Identity of Murdered Man Near Essington Believed to Be Hancock
Detective Berry of Chester, Pa, concludes the body found near Essington is Frank Hancock of Wilmington, Del. Hancock had been missing since November and a man named Bottles reportedly said Hancock’s clothing was burning when last seen. Bottles refused further comment. Hancock and Bottles had worked together in Chester.
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Essington
Frank Hancock
Wilmington
Del
Berry
Chester
Concord Avenue
Hancock
John L. Hancock
Harry Bottles
Young Hancock
Bottles
Wancovuk
Eliza Veale
Desperate bid to break Illinois GOP deadlock fails
In Springfield on June 3 leaders failed to nominate a governor as the Illinois Republican convention broke with a plan by ex-Congressman Walter Reeves and Chairman Cannon to release delegates from instructions. The drive to nominate Frank Lowden faltered as votes shifted and a banner disruption occurred, prompting police intervention.
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Cannon
Marty Tne Lowden
Springfield
Walter Reeves
Committee On Resolutions
Mr. Reeves
Frank C. Lowden
Richard T. Yates
Charles H. Dineen
Howland J. Hamlin
Lawrence ¥. Sherman
Vespasian Warner
John H. Pierce
John W. Parker
Republican Party
Illinois
Yates
Lowden
Ben Brainerd
Morgan County
Russian Forces Move Toward Port Arthur In Manchuria
Telegrams indicate Kuropatkin may divert toward Port Arthur with 12 000 troops including four Siberian regiments and Cossacks. A second Russian brigade follows to strike at Japanese rear as Port Arthur siege considerations rise.
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Thwua
Wien
Takushan
Port Arthur
London
Kuropatkin
Tien Tsin
Kaiping
Wafangtian
Stalkenberg
Standard
Wafangtien
Tachiachao
Puelantien
Japanese Land 50 000 Soldiers at Takushan in Major Invasion
Reports from Van Zalen and Chefoo describe a fresh Japanese landing of about 50 000 men at Takushan. Japanese posts retreated from Wafangon, destroying bridges, and moved wounded and dead. Additional troops of 70 ships have landed near Tsing Tulse, with 1000 soldiers ashore, while reinforcements for Port Arthur move near Talienwan. Transports depart Japan daily for the war zone.
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van Zalen
Manchuria
Wafangon
Chefoo
Tsing Tuilse
Cheng
Japan
London
The
Daily Mail
Newchwang
Stalkenberg
Liao Yang
Wafangtian
Liao River
Mukden
Daily Express
Nagasaki
Oku
Russian Squadron Heads for Port Arthur Showdown
St. Petersburg reports that the Russian squadron at Port Arthur will not wait for a trap. The admiralty appears to favor an immediate sortie and the decision is eagerly anticipated by observers awaiting action.
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Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Pot Arthur
Admiralty
Democratic minority leader praised for eloquence and wit
A Mississippian figure acclaimed across parties as the Democratic minority leader in the house. The description highlights his eloquence, wit, and firm grasp of public affairs.
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Lkeness
Ra Ep
John Sharp Williams
HOUSE
Port Arthur siege tensions and rail disaster report
Dispatches describe a naval stand by Port Arthur with ships ready to sail at short notice and Japanese efforts to block the channel before a land assault. In Paris a council of war weighs Kuropatkin and Port Arthur relief amid strategic risk. News items also cover a lethal Lake Shore Electric collision near Norwalk killing six and injuring many.
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Europatkin
Paris
Echo de Paris
St. Petersburg
Alexies
Kuropatkin
Sakharoff
Avellan
Plehve
Tsarskoye Selo
Port Arthur
Port Arthur Ba
Norwalk
Lake Shore Electric Railway
Wells Corners
Cotton Mills Closing Amid Low Demand in New England
Boston reports show mills cutting production due to weak textile demand. About 50,000 workers affected as Pemberton and Methuen plants shut for two months, Arlington on short time, and Wamsutta yards reduce output with some units closed.
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Boston
New England
Pemberton Mills
Lawrence
Methuen Mills
Methuen
Arlington Mills
Wamsutta Corporation
New Bedford
Wamsutta Company
Bank Embezzler Smith Faces Loss of Funds in New Haven
New Haven report states bank officers admit losses from embezzlement by teller Douglass M. Smith estimated around $30,000. Smith confessed he took funds over eight to nine months to speculate, was held on $15,000 bond, and will face court action as officials assure depositors the bank remains sound.
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New Haven
Conn
Douglass M. Smith
National Tradesmen's Bank
Smith
H. W. Thompson
National
Baltimore
Jesse B. Baker
National Howard Bank
Baker
St. Louis
United States
Rogers
McKinley Souvenirs 37000 Distributed to Cleveland
Souvenirs distributed to Cleveland contributors to the McKinley memorial at Canton amounting to 37000 pieces. The steel engraving features portrait of McKinley and symbols. certificates carry signatures of Day Hanna Herrick and others. Also reports Pettibone suicide and Lehigh Valley April earnings with minor notes.
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McKinley Memorial
Canton
McKinley
White House
Washington
Columbia
William McKinley
William R. Day
M. A. Hanna
Myron T. Herrick
Ryerson Ritchie
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley and
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National Committee
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Republican National Committee
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Pennsylvania
Senate
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Fourth United States Circuit Court
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