Quiet day in Congress as Call moves on Cuba plan
Washington April 22 The Indian appropriation bill of about 9.1 million was approved by the Senate after debate on Indian territory lawlessness. Sundry civil, naval, river and harbor, DC, fortifications and deficit bills were set for action. Public building appropriations passed, including 500000 for Sault Lake City and 183000 for Ogden Utah. House transacted little, four hours spent on general pension bill with opposition and support from various members. Senator Call plans to press the Cuba warships resolution tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
Sault Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Portsmouth
Nashua
N.hh
Call
Dem. Fla
Cuba
Mesere
McClellan
N. Y
Talbert
Wood
Messrs. Smith
Rep
Mich
Kirkpatrick
Means
Mahany
Hep
N.Y
Blockade Whisky Pair Sentenced in Florida Moonshine Case
Mary Sharp and her husband William Sharp were convicted in Jackson County for moonshining and flooding West Florida with blockade whisky. Judge Swayne sentenced Mary to 500 dollars fine and 18 months in Columbus Ohio prison. William received a similar sentence. The couple, once shrewd operators, resisted officers with a rifle and knife during a 1919- era raid, and built a fortune from illegal distilling.
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Pensacola
Fla
Mary Sharp
Swayne
United States
Columbus
Ohio
William Sharp
Jackson County
Comet Recedes After Perihelion Near Hamilton Cal
Swift's new comet observed at Lick Observatory on April 16 17 and 19 by Professors Tussey and Aitken. Aitken computes orbit with perihelion around April 17 Greenwich time and 50 million miles from the sun. Brightness up 20 percent at discovery, now fading as it recedes, barely naked eye in northwest after sunset.
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Mount Hamilton
Cal
Swift
Lick Observatory
Tussey and
Aitken
Willis Comes Home From Hawaiian Government Disturbance
The Hawaiian government objected to the American minister not observing Independence Day on January 17 and sent the matter to Secretary Olney via Minister Hatch. Tensions between Minister Willis and Hawaii have been public since January, and Hawaiian officials were not invited to the Washington birthday event at the American legation.
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San Francisco
Australia
President at Leesburg on fishing trip with Morton and Miller
President Cleveland Secretary Morton and Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller left Washington by rail for Leesburg Virginia to spend a day fishing at Mr Harrison's private preserve. They will return to the city tonight. Cleveland has fished with Harrison on prior occasions.
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Morton
Miller
Washington
Cleveland
Internal Revenue
Washington Anl Ohio Railroad
Teesburg
Harrison
Leesburg
Double Execution at Sing Sing Brings Two Murderers to Death
Louis Herman and Charles Pustalka were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison in the morning. It is the first double execution there since four murderers were put to death in one day about four years ago. Herman and Pustalka received two shocks each before being pronounced dead.
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Herman
Pustalka
Double fatal stabbings and shootings amid New York crimes
A 1895 New York report details Charles Pustalka killing his wife at 515 East Thirteenth Street by stabbing as she slept on August 28. Louis P. Herman fatally shot his wife at 24 East One Hundred and Fifth Street on July 17 after recent release from prison.
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Charles Pustalka
East Thirteenth Street
New York City
Louis P. Herman
Charlotte Palmer
East One Hundred and Fifth Street
Penseas
Zelaya Again Victorious in Nicaragua Campaign
Managua reports that government forces captured Obrage City from Leonist rebels and cut the insurgent railroad line at Amatitán. The bridge was destroyed as operations continued with President Zelaya remaining in the field with his army.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Galveston
Obrage City
Amatitan
Momotombe
Zelaya
McKinley Family Marks Mother's Eighty Seventh Birthday
In Canton Ohio yesterday Major McKinley and his ill wife joined a family gathering at the old homestead to honor Mother McKinley's eighty seventh birthday. Attendees included Abner McKinley and Mabel Miller, plus relatives from Youngstown Cleveland and New York as telegraph news arrived of McKinley delegate support from Tennessee Alliance Newark and Peoria districts and pledges from New York and Michigan delegates.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Major McKinley
Mabel
New York
Charles Miller
W. K. Miller
Osborn
Youngstown
Duncan
Cleveland
Mother McKinley
Tennessee
Alliance
Newark
Peoria
Connecticut
Michigan
Baron Hirsch Will Leaves Four Million To Widow
Vienna reports Baron Hirsch's will likely filed in Paris. About four million remains for the widow after a marriage settlement. brothers may receive a million, foundations to be set up in both names after either dies. two sons are provided for. Burial planned in Paris on Sunday.
