Bolters Cite Principle in Quay Fight Over Senate Bid
Harrisburg Jan 4 Republicans who signed a pledge to stay out of last night’s caucus organized this morning to oppose Quay until court cases on a bank conspiracy are resolved. Sen Flinn led the meeting naming Wm Flinn as chair and J Bayard Henry and Robert K Young as secretaries. Davids Martin expected to qualify Jan 17 backed Flinn as stanceholder. The group formed a committee to lead the organizing effort and issued an address urging restraint and insistence that a senator charged with crime be cleared in court before election.
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Quay
Harrisburg
Quay Unt
Supreme Court
People’s Bank
William H. Koonts
Somerset
William Filnn
Allegheny
J. Bayard Henry
Philadelphia
Robert K. Young
Tioga
Flinn
United States
Senate
Supreme Court Bee
Davids Martin
House
Alan Uten Wichs
Weller
Bedford
Coray
Luserne
Suvees
Afoore
Butler
Young
Ap Pelt
Fenleen
Serutonshin
Thal & Republic
Commonwealth
Guillet
Etlon
Persion
Run Court of Justice
Peren
United Tates
Orlime
Offles
William Finch
AL Moray, Jr
Mahion
Savage
John 8
Ws. Youn
Bronatur Quay
Hardesburge
Thie Cary
Washington
Graham
J. FL Rotherick
Senator Quay
Ro Quay
Captain Curtin Quay
Stratford
Renator Quey
Hin Een
Grady
Teller
Meredith
Repubicans
MM. 5S Quay
Miller
Berks
Simonton
Hienins
Schuylkill
Surprise vote pledge rumored to aid senator election
A stream of callers to a senator's event hints at a planned surprise to secure the senator's election. They claim the Caloon program is part of a broader plan, and only 100 Republicans attended the section. They allege arrangements ensure the senator receives enough votes, with Captain Quay quoted saying it is all fixed.
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Pro-Gramme
Captain Quay
Police tighten probe in Adams Cornish poisoning case
New York reports three men under surveillance for the Adams Cornish poisoning. A saleswoman recalls a light beard on the purchaser of a match holder. Professor Witthaus confirms cyanide of mercury in the bottle and links the sender to chemical knowledge. Suspects held grudges over Cornish’s club and athletic duties.
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New York
Mise Miller
Newark
Open Door Manifesto Shifts Cobden Club Policy
The Cobden club executive committee, led by Baron Farrar, issues a manifesto urging Britain to end its silence on foreign affairs. It argues that territorial expansion by great powers affects free trade and that commerce policy must precede disarmament outcomes. The group calls for Britain to promote open door policy and gain other nations’ backing, especially in weak countries.
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London
Cobden Club
Baron Farrar
Great Britain
Who Blew Up the Maine in Havana Revelations
El Re concentrado editor Senor Recido Ar nate Ferandes accuses Zacharias Bresnes and three others of involvement in the Maine explosion. Bresnes, a lawyer and politician, sailed for Bin two weeks ago. The piece promises forthcoming, largely moral, parliamentary proofs.
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Havana
Jan
Senor Recido
Arnate & Ferandes
el Reconcentrado
Zacharias Bresnes
Wowine
United States
Maine
Bresnes
Bin
Esterhazy Summoned For Dreyfus Court Appearance
Paris reports Major Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy, named as the Dreyfus affair author, summoned to appear before the court of cassation on January 6. The Dreyfus deposition is expected to arrive by telegraph from Cayenne, with the court to decide if Esterhazy must attend in person.
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Paris
Comte Fperdidand Waleii Erterhags
Dreyfus Bordereau
Court of Cassation
Tt Fe
Dreyfus
Cayenne
Found Dying from Gas in Lugurne Room
William Schooley of Lugurne, Lisrne equity, was found dying from gas in his Washington Mouse room after opening a jet during a fight. It is unclear if accidental or intentional. he was a phosphate Nr agent with a family.
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Routh
Democrats Decide Platform and Coinage Support in Springfield
Springfield Jan 4 The Democratic state central committee tonight chose the Chicago platform and William J. Bryan Adams spoke thanking members for their personal commitment and praising the party's declaration in favor of free and unlimited coinage.
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Bryan
Chicago
Springfield
Democratic Stake Central Committee
Wiliam J. Hrean
Break
Secretary Foster’s Condition Worsens in Washington
Washington January 4 The condition of former Secretary of State John W Foster has taken a turn for the worse and doctors fear final complications may develop tonight. His physician reported a recent severe spell which considerably weakened him.
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Foster
Washington
John W. Foater
Louit
Gvelny
Noted Representative Mugier Announces Stable Condition
Washington reports Representative Mugier remains comfortable tonight after a morning fainting episode. Doctors are unsure if there is enough vitality to withstand another attack.
