Judges Clash Over Ballot Count Amid Citywide Siege
Chicago reporters describe Judge Hancey’s injunction ignored as election commissioners count ballots in a Sixth district precinct while police guard the board rooms. Chief O Neill pledges to back the commissioners and 2000 officers could be summoned if needed. Grand jury action sought against Lorimer and others for alleged criminal conspiracy.
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Chicago
Hancey
Durbarrow
Sixth
Carter
Ins Ue
Judge Haneey
O’neill
Deneen
John J. Knickerbocker
William Lorimer
Elbridge Hecy
Sheriff Barrett
John A. Cook
J. A. Linn
Linn
Cook
Election Commissionre
Paris Writer Marcel Prevost Escapes Gunfire
In Paris Mlle Emma Touret fired twice at novelist Marcel Prevost near the Society of Men of Letters. The shots missed and Prevost disarmed her. she claimed past acquaintance and vengeance. Prevost was later elected president of the Society as the election proceeded.
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Paris
Marcel Prevost
Society of Men of Letters
Rougemont
Mille
Emma Touret
M. Prevost
London
Mile. Touret
Inquest Closes in Burdick Case in Buffalo
The inquest was formally closed by Judge Murphy after hearing Quinn and King, former bartender and cashier of the Hotel Roland in New York, testify to Pennell's alleged statement of willingness to kill a man even if it meant the gallows. No other witnesses were called.
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Buffalo
Burdick
Murphy
Quinn
King
Roland
New York
Pennell
King Edward Sails to Lisbon with Queen Alexandra Departed
King Edward begins journey to Lisbon with a six member suite. Queen Alexandra left for Copenhagen hours earlier in a related royal movement. The Portuguese minister to Great Britain, Marquis de Several, accompanies the king. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by O D Knoefel.
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London
Edward
Lisbon
Alexandra
Copenhagen
Great Britain
Marquis de Several
John D. Long Leaves Infirmary for Short Walks
Boston March 31 John D. Long former secretary to the navy has been a patient at St. Margaret's infirmary for nearly three months and is now able to go outside, taking short walks near the hospital.
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Boston
John D. Long
St. Margaret's Infirmary
Bedridden Soldier Regains Health With Electric Bitters
An old soldier, J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio, long tormented by kidney disease finds relief after trying Electric Bitters. He reports rapid improvement and says he is on the road to complete recovery. The tonic is praised for liver stomach and bowel benefits and comes with a guarantee.
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Sin Beief
J. J. Havens
Versailles
Kuoetal
Gotham Tragedy Peppler Shot Dead in Hall Fight
New York city man William J. Peppler was killed during a confrontation with a visitor, William Earl Dobson, a stock broker cashier. Dobson, who claimed jealousy over Peppler's wife, was arrested after the fatal shot in the apartment building hall. Peppler, 26, was a clerk who had recently married.
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New York
William J. Peppler
East 119Th Street
William Earl Dobson
Peppler
Dobson
Friends
West 111Th Street
Washington, D. C
Indiana to Dedicate Nineteen Monuments at Shiloh
Washington reports extensive preparations for the dedication of nineteen Indiana monuments at Shiloh Tennessee on April 6 and 7 marking the battle’s 41st anniversary. Governors and militia from Indiana and Tennessee will attend. Assistant Secretary Sanger will represent the war secretary and receive the monuments for the federal government. He will travel via Newport Kentucky to Fort Thomas then to Chattanooga to inspect Camp Thomas at Chickamauga.
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Washington
Indiana
Shiloh
Tenn
Tennessee
Sanger
War Department
Newport
Fort Thomas
Chattanooga
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga National Park
Despondent Man Slain in Indiana Barn Found in Box
In Decatur Indiana on March 31 the body of Racy Bowers was discovered behind a barn. He had slit his throat from ear to ear and left a razor in hand, a result of despondency over poor health.
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Decatur
Ind
Bowers
Wonder Drug Delivers Immediate Relief for Consumptive Man
With family around hoping for his death, W. H. Brown of Leesville Indiana treks eighteen miles to obtain Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He endures death like agony from asthma but the medicine brings instant relief and cures him.
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Dr. King
W. H. Brown
Leesville
Ind
Right Swift Stream Threatens Lower Delta Levee Breach
In New Orleans on March 31 the Hymelia crevasse and surrounding cribbing faced possible abandonment as the current stronghold tests the effort to close the break. If the flood worsens, the area from La Fourche to Placquemine could flood, forcing halts to Texas and Pacific and the Napoleonville branch traffic remains suspended.
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New Orleans
Hymelia
la Fourche !Ower
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Howell
Napoleonville
Southern Pacific
Flood Strains Greenville Levee With No Lives Lost
Greenville Mississippi faces rising floodwaters after northern levee cuts. The city pumps the electric plant, rescues refugees, and fights a widening crevasse three miles south while asserting no fatalities despite rumors. In Philadelphia a riot incident during McFadden's Row of Flats leaves 18 jailed after eggs and a pistol are fired during Mr Dooley.
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Greenville
Miss
Catfish Point
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Spring Remedy
A testimonial driven notice touts Paine's Celery Compound as the leading spring medicine. It claims to purify blood, relieve rheumatism and nervous symptoms, and restore vigor, with customer endorsements from W. H. Ladd of Allisona Tennessee noting restoration of health at age seventy-two.
