Deadly practical joke linked to Paterson death
Frank McGill died after a high tension shock in Paterson carhouse. Investigators say a practical joke using five wires with a soft soap tub caused the fatal jolt. Joseph Grant and Christopher Ashfield were arrested for manslaughter as details emerge.
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Frank McGill
Paterson
N. J
Paterson Railroad Company
Joseph Grant
Christopher Ashfield
McBride
Grant
McGill
Vacillating Canadians Amid Boundary Clash Debates
A Washington news item outlines ongoing U S and British discussions on the Canadian boundary. It notes Ontario and British Columbia actions affecting American interests from timber leases to mining and nursery stock, plus Canada’s stance on arbitration and the Pyramid harbor claim. Reports suggest limited prospects for settlement if Canada dictates imperial policy, with a call for conformity to U S and British positions. Additionally brief items cover Sullivan's Island disturbances by African American deserters and a Pennsylvania miners convention deciding on strike actions.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Ontario
Michigan
British Columbia
San Jose
Dominion
Alaska
Commission
Lynn Canal
Yukon
Pyramid Harbor
Pittsburg's Heavy Storm Strikes City and Hood's Immunes Return
A severe storm swept Pittsburg causing significant damage to trees roofs and utilities with no deaths. A 10 year old girl Annie Sullivan was struck by a live wire across the throat but is expected to recover. Power outages and transport delays followed as telegraph and trolley lines were disrupted. Hood's Immunes transport Logan arrives from Cuba returning veterans to Camp Meade. One death Casey of Company M occurred at sea during the voyage. Griffin gang trial set for special term with grand jury to reconvene Friday.
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N. J
Peter A. Meeker
Roseland Avenue
Ene
Caldwell
Caldwell Common Council
Railroad Company
Trocutter
Pittsburg
Annie Sullivan
Miller Street
Minersville
A. Warmcastle
East End
Hood
Cuba
New York
United States
Logan
Gibara
United States Volunteers
Hood's
Grubbs
Louisiana
Texas
Casey
Company M
Camp Meade
Griffin
Carhart
Regan
Superior Court
Buffalo
Buffalo Cast Iron Pipe Company
Andrew Riedle
Valentine Hahn
Lockport
Lake Avenue
Daniel Toothill
Albert Murphy
George Sharkey
Governor Walcott vetoes Spanish veterans bill in Boston
Governor Walcott vetoed the Spanish veterans preference bill and a law exempting fraternal benefit organizations from insurance restrictions. The veterans measure would grant late war Spanish veterans civil service priority, ranking just after Civil War veterans on appointment lists. In Montgomery, Mrs. John H. Clisby, wife of the mayor, died after jumping from her carriage. sister Mrs. Charlies Virgin was seriously injured as runaway horses made the carriage unmanageable.
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Walcott
Boston
Bil
Spain
Public Services
Montgomery
Ala
John H. Clisby
Charlies Virgin
Sailor Killing Arrest in Hong Kong Case
Hong Kong dispatch reports Captain Sewell nephew of a shipbuilder and politician arrested for alleged complicity in the killing of a Black sailor aboard the American ship Benjamin Sewell. First officer also detained. all released on bail. Oregon soldiers head to Portland. Washington regiment to come via San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Bulletin
Hong Kong
Sewell
Benjamin Sewell
Oregon
Portland
Washington
Alger
Otis
Oregon Regiment of Volunteers
Manila
Ore
Washington Regiment
Grant Sails for the Philippines with Troops and Supplies
The U S transport Grant departed for the Philippines late last night carrying heavy cargo, military transports, 1,200 recruits, cavalry and infantry units. In Allentown, Fred Reppert died from wounds after choking his wife and slashing his own throat. In Washington, Vice President Hobart resumed activity with a short drive as plans unfold for a trip to Long Branch.
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Philippines
San Francisco
United States
Grant
Fourth Cavalry
Fourth Infantry
Reppert
Allentown
Fred. Reppert
Washington
Hobart
Long Branch
Nuggets of News from the Republic and Far Abroad
The Belgian government rescinds the ban on American cattle imports. The Fifteenth infantry arrives in Manila. One man drowns and five desert at Honolulu. A 3 year old is saved from a fourth story fall by clotheslines in New York. President McKinley issues civil service amendments freeing about 4000 offices. A gasoline stove explosion in Philadelphia endangers Mrs Serby and her daughter. Adrian Braun is electrocuted at Sing Sing for killing his wife in prison.
