Lawmakers in Session and Medal for Mine Heroes
A short session of the Pennsylvania House saw three bills introduced, including an act awarding a gold medal of honor and up to $2,000 to families for brave acts saving life in or around mines. Other measures covered police appointments in boroughs and constitutional amendments on electors. Adjournment set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
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Drury
Pennsylvania
Hoerrisburg
Senate
Laverne
Gierson
Department of Intermil Aduirs
Tle
Mnines
Urors
Flinn
Alle Vhen
House
Rules
Voorhees
Philadelphia
Coray
McLain
Laineister
Crom
Stitches In His Heart Heroic Operation Fails
Philip Gunn who was stabbed Saturday night died today after an heroic operation at the city hospital. Three autopsies were performed to repair the heart as salt water replacement and heart stimulants kept him alive until his death.
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St. Louis
Philip Gunn
City Hospital
Jiuan
Unable to Propose Clear Headlines From Fragmented Wire Series
Fragmented OCR text from Philadelphia game wire mentions players White and McWarhund Viopice Colgan and Sten Kinalys. Other scheduled games and results are unclear due to garbled source.
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Philadelpha
Phiadelphia
Seed distribution irregularities prompt league protest to Wilson
The Wholesale Seedsmen's League accuses the Agriculture Department of using inferior and substituted seeds in the April 141 contract. They claim reduced weights and improper payments favor contractors. Robert Tracewell is asked to halt Market Gardeners vouchers as Burnet Landreth questions the $108,000 bid for 24 million seed packets.
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Philadelphia
Seecimen's League of the United States
Wilson
Robert Tracewell
United States
Tredaury
Market Gardeners’ Association
Burnet Landreth
Wholesale Seedsmen's League
Market Gardeners Association
Britain’s New Loan Tempts U S Investors
The Moyening Post reports fifty million dollars of Britain’s new loan placed in the United States. Syndicate including National City Bank J P Morgan & Co Barings Magoun & Co and New York Life Insurance subscribed. New York Life bought five million outright and added another five million. Mutual Life reportedly subscribed for five million more. Interest rates range from 2½ to 4¼ percent with dates through December 6 and post April 5 1900.
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New York
Moyening Post
Britain
United States
National City Bank
J. P. Morgan & Co
Baring, Magoun & Co
New York Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company
President Appoints John Barrett Delegate to American States Conference
President appoints John Barrett of Oregon as the United States delegate to the International Conference of American States in Mexico City. Other appointments include Edward B. Moore of Michigan as assistant commissioner of patents and Charles ONeill as chief of the bureau of ordnance with rear admiral rank. Luther Van Wedekend is named surgeon with lieutenant rank.
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Associated
Ireea
Washington
Edward BR. Moore
Michigan
Patents
Navy
Charles O'Neill
Bureau of Ordnance
Luther §. van Wedekend
John Barrett
Oregon
United States
Mexico
Carter Denied Bail by Supreme Court
Exclusive wire reports the U S Supreme Court refused Captain Carter's bid for bail. Chief Justice announced the decision without reasons, leaving Carter in jail and declining to strike the Solicitor General brief from the record.
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Supreme Court
Priva
Washington
United States Supreme Court Tolay
Carter
Solebay General Michanda
Missionaries Killed Figures Seen in State Dept Records
Figures received at the state department show total foreign missionaries killed in China during the recent disturbances. Data compiled by J. W. Stevenson, director of the Chinese inland mission, accounts for adults and children among victims, including Americans among the dead.
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Washington
State Department
J. W. Stevenson
Chinese Inland Mission
China
Tsai
Pittsburg Flood Cleanup Underway Across The District
Reports from Pittsburg and surrounding towns indicate the flood is over though damage remains. Mud-filled mills require dismantling and cleaning of machinery, railroads have resumed service but with delays, and the total losses in property and wages may reach about two million dollars.
