Arrests in Havana Lead to Postmaster Confession
Warrants issued for Havana postmaster B P Thompson deputy auditor W H Keeves and Cuban stamp clerks Edward Moya and Jorge Mascaro and by 7 pm all were jailed in the Vivac. Postmaster Thompson swore he took 435 from money order funds on Sept 16 and directed remittances to cover the amount.
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Havana
B. P. Thompson
W. H. Keeves
Island
Edward Moya
Jorge Mascaro
Stamp Department
Vivac
Reeves
Neely
Thompson admits embezzlement in postal probe at Havana
Thompson concedes irregularities in his department and admits a $350 bill indorsed by Charles F. W. Neely. Special agents uncovered a withdrawn receipt on April 7, leading to payment by Thompson. The four postal inspectors, with General Wood and Rathbone, pursue the case amid public sympathy and praise for Wood’s vigorous investigation.
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Thompson
Charles F. W. Neely
Havana
North American Trust Company
Mr. Rathbone
Postmaster Thompson Confession Shocks Officials
Washington May 17 The confession of Postmaster Thompson at Ha yana surprised post office officials who thought he could not be involved in fraud. The Postmaster General read the statement but offered no comment Bristow completed instructions and departed for Tampa en route to Havana while accompanied only by his private secretary The War department decided not to release the instructions publicly at present.
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Washington
Thompson
Ha ‘Yana
Post Office Department
Bristow
Tampa
Havana
War Department
Postoffice Fraud Probed After Havana Accounts Review
In a House resolution Representative Hay seeks information on Director Rathbone’s Cuba accounts. A detailed audit shows large sums in the postal service, with calls for a full probe of alleged fraud and mismanagement, while the administration pledges decisive action.
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Mr. Bristow
Havans
M. Hamilton
New Orleans
J. R. Harrison
St Louis
W. BR. Keys
Chattanooga
Hay
Virginia
Postmaster General
Rathbone
Cuba
Senate debates Cuba affairs and U S authority
In Washington May 17 the senate discussed U S agents governing Cuba. Senator Bacon urged investigations into Cuba’s financial management amid postal service scandal disclosures and questioned U S authority to govern the island. Several minor bills passed.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Senate
Bacon
Congress
Snow and Light Reflector Theory in Suburban Life
A Philadelphia Record reader proposes that snowfall saves household energy by reflecting light, noting gas saved reading papers at 5 o clock and estimating about 15 cents saved per night per house due to snow acting as a reflector. He argues snow lowers lighting needs and benefits inhabitants nationwide.
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Philadephia
Running sore on breast prompts remedy search
Henry H. Richards of Willocyville New York describes a year long running sore on his breast. He says he tried many remedies without relief and claims all doctors failed to heal him.
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Henry H. Richards
Willocyville
N. Y
Times Compare Britain's War News With Baseless Rumors
London papers brand rumors of President McKinney pro Boer sympathy as baseless while reporting British advances around Mafeking Braal Pan and Kroonstadt actions. The Times notes no proof of relief at Mafeking and cites Boer activities, with other items on Kruger and Rhodes.
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London
Braal Pan
Mafeking
Lorenzo Marques
Molopo
War Office
Douglas Story
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Wries
Kruger
Lord Roberts
Kroonstadt
Buller
Newcastle
Transvaal
Johannesburg
South African Horse
Rundle
Free State
Ficksburg
Windburg
Cape Colony
Daily Graphic
United States
the Times
McKinney
Col
Baden- Powell
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Massachusetts House Narrowly Votes Against Abolishing Death Penalty
Boston May 17 by two votes the Massachusetts house rejected abolition of the death penalty in a closely contested decision.
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Hetains
Boston
House
Massachusetts
Town Clash Leaves Multiple Injured in Armed Confrontation
An armed group entered a town where Black residents fought back, injuring several and causing fatalities among both sides. Black residents warned they would return to exact further harm on police. 15 to 20 people on both sides were hurt.
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Tern
Sone
Presbyterian General Assembly opens in St Louis
The Presbyterian church general assembly met in St Louis for an 18 day session beginning today at 10 o clock. Moderator Rev. Robert F. Sample of New York delivered the opening sermon. Candidates for moderator include Rev. Charlies A. Dickey of Philadelphia Rev. William McKibben of Cincinnati Rev. D. W. Fisher of Indiana and Rev. W. L. McEwan of Pittsburgh.
