Call to Arms Echoes Through National Guard Units
Philadelphia reports readiness to mobilize the Pennsylvania National Guard with full war complements across Philadelphia and Pittsburgh divisions. Roosevelt urges naval militia recruitment to full strength as Go win coordinates state units and Buckeye guards prepare for rapid deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiladelphia
Penneylvania National Guard
Hastings
Penneylvania Naval Reserve
Mt Anes
Philadethia
Washington
St. Louis
Annapitis
New York
Duffy
National Guards
Linkonn
Go- Win
Thi Brigade
National Guards Pennsylvania
Hase
Rejdiners
Arma
National Guard
War risks climb as ships face heightened coverage
War risks rose to a new high amid Spain tensions as American ships trading east coast South America and West Indian routes faced higher rates. Vessels from Cuba’s south coast saw rates as high as double the early movements, while stemships enjoyed lower coverage though underwriters remained cautious about war business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spain
South America
Cuba
Indictment Upheld in Pepper Murder Case at Montrose
Grand jury indicts Cornelius Shew and James Eagan for murder in the 61st degree in Montrose April 1. Both defendants plead guilty at arraignment before Bion and D W Searle and are remanded to jail. An August term for trial was granted. Susie Graham’s affidavit, secured through W Mercelis and son W B Moreela, aided capture of the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Cornelius Shew
James Eagan
A. J. Pepper
Bion
D. W. Searle
Susie Graham
Bragan
Smith
W. Mercelis
Binghamton
Mr. Mergelis
W. B. Moreela
Graham
Alaska travel demand wanes while ships increase
In Tacoma on April 1 travel to Alaska has declined over the past two weeks with fewer arrivals from eastern states than since December, even as more steamers join the Alaskan fleet. The ship Cleveland reported to the mill and business activity this week did not justify sailing her out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Alaska
Esutern
Cleveland
Senate Debates Danish West Indies Purchase Storm
The Senate spent most of April 1 in secret session over a Denmark West Indies acquisition proposal. Senator Lodge withdrew the resolution amid sharp debate about war timing and policy to avoid risking unity and new entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Apent Almiuet
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Denmark
Lodge
Mme
Halle
Sennators Gorman
Pettigrew
Mr. Gorman
Congress
Jenet
Sentact
United States
Cuba
West
Senatere Perkins
Mikine
Teller
Steamship records mixed voyage amid discouraging travel reports
The Steamship Australia sailed last night with 106 passengers from Tacoma and Seattle, well below capacity. Freight also light, about six tenths full, as travel discouragement grows from recent troubled reports along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Thooma
Seattle
Trade review notes smaller three month failures in era post Maine
R G Don and Co reports weekly trade review says failures in the three months since the Maine destruction are smaller than in any first quarter since 1586. The report covers bankruptcy ratios, liabilities per firm, and per failure, with declines in manufacturing and telegraph trades, gold imports stabilizing, and varied commodity prices from wheat to cotton, steel, and ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Don & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Maine
Banke
Pittsburg
Bessemer
Cleveland
Pudhe
Chicago
United States
Canada
Empire Transportation adds river steamers and barges to Yukon fleet
The Empire Transportation company announces it has purchased four steamers and four barges from Morgan Bros Co of Seattle. Built at Crescent shipyard Elizabethport NC, the vessels will expand the Empire line to eighteen river boats and barges finished and ready at St Michael by Yukon navigation opening. The fleet, combined with five ocean steamers, will be the largest in Alaska trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Empire Transportation Company
Yukon River
Morgan Bros. & Co
Seattle
Crescent Shipyard
Elizabethport
N. C
Empire Line
St. Michael
Man
Alaska
Prince Otto von Bismarck Birthday Celebration
Prince Otto von Bismarck, aging eighty three, celebrated with a banquet for twenty two guests in Friedricheruhe. He attended a gifts inspection, walked with a cane from Emperor William, and called for cheers for the emperor while Count von Donnersmarck toasted the prince.
Boston men signed appeal to McKinley for peaceful diplomacy
A document signed by fifty four members of the Boston audience expresses coordinated support for terminating the present difficulty with Spain through peaceful diplomacy rather than war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heston
Boston
McKinley
Spubn
Papal Delegate Has Not Yet Received Instructions
Washington April 1. Concerning the pontiff and peace efforts the papal delegate Monsignor Martinelli has received no directives and has taken no action in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monsignor
Martinelli
Des Moines House Debates War Material Use
Documentation from Des Moines Indiana indicates the town’s assembly discussed appropriation of hardware for potential wartime use. The government would control the materials if needed, with proceedings noting national defense aims and state authority over resources.
