Washington Monument Unveiling Honors Nation's Liberator
Philadelphia May 15. Crowds fill streets for the unveiling of the Washington monument in Fairmount Park. President McKinley and Cabinet arrive, with Gov Hastings and other dignitaries in attendance. A grand parade follows, led by Maj Gen Snowden, featuring regular army units, naval contingents, and state guards. The ceremony includes a speech by William W Porter and a presentation to the park commission, with the monument by Rudy Rerers celebrated as a major civic symbol.
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Decline in Immigration Arrivals Reported for Year
Washington reports show a sharp drop in immigrant entries. For the nine months ending March 21 1897 arrivals were 142 compared with 209,639 in the same period of 1896, a decrease of 66,559. The Bureau estimates a total country decline not less than 93,000 for the year, with New York bearing about 70,009 of that total.
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Two Children Die in Gas Asphyxiation in Atlantic City
At William Staiger's home in Atlantic City's wealthiest neighborhood, his 13-year-old daughter Gussie and her 10-year-old cousin Ray Lafferty were found dead in bed from escaping gas. Gussie had just returned from Philadelphia for a summer visit. Staiger woke early, forced the bedroom door, and found the two children deceased.
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Greeks Push in Epirus as battle resumes near Nicopolis
Greek forces press toward Nicopolis and Prevesa as gunboat and land assaults renew in Epirus. Turkish batteries resist. Greek gains on heights while casualties rise. Ralli defends action, warning that armistice talks depend on continued Greek activity.
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Prosecute a Crooked Banker in Cincinnati
A Newport National Bank cashier T B Youtzer was arrested on a warrant in U S court after misappropriating bank funds. Bond set at 1060 percent. Youtzer jailed as plans for criminal action emerge. In Metropolis a jury found Sam RR Brown and W PL guilty of embezzlement with one year in prison and fines of 410 dollars each.
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Uruenars Revolution Suppressed in Uruguay Clash
Washington reports from Uruguay state a bloody battle at Tres Arbales halted the revolution as many rebels were killed and leaders driven to the frontier. Government reshuffles include appointing rebel leaders to the ministry. Three Negroes Lynched in Rosebud Texas
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Ex Senator Coke Dead in Texas State Funeral Planned
Former U S Senator Richard Coke died in Wace Texas at 1 50 am His remains will lie in state at the mansion until tomorrow when the funeral will take place It will be a state funeral Governors and leaders including Senators and Congressman notified Coke born in Virginia in 1828 moved to Texas joined the Confederate army served two terms as Texas governor and later sat in the U S Senate declined re election
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Mallory elected U S senator on 25th ballot in Florida
Filorida reports Stephen R. Mallory Democrat narrowly wins United States Senate seat on the 25th ballot. The vote tallies show Mallory defeating Chipler Call and others. Mallory, aged, is a former Confederate veteran and lawyer who practiced in Louisiana and Pensacola.
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Judge Lowell Dies at 73 in Brookline
Obituary notes the death of Judge John Lowell at his Brookline home aged 73. The report highlights his distinguished jurist career and date of passing.
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Disaster, crimes mix in scattered Arkansas notes
Terrible mine collapse near Pinkney Texas with many dead and injured. Names of victims listed, survivors describe falls and escapes. Separate items report Arkansas state senator Burt McMullen's gun attack on editor J N Smithee, Knapp leaving Turkey, and a Nashville gunboat speed record, plus a California divorce and an army court martial case.
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Governor Planned Europe Trip to Repatriate Stolen Goods Suspect
Ambassador Hay indicates Charles Sti faces receiving stolen goods charges in York Pennsylvania with three remands. Pennsylvania officials will seek his return from Europe as the governor confirms plans for state action. Vanderlip named to succeed Wike as assistant secretary of the treasury with brief bio details. A Russian military train wreck near Rockenhof Eliva on the Valki Jurjev line killed two officers and about a hundred soldiers with many more injured.
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Train Robbers Strike Westbound Southern Pacific
Masked men halted the westbound train about 450 miles west of San Antonio Texas. They forced the engineer to stop near Lozier, blew open Wells Fargo safes, securing about 2000 from the local safe and a large, undetermined sum from the through safe. The express car was wrecked by dynamite. The robbers, linked to a gang recently arriving from Mexico, looted the car while the mail suffered damage.
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Yesterday's baseball scores and a few notable notices
Baseball results from citizens and cities across leagues including Louisville Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis and Rochester plus Atlantic League games at Hartford Reading Richmond and Norfolk are listed. Also reports on Lt Edward Farrow being acquitted in Pittsburg May 15 and a Kentucky fire rescue at Jackson County. Paris authorities order Tom Mann to leave France within 24 hours after planned labor meeting setting.
Bears Press Stock Market Amid Cuban News and Gold Shipments
New York May 4 stock market faces steady pressure with a wide gap from yesterday's close. Bears focus on Cuban developments and relief measures while gold shipments of 1,250,080 converge toward Tuesday. Market shows little cheer beyond small foreign account buying and Gould shares strength.
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A Dance Class Closes With German Partner
A dancing class led by Misa Biltchie ended this afternoon with a German partner joining the session. The event reflects a cultural exchange during a routine instruction period.
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