Quay Trial Focuses on Bank Books Evidence
In a Philadelphia court, Senator Quay's fate hinges on the admissibility of Peoples Bank ledgers. Judge Biddle will decide if the bank books are competent testimony against the accused, with defense attorney David K. Watson briefing the court. Witnesses include Judge James Gordon and bank official photographs of documents linked to Quay.
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r Quay
David K Watson
Pitsburg
Pennsylvania
Watson
Crshie
Hop- Eine
C ‘er Hopkins
Heywood
Senator Quay
Rothermel
Bulow
James Gordon
Quay de elas
Barlows
Barle
Har usbur
Barlonw
Tude Gordon
Gordon
WeManes
David Martin
inti Quay
John Wanimither
Senitor Quay
John Wo Gufttx
manter
Irrigation Debate Splits Power and Gravity in San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 11 the State Board of Trade turns to irrigation congress. Leaders discuss power versus gravity as the method to distribute water across lands. Attendees include landowners and officials such as General N P Chipmin, Senator George C Parkins, L Wowsha, Vuk WeDonald, J Ii Timas, Arthur R Briggs of the Bank of California.
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SAN FRANCISCO
State Board of Trade
iftsioon
hull irrigation congress
Ceneral
P Chipmin
Uptiaff
George C Parkins
Mis L Wowsha
Placer
curt Vuk WeDonald
Samoa
J Ii Timas
Visalia
Arthur R Briggs wi
Bank of Cali
Progress of Warships Toward Completion at the Shipyards
Admiral Hickburn releases figures on naval construction. Battleships Kensarge Kentucky Alabama and Wisconsin show progress at Newport News Cramps Union Iron Works and Armstrongs England. Training ship Chesapeake 73 percent, submarines Plunger 5 percent, Dahlgren 1 percent, Craven 1 percent, Stringham 72 percent, Goldsborough 6? percent. Monitors not yet laid down. remaining vessels under half finished.
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WASHINGTON
Jamiral Hickburn chef constructor
navy
Kensarge
Kentucky
Newport News
Alabama
Cramps
Wisconsin
Union Iron Works
Albany
Armstrongs
England
Chesapeake
Plun Ler
Dahlgren
Bath
Craven
Stringham
Harlin
Hollingsworths
Goldsborouch
Wolff & Zwikers Portland
Gold production shifts stance on international coinage talk
Washington dispatch reports that the British currency committee finds no cabinet push for a new international monetary conference or gold silver ratio review. The U.S. may join if invited, while gold output surges and may soon rival historic silver demand, altering demonetization arguments.
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AFW
YORK
the Herald
Washington
British India currency committee
United States
George E Roberts
mint
Cotillion Club Stages Elegant Dance Night at Timstan Hall
The Cotillion Club closed a lively evening at Timstan Hall with one of the finest dances since its founding. The venue featured floral decor and an American flag. The orchestra provided music for a reception with hotel owners as guests and featured two notable novelties, including a romantic display. A dramatic segment involved a staged military style capture using prop weapons, described in period terms.
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Timstan hall
Iry thadits
curse
yeminatur Md
Santigyih
GOVERNOR YEARY TO SAIL TO LADRONES ON YOSEMITE
The Yosemite, a converted cruiser carrying Governor General of Guam Captain Richard P Yeary USN and a 12‑man marine garrison under Major A C Mitton, is expected to sail via Suez within days. The ship includes a Governor’s section, stores, water distilling plant, and a launch for use at Guam.
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NEW YORK
Yosemite
Guam
Richard P Yeary
USN
Ladrones
Suez
Lewy
Baltimore
California
AC Mitton
governors palace
Agzag
Governor
Leary
Cuam
remai
Ide
ons harbor
navy yard
Senator Frye argues for American mercantile marine plan
TEWISTON Missouri April 11 A reception banquet was given by the Teewiston board of trade in honor of Senator W Frye for his appointment as one of the Pacra commissioners The discourse urged building an American mercantile fleet to reduce dependence on foreign trade and to keep wealth at home He proposed subsidies to reduce freight charges by about nine million dollars annually and argued for securing the Philippine islands trade while envisioning a distant future stable republic in the islands The speaker favored a canal across the isthmus and neutrality except for a war trigger against the nation.
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American Mercantile Marine
TEWISTON Mo
Tewiston board of trade
W . Frye
Philippine islands
Orient
neutra
Funeral services for General John W Turner held
The late General John W Turner was buried at North Jefferson Avenue. Gustavius Puchermin presided at St Stephens Memorial Church. The Turner family attended in force. attendees included members of the Rough Riders and several firms. A delayed telegram from Patuck arrived. Colonel Tus led the funeral procession.
