Debates Over Philippine Canal Bill and Puerto Rico Depositories
The House adopted a resolution from the Insular Affairs Committee to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to designate depositories in Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines for government funds. A Senate bill aiding dependent mothers of Spanish American War veterans was passed. The day closed with a constitutional amendment proposal on whether U S senators should be elected by state legislatures or directly by the people.
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House
Insular Affairs Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Puerto Rico
Cuba
The
Philippines
Washington
Senate
Morgan
Ouaiere
Carter
Burrowe
United States
Prin
Congress
Distinguished Methodists Meet in State Conference Plans
A large gathering of distinguished Methodists and preachers from across the state convened to discuss the fall meeting of the Menhodiat Episcopal conference in Harrisburg. Cyrus D. Foss led the session with M. L. Smyser serving as secretary. plans include a committee of seven to finalize hosts and housing while topics cover revival movements and unity across fourteen conferences.
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Philacdebata
Apell
Loplee
Tishon Fossia
Pittsburg
Piladelphia Confirative SW
Thotie
TL Dey
OM. Rowell
Mh Wheeler
Wallace MeoMallen
MOD
Central Peonssivanta
Wow
Keane
Gray
Powell
Crawford
Alm Elia
Fradentivirgh
G.I Vwwkill
Mitshure
Sneth
D. Des
MM. Moste
Dadian
New York Central
Genesee
M. S. Webster
Delawan
Munro
New Cherokee Treaty with Dawes Commission Signed
The Cherokee delegation in Washington signs a new treaty with the Dawes commission. Each citizen to receive eighty acres of land fee simple with an average allotment value of $20. Excess above $620 to fund the common fund. under $20 value, adjustments to $520. Forty acres inalienable, non taxable. Citizens may sue US in court of claims. Land for 60 acres reserved. Cherokee debt paid. all citizens to become US citizens upon deed delivery.
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Vinta. I. T
Washington
Dawes Commission
United States
Court of Claims
Curtis
Delaware
NEW PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ARRIVES IN SAN FRANCISCO
All Philippine commission members arrive except Henry Ide of Vermont. Professor Bernard Moses of California hosts a University Club gathering before a formal meeting to elect a secretary. The party, including 43 people, plans to sail to Manila on the Hancock around April 1 with families accompanying and a Yokohama stay for wives and children until housing is secured.
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San Francisco
Philippine Commission
Henry_ Ide
Vermont
Hernard Moses
California
Wil
University Club
Mintilla
Hancock
Yokohama
No valid headline available from provided text
The fragmentary text suggests a discussion of a money order system in Cape Nome Alaska with references to a promotion and payments, but the exact events, dates, and parties are unclear. No complete details on individuals or organizations can be confirmed from the snippet.
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Washington
Cape Nome
Alaska
Nome
Philippine Commissioners Honored Banquet Note
Improvised report notes a banquet honoring Philippine commissioners with unclear details and a muddled reference to city officials and a person named Whitelaw Meld. The fragment mentions a mayor or leader figure and a ceremonial recognition but lacks verifiable names or context.
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Thie City
Mom
Whitelaw
Pittsburg April 1 Report on Large Naval Expenditure
An April report from Pittsburg notes a major financial allocation of about 2,000,000 Ludhels for naval procurement over the year. Officials discuss shipbuilding and related costs amid national fiscal concerns.
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Pittsburg
Denyard Sussert
Allen to become civil governor of Puerto Rico
Charles H. Allen, assistant secretary of the navy, accepted President McKinley’s offer to govern Puerto Rico. He will travel to San Juan with Mrs. Allen to study insular affairs and help select the cabinet, while General Davis remains military governor during the transition.
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Charles H. Allen
McKinley
San Juan
Allen
Washington
Charles HA. Allen
White House
Puerto Rico
Mr Allen
Fam
Davis
Jsland
Une
Ag Son
Gaines
United States
Genevel
Murdered by Filipinos in the Philippines report
A February 10 letter to Patrick Moyle, McAdoo, Pa., from John Boyle of Company G, Nineteenth U S infantry, recounts that Henry Griffiths of Highton was captured and killed by Filipino insurgents during a march. Boyle and several comrades were separated from their regiment. Griffiths did not survive.
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Haggleton
Patrick Moyle
McAdoo
John Boyle
Nineteenth
United States Infantry
Philippines
Henry Griffiths
Highton
Hoyle
Dorsey
Scranton
Wendling
Lancaster
Dowling
No Change in Army Command, War Department Reveals
Report states the president did issue a subabential arrangement in the army command but the War Department confirms no change has been made. Secretary Moot says no alteration is complained about in entering hot spots.
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Hekate
Cannadian Whist league announces events and eligibility
The league outlines championships for four, pairs, mixed pairs, and compass tango events with women eligible for all matches. The notice notes many Americans are expected to participate and that play runs from April 1 onward.