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Pittshore
Ohio
Thorecaster
Frank Ridgway
Carnegie
Chartlers Creek
McKee
Pittsburg
Walter
Baby Buried Alive Rescued By Hero Laborer
Patrick McAvoy of the New York Central railroad spotted a man and woman burying a two weeks old baby boy in Hastings on the Hudson. He freed the child, rushed it to Hastings, where a pharmacist revived it with artificial respiration. police arrested an Italian man and woman in Yonkers as suspects.
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New York
Patrick Mc-Avoy
New York Central Railroad
Hastings-on the-Hudson
McAvoy
Yonkers
Hastings
Leon Canin Freed in Manila Pardon
Leon Canin a native Filipino former Spanish army member confined at Manila since 1883 has been pardoned in 1895 for bravery in Mindanao. The governor general received a pardon recommendation and General MacArthur remitted the remaining sentence enabling his liberty.
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Washington
Leon Canin
Manila
Mindinao
Bill Bad
Supreme Court
Presidio de Manila
MacArthur
Insurrection End Detected As Leyte Province Formed
Enthusiastic crowds greet the Philippine Commission in Tacloban as Leyte prepares to become a province with Major Henry J. Allen named governor and Lt. William Conrow as treasurer. Major John C. Gilmore Jr. has captured a strong insurgent camp and Lt. Morton L. Avery reports the destruction of another camp with six insurgents killed.
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Philippine Commission
Allen
Tacloban
Leyte
Henry J. Allen
Forty-third Volunteer Infantry
William §. Conrow
John C. Gilmore, Jr
Morton L. Avery
Weather and Local News Briefs Preview
Weather indications today show local showers probable across the area. Reports note ongoing work by state lawmakers and civil rule discussions in the Philippines. Carbondale department and local board of control adjust tax levies. Silk strike at Minooka and a large mine cavern at Moyfield are among local notes. Northeastern Pennsylvania developments feature in regional coverage.
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Minooka
Big Mine
Moyfield
Colombian Officials Arrive on Orinoco for Secret Mission
Two Colombian officials arrived on the steamer Orinoco from Colombo in a secret mission said to seek the rebels sources of supply. The general Colombian situation remains unchanged as government bodies and individuals prepare exhibits for the Pan-American Exposition this week.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
Orinoco
Colon
Colombia
Explosive Natural Gas Blasts Hotel in St Marys
A large frame Commercial hotel in St Marys West Virginia was destroyed by natural gas explosions early this morning. Four people are confirmed dead including Samuel Cunningham John George Olman Harry Robinson and John Slater with others badly hurt and search efforts ongoing.
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St. Marys
W. Va
Commercial Hotel
Samuel Cunningham
Rixford
John George Olman
Butler
Filipino Sailors Enter Navy Under Pay Cut Plan
Washington reports a presidential order allowing Filipinos to enlist in the U S Navy at half the pay of Americans. About five hundred Filipinos will join as coxswains sailors ordinary seamen machinists firemen coal passers stewards cooks and mess attendants. The Navy says the rate matches local merchant marine pay but others warn it cheapens wages and cuts 500 American positions.
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Washington
Navy Department
Islands
Silk Mill Workers Reject Owners’ Settlement Proposal
Wilkes-Barre silk mill workers vote 268 to 18 to reject a settlement proposal from Goldsmith Brog. The plan included recognizing the union but did not reinstate four loom fixers suspended during the January lockout.
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Wilkes-Barre
Goldsmith Brog
Goldsmith
Gasoline Plant Explosion Injures Three Men
A gasoline tank explosion at the Carnegie Point Du Pont plant in New Jersey injures three men, two from Wilmington. Charles Maxwell and James Purcell suffer severe injuries, Joseph Lynch of Penns Grove sustains severe facial and arm injuries. The blast damages the building. victims were transported to Delaware Hospital in Wilmington.
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Wilmington
Del
N. J
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
Shorty
Charles Maxwell
James Purcell
Joseph Lynch
Penneville
Penn's Grove
Emily
Delaware Hospital
Frm
Rev Keller's Condition Delays Arlington Trial
The attending physician for Rev John Keller rector of Trinity Episcopal Mission Arlington NC informed Prosecutor Erwin that Keller cannot appear at Barker's trial this week due to a recent abscess incision under his left eye. The operation was painful but Keller's condition otherwise remains good.
