Queen Victoria Arrives in Dublin Amid Royal Festivities
Queen Victoria reaches Kingston Harbor on the royal yacht Victoria and Albert to a vast Dublin welcome. The arrival triggers a grand procession, fireworks, and a royal salute as the Queen plans a noon landfall with the royal party aboard. The Nationalist press, wary of Britain’s aims, presumes a recruiting tour while Dublin prepares for a significant royal visit with expected spending of over one million dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Dublin
Queen Victoria
Kingston Harbor
Victoria and Albert
Channel Fleet
Duke
Holyhead
Channel
Timothy Harrington
Ireland
Colonel Broadwood
Great Britain
Daniel O'Connell
Erin
Dublin Swordbearer Refuses Queen's Courtesy
James Egan the Dublin City Swordbearer, jailed nine years for political offences, declines to hand the sword to the Queen or join tomorrow's ceremonies. He vows to resign, stating he cannot join in public acts toward a state that jailed him on false charges. The Lord Mayor seeks a new swordbearer.
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Dublin
James Egan
Dublin City
Egan
Mr. Egan
Queen Arrives in Ireland Coinciding with Union Anniversary
London April 3 The Queen arrived in Ireland on the anniversary of the act of union passage by the Irish Parliament a hundred years ago. The event marks a historic date tying royal visit to a pivotal constitutional milestone.
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Commercial Tribune
London
Ireland
Queen’s Ireland Visit Seen As Sensible Gesture
The piece notes Irish nationalism often harshly judged, yet the Queen’s visit to Ireland is viewed by most as a prudent step toward friendly relations. Superstition aside, the centenary event fuels nationalist sentiment, while some Londoners criticize the trip.
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Ireland
Postage Stamps Missing: Navy Paymaster Clerk Arrested
William E Slaughter of Louisiana, a $900 clerk in the Navy Paymaster General’s office, was arrested by Postoffice Inspectors for alleged fraud. He oversaw the mailing division and is linked to losses between 300 and 700 dollars in postage stamps. He has served about two years and is married.
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Navy Paymaster’s
Washington
William E Slaughter
Louisiana
Paymaster General of the Navy
Postoffice
Slaughter
Naval Pay Bureau
Beckham rebuked as Mount declines to enter conspiracy
Governor Mount refuses to join a conspiracy as supporters and critics clash over the national crisis. Former star athlete Beckham publicly challenges Mount while lawmakers weigh their positions amid mounting pressure.
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Mount
Governor Mount Denounces Beckham Requisition Ties
Indiana Governor Mount issues a formal statement denying recognition of Beckham as Kentucky's governor. He cites unwritten interstate ethics, rejects requisition reciprocity, and condemns partisan manipulation and the Goebel case as a moral hazard and legal caution. The message references former Kentucky official Finley and warns against political revenge.
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Indianapolis
Kentucky
Mount
Beckham
Taylor
Bridett
Becknam
United States
Indiana
Goebel
Finley
Visitor for Bellaire to Welcome Apostolic Delegate
The Apostolic Delegate Martinelli will visit Bellaire Ohio, after meeting with Rev. Jos M Wehrle rector of St John’s Church. The visit is planned for Sunday April 2.
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Mgr. Martinelli
Washington
Jos. M. Wehrle
St. John’s Roman Catholic Church
Belaire
Mer. Martinelli
Bellaire
Electric canal boats trial to test electric canal navigation
The State Board of Public Works in Columbus, Ohio contracted with Detroit’s J. M. Fordyce to test electric propulsion on the Miami and Erie Canal between Dayton and Cincinnati. A ten mile trial stretch is set with one year to begin and two and a half years to perfect the system. If successful, Fordyce could obtain a twenty five year toll based contract to operate canal boats by electricity on that canal segment, with tolls matching current rates. Fordyce is said to represent the Westinghouse Electric Company.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
State Board of Public Works
J. M. Fordyce
Detroit
Miami and Erie Canal
Dayton
Cincinnati
Fordyce
Westinghouse Electric Company
West Virginia University Faces Removal Bid at Convocation
The West Virginia University Board of Regents met in Morgantown amid a clash over President J H Raymond. Raymond counters charged and seeks removal of several faculty members while other board members support him. President David Starr of Stanford spoke on The Freedom of the University at the spring convocation.
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West Virginia University
Commercial Tribune
Morgantown
W. Va
Board of Regents
J. H. Raymond
Raymond
David Starr
Leland Stanford University
Moors Ignore Treaty During Moroccan Tension
Reports from Gibralter April 3 say fears of hostile acts against European colonies in Morocco are unfounded. Quiet nationwide except Sus region where French movements spark excitement. Moors refuse to supply provisions to Spanish forces. the cruiser Martin Alonzo will enforce treaty rights at Al huesmas and on the African coast.
