Quay Is Acquitted and Appointed to Fill Senate Vacancy
Philadelphia April 22 Matthew Stanley Quay was found not guilty of conspiring to misuse Pennsylvania state funds deposited in the People's Bank. Immediately after the verdict Gov Stone appointed Quay United States senator to fill the vacancy until the next legislature meets, citing a recess appointment authority.
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Philadelphia
Matthew Stanley Quay
State of
Pennsylvania
People’s Bank
FYI
Barinsburg
Matthew S. Quay
Stone
M. S. Quay
Quay
Senator Quay
Charles H. McKee
Pittsburgh
Benjamin J. Haywood
McKee
Hopkins
Mr. Haywood
Finletter
Supreme Court
Findings of court of inquiry on Seventy First New York
The New York court of inquiry found Maj. Smith, Lt. Col of the Seventy First New York. Capt. Whittle, Maj., and Maj. Austin of General Smith’s staff guilty of cowardice and incompetency for their conduct before Santiago.
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New York
Santiago
Maj. Smith
Whittle
Maj. Austin
Austrian baroness heir estate valued at 25 million pounds
Vienna reports the estate of Baroness Maurice de Hirsch de Gereuth, who died April 1, is valued at 25 million pounds with 20 million pounds to fund charities she supported. The Wirsch foundation in New York gets 240 thousand pounds and the Montreal institution receives one tenth of that amount.
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Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Maurice de Hirsch de Gereuth
Haseen
Wirsch
New York
Montreal
Cannon Declares Candidacy for House Speakership
Congressman Joseph G. Cannon, visiting Chicago from Danville, announced to friends his avowed bid for the speakership. With Hopkins and Cannon rivaling for Reed's post, Illinois Republicans may hold a Chicago conference to choose their supporting candidate.
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Cannon
Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
Danville
House of Representatives
Hopkins
Reed
Fire at Guadeloupe Consulate Area Totals Heavy Loss
Consul Ayme reports incendiary fires in Pointe a Pitre Guadeloupe beginning midnight on the 15th. Sixteen squares near the American consulate burned, 400 houses destroyed, 31 killed, 2,000 homeless. Estimated loss about 1 million dollars.
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Washington
Ayme
Pointe Pitre
Guadeloupe
W.C
Carnegie’s Generosity for Pittsburgh Library Additions
Andrew Carnegie pledges 1.75 million dollars to fund additions to the art science and library department at the Carnegie library near Schenley Park. The plan accompanies the library’s expansion at the entrance to Schenley Park and reflects Carnegie’s ongoing philantrophic support in Pittsburgh.
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Carnegie
Wittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Library
Schenly Park
Notorious Secret Service Counterfeit Ring Busted in Philly
Washington reports a major secret service capture in Philadelphia led by Chief John J. Wilkie seizing Arthur Taylor Baldwin Dredell and others involved in forging Monroe head $100 notes. In Lancaster arrests followed for William M. Jacobs William N. Kendig and James Burns with plates and materials for counterfeit printing seized. Harvey K Newitt charged with conspiracy and bribes. Bail set from $4,000 to $45,000.
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Washington
Secret Service
Philadelphia
John J. Wilkie
Arthur Taylor
Baldwin
Dredell
Monroe
Lancaster
William M. Jacobs
William N. Kendig
James Burns
Jacobs
Harvey K. Newitt
United States District Attorney
McManus
Newitt
United States
Edmunds
Fire devastates Orphans' Home in Berne
A blaze at the Berne Orphans' Home in Adams County Indiana killed three inmates ages fourteen to seven and injured others. Sixty seven children were rescued as fire officials battled the flames for hours. The German Mennonite run institution sustained about five thousand dollars in damage.
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Berne, Ind
Indianapolis
Ind
Portland
Berne
Adams County
Katie Dibberbaker
Cleveland
Mamie Braddrick
Chicago
Della Taylor
Linn Grove
Central States
Family on Farm Charged in Noted Central Illinois Murder
Police arrest Mrs Anna Brunot her lover Frederick Sibley and son Kenry Brunot on a farm near Dunket station five miles north of Pana after a grisly murder of Miss Jane Brunot of Danna Indiana. The suspects confessed later in the day to the fatal shooting and hiding of the body in an abandoned well.
