Senator Quay Trial Opens in First Indictment
Senator Quay and his son face trial in Philadelphia on one of five indictments alleging misused state funds. After hours of jury selection, Judge Biddle delays further action as Thomas W. Barlow testifies as first witness. Quay and supporters gather in the Walton hotel lobby as public figures discuss the proceedings.
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Talcott Williams
Thomas W. Barlow
Finletter
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
United States
Kenaton Matthews
Quay
Richard J Quay
Diiteo
Biddle
Hathermel
Cenjamin J. Haywood
Genephcey
Thomas W. Birlow
Peoples Bank
Talecott Williams
Jury Drawn in Lawsuit Involving Quay and Haywood
District attorney and court officers oversee selection of a 12 member jury for the case against ex senator Quay and ex state treasurer Haywood. Witness list includes Fred Barlow and James S Heacom among many bank and finance figures. Proceedings begin with jury panel formed and challenges noted as deliberations continue.
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Broken People’s Bank
James S. Heacom
Henry K. Boyer
Philadelphia Mint
James 3. McManes
Republican Party
People’s Bank
Richard Leper
Guarantors’ Trust Company
William Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Mitteburg
Allen J. Rorke
Philadelphia
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Pittsburo
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Cliy Kemble
Teller Tabor
Chiddes Eivenhaus
George A. Dyanning
Fem
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Tor Cance
Moers
Sillus
Shapley
George A. Denning
Andrew Cochrin
Dewslings Tdace
Robert R. Vandervert
Shinsuds
Willan Jackson
Rigger
Vandervyes
Coorn
McCalls
Commonwealth
James Mountney
Thomas EF. Twyer
Edward Wiler
Wilthon J. Spy
Carpenter
Witlliam Tein
Foward Bevan
Pointer
Tonmmne
James Beavens
Frederick Clies
Albert A. Kuhn
Shields
Charles Penaler
Kuhn
Tollowe
Francis Pan
Maluter
William Jackson
Upen
Abr. Shields
Ab. Rothemmel
Benator
Short Session of the House in Harrisburg April 10
A brief House session in Harrisburg addressed first readings and general business. A restitution was adopted to set a special order for a senate bill granting state consent to US regulation of lands for Wilkes-Barre post office and buildings, with second reading planned for tomorrow. A separate Allegheny bill was advanced to a second reading for action next day.
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Proceedings in Detail at Philadelphia Court Session
The court reopened after delays with mostly interested parties admitted. Judge Biddle presided as ex-Senator Quay and his counsel arrived, followed by Key witnesses and officers while jurors and other officials were called in for the proceedings.
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Rhietis
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Legislature defeats multiple bills amid treasury strain
In a session apon county and repealing Section 4 of the Act of 1804 were defeated. Bills amending the distribution of the public school fund and census duties for Philadelphia voters were rejected. The Brooks bill for an Erie county law judge failed. Private charities appropriation bills were cut due to treasury shortfalls, with Col. Dondale hospital funds dropping to 16000 and Wilkes-Barre City hospital to 25000.
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Northampton County
Philadelphia
Brooks
Erie County
Col. Dondale Hospital
Wilkes-Barre City Hospital
Governor Stone Vetoes Real Estate and Bottle Packaging Measures
Governor Stone vetoed bills extending decedent real estate debts to five years and restricting bottle and package labeling and trade markings. He warned the measures would cloud titles, embargo real estate sales, and penalize spray of branded bottles. The house received word of his disapproval and action on milk content legislation was postponed.
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Deadlock May Break Over Magee Duel In State Senate
Philadelphia reports hint a break in the senatorial deadlock may come tomorrow or next day over Magee of Pittsburg. Magee and Quay allies hold firm while McKee and Martin depart Harrisburg with no confirmed meeting.
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Ile
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Alee
Magee
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Widener
Martin
Marce
Starrisburg
Seventy First Ballot in Senate Election Report
Harrisburg April record shows the seventy first ballot for United States senator with results and manuvering notes. Washington April 1 ceremony planned at the White House tomorrow at 2 o'clock to exchange ratifications completing the peace treaty with Spain. The Spanish copy of the treaty signed by the queen regent and Premier Silvela arrived at the French embassy today.
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United States
Spain
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Lubiier
Silvela
Governor's expanded power to appoint dental board member
In the state senate Air Gibson introduced by unanimous consent a bill to enlarge the governor's appointing power enabling him to appoint any reputable practitioner as a member of the state board of dental examiners. The chamber adjourned until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning after a five minute session.
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Gibson
State Board of Dental
Prominent Hazleton Citizen Attempts Suicide in April Towns
Hagwion Pennsylvania April Townsend W Bonne aged seven was a longtime Hazleton figure connected with A Pardee & Co mining and the Lehigh Lumber company. He shot himself in the head today with suicidal intent. financial troubles were cited as the cause.
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Townsend W. Bonne
Hazleton
A. Pardee & Co
Lehigh Lumber Company
Iron mill to resume operations in Reading plant
Reading officials announce the Seyfert Iron company will resume the puddling mill after eight months of idleness. The reopening will restore about 100 jobs with wages higher than the prior closing rate, signaling economic revival in the area.
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Seyfert Iron Company
Riot at Pana Mines Leaves Several Dead and Wounded
A deadly riot in Pana Illinois on April 10 left six dead and nine injured. Henry Stevens a Black miner led the disturbance. troops arrived under martial law and patrolled the town. Among the wounded and dead were Frank Coburn Frans Landeworth Carrie Felix Cyrus Strickler Case Proffitt and three unknown Black men.
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Tian
Gimlain
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Nero
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Omer
Stevens
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Cheney
Penwell
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Tle
Navier Leong
Joe Mullen
Jol
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Steck
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Carrie Felix
Westreas
Warrigon
Puna
Albert Vickera
George W. Kimbal
Cyrus Strickier
Case Proffitt
Flatham
Henriett
Goor-ward
Pana Mines Riot Erupts In Fatal Coalfield Violence
Reports indicate miners wounded and several dead at Pana Coal No 2 after stony billets struck by a blast. Coroner and Taylorville officials prepare inquest as soldiers arrest deputies and police. Governor Tanner proclaims martial law in Pana district amid unrest.
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Culver
Appomattox Day Banquet Honored Governor Roosevelt in Chicago
Governor Roosevelt of New York headlined the Hamilton Club banquet in Chicago celebrating Appomattox Day. About 400 attended as he delivered The Strenuous Man address amid a warm reception. Speakers included John C. Hinck on Grant and Levan Settle on Lane followed by Charles Emory Smith on The Union. Roosevelt then farewelled guests and boarded to Ann Arbor for Michigan University address.
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Glass workers strike widens in New Jersey unions gain
Bridgeton and Medford in New Jersey see a mass strike of about 1000 glass workers demanding union wages and recognition. Several plants prepare to operate with green hands while others refuse to run, sparking fears of trouble as talks continue and some firms anticipate many applicants.
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Weather forecast for Washington on Tuesday
Eastern regions expect fair to mild weather with wetter conditions in the south. Winds turn southerly with increasing cloudiness and a chance of light showers later in the day.
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Indian Tactics Drive Filipinos from Santa Cruz Stronghold
General Lawton's command captured Santa Cruz the chief city of Taiguna de Bay near Lake Laguna de Bay after sharp fighting. Gunboats and Gatling guns supported an assault that routed Filipino defenders with many casualties and prisoners. The advance disrupted insurgent lines and destroyed telegraph communications east and west.
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