McClellan Statue Unveiled With Presidential Address
Washington May 2 hundreds of war scarred veterans and international officials attended the unveiling of a bronze equestrian statue of Major General George B. McClellan. President Roosevelt gave the principal address as Generals Sickles and Howard praised McClellan's leadership. General Dodge's remarks were read, and a 13 gun salute followed. The statue by Frank McCondlies stands on Connecticut Avenue at Columbia Road facing the Potomac.
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Roosevelt
Maor
Daniel E. Sickles
O. O. Howard
Great Northern Organic
Army of the Potomac
Congress
H. O. Dwight
Society
Bishop Satterlee
Wosning
Horatio King
George McClellan
Philadelphia
McClelan
U.S. Field
Columbia Road
J. Franklin Bell
Army
United States
Infantry
Coast Artillery
UV. US. Marine Corps
Hospital Corps
U. S.A
National Guard
District of Columbia
New Jersey
McClellan
West Point
Sickles
Howard
Greenville M. Dodge
Virginia
Dodge
New York
Connecticut Avenue
Potomac River
Frank McCondlies
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Crooks Caught in the New York Subway Chase
Two burglars John Collins and James Crowley were chased through the New York Central tunnel by detectives and captured after a harrowing night run beside flying trains and the third rail. Crowley described as Irish, Collins recently released from prison. Detectives followed them to a store entry before arrest. CLAM FILED AT DARLINGTON. A petition against John R. Black filed by Peter Gerber Arbuthnot Stephenson Company and Sidenburg and Rich, totaling 1332 dollars.
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New York
New York Central
John Collins
James Crowley
Crowley
Collins
Darlington
John R. Black
Benes County
Pittsburg
Peter Gerber
Arbuthnot- Stephenson Company
Sidenburg and Rich
Minister vanishes with heiress sparks church crisis
Rev John Knode Cook of St George's Episcopal Hempstead elopes with 11 year old heiress Florette Whaley prompting a nationwide search. Bishop Burgess declared the St George's pulpit vacant as prominent parishioners including E. H. Harriman and the Belmonts figure in the affair. Cook's infatuation had been known for months and the couple reportedly fled abroad.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
John Knode Cook
St. George's Episcopal Church
St. George's Church
E. H. Harriman
Augustus Belmont
Theodore Havemyer
Bishop Burgess
Non-Suit In 20000 Case Involving McGlynn Death
A compulsory non-suit was granted Thursday in Doon in the Mary McGlynn versus Pennsylvania company case. Suit sought 25000 damages over the death of Michael McGlynn at the Mahoning avenue railroad crossing near the tube mill. The incident involved two trains on parallel tracks approaching nearly together as McGlynn crossed en route to work. The engineers warned by whistle and witnesses testified he moved between tracks before being struck. The judge ruled no negligence was proven and granted the non-suit after arguments lasting over an hour.
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Doon
Mary McGlynn
Pennsylvania Company
Michael McGlynn
J. Norman Martin
Oscar L. Jackson
Mahoning Avenue
McGlynn
Jackson
Modern Val Jean Will Be Set Free
William January of Kansas City faces imminent release from Leavenworth after approvals from the attorney general and President Roosevelt. Attorney General Bonaparte has been summoned to prevent delay, with a telegraph to warden planned to authorize the pardon. Guthrie district attorney reports backing January’s pardon alongside the trial judge.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
William January
Kansas City
Val Jean
Leavenworth
President Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Baltimore
January
Middle West
Guthrie
Oklo
Divorce Granted to Mrs Mabel Ross in Cruel Treatment Case
Judge Porter granted Mrs Mabel Ross a divorce from Charles A Ross on grounds of cruel and barbarous treatment. Married about a year, they separated in January after alleged cruelty. Attorney B A Winternitz filed for Mrs Ross. Master S W Dana recommended the divorce after hearing testimony. Both parties described as young and well known.
Boston Socialists Denounce Roosevelt At Mass Meeting
At a Boston gathering on May 2 President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft were denounced by the crowd. Miss Letilla Twining likened the miners Moyer Haywood Pettibone to Joan of Arc and accused Roosevelt of threatening the working class.
