War for Democratic Chair in Pennsylvan ia Rages Over Kerr Bid
Harrisburg dispatch reports anti Harrity Democrats nominating James Kerr for state committee chair as Cleveland signals support. West and northwest factions align for Kerr, while Harrity foes rally with ex officials and reporters noting defections and strategic appointments shaping a pivotal convention.
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Beranton Tribune
Harrisburg
James Kerr
National House of Representatives
State Committee
Cleveland
Kerr
Pennsylvnia
Hurrity
Luper
Meadville
Pattison Eib- Ren Harrity
U S Consul Urges Shipping Horse Meat to Germany
Consul Howard W S Tingle at Brunswick reports a recommendation that American packers shift to horse flesh for export to Germany due to German market bans on cattle. He notes horse meat consumption in German cities rivals beef and mutton and that horses are cheaper to raise, slaughter, and ship, with meat sold salted or smoked.
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Germany
Washington
State Department
United States
Howard W
Tingle
Brunswick
Mer
John A Brown Buried After Fatal Shootings
In Philadelphia on March 1, the body of John A. Brown was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery after he shot his wife on Friday and killed himself. Only two intimate relatives attended. Mrs. Brown is rapidly recovering from her wound.
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John Brown
Philadelphia
John A. Brown
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Brown
Fourth Trolley Victim in Lehigh Trolley Runaway
Mrs. Joseph Evans of Hazleton died in Hazleton tonight becoming the fourth fatality from the runaway car on the Lehigh Traction line at Joanesyville yesterday.
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Hazleton
Joseph Evans
Haoxvleton
Lehigh Traction Company
Joanesyville
Koyama Sentenced in Tokyo Shooting Case
Tokyo report states Koyama, a young Japanese man shot by Hung Chang, has been sentenced to life at hard labor in a central prison. The dispatch from London cites the Central News as the source.
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Koyama
London
Tokyo
Central News
Hung Chang
Ife
Fragmentary 1900s U S News Snapshots From Diverse Locales
A garbled collection mentions a Denver shooting, labor unions funding defense efforts, Minnesota capitol remain in St Paul, expected Texas cotton crop drop, Akron Iron creditors funding plant, a fatal shooting near Bolmva Alabama, New York bank directors appointing a cashier, a self defense acquittal in Macon, a body found in Chicago river with murder suspected, missing engineer in Nova Scotia, reformatories and prison treatment findings, a Brooklyn editor’s precarious health, Harvard student theft arrest in Boston, and a minor death in Kin Paisley. overall a mosaic of scattered incidents and notable names with uncertain details.
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Texas
Akron
Iron Company
Bolmva
Alt
Jerry Dunas
Scott Wilson
Shoe and Leather Bank
New York
John I. Cole
Aquor
Noraski
Boston
W. F E. Gibson
Lelevaé
Nova Scotia
Tout
Buena Vista
Col
David M. Stone
Commerce
Brooklyn
Henry Hoppe
Harvard Medical School
Charles Robinson
Kin Pais
Mahkill
Murder on Sixth Avenue Aimed at Body Dump
New York police investigated a brutal strangulation of a Black woman found on Sixth Avenue. The victim had both legs severed below the knees and a deep hip wound, with a pink cloth around the neck. Authorities suspect premeditation and a discharge of the body from a distant location, aided by salt and a dark bottle. Post mortem notes showed death by strangulation, legs removed after death, and no blood at the scene. A Brown paper tag bearing a name was found, and a Rahway domestic linked to the case vanished days earlier.
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New York
Sith Avenue
Silicia
Delaney
Charles Street
Tiwan
Ninth Ward
Weston
Jane J. Suntindell
Rahway
N.J
Mattie Ivery
Noted Victim Ties Stir with Local Minstrel
Description of Mattie’s table resembles that of the murdered victim. Among Mattie’s lovers was a member of a colored minstrel troupe that recently performed in Rahway and is believed to be in this city now.