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Commercial Tribune
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Morocco
Sus
Mt. Atlas
Martin Alonzo
Spain
Governors Exchange Telegrams Over Beckham Trap
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 3 Governor Mount of Indiana refused to acknowledge Pretender Beckham as governor and refused a binding pact on extraditions. The grand jury examined witnesses for the Goebel assassination case including Drs Chinn and Lillard.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Gossman
Floyd County
Indiana
J. C. W. Beckham
Kentucky
Mount
Jas. H. Mount
Commonwealth
Franklin
Goebel
Jack Chinn
Eph Lillard
Grand
W. C. Pretty
W. H. Yost
Water State
Kipling on Joubert Poem Sent By Cable to Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly will publish Rudyard Kipling's poem on General Joubert sent by cable from South Africa. The piece reflects on joined fate of those who fought and those who avoided gain, praising Joubert’s sacrifice and envisioning a future people forged in fire.
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Harper’s Weekly
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Harper's Weekly
Rudyard Kipling
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South Africa
Harper & Brothers
Milwaukee Election: Mayor Rose Wins by 5000 Plurality
Mayor David O'S. Rose defeated rivals in a municipal election in Milwaukee on April 3. He carried the rest of the city ticket, backing a platform that included a four cent fare ordinance and cheaper water rates passed during his prior term.
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Milwaukee
David O'S. Rose
Rose
Ouster Proceedings Highlight Slander Suit in Goebel Case
A fragment notes Democratic contestants and Mrs J facing a $25,000 libel slander suit tied to Goebel. The filing and response are described as connected to an ouster proceeding, with reference to a libelous charge against the defendant.
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Poe
Banta
Chinn
Goebel
Contract Labor Law in Puerto Rico Case Involving Cruz
An arrest is reported under contract labor law in Puerto Rico connected to Cruz and an American firm. The proceedings reference citizenship and detention as part of the case, with unclear details on alleged violations and organizer involvement.
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Citi
Rico
New York
Puerto Rico
Cruz
Caracas
Ame
Jorg
Mark Twain Testifies On British Copyright Bill
Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain testified before the House of Lords today on the copy right bill. He said British and United States laws are nearly as they should be and urged a single minor amendment to end the forty two year limit and restore perpetual copyright.
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Fee
House of Lords
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Great Britain
United States
Mr. Clemens
Stabbed to death of Edward Scott former Chattanooga resident
A special despatch reports Edward Scott, formerly of Chattanooga and brother of former President Scott of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad, was stabbed to death in Joplin Missouri last Sunday. Details remain scarce.
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Edward Scott
Chattanooga
Lin
Commercial Ibune
Tenn
the Times
Joplin
J Yard Scott
Scott
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Mob at San Juan demands eight hour day clash at pier
About 500 protesters threaten E B Jenks Company workers in San Juan Puerto Rico. A later mob of over 10 000 attacks St Thomas laborers on a building pier as 65 native carpenters are forced off the job. Police take no action and infantry guards the site while union agitators led by Santiago Iglesias push for shorter hours. The company asks for 25 carpenters from the United States.
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San Juan DE
Santiago Iglesias
New York
St. Thomas
United States
Duchess of Marlborough Wins Jointure Case in Chancery
In London on April 3, a High Court division led by Sir Edmund Widdrington Bierce ruled in favor of Lilian, Duchess of Marlborough, formerly Mrs Louis Hammersley, in her suit against the Duke of Marlborough to recover a $2,500 jointure. The case examined whether the second wife of a divorced man is entitled to the jointure, following a prior provision to his first wife, Lady Ann Hamilton, who divorced in 18%.
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Chancery
High Court of Justice
Edmund Widdrington Bierce
Lilian, Duchess of Marlborough
Louis Hammersley
New York
William Beresford
Duke of Marlborough
Ann Hamilton
Robbers Bind Women In Troy Farm Home
Four masked robbers invaded Mrs. Denlinger’s farmhouse six miles south of Troy Ohio last evening binding and gagging the widow, her two daughters, and a hired man. They searched the house finding only 26 dollars while Mrs. Denlinger had banked several hundred dollars the day before. The assailants threatened violence but harmed none, and fled on a horse and buggy which they later abandoned several miles away.
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Commercial Tribune
Troy
Denlinger
Here
Appointment of Crookes as Insurance Department Examiner
Columbus Indiana April 32 State Insurance Commissioner Matthews with Governor Nash appoint John W Crookes of Marietta examiner in the Insurance Department at a salary of 1500 dollars. Crookes is Secretary of the Washington County Republican Committee.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Matthews
Nash
John W. Crookes
Marietta
Crookes
Washington County Republican Committee
Grain men win suit against Pennsylvania Railway
Prewitt York and Co of Plainfield Ind won a key suit against the Pennsylvania Railway for delaying grain delivery to Chicago. The line must pay 500 dollars representing depreciation in the cereal value.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Marlborough at the Front Duke Leads Field Following Ancestral Example
The Duke takes the field leading Marlborough in line with a family tradition of military service. He follows the example set by his distinguished forebears and shares in recent active duties.