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Presbyterian General Assemmbly
St. Louis
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Robert F. Sample
New York
Charlies A. Dickey
Philadelphia
William McKibben
Cincinnati
D. W. Fisher
Indiana
W. L. McEwan
Pittsburg
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Chicago
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Sane
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Indianapolis
Aeeenee Wet der Bettu
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Kansas City
Wenneese
Ufaloome Ctas
Detroit Carrera Esrenes
Aageecesseces
Pittshburg
Donahue Do
Brooklyn
McGlnnleas Wee
Breitenstein
Seenes
Edicagy —Salanen
Enee
Boston
Willis Cae
Aee
St.uls
Young
Thomas
Newark
Ncacaee
Clouds
Jndianapol
Wese
Kansas City Ates
Danb
Chicao
Fisher Ee
Essee Asecen
trolt—Field
Aston Errr
Srbiad
Cibleie McCunn
Egan
Mck
Bparks
Buffalo—Clarke
Physio Medical Society elects officers at meet
The American Association of Physio-Medical Physicians and Surgeons elected J. W. Shockley of Columbus as president H. P. Nelson of Chicago and T. W. Loomis of Toledo as vice presidents B Anthony of Indianapolis as treasurer and A. W. Fisher of Indianapolis as secretary Indianapolis chosen for the next meeting site at the May 17 gathering in Indianapolis Columbus and Toledo are named among officers
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Indianapolis
Columbus
American Association of Physio-Medical Physicians and Surgeons
J. W. Shockley
H.P. Nelson
Chicago
Loomis
Toledo
B Anthony
Tressurer
A. W. Fisher
Fire destroys Grand Army home at Hawkins Station
Pittsburg May 17. Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the Grand Army home for widows at Hawkins Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad near here. Forty inmates aged 65 to 85 escaped uninjured. An 83 year old resident, Mrs. Tence, may die from the shock. Loss about 20000 dollars. Cause unknown.
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Pittsburg
Westerdey
Grand Army Home For
Hawkins Station
Pennsylvania
Here
Tence
Kansas Republicans nominate ticket at Topeka convention
The Republican state convention in Topeka nominated W. S. Stanley of Sedgwick county for governor and H. B. Richter of Morris county for lieutenant governor.
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Topeka
Kan
W. 5. Stanley
Sedgwick County
H. BH. Richter
Morris County
French militia visit to Paris barred for exposition
Washington reports the French government will not grant permission for foreign militia to visit Paris in organized bodies during the exposition. This decision was officially conveyed by the department of state.
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Washington
Department of State
Paris
Strikers Reject Transit Agreement, Strike Continues
Louis May 17 The executive committee of the strikers rejected the agreement reached with the Transit company and the strikers grievance committee. The strike remains in effect this morning.
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Louis
Turk envoy to Crown Prince Frederick William to present Indlas Order
Berlin May 17 the sultan of Turkey will send to Crown Prince Frederick William an Ottaman dignitary bearing the Indlas Order set in diamonds.
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Berlin
Turkey
Frederick William
Markets by Wire Prevailing Prices For Grain and Livestock
May 16 market prices across Indianapolis Chicago Louisville Cincinnati and New York show mixed activity. Grain notes include No 2 red wheat No 2 white corn and No 2 mixed oats with several bid and bid-like values. Livestock quotes list steers and hogs with varying bids and steady to firm tone.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Cattia
Cincinnati
Logan
Toledo
Mock Duel Ends in Tragic Gunplay Among Boys
In Brasil Ind on May 17 Ernest Burgess and Will Garber, both about 17, staged a mock duel with unloaded guns. Burgess was shot in the abdomen and lies near death. The event, described as a fatal result of a playful misjudgment, involved close friends who believed their weapons were unloaded.
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Brasil
Ind
Ernest
Burgess
Will Garber
Fatal boxing bout claims life of young Will Stowe
Batesville Indiana May 17 Will Stowe age 11 and Nell McCallum age 19 fought in a boxing match. McCallum struck Stowe on the chest causing heart paralysis. Stowe died instantly. Both families are prominent and McCallum’s father edits The Tribune of this place.
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Batesville
Ind
Will Stowe
Nell McCallum
McCallum
Stowe
the Tribune
Controversy Over County School Enumeration in Laporte
In Laporte Indiana May 17 agitation arises as County Superintendent Zigler accuses the city board of education of padding the recent school enumeration. He refuses to certify the tally and proposes a second census with a new corps of enumerators. Zigler a Republican clashes with a Democratic major ity board and the dispute risks deepening local tensions.
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Laporte
Ind
City Board of Education
Zigler
Inventor in Huntington Claims Auto Attachment Cuts Cost
Will Pratt of Huntington County has devised a vehicle device to vary speed without altering motor speed. He says it could lower automobile cost to 800 dollars and daily running expense to 10 cents. Pratt seeks capital to back the patent with his invention shown in Huntington.
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Huntington
Ind
Will Pratt
Leonard elected president of State Mining University at Butta
Prof. N B Leonard former Fort Wayne Gazette editor has been chosen president of the State Mining University at Butta and will also chair mathematics with a salary of 8000 dollars annually. The Forty-Fourth Ordered Home reports Wayne Tilt of Wabash Ind that the regiment has been ordered to return to the United States after several engagements with few killed and some hospitalized.
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Wabash, Ind
N. B. Leonard
Fort Wayne
Forty-Fourth
Laporte
Ind
Wayne Tilt
Philippines
United States
Tilt
Bevin Township Woman Burns Fighting Farm Woods Fire
Mrs Harri son Gillum of Bevin township is dying from burns after her clothing caught fire while trying to beat back a woods fire near her home. Farm hands rescued her after the blaze grew uncontrolled.