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London
Vienna
the Standard
Baron Hirsch
Paris
The
Daily News
Parla
Dervishes Short of Food Urged to Withdraw
An Arab from Osman Digna's Horasa camp reports hundreds of Dervishes wounded and over 100 enemy dead in a recent fight. Digna is urged to pull back to Thamlamkhor due to food scarcity as camelmen are sent to the Khalifa for guidance. Several subsidized sheikhs are disrupted for not backing Egyptian troops.
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Osman Digan
Isis
Morasah
Suakim
Osman Digaa
Horasah
Osman Digna
Carpenter to Leave as Brinton Residents Rally Against Religion
Brinton Michigan April 23 angry townspeople demand Elder J A Carpenter depart after Joseph Musser of Boyne City denounces Latter Day Saints and other denominations. Carpenter replies scorning Catholicism as rifts grow in local homes over religious differences.
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Brinton
Mich
Frrinton Haso
Joe Smith
Joseph Musser
Boyne City
J. A. Carpenter
Beaverton
Carpenter
Rev W W Hazen Sentenced To Six Months In Fort Madison
Reverend W W Hazen was convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses in the district court. He received a six month prison sentence at Fort Madison and collapsed upon hearing the verdict, later being carried from the courtroom unconscious. Some believe he is only feigning illness.
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Newton
Town
W. W. Hazen
Fort Madison
Marie Engels Divorced in Chicago Court
Opera singer Marie Engel secured a divorce from husband Gustav Amberg in Chicago after a post court hearing. The judge cited cruelty and bigamy as grounds. Amberg did not appear. Engel will return to New York today.
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Chicago
Mlle
Marie Engel
Gustav Amberg
Tuley
Amberg
Engel
New York
Private secretary to Booth-Tucker resigns to join Ballington Booth
The private secretary Captain David Arthur Johns announced his resignation to join Commander Ballington Booth. Johns had served as private secretary to Lallington Booth before the Salvation Army split.
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Ballington
New York
Booth-Tucker
David Arthur Johns
Corres
Ballington Booth
Lallington Booth
Bulvation Army
Quay's Boom Debate Shapes Pennsylvania Political Convention
The Philadelphia convention clash over reform versus McKinley support ended with the platform adoption. Robinson and Pettit clashed before a roll call. Grow and Davenport were chosen as at large candidates, Quay reelected state chairman, and the body adjourned at 5:14 PM.
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United
Yeas
Robinson
McKinley
Silas W. Pettit
Philadelphia Union League
Mr. Pettit
Mylin
Pettit
Penrose
L. Maree
Quay
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Imee
Isador Sobel
Erie
Samuel A. Davenport
Judge Wallace
Lawrence
Kate Robertson
Allegheny
William F. Harrison
McKeesport
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Lackawanna
Galusha A.grow
Susquehanna
Goosten
Atare
Robertson
Harrson
Messia
Davenport
Grow
Hingham
State Committee
Pennsylvania Republican Platform Endorses Protection and Reciprocity
The Pennsylvania Republican convention adopts a platform urging protection for American industries with universal application, restoration of reciprocity, support for American ship owners, and opposition to free coinage until a secure gold standard. It calls for reform in state and municipal government, immigration limits to new citizens, and continued support for veterans.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Republicaunia
Matthew Stoney Quay
Republican Party
Pension Bureau
Republican State Committee
Delaware River
Sea-Sickness Defined as Malnutrition and Discomfort
The article defines sea sickness as a condition of malnutrition caused by unwanted surroundings or excesses. It describes dysfunction of vital organs leading to gastric upset and general unwellness and advises nourishment as a remedy.