New ark Methodiat Bplscong conference vote at East Orange
The Newark Methodist Episcopal conference in East Orange voted to slow down representation by name at its general conference. The vote stood 16 for and against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Orange
N. J
Newark
Civics Club Meeting Debates City Railways Takeover
The Civics Club of Scranton plans its monthly meeting in the Albright Hirney lecture hall this evening at 4. The topic is the motion that Scranton should own and operate its own street railways with affirmative speakers W. J. Doustos Arthur Donn and James Saudervon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics Club of Scranton
Albright Hirney
Meeting Hears Officers for Club Creation
At a recent gathering Richard, J. M. Poles and FY, ML Lynch discussed forming officers for the club. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
J. M. Poles
ML Lynch
Mining Statistics Highlight Pennsylvania Coal Output
The Mining Bulletin of Pennsylvania State College presents last year’s coal production figures. Anthracite reached 46,047,650 tons and bituminous 4,872,000 tons, enough to fill three million freight cars. Each 110,000 tons of anthracite cost one life and many injuries to 200 miners, while every 360,000 tons of bituminous coal caused one death and injuries to three others among nearly 600 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State College
Penhsylvania
Schaunamann Granted Release After Court Action
Franz Schaunamann, accused assailant of Patrolman John DP Thomas, was released on a $2000 bond yesterday. The bond was posted by Gustave Felcker, Schaunamann’s uncle, and William Franz, a court tipster. A certificate from Dr. Morgan J. Williams of West Side hospital confirms the wounded officer is out of danger. An attempt to secure release on Thursday failed due to the missing doctor’s certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Schaunamann
John DP
Thomas
Edwards
Gustave Felcker
Schaunamann
William Franz
Morgan J. Williams
West Side
Church Seeks Charter for Scott Valley M E Church
Attorney W Gaylord Thomis filed for a charter to establish the Scott Valley Methodist Episcopal church to be located at Moyvale Pa. The incorporators are G G Clark Charles Cheever William Purdy James Wheeler William Stevens and G C Newton and T J Lewis trustees include G L Clark A H Henerict and FE Merritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gaylord Thomis Vesterday
Gour Ford
Scott Valley MethoDist Episcopal Church
Moytvale
Enliveriders
G. G. Chirk
Charles Cheevenor
William Purdy
Janes Wheeler
William Stevens
Newton
T. J. Lewis
GL. Clark
A. H. Henerict
FE. Merritt
G. L. Newton
Brill Named Acting Superintendent at Lehigh Valley Coal
George W. Brill of Deline has been appointed acting superintendent of the coal branches of the Lehigh Valley company, succeeding A. P. Makslee. He has served as trainmaster and begins duties yesterday, with headquarters at Delano and plans to relocate to Hazleton in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georer W. Brill
Deline
Lehigh Valley Company
A. P. Makslee
Drill
Delano
Hazleton
Washington April Public Debt Decline Noted
The April public debt statement shows lower cash in the treasury and reduced total debt at month end. Officials report tighter cash balances and a smaller total debt figure for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Det
Lew
Treasury
Tash
Self Sealing Tire Patented by A H Shaw
A. H. Shaw of Medford Mills patents a self sealing tire using a single roll of absorbent material saturated with a sticky sealing compound. The absorber can cover the entire tube surface or just the tread area and a two lever design keeps the material separate until punctures occur. When punctured the sealant is extruded in a semisolid state and hardens as it evaporates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Shaw
Medford
Cuba Independence and US Intervention Policy Outlined
A sub committee on foreign relations drafts a report favoring recognizing Cuban independence and US intervention with army and navy if Spain refuses concessions. It disputes Swain reconcentration reasoning, cites Maine Incident, and aims for a full committee vote and possible presidential message by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Spain
Cuba
United States
Maine
Swain
New Use for Compressed Air in Saddle Making
A new application uses compressed air to form saddles for harness and riding. Report claims air pressure equalizes contact, avoiding rubbing on horses and hiding the padded area from view.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Health Tonic
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the premier spring medicine and blood purifier. It claims the tonic nourishes the blood, nerves, stomach, liver, and kidneys, reduces fatigue, and prevents illness by purifying the blood during seasonal confinement and rich eating. Multiple testimonials support its benefits for energy and summer well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Offloe
Ringel
5Th Ave
Peoria
Finois
Ona
Waldorf Whiskies Featured by Local Liquor House
A local wholesaler proclaims full stock of first class liquors and notes exclusive role as sole agents for the Celebrated Waldorf Whiskies. Family trade solicited.
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Roosevelt
Shew and
Eagan
Hivoadike
Royal
Froval Baking Powdim CO
He Tork
Ish Islands
Senator Lodge
Mr Lodge
Hiainess
Taike-Don & Company
Yukon
Finnire Transportation Line
Bismarck
Iron Prince
Fioston
Ndronem
Des Moines
Lavinen
Civics Club
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Thal Laseen
Pennsylvania
John D.thomas
Church
Scott Valley Methodists
Blakslee
Namld
George W. Brill
Vesterdine
SELV
Seraling
Ile
Pruenwata
Hakon Hammer
Pottstown
Fiood
Villa
All
L. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Gerson
Broadway
Gerson’s
Lackawanna Avenue
John
James Dobson
Brussels
Vssu A
Wyoming Avenue
E. Robinson
N. Main St
Scranton
Penn Ave
J. R. Cohen
Olllee, Scrantou
HRD
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Holmes’ Electric
Scranton, PA
Laplin & Rand Powder Cos
High Renwno Chanica
Hercules
Warron-Ehret Company
Ehret
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