Damage Floods Ravage Railroads Farms in Deep South
New Orleans reports thousands in railroad and crop losses across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama from record rains over two days. Widespread washouts halt traffic flood telegraph lines down and many trains abandoned or delayed. Three fatalities recorded as residents rescue others from flooded homes and roofs.
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Miners Strike Over Machine Scale Division
Two thousand bituminous miners in Vigo Greene and Sullivan counties went on strike after a quarrel between machine miners and helpers versus loaders and shooters over the division of the machine scale. The dispute began Monday night and continued this morning with a settlement looked for in a few days.
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Kaiser Honors Americans Inspect Navy Yards
In Berlin on April 17 Lieutenant Commander William H. Beehler U S naval attaché and Horatio G. Gillmore assistant naval constructor traveled to Stettin to inspect the navy yards with imperial permission. Beehler will then go to Kiel for the same purpose as Emperor William grants this privilege.
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Illinois flag law struck down by Supreme Court
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune Springfield Ill April 17 The Supreme Court ruled the Illinois flag law unconstitutional and an infringement on personal liberty. It prohibited the use of the National emblem for advertising and decorative purposes.
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Widow's Will Would Leave State 5000 From 50000 Estate
Erie reports the will of Mrs. Simon Bolivar Benson leaves 50 000 to Pennsylvania with 100 and 200 bequests to neighbors and a green grave fund. Two New York nieces may contest. Benson's late husband was a noted government secret service man. The estate includes stocks bonds and real estate.
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Erie
Simon Bolivar Benson
Pennsylvania
New York
Benson
Secret Service
Cincinnati Presbytery Report Delays Creed Talk and Plans Missionary
At Lebanon Ohio on April 17 the Cincinnati Presbytery opened with devotion and approved the Batavia church call for Rev Howard Billman. Ioe L Gilwicks passed a high credential exam and will be ordained at Delhi on May 15 as a missionary to China. No creed revision discussed and no mention of Dr Hillis amid foreign missions talks.
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Franklin County Grand Jury Finishes Goebel Case
The Franklin County Grand Jury has completed its investigation into the Goebel matter. Details of findings and any recommended actions are not disclosed in the release. Local officials await the jurors' official report and possible next steps.
Franklin County Indictments in Goebel Murder Case
Franklin County Grand Jury issues ten indictments for wilful murder in the Goebel case. Principals named Youtsey Howard Howard Whittaker and Richard Combs. accessories include Caleb Powers John Powers Finley Culton and Wharton Golden. Governors and Golden named as accused but not indicted.
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London Tightens Quarantine As Plague Fears Rise
London authorities impose strict port quarantine measures for ships from infected regions amid reports of bubonic plague spreading from India to Pacific and Africa. Medical officers state containment is possible and list global outbreak sites.
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Presbyterians in Indianapolis Move on Creed Question
The Indianapolis Presbytery during its spring session at Southport plans a statewide vote on creed reform. Rev. J Cumming Smith proposes abolishing the old creed and adopting a simpler confession, with results to be presented to the General Assembly in St Louis.
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Saloonkeeper Fined for Liquor Sale in Troy Ohio
Julius Fregin, a Troy saloon keeper, was fined $200 for selling liquor to a man whose wife had requested he be denied intoxicants. He offered no defense.
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Julius Fregin
List of names from a historical notice record
A long catalog of individuals including Sinclair, George Hemphill, I. N. Green, McKenzie Todd, Miss Anitia Wiest, 8. T. Pence, James Egereston, Geo. G. Fetter, Chas. W. Howard, J. F. Haun, W. 8. Mil lender, Wm. Smoot, J. B. Mathews, Jas. H. Marrs, W. H. Jones, W. W. Alcorn, W. E. Scott, C. I. Canfield, H. D. Harrod, Howard Johnson, Rev. M. B. Adams, John Brown, Lewis D. Smith, Mrs. Albert Kirt ley, Mrs. Viola, Howell, George Roberson, George Coffee, B. F. Suter, John Suter, J. K. Lewis, J. E. Canfield, J. W. Napier, F. H. Johnson.
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Trouble in Tennessee as Evans Forces Clash in GOP
Nashville April 17. At the Republican State Executive Committee session the Evans supporters protested the panel for state convention seats. The panel will rely on uncontested delegates with no temporary roll call. The split risks two Republican nominations and widens into state and congressional campaigns.
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Judge Cantrill Rules in Minor State Office Contests
In Frankfort on April 17 Judge Cantrill delivered a ruling ending major contests for minor State offices and the State Election Commission within the Circuit Court. The judgment favored the Democrats, with Republican State officials and Governor Taylor appointees W. H. Mackay and A. M. J. Cochran planning appeals.
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Two Kentucky Murders Near Paintsville
News from Paintsville Kentucky reports two killings. Thomas Shepard shot his cousin Lee Shepard four times at Goodlow Floyd County sixteen miles south of here. Lee Shepard is incapacitated. At Whitehouse ten miles northeast, Milton Swetnam was shot by Wallace Wiley following an old grudge.
