Paris Exposition Bridge Collapse Kills Nine at Furor
A condemned foot bridge at the Paris Exposition collapsed as a crowd passed below. Six to nine people died and dozens were injured. Rescue efforts included soldiers, police, and workers, with officials criticizing unfinished works but noting the bridge was not built by the Celestial Globe management.
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Paris
Avenue de Suffren
Howe Iving
Neht
Anyelist
Picard
Loubet
Oufex
Populist Party May Nominat Bryan for President
Bryan likely to be opposed if endorsed by the Populists at Cincinnati. Wharton Barker cites 800 to 1,000 delegates mostly from the west and south and suggests 10,000 to 15,000 Populists could back Bryan, while Democrats and gold Democrats influence the field. Barker says Bryan’s renomination would boost Populist chances against McKinley.
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Wharton Barker
People's Party
Miladelphia
Cincinnati
Wilam J. Bryan
South
West
Bryan
Barker
Mir Beye
People’s Party
WNL
Pattizan
Democrata
Mr. Barker
Hrgan
State of coal trade in spring market
The Ledger reports the anthracite coal trade is substantially unchanged with May price increases of fifteen to twenty five cents per ton on smaller sizes. Western shipments rise as navigation opens, while steam sizes rise with demand and bituminous scarcity. Domestic sizes remain lightly stocked as spring progresses and warm weather reduces demand for domestic coal.
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Philadelphia
Ledger
Forest Fire Devastates Woodlands in Pike County
A large forest fire in Pike County has caused severe damage around Matamora and Milford. The blaze, likely fueled by wind and dry conditions, destroyed numerous valuable trees and woodland areas, with authorities continuing to assess the damage and containment efforts.
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Middletown
S. C
Pike County
Matamorae
Milford
Matele
American claim on Turkey renewed through private payment plan
Turkish minister told Secretary Hay in Washington that Turkey seeks to pay Armenian indemnity indirectly via a U.S. shipbuilding contract. Officials say such a subterfuge would expose the matter to world notice and risk European creditor reactions. No final decision was reached, and the situation remains unchanged.
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Italy
Porte
Griscom
Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
United States
Eharg
Lloyd Griscom
Washington
Turkey
State Department
Itrkey
Staten Torker
Liquor and Opium Traffic Discussed at Ecumenical Meet
An ecumenical conference in New York concentrates on the harmful effects of liquor and opium on missionaries abroad. Speakers include Rev. John Patton and Rev. T. Se Gulick from many regions and countries. Delegates from overseas attended in native dress at Carnegie Hall.
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Ecumenical Conference
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Philippines
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New Hebrides
T. Se. Gulick
Spain
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London
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Japan
Hary Gratten-Guinness
C. H. Morris
South Africa
H. Kf. Hotchkiss
Co. H. Guilek
Reform Bureau
Washington
Margaret M. Lelich
Ceylon
Fo OM
Priew
Outsin
Carmella Shattuck
Corfu
Turkey
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Young Woman's Branch
Woerti
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Mise H. EK. Parmelo
C W. Chamberlain
Brazil
Mia
H. Archibald
West End
Hoboken
John G. Patton
Pro Boer Mass Meeting Planned in New York May Event
A mass meeting at the Academy of Music on Friday night May 4 will be held in New York to support the South African cause. Webster Qayis is listed to speak, under the auspices of the New York Committee to aid the South African.
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Academy of Music
New York Committee
Webster Qayis
Wilson on McKinley Bryan and Dewey in 1900 campaign
William L. Wilson of Hot Springs to Nebraska City says McKinley and Bryan will dominate Cleveland talks. He predicts Dewey will blunder again and that Democrats will win, while noting new campaign conditions require different tactics and a solid fight.
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William L. Wilson
City
Hot Springe
Nebraska
Cny
Neb
J. Sterling Morton
Cleveland
McKinley
Bryan
Himane
Dewey
Wilson
Admirl Dewey
Helene
Tan i
Sunday Bicycle Races Steeped in Inaugural Linuleville Meet
Sunday cycle racing opened in Linuleville at the Pointale Ferry track under the National Cyclery association. Eddie Bald started, but others showed mixed form. notable finishers included Orlando Stevens and W A Kutz with a motor tandem two mile event won by Stevens and Houseman.
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Pountale Ferry
Eddie Bald Weredis
Karl Kiser
Tom Cooper
Finhered
McParland
A. B. Stone
Denver
Orlando Stevens
al. Newhouse
Wheeling Navy Falls in First Sunday Meeting
In Wheeling on April 29 a Wheeling and New Covile ball team match opened the Sunday time. A squire ferried Wanmois and tend with wiven as the chief of police arrived with police. The game continued under a crowd control effort and Wheeling prevailed 12 to 9 after injuries to Hinge.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Maryland Court of Appeals Clerk Passes Away
Wishington Agel Mh General Ale Ruther ford, clerk of the Maryland court of appeals, died here Saturday of consumption. Native of New York, he served with distinction in the Civil War, rose to brigadier of volunteers for gallantry, and later held roles during General Grant's campaigns. Burial will be at Arlington.
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Ale Rutherford
Maryland Court of Appeals
Syed Glavait
New York
New York Regiment
Grant
Arlington
Obituary notices for Williamson and Westbrook in Civil War era
Two brief notices report deaths. Pitteling Apell of Delon Trust Company died at his home, aged about seventy. Westbrook of Ameordam, N. J., died this morning in Holl, born in Montague in 1800s. Both are tied to Civil War era service records and Fifteenth Army volunteers.
