Naval appropriation bill reported with 61 million price tag
The naval appropriation bill totaling 61,219,916 was reported to the House by Acting Chairman Foss. The document outlines a large ship program including two sea going coastline battleships, three armored cruisers, and three protected cruisers with costs per ship capped, plus armor specifications and plans to remove armor price restrictions.
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Georgia
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West Virginia
Nebraska
California
Five Former Indiana Officers Ordered to Refund Fees
Hartford City Ind April 5 The county commissioners accepted an expert report on a four thousand five hundred dollar deficit in county records Five former officers Caldwell Covault Bugh Painter and Wood are named as in arrears Caldwell two Democrat and Covault Bugh and Wood Republican claim the shortage stems from their handling of fees The amount owed covers investigative costs and will be recovered from the individuals” accounts.
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Commercial Tribune
Hartford City
Ind
D. C. Caldwell
E. C. Covault
Jesse Bugh
Joseph Painter
John G. Wood
Toll-Road Mob Completes Bridge Destruction at Logansport
Logansport Ind April 5 The mob that wrecked a bridge and two toll gates on the Logansport Burlington pike Tuesday night completed its work by blowing up the Rocky Creek bridge, partially wrecked the night before. Turnpike directors later offered a 1000 reward for arrests. No arrests have been made.
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Commercial Tribune
Logansport
Ind
Logansport-Burlington Pike
Rocky Creek
Turnpike
Great Naval Scandal Convictions Reported at Sebastopol
The Sebastopol military court has convicted twenty six officers and civil servants of defrauding the government in naval coal and supply contracts. Sentences to be pronounced tomorrow.
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Odessa
Sebastopol
Marsh Guilty in Conspiracy to Defraud the State
Arthur F. Marsh of Allegan former Inspector General of the Michigan National Guard and ex-Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee was convicted of feloniously conspiring with official associates to defraud the state. The case involves $65,000 in military clothing and equipment sold for $10,500, shipped to Chicago and re purchased by the State Military Board for about $46,000. William L. White, the State Quartermaster General, was the principal figure in the alleged fraud and left the department after an indictment. Colonel E. R. Sutton of Detroit, a Michigan regent and military staff member, faces trial next.
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Mich
Arthur F. Marsh
Allegan
Michigan National Guard
Republican State Central Committee
Marsh
Chicago
Kalamazoo
State Military Board
William L. White
E. R. Sutton
Detroit
University of Michigan
Pingree
Defiance Mayor Called Out In Rath Murder Trial
In April at Defiance Ohio Ed Johnson murder case Colonel B F Enos labeled Hicksville Mayor L E Griffin a perjured villain while Griffin testified for the State about footprints leading to Rath barn. Judge Donnelly reprimanded Enos and warned of punishment. Enos later apologized for the act though not the words.
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Defiance
Ed Johnson
Enos Rath
B. F. Enos
L. E. Griffin
Hicksville
Griffin
Ansberry
Rath
Donnelly
Mr. Enos
Wreck on a Bridge Causes Fatality in Louisville
A Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Co freight engine pulling seventeen empty cars struck a defective frog near the Louisville end of the bridge and nearly toppled into the canal. Engineer John Powell escaped with serious injuries while Fireman Harry Hatfield was killed instantly, ground under the wheel as he jumped.
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Louisville
Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company
Indiana
Ohio River
Ohio
John Powell
Harry Hatfield
Hatfield
Powell
Prince of Wales Arrives in Copenhagen Amid Cheerful Reception
The Prince and Princess of Wales, welcomed by King Christian, arrive in Copenhagen at 8 p m. and ride to the palace with cheers. Dr Leyds sends congratulations on the Prince's narrow escape from assassination in Brussels, as Transvaal representatives sign the British legation book.
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Denmark
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Brussels
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Prince of Wales
Belgium Voices Regret Over Attempt on Prince of Wales
In the Chamber of Raphesutsine the Belgian president Bar Snoy and Foreign Minister De Favoreau expressed indignation at the attack on the Prince of Wales. Socialist leaders praised condemning crimes but opposed Britain’s war in South Africa. The Senate president Duke of Ursel also condemned the attempt, noting the heir escaped.
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South Africa
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Great Britain
Belgium
M. Furnement
Senate
Duke of Ursel
WANTS HIS MOTHER
Belgian youth Jean Baptiste Lipido who tried to kill the Prince of Wales shows dejection and fatigue in Brussels. He asks to see his mother and a confrontation with his father is planned. Lipido denies remorse and a letter claiming an offer of work at the Maison du Peuple is discussed.
