Aguinaldo urges Filipinos toward peace and U S sovereignty
In Manila on April 19 Aguinaldo released an address urging termination of hostilities and acceptance of American sovereignty over the Philippine archipelago. He notes support for peace and a majority of Filipinos aligning with the American banner. General MacArthur then orders the release of one thousand insurgent prisoners upon swearing allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
MacArthur
United States
Tornado Rips Through Bis Cayne Leaving One Dead
A tornado struck the hamlet of Bis Cayne seven miles north of Mhumi Florida this morning. Farmer John Peters was fatally injured as his house was demolished and carried about one hundred yards. William Cook was severely injured after being hurled fifty feet. The local path of the storm felled every forest tree in its route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhumi
Fla
Biscayne
John Peters
William Cook
Peters
Cook
Landslide Threaten Newtown After Heavy Falls
Pittsburg April 19. Newtown, a mining hamlet near Turtle Creek with about 100 houses, largely inhabited by foreigners and negroes, faces destruction from a landslide. Rainy weather has loosened the soil on a steep hillside above the Pittsburg and Cleveland Gas Coal railroad, leaving homes without rock foundations and at risk of sliding down at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Newtown
Turtle Creek
Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Satisfied With Creasy Chairman Pick in Philadelphia Visit
Former Democratic State Chairman John M. Garman Congressman J. K. P. Hall of Elk County and former Congressman Rufus K. Polk of Wyoming County spent yesterday in Philadelphia registering at the Hotel Walton before returning to the interior. Hall said in an interview he was thoroughly satisfied with William T. Creasy as chairman of the Democratic State central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Garman
J. K. P. Hall
Elk County
Rufus K. Polk
Wyoming County
Philadelphia
Walton
Hall
TIMES
William T. Creasy
Democratic State Central Committee
Pan American Exhibits Ready for Buffalo Expo
Washington April 19 The State War and Navy Departments exhibits for the Buffalo Exposition are practically complete with only minor preparations remaining before the fair opens on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State, War and Navy Departments
Washington
State
Navy
Gates Loses 50000 At Canfield's Gambling House
Wire steel magnate John W. Gates reportedly lost fifty thousand dollars in a fifteen hour session at Canfield's gambling house on West Forty fourth Street. The event occurred after a conference on forming a billion dollar steel trust, with Gates gambling for amusement while others mingled. The owner plans to offer another chance to win back the sum on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Gates
Wire Steel
Wall Street
Canifield
West Forty-fourth Street
Billion Dollar Steel Trust
Gates
Als
Ripley Goebel assassination case goes to jury in Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky Captain Garnett D Ripley is in the hands of the jury charged as an accessory before the fact in the Goebel assassination J T O Neall gave the defense closing argument followed by Franklin for the prosecution The crowded court room tested its capacity Judge Cantrill ordered no deliberations tonight and the jury will reconvene tomorrow morning in the jury room
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Garnett D. Ripley
Goebel
J. T. O'Neall
Franklin
Cantrill
More Volunteers Returning Home From Manila
General MacArthur and General Bates reviewed to play the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth Volunteer Infantry, soon to sail for home aboard the transport Sheridan on Monday. In the past week 288 rifles were surrendered amid unclear commissary irregularities, possibly smaller than first believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
General MacArthur
Bates
Department of Southern
Telegraphic Brevities Chronicle of scattered 19th century events
A roundup reports Port Huron death incident flood threats in West Virginia and Michigan, a hanging in Frederick, and a college presidency shift in Albion. It notes a shipwreck crew arrival at Pensacola, a $0.5 million option from Cleveland to US Steel, a bankruptcy filing by W H Thomas & Son, counterfeiting scares in Michigan, and closures of Fulton Mills. Also covered are medical, weather, crime, stock, and corporate notes with multiple named places and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Charles Monk
A. Platz Leather Company
Racine
Wis
Guyandotte
Pole Valleys
W. Va
Charles H
Cephas
Frederick
