England and Germany Seek Settlement in Pacific Colonial Conflicts
London reports three governments fast tracking talks on Lane commission personnel with Washington hosting deliberations. Berlin hints at restraining German traders as Berlin and London push for a temporary administration to avert further embassies. Officials anticipate lengthy inquiry and revised editions as ties with America and rivals evolve.
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England
Germany
London
Lane Commission
Washington
Otter Ie Capoeia
Contala
Miusest
Lord Salisbury
Berlin
Bienurek
Raffel
Clerman
Anery Geran
Enone
Berlin Oils Unease in World Conference Talks
The Berlin talks involve Baron von Maelew and American ambassador Andrew B. White with British envoy Sir Frank Laresiles. Britain favors unanimity but Germany resists. White suggests a three commissioner per power plan, aiming for conciliatory rulings. Washington urges caution and status quo return. reports blame Germany for ceasefire deaths are dismissed.
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Berlin
Corman
Coney Dors
Baron von Maelew
United States
Atmasader
Andrew B. White
Frank Laresiles
Cautinus
Great Keitain
Gorminy
Lord Saliehupy
Fermany
Washington
Sammon
Great Britain
Germany
Observe Dewey Day Observance Declared by Governor
Harrisburg announces a proclamation designating May 1 as the first anniversary of the American squadron’s victory in Manila Bay. The governor urges Commonwealth citizens to observe the day with proper ceremonies and to honor the sailors led by Admiral Dewey.
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Manthey
Commonwealth of
Pinieyl- Varin
Willan A. Stone
Dmmon
Petite
Women Victorious in Beattie Election
In Beattie Kansas on April 5 two tickets contested the election. Mrs Charles Totton won the waiver and Mie Chel don Mrs Schaight Mere Rnplth Mia Kirlin and Mrs Watkins secured council seats while Mian O Neill won the clerk post. Women transported voters through a blinding snowstorm. The police judge and marshal were men.
Wuffeyvilley elects new clerk amid ob obit confusion
In Mu olla yesterday the town of Wuffeyvilley and nearby Ayr elected a new clerk after Captain Ob and HMO of the Twentinay Kurs regiment were killed. The vote results and names remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Wuffeyvilley
Ken
Ayr
Hmo
Muolla
Clark
Holker
Glass firms reach partial agreement amid Philadelphia strike
In Philadelphia and Millville, two large glass makers, Whitney Glass Company and Meintive & Co, plus Parker Prom of Bridgeton, signed scale agreements on blower wages, with Vice President Downey meeting non union manufacturers. A final hearing precedes a planned work stoppage on Monday. Police guard tailors after clashes at James Conner’s shop amid strikes, with most blanket workers returning to duties.
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Millville
Glies
Theeedis
Whitney Glies Companys
Meintive &Oo
Parker Prom
Hridgeton
Dowehty
Olas Hmlowerts
Pridgetoen
Elise
Hayes
Gass Plowers’ Union
Clington Toniehe
Manay
Philadelphia
Attiack
Jareb
Ninetown
Chemicals Found in Army Beef In Inquiry Hearings
Washington reports describe chemical traces in canned roast beef examined by Yale chemist Professor Chittenden and Lt. Col. Currie. Evidence notes boracic and salicylic acids, with questions if tropical heat would liquefy fats. Testimony covers origin of samples from Jacksonville and Havana and influence on safety.
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Washington
Rillowsell A. Chittenden
Yale Evilege
Ter
Samuel A. Currie
New Jersey
Jackson Ville
Chit-tenden
Davie
Havana
Dy Cirrie
Jacksonville
Hle
Ealyeilio Weld
Bore Mobil
Maus
Flantinustan
Marine Corps
Raphael
Arour
New York
Migor Tee
Miles
Jury panels slim for Mrs George murder trial
Canton Ohio April jury process advances as the state exhausts peremptory challenges and accepts three jurors for the murder trial of Mrs George over Mr P D Saxton. A special venire is ordered and panels from Massillon and western Ohio are summoned while the defense holds twelve challenges.
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Canton
O. Anril
George
George PD. Saxton
Venice
Massillon
Fee
Ohio
Tess Familier
Bixteen
Plebt
Meor Ciy
Unclear historical note on papal teehity health rumors
Fragmentary report from Rome on April 1 mentioning Levies and informal demonstrations about papal health. Text is garbled but hints at reactions to health status and potential public gatherings. Names and specific events are obscured by OCR errors.
