State Officials Sue Swallow Over Persistent Allegations
Harrisburg reports two criminal informations filed against Dr. S. C. Swallow, editor and clergyman, by Rep. William F. Stewart and Capt. John C. Delaney. Gov Hastings declines a personal suit, with Haywood and Mylin to pursue actions. Bail posted at 300 dollars per suit for a hearing next Tuesday. Swallow faces claims of libel against state officers and the Soldiers’ Orphan Schools committee.
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Harrisburg
S. C. Swallow
William F. Stewart
Soldiers’ Orphan Commission
John ©. Delaney
Hastings
B. J. Haywood
Amos Mylin
Philadelphia
Graham
Detweller
Kunkel
Miller
Wells
Gilbert
Patterson
Haywood
Swallow
Delaney
Lim
Capitol
Mr. Stewart
Soldiers' Orphan School Committee
Soldiers’ Orphan
Stewart
Committee of Soldiers’ Orphan Schools of
Pennsylvania
Dauphin
Hastings Statement on Swallow Arrest in Harrisburg
Governor Hastings defends arrest of Rev. Dr. Swallow arguing it is not persecution but a means to test truth of Swallow's allegations. He notes Swallow demanded an illegal commission and cites lack of legislative support for an investigation while subpoena exists to reveal evidence.
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Harrisburg
Dr. Swallow
Hastings
Swallow
Savees Oe Poe
Eee
Maouse
Ares
Beallow
Illness led to death by own action of Cuban man
John Bowman aged 44 committed death by own action by inhaling illuminating gas in his room at 335 Franklin street yesterday morning. Born in Cuba, he came to this country 17 years ago and worked as a cigarmaker before taking retail work. He had been ill and isolated, retiring early. Thursday evening he felt worse, and Friday morning gas was found flowing from his room after Mrs. Suarez smelled it. Bowman died before aid could arrive. the coroner will conduct an inquest.
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John Bowman
Franklin Street
Bowman
Doughty Little Isle
Manuel Suarez
North Eighth Street
Mathias Caballero
North Fifteenth Street
Suarez
Miller
William Farraday
Farraday
Patton Hooper
Booth
Haverford
Tate and
Gallagher
City Hall
Ninth
Buttonwood
William Farley
Alis Farnsworth
Sought Refuge in Death She Tells Her Children That She is Going to Die
Special Telegram to The Times from Easton Pa on February 26 tells of Mrs Mary Hubbell 40 who died by self inflicted poison in Upper Mount Bethel township near the Blue Mountains. She left behind three young children Mattie 14 Albert 10 and Rosie 8. The husband disappeared years ago after beating her and the family was poor. She had just given birth to stillborn twins and warned her children she would die soon. A colored neighbor Charles Henry alerted authorities and undertaker Daniel Horton collected the remains.
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the Times
Easton
Upper Mount Bethel Township
Blue Mountains
Mary Hubbell
Hubbell
Johnsonville
Fox Gap
Mattie
Albert
Rosie
Charles Henry
Henry
Mrs. Hubbell
Dunbar
Daniel Horton
Boxers locked up after brawl at Tuxedo Club
Jerry Mahoney, his brother, and a friend were arrested after a night fight with Tarantula Billy Smith at the Tuxedo Club. All three, from Burmont, Pa, faced $800 bail each at Magistrate Cunningham’s court after quarrelling at Seventeenth and Market streets. Officers Doris and Clements were injured attempting to intervene.
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Tarantula
Billy” Smith
Jerry Mahoney
Twentieth District
Cunningham
Jerry
Patrick Mahoney
Michael Delaney
Burmont
Seventeenth
Market Streets
Doris
Clements
Mitchell Convicted in Malpractice Trial at Somerset
The sensational three day trial of Dr. W. F. Mitchell in Somerset ended at 5 PM with a guilty verdict for criminal malpractice. A new trial was immediately requested, and bonds were posted for his appearance in ten days as an agent for the motion heard. The defendant's brother, Rev. Silas Kengoy of Braddock, was overwhelmed when the verdict was read.
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Somerset
W. F. Mitchell
Ross
Fendant
Silas Keng Oy
Braddock
Germantown Man Granted Bail After Drunken Driving Charge
City Notes reports H A Johnstone of 42 Pastorius Street Germantown arrested Thursday evening on drunkenness and reckless driving. Magistrate South allowed bail to keep the peace. Also noted Seventeen year old Cilles of 29 Tapens faced larceny charge for taking goods valued at $50 from a neighbor. Burglary reported as jewelry theft from George Blabon’s residence at 2101 W Street. Thomas O’Brien addressed as Watess Pee Seg was jailed for a day for sobriety after disturbing a sister in law’s funeral. North at end of item.