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Kokomo
Ind
Harrison Gillum
Bevin Township
Elwood Bride Sues for $10,000 After Boiler Disaster
Charles Holmes a boiler cleaner for American Tinplate at Elwood was killed when a steam pipe burst last winter. His bride, married only days before the tragedy, sues for 10000 dollars damages claiming wrongful death and losses.
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Elwood
Ind
Charles Holmes
American Tinplate Company
Three Boys Arrested Over Vandalism at Madison High
Ernest Watkins and two peers from Vet Madison and Roy Street were arrested in Anderson Ind for breaking into the high school on Monday night and painting 1901 on floors and desks. They were fined ten dollars each and suspended from school for the rest of the year.
Rider Kicked by Horse Kills Will Ritter at 21
Will Ritter 21 son of ex County Treasurer John Ritter died from injuries after a horse kick Friday. The Valparaiso tragedy occurred yesterday with Ritter hospitalized since the incident.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Will Ritter
John Ritter
Smallpox Reappears in Jeffersonville May 17
Smallpox breaks out in Jeffersonville Indiana with public health actions reported as precautionary measures. The article notes a reported case and mentions a residence linked to the outbreak.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Harry Lowes
White House
Disappointment Triggers Suit and Mental Health Claim
Mary M Pickett sues Thurmag Huey for 65000 alleging breach of marriage contract after a promised Sept 28 wedding failed. The plaintiff, 17, was declared insane recently, with mental distress linked to the broken promise. Also reports murder indictment, robbery suspicion, G A R encampment site vote, and Lafayette Bridge Co joins a bridge trust.
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iRoctland
Mary M. Pickett
Bee
Thur‘mag
Huey
Missing Gas Pipe Theft Suspect Arrested in Converse
Willand Parks was arrested yesterday and charged with stealing pipe from the Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas Company. He was committed in default of a $500 bond.
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Converse
Ind
Moving Slowly Methodists Near Deadlock on Bishops
Chicago May 17 The third ballot for bishops shows a gain of about 46 votes with Dr J F Berry gaining and Dr Bowen losing as the colored candidate. Leaders say at least six more ballots may be needed for a two thirds majority and the bishop election could take a week. The committee on the state of the church may require another session before reporting on raising the ban on amusements as memorials seek relaxation. The session yesterday centered on the issue and final vote is expected tomorrow with possible easing of prohibitory amusements.
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Chicago
J. F. Berry
Bowen
Committee On the State of the Church
Senate panel opposes Panama canal route report
The senate committee on interoceanic canals releases its report on the Nicaragua canal bill. It quotes Admiral Walker and other investigators and concludes against building via the Panama route while noting the Panama company has assets only in its railway.
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Panama Company
Washington
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Admiral Walker
Nicargua
Panama
Kentucky Republicans Convene in Louisville for Delegates
The Republican state convention opened at 2 PM in Louisville at the Auditorium with C. M. Barnett as chairman. Delegates will be chosen for the national convention, with no governor or lieutenant governor picks until the Kentucky contested election cases are resolved by the Supreme Court.
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Kentucky
Red Cross Incorporation Passes. Alaska Code Debate Stalls
In Washington on May 17 the House passed the Senate bill to incorporate the American National Red Cross. No progress on the Alaska code bill due to deadlock over general debate time. The District of Columbia appropriation conference report was returned. In Kansas City, Joseph Flory of St. Louis won the Republican nomination for governor and E F Allen for lieutenant governor by acclamation.
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Elgin
Phoebe A. Posson
Albert J. Hopkins
Maple Park
Effie
House
Washington
Senate
American National Red Cross
District of Columbia
Ferry
Kansas City
Joseph Flory
St. Louis
E. F. Allen
CURE Sold Everywhere with No Substitutes Assertion
A bold claim states cure being sold everywhere and refusing substitutions. The terse note emphasizes universal availability and exclusivity of the cure product.
Paprika's Role in Hungarian Cuisine Explored
Paprika is a bright red pepper not as hot as red pepper, milder like white pepper. In the south it is called chili pepper and ginny pepper, and in Hungary it holds a key place in many national dishes.
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Hungary
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Two From Pneumonia
Mrs. George Loog of New Strattaville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a frightful cough that kept her awake nightly and a severe pneumonia attack she and Mr Long endured. The remedy claims to treat throat chest and lung troubles with a guarantee and trial bottles at C D Knoe fel’s drug store.
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George Loog
New Strattaville
Ohio
King
Long
C.D. Knoefel
Rise in Consumption Deaths Alarm New York State
Dr. John A. Pryor of Buffalo reports that death rates from consumption in New York state rose by 839 last year and could exceed 1,000 deaths this year if the trend continues, indicating a potential record-high mortality.
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John A. Pryor
Buffalo
New York State
Pine logs cut in Minnesota reach over a billion feet
Over one billion feet of logs were cut in Minnesota pine forests in the just closed season. The state’s timber industry employs about sixteen thousand men.
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Minnesota
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