Quay Trial Begins In Philadelphia Conspiracy Case
In Philadelphia on April 11 six United States Senator Matthew S Quay and his son Richard S Quay faced the court as trial opened. Judge Craig Biddle presided after long jury selection, with District Attorney Rothermel seeking to try Quay first on charges of conspiring to use state funds for personal gain. The sole witness, Thomas J Barlow, testifying as receiver of the People's Bank, sparked early legal clashes over missing books and cross examination.
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Philadelphia
United States
Matthew S Quay
Richard S. Quay
Court of Quarter Sessions
Craig Biddle
Rothermel
My Quay
Benjamin J. Haywood
Thomas J Barlow
People’s Bank
Barlow
Shapley
Cuban Muster Rolls Handed Over To US Authorities
Havana April 11 military authorities receive the Cuban army muster rolls held by the executive committee. General Gomez voices payment positions and US intent to exclude post July 17 recruits from wages while widows seek disbursement shares. Dubois miners strike for wage bump. Berwind-White shaft employs 200. Lipton says spies are English reporters and not linked to America. no prosecution.
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Military Assembly
Gomez
el Vadado
United States
Uoail
Dubois
Berwind-White Shaft
Clearfield and
Jefferson Coal Company
London
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock
America
Meager Senate Vote Totals Reported in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on April 11 only 28 votes were cast for senator. The tally shows Quay 11 votes, Jenks 10 votes, and Irvin 7 votes.
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Harrisburg
Quay
Jenks
Irvin
California Fig Syrup Company Advertisement Claims Gentle Laxative Benefits
An early 20th century promotional description touts Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as an ideal mild laxative. It emphasizes pleasant taste, cleansing effects, relief from constipation, and uses senna and aromatic plants. Includes company locations San Francisco Louisville New York and price details.
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California Fig Syrup CO
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Deadly riot rocks Pana area amid martial law enforcement
A violent riot in Pana following mining tensions left seven dead and several wounded. Sheriff Downey and deputies battled armed rioters, with Henry Stephens alleged ringleader. Federal troops arrived, martial law imposed, and order restored by nightfall.
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Xavier Lecoq
James L James
Greenville
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Henry Hobbs
Charlies Watkins
Alabama
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Decatur
Gaptain Castle
Springfield
Bauman
Taylorville
B. Parish
Tenner
Henry Stephens
Stephens
Sherif Downey
Sheriff Downey
Locust Street
Cheney
Penwell
Mavier Leccq
Joe Mullen
Penweil
Penweill
Croker Witnesses Testify in New York Investigation
Frank Croker son of Richard Croker testified that he bid 17000 to enter Roebling Fire Proof and drew 2500 salary to learn the business He said his 170 shares were paid in cash by his father and he kept the money in his home The hearing also questioned Chief Devery about disorderly lodgings and pool rooms with Croker awaiting Europe trip through April 18
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Roebling Fire Proof Company
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Democratic Club
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Devery
O'Sullivan
Europe
Moss
Andrews fortune may hinge on will and English law
New York April 11 The distribution of Wallace C. Andrews estate, valued between 1 and 1.5 million, may hinge on a curious legal point. If his wife perished with him in the fire, funds may pass to blood relatives unless the will provides otherwise. The case involves Mrs Andrews sister and other relatives and raises questions under customary law.
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New York
Wallace C. Andrews
Bir. Andrews
Andrews
Capture of Santa Cruz Ends Filipino Stronghold on Laguna de Bay
General Lawton's forces seized Santa Cruz at the lake’s edge after sharp fighting, with one American killed and six wounded. Rebels fled into the mountains as gunboats and infantry pressed the assault, destroying trenches, telegraph lines, and enemy positions along the Pasig river and surrounding woods.
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Laguna, de Bay
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Washington Regiment
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Nepper
Diasses
Guake
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Weisenberger
Lawton Will
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Welsenberger
Fourteenth Infantry
Striking Glassworkers Facing Tensions at Cumberland Plants
A large crowd of strikers and sympathizers gathered outside Cumberland glass works in Bridgeton New Jersey as workers left. The Cumberland and More-Jonas bottle factories continue limited production with green hands and apprentices, while strikers predict impending departures and the company plans to mobilize cars to house new labor. An official said the works would not become unionized, highlighting the ongoing conflict centered at the factory.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Cumberland Glass Works
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More-Jonas
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Cumberland Company
Produce Markets Reflect Dealings in Philadelphia and Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York markets report varied price moves across grains, flour, corn, oats, and dairy. Wheat and corn show weakness or steadiness while butter, eggs, cheese, and meats display mixed firming and steady trends in regional exchanges.
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Elgins
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Carroads
German View on Samoa Conflicts and Blame Report
A German official letter to the German Democrat in San Francisco relays Samoa conflict views. It claims Matafans suffer no deaths from American and British forces, seeks open combat, and blames British Consul Maxsen for the war while noting German sympathy toward Mataafans.
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al Apia
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Kauts
Maxsen
Ahle
Kautz
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Rose
Sturdee
Peace Treaty Ratified Between United States and Spain
The United States and Spain exchanged ratifications at the White House at 2 pm marking a peace treaty. The Spanish copy, signed by the queen regent and Premier Silvela, is engrossed in parchment with bilingual columns and red morocco binding. The U.S. copy, simple and neat in parallel English and Spanish text, is enclosed in dark blue morocco with the great seal. The Spanish copy is to become the property of the United States and preserved in the state department.
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Spain
Washington
White House
Cambon
Silvela
Morocco
The
McKinley
State Department
Ambassador Cambon
Death of ex Senator Tabor in Denver
Hon. H A W Tabor postmaster of Denver and former U S senator died yesterday from appendicitis after three days illness. Born Vermont November 26 1830 he moved to Kansas 1855 served in legislature mined in California Gulch now Leadville and became Colorado's richest man He briefly served as U S senator to fill a 30 day term and later as postmaster of Denver in 1893.
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H. A. W. Tabor
United States
Mr. Tabor
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California Gulch
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Colorado
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