Schley Rivalry Heats Up in Congress Action
Renewed discussion of the Sampson Schley controversy tracks a looming congressional move after Admiral Sampson’s Century article. Schley aides claim he holds undisclosed facts and aims to press his case when Congress convenes, while Senatorial papers and maps are debated as part of the dispute.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Sampson-Schley
Admiral Sampson
Century Magazine
Sampson
Schley
Congress
Admiral Schley
Senate
Wainwright Board
Navy Department
Cincinnati
Naval Examining Board
Looked at the Trap Inspected the Gallows Today
Special dispatch from Mayfield Ky describes Bob Blanks arriving from Louisville to face imminent execution for an 1898 assault on Tennie Bailey. Crowds gathered at the jail as he viewed the gallows, spoke of the afterlife, and invited listeners to his morning address. Execution set for 10 o clock.
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Commercial Tribune
Mayfield
Bob Blanks
Louisville
Douthitt
Blanks
Tennie Bailey
Planters
Cairo
Ill
Escape Ends In Capture Of Convict At Prewitt Station
Ed Washington, an escaped colored convict, leaped from a moving train near Prewitt Station while handcuffed. He was recaptured after the train stopped and is jailed in Mt. Sterling. Chief Wilson had been escorting him to Frankfort.
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Commercial Tribune
MT. Sterling
Ed Washington
Wilson
Frankfort
Prewitt Station
Business Duel Ends in Mortality in Clarksville
In Clarksville Tennessee Bud Riggins lies mortally wounded and Gus Moody is seriously wounded after a street pistol duel sparked by a long standing business dispute. The fight broke out during a fall and both men fired while exhausted from loss of blood.
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Clarksville
Tenn
Bud Riggins
Gus Moody
Regulars to be discharged in Cuba after war service
Washington April 17 reports orders issued to General Brooke to discharge regular army men in Cuba who had enlisted only for the Spanish American War.
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Washington
Brooke
Cuba
Spain
Reign of Terror A Costly Luncheon Thirty Three Courses in a Repast
A banquet at the leader’s residence featured a lavish thirty three course repast. The event drew attention to excess in a time of hardship and prompted scrutiny of government spending and luxury.
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Commercial Tribune
Manila
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Great Northern
Senator Hoar
Carnegie
Cleveland
War News From Mindanao and Zamboanga
Reports describe scattered material for war dispatches and widespread property destruction on Mindanao. General Rios holds 1,500 Spanish soldiers and urges General Otis to send a force to Zamboanga, but Otis yet to act as Spanish concentrations remain.
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Washington
Mindanao
Rios
Otis
Zamboanga
Joseph Cannon Went West and Grew Up With the Mormons
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from New Albany Indiana reports Mormon elders in the area claim many converts after baptisms in the Ohio. They met opposition using homes for meetings on Watt street Jeffersonville. Nineteen missionaries operate in the nearby counties. Elder Joe Cannon, father of Prof. A J Cannon in Salt Lake City, has returned to the city after thirty years away, announcing he joined the church and went West two weeks ago.
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New Albany
Ind
Ohio
Watt Street
Jeffersonville
Joe. Cannon
A. J. Cannon
Salt Lake City
US and Nicaragua Ministers to Investigate Complaints
United States Minister William L. Merry and Nicaraguan Foreign Relations Minister Senor Sanson will depart for Bluefields today to meet a US warship en route to Greytown. They will investigate complaints raised by American citizens and officials.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States Minster
William L. Merry
Senor Sanson
Bluefields
United States
Greytown
Arming Labor Threat Sparks Indiana-Pana Standoff
Governor Mount and Governor Tanner vow to prevent armed nonunion labor entering Indiana amid a prolonged dispute with Alexandria Plate Glass President Kann. Indiana laws prohibit discrimination against union members and allow disarming armed workers if needed. Kann travels to Pittsburg but will return for further talks as the stalemate persists.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Governor Mount
Governor Tanner
Illinois
Kann
Alexandria Plate Glass Company
Glass Workers of
Alexandria
Mount
Pana
Indiana
Pittsburg
Woman Given Life Term for Murder of Newborn Baby
Emma Saxton, 28, mother of five, was found guilty of second degree murder for killing her newborn infant. After a one hour jury deliberation in Princeton Indiana, she was sentenced to life in State Prison for Women for the crime committed on April 3 this year.
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Commercial Tribune
Princeton
Ind
Emma Saxton
Spanish ministerial appointments announced in Washington
The French Ambassador M Cambon informed Secretary Hay that Duke D Arcos has been chosen as Spanish Minister at Washington and that Mr Bellamy Storer will be persona grata as United States Minister to Madrid. Arrival timing for Duke D Arcos is not yet fixed.