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H. A. Johnstone
Pastorius Street
Germantown
Iog
Cilles
Aren Popeneed
J. W. Ziegler
Line Street
George Blabon
W. Street
Thomas O'Brien
Ee Watess Pee Seg
Iterneon Keeman Jotuaon
Nea
Geta
Greece Defies Europe Amid Crete Crisis
Athens reports King George and cabinet resolve to keep policy on Crete. Rebels and volunteers surge, warships block Crete. British hints of backing Greece fuel momentary optimism. Dispatches note mobilization costs, recalls of Greek consuls, and Delyannis insisting Crete army stay, war only if Turks invade Thessaly or powers force action.
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London
Athens
George
Crete
The
Standard
Smolentz
Times
Delyannis
Greece
Turkey
Thessaly
Macedonia
Europe
Bulgaria
Turkish Troops Massed for Campaign on Greek Frontier
Savonica reports feverish mobilization as Turkish forces rush to Elassona and Katerina. Eleven artillery batteries, cavalry, and infantry units move from Monastir and other towns. Recruits from Smyrna, Brusa, Trebizond head to form six divisions with HQ at Elassona.
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Savonica
Armistice Violation Near Candia In Crete Clash
Turkish forces armed by the island governor made a sortie toward Candia, attacking and forcing a severe loss on Christian defenders. Vessel captains in the harbor protested the governor’s claimed funding, calling it a violation of the armistice.
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Candia
Island of
Crete
Christia
Note of Powers Undelivered in Athens February 26
The collective note remained undelivered as Friday ended. Only the Austrian German and Russian ministers have received instructions. Rumor spread that one power has withdrawn from the concert amid government deputies meeting at a seat one retreat.
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Athens
M'Cook Not Satisfied Declines Interior Secretary Post
New York reports Colonel John J. McCook has refused President McKinley’s offer to join his Cabinet as Secretary of the Interior. He would have preferred Attorney General, but declined the Interior post. General Stewart L. Woodford remains a candidate, yet New York seems likely to have no representation in the Cabinet unless a late state switch occurs.
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New York
John J. McCook
McKinley
Stewart L. Woodford
McCook
Interior
Judge McKenna
California
Woodford
Brooklyn
Senarel
McKenna
Deshler Arrested In Prison Irregularities Case
Deshler, former warden, faced two warrants from the Board of Prison Inspectors on charges of forgery and embezzlement. Auditors flagged irregularities totaling nearly $1,700. Deshler offered to pay the amount but did not, while bail was posted for a hearing set for next Thursday.
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Allentown
Deshler
Board of Prison Inspectors
McCaulley Held for Trial in Pistol Death Case
An inquest before Deputy Coroner Lee found Special Officer William McCaulley of Wanamaker's caused the death of William Va. by gunshot while pursuing Drumgoole who had stolen shoes. The jury returned a verdict that the death was due to a gunshot wound inflicted by McCaulley in the line of duty. Bail was set for McCaulley as the case proceeds to the grand jury.
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William Va
William McCaulley
Wanamaker’s
Drumgoole
Wanamaker's
McCaulley
Noe
Dugan
Bradley plans special session to elect Kentucky senator
Frankfort dispatch reports Governor Bradley moving to call an extra Legislative session beginning March 23 to elect a U S Senator. Bradley will name a candidate March 5 aiming for a Republican appointee, with Yerkes as preferred but uncertain, and Holt identified as a compromise favorite among factions.
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Bradley
Kentucky
Frankfort
United States
Yerkes
W. H. Holt
Hunter
Judge Holt
Inauguration Preparations for McKinley Car Decorated
February 26 report on the presidential train car for McKinley to Washington. The car will be lined with flowers donated by Pittsburg and Allegheny florists. William Hamilton oversees decorating and will travel to Columbus to stage the floral stre amers en route.
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Washington
PiTssure
McKinley
Canton
William Hamilton
Allegheny Parks
Columbus
Chay
Pitts Isburg
Allegheny Florists
Alliance
Chicago
Potter Without Water Drives City Blockade Into Frustration
Dr. Potter reports his house remains without water amid a siege by the Health Department which he says delays orders to turn on water cites influence from Lawyer Clinch. A rope bucket still delivers water from a nearby store to the second story, but the lack of a windlass mars the scene and harms the residents.