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Brussels
Jean Baptiste Lipido
Prince of Wales
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Maison du Peuple
St. Gilles
Maison de Peuple
Italy Shocked by Papal Assassination Attempt
Rome reports Italy is thrilled with horror as the Pope is much affected after the attempted assassination. The Po polo Romano sends affectionate greetings and thanks the Almighty for thwarting the vile act, reflecting widespread reverence for the sovereign.
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Rome
Italy
Popolo Romano
Prince of Wales Draws Global Praise at Marlborough House
London reports a day of grand reception as Marlborough House records over 5 000 visitors including top judges clergymen and officials. Telegrams pour in to Copenhagen signaling worldwide sympathy since the knee injury.
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London
Marlborough House
Prince of Wales
Copenhagen
Confederate Reunion Set for Louisville May 30 to June 1
General John B. Gordon issues orders for the Louisville meeting of the United Confederate Veterans from May 30 to June 1, 1900. He reports 1,251 camps already enrolled with over 100 more applications. He stresses preserving Confederate graves and providing an impartial Civil War history for Southern schools.
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John B. Gordon
Louisville
Commercial Tribune
United Confederate Veterans
Chicago Salesman Found Dead by Self Inflicted Gunshot
J C Calderwood a Sprague Warner salesman killed himself in his Palmer House room. A chamber maid found the body. he was 50, from Springfield Ohio, with a wife and family. He had recently registered in Chicago and suffered from insomnia. His wife’s picture lay on the bed beside him.
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Chicago
J. C. Calderwood
Sprague, Warner & Co
Palmer House
Calderwood
Ohio
Springfield
Preparations Mount as War Departments Busy in Far East
Shanghai April 5 The Russian War Department rushes to stock Port Arthur with grain paying panic prices and importing wheat from North China. Japan mobilizes naval reserves for imminent operations as tensions rise in the Far East.
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Shanghai
Port Arthur
China
Japan
Sapho Free as Accused Actors Acquitted in Nuisance Trial
Miss Olga Nethersole and Hamilton Revelle along with managers Marcus Mayer and Theodore Moss were found not guilty of maintaining a public nuisance in presenting the drama Sapho. Judge Fursman’s charge favored the defense and the jury deliberated twelve minutes. The interrupted New York season will be resumed.
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New York
Olga Nethersole
Hamilton Revelle
Marcus R. Mayer
Miss Nethersole
Theodore Moss
Wallackx
Sapho
Fursman
Supreme Court
Ormsby Case Sent To Grand Jury Averted by Death
Detroit April 5 Post Office Inspector Parsell prepared to present to the United States Grand Jury the case of Mrs Ormsby a Romeo Michigan woman accused of sending an objectionable letter by mail last January The Romeo Postmaster James B Lucas advised Parsell that Mrs Ormsby died by her own hand in Romeo to avoid indictment deducing she killed herself to escape charges
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Detroit
Mich
Post Office
Parsell
Ormsby
United States Grand Jury
James B. Lucas
Romeo
Exposition Buildings to Close Sundays Says Hathaway
Dr I W Hathaway reports to the Newark Conference that President McKinley agrees US Buildings at the Paris Exposition will close on Sundays. The disclosure drew applause from attendees.
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United States
Paris
New York
Newark
M. E. Church
I. W. Hathaway
American Sabbath Union
Washington
Railway automatic coupling bill passes second reading
In London on April 5 the railway automatic coupling bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons. Liberal James Brice argued that America led in automatic couplings and had shown Britain the way in many railway innovations.
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London
House of Commons
James Brice
America
Great Britain
Finnish Landtag Proceedings Proscribed by Governor General
The Governor General of Finland bans the Finnish paper from publishing Landtag proceedings. The uncensored Dagen claims Crown Prince of Sweden and Norway carries heavy debt.
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Stockholm
Finland
Landtag
Dagen
Sweden
Norway
Convicts Revolt at Korsakoff Station in Saghalien
In Saghalien island’s Korsakoff convict station a revolt broke out. Official M. Pereligien was attacked by three convicts. a servant was killed while resisting. The official seized a rifle and killed one convict. the other two were later arrested.
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Moscow
Korsakoff
Saghalien
M. Pereligien
Royal Birth Son Likely Named Patrick
London report says Queen Victoria favors naming the newborn son of the Duke and Duchess of York Patrick following his birth on Saturday. The decision awaits formal christening plans and royal confirmation.
