Wanamaker declines state treasurer bid cites reform need
Philadelphia merchant John Wanamaker announces he will not seek the Pennsylvania state treasurer job. He urges reform of state finance, supports a law to pay interest on state deposits, criticizes patronage, and calls for open treasury oversight to curb malpractices and boost taxation relief.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
National Republican League of Business Men
State Senate
House of Representatives
Business Men's League
Mr. Wanamaker
State Capitol
Bold bank robbery at Yonkers Savings Bank
Two masked men robbed Yonkers Savings Bank in Getty Square, keeping cashier Lyman Cobb and treasurer Williame at gunpoint. They collected about $4,400, with a second man distracting Cobb while the outside accomplice fled through the gate and passage to escape.
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Yonkers
N. C
Mr. Cobb
Rush of the Flood Deluges Lower Delta Levees
A Mississippi report from Tallulah notes the levee protecting Davis Island failed and the island likely to be flooded. Davis Island, with about 2500 residents, lies in Warren County and covers roughly 5000 acres. Government relief efforts have begun across the upper Delta as floods persist with little change since prior updates.
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Memphis
Tenn
Vicksburg
Tallulah
Davis Island
Davia Island
Wateh
Warren County
Miseseppi
New Line of Ships for Canada
In the commons Mr. Chamberlain announced a contract between Canada and the Pattersons of Newcastle for a fast steamship service between Canada and Great Britain.
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Canada
London
Commons
Atuate
Colonies
Mr. Chamberlain
Pattersons of
Newcastle
Great Britain
Presbyterian assembly moderator unsure for May meeting
Generyl Harrison states he has not consented to serve as moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church meeting in Winona Minnesota on May 20. The Indianapolis report confirms Harrison may not preside.
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Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Generyl Harrison
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Winona
Cattleman Ivabell shoots two men in Kickapoo reserve
Perry Oklahoma April 12 Halley Ivabell a cattleman shot and tied George Fox and Ben Cox at the Bweeny post office on the Kickapoo reservation. The men were quarrelling over their wives.
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Perry
Oklahoma
Bweeny Pont
Kickapoo Reservation
Halley Ivabell
George Fox
Ben Cox
Confidences in Government Endorsement by Chamber
Rome April 12 The chamber of deputies approved a resolution expressing confidence in the government by a vote of eighty to eighty.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputes
Conference Appointments and Superannuated Ministers Listed
At Oneonta on April 1 a session led by Dr. L. L. Sprague discussed committees, superannuated ministers, and new class voting on the woman question. The conference elected district missionary secretaries, admitted new members, and approved a temperance report urging prohibition. The roster includes many superannuated preachers and a Norwich invitation for next year.
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Oneonta, N
C. V. Arnold
L. L. Sprague
Committee On Music
Episcopal Fund
J. Austin
Li. Bennet
D. Bloodgood
D. Galpin
C. H. Jewel
FP. C. Jones
John la Var
W. R. Netherton
Southworth
J. F. Jones
C. Smith
W. R. Turner
J. &. Lewie
A. D. Alexander
B. Alexander
J. R. Allen
W. W. Andrews
V. Arnold
Philip Bartlett
H. A. Blanchard
Asa Brooks
A. G. Moorrfield
Thomas Duveres
F. Wright
Brother Rawling
B. Olmstead
Moore
A. Benjamin
New Nebraska Laws Target Trusts and Corporations
Nebraska's legislature in Lincoln ends its session with pay withheld for two weeks. Aimed measures abolish certain practices, prohibit state corporations from funding political parties, and theoretically abolish deficiency judgments. The state board of transportation gains near total control over railroads telegraph telephone and express lines. Stock yards face strict rules and insurance firms may not combine or fix uniform rates.
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Lincoln
Neb
Board of Transportation
Oklahoma Cattle King Faces Fraud Divorce Suit
Mrs. M Paul Ine Merand wife of J Virgil Merard cattle king of the West filed suit to set aside their divorce decree granted months ago she claims fraud seeks 206000 alimony The Herald notes Merard divorced her in October on grounds of abandonment and she charges he promised 25000 to keep silent and failed to pay after the decree was issued
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Oklahoma
Perry
M. Paul Ine Merand
J. Virgil Merard
The
West
Herald
Herard
Atier Ha
W A Manville Dead Brother of D H Road Official
Willis Arthur Manville, soliciting and freight agent for the Delaware and Hudson at Wilkes Barre, died suddenly at his home in Carbondale at 1 00 tonight. He was a brother of Ro Manville, superintendent of the company. Though not in robust health for two months, his death was not expected. He leaves a wife and no children.
