Spain's Trouble in the Philippines
The Times Hong Kong correspondent reports Spanish ships stripped of guns for Manila defense while Spain fields 5,000 troops. British vessels protect American interests as Manila braces amid scarce ammunition and rebel raids on Luzon.
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London
Times
Hong Kong
Esmeralda
Manila
Philippine
Porte
Te Seca
Convui
Luzon
United States
Philippines
Berlin
America
Philip Pines
Hamburg
Lnst
Manila Harbor
Sailor reports Spanish vessel fired on schooner off Florida coast
Captain Mark Townsend aboard the Chauncey E Burke says the Spanish ship opened fire Friday off the Florida coast while he was returning from Key West. The Burke dodged shots for an hour as the Spaniard, using a single gun, chased and fired in vain. Townsends crew taunted the Spaniards by dipping their ensign. The Spaniard fled as U S steamers appeared, leaving behind cheers from the Americans.
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Savannah
Mark Townsend
Chauncey E. Burke
Florida
Key West
Spanion
Bean
Burke
Rourke
Tullepeed
Washington
Long
Oelock
Morro Castle
New York
Havana
Fla
United States
Pla
Porter
Cullman
Cincinnati
Pedro Pertiades
Fernandes
Government buys all coal in Honolulu amid war risk
Hayward in Honolulu reports that the U S government has purchased 15 000 tons of all coal available there to meet any emergency due to the Spanish American War. The Warrimoo brought the news, noting shippers will not sell coal at any price, believing their stocks will be needed for vessels. The purchase has drained the market and may force ships to idle on arrival.
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Victoria
Uncle Sam
Honolulu
Weavers' Union Ends Strike As Others Hold Fast
The Weavers' union votes to end the strike and return to work in New Bedford Massachusetts. The Speeder Tenders' union plans to stay out for two weeks longer with broader union support. Mill firemen threaten to strike unless a 10 percent cut is restored. union meeting set for tomorrow to discuss the issue.
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New Bedford
Mass
Weavers’ Union
Speeder Tenders
Bullets and Morphine Ends in Tragedy at Bank in Scranton
Mrs. Mollie Plummer, wife of M. Plurhimer, cashier of the Scranton state bank, took morphine at five this morning. Her husband shot himself through the heart at nine, dying instantly. She will not live. Domestic troubles are given as the cause. The bank's affairs were in good condition.
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Wobite
Mollie Plummer
MH. M. Plurhimer
Scranton
Miss
State Bank
Hushunit
Nestle
Elk County’s First Hangings Reported in 1890s Era
Ridgway Pennsylvania April 26 two men Fred Rockwell and Patsy Dunya were hanged in Elk County Jail at 4:40 PM, the first executions in the country’s history. Rockwell killed Lawin Haines to marry the widow. Banya killed Paredo Agusta at Dagus Mines in 1897. The trials were brief with four hours from arrest to guilty verdict.
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Ridgway
Fred
Rockwell
Patsy Dunya
Elk County
Rockwell Wee
Lawin Haines
Banya
Paredo Agusta
Dagus Mines
First Elk County execution echoes cold composure
Relatives did not claim the bodies of either man. The old New York method used a heavy drop weight. Both men remained calm as they walked to the gallows. They died instantly when the drop fell. They hung for thirty-five minutes before being cut down and buried at the cemetery. Rockwell and Banya endured sleepless nights and did not eat breakfast. They stood silent when asked if they had a final statement. This marked Elk county’s first execution.
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New York
Rockwell
Banya
Elk County
Seven Die in California Powder Works Explosion
Seven people were killed and four injured in a chain of explosions at the California Powder works in Santa Cruz. A cotton plant fire spread to nearby brick and brick mill buildings before authorities contained the blaze. The catastrophe disrupted operations but no workers at the powder plant fabricating government powder were harmed.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
California
Californi Howell
Evidence Against Shaw in Camden Murder Trial
In Camden New York on April 26 1900 strongest evidence against Bi Shaw in the murder of his mother and grandmother was presented. Officers Foster and Pettit testified to finding a revolver in the chimney bottom of the Shaw house. The weapon could only be accessed through Shaw's room. Neighbor Mrs Sarah Dunn testified she heard two winter shots while Cobb said Shaw reported hearing one shot. Amelia Knieht testified the bed in the grandmother's room had not been disturbed. Shaw's arrest statement claiming his grandmother was in bed was offered.
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Camden
Bi Shaw
Foster and Pettit
Shaw
Laon
Sarah Dunn
the . Cobb
Mim
Aninle Knieht
British Newsmen Cheer US Unity Despite Legal Uncertainty
London reporters applaud the display of American talent and vigor after a court dispute regarding Spanish visas. The piece notes British observers see the United States as vibrant and alive amid the legality debate.