Bovinine praised for easing sea sickness and digestion
A testimonial from J A Black of 123 E 88th St N reports Bovinine concentrates lean beef nutrients into minimal bulk and nourishes organs with no effort. He sailed for Europe last August and, using the product, found sea sickness antidotes ineffective. upon return he again experienced no ill effects.
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J. A. Blackman
Domestic copper supply and trade notes
Domestic copper figures show April 1 visible supply at 42 623 tons, up 4 200 from last year. Quarterly production reaches 61 510 tons, exports 27 464 tons, apparent home consumption 21 000 tons, about a 2 000 ton monthly drop from a year ago.
Fire Ravages Tenement House on Sixth Street
A Wyoming town fire on Wednesday night destroyed a tenement owned by John T. Nixon on Sixth Street between Monument and William. Mrs. Larmoth claimed $200 hidden under a front room carpet. most furniture was saved, but the building burned to a total wreck and about $2,000 loss, partially insured. Lance & Snyder of Pittston insured the blaze. John MacDougal has rented the nearby blacksmith shop at Eighth and Shoemaker avenues and plans to open about May 1. Miss Ida Wakefield of LeRayville is visiting Mrs. E. G. Alling this week.
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John T. Nixon
Sixth Street
Monument
William Streets
John MacDougal
Eighth and
Shoemaker Avenues
Henry Vanscoy
Ida Wakefield
le Rayaville
E. G. Alling
Fragmentary chat yields odd items in pockets in star brief
In a garbled exchange from a newspaper snippet Mia asks Aly about items in pockets and hands. The dialogue mentions a red lantern and a police whistle as odd possessions, suggesting a quirky street scene or caption from The Washington Star.
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John
Mia
Aly King
Maria
Agington Star
Auditor's Notice in Orphans' Court of Lackawanna County
An auditor appointed by the Orphans' Court to distribute funds from Warmalee deceased's estate will meet at the Cal Exchange office on Saturday May 2 at 10 o'clock A M. Interested parties must appear and file claims or be forever barred from the fund. Clairvoyant notices and ads follow.
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Aeside Parmalee
Orphans’ Court of
Peokawanna Suerte
Abeed
Orphans’ Court
Lackawanna County
Eanats
Warmalee
Charles H. Welles
Cal Exchange
Eran G. Pa
Aaron V. Bower
Rentals and Sales Notices From Dunmore Area
Classified items advertise properties for rent including a half double house on Blakely Street and a room house near Moses Taylor Hospital. Several properties list locations on Lackawanna Avenue and Meade Burke corner, with terms and contact notes. Also promotes sale of a house with lot at the corner of Meade and Burke. Auction and sale inquiries directed to local agents in Dunmore Pa.
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Elm Burst
Kingsbury
Commonwealth Building
Boravton
Harnmdsos
Pieekers
Aleo Meit
LE. Schuller
Blakely Street
Dunmore
Meade and
Burke Street
Seep Sre
MHS
Annie Stewart
Premin
Lackawanna Avenue
Ventoreh
Marion
Pinu and
Blakely Streets
Tesaee
Poe L. Philg Paiven
Anbier
Ation Bank
Allodern Conveniences
Washburn St
Gainey Avenue
Moses Taylor Ylor Hospital
John Jelyn
Wyoming Avenue
Central Railroad Schedule Details and Tickets
A timetable page for the Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division lists train times to Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Easton Philadelphia Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Pottsville and other points. It notes express services parlor car accommodations and through ticketing at Philadelphia Reading Terminal and New York Liberty Street. Officials J P Baldwin general passenger agent and J H Olhausen general superintendent are named.
