Death by suicide stirs Kansas City paper flurry
A troubled newspaper man identified as F C Dickensheets or C A Spooner killed himself in a Atlanta hotel after drafting a farewell letter to colleagues. He left a photo and money, and circumstantial clues tied him to The Journal of Kansas City, with detectives weighing misidentification and roving reporter ties across several papers.
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James M. Dickensheets
Burlington
M. L. McCoy
West Plains
Medical College
Dickensheets
Kansaas City Journal
Kansas City Journal
East
Earth
Stamps
Hillburn & Bowden's
F. C Dickensheets
Atlanta
Denver
Journal
Spooner
Lincoln Neb
Omski World-Herald
Minneapolis Times
Kanga
Republicans Concur in Porto Rican Tariff Amendments
In a large caucus the House Republicans voted to concur in all Senate amendments to the Porto Rican tariff bill and send it to the president. Some members opposed parts of the civil government provisions, notably an all Presidential‑appointed upper council with franchise power, but the majority supported concurrence. The debate highlighted divisions over civil governance while backing tariff provisions for breadstuffs and a 6 cent coffee duty. The caucus adjourned after approving the motion to accept Senate amendments in full.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cooper
Wisconsin
Moody
Massachusetts
Hall of Representatives
Bil
McCall
Littlefled
Maine
Lorimer
Milneis
Heatwole
Minnesota
Crumpacker
Indiana
McLane
Iowa
Warner
Witnels
Cannon
Illinois
Republican Caucus
Payne
New York
Jeader
Ways and Means
Council
Hemenway
Grosvenor
Ohio
Illngis
Ray
Henderson
Gross
Battleships exchange shots in Russo Japanese clash near Hakodate
Reports from Vancouver describe a March 2 encounter near Hakodate where a Russian cruiser fired torpedoes at a Japanese battleship. The Japanese returned fire after deflecting several shots, signaling a dangerous escalation in the Russo Japanese tensions.
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Vancouver
B. C
Russia
Japan
Hakodate
Rusaian
Oring
Money for the Atlanta Prison Contract Award Soon
Washington reports the House passed Livingston’s resolution to transfer 100000 for a workshop and 16000 for preliminary work to consolidate with 600000 in the last Congress act. It would place 415000 at the attorney general’s disposal to begin Atlanta prison preliminaries and likely let the Griffith & Wells bid work. Professor Wright lodges affidavits of unfair treatment by Georgia Republicans and meets McKinley and Hanna seeking support.
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Washington
House
Livingston
Southern
Senate
Wll
Atlanta
Griffith & Wells
Br. Lovett
Lovett
Southern Christian Advocate of
War Department
Tybee
Georgia
Thomas Daniel
Bridgetown
Coffee County
W M Pullen
Coyena
Emanuel County
Wow Johnson
Dot
Carroll County
B. J . Burton
Flye Forks
Madison County
Charles A Croker
Pomona
Spalding County
Charles FI
Glenn
Pond Spring
Walker County
F. M Whitehead
Winton
Newton County
C. J. Miller
Woattens Mills
Telfair
Wright
R R Wright
Savannah
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Wor
Republican Party of Georgia
McKinley
WILL REBUILD HALL AT ONCE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION HALL
Kansas City business leaders at a Commercial Club mass meeting endorsed immediate rebuilding of the convention hall for the Democratic National Convention. They authorized popular subscriptions totaling 54,150 since the prior fire, with 8,600 added tonight and a directors' fund of 224,500 available for the project.
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Kansas City
Commercial Club Tanight
Board of Directors
Railway Telegraphers to Vote on Strike Question
Chattanooga Tenn April 5 members of the Order of Railway Telegraphers on the Southern railway received official circulars from officers. After member endorsement on the question, returned to President Powell, a decision will be made whether telegraphers strike immediately.
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Southern
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railway
Powell
Order of Railway Telegraphers
MISS SAMPSON WEDS ENSIGN AT NAVY YARD
Rear Admiral Sampson's youngest daughter Mia Hannah Walker Sampson wed Ensign Wat Tyler Cluverius at the naval yard residence. The ceremony drew prominent naval and social figures. The groom, recently assigned to duty at the Naval Academy as gunnery instructor, will preside in Annapolis after the wedding.