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Pitteling
Davnes & MekKoan
Delon Trust Company
Harrison
New York
Westbrook
Ameordam
Warment
New Jury
Week's Program for Congress
Washington April 29 The coming week in the Senate will largely focus on the Alaska code bill and appropriation measures. Senator Hawley will push the army appropriation bill Monday, with fortifications to follow, while debate on the Carter amendment continues. In the House the Nicaragua canal bill tops the agenda Tuesday and Wednesday, with passage likely. Thursday opens with eulogies for Rep. Baird of Louisiana, and Friday covers war claims. Tomor row in District of Columbia day.
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Senate
Hawley
Committee On
Hansbrough
Chandler
Clark
Montina
Representative Baird
Louisiana
Nicaragua Canal DW
District of Columbia
Texas Flood Relief Efforts Grow in Waco
In Waco on April 20, relief improves as clothing and food reach the destitute. Volunteers report house to house canvassing remains the main challenge while fear of Brazos overflow subsides with the river falling to two feet above low water. Replanting will delay cotton by about six weeks in the flood bottoms.
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Waco
Texas
Committee of Organized Charity
Ehige
Brazos
Trouble at Mt. Pleasant Docking Boss Held on Weapons Charge
Samuel Nichola, a Mt. Pleasant colliery docking boss, was held in 400 bail by Alderman Joby after being arrested by deputies during a strike. Nichola allegedly threatened to shoot two striking miners. two underlings say they were assaulted by strikers. Deputies were asked for Saturday.
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Samuel Nichola
Mt. Pleasant
Joby
Nichols
Fragmented Morning Briefing Lists Mixed Global Items
A garbled morning note includes scattered references to General Tad Bobyorta, Matyoerian, and various foreign and domestic topics. The text mentions local life, work in county prisons, and civic notices, but details are unreadable and names are unclear.
Admiral Dewey Leaves Washington for Chicago
Admiral Dewey and party depart Washington by special Baltimore and Ohio train en route to Chicago for the sea victory anniversary of Mantle. Families and officials attend as the luxury train carries the admiral, Mrs. Dewey, and Lt Caldwell amid cheers and decorations.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Admiral Dewey
Dieney
Caldwell
Jeff
Thatlimors and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Mantle
Nwelock
Hldgo
Jacksonville
St. Lous
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Pittsburg
Admiral Dewex
Laugh- Noe
Baltimore
Ohin
Pittsburg and Western
Theodore Stein Arrested on Larceny Embezzlement Charges
Theodore Stein aged twenty two was arrested by Pittston Chief Loftus on larceny embezzlement and forgery charges. He had been a hotel bartender in Pittston before moving to Philadelphia four months earlier. A Philadelphia detective escorted him back to custody after a morning arrest following a lookout notice.
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Pittston
Theodore Stein
Poliée Loftus
Philadelphia
Stein
Loftus
Locomotive Engineers Plan May Strike Fallout
Qoveland of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers said tonight that New York teams would not be affected by the strike. He noted the engineers have grievances and warned of potential trouble as the walkout proceeds in line with union rules.
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Qoveland
Ilef P.M. Arti
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginerm
New York Craims
Governor Taylor Returns to Frankfort After Washington Trip
Governor W. J. Taylor arrived in Frankfort from Washington today and spent the executive moon day with his family before traveling to Louisville that evening.
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Gowernor
Taylor
Washington
Monsdon
Louisville
Delegates From Rotterdam Set for U S Voyage
The Veer jeare mission members will depart Rotterdam for the United States next Thursday evening aboard the Holland American steamship Maaglam. Dr. Lorde and Dr. Mueller will not accompany the delegates, who will travel to Amsterdam tomorrow.
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Nague
Rotterdam
United States
Maaglam
Lorde
Mueller
Viert Armeterdam
London Papers Show Impatience Over War Stalemate
The Daily News of the War reports London papers growing restless as delays mount after Colenso and the March offensives. It notes Colonel Long’s denial of blame for the Colenso guns loss and cites peace delegates’ sudden voyage to America amid Dutch government signals.
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Daily Mail
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Colenso
Lord Tubers
French
Bloemfontein
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Daily Chronicle
Lord Roberts
The
Times
Pourdeburg
America
Netherlands
Fura
Dalgety
Wepener
Mrs Wilson Dies from Burns in Matanzas Incident
The wife of the Matanzas governor perished from burn injuries after a vehicle accident in the Matulynd province. Investigators noted severe trauma and medical treatment was pursued, with officials declaring the death related to the injuries sustained in the crash and the ensuing fire.
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Matanzas
Novas
Matwane
Wilson
Department of Matulynd
Santa Clane
Rious
Ohio Democratic Convention Schedule Revised in Columbus
The Democratic state committee will meet in Columbus on May 7 to fix the time and place of the state convention. Reports mention potential timing adjustments and references to Admiral Dewey's visit as a contextual note.
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Volumbun
Columbus
Deweg
Mat Lejiodhutie
Taudveg
Luton
Sew Youk Ajull Wh Agigedaye Haves
The fragment lists names and places including Quevictown and New York along with terms like orca and free in a nonspecific regional context. It appears as an OCR fragment lacking clear event details or dates to form a coherent report.
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Quevictown
Orca
Free Liverpool
New York
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