Senate Battles Over Roosevelts Appointments And Canal Bills
Legislative action dominates with 13 measures advancing including Anti-Ramapo and Charter Revision. Senate passes removal of corporate capitalization cap, Tenement House Commission bill, and related measures amid veto battles. Congress debates Puerto Rico tariffs and Philippine issues as foreign events unfold.
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Amid Bills and Murders in City and State News
A Rochester woman and her two young children died by suicide over a $1.06 grocery bill. Admiral Sampson is said to have been advanced by implication after the McCalla promotion. Reports from Central America pause awaiting a Canal Commission submission. Burglars trapped in Brooklyn. one shot escaping. Labor unions report general gains. Newark strike threatened. Wemnel E. Quigg resigns GOP chair. Bidwell likely successor. Mayor Van Wyck vetoes Fallows bill. Assembly rejects it. Bodies found of Michael Brady and wife from gas asphyxiation. Bank and Trust merger approved. Juries chosen for the Sapho case and Miller of the Franklin Syndicate trials.
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Amusements and Arrivals Featured Across Pages
The page list highlights entertainment and hotel arrivals with out of town buyers noted. It also points to sections on business troubles court calendars insurance notes legal notes and losses by fire with marine intelligence markets new corporations railroads real estate society and a weather report.
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French Embezzler Arrested in Versailles Case
Paris reports the arrest of M. D Avrille des Es garts a former Advocate of the Court of Appeal and Council member on embezzlement charges involving 1 800 000 francs from Corp Gelinard of Versailles Recruiting Bureau He confessed but cannot explain the use of the funds The suspect served as Consul Judiciaire for Gelinard twelve years ago and his brother says there is a complete answer to the charges noting the money was paid toward Gelinard debts or lost in speculative ventures with Gelinard's consent.
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M. D’avrille Des Esgarts
Court of Appeal
Cof Corp
Gelinard
Versailles
Harriman Syndicate Forms Chicago and Alton Railway
The Harriman group files articles of incorporation for the Chicago and Alton Railway Company with 20 million dollars each in non cumulative preferred and common stock. The firm aims to take over the old Chicago and Alton Railroad and acquire lines in Illinois including the foreclosed northern section of the St. Louis Peoria and Northern Road.
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Chicago
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Harriman Syndicate
Chicago and Alton Railway Company
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Illinois
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Alton Company
Chicago magnate Silas B Cobb dies at eighty eight
Silas B Cobb long linked with Chicago business circles is dying of pneumonia at age eighty eight. He endowed Cobb Hall at the University of Chicago, a principal building named for him.
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Silas_ B. Cobb
Four-Track Series Pronounced Best of Its Kind
Promoted as the best publication of its kind, the Four-Track Series is mailed free on receipt of three 1-cent stamps. Address Room 316 Grand Central Station New York. Adv.
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New York
Roosevelt to Remove Gardiner Over Gambling Case
Albany reports indicate New York County District Attorney Asa Bird Gardiner may be removed after Special Commissioner Ansley Wilcox's report. Gov Roosevelt and Attorney General Davies discussed admitting the March Grand Jury presentment on vice and gambling as evidence. Possible successor John Proctor Clarke or Job Hedges may take up the case.
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Ansley Wilcox
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Job Hedges
Petition on Gardiner expungement postponed until tomorrow
Judge Foster postponed the motion by District Attorney Gardiner and Samuel Untermyer to expunge the March Grand Jury presentment criticizing Col. Gardiner and the Police Department. The Attorney General may review papers, but records will not be made public. The April Grand Jury met and routine business proceeded. A report by Capt. Thomas concerning illegal resorts is under scrutiny to determine neglect charges.
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Gotham Saloon Robbery Reported By Two brothers
Albert Nicholas a butler to George Crocker of 1 East Sixty fourth Street told Mulberry Street police he and his brother were beaten and robbed at the Gotham saloon on Bowery and Bleecker. They ordered drinks with a $10 bill, received $6 in change, were assaulted dragged to a rear room and robbed of 100. They were instructed to return to the station. A prior robbery occurred two weeks earlier.
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George Crocker
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Gotham
Star Hotel Proprietor Convicted of Disorderly House
Simon Buttner owner of the Star Hotel at 37 West Twenty-eighth Street was convicted in General Sessions of keeping a disorderly house. He was remanded for sentence Thursday after two policemen testified to seeing disreputable women there. His counsel Bartow S Weeks cross examined the witnesses but failed to undermine their testimony. Buttner had prior indictments for the same offense but was acquitted twice.
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Star Hotel
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Chicago Republicans Win Big In City Council Races
April 3 Chicago election yields a Republican City Council with 42 Aldermen to 27 Democrats and 1 Independent. Republicans gain in wards, defeating several Democratic rivals. Municipal Voters League endorsed 39 Aldermen with 19 winning and repudiated 21 with 12 winning. Republicans sweep townships outside the city.
Republicans Sweep City and County Races
In Galesburg Republicans win the city by 1500 and take the full council except one alderman. Rock Island reports every ticket winner with twelve Republicans and two Democrats on the new council and three county board members gain. Joliet also notes a solid Republican victory for the entire ticket.
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Milwaukee Mayor Rose Wins Re election and City Ticket
Mayor David S. Rose a Democrat was re elected and carried the city ticket with him. His plurality tops five thousand. The mayor ran on a four cent fare ordinance and cheaper water rates. Republican Henry J. Baumgaertner opposed the street railway ordinance process.
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Democratic Victory In Racine Municipal Vote
In Racine Wisconsin on April 3 the municipal election produced a Democratic victory with the Treasurer position drawing the highest support.
