Local Notes From Topeka To Santa Fe Travel
George Vogel recovers from grippe. Judge Woods and Mr. Alexander head to Topeka. Hammetts at Pierson from St. Louis. Julius Oleson of Albuquerque Citizen in town. Capt. J M Smith from Sabinas expects Corralitos road to reach this country in ten days. Solomon couple return from Mexico City. Mexican Herald notes theSolomons as a young bridal pair. Santa Fe officials including Gen Supt Mudge inspect line in private cars, report north road bed better protected from floods this year.
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J. M. Smith
Sabinas
Corralitos
Adolph Solomon
Mexico
The
Mexican Herald
Mrs. Solomon
H. A. Mudge
Hurley
Santa Fe
Spee'al
Tariff Dill Reported With Major Increases and Cuts
A World’s special correspondent reports tariff bill schedules with a retroactive clause removed. Beer taxed 44 cents per barrel plus internal tax, tobacco up two percent, tea duty 10 cents per pound. Wool grades favored, sugar low grades aided, hops cut to 12 cents, hides 14 cents per pound.
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New York
Jones
Rocky Mountain
Sugar Trust
Fire quicky extinguished at West Overland residence
A 1:30 PM blaze at W T Kitchen home on West Overland street was quickly suppressed by the Fire Department. Fire started in the kitchen most likely from an exploding oil lamp. loss mainly furniture and carpets, fully insured. Neighborly aid saved much of the home as Mrs Kitchen alerted others.
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W.T. Kitchen
West Overland Street
Herald
Kitchen
Charley Westbrook
Westbrook
Senate Finance Committee Backs Dingley Tariff Referral
A majority of the senate committee on finance reported in favor of referring the Dingley tariff bill to the full committee. Unofficial reports say no further consular ship appointments will occur until the tariff bill passes. The president plans to delay patronage until his measure is enacted.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Musicians' National and American Federations Move to Unite
Kansas City May 4Definite steps toward amalgamating the National League of Musicians and the American Federation of Musicians will be taken this week. The two unions meet in annual convention here and the federation's executive board aims to present an overture to the league.
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Kansas City
National League of Musicians
American Federation of Musicians
Medical leaders gather in Washington for two major conferences
Washington on May 4 hosts crowded hotels and private homes as distinguished physicians arrive for the American Surgical Association convention and the fourth triennial session of the Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons.
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Washington
Capital
American Surgical Association
Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons
Annie Peck Conquers Orizaba First American Woman To Peak
Miss Annie S Peck of the New World returns from an ascent of Orizaba in Mexico. A party accompanying her saw two men fail to reach the crater while Peck became the first woman to scale the peak. She ranks Orizaba as North America’s most difficult summit after Matterhorn with certain dangers past records note.
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Orizaba
Annie S. Peck
New World
Crater
Senor
Octaviano Couttolene
San Andres Chalchimolucca
Miss Peck
North America
United States
Mex. Herald
Men Die After Drinking Homemade Whiskey In Jonesboro
In Jonesboro Georgia L J Bright and Jack Phillips died from effects of home made whiskey and many others are seriously ill. Bright had a receipt for manufacture of whiskey at little cost and prepared a quantity to treat friends last Saturday night.
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Jonesboro, Ga
L. J. Bright
Jack Phillips
Bright
Treasury Department Appointment Notices
Applications for positions under the treasury department received today include Merrick of San Francisco for commissioner of navigation in Washington and W. W. Parker of Astoria for collector of customs, with J. F. Satterthwaite named collector of customs at El Paso Texas.
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Washington
Treasury Department
da Merrick
San Francisco
W. W. Parker
Astoria
Oregon
J. F. Satterthwaite
el Paso
Texas
Arrest of Arthur Davison tied to Cochran murder
Montgomery West Virginia May 4 Arthur Davison arrested for complicity in the John Cochran murder wearing the victim coat. Three gang members sentenced to hang and two received life terms.
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Montgomery
W. Va
Arthur Davison
John Cochran
Cochran
First Ohio State Spiritualist Convention Opens
The first state convention of spiritualists in Ohio opened today at the Aud itorium of the Board of Trade in Columbus with a large attendance. Many prominent believers from other parts of the country attended.