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Dingley
Washington
Mugier
McCarrell Fires Back at Governor Over Capitol Costs
In Harrisburg the legislature adjourned until Thursday next while Senator McCarrell defended the Capitol commission against gubernatorial criticism. He said the commission acted within law and vowed the new building will justify costs, denouncing the governor’s charges as unfounded.
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McCarrell
Capitol Building Commission
Supreme Court
Hastings
Knickerbockers
McCarrel
General Assembly
Three Children Die in Christmas Tree Fire
Grace Fuller aged years, John Wesley Wesley aged years, and Eugene Jerome Wesley an infant suffocated at the home of Joan Wesley near Catonsville. While parents worked, the children were left at home. A Christmas tree caught fire during their pranks and neighbors found all three dead.
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Hallimore
Grace Fuller
John Wesley
Eugene Jerome Wesley
Joan Wesley
Coloned
Catonsville
Smallpox Case Reported Near Wilkes-Barre
A minkige town ten miles south of Wilkes-Barre reports a smallpox case. The victim is Alte Joseph Baminekl. Physicians call it mild and say precautionary quarantine measures are taken to prevent spread.
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Wilkes-Barre
Glen Lyon
Leven
Wilkva-Harre
Nes
Simall-Pox
Alte
Joseph Baminekl
Quaker City Hockey Beats Yate Graduates In Flat Win
The Quaker City team defeated Yate graduates at the top palace by six goals. The game was one of the first rate played this season as the local team outmatched the visitors throughout.
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Philadelphia
Quaker City
Top Palace
Spain's Floating Debt Reported for January
The Official Gazette reports a January 7 debt total of Silver Petas, with noted values at January 1, last year. Names Masri and An Leroi Of Mlanzkos appear as signatories or figures in the notice.
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Masri
Cgagette
Syuply
Silve Peta
Mlanzkos Pesto
Local Political Impasse Mentioned in Philadelphia Dispatch
Philadelphia January 4 report notes Amos Martin Rinck referencing a political stance in the city. The item cites a Pam pamphlet and mentions Republican influences and allegations surrounding a recent public offer.
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Philadelphia
Amos Martin Rinck
Uae
MISS SAMPSON WEDS HENRY HARRISON SCOTT
Miss Olive Far Tington Sampson daughter of Rear Admiral William T Sampson married Henry Harrison Scott of San Francisco at Congr egational church in Long Ridge New Jersey The ceremony featured orange blossom decor and a white satin gown The bride sister Hannah W Sampson served as maid of honor and bridesmaids included Elgin Lyme and Anne Davis Afterwards a reception at the Lampoon home honors and gifts were exchanged The couple will reside in New York City.
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New York
Olive Far Tington Sampson
Wiliam T. Sampson
Henry Harrison Scott
San Franeseco
Congregational Church
Low Ridge
N. J
Frank J. Goodwin
Sampoon
Hannah W. Sampson
Elgin Lyme
Connecticut
Amd
Anne Davis
Wee Mint
Lampoon
The
Oriiser New York
Scott
New York City
Misinterpretation of Cuban customs order cleared
Washington reports that rumors in Bandazo about concentrating all customs money in Havana are unfounded. The war department order requires weekly reports on fringe actions from port customs collectors with certified merchandise entries. Customs proceeds are to be used for Cuban welfare nationwide, not just Havana and Santiago.
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Washington
Santiago
War Department
Havana
Bandazo
Irving to Visit Us As Stage Plans Take Shape
London reports center on Sir Henry Irving after illness ends his Glasgow tour and pauses the Lyceum season. Plans suggest he will not retire from acting but step back from management to ease workload. Sir Henry heads a provincial tour at Easter and then to the United States in autumn to revive famed works. Ellen Terry forms a company and will tour the provinces.
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London
England
Sir Henry Irving
Glasgow
Lyceum Theater
Irving
Sint
Associated Press
Sir Menry
United States
Misa Ellen Terry
Wants Dewey's Job
Commodore Watson, now in command at the Mare Island navy yard, seeks the Asiatic station command to replace Admiral Dewey when he relinquishes. Dewey may retire from active service next December unless a law change alters his plans. he has resisted offers to relieve him, preferring to serve from Manila.
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Washington
Commodore Watson
Mareisian Navy Yard
Asiatic
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Manila
Archbishop Ireland Denies Vatican St Petersburg Conference Bid
St Paul report says Archbishop Ireland rejects Rome’s claim that the pope barred his attendance at the St Petersburg conference. Ireland insists he has not been appointed and doubts the Holy Father would voice any opinion on the matter.
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Ireland
St. Paul
Rome
London Daily Mail
St. Petersburg
Provident
Holy Father
Indictment Motion in Standard Office Case Moves Forward
A motion was filed with the State Attorney to remove Belnamade from the position of master commissioner in a Standard Office matter. The matter goes before the Supreme Court tomorrow for a ruling.
