransom for his return. Two other arrests expected as intense excitement and fears of violence prevail.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Tom Breen
Waldo Hogers
Mass Parade Planned For Triangle Fire Victims
New York on April 1 reports that over 200000 mourners from more than 150 labor unions will march in a silent parade with draped banners to honor Triangle Shirt Waist fire victims. Citizens are urged to decorate homes in mourning.
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New York
Triangle Shirt Waist Company
New Calendar Plan Proposed To Reorder Year
American university authorities are being asked to study a British plan that would make New Year a holiday outside the week. The calendar would have 264 days for the year split into four 91 day quarters and months of 80 80 and 61 days. A date would always fall on the same weekday after memorizing the pattern. Clergy oppose the change citing a violation of the fourth commandment as Sundays would drift eight days apart.
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New York
America
Atest
Harold Jacoby
Columbia University In
Rioting erupts as Muscatine mayor is assaulted
In Muscatine Iowa April 1 mayor W Hill was attacked by five men after a night of clashes between strike breakers and strikers numbering about 2000. He was bruised and bloodied as rotten eggs and rocks were thrown. Ten rioting arrests followed as officers swore in more guards and governor Carroll was consulted about mobilizing troops. Miss Ruth Concannon was injured when a missile struck her glasses during the disorder.
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Muscatine
W. Hill
Carroll
Des Moines
South Muscatine
Ruth Concannon
Workers Gather Today At Cedar Falls YWCA Sessions
Cedar Falls Iowa April 1 Special delegates arrive from Nebraska Minnesota North and South Dakota to the W C A convention at State Teachers college. About 200 visitors expected and a busy program planned with a large turnout of YWCA workers. Also notes on Ripples high school play His Lordship and Danish Baptist church activities in Cedar Falls including movers Jensen family purchase of a 240 acre farm west of the city. Smoke Martins Standard cigars.
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Chihuahua
Mex
Laredo
Associated Press
Francisco Madero
Madero
General Orozco
Cuatillo
San Andres
San Isidro
Bianco
Guerrero
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Nebraska
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Ripples
Dean
Blanche Larson
Danish Baptist Church
Olson & Davidson
Dugane
J. A. Fridel
Former Clerk Out On Bond for Embezzlement Charge
Former city clerk A. W. Casady of Council Bluffs Iowa is held on a $2,000 bond awaiting grand jury action on alleged embezzlement of 7,600 dollars in city funds. His uncle S Casady a Des Moines banker reportedly refused to cover the loss. The arrest warrant issued by Illinois Surety company names Casady on bond for 38,009 dollars. The grand jury is expected to meet in May. Casady fled to Des Moines weeks ago seeking aid from his uncle.
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Council Bluffs
A. W. Casady
S. Casady
Des Moines
Illinois Surety Company
Casady
Jail Sentence For Millionaire Realty Dealer
Seattle real estate magnate Clarence Dayton Hillman was sentenced to two years and six months in prison for mail fraud. He also faces a $5,200 fine plus costs.
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Seattle
Wash
Clarence Dayton Hillman
United States
Plumbers in Clinton Strike Over Pay Rates
Clinton Iowa April 1 Special report says fifty city plumbers walked out after master plumbers refused to raise pay to four dollars per day for a nine hour day. The action follows a request for higher wages and friction over working hours.
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Clinton
Canalejas Ministry Resigns After Religious Reform Row
Madrid reports Premier Canalejas quits his cabinet after months of religious reform clashes with Catholics. General Werler, Catalonia’s captain general, rumored to form a new government. The ministry, formed Feb 9 1910 and reorganized Jan 1 last, faced Vatican relation strains.
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Madrid
Canalejas
General Werler
Catalonia
Canateras
Vatican
General Carter Known as William the Silent Secrecy
General William H. Carter, commanding mobilized troops in San Antonio, earned the nickname William the Silent for avoiding press statements on future operations. Washington authorities reportedly ordered him to maintain absolute secrecy on contemplated maneuvers. A photo shows Carter at Fort Sam Houston observing a field review of infantry.
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San Antonio
Texas
Wiliam H. Carter
William the Silent
Carter
Washington
Fort Sam Houston
Iowa Senate kills five mile limit bill in defeat for session
Des Moines reports the five mile limit bill was defeated by 26 to 20 after a committee report to indefinitely postpone. The original vote was 25 to 21 but Van Law changed, and later defeated on table, ending the measure for this session. Other items include a reorganization of senatorial districts, a sifting committee named, and a condemnation bill for Des Moines Water Works and utilities.
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Des Moines
United States
Deemer
Kenyon
Senate
van Law
Sammis
Jay van Law
Atlen
Jefferson
Raluff
Chapman
Cowles
Craw
Dewalt
Dunnegan
Fitchpatrick
Garrett
Gates
Hoyt
Legel
McManus
Mattes
Parshall
Quigtey
Ream
Savage
Iowa
Hutchins
Polk County
Clark
Smith Af Mitchell
Saunders
Proudfoot
DeWolf
Schrupp
Des Moines Water Company
Bauman
Des Maines
Alfano Denies Camorra Ties In Italian Trial
In Viterbo on April 1 Furico Alfano faced cross examination denying he led the Camorra or knew Cuoccio and his wife were killed. He claimed flight to the United States was due to intestinal illness and fear of years in prison, while the Camorra was said to no longer exist, a claim the president noted as a Camorra tactic.
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Viterbo
Italy
Furico Alfano
Camorra
Gennaro Cuocccio
President Bianchi
United States
Abbatemagelo
Alfano
Petition for pardon of Edward McCann filed in Illinois
The pardon petition for Edward McCann former Chicago police inspector sentenced to prison for taking money to aid offenders was filed with the Illinois state board of pardons. About 66 000 names from 150 cities in the state including many miners attach their support and all local unions are represented. The board will hear the petition on Tuesday April 12 in Springfield.
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Springfield
Edward Mc Cann
Chicago
Bow
JoNet
State Board of Pardons
Celebrate Eight Hour Day Observed By Miners Nationwide
Indianapolis reports miners across the United States suspended work to mark the thirteenth anniversary of the eight hour day in mining. The 8-hour day was set by a 1898 Chicago agreement between operators and miners and took effect April 1 that year.
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Indianapolis
United States
Chicago
Nine Injured in Missouri Wreck Near Springfield
Nine people were injured when eastbound train No. 10 known as the meteor derailed on a curve 45 miles east of Springfield Missouri. Two coaches burned and fireman L E Rugh of Springfield was badly burned though officials said none of the injured would die. Memphis, Tennessee reports Don A Scott, recently named general passenger agent for Illinois Central south of Ohio, died suddenly at his home of heart failure.
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Springfield
St. Louis
San Francisco
L. E. Rugh
Scott
Big I. D
Memphis
Tenn
Don A. Scott
Illinois Central Railroad
Ohio
Severe storm disrupts Texas wire service and rumors of damage
A severe storm swept across Texas on April 1 causing wind and rain damage to wire communications. Early reports indicate minor water damage and isolated outages, with rumors of further impact spreading from affected areas.
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Fexas
Houston
Tex
Texas
Stage Curtain of Glass Sails to West for Mexican Stage
A single glass stage curtain is being constructed in New York for shipment next month to Mexico City. The curtain showcases a unique design and material, intended for an exclusive national stage setting amid other decorative elements and fabrics for the grand opening.
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West
New York
Mexico
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