Ex Governor Bradley Testifies in Ripley Trial Conspiracy
Ex Governor W O Bradley, chief counsel for Ex Governor W S Taylor, testified in the Ripley case about a conspiracy to kill Governor Goebel. He described a pre assassination conversation with Capt Garnett D Ripley and referenced Taylor, suggesting a possible requisition of ex Governor Taylor from Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Goebel
Mr. Goebel
Bradley
Indiana
Taylor
Frankfort
W. O. Bradley
W. S. Taylor
Garnett D. Ripley
Capt. Ripley
State Capitol
Ripley
Col
Goebel
Gen
Collier
Adjt
Murray
Commonwealth
Franklin
Culton
Noaks
Golden
Durbin
Yellow fever at Port Royal prompts health measures
Kingston Jamaica April 11 yellow fever appears at Port Royal with two official cases and one death. Health authorities move promptly to prevent spread and safeguard the harbor entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Royal
Fire on a Transport Rawlins in Brooklyn After Alarm
The army transport Rawlins lies with its saloon deck awash in 30 feet of water south of the Pacific Street pier after a morning fire. Six engines and fireboats fought the blaze, four men were overcome, and loss is estimated under 50 000 dollars with 20 000 more to pump out and raise the ship. The ship, loaded with horse feed and army supplies, was slated to sail to Havana, Matanzas and Cien Fuegos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Army
Rawlins
Havana
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Army Pier
Pacific Street
Brooklyn
John Snyder
Henny Babcock
Thaddeus Skidmore
Army Transport Department
Patrick Mason
Snyder
Knoxville Divorce Trial Follows Saloon Smashing Incident
Mrs John Payne smashed a saloon where her husband worked emulating Carrie Nation and threatened to bar customers. The owner dismissed Payne who then sued for divorce. A court enjoined Mrs Payne from further smashing and Payne returned to work while seeking divorce citing the Nation example as motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Carrie Nation
John Payne
Payne
Jilll
Broadside Torpedoes Under Review by Navy Board
The navy department weighs dropping broadside torpedoes from submerged tubes on new battleships and armored cruisers. The plan would free space and save costs but marks a shift from current naval construction. Each torpedo system costs 30 000 to 40 000 dollars and two were planned per ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Board of Construction
Movement to build Negro exhibit at 1903 World’s Fair
A mass meeting in St Louis on April 11 launched a drive to erect a special Negro pavilion at the 1903 World’s Fair. W T Scott of Illinois chaired a 21 member committee to secure cooperation from fair management and gather exhibits from all states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
W. T. Scott
Illinois
Nashville
Death of Detroit sculptor Frank A Cardoni at 63
Frank A Cardoni prominent Detroit Italian citizen died at his home Wednesday night after an illness of several months. A 63 year old native of Cu nardo Italy, he carved marble in New York in 1851 then worked with his brother in Louisville and lived in Piqua, Ohio earlier in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Frank A. Cardoni
Cunardo
Italy
New York
Louisville
Piqua, O
Preacher Found Dead in Tex Church Scope
Rev. C. W. Pritchett, pastor of a Christian church in Dena Alystine Texas, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the neck. He had suffered grippe for two months and it is believed he ended his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena. van Alystine
Tex
C. W. Pritchett
The
Christian Church Here
Grippe
Yale Beats New York Nationals 5 to 4 at Polo Grounds
Yale University baseball team defeated the New York National league club 5 to 4 at the Polo Grounds on Wednesday afternoon in an intercity game. The Yale lineup featured key players contributing runs as the crowd watched a tightly contested matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yale University
Polo Grounds
New Yorkers
Boiler Explosion Destroys Builders Manufacturing Co Plant
Norfolk Virginia April 11 A boiler explosion at the Builders Manufacturing Co wrecked the building. Five men were killed and several were injured in the blast occurring in the early hours Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
Builders Manufacturing Co
Fivo
Russians Salute as Loubet Tours Riviera Fetes
Paris notes CannesVillefranche and Toulon host important naval displays in honor of President Loubet. The Russian squadron saluted the French president on departure, signaling strong Franco Russian ties during the Riviera festivities. Loubet toasted the Russian emperor and empress aboard the Alexander II, praising allied relations and French resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Loubet
Riviera
Villefranche
Toulon
Duke of
Genon
le Journal de Debats
Russia
M. Loubet
France
Adm
Birileff
Biriloff
la Belle France
Airiloff
St. Louis
French Naval Officers Honor Ball in Washington
A Washington ball hosted by the French ambassador honored naval officers and cadets from the training ship Duguay Trouin now in Baltimore. The event featured the French tricolor and American stars and stripes intertwined, with nearly the entire president’s cabinet present and officers from U S military and naval services socializing with French counterparts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Duguay Troum
Baltimore
United States
Republic of
France
Chinese Minister Yang Yu Fatedly Injured in St Petersburg Dispute
A dispatch reports Chinese minister Yang Yu gravely insulted Russian foreign minister Count Lansdorff during a Manchuria debate. The count allegedly ordered aides to eject Yang Yu, who fell down stairs and died from head injuries. Also noted is Lloyd Griscom’s arrival in London en route to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