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Clevelaant
Dan
Belnamade
State Attorney Centre
Oble Sunneme Court
Keinsimade
Suprame Court
Lmrrow
Reed fined for assault at Neebile theater in Wilkes-Barre
Roland Reed, a known actor, appeared before Justice Donahue for a verdict on assaulting Rewer Newell at the Neebile theater. He was fined $1200 and costs, which he paid.
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Wiltes-Barre
Roland Reed
Hetor
Donahue
Rewer Newell
Neebile
Death of Aime Eduard Herve in Paria
Aime Eduard Herve, a journalist publicist and member of the Meeneh Academy, died today in Paria. He was in his fourth year and had been a noted figure in the literary circle.
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Aime Eduard Herve
Paria
Jan
Aime Riduard
Pepe
Ftar
Boleil
Hin
Werte
Meeneh Academy
White House dinner honors cabinet with McKinley
Washington June 4 The neat Corn atote dinner of the eieon at the white hatee took place tonight when the presi dent and Mex McKinley entertainmed the cabinet it was moet eiecorate affale.
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Washington
McKinley
Peace Treaty Sent to Senate Amid Morrill Remembrance
The first post holiday Senate session moved quickly to refer the Paris peace treaty to foreign relations after a memorial for Senator Morrill. Senator Gray, once anti expansion, urged ratification as is while allies Hoar and Caffery planned extended opposition speeches.
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Gray
Commission
Philippines
United States
Hoar
Caffery
Weather Drenches Scranton As Storm Toll Grows
Rain sweeps the Scranton area with much colder air following. The day’s weather forecast hints at continued showers and slipping temperatures. The issue also notes political debate over Quayite policies and defence of the Capitol Commission by Senator Hastings, plus local reports on health officials and county tax totals for 1998.
Inaugural Ceremonies Committee Chooses Details
Harrisburg January 4 The joint legislative inaugural committee elected Senator James Mitchell of Jefferson as chairman. They barred free cigars and liquor at the ceremonies. Six National Guard regiments will attend with invitations extended to state judges, President McKinley and cabinet, and congressional members and families. A public reception for Governor elect and Mrs Stone is planned at the executive mansion on January 1.
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Harrisburg
James & Mitchell
Jefferson
National Guard
McKinley
Congress
Stone
Brice Estate Value in New York Questioned
New York January 4 The value of the late Calvin S Brice s New York estate is listed at 40000 in the petition for letters of administration filed at the surrogate s office Officials say the total estate may reach about 7000000 once fully counted Most of Brice s property is outside this county or state and not within surrogate jurisdiction
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New York
Calvin
Brice
McCount
Drice
Transatlantic Steamship Arrivals Highlight Global Ports
Shipping records show arrivals including Teutonic at New York and Belgian, Dutch, and British port calls. The list references ships docking in Antwerp Rotterdam Liverpool and New York amid a busy Atlantic schedule.
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New York
Jol 4
Eulbeds
Paris
Qroulthampton
Meltannic
Liverpool
Westernland
Antwerp
Maerst Binmarck
Getink
Naples
Cloured
Rotterdam
Rottendam
Theland
Teutonic
Boiler Explosion Scalds Workers at Poveylivin Colliery
A locomotive exploded today at the Poveylivin colliery due to a defective boiler. Conductor Josephine and engineer Charles Collins were seriously scalded in the wreck, as was the engine crew aboard the car of the train. The incident occurred in Bhumokie, Pennsylvania, on January 4.
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Bhumokie
Poveylivin
Charles Collins
Tian
Jowphine
Local Man Hangs Self in City Fairgrounds Despair Over Speculation
A man identified as Luneaster, Jan and Lleory C. Smith, aged 14 years, hanged himself in a tailer at the city fair. His body was found today and a letter left cites a wish to end speculation in the stock market spreading distress among investors.
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L Luneaster
Jan
Lleory C. Smith
New Webb belts received for Krag rifles at Camp Mackenzie
Special report from Camp MacKenzie Augusta Georgia dated January 4 notes delivery of new Webb belts capable of carrying one hundred rounds for Krag Jorgensen rifles. Major Pittman supplied ammunition while Lieutenant Cox plans issuing the new magazine guns tomorrow or Friday. A new range is planned for Third Brigade to train with the rifle. weather remains delightful and men are in good health and high spirits.
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Scranton Tribone
MacKenzie
Augusta
Cox
Pittman
Arsenal
Richard J. Rourke
Centralization Sparks Tense Mood in Santiago Cuba
In Santiago Cuba on January 4, Macetines gathered at political clubs as Havana orders centralize customs money. The move upsets cautious pro annexation voices and threatens unrest, with 1000 public works workers' dismissal seen as potential spark for revolt. General Wood's work earns growing Cuban appreciation.