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Geverail
Raights
Charter roll signed by Governor Roosevelt for post honors
The central committee of the Chi ngo day celebration planned a reunion in this city on October Mth to mark the corner stone ceremony of the new post office. Governor Roosevelt signed his name to the charter roll for Henry Chy Post of the service men of the Spanish war, joining General Joseph Wheeler and other notable supporters of the Simhase campaign.
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eral
Roosevelt
Whinley
Rete
Nevern
efor
Roosevelt West
New York
Henry Chy
Lexington
Joseph Wheeler
Marines for Nana depart Brooklyn yard for Manila garrison
A detachment of 200 United States marines leaves the Brooklyn navy yard under Colum D I Steppe for San Francisco to sail by steamer to Manila. They will join the garrison at the Casite arsenal and naval depot. T C White traveled to Hanford to address the Farmers Institute on the benefits of cooperation and assistance.
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Nana
NEW YORK
United States
Brooklyn navy yard
Colum D I Steppe
San Francisco
Manila
Ca site arsenal
naval depot
T C White
Hanford
Farmers Institut
Going Too Fast We Have Been Going Too Fast
A London financial column from April 1 warns markets remain fragile as credit strains rise and the Bank of England dominates. It notes high liquidity pressure, rising discount rates, and a driven rush into new issues with institutions cautious. The piece cites Paris and Liverpool signals, noting attempted reductions in capitalization and a Liverpool loan offer at 931 on 18. It argues sentiment shows overheating and the risk of a sharp pullback if continental markets stumble.
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rony
Bank of England
Bank of Jalani
stock exchange
Dyeryt
ian
London
Paris
ind
Rio Tinto
Shey
South frican
corporation of Liverpool
Officer Drowned In Wallamette River Accident
San Francisco first officer of the schooner Prosper drowned while supervising lumber loading on the Willamette River this morning. He slept and fell overboard and could not be recovered. Miss Maude Ails returned from Portland, Oregon, with enlisting relatives.
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POLITAND
Chad Toss
San Francisco
Prosper
Wallamette river
Shake Into Your Shoes Patent Foot Powder Ad
An old advertisement promotes a foot powder described as relieving stings and discomfort in shoes. It touts easy use and claims comfort, offering a trial package by mail with a free address for orders. It mentions a trial package and a mail order process.
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gallan
mailto Deine
Fractured ad promises asthma relief and free sample bottle
The fragment touts a remedy for throat and lung issues with a bold offer of a free sample bottle. It urges readers to visit a drugstore during the week and mentions a price scan and quick relief, though the text is garbled and uncertain about exact product or company names.
Operations AP Manila First Brigade Engages Insurgents
In the April action near the city, General Gray Otis commands the Second division’s first brigade. Tenth Peninsular Third Artillery Battalion and Montana and First Idaho regiments push insurgents from the Chinese cemetery and hospital area. Fierce night fighting with outpost fortifications and repeated enemy advances test the lines. combat results in captured positions and scarce gains along the front.
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WASHINGTON
Corbin
Vani
Ceneral Himnson Gray Otis
divisth
Culoocin
bruny
Furst
Wentine
fansas
Idaho ifantn
gron
Fishing
Tenth infantry
Lepe
Montana
inp
dwenlueth Sansas infantry
setaan
Ihoth
amon
Wefer Kobbe
velles
bach
Compiny & f
ats
immediice
mmander Vater kobbe
brurry
Phd artillry
Helle
engineers
Montana regiment
mvine
Robbes
St Lavare
Kessir
Montina
St Tavare
brusesia
Lennsyisina
Chime
Chingse
ory
Caleus
ams
Turbulent World War I Actions Reported Across Fronts
Fragmented stream of events describes bombardments, troop movements, and engagements in multiple theatres. Reports mention attempted advances and counterattacks, with casualties and territorial shifts. Context includes allied and central power operations, artillery use, and leadership citations, all framed within ongoing combat conditions.
Beef at Isthmus Sparked by Refused Beef Claims
In a tense inquiry session at a Washington venue, Rev Admiral John Walter leads discussion on beef consigned from the Isthmus. Health officials dispute spoilage and chemistry claims while critics allege the beef is merely recycled refuse.
Interview Controversy Over General Miles Article
A court session covered the interview with General Miles and the New York Times dispute. The editor claimed the piece reflected his stance, while the general declined further attention as busy. The court adjourned with a testimony plan for tomorrow.
THREE CHARMING BRIDES IN WASHINGTON WEDDINGS
In Washington, three local weddings were held with prominence. Jane Fuller, daughter of Chief Justice Fuller, married Yeavitt Prancis of Boston at St John’s. Michas Smith officiated for Lucy Russell of New York who wed Henry Trothingham of Boston at the same church. Mary Jones married Frank We Plan St Paul at Mount Vernon Place Methodist. Constance Ingalls, daughter of ex Senator Ingalls, wed Robert Shich of Reading at the Church of The Ascension.
