McKinley Guest at Chicago Wash Birthday Fest
Governor William McKinley visited the University of Chicago for a Washington Birthday celebration. He spoke for an hour on Washington’s life and urged patriotic duty, with 6 000 to 7 000 attendees and 4 000 ticket applications for the auditorium event.
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Cascado
Overnor Wiilliam McKkinley
Univrsity of
Chicago
Washington
Unio Gvernor
W. R. Harer
Bedlam
McKinley
Union League of Chicago
City Club
General Miles
Charles H. Fowler
Minneapolis
John P. Wilson
William McKinley
America
Union League Club
Cook County Republican Marching Club
Union
Republican Club
Union League
Thut
Brower
Auipheme Court of the United States
Fowler
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
John 3. Wise
Coroner Jury Fails to Name Cause in Local Death
Upper Darby mystery persists as coroner Quinby and a detective report leave unclear if C A Hanne of St Louis died by pistol shot by an unknown person or by his own action. The inquest verdict cites a firearm wound as the cause, while inquiries for missing men grow.
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Upper Darby
C. A. Hanne
St. Lonia
Quinby
Frank Gever
Corner Stone Laid for Lutheran Theological Seminary
The cornerstone of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Grrryasore was laid in a ceremony led by President Valentine. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. Morris of Baltimore and Rev. Dr. Luther EB. Albert of Germantown. The board president, Rev. M. G, helped establish the stone. The project costs about, the exact figure unreported.
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Lutheran Theological Seminary
Grrryasore
Valentine
Morris
Baltimore
Luther EB. Albert
Germantown
Board of Directore
M. G
Impressive Ceremonies at St Joseph's Cathedral
In Hartford Connecticut HartFrouD on February 22 a large crowd estimated at four thousand attended ceremonies at St Joseph's Cathedral. The event drew notable figures and showcased the city’s religious and cultural life.
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St Joseph's Cathedral
Hartford
Hartford Diocese consecrates sixth bishop at St Joseph’s
The Rt. Rev. Michael Tierney of New Britain was consecrated bishop of the Hartford diocese in a ceremony at St. Joseph’s cathedral attended by about 5,000 people and nearly 400 clergymen. A 100-strong choir led the music as bishops, professors, vicars general, rectors and priests from across the country participated.
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St. Joseph's Cathedral
Michael ‘Tierney
New Britain
Hartford
Adjutant General Greenland to Inspect Division Camp Site
Adjutant General Greenland and a party of soldiers will visit Gettysburg next Monday to learn more about the proposed site for the National Guard division encampment. Town orders lock in leave for several officers who are honorably discharged including Julian Lawson and officers Laning Hildeman Elzath. Brigadier General Robart P.F. Dechert will conduct elections to fill vacancies.
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Greenland
Harrienyng
Gettysburg
Gunard
Julian 3. Lawson
Charles P. Laning
Jaman K. Hildeman
Elzath Regiment
Robart PF. Dechert
Brigady
Swelling the Returns Shows Grow Leading in Statewide Totals
Preliminary and final county tallies indicate a Republican Grow with a statewide plurality of about 180,850 for Congress. Allegheny Armstrong Erie Fayette Washington and Westmoreland counties are noted as missing in the latest estimates, but remaining counties push the total toward a commanding victory.
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Philadelphia
Wit
Allegheny
Armentrong
Erie
Fayette
Washington
Weatmoreland
Joe Keppler Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery
The caricaturist Joseph Kappler was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery New York after a February 22 burial. Funeral services were held the previous evening with addresses by Charles Sendner of Keppler Schwarzman and William Maller. The family accompanied the remains to the grave, with no service at the site.
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Woodlawn Cemetery
New York
Joseph Kappler
Charles Sendner
Keppler & Schwarzman
William Maller
Consolidation Vote Forms Carnegie Borough in Allegheny
In Allegheny county Mansfield and Chartiers boroughs vote to consolidate under the name Carnegie. A series of local incidents includes a hold up attempt near Lebanon, a hit and run injury in Lancaster, a $10 000 damages suit against Lebanon merchant Feinstien, and an arson loss at Reading Coal and Iron’s Keystone colliery. The trial of Rev Elmer Auckerman ends in acquittal.
