Quay Trial Hearsay Evidence Challenge in Bank Records
Judge Biddle allows the use of the witness Goldsmith’s compiled bank figures to refresh memory while excluding sworn testimony from the books. The prosecution seeks years of deposits and loans tied to Senator Quay, with rulings narrowing the scope to the conspiracy alleged and limited to post November 17, 1898.
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Biddle
Philadelphia
Meyer Goldsmith
Commonwealth
Senator Quay
Goldsmith
Quay
Althowgh
Witners
Goldamith Walnye
Wittess
Galdemith
Watson
Tsu
Diddle
Mme
Wil
Rothermel
Guildenicht
Interose
Iim
Couneel
Fenptor Quay
Shields
Trial of ex Behnator Quay opens second week in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 17 the trial of ex Behnator Quay resumes with accountant Meyer Goldsmith on the stand. The district attorney seeks to prove conspirec with detailed book entries while defense counsel challenges the admissibility of supporting papers. Evidence covers state deposits loans to Quay and Heywood, and interest payments.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Commonwealth
Meyer Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Rothermel
Shieldx
Lench
Jude Hidme
Geldemith
Apriaved
T Hopkins
Heywood
Sie
Marek
Pendine
Milladelphia
Fennsylvwonie
M.S. Quay
Quay Counsel Objection to Introduction
From the red book many have spoken of, and against its introduction the Quay counsel raised a vehement but unavailing objection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Report on Bribery Investigation in Meurrell Senate Controversy
The Minority Report outlines alleged improper solicitation to sway votes on the Meurrell bill and a United States senate race. It cites named lawmakers John J. Coyle, Charles B. Spatz, Thomas M. Moyles, Michael J. Costello, Martin Lawler, and others, detailing offers of money and favors, negotiation rooms, and suspected votes to influence committee decisions.
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Ttarrivbure
Twry
House
United Buiter
Mow and Ie
MecChinie
Mesers
Fow
Metcinaether
Vermitoy
LowWhe
Davin Mmeimbert
Howe
John Engler
John J. Coyle
Hietory
Jonny
Lst
Nol
Michael J. Costello
Michael J. Cietella
Chaves B. Sypatz
Auld Charlies Bo
BR Prair
Philip J Bled
Niu
Theiibwers
Irving N. Johoeten
Wes- Hugton H. Rosenbery
Wellington BH. Rosenberry
Charles A. Spaiz
Justin
Thomas M Mosten
Poler dd.Grielo
Aald Thome M. Moyles
Peter J
Kate Te Vite
McCarret
Dave Eotumte
Bribery allegations surface in state senate inquiry
The report details multiple figures including Monroe H Kulp Frank B Jones Parker Titus and others accused of offering money to sway votes in the United States senator election. It cites testimonies by Wilton and Laubach among others and calls for criminal proceedings in Dauphin county.
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de Monroe H. Kulp
Stramokin
Morrisburg
Joint Assembly
United States
Francie RE. Brown
Brown
Kulp
Mr. Brown
Quay
Philadelphia
Herre
Mr Brown
Jon Byrne
Myerson
Willa
Wilton
United State
John J. Byte
Willuin
Wilkon
Willinn
Wilson
Parker Titus
Koston
Philly Ett
Mr. Quay
Parker ‘Mills
Philip Heil
Mr Quay
Mao
Frank B. Jones
Palmer Latinich
Palmer Lethaeh
Palmer Lu
Frank F. Jones
Harrisburg
Hesston
Miuney
Otlein
Jones
Palrer Laubach
Lowislavian
Acon
McCarrell Bil
Thomus M. Moyles
Robert Evaitis
John J. Coyle
M. J. Coetela
Quirter
Acesiony
Dauphin County
Legislature Busy as Bills Face Final Adjournment
Harrisburg April 17. Both houses resume business and plan near continuous session until adjournment. Debates on the Mitchell bill to expand fire inspection powers and a draft to tax beer and inheritances feature in a sprawling procedural day with votes and objections.
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Harrisburg
General Assembly
Senate
Mitchell
Grady
Philadelphia
Secretary Way
Switzerland
Pennsylvania
Chiraty
Quay Trial Bribery Evidence Reported Amid City News
Bribery case details surface as investigators present evidence in the Quay trial. City officials discuss court proceedings and municipal improvements while local politics and business news fill the morning bulletin.
Interest on State Funds Allocation Authorized
The article notes that funds and interest improperly held by private individuals should be recovered for the state treasury. It calls for the attorney general to pursue action or equity cases to reclaim all interest on state funds from prior recipients or their legal representatives and to return those sums to the commonwealth.
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Yd Pot
Fee
Wiens
Commonwealth of Pennesenna
Tiwo
John C. Grady
M. &. Quay
United States
Hanmittos
Hou. M
Quay
General Assembly
Tina
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Tte
Sleeping Babies Burned To Death In Home Fire
Wilkes-Barre on April 17 reports Mrs. Jacob Luceherer from Pitteton township woke to smoke from a roof. She alerted neighbors as flames enveloped the house. After the blaze, the charred bodies of Mary six, Kut four, and Appello three were found in the cellar. authorities suspect a spark from a passing locomotive started the fire.