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New York
John Keller
Trinity Episcopal Mission
Arlington
N. C
Thos. Bh. Barker
Erwin
Keller
Barker
Dam Collapse at Spier Falls Claims One Man
High water from Adirondack snowmelt and rain caused the Hudson River Power Company dam coffer at Spier Falls to fail. Frank Smith drowned when he and Oscar Sattertee were knocked into the river by a broken guy rope. Sattertee saved by a log.
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Glens Falls
N.Y
Hudson River Power Company
Spier Falls
Adirondacks
Frank Smith
Oscar Sattertee
Sattertee
Smith
Poison attempt on prisoner shocks Denver jail
Chemical tests found pie and fruit sent to Joseph A Haennelt in the county jail contained cyanide of potassium enough to kill inmates. Haennelt is the principal witness against a man and a woman is charged with robbing Mrs Flora Betts of 7000 dollars in jewelry.
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Denver
Joseph A. Haennelt
Haenowelt
Flora Betts
Deaths of a Day Chronicle War and Local Scandals
An Associated Press wire reports deaths of Colonel Charles Keller at Fort Sam Houston Texas and Bernard Dolan a Molly Maguire member in Forestville. The text cites Keller’s military service in the Philippines and a brevet claim for gallantry, while Dolan’s 19th century outlaw links and local hotel and livery business ties are noted.
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Associated Prom
Washington
Charles ‘Keller
Fort Sam Mouston
Texas
Militare Academy
Hamline
Teal
Philippinds
Lacom
Lane
Portoville
Hernard Dolan
Molly Maguires
Forestville
Ted
Hig Mine
Dack Heler
Letie
Haven Run
Salam
Raven Wolv
Cuban Commission Starts for Washington
Exclusive wire report from Washington says a Cuban commission is en route to the capital aboard a cable grant. Delegates travel with an interpreter, expected to arrive in Washington tomorrow morning as the War Department organizes reception.
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Associated Papas
Washington
War Department
Fran Bhlivuna
Charters Issued in Jin State Departneuk Auction
Exclusive wire reports from Associated Pass Warteburg note several charters authorized today. Companies listed include College HIM Land Company at Nanticoke with 40000 capital, Library Wall Association at Alleglwens with 5000, National Anibelia Frame Company at Philadelphia with 5000, Mauch Chunk Water Power Company at Mauch Chunk with 1200, H West Bhse Co at Philadelphia with 125000, and Simons & Shuve Mosier at Philadelphia with 25000.
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Associated
Pass Warteburg
Jin State
College Him Land Company
Nanticoke
Capital
Library Wall Association
Alleglwens
National Anibelia Frame Commany
Philadelphia
Mauch Chunk Water Power Company
Mauch Clank
the (Co
H. West Bhoe Co
The
Simons & Shuve Mosier
Directors amend bylaw changes at Awerkun Sieliligal Refining firm
An adjourned meeting of the Awerkun Sieliligal Refining company directorate approved bylaw amendments to permit of any cooperation within the directorate after absorption by the Giggenlemine concern. Board size increased from 16 to 21 with five Guggenheim brothers joining. Daniel Cinge Wenlelm elected chairman and Simon Gugwenhelm named secretary.
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New York
Awerkun Sieliligal Refining Company
Uy Copneseritartion
Dinoote
Guggenheim Brothers
Lhaniel Cingewenlelm
Simon Gugwenhelm
New York Charter Amendment Over Mayor Van Wyck Veto
The New York charter amendment bill was passed over Mayor Van Wyck's veto by both branches of the legislature. Six supplement bills will be passed and signed by Governor Charlton Lonidrow.
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van Wyck
Associated Prove
Albany
Lonidrow
Chbel
Cawe
Senator Mater Pigeon Bill Fails in Assembly Debate
An Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press Albany April 22 reports Senator Mater's bill banning live pigeon shooting was killed in the assembly after a brief debate, failing to secure constitutional validity.