Fire at Ohio Penitentiary Leaves $30,000 Loss
A disastrous blaze at the Ohio Penitentiary destroyed a three story building once housing the Columbus Belt Company and its machinery worth about $70,000. Guards with shotguns prevented escapes as fire raged three hours after hours, with 281 workers displaced and a rebuilding plan announced.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus Belt Company
Bolt Company
Ferris wheel demolition ordered in Chicago foreclosure case
Chicago April 3 The demolition of the Ferris wheel began today under Judge Stein order. Receiver Luther V Rice is to tear down the structure with immediate effect. The foreclosure suit filed by Illinois Trust and Savings Bank against the Ferris Wheel Company prompted the action. The court also directed bids for the structure whether as is or after razing, and plans to move it to the Paris Ex position reportedly abandoned.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Stein
Luther V. Rice
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Ferris Wheel Company
Commissioners award road contracts in Vigo and Widner Townships
Vincennes Indiana April 3 Commissioners let a contract to C P Bruce Co for laying 36 1 3 miles of macadam roads in Vigo Township at 66 207 60 and 27 miles in Widner Township at 40 745 41.
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Commercial Tribune
Vincennes
Ind
C. P. Bruce & Co
Bicknell
Vigo
Widner Township
Indiana Wheat Failure Seen as Largest In Years
Governor Mount said the Indiana wheat failure could be the worst in several years. He estimated about half of Montgomery County wheat would be plowed up for other crops.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Officer Held Up by Seven in Cleveland Alley
Patrolman Fitzgerald chased a suspected robber and was captured by seven men in an alley house. Bound and gagged, they took his money watch revolver handcuffs and a billy. He freed himself with his teeth and reached Central Police Station. Suspects alleged to be part of the Lake Shore gang of freight car robbers.
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Cleveland
Fitzgerald
Billy
Central Police
Lake Shore
Cuban Customs Receipts Rise in Early 1900
The U S Department reports Cuba customs receipts for January and February 1900 at 2 772 619 dollars, up from 2 014 933 dollars for the same months in 1899 an increase of 757 685 dollars.
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Washington
Cuba
Presbyterians Defend Doctrine of Predestination Debate
A state synod reply argues ministers are not bound to teach predestination or infant damnation. It says Presbyterian ministers merely accept articles of faith aligned with the Bible, noting the Westminster confession as a historic document. The piece compares doctrinal disputes to party platforms and suggests the church has outgrown the creed.
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Pr Cra
Hillis
Sawmill Thief Nabbed After Bold Heist
William Lizabeck, arrested at New Columbia, led a gang to seize a sawmill and move it to Gaiche Bottoms. His record includes previous thefts and a 12 month penitentiary term. he wore a warden’s uniform during a prior prison escape. He remains jailed in Metropolis.
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William Lizabeck
Commercial Tribune
Metropolis
Ill
New Columbia
Here
Gaiche Bottoms
Johnson County
Chester
Woman Drowns Two Babies Then Commits Suicide
In Rochester at 439 St Joseph Avenue a despondent woman Mrs Trey Meyer flung her children aged 1 and 2 into a cistern and then killed herself. The bodies were found in each other’s arms. Needing food she had no money and was refused credit at a local store.
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Rochester
N. Y
Commercial Tribune
N.Y
Trey Meyer
St. Joseph Avenue
Deputy Marshal Payne Escapes Jail After Ducktown Slaying Charge
United States Deputy Marshal David Payne broke jail at Benton and fled, linked to the assault and assassination of David and Miles Woods near Ducktown weeks earlier. Payne is a prominent Polk County Tenn. figure.
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Knoxville
Tenn
David Payne
United States
David
Miles Woods
Ducktown
Benton
Payne
Polk County
Cardinal Vaughan Illness Reported in London
Cable to Commercial Tribune from London reports Cardinal Vaughan has been ill for some time and has received medical attention. The item notes his condition as of early April with no further details on prognosis or treatment.
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Cardinal Vaughan
Cable To Commercial Tribune
London
Senate settles Puerto Rican tariff bill amid sharp debate
The Senate passed the Puerto Rican tariff and civil government bill by 40 to 31 after a day of heated rhetoric. Senator Mason opposed the measure with a pointed constitutional jab, while amendments from Davis and Nelson were defeated. The Quay case followed as Senate proceedings moved to unfinished business.
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Quay
the Philippines
Lodge
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