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New York
Potter
Health Department
Clinch
Three Robbers Arrested After Alleyway Pursuit
Detectives trailed William Farraday and two accomplices to an alley near Broad and Diamond Streets. Farley, alias Farnsworth, resisted briefly before surrendering. the others were captured and jailed at City Hall. Farraday, born in this city and trained as a printer, has multiple prior burglary convictions and recent release. The third man, John Dorsey, carried a prankster’s toolkit, signaling an apprenticeship in crime.
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William Farraday
Broad and
Diamond Streets
Wiliam
Ritchie
Eighth District
Ridge Avenue
Thirteenth
Diamond Street
Broad Street
Farley
Tate
Gallagher
Andrews
Farraday, Farley Co
John Dorsey
Lehigh Avenue
Farraday
George Howard
Eastern
Patten Cooper
Bond
Murray
New Jersey
Trenton
Farnsworth
Ulrich
Eastern Penitentiary
Dorsey
Escape Attempt By Mercer Workhouse Inmate Brunswick Pete
A dangerous prisoner named Brunswick Pete escaped from Mercer County Workhouse near Lambertville New Jersey yesterday afternoon while hauling dirt. He fled toward the quarry area and was shot at twice with a Winchester rifle, but the outcome is unclear from the fragment.
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Lambertville
N. J
Brunswick Pete
Mercer County
Tibert
New
Winchester
Gas rates cut in two in Pittsburg
February 26 report says workmen began laying pipes for Allegheny Illuminating Company gas supply at 50 cents per thousand cubic feet, a half rate cut. OhioM heads a new firm planning a large plant to enable cheaper gas and faster service.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny Illuminating Company
Ohria M
Trouble in the Transvaal Exiles Over Obnoxious Law
A Johannesburg dispatch reports consternation after the Rand adopted a new High Court law. The measure appears to allow extended powers to the court, provoking widespread unease among Outlanders and local officials.
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Johannesburg
Loxpon
Rand
Rhodes Feared Germany in Transvaal Inquiry
London February 26 The South African committee in the House of Commons resumed its sittings on the Jameson raid inquiry. Cecil Rhodes testified about Boer Government hopes to invite foreign influence into the Transvaal. Rhodes affirmed his belief Germany was the power Kruger favored, though he feared stating reasons might harm a friendly power.
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London
House of Commons
Transvaal
Cecil Rhodes
Pers
Prince of Wales
Edward Blake
Rhodes
Labouchere
Germany
Kruger
Escape of Big Jim From San Francisco Highbinders
February 26 report says Chinese leader Big Jim fled San Francisco to dodge vengeance by Sam Yup Highbinders over Little Pete's death. He has moved to Victoria, B C, and plans to sail to China aboard a steamer today after arranging his affairs.
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San Francisco
Big Jim
Sam Yup
Little Pete
See Yups
Jim
Victoria
B. C
China
Insurrection in Manila Reports Two Hundred Killed
Advices from Manila say bands of Tagales and natives attacked revenue officers and gendarmes, killing a military officer and four Spaniards. Troops restored order, killing about 200 insurgents and arresting many. The rising aimed to thwart a push on the rite.
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Madrid
Manilla
Rite
Campbell Sues Cole for Libel over Voters' League Circular
Alderman James L. Campbell of the Twelfth ward files a libel suit against George B. Cole, president of the Municipal Voters' League, seeking 75000 in damages. A league circular listing aldermen due to term expirations contains for Campbell a harsh characterization.
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Chicago
Municipal Voters’ League
Curcaco
James L. Campbell
League
Campbell
Saloon Keeper and Wife Fatally Shot in Chicago
February 26. Fritz Rawsler, a saloon-keeper at 5026 Ashland Avenue, was found dead with a bullet wound to his temple beside his wife who was shot under the left ear. Police believe jealousy triggered the double tragedy as he likely shot her and then killed himself.
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Cuiiaco
Fritz Rawsler
Ashland Avennue
Rawsler
Mohawk Rescues Persia Crew After Tempest Sinking
The Atlantic Transport steamer Mohawk arrived from London after a fifteen day tempest. Captain Gjertsen and sixteen Norwegian crew from the bark Persia were taken off the sinking vessel and rescued at sea.
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New York
Gates
London
Gjertsen
Persia
Father Hudon Dead Jesuit Superior General in Quebec
Rev Father Hudon former Superior General of the Jesuits in Quebec Province died today at Montreal He was well known in Philadelphia and New The Times will feature the Cuban revolution history with illustrations of leaders in tomorrow's edition.