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Mattie
Rahway
Women Demand Closure of Houses of Prostitution in Pittsburg
Thirteen members of the Women's Protective League urged Mayors Kennedy and McKenna to shut all brothels in Pittsburg and Allegheny. Public Safety Director Brown pledged to close any houses the women could locate if they provide safe homes for the distressed women, citing Ada Hathaway's death as a warning.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Il Fame
W. M. Kennedy
B. McKenna
Po Hce
Public Safety
J. OG. Brown
Brown
Women's Protective League
Ada Hnathaway
Aged Lover Dies Injured After Fall From Window
Samuel Dutton, 62, of Chester, lay dying in a Philadelphia hospital after a fall or assault at 1821 Kater Street. Mrs. Josephine Ibbetson, 45, is jailed on suspicion, tied to the injuries and the incident that left Dutton gravely hurt and dying. Local police and hospital officials investigated the sequence of events surrounding the March incident.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Dutton
Chester
Pennsylvania Hospital
Josephine Ibbetson
Moyamensing
Ditton
Mya
Ibbetson
Kater Street
Bbetson
Min
Mire
Abbetson
Dutton
Hosptal
Ife
UN Cialy
Ibbelgon
Second District
Color Doctor Dead in St Louis Obscure Healer
Dr William Hotchkiss known as the color doctor died suddenly of heart disease in St Louis. He claimed to treat patients as members of his “circles” by a magnetic process and boasted a 125 year age. records traced his birth to 1754 in Dinwiddie Va. He avoided water baths for 25 years and used dry sand cleansing. He said he discovered the elixir vitae and smoked over a brazier to envelop his body.
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Bt. Louis
William Hotchkles
Hia
Oireles
Fils Masonie
Dinwiddie County
Hotchkiss
Wiler
Wilkes-Barre Lass Elopes With Actor Barn-Stormer
Minnie Davis a 20 year old resident of 78 Loomis street and a stranded company member left Wilkes-Barre with an actor. They were found at Mauch Chunk and returned to Scranton by milk train under arrest. Davis appeared partially cured on return. Snow storm at Denver disrupts rail traffic with up to 4 inches in some areas and flood washouts feared.
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Wilkes-Barre
Scranton Tribune
Minnie Davis
Loomis Street
Theaplan
Cilbride
Scranton
Mauch Chunck
Mia. Potter
Kyrle Bellew
Denver
Col
Lander
Wye
New Mexico
Texas
State Topics Condensed From Local News
Pottaville policemen who enter saloons face dismissal. A Pittsburg train narrowly missed Dennis Hurley near his home. John Shoemaker was found dead at his Lan caster residence. Peter Roder died after being struck by a locomotive on a South Euston railroad. The Lewisburn Journal, a Democratic weekly, sold to W. Lo Kurta of Centre Hall. Northampton county’s senatorial committee did not call witnesses in Allen township Bangor Bath and Bethlehem. All four suspects in the Barney Reich case at Wilkes Barre await trial: Fisher Robinson Hendricks and Kearney. Dr A Harrimnan of Tugheaville jailed for malpractice against Alma Trainor.
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Pottaville
Pittsburg
Dennis Hurley
Lancaster
John Shoemaker
South Euston
Peter Roder
Lewisburn¢ Journal
Democratic
Mr. Whitman
W. Lo Kurta
Centre
Northampton County
Allen Township
Bangor
Bath
Bethlehem
Barney Reich
Wilkes-Barre
Fisher
Robinson
Hendricks
Kearney
Jal
A. H. Harrimnan
Tugheaville
Alma Trainor
Pen
Celebrate His Birthday Prince Bismarck Honored by Thousands
Thousands gather to honor the prince as crowds pay tribute to his birthday celebrations. Government figures and local residents attend ceremonies in the capital to mark the occasion with parades and speeches.
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Prince Bismarck
Celebrations In Friedrichsruhe For Ex-Chancellor Visit
Thousands gather at Friedrichsruhe Park as crowds press for a glimpse of ex chancellor Chrysander. A heavy rain delays proceedings while Bismarck’s supporters decorate the city with lights and garlands. Count Herbert and Count William arrive. a torchlight march and fireworks are planned amid security measures and campus student parades the next day.
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Friedrichsruhe
de. Chrysander
Higmar
Mudgeburg
Schweninger
Hamburg
Bismarck
Lombards Bridge
Deutsche Bank
Rathaus
Victoria Hotel
Ulster
Lismarck
Aumuelde
Wilkes-Barre Base Ball Club Expands Directors
The Wilkes-Barre Baseball club increases directors from nine to fifteen after a Saturday night meeting. They plan to elect a president and officers tomorrow. Daniel Shannon remains manager and will play second base. The club seeks the pennant with stronger pitching led by Campfield Meechin Keenan Ballswine and McLaughlin.
