Senate declares Senator Scott seated in West Virginia
A broad i tem time front page notes the Senate yesterday decided Senator Scott of West Virginia was entitled to his seat. Other items include Clark case report next Wednesday and House passage of ninety age pension bills. Disastrous floods in Western Texas.
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Congress
Senate
Scott
West Virginia
Chandler
Clark
House
le Wets Corp
Alderson
Rundle
Thaba N’chu
Guineg North
Kroonstad
Foreign Office
American National Institute
Arts
Louis Inloosed
New York
London
India
Justice Maddow
Kings County
Democratic General Committee
Senator Coffey
Texas
Waco
Chicago Strikes Hit Dewey Celebration In Labor Row
Chicago unions call a boycott on the Dewey celebration over non union help building a reviewing stand. Building Trades Council leads the strike, urging non participation and threatening security measures as contractors seek policemen or militia.
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New York Times
Chicago
Building Trades Council
Dewey
Dr Jennings Acquitted by Methodist Boards
Chicago April 27 Dr Jennings was acquitted of unministerial conduct by the joint local boards of the Methodist Book Committee in a four to one vote. John E Andrus of New York cast the dissenting ballot. The boards will notify there is no cause for suspension, ending the Schell Jennings controversy as far as church tribunals are concerned.
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New York Times
Chicago
Dr. Jennings
Methodist Ebook Committee
John E. Andrus
New York
Book Committee
Schell- Jennings
Canadian Fraternal Groups Rally Against American Societies
The Canadian Fraternal Association representing 300 000 members and over 1 000 000 000 in insurance met in Toronto on April 27 to oppose American fraternal societies doing business in Canada. They plan to urge the government to regulate or ban foreign competitors by legislative action.
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New York Times
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Canadian Fraternal Association
Wind and hail cause heavy damage in western Nebraska
A Nebraska storm struck western areas causing wind damage to outbuildings and large hail that destroyed wheat gardens and killed young livestock. In the southeast, widespread destruction followed as a tornado between Wahoo and Cedar Bluffs damaged farmhouses, with Thomas Rochford and Mr Settle injured by flying debris.
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Wancoln
Neb
Apri
Wahoo
Cedar Bluffs
Thomas Rochford
Mr. Settle
Fire destroys Syracuse offices at Butler and Pierce
A blaze gutted the new offices of Butler and Pierce in Syracuse causing about $10,000 in losses. Fire crews fought the flames through the night and no injuries were reported.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Butler & Pierce
New Train Service to Chicago via New York Central
The route departs Grand Central Station at 2:00 PM and arrives in Chicago at 4:00 PM the next day. Sleeping, Parlor, and Dining Cars available. Advance information provided.
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Chicago
New York Central
Grand Central Station
Gates and Lambert Summoned in Steel and Wire Case
Washington Seligman confirms report of charges under Penal Code Section 611. Summonses issued for John W. Gates and John Lambert the American Steel and Wire leaders, with potential extradition if they do not return. Lamb & Voss pursue action as stock maneuvers and mill shutdowns stir markets and boardroom politics.
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John W. Gates
John Lambert
American Steel and Wire Company
New
Panama Canal Company
Washington
Virginia
Lamb & Voss
Nassau Street
Chicago
Messrs. Gates and Lambert
Zeller
J. & W. Seligman & Co
Anti Gates
Washington Seligman
Seligman & van Antwerp
Gates
Messrs
Gates and Lambert
Joseph F. Daly
George Alfred Lamb
Seligman
Lamb
Lambert
J. & W. Seligman
Mr. Gates
Madetrate Zoeller
New York
State of
Messrs. Ellwood
Mass
Henry C. Frick
Rumors Surround Gates Residence Visit in Chicago
In Chicago on April 27 John W Gates was seen at his residence and asked to make a statement regarding rumors about his health and business, with observers noting the unusual late evening appearance. No formal remarks were released.
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New York Times
Chicago
John W Gates
No Extra Five to St Louis on Pennsylvania Limited
Advertises a train service from New York to St Louis with a 28 hour 48 minute schedule. Mentions West 24th Street Desbrosses and Cortlandt Streets stations.
