Balloon voyage ends in tragedy over Great South Bay
Paul Nocquet, who ascended from The Bronx in a balloon, was found dead on Ned's Island near Boss Creek after a long overwater journey across marshes and islands. Captain Smith aided the search and the coroner’s inquest was planed for Amityville.
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E. C. Swift Dead Prominent Chicago Meat Packer
E C Swift of Swift and Company Chicago meat packers died in Boston's Quincy House after a several day pneumonia illness. His daughter Mrs Clarence Moore was with him at death. A Sandwich native, he helped develop the packing industry and advance refrigerator car methods.
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Will Not Stop Sport Death of Paul Nocquet
The Aero Club says the death of sculptor Paul Nocquet will not alter future plans. He was a club member but his ascent was not sanctioned by the club. Members urged him to abandon the flight but he proceeded in an untested balloon, having only three prior ascents years ago. He held no pilot license from the Aero Club of France.
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Overseer Voliva Named Receiver for Zion Church Properties
In Chicago on April 4 Overseer Voliva declared he will serve as receiver of the Church of Zion and its public properties amid Dowie’s Mexico return and threats of legal action. An assignment to Alexander Granger covers unpaid annuities. Dowie’s legal moves and counterclaims surface as Deacon Wilhite and Verger react in Cincinnati property transfer filings.
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Carnegie Hero Medal Awarded to Local Mill Worker
John M. Tomko a hooker at the 28 inch mill Carnegie Steel Company Carnegie hero medal recipient he risked his life to rush in front of a train hauling molten steel ingots and pulled Joseph Morris from the track Morris escaped unharmed officials reported the act to the Carnegie Hero Commission in Homestead Pennsylvania.
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Court Dismisses Platt Suit In Omaha
Miss Mae C. Wood sued Senator Thomas C. Platt and others for 150000 dollars claiming a book titled The Love Letters of a Boss contained letters from Platt. The case was dismissed by Judge Kennedy when no one appeared for the plaintiff.
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Thomas C. Platt
William Loeb
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Gas company to contest cent gas law and court route
Consolidated Gas Company plans a fight against the new cent gas law, appealing the State Gas Commission order and considering constitutional challenges. Official counsel said the dispute could reach the United States Supreme Court, while penalties may apply if the company withholds cent gas pending appeal. The Bronx and Manhattan would see eight cent gas under the new law, with Brooklyn included, and a meter upgrade rumor noted but denied.
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Once Rich Dies Poor Brother Of Marie Corelli
Henry Cody fifty seven years old died in a basement laundry at 216 West 3rd Street. Police speculate death by morphine self harm after a history of gastritis bronchitis and heart trouble. He once worked for a Canadian official and owned multiple businesses. He spoke of a distant sister Miss Corelli and kept her book in his room.
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New York Central's Twentieth Century Limited Ad
Advertisement notes the Twentieth Century Limited train leaving New York at 3 30 p m arriving Chicago at 8 30 next morning promoting the fastest long distance ride in the world covering miles in 18 hours.
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New Bank Inquiry Bill Aims to Inspect Banking System
Albany April 4. A bill by Nevins of Wyoming County seeks a three member commission to examine banking conditions and the Banking Department. The measure, with $10 000 appropriation, moves to the Ways and Means Committee alongside Palmer and Andrews Parker Commission proposals.
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Bryce Causes Storm With Nationalists Over Land Commissioners
London reports a clash between James Bryce and the Nationalist party over 27 temporary assistant land commissioners. Bryce accepted eight resignations and reappointed the rest, drawing backlash from John Redmond and his sixty member faction who demand removal of the criticized commissioners.
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James Bryce
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Russian Red Cross envoy sees Japan gearing for war against US
Moscow reports General von Mack, Russia's Red Cross representative, has returned from Japan. He states Japan is actively preparing for war and that the planned target appears to be the United States with operations anticipated against the Philippine Islands.
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Sues for Dewey funds in university memorial scheme
Amos W. Atwell sues Major General Grenville M. Dodge as president of Norwich University trustees seeking $25,000 half of a Carnegie gift and 50 percent commission on other funds raised for a Dewey Memorial fund. The suit, served yesterday, aims to enforce an alleged agreement from 1898 and will be argued in May in the Supreme Court.
