Congress panel probes Christmas Danish West Indies ties
Washington April 4 somber testimony opened anew as the house special committee questioned Abner McKinley and Col W C Brown about possible talks with Capt Christmas on Danish West Indies negotiations. Witnesses denied any conference or contact with Christmas or implied dealings with Hansen Gardner Brown and Hansen testified no senator or representative had a personal stake in the talks. Separately officials in Copenhagen denied any Danish government link to Christmas and a fort Thomas shooting left Charles M ord dead after a border escape attempt by a prisoner bead Turpin.
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Washington
Charger
Manish West Indies
Nursday
House Special Committee
Abner McKinley
Col. WC. Brown
Carl Fischer Hansen
Representative Gardner
New Jersey
McKinley
New York
Dalzell
Capt
Christmas
Manhattan
Danish West Indies
Richardson
Pihe
Mr Hansen
Hansen
Gardner
Col. Brown
W C Brown
Mannhattan
Mehaardson
Col Brown
Carl Fisher Hansen
Congress
Melville E. Stone
Associated Press
August Reynert
Reynert
Copenhagen
I Christmas
Deuntjer
Biaise
Atrocities Talk At Banquet On Filipino War
Gen Frederick Fanston told Ohio Society banquet in San Francisco that after early fighting Filipinos shifted to guerrilla war. He cited nearly 4 000 of their own killed or tortured 1900 1901 for not funding insurgent cause and claimed burnings and brutal acts against Americans. He said Filipinos are incapable of self government.
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San Francisco
Frederick Fanston
Ohio Society
Cardlore
Paulsen to be imprisoned after bank case ruling
William Paulsen former president of the Central Trust and Savings Bank will go to Joliet penitentiary within a week. His last hope is gone as the Supreme Court denied a petition for a new trial. His attorney Judge Utt said Paulsen will not further contest the verdict. He was convicted of receiving funds before the bank’s failure on June 17, 1900 under the indeterminate sentence act.
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Chicago
William Paulsen
Central Trust and Savings Bank
Joliet Penitentials
Hingis Supreme Court
Utt
Paulsen
Magruder Sees No Immediate Alarm for Talmage
Dr. G L Magruder, attending Rev. T DeWitt Talmage, said April 4 in Washington the patient had not gained as rapidly as hoped but no immediate alarming symptoms exist and there is still some hope despite anxious concern.
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Washington
G. L. Magruder
T. DeWitt Talmage
Erie Railroad firemen wage schedule revised at conferences
New York April 4 The wage schedule used by Erie railroad firemen since 1887 is being revised after conferences between road officials and a delegation of the men.
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New York
Erie Railroad
Six Die in Wigan Colliery Explosion and More Entombed in Scotland
Six men were killed by a fire damp explosion at a Wigan colliery in Lancashire. Earlier, several workers were entombed in Dunfermline, Scotland, after a similar accident on Thursday morning.
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London
Wigan
Lancashire
Lywand J. Gage Elected President of United States Trust
Lywand J. Gage a former secretary of the treasury was elected president of the United States Trust company on Thursday. He succeeds John A. Stewart who resigns due to ill health.
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New York
Lywand J. Gage
the Treasty
United States Trust Company
John A. Stewart
Peace prospects in Transvaal crisis at Kroonstad
April dispatches from Kroonstad report Transvaal delegates still in talks with President Stephanus Steyn and Gen Ne Weto influence Schalk Burger. Communications pass with no decision known, military and civilian pressure seen as driving force toward or away from peace amid ongoing activity north of the Tugela River. Durban notes traffic closure and blockhouse defenses along the region near Ladysmith.
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Kroonstaid
Orange River Colony
Transvaal
Ne Wet
Steyn
Cting
Schalk- Burger
Pretoria
Kroonstad
Ladysmith
The Oleo Bill Passes in Senate After Debate
Washington reports the Senate approved the oleo bill by a 55 to 3 vote after a heated debate. Senator Spooner defended the measure as aligned with public interest while Senator West argued Congress oversteps state powers. Senator Shelby (W Va) moved to recommit the measure to committee.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Wis
Congress
West
Sentt
W Va
The Anarchist Law Enacted by New York State
Albany reports Gov Odell signed a bill April 4 to stamp out anarchism. It imposes up to ten years in prison or a $5,000 fine for advocating anarchistic doctrines by speech or writing. Editors who publish anarchist material and owners who harbor avowed anarchists face up to two years or a $2,000 fine.
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Albany
Odell
Senate Passes Oleomargarine Tax Provisions And Exclusion Move
The senate approved and sent to the unfinished business a bill taxing oleomargarine and related products with graded duties based on coloring and processing. It sets taxes from four to ten cents per pound, with annual taxes for manufacturers and dealers, and details enforcement and preparation for market. Executive session followed, adjourning at 5:15.
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Senate
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Penrose
Committee On Immigration
Esther Morris Dies Mother of Wyoming Suffrage
Cheyenne reports the death of Mrs. Esther Morris a leading figure in Wyoming suffrage noted as the first woman justice of the peace known as the mother of suffrage in Wyoming her work helped secure the equal suffrage amendment adoption in the state.
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Wyoming
Denver
Col
Cheyenne
Wyo
Esther Morris
Obituary Observes Rev Edward Everett Hale at 80
Boston on April 4 marked a public observance of Rev Edward Everett Hale age 80, noted author and philanthropist, following a ceremony at pe da kad hall.
