Blaine and Martha Hichborn Marriage in Doubt After Court Ruling
The Times reports tension over James G. Blaine and Martha Hichborn planning marriage. A Supreme Court divorce ruling rattles society and raises the question of bigamy if they wed. Blaine declined to comment, calling questions impertinent and private.
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James G. Blaine
Miss Martha
Hichborn
U. S. Supreme Court
Washington
Martha Hichborn
New York
Supreme Court
Times
James Gillespie Blaine
Philadelphia Governor weathered protest over Ripper bill
In Harrisburg Governor Stone met Philadelphia protesters opposing the Philadelphia Ripper bill reallocating Board of Revision of Taxes power from judges to an elected board. Francis Shunk Brown and others sought action, but Stone signaled mixed views while noting broad public petitions. Anna Stover is released after three days in custody amid a murder mystery. detectives search for clues as to whether a fatal shooting was accidental. Funeral for the slain man set for 2 PM at 2610 Dauphin Street with police escort to Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Philadelphia
Courts of Common Pleas
Board of Revision of Taxes
Board of Revision
Mr. Wood
Wood
Brown
Anna Stover
John Monaghan
Twenty-sixth
York Streets
McKinney
Dugan
Mr. Morton
Russell
Homoeopathic Hospital
Anna
Bond
Murray
Stover
Dauphin Street
M. Gaul
Twenty-ninth
York Streets Mathodist Church
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Magee
Harrisburg Tickets Drafted for Board of Revision of Taxes
A staff correspondent reports in Harrisburg that for the November general election the Republicans have chosen Isaac H. Shields and Alexander Colville for the Board of Revision of Taxes. Democrats are expected to nominate Magistrate Charles P. Donnelly.
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Harrisburg
Board of Revision of Taxes
Isaac H. Shields
Alexander Colville
Charles P. Donnelly
Philadelphia citizens urge governor not to sign the Ripper
Edward R. Wood of the Taxpayers Union led a petition with thousands of Phila citizens urging the Governor not to sign the Ripper. He spoke a half hour with the Governor before noting that Republican nomination hopefuls for the Board of Revision of Taxes are canvassing support. Peter J. Hughes.
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Edward R. Wood
The
Taxpayers’ Union
Philadelphia
Mr. Wood
Lawyer Patrick Indicted for Causing Rice’s Death
New York April 23 Grand Jury again considered the case against Albert T. Patrick for causing the death of William M. Rice. Patrick and co defendants David L. Short and Morris Meyer faced possible indictments for forgery linked to signatures on a will.
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New York
Rice
Albert T. Patrick
David L. Short
Morris Meyer
Patrick
William M. Rice
Short
Meyer
District Attorney Rotherme Prepares for Murder Trial
District Attorney Rotherme moves to trial defendants held on murder charges in the case of Reverend Father Charles Riegel who died after receiving knockout drops. May 6 is set as the trial date.
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Rotherme
Charles Riegel
Kidnapped His Son. West Adventure for a Broker
Pittsburg April 23. W H Shott a wealthy New York stock broker passed through on his way home from Kansas City. He claims his visit to the West aimed to gain possession of his two children whom he says were withheld from him.
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Pittsburg
W. H. Shott
New York
Kansas City
West
Colewmins
Shott
Ripper Bill Constitutionality Argued Before Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Full bench hears lengthy arguments on the Scranton contested Ripper bill with T. H. Burns leading the defense against its constitutionality. Lawyers debate the act’s applicability to Scranton as an existing second class city, amid careful statutory scrutiny before seven justices.
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Pittsburg
Supreme Court of
State of Pennsylvania
T. H. Burns
Scranton
Train Crash at Lester Damages Piano Works injures four
A switch was opened on the Philadelphia and Reading Railway near Lester Pennsylvania yesterday morning causing a freight train to crash into the Lester Piano Company's factory. Four workers loading cars were injured including Charles Davis and William Brown with serious head and limb injuries. The engineer and fireman escaped unharmed. A brick used to unlock the switch and the motive remain under investigation.
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Lester
Philadelphia and Reading
Lester Piano Company
Charles Davis
Robert Henderson
William Brown
Harry Little
Henderson
Eighty-fourth Street
Island Road
Davis
William Welker
William Small
Gray's Ferry
Chester
Small
Plane Company
Porto Rico report presented to Secretary Hay
The first annual Porto Rico affairs report, headed by Governor Allen, was submitted to Secretary Hay. Senators Millard and Dietrich of Nebraska plus Editor Rosewater met the President to discuss Nebraska. Secretary Long goes to Colorado Springs to join the Presidential party. Smallpox breaks out in an Indian school with six hospital cases. The President pardons Henry Gardes and Walter W. Girault, convicted in New Orleans in 1897 and sentenced to eight years in Ohio.
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Porto Rico
Hay
Allen
Millard and Dietrich
Nebraska
Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Indian Bureau
Henry Gardes
Walter W. Girault
New Orleans
Ohio
Army to Muster 76000 Men With Philippines in Mind
The plan calls for increasing the regular army to about 76000, with flexibility if Philippines conditions demand more. Officers will be appointed as previously planned and the artillery corps will reach 18000. Cavalry enlistments drop to 65 per company. infantry reductions likely to hit total strength. A substantial force will remain in the Philippines for an extended period.
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Washington
Philippines
Root
Miles
Pilgrim-Samuel Ricker Collision Sinks Schooner
The Fall River steamer Pilgrim and the fishing schooner Samuel Ricker of New Haven collided off Cornfield at 1 20 this morning. The schooner was sunk by the collision and the incident occurred near New York on April 23.
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New York
Pilgrim
Samuel Ricker
New Haven
Cornfield
Local Weather Report From Philadelphia Bureau
United States Weather Bureau in Philadelphia issues a weather bulletin for Tuesday April 23 1901 with forecast and conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Benefit at Walnut Street Theatre aids Dominican Sisters
A benefit at the Walnut Street Theatre by friends of the Catholic Guild at 260 South Fourth Street supports the Dominican Sisters aiding the poor. Rosie Pearl Stein, 18 months, was run over near her home on 519 South Sixth Street. Henry McStine of 314 Oregon was involved and later discharged. Edward Walsh, 40, of 752 South Street, is alleged to have fractured Lawrence Madden, 80, on a night fight and was bailed for trial. Rosie Southard, found unconscious at Fourth and Dickinson, was arraigned after claiming attendance at a ball. magistrate set a further hearing as police continue investigation.
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Walnut Street
Friends of the Catholic Guild
South Fourth Street
Dominican Sisters
South Sixth Street
Rosie Pearlstein
Henry McStine
Oregon Street
Pennsylvania Hospital
Mc Stine
Edward Walsh
South Street
Lawrence Madden
Trate Smireste
Bela Ie
St. Marden
Dickinson Streets
Moyamensing Avenue
Scott
What Kind Of Suit For Street And Everyday Wear
Discussion of suit options with emphasis on stripes. Notes various fabrics like flapnels and unfinished worsteds. Mentions Norfolk jacket style with plaid belt, with or without a waistcoat. Prices described as reasonable.
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West
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Olive Street
Thomas
Chestnut Street
Broad
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