Reading of Bible in Public Schools Reported Favorable
Harrisburg dispatch notes the house favored the act allowing daily Bible reading in public schools with a 5 to 15 minute tutor window. Other measures included harsher penalties for Sunday law violations and a $0 fine for dynamite in streams to catch fish. A joint Senate resolution backed a commission for the Atlanta cotton exposition.
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Dot
Harrisburg
French
Washington
Stewart
Philadelphia
Franklin
J. Burrell
Rice
Montgomery
House
Senate
Wilde and Taylor Stand Trial at Old Bailey
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor began their trial in the central criminal court at the Old Bailey. Charles Parker and other witnesses from the preliminary hearings testified again, confirming prior statements. Wilde appeared careworn and thinner with a short haircut, while Taylor remained unconcerned. Both defendants pleaded not guilty.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Rim Tinal Court
Old Bailey
Charles Parker
Wilde
Taylor
Miners Trapped After Fall At Cranberry Colliery
A coal fall at Cranberry colliery Hazleton Pa on April 26 traps two miners. William Dugan was recovered after two hours and died before reaching his home. George Weaver remains entombed as rescuers continue efforts to reach him.
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Cranberry
Hazleton
Cranberry Colliery
Wiliam Dugan
George Weaver
Miner Entombed Lake Fidler Mine Rescued in Shamokin
The remains of William Barcavidge, one of four workmen entombed at the Lake Fidler mines on October 8, were recovered this morning in Shamokin Pennsylvania. The body was found in good condition and indicates death by suffocation. Officials expect the other three miners to be reached soon.
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Shamokin
Aril
William Barcavidge
Lake Fidler
Coal Regions Brace for May Day Strike Threat
In Bellaire Ohio on April 26 the first union border map covers Jefferson Harrison Guernsey and Tuscarawas counties. Prominent coal operators warn that on May 1 a major strike could be ordered that will end production and disrupt supplies in Ohio coal fields.
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Ohio
Bellaire
Jefferson, Harrison
Guernsey
Tusk
Admissions That End the Alliance Affair
A Madrid dispatch reports that admissions regarding the alliance affair are being released. The article notes ongoing disclosures and political maneuvering as authorities and parties respond to the unfolding situation.
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Madrid
Sibleys Western Tour Heads West for Campaign
Washington April 26 Senator Stewart to join Rex-Representative Sibley on his campaign swing to California as the new party nominee for the presidency. Preparations are made for a large reception and a series of meetings along the Pacific coast. Stewart arranges his affairs to join Sibley promptly.
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Stewart
Washington
Sibley
Pennsylvania
California
Aiiver Party
Pacifle
Stewart Io
Murder trial in Durant case heats up with new witnesses
San Francisco April 26. Durant defense seeks information for trial as witnesses like Elmer Wolfe and George King testify at the examination. Police Chief Crowley says progress favors Durant, and more evidence may link Blanchie Lamont to the scene near Emanuel church. trial adjourned to next Tuesday.
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San Francisco
Durant
Elmer Wolfe
George RK. King
King
Crowley
Gibson
Lamont
Minnie Williams
Wolfe
Mount Union College Bars Courting On Campus
Alliance Ohio April 26. Mount Union college faculty prohibits courting among students. Several young men and women were reprimanded this morning. President Marsh quips that matches are made in heaven but a branch office is opened at Mount Union college. He urges more study and less trifling with Cupid.
Dolan’s Lunch Room Closes After 26 Years on Park Row
In New York on Park Row, Dolan’s lunch room known for coffee beef and quick meals closes for good after 26 years. Patrick Dolan opened it twenty six years ago with $22 capital and is now said to be worth about $400000.
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New York
Bishops In Session In Carlisle Conference
In Carlisle Pennsylvania on April 2 the bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church met in a closed business session with no public statement issued. That evening Bishop Newman spoke in Hesier hall to a large audience on the topic America for America.
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Carlisle
Methodist Episcopal Church
Newman
Hesier Hall
America
State Gleanings Highlights and Local Events
A Pottsville hospital auxiliary group is to be organized. Wool hat finishers plan their annual Reading convention on June 10. Theanw mills Williamaport will start operations next week, employing about 1,000 men. The Knights of Pythian parade in Reading next August is expected to be the largest in the order’s history. D O Cunningham’s glass factory in Pittsburg suffered a fire loss of about 300,000 with many workers escaping via windows and insurance likely to cover the damage.