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Boston
Edward Everett Hale
Navy Veterans leader John Brady dies after illness
John Brady commander of the Navy Veterans' association of Minnesota died at his home 540 Canada Street after two weeks of illness caused by a ruptured blood vessel.
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St. Paul, Minn
John Brady
Navy Veterans’ Association of Minnesota
Dnada Street
Jury Finds Mrs Haines Not Guilty in Infant Daughter Murder Case
Mt Holly New Jersey April 4 A jury returns a not guilty verdict for Mrs Haines accused of murdering her infant step daughter Gwendolin Haines.
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Mt. Holly
N.J
House Passes Revenue Cutter Service Bill 135 to 49
The House backed a senate bill to boost the efficiency of the revenue cutter service by 135 votes to 49. Opponents staged a last ditch effort to filibuster but were swept aside by the large majority. An amendment united naval and revenue cutter vessel operations when combined.
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Washington
Senate
Revenue Cutter Service
House
Revenue Service Rank Reforms and Fortifications Bill
The plan aligns revenue officers ranks with army and navy equivalents and provides longevity pay. It also sets retirement with three fourths pay. The House adjourned after passage in Washington on April 4. Committees favor Morris DIT timber sale bill and report fortifications appropriation at 6,562,455 dollars, including 2,000,000 for gun and mortar batteries.
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Revenue Service
Army
Navy
Washington
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
House Committee On Appropriations
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Topeka Notice: John P Dunn Escapes Wichita Hospital
Topeka reports John P Dunn, wanted in Arkansas for murder of a sheriff and bank robbery, has escaped from a Wichita hospital. Arkansas authorities offered a $1000 reward for Dunn's return.
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Topeka
Kan
Stanley
John P Dunn
Hark
No Wichita Hospital
Arkansas
Dunn
Aged wife and daughter die in prairie fire near Mountain Grove
Mountain Grove Missouri April 4 The aged wife and grown daughter of Thomas Lloyd were burned to death on their farm ten miles south of here while fighting a prairie fire.
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Mountain Grove
Thomas Lloyd
Here
Chicago and New York Markets Fluctuate Across Commodities
Market report from Chicago and New York shows mixed movement across grains livestock and butter. Wheat and oats edge lower or unsettled while flour and rye hold steady. hogs cattle and sheep trade with varied but generally softer cash prices and futures.
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Chicago
New York
South Omaha
Neb
Texas
Fire Devastates Atlantic City Beachfront Hotels
A major blaze along the Atlantic City boardwalk destroyed twelve hotels and numerous small buildings from Hinvis to New York avenues. Losses exceed 750000 with no lives lost though several were injured. fire raged about five hours, drawing aid from Philadelphia and Camden engines, as residents and guests scrambled to safety.
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Atlantic City
Ocean
Ihinvis Avenue
New York Avenue
Deven
Mother Bradys Baths
Tarlton Hotel
Hliness Avenue
Ni Rw
Jos White & Bull
Strath
Mo Waldner
Bethy
Ome
Bawu
Bickrey
Bo VO Stickrey
Eortmar
Rilo Granv
Patrek Sac Mor
Jo Weis
Betel Ate Academy of Miele
Arte Oestroyees
Charles WooWoeler
Oure
Kentucks Venus
Vater Broisteger
St Jammer Place
Boardwalk
Parken
New Political Party Emerges In United States Reform Drive
A new party named the All Peoples Party has formed in the United States, drawing reform elements opposing major parties. The platform echoes prior calls for initiative and government ownership of public utilities, backed by scientific money issued by the government. The party adopted organizational reports and mourned the death of former Gov. Waite. In Washington, President Roosevelt hosted a White House dinner and musicale featuring Ignace Jan Paderewski as the guest artist.
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Leuresiile Ry
Alld Peoples Party of
United States
Pelitieader Banari Nn
Kansas City
The
Peoples Party
St Louis
Omiustas
Cincinatti
As Pulbbeati
Committee On Party Organization
Waite
Colorado
Washington
White House
Cuban President Elect Advocates Reciprocal Trade Pact
Estrada Palma addressed the New York Chamber of Commerce urging a reciprocal commercial treaty to unite Cuba and the United States, expand trade, and make Cuba a large market for US sugar and tobacco. Drowning tragedy reported as Lieut Howard Frery and Second Lieut W Ahbridge die when their boat overturns near Fort Wayne.
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Palma
Cuba
New York Chamber of Commerce
New York
Estrada Palma
Cubs
America
United States
Howard Frery
Fourteenth Regiment
Fort Wayne
W Ahbridge
Taft to Leave Hospital After Operation Recovery
Gov William H Taft of the Philippine Islands will leave the Jewish hospital Saturday with his physician's consent. The patient has nearly recovered from a recent operation and was able to go out briefly on Thursday for a short drive.
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Cincinnat
Phent Col Rice
Fort Thomas
Washington
Second Infands
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Spanish War Service Men elect Moulton as commander in chief
At Springfield Michigan the first annual convention of Service Men of the Spanish War selected George M. Moulton of Illinois as commander in chief. The gathering occurred on April 4.
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Springfield
George M. Moulton
Illinois
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Ellen M. Stone
the Tribune
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England
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Revenue
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Mr. John Brady
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Stratford Hotel
Berkeley
New Holland
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Evard
Stickney
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Camden
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Tarlyo
NEW Political Party
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