Clark to resign from United States Senate
The Montana senator William A. Clark, crushed by humiliation, announced his resignation after the Senate election committee unanimously recommended that he not be entitled to the seat. Rumors of a hostile committee decision were dispelled when Chandler announced the verdict. Clark refused comment and withdrew from public view, while speculation swirled about his future and a potential Daly appointment to fill the vacancy.
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Washington
William A. Clark
United States Senate
Marcus Daly
Montana
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senator Clark
Clark
Senate
Chandler
New Hampshire
Hts
Faulkner
The
Arlington
Ecarde
Elections Committee
Daly
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Caffery
Louisiana
Quay
Mr. Quay
Penrose
Clark Quay
M.S. Quay
Women to serve as census takers in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia in June a small number of women will join 1,037 census enumerators with three women among them. Of 1,058 applicants only 21 were rejected, eight of whom were women. The district supervisor said names would not be released without federal permission. Successful women may be assigned to easier city areas, though men are needed in slum districts. City Hall offices serve as headquarters for the operation.
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Harry D. Beaston
Merriam
Washington
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Beaston
City Hall
the Times
New York
Eastern District Hospital
Williamsburg
Silas T. Blaisdell
Willie Foley
Wythe Avenue
Willie
Blaisdell
Foley
Masters Plumbers Sign Union Agreement to Take Effect May First
Forty three master plumbers signed the Journeymen Plumbers' Association agreement to go into effect May 1. Contractors and workers report broad support with many firms ready to sign the scale. A mass meeting of carpenters and building trades is set for this evening at Horticultural Hall to hear the conference committee report and discuss the eight hour day and a minimum rate of 38 1/2 cents per hour. Nearly 300 carpentry employers have agreed to the proposition amid a cooperative labor climate. Speakers at tonight's meeting include Samuel Gompers and leaders from several unions. No strike action is planned. some shirt finishers at the Quaker City Laundry report securing other work.
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Lee
Journeymen Plumbers’ Association
Horticultural Hall
Carpenters’ Union
Carpenter Contractors
Builders’ Exchange
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Dennis A. Hayes
Green Glass Bottle Blowers’ Union
William Klein
Bricklayers’ and Masone’ International Union
James Duncan
Granite Cutters’ National
William D. Huber
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
A. C. Cattermull
Admiral Dewey Not Withdrawing As Presidential Candidate
Lieutenant Crawford released an authorized statement from Admiral Dewey denying withdrawal as a future presidential candidate. He stated that Dewey has not withdrawn and does not intend to do so.
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Times Bureau
Washington
Crawford
Admiral Dewey
Amingu
Dewey
David S. Hammond Dead Hotel Proprietor and Turfman
David S. Hammond, lessee of the Plaza and the Murray Hill hotels, died late last night from heart trouble induced by apoplexy at age 65. The Times reports expressions of regret from hotel men across New York.
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the Times
New York
David S&s. Hammond
the Plaza
Murray Hill
And
Senate Sets April 24 Vote on Quay Case Admittance
The Senate voted unanimously for a 4 PM April 24 decision on Quay’s Pennsylvania seat. Pro and anti Quay factions echoed in tense sessions as Penrose Chandler and Burrows push for a speedy outcome. Quay’s allies expect a majority to admit him, with only two more speeches anticipated.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Senate
Penrose and Chandler
Quay
Burrows
Penrose
Senator Burrows
Senator Penrose
Cronje Reaches His St Helena Prison Island
IsIaNd oF St Helena April 10 The Niobe and the Milwaukee arrived with Boer prisoners. Four measles cases force quarantine aboard the Milwaukee. Prisoners are quiet. They will land tomorrow. The governor seeks courteous treatment. Oral Cronje and Schiles reach the island, seen as a historic English foe’s captivation.
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Island of
St. Helena
Niobe
Milwaukee
Oral Cronje
Schiles
England
Napoleon I
Sir Alfred Milner
Isle of St. Helena
EB. Palmer
R. A
Congo
Floor collapses during last rites. four die in Spain
In Corunna Spain April 10 a room floor collapsed as a priest administered the last sacrament to a dying man. Four people died including the man and four others were killed. fourteen were injured in the collapse.
