Presidents new departure aims to take mint service from state politics
The report says Herman Kreiz and W E Morgan may become Philadelphia mint leaders as the administration shifts control from local political influence to Washington. The plan would appoint superintendents from distant states, reducing local patronage and placing mint offices under Treasury Director guidance, with broader application to other mints and assay offices nationwide.
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Washington
Herman Kretz
Treasury Department
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Vhe Towa Sd
W. E Morgan
Mint
United States
Pennsylvania
Kreiz King
Reading P.op
V. Morgan
Philadelpha
Full Politeans
Poly
Ile Tially
Ios
Hattousl
New Orleans
San Frantiseg
Denver
Cal
New York
Carson City
New
Charlotte
Treasury
Kretz
Carlisle
Preston
W E Morgan
Flo
United Press
Carlste
White House
Carline
Cruisers New York and Columbia Visit New York Harbor
The New York and Columbia arrived from Key West and anchored in the North River. Admiral Meide on the New York and Captain Sumner on the Columbia reported a southward cruise with a coal use of sixty eight tons daily and speeds of eleven to twelve knots on half boiler power. Assistant Secretary McAdoo was aboard the Columbia for the trip.
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New York
Columbia
United States
Key West
Fla
West Indies
North River
Meide
Summer
McAdoo
Goard
Sumner
Hardee
Caand
Record of Time From New York to Kingston Under Boiler Power
The vessel completed the voyage from New York to Kingston Jamaica in three days and twenty three hours while running under one half boiler power. For the last nine Sinarg power rose to five eighths and the ship averaged seventeen and a half knots with two of three screws. The run saw an average of fourteen knots overall with two screws on the voyage down, beating the prior best. It is expected the Columbia and the New York will be ordered to Europa soon to take part in Kiel celebration.
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New York
Wkingston
Jamaica
Here
Kingston
Columbia
Europa
Kiel
Extra Session Likely as Tennessee Faces Tax and Prison Bills
Nashville April 28 Special It appears Tennessee may need an extra legislative session with only fourteen working days left before adjournment on May 10. The gubernatorial contest will occupy the senate and house in joint session Tuesday, leaving eight days for other business. The penitentiary lease due in January 1696 requires action for 1,600 convicts and prison capacity, while the appropriation, fee, criminal costs, and revenue bills will demand several days. The penitentiary committee is expected to report recommendations tomorrow.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Senate
House
Penitentiary Committee
SECRETARY SUIT COMES The Indian Land Lease Story Denied
Private advices from Secretary Hoke Smith deny in Macon that he leased Indian land as claimed by The New York World. He telegraphs to the World to quote Garland that the report is absolutely without foundation. He also denies Cobb as a relative.
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New York World
Washington
Hoke Smith
Macon Fodas
Ihe Wortt
Garland
Cobb
Petition Denounces Priest in Asbury Park Church
In Asbury Park New Jersey Christian Endeavorers denounce Father Phelan for alleged slander and attack on American Christian youth. A petition calling for his defrocking will be circulated after sermons at Westminster church and sent to Monsignor Satolli in Washington.
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Christian Endeavor
Asbury Park
N. J
Westminster
Ausbury Park
Monsignor Satoltt
Roman Catholic University
Washington, DC
No J
Kelan
Presta
St Louis
America
Holy See
Epworth League
Christun
Ocean Grove
Monsignor
SatoHl
Washington
J P Dawson
Father Phelan
Judas Iscariot
Iscartet
Confessor
Defendants' Debs Conspiracy Trial Postponed Indefinitely
In Chicago on April 24 the Debs conspiracy trial was indefinitely postponed after a conference with attorney C Darrow and District Attorney General Black. Black cited instructions from Attorney General Olney and noted the case is before the United States Supreme Court pending jurisdiction questions, so no decision will be made now.
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Chicago
Debs
General Black
United States
C. Darrow
Olney
United States Supreme Court
Spiritual not physical Dr Strong backs Newton on resurrection
Savannah April 28 Rev Charles H Strong rector of St Johns Episcopal church argues the resurrection is spiritual, aligning with Rev Heber Newton of New York and denying a physical bodily rising. The sermon, following Newton, may spark attention in southern churches. Fort Sherman earthworks land sale and park plans noted near Chattanooga. District Attorney Birney seeks 4 day trial for Witnesses Shriver and Edwards before Senate committee. Georgia forecast: fair with coastal showers, warmer south with easterly winds.