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Pana
William Kiely
Frank Cheeney
Anna Brunot
Frederick Sibley
Kenry Brunot
Ilinois
Jane Brunot
Danna
Ind
Brunot
Sibley
Reinforcements Planned for Gen Otis at Manila
Washington reports 14 regulars to be sent to reinforce Gen Otis in Manila as soon as transport is available. Bulk of reinforcements not via Manila until end of the rainy season, but troops will follow volunteers. Otis will then command about 21,728 men, rising to 35,000 by autumn.
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New York
The
Tribune
Washington
Philippines
Reed to resign Congress for New York law firm
Speaker Thomas J. Reed will resign his congressional seat to join Simpson Phacher Barnum in New York. He is reported guaranteed a $50,000 yearly income and will relocate, with a protracted Europe trip planned before settling in.
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New York
Thomas J. Reed
Simpson, Phacher & Barnum
Reed
Congress
Europe
Governor signs bill to pay Illinois volunteers difference
Springfield Illinois April 19 Gov Tan ner signs a bill providing 250000 dollars to cover the gap between state troop pay of 110 dollars per day and federal pay for the period from assembly at Springfield to mustering into U S service. Illinois national guard members to be paid first.
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Springfield
Tanner
Illinois
United States
Tsinois National Guard
Shoot a Murderer Clinton Ari April 19
Monday morning between twelve and two o clock the final scene in the Patterson tragedy unfolded. Will Hardin, one of the Patterson murderers, was shot to death in the county jail cage by a mob of citizens.
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Clinton,Ari
Patterson
Yough Patterson
Will Hardin
Supreme Court to Adjourn May 22
Washington report states the United States Supreme Court will adjourn the present term on May 22. The docket call for cases will be suspended on Friday the 28th inst.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Economic indicators challenge the Bryanite campaign
The article argues that iron production and bank clearances have surged since 1896, with wages rising for about one million workers since 1899. It claims Democratic prospects in 1900 are harmed by booming business and prosperity, while Bryan offers no counter to the improving economy.
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United States
Bryan
Tigre
Democratic Party
Double Fatal Shooting Breaks Out Near Treval Tennessee
In Trinity county near Treval Houston Tennessee April 24 Edward Harding and James C Trebath an were killed and L C Harding fatally wounded. The original dispute was between L C Harding and Trebath an. Edward Harding tried to intervene and was killed by Trebath an who was then killed. Cause of the trouble is unknown.
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Houston, Tenn
Treval
Trinity County
Edward Harding
Janes C. Trebathan
L. C. Harding
Northwestern Saengerbund festival abandoned in Milwaukee
The Northwestern Saengerbund festival planned for Milwaukee next year has been cancelled after a dispute over financial guarantees. The United Singers of Milwaukee, a coalition of German singing societies, announced the decision at a Sunday meeting.
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Milwaukee
Northwestern Saengerbund
United Singers of
Death of Maj. George A. Vandergrit in Atlanta
Victim of apoplexy Maj. George A. Vandergrit paymaster in the United States volunteer army died in Atlanta Ga He was stricken at the Ballard house Saturday afternoon and remained unconscious until his death early Sunday morning News reached Cincinnati his home on April 24.
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Cincinnati
Atlanta
George A. Vandegrit
United States Volunteer Army
Ballard House
Marconi to Visit U S Next October
London April 24 Signor Marconi the renowned wireless telegraphy pioneer will visit the United States in October amid wide public interest in his实验s. He plans talks and demonstrations during his tour.
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Marconi
London
Signor Marconi
United States
Government Offices Moved to Jinotepe Nicaragua
President Zelaya and his cabinet have temporarily moved government offices to Jinotepe in the mountains southeast of Managua. United States Minister William L. Merry has arrived at Greytown en route to Bluefields in good health.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Galveston
Tex
4Elaya
Jinotepe
United States
William L. Merry
Greytown
Bluefields
Delagoa Arbitration Close Date Set
Berne April 24 The president of the Delagoa railroad arbitration says the case will be closed May 1 with judgment expected in August or September.