the Petrie
St. Petersburg
Yang-Yu
Count Lansdorff
Manchuria
Indiana miners strike delayed as board plans new talks
The United Mine Workers national executive board told Indiana black coal district officers they could not strike Thursday. After a review the board will send the officers to Brazil for another conference with district operators. The dispute centers on miners buying powder at $1.75 per keg versus a right to purchase in the open market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers
Indiana Black Coal District
Brazil
Poison and bullets stalk Indianapolis traveling agent
W B Garrow of Bell and Co a New York City chemist firm representative killed himself in a Stubbins hotel room Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon or night. He was found dead on a bed Wednesday the note on the dresser pleaded yesteryear and warned Carrie Nation that rum and cigarettes are a damnation a New York man named T L Gerrow is cited and Potters field is suggested if he refuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
W. B. Garrow
Bell & Co
New York City
Stubbins Hotel
South Illinois Street
Carrie Nation
T. L. Gerrow
Broad Street
New York
Potters’ Field
Baby elephant Carrie Nation roams Kokomo depot
A baby elephant arrived from Germany and named Carrie Nation. It smashed cupboards and glassware in the department, but was eventually secured and locked up. Also noted is the death of Martin Van Buren Spencer, ex pension agent, in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Germany
Carrie Nation
Carrie
Fire Destroys Center District Stores In Indianapolis
A mystery fire in downtown Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon caused about 10000 dollars in damage to the Singer Manufacturing Company and King Millinery Company. The Bates building housed both firms and the Bates hotel was at risk for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Singer Manufacturing Co
King Millinery Co
Bates House
Bates Hotel
Fulton son dies in Philippines identified remains en route
Huntington Indiana April 11 councilman and Mrs R D Fulton informed that the remains of their son Willis C a member of Company H 17th Infantry who died in the Philippines February 27 1900 are en route from San Francisco to Huntington It is probable a military funeral will be held here Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
R. D. Fulton
Willis C
17Th Infantry
Philippines
San Francisco
Bank President Receives Blackmail Letter in Huntington
E T Taylor president of the Citizens bank in Huntington Ind reports a new blackmail threat. He received a letter demanding 5000 in gold and warned of a dreadful fate if the demand is not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
E. T. Taylor
Citizens’ Bank
Parks seeks test of Woods medical bill in Indiana
Bedford Indiana April 11 Professor Geo P Parks a magnetic healer has filed papers to test the constitutionality of the Woods medical bill. Able counsel has been retained. This is to be made a test of the law for the entire state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Geo. P. Parks
the Woods
Able Counsel
State Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds midyear session
Marion Indiana April 11 the executive committee of the State Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets for a midyear session at Fairmount with all state officers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
State Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Fairmount
Secret Marriage Reported in Anderson Couple
It has developed here that Harry Kaufman and Miss Mattie Bailey were married a year ago last October. No reason is given for the long secrecy. They are well known young people.
Evansville man shoots self after horse death
In Evansville on April 10 August Neidermeyer killed himself after mourning his buggy horse. The next day in Evansville Allie Lutes of Lynnville died instantly when his neck became caught under a rail fence while helping his father build a fence.
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Evansville
Ind
August Neidermeyer
Allie Lutes
Lynnville
Boy Kidnapped. Warrick County Man Missing
Evansville Indiana April 11 Alvin Lenn aged 14 of Warrick county was kidnapped on Wednesday a posse pursues. Leonard Kamp who worked for the boy s father is missing as well providing a broader disappearance context.
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Evansville
Ind
Alvin Lenn
Warrick County
Leonard Kamp
Botha Seeks Modus Vivendi With DeWet Amid Negotiations
Cape Town reports Gen Botha considers DeWet no longer responsible and seeks a settlement for all burgher forces. London notes Botha discussed with Lord Kitchener after meeting DeWet who reportedly resists surrender while DeWet's mental state is debated amid renewed talks and budget pressures.
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Botha
DeWet
Cape Town
NeWet
Ue. Botha
Lord Kitchener
Times
Cape Colony
Daily Chronicle
Peculiar Death Near Cahaba River Stirs County
Jack Dodd a young white man died on a public road near Cahabe river in unexplained circumstances. He was last seen as Miss Whisenwurst rode with a young man whose name is withheld. Dodd died before reaching home. coroner Paris will exhume the body to determine exact cause. The case has created a regional sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Jack Dodd
Cahabe River
Dodd
Whisenwurst
Maine Wreck Contract Signed for Maine Sale Proceeds
Havana reports N T Chambelin of Chicago signed to remove the Maine wreck and give the government three percent of sale proceeds. The contract extends to March 1 1902 if justified, with a $25 000 bond required before removal begins. The extension question remains unsettled.