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Dr. Strong
Mr. Newton
Savannah
Dr. Newton
Mr. Strong
Washington
Birney
Shriver
Edwards
Senate Investigating Committee
Silver coinage split rocks Illinois politics in June
John Mayo Palmer, son of U S Senator Palmer, says outside Cook County Illinois Democrats lean solidly to free coinage at 16 to 1. He predicts the June convention will back 16 to 1, oppose by a silent but organized minority, and foresees reorganization of both parties on new lines statewide. Palmer urges education campaigns by the Honest Money League to quell the free silver craze.
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Chicago
John Mayo Palmer
United States
Palmer
Honest Money League
Springfield
Dwlnois
Cook County
Democratic
Ohio
Honest Moncey League
State Hospital Fire Damages Wil lard Facility
A blaze at the Willard state hospital in Ovid New York early April 28 damaged the laundry area and adjacent shops, destroying the laundry shoe shop tailor shop matron's office sewing room bakery powder room and engine room with all machinery. The loss is estimated at 150000 and no lives were lost though hundreds of inmates were confined nearby.
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Ovid
Willard State Hospital
Tragic Oregon woman and children drown after husband abuse
In Baker City Oregon on April 28 the bodies of Mrs Ernest May Waldt and her two young children were found in Powder River near Sumpter about twenty five miles away. The woman, driven to desperation by heavy drinking husband, chose death by drowning with her babies rather than endure further abuse.
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Ter
Baker City
Ore
Ernest May Waldt
Yeesterday
Powder River
Sumpter
Grand Lodge Meet Opens in Cincinnati This Year
Delegates from around the world attend the Grand Lodge of B N O L Brith convention in Cincinnati on April 23. Flags bunting and patriotic shields decorate Allemania Hall as Julius Bien of New York opens proceedings. Willian M. Herzberg of Jerusalem speaks. Nathan Drucker of Cincinnati elected temporary chair. Gans of New York elected president. Bien’s annual address read. Necrology lists 1,000 deaths since 1890 convention. Association spans ten grand lodges and 383 lodges with total membership about 27,900. Territory coverage not completed in fragment.
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Cincinnati
Allemania Hall
Constitution Grand Lodge LO
Julius Bien
New York
Willian M. Herzberg
Jerusalem
Herzberg
Nathan Drucker
W. Wolf
Jacob Singer
Philadelphia
William A. Gang
Gans
Outbreaks in Formosa Stir International Tensions
The Times reports serious unrest in Formosa with Chinese forces clashing near Tamsui and Taichin. Foreign fleets including French, German, and British vessels monitor the island as accusations fly against Formosan governor for stalling soldiers pay and curbing treasure shipments.
Defended Wis Sister Kills Brother in Law in Milwaukee Home
Robert Luscomb co assistant city attorney and notable Milwaukee lawyer shot and killed Emil A Sanger at 1052 Grand avenue after a family feud tied to Caspar M Spangler mining troubles and alleged abuse of Luscombs sister. Luscomb surrendered to an officer, awaits case with friends predicting acquittal. Also reported: Edwin Seebold and Dallas Glenn arrested for counterfeit dimes and quarters in Washington and suspected wider ops to Baltimore and Norfolk.
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Emil A. Sanger
Milwaukee
Wis
Iast
C. M. Sanger Sons’ Company
Walter C. Sanger
Samuel D Luscomb
Sanger
Grand Avenue
CaSpér M
Spnger
Luscomb
Washington
Edwin Seebold
Dallas Glenn
Secret Service
Baltimore
Norfolk
Granted the Increase. Tyson workers win wage rise
Baltimore April 28 three hundred men at Tyson chrome works struck when denied a 10 percent wage increase. President Jesse Tyson granted the raise and workers will return on the new scale. The pay had fallen 10 percent under the Wilson bill, but workers say business improved under the tariff act and old wages should be restored. Most have years of service and earned about 11 dollars weekly.
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Baltimore
Tyson's
Chrome
Jesse Tyson
Passing Spurious Coins In Canton Arrest Stuns County
Attorney J. B. Michener of Canton was arrested for passing five and thirty one counterfeit gold coins and disposing of several others. The Stark County arrest shocked locals who knew him as a respected lawyer and former chairman of the Democratic central committee. He remains jailed and will be arraigned before the mayor. Houston report says grand jury indicts mayor and police for allowing houses of ill fame gambling dens and fences for stolen property to operate openly. The mayor, chief of police, and deputy are named. mayor blamed for inaction.
