Pennsylvania's lavish capitol fuels graft charges in Harrisburg
Special to The Son reports Pennsylvania probes into the $13 million state capitol project in Harrisburg. The edifice rose from an estimated $4 million cost to more than triple that amount, with furnishings alone totaling over $38 million. Exorbitant charges include $4,000 telephone booths and tonnage priced bronzes, while contractors supplied costly materials at inflated prices. Former Gov Pennypacker defended the expenditures amid the controversy.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
John H. Sanderson
Sanderson
Pennypacker
Pinchbeck
Building for Furnishings Sparks Commonwealth Critique
A builder and the building commission pursued perceived progress with hopes for results commensurate with the commonwealth. Now, the public laments the high cost of that proclaimed importance as they face pricier outcomes and unaffordable results.
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Building Commission
Commonwealth
Son of Mrs Eddy's Son Denies Suit Attacks Her
George W. Glover, son of Mary Baker Glover Eddy, issues a signed statement denying that his lawsuit against his mother's cabinet reflects on her or Christian Science. He disputes claims of seeking funds for mines and asserts his actions are in her behalf, not against her writings or church. He says only one request for money was granted as a gift, not a loan.
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Deadwood
George W. Glover
Mary Baker Glover Eddy
James P. Wilson
Denver
Eddy
Wilson
Glover
Mary
Concord
Christ In Science Church
Sneezing Blindness Strikes Mrs. Jac in New Jersey
Special to The Sun reports Mrs. Joseph Jac of Trenton New Jersey became totally blind after a violent sneezing spell. Doctors cannot treat her locally and Philadelphia specialists offer little hope. Physicians believe a sneezing episode caused a hemorrhage in an eye blood vessel.
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Trenton
N. J
Joseph Jac
Jack
Dunlap and Lavender Lyers Wed in Milwaukee
William A. Dunlap hatmaker from New York married Lavender Lyers described as a possible manicurist in Milwaukee on April 2 after traveling from Chicago the previous Saturday.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Milwaukee
Wis
William A. Dunlap
New York
Lavender Lyers
Chicago
Haywood Trial Date Set For May Ninth
Boise City Idaho April 2 The trial of W D Haywood charged with complicity in the assassination of ex governor Steunenberg along with Moyer and Pettibone was set for a May 9 hearing today.
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Haywood
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Boise City
Idaho
W. D. Haywood
Moyer and Pettibone
Steunenberg
Six Railroad Men Die in Texas Wreck
Six railroad workers were killed in a head on freight train collision at Dollard Texas on April 2. Thirteen cattle cars burned as two freight trains collided, causing extensive damage and prompting investigations.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Dollard
Tex
Record Black Bass Catch Report From Eagle Creek
Seven black bass weighing 13 pounds total are reported from Eagle Creek near Indianapolis. The fish were caught Easter Sunday between 9 and 8 oclock a.m. by a local exhibitor who declined to name himself. Anglers expect more bass as spring fishing opens early this year with typical traction-line access to local waters. The report highlights bait choices like a wooden minnow and tandem spinner and notes many one day fishermen, including judges and politicians, enjoy the sport around Indianapolis and nearby Wisconsin muscallonge adventures.
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Indianapolis
Eagle Creek
Northwestern Traction Company
Fivery
Traction Companies
Sugar Creek
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Judge McMaster
Harry Tutewiler
Wisconsin
Jackson Sanders
Winfield Miller
John Bowlus
Horace Wood
George Yandes
John R. Wilson
C. P. Benedict
Three Lakes
Maxim Detonator Aims To Delay Shell Explosions
NEW YORK April 2 Hudson Maxim inventor of explosives advocates a pew detonator for projectiles for U S government. The device remains safe until a shell penetrates armor or earthworks, exploding after entry to maximize damage. Government tests at Indian Head and Potomac reportedly support the claim of delayed fire.
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The
Sun
New York
Hudson Maxim
United States
Maxim
Indian Head Proving Grounds
Potomac
Washington
Mrs Graff Murdered in Chicago Home
Chicago police seek Charles Graff, husband of Charlotta Graff of 443 West Harrison Street, after she was found in bed early today, with a fractured skull from an ax blow. Three children are reported in the family. Graff worked for Western Electric. Unknown killer.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Chicago
Charlotta Graff
W. Harrison St
Charles Graff
Graff
Western Electric Company
Stahl Leaves Fort Wayne for Chicago in Manager Talk
Jake R Stahl former Washington manager travels with John I Taylor owner of Boston and plans for a Boston manager job. He seeks release to join Washington for practice. Mr McRoy of the American league accompanies the party to Chicago.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Jake R. Stahl
Washington
Chicago
John I. Taylor
Stahl
Boston
Mr. McRoy
Taylor
April Fooling Brings Calls To Police Station
A feminine caller asks for Charlie at the police station, learns April 1 marks a prank day, and the sergeant notes the influx of April fooling as he handles prank calls from those seeking Charlie or a talk at 584.
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Charlie
Free Western lands lure Indiana farmers with cheap options
Real estate men report a spring pull toward inexpensive Dakota Texas and Northwest lands as Indiana landowners face high prices. Offers of $15 lands in the Northwest and $3, $7, and $12 in the South entice farmers to consider selling at $90 to $125 an acre Indiana prices for cheaper, productive tracts. Excursions for April are planned to view these opportunities.
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Indiana
Neil McGreevey
McGreevey Bros
American National Bank
Dakota
Hin
Texas
License for Grocer Sparks Marion County Debate
Marion county commissioners were urged to grant a liquor license for George Berry’s grocery at 23 East North Street. Attorney Henry Warrum argued the 1875 law allows such licenses, potentially undermining the Nicholson Moore and blind tiger laws aimed at stopping liquor sales in groceries and drug stores. The license would require quart minimums and no on premises drinking, a move viewed as enabling evasion of temperance statutes. Officials postponed action, promising county attorney consultation before ruling.
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Marion County
George Berry
North St
Henry Warrum
Warrum
Indianapolis
Banker de Cordova Sick in New York
Alfred de Cordova, the well known banker, lies critically ill in New York. Physicians say he faces grave risk as he endures a long battle with heart and kidney troubles.
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Banker DE Cordova
New York
Alfred de Cordova
Tragic End To Strange Romance Of Rich Man New York
April 2 reports the death by heart disease of Silent James Henry Smith, a millionaire on his honeymoon in Kioto Japan. The tale, framed as an Upper Ten romance, charts Smith’s ascent from broker to social power through marriage prospects, divorces, and lavish affairs, ending with his death and a fortune estimated at 75 million.
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Henry Smith
Kioto
Japan
Jas
Geo. Smith
Chicago
D.ad
Wifthave
Stuyvesant
rMs
Astor
Smith
London
Geo. Keppel
Prince of Wales
Rhinelander Stewart
Baltimore
Stewart Gay
Stewart
New York
Valentine
Sherry’s
Whitney
Firthave
India
Halycon Dayg
Cis
Ameer
Afghanistan
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Weberbrug Co
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