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Corunna
Spain
Stern Judge Separates Boy Husband From His Girl Wife
New York April 10. Everett C Petty aged fifteen and his wife Nellie M Downs aged fifteen from Riverhead L I have had their marriage annulled by Supreme Court Justice Smith. The young couple met in 1898 and wed in February last year. Justice Smith annulled the union and declared Petty a bachelor again.
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the Times
New York
Love
Everett C. Petty
Riverhead
L. I
Supreme Court
Smith
Young Smith
Nellie M. Downs
Jesse R. Petty
Benedict
Meerkatsfontein Battle Report Defeat for British Troops
British forces suffer another defeat at Meerkatsfontein as an engagement ends unfavorably for the British troops. Local forces or opponents are unnamed in the fragment. No dates or larger context provided.
De Wet Defeats Brits at Meerkatsfontein in Fresh Casualty
A Brandfort dispatch reports General De Wet inflicting a third British defeat in a week at Meerkatsfontein. British losses include six hundred killed or wounded, while De Wet’s forces capture nine hundred enemies along with twelve wagons, with five Boers killed and nine wounded.
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London
Daily Mail
Brandfort
de Wet
Meerkatsfontein
Battle Report From Brandfort Ends With HeavyBritish Losses
Official dispatch from Pretoria dated Monday notes a battle south of Brandfort with six hundred British killed or wounded and eight hundred prisoners taken. Lord Roberts faces great difficulty due to water scarcity, a problem reported from Delagoa Bay.
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the Daily News
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay
Brandfort
Lord Roberts
Boers Attack Wepener as Battle Rages
Aliwal North April 10 heavy fighting continued at Wepener this morning with three Boer commandoes pressing the town. The outcome remains unknown as the clash resumes.
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Aliwal
Wepener
City plans eight new high schools proposal to Council
The Board of Education yesterday debated a resolution by Mr. Adaire to urge Councils to appropriate 2 million dollars for eight additional high schools citywide. The plan calls for four boys and four girls campuses, with committees to review. The board also sought a 2,700 increase in the current year item for staff and supplies and listed school-house additions and gas fixture contracts with bidding concerns over process.
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Adaire
Board of Education
Central High School
Committee On
Horace Binney
Belmont
Cramp
Horn-Rrapnan Manufacturing Company
Horn-Brannan Manufacturing Company
Maritime Exchange Hosts Philadelphia Port Inspection Anniversary
The Maritime Exchange launched its first port inspection of Philadelphia Harbor with a 30 member excursion led by Samuel B. Macdonnell editor of the Maritime Journal. The group toured docks, Breeze channel and Marcus Hook quarantine station aboard the F A Churchman with a dinner on Shamokin. The event marked the editor’s twenty fifth anniversary with the exchange. The Midvalley Colliery No 1 shut down for an indefinite period due to car scarcity, affecting about 300 workers. No 2 colliery remains in regular operation, employing about 850 workers.
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Maritime Exchange
Philadelphia
Samuel B. Macdonnell
Maritime Journal
Chestnut Street
F. A. Churchman
Breeze Channel
Marcus Hook
Shamokin
Midvalley
Midvalley Coal Company
Who's Boss at Your House Boys' Clothing Ad
A Philadelphia shop promotes boys and young men clothing with prices from $3.50 to $20. The copy notes boys choose stores and praises a particular “best Boys' Clothing Store” for Sailor Suits Tuxedo Suits and more sized 8 to 16 with coat and vest options and various sets.
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Mamma
Willum H. Wanamaker’s
Philadelphia
Handsome Spring Over Coats and Suits in Town
The ad touts Ragla short box coats and various coat lengths with a large fabrics and colors assortment. Prices range from 10 to 20 dollars for coats and from 12 to 22 dollars for suits, highlighting style and value.
Wanamaker's Bold Sale For Spring Suits And Coats
At Wm. H. Wanamaker on Twelfth and Market Streets an expert-driven sale features S60 to S260 suits and overcoats. Patrons praise fit and style while prices promise savings from 18 to 30 dollars. late Chestnut Street address notes spring fashions and ready made garments with N. E. T. patterns.
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W. Andrews Glark
Horticultural
David
Hammond
Change Front
Nimes Bureau
Michigan
Stone
Deal
Stewart
Cronje
Napoleon
Plymouth
Cape Town
Africa
Isle of Wight
Anne A . Calle
Richard Munden
English East India Company
Crown
Cavendish
Longwood
Stern
Brabant
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Mundell’s
Ae Chaey
Hali AqNy
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Cam
Brest
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