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Rome
Dre
Lapponk
Mazcon
Teappent
Washington leaders urge president at Philadelphia ceremony
Washington dignitaries including Hoodia tse beta H. Convert attended a Circuit Court event in Philadelphia where the president was invited. The press noted his interest in the ceremony and the circumstances surrounding the invitation.
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Washington, Apel
Hoodia Tse Beta H
Piladl
Steamship Movements Arrivals and Departures
Arrived in New York in April were ships Anstor im and Koterdam. The list notes outbound calls to Rotterdam Southampton and New York with vessels bound for Bremen and other ports including Hamburg Cherbourg and Liverpool.
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New York
Anstorim
Koterdam
Auguste Victories
Hamburg
Cherbourg
Rotterdam
Southampton
Friestland
Antwer
Majestie
Ee Lahn
Bremen
Naw Utk
Philadelphia Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Meeting
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania will hold its twenty round convention at the Oller Dig byterian church on Mt. Vernon street this city from October 4 to W inclusive.
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Philadelphis
Christiay Temperate Union of Pennsylvania
Hele
Oller
Bridge Construction Plans Cite Pencoyd Iron Works
Article notes plans for steel bridge building referencing the Pencoyd iron works and firms including Smith & Cumpton of Mohanoy City. It mentions workers and the Philadelphia headline railway consortium, outlining the erection of a railway track and related view.
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Philadelphe
Agil B
Unclear Local Taxicab Routes Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR notes mention places and people with unclear roles including Ortgi oodenouch Urleyville and venne Paul QQ Bates Lord. Amounts $17 to $24 appear as a fare range or fee reference in a stray taxicab context.
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Apol
Ortgioodenouch
Urleyville
Venne
Paul QQ
Bates
L Ord
Inquiries Face Postmaster Harder Over Corruption Claims
Danville postmaster Harder denies allegations tied to a bribery inquiry involving political figures from Harrisburg and Latrobe. Testimony references offer of patronage and inducements to support Quay, with committees ordering expungement of a remark and continued subpoenas for Byrne and others.
Rail groups plan low passenger rate for encampment event
A joint committee of railroads in the Trunk Line and Central passenger territories met at the Hotel Walton to discuss a low rate for the upcoming encampment in September. The plan will be finalized after two additional meetings in New York next Tuesday and Chicago the following Wednesday.
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Walton
New York
Chicago
Quay Prepares for Trial Amid Courtroom Preparations
Ex Senator Quay declined to say if he would attend Harrisburg hearings as he remained in his car with counsel all day. Richard Quay and aides joined him at the Hotel Walton while a series of legal consultations continued. The entourage met with Dryers George A. Martin & Sons and attorney general Elkin before Richard Quay departed for Pittsburgh.
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Harrisbburg
Mrr
Wilson
Wilton
Dehn Ft. Byrne
Beattdale
Harry Beard
Greensburg
Youngson
Colonel Hurt
Thirt
Lackawanna
Swere
Chainman
M.S. Colling
Thomas Hendricks
Jermyn
Thalia
Fow
Timlin
Collins
Wendricka
Messare
Kropa
McChin
Mn Fowov
Chatrawin
Tee
Timlin Wat
Ate
Chin
Byrne
Mer Anes
Konger
Charles Po Harder
Donville
Foster
Montour
Quay
Punter
Harder
Poster
Thomas J. Price
Danylite Pest
Mercement
Wx. Concreamin Kuly
Shamokin
Advew
Aml Vies
Witcoes
Rob II
Gener Smith
Hardens
Pongroresmion Kghp
Peter
Eder
Harriet West Mie
Rooter
Danville
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Mimeclf
Richard
Wieruda
Walton
Shapley
David T. Watton
Deeseph al
Wourhogton
Pittebure
Richard KR. Quay
Durham
Wind Inc
George A. Mutin & Sons
Vincer
A. 3
Il. Bhickts
Wise
Penrave
Elkin
Pittsbures
Cuba soldiers to receive April payments amid assembly doubts
Havana reports say the Cuban military assembly is being dissolved and money distribution to soldiers will start near Hav ing within a short period. Payments will exclude enlistees after July 17 189 and those holding government roles with the russell guards. Initial pay to each private is $100 with possible officer share later.
