Howard Mannington Withdraws From Ohio Secretary Nomination
Howard Mannington ends his bid for Secretary of State after a decisive disadvantage in delegates. He cites campaign pressure and official duties while praising Republican loyalty and vowing to back the party’s convention choice. Nominations expected by acclamation with Laylin likely to secure the post.
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Columbus
Commercial Tribune
Guernsey
Howard Mannington
Laylin
Ohio
Republican Party
Howard D. Mannington
John R. Malloy
State Executive Committee
Mannington
Malloy
William McKinley
Lewis C. Laylin
Huron
Supreme Court
John A. Shauck
Montgomery
Lewis D. Bonebrake
Knox
Joseph D. E. Blackburn
Belmont
State Board of Public Works
Charles A. Goddard
Portsmouth
Philadelphia
Shortage Found in Union Life Insurance Company Affairs
Auditor Hart released experts report on Union Life Insurance of Indianapolis noting a $25,000 shortage in the accounting of former secretary J. S. Anderson. The mortuary fund was misused, but the company remains solvent and policy holders will lose nothing. the auditor will present the findings to the county grand jury.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Hart
Union Life Insurance Company
J. S. Anderson
Perry Willow Blown Down at Put-in-Bay Island
The Perry willow, the historic marker of the last resting place for about twenty officers from the Battle of Lake Erie, fell yesterday on Put-in-Bay Island. Crowds rushed to the scene hoping to claim bark or wood as mementoes from the famed tree housed in the island park.
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Perry Willow
Bay Island
Commercial Tribune
Port Clinton
Jake Erie
Put-in Bay
Put-in Bay Island
Franchises and Charters Tied to President Approval
Washington April 21. House Insular Affairs panel votes to amend Foraker resolutions on Puerto Rico. Franchises and concessions would be inoperative until presidential approval. Charters of private corporations face strict limits on stock issues, dividends, and real estate activities with safeguards for public regulation and valuation.
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Washington
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Foraker
Puerto Rico
United States
General Wheeler acts to aid Philippine and Ladrone churches
General Jos. Wheeler writes to Miss Fannie Whelan proposing a drive to aid poor Catholic churches in the Philippines and the Ladrones. He notes Guam's six churches and urges Catholic women nationwide to donate stations of the cross through the Tabernacle Society, allied with Mrs. Thomas F. Ryan and Indian missions programs.
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Washington
Jos. Wheeler
Fannie Wheelan
Philippine
Ladrone Islands
Wheeler
Philippines
Guam
Sowing the Word Missionaries Gather Worldwide Under Roof
Missionaries from across the globe converge for a shared gathering, uniting under one roof to exchange faith, strategies, and support. Leaders from diverse countries address attendees and discuss outreach, service, and collaboration opportunities.
Denominations Are Many The Ecumenical Conference
The Ecumenical Conference described as a Mecca of religious workers gathers diverse denominations and leaders to discuss unity and shared concerns, signaling a landmark gathering in religious community life.
Missionaries Draw Nations Closer Amid Ecumenical Conference
New York April 21 Nearly every nation is represented at the Ecumenical Conference of Foreign Missions held at Carnegie Hall through May 1 Ex-President Harrison chaired the opening session and President McKinley with Governor Roosevelt addressed delegates Rep from multiple churches attended while the event drew about 5 000 people for the evening program McKinley praised missionary work and cited its civilizing impact and righteous goals and duties of global brotherhood.
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New York
Ecumenical Conference of Foreign Missions
Carnegie Hill
Benjamin Marrison
William McKinley
Roosevelt
Christian Church
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Harrison
Judson Smith
D.D
Mr. Harrison
D. H. C. Mabie
Boston
Smith
R. Wardlow Thompson
A. Schreiber
Berlin
Joseph King
Jacob Chamberlain
Robert A. Speer
Carnegie ‘Hall
McKinley
Morris K. Jessup
New York Chamber of Commerce
Depew Denies Senate is a Millionaires Club
Senator Chauncey Depew at the Montauk Club ninth annual birthday dinner rejects the idea the Senate is full of millionaires. He notes only ten of ninety members are millionaires and asserts the body has unmatched ability in history.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Chauncey Depew
Montauk Club
Brooklyn
United States Senate
Relief at Kumossi as relief forces reach Ku massi
Accra April 21 official announcement says Captain Middlemist and relieving troops have reached Kumassi. The relief is seen as promising but outcome remains uncertain with ammunition sent to Cape Coast Castle and the front.
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Accra
Middlemist
Kumassi
Cape Coast Castle
Mississippi Flood Toll Climb Reaches Two Million
Jackson Mississippi April 21 flood reports show Pearl River fell four inches but rainfall continues and rail service to New Orleans resumes. Conservative estimates from counties indicate Mississippi damage hitting two million dollars as inundated districts anticipate rapid subsidence if the rain ends soon.
