Philadelphia Ripper bill passes as session adjourns
The Philadelphia House approves the Chew kidnapping bill and a companion measure while voting on tax revision and other acts. Cooper of Delaware criticizes the approach, Bedford opposes changes, and Clapper advocates committee oversight. Final actions include passing rates for corporate taxes and bridge rebuilding, with adjournment until tomorrow.
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Bedford
Creasy
Cooper
Delaware
James Gannon
Chew
Relief for Gannon Drives Surprise Prison Break Bill
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a measure allowing courts to order conveyances to be executed by officials like sheriffs or clerks, potentially freeing James Gannon of Scranton who has sat in contempt for seven years over a land deed dispute with his brother in law Thomas Reed. If approved by the governor, a Lackawanna jailer may be directed to perform the deed and end Gannon’s confinement.
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Board of
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Senate
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Japan accepts latest Russian Manchuria decree
The Japanese minister Takiahira received official advices from Tokyo dispelling alarm over a Russo Japanese rupture and showing the government accepts the latest declaration on Manchuria with satisfaction. He told Secretary Kellogg of the turn at the state department.
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Foreign Office
Tokio
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Manchuria
United States
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Klug
Fire destroys chair factory on Baltimore's Main Street
The Heoh hoger Brother & Company chair factory on Main Street was totally destroyed by a fire shortly before noon today. Loss estimated at about 70000 dollars, covered by insurance. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Heohhoger Brother & Company
Mib
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Dre Ly
Central Railroad of New Jersey May Resume Talks
Vice President Warren states the company is ready to confer with employes at any time. Officials report no imminent strike threat and anticipate a joint conference within 24 hours. Engineers and firemen seek renewed talks and have arranged a meeting with Jersey Central officials tomorrow morning to settle issues and avert a strike.
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National aid urged for education of colored race
Washington April 1 exclusive Associated Press says TR Wright president of the industrial college near Savannah Georgia urged national aid for the education of the colored race stating southern states cannot provide adequate support. He proposed duplicating government agricultural experiment stations to benefit the colored population. He argued few colored people in the south engage in politics and many feel they have no business with policy.
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Industrial College
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Industrial Commission Today
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Kennedy
Me. Wright
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Catholic convention to unify Catholic college education
The Elatedist Catholic convention in Chicago opens today to discuss improving Catholic educational system and aligning it with state and nonsectarian higher learning standards. Representatives from Catholic colleges will attend a three day session to plan unification of the educational work.
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Threw Up the Sponge
Unclear fragmentary report from Ai x bhyy ditsated fon Moran Briokisa describing a color featherwright and a payment of twenty pounds at an unclear time. The text includes garbled names and phrases, with no coherent event or outcome identifiable.
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Louisville bout ends with Connelly decision over Coubly
The Associated reported in Louisville on April 16 that Perdle Connelly of New York defeated Tow Coubly of Dunkirk after a 760 count in the checomih num of iwentrroit het. Police stopped the fight.
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Runkirk
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Rawlins Transport Damaged By Sudden Flood and Fire
The Rawlins lay with its saloon deck under thirty feet of water after a fire in the engine room. Pumps flooded the hold as the ship settled, with a potential repair bill around twenty thousand dollars to pump out and raise the vessel. It was unloading miscellaneous cargo, mainly horse feed for the army, at the army pier south of Pacific street.
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Dr Joseph Dixon Again In Court
In Boston on April 1, Mrs Annie Dixon sought alimony and custody of three children in superior court. Dr Joseph M Dixon, former Warren Avenue Baptist pastor, opposed, after a winter divorce on adultery grounds. He wanders between Boston and Philadelphia, is unemployed, and faces disputes over American widow Mrs American’s estate. Evidence filled the day. arguments resume tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Goebel Murder Trial Hears Testimony In Ripley Case
In Frankfort on April 10, witness Ms Goover nor Bradley linked ex Governor Taylor to the Goebel murder plot. Captain Ripley reportedly discussed prior conferences with Taylor and predicted Goebel would die within a day. The trial on conspiracy charges continued with Judge Yout present.
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Chinese minister thrown downstairs after insult in Paris
Despatches from St Petersburg report Count Lamsdorff angrily insulted Chinese minister Yang Yu during a discussion on the Manchurian question. Lamsdorff allegedly ordered his aides to eject Yang, who was cast downstairs and fatally injured.
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Two Men Die in Brown & Sharpe Work Accident
Two workers Charles Van Nowa age 28 of Newark and Jokse Pipwo age 20 of New York were found dead in a Brown and Sharpe plant. Police say they were suffocated after a fall into an open doorway during a disputed incident.
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New York
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Gay
Opening of Conference Appoints Officers and Discusses Education Move
The Wyoming conference opened with Bishop Fowler presiding and conducting the sacrament. Reports from presiding elders covered the Freedmen and Southern Education Movement as ministers gathered in cold weather but with strong fellowship. Nominations named Rev. Dr. J. J. Sweet secretary, while numerous conference officers and committees were elected and listed.
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Weather and Regional Notes From Northeastern Pennsylvania
Weather indications today are mixed with wind and rain in parts of the northeast. Reports cover court actions, local officials, and various regional updates across Carbondale, Washington, Harriainive, and surrounding areas.
Botha Begins Peace Negotiations
Cape Town reports General Botha takes lead in Boer talks after General De Wet refuses surrender. Officials say Botha acts for all Boer forces while De Wet’s influence wanes and campaign continuation hinges on his status.
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Major Brown’s Position Defined After Philadelphia Meeting
Major Adam Brown, returning from Philadelphia after a governor senator and other leaders meeting, declined to state the meeting’s object. He said no decision yet on accepting the recorder post and asserted he would run the department freely if chosen.
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Kruger Denied to Sail for U S May First
New York April 1 Charles D Mere representative in New York of the Hoers denies a Europe cable story that President Kruger will sail to the United States on May first. He says there is nothing in the tale and Kruger may come in the fall but not sooner.
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Anti-Scalpers Bill Killed After Protest Debate
After protrelil debate the assembly voted to kill the Everett recalled antiscalpers bill. The measure would halt scalping and require licensing for pawane tokels esorph the Hathorads railroads and liegarship firms. The vote halted passage and paused constitutional considerations.
Baseball Roundup From City Leagues And Colleges
Enclvaive Wire reports scattered results across leagues and colleges. City games include Manayunk and Georgetown University while Penn and Yale face off in New York. Details are fragmentary with several unreadable scores noted.
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Cuba Hope for No Platt Amendment Changes by Congress
Information from the war department states Cuba’s constitutional convention may send a commission to Washington to discuss the Platt amendment. The U S government plans no modification and will keep military authority until Cuban conditions are met. Delegation likely to report that no changes will occur before a new session. Slavin April 1 Cuba convention adjourns without action on a Washington commission proposal.
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Unclear Ocean Passenger Arrivals and Berths Listed
Fragmentary OCR shows a garbled listing of ships and routes with names like Naples, Antwerp, and Liverpool. Mentions arrivals in New York and crossings from Cherbours and Southampton with various vessels and captains.
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Attorney General Knox on Duty in Washington
An on the spot report describes Attorney General Knox in the capital handling duties during the afternoon. The incident notes officials presenting questions and a briefing at his desk as part of ongoing government activity in the capital.
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Two Negroes Hanged in Separate Murders
Enclusive wire reports from Mongolia and Avk detailing the hangings of two Black men for the murder of Ivy Vong. One is said to be about one year old, unclear in age, and the other unnamed suspect was executed as charged.
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