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St. Louis
Pennsylvania
New York
24Rd Street
Desbrosses
Cortlandt Streets
O Neills Offers Custom Awnings and Slip Covers
Local advertise for made to order awnings and slip covers at the lowest town prices. Offers estimates and cites location at 6th Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets.
Oberlin M. Carter Begins Prison Term at Leavenworth
Oberlin M. Carter, late Captain U S Army, arrived at Leavenworth Federal Prison under guard. He is assigned to Cell 425 and will work as a prison bookkeeper in shops on the third story, with a view of the Missouri River and surrounding hills and farms.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Big East
Missouri River
Fire on East Side Destroys Six Story Clothier Building
Four alarms sounded for a blaze at 9 Pelham Street and 5.7 East Street last night. Chief Croker arrived to direct an extensive response with eighteen engines and support units. The six story brick building housing clothing makers was gutted. damage estimated at 75000 dollars amid suspicions. Intervening fires on Monroe Street roofs were contained. Chief Croker noted prior fires in the Pelham Street house and a fatal incident years earlier.
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Pelham Street
Croker
Cornell Columbia Debate Opens Annual Series at Ithaca
The first Cornell Columbia debate held in Ithaca discusses Kruger's ultimatum. Columbia argued affirmatively while Cornell argued negative. Judges Alfred Spring Walter L. Smith and Henry St. George Tucker ruled for Cornell. Cornell and Columbia representatives are listed with class years. The contest was heated and Cornell presented a stronger logical case.
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New York Times
Ithaca
Cornell
Columbia
Kruger
Burdick
Alfred Spring
Supreme Court of New York
Walter L. Smith
Supreme Court
Henry St. George Tucker
Washington and Lee Law School
Tucker
R. C. Hull
C. H. Tuttle
C. A. Baker
J. B. Nolan
F. R. Hausner
L. J. Reynolds
Kriger
Will of Alexander Dunsmuir Leaves Estate to Brother
San Francisco dispatch reports the will of Alexander Dunsmuir filed for probate. James Dunsmuir named sole heir and executor. widow Mrs Wallace Dunsmuir not recognized though her widowhood is noted. Estate valued near 1.6 million dollars with properties in Victoria British Columbia and San Francisco. The will reportedly made with the widow's consent, transferring substantial real estate and money before death. Edna Wallace Hopper is the daughter of the widow.
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San Francisco
Alexander Dunsmuir
New York
James Dunsmuir
Wallace Dunsmuir
Victoria
B. C
Newport Tax Rate for 1909 Fixed at 11 Mills
Newport R L April 27 Tax assessors set the rate at $11 per thousand for 1909 as in 1908. Real estate value is 52,161,000 and personal property 7,000,000 totaling 60,? making a total valuation of 77,400. The overall tax bill comes to 437,115.60, up 1,616,300 from 1899 figures.
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New York Times
Newport
R. L
Woodruff to Join State Grange Initiation Slated
Albany April 27 Lieut Gov Woodruff to become a full fledged Granger He applied for State Grange membership after a favorable vote by Austerlitz Lodge Chatham Columbia County home of Louis I Payn Initiation set for May 9.
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New York Times
Albany
Woodruff
State
Ly Austerlitz Lodge
Chatham
Columbia County
Louis I. Payn
Smaltz Trust Fund to Aid Princeton and Lafayette College
The will of Joseph Eastburn Smaltz of Philadelphia provides a $10,000 bequest to be split between Princeton University and Lafayette College. The gift forms the Joseph F Eastburn Smaltz Trust Fund to support both institutions.
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Princeton
Lafayette
N. J
Joseph Eastburn Smaltz
Philadelphia
University
Lafayette College
Joseph F Eastburn Smaltz
Lake Shore Limited Adds Sleeping Car To Route
The Lake Shore Limited runs daily between New York and Chicago at 5 30 P M via New York Central. A Pullman Sleeping Car from New York to St Louis via the Big Four Route will be added with a connection for Kansas City, starting April 29.