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Boston
Mass
Roosevelt
Taft
Letilla Twining
Joan-of- Arc
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Chicagoans Fatal Duel
May 2 Chicago. J. E. Burgesson, owner of a restaurant, killed cook Alfred Beaumont during a busy service. Beaumont stabbed Burgesson in the back then Burgesson fired four times after pursuing him. Beaumont died at the hospital two hours later. Burgesson was mortally wounded and rushed to hospital.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Chicago
J. E. Burgesson
Alfred Beaumont
Beaumont
Burgesson
Presbyterian Hospital
Jailed on Serious Charges Involving Weber Bohm Pair
Gust Weber and Mary Bohm were committed to jail Thursday morning by Alderman Williams on serious charges. John Depner alleges Bohm has a husband in the old country and uses her maiden name here. They will have a hearing later. John Duddo faced a hearing for assault and battery and received 60 days in jail. Paul Serence was held for court on aggravated assault and battery. Mike and Mary Teshtak were discharged after being charged with keeping a ferocious dog. Peter Punio testified against Frank Hammond, claiming he struck Punio over the head with a club.
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Gust Weber
Mary Bohm
Alderman Williams
Martin Depner
John Depner
John Duddo
Paul Serence
John Schummiler
Mike
Mary Teshtak
Peter Punio
Frank Hammond
Hammond
Special Meetings Begin Tonight at Wesleyan Church
Rev Herbert Thomas of Spencerville Ohio will preach each evening this week at 7 30 at the Wesleyan Methodist church on Lyndal street Rev L H McLeister pastor invites all to attend this series of spiritual meetings all are welcome
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Herbert Thomas
Spencerville
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Lyndal Street
L. H. McLeister
Manager of Little Egypt Burlesque Arrested on Immorality Charge
T D Sullivan manager of the Little Egypt Burlesque company was arrested on a charge of exhibiting or producing an immoral show. He posted $1000 bail for a hearing before Alderman Morrison. J F Genkinger manager of the opera house also faced the same charge. Witnesses from local churches and the New Castle Temperance group filed the information.
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T. D. Sullivan
Little Egypt
Opera House
Alderman Morrison
J. F. Genkinger
Andrew Magill
Second United Presbyterian Church
Francis M. Biddle
Central Christian Church
John H. Miller
New Castle Temperance Organization
Reform
Logan
Sullivan
Haywood Trial Set to Open Next Thursday in Boise
Officials of the Western Federation of Miners and Haywood face a trial expected to last months likely four or more. Defense costs reach about 250000, with top attorneys from multiple states preparing in Boise. Jury selection may take a month as jurors must endure long inattention away from home.
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Press Dispatch
Boise
Ida
Western Federation of Miners
Haywood
Nugent
Silver City
Richardson
Denver
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Miller
Spokane
Haley
Borah
van Dorn
Stone
Caldwell
Stellenberger
Death toll rises at Whipple mine disaster in Fayette county
Charleston reports conflicting counts from the Whipple mine blast. Initial totals said three killed and five entombed with four burned. later word places eleven dead among sixty four workers in the shaft, with 53 escaping and others injured or missing. Names recovered include Hudson Burgess Erastus Wiley and Ira Kelly.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Charleston
W. Va
Whipple
Fayette County
Hudson Burgess
Erastus Wiley
Ira Kelly
Strike Democrats Pressmen Tie Up St Louis Dailies
Pressmen on the Globe-Democrat Republic and Star-Chronicle quit work at noon Thursday. The Post-Dispatch and other papers followed as union demands triggered by arbitration rules prompted walkouts. Times operates independently with its own arrangements. Metropolitan presses halted with threats to revoke union charters as publishing delays continue.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
ST. Louis
Times
the Times
Publishers’ Association
Post-Dispatch
Star-Chronicle
Globe-Democrat
Republic
Mabel and Corey to Wed in New York May Thirteenth
Miss Mabelle Gillman the actress bride to be of William E. Corey of the United States Steel speaks briefly after reporters pressure. She confirms the couple will marry in New York on May 13 with both families in attendance.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Mabelle Gillman
Hanover
William E. Corey
United States Steel Trust
Chicago Labor Drops Plan to Impose Articles on Roosevelt
Chicago labor abandons its impeachment plan against President Roosevelt. a legal committee deems it useless with the senate filled by his political associates. An open letter from 10,000 workers criticizes officials and backs Moyer Haywood and Pettibone.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Senate
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Poor Overseers Pressure to Assist Mrs Escott
South New Castle officials face action if they delay aiding Mrs. James I. Escott under county jail care. Sheriff Waddington rejects confinement in a mental asylum and urges timely steps. Overseers allegedly evade duty, as Mrs. Escott requires constant attendance and was to be moved to Warren last Monday but has not yet appeared.
