Rewarding the Heroes Medal Honors for Spanish War Veterans
The board of brevete and medals led by Generals Schwan and Boynton and Lt Col Carter named 189 medal recipients for bravery in the Spanish American War. Notable awards include John W. Heard for Cuba action July 23 1898 and a long list of others from the Seventeenth to Twenty first infantry at El Caney Sintiaso and related engagements. 189 certificates of merit were also issued. Receivers will get $2 extra per month while in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanderer
Ira C. Welborn
Ninth Infantry
Santiago
Benjamin F. Hardaway
Charles D. Roberts
Ulysses G
Lake City Lynching Case Argument Dominates Court
In Charleston on April 20 the Lake City case dominated the circuit court sessions. Government lawyer J. K. Bryan spoke for four hours denouncing lynching and accusing the defendants and their supporters of damaging public records to shield the accused. George S. Legare, for the defense, argued that President McKinley helped lay the crime’s foundation by appointing a Black official in Lake City and contended the defendants were innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
Charleston
D. C
United States
K. Bryan
South Carolina
Lane City
George S. Legare
Kinley
Four Hundred Drowned In Australian Hurricane
Mail advices report a March hurricane off northeast Queensland killing 14 whites and about 400 colored men. Eighty luggers and six schooners wrecked, damage around 250000 dollars. The Channel Island lightship and four men lost at Douglas Spit. a colored man and two women reached shore after long swims. A colored woman and children perished during a ten hour swim. Legislators to Welcome Soldiers in Harrisburg plan a joint committee with named senators and representatives to greet the Tenth Manila return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Australia
Queensland
Channel Island
Douglas Spit
Harrisburg
Manila
John H. Brown
Westmoreland
A. D. Boyd
Fayette
C. L. Magee
Allegheny
C. A. Muchibronner
W. J. Scott
Luzerne
John S. Bare
Huntingdon
John H. Smith
Greene
F. B. Hargrave
James Keegan
W. M. Murdock
Washington
T. M. Brophy
J. Lewis Stodes
W. H. Bricker
Beaver
An Excellent Combination of Laxative Remedy
The California Fig Syrup Co markets a liquid laxative claimed to cleanse the system gently and effectively. It emphasizes relief from constipation and remedies cold symptoms through senna and aromatic plants, sold nationwide by druggists for a modest price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fies
Catharsia Fie Syeer Co
California Fig Syrup CO
SAB Francisog
Cal
Prosecution Rest in Quay Trial After Nine Days of Testimony
The prosecution rested after nine days of proceedings in the Quay case, relying on expert Meyer Goldsmith for key bank account interpretations from the red book and related records. Defense contends Goldsmith’s figures misstate state money usage and interest, while evidence lists various balances and call loans, with witnesses including Henry K. Boyer and Charles H. McKee detailing deposits and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Commonwealth
Meyer Goldsmith
People’s Bank
Goldsmith
Rothermer
TV Certo
Henry K. Boyer
Charles H. McKee
Pittsburg
Quays
Haywood
Grand
People's Bank
Florida's New Senator Elected in First Ballot
Tallahassee April 20 James P Taliferro elected United States senator on the first ballot in the joint assembly. Vote Taliferro 59 Pascoe 30 Call 6 Clark 1. Taliferro born September 30 1847 in Orange Court House Virginia. He served in the Confederate army and later moved to Jacksonville entering the logging and sawmill business. He has led several large commercial ventures and previously chaired the state Democratic executive committee for three years and sits on the state board of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tallahassee
James P. Taliferro
United States
Taliferro
Pascoe
Call
Clark
Taliaferro
Orange Court House
Jacksonville
State Democratic Executive Committee
State Board of Health
Legislature Adjourns After Lengthy Senate Ballot Battle
The Pennsylvania legislature adjourned sine die after a bitter Contested senatorial ballot. Senator Quay held 90 votes to Jenks 85 and Jones 69 on the 79th ballot. The anti Quay forces vow further county by county efforts to shape the state convention and party leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponrosd
Atone
Pannasivonta
Netloont Senate
Harrisburg
United States
Stone
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Fow
Philadelphia
B. BR. Jones
Pittsboro
Quay
Jenks
Jones
State Committee
Ex-State Secretary on Trial in Des Moines
