Sues Angle as a Trifler in Breach Suit
In Queuland California on April 21 John Nicholls aged about 70 faces a breach of promise suit for $60,000 filed by his niece by marriage Miss Jane Hodge who claims she believed him sincere and that their engagement ended in December. She alleges mental anguish health decline wounded pride and personal injury from the broken engagement. Nicholls resides in East Oakland and owns property on Washington Street and Broadway with extensive San Francisco real estate holdings.
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Queuland
Cal
John Nichlolls
Prerriage
Jane Hodge
Mies Hodge
East Oakland
Washington Street
Broadway
Oakland
San Francisco
Sea Water Gold Dividend Announcement by Electrolytic panel
The committee settling Electrolytic Marine Salts Company affairs, tied to the Jernegan bubble, declares a 20 percent dividend payable May 1 at State Street Trust. They represent about 920,000 of 953,000 shares, totaling nearly 200000 dollars to investors. Jernegan sent back 7000 dollars, with attached assets about 100000 dollars belonging to him, totaling about 175000 dollars. Usher and Sawyer, the distributing agents, have returned over 100000 dollars they received from the business.
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Prescott IF
Jernegan
Messrs
Usher and
Sawyer
Ministers Meeting in Pilgrim Hall with Cuban relief leaders
The ministers' meeting on Monday April 24 at Pilgrim Hall 14 Beacon Street will feature Rev Dr F B Clark of the United Society of Christian Endeavor and William Willard Howard of New York who runs the Cuban industrial relief fund. Howard will present stereopticon views from his Cuba trip.
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Pilgrim Hall
Beacon Street
F. B. Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
William Willard Howard
New York
Cuban Industrial Relief Fund
Cuba
Howard
Royal Wedding Dilemma in Tonga Amid Financial Crisis
In Tonga King George Tahoa I faced a double wedding plan after advisers presented two brides, a Niba Island peasant and Fabiana Kubu, daughter of the police minister. A treasurer’s embezzlement and yacht theft halted the nuptials as creditors press for payment and a German vice consul threatens seizure of Vavaua Island. The king sought help from the British consul.
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Victoria
B. C
Kingdom of
Tonga
George Tahoa I
Niba Island
Fabiana Kubu
Kappal
Vavaua Island
Central Vermont Railroad Company Organized in St Albans
The Central Vermont Railroad Company is organized in St. Albans Vermont with a slate of directors including Charles M. Hays Montreal John Bell Belleville Ont B H Fitzhugh Toronto Governor B C Smith D D Bamlett John W Stewart A F Walker Dr W Seward Webb J G McCullough E H Baker S B Kilner C M Welds and H B Day names reflect regional business leaders in the roster.
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ST. Albans
Central Vermont Railroad Company
Charles M. Hays
Montreal
John Bell
Belleville
Ont
B. H. Fitzhugh
Toronto
B. C. Smith
D. D. Bamlett
John W. Stewart
Middlebury
A. F. Walker
Rutland
W. Seward Webb
Shelburne
J. G. McCullough
Bennington
E. H. Baker
Boston
8. B. Kilner
New York
C. M. Welds
H. B. Day
Bolivia Revolution Ends Quiet After Lapaz Report
Minister Bridgeman reports from Lapaz Bolivia that the revolution has ended and conditions are quiet. The message to the Department of State confirms stability following upheaval in Bolivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bridgeman
Lapaz
Bolivia
Department of State
Bodies found in well spur upheaval in Illinois case
In Pana Illinois on April 21 the mutilated body of Jane Brunot was found in a well on the Brunot farm. Mrs Anna Brunot Henry Brunot and Frederick Sibley were arrested charged with murder. Police link motive to securing Miss Brunots property and a valise with $500 and papers.
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Pana
Ill
Jane Brunot
Brunot
Inlaw
Anna Brunot
Henry
Frederick Sibley
Miss Brunot
Sibley
Danna
Gold in Manta Montana Soldiers Try Klondike Mining
Report from Manila notes a surge of arrests as insurrectionists are hunted. Private Jack Price captures 59 insurgents in a single house while Private Bogan probes placer mining yielding up to five dollars in yellow metal for him and allies. An assayer claims surface washings can yield one to ten times that amount with proper sluicing. Insurgent methods to cross lines are stopped after a Spaniard attempt is foiled by loyalists.
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Manila
Minnesota Regiment
Jack Price
Price
Bogan
Montanas
New Mexico
Nevada
Montana
la Toma Creek
MacArthur
Kingston fined for assault in fatal quarrel case
In Brockton on April 21 George Kingston was fined ten dollars for an assault linked to a fight with James Harvey a year earlier. Harvey fell, suffered serious injuries and died a week later, though officials ruled death from natural causes including alcoholism. Kingston was arrested and released. Harvey’s widow had him recharged for assault.