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Boston
Mia Hannah Walker Sampson
Sampson
Wat Tyler Cluverius
Navy Yard
Phecern
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Queen Victoria Opens Dublin Visit Quietly Amid Praise
Dublin diary describes Queen Victoria’s first day in residence as uneventful with calm scenes similar to London. Irish press reactions favor the royal visit, noting cordial welcome and a social season underway at the castle and private homes. The incident involving Lipido receives subdued coverage while Dublin papers focus on hospitality and national sentiment.
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Dublin
London
Irish Guards
Freemans Journal
the Independent
The
Irish Times
the Express
Ireland
South Africa
Prince of Wales
Prince of
Lipido
Richard J. Seddon
New Zealand
Paris
Erin 4
Vinol Great Tonic Promoted Against Grippe and Debility
A local advertisement claims Vinol strengthens the body against grippe and winter illnesses. It promotes Vinol as a tonic reconstructing blood and flesh, aiding stomach function and muscle, with a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied.
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Vinci
Jacobs' Pharmacy Entry at Marietta and Whitehall Corners
Jacobs' Pharmacy operates at the junction of 6th Street and Marietta Street and at Cor, Whitehall and Alabama Streets, serving shoppers with medicinal goods and related items in a busy urban district.
News From the Front Warns Guards Against Surprise Attack
London April 6 5 a m The war office reported no news yesterday and Bloemfontein sources gave little through The Standard notes no Boer offensive signs General Clements strengthens to guard against a possible surprise attack Roberts faces remount shortages and other unseen issues Water supply fears persist despite assurances Dissent grows over delays hindering British moves Rail repair continues beyond Plandslaagte and a fresh advance is anticipated Ladysmith dispatches warn of strong Boer positions and dangerous oxen lung sickness that could cripple operations Lourenzo Marques reports Steyn named Free State commandant Plummer nears Mafeking with reinforcement planned by Beira The Times cites a Boer message demanding surrender signed Banks general Banks units return the reply Brabant’s force to challenge any Boer attack General Brabant is present.
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London
War Office
Bloemfontein
Standard
Clements
Lord Roberts
Natal
Lord
Ladysmith
Daily Chronicle
Lourenzo Marques
Steyn
Free State
Plummer
Mafeking
Beira
Wepner
Tam
Banks
Brabant
Roberts Waiting for Horses as Boer Detachments Threaten Rail
London reports detached Boer horse bands near Bloemfontein and Springfontein threaten the railway. General Gatacre's forces near engagement with Roberts are said to be withheld to protect the line. Roberts cites remount shortages. new horses arrive by train hourly. Boer prisoner sickness at Elmonstown rises. five died April 3. Mongolian transport prisoners moved to shore camp. Second contingent of Canadian mounted infantry sails to the front. Rudyard Kipling returns to Cape Town.
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Bloemfontein
London
Dbedlea
Springfontein
Gatacre
St Lord Roberts
Elmonstown
St Helena
Cape Town
Canadian Mounted Infantry
Rudyard Kipling
Gallinger Opposes Quay Senate Seat Challenge
In Washington during a brief Senate session Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire argued against seating Hon. M. S. Quay as a Pennsylvania senator. He focused on constitutional aspects while most of the day was spent in executive session.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Quay
Pennsylvania
Kearsarge Proves a Success After Naval Board Visit
The battleship Kearsarge returned to Old Point tonight after forty eight hours at sea with the naval board of inspection. Turrets and die guns performed satisfactorily and the new section received praise for its design and quality.
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Newport News
Kearsarge
Old Point
Naval Board of Inspection
Desi
Pennsylvania Democrats Endorse Bryan Platform in 1896 Pact
The Pennsylvania platform denounces imperialism and urges withdrawal from Cuba, free commerce with Porto Rico, and independence for Cuba. It favors interoceanic canal control by the U S, home rule for the Philippines, trusts curbs, municipal franchise ownership, and W S Quay’s senate appointment opposition, ending with a Bryan tribute and pledge of support.