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Atlantic City
New York
Newark
Elizabeth
U. m
Philadelphia
Reading
Orr Pottsville
Liberty Street
North River
Reading Terminal
J. P. Baldwin
J. H. Olhausen
Scranton Train Schedule Details for Multiple Routes
Train times and connections listed for Del Lack and Western lines serving Scranton with departures to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington Binghamton Elmira Cortland Syracuse Ithaca Northumberland Wilkes Barre etc. Includes express and accommodation trains, connections at Buffalo Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore and the South, with Pullman coaches and pocket timetable contact at 828 Lackawanna Avenue.
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Scranton
New York
All Points
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Elmira
Cortland
Syracuse
Duwegovey
Richheld Springs
Ithaca
Bath
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes- Barre
Plymouth
Bloomeburg
Danville
Northwmberlan
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Pullman
Inforniae
M. L. Binith
Ely
Lackawanna Avenue
Denol Leket
Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Change
The Erie and Wyoming Valley line announces a timetable effective March 16 1806. Trains depart Scranton for New York and intermediate points and for Honesdale Hawley and focal points at 834 am and 423 pm with return arrivals to Scranton at 623 am and 337 pm.
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Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Scranton
New York
Erie Railroad
Honesdale
Hawley
Focal Points
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Congress
Florida
Willis
Owaiian
Olney
Sing Sing
Obrage
M'Rkinley
Baron Hirschvs
Rev. Hazen
Colborn
FOR National Credit
Mrs. Dix
Bovinine
Union
Kansas City
United States Leather Company
OHTO
Pullman Palace Car Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Wyoming
Monroe Avenue
City
Poe
Enay Meer
Como
Aobarges St Treva BO
MOODY
Adams Ave
LANE
Tae Taisena
John Woodruff
Blakely
State of Pennsylvania
Hovst & Malmoulann
Adame Aubrey
Adams Avenue
Médical
Apieat
Epee Ees
Connolly& Wallace
Notion Department
Connolly & Wallace
Eth Avenue
Court House
Cedar Avenue
BEC
Olla
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Isbwardc
Fesus Borden Block
Washington Avenue
IRL
Quincy Avenue
O Echeme
Alin
Wan von Om
Sonic Temple
Camden
Ticulara
Stebbine
Lawrence, Mich
Wartedii
Snyder
Iculara
Peliday T.H. Snyder & CO
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
Square
Olive Street
Eighth ST
Convenient and Central
J. B. Watson
First National Bank
A. D Dean
N. Washington Avenue
Sunset Avenue
North Park
Brqw Bros. Coo
Rowneater
Figaro
Gah CO
Chigaro
van Buren
Alesman
le CO
la New York
Lacka. Ave
Cor. Adams
Hilton
Robert Avenue
Providence
Ee Caer Situa
Cemebaliat Clerkie Clothing
Wrocer
Nice
Park Avenue
Stuation
M'Mullen
Tibeno
Hyde Park Avenue
Ee Ae
Thoreaahly Padecetande
RGAN
Binsen Street
Triune Office
Guation
H. RS
Tribune
Siatdener
H. M L
Waahlogton Peete Elty
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Acting
Norristown
Cnustlehall
Seat
J. R. Wood
Gen'l Pass
S. M. Prevost
Delaware and Mulson Rail Road
Ful Raing
Lacy
Lacka- Wanna Avenue
Hinee Roneeton
Carbondale
Olits
Talgies PR
Waymart
Uonesdale
Albany
Baratogs
Adirondacks
Mont
Itermediate
Pioa
Blogta Tas
Rint Lp
Tion Soakie
Ayenart An
RTO
Hethchem
Boston
Beranton
Ur Iehennock
Towanda
Bufta Niagara
Ned Pittston Sanation
Bee
Salamance
Sis
Seihleber
Scranton Division
Forth Hound
Weehawken
Franklin
Raroop Providene Park
Ontario
T. Flitorott
Ini Nt
Ata
Atone Va
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