Charles McDonald
John P. Ashley
Albion
Nashville, Tenn
Rotendrecht
Pensacola
Fla
Nustuin
Tomanowich
Cleveland Cliffs Mining Company
United States Steel Corporation
W. H. Thomas & Son
United States
Louisville
Michigans
Fulton Mills
American Woolen Company
Andover
Mase
Louis Morris
Nelson Morris
Packer
Hesin
Olive Branch in Harrisburg With Senator Quay Talks
Harrisburg April 19. Senator Quay met Governor Stone at the Executive Mansion and departed for Washington amid talk of harmony with Bigelow interests over ballot reform and Pittssburg matters. Col Guffey and Senator Quay plan May 1 talks to settle a reform ballot bill and congressional and senatorial apportionment, with Warren county’s Cummings as a likely State Treasurer candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriscure
Senator Quay
Stone
Executive Mansion
Washington
Harrisburg
TIMES
Pittsburg
Stein
Elkin
Reeder
Guffey
Quay
J. M. Guffey
W. 8
Vandyke
House
Cummings
Warren County
Cameron
New York
Hosack Bills Push Personal Registration and Reform Measures
Harrisburg April 19 A bill introduced in the House by Mr Hosack Allegheny prescribes voting method for the Flinn personal registration amendment at the next general election. Other measures include guardianship reform concurrent jurisdiction for Orphans Court sale of ward real estate, liquor sales to females on premises, curbs on high interest and collection charges, oleomargarine sale rules, and a Snyder style bill without an injunction clause. Senate bills read on second reading then adjourned until Monday evening at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hosarck
Allegheny
Kirker
Orphans’ Court
Hutt
Philadelphia
Yates
Mr. Hall
Snyder
Senate
Judge Bradford Upholds Oleomargarine Convictions
Judge Bradford filed an opinion in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday affirming the convictions in the United States District Court of Daniel E. Dougherty James P. Farraher and Michael F. Lavin charged with violations of the oleomargarine laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court
Daniel E. Dougherty
James P. Farraher
Michael F. Lavin
Harold Harold Wrote Will Before Shootout at Boothbys
The North Carolina man James Lee Harold, a watchman, shot Robert Pleasant on Vine Street and held the Sixth district police at bay. A will found in Harold's room directs his sister Sallie A Harold to receive his money and have Cornelius divide it with two people. About $180 in a bank book and $20 plus Spanish coins were hidden in Pleasant's shoe. Harold, arraigned on assault and attempted murder, is held on $1500 bail. Pleasant survived and testified he and Harold were on friendly terms before the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee Harold
Boothby
Vine Street
Robert Pleasant
Sixth District
North Carolina
Harold
Savings Bank
Seventh and Walnut Streets
Sallie A. Harold
Cones
Cornelius
Hazeld
Pleasant
Cunningham
Gregory
Nevins
Washington Notes on War Dept Transports and Exposition Camp
The War Department charters the transport Tartar at Hong Kong to repatriate regular army men from the Philippines. Navy plans a model marine camp at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. The American Social Science Association ends its annual meeting with Oscar Straus elected president. A transport is purchased in Manila to move animals to island stations. Colombian authorities report peace is restored. President signs treaty amending the Brussels Convention on industrial property, sent to Brussels. Cabinet meeting brief with no major news. no new China advices. The North Atlantic squadron, including Alabama Massachusetts and Kearsarge, departs Kingston for New York, due by the 26th. Secretary Long nominates Admiral ONeill for Naval Ordnance Chief. A board is set to witness the Railey torpedo boat trial at New London on the 24th. A Kentuckian ex-representative-candidate notes a new judicial district seating. the appointment awaits July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Hong Kong
Philippines
Navy Department
Buffalo
American Social Science Association
Oscar 8
Straus
New York City
Quartermaster General's Department
Manila
Bogota
Brussels
Carer
China
Farquhar
Kingston
Jamaica
New York
Alabama
Massachusetts
Kearsarge
Long
Admiral O'Neill
Bureau of Naval Ordnance
Evans
Hemphill
C. R. Roelker
T. 8. Rodgers
Woodward
Railey
New London
Conn
Sugar Tax Sparks Coal District Protests in London
London reports show protests concentrated in coal districts over the sugar and coal duties. The budget press includes relief for preexisting coal contracts, while traders in Cardiff and Glasgow expect shifts in markets as sugar prices rise and stock trading falters.