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Cincinnati
Norfolk
Navy Department
Senator Foraker
Hillsboro
War Department
Navy
Washington
M. Cambon
Hay
Spain
Duke D'Arcos
Bellamy Storer
United States
Madrid
Duke D’arcos
RECRUITS LEAVE COLUMBUS FOR PRESIDIO AND CUBA
A detachment of 267 recruits departed the Government Barracks in Columbus for Presidio California to proceed to Manila. Two detachments left Sunday evening under Lieutenant Bell for Governor's Island, from which they head to Cuba.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Presidio
Cal
Manila
Bell
Governor’s Island
Cuba
Two Children Missing in Chicago Kidnapping Case
In Chicago on April 17 police face a concerning alleged kidnaping case similar to a famous abduction. Ruth and Hazel Stonehouse ages five and six vanished from their home at 5916 Calumet Avenue a week ago with no trace found.
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Chicago
Lapiner
Ruth
Hazel Stonehouse
Calumet Avenue
Nine Men Named In Bribery Inquiry In Pennsylvania
Report of bribery investigating committee lists nine men from both parties. recommends criminal proceedings against them at an early date. The disclosure outlines alleged misconduct and calls for formal charges as the inquiry progresses in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Majority and minority reports on Harrisburg ballot corruption
Harrisburg testimony shows attempts to corrupt House members in the McCarroll jury bill and the Senate election. Rooms at Lochiel Hotel hosted solicitation by Spatz Moyles Coyle Costello Byrnes and others. Nine individuals face possible criminal action while some receive censure relief per the differing reports.
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Harrisburg
House
United States
Lochiel Hotel
John J. Coyle
Charles B. Spatz
Thomas B. Moyles
Michael J. Costello
Martin Lawler
Charles
B. Spatz
Parker Titus
Frank B. Jones
Monroe H. Kulp
Thomas W. Moyles
Roberto Evans
Jerrod Coyle
M. J. Costello
Dauphin County
Spatz
Berks County
Kulp
Coyle
Costello
Byrnes
Moyles
Messrs. .Fow
Dem
Dixon
Koontz, Mandall and Young
Quay Republicans
Tighe
McClain
Kreps
Voorhees
Messrs
Evans
Titus
Jones
Judge Stephenson Ends Life in Personal Crisis
Noblesville Indiana April 17 The Hon R R Stephenson ex Judge of the Hamilton County Circuit Court died here today from morphine taken in a personal crisis intent. His law partner found him in his office at 9 am in a stupefied condition and he died at home after failing to rally He left a letter to his wife announcing his plan to take his own life He was one of Central Indiana’s best known men.
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Noblesville
Ind
R. R. Stephenson
Hamilton County
Fire Devastation Hits Brady Island Nebraska
A April 12 blaze near Vreeman Nebraska, driven by a northwest wind, destroyed much property. Firemen fought the flames as Mrs. Anderson, a widow, suffered fatal burns and is expected to die. Her nephew John Westerland, and L. Flickinger with son Charles, sustained facial and hand burns. The town was barely saved.
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Brady Island
Neb
Vreeman
Anderson
John Westerland
L. Flickinger
Charles
Violinist Lenora Jackson Impresses King Oscar in Paris
Paris on April 17 reports Miss Lenora Jackson American violinist formerly of Chicago played for King Oscar of Sweden and Norway at The Figaro reception. The king was greatly pleased with her performance amid enthusiastic applause.
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Paris
The
Figaro
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Lenora Jackson
Chicago
Blizzard Rages Across Northern Hills Delaying Travel
In Deadwood S D April 17 a raging blizzard has persisted for thirty six hours across the northern hills. Snow driven by a fierce wind is blinding and the weather remains not cold. No other details are given.
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Deadwood
S. D
Canned Beef Examined By Wade Court Of Inquiry
Washington April 17 Wade Court of Inquiry heard Prof Atwater in the afternoon noting canned roast beef per pound has higher nutritive value than fresh beef when served with vegetables. He cautioned unmixed beef would be less acceptable as a ration. Col Weston of the Commissary Department testified on field supplies at Santiago and his prewar recommendation to buy canned roast beef with vegetables. The session adjourned before his examination finished due to continuing shortages and inland movement risk.
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Washington
Wade Court of Inquiry
Atwater
Weston
Commissary
Santiago
Impostor Dr Esser Dupes Emperor William
Berlin reports that Dr Esser, who claimed a tour of the German colonies, received a long audience with Emperor William and was awarded the second class crown order. Investigations reveal Esser is a rank imposter who now admits he never visited the places he described.
