Quay Acquitted in Pennsylvania Conspiracy Case
Philadelphia reports Senator Matthew Stanley Quay acquitted by a jury on counts alleging conspiracy to use state funds for personal gain. Verdict followed a lengthy trial and two major political developments Quay’s acquittal and his appointment to the U.S. Senate sparked intense public and legislative maneuvering.
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Philadelphia
Matthew Stanley Quay
State of
Pennsylvania
People’s Bank
Senator Quay
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Quay
Teose Mien
Jenniter Quay
Declan Wos
Charlee Pengler
Edward Bevan
Pengler
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Foreman Hill
Rothermel
Heraid
Hopkins
Haywood
Richard Kwung
Young Quay
Sentor Quay
Appointment of Senator Quay by Governor Stone
In Harrisburg on April 21 the governor list announced the temporary appointment of Hon. Matthew Quay to the U.S. Senate to fill the Pennsylvania vacancy until the legislature convenes. The letter to the President of the United States records the executive's authority and notes Vice President Hobart as informed.
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Levy
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William A. Stone
Stone
Quays
United States
Vaomaélea
Senate
Quay
Politioal
Breighon
Harrisburg
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Neumetilin
Hobart
United Station
Henate
Washington
Col Bryan at Buffalo Draws Crowd for Currency Expansion
Colonels Bryan Belmont and Titus address about 3,000 listeners in Buffalo. The speakers advocate Democratic expansion of currency and oppose Republican wealth influence, urging party unity and contrast with 1896 platform debates.
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Buffalo
Miveie Hall
Olonel
William
Brean
Ryan
Beirie
Supreme Court
Titus
Democratic Party
Oliver H. P. Belmont
New York
Jiethe Titus
Bryan
Belmont
Antarchists
Hrgan
Alexander Bymilton
Thomas Jefferson
Republican Party
Passic
Ife
Oll
Firebug Cremated After House Fire In Yuba City
Richard Willis, described as insane, started a fire in the courthouse area in Yuba City California on April 21 and was burned to death. The county building and adjoining structures were destroyed with most records saved and about $40000 in losses, insured. Henry Wright priest of Media Ryne Catholic church was found dead in the parish residence.
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Yuba City
Cal
Richard Willis
Court House
Jal
Shipping Movements Thinned as Vessels Return to New York
The report notes arrivals and departures around New York with passages to Havre Rotterdam Cherbourg and Amsterdam. It lists ships including Campania Liverpool and Ameleram arriving from Hamburg and Boulogne bound for New York.
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New York
Ams
Touraine
Havre
Duplee
Campania
Liverpool
Dbotterdam
Ballod
Rotterdam
Ameleram
Anderdam
Honelogue
Cherbourg
Murat Bbe Marek
Hambure
Bouthwington
Wanamaker denounces Quay acquittal as shameful chapter
Philadelphia April 21 ex postmaster general John Wanamaker condemned the acquittal of ex Senator Quay and his gubernatorial appointment as a US senator. Wanamaker warned of corrupt forces in Pennsylvania politics and urged continued opposition to public plunderers, while noting the governor acted without lawful authority according to his view.
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Mgr. Wanamaker
Penrose
Opinion of Mr Penrose on Senator Quay credentials
The article reports United States Senator Boros Penrose expressing certainty that Quay's credentials will be accepted. It discusses Quay's gubernatorial appointment, his Senate tenure, and the dynamics within the Republican party tied to the last fall campaign and the party’s divisions during the election.
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Teage
Quay
Kenator Quay
Beim
Senate
Congress
Senator Quay
Philadelphia
United States
Boros Penrose Vald
Renator Quay
Republican Party
Lomt
Repubiiloan
Edad
Elkin Praises Quay Victory in Pennsylvania
Chairman Elkin of the Republican state committee hails the acquittal verdict as a logical step leading to Quay's appointment to fill the vacancy. He claims triumph for honorable methods in politics and asserts stalwart Republicanism is stronger in Pennsylvania than in four years.
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Philadelphia
Elkin
Republican State Committee
Quay
Sruiiter Quay
Jenks Opinion on Senate Appointment Drawn from Brookville Letter
George A Jenks refutes executive power to appoint a senator during legislative recess. He cites U S Constitution and state statutes, arguing no authority exists to fill the vacancy. The note precedes a Pittsburg publication of Jenks's views dated April 21.
