McCall Perkins testimonies link to campaign gift saga
New York report details Andrew Hamilton linking Clarence Mackay and Carmelius Bliss to a republican fund contribution. Hamilton recalls Mackay’s involvement with a $2,000,000 Commercial Cable loan and disputes Bliss denial of receipts. Secretary Root denies insurance wording promises. DA Jerome argues life insurance officials did not commit crime over campaign funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Hamilton
Clarence Mackay
Fowler
Mackay
Carmelius N. Bliss
theRepublican National Committee
Bliss
Republican Campaign
Hamlton
McCall
Commercial Cable Company
Muttall
New York Life
Hamilton
New York “Life
Mr. Bliss
Emilton
McCail
Perkins
Root
Higgins
AL. Reot
Albany
Flo
Armstrong Committee
Washington
Mor Root
Remirk
Jerome
O'Sullivan
Life
Six Six Life Prisoners Held in Connecticut State Prison
Hartford March 2 The state prison at Wethersfield now holds sixty six life convicts after four more were received. This marks the largest census of life prisoners ever counted in the Connecticut state prison system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Wethersfield
Death of former congressman Arnold shocks DuBois community
Hon W C Arnold of DuBois Pa ex congressman for this district died very suddenly in Muskegon Mich where he was lingering after legal matters. The body will be brought to his home for burial.
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Eix
Arnold Read
Dubois
W. Co. Arnold
Musketon
Mich
Mooty grills packers in Chicago on Rockefellers trip
Attorney General Mooty confronted packers in Chicago on March 21 condemning their activities and mocking the Rockefeller trip to an immunity bath as a wash away of sins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chigago
Mooty
Rockefeller
Sevastopol Mutiny Report Amid War News
Rumors from St. Petersburg claim a Sevastopol sailor mutiny followed the Schmidt execution with officers seized and the fortress nearly in open revolt. Reports say firing squads on Botizan island ended Schmidt and his comrades, while Kuropatkin criticizes Prussian defeats and Witte retirement rumors are denied. A Moscow Credit Mutual robbery yielded 422500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Schmidt
Russia
Sevastopol
Aring
Raaneror Nicholas
James
Schwitt
Kuropatkin
Cont Witte
Credit Mutual
Moscow
Agreement Near As France and Germany Move Toward Peace
Advices from the state department indicate a near agreement at Algeciras between France and Germany, with differences likely settled amicably. It is unclear if Ambassador Henry White made a formal proposition, though an informal one may have aided progress. The conference appears to be rapidly concluding on most disputed issues related to Morocco.
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Washington
State Department
Algeciras
France
Germany
Henry White
Mer. White
Germnny
Mrs Roosevelt Sets Cruise Plan With Children
Mrs Roosevelt travels with sons Archie and Quentin and daughter Miss Brbet and possibly son Txermie from Washington next week. They will board the president’s Mayflower at Fernandina for a West Indies cruise via Cabra, Porto Rico, stopping at Havaiua and San Juan.
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Vordirs
Roosevelt
Washington
Mare 21
Archie
Quentin
Miss Brbet
Txermie
Groton, Mass
Miorkia
Fernandina
Sher
West Indies
Cabra
Porto Rico
Havaiua
San Juan
Professor to Wed 014 Fupil in Ithaca
Professor Burt G. Wilden of the Corne zoology department announces his engagement to Miss Mary Field daughter of Mrs Mary Field of Basslon. Aliss Field, once Wilder’s pupil in 1874 at Penikese Island, studied at Anderson Sumner School of Natural History. The wedding is planned for Soeston in Juans.
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Fupil
Ithaca
Burt G. Wilden
Corne Zoology
Misa Mary Field
Stra
Mary Burdy Field
Basslon
Aliss Field
Wilder
Waters-Pierce stock held by Van Buren successor
In a March 21 hearing at St. Louis the majority stock of the Waters Pierce company was released by the Standlate before the Waters Mieres reorganization and is now held by M. M. Van Buren, superintendent of John Archbold of Standard Oil.
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van Buren Hokis
Rockefeller Denies Illness Report From Europe
New York reports of William Rockefeller’s illness are denied at 3 Broadway. Rockefeller’s private secretary says no word of illness has been received, countering rumors that circulated while he is in Europe.