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Columbus
Ohio
Board of Trade
Burglar Shot At. Suspect Escapes in Walnut Hills
Cincinnati police say an attempted burglary at Lenaor Foraker's Walnut Hills residence was thwarted when an officer surprised the intruder and fired at him. The burglar fled and escaped.
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Cincinnati
Lenaor Foraker
Walnut Hills
Pension Board Shuffle Aims To Replace Democrats
Commissioner Pensioner Evans announced plans to remove all Democrats on the pension boards and replace them with Republicans. The move would affect six hundred appointments across the boards.
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Washington
Pensioner Evans
Arbitration treaty expected to be defeated in Senate
Washington reports that the arbitration treaty will be defeated tomorrow with 38 votes against and 30 needed to kill it. The outcome hinges on the forecast tally as lawmakers close the session.
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Washington
Pacer Joe Patchen Sold for 15000 at Chicago Sale
Chicago May 4 Joe Patchen the famous pacer was sold today to J W Marks for 15000 Marks is believed to be bidding for Jim Murphy the horseman.
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Chicago
Joe Patchen
J. W. Marks
Marks
Jim Murphy
Boston Man Presents Yale with Autograph Collection
Robert C. Winthrop of Boston donates a valuable autograph collection to Yale University including sixty six letters many unpublished dating to 1650. The letters feature Roger Williams Cotton Mather governors Yale Eaton Hooker and other noted figures.
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Robert C. Winthrop
Boston
Yale University
Roger Williams
Cotton Mather
Yale
Eaton, Hooker
Locomotive Explodes in Chicago and Alton Train
An engine on the Chicago and Alton line exploded this morning in Kansas City killing Engineer Roberts and Fireman Pardoner instantly.
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Kansas City
Chicago & Alton
Roberts
Pardoner
Turners Festival Attendance From Denver Heads to St Louis
One thousand thundered and twenty-five German Coloradons left Denver this morning for the annual Turner festival at St Louis.
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Denver
St. Louis
River levels rise threaten canal headgate and flood damage
The river runs lower today but a rise is expected before flood peak. Water covers flats south of Stanton street while embankments near the bridge hold back some lowland flooding. If the headgate is breached the canal would face major damage.
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Stanton Street
Haymarket Memorial Statue Relocated from Haymarket Square
Chicago marks eleven years since the Haymarket bombing with a monument to fallen officers. Critics argue the statue hinders traffic in Haymarket Square, leading the city council to remove it for re erection in Union Park within days.
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Chicago
Haymarket Square
Union Park
Galesburg Veterans Gather for Illinois Encampment
Galesburg hosts the annual encampment of the Illinois department starting tomorrow with the Grand Army of the Republic and auxiliary groups including the Women’s Relief Corps preparing for a large gathering. The Eight Missouri Infantry Veterans Association holds its seventh biennial feast during the sessions. |
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Galesburg
Ills
Tucker
Grand Army
Department of Illinois
Women’s Relief Corps
Missouri Infantry Veteran Association
Clarkson
Death of Harry Havemyer in Paris after surgery
Harry Havemyer son of the late Theo Havemyer head of the sugar trust died in Paris following an appendicitis operation. He had resided in Paris for some time and was a universal favorite in the American colony. He was famously tattooed from head to toe more elaborately than any professional tattooed man.
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Paris
Harry Havemyer
Theo. Havemyer
Sugar Trust
Judge Rules Mexican Citizen Ineligible for Naturalization
At the federal court's opening, Judge Maxey holds Ricardo Rodriguez, a Mexican citizen, cannot be naturalized since he is not white or of African descent, marking the first ruling on individual naturalization of a Mexican citizen.
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San Antonio
Texas
Federal Court
Maxey
Ricardo Rodriguez
Mexico
War-weary Greece seeks final battle as peace overtures rise
Reports from London Paris Rome and Washington describe Greece moderating demands and King Constantine facing unrest while Greece rejects peace offers. The Turkish minister confirms war over for Turkey and hopes for a negotiated end as power brokers push for settlement.