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Paine
W. H. Ladd
Allisona
Tenn
Writ Attaches Baggage Of Duke And Duchess Of Manchester
New York reports a writ of attachment served to seize twenty five pieces of baggage of the Duke and Duchess of Manchester who just arrived from Palm Beach. The claimant, a Fifth Avenue antiques firm, says the couple bought a brass shield ornament for 45 pounds in London, paid with a bank draft later returned as no funds.
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New York
Lumber-schooner John H. Buttrick Goes Ashore in Gale
The John H. Buttrick ran ashore during Sunday sight's gale near Wilmington. The crew were saved though the vessel is total loss and one person washed overboard. The captain and his wife and crew survived with rescue reported.
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Lees
Wilmington
N. C
John H. Buttrick
God
Pittsburg Iron Workers Stand Firm on Strike
Pittsburg March 31 local No 3 Bridge and Structural Iron Workers declare no settlement of the Pittsburg strike unless the American Bridge company settles its strikes elsewhere. They respond to a report that New York officers urged Pittsburg leaders to negotiate.
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Pittsburg
American Bridge Company
Local No. 3 Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
New York
Deadly Target Practice Ends in Fatality near Paris Ky
Paris Ky March 31 Junius B Clay prominent county landowner was accidentally shot and killed by his wife during target practice at their home. The shotgun blast severed the jugular vein and entered the left lung. Clay was son of Hon Cassius M Clay former constitutional convention president. Also notes a wreck of the Erie fast train at Concord Pa with injuries and two children killed by a Baltimore and Ohio locomotive near Locust Point.
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Paris
Junius B. Clay
Here
Cassius M. Clay
Baltimore
Frederick
Rowe
Edward F
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Locust Point
Miners Reject Strike Threat After Indiana Vote
A ballot among 10 000 Indiana bituminous miners shows a strong majority opposing the operators’ wage increase offer of 12 to 27 percent. The dispute centers on shooters in Clinton district where 1 500 work. John Mitchell may visit Terre Haute Thursday to aid talks. If unresolved, a long strike looms as a joint committee meets.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Clinton
John Mitchell
Southern Indiana Press Association to Meet on Falls City Trip
Executive committee selects Louisville to host May 11 14 1903 summer gathering aboard the steamboat Falls City. Members from Madison and Pennsylvania division may join, round trip four dollars including meals and berths. Business sessions May 13 13 on board with program to follow.
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Southern Indiana Press Association
Louisville
Falls City
Kentucky
Madison
Ind
Pennsylvania
Steamboat Company
Jay C. Smith
Seymour
Northern Indiana Editorial Association
Widow McQuown Robbed of 600 Dollars on Public Square
Mrs. 8. L. McQuown of Marion Indiana was robbed of 600 dollars yesterday after withdrawing it from a bank. On Third and Adams streets two men jostled her and fled. the pocketbook was opened and the money stolen except for 25 dollars. The two suspects were seen outside the bank moments earlier.
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Marion
Ind
Crackemen Loot Worle Wolcott Post Office Safe
Safe blew open with stolen tools from a blacksmith shop. Thieves robbed 600 in money and stamps, fled in a horse and buggy, leaving the scene after wrecking the safe with an explosive. Nearby crime preceded by entry and theft. Case County man dies by own action. John McVey found hanging in Logansport barn after four days missing.
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Worle Wolcott
Ind
Case
Logansport
John McVey
William Cohan
McVey
Fitting Reappointment of Rev T Sweeney
Indianapolis March 31 The governor yesterday reappointed Rev T Sweeney of Columbus for a term of four years. Sweeney, a former appointee of Governor Mount Weir in 1899, is a minister in the Christian church. He previously served as consul at Constantinople under President Harrison.
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Indianapolis
T. Sweeney
Columbus
Sweeney
Mount Weir
E Fisher
Constantinople
Harrison
Diverse 1900s Teletype Tidbits From Across America
Multiple brief items report: Denver cigar factories closed by strike. Atlanta ship from Cape Haytien to San Domingo City amid upheaval. Ordnong wins Montgomery handicap at Memphis with New second Wilful third. King Edward and Queen Alexandra to visit Ireland in July or August. Confederacy veteran General W H Jackson dies in Nashville. J G Mattingly distillery in Louisville destroyed by fire causing 30000 loss. shooting in Iron Ohio injures Ellen Barker and Argo. Marist Bros home in St Hyacinthe burned with 50000 damage. Peppier and Dobson altercation ends with a shooting. Foreat McCord kills his sweetheart Charity Storts then commits suicide in Chillicothe. Port au Prince reports government anger over paper money issue after chamber interruption by rifle fire. Kentucky coal fields see no strike with 10 percent wage lift agreed. Mrs Roosevelt and children aboard Mayflower storm bound near Riverside awaiting clear weather.
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Denver
Atlanta
Cape Haytien
San Domingo
Ordnong
Memphis
Harry New
Wilful
McChesney
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Ireland
W. H. Jackson
Belle Meade Stock Farm
Nashville
Tenn
J.G
New York
Earl Dobson
Peppier
Dobson
Chillicothe
Foreat McCord
Charity Storts
A Fierce Battle Near Santo Domingo Reported
In Cape Haytien and Juan Calvo area fierce fighting with 3% forces. Casualties list 27 killed 43 wounded on one side and 5 killed 11 wounded for revolutionaries. Telegraphs interrupted beyond Cotufl. government troops surround Santo Domingo with possible imminent action.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Juan Calvo
Bajabon
Cotufl
Gove
Santo Domingo
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Allisona, Tenn
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Erie Railroad
Cleveland
Concord
la Grippe
Foley
O. D. Knoefel
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Terre Hauee
Southern
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Ohio
McCord
Bournvilfed County
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Maas
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