Failures Rise In First Quarter and Exports Strengthen
Dun and Bradstreet note an uptick in business failures in Q1 1900 by 2.6 percent from last year and March by 2.8 percent. They cite shifts in machinery, lumber, and building, plus a 16 700 case drop in shoe shipments. Cotton goods face uncertain retail demand while cotton and wheat exports rise, and rail earnings show broad gains in March alongside improving foreign demand for iron and steel.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Tennessee
Texas Steel
Chicago
Europe
Pacific
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Southern Yarn Mills
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Scully Appeals in Noted Fall River Separation Case
In Fall River on April 13 F A Pease for Philip Scully filed a demurrer and appeal from the Probate Court ruling six weeks earlier granting Mrs Jessie Barnard Scully the right to live apart and custody of three children. Scully contends the decree was unwarranted by evidence and that he did not commit alleged offenses. He is ill in Rhode Island Hospital after being taken from Barnard home. trial may occur next term if he recovers. Scully, once a coachman for the heiress grandmother, eloped with her granddaughter ten years ago, and Mrs Barnard’s death left Mrs Scully a fortune.
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Fall River
Scully
F. A. Pease, Esq
Philip Scully
Jessie Barnard Scully
Boully
Rhode Island
Providence
Barnard Fon
Perry Expelled From Local Social Democrat Branch
Brockton April 13 Alderman Hildy R Perry was expelled from the Branch of the Social Democrat party by a unanimous vote. The charge stated Perry violated orders to oppose the franchise for a telephone and telegraph company seeking entry.
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Hildy R. Perry
Social Democrat Party
Perry
Emma
Farmer Hangs Self After Illness Rumors
A farmer named Mitiewak reportedly committed suicide by hanging this afternoon after alleged illness and social pressures. The incident occurred on the family farm where authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Verdict Reached in Allen Case Exonerates Minister
In Nashua New Hampshire on April 18 the three day hearing of Rev Henry B Allen of Derry on immorality charges ended with a sealed verdict. Faithful observers expect an innocent declaration and possible reinstatement or transfer within the Methodist conference while expulsion remains a possible outcome if guilty.
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Nashua
N. H
Henry B. Allen
Derry
Mallalieu
Allen
Post
Allén
Crown Hill
M. EB
Hamber
New Hampshire
M. E. de
Wolcott Named in Vice Presidency Talk at MIT Meeting
Ex Governor Roger Wolcott, seen as a possible second on the McKinley ticket, declined to discuss the rumor while praising the national administration. The event at Huntington Hall featured Frye and Eliot, highlighting Cuba’s school system reforms and Cuban teachers visiting Harvard.
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Maten
Plana
Harvard
Huntington Hall
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wolcott
Washington
Post
McKinley
Weston
Boston social leader Mrs Gardiner visits Chicago at Lake Shore drive
Mrs. Jack Gardner of Boston guests at Mrs. Franklin MacVeagh’s Lake Shore residence. She declines press interest, praises Chicago hospitality, and discusses charity for Boston’s crippled children’s home, noting a $1600 fundraising exhibition. She discusses violinist Proctor’s career and her views on mentoring talent.
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Chicago
Jack Gardner
Boston
Franklin MacVeagh
Lake Shore Drive
Gardner
Proctor
Leschetizky
Vienna
Boston Symphony
Weather Outlook for New England States
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday shows fair weather across New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with warm spells and fresh westerly winds becoming variable.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Farrar Sues for Twenty Seven Years in Fire Department Case
At W Norwell Rofus B Farrar born April 11 sues SY 0 years 8 months member of fire department for twenty seven years from the point of Albert J. FB apa Tk r, 40 p. mi. hs lear scare Teviinn station.
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Parrar
Norwell
Rofus B. Farrar
Albert J. FB
Wolcott Discusses Washington April Remarks
In Washington in April, Wolcott spoke on political topics including des Piet Witalah and a possible vice-presidential route. The dialogue touched on Roosevelt and Bliss as potential figures in the political discussion.