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New Pottsville Hospital
United States
Reading
Anw Mills
Williamaport
Knights of Pythian
D. O. Cunningham
Pittsburg
Powers Press Japan to Renounce Liu Tong Peninsula
London reports say Russia France and Germany urged Japan to renounce sole possession of Liu Tong peninsula fearing threat to Beijing and Corea. Britain Italy favor quiet mediation and US likely to help keep peace while ratification of Japan's treaty proceeds.
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Russia
France
Germany
Lin Tong
London
Japan
Lhan
China
Liuo Tong
Corea
Far East
Liu Tong
Great Britain
Italy
United States
Russsa
Reading Company Orders All Collieries to Open
Pottsville April 4. Reading Company orders all collieries to start and work until Tuesday evening to back a 21 percent demand. Schuylkill region mines begin today except Lehigh Valley Coal. Other companies follow, promising heavy coal shipments for five to six days amid miner hopes and wage concerns.
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Reading Company
Pottsville
Schuylkill
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Reading
Reform School Revolt At Washington Girls' Reform School
Thirty seven inmates at the Girls' Reform School in Washington riot against authorities. They wield weapons, attack the assistant matron Mrs Marshall, and threaten staff. Five girls refuse to return to rooms, others join in. guards lock them in as authorities impose restricted diet until compliance.
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Wrehietan
Washington
Reform School
Adeks
Mre. Marshall
Murder at Easton Wole in Wer Terr pic
The body of Mrs. Ray Blackwell was found in her Phillipsburg New Jersey home with a bullet wound and a note indicating possible self harm. Samuel Carpenter of Hastings was detained by Boston police on Phillipsburg authorities evidence linking him to her death. The widow of Dr. Blackwell of Madison New Jersey, she had told a neighbor she feared Carpenter would kill her.
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Easton
Ray Blackwell
Phillipsburg
N.J
Plato
Samuel Carpenter
Haston
Boston
Blackwell
Madison
N. J
Hummel
Bwell
Carpenter
Wealthy former New Jersey postmaster in Warren County
About 40 years old, he was once postmaster at Aabury in Warren County, New Jersey, and is noted as quite wealthy.
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Aabury
Warren County
New Jersey
Wealthy Vermont farmer Samuel Schrader shoots self after scandal
Samuel M. Schrader, a prominent farmer and stock dealer near Vermont, commits suicide in a bathroom after returning from Chicago with hogs. He reportedly discussed alleged affairs with neighbors’ wives and had admitted guilt before taking his life. His business troubles and rumored wrongdoings are cited as factors.
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Vermont
Samuel M. Schrader
Temple
Chicago
Trade improvement noted in Don & Co weekly review
Don & Co reports cautious progress across industries with rising wages, mixed railroad earnings, and continued wholesale demand growth. Retail demand trails, production shifts, and increasing failures loom as rails, coal roads, and textile sectors show varied movement amid a larger recovery trend.
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Don and Company
New York
R. G. Don & Co
Dhe Trust
Chicago
London
United States
Canada
Medical Jack the Ripper under London surgeon claim
A London doctor Howard told Bohemian club host Harrison that the Whitechapel killer was a known surgeon whose wife saw alibi links. Friends examined the case and persuaded him, amid blank periods, then he admitted guilt and was confined in an asylum upon his request.
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Whitechapel
San Francisco
London
Howard
Bohemian Club
William Greer Harrison
Allison Boom Drives Iowa Republican Delegation Boost
The Iowa Town League Republican club met and crystallized support for Allison for president. Plans formed for a large delegation to carry the Allison boom to the National Lodge convention in Cleveland. Washington April 25. Secretary Green spoke of Nicaragua paying Britain to avoid forceful action, and noted no other impression since General Burton’s visit.
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Dom Milnes
Town League of Republcan Clibe
Iowa
Allison
Wea
National Lodge
Cleveland
Nicoroann Bintfine
Washington
Greahem
Friend
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Burtles
Thirteen Die in Deny Denny Colliery Explosion
An explosion trapped seventeen men at a Denny colliery near Stirling. Thirteen workers were killed and several injured. Meanwhile in Corinto Nicaragua on April 26 no English Marines had landed and the area remained quiet.