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Jackson
Miss
Pearl River
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Mississippi
Walker Suit Continued Against Governor Taylor
The case of Stenographer Alonzo Walker of Louisville against Governor Taylor and others, filed over alleged false imprisonment after the Goebel assassination, was continued in circuit court until the next term. Defendants were sued for 50 000 each and it is understood the suits are to be dropped.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Alonzo Walker
Louisville
Taylor
Goebel
Governor Allen Sails to Puerto Rico Duties
In a drizzle the United States steamer Dolphin left Washington Navy Yard at 1 pm carrying Puerto Rico Governor Allen to assume new duties. Secretaries Long and Root boarded to bid him farewell, and a floral tribute from President and Mrs. McKinley refreshed the scene.
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Washington
United States
Dolphin
Washington Navy Yard
Potomac
Governor Allen
Puerto Rico
Long
Root
Allen
McKinley
Miners End Strike on Loup Creek Branch
Charleston April 21 The strike of about 1,600 miners on the Loup Creek branch of the C O Railroad is formally declared off. They return to work at the old scale of 40 cents per ton after operators refused a five cent raise demand.
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Charleston
W. Va
Loup Creek
Taylor in New York in relation to Goebel murder indictment
The World expects a report that Kentucky Governor W S Taylor is in New York after an indictment against him for being an accessory before the fact to the Goebel murder. He appealed to Governor Roosevelt for protection and plans to return to Washington midweek to pursue Supreme Court papers.
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New York
Taylor
Kentucky
Frankfort
William Goebel
Roosevelt
Med
Washington
Supreme Court
Bank Burglar Caught After Gunfire at McConnelsville Bank
In McConnelsville Ohio at 2 am a bank burglar was surprised by Marshal Porter after hiding near the First National Bank. Porter fired when the suspect did not surrender. a flesh wound was caused by a shot through the window. The wounded man yielded his revolver and was captured with skeleton keys and prior-attempt evidence, but refused to reveal his name.
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David Livingston
Commercial Tribune
M’connellville
Shasta Hutchins
McConnelsville
First National Bank
Marshal Porter
Hutchins
Porter
EB. D. Scott
Scott
Debaters Clashes End Rural Meeting After Chair Attack
At a Mountain Grove rural literary debate on democratic principles versus God’s laws, a chair was hurled at speaker Wm Finch by a negative debater striking a judge and causing dental injuries. Judges ended the contest, awarding victory to the affirmative, followed by a general fight with multiple fractures and injuries among judges and debaters.
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Mountain Grove
Wm. Finch
Finch
McKinley Declines Dewey Celebration Invitation
Chicago April 21 The Reception Committee for the Dewey celebration received formal notice from McKinley declining to attend the Chicago festivities honoring Admiral Dewey. The president's letter expresses regrets and praises the admiral's service.
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Chicago
Dewey
McKinley
Lineman bound over for assault with intent to kill
Charles Griffin, a telephone lineman, was bound over to the Common Pleas Court on a charge of assault with intent to kill. He was fined $30 and sentenced to 30 days in jail for larceny. He attempted to kill the officer with the Mayor's seal while being taken to jail.
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Commercial Tribune
Shelby
Charles Griffin
Common Pleas Court
Colson Not Guilty the Slayer of Scott and Demaree
Frankfort Ky April 21 David G Colson ex Congress man and colonel of the Fourth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish War was acquitted of murder after a 17 minute jury deliberation. The trial tied to the Captiol Hotel shooting in January.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
David G. Colson
Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
Commonwealth
Franklin
Suter
Ford
Elsie Slusher Found After WV Visit Runaway Grew Safe
Springfield Ohio April 21 Elsie Slusher ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Slusher of Rice street missing since Tuesday afternoon has been found. A relative in Winchester West Virginia reports she traveled there on a half rate ticket and arrived Thursday relatives unaware she had run away. Police posted notices and searched nearby cities. The parents, relieved, will bring her home from Winchester.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Elsie
Winchester
W. Va
Mr. Slusher
Spiritualist Camp Planned Near Worthington Ohio
The liberal Spiritualist church has leased thirty acres near Worthington and will build cottages for a camp meeting from July 1 to August 15. Tent housing for 3000 attendees will be provided and eminent Spiritualists from across the country will attend.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Liberal Spiritualist Church
Worthington
Poisoning by milkweed greens hits two railroad families
In Huntington Indiana on April 21 190? the families of Erie Railroad workers William Holley and Samuel Felters became seriously ill after eating milkweed greens. All ten minutes after meals they fell sick except a boy who did not eat dinner doctors gave antidotes but remain doubtful about recovery.
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Commercial Tribune
Huntington
Ind
William Holley
Samuel Felters
Erie Railroad
Diplomacy Game With the Sultan Proves One-Sided
European powers view Hay's drive to curb the Sultan as likely to fail. The Times notes British fear of shifted trade and hints American prowess could reshape statecraft. Turkish diplomats mock American threats while England and Europe weigh sanctions, arms, and Armenia.
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London
Europe
Washington Administration
Sublime Porte
Hay
United States
England
Armenia
Salisbury
America
Times
Great Britain
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