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W. Rockefeller
Pwlnesa
New York
William Rockefeller
Europe
Broadway
Astor to Wed Shaw in Virginia at Cliveden Residence
Waldorf Astor plans to marry Mrs. Nannie Langhorne Shaw at the end of April in Virginia. They will reside at Cliveden, the Whaines residence, with an annual income of 50,000 dollars as a wedding gift from Mr Astor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
Fortuna London
Waaldorf Astor
Nannie Langhorne Shaw
Virginia
Cliveden
Whaines
Williaa
Waldorf Astor
Asterc
Manifestant Struck by Bullet at Church During Unrest
A protest in Nancy France ends with a bullet injury to a demonstrator during a church event. The incident occurred as civil unrest rose around the inventor ring of church property, drawing state and church involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denil
Nancy
France
Joint Conference Ends as Demands Referred for Study
In Indianapolis on March 21 the second joint conference of coal operators and miners in the central district adjourned after referring miners demands to the joint scale committee. President Mitchell spoke of extraordinary circumstances and urged reconciliation under President Roosevelt’s mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
Tam
Ami Justice
Econl
Bol runs ashore at Fire Island beach after stormy voyage
The Norwegian fruit steamer Bol ran aground on Fire Island beach near Fire Island light while approaching New York from Port Antonio. Seventeen crewmen and four passengers climbed down the ship and walked ashore after the vessel capsized onto the sand as the tide ebbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cressy
Wreck
New York
Bol
Atndy Beach
Port Antonio
Coston
Panama Canal
Frost Derails Maryland Train near York
A passenger wreck on the Western Maryland railroad fifteen miles from York disrupted the Baltimore to Highfield branch. Frost in the rail caused it to snap as the locomotive struck it, sending two passenger coaches plunging ten feet down an embankment. Twelve persons were injured.
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Maryland
York
Western Maryland
Baltimore
Highfield
Cleveland Bucket Shop Plea Ends Indictment Case
Lewis E. B. Smith manager of the Cleveland Brokerage offices pleaded guilty to conducting a bucket shop after an indictment by the Cuyahoga county grand jury. The court fined him 350 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mares
Lewis EB. Smith
Cleveland Brokerage Company
Cuyahoga County
Grand Jury
Fudge Kennedy
Mississippi Adopts Electric Chair
Mississippi selects electric chair as the method of execution. Governor Vardaman approves the substitution and the decision signals a shift in state capital punishment practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
New Orleans
Vardaman
Trolley Companies to Carry Freight Bill Passed
TRENTON N J March 21 The house has passed Senator Wakeles bill permitting trolley companies to carry freight provided they obtain municipal consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. 3
House
Senator Wakeles
Sugar King John Sprackels Said Dying in San Francisco
A San Francisco report dated March 21 says John D B D Spreekele the sugar magnate is dying from cirrhosis of the liver.
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John Dbd
Spreekele
Very i
San Francisco
John D. Sprackels
Valentine and Uncle Henry Win Fair Grounds Feature
Racing at New Orleans reports 5 percent favorites winning at the Fair Grounds. Valentine and Uncle Henry were the only successful favorites, with Valentine winning and Uncle Henry saving energy for a late surge. Race results list Sister Hoffman Glad Pirate Dan Melenna Na voki Runimaster Navoki St Valentine Hallowmas Little Scout Ravyiana My Gem Simon Kent Water Panay Lemon Girl.
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Valentine
Henry
New Orleans
Uncle Henry
Fairgrounds
At High
Runimaster
Navoki
R. F. Williams
St. Valentine
Fi Hallowmas
Little Scout
Ravyiana
My Gem
Simon Kent
Unclé Henry
Water Panay
Lemon Girl
Mud Jark Triumph in Oakland Race
In Oakland on March 21 Barney Schreiber’s Ally Our Ann led early but was nosed out at the final jump by Yankee Jim in a 13 tolerance. The disqualification at the good thing J. K.F. saved thousands. Peutaget won, Frolic second, J. K.P. third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
San Francisco
Barney Schreiber
Our Ann
Yankee Jim
J. K.F
Peutaget
J. K.P
Bowling Tourney Scores In Louisville Tilt
Thirty two pairs competed in the Louisville bowling tournament on March 21. Only two teams exceeded 1100, Rosgendahl and Peth of Chicago with 1133 and Marsh and Peters of Springfield Alabama with 1 AQ noted. Standout individual scores included KE Kumft of Buffalo with 610, J L Whitmarsh of Detroit with 608, and H Rose of Cincinnati with 591.
