Lyons Testimony Shocks Committee In Clark Case
In a tense session at the Rat committee, a key witness described alleged bribery links involving Rep Campbell and others connected to Senstor Clark of Mos. The man, once a prosecutor for Clark, testified with startling specifics about payments and threats that could influence testimony, while other pieces report on Canadian railway workers pledging pay to a patriot fund and fire boss wage raises in Shamokin.
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Sim
Campi
Lyons
Campbell
Canada
Montreal
Patriotic Fund
South Africa
Pad
Cost of the War Seen At 1.6 Million
London reports estimate the Transvaal war cost for the year ending March 31 at 1,600,000 pounds. Britain's financial demands rise as generals plan campaigns in Cape Colony. Times correspondent notes German arrivals at Lorenzo Marques and security concerns as Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts coordinate northern push. Bas, trains, and fortifications grow at Modder River. President Steyn accuses Britain of coercion in Natal.
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Ladysmith
Ward Tegele
London
Transvaal
House of .Immuns
Times
Bad Saath
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Cape Town
Lord Roberts
Modder River
Lor Methuen
Free State
Lorenzo Marques
Fretoria
Hex River
Frances Great Show Opens With Grand Paris Exposition
Special correspondence describes preparations for a vast Paris Exposition hall seating 20 000, the monumental gate at Place de la Concorde, the hall of fetes with frescoes and 26 by 280 feet panels, and the Alexandre III bridge adorned with gilded figures. Illuminations, crowds, and royal visitor plans mark the lavish display reflecting French pride and world interest.
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Taz
Place de la Concorde
Nicolas
Menelik
Franz Josef
Shah of
Parsis
Prince of Wales
Eclat
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Charlotte Corday
Robespierre
Danton
Fercoe
William
Maud de Pre Eens Sena
Fame
Mlinareta
Champ de Mars
Esplanade Des Tuvalides
Paris Exposition Promises Golden Harvest By 1900
The article discusses US and French expectations for the 1900 Paris Exposition, citing government investments and projected gains. It notes rail, post office, and excise tax receipts, growth in expo exhibitors and visitors, Paris transit plans, and a giant 200 foot artistic smokestack near the electrical building as a symbol of national ambition. The piece highlights Americans leading in electrical displays and European competition to outshine US progress.
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Sysol
Ao Kuuaeuy
Seine
Nicolas
Paris
Pegasus
March Morse
Chernd
Ropea
Flowara
France
Jamoi
Newpapers
Loubart
America
United States
Ers
Brewers to Fight a War in Court for Saloon Keeper
Chicago report states the Brewers association of Chicago has begun a case in the United States district court seeking release of a saloon keeper held to the federal grand jury on a war revenue tax charge. The matter advances to the Supreme Court. Also notes a boxing result in New York and a Philadelphia fatal fire injury.
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Brewers
Chicago
Brewers’ Association of Chicago
United States District Court
Federal Grand Jury
Taitea States Supreme Court
Clash at Kentucky Capitol Triggers Mutual Rivalry
Details the confrontation between Democratic and Republican factions over Governor Taylor and the legislature in Frankfort. Soldiers encamp around the capitol, arrests, threats of civil war, and moves to convene or move sessions to London dominate the crisis. Key figures include Governor Taylor Acting Governor Beckham and General Castleman as the blast of authority tests court rulings and public order.
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Frankin County
Govererour Taylor
Alonzo Walker
Capitol
Taylor
Democraticc
Cantrell
Effcult Court
London
Beckham
J. B. Castleman
Louisville
Commonwealth
Capitol Hotel
William Goebel
J. C. W. Beckham
Honst
Senate
Carter
State Capitol
Tegislature
State House
Tai- Tor
Osing
Saaom
Goebel
William Goethe
Selection crooks convicted in Philadelphia election fraud
Samuel FR Markley Joseph F Hagan and Frank Taylor alias Pierce white and colored were found guilty of conspiracy to make a false count and large return of votes at the November election in the Twelfth division of the Fifth ward. Markley led the division with nearly a hundred fraudulent names on his voter list. The case showed 252 votes cast with 60 vouched for many vouchers fraudulent. Many names on the registry did not vote yet were counted and some Democratic votes were recorded as Republican. State treasurer tally cited Burnett and Creasy.
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Philadelphia
Samuel FR. Markley
Joseph F. Hagan
Frank Taylor
Pierce
Markley
Ttn Mananton
Burnett
Creasy
Fire Panic in Livingston School Leaves Children Hurt
A February fire at Livingston public school on Rose Street caused panic as students fled second story windows. Several children sustained injuries, including Loretta Shaw, Walter Servis, Helen Neyler, Fred Antl, Allie Blackford, and Emma Senaky, with reports of smoke and jumped to safety. Conflicting witness accounts followed about teacher and crowd behavior during the emergency.
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Sega
Trenton
Livingston
Rose Street
Loretta Shaw
Walter Servis
Helen Neyler
Fred. Antl
Allie Blackford
Emma Senaky
Bard Forteanter Nominated in Republican Assembly Caucus
Thomas Bard of Ventura nominated by 54 Republican legislators to U S senate caucus last night. Jowers and R M Berns refused to join. Bardis position appeared nearly certain as caucus proceedings closed.
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Hattie J. Taylor
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Senaral Insurance Agents
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Baltimore, MD
Ola Gas Fistares
Miwon
Anna Giering Tonia
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Patie
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Anthony Decker
Secret Service
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American Association
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United States Church Army
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