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London
United States
Hird Shooting at Chicago Birds for Kansas City Star Cup
A.R. Elliott of Kansas City defeated Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake in a bird shooting event for the Kansas City Star cup and $10 at Chicago. Gilbert missed nine of his second 25 shots as birds were released for the competition held today.
Governor seeks extradition for George B. White in fraud case
Governor Black has requisitioned the Governor of Pennsylvania to extradite George B. White of WS White & Co. Boston Massachusetts, accused of defrauding the Central National Bank of New York City. The report cites White laundering assets in Pennsylvania.
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George B. White
Ashapy
M. C
Black Hae
Pennsylvania
Geo . Whit
WS. White& Co
Toston, Mass
Central Nation Bank
New York City
British merchantman Telestors seeks guidance after arrival
Kingston Jamaica April 24 The Spanish merchantman Telestors Captain Harm inage bound from Galveston to Liverpool with cotton and grain put in fearing capture. The captain has cabled her owners Larrinca and Co of Liverpool asking instructions.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Telestors
Harminage
Galveston
Liverpool
Larrinca & Co
Dangers of Story Writing Ties to Ladd Murder Case
A Toledo linked murder case unravels as John Higgins alias William Woodford, serving four years for burglary, faces trial in Adrian Michigan for the Lafayette Ladd killing of April 17, 1846. A manuscript he wrote mirrors the crime, guiding investigators to new evidence and a potential confession.
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Toledo
John Higgins
William Woodford
Adrian
Mich
Alderfain Lafayette Ladd
Lad
Nson
Laddagin
Mr. Lodi
Columbus
Carew
Piri
Ladd
Bird
Woodford
Lafayette Ladd
Detroit
Tonia
Jackson
Burelary
Broyewall
France
Ann Arbor
Erik
Senate approves army reorganization bill and pension measures
DAY IV CONGRESS Washington April 2 The senate conference report on the army reorganization bill is agreed to and signed The session then favors seventy four private pension bills and other measures from the general calendar The war revenue bill was reported to the house debate to begin tomorrow with night sessions until Friday At 4 pm Friday the vote will be taken The Wise vs Young election contest from Second Virginia district is decided for Wise by a party vote
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Washington
Senate
House
Wise Vs. Young
Secend
Virginia
Dr. Wise
War toll boosts Pittsburg shore and mills work
Pittsburg reports heavy government orders due to the Spanish American War. Pattern makers face high demand as mills and shops convert to military production. Philadelphia and national calls echo the shortages. Naval officers expect the cruiser Columbia to join the Minteap ollha takeout for Byanivh vessels with carter placons aboard.
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Newport
MH. II
Columbia
No Shots in Morro Bay as Blockade Continues
Reports describe a quiet morning with no fire on either side near Morro Castle and the fleet. Naval Cadet Boyd demonstrates torpedo boat handling aboard Cushing while Lt. Gleaves supervises from the flagship.
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Havana
Tolanthe
Windsor
N. S
Matanzas
Cushing
Boyd
Maine
Gleaves
Moro Castle
Tragic Shooting Ends Life Of Everett Patterson In Make Believe Battle
In Cornell Bluffs Towa on April 24 Everett Patterson a birh school cadet was fatally shot by his 14 year old brother Louis during a play session with a revolver The weapon loaded the shot struck the boy in the neck severing the jugular and he died instantly The boy s mother collapsed from shock and grave fear for her own health follows as the tragedy disrupts a militia household with elder Harry Patterson a Dodge light guards member awaiting Des Moines orders
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Cornell Bluffs
Towa
Everett Patterson
Birh School
Louis
Harry Patterson
Dodge Light Guards
Des Moines
Patterson
Averett
Everett
Hanged man in New Custin during April trial
A man named Frank Jon grass was hanged in the yard of the equine ty Jor this morning for the murder of his sweetheart Jresle Coroline Mlaneck. He protested his innocence to the end before dying eight minutes after the arrest.
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New Custin
Frank Jongrass
Sweettourt
Jresle
United Athlet gunboat Newport captures Cuban vessels off Havana
The Newport under Captain B PF Tiltoy engaged and captured the Spanish sloop Pagtotte and the Spanish schooner Pier ence, along with Cuban coasting vessels, during dawn operations off Havana today.
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Key Weer
Wla
United Athlet
Newport
Tiltoy
Han Drought
Pagtotte
Pierence
Havana
Death of Commander Hore nce Elmer at Mansion House Brooklyn
New York April 4 Commander Hore nce Elmer former commander of the Monquito fleet and recently relieved by Admiral Erbin died at the Mansion House in Brooklyn this afternoon.