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Brockton
George Kingston
James Harvey
Kingston
Harvey
Navy ships depart for Pacific station via St Lucia
The Navy Department reports the Newark sailed from St Lucia today bound for Montevideo en route to the Pacific station and possibly Samoa. The Marblehead will depart a few days later to follow.
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Washington
Navy Department
Newark
St. Lucia
Montevideo
Pacific Station
Samoa
Marblehead
Bryan and Williams in 1900 ticket talk
A report claims George Fred Williams was offered second place on the 1900 presidential ticket with Bryan. Williams denies talking about it while Bryan reportedly backs him, amid tensions over Boston political partners and past Music Hall events.
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George Fred Williams
Bryan
Williams
New York
Democratic Party
Dedham
Boston
Federal Building Repairs Proposal by Condon in Boston
Captain O\\'Meagher Condon, inspector in the supervising architect\\'s office, has reviewed the Federal building in Boston. The government has appropriated 30000 for repairs and alterations, with estimates suggesting 5000 more would be needed for a thorough upgrade. The plan aims to improve interior condition and health standards, including painting, plumbing, ventilation, and gallery extensions, while excluding new elevators.
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Captain &. O’meagher Condon
Supervising Architect
United States Treasury Department
Boston
Captain Condon
Funeral for ex Representative Hilborn in Washington
Ex Representative Hilborn of California was honored in a Washington funeral at the First Congregational Church. The Masons led service with Dr Newman, organist Dr Bischoff, and Mrs Thomas Noyes singe. Notables attending included John D Long Sidney Perham Hich born McKenna Weldon and E H Kauffman. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery Noyes vault.
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Washington
Hilborn
California
First Congregational Church
Masons
Newman
Bischoff
Thomas Noyes
John D. Long
Sidney Perham
Maine
Hichborn
McKenna
United States Supreme Court
Lawrence Weldon
Court of Claims
8. H. Kauffman
Washington Evening Star
Noyes
Oak Hill Cemetery
Assabet Mills to Be Sold to American Woollen Co
A committee handling the Assabet mills affairs arranged a sale to the American Woollen Company for 400000 dollars. The deal will pay creditors sixty percent of their claims for the entire plant.
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Assabet Mills
American Woollen Company
Quay Acquitted in Conspiracy Charge in Philadelphia
Matthew Stanley Quay was declared not guilty of conspiring to use state funds from the People's Bank for personal gain. Crowds surged to congratulate him as officers struggled to control the jubilant scene.
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Philadelphia
Matthew Stanley Quay
State of Pennsylvania
People’s Bank
Senator Quay
Quay Evades Lift as Crowd Cheers Then Appointed Senator
The crowd around Senator Quay surged with enthusiasm as he moved from the building to the street and declined hoisting, saying he was too old. Governor Stone then appointed Quay to a temporary U.S. Senate seat, triggering debate over eligibility and the timing during a legislative recess.
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Senator Quay
Quay
Washington
Rothermel
Stone
Colonel Quay
Philadelphia
United States
Governor Stone’s Quay Appointment Reverberates North
Dover April 21 The Pennsylvania governor’s choice of ex Senator Quay to the Senate vacancy is expected to set a precedent for Delaware Governor Tunnell as he faces the vacancy from George Gray’s non election. Willard Saulsbury of Wilmington is considered a likely nominee. The Delaware General Assembly will reconvene in 1901.
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Dover
Del
Stone
Pennsylvania
Quay
Tunnell
Delaware
George Gray
Willard Saulsbury
Wilmington
Bitter Winter at Dawson
William C. Fletcher reports from Dawson City in March describing an unusually long cold season with most of the population lacking food and money. Prices for basic goods soar while storekeepers and some police are accused of graft and many men leave the settlement daily. A claim sold for $14,000 recently as fortunes can be made quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
William C. Fletcher
Klondike
Dawson City
Yukon River
Dawson
Anniversary of the War with Spain Observed in 1899 Tribute
Washington marks one year since the war began on April 21 with Spain. Officials refrain from celebrations while noting naval actions, the Nashville's prize Buena Ventura, and the surrender of over 35,000 enemy troops. United States gained control of Santiago Ponce Manila and the Philippines with minimal losses.
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Washington
Spain
United States
Woodford
Key West
Cuba
Nashville
Santiago
Ponce
Porto Rico
Manila
West Indies
Philippines
Guam
Ladrone Islands
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Sweden
F. M. Hubbell
Des Moines
Hubbell
Europe
Wachtmeister
Wwe
Angle
Ingyt
Hawma Furniture CO
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Plymouth
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F.E. Bennett & CO
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Washington St
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Union Hat
Union, Cor
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Washington Mills
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