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Pittsburg
George A. Jenks
Brookville
Ashe
United States
George A. Jeikes
Mrs. George Trial Nearing Defense End in Basxton Murder Case
Canton April 21 The defense rested in the Mrs. George murder trial of George D Basxton. A brief cross examination will occur tomorrow followed by rebuttal testimony. Arguments may start Monday and last two days with jury instructions expected Wednesday. Sample C George husband of the defendant testified of a once happy marriage until trouble after moving to the Saxton block.
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Canton
George
Saxton
Fatal gas blast at Madrid mine kills five
Five workers including four men and a boy die in a New Mexico coal mine explosion at Cook White’s mine in Madrid. Open lamps caused the blast, and rescue teams report the mine wrecked with no signs of struggle, suggesting death by suffocation. Named victims include John Seiiew sky, Adam Jensenless, doin Reya, Fred Aim, and F. BK. Wapps.
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Alburquerque
N. M
Cook
White
Madrid
John Seiiewsky
Adam Jensenless
Doin Reya
Fred Aim
F. BK. Wapps
Weather and politics mix in Scranton news briefings
Fair weather today with easterly winds. Reports discuss General-Senator Quay vindicator Wanamaker and Penrose on the verdict. Local items cover coal contracts, tax levy cuts, court dispositions, and editorial on Speaker Reed retirement. Reading notes include religious, social, and convention notices.
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Senator Quay
Wanamaker and Penrose
Buffalo
Reed
Mazet Investigation Opens With Testimony Refusals
New York April hearing of the Mazet investigation focuses on witness noncooperation and a defiant Andrew Freedman. Himmelwright of the Roebling company is expelled after refusing to answer most questions, as the committee admonishes contempts and presses for statements on the Platt companies and related affairs.
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New York
Maze
Andrew Freudnin
Cojmanher
Abraham Himmelwrikht
Roebling Company
Moss
Chile
Andrew Freedman
Croker
Freedman
Movs
Chatrinan Mazet
Piublici~ Ton
PI Delity Anduarantee
Mir Freedman
Moga
Mors
Aroe
Ma. Croker
Abraham Himmelwrieht
Hashling Construction Company
Witthese
Maget
Thea Ar
Steel Plant Sale Planned for Buffalo Front Lakefront Site
Buffalo officials authorize sale of twenty seven acres on the lake front for a steel mill project. Backers include T a Albright and unnamed investors with ties to large steel interests. the plant would start with billet production and later expand to structural steel and related products.
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Buffalo
T. A. Albright
Truffalo
Etorihy Point
Wien
Albrieht
Tole
Carnegie Compinke
Tinos Steel
Moet
Major Albrecht Escapes in Berlin War Report
Fragmentary text reports Major Albrecht escaping in Berlin while a sergeant of the One Hundred Twenty is mentioned. Disjointed lines reference mobilising forces, a fortification, and disclosures to Russia about Cyprus fortification plans, with unclear locations and sequence.
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Agvh
Alajor Albrecht
Ini
Piaciieadt
Peel
Spode
Howe
Russia
Gorin
Ex-Congressman Wait Dead in Norwich
Former Republican congressman Wall J. Wait dies at his Norwich home at age 38. He served in the Forty fourth and Forty fifth Congresses.
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Conm
Joon Jot Wall
Scure
Dewth
Mae
Dir
Wall
Berlin Court Hears Lew Majeste Case
Berlin on April 2 reports the criminal council convens sentenced Hrnnawick to two years in prison on the charge of lew majeste.
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Berlin
Hrnnawick
Jars Koonnecké
Bogus Stamps Probe Expands Across City
In Chicago on April 2b detectives traced counterfeit stamps to a Nine District firm Ponnesivatia. Ten thousand cigars and hundred boxes bearing fake marks were seized led by internal revenue officers. Authorities pursue two suspected counterfeit rings connected to Lancaster Pennsylvania factory Ne AT4.
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Chicago
Bocus
Teen! Dotan
Washington
Intne
Internal Revenue
Lywoed
AT4
Lancaster
Bettman
Olio
Omaha River Threatens Homes Near the Danger Point
Near Omaha Nebraska on April 2 the Missouri river damper rose rapidly within reach of the danger point. Flood levels rose about eighteen inches on home porches and a Denen family in East Omaha was driven from their residence as water continued to threaten property.
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Weather forecast for western Pennsylvania Sunday
Western Pennsylvania may see breezy east winds and rain through Sunday with ruinous conditions possible. Forecast calls for unsettled weather across the region as a high pressure system shifts eastward.
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Washington
Baturdis
Pennsylvania
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