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Teronte
Kansas City to Keep National Democratic Convention
The wall committee of the national Democratic committee decided Kansas City would host the national convention after local committees promised a satisfactory hall. April 1 report from Kansas City notes the decision.
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Kiness City
Wall
National Democratic Committee
Kansas City
Cay
Forty-First Ballot Nominates Candidate in District Convention
The Republican convention of the Eighth district nominates a candidate on the forty first ballot. Maryeville is cited in the report with Jaige Willem and Apel mentioned among participants as the process concludes. Warnock is noted in connection with the assembly.
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Maryeville
Apel
Jaige Willem
Warnock
Eigthth
Race results from Carlinlo-leians meet show tight finishes
In Carlinlo-leians Symone Wayjerielly posted a 7, Vale finished with 4, and at Waslington-seurgetown Vale clocked 4 while Wayjerielly ran 7 as part of the meet results.
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Carlinlo
Shipping Subsidy Bill Moves in Senate Commerce Panel
Republican senators announced plans to treat the shipping subsidy bill as unfinished business after the Quiy resolution and Philippine bill, aiming for passage before June. Democratic members warned of extended debate and potential election politics, while Hanna and Frese urged quick action on the measure.
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Washington
Repubican
Wresent
Senate Committee On Commerce
Friends of the Shipping Bill
DHL
Hanna
Frae
Laved Wajournament
Four Story Brick Building Collapses in Pittsburg
A four story brick building at Second avenue and Wood street in Pittsburg collapsed without warning. Three people died, six were badly injured and several more slightly hurt as rescuers pulled others from the debris. Building inspector J A A Brown will investigate tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
Ari
Rush
Second Avenue
Wood Street
Wes
Peel
Mieshone
Eubein
Horvisburg
Mellowerm & Letle
Noel Casper
Cinawauthe Wales
Arestro A Merelye Company
Lee Broken
Halle Deralsed
Joseph Sloe
Armstrong-McKelvey
McGovern and Lytle
Road Company
Ths
Atevic
Gthia
Willl
J. A. A. Brown
Gas Explosion Buries Four in Anneburg Pa
A gas line explosion seriously injures and buries four people in Anneburg Pennsylvania. Emergency crews respond as rescuers work to locate victims and stabilize the injured. Authorities say the cause is under investigation with recovery operations ongoing.
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Anneburg
Ajell VW
Dany
Murderer Milton Sheets Escapes From Somerset Jail
Johnstown Pa April 12 Milton Sheets under death sentence for the murder of Augustus Glessner escaped from the Somerset jail at 1:15 p.m. after sawing a window bar and climbing down. A companion named Walker also escaped. Weller, who aided, confessed. A Pittsburg detective had solid circumstantial evidence against two innocents before the confession. Telegraphs were sent to police chiefs in nearby towns to arrest Sheets.
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Johnstown
Tma
Milton Sheets
Augustus Glessner
Bomemet
Sheets
Walker
Saylor
God
Weller
Glessner
Wen
Pauling
Willer
Pittsburg
Muder
Western Penitentiary
George R. Scull
Kouser & Kouser
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Praltimore
Ohio
Chen
Local Scranton News and City Council Notes
Scranton reports varied local news including a building collapse incident and councilman Kelly defending the library at a council meeting. The morning dispatch covers regional updates, weather, and civic notices with several items from northeast Pennsylvania.
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Scrantonians
Picity Rivw
Kelly
Counels
Morgan's Amendment to Spooner Philippine Bill
Senator Ato san proposes an amendment stating the United States must honor the Span ish treaty of Wince Nia Bato as it applies to Philippine governance. The measure references expulsion of religious orders amnesty for rebels and political reform under sovereignty changes in Luzon.
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Washington
Atosan
Spooner Phillippine
Philippine
Wince- Nia-Bato
Spain
Revolutionary Party
Luzon
United States
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Army Supplies for English in South Africa Aboard Clan Robertson
New York reports the British steamer Clan Robertson carried more than 1 ton of staff for the English army in South Africa and 27 000 bales of lag bound for Cape Town. The ship also holds staple articles for private arms at Delagoa Bay and Beira with no powder or guns loaded. Private detectives are said to have watched the vessel since it berthed to load.
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New York
Englih
South Africa
Cape Town
Clan Robertson
Delagoa Bay
Beira
Roberton
Loa
Peoria Prelate Leads Three-Hour Devotional Service
In St Pauls, the Rev Geode FP Setiaur, Bishop of Springfeld, to take part in a three hour devotional service from View to Tiopran Good Friday. A scholarly prelate and noted church figure will lead the event in the epia chapel days.
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Peoria
Apo
Itt
Geode
Setiaur
Springfeld
St. Paul’s
Iit
Epia
Smith Sentenced to Be Hanged in HaWimore Case
Amos Smith was found guilty of murder and robbery in a HaWimore case. He faces execution by hanging after the criminal court verdict. The court ordered the death sentence to be carried out on the day of execution.