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New York
Horence Elmer
Monquito
Wealth
Erbin
Brooklyn
Baseball Roundup National League Scores and Parks
National League action listed for Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cleveland St Louis and Pittsburgh with game pairings and umpire credits. Batter names include Mahaffey Wilton Conner and Petts with various pitchers and fielding notes from R.ELE Chiclunai Lowville and St Louis venues.
Style as Dress of Thought in Home Furnishings
The speaker argues furnishings reveal character, contrasting three buyer types. The thoughtless buyer prefers ordinary styles, the careless buyer embraces hideous colors, while artistic buyers choose dainty graceful designs with harmonious colors.
Bank Vault Guarded by Holmes Electric Protective System
The bank's vault relies on Holmes Electric Protective System for security. The system is described as the primary protection guarding the strongroom against theft and breach attempts.
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Holmes
Two Roddy Brothers Hanged in Somerset Murder Case
Somerset April 24 two brothers John and James Roddy were executed for the murder of former Davie B Harkey. They proclaimed innocence on the scaffold.
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Somerset
John
James Roddy
Davie B. Harkey
O'Donnell Arrested on Non-Support Charge in Pine Brook
Thomas O'Donnell was arrested by Patrolman Peuster last night at 9 on a warrant issued by Alderman Howe at the Mihrnst at his wife Filizabeth O'Donnell's instigation. He faces drunkenness and non-support charges and will be given a hearing this morning by the mayor.
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Thomas O'Donnell
Pine Brook
Peuster
Alderman Howe
Mihrnst
Filizabeth O'Donnell
To the Battle Columbia in Liberty's Cause
Fragmentary 19th century verse proclaims resolve for battle and freedom. It invokes God and forefathers to uphold liberty as ships and cannons loom, pledging steadfast defense of Cuba and national ideals.
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Columbia
Fom
BNE Columbia
Freedom
Cuba
K. Bione
Allentown Reading Game Postponed On Wet Grounds
A weather affected baseball schedule shows Allentown and Reading game postponed due to wet grounds. Umpire Brennan officiated at the Norfolk event with Foreman and Pox calling the other base duties. Other lineups include Clausen and Wento for one side and Paterson for the opposing squad.
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Lanicaster— KL
Longchelop C.ccrcecee Fostolza Hof IB OD
Hartford
Clausen
Wento
Pry and Roach
Brennan
Norfolk— Rhe
Norfolk
Paterson
Hatiorlae
Foreman and Pox
Jones and Lyons
Allentown
Reading
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Island
Rehooner Burke
Hut Eacaped
Consol Hayward
Weavers
New Bedford Teilers
Plummer
Fred Rockwell
Patsy Banya
Edward Kilderhan
J. Miller
Mille
Cole
Carpenter
BE. Jen Sings
H. Jork
Marshall
J. Nelon
William Burge 3d
Hannall M. Ninson
Commonwealth
Hinton
Hood
Hood & Co
Lowell, Maus
L . Hood
Fis
Tasio Peste
Wyman
Lidd
Adriana
Jack Carew
Tom O'Brien
O'Brien
Fister Carew
John Po Weed
Weed Colburn & O
Nenate
War Revenue Hill
Pittsburg
Lewis C. Thormaas
Natone! League
Phildelphia
Thomas
The
Morro
Conne T Miuffs
Frau Jonge
Newport's
Commandertimer
Philadelphia
R.ele
Boston
Orth
Luikghsby
McFarland
Klohwlang
Bergen
Unaypites
Hayder and
Curry
Chiclunai
Rpl
Chioggo Wc
Grentith
Donohue
Howhey and
Petts
O'Day
Tigre
Lowlville
Rile
Lowlevilla
den Ood
Cleveland
Mahaffey
Wilton
Powell and Conner
Swartwood and Wool
At &J. Louin
RELB
Pitteturg
Lola Po
Ceee Ee
Killenwind Sehriver
Taylor and Sugden
Heydler and Qushman
Baltimore
Crooklyn
Pitteburg
Cereyssreceey Seene
Uri Ali
Conrad
Agency
Lacka. Ave
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William Hi. Peck
Dmotels
Reed
Florey & Brooks
Court House
Washington Avenue
Moose Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Moose and Roshdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Idm
Reprwno Chenica’ Co
Roddy Noy
National Supply and Metal GD
Zoo
West Lackawanna Avenue
M. E. Keeley, Mgr
Seattle
Hercules
Warren-Ehret Company
Ehret
Fabibition Games
Pierge
Penn Ave
Marken
Millers
Meare & Haer
Lackawan Tiver
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
Pilsner
Ninn St
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