Sugar cases loom as May hearings unfold
The industrial commission set May 10 to begin hearings with key witnesses including William T. Ward of Standard Company delayed until June. Two important witnesses may force a night session, with Henry O. Hare known as the sugar king and James H. independent New York sugar figure among those summoned for May 13 and May 16.
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Sugar King
James H
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John Arbuckle
C. C. Clarke
Monnett
Hio
Cyclone and Fire News From Malvern to Vancouver
Tornado damage reports outline killings and wrecked houses in Malvern while Empress of China battles a cargo fire near Hong Kong harbor. Warnings spread as towns report uprooted trees and lost outbuildings and officials note legal actions over animal duties and local taxation.
Getting Back at Her. Four Bedford arrests on blackmail charge
In Bedford Indiana on May 10 Stella Cooper and her father were arrested on a charge of attempted blackmail after Stella had previously pressed a criminal suit against Everett Sheeks. The incident follows a dispute where Stella preferred a charge of criminal assault.
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Asult
Everett Sheeks
Births and Deaths in Local Community News
Births note: Levis and Ida Pike welcomed a girl as Katherine Rash, 1014 Key pioneer-ave. Deaths include Converse Peirce at 69 from mitral insufficiency in Holton place and Nancy Carson, 38, with acute mania at 945 W Geiss. Other obits: William Middaugh 6 scald, Donald Hooks 72 paralysis, and 505 S Capitol. Also mentions Huber and Sanders marriages, and a lockout warning for stone masons and bakers. Germany claims Chicago millionaire Philip D Ar arrived with physician to take waters amid war office denial.
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Otis delays volunteers in Manila dispatch tension rises
Washington May 10 reports indicate Gen Otis has not announced the departure of volunteers and six transports. War authorities doubt assurances of their return being a transport issue. Alger telegraphs Gov Colorado urging hastened discharge and a prompt start home with a detailed Otis report on why volunteers cannot depart immediately.
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Mabee 18s After Hotels Fire Escape Talks
Factory inspector McAhee and two assistants visited Bates Windsor and Shiel block buildings Wednesday to inspect fire escape compliance under the new law. Escapes of steps and balconies will be required where sleeping quarters exist, with straight ladder escapes acceptable on daytime work sites.
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Virginia convention to change U S Senate picks
In Richmond at the Academy of Music a Virginia political convention gathers with few politicians present. The contest appears to target Senator Martin as the main foe while hints of General Lee entering the race could make the senatorial fight the bitterest and most interesting in the Old Dominion.
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Academy of Music
United States
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Gen. Lee
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Old Dominion
Headache Powder Deaths Prompt Push for Legislation
The jury in the Celin Butler case, who died after using headache powder, urged the state legislature to restrict sale of headache powders and patent medicines. Five people have died in this city from headache powders in the past year.
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Cnroner
Celin Butler
Divorce suit filed by Teva A Seguin for Edward Seguin
Teva A Seguin filed for divorce claiming cruel treatment from Edward B R Seguin. She seeks reasonable alimony and custody of the two children, noting the parties are prominent socially.
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Central labor council protests General Merriam action
The Central labor council adopted resolutions Tuesday night denouncing General Merriam for ruling that union miners cannot be employed by mine owners. The resolutions call the move an assault on free men’s rights and an outrage. Monsignor Martinetti, papal delegate to the Catholic Church in America, arrived at Notre Dame in South Bend with a warm student and faculty welcome.
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Ind
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Col Egbert's Body Arrives in Washington
The body of Col. Egbert arrived in Washington on Wednesday morning and was driven to Arlington cemetery. The secretary of war issued a special order for attendance on the funeral Thursday afternoon.
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Raleigh Is O. K. After Barged Off by Tug Assistance
Charleston May 10 The cruiser Raleigh which went on the bar Tuesday morning was pulled off by tugs Tuesday night at high tide. She is unharmed.
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O. K
Charleston
White River navigability plan eyed by commerce club
The commercial club's committee on commerce met on Wednesday to weigh making White River navigable. It plans to marshal history showing the river was once navigated by boats.
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Committee On Commerce
White River
Washington Notes on Beef Court and Arbitration Plan
The beef court proceedings will be printed in full with thirty typewriters drafting the copy for publication, expected to be ready in about two weeks. Germany's government is believed to move forward on meat inspection legislation after negotiations with Berlin and Washington. At the peace conference the United States and England back a scheme for settling international disputes by arbitration. A new military district forms in north Alaska covering territory north of the sixty-first parallel, as Captain P. H. Ray has long served in the region.
