Bloodier Portland Tragedy at New England Telephone Plant
On April 25 in Portland Maine foreman electrician George H Brainerd opened fire on coworkers on the fourth floor of the New England Telephone Co building. He killed I H Farnham and wounded several others including Earl Buxton Elmer Lane and James Wadsworth. Brainerd fled the scene but was subdued after a struggle with Deputy Frith and police.
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Portland
New England Telephone Co
George H. Brainerd
I. H.farnham
Boston
New ‘England Telephone’ Co
Earl ‘Buxton
Elmer Z. Lane
Mechanic Falls
James Wadsworth
Lewiston
Brainerd
Telephone Company
Farnham
Mr. Farnham
Talkig
Wadsworth
Lane
Buxton
Buxton R
Stanford
Frith
Diaz Is Too Busy To Meet McKinley At Border
Mexico City April 25 President Liiax cannot accept any invitation to meet President McKinley at the border due to public business pressures.
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Diaz
Mexico City
Liiax
McKinley
Destructive Fire Hits Nine Story Penn Avenue Building
Pittsburg April 25 The upper floors of Barker Williams and Co furniture house on Penn avenue were gutted by fire last evening. Stock on lower floors destroyed by water. Edward Hagenmeyer of Engine Co No 18 rescued from eighth floor shaft collapse. body not recovered. Loss to Barker Williams 75000 with 58000 insurance.
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Pittsburg
Penn Avenue
Barker, Williams & Co
Edward Hagenmeyer
Engine Co. No. 18
Census Bulletin Highlights Rise in U.S. Coke Production
The Census Bureau reports 1899 coke production valued at 35,585,445 across 22 states, led by Pennsylvania. It notes rising total tonnage, a 96 percent production increase, 115 percent value rise, 23 active establishments, and capital at 36,502,679 with 16,999 workers averaging earnings of 7,085,736.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Jts
Pennsylvania
United States
West Virginia
Alabama
Virginia
Colorado
Mississippi
Tennessee
Massachusetts
The
Bulletin
Coke Productio
Trade Brisk Yet Hindered by Floods and Weather
R G Dun reports brisk season trade despite floods disrupting rail operations and adverse east weather restraining retail growth. Bank clearings rise 14.1 percent from 1900 outside New York, with Missouri Kansas Ohio showing strength and crops a potential risk. Wool steady while eastern markets quiet. sheep states hint at a larger clip. Boots and shoes shipments fall again from New England though above last year. U S weekly failures total 215, Canada 26.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Missouri
Kansas
Ohio
New England
United States
Canada
Express Car Robbery Near Macon In Early Morning
Two men boarded the Georgia Central Express from Atlanta to Savannah near Macon between 12:50 and 1:50 a m. They overpowered Messenger White, bound him, and searched the car. A single package containing 350 dollars was recovered.
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Macon
Georgia Central
Atlanta
Savannah
White
Hoosier Girl to Wed Marconi in Autumn
Miss Josephine Holman of Indianapolis daughter of the late Justice Nolman of the Indiana supreme court and cousin of the late Congressman Holman said last night the engagement to Signor Marconi inventor of wireless telegraphy is true Marconi is en route to Europe and the marriage will be in the autumn
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New York
Josephine Holman
Indianapolis
Justice Nolman
Indiana Supreme Court
Congressman Holman
Indiana
Marconi
Europe
Bold robbery nets $10 thousand in gold for Anaconda pair
Two men seized the Alaska saloon in Anaconda Montana during the early hours. They forced the main doors, dragged a 300 pound safe to an express wagon, and fled outside city limits after breaking the heavy chest and securing its contents.
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Anaconda
Mont
Alaska
Lmits
Standard Oil Seeks Port Arthur Control in Beaumont Oil War
Beaumont April 27 The Standard Oil interests aim to acquire Port Arthur railroad terminals wharves and shipping facilities and 90000 acres around the port. Port Arthur being the closest deep water outlet to the Beaumont oil field the Standard would dominate crude oil from Beaumont and related domestic trade by routing via Port Arthur to New Orleans and Galveston.
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Beaumont
Tex
Port Arthur
Béaumont Oil Field
Standard
New Orleans
Galveston
Trial Opens in Manila in Reed Commissary Frauds Case
The trial of Capt. James C. Reed, former Manila depot commissary, began with judges overruling jurisdiction and several objections. Testimony detailed bribe solicitations and rebates tied to Maj. Davis and contractors, with officers and civilians named and further witnesses pending.