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Carbondale
Willis Arthur Manville
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware and Hudson Company
Ro Manville
Harrity faction loses control of Philadelphia Democratic city committee
In Philadelphia on April 12 Thomas F. Ryan was elected chairman of the Democratic city executive committee by a 19 to 17 vote over James E. Gorman, ending Harrity influence. The result surprised many as the Harrity camp had worked to back Mr. Gorman with national level support.
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Philadelphia
Democratic City Executive Committee
Thomas F. Ryan
James EE
Gorman
Epidemic of insanity in Chandler after tornado
News from Chandler Oklahoma reports a tornado two weeks earlier that killed 20 and wounded nearly 100. Many survivors, especially women, exhibit insanity symptoms with more than 1,000 cyclone caves observed in the region as a result of the disaster.
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Perry
Chandler
Okla
Dolphin to Transport Officials for Grant Monument Days
Admiral Bunce of the North Atlantic squadron met Secretary Long in Will use the Dolphin to move President and Secretary Long to New York for the grand review on Grant monument days. The Dolphin was ordered to proceed to New York to perform transport duties.
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Washington
Admiral Bunce
Hampton Roads
Secretary Long
Dolphin
New York
Stampede to Avoid Duties in Boston on April Ships
Boston dispatch reports Storaire faces premium hindrances for euro steamer freight handling as room scarcity worsens. Foreign wool import soars with April tally near 600,000 bales, while shipments of wool, sugar, and woolen goods break records.
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Boston
Mara
One Democrat Wins Assumed Reappointment in McKinley Era
Washington reports a Gold Democrat, Assistant United States Treasurer Jordan, is expected to be reappointed by President McKinley as his term ends shortly. The information comes from people believed to have knowledge of the matter.
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Commonwealth
United States
Washington
Tre
Jordan
McKinley
Monetary Commissioners Named for International Conference
The president announced on April 2 the appointment of Senator Edward G. Wolcott of Colorado Senator Charles J Paine of Massachusetts and ex Vice President Adlai B Brevenson as commissioners to the international monetary conference.
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Monetary Commissioners
Washington
Edward G. Wolcott
Colorado
Charles J. Paine
Massachusetts
Adiai B. Brevenson
Mississippi Levee Breaches Reported Near Ash Wool
Wickeburm Mississippi April 12 Talluluian La reports levee at Davis Inland county broke this evening opposite Ash wool La. Twenty two hundred people inland affected by the breach and rising water.
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Mississippi
Wickeburm
Talluluian
Davis
Ashwool
Havana Plans Major Military Improvement Contract
Havana reports that Michael J. Dads of Brooklyn has secured a contract to improve Havana's military condition. The project is expected to involve expenditures around 15,004,008 dollars, with details outlining the scope and funding of the work.
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Havana
Michael J. Dads
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ald
Voluntarily Returns to Jail in West Virginia Town
Berkeley Springs West Virginia April 1 Harry Brown brushed past the sheriff taking him to supper in jail and then voluntarily returned to confinement.
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Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Harry Brown
Former Queen Liliuokalani seeks U S aid on Hawaii plan
Washington April 12 Former Queen Liliuokalani states she does not seek restoration of a monarchy but asks President McKinley to intervene to ensure a free election in Hawaii and to assess the Dole regime and U S officials role. She submits a written plan detailing Hawaii's population and governance.
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Washington
Lilivekalani
Hawaii
McKinley
Dole
Stevene
Boston
Liliuokalani
United States
McKintey
Lilluokalant
Hawai
Liliuokalan
Tawailan
Japan
Lilluokalan
England and Bimetallism Question Stance on Conference Warily Stated
In the House of Commons Mr. Balfour said there was nothing to suggest Britain should lead by initiating an international metallic conference. He rejected inviting governments to participate or pressing for a remedial monetary policy through unilateral action. The exchange touched on prospects for a global bimetallic conference and Britain’s role.
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United Jtates Senate
Fitch
National Republican League of Business Men
W. C. Kauffman
Senate
W. FP. Stewart
House
London
Balfour
House of Commons
Tony
Great Britain
Medical Congress to Meet in Washington in May
The fourth triennial session of the Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons will be held in Washington D C in May. The congress is expected to draw from 400 to 1 000 prominent medical men from across the country and Canada and may include delegates from abroad.
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Washington
Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons
Canada
Turkish minister blames Armenians for Tokat unrest
Turkish minister Mowua Tibha Tay told an Associated Press representative that disturbances at Tokat were exaggerated but officials there were dismissed and arrested. A commission headed by Fasan Fahmi Pasha was named to investigate and punish the guilty. He warned Armenian revolutionists were provoking unrest to embarrass the empire amid Crete and Greece tensions.
