Farr Bill Passes Senate Compulsory Education Measure
Harrisburg April 23 The Farr compulsory education bill passed the Senate 38 to a few abstentions. The measure allows attendance officers in cities to pursue truants and permits separate rooms in some cases. It now goes to conference before the governor signs, with Hastings expected to approve.
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Wily convict vanishes while guiding officials to treasure
In Topeka on April 4, W. S. Hancock testified before a legislative committee about convict George H. Schonewaldt, who claimed a treasure lay in Arkansas. Gov. Lewelling, Warden Chase, and Hancock pursued the tale to Arkansas, but Schonewaldt slipped away and disappeared. He is a notorious three-term prisoner who had told the story to several former wardens.
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Chage'a
Sharpers Captured in Green Goods Ring
Three New York swindlers were arrested in Philadelphia after arranging a $650 fake purchase of $31,000 in green goods. Farmer August Hoffer of Bryn Mawr alerted police, and detectives nabbed J. W. Robinson Julia Brash and Samuel Wilkinson with a large stock of fake bills and real cash.
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New York
Hoffer
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New York City
J. W. Robinson
Julia Brash
Samuel Wilkinson
Kentucky men raid gypsy camp in hourlong fight
Buck Noe and brothers from Kentucky joined a group to raid a gypsy camp on Hannas creek near Liberty Indiana. Pistols and rifles sparked a free for all lasting about an hour. Noe was severely cut and likely to die. Rogers suffered a knife wound and was in dangerous condition. One gypsy was shot. others were injured.
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Liberty
Ind
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Noe
Rogers
Ian
Noes
Ex Senator Wilson Dead in Fairfield
Ex United States Senator James F. Wilson died at his Fairfield home last evening from paralysis of the brain after an extended illness. Death had been expected daily for a week following a grip attack two years ago.
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Fairfield
United States
James F. Wilson
Unknown boy found strangled in vacant lot in St Louis
The body of a boy was found in a northern St Louis vacant lot this morning. He had been strangled to death. Police have found no clue to the murderer.
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Stranaied
St. Louis
Plate Glass Trust Directors Meet in Pittsburg
The Plate Glass Trust held a directors meeting in Pittsburg on April 2 to finalize details of the new by laws. The company’s capital is reported at 310000000.
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Plate Glase Trust
Pittsburg
Pate Glass Trust
Three Hundred Miners Strike Over Wage Cut
In Springfield on April 23 a group of about 300 miners from the Barclay Spaulding Williamville and Springfield shafte s have decided to strike rather than accept a six cent reduction. The action reflects tensions in the local mining industry and follows a broader wage dispute among workers at adjacent shafts.
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Springfield
Barclay, Spaulding, Williamaville
Springfield Shafte
Supreme Court to rehear Income Tax petitions May 6
Chief Justice Fuller announced that two petitions for a rehearing of the income tax cases will be considered by a full bench on May 6. The court stressed that this does not grant a rehearing, but allows argument on whether one should be granted. The move reflects long-standing court rules on rehearings and ongoing division among justices.
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Delaware
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Minister Saves Lives on Cleveland and Pittsburg Express
Rev. John Whitehead of Emsworth rescued a train by discovering fallen trees blocking both tracks after forest fires near Pittsburg. He alerted the telegraph operator and the express was halted until the obstruction could be cleared.
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John Whitehead
Emsworth
Cleveland
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Whitehead
Dream of Eight Deaths Foreshadowed by Vision in Laurel
In Laurel Maryland Delaware April 23 three prominent citizens die in line with a dream told by Edward Taylor an elderly man who forewarned that eight leading residents would die in the coming year. Charles Fooks son of Daniel Pooks Laurel wealthiest man died yesterday as the vision claimed.
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Delaware
Del
Charles Fooks
Daniel Pooks
Edward Taylor
Benjamin Fooks
Maryll
William Dashiels
Daniel Fooks
Inez
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Crater in California Island Erupts Near Menia Ting County
An unnamed island off Menia Ting county opposite Bourne's landing has begun active eruption. J F Meredith of Trinity County observed flames in the island's center and, while traveling the northern coast, noted bright flames and later smoke curling from the peak during a return trip south.
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Meniating County
Bourne
J. FF. Meredith
Trinity County
Wright
Oscar Wilde Indicted at Old Bailey in Grand Jury Action
London April 2 The grand jury returned a true bill against Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor at the central criminal court Old Bailey Wilde's solicitors deny any plea of guilty and say the defense will be pushed to the end.