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Mansfield
Chartiere
Allegheny County
Carnegie
Fred G. Merwarth
la Wality
George Falmer
Lebanon
State Board of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
David Smeltz
Mayim
Creenae Feinstein
Ray P. Glick
John W. Dillon
Henry Cowan
Hialr
Reading Cowl and Iron Company
Keystone
Ashland
Elmer Auckerman
Upper Buffalo Presbyterian
Washington
Emma Aitson
Washingtons Birthday Senate Debates and House Chaos
The Senate discussed a bill to extend a Fort Luley street railroad, while Martin pressed for direct presidential and senatorial elections and a permanent gold silver standard. The House erupted in disorder on Washingtons Birthday, with arrests and questions of privilege, followed by a brief note on Cornell University’s policy toward student conduct.
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Wasnisurox
D. C
Senate
Fort Luley
Kanaay
Hoar
Mussioinaetts
New York Times
Florida
Martin
Kansas
Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Vicw
United States
Wilirec
Washington
Hour
Ingalls
Kinsa
Manderson
Nebraska
Female Counterfeiters Nabbed in Chicago Scam
A Chicago dispatch reports a gang of female counterfeiters unearthed with two arrested and more sought. The ring circulated large quantities of fake money for months through South Side merchants via young women. Detectives trailed Maud Wilson Sling Worden and Carrie Hurt, with Edith Simpson and Mary Doe still at large as accomplices.
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Chicago
Omata Gaye
South Side
Maud Wilson
Sling Worden
Carrie Hurt
Edith Simpson
Mary Doe
Burdge Dies After Violent Assault and Self Inflicted Shooting
In East Waterford near Mirraixtown Pennsylvania on February 22, kh. E. Burdge a merchant attacked his wife at their home beating her into unconsciousness and leaving her for dead. He then shot himself in the head and died instantly.
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Mirraixtown
East Waterford
Kh. E. Burdge
Cornell President Discusses Fatal Freshman Dinner Death
Ithaca New York February 22 University President Schurman said the fatal dinner incident may not involve any university members and is not the act of the sophomore or any other class. He urged discovery and punishment of the individual offenders.
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Schurman
Ithaca
N. Y
United Press
Cornell University
Firat
Suspected Cornell Students Under Watch in Mary Jackson Case
Police focus on sophomores tied to the chlorine gas death of Mary Jackson during a campus dining room class dinner. Clues include a No 6 Cook Street jug, missing roommates Dingens and Taylor, and an inquest delaying until next Thursday as alibi claims surface.
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Cornell
Tinaca
N. Y
Mary Jackson
Studente Patterson
McNeil S
McCulloch
Civil Service
van Viest
Cook Street
Dingens
Buffalo
F. Taylor
Plainfield
Taylor
Ithaca
City
Rescuers face bleak outlook at Gaylor mine
In Barne Pa February 22 officials report twenty feet of debris cleared at the Gaylor mine but no bodies found. Rescue teams doubt recovery will occur soon and deny rumors that Evans and Picton had reached the workers’ location. If bodies are located it will likely take at least three days or more.
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Barne
Gaylor
Evans
Picton
Scientists to Lead Labrador Expedition from New York
An expedition of Low persons will depart New York for Labrador in June to study geography and natural features. It is under the Geographical Society of Philadelphia with members contributing 400 each to cover expenses. Signatories include Professor Lightfoot, Professor Gifford, Mr Cook, Mr Williams, and Alfred Wallerstein.
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Cook
Virginian
Williams
University of Pennsylvania
Alfred Wallerstein
McKane Case Defense Questioned Over Min trial Claim
Defense in the McKane case asserts a pretrial rumor of a minor trial due to juror insanity is unfounded. They argue Theolore A. Hertel a pickle dealer from Brooklyn was under anesthesia during the operation and did not recover immediately, suggesting a weak mind rather than a valid influence on verdict.
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New York
John ¥. McKane
Theolore A. Hertel
Flushing Avenue
Brooklyn
Wiman Refuses Interview Amid Incarceration in Tombs
Erastus Wiman remains silent to visitors besides family and lawyers while in Tombs custody. Warden Fuller says he is not unduly depreased and appears to bear events with calm. A letter from Wiman via Mr Witeau states no statement until his turn, citing advice from General Tracy.
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New York
Erastus Wiman
Warden Fullon
Wiman
Tole
Witeau
Tracy
United States
Churetville
Toronto
Isn
Toronto Globe
R.G Don & Co
Witav
RG. Don
Baltimore and Ohio
New York City
Staten
Wome
Canada
Tean
Lr. Wiman
Reorganization Plans for Reading Rolling Mill Creditor Meeting
A large creditor gathering in Philadelphia on February 22 approved a reorganization plan for Corrade & Saylor Reading Rolling Mill Co and J. F. Bailey & Sons. Over 80 percent of known creditors attended and unanimously backed the plan after thorough hearings and discussion.
