Boodler Confession Ties Money to New Era Legislation
Former State Senator Fred L. Busche, after mental strain from a grand jury probe, confessed to a broad scheme of bribery linked to state legislation dating back eight years. He alleges steam and street railway interests funded lawmakers and names several prominent senators profiting from the 1899 sessions, though no prosecutions proceed due to statute of limitations.
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St. Louis
Fred L. Busche
Folk
Busche
Countess of Clancarty Famed Beauty Now Domestic Matron
The Countess of Clancarty once Miss Bellé Bilton, noted beauty and former society favorite, is said to be even more lovely today. She prioritizes home life, caring little for society and focusing on her three children, Lord Kilconnel, Hon. Robert Trench, and her younger daughter.
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Countess of Clancarty
Witness Describes Corrupt Acts in State Assembly
The testimony recounts payments to secure bill delays and smothered legislation. Busche tears up as he recalls the school book trust funding and bribes to stall bills, saying prosecutions are blocked by the statute of limitations.
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Folk
school book commission
Buscher
school book trust
Busche
THREE BURNED TO DEATH IN WAYNESVILLE FIRE
A large Waynesville house owned by State Attorney General Gillmer burned with three fatalities. C J Galbeath and two servants died after attempts to rescue them failed. The blaze broke out at midnight as neighbors spotted smoke and alerted rescuers.
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Waynesville
N.C
Asheville
N. C
Gillmer
C. J. Galbeath
FL W. Paine
Galbeath
Search for Umbria dynamiter widens in Chicago
Police in Chicago focus on the Umbria dynamite plot and investigate Jean Rossow linking him to "G. Russell" who built the infernal machine in a Washington Boulevard house. Rossow, an anarchist, is believed to have avoided Chicago for three years and would be arrested if found.
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Umbria
Chicane
Mar
Chicago
Jean Rossow
Rossow
G. Russell
Washington Boulevard house
Waymarket fio
Assets Sold in New Jersey Asphalt Reorganization
In Jersey City a sale of assets of the National Asphalt Company and Asphalt Company of America, under New Jersey court order, fetched 6,006,000 by the reorganizing committee led by Henry C. Verdell. National bondholders receive 400 in new stock per 1,066 bond, National common 1.60 per share, preferred 4.50 share for 110 in new stock. Asphalt of America owners receive 500 percent in preferred stock. A 10 year voting trust will hold new company stock.
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Jersy City
New
New Jersey
Henry Tatni
America
Lodly
Hendry C.Wverdell
National Asphalt company
Navy Recruiting Suspended for Present Due to Contagious Diseases
Navy recruiting is suspended for the present because of contagious diseases at training stations and aboard receiving ships along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The department hopes to resume within about ten days as crowding caused the outbreaks. Enlisted strength nears the maximum with records broken at St. Louis for six days of recruiting. Moonshine whisky deaths in Arkansas lead to investigations of tainted liquor. Postmaster salaries in several towns will rise by 100 dollars. Quakertown decreases by 109 after July 1.
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Washington
Mar
Atlantic
Pacific
department
navy
St. Louis
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League games saw Boston crush St Louis 19 to 0 and Chicago tied Brooklyn 4 to 4 while St Louis Stttchure defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2. American League results not listed.
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Boston
St. Louis
New
Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Massacre reports spark official caution over Kishenet Jews
Washington dispatch cites intense indignation over alleged massacre of Jews in Kishenet by Russians. While officials say no definite advice, no reason to believe reports are accurate, critics warn the atrocity may be exaggerated.
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Washington
Kishenet
alate
Kishenetft
vitary
Kishin and murderers raid ribald Russia expropriation
A fragmentary report describes raids on saloons and wine cellars in Russia with killings and a chaotic scene. Wealthy men were beggared as vineyards and farms suffered extensive losses. The financial impact is stated as over 5000 dollars.