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London
Greece
Constantine
Europe
George
Paris
Gil Blastocay
Rome
Athens
Riccoti Garibaldi
Washington
Sherman
Turkey
Grant to the G A R The Texas Republican Defends Himself
John Grant writes to the Grand Army of the Republic in Texas denying charges from McKinley delegates opponents. He pledges support for old soldiers and party loyalists, cites indorsements of P B Gibbons of Paris and others, and urges fair patronage while praising Union and Confederate veterans. He asserts equal regard for veterans and political allies, and rejects personal attacks.
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Washington
John Grant
Grand Army of the Republic of Texas
McKinley
Texas
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
P. B. Gibbons
Paris
Post Office
Russell
John B. Gibbons
MoeKinley
Federal Court
Eight and twelve year olds elope in Jefferson county
Susie Boyd eight and Will Butler twelve ran away and were found in a deserted cabin in the woods where they were living as husband and wife. No ceremony had taken place and their parents spanked them and brought them home.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Susie Boyd
Will Butler
Jefferson County
Stevenson to sail for Havre with bi metallic commissioners
Ex vice President Stevenson left Bloomington for Washington and will sail with his daughter next Saturday for Havre. He will be joined by Messrs Wolcott and Paine, the other two bi metallic commissioners. Paris will be the first capital visited. Stevenson said he has no interest in any gold or silver mines.
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The
McKinley Seeks Quick End to Cuban Suffering
Reports from American consuls in Cuba describe starvation caused by Weyler's concentration order. President McKinley expresses anger and says the United States must intervene to stop the suffering swiftly.
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Washington
Cuba
Weyler
McKinley
United States
Ex Governor Altgeld Testifies in Globe Savings Probe
Former governor Altgeld was the star witness in the Globe Savings Bank investigation in Chicago. He limited his remarks to admitting support for Spaulding to manage university funds, asserting Spaulding’s honesty. Altgeld said he was only a small borrower from the bank.
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Chicago
Altgeld
Globe Savings Bank
Spaulding
Globe Bank
Panic at a Charity Bazar in Paris Kills Dozens
A fire at the Charity Bazar in Paris during a busy afternoon caused a deadly panic. Thirty people died, some burned and others trampled. Thirty-five were seriously injured and additional individuals are missing.
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Paris
Water Stagnant As New Orleans Faces Ongoing Alarm
May 4 report notes water remains stationary with renewed alarm. City levee guards remain tight as authorities await final decline and safety beyond the levee.
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New Orleans
Clara Barton Returns to Washington Leads Greek Aid Push
Clara Barton president of the Red Cross society returned to Washington and said the Greek appeal is for funds only She will not travel abroad but can help Greece materially from the United States online
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Washington
Clara Barton
The
Red Cross Society
Greece
Democratic slate: Sorg for governor McLean for senator chosen
New York on May 4 reports the Democratic program endorsing Paul Sorg for governor and John R. McLean for senator to succeed Hannan. Ex Senator Brice and the party machine approve the plan.
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New York
Paul Sorg
John R. McLean
Hannan
Brice
Editor Dunlap Seeks Three-Day Respite at Joliet Penitentiary
Chicago May 4 Editor Dunlap went to Joliet penitentiary this afternoon to request a further three day respite but was refused.
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Chicago
Dunlap
Joliet Penitentiary
Treasury gold reserves dip near four million in May
Washington reports the treasury gold stock fell by nearly four million dollars today, reducing the reserve to below one hundred fifty million. The decline marks a continued tightening of assets as markets respond to broader economic signals.
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Washington
Treasury
Webster Davis Nominated for Assistant Secretary of Interior
Washington on May 4 Webster Davis of Kansas City was nominated for the post of assistant secretary of the interior by the administration.
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Washington
Webster Davis
Kansas City
Admiral Mead Dies at Age in Retirement
Washington reports the death of Admiral Mead, retired from the United States Navy, who passed away today.
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Washington
Admiral Mead
United States Navy
Ex Senator Coke Stricken With Illness In Texas
Ex Senator Coke of Waco Texas is seriously ill today from general prostration and remains under medical care. The report notes his condition is critical but no further details are provided.
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Coke
Waco
Texas
Free Home Bills Passed by Senate in May
Washington May 4 The free homes bill passed the senate by a large majority approving measures to provide land grants. The vote reflects strong legislative support for the program and its goals.
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Washington
Senate
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