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Santiago de Cuba
Cuba
United States
Havana
Wood
Speak-Easies on Transports Report Thrifty Quartermasters
Report to Washington details that quartermasters on transports Roumanian and Roumankin and several Manitoba vessels faced dismissal amid an investigation into store profits and liquor sales to soldiers. Officials found potential mismanagement and costly liquor pricing, with stewards alleging payoffs and embezzlement.
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Savannah
Hugh McClair
Roumanian
McClair
Bellinger
Ruthers
Washington
Wrigley
Roumankin
Manitoba
Torture Chamber Report Sparks Havana Turmoil
Havana reports describe a torture and execution chamber allegedly found at the residence of the Spanish military governor next to the palace. Eyewitness accounts claim a bloodstained floor and machete marks on walls, with a iron bar and rope visible in the wall near the dining room.
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Havana
Parrade
Purradge
Fragmentary 19th Century Society Split Over Dreyfus Agitation
A legible fragment describes the formation of Jugue known as Lat Patrin Mraneuise to knit interference against the Dreyfus agitation. Incoherent names and internal dissension among ADM Hruneure Cope and Meuree Barrer clouded membership.
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Porle
Jan
Jugue
Dreyfus
Wreme All Bern
ADM
Hruneure
Cope Aml Meuree
Barrer
Autrors
Hobart Cannot Attend Senate Salon Amid Grip Ailment
Vice President Hobart was unable to attend the senate salon today due to a grip and related illness. He remained at home as aides reported his condition and notified colleagues of the scheduling disruption.
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Warhingten
Providene Hobart
Senate
Actress Tondo dies in Liriehton obituary
Jan Mire ures Mat thews, known as the actress Tondo and linked to Duvonport, died yesterday in Liriehton. Her career included stage and screen work with noted performances across regional theaters.
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Tondo
Jan Mire Ures Matthews
Tories Tlawle Duvonport
Liriehton
Mariners Return from Peril After Coal Schooner Sinking
Five men from the Quinnebaugh rescued at sea and two other crews saved after a late November storm. The Bert ram N White and the coal barge Quinnebaugh, built in Philadelphia, sailed from Norfolk December 2 bound for Providence with 2900 tons of coal. The Quinnebaugh was reported sunk near Scotland lightship but survivors were found by an English vessel and landed in Rotterdam. The Bert ram N White’s crew was rescued by the Grideh steamer Ericsaen and taken to Holland.
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New York
Maaasdam
Rotterdam
United States
Listow
Bertram N. White
Quinnebaugh
Atlantic Seaboard
Atlantic
Norfolk
Providence
Scotland
Corsica
Helleon
Luckentack
Quinnebauch Wise
Philadelphia
Ericsaen
Dee
Holland
Jacksonville
Jonesport
Catania Seized by Mesaba After Distress Signal
The Atlantic Transport Mesaba reported meeting the American steamer Catania on Dec 29 in heavy seas off 48 N 8 W. Catania, from Glasgow to New York, lost funnel and docks, pleaded not to be abandoned, and remained afloat until dawn before going missing at daylight. Mesaba stood by for 22 hours and then proceeded to London with details.
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London
Atlantic Transport Company
Layland
New York
Thia
Mesaba
Mésaba
Catania
Mesguioa
Guise
Mesaba Sian
Dawlight
Weasel
Bec
Hiithe Mesuha
Disabled in mid ocean Arkansas reported by Teutonic
The White Star Line steamer Tectonic reported engines disabled on January 1 at 48 North 50 West while en route to Liverpool. The Danish steamer Arkansie signalled distress and planned to proceed to Philadelphia, turning toward Stornoway for repairs on January 9.
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Arkansas
Teutonic
Queenstown
White Star
Unclear OCR Names Highlight Local Notice
Quiet fragment appears to list individuals and initials with scattered place or organization cues. Content is unreadable and does not yield a coherent event, date, or action to summarize reliably.
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ABS
Adams Poisoners
Esterhazy
M’carrell
Capitol Commission
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Bligs
Delaware
Farr
Messrs
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Philadelpha
Franklin
Harris
Clearfield
McClain
Lancaster
Blane
Yale
Spain
Amos Martin Slack
Miss Sampson
She Is the Daughter of
Admiral William T. Sampson
Hero of
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Morrill
Peace Commission
Frye
Morrill
Major Pruden
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Allison
Alaska
Alasia
Benator Mctarrell
General
Minancial and
Commerc
Miremen
Porto Rico
1. A. Watres
New National Guard
West
Scranton
Scratton
Calvin S&s. Brice’s
Jorgensen
Yellow Journal
Hobart
Neptune
Pennsylvania Pensions
Jun
Ann Monin
Melis
Katie Gillin
Siyowmeliin
Weather Forecast
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