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Montreal
Father Hudon
The
Jesuits of
Province of
Philadelphia
New
8 P M Forecast for Saturday Clearning in Morning
8 P M forecast for eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware calls for clearing in the morning and generally fair during the day with colder northwesterly winds Yesterday's high 35 and low 28.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Events To Day at Altoona Lectures and Shows
Garrett Club meets at 8 P M. Hilaire Belloc lectures The French Revolution in Altoona Pa. Cycle Show at Second Regiment Armory Broad and Diamond. Louis Praag color plates at Drexel Institute 7 20 P M. Pirot tea at Pennsylvanias Houston Hall in afternoon. Operatic concert for F A Giannini at Musical Fund Hall 5 P M. Cretan reform committee meeting Thirteenth and Market in evening. Quaker City Athletic Club carnival at Arena Broad and Cherry. Charity dramatic at New Century Drawing Room for Materity Hospital of Woman's Medical College in evening.
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Hilaire Belloc
Altoona
Second Regiment
Broad
Diamond Streets
Louis Praag
Drexel Institute
Pirot
University of Pennsylvania
Houston Hall
F. A. Giannini
Musical Fund
Fight and Locust Streets
Cretan Reform Committee
Thirteenth and
Market Streets
Quaker City Athletic Club
Arena
Broad and
Cherry Streets
Woman's Medical College
New Century Drawing Room
Ocean steamers sail from New York and Naples bound for ports
Ocean steamers departed from New York for Port Natal and Victoria, with arrivals and consignments noted from Naples, Caracas and La Guayre. the terse report lists ships and routes in a brisk, period-voice record.
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New York
Oberon
Port Natal
Peremptorily Ordered to Leave Cuba Today
A Madrid report notes Spanish officials urge Lee to quit the island at once or face new indignities. In Havana, a pardon reaches Julio Sanguilly for life imprisonment conspiracy, with orders to depart Cuba tomorrow. Spanish gunboats engage insurgents near Gallina and Santa Teresa while dispersing bands at Media Luna and Cauto.
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Ler
Julio Sanguilly
Sanguilly
Cuba
Contramaestre
Gallina
Santa Teresa
Media Luna
Manzanillo
Cuba Espanola
Cauto
Spain US tensions loom in Cuba war talk and Crete intrigues
Madrid dispatch reports extreme reserve in official circles over war in Cuba and secret talks between Premier Canovas del Castillo and ministers. It notes US Consul General Fitzhugh Lee’s actions as high handed and cites Spain’s need to defend against possible US reprisals linked to McKinley. The Imparcial urges defenses and references Sanguilly pardon. The incident is deemed closed.
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Senor Canovas del Castillo
Cuba
United States
Fitzhugh Lee
Devens
Ricardo Ruiz
Guanacoa
Impercial
Crete
McKinley
Spain
Imparcial
Sanguilly
Red Rag to a Bull Murat Halstead Sends Telegram
Murat Halstead in Pittsburg compares U S ship of war plans in Havana harbor to waving a red flag. He cites Dr Muir in Guanabacoa and argues Spain has lost Cuba and may yield by manifest destiny. He urges dignity and orderly action rather than haste.
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Pittsburg
Murat Halstead
Cuba
Dr. Muir
Guanabacoa
Havana
Lee
United States
Spain
Naturalization papers found for Cuban doctor in old records
Dr Ricardo Ruiz de Ugarrio known as Dr Ruix was murdered in Guanabaco Cuba by Spanish authorities. Declaration of intention filed December 19 1877 and final papers granted January 21 1880. Record found after long search in Prothonotary office yesterday.
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Ricardo Ruiz de Ugarrio
Ruix
Guanabacos
Cuba
Prothonotary
Finletter
Official confirmation on Sanguilly's release
Consul General Lee wired to Secretary Olney from WasuIndon that Sanguilly was released today. The brief cable confirms the government action and notes the date February 26. Olney has received the message.
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Lee Wires
Olney
Sanguilly
Mrs Beecher Fights Exhaustion Amid Fading Hope
Stamponp February 26 reports Mrs Henry Ward Beecher has recovered from extreme exhaustion but her son-in-law Rev Samuel Scorfile warns there is little hope of recovery and death may come at any moment.
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Stamponp, Conun
Henry Ward Beecher
Samuel Scorfile
PIANO BARGAINS AND GOOD CLOTHES PROMOTION
A faded advertisement touts PIANO BARGAINS at 140 dollars for upright Wallet and Davis pianos at a Testy site. It urges shoppers at RAMSDELL 1111 Chestnut Street to buy good clothes there with claims prices are competitive, with suits and overcoats advertised below cost of making.
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Ramsdell
Chestnut Street
Angelus
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