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Central Criminal Court
Old Bailey
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Wilde
Nicaragua Trouble Not Seen as British Coastal Bombardment
Washington reports that despite three English war vessels in Corinto harbor it is considered unlikely that Britain will launch an overt attack on Nicaragua coast cities.
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Washington
Corinto
Buchanan Wife Pleads For Temporary Reprieve
Dr Buchanoan and Mrs Coleman met Governor Morton in Albany to seek a delay for the Sing Sing execution of a man convicted of poisoning his first wife. The governor refused interference at first but granted a one week respite to allow preparation for death.
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N. Y
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Sing Sing
Eckels Declines Chicago Times Herald Offer as Financial Editor
Washington April 2a H H Kohl s at the Chicago Times Herald offered the Comptroller of the Currency Mr Eckels a salary nearly 10000 a year to be financial editor in Chicago. After consulting with administration he declined to leave his post until Cleveland’s term ends and wired his decision this afternoon.
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Cleveland
Lynchers Foiled In Maryland Bold Arrest Escape
In Frederick Maryland a mob attempted to lynch a Negro who feloniously assaulted Mrs Thomas Butts after church. Sheriff Zimmerman foiled the plot by moving Winterchief to safety and luring the leader to the jail to confirm the prey had fled, dispersing the crowd.
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Thomas Butts
Zimmerman
Winterchief
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Jall
Cella
Reading's Position May Allow Twenty One Percent Output
The Tribune reports the anthracite leaders will not accept less than 21 percent of output from Reading company. If unchanged, Reading's stance will hold and 21 percent output may be granted to the company.
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New York
the Tribune
Reading
Strike Expands as Forge Workers Walk Out in Sharon Area
A general strike threatens in Sharon as blast furnace workers in New Castle, numbering around six to seven hundred, quit today seeking wages equal to those of 1892. The stoppage affects the Beasemer Iron and other regional manufacturers, signaling a broad labor action in the valley this week.
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Sharon
New Castle
United States
Belmont Non-Commital On Rumor Of Vanderbilt Marriage
In Paris on April 20 HL Belmont declined to admit or deny reports of an intended marriage to Mrs Vanderbilt. He refused to discuss the rumors, remaining noncommittal as he and Mrs Vanderbilt stay at the hotel.
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Fentleman
Paris
Jolna
State Editorial Association Eyes Niagara Falls New Members
The State Editorial association met at Pacarelon Harrlebore and admitted new members. A proposed two day summer jaunt to Niagara Falls was referred to the executive committee with authority to act. Mine Inspector’s Report shows 1804 coal output and workforce figures with fatalities and injuries.
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Harrlebore
Niagara Fall
Seven Polanders Die in Waushara County Fire
Word from Wildrow in Waushara County says seven Polanders working to clear land were burned in their shanty when a blaze broke out. The incident leaves the fate of all workers presumed dead as investigators search the ruins. In Indianapolis the National Federation of Labor executive board discussed merging the National Musicians' union, about 12 000 members, with the Federation and favored the amalgamation.
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Cuban rebellion and U S neutrality stir Spain and Cuba
Reports from Washington allege Spain protests U S support for Cuban rebels while Murayaga says Cuba’s struggle hinges on U S sympathy. Controversy over arms shipments and belligerent recognition widens as Dupuy de Lôme may protest. Separately, a grisly cemetery robbery case in Nemadjl links graves and possible physician involvement.
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United Sates
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Spal
Spain
Dupuy de Lome
Havana
United Press
Cubana
Muruaga
Clairvoyancy in court in Strevel murder case
The Strevel murder defense in Fort Scott Kansas has hired a professional necromancer to aid their case. Florencia Wilkins in Topeka claims she can reveal crime details from a trance based on a personal item from the victim. Her six page exposition aligns with detectives’ abandoned leads and may influence the trial set for next Tuesday.
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Topeka
Fort Scott
Kan
Strevel
Kansas
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Assasgein
Hle Vielt
Chooses the Other Girl in Greek Church Betrothal
Shenandoah Pennsylvania April 23 A sensational scene in a Greek church followed the announced marriage between John Butalanski and Miss Mutalawis. Mary Kinsukawies, swayed by the news, learned that Butalanski had courted two girls and finally chose Mutalawis, leaving Kinsukawies stunned and heartbroken. The confusion led to public disappointment and the matter was dropped after counsel.
