Free Trade Moves in Porto Rico Tariff Debate
Washington reports ultra protectionists fear early proclamation of free trade with Porto Rico under the Hollander law. Beets, cane sugar producers and tobacco growers warn of tariff removal hurting US markets. Congress to hear memorials from Governor Allen and Puerto Rico tax lawmakers. July 4 assembly may prompt action.
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Press Dispatch
Washington
Porto Hico
Congress
Foraker
Allen
Porto Rico
United States
West
Hawaii
Protectionists
Dr Samuel J Kennedy freed after three years in prison
Dr Samuel J Kennedy the dentist released on $10000 bail after three years of incarceration for the murder of Dolly Reynolds did not respond to the jailer this morning. He arrived home in Staten Island last night to a large welcome with neighbors and dignitaries praising his loyalty during captivity.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
Dolly Reynolds
Staten Island
Richmond
New Dorp
Kennedy
Gilles’ Hotel
John Lotts
John T. Purcell
Thos
Youcum
Five Arrested for Drunkenness Including Two Women
Five individuals were arrested last night on drunkenness charges. Two of them were women and were noted as dead drunk in the police court blotter, each taken into custody at separate times.
Wealthy Cuban Kills Himself in New York
Wealthy Cuban heir Porterfere Carter, 40, jumped from a fourth floor boarding house window on West 25th Street in New York last night and died instantly. Officials say he may have been temporarily insane due to a nervous condition. his father is a wealthy Havana tailor house broker.
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New York
Portofere Carter
West 25Th Street
Ti Ia
Caster
Havana
McConahy Closures Defense in Perry Douds Trial
Attorney McConahy argued that Commonwealth experts biased and unclear, urging jurors to disregard flawed testimony. He asserted Douds’ innocence, highlighted alibi details and witness credibility, and appealed to public sentiment for acquittal after a long trial. The closing ends with gratitude and a call for justice.
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Gardner
Perry Douds
R. A. Wallace
David Dickey
James M. Martin
W. W
Wm. Becker
Wm. Douthitt
W. Bell
John Foster
J. A. Fleckenstein
Hiram G. Miller
FE. A. McMillen
George W. Miller
McConahy
Primary mood shifts as McKissonites gain edge in Ohio
June 19 report from Hanna Cleveland indicates McKisson followers claim momentum after Republican primaries. Holcomb estimates 124 convention votes to swing the balance, while Hanna representatives left the election board early without comment or figures.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Cleveland
Manna
Hanna
Board of Election
A Long Journey Through the West Dr Miles Returns
Dr. R. G. Miles of 31 North Mere Cor Street returns from a western trip after attending the American Medical Association meeting in St Paul and visiting Yellowstone Park and other Rocky Mountain sites. He reports feeling greatly refreshed.
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R. G. Miles
North Mere Cor Street
American Medical Association
St. Paul
Yellowstone Park
Rockies
Tariff War Between Russia and United States Aims to Bluff
Washington reports expose the ongoing tariff dispute as a bluffing stage in the so called Russian American tariff war. Congressmen monitor developments with amusement as imports show virtually no Russian mineral oil and limited Russian purchases of US naval store products. The treasury notes Russia will weather the hit, while the US keeps trade steady.
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Press Dispatch
Washington
Congress
United States Treasury Department
Russia
United States
Uncle Sam
Rosia
Treasury Department
Pingree Passes Away in London
Hazen S Pingree former Michigan governor died late last night in the Grand hotel London his son Hazen Jr at his bedside. The body was embalmed and to be shipped to New York aboard the Koenigen Luise with kin arranging funeral plans. Ambassadors and Americans in London sent condolences as Mrs Hazen Pingree and relatives considered whether to remain in New York or Detroit.
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Publishers’ Press
London
Hazen S. Pingree
Michigan
Grand Hotel
Hazen §., Jr
Mills
New York
Mr. Pingree
Detroit
Hotel Imperial
Garment Workers May Plan New York Strike
Publishers' Press Dispatch reports a possible 200000 garment workers strike in New York State next month. Victor Altman of Buffalo says the United Garment Workers plan action to gain shorter hours better sanitation wage gains union recognition and the adoption of the union label. The movement aims to improve sweatshop labor and factory conditions across the state and Greater New York.