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Havana
N. T. Chamberlin
Chicago
United States
Maine
Berlin Library Buys Artaria Collection of 3000 Autograph Compositions
The Berlin Royal library has purchased the Artaria collection of 3000 autograph compositions. Many are Beethoven and Hayden works, with 140 Beethoven pieces represented. The manuscripts include many works previously unknown to scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Artaria
Beethoven
Hayden
Teutonic Arrives After Stormy Atlantic Passage
Queenstown reports the White Star line steamer Teutonic from New York April 3 reached port Wednesday at 8 41 p m Captain McKinstry notes a stormy voyage and on board is Mr J Pierpont Morgan who is well with the vessel’s company as it docks at Queenstown on April 11.
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Queenstown
White Star Line
Teutonic
New York
McKinstry
Counterfeiter Skoog Found Behind Wide Secret Service Crackdown
New York reports reveal John Albert Skoog a Swedish 35 year old alleged counterfeit expert linked to Albert Jensen case. He escaped Joliet prison in 1897 and is wanted in Sweden for fraud. Chief Hazen led a Brooklyn raid uncovering a major counterfeiting plant with plates for 50 kroner and 100 kroner notes and Scotland 20 pound notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Jensen
West Street
Jensen
Sweden
John Albert Skoog
Stockholm
United States Secret Service
Joliet
Hazen
Secret Service Department
Skoog
United States Circuit Court
Northern District
Illinois
Secret Service
Grand Avenue
Brooklyn
Emil Mobert
Bank of Sweden
Bank of Copenhagen
Bank of Scotland
Secret Service of
Great Britain
Death of Edward Stevens at Hotel Dove in New York
Edward Stevens aged 47 was found dead in a hotel bathroom in New York on Wednesday afternoon. A West Point graduate, he served as a captain under Gen. Miles on the western frontier before resigning fifteen years ago to join a family real estate and insurance business. Heart trouble is suspected as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Stevens
Hotel Dove
West Point
Gen
Miles
Senator Foraker Denies Daughter Louise Engagement
Senator Foraker of Ohio issued a statement denying rumors that his daughter Louise is engaged to Mr Wilcox. He says this is the fourth such untrue report, with a different suitor named each time, and insists she is not engaged to anyone and never has been.
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Washington
Foraker
Ohio
Louise
Wilcox
Typhus Fever Death Toll Reported in Mexico City
Mexico City reports 945 typhus deaths in the first three months of the current year. The board of health issued the statement detailing the toll and ongoing public health concerns in the capital.
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Mexico City
Board of Health
Market Prices Across Cities on April 10
The report lists grain and live stock quotes from Cincinnati Indianapolis East Buffalo and Chicago for April 10. Wheat corn oats hogs cattle sheep lambs veal calves and wool prices are shown with bid ranges and percentages across multiple markets.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
York
Adair Woman Plans Summer Home on Pike's Peak
Lizzie Wallace, a 23 year old from Adair Illinois, vows to live alone atop Pike's Peak this summer. She trains in an eastern gym, collects a modest inheritance, and aims to build a rough stone dwelling to withstand fierce mountain storms aided by a rifle cat and revolver. Reports mention dangers from legend of mountain rats and a sergeant's WWII style tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie G. Wallace
Adair, IL
Pike’s Peak
United States Signal Service
Sergt
O’keefe
Sergt. O’keefe
Colorado Springs
Miss Wallace
Chicago Times-Herald
Chicago
Lizzie Prescott
Adair
Lizzie
German government orders 2400 tons sauerkraut for China army
An order from a Berlin firm to supply 2400 tons of sauerkraut to the German army in China is noted. The piece discusses long held views of German kraut quality versus American, and mentions shifting consumer preference toward domestic produce. Also references California date culture with 60,000 date trees and export of date fruit in rawhide packages.
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Philadelphia
China
Germany
United States
California
al Muleje
Santa
Rosalie
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W. C. Bradley
W. H. Yost
State House
Finley
P. Thorne Testifes
Gov. Bradley
W. P. Thorne
Eminence
Will
Witness
J. Payne
Knoxville, Tenn
Nation
Negro Productions
Cardoni Dend
Lloyd G. Griscom
London
Constantinople
Hoosier State
Martin V. B. Spencer
Martin van Buren Spencer
United States Pension
North Meridian Street
Fort Wayne
Cleveland
Temperance
Gen. DeWet
Maine Wreck
N. T. Chamberlain
Havana Harbor
Pike's Peak
Lizsie Wallace
Adair, Til
Chuck
Llnois
Big Order of Sauerkraut
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