Demarest Defeats Wright In Amateur Billiard Playoff
In Chicago on March 21 Calvin Demarest of Chicago defeated H A Wright of San Francisco 300 to 92 in the play off for second place in the amateur billiard tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demarest
Wright
Chicago
Calvin Demarest
H. A. Wright
San Francisco
Jardiniere Is Surprising Oaklawn Winner
Hot Springs Ark March 21 Henry C was the only favorite to triumph Jardiniere won the colt race at 15 to 1 and was the surprise of the day at Oaklawn Track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardiniere
Hot Springs
Ark
Henry C
Oaklawn
Airship Nota Filer Beats Field at City Park
New Orleans March 21 report notes Airship Nota Filer as the sole beaten favorite at City Park. Fred Cook adds Lady Mistake and Nevada to his stud matrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airship Nota Filer
New Orleans
Aiship
City Park
Fred Cook
Lady Mistake
Nevada
Dewey Names Germany or Japan as Likely Future Foes
Admiral Dewey told the house naval committee in secrecy that Germany or Japan could be the United States’ distant future opposing power. He indicated Congress may respond by offering two Dreadnought battleships of 48 000 tons each with ten twelve-inch guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
Washington
House Naval Committee
Dewey
United States
Congress
French Coal Miners Refuse Wage Increase Offer
French miners' congress rejects a 10 percent wage increase from coal companies. The decision goes to a referendum of the 51 000 strikers. The congress calls for calm and warns against revolutionary agitators while urging orderly action to improve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miny Strik
Lens
France
Congress
Wiil
Storer's Retirement as U S Ambassador Surprises London
A London report states the Austro Hungarian government knew nothing of Bellamy Storer’s retirement from the American ambassadorship until a telegram from the embassy in Washington announced his replacement by Charles S. Wranels. The reasons given include social and religious factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storer
London
Bellamy Storer
Washington
Charles 8. Wranels
Antihazing Bill Cleared by Senate Bound for Governor
The Ohio senate passed the antihazing bill, sent from the house, establishing penalties for hazing a student at any public or private university or school. Offenders face fines up to 200 dollars, imprisonment up to six months, or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate
House
Fire ravages Chepangno Street buildings in Binghamton
A March 23 fire in Binghamton nearly destroyed three and four story structures on Chenango Street owned by the Alonzo Roberson Lumber Company. The loss to Roberson is estimated above 10 000 dollars.
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Binghamton
Binghamton, N
Chenango Street
Alonzo Roberson Lumber Company
Roberson Company
Herr Most's Body Cremated
In Cincinnati on March 21 the body of Johann Most, leader of American anarchists, was cremated. His widow began journeying with the ashes toward New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Most
Cincinnati
Johann Most
America
New York
Guardian Savings Loan Faces Fraud Claims
The receiver of Guardian Savings and Loan in New York reports the firm conducted fraudulent business. The secretary and treasurer are under arrest as part of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Guardian Savings and Loan Company
Assembly Passes Antidocking Bill Against Docked Horses
Albany March 21. The bill prohibiting docking of horses tails or importation of docked horses into the state passed the assembly by 91 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antidocking Bnl Basses
Albany
Negro Granted Appeal Lynched by Chattanooga Mob
Reports from Washington describe the lynching of Kid Johnson in Chattanooga after a Supreme Court appeal was granted. The mob hanged him on a county bridge pier, shot the body full of holes, and disrupted a trolley car rope used in the hanging. The incident sparks debate over court order defiance and potential prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chattanooga
Penn
Kid Johnson
United States Supreme Court
Ig Airaet
Court
Supreme Court
Johnsong
Ele
Nevada Taylor
Forest Hill Cemetery
Fannyson
County Bridge
Johnson
Tone Centrathngh
Department ‘of Justice
Steamer Mexico Launched by New York and Cuba Line
The steamer Mexico was launched at Cramp shipyards in Norfolk Virginia. Katherine Williams Smith daughter of Alfred G Smith GM of the line sponsored the unveiling. The vessel is the fourth sister ship to the Merida and may be converted into a cruiser if war breaks out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Norfolk
New York
Cuba Mail Steamship Line
Cramp Company
Katherine Williame-Smith
Alfred G. Smith
New York and Cuba Steamship Line
Merida
Unique Strike Ends at Tremont Silk Mills Opens Shop
In New York on March 21 the Tremont silk mills strike ends after three months. The factory will be an open shop for beans. About 200 young women workers celebrate a victory as their sweethearts may wait at the gate or inside the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tremont Silk Mills