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Publishers' Press Dispatch
New York
Victor Altman
Buffalo
United Garment Workers
Ming Workers of American
Pottstown
Greater
East
Foolish Enamel Fiasco Ends With Sold Bedroom Set
Mrs Wilkins reads a tip about enamel painting but her attempt to repaint the bedroom furniture goes disastrously wrong. The room is coated in white paint, a dealer buys the ruined set for five dollars, and a new outfit is delivered while husband jokes about a put-up job.
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Wilkins
Pittsburg Investor Acquires Highland Avenue Land
Reed B. Coyle of Pittsburgh has acquired a 12 000 foot frontage tract on Highland avenue formerly Patton farm near James Smith and A W Treadwell properties. Valued at 50000 dollars the purchase is expected to bring improvements benefiting New Castle and its north end.
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Highland Avenue
Patton
New ‘Castle
Coyle
City of
New Castle
North End
Death of Miss Tillie B Hallisy in Colorado Springs
Word has reached Youngstown of the death Tuesday of Miss Tillie B Hallisy aged, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah M Hallisy of Youngstown She was popular among local youths and attended the city public schools The remains will reach Youngstown Thursday for interment in that city.
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Tillie B. Hallisy
Youngstown
Colorado Springs
Jeremiah M Hallisy
Man's Inalienable Rights
A witty exchange in which a young man and woman spar over the right to happiness, life, and liberty. The man asserts the pursuit of happiness as his goal, while the woman counters with their own daily pursuit, implying strain on both their lives. The dialogue ends noting no union formed from their declared independence.
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Chicago Tribune
Born to be Great Child Foreshadow in Phila Call
A Philadelphia Call quirky note quotes a fond father declaring his child born to be great and destined to set a river on fire, while a fond mother praises him and recalls a morning episode of starting a fire under the piano.
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Philadelphia
Not a Genuine Convert, Deacon Jones Remarks
Deacon Jones questions whether the latest convert is genuine. Deacon Brown notes in prayer meeting remarks the convert has not boasted of being the vilest of sinners.
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Deacon Jones
Deacon Brown
Loston
Why She Never Listened Miss Swansdown Chooses Choir Over Sermons
Detroit Free Press notes Miss Swansdown never attends sermons yet remains a church regular through choir involvement. The brief item contrasts her lack of sermon listening with active participation in church music.
Privilege Granted for Pan-American Exposition Orangeade
Alex Richardson Jr son of ex mayor Richardson of New Castle holds the exclusive orangeade privilege for the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. The orangeade is dispensed at all soda water fountains on the exposition grounds.
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Alex Richardson, Jr
Richardson
New Castle
Buffalo
Nomination for Poor Director by acclamation in Mercer
James Foriser of Sharon nominated by acclamation for the position of poor director at the Mercer convention. Former New Castle resident, nomination confirmed without dissent.
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James Foriser
Sharon
New Castle
Mercer
Barbara Kahrer v Huston Hearing Held In Coaltown
A Wednesday afternoon hearing before Alderman Potter addressed the case of Barbara Kahrer against James Huston. Huston’s arrest on a delicate charge was noted and the parties are residents of Coaltown.
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Barbara Kahrer
James Huston
Alderman Potter
Coaltown
Cecil Rhodes to sail for England on July 3
Capetown June 19 Cecil Rhodes will sail to England on July 3 on a special mission related to the settlement of the South African war.
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Publishers’ Press
Capetown
Cecil Rhodes
England
South Africa
No Hope of Recovery Amid Cancer and Indigestion Claims
David Love, moved from the Sixth ward to the city home for cancer of the right cheek, is sinking. An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as aiding digestion, claiming it digests all foods without stomach aid. Local pharmacies and drugstores are listed along with Banner Salve for cuts and bruises.
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David Love
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred C. Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
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