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Edinburgh
Denny
Stirling
Corinto
Nicaragua
Michigan Republicans Edges 80 487 Majority In State Vote
The article notes a Republican majority of 80 487 in Michigan’s last state election. It also reports on John McCabe, aged 60, former NY fire chief, shooting himself amid life woes. Frisco customs house faces alleged frauds in anger valuations. Mrs Cuthbert Bullitt sues for divorce on abandonment grounds from Louisville. Christopher Clarke wins a $2000 slander verdict against Richard R Fox of New York in a business dispute.
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Michiigan
John McCabe
Agen
New York Fire Department
Frisco Custom House
Cuthbert Bullitt
Louinville
Richard R. Fox
New York
Christopher Clarke
Cuban War Embarked On Nostrand Boat With $50,000 Gold
Dispatches from Boston report General Gomez and three insurgent leaders landed in Cuba from the Nostrand after purchasing a 14 foot keel boat at Inagua. They traveled via Jamaica and Hayti and are believed to have joined insurgents inland. The schooner incident near Baracoa ended with the Conde De Venadito sinking the vessel and capturing two crew members. Meanwhile British interests sought Farrington's arrest but officials found no grounds. Mrs. Parnell shows improved condition after an April assault.
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Boston
General Gomez
Cuba
Lamont
Indianapolis
Inagua
Jamaica
Hayth
Nostrand
Davits
Cape Maysi
Gomez
Cuban
Conde de Venadito
Inaguan
Central America
Adirondack
Long Key
Fortune Island
Farrington
Baracoa
Conde de Venadite
Fale
Tnagua
Santiago de Cuba
Doctor Hopes for Recovery Amid Possible Change
Dr. Shipps expressed cautious optimism about the aged patient’s recovery while noting that an unfavorable change could occur at any moment. The tone reflects clinical concern and vigilance in the face of fragile health.
Tragedy in Perkpile Jail Ends in Murder Suicide
John Perkpile, a successful businessman, shoots his wife in a jail cell after learning of her infidelity linked to a lover. He flees as police form posses. the wife dies instantly from a central heart wound. No capture of Perkpile has been reported.
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Ce Sidney
John Perkpile
Perkpiles
Perkpile
Perkone
John
Fierce Carlisle Blaze Destroys Stables and Buildings
A windstorm fire in Carlisle Pennsylvania destroyed Daniel Hartgler’s stable and the American Brewing Company building with beer and machinery. Sparks damaged ex-Judge Henderson’s home and other structures including the agricultural society house. Loss estimated at twenty five to thirty thousand dollars. blaze deemed incendiary.
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Carlisle
Daniel Hartgler
First Ward
American Trewing Company
Henderson
Soeiety
Huyett
Methodists of Blackheath organize aid for minister’s family
London readers report the Blackheath Methodists will support the wife and six children of the Reverend Jonathan Bel. Hall, father of the girl Bell is said to have betrayed, is surprised by lack of communication from America and will pursue facts on her disappearance and death to see those responsible brought to justice. Miss Pollard will sail from New York aboard La Champagne for Havre tomorrow.
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Methodists of
Blckheath
London
Blackheath
Jonathan Bel
Hall
Bell
America
New York
la Champagne
Havre
Mies
Madeline Pollard
Nicaragua Silent On British Demand Evening Reply
Nicaragua remains silent as of this morning with no reply delivered to the British admiral from the Nicaraguan government. The communications issue centers on the insistence for an answer by nine o clock today.
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Nicaragos
Colon
Nicaragua
Ex-Postmaster General Miseel Leaves Washington
Ex-Postmaster General Miseel and family departed Washington yesterday for good. Assistant Secretary McAdoo of the navy is to return from the West Indies tomorrow. Colonel William G. Rice of Albany, N Y, a non Democrat, is expected to succeed Theodore Roosevelt as civil service commissioner. Colonel R H McLean recently named by President Dole as commander in chief of the Hawaiian forces left Washington yesterday for Hawaii.
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Miseel
Washington
McAdoo
Navy
West Indies
William G. Rice
Albany
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
R. H. McLean
Dole
Hawaii
Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania Shows Showers
Eastern Pennsylvania expected to see showers and cooler air with variable winds. Light to moderate easterly winds will prevail, helping to push moisture through the region and refresh the air as temperatures ease back from recent warmth.
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Pennsylvania
Fine line of Silver Novelties and Jewelry
N. B. offers a specialty in re pairing silver novelties and jewelry.
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N. B
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General
Parnell
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