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Havana
Russel Guards
Tragedy at Albany: banker kills wife and child then himself
Albany April report states Walter H Jackson prominent youth and cashier shot his wife and three month old child in their home before fatally shooting himself. A servant discovered the scenes as family bodies lay beside the bed. Jackson's grandmother Abigail Righrdon was the only other occupant unaware of the tragedy.
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Albany
Walter H. J0ckson
Jackson
Howard Righirddon
Riot Breaks at Liberty State Home Inmate Escape Attempt
Twenty five inmates at the state industrial home for incorrigible girls in Hilltel the escape by arming themselves with knives and other weapons. They overpowered guards, then fled after a long chase, ending when Trinity and Gage pursued the escapees.
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Hilltedthe
State Ilustelal
Gage
Ex upiiens bond meeting and medical practice in Pennsylvania
In Harrichure on April 11 the bond of ex upiiens in the homeopathic medical pooluty in Pennsylvania led to an annul meeting in the city. Augusetus Kornilorfer of Philadelphia was reelected premieri. The next examination of applicants for license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania will be Wednesday June 20.
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Hounsylvania
Augusetus Kornilorfer
Philadeliphia
Pennsylvania
Morranges Reform School
Astern Penitentiary
Western
Pennsys- Vada Institution For
Colville
Philadelphia
Senate
House
Two inmates escape jail by rope and wall crawl
Arte Ma April Kuward Viord and James Morris of the county tunneled through a wall last night using a rope from makeshift materials. They slipped from custody and evaded guards as officials conducted a search for the pair.
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Arte
April
Kuward
James Morris
Ewatiliap Trhal
Lafoensy
Election mood favors incumbent governor in provincial race
In a tight campaign, voters lean toward reelecting Governor Dyer as the province heads to the polls. Analysts expect a strong Republican showing and emphasize incumbent support amid local issues and party alignment.
United States trimipor convoy ships soldiers' belongings
In New York on April 3 a military convoy arrived with soldiers' gear and firearms from a distant front. The shipment included rifles and equipment, escorted by naval units, while family members awaited updates on the personnel involved.
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New York
United States
Bridgeport Trial Reveals Remorse in Jury Room
A Bridgeport court hears testimony about a defendant Nancy Guilfondl accused in a case involving Emma Gill. Jurors express remorse during proceedings as an 80 year old figure faces pneumonia threats amidst anxious atmosphere.
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Bridgeport
Oon
Nancy A. Guilfondl
Emma Gill
Tie Beni
Aniique Newk
Wiese Heitor
State expense appropriations and mercantile tax bill debated
The senate and house considered the general appropriation bill funding state government and public services, including $1,102,840.26 for executive branches and $1,234,400 to judiciary. Bills on mercantile taxation and corporate capital tax were debated, with amendments and votes on tax rates and multi‑store Levy.
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Senate
Auditor General's Department
Treasury Department
Attorney General's Department
Department of Internal Affairs
Banking Department
Department of Public Instruction
Adjutant General's Department
State Brary
Bowrd
Sinking Fund Commissioners
Board of Pardons
Department of Agriculture
Board of Revenue Coinssioners
Philadelphia
Medical Council
Dental Council
College and Universsty Council
Fernsyviventa
Foreden
Weather And City News Roundup In Scranton Area
Fair conditions reported with a morning weather note. Local and regional news cover depotion of Acubaldo, Samoan question debates, legislative work, and a jury BU investigation. Report includes Pittston, Pinaneial, and Commuercini Loeni updates and a teachers institute turnout.
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Acubaldo
Death of Lily Post in San Francisco Opera Singer
Lily Post, noted San Francisco opera singer, died of heart failure. She was taken to an asylum on Monday by her son after restraining her. She collapsed on Tuesday and died peacefully.
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San Francisco
Lily Most
Insane Asylum
Jim
Appointment list outlines local officials and ranks
Wellington on April 3 reported the assignment of officers for Milford in Lackawanna county and nearby areas. The notice names rank holders including Von Nests Scott and G. Ebdertitay, with HV Ben listed among the appointing authorities.
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Wellington
Milford
Sumqiehanna County
Ben.neti Ier
Ormes
Oroittant
von Nests Scott
Lackawanna
G. Ebdertitay
Bank Examiner Arrives in City to Assume Duties
A new bank examiner from the First National Bank of Corry arrived today to take over duties from A. B. Brown of Lock Haven. He will stay several days to absorb the local examinations as Cochran and his team continue work here.