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Manila
James C. Reed
Reed
Schindler
Alhambra
Maj. Davis
Capt
Davis
Franklin
Garlington
Capt. Reed
Richard H. Townley
Navy
Castle Bros
Townley
Charles A. Woodruff
Manilla
Col. Woodruff
Tragedy on Marshall Avenue Bridge in St Paul
Police believe William Rosenfield drowned his four children aged 2 1 2 to 7 years in the Mississippi from the Marshall avenue bridge and then leaped in after them. No bodies recovered but evidence supports the crime. a police horse found near the bridge with a buggy and a pet child’s doll inside.
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St Paul, Minn
William Rosenfield
Mississippi River
Marshall Avenue
Adow
Pana exposition back to standard Sunday admission price
Buffalo April 30 The Pana American exposition board reversed Sunday price cuts restoring admission to 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 14. The decision aligns with the original mortgage bond agreement and sets Sunday same as other days.
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Buffalo
Yellowstone discovers Lost Falls in Box canyon
Word arrives from St. Paul that James Lutherman, Wyoming deputy game warden, reports a new natural wonder in Yellowstone National Park. He finds a 300 foot waterfall he names Lost Falls in Box canyon two and a half miles northwest of Mell's Half Acre, hidden by timber but audible at the brink.
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St. Paul
Minn
Yellowstone National Park
James Lutherman
Wyoming
Lost Falls
Box Canyon
Mell
Morgan buys Leyland line to form vast trans Atlantic shipping group
London April 30 J P Morgan & Co purchases the Leyland line signaling a consolidation with the Atlantic Transport line. Leyland will keep its name under current management while directorate changes may occur. New York reports discuss how the deal could aid United States Steel in port access and pricing by enabling fleet transfers if needed.
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Ocoatt Streabiers
London
J. P. Morspan & Co
Leyland Line
Leyland
Atlantic Transport Line
Baker
Atlantic ‘Transport’ Line
Atlantic
United States
West Indian and ‘Pacific Steamship Co
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
J. P. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
President's Tour Begins Across Virginia to Bristol
The president opened a long Pacific coast trip with a Virginia leg passing Rapidan and James valleys and Blue Ridge views. Crowds greeted him at Charlottesville Lynchburg Roanoke and Bristol as he spoke briefly from his car and predicted a triumphal tour ahead.
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Bristol
Tenn
Pacific Coast
Virginia
Rapidan and James
Madison
Jefferson
Blue Ridge Mountains
Tennessee Line
Lynchburg
Southern Railway
Norfolk & Western
Washington
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Daniel
Five Miners Die In Alderson Mine Explosion
An explosion at McAlester Coal Co mine in Alderson, Oklahoma Territory, on Monday killed five miners, injured seven, and left another missing. Names of the deceased include Emanuel Taylor and Wiley Clark. missing is Joe Petrovitch. About 125 workers were in the mine when the blast occurred. It is suspected that an improperly fired shot contributed to the blast.
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South McAlester
I. T
McAlester Coal Co
Alderson
Emanuel Taylor
Wiley Clark
Andrew Losedl
Dominico Wesoluty
Joe Petrovitch
North River Bridge Plans Backed by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania railroad backs the North River Bridge Company which plans a Hudson River bridge from Twenty third Street to New Jersey shore. Banking firms in New York will float 25 million dollars in bonds for construction with actual work expected to start within 18 months.
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New York
Mail and Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
North River Bridge Co
Hudson
Twentythird Street
New Jersey Shore
Restoration of Peter in Jesus Sea of Galilee lesson
The Sunday School lesson covers John 21 15 22 focusing on the restoration of Peter after the Resurrection. Jesus asks Peter three times Lovest thou Me and commands Feed My lambs and Feed My sheep while foretelling Peter's death. John contrasts Peter and John and emphasizes following Jesus for each follower.
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HR. C. Lenington
Jesus
Simon Peter
Simon
Jonas
Ekim
Peter
Tiberius
Sea of Galilee
Jerusalem
Yesus
Galilee
James
John
Thomas
Nathaniel
Ram's Horn Pointers and Moral Maxims
A compact collection of aphorisms on virtue, benevolence, repentance, courage, and faith. It contrasts mercy with benevolence, warns against scandal from reckless speech, and emphasizes love as guiding law beyond mere rules.
Preacher Walter L Wilson Arrested for Bigamy
Rev Walter L Wilson was arrested on a bigamy charge after a Scottish divorce suit surfaced. Mrs Jane Wilson of Armdale Scotland says she married him in 1880 and lived with him 12 years before he left for America. Wilson has resided in Uhrichsville and led revival meetings. he is married to Annie Dickey.