Des Moines April 20 ex state secretary W M McFarland faces trial on misappropriation of state funds with many witnesses including state officers and legislators. The case is expected to last at least a week. Atlantic City April 20 Senator J J Jones denies plans to resign as Democratic National Committee chair and plans a health trip to Carlsbad Germany abroad within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optician
Baltimore
City
Wreely News
Des Moines
W. M. McFarland
McTharland
Jones
Atlantic Cty
United States
J. J. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
Carlsbad
Germany
Bridgeton
N.J
Widow Glass
Jehansey
Cumberland
More-Jonas
Cumberland Company
Sinent Lancaster
Philadelphia
Harvey’ K. Newitt
Harrison
Secret Service
Wilkie
McManus
Edmands
Newitt
Kendig
Lancaster
Burns
Notre Dame
Ind
Green
Marconi
St. Mary's Academy
Ex Governor Hastings Denies Bank Borrowing Rumor
Hastings telegrams Philadelphia papers denying any loan from the People's Bank, asserting no transactions with the bank or its officers. Also notes Scranton citizens inviting the President to Labor Day parade with a potential Sept 4 visit, and recap of National League results from Washington Boston Baltimore and Cincinnati games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Dental
Bellefonte
Shields
Quay
People’s Bank
Philadelphia
Scranton
Washington
White House
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Boston
Brooklyn
Baltimore
New York
Louisville
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Produce Markets Show Mixed Price Slides Across Cities
Philadelphia and Baltimore markets report mixed movements in flour beef pork and dairy as prices drift. Wheat corn oats and hay hold near steady while eggs, butter, and cheese show varied shifts. cattle hogs and lambs move modestly, with regional differences evident in Detroit, New York and Buffalo reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
City Mills
TM Lc
New York
Southern
Hay Firma
Choice Timothy
Hole
East Dufalo
Workmen dinner for Bryan draws 1750 in New York
The second one dollar Bryan dinner under workingmen auspices filled Grand Central Palace New York with about 1750 guests. Colonel Bryan entered to applause. speakers included Mayor Samuel M Jones Dr Edward McGlynn N C Nelson and William Temple Emmet. Bryan praised Jefferson and urged reform against the contract system and monopolistic privilege while praising peace and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bryan
Grand Central Palace
Chivcaxo
William J. Bryan
John Brisbon Walker
Mr. Bryan
N. C. Nelson
St. Louis
Edward McGlynn
Charles Frederick Adams
John S. Crosby
Samuel M. Jones
William Temple Emmett
Robert Emmet
John Brisben Walker
McGlynn
Walker
Toledo
Jones
Charlotte Perkins Stason
Dr. McGlynn
St Louis
William Temple Emmet
Emmet
Colonel Bryan
Jefferson
Counterfeiters Caged In Lancaster Case Headlines
Philadelphia, April 20 shows a major counterfeiting takedown. Chief Wilkie and agents arrest Arthur Paylor, Baldwin Bredell, and others in Lancaster and Philadelphia. Plates for $100 and $50 notes seized with four suspects jailed. Newitt arrested for bribery.
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Porter Davaano
SolePrope
Feo
Pearre’s Reliable Pharmacy
J. Siegel
J. T. Pyles
West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
HOWARD_ HOUSE
Ernest Helfenstein
W. Patrick St
John N. Clary
F.G Thomas & Son
General Insurance Arenua
Patrick St
Frederick
Irving S. Biser
Fire Insurance
WY. H . Omsrinsis Onareh
Prederick, Md
M.S. Quay
Boyer
Wall
Hall
House Committee On Military Affairs
Philippines
Molineux
Roland B. Molineux
Kate
Adams
Pardon C. Williams
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Bartow C. Weeks
Abel Dykstra
South Holland
Dysktra
Abraham
Isaac
Hamilton
Ont
Benjamin Parrott, Jr
Bia
Parrott
Mayor Jones
Dollar
Tt Royair
Fran Hie
Bearn
Poonte
Dia
An Jeferson
Brian Cleamt
Warrisburg
Tha Senate
Rushing Steel
Wade Court of Inquiry
Delaware
Dover
Del
White
John Caldwell
Smyrna
Reed
Thomas B. Reed
Simpson, Thacher & Barnum
Congress
Treed
Barnum
Europe
Biewrat
Fail River
Mass
Zemoa Pelletier
Norwich
Conn
Michael Thibeault
New Bedford
Pelletier
Thibeault
Wilborn Beach
Samuel G. Hilborn
California
Garfield Hospital
Hilborn
Maine
California Senate
Saspeetea
Taratay
Chia City
John B. Witkie
Arthur Paylor
Baldwin & Bredell
William M. Jacobs
William Kendig
Henry Brailler
Simon Kipnerdingler
Jacobs
James Burns
Monroe
oMcnis
Taylor and Bredell
Aiiver
B. F. Montgomery
Beck
Internal Revenue
Brailler
Kleinerdingler
Mvweopapec
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