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National Capital
WASHINGTON
Jane Brown
Fuler
Laclo k
than
Yeavitt Prancis
Boston
Puller
helles
Warvard
St John
piscopal church
Michas Smith
Lucy Russell
MEins sistin
umbed
peple
cnt
whch
adj
suroe tan
Mary Jones
irmes K Jones
Arkansis
martéd
nonn
reta wes
Tigellis & sraduite
Gaergetown college
Mr Shich
inderiduite
Princetoyn
Ti urvard
Attorneys for Southern Pacific Seek Stay in Oaring Postponement
In San Francisco on April 12 Attorneys Pillsbury and associated counsel represented Southern Pacific in the United States court where Judge Morrow altered an improvident four month stay ruling. Pillsbury claimed lack of notice and argued for expedited proceedings. The stay was shortened and the petition to extend it will be heard on a later date.
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HA oaring
SAN FRANCISCO
Pillsbury
Southern Pacific
United States
Worrow
Vaxath
Death at hotel linked to lover in mystery case
A woman was found dead at a hotel after a theft and a staged scene near the Tick house. The body showed signs of foul play and the coroner ordered removal to the undertaker's, as investigators traced a lover and possible financial motive.
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SANEA yNCTISCO
financen
dew Ag
coromer
Transports for Mamia SN PRANCISCO April 12
Dispatch details transport orders for sixth artillery units sailing from San Francisco to Honolulu to relieve a battery. Mentions steamer Mipyon Mara and planned sailings including Hancock Warren Nowa Morgan. Also reports arrest of a man connected to a separate assault case and notes Catholic College Conference opening in Chicago with participants arriving in Washington.
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Mamia SN PRANCISCO
Pour Vitteres
Sixth artillery USA
Mipyon Mara
Honolulu te
USV
Philippi
sui
Hancock
Warren
Nowa ort
Morgan
Autonomy Talk and Cuban Annexation Debate
A Washington interview with General Breeherida reviews Cuba's postwar governance. He favors a U.S. annexation with Spanish and Cuban support, notes trust in elections for a constitutional convention, and warns of future unrest after troops depart. He condemns governing Cuban provinces under Spanish laws and advocates road building and road-funded employment to boost self-sufficiency.
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hington
Breeherida
Cuba
Pri Rico
United States
Jadrinn
ofice
Ins
eport
tropic
Puerto Prins ‘ye
Santiago
Comez
Bolivar
iis
Iti
Porto Rica
thasland
omark t
yitlon
cil
cairo
Congress
Henry
Noted Bay Rescue Thwarted Upon River Collapse In UK
Rescue crews saved several workers after a structure collapsed into water. One man is feared drowned while others were pulled from the wreck. The incident involved building workers at the site, with crews using lifebuoys and equipment to reach those trapped. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse.
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Biddle
People's Bank
HOSTETTER
Montgomery Krmer
Suner
Straitt county
Episcopal church
L L Cor
FP Higgins
Wo Thomas
T W Patterson
Vrs Plank H Short
C L Walters
Irvine
Cook
Lovan
Romimasses Reddington
Cary Tee Harvey Starratt Williams Gillespie Lawson Smith
Patter
Ferguson
Fawett
Messsis
Thoms Pike Creed
Fran as
Carter Metzler
Starrait Mellan Ashman Hubbard
Torses McKay
Prisingame
Chaddoth
Kelley Cockrill
Fred Miner
J Ho
Fresno
Huff
i Ross
Holburn
Trancisco
Vir
Bryan
COTILLION CLUB
THE
Capt. Leary
FRYES
Rough Riders
CMIC
ACO
The Tins
London Financial correspondent cables
H.G.Otis
oman
Montini
Tivame
Cucin
siieline
Tahoe minty
Tigsins
artil
Otis
bels
Wace Arthurs
Wheaton
trinulia
thrushes
GLIHELL
Franz Shoniis
territorial
chirve
Thomas
Thomas and
hig fends
SVN
George Wo Tay
hying
San Jose
tnilly
James Ashworth
Melville
Jordin Viht Nevina
Cimer Lynch
Jordan hs
Maryland
Augustus Branch
Jordan
Branch
Nevins
Shanghai
Limes
lntchen Shen
fa Jen
Chinese railways
America syndicate
Hankkow Canton
Admiral Walke
Inet
Woclech &da3
John ¢ Walter
Nichtiguin canal
Charles HL Castle
Ohio ewig
ttime brigade
Simes Reed
Geemral
Cenra
New York Times
Milles
attenton
borsen
General Shafter
SAN ERANEISCO
Pulm
Citun
Catholic College Conference
CMICAGO
Pev Moneisnor Canus rotter
Catholic Uriversity Woismadton
St James Roman Catholic church
WADIA
Captan Humphreys
beltz
Maria
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