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Russia
Americans Storm Manila Stage In Sedition Dispute
A May 16 incident at the Libertad theatre in Manila saw a party of Americans rush the stage during a historical play, topple actors, smash furniture, and cause the audience to flee. Colonel Tolentino, the playwright and former insurgent, faces likely prosecution amid the turmoil.
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Manila
Libertad
Katipunan secret Society
Tolentino
Between the Eee and the Home Country Threats
A fragment notes threats between the Eee and the home country. The readable text lacks clear names or dates, but implies escalating tension and potential danger affecting relations and safety considerations.
Mayor Richardson Replies To Carnegie Cable
The Montreal city mayor received a cable from Andrew Carnegie apologizing for remarks about Sydney's mirage steel industry. Carnegie aims to unite North America and Great Britain and invites Richardson to Skibo Castle. Richardson replies Canada is young and promising, declining Carnegie's library offer may hinge on the mirage remark. Lebaudy airship makes another ascent near Paris, covering seven and a half miles in 25 minutes despite a ventillator issue.
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Richardson
Aldrew
Carnegie
Sydney
United’ States
North America
Great Britain
Skibo Castle
Andrew Carnegie
Canada
A. W RICHARDSON
Carmmexie
Paris
Mantes
Rosny
Meisson
Boy Charged With Murder in Lancaster Township Case
Samuel Phillips a 14 year old boy living near Midoy has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Isaac Stingler the Rappe township hermit. Officials refuse to disclose what evidence exists against him.
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Lancaster
Samuel Phillips
Midoy
Isaac Stingler
Rappe township
Mules Seizure Case In December 1901 Details
Mr. Preston sold mules to Grabet who did not pay. David M Devilbies, from whom the mules were bought, repossessed the animals and Buckay moved to seize the mules with restore papers. Judge McSherry reserved his decision.
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Daniel
David'M
Backey
Preston
J Grabet
delog
David M
Buckay
McSherry
Horse from Adama Expreva Company Dies at Stable
A horse from the Adama Expreva Company died suddenly around 2 AM at Sponselier's livery stable. The death was not discovered for several hours. Officials suspect the horse died of a heart attack or similar ailment.
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Adama Expreva Company
Sponselier
Banker Venner Sentenced for Contempt in U S Circuit Court
Clarence H. Venner of Boston was found guilty of contempt of court, fined 1000 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to six months in Sangamon county jail. He refused to produce books in a foreclosure case involving the Alten Water Works Company and the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company.
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C. H. Venner
U.S. Circuit Court
Springfield
Iil
Humphrey
United States” circuit
Clarence H. Venner
Boston
Mass
Sangamon
Venner
United States court
Stowaways Found Hidden Aboard Portuguese Vessel
Customs officials detain the Portuguese schooner Unique from the Cape Verde islands after arriving with 56 passengers. Twenty two undeclared immigrants were found stowed away in flagrant violation of the law, prompting scrutiny of the ship and manifest.
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Providence
Cape Verde islands
Miles Defends Soldiers Officers and Navy Statement
A confusing fragment shows Lieutenant General Nolada Counter or similar asserting officers and the Navy are responsible. The message mentions saving tenants and directed actions by the presidency, with garbled names and unclear events.
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Janeral Nolada Cwrnter
cartig
Poison case and political posts in brief
McCarthy dies after drinking coffee laced with poison. county officials vow murder investigation. Christopher H. Paine named US consul at St Thomas, a West Virginia political figure and former internal revenue agent. Also reported: wives of railroad workers aid Mobile and Ohio during strike. Penn lacrosse beats Harvard 3 to 2 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
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F. A. Bullock
W. P. Kimball
McCarthy
Washington
Christopher H. Paine
United States
St Thomas
West Virginia
internal revenue service
Henry A. Johnson
District of Columbia
Venice
Valencia
Jackson
Tenn
Mobile and Ohio company
Penn
Harvard
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
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