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Berlin
Esser
William
Russian Students Expelled and Arrested in St Petersburg Clash
In St Petersburg on April 17 police expelled another large group of Technological Institute students, guiding them to the railroad in a police detachment. Followed by many women, the dispersing demonstrators gathered on Nevsky Prospekt before foot and mounted police halted them and made several arrests.
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ST. Petersburg
Technological Institute
Nevsky Prospekt
Coal Strike Declared At Guernsey County Mine
President Haskins and Vice President Sullivan of the Ohio Division United Mine Workers announce a strike at Forsythe Klondike Coal Company mine in Guernsey County. The move stems from the company’s use of large breakers on screens contrary to the Pittsburg agreement. attempts at adjustment failed and many miners are affected. Sullivan has traveled to the county.
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Columbus
Haskins
Sullivan
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
Forsythe Klondike Coal Company
Guernsey County
Pittsburg
Ira H Crum Named Director of Law in Columbus Cabinet
Mayor Swartz announces final cabinet makeup in Columbus Ohio with Ira H Crum as Director of Law succeeding J E Sater who resigned for personal business. Linus B Kauffman named Director of Improvements Joseph Dusenbury Director of Safety and Lawrence Cott Director of Accounts as council approves bonds and completes city government organization.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus. O
Swartz
Ira H. Crum
Linus B. Kauffman
Joseph Dusenbury
Lawrence Cott
Crum
J. E.sater
A. E. Haas
Samuel C. Bradford
John Barr
Montgomery Sails to Join South Atlantic Station
The cruiser Montgomery sailed Saturday for St Lucia to join the re-established South Atlantic station. It will operate with the flagship Chicago, the Marietta, and Wilmington on that station. The Montgomery is not bound for Samoa. The Abarenda was set to sail from Norfolk for Samoa on the 28th instant with materials for the Pago Pago coal station.
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Washington
Montgomery
St. Lucia
West Indies
South Atlantic
Chicago
Marietta
Wilmington
Samoa
Navy Department
Abarenda
Norfolk
Pago Pago
Ministers protest newsboys cries disturb services in New Albany
The New Albany Ministerial Association adopted resolutions condemning Sunday paper sales on streets. They said boys crying papers on Sunday morning disrupt Sunday schools and churches. The Chief of Police was asked to stop the practice. Chief Adams ordered officers to curb crying but not halt street sales.
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New Albany
Ind
New Albany Ministerial Association
Adams
Legislature May Act On Lively Witness Stand Session
A lively hearing continued with Mr. Moss on the witness stand as lawmakers weigh potential action. The room was tense as questions focused on testimony, records, and possible legislative steps to be taken.
Police Share with Robbers at Broadway Garden Case
New York April 17 as Mazer Committee hears Richard Croker and John F Carroll may face contempt moves. Simon Buttner accuses Police Captain Price of protection for Broadway Garden, detailing monthly payments and threats to shut the resort. Witnesses recount offers of bribes to swear Magowan was robbed, with police and political figures under scrutiny.
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New York
Mazer Legislative Investigating Committee
Richard Croker
Moss
John F. Carroll
Croker
Fellows
Albany
Broadway Garden
Broadway
Trenton
Frank Magowan
Simon Buttner
Buttner
Price
Assemblyman
Hoffman
Assembly
Astoria Gas
Consolidated Gas Company
Charles Stephans
Stephans
Singer
Magowan
Frank Farrell
Henry Schultz
Williams
Captain Price
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Alger
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George B. Cortelyou
James Boyle
McKinley
Liverpool
R. Boyle
Evening Star
Jim Boyle
Bournemouth
Choate
Boyle
Royal Bath Hotel
England
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Philippines
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Reed
Mayfield, KY
James Creelman
Rio Grande
Cavite
Crowder
Eighth Army Corps
Hongkong
Philippine Islands
Philippine Archipelago
Clarksville, Tenn
Joseph Cannon
Bluefield
U. S
William L. Me
Prison For Life
Noblesville, Ind
Vreeman, Neb
King Oscar
Leonora Jackson
Dakota
Army Court of Inquiry
Mayor Swartz
J. E. Sater
Tammany Boss
Mr. Moss
Capt. Price
Carroll
Platt
Mr. Hoffman
Tracey, Boardman & Platt
Elihu Root
Astoria Heat, Light and Power Company
Thos. C. Platt
Benj. B. Odell
Lemuel Ely Quigg
John D. Crimmins
Bourke Cochran
Manhattan
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