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Turkey's Day at Home Exposition Visitors Buy Tobacco and Coffee
Visitors at the exposition yesterday received tobacco and coffee as part of Turkey's Day at home. The event highlighted domestic products and welcomed guests to the building, celebrating Turkish culture and industry.
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Peck Uses Dual Locomotives to Bypass Exposition Delays
Paris officials report U S Commissioner General Peck initiated a plan to rush American exhibits into the exposition grounds by using two chartered locomotives. Cars bearing U S goods traveled directly to Paris Havre sidings to avoid the jam. Foreign commissioners struggle to locate their exhibits as delays persist amid the opening phase.
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Commercial Tribune
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United States
General Peck
Havre
Afghanistan Seeks British Action Against Russia Rail Plans
An autograph letter from the Afghan Amir, published with his consent, condemns Britain’s aloof stance toward Afghanistan amid Russian designs. He warns that Afghan leaders view railway and telegraph concessions as ruinous, and urges decisive action by the Government of India to check Russian aggression.
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Confidence men prey on visitors at Paris exposition
An interpreter reports being swindled by an Austrian at the Louvre, who shared lodging then vanished with 300 francs and a gold watch. After a chase the interpreter recovered a pawn ticket and the suspect was arrested. The second item notes Paris exposition Sunday attendance surpassing 148000, 30000 more than 1889 opening day.
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Paris
Louvre Muesum
the Figaro
Destruction of Monuments at McKinney Cemetery
In Piqua Ohio on April 17 an unknown vandal toppled about a dozen monuments at McKinney Cemetery causing roughly 1000 dollars in damage. County Commissioners and Township Trustees offer rewards for the arrest of the culprit amid strong public anger.
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Emperor William to Visit England This Summer
Berlin reports Emperor William plans to land at Cowes aboard his yacht around August 2 during a visit to England. The visit marks a diplomatic moment as the German emperor tours the coast.
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House Commerce Panel Backs Life-Savers Pay Rise Substitute
The House Committee on Commerce issued a favorable report on a substitute bill boosting life-savers pay. Under the proposal sailors on the Great Lakes would earn 70 dollars monthly and coast points 65, replacing the current 60 dollar monthly rate.
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House Committee On Commerce Today
Great Lakes
Twenty Four Drowned When French Boat Foundered Off Crookhaven
The French fishing vessel Howhe foundered during a storm near Crookhaven Ireland, resulting in twenty four deaths.
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Howhe
Philippine Commissioners Sail on Hancock to Manila
The Philippine Commissioners sailed aboard the transport Hancock this afternoon. The voyage will call at Honolulu Yokohama and Hong Kong before reaching Manila.
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Senate Bills Sold By Senate Sergeant At Arms
In Columbus on April 17 Sergeant-at-Arms Pardee disposed of all printed bills from the Senate stockroom as waste paper to a dealer. The bills were the sole copies of the session’s work and needed for completing official records, and officers are racing to recover them after the action taken without approval.
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Dewey Visit Plans Take Shape in Columbus
Final preparations for the Dewey reception in Columbus Ohio are under way. Secretary Bussell of the Columbus Board of Trade has asked Admiral Dewey for a definite visit date. A date between May 5 and May 15 is expected to be chosen.
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Queen Victoria Drops Belfast Visit After Fatigue Woes
Queen Victoria shortened her Ireland tour presenting a bouquet from wives of Irish soldiers serving in South Africa. She toured Dublin calling at Adelaide Hospital and Dundrum Convent then planned to leave April 26. In Belfast, she expressed thanks for the invitation but canceled any journey during her stay due to fatigue.
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U S Apology Over Chicago Invitation To Spanish Minister
In Madrid on April 17 United States Minister Bellamy Storer met Premier Silvera to apologize for Chicago Mayor Carter H. Harrison inviting Duke of Arcos to the Dewey Day celebration. Storer said the error by a municipal clerk caused the incident and pledged it would not recur.
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Chilton Withdraws from Texas U S Senate Race
Senator Horace Chilton pulls out of the Texas United States Senate race citing ill health and inability to canvass the state. Congressman Joseph Bailey now faces a clear field as the campaign shifts to Bailey.
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Nippon Maru Quarantined After Orient Arrival
The steam er Nippon Maru arrived from the Orient via Honolulu today and was sent to quarantine. She carried a large number of passengers including 525 Japanese and Chinese nationals.
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Orient
Honolulu
Hoar Attacks Aguinaldo and Hanna in Senate Address
Massachusetts Senator Hoar delivered a three hour speech on the Philippines praising Aguinaldo and denouncing President McKinley and Senator Hanna. He compared opponents to Aaron Burr, urged adherence to Republican founding principles, and drew stark contrast with past statesmen as galleries listened in silence.
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Naval bill debate closes in House on armor and ships
The second day of discussion on the naval appropriation bill in the House ended with debate focused on armor plate and warship construction in government yards. General debate closed and the bill will be read for amendment under the five minute rule tomorrow.
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