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Lake Shore
New York
Chicago
New York Central
St. Louis
Big Four
Kansas City
Adv
Panama Interests to Fight Nicaragua Bill
The Panama Canal Company press release argues against the Hepburn bill before the House, urging wait for the Isthmian Canal Commission report. It asserts active construction, extensive excavation, and ownership of Panama Canal works, with no U.S. financial aid sought, while stressing treaty rights and the need for informed action.
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Washington
Panama Canal Company
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Sullivan & Cromwell
New York City
New Panama Canal Company
To-Right
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Board of Engineers
Isthmus
New
de Lesseps Company
New Granada
Colombia
United States
New York
Congress of the
Canal dispute draws comment from maritime firm heads
Speculation over Nicaragua Government to vacate the Maritime Canal Company concession continues. Edwin R. Lancaster of the Nicaragua Company says arbitration was proposed but Nicaragua declined non natives. Secretary Atkins asserts rights will be enforced and Uncle Sam may be asked to intervene. Mayor Grace, linked to the successor concession, refrains from comment.
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Nicaragua Canal
Maritime Canal Company
Hitchcock
The
J. W. Miller
Nicaragua Company
Miller
Washington
Atkins
Maritime Company
Edwin R. ‘Lancaster
Uncle Sam
Nicaragua
William R. Grace
Line to California Fastest Luxurious NY Central
The New York Central proclaims the quickest and most luxurious service. It operates eight trains daily to Chicago.
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California
New York Central
Chicago
Pawnshop Raided on Burglar Confession
West 100th Street police, armed with a search warrant, seized Wiesenberger’s pawnshop at 528 Sixth Avenue after burglar Harry Hess confessed to 42 robberies and $20,000 in stolen goods. About 3,000 worth of items were identified by victims, and Wiesenberger was jailed for receiving stolen goods.
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Schmittberger
McMahon
Hess
McClelland and
Byrnes
Welsh
Lohmeyer
Eggers
Day
Deering
West Sixtyeighth Street
West Thirtieth Street
Sixth Avenue
Tenderloin
West Sixty-eighth Street
West One Hundredth Street
West One Hundred
William Thomas
West Ninetyeighth Street
Emily Ochs
West One Hundred and Fourth Street
A. F. O’connor
West Ninety-sixth Street
Flora M. Bowyer
West Ninety-fifth Street
William Pross
Pross
McClusky
Ane
Wiesenberger
Thomas
Harry Hess
Wheeler, Langer
Jacobs
Ninety-first Street
Capt. Schmittberger
West Side
West
Jimmy
West Seventeenth Street
E. Sharp
Sixty-eighth Street
Theodore F. van Zandt
West Eighty-fourth Street
Joseph W. Lawrence
Seventyfirst Street
John A. Chandler
Eightieth Street
E. Schaefer
Eighty-fourth Street
T. Singleton
Seventy-sixth Street
Jesse Stearns
Eighttieth Street
Dr. Wainwright
Capt. Thomas
Thirtieth Street
New Sailor Hats at ONeill's on 6th Ave
Advertisement notes new sailor hat styles at ONeill's located between 20th and 21st Streets on 6th Avenue. It promotes latest shapes at lowest prices. The brief ad emphasizes up to date fashion and affordable headwear.
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O'Neill's
6Th Ave
21St St
Virginia Faces Democratic Drive to Call Constitutional Convention
Richmond dispatch reports that Virginia Democrats aim to call a constitutional convention to disfranchise Black voters. Delegates to the May 2 state convention are instructed to make the issue partisan, with white counties and Black belt areas pushing for removal of the Negro vote amid opposition from corporations, officeholders, and Republicans.
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Virginia
New York Times
Richmond
Norfolk
Underwood Convention
Old Dominion
Great Corporations
Gov
Tyler
Cuban Insurrectional Movement Reported in Santiago
A dispatch from Cuba reported by a Madrid commercial house says Jesus Rabi has led an insurrection in the Santiago province, believed supported by the chief towns of the area. The note places the uprising in the province of Santiago with backing from major towns.
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Madrid
Jesus Rabi
Santiago
Cuba
Platts Arrives in New York for Atlantic City Visit
Senator Platt reached the Fifth Avenue Hotel and will join his wife in Atlantic City. He refused to comment on ex Senator Quay or other public matters. State Controller W J Morgan arrived and held a noncommittal conference with Senator Natt regarding eight Appraisers to be appointed in New York Kings and Erie Counties under the collateral inheritance tax law.