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Reading Rolling Mill Company
Piladelphia
Corrade & Saylor, Incorporated
J. F. Bailey & Sons
C. J. Houston
John H. Maltzberger
Austin Houckaber
Ite
Mysterious Box Averted Explosion in Lewisia
Smoke issued from a basement of a business block owned by the Wolfe estate. A discovered incendiary device, described as an infernal box with powder and soaked cotton, was seized and removed to the street. An elder brother of Wolfe’s executor, known as Slimmy, was arrested after threats and a jail transfer following a hearing.
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Lewisiuna
Caries
Wolfe
Milton
Lewisburg
Five anarchists held over 1802 Paris blast
Police say the five anarchists arrested in a hatch yesterday morning are responsible for the November 1802 explosion at the Rue Dew Bonn En fanta police station. Adrienne Chailly is named among the prisoners who allegedly received Emile Henry's bomb and placed it at the Carman Mining company offices.
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Dew Bonn Enfanta
Adrienne Chailly
Emile Henry
Tertinus
Carman Mining Company
Again The Lovely Tramp A Helpless Woman Attacked
In Omaha Nebraska February 22 Mea Freda Rothschild wife of a live stock dealer was assaulted by a tramp at her home. He was beaten off and she trapped him in a closet. He set fire to her clothes and robbed the house of jewelry before fleeing. Mrs Rothschild is badly burned and may die. She is a mistress of Andrew Haas a Wyoming ranchman.
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Omaha
Omata
Neb
Mea Freda Rothschild
Rothachild
Andrew Haas
Wyoming
Publishers Convention Highlights Typesetting Advances
The eighth annual American Newspaper Publishers Association meeting in New York at the Imperial Hotel focused on typesetting machines. A resolution was adopted urging the government to issue fractional paper currency.
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American Association
New York City
New York
Imperial Hotel
Varied Early 20th Century News and Notes
A collage of brief items references Minister EJ Phillips in New Haven seeking a bid save, American mining plans in Columbian mines led by ex-Graver, Grand Army push for Thomas G. Sawyer, jurist Jd. W. McMi at Creston, a Panhandle Chicago train fumigation after a child's death from smallpox, wreck-plot charges against John Yooun and OH Craft jailed in Houston, a snow slide near Nord involving Thrasher Wheeler and others, and Governor Hogg of Texas bond posting after a game law dispute in Nacogdoches County.
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Campbell
Isling
Grand Army
Thomas G. Sawyer
Rockford
Dudga
Jd. W. McMi
Intérstate Commerce Commission
Creston
Panhandle
Chicago
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
John Yooun
OH. Craft
Houston
Tex
Nord
Nev
Fom Thrasher
M.S. Wheeler
Michael Warner Cord Leonard Nelson
Bhovill White
Governor Hogg
Texas
Nacogdoches County
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania friday
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair skies with light winds and mild temperatures. The outlook notes no precipitation and a gentle breeze across the region.
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Wastinotos
Pennsylvania
Special GARMENTS sale with trimmed Embroideries on sale
One week only highlighting superior quality garments at unusually low prices. The offer features the "Queen" Night Gown with tucked Yoke Val enciennes Lace Collar and Cuffs for 98 cents, regularly 1.45, with careful inspection of muslin and sewing.
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N Prinley
Ohio Statesman
STOWE
Hon
Galusha A. Grow
Chilton
Crawford
Franklin
Luton Fulton
Huntingdon
Seaee
Lackawanna
Lawrie
Moreor Sens
Montgomery
Northam
Marron
Westmorelian
Republican Pluealie
Joe Keppler
Commonwealth
Nuisy
Upyaker
Dockery
Commings
N.Y
Wyllabington
Halick
Sickles
Dem
Johnson
Rep. Ind
Ite Atudenta Mot
Achiool Boya
Burdge
Plymouth
McKane
Edwin T. Woodward
United States Navy
Saratoga
Rutland
John Milton Omer
Wilkes Tiarre
Tod
Wilkes-Barre
Robert B. Hutchinan
Pettebona
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company
Nova Scotia
M. H. Deyoung
MR. Wiman
Staten Island
Jimmy
Charles S. Wolfe
Adrignne Chally Ie
Publishers Convention
EJ. Phillips
New Haven
Cong
George TH
Davly
Draguiat
Weather Forecast
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
Gutta Percha & Rubber
Chas A. Schieren
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce St
Scranton
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Willowe
W. J. Weichel
Arcade
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