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Wilkes-Barre
Daniel Shannon
Campfield
Meechin
Keenan
Ballswine
McLaughlin
Death of a Strange Man in Iowa Hovel
In Clinton Iowa on March 31 a well known local character nicknamed Old Pete was found dead in his small hovel. A Swedish claimed political refugee, possibly named Shaulevy, he had not been seen for days. He had been a janitor and gardener, educated and musical, and reportedly wore an iron chain and was banished from Sweden for a political offense.
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Iowa
Clinton
Pete
Flo
Sweden
Grounds For Divorce From Attempted Self harm
Judge Jacob Klein rules a husband who attempts death by his own action in the wife’s presence provides grounds for divorce. Mrs Laura Buetner testified in Judge Klein’s court that she cannot live with Julius H Buetner, explaining the strain and reasons surrounding their separation.
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St. Louis
Jacob Klein
Laura Buetner
Fire Destroys Upper Floors of Old Times Building
A blaze swept the 11th floor of the Old Times Building in Chicago shortly after 2 PM. Firemen fought the flames for about fifteen minutes before they subsided, but the structure was heavily damaged and the interior flooded with water.
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Old Times
Chicago
Fire Causes Major Damage to Times Plant
A fire damaged the Times building severely with about $10,000 in structural damage and total loss likely to be near $40,000. Investigators believe the blaze began in a rubbish pile from spontaneous combustion, and the presses may be wrecked if the fire spread.
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Times
Platts Love Feast At Fifth Avenue Hotel
Ex Senator Platt presided over a conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with Republican leaders and state Senators to discuss reform measures. Report says Platt ordered his leaders to mobilize support and ensure seventeen Republican senators remain in their seats to pass the bill.
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Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York
United States
Platt
Senate
Cuban Rebels Seek U S Recognition as Belligerents
Washington March 31 The Cuban insurgents gain ground and push for U S recognition by forming a provisional government. Officials note recognition typically follows de facto governments and currency issuance, with arms shipments becoming legitimate if recognized. Spain's failure to crush the rebellion could lead to changing relations and further developments.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
State Department
Aso
Admiral de Gama
Brazil
Spain
Elevated Electric Road Freight Line Chicago to New York
Inter Ocean Electric Railway, formed in Springfield, plans an elevated electric freight line to move coal and grain between Chicago and New York. Capital of 200 million dollars backs Chicago New York San Francisco financiers. The road aims faster service, six days to one, with own telephone and telegraph lines and potential extension to San Francisco.
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New York
Chicago
Inter-Ocean Electric Railway Company
Springfield
West
San Francisco
John W. King
Freleht
Li Hung Chung Makes Steady Postoperative Progress
Central News reports Doctor Seriba of the Imperial University examined Li Hung Chung's wound today. His pulse and temperature are normal, he can walk about his rooms, and his condition is described as improving well.
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Li Hung
London
Central News
Seriba
Imperial University
Li Hung Chung
Washington waifs and naval movements reported
Secretary Hoke Smith departed Washington for Atlanta to stay several days. The gunboat Castine sailed from Buea yesterday for Aden to press toward Zanzibar. If the Chicago is retired from service, its seasoned crew will join the monitor Amphitrite. A patent office promotion makes William B E Schoenburn of New Jersey a third examiner at 11 400 per year.
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Hoke Smith
Washington
Atlanta
Castine
Buea
Aden
Zunsibar
Chicago
Patent
William BE
Schoenburn
New Jersey
Foreign WIRINGS and cabinet shifts in Europe
Spanish Liberala will back the new budget to avoid another crisis. M Chautemps, French colonies minister, plans to resign for a mint directorship. The steamer Fuerst Bismarck carried American excursionists past Gibraltar to New York. The Earl of Kimberley promised a thorough inquiry into Armenian outrages and decisive reforms.
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Liberala
Erialn
M. Chautemps
Fuerst-Bismarck
New York
Earl of Kimberley
Armenia
Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania Sees Storm Risk
The region faces increasing storm potential with scattered rain, southerly winds, and minor temperature shifts. Forecasters expect layered clouds, brief showers, and a gradual warm-up across eastern Pennsylvania asLimits are adjusted.
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Pennsylvania
Mull Toques For Misses Caps Line Showed
A local advert touts a new caps line for misses with the claim of the most complete selection yet and guaranteed popular prices.
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