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Platt
Fifth Avenue
Atlantic City
Quay
W. J. Morgan
Senator Natt
New York
Kings
Erie
Morgan
Senator Hoar Faces Reporters in New York
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts entered the Fifth Avenue Hotel and declined to comment on the Massachusetts Republican platform’s Philippines plank. He told the reporter he does not wish to be interviewed and complimented the New York press as a fine looking group before leaving for the night.
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Hoar
Massachusetts
Fifth Avenue
Philippines
New York
Brother of Sliter Dies During Funeral in New York
In Middletown New York April 27 amid Richard G Sliter funeral at his home, a dispatch announced the sudden death of his brother Charles Edward Sliter in New York City.
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Middletown
N. Y
Richard G. Sliter
Mr. Sliter
Charles Edward Sliter
New Yor
Soldiers Routed by a Bull in Fort Slocum Woods
A skirmish party of engineers from Fort Slocum Willets Point was attacked by a bull owned by G Howland Leavitt while passing through Leavitt's woods yesterday afternoon. Men fled to avoid injury and wrecked clothing by falling into trenches and briers, but no one was hurt.
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Fort Slocum
Willets Point
G. Howland Leavitt
Mr. Leavitt
Briers
Short Line to Chicago route and river trip
Advertisement notes the Short Line to Chicago as the route of the Pennsylvania Limited over the Alleghany Mountains and around the Forse Shoe Curve. Also promotes Poland water as the purest natural spring water known.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Limited
Alleghany Mountains
Forse Shoe Curve
Poland
Retreating Boers Reach Thaba N'Chu and Robson's Critics Rise
The report states Commandant General Louis Botha emerges as a capable successor to Joubert as Boer retreat continues crossing Thaba N'Chu. Complaints against Lord Roberts grow in London as Boers abandon Bloemfontein route with seven British guns and about a hundred prisoners.
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London
Louis Botha
Joubert
Lord Roberts
French
Rundle
Brabant
Pole-Carew
Hart
Aliwal North
Springfield
de Wets Corp
Chermside
Free State
Col. Broadwood
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Hunter
Kimberley
Vaal
Barkly
Mafeking
Bethulie
Morning Post
Poultney Bigelow
United States
South Africa
Boer forces reported around S Aliwal North
April 27 report says about 500 Boers occupy Bos men’s Kop in Smithfield district with 100 at Smithfield 200 at Gry’s Kop and 2 Maxim at Kiotter Drift Caledon River, two guns noted.
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Aliwal
Bosmen’s Kop
Smithfield
Gry’s Kop
Kiotter Drift
Caledon River
Boers retreat and movements near Kroonstad detailed
Dispatches from London report Boers retreating ahead of British columns as Gen. French and Gen. Alderson pursue across the Vaal River. Notices say commandos split toward Leeuw Kop and Wepener, with 750 wagon heavy transport reaching Kroonstad from the south and a mounted corps organized by Botha. President Steyn sighted at Slangfontein.
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London
Bloemfontein
Daily
Telegraph
de Wets Dorp
French
Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Vaal
Daily Chronicle
Thaba N’chu
Leeuw Kop
Vaal Bank
Alderson
Kopies
Rundle
Steyn
Slangfontein
The
Times
Louis Botha
de Wets Corp
Wepener
Ener
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Review OF Books and Art
Devery
Queens County Grand Jury
Gardiner
City Club
Wilcox
W. E. D. Stokes
Justice Bischoff
W. F. Trammond
Caroline R. Brown
Greenport
L. J
Hammond
Ee Marine Intelligence
United Service
Methodist Boards
Nebraska
Penal Code Section
MR. Seligman
Chierso
Oberlin M. Carter
Cornell-Columbia
Krueger
Edna Wallace Hopper
Mr. Woodruff
State Grange
Hepburn
Henry Hess
MR. Platt
Senator Hoar
Botha
Thaba N
Chu
Roberts
Waal
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