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HaWimore
Amos Blmith
Dws Phelps
Criminal Court
Sadie Dames
Unclear historic voyage segment near New York
Fragmentary OCR report mentions New York and several ship or place names. readable facts are scarce, with references to sailings and multiple coastal locations lacking coherent context.
Unclear source text on court action and individuals
Fragmentary OCR describes names and titles with a legal or civic action but details are unreadable. No verifiable event or outcome is present. Further readable text required for a proper summary.
Telegraph Strike Widespread Halts Great Southern Line
A telegraph operator strike disrupts service on the Great Southern and Midland railway line causing complete shutdown tonight. No conductor or station agent could be reached for comment or to call at any station along the line.
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Craige Norma
Great Southern
Lowthein
Annual meeting opens in Brenham with panel from Galveston
The annual meeting of the Iowa Trem association opened in Brenham Texas with delegates from all parts of the state. Officials say the event will move to Galveston after a session in Brenham.
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Brenham
Ter
Apri
Ie Towa Tremosociation
Thay
Newiyne
Galveston
Hes Uniont
Unclear Transcript Hints Delegation at Convention
Fragmentary OCR suggests a male participant from a group sent a delegation to a natal convention and indicates voting for two named candidates for positions. Details are garbled and names are uncertain due to OCR quality.
Washington April W1-Feterma Lawrie Granteer Notice
Legal notice listing defendants Lawrie Granteer Canton Meadford and others including Keiper Withee Kane and William Maueli Alderson Dacertio 810 bobbe in a case filed in Washington stating party names and identifiers to appear or respond.
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Washington
Lawrie K. Granteer
Canton
Meadford
Jo Gs
Dacol Keiper
Withee Kane
William Maueli
Alderson
Dacertio
Bobbe
George Fred and Williams Compete in Preliminaries at Gules Hotel
George Fred and Williams, both from Wiehe, faced each other in a preliminary presidential event at the Gules Hotel tonight. The gathering included sponsor Van Gone FB and Wiseibann, a district unit of the Poplist party, as part of ongoing campaign activities.
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Mie Williams
Wiehe
van Gone FB
Wiseibann
Diwinitalr
Pathoudl Gomayttug
Burlington extends 20 mile line toward Billings from Chicago
Chicago April 12 The Burlington line will begin a 20 mile extension toward Billings as part of a broader railroad expansion reported in local papers.
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Chicago
Burlington Tilway Tn
Billings
Chukamati Apwi Loots Delegates at National Convention
Unclear text reports delegates looted at a national convention with alleged manipulation to secure votes for a candidate. Details are fragmented and names unclear.
Little News From War in Africa
London reports Lord Roberts may soon advance as Boer plans unravel. Dispatches note 2000 effective troops and 12000 under orders, with Hart, Buller, Methuen actions near Kroonstad and Beira route implications. Hilyard Steyn cites Boer setback and war aims as seventh month begins.
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Fischer
Italy
Lord Roberts
Hilyard Steyn
London
Prince of Wales
Copenhaien
Wren
Evelne Cron
Wilde
Kingland
Wepener Sill
Lord Methuen
Kroonstad
Rotr Scothe
Ladysmith
Liewdorp
General Buller
Mullens Frreculir
Natal
Hart
Buller
Portugal
Beira
Rhodesia
Great Britain
Lorenzo Marques
Toilwy
Mary
Valle
My Vinsconti Vinosta
Roberta
War Office
Africa
Atlantic League Meets in Allentown for Scheduling Talks
The Atlantic League held a meeting in Allentown with President Morice 8 and Secretary George Zlankerman naming a committee to arrange the season dates. Delegates included William Shursig Abingtonown Benjamin Phishbman Mendering W A Miller Jopexcity John H Cooman Newark W W Burnham Scranton and H H Smith Edmira Jersey City N J replaced Willington Del. umpire W Smith declined. The schedule will be set tomorrow under President Powell.
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Logue
Mulladulphia
Gree Wilkee-Borre
John HL Cooman
Newark
W. W. Burnham
Scranton
HH. €. Smith
Edmira
Jersey City
N. Z
Willington
Del
Nclividile
Kpresidit Powel
W. Smith
Hardie
Henderson
Thomas Phehin
Kiwin B. Morgan
William Challand Knight Templar Dies in Cronewille
William Challand, a veteran Knight Templar and longtime resident, died at 1 o clock in the afternoon in Cronewille, Massachusetts, aged in the ninetieth year. He was born near Airattonben Aven, Krahl, and had remained active in fraternal circles for decades.
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Sulu
Grange
Sean
Hutler
Jeffereon
Crowoewille
Williaam Challand
Weather forecast for Washington area details uncertain
Forecast notes uncertain text with garbled place names and dates. Mentions weather conditions and possible precipitation but specifics are unreadable.
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Mary T Treesvolt
Wille Hane
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Texas Press Association
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Winorton Harker
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Tye
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