Forger Delaney Arrested After Dangerous Bedside Struggle
John A. Delaney, wanted in St. Louis New York and Baltimore on forgery charges, was seized at the Hotel Hanover after a fierce fight with two detectives. He wielded three revolvers and three Bowie knives hidden about the room as his wife watched in shock. Detectives retrieved six weapons, chloroform, rope, a sponge and other items before transporting him to City Hall for detention. Delaney claimed his misfortune stemmed from trying to keep his wife in their previous social standing.
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St. Louis
New York
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Baltimore
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Thomas
Tall
Ater
City Hall
Maryland
Wonar
British Embezzler Arrested in Philadelphia
John Sheehey, alleged manager of a Lipton store in Limerick, Ireland, was arrested as he stepped from the Belgian steamer Friesland arriving from Liverpool. He is charged with embezzling several hundred pounds from Lipton's yachtsman business. The British Consul Powell prompted the arrest. Sheehey proclaims innocence and says he is bound for the St Louis exposition and will be given a bearing tomorrow.
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John Sheehey
Thomas Lipton
Limerick
Ireland
Liverpool
Powell
Russians Driven From Yalu After Five Day Fight
News from Tokio reports Russians forced to abandon Antung and retreat to Feng Huan Cheng after five days of fighting. Japanese army under General Kuroki crossed the Yalu, gained ground on heights, captured Kurito island, and seized control of the estuary at Wiju, with Japanese losses around 700 and Russian losses over 000.
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Ines
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Kuropatkin
Miss Elsie Whelan to Wed Robert Goelet In Society Tie
Miss Elsie Whelan heiress to Philadelphia fortunes will wed Robert Goelet the young New York social figure and multimillionaire. The Whelan family stands among Philadelphia society’s foremost circles, akin to the Vanderbilts in New York.
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Robef Goelet
Robert Goelet
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Mia
Henry Whelan
the Whelan
Philadelphia
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Astore
Japanese advance across Yalu river amid heavy bombardment
The article recounts Russian and Japanese shelling on the Yalu front near Wiju and Antung. Japanese forces cross the river amid fierce fighting, with Kuroki ordering dawn attacks and reporting significant Russian casualties and captures. A flotilla and land forces sustain seven hours of bombardment as Japan presses toward the ridge lines.
Japanese Army Crosses Yalu River Near Kiulien-Tse
Russian officials report heavy losses and a retreat plan as General Kuroki's first Japanese army advances across the Yalu about 30 miles above its mouth near Kiulien-Tse. Russian forces under Sassulitch Mistchenko and Kashtalinsta persist along the Manchurian shore, hindering the crossing despite being outnumbered and outgunned.
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Conference at White House shaping Republican platform
President Roosevelt held a White House conference with prominent Republicans including Senators Aldrich Spooner Hale Pratt of Connecticut Lodge Allisons Speaker Cannon and Chairman Hemenway. The meeting discussed a broad platform ahead of the June Chicago convention with no conclusions disclosed and no talk of national committee chairmanship.
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Chicago
Died On Eve of Election In St Paul
St Paul May 2 Colonel A R Kiefer Republican candidate for city controller died suddenly of apoplexy at the Ryan hotel. He was a former congressman and had a term as mayor of St Paul. In Baltimore a two year old, Frank J Duncan, was struck by a batted ball during an amateur game and died in hospital several hours later.
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First National Bank
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Electric Lght and Gas Company
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Philadelphia
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Harris
Will Sub CoaI Trust Preparation Well in Hand
Washington May 2 The antitrust pursuit of the anthracite coal combines gains momentum as the Department of Justice and Interstate Commerce Commission prepare evidence for a possible suit. Attorney General Knox coordinates with district attorneys in Philadelphia New York and New Jersey and with DOJ staff. The Interstate Commission resumes its inquiry May 24 to compel testimony on pooling rates and market management. Roosevelt reportedly wants court action promptly, potentially before the 1904 campaign ends. The case may be filed in the Philadelphia circuit court of appeals, with delays possible due to court adjournments. The administration references Justice Brewer’s Northern Securities view as a benchmark for proving restraint of trade.
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United States Supreme Court
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Philadelphia
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United States
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Northern Securities
Fighting in Turkey Troops Lose 20 Killed and 23 Wounded
In Sassun district Asia Minor heavy fighting between Turkish troops and Armenian insurgents left 20 soldiers dead and 23 wounded. About 10,000 troops remain in the troubled area as 12 villages in Talori district were destroyed. Private advices claim Kurdish forces attacked two villages north of Sassun with 26 killed.
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Talori
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