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Fifteenth Infantry
Manila
Honolulu
Joseph Frederick
New York
McKinley
Civil Service
Philadelphia
Serby
Adrian Braun
Sing Sing
Cuban Troops Pay Scandal Sparks Havana Welfare Push
In Havana yesterday many Cuban privates applied for American gratuity shares amid disbanding orders. Lt Col George Randall oversaw payments as arms surrendered rose and many not on rolls waited. Authorities expect more pay days after June 16 with troops routed and to Havana.
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Pedro Vpelssadea Ovoret
Ai Wiha
Hasina
Iluvana
George Randall
Eighth United States Infantry
Havana
Randall
Pinar del Rio
Pedro Delgado
Guanajay
Delgado
Guanibacoa
Jacinto Hernandez
San Jose de Las Lajas
Santa Clara
Memorial Day Observances by Grand Army of the Republic
Decoration Day services were led by General John Reynolds Post No. 2 G A R with a large turnout from Sons of Veterans and citizens. A funeral rite at Mt Olivet cemetery followed a parade from Red Men's Hall with martial music and flag lines. Flowers covered graves of Union dead and late war volunteers as a salute echoed from Soldiers and Veterans.
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John ¥. Reynolds
No. 2
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Sons of Veterans
Red Men’s Hall
Fost
Grand Army of the Republic
A New Airship by Baltimore Harnessmaker Kromm
Baltimore harnessmaker Louis H. Kromm claims an airship will navigate the sky, reach Washington in fifteen minutes and New York in ninety, with the American Airship and Construction Company formed to promote the invention. It features a cigar shaped canvas balloon, end propellers, a passenger car and guarded by secret control methods. Analysts deem the concept practicable and expect a six month build, with potential mail service and wartime applications cited by promoter Targarona. The piece also notes Kemp Hall events in Frederick County with Rev. Quincy LeMorrow speaking.
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Louis H. Kromm
Baltimore
Kromm
United States
Targarona
Kromim
Sas
Mr. Targaroua
Mr. Kromm
Tarfarona
Promopition
Kemp Hall
Frederick County
Quincy Le:Morrow
Subcommittees Discuss Arbitration Plans at The Hague
International discussions in The Hague focus on Russian scheme and six article mediation proposal by Count Nigra. American and Italian amendments seek joint arbitrators and reaction to mobilization limits. Separate reports cover swindling cases in New York, Harrison in Paris, a Seattle trolley crash, a Cedar Rapids train through bridge, and minor baseball results across leagues.
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The
Hague
Count Nigra
Uieform Gra
Disarmament Committee
Anerod
New York
J. Percival Stewart
Robert Cameron
Edward C. Barr
Daniel J. Peirce
American Investors’ Company
Harry C. Woodruff
Charlowe Hall School Announces End of Year Activities
The Charlotte Hall School in St. Mary's county schedules close of term events from June 8 to June 29. Includes written exams, cadet encampment at River Springs, field drills, a June 27 society celebration, declamation contest, and a June 29 commencement with Judge B. R. Burroughs as speaker. Graduates named include W. E. Webster, E. W. Petherbridge, Wirt Harrison, A. R. Pearson, and J. W. Waring Jr. The year drew representation from most Maryland counties and Baltimore districts. Separately, Judith B. Hopkins of Baltimore won a $1,298 verdict against Metropolitan Life Insurance for two policies on Edward L. Hopkins, her late husband.
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B. R. Burroughs
Illinois
W.E. Webster
Somerset County
E. W. Petherbridge
St. Mary's County
Wirt Harrison
A. R. Pearson
Baltimore
J. W. Waring, Jr
Charles County
Judith B. Hopkins
Lisa Sagarancapany
New York
Edward L. Hopkins
Philippines courts reopen under American sovereignty
Manila May 30. An order reestablishes the Philippine courts closed since the American occupation. Spanish authorities remain the language, with Cayetano Arrellano as chief justice and Manuel Arrilla, Gregorio Aranita, and others as associates. The move follows American legal structure while keeping Spanish civil codes where not conflicting with U.S. sovereignty.
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Capeathe Pav
Treachory
Manila
United States
Cayetano Arrelano
Manuel Arrilla
Col. Crow
Der
Gregorio Aranita
Raymundo Mollllza
Ambrosia Rianzares
Tullo Lorenzo
Major Young
Captain Birkhimer
Florentio Torres
Supreme Court
Arrallano
Islands
Aguinaldo
Aranita
Melliza
Iloilo
Torres
Philippines
Otis
Fiukes
New York
Lawton
el Cano
Guam
Signal Corps
Hscanavite
Negros
Tilley
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