Passing of Sampson Rear Admiral Sampson Dies in Washington
William T. Sampson rear admiral U S N retired died at his home in Washington at 5 pm Tuesday following a cerebral hemorrhage after several days of semi consciousness. Born February 9 1841 in Palmyra Wayne County New York he rose from humble beginnings to lead naval actions in the Spanish American War and earned his fame aboard the Patapsco at Charleston. He had two wives and two sons Ralph and Harold. Funeral and burial plans were not announced in this notice.
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Corrigan Dies in New York Archdiocese Leader
Archbishop Michael Augustine Corrigan died at the archdiocesan residence in New York City after pneumonia and heart trouble. Born in Newark in 1840, he rose from Newark professor to president of Seton Hall, then bishop of Newark and finally archbishop of New York in 1886. His death followed February injuries from a fall when recovering from illness.
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New Welly Memorial Chapel
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Mrs. Soffel Pleads Guilty in Allegheny Jail Case
Mrs. Kate Soffel wife of Warden Peter Soffel of the Allegheny County jail appeared in Pittsburg court and pled guilty to aiding and abetting the escape of Edward and John Biddle. The maximum penalty is two years in prison. The case followed the January escape from the prison when Mrs. Soffel aided the Biddies who were pursued to Prospect road near Strutter, Pa.
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Soffel
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Prospect Road
Strutter
Waterspout deaths flood Washita region crops wash away homes
A deadly waterspout struck Foss on the Washita River in southern Oloma Monday night, drowning twelve and washing away shanties. Residents near Doss, Warren, and Warren and children were among the victims. crops destroyed by flood and heavy rain disrupted farming across the area. Weather damage extended toward Blackwell, Cordell, and northern states, with concerns a good harvest may follow after recent drought.
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Renwas Trick
Blackwell
Cordell
Wichita
Nebraska
Platte
Stule
Ambassadors Named for Havana and London Posts
The White House announced appointments of Terbeste Squers as minister to Cuba and Gen Edward Brags as consul general in Havana. Brags, 7 years old in a report, holds Fond du Lac Wisconsin roots. A 4000 dollar Havana consul salary plus fees may total about 19000 yearly. Additional nominations include Frank Sargent for immigration commissioner and Craig W. Wadsworth as collector of internal revenue for Arkansas district.
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Sargent Er Lh.neiss
London
Craig W. Wadsworth
New York
District of
Arkansas
Frank Wy. Lueker
Money stock and per capita circulation figures
The general stock of money in the United States on May powers shows a net increase to 2 552 562. The amount in circulation is 2 000 75 242 with an estimated population of 74 890 000, yielding about 25.66 dollars per person. The rise in circulation totals 5 702 865 for the period and 654 45 MOT for the year.
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United Maes
May
Powes
STATEW OF THE CROPS REPORTS FAVORABLE CONDITIONS NATIONWIDE
Weather bureau reports a week of favorable conditions east of the Rockies with ample rainfall in central valleys and mid-Atlantic regions. Winter wheat and corn progress vary by state, with germination good in many areas, planting late in others, and localized damage from drought, wind, hail, and pests noted in several states.
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South Dakota
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Atlanta
Kansas
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Oregon
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Georgia
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Red River Valley
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Freight rates rise on livestock and grain logistics
Western railroad executives agreed to raise rates on livestock, dressed beef, packing house products, grain and flour at a Chicago meeting. The rise adds 5 cents per 100 pounds, lifting the Missouri river to Chicago rate to 23 1/4 cents, after years of rebates to major packers. Detroit street car workers avoid strike as concessions are made.
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Western Trunk Lines Committee
Chicago
Missouri River
How to Check the Beef Trust and Tariffs
A political column argues that removing beef tariffs is essential and calls for Congress to strip tariff protection from the beef trust. It critiques Attorney General Knox inquiries and compares monopolies to Standard Oil, urging action by the Republican-led Congress.
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House
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Standard Oil
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Chicago American
Issues for 1904 and the tariff reform platform
The Toledo Bee argues anti-imperialism will be a key but not sole issue in 1904 while tariff reform unites Democrats across splits. The paper notes Republicans increasingly favor protection reform and cites Depew and Hoar on popular vote for senators as a flawed argument.
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Toledo Bee
Senate
Depew
Hoar
Destruction as the Trust Remedy
Opinion pieces argue destruction not regulation is the answer to trust power. Editors urge arousing public intelligence to confront trusts controlling staples and prices, warning of loose screws if citizens slumber. The critique touches party discipline, Cuban policy, and food taxes as tools of finance and control.
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Omaha World-Herald
Beef Trust
Dairy Trust
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Official Is Handicapped by Unsupportive Powers
The piece rails at the appointment of a new pension commissioner seen as weak and backed by hostile elements. It argues the selection comes from a state where anti-reform forces hold sway, implying harm to public service and policy honesty.
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Irkansas
Rochester Herald
Remarkable Mother Inspires Mrs Hemansa’s Poems
Mrs Hemansa praises her mother as one of the most remarkable women who ever lived, and she alludes to her in several poems and letters.
German Baptist Brethren Conference Round Trip Fare
One fare for the round trip to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for the German Baptist Brethren Conference from May 5 to 24. Tickets on sale May 15 to 20, valid to return until June 2, with return limit extended to June 30 by deposit. Travel via Nickel Plate Road. Inquiries to nearest Nickel Plate agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana.
Hors es in French Capital threaten war supply shifts
Paris reports 96 693 horses available for requisition last year reduced to 90 296 this year a drop of 5 902 attributed to advances in mechanical traction suggesting fewer cavalry resources. In Toledo Ohio F J Cheney Co. offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with sworn affidavits and druggist sales.
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Orio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
HaLy
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Proof and foot ease and numbers of dogs
A humorous dialogue about proof of love leads to an advertisement for Allen’s Foot-Ease powder promising relief for tired feet and easier shoe fit. A list of dog counts follows: 250 France 2,864,000 dogs and Germany 2,200,000 dogs, noting registration.
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Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
N. X
France
Germany
Yellow clothes unsightly white with Red Cross Ball Blue
Advertisement notes a whitening product Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry. Claims a large 2 oz package sells for five cents. Also notes that twenty-two German shipyards employ sixty thousand men.
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Germany
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy after long illness
Mrs G Bruce of Lansing Michigan describes years on the road and poor health followed by an ovarian problem. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash she reports improved health within a month and full recovery in three months without losing engagements or meals. She praises the product and invites confidential correspondence with Mr Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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