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Democrats Elect Ticket by About Eight Hundred Majority
Fond du Lac Wisconsin reported the Democrats carried the slate by roughly 800 votes on election day with results announced today. The victory solidifies party control in local government as officials prepare for upcoming policy debates.
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Fond DU Lac, Wis
Madison mayor reelected as Republican gains council seats
Madison Wisconsin voters re elected the Democratic mayor by a reduced majority. Republicans added three seats to the city council in the election.
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Municipal Judge Parker Elected Mayor in West Superior
Parkers victory gives Republican control of City and County Governments. He won against combined Democrats and Prohibitionists by a large majority with the straight ticket prevailing in most wards.
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Nebraska Election Results Bring Republican Gains Across State
Nebraska city and village elections showed Republicans gaining ground, with South Omaha electing a Republican mayor for the first time, and Lincoln and Crete delivering large Republican majorities. Omaha voters were not involved, while small towns mostly favored licensing traffic for another year.
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O’neill
Ashland
Republicans Sweep Kansas Municipal Elections
Returns up to midnight show Republicans victorious in Kansas first and second class cities. In Topeka they won by the usual margin, Wichita saw large gains carrying all but one ward, and Abilene Lawrence Columbus Concordia and Eureka elected all Republican ticket holders. Arkansas City and Great Bend also carried a majority of offices.
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Reed Wins Kansas City Mayor Race as Democrats Sweep
In Kansas City Missouri on April 3 James A. Reed was elected mayor by at least a 1000 vote margin over Republican P Sherrie Brown. The Democratic ticket mostly captured the city council, continuing a shift from the prior Republican administration.
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Law dispute over unpaid dividends in Schaefer estates
Albert Schaefer sues executors of Frederick Schaefer's estate claiming no dividends were paid from the F. and M. Schaefer Brewing Co and the Schaefer Co. He seeks a share of nearly $2,000,000 in stock and real estate profits. The case, involving questions of gifts, trusts, and estate division, is heard by Referee ex-Justice Roger A. Pryor.
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Addison Gardner
Old cannon as ornaments in Washington park display
A large Rodman Columbiad cannon is mounted on the War Department north front in Washington. The historic weapon, once at Fort Sumter and later rifled by Confederates, was surrendered by Major Anderson and returned to U S possession, now displayed by Secretary of War.
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Coal Prices Rise 50 Cents a Ton in Cumberland Region
The New York Times reports Cumberland region mines have advanced bituminous coal by 50 cents per ton. Run of mine $2.25, lump $2.75. Operators limit supply to old customers as demand soars amid labor tensions. Miners seek 60 cents at Lonaconing with April 10 deadline.
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Bank Closed in Cambridge over Bad Paper Accumulation
Lincoln April 3 The State Bank of Cambridge was closed by the State Banking Board. The bank held a capital of 12 500 and deposits around 40 000. Failure cited to an accumulation of bad paper.
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Vanderbilts Take Reading and Two Other Railroads
The Vanderbilts acquire the Reading Company and absorb the Lehigh Valley and Erie systems, unifying Eastern trunk lines. The deal aims to end the anthracite coal war by aligning coal mining and transportation interests with New York Central and Morgan influence.
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Feint of Internal Revenue Tax Cut Hinted in House
Washington April 3. Republicans doubt a tax reduction bill will pass this session. Senator Allison notes Congress plans adjournment and questions the probability of enacting tax relief before the next session.
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Charter Commission Bill Passes In Senate Over Mayor Veto
The New York Senate voted 28 to 16 to approve the Fallows bill creating a commission to revise the city charter over Mayor Van Wyck’s veto. Senators Rice and Coffey joined Republicans in supporting the measure.
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Gambler Canfield Sues Drummonds for 55000
Richard A. Canfield sues Harrison Drummond and James T. Drummond Jr. in St. Louis Circuit Court for 55000 claiming he lent the money on the brothers’ assurances. Canfield will depose that James Jr. gambled roulette in New York as the dispute over repayment continues. The Drummonds are described as millionaires with social and business standing.
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Eames
Senate Passes Puerto Rican Bill Amid Free Trade Debate
The U S Senate approved the Puerto Rico bill by 40 votes to 31 in a tense session led by Foraker. Senator Teller shifted from support, altering the margin, while free traders pressed for broader tariff policy. The outcome remains uncertain for House action as party tensions run high.
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Electrical trust forming in Siemens Halske deal
Chicago April 3 reports say General Electric has bought Siemens Halske Electric Company of America, signaling a world electrical trust. Levy Mayer says the merger will benefit both sides with limited workforce changes. the Cicero plant spans thirty acres and about 2000 workers.
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Convict Surrenders Himself to Mississippi Governor
Seibe Russell, an escaped convict, presented Gov. Longino in Jackson a note offering surrender. Russell, who fled Oakley Plantation in March 1897, turned himself in after three years at large. He had been convicted of express robbery in Holmes County and previously served five years of a ten year sentence.
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Debaters Clash Over Puerto Rico and Philippines Policy
U S Senate debates Puerto Rican tariff and control of insular possessions. Mason argues for independence for the Philippines and opposes duties on Puerto Rico. Culberson attacks the tariff plan as unconstitutional and immoral. Clay, Ross and others weigh constitutional status, free trade, and future governance for Puerto Rico.
Du Pont Mills Hit by Massive Explosion in Wilmington
Western Wilmington shook by a reported heavy blast early today. Powder mills in Hagley yards of the Du Ponts are said to have blown up, with unconfirmed reports of extensive damage.
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Hyde Park Brewing cashier dies amid embezzlement warrant
Julius Uhlenruth cashier for Hyde Park Brewing Company collapsed dead at his St. Louis home as a deputy sheriff read a warrant accusing him of embezzling 9000 dollars. He had long served the brewery.
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