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Mary Kinsukawies
John Butalanski
Mies Kinsukawies
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Lingle Matalawiz
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Butalanski
Mise Mutalawis
Iyl
Washington notes Bell for free silver in Illinois split
Deputy Pension Commissioner H C Bell of Minels advocates free coinage and defies Cleveland forces. A White House directive asks federal officeholders to back sound money in the Democratic party, signaling Illinois as a battle ground with Bell predicting strong free silver support and predicting little presidential backing in June’s Illinois Democratic convention.
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H. C. Bell
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Democratic Party
White House
Bell
Illnois
Central
Southern Illinois
Mexican Bandits Shot In Guadlajara Execution
In Guadlajara Jalisco the execution of bandits Fell ciano Marinvos and Mauriceo Rivera drew attention. Lawyers and friends hoped for Diaz’s reprieve until the last moment. The condemned prayed and paced before dawn as soldiers fired in a double file.
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Jalisco
Jaliscan
Fellciano Marinvos
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Rivera
Witnesses Spirited Away in Comba Assassination Case
In Jackson Kentucky on April 23 the Barbourville Commonwealth's Attorney asked for arrest of two witnesses said to have been run off by the French faction. Boone Frazier, present with Joe Adkins during the shooting of Judge Josiah Combs, wants to surrender and testify but is guarded by armed faction members.
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H. Mans
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Widow recants I mistaken ex Sheriff as sandbagging lover
Mrs Tulle Fisher of Indianapolis says a photo she identified as the ex Sheriff Laumeister was not him. She had claimed the man who robbed her was Harry Cecil King but now says the man in the picture resembles one she met in New York police headquarters and believes she was mistaken.
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Tulle Fisher
Indianapolis
Laimeister
Harry Cecil King
Laumeister
New York
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Sheriff Laumeister
Easter Linen Sale Extends For Three More Days
Finley’s Owing 10 the Unparalleled Success of our Easter Linen Sale continues for three days more Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Specials added in Table Linens for the event.
Three Numbers of Silver Bleach Damask Promotion
Advertising snippet promotes Silver Bleach Damask at 50¢ 63¢ and 85¢ a yard with matching napkins offered.
Damask Towels and Quilt Offer Highlighted
Pricing note shows 50 dozen extra size Damask Towels at 19 cents each with guaranteed linen quality. Also advertised is a second case of a Great 98 Cent Quilt, indicating promotion of textile items and offers.
Watches at Weichel's Slashed Prices Now On
Great price reductions on watches at Weichel's located at 4 and 16 Wyoming Avenue. Customers urged to stop in for bargains and compare models before stock runs out.
Will Burn Coal Many Chicago Plants Cease Valng Petroleum
A large number of Chicago steam plants currently burning oil will switch to coal on May 1 due to lower coal prices and expiring oil contracts with Standard Oil. Some contracts will not be renewed, reflecting the oil boom. West Chicago Street Railway seeks bids for 200000 tons of coal as it shifts from fuel oil.
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Standard Ol Company
West Chicago Street Railway Company
Destruction of Graves Sparks Nemadji Cemetery Alarm
Superior Wisconsin April 22 excitement grows after discovery that graves in Nemadji cemetery have been desecrated causing concern over the integrity of local burials and prompting scrutiny of cemetery management and safety.
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Superior
Wis
Nemadji Cemetery
Boy dies of hydrophobia after cat bite in Tallahassee
Henry Barn Madler, a 1-year-old boy who was bitten by a cat six weeks ago in Tallahassee, MLA, died this morning after two days of hydrophobia. He became paralysed before death, with less agony in his final moments than in the illness’s earlier stages.
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Tallahassee
Mla
Henry Barn- Madler
Plate Glass Combination Voters Accept Directors Plan
Pittsburg stockholders approved the directors plan for running the plate glass combination at this afternoon’s session.
May Die Before Morning
Bordentown New Jersey April late night Mrs Parnell's physicians reported she might live through the night but that it was more than probable she would die before morning.
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Weather Summary for Eastern Pennsylvania
For eastern Pennsylvania the trend shows generally fall conditions with westerly winds. Winds become variable as the day progresses.
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Pennsylvania
N B Fine Line of Silver Novelties and Jewelry
N B offers a fine line of silver novelties and jewelry with specialty repair services. The shop highlights custom work, delicate restorations, and precision repair for heirloom pieces. Customers are invited to inquire about authentication and appraisals.
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