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United States
Cuba
Congress
Porto Rico
England
State Department
Hay Paun
Army of the
T Ne
Havens Corps
Alaskan
Pacific
Ingland
Porto Rica
Philippine Islands
W. S. Quay
Stone
Wiliam J Bryan
Pennsylvania
Dewey Clings to Ale as Gossip Hits Peak
Rumor and political chatter swirl as the Dewey campaign tries to steady its footing amid ongoing gossip since yesterday morning. Analysts say the Dewey boom may fade after a few more days of relentless chatter.
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Dewey
Admiral Dewey Declares Political Faith to Reporters
Philadelphia April 5 Admiral George Dewey and Mrs Dewey attended a second charity concert for Philippines sailors and soldiers families at the Academy of Music. The event drew a largely female audience. the pair were greeted with cheers at the depot and hotel before meeting reporters, and Dewey declined to comment beyond being glad to meet them.
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Admiral
Philadelphia
Philippines
Academy of Music
Dewey
Washington
Pennsylvania
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Road
Bellevue Hotel
Bellevue
A.J Cassatt
Afr
Red Cross
Cleanse Your Blood The Purifying Medicine Promise
The advertisement touts thorough blood cleansing to refresh the ruptured blood, improve digestion, sharpen appetite, and restore kidney liver brain and nerve function through a complete renovation of the body. It asserts improved digestion readiness for food and overall heightened vitality.
HoopD's Sarsaparilla Possesses Peculiar Qualities
Hoard of old prose touts HoopD's Sarsaparilla possessing peculiar qualities. Claims universal cures and meat extending health benefits, presented in promotional style with grand certainty and limited verifiable detail.
Admiral’s stance hinted in Pennsylvania convention report
Mrs Dewey prompted him to speak on party loyalties and a possible third way. He calls himself a democrat, but dodges whether he would run independently if McKinley and Bryan were the nominees. The Pennsylvania convention has endorsed Bryan, though the admiral notes the state usually leans Republican.
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Pennsylvania
Bryan
Gold Democrats on Dewey in New York
Gold democratic leaders in New York discuss Admiral Dewey as a presidential candidate. Abrams & Hewitt and Edward M Shepard weigh Dewey on platform stance against colonial policy. Daniel E Sickles sees a potential opportunity for the party. John DeWitt Warner notes issues needing clarification before public support.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Abrams & Hewitt
Dewey
Edward M Shepard
Daniel E Sickles
John DeWitt Warner
Stone Now Calls a Meeting Subcommittee Meets in Kansas City
Governor William J Stone, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, asks the sub committee appointed to arrange details of the penitential Democratic convention to meet in Kansas City on Thursday April 12. The purpose is to confer with Kansas City residents about the hall fire that destroyed their building yesterday and to ensure rebuilding in time for the convention.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
William J Stone
Democratic National Committee
Stone
Kaisas City
Wheeler for Vice President movement in Huntsville
A movement has begun in Huntsville to boost General Wheeler for vice president on the Democratic ticket. The Huntsville Post publishes a communication from prominent Democrats urging the effort and proposes organizing to push Wheeler as the second name on the ticket.
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Huntsville
Ala
General Wheeler
Huntsville Post
Wheeler
Nethersole Not Guilty in Sapho Public Nuisance Case
The jury in New York’s criminal branch of the supreme court found Miss Nethersole and her associates not guilty after a twelve minute deliberation. They were charged with maintaining a public nuisance by presenting the drama Sapho. The interrupted performance in the city is to be resumed.
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Tory
New York
Aliss Giga Wethersole
Hamplton Revelle
Marcus R Maver
Miss Nethersole
Theodore Moas
Wal- Jack's Theater
Murder Trial Tales and Turmoil at County Court
Fragmentary report recounts a murder case and related testimonies in a county court. Witnesses describe threats and disorderly conduct as officers, jurists, and detectives pursue details of a fatal night, with references to Henry and local residents.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
National Congress
Wright Rees
Miss Sampson
Ictoria
Lish
Vinol
Grippe
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Marietta Street
Cor
Land Robots
Roberts
Hoopd
Ford
Gould
Decatur St
Eeecatur St
Nethersole
Albera
Wlawas
Rantiel
Ton
Pim
Ainet
Fefferson
Henry
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