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Iit
Milie
Vega
First National Bank of
Antis Vote for Huff in Harrisburg Us Senate Ballot
Insurgent Republicans meet in Harrisburg to back Colonel George F. Huff of Greensburg on the sixty seventh joint ballot for United States Senator. He shifts support from Judge John Stewart as votes from Westmoreland and other groups align with anti Quay forces amid a fractured GOP caucus.
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Harrisburg
George F. Hult
Greensburg
Jodas
United States
John Stewart
Chambersburg
Muff
Senator Quay
Nomines
George A. Jerks
Demonte
Westmoreland
Huarcrave
Wilson
Senter Brown
Mesara
Stevens and Youngson
Quay
Huifl
Congress
Pennsylvania
Woman elopes with husband’s cousin in Virginia
Baltimore dispatch reports 34 year old Mix Allen Ashman deserted her husband and infant daughter in Weems Virginia and eloped with 19 year old Llewellyn Ashman, a first cousin of her spouse. She arrived in Baltimore with the youth and told Dr. W J Newhills of Virginia that she could not resist the infatuation. The husband reportedly urged reconciliation but refused a divorce, leaving plans to wed the cousin pending divorce.
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Baltimore
Mix
Allen Ashman
Weems
Lancaster County
Llewellyn Ashman
W. J. Newhills
Virginia
WHSA
Knights Honor Soldiers at Knights of Columbus tribute
Scranton council honored three members recently mustered out of the volunteer service Cornoral Richard J. Clarke first grand Knight Morris Embrey and Lieutenant Thomas P Murphy spoke and received greetings from many members Speakers praised the soldiers camp life patriotism and manly qualities The event featured a reception and verses by council members and was led by Lecturer T P Duffy with welcome by John M Gunster and response by Richard J Bourke
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Scranton Council
Uso
Knights of Columbus
Wyoming Avenue
Richard J. Clourke
Loeal Council
Morris Embrey
Thomas P. Murphy
Thirteenth Regiment
Councl
Welowmne
T TY Putty
TT PD Duffy
John M. Gunster
Order
Oalpo
Mortis Pmbres
Ldeutemane
Aburphy
Rand Knight
T. J. Quegun
M. J. Donahoe
M. J. McAndrew
Dr. Price
Olyphant
PP. Mecrea
J. A. Collins
FF. McAndrew
H. P. Mellett
Rumors of a New Leader and US Proclamation Spread
Reports from Manila describe persistent rumors that Aguinaldo has been supplanted by General Antonio Luna as head of Filipino forces. The U S cruiser Charleston shelled Dagupan after rebels opened fire wounding an officer. The US proclamation in Manila garners mixed reactions from bankers merchants and officials with optimistic views on stabilization and resistance to rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Aguinald
Antonio Luna
Ine Cief
Luna
United States
Charleston
Luzon
Luzon, To the North, Sent A Boat In Shee
Dagupan
Stites Olor
Theroupon
Ine Surreenis
Oeenarity
Philippine Islands
Beotch
Aguinaida
Ditch Cave-In Injures Two Men At Mulberry Street
Workmen Joseph Crompon and a fellow laborer were caught in a ditch cave-in fifteen feet below ground on Mulberry Street. Crompon suffered a fractured ankle and other injuries while the second man was shaken but not as badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Crompon
Mulberry
Tle
Were Without Light. Youths Busted Riding Bicycles
Two young men from Green Ridge named Hunte min and an associate were stopped by Patrolmen Hart and Day for riding bicycles without tights. They left their wheels and will face a hearing this morning. In New York the Windsor hotel ruins yielded two unidentified bodies moved to Keun cemetery. Miss Gould Remembers Firemen as state relief funds are sent to the New York Gif department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntemin
Green Ridge
Hart
New York
Windsor Hotel
Talon
Ah. Keun
Miss Gould
Mise
Myfield
Minimum Term Bill Signed Extends School Term
A law was signed extending the minimum school term to seven months. The action, approved today, affects the academic calendar and sets new duration requirements for the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geter Stone
Mayor Albert Garrett Dies Sudden in Tebanon
Tebanon Ohio reports the sudden death of Mayor Albert Garrett due to brain congestion this evening. Garrett was a Civil War veteran and held local office for several terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tebanon
Agu G—Uin
Albert Garrett
Weather Forecast for Washington April 5
A weather summary from Washington notes a cold front moving in with rain likely in the afternoon. Winds shift to the east and highs around mid fifties with possible sleet late evening and patchy fog overnight.
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