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Washington
Associated Press Today
Mowuatibha Tay
Tokat
Sivas
Fasan Fahmi Pasha
Paper firms assign after death of M. J. Fitch
Chicago April 12 two companies linked to M. J. Fitch who died face assignment. The M. J. Fitch Paper Company and the American Roll Wrapping Paper Company list assets of 75 000 with equal liabilities. The Holl Paper Company reportedly shows assets of 25 000 with liabilities of 15 000.
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Chicago
M. J. Fitch
M. J. Fitch Paper Company
American Roll Wrapping Paper Company
Fitch Company
Holl Paper Company
Milk Rate Hearing Extended to May in NY Rail Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission extends until May 1 the deadline for railroads entering New York City to respond to complaints on milk rates. Principal defendants include the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, Ontario and Western, and the Erie.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Whhich
New York City
Delawar
Lackawanna and
Greater New York Charter Passed Over Veto
Albany April 1 The assembly tonight passed the Greater New York charter over Mayor Strong's veto by a vote of 9 to 2. The action formalizes changes to governance in the city pending approval by the Senate and the governor.
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Greater New York
Albany
Assembly
Strong
Passenger Agent Scult Resigns from B and O Railway
Baltimore guardian reports Charles Scult, longtime general passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has resigned to accept a new post. Details indicate a leadership change at the national rail line with Scult departing effective immediately.
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Scull
Baltimore
Charles ©. Scult
Baltimore and Ohio Mailroad
Avril Ji
Manager of Hearts on Trial for Murder
Story reports the manager of Hearts facing trial for murder as part of ongoing news coverage. Legal proceedings and bids for school bonds are noted alongside local re elections and regional updates.
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John Wanamaker
Otlee
Green
Turkey
Fkrainsan
Champlains
Fillvorial
Washington
Geraip
Hearts
Oesipembrano
Bohool Bons
Joseph F. Phillips
RV. Bmc. A
Lackawanna County
Newa
Invasion Leaders Discuss Greek Turkish Frontline Moves
Reports from Crestan and Larissa describe continued blockade actions by German Russian and Austrian admirals. Greek regulars seen among invaders. Turkish posts at Phonika and Keritangia attacked. 52 Greeks and 2 Turks killed, 12 wounded. smallpox outbreak reported among Turks at Nanasi Blassona.
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Rome
Greece
Turkey
Germany
Crestan
Pirieus
Larissa
Baltine
Diskata
Phonika
Keritangia
Nanasi
Blassona
Krania
Edhem Pasha
Craised at her wedding in Paterson case of Rosa Cohen
Miss Rosa Cohen daughter of Barnett Cohen and Nathan Bernste in of New York wed March 18 at Institute hall. During the ring moment she swayed and reeled as guests held candles and fainted. She was taken home and efforts may seek to annul the ceremony.
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New York
Paterson
N. J
Rosa Cohen
Barnett Cohen
Harrison Street
Nathan Bernstein
Institute Hall
Poisoned Peppermint Drink Kills Man in West Virginia Boarding House
In Parkersburg on April 12 Frank Sarvis is dead and Dick Wolf is dying after consuming peppermint extract and hot drops in liquor at a Sissonville boarding house. The poisoning happened when a large swallow of the mixture was taken. another resident, Walt, is in danger.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Frank Sarvis
Dick Wolf
Sissonville
Jackson County
Postmaster Appointments Announced Across States
Washington announces sixty nine fourth class postmaster appointments made today. The changes fill vacancies caused by resignations removals at four years service expirations and deaths. Seventeen new postmasters are in Pennsylvania with no openings near Scranton.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Japanese Press Demands Firm Stand on Hawaii Policy
Yokohama April 1 The Jain government plans to send two warships to Hawaii and halt emigration. The Japanese press urges a firm attitude toward the Hawaiian and American governments.
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Yokohama
Jain
Hawaii
Major Bardwell Applies for Presidential Office Post
Washington April 1. Among additional applications for appointment under the treasury department are I. E. Grein, collector of internal revenue at Lancaster Pa, and H. W. Bardwell, a collector of internal revenue at Scranton.
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Washington
Treascury Department
I. E. Greiin
Internal Revenue
Lancaster
H. W. Bardiwell
Scranton
Weather Forecast Across Regions Shows Warmer Temperatures
The Herald reports fair and warmer conditions across the Middle States and New England today with light to fresh southerly winds. Tonight brings cloudiness on the seaboard and light rain in the Western and lake districts, followed by improving weather tomorrow with possible coastal rain. Thursday trends toward fair to partly cloudy skies and continued mild temperatures.
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New York
Middle States
New England
Seaboard
Verheeday
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Delaware and Hudson Ranroms Company
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W. BR. Cochrane
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