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Carnegie
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George B. Hayes
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Supreme Court
Ontario to Work Silver Mine Prospect, Gov Retains Deposit
Premier Whitney announces Gillies Limit silver deposit near Cobalt will not be opened to prospectors. The Ontario government will retain the area and have it worked by a commission for the public benefit.
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Loss of Life in Pacific Cyclone
The steamer Moana reports 121 people drowned in the cyclone that struck Tahiti and nearby islands. Authorities list 1 dead on Tahiti, 91 natives and 4 whites on the Tuamotus, and 24 natives plus 1 white on other islands.
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Theft at Delmonico's Arrests Over Missing Silverware
Marius Got and Lucy Divings, both employed at Delmonico's, were arrested by Central Office Detectives Darcy and Meehan and jailed on grand larceny charges. Complainant Eugene Garnier says silverware cutglass and valuable linen vanished, with a portion recovered in Divings's room.
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Delmonico
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Lysistrata Quarantined After Grenada Fever Case
James Gordon Bennett and companions reached Port Royal aboard the Lysistrata which will be quarantined briefly due to an eruptive fever case at Grenada, last port before Santo Domingo. The North Star, owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, departed for Nassau this morning.
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Nassau
Feliso Arrested in Embezzlement Case in Philadelphia
Fernando Vellesia Feliso, described as a clever swindler, was captured in Philadelphia. He faces embezzlement charges for $14,000 taken from Hoboken contractors Barney and Lewis Vessetti and Garabaldo. He allegedly organized a macaroni Naples plant, became president, took the funds to Italy, and vanished with accomplices following.
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Mrs Roosevelt Starts Home Voyage From Havana
Mrs Roosevelt and her children sailed today aboard the Mayflower for the United States after visiting Havana. The Cabinet meeting was postponed due to President Palma’s illness, which is not considered serious.
Centennial vanishing remains a maritime mystery
From San Francisco April 4 officers report a wrecked steamer seen drifting ten days from port with masthead and deck planking. The Centennial of the Charles Nelson Company, twenty days overdue from Hakodate, had fifty nine aboard when she sailed from Japan. Shipping men speculate if the sunken hull could be hers.
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Cleveland Nets Mammoth Tarpon On Long Fight
Grover Cleveland concluded his Florida fishing trip after a five hour battle with a giant tarpon. He will return home tomorrow with his physician Dr. Bryant and Princeton professor Howard McClenehan.
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Judge rules alimony obligation survives second marriage
Chicago April 4 Judge McEwen of the Circuit Court held that a man who is divorced and remarries remains responsible for supporting his first wife and children. The ruling came in the case of William Holden who protested alimony continuation after a second remarriage.
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Chaffee Declines Los Angeles Move for New Orleans
A letter from General Adna R. Chaffee and Mrs. Chaffee in Mexico says he will not relocate to Los Angeles but head to New Orleans then depart to New York on April 7. The letter mentions an offered imperial public office in New York City, with a likelihood of acceptance. the nature of the post is not specified.
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Adna R. Chaffee
Chaffee
Mexico
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New York
New York City
Highests of American Wines Listed by H Zeee & Sons Co
H Zeee and Sons Co of Fulton Street New York advertise a selection titled highests of American wines for purchase and tasting. The brief note emphasizes variety and quality from their city shop.
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Pulton St
New York
Miners Weaken Rumors Fly Over Concessions In Talks
Reported negotiations between United Mine Workers President John Mitchell and anthracite operators in Jersey City and Ashland House yield rumors of modified demands. Governor Pennypacker presses for peace while lines prepare for possible strike. Coal traffic, boats, and demurrage rise amid tensions.
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Shamokin
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Anthracite Coal Commission
President declines to intercede in coal strike
In Columbus, Ohio, John Y. Winder quotes a Roosevelt letter saying a commission cannot be appointed without Congress. The White House says the President will not interfere while conditions remain unchanged, and no action is yet planned.
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Miners Hope for Peace Ahead of Conference
Philadelphia reports that both sides in the anthracite dispute anticipate a satisfactory arrangement at tomorrow’s conference in New York. Despite optimism, miners maintain picketing is widespread and tensions remain high as pumpmen at Fernwood colliery near Yatesville faced an assault by foreigners prompting a state police call.
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