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London
Queen Victoria
Duke and Duchess of York
Patrick
Osman Pasha Dies After Illness Ends Career
Constantinople April 5 Osman Pasha the veteran Ottoman commander of Plevna died yesterday after long illness. Born 1832 he joined the army at twenty one and rose to marshal and Ghazi after notable defeats and victories in the Turco Russian War including the defense of Plevna. He later held high posts including Minister of War and palace marshal.
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Constantinople
Osman Pasha
Moscow
Plevna
Imperial Guard
Many Women In Procession As Mendicants March
In Lena Ponce Puerto Rico April an army of 200 starving men women and children crowded city spaces as the Puerto Rico Benevolent Society moves to remove the poor of Ponce. Letters say 5000 more are coming and the city plans to expel outsiders while the guard blocks further entrants.
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Ponce
Puerto Rico
Political Bosses Blamed for Some Aid Delays in Puerto Rico
Delegates from the country poor throng the palace in San Juan begging for food and work. The Aguas Buenos delegation, 100 men and 50 women led by two mourning girls, signals political bosses may direct relief while 5,000 rations are issued weekly.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Aguas Buenos
Ohio State to end daily chapel at Columbus campus
The Ohio State University trustees decide to abandon daily chapel after attendance fell below fifty per day of 1,200 students. President Thompson approves a weekly hour long convocation starting fall term and a teachers college plan to train superintendents teachers and graduates.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Thompson
Columbia College
Judge declares Ohio union member protection unconstitutional
Judge Pangsley in Common Pleas Court rules a statute barring firing workers for union membership is class legislation. The Cole versus Bateman case at Toledo Tube Works holds nonunion workers escape protection, and the ruling will be appealed to the State Supreme Court.
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Pangsley
Common Pleas Court
A. B. Cole
International Union of Bicycle Workers
Lamonte Bateman
Toledo
State Supreme Court
Died While Speaking Former Postmaster McKenzie
George McKenzie, former postmaster under Harrison and longtime Grand Army of the Republic commander, collapsed during a Republican ward meeting in Kokomo Indiana. He died within moments after saying goodbye to the audience.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
George McKenzie
Harrison
Grand Army of the Republic Post
Ninth Indiana Battery
Foraker Coming Home to Cincinnati Visit
Senator Foraker departs Washington for Cincinnati to attend to Puerto Rican bill matter. He will stay in Cincinnati through the first of the week for several days of work in the city.
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Cincinnati
Tribune
Washington
Foraker
Expensive mob damages suit filed over 1899 whipping case
Edward Jackson sues Henry Foust Henry Jones James Huling and Edward Aspinwall for 10000 in the Common Pleas Court over the West Liberty mob that tied up took out Nellie Jackson and David Rickman and whipped tarred and feathered them at the mill race before marching them to Bellefontaine in 1899.
Queen's Ireland Visit Draws Large Crowds
Dublin fetes continue as the Queen endures a busy schedule. She enjoyed a donkey cart ride and a carriage drive under medical guidance and plans long daily journeys. A Phoenix Park festival for 30,000 children is planned with the Queen driving among them and no discord noted.
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Dublin
Viceregal
Ireland
Phoenix Park
Dewey supporters plan aggressive campaign for Kansas City
Washington report says Admiral Dewey may be nominated over Bryan with a Dewey led push to win uninstructed delegations. Friends in Philadelphia claim his Democratic affiliation and expansionist stance favor territories as opposed to colonies. A Dewey meeting in late April will map the strategy to capture key delegations.
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Willie Sulzer
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District of Columbia
Joh McLean
Planned by Mrs Dewey Roosevelt Admiral Running Mate
Washington April 5 Governor Roosevelt possibly to be Admiral George Dewey’s running mate. Mrs Dewey allegedly proposed the idea to a Roosevelt sister during a New York visit, aiming to sway the Admiral and create a national sweep. Dewey hints at a Republican nomination and flags opposition to silver coinage, while routing questions on party plans.
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Washington
George Dewey
Theodore Roosevelt
Dewey
Roosevelt
New York
Puerto Rico
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Vermont
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Whitney
Palmer
Underwood
Alabama
South
Bryan
May Abandon Dewey Fete in Chicago Amid Debate
Chicago sentiment grows against Admiral Dewey celebration as the Dewey Committee plans a Tuesday meeting to decide if the reception will be canceled or kept per the original plan. Officials await word on his West trip while merchants and hoteliers push ahead with arrangements.
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