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Des Piet Witalah
Roosevelt, Bliss
Are
Administration men seek candidate aligned with Roosevelt in New York race
Reported discussions show administration leaders wanting Roosevelt to run for New York governor or as a ticket partner with McKinley. They consider a Western candidate for Secretary Long and canvass other names like Rogers, while Platt opposes Bliss and resists New York nomination.
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Roosevelt
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McKinley
Platt
Bliss
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Hawillin
Roger Wee
Mutiny Threat After Captain Demands Freight Payment
Report from Vancouver notes British steamer Alpha at Seattle charges for freight to Cape Nome. Three hundred miners aboard refuse to pay, vow to mutiny and land the captain ashore if forced ashore, then sail to the Siberian coast. The vessel, said to be organized and armed, carries a large supply of provisions and defied U S revenue officers by landing freight at Nome against orders.
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Wash
Vancouver
Alpha
Cape Nome
Biberian
United States Revenue Officers
Nome
German girl in Jersey City suicide after fortune tellers prophecy
Betty Schiermer a young German servant in Henry Billett’s Jersey City home hanged herself in the kitchen after a fortune teller warned she would die. She left a letter blaming loneliness and a wish for a plain coffin and cool grave, and had recently visited the fortune teller.
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New York
Betty Schiermer
Jersey City
Henry Billett
Henriette
Mrs Mary Ross Murder Trial Resumes in Norfolk Court
In Dedham on April 23, 189, Mrs Mary Ross stands trial for alleged manslaughter in the death of her husband John P Ross. The trial in Norfolk Superior Criminal Court before Judge Bond resumes after the government rests and Mrs Ross testifies. The proceedings recount claims of self defense after a violent incident at Sharon, with testimony about a revolver kept for years and use on the fatal day.
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Mary BE. Ross
John P. Ross
Sharon
Norfolk Superior Criminal Court
Bond
Ross
Solanes
Oper
Harris
Erie
Hal Mar Ross von
Empress of Russia Sapphires and Baroness Burdett-Coutts Turquoises
The Empress of Russia holds the world’s finest sapphires and a remarkable turquoise collection, though Baroness Burdett-Coutts is reputed to own the finest overall collection.
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Russia
Burdett-Coutts
Southern Railway Telegraphers Strike Amid Tensions
Southern Railway reports trains running normally on the main line while some offices remain closed or damaged by strikers. Trainmaster Williams takes charge at Selma as others resist surrender. incidents include wire cuttings near Beltin and strikers shutting Auburn and Garner offices. Miller says the railroad controls the situation with backup operators ready.
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Hirst
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The
Southern Railway
Henry W. Miller
Selma
Fe Nt
Williams
Western Union Iiteman
Auburn
Garnér
Here
Beltii
Beltin
Western Union Commercial
Telegraphers say strike on Southern railway may succeed
President Powell of the Order of Railway Telegraphers reports strong support and favorable conditions on the Washington & Lynchburg and Charlotte divisions. Western Union says lines to Charlotte, Chatta nooga and Birmingham cannot be raised. Support comes from P M Arthur, P H Morrissey, and Samuel Gompers. Barrett in Salisbury notes minimal disruptions and system-wide operations continuing.
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Powell
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Southern Railway
Washington & Lynchburg
Charlotte
Washington
Western Union
Chattanooga
Birmingham
P. M. Arthur
Efengineer
The
Brotherhood
B. Thomson
Atlanta
Telegraphers Strike Strains Selma Office on Rail Route
In Raleigh division April 13, Col nel Andrews reports pass trains run despite a telegraphers strike. Selma is the sole troubled office as sympathizers block reopening and mayor refuses protection. Sheriff may be asked, with governor possibly sought if unheeded. Key junction where Southern trains shift to the Atlantic Coast Line for Norfolk. Some other offices report noncooperation and partial instrument removal.
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N. C
Colnel Andrews
The
Road
Selma
North Carolina
Southern
Atlantic Coast Line
Norfolk
Telegraphers win concession from minister on Ottawa railway
Telegraph operators on the Intercolonial railway gain recognition of the Order of Railway Telegraphers and fifteen days holiday per year, after the minister of railways and the government endorsed the demands.
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Ottawa
Ont
Intercolonial Railway
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