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Berne
Switzerland
Delagoa Railroad Arbitration
Democrats Debate imperialism amid party banquets
The piece notes three Democratic banquets where anti imperialism dominated. Roosevelt’s NY speech defended land won by soldiers, while Bryan condemned U.S. rule in the Philippines without offering alternatives. Republicans face burdens and responsibilities of policy beyond rhetoric.
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B. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Philippines
Bryan
United States
1900 Elections Signals Shift From Silver Issue
Editorials contrast rising farm wages and industrial strength with Bryan's failed prophecies. Articles from St. Louis Globe-Democrat Indianapolis Journal Albany Argus and Chicago Times Herald argue Democrats gain by progress while Bryan clings to silver. Analysts see imperialism debates and party realignment ahead.
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Bryan
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Bryan and Bryanite politics cited across papers
A compilation of editorials and commentary from the New York Sun Boston Advertiser Washington Star Chicago Times-Herald Iowa State Register Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Louisville Courier Journal and Chicago Tribune arguing against Bryan and his platform for 1900 amid tensions with Tammany and Jefferson references. Democratic prospects are questioned as Cleveland era memories resurface.
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N. Y. Sun
Dewey
Boston Advertiser
Chicago
Bryan
Washington Star
Chicago Times-Herald
T?ryan
New York
Iowa State Register
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Jefferson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dem
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Painful Periods No More From Lydia E Pinkham Advice
Letters from readers in New Jersey Tennessee Ohio and Michigan praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from painful menstruation backache irregularities and nervous symptoms. Women report cures and renewed health after following the guidance.
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George Osman
Belvidere
Warren Co
N. J
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ipa Peters
Milan
Tenn
Dean
Privcnamm
Maccie P. Sting
New Berlin
H. A
S. Cedar Street
Owosso, Mich
Quotable Wit on Talent and Humor from Chicago Daily Record
A collection of sharp maxims on genius, mediocrity, and social behavior. It contrasts the unconscious humorist with paid jesters and notes the ironies of wealth, influence, and fame. The tone echoes urban parlance and editorial voice of a late era Chicago paper.
Returned Soldier Leaves Love After Cold Reception
A wounded returning veteran confronts the woman he loves who has chosen another man. He declares he is leaving forever, marching out with a military air as she mockingly shouts orders after him.
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Chicago Tribune
America's Greatest Railroad Right from Buffalo 1899
A Buffalo Commercial quotation praises the New York Central's passenger service. It claims the Lake Shore Limited is unmatched, lauds the line as America's greatest railroad, and extols the company as leading the nation's passenger routes with excellence from start to finish.
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Western Railway
New York Central
Transpacific
Lake Shore Limited
Buffalo Commercial
Sporting Life at McVickeys Draws Full Houses in Chicago
Chicago audiences flood McVickeys for Sporting Life in its ninth week with no vacant seats. Eight weeks bring 218,587 in attendance and $95,000 gross. three weeks remain. Bulletin notes high praise and strong continuing demand.
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Chicago
Sporting Life
McVickey’s
Noted Items From Britain And Ireland
The last treadmill vanished from English prisons and it is noted men in Britain spend about 25 million dollars yearly on silk hats. Ann Grant died at 87 in Linton Cambridge shire after 71 years with one family. A trawling net near Carlingford Lough yielded law documents missing in Irish chancery cases. though damaged, they could be read. Since April 1 Nonconformists may marry with ministers of their faith without register presence.
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Great Britain
Ann Grant
Linton
Cambridgeshire
Carlingford Lough
England
California Fig Syrup Co remedy praised for laxative benefits
The well known California Fig Syrup Co laxative syrup is described as a refreshing tast e making remedy that cleanses the system and relieves constipation gently. It emphasizes relief from colds headaches and fevers and notes the medicinal ingredients derive from senna and other aromatic plants. It warns to avoid imitations and lists available cities and price at 50 cents per bottle.
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Callifornia Fie Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
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Strickland
Hose
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Gryan
Bryan Party
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Vimes-Herald
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N.Y
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Schenectady
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