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Uhrichsville
Walter ‘L. Wilson
Jane Wilson
Armdale
Scotland
America
Wilson
Annie Dickey
Akron Man Leaps From River Bridge Into Flood
Cincinnati April 30. Charles Croazier of Akron Ohio leaped from the Chesapeake and Ohio river bridge into flood waters late Sunday night. A party crossing from Covington saw a dark figure vanish into the rapids. At the Kentucky pier a man found a Rough Rider hat and coat containing a whisky bottle business cards from Akron firms and two letters.
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Cincinnati
Charles Croazier
Akron
Chesapeake & Ohio River
Covington
Kentucky Pier
Burglars Triggered Fire at Ashtabula Shoe Store
In Ashtabula on April 30 residents heard a loud blast from Richardson & Herrick's shoe store on Main street. The rear burned and the front blown out, spreading to Leaphardt's bakery Carpenter's flower store and Miller's meat market. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars. Burglars dynamited the safe. doors were off and the missing amount unknown.
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Ashtabula
Main Street
Richardson & Herrick’s
Leaphardt's Bakery
Carpenter's Flower Store
Miller’s Meat Market
Ohio Congressmen Trip to Pacific Coast Planned
Washington April 26 Arrangements for the Ohio delegation in Congress to the Pacific coast are complete. The 15 representatives will leave Cincinnati May 3 and arrive in New Orleans May 6. They will travel west over the Southern Pacific, meet the presidential party in Los Angeles May 8 and reach San Francisco May 11. Return trips via Portland, Oregon. Neither senator will accompany them.
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Washington
Congress
Pacific Coast
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Battle on Long Lake Ends in Death of Gill-Netter
A clash Thursday night on Long Lake between game law officers and violators left Edward Frye fatally shot. A fusil lade exchange followed as deputies and Frye’s companion were arrested. Frye died Friday at the city hospital with his body riddled by bullets. Game Warden Buckle was slightly wounded.
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Akron
Long Lake
Edward Frye
Frye
City
Buckle
Tax valuations rise in several Ohio cities at state board session
Columbus April 27 tax valuations increased in Ashtabula from 15 to 20 per cent Bucyrus up 10 per cent Galion up 5 per cent Delaware 5 per cent addition rescinded Sandusky up 15 per cent Elyria up 10 per cent and Lorain 15 per cent reduction rescinded at yesterday's state board of equalization meeting.
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Columbus
State Board of Equalization
Ashtabula
Bucyrus
Galion
Delaware
Sandusky
Elyria
Lorain
Naval Brigade to Cruise on Lake Erie in July
Governors of Ohio and Michigan plan a joint cruise of their naval brigades in July. A squadron of three war vessels Michigan Hawk and Yantic will assemble at Put-in-Bay. It will be the first lake warship squadron since 1812.
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Columbus
Ohio
Michigan
Put-in-Bay
United States
Hawk
Lakes
Nash suspends no list requirement for military service
Columbus April 30 Gov Nash suspends the five year rule requiring assessors to obtain a list of all residents eligible for military service this year. The governor decides the list is unnecessary at this time skipping the required compilation this cycle.
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Columbus
Nash
Mrs. Maria G. Saxton Dies Aunt of Mrs. McKinley
Mrs. Maria G. Saxton widow of Thomas Saxton who started the Canton Evening Repository died yesterday in Canton. She was the aunt of Mrs. McKinley and part of the local community.
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Canton
Maria G. Saxton
McKinley
Thomas Saxton
Alleged Murderer Captured in Kingsville
Ashtabula April 27 Charley Johnson identified as the Spanish negro captured at Kingsville Friday on Buffalo's information. He is accused of murdering his wife there Tuesday.
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Ashtabula
Charley Johnson
Kingsville
Buffalo
Disastrous Fire Destroys Clyde Reporter Office
A devastating blaze Thursday morning in Clyde destroyed the Clyde Reporter office a restaurant a millinery store and the old opera house. Fire damage gutted the block and caused extensive property loss. No injuries reported as flames raged through the downtown area.
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Clyde
Clyde Reporter
Judge Bars Press in Foster Murder Trial
In Upper Sandusky the common pleas judge restricted publication of any evidence from the Charles Foster murder case. The order blocks reporters from broadcasting or circulating trial evidence or items claiming to be evidence in the proceedings.
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Toledo
Charles Foster
W. (. Johnson
Common Pleas Court
Upper Sandusky
Boston G. Young
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A.steamship Combine
Indian Territory
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the Sunday School
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