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Mossilion
J. B. Michener
Canton
Michener
Stark County
Democratic Central Committee
Houston
Tex
Grand Jury
Maceo Still Lives Amid Cuban War News
Santiago de Cuba April 24 via Key West reports Lieutenant Gallego of the Pen Insular regiment shot after being captured in a saloon with sixty men and six thousand rounds of ammunition seized. Insurgents surround and casualties rise as details remain scarce. Maceo is believed alive en route with a thousand men.
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Santiago de Cuba
Key West
Hia
United Press
Benjamin Gallego
Pen Insular Regiment
Juragua City
Gallego
Ramon de Las Jugas
Julian Miranda
Tejerizo
Salcedo
Victoriana Garcon
Maceo
Campos
Jacking Gomez
Guantanamo
Villa Verde
Ba- Tacea
Gibara
Spain
Presa
Dax - Caminos
Fon Luis
San Luis
General la Chambre
Manzanile
Maceo i
Jeracueca
Doncella Mountains
Crombet
Fla
Flr
Gomez
Puerto Principe
Cuba
la Discussion
Gomez and
Marti
Marcos Garcia
Bante Spiritu
Las Villaa
Senor de Lome
Washington
Senor DuPuy de Lome
United States
Ao City
Macao
Alliance Affair Settled with Spain Over Tolstake
Madrid confirms official settlement of the Alliance affair with Spain conceding American claims. Spain will give honorable satisfaction for the Tolstake incident and admits Alliance was outside her territorial waters when.
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Madrid
Spain
Nicaragua Crisis Deepens as British Flag Flows Over Corinto
Dispatches from London and Washington describe Nicaragua's turmoil with President Zelaya facing opposition plans to topple him while Britain maintains control of Corinto. British demand for indemnity presses Nicaragua, which delays payment amid regional tensions.
Bouzy Reservoir Disaster Leaves Wide Death Toll
Reports from Paris detail a catastrophic flood after the Bouzy dam broke. About 130 people are known dead with many missing. villages are ruined, and thousands are homeless. Officials including M. Leygues distribute aid as rescue work continues. The dam’s masonry traces to 1879 84 with 66 foot height and 650 yard length.
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Bouzy
Paris
Epnal Fiourly
M. Leygues
Interior
Gana
Epimal
Moselle
Avierie Valley
Avierie
Department of Roads
Close Vote Expected in Commons On Confidence Motion
London April 28 Sir William Harcourt chancellor of the exchequer will move in the House of Commons tomorrow that the remainder of the session be devoted to government business A very close division is anticipated Conservative Henry Satan Karr of St Helens will move an amendment directly negating the motion Urgent telegraphic summonses and whips have been sent to members as parties rally forces for the vote
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Corinta
Nicaragua
London
Hera
Managua
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Zeliaya
Corinto
Bayard
Lord Kimberly
New York
Zelaya
Colon
Zellaya
Mosquito Territory
Standard
House of Commons
Willam Harcourt
Henry Satan- Karr
St. Helens
Mrs Parnell Improves as Patient Recovers in Bordentown
Bordentown New Jersey April 2 Mrs Parnell’s power of speech is improving satisfactorily and the only drawback today was the patient’s temperature. Mrs Finewell takes plenty of nourishment and the drapperts of recovery are bright.
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Parnell
Bordentown
N. J
German Anti Socialist Bill Spurs Berlin Clash and Crisis
Berlin debates the anti socialist bill as Chancellor Hohenlohe warns against Koeller’s hard line with the Berlin city council. Rumors of cabinet resignations swirl amid protests by radicals Socialists and liberals. Berlin Stettin and other cities vote and plan mass meetings to oppose curbs on free speech and public meetings.
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Berlin
Aboersen Zeitung
Prince Hohenlohe
Reichsangeiger
Boersen Zeitung
Herr von Koeller
Koeller
Reichsta
Germany
Drangerhaus
Dr. Langérhaus
Hack
Mosher
Stettin
Tote
Reichstag
Social Democrats
Breslau
Frankfurt on-the-Brain
Carlsruhe
Dantzie
Munich
Kiel
Stuttgart
Posen
Halle
Berlin Correspondenz
Wilhelms Haven
Kaiser
China
William
Pacific
Tur Tof
Japan
Greece
Pasewalk
Pasemalk
Frederick
Herr von Kiderlin-Waechter
Foreign Office
William the Sudden
Wilhelm der Ploetz Liche
Wiliam the Sudden
Franz Joseph
Guens
Boercher
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