Trial of ex Senator Quay Focuses on Bank Records
In Philadelphia April 1 the Quay trial centered on whether bank ledgers and related papers are admissible. Judge Hiddie will decide tomorrow if the bank books and correspondence can be admitted, shaping the prosecution and defense's reach over alleged state funds and interest payments.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Jawyera
Broken People’s Bank
Mr. Watson
Senator Quay
Defeno
Senators
Alr. Watson
Hiddie
Guns Hiowyers
Homkinw
Mothenmwel
Revelver Pathe
James Caethoy
Don
Ony Devlore
Thei
Harlow
Barlow
Harrisburg
Gordon
Cowan
Prost
Jent McMunes
Dag
David Martin
anti-Quay
John Wanamaker
Westere
Jamis M. Guffey
Letters From Quay to Hopkins Key to Bank Evidence
In afternoon session Judge Biddle rules on admitting letters cited by Rothermel and addresses motions over their relevance. District attorney aims to prove profits and state fund deposits via bank books and correspondence from Quay to Hopkins and a Haywood letter, arguing implications for the Quay trial and noting related figures from 1880s bank records and state treasurers.
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Quay
David T. Watson
Pittshore
Pennesyilvania
Watson
Gtrivet
Aowomat
Seafitter Quay
Strate
Marwood
Hepkine
Rothermel
Taber
Biddle
Hopkins
Haywood
McManes
People's Bank
Commonwealth
McKee
John S&s. Hopkins
Qaoworathdy
Ged Wine Dyer
Dave
Ming
W. Bt
Henry K. Boyer
J. W. Morrison
EH. J. Hawwood
Matthew
Mr. Watson
Gistelet
Peoples Bank
People’s Bank
Thetank
Uene
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Hopking
Byrne Denies Bribe Charge Before Committee
Ex representative John R. Byrne testified he offered no bribe to Rep William D. Wilson to switch votes on the senatorship. The investigating committee heard varying accounts about offers tied to the McCarrell jury bill and related rewards as several witnesses, including Meade D. Detweller, described attempts to sway votes. The panel adjourned to resume hearings later with additional witnesses named.
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Wilson
Hartishurs
Berberyn J
John R. Byrne
Scottsdale
Wiliam D. Wilson
Westmoreland
Alufy
Iay
Meade DD. Detweller
Byrne
W. D. Sandt
Manger
Blfp Miller
Northampton
Hell
Representatiive
Spatz
Berks
Coyle
Mil Jerse
McCarrel Jury
Afitler
Fow
Stranghan
Crawford
McCarrell
Mystery Man Guffey Introduced in Quays and Haywood Letters
In a courtroom exchange Judge Gordon humorously identifies a man named Guffey who saw three of thirty six letters and telegrams from the Quays and Haywood. Mr Shapley asks who he is, and the judge replies he is “incapable of description” in a brief quip.
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Guffey
Quays
Haywood
Mr. Shapley
Judge Gordon
New Minister to Spain Named in Washington
Helamy Stover, longtime politician and lawyer from Cincinnati aged 72, appointed minister to Spain. He served in the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses representing Ohio's First District and advocated foreign relations and civil service reform. Madrid duties include negotiating a general treaty of trade and comity. The likely successor to Washington is the former Spanish minister to Mexico, Aron, viewed favorably.
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Washington
Helamy Stover
Spain
Belgium
Cincinanati
Ohio
House of Representatives
Blorer
Madrid
Storer
Mexico
Unclear OCR: Lancaster County vote report fragment
The text is garbled OCR about a Lancaster Harrisburg judge, with mentions of Irvin and Republicans voting. It provides no coherent events, dates beyond April, or identifiable organizations.
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Choerson
Irvin
Harrisburg
Thavies
Tandis
Lancaster County
Harrisburg Legislature Debates Capital Move and Sweatshop Law
Senate approves land acquisition for Wilkes-Barre post office and builds jurisdiction. Personal registration bill shelved after reconsideration. all local amendments postponed. Sweatshop bill debated. building inspection bureau bill amended then laid aside for printing. House advances several measures and adjourns after evening session.
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Harrisburg
Apel U
Senate
Pennsylvania
United States
Wilkes-Barre
Evie County
Keater
Philadelphia
House
House Econourrey
National Guard
Hartrantt
Cinitel Park
Fow
Afr
Nesbitt
Anearhing
McEihanes
McAndrewa
Luzerne
Quayerlvania
Kreps
Franklin
Woodruff
Montana Coal and Coke Company Incorporation in Trenton
The Montana Coal and Coke company with a capital stock of 800 was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey today. The firm announced plans to buy out four companies of the same name in Montana.