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Reichstag
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United States
England
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Sloane wins 2100 sovereign Newmarket stakes aboard Dominic II
London reports Ted Sloane aboard Dominic II winning the 2100 sovereign Newmarket stakes. Americans have earned about 29009 dollars this week on Siomwne's mounts. Grannan, the phimer, astonishes Britons and bookmakers growl over the result.
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Sloane
Negro Suspect Flees as Dodge County Mob Hunts
In Waliena Georgia on May 10 a Dodge County sheriff led a mob with hounds to chase a Black man who assaulted Mrs Turner Smith, tearing her sleeves and leaving her nearly insensible before escaping. The injured farmer’s wife rallied after the attack.
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Kern Candlescent Gas Light Company Formed in New Jersey
The Kern incand escent gas light company with capital of 12 000 000 was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey on Tuesday. The firm plans to engage in a general gas lighting business.
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N. J
Kern Incandescent Gas Light Company
Capital
Mixed News Briefs From Across Regions
Gunboat Nashville reaches St. Louis and dispatches arrive as events unfold. Wm Krueger of Michigan City dies after being beheaded by a train. Gen Henry receives a large send off in San Juan as Porto Ricans react. A broken Erie Canal causes $50 000 damage at Spencerport New York. Sixth Missouri volunteers are mustered out at Savannah. Government orders 500 reindeer for Alaska postal service. Southern Indiana coal operators refuse to confer with striking miners. Artificial heating makers plan a $10 000 000 capital merger. Southern plow makers raise prices to match northern firms. Rich gold discovery reported 120 miles from St Michaels Alaska. Stampede from Dawson expected. Morgan Turner ex postmaster of Alferetta Kentucky jailed two years for robbing mails. Harry Slater and Yodi Allison sentenced to 17 years for bank robbery at Richland Michigan. Illinois pure food commission testimony notes copperas used in pickle coloring. Kate Adams poisoning case in New York likely ends in mystery as Molineux is not indicted. Toledo Republicans defeat Jones delegates to state convention. Dick Brown a Chattanooga barber preacher faces arrest after urging a holy war. Prof Morgan of Drake University accused of heresy. students seek dismissal. Adolph Van Bruening, recently married to Mrs Gordon McKay, causes gossip in Washington.
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Randolph county courthouse guard as Elkins mob threat grows
In Beverly West Virginia authorities report an armed citizen force guarding the county seat amid fears that an Elkins mob of about 300 may seize county records and move them to Elkins. In Indiana, Rev C M Carter of the Baptist Outlook argues some funds are justifiable after stating that the judge is sold on the bench.
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Leprosy cases found by army surgeons in Havana hospital
Army surgeons report sixty cases of leprosy discovered in a single Havana hospital as of May 1, highlighting a surprising outbreak in the facility and prompting health officials to monitor containment and treatment options.
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Letter from son in Philippines warns of brass bullets danger
In a March 7 dispatch from the firing line in the Philippines, Harry White reports that native brass bullets cause blood poisoning and almost certain death. He notes wounds are hard to heal in the climate and recalls a day when temperatures reached 135 with no water.
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Philippines
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Scrofula Cure Stories
A collection of testimonial blurbs from readers in Lynn Mass Defiance Ohio Indianapolis and Lowell praising Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for scrofula indigestion eczema and a persistent ankle ulcer. Read like old newspaper ads highlighting patient claims and locality details.
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Andrew Grieser
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Five men scarred by boiler blast at Trenton works
A boiler explosion at the New Jersey steel and iron company works in Trenton on Wednesday morning left five men severely scalded. The injured are John Smith, Enoch C. Jenkins, Edward Gaggin, Charles Mulron, and Antonio Masikin. Cause of the explosion is not known.
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N. J
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New Jersey Steel and Iron Company
John Smith
Enoch C. Jenkins
Edward Gaggin
Charles Mulron
Antonio Masikin
Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle and Grain Report May 1
Indianapolia stock market notes cattle prices across grades with weights and categories. Hogs and sheep receipts listed. market active with mixed changes. City grain market details No 2 red wheat and corn pricing for several grades and weights.
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Indianapolis
City
Timothy
Shiel Antitrnal Live Stock Market Report
Indianapolis May 10 1899 receipts were good and the market lower. Chicago reported sharp declines and traders predicted the drop. Margins advised and a likely shade lower prices expected later in the week. Quotations show 20 to 30 head at 3.90 to 3.95 and 20 to 28 at 3.90.
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