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Wilkes-Barre
Jacob Lucehereh
Pitteton
Mary
Kutwring
Appello
Petition Seeks Writ to Oust Sheriff Gamble in Lycoming County
Harrisburg and Jersey Shore figures launch a petition with Attorney General Elkin demanding a writ of quo warranto to remove Jefferson A. Gamble as Lycoming County sheriff. The filing alleges corrupt promises and money to influence delegates at the Lycoming County Domouwrath convention and wrongdoing after Gamble’s nomination and election. A hearing is set for April 25.
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Harrisburg
Frank Gray
Jersey Shore
Elkin
Jefferonm A. Uramble
Shorif
Lycoming County
Gray
Gamble
Domouwrath
Williamsport
Cimbie
Death from Burns in Philadelphia Woman Dies in Pitsburg
Mrs. Mary Jane McAdams aged 88 of Philadelphia died at her son in law Charles Herb’s residence on Friendship avenue after a burns accident two weeks earlier when her clothes caught fire from an open grate she fell into the fire and suffered severe burns to the face and shoulders.
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Pitsburg
Mary Jane McAdams
Philadelphia
Charles Herb
Friendship Avenue
Bethlehem Steel Company Charter Granted in Harrisburg
The Bethlehem Steel company of Philadelphia, capital stock at 0M, was chartered by the plate department for the manufacture of iron or steel or both and related metal or wood articles. Named officers include Joseph Wharton Milestown, Kilsha Wilbur South Beth, Robert Sagin South Ether, Robert Lititerman South Here Leherms, Howard T. Biatesbury Germantown, and John Leanher Welsh Philadelphia.
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Harrisburg
Bethlehem Steel Company
Plate Department
Joseph Wharton
Milestown
Kilsha
Wilbur
Bouth Beth
Lohem
Robert PH. Sagin
Robert FP. Lititerman
Bore
Piaudelphias
Howard T. Biatesbury
Germantown
John Leanher
Arrival Draws 4000 at Central Rally
Byron at Schenectady. Sottonetwds. William arrived by afternoon. A large crowd met him at the railroad arm. He spoke at the Central on a horse to hear 4000 people, delivering much the same address as at the New York banquet Saturday night.
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William
the Central
New York
Stout Sentenced to Hang for Murder in Reading Case
Liveliyn Stout, convicted of murdering Harvey Wurster at Pinken lution, was sentenced by Judge Behuyler to be hanged. Stout accepted the sentence and faces execution in Reading.
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Tiovtem
Livweliyn Stout
Harvey Wurster
Pitlitophia
Pinken @lution
Jurge Behuyler
Stout
Magee Quits Quay as Rival Factions Rally for Senator
The Pittsburgh scene centers on factional moves over the U S Senate race. Magee and Hosack announce support for Quay while urging a caucus coalition to elect a senator before adjournment. Quay letters and speeches underscore party unity amid opposition.
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Magee
Quay
Hosack
United States
Aenrose
Benator Brown
Lawrence
Baldwin
Towler
Addrences
Ronater C
Alleglm
Mer
Sas
Hovgack
Pittsbury
Wiiia
Brown
Lawreny
Weather forecast for Warhingsing and surrounding areas
An abbreviated forecast indicates mixed conditions with showers possible. Warhingsing and nearby zones should expect southerly winds and a mild to cool day with periods of precipitation.
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Mr. Shietds
Administration of Justice
M. S. Quay
BK. J. Haywood
H. McKee
Hut
United Gas Improvement
Shires
Metropolitan
M. 8
Holks
Haywood
McKee
M. &. Quays
Mohkee
B.J. Haywood
Bank
Ti. BR. Quay
Nord
Guy
Minority Report
Frank B. McClain
Wm. C. Kreps
M. J. Tighe
Charles Voorhees
Coyle
Evans
Robert Mvnn
Capitol
Wiliam
Norton
McCniell
Robert Evans
Corlain
Wiald Holerk
Moyles
Byrne
Titus
Chorley Bpo
Harder
Doovilly
Jimesd
Buster
Hilder
Alice Poioster
Janies Foster
James Foster
Boater
Foster
Petac
Charas
James Fowler
Dumes
Marder
William C. Kreps
Michael J. Tighe
Charles , Voorhees
Agaiiet Messer
Cortello
Sputz
Fvrne
Tinag
Schuylkill
Court of Common Pleas
Harreld
Beaver
Ways and Means
Mr. Nice
Nice
Whereny
Wis
J. Haywood
Sir McKea
Henry J. Tover
John W. Morrison
Willim Bo
Witate of
Peninsylvania
People's Bank of
Peaneytranla
Uae
Mages Wil
Qasr
Busliose
Baee Ral
Minnnelat
Dunmore
West Scranton
Bubarbin
Scranton
Mother
Jeff Gamble
J. Frank Gray
Bryon
Schnectady
Flinn
MR Magee
Pinstisburgy
Pepoioe
Supreme Court of
Pag
Ehattian
Quas
Serefor John. Grady
Wisdoman
Quays
Mr. Magee
Weather Forecast
Warhingsing
Ann J
Castery Pennesylvania
Fale and
Warner
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