Methodist Ministers for War Split Over Cuba Policy
In New York the Methodist conference at Metropolitan Temple adopted a report demanding Cuban freedom and denouncing Spain. A dissenting member challenged the majority and warned against war, while others supported the push for intervention and a tougher stance on overseas policy.
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New York
James M. King
Committee On Nations Affairs
Spain
Cal
Hurst
Walls Gate
Cuba
President to the Pope On Cuban Intervention Stance
President McKinley defended opposing war in Cuba and said force should be avoided. Vatican authorities refused to release details of a dispatch about U S views on Cuban intervention. The Osservatore Romano echoed the Vatican stance with similar silence.
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Leah
McKinley
Cobu
Rome
Vatican
Molinley
Spain
Osservatore Romano
Unconscious Woman Found in Lewes Backyard
Mrs. George Lanaford was discovered unconscious in the backyard of her Lewes home in April. Police report a rough assault earlier that day and are investigating possible suspects and motive.
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Lewes
Del
George Lanaford
Fort Monroe Evacuates Spy Rumor After Sentry Clash
Fort Monroe Virginia reports excitement over a claimed Spanish spy near the slope. A sentry fired on a skulking man after a challenge, with ball ammunition and orders to shoot. Commodore Builey’s lodging drew a foreigner’s scrutiny while guards tighten around new gun emplacements.
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Fort Monroe
Hawkins
Builey
Chamterhoin
Commodore
Alee Bulley
Prank
Delaware Peach Crop Damaged by Early Freeze
Bridgeville Delaware reports severe fruit loss as last night’s heavy frost and freezing temperatures damaged peach trees. Officials note poor fruit set with widespread damage across orchards, risking reduced yields in the region near Dover and surrounding counties.
PULPIT FIGHT OVER LIQUOR
Two well known promoters clash over a liquor issue in a local incident described as a heated dispute. Reports mention shots fired and ensuing investigations as authorities review possible charges and party affiliations.
Died After Eating Shad at Washington Hotel
New York April 5 Mrs Bindlebarger wife of Da Bindlebarger of Washington DC died suddenly at the Hotel Guard after dining on shad Friday evening. Dr Webster Davis called it exhaustion and heart trouble with food poisoning cited as a factor. She complained of feeling ill earlier and collapsed, with medical staff unable to save her.
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New York
Church Treasurer Absent, Embezzlement Reportedly Probed
A church treasurer in Chicago is accused of absconding with church funds for eight years. Authorities say the treasurer misused funds from the parish called Malbee Parh Cir of the Ascetafon and hid the money for a long period. The case involves long years of trusted handling of offerings.
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Chicago
LeBrodeniek
Lee
Ascetafon
Wildcat in Susquehanna forest ends in bounty
Readable sections describe a hunter near Susquehanna who caught a wildcat after a boat chase. Jack Dolee cast toward the animal, the cat boarded the boat, a paddle strike killed it, and the hunter won a bounty for the hide. Other items note local church moves and community happenings.
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Jack Dolee
Lanenboro
Maccade
Dage
Jack
Jacok
William Stephens seeks court decree in land condemnation case
In Norrlotown area April, William Stephens filed to revoke a jury in a condemnation over a tract of just over an acre. The Valley Forge commission plans to condemn the site near the Star Redoubt, part of a Wederé farm, for a camp grown park expansion. Stephens argues the land is remote from other seized lands and has no connection to them.
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Norrletown
William Stephens
Valley Forge Commission
Wedere
Stephens
Schoolboy Whipping Sparks Local Scandal in Hollowtown
A ten year old boy, son of Madison Long, was whipped by schoolteacher Alraim Huttel, allegedly leaving his face cut and nose bleeding. The father pressed the case as hearings were anticipated, while distant military departures occurred with crews seen at the waterfront.
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Hollowtown
Madison Long
Alraim Huttel
Collow
Unclear OCR Article Leads To Fragmentary Names
Fragmentary text lists multiple garbled names and places including Washington April 5 and several unclear individuals. The legible elements reference people and locales but lack coherent context or a complete event.
Workmen Advancement Reverted on Railroad Runs
Promoted brakemen from the Ashley and Coal pert run were returned to fireman positions on the Mauch Chunk and Elizabeth run due to contract issues. Four brakemen were assigned to the engine crew, with engineers expected to reduce to three. A new line keeping system was adopted by the company to track work completed at each town along the route.
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Ashley and Coalpert
Retral Allroad
New Jersey
Mauch Chunk
Elizabeth
Ashley and Cogdport
Pulet Ven
Batur- Hay
Jremen
Fir Hos
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Burtington
New Mexico Railway and Coal Co
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H. M. Bowes
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Rudolph T. McUrbe
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A. H. Christy
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Co
W. HW. Peck
Eaer Third National Bank
H. J. Anderson
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Washington Ave
A. A. Sterling
People's Bank
Wilkes-Barre
B. W. Laycock
Anthracite Savings Bank
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A. A. Ryden
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W. L. Watson
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R. A. Jadwin
Carbondale
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Board of Trade Building
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Brussels
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Myer Davidow
Third National
WM. Connell
Henry Belin
William IL Peck
Holmes’ Electric
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Lushdale Works
Latlin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
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