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Albany
Apuil
Mater
Military reshuffle announced by Amoelatod Wire
Exclusive wire report from The Amoelatod details a top level reorganization. Brigadier Gearrit Junie Made is named head of the Southenny Lynon department replacing General Maier. Brigadier General William Lidtow takes command of the sepuitment of the Viruses replacing General dinghies.
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Washington
Bormingy Hoot
Gearrit Junie
Department of Southenny Lynon
Maier
William Lidtow
Dinghies
Governor Stone Veto Upheld In School Fund Case
The Supreme Court sustained Governor Stone’s veto cutting 1,000,000 from 1898 public school appropriations. Justice Mitchell held the governor’s veto power defensive, noting constitutional limits and the governor’s role in approving or disapproving fiscal bills. The decision may end several related suits challenging vetoes on school funding.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Stone
Patton Township
Centre County
Love
Mitchell
United States
Congress
Puddin
Cothrele
Avery
Plate
Cial
Hobos of Uygland Knock Out Sidith in England Championship
In a recent England wing competition, Hobos of Uygland defeated REY Sidith of the Amelia in the sights round. The dramatic bout saw Sidith eliminated early, with Hobos advancing in the national championship series.
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London
Diag Club
Hobos
Uygland
Rey Sidith
Amelia
England
Aiton
Chile
Unclear naming dispute prompts arbitration in rail route case
An exclusive Associated Press wire reports an arbitration attempt over a disputed Lion route involving Passinger traffic manager L B Mostin and Ballinite and Olle. The fragment mentions April and Menmey but lacks coherent details and dates.
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Martin
Praca Pittsburg
L. B Mostin
Ballinite
Olle
Lion
Anl
Delirio Coplina Folie
Drowned in the Ohio
A historical note describes deaths in the Ohio River near Legionville in 1814. The vessel wrecks and two occupants, names unclear, are reported drowned during a voyage on the river.
Fragmentary Wire Service Item From Washington Dated April 4
A partial AP dispatch from Washington dated April 4 mentions unspecified events and names, but the garbled text omits clear details. The readable fragments reference locations and entities without coherent actions or outcomes.
Aguinaldo Says He Aims to Pacify Islands and End Guerrilla War
An Associated Press representative reports Emilio Aguinaldo in Manila expresses efforts to aid pacification of the Philippines. He praises U S sovereignty, hopes insurgents like Tinio Luoban and Malvar will surrender once terms are understood, and pledges loyalty to the United States. He notes cautious openness to a U S visit and trusts a civil government will advance peace and prosperity.
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Islands
Tinio
Luoban
Malvar
Manila
Presa
Emilio Aguinaldo
Solana Street
Malacan
Aguinaldo
Benito Legario
John 8. Marjory
Forty-first Volunteer Infantry
Gilbert A. Youngbery
Third Artillery
Mr. Fisher
MacArthur
Aguinnaldo
Legardo
Uited
McKinley
United States
Philippines
Congress
Asd
Tam
Tinie
Luceban
Guan
Four Rockefeller men drowned after foggy bay trip
Four men from the Rockefeller fleet were ashore in a saw boat Sunday afternoon and drowned on the return. The boat was found inverted today as high seas and a foggy bay hindered rescue. Names listed include Durand of Florence Ohio Thomas Greer of Buffalo and Quy Juapham of Painesville with engineers among the crew.
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Erie
Rockefeller Fleet
Perowich
Durand
Florence
Ohio
Thomas Greer
Bulla
Charles Curmer
Buffalo
Quy Juapham
Painesville
Steamship Arrivals New York Dispatch
Arrivals listed include vessels from Bulgaria and Southampton with uncertain spellings and names such as Apelti Ganegi Davee and Sovias New York. The fragmentary text notes ships docking in New York with limited decipherable details.
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New York
Apelti
Ganegi
Davee
Bahay
Pree
Southampton
Sil
Suthward
Avrived
Bulgaria
Sirosier Huvturse
Giron
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