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Trenton
N.J
Montana Coal and Coke Company
Montana
Local News Briefs and Trials Highlight Morning Report
A morning roundup notes cloudier skies and ongoing trial proceedings at the quay. A bill to move the state capital is discussed amid regional business and education notes. Local events include a Wyaming Conference opening, a Wyoming Seminary visit, and city improvement items.
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Wyoming Seminary
Harlem River Bridge Collapse Kills Four in New York
April 1 report details a partial failure of the temporary Willisd avenue bridge over the Harlem river. Four men were killed and six seriously injured as a traveling crane plummeted, with more than a dozen workers hurt. Names include Lewis H Bellattin William Delaney Walter Delaney and Thomas Grady.
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New York
Harlem River
Alan
Lewis H Bellattin
William Delaney
Walter Delaney
Thomas Grady
Miason
Phalew
North Shore
Cartier
Collines
Delaneys
Tren
Fire tears through Throop level and homes
A large blaze at 2 am destroyed Pilger's White Horse level, a Punonart Coal company hotel, and damaged Norton hotel and other residences. Firefighters confined it by 3 am and searched for missing Pilgor children. Cause unknown.
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E'Ehoech
Cy Pilger
Punonart Coal Company
Martin Gallagher
M. J. Norton
Buaiding
le Krotgner
Panchet Coal Company
Patrick Tierney
Norton Hotel
Pilwor
Welock
Peace Ratified as War Ends with Spain
Washington declares the war between the United States and Spain ended with the ratification of the peace treaty. President McKinley issues a proclamation announcing the end of the war and appoints Bellamy Storer as minister to Spain. The proclamation notes the treaty was signed in Paris on December 10 and ratified by both governments, with formal public disclosure in Washington on April 11, 1899.
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Chew
Mithielelphia
Phldelphia
Aml
Philadelahia
Commonwealth of Penorxvivenia
Philadelpia
Pennsylvania
Lewst
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Capitol
Philadelphia
Cooltel
Towler
Porest
Washington
United States
Spain
Mel Kinley
Bellamy Storer
McKinley
United States of America
Mateo
Qieen Tregent
Spada
Don Alfours
Paris
Bern
William Mckhinsey
Ameri
Withim Meliiley
John Hay
Bate
Filipinos Attack Americans Reported in Manila
Dispatch from Manila April 11 recounts insurgents using friendly natives to attack Americans. Rebels cut telegraph lines, damaged rail and attempted to wreck a train. Outposts of Minnesota and Oregon regiments suffered killings and wounds, with numerous insurgents killed or wounded. Navy gunboats entered Santa Cruz river capturing enemy launches. Ninety three insurgents reported killed at Santa Cruz.
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Manila
Here
Malolon
Minnesota
Giran
Bocave
Muloboe
Oregon
Manilao
Malolos
Mans
Chaerul
Wheaton
Murilao
Napidan
Luciia de Day
Santa Cruz
Aiperhuie
Santa Crus
Shafter Testimony At Beef Inquiry Probes Ration Issues
Major General Shafter testified before the beef inquiry board detailing canned roast beef and refrigerated beef quality. He said cold canned beef was not disagreeable while refrigeration meat was as fine as any he had eaten. He blamed Congress for ration and clothing issues and admitted unfamiliarity with canned roast beef before the war. Soldiers testified about tainted water and canned beef aboard the Mississippi.
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Washington
Genersal Bhafter
Beef Inquiry Board
Thear
Congress
Tropics
Sone
Pennsylvania Volunteera
Mageete
Keogh Trails After Two Nights in World Pool Championship
In Scranton Trifan Chicago on April 11 the standings show De Ono leading Keogh by a wide margin after two nights of play. The final 200 points of the championship will be contested tonight.
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Chicago
de Ono
Keogh
Westington April 11 Pensionmooretil Elites Update
An OCR readout from Westington on April 11 reports updated figures and terms for the Pensionmooretil elites. It mentions a center referred to as Suerquphann and notes changes affecting the m1 Creinal whiews-Lillian brouls.
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Westington
Unclear OCR Sports Snippet From New York Event
The readable text shows fragments with city names Philadelphia and New York, mentions scores such as 21 to 4 and 7 to 7, but lacks coherent context or complete event details. No identifiable teams or outcomes can be reliably determined from the provided fragment.
Weather outlook for Welnetiliv Mor eatery Ponte aVmills
Weather forecast for Washington Agalh 1 Moreoumt region expects cloudy morning with light showers in water. Wednesday brings breezy southerly winds and a high near the oonet.
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Washington
Agalh
Welnetiliv' Mor
PonteaVmills
Feaming Coudiirees
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