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South New Castle
James I. Escott
Waddington
Warren
McConnells Bail Granted Ahead of Hearing
Frank McConnell and Elizabeth Mc Connell of the Fifth ward posted bail Wednesday before Alderman Ranney on a charge of neglecting their children. The hearing was set for Friday evening with Humane Agent J C Haas’s complaint guiding the case.
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Frank McConnell
Elizabeth McConnell
Fifth Ward
Humane
J. C. Haas
Ranney
Bills Approved by the Governor in Harrisburg
Governor Stuart signed measures including setting per capita maintenance limits for indigent and chronic insane and authorizing a Hazleton hospital addition for miners. The acts empower lunacy transfers, require railways to report miles operated, and fund memorial halls in counties over 150,000 population.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Harrisburg
Stuart
Hazleton Hospital
State Committee On
Steam and
Two Men Given Ten Years In State Penitentiary
West Chester Pennsylvania May 2 Ten-year prison terms were issued to William Nelson and Harry Bailey both negroes in the Chester criminal court for ravishing white women The judge said the sentences aimed to curb rising crime attributed to foreigners and negroes A separate five year term was imposed on Raymond Chille for shooting an Italian rival in a felonious act.
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West Chester
William Nelson
Harry Bailey
Chester Criminal Court
Raymond Chille
John Mitchell Improves Little After Operation
Spring Valley Illinois May 2 There is no change for the worse in the case of John Mitchell. He remains very weak and sleeps little due to pains and soreness following the operation.
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Spring Valley, Ill
John Mitchell
Fair and Warmer Tonight for Western Pennsylvania
Fair and warmer tonight with calm winds in Western Pennsylvania. Friday is expected to be sunny and pleasant with light breezes and near seasonal temperatures.
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Pennsylvania
Death Record for Nettie Maud Leonard and two infants
Death note lists Nettie Maud Leonard of 113 Friendship Street and two infants identified as Frank Stewart aged 16 and Veriie Dilillo aged 18 days. Addresses include 6 Maitland Street. No cause given.
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Nettie Maud Leonard
Friendship Street
Frank Stewart
Bruin
Veriie Dilillo
Maitland Street
Peterson College Plans Incorporation Stirs New Castle Rivalry
A proposed Peterson business college incorporation with 25000 capital sparks talk of local involvement and political intrigue. Local figures speculate about backers and motives while Prof. J L Smith faces pressuring rivals. The move signals intensified competition with Smith College as details remain undisclosed.
Livestock Sale At Cochran Farm Brings High Prices
Livestock sold well at the farm sale of David Cochran south of the city on Wednesday. A team of horses brought 462 dollars to Andy Woods of this city. Cows sold for 30 to 110 dollars, with thoroughbreds bringing the top price.
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David Cochran
Andy Woods
Receiver Painter Is Again at Bank
John H. Painter of the New Castle Savings and Trust Company returned from Kittanning where he went Saturday to handle a lawsuit in which he served as counsel. He spent the morning reconciling foreign source ledgers with bank records and answered depositor questions about potential dividends. Appraisers Jameson Foltz and Baer have not finished their work, likely delaying completion until next week. Bank Examiner J. M. Cover stopped by on his way home from Greenville.
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John H. Painter
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
Kittanning
Messrs
Jameson
Foltz
Baer
J. M. Cover
Greenville
Mexico Readies War Against Guatemala
Mexico claims it is ready to declare war on Guatemala at any moment as tensions rise. More than 10,000 Mexican troops are mobilized near the Guatemalan border amid a dispute over the extradition of General Lima who is accused of conspiring to assassinate former Guatemalan president Barillas. Insults to Mexican citizens in Guatemala are reported amid the crisis.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Mexico City
Mexico
Guatemala
Guatemalan
Lima
Barillas
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