Rose Cleveland Twilight Visit to Islesboro Maine
Special Telegram reports Rose Cleveland former White House mistress travels through Rockland Maine on her way to Islesboro with her niece Miss Ames and Mr and Mrs George M Newell to prepare for the season Ex President Grover Cleveland plans a brief visit there within a month this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Rose Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
White House
Islesboro
Miss Ames
George M. Newell
WILL NOT STOP JOHNSON Staten Island Road Interference Denied
Representatives for Albert L Johnson in this city said the proposed trolley line across Staten Island by the New Jersey and Staten Island Junction Railroad Company would not interfere with their plans for a line between New York City and Philadelphia. The Staten Island Company seeks a tunnel under the Narrows, under a franchise. No new developments expected until Johnson's visit next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Johnson
Staten Island
New Jersey and
Staten Island Junction Railroad Company
New York
Island
Narrows
Johnson
Steel Plant to Employ 10,000 at Sault Ste Marie
Final arrangements were made at the Russell House for a steel and iron plant on the Canadian side at Sault Ste. Marie. The facility will employ 10,000 workers and be capitalized at 50 million dollars. Detroit, April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel and Iron Company
Detroit
Russell House
Sault Ste. Marie
Beaconsfield Grave Wreath Omission Marks Day
London April 19 The annual Beaconsfield pilgrimage to Hughenden Churchyard saw no royal wreath placed on the Earl of Beaconsfield’s tomb for the first time since his death The event drew attention as the solemn tribute proceeded with reduced senior attendance and the Westminster Act discussion continuing in Parliament observers noted the altered custom and enduring respect for the late premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaconsfield
London
Earl of Beaconsfield
Chances in Philippines Corbin Says No Changes Until Chaffee Heard
Adjutant General Corbin states no material changes will occur in the Philippine army until the War Department receives word from General Chaffee. In line with issued orders General Chaffee will relieve General MacArthur of command of forces in the Philippines on one occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corbin
Philippines
War Department
Chaffee
City News Notes From a Busy Board Meeting And Local Events
The board appointed Richard Moore to replace J Lewis Crew as assistant. A divorce case between Mrs E M Hodge and Richard L Maxwell plus his mother was postponed to next Friday by mutual consent. Lieutenant Robinson of Haddington Police, recovering from an operation, is expected back at work next week. A charity comedy Venus Mars and Quinine drew crowds at St James Hall for the Church of the Saviour Cadet Corps. Mrs Catharine Skehan died at 70 from injuries after a dog attack on March 21. A Polish burglar was shot by Trenton police while fleeing arrest. Peter Wood of 218 Lombard street was involved in a fatal carriage accident that killed Mrs Mary Coleman, a 62 year old negress, on South Street. The report notes other recognitions and ongoing legal actions from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
David H. Creech
Alfred Arthur Curtis
United States
Shields
New York
Herbert Higginbotham
Washington, D. C
Utah Coat and Coke Company
New Jersey
South Omaha
Neb
Joseph J
John Potter
Reynolds F Mists
Cagtare
The
Children’s Society
Richard Moore
J. Lewis Crew
Crew
E. M. Hodge
Richard L. Maxwell
Anna Maxwell
Robinson
Haddington
Hahnemann Hospital
St. James’ Hall
Irty-Eighth
Market Streets
Octavo Club
Church of the Saviour Cadet Corps
Catharine Skehan
South Tenth Street
St. Agnes’ Hospital
Oe Avenue
Gan
Joseph Gumble
Wee
Weather forecast for mid-Atlantic states and New York region
The forecast covers Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware with rain on Saturday shifting to northwesterly gales and fair warmer Sunday. Eastern New York expects rain Saturday cooler interior northeasterly gales and Sunday rain then clearing and warmer. Western Pennsylvania and Western New York forecast rain Saturday then fair and warmer Sunday with brisk northerly winds. United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia Friday April 19 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Jealous Mine Foreman Kills Man Then Self Blowup
Mitton Cal April 19 John H Gorham foreman at a copper mine shot and killed George McCarthy of Copperopolis and blew himself up with giant powder. Jealousy is believed the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitton
Cal
John H. Gorham
George McCarthy
Copperopolis
Spring Overcoats and Suits Sale Ad
A local retailer promotes spring overcoats and suits at deep discounts. Coats $7.50 to $18.60, up to 25 percent off. suits for men and boys in various fabrics and styles, with prices from $3 to $15 and specials at $8.50. A busy floor showcases new patterns, lengths, and fit, with emphasis on all wool, fashionable cuts, and made-to-measure quality.
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London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Filipinos Trust
Philippine Archipelago
Emilio Aguinaldo
Biscayne, Fla
Ripley
Frankfort, Ky
Kentucky
Powell's Valley
Beaver Man
Colonel Guffey
Senator Cumings
MR. Hosack
Oleo
Kentecky
Mre
West
Doges
Venice
England
Sir Michael Hicks
Beach
Cardiff
Cardiff Docks
Glasgow
Breenock
Custom House
Stock Exchange
Ireland
Michael Hicks-Beach
House of Commons
Maine
the Times
Staten Island Road
New York-Philadelphia
Chances
City News
Peter Wood
Lombard Street
Mary Coleman
Avalee
Ty Sas Hammond
Fem
Feam
Gorham
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Forbes
Andrew Forbes
N. Iith St. Hone
Prerry & CO
Chestnut Street
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