Got Tilford After Lone Close
New York March 21 Henry M Tilford, sought for two months as a witness by Missouri Attorney General Hadley, was captured by a process server at Fifth Avenue and Fifty second Street. The server M B E Palmedo was hurt during the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilford
Lone
New York
Henry M. ‘Tilford
Hadley
Missouri
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-second Street
M. BE. Palmedo
Democrats Sweep at Little Falls Election
In Herkimer county the Democratic ticket won the batter election in Little Falls. The Republicans had controlled last year and made a clean sweep in Dolgeyne, reversing the previous Democratic majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Falls
N. Y
Herkimer
Dolgeyne
Republic
Mother and Child Struck by Train Near Grand Rapids
Mrs Carmella Boteama and her one year old child were struck by a Michigan Central passenger train while crossing a track near Grand Rapids. The child died instantly and the mother died later at Butterworth hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Carmella-Boteama
Michigan Central
Butterworth Hospital
Twenty Anary Women in New York City Court
A fragment reports in New York March 21 that twenty women appeared in Yorkville police court to recount how Benjamin created them by Christian Science to lure the stork to their homes. They paid a dollar for visits, but the stork did not arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trywenty
Anary
New . York
Oden
Yorkville
Citizens Union Ticket Wins Local Ballston Vote
In Ballston village on March 21 Irving W. Wiggell led the Citizens Union ticket to victory for village president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Union
Ballston, N
Citizzens" Union
Irving W. Wisgell
Scott’s eXPLAN a Army Offer Pelie Why Bend
A Washington interview quotes Major Scott on the Moro rebellion. He describes Moro bands as outlaw groups with no national racial or religious significance and says U.S. troops have been fighting to restore order for eight months. He asserts Americans never interfered with local religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arith
Scott
Dajo
United ‘States
Termis
Ag. Gathe
United States
Bodies Found After Lady Antrim Wreck Off Marblehead
Fragments of the Boothbay schooner Lady Antrim washed ashore at Marblehead Massachusetts. Two bodies were found on the beach and five crew members are believed lost. The wreckage lay scattered near Moore's Rocks or Tinker's Isan, with larger portions inland at Tinker’s high beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Mass
Boothbay
Ife
Antrim
Moore's -Rocks
Tinker’s
Besch
Neek
Haer
Mystery Fugitive Evades Capture After Buffalo Train Escape
A forger known as Woveur BigMtentonely fled during a Leigh Valley train incident near Buffalo. Detective Magnes led the pursuit with line reports indicating a complete disappearance and no trace of motive since the escape. Hackett noted the case as ongoing with the thief unlocated and the stolen funds unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New ‘York State
Magnes
Line
Hackett
Village Blacksmith Wins North Pelham Village Presidency
Jim Reilly and his independent ticket won the North Pelham village election by an overwhelming majority. Reilly is a blacksmith with no chestnut tree display in front of his shop, a point noted in coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Jim Reilly
North Pelham
J. Reilly
Financial and Mercantile Closing Stock Guide
Closing stock quotations show steady rates in mercantile paper and general exchanges. The report lists New York port exports for the week and prices of copper and several rail and utility shares with figures like 105% and 93, alongside multiple company names such as General Electric and Missouri Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile
New York
Lo Amal
Brooklyn RT
Aos G0
G&stl
Ches
Ohio
Sthchi
Northwi
di& Fe
ME Borie
Ccce Ee Dhe
Electric
Gentral
Lackawannes
Louis, & Nash, Ae
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Union Missouri Pac
New York Market Report Wheat Dairy and Poultry Prices
Market notes reveal mixed headings for wheat red and yellow varieties, corn and yams with prices varied. Butter creamery products priced per pound, dairy quotes include firsts seconds thirds and state dairy items. dressed poultry prices listed for Cayons hounds fowls and other items with regional references to New York, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tigter
Aes
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dres
Masaes
Live Stock Market Update and Prices
Market reports show demand softening with slower trading across cattle and sheep. Prices for beef steers and heifers steady to lower while lambs fetch around seven dollars per hundredweight amid cautious buyer activity.
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Youcrer
Perkina
Black Sea
Iady Antrim
Marblehead - Neck
Tshay
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