Investigators Report on Corrupt Solicitation Heard in House
In Harrisburg two reports from the investigating committee were presented on bribery and the McCarrel jury bill. The majority accuses numerous individuals of corrupt solicitation with offers of money and influence, naming Spatz Byrne Titus Jones Kulp Moyles Evans Coyle Costello and others, recommending criminal proceedings. The minority disputes the charge of corrupt solicitation against Rosenberry and criticizes Harder’s actions as unwise.
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Harrisburg
House
United States
McCarrell
Fow
B Himself
Messrs
Dixon, Koontz
Randall and Young
McClain
Kreps
Tighe
Voorhees
Mesars. Fow
McCarrel
Charles B. Spatz
John &. Byrne
Parker Titus
Frank B. Jones
Manroe H Kulp
Thomas M. Moyles
Robert Evans
John J. Coyle
M. J. Costello
Mrr. Rosenberry
Harder
Indian Fighters Leave for Manila and San Francisco
The Twenty first United States infantry known as the Indian fighting regiment sailed from this city on the transport Hancock after arriving last night and departing early this morning en route to the Philippines. The unit later saw action in the Cuban campaign.
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Manila
San Francisco
Twenty-first
United States Infantry
Philippines
Hancock
An Excellent Combination of California Fig Syrup Co remedy
A detailed advertisement praising the California Fig Syrup Co laxative product Syrrer or fies. It emphasizes pleasant taste, cleansing effects, relief from colds and fevers, and safe action on kidneys, liver, and bowels. The ad notes senna and aromatic plants provide medicinal benefits and warns to buy only with the company name on the package. Prices: 50 cents per bottle.
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California
Fie Syravr Co
Fie Syrvr Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Francisco
Cal
Louisville
F. Wey Tore
W. V. Wesalke
Price Soc
Bottla
Croker Faces Contempt Bid in New York Inquiry
Richard Croker again dominates testimony before the Mazet Legislative Investigating committee as contempt proceedings loom for Croker and John F. Carroll. The day centers on Broadway Garden incidents, police actions, and claims of political influence while Croker insists on tightly limiting disclosures.
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New York
Mazet Legislative Investigating Committee
Richard Croker
Moss
Taramany
John F. Carroll
Croker
Fallon
Albany
Mr.Croker
Broadway Garden
Broadway
Trenton
Frank Magowan
Simon Buttner
Buttner
Price
Captain Pires
Captain Price
Hoffman
Astoria
Consolidated Gas Company
Mr. Hoffman
Tracy, Boardman and Platt
Elihu Root
Astoria Heat, Light and Power Co
Thomas F. Platt
Benjamin J. Odell
Lemuel Quigg
John D. Trimmings
Porter May Resign From President’s Private Secretary Post
Washington April 18 The White House denies reports that John Addison Porter Secretary to the President has resigned or will resign to take effect at President McKinley’s convenience. The official word says Porter’s status remains uncertain and may change at any time as he has shown signs of strain and a breakdown.
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Norvots
Washington
John Addison Porter
McKinley
White House
Radyarda Kipling
Lakewood
N. J
Rudyard Ripling
Brattleboro
QUAYS LEGAL BATTLE AT QUAY TRIAL IN PHILADELPHIA
In Philadelphia on April 18 Meyer Goldsmith the commonwealths expert accountant testified in the Quay trial detailing bank deposits and Quays loans to the state treasurer. The defense won a ruling limiting prior year transactions while the judge allowed the documents to refresh the witnesses memory. The hearing also covered statute of limitations and conspiracy scope with further rulings pointing toward a confined trial focus. The proceeding then shifted to canned beef nutrition with Atwater and Weston testifying on army rations and Santiago field supplies.
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Goldsmith
Hytdenep Sotties
Philadelphia
Meyer Goldsmith
Commonwealth
Senator Quay
Thia
Quay
Biddle
Watson
Rothermel
Jone
Senator Quays
Shields
Washington
Wade Court of Inquiry
Professor Atwater
Weston
Commissary
Santiago
Army Reorganization Reduces Cuba Departments to Five
Washington April 18 A War Department order consolidates Cuba military administration from seven to five departments after volunteer demobilization. Pinar del Rio merges with Havana province under Brigadier General Lee. Matanzas combines with Santa Clara under Brigadier General Wilson.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Cuba
Department of Pinar del Rio
Hasbrouck
Department of Matanzas
Bates
Havana
Lee
Department of
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Wilson
Lake City Lynchings Trial Nears Jury
In Charleston South Carolina April 18 the defense closed its case in the Lake City lynching trial of alleged leaders with alibi testimony for Rodgers Mehaleht Wope and Ward. The state presented Newman as a key witness and questioned a pay certificate to suggest a conspiracy. Government rebuttal cited a county supervisor book showing dates Feb 23. The trial could reach the jury Thursday with Wednesday expected for further proceedings. In Harrisburg an attempted resolution to sue ex state senators over misused public funds was ruled out of order.
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Charleston
Olbin
Webster
Joyner
Godwin
Lake City
Lava
Baker
Alck
Newman
Lexow committee work to probe city administration
Chicago April 18 part of preliminary Lexow committee work to investigate city government occurred at the Great Northern hotel with Chairman Baxter and Senators Aspinwall Templeton and Begole outlining plans. First general meeting expected in less than two weeks.
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Chicnzo Probers
Chicago
Lexow Committee
Great Northern Hotel
Baxter
Aspinwall, Templeton
Begole
Market Report Deepens on Flour, Wheat and Live Stock Prices
The Philadelphia and Baltimore markets show flour steady to firm with wheat dull No 2 red in spot and May futures, corn easing, and mixed grain prices. Live stock in New York and East Liberty ranges from beef and pork to lambs and veal, with calves brisk and higher and hogs steady to firm.
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Philadelphia
Balelworne
Penn
City
Pennsylvania
New York Dairy
Gale
Fanexy Pennsylvania
New York
Western
Southern
Tulloweney
Dallimore
Baltimore
Western Extra
Wintead
Anil
Atecra
Coles
East Liberty
Samoan Commission looks for quick settlement of disputes
Ex Minister Bartett Tripp, the American member of the Sunne commission, arrives in Washington and reports no intent by any of the three commissioners to delay negotiations. He expects a speedy agreement and hints at a new secretary, with Mr Morgan as a possibility, while Dr Solf’s duties on Apia are suspended. The party plans sailing from San Francisco on the 26th.
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Washington
Bartett Tripp
Sune Commission
Yankton
Euon Sternburg
Elliot
Tripp
Huy
Tripp Sin
San Francisco
E. V. Morgan
New York
Wilhelm Solf
Mr. Tripp
Mr. Hittot
East
Chicago
Baron Sternberg
Hatter
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Marzidis
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Richard Chower Again
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Pittsburg
Mary Jane McAdams
Charles Herb
Friendship Avenue
von der Ahe
St. Louis
Chris von der Ahe
Frank DeHaas Robison
Edward C. Becker
St Louis
Sportsman's Park
Ralich
S. C
United Confederate Veterans
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Navy
Raleigh
N.C
Omaha
Fawcett
Ensor
Offcer Hydock
South Omaha
Ed. Johnson
Denver
Pintsch
Losg
Jenks
Wells
Samoan Commission
Bartlett Tripp
Tripp Erieves
M. 3
Supreme Court Chamber
Magee
Hosack
Mage
Bridgeton’s
Bridgeton
Cumberland Glass Works
Uslom
William Berlin
Esser
William
Fosinz
Vasneuseon
Theodald Chariran
Iearn
Jules Cambon
Day
Eugene Thiebaut
Messrs. Moore, Cridler
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