Carlisle to Sell Bonds to Bridge Treasury Deficit
The secretary of the treasury Carlisle announces a proposed sale of 40 million dollars in bonds, registered or coupon, payable in coin with 5 percent interest. Subscriptions close February 1 at noon. bids must specify amount, form, and premium offered.
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Treasury Department
Wasixotos
Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Bonita
Doubt of Ite Succoes New York Bond Sale
Washington January 18 bankers here approve Secretary Carlisle plan to issue 6 percent bonds at par. No question of success. bonds could be floated quickly via popular subscription or syndicate.
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New York
Washington Spor
Carlisle
Jean
Bankera
Wool Growers Protest Free Wool Tariff at Wilson Bill Convention
Two hundred wool growers from Washington and Greene counties in Pennsylvania and Harrison county Ohio, leaders in the National Delano Merino Sheep Breeders association, gathered in their annual convention to oppose the Wilson tariff bill. One Democrat, John B. McBride, argued free wool would raise prices.
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Washington
Green Countiea
Pennsylvania
Harrison County
Ohio
America
National
Delano Merino Sheep Breedora Association
John B. McBride
Drowning During Ice Rescue Near Albany
DeWitt Spring a 13 year old boy drowned in the river while skating last night in Albany. His father, his brother Arthur, Sergeant Lonergan, Patrolman Duan and two citizens Edward Horley and Thomas Mulleney joined in the rescue attempt but were nearly lost in the ice break.
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Albany
Ice Docks Tragedy Endangers Several Men
For half an hour men and boys fought the water as a crowd gathered on the docks. The chaos created a twenty yard square gap on the ice. Dann was rescued in a near lifeless state but is expected to recover. The others were saved except for young Springstein whose body remains beneath the ice.
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Dann
Young Springstein
Ica
Grievance Leaders Meet Columbus Railway Staff
Delegates F P Sargent president Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen 8A Wilkinson Railway Trainmen Arthur EB Clark Engineer Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Conduetors meet Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway grievance committee. Wages were cut ten percent and workers now face thirteen hour days to earn living wages.
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Columbus
Hocking Valley
Toledo
F. P Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Wilkinson
P. Mr. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineera
EB. J. Clark
Brotherhood of the Conduetora
Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway Company
Fire drives him out with $250000 package in blaze
John Y. McKane escaped a Brooklyn fire at 88 Court Street last night. A security bundle worth about 250000 was carried from a neighboring office. the Amaranth Dramatic Society and Advom lodge were rehearsing in the burning building. The blaze took an hour and a half to control, roads near the Bridge blocked, and the building owned by Seth Low sustained about 20000 in damage.
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New York
John Y. Mc Kane
Court Strvet
Brooklyn
City Hall
Amaranth Dramatic Society
Advtom Lodge
Themi
Blige
Seth Low
Duval Athletic Club Confirms June 25 Corbett Mitchell Match
The Duval Athletic club announces the Corbett Mitchell contest will be held on June 25. Governor Mitchell is reported to have ordered troops to Jacksonville to suppress the event, but the club claims it is prepared to handle 6,000 spectators safely if an emergency arises.
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Jacksonville
Duval Athletic Club
Mitchell
Henry Heist Hanged for Emanuel Mann Murder
Henry Heist was hanged in the Gattyabare jail yard after a daylong execution. The condemned man protested innocence and declared, I die an innocent man, as the sheriff, Rev. Hugh Gilchriwt, and the district attorney attended the scaffold. The sentence was carried out at dawn after a quiet night and a final breakfast.
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Emanuel Mann
Gattyabare
Gerrysavng
Henry Heist
Hugh Gilchriwt
The
Presbyterian Church
Lancaster Dynamite Scare Ends With Found Bomb
Lancaster January 17 a dynamite bomb was found at a four story building on Grant Street adjoining the post office. The device contained about a half pound of dynamite in a lead pipe with nitro glycerine fuse, which had been lighted but did not burn. No clue to the bombers or their motive is known.
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Lancaster
Grant Street
Gorman
Maryland
Hoar
Massachusett
United States
Congress
Gray
Chandler
New York
Frye
Maine
Democratic Party
Epidemic and disasters plague several cities and regions
News items describe fires and damage from a World Fair blaze and overflowing rivers in Washington and Idaho, a monalea outbreak in Kanene City, and a Chicago City Railway crowding. Also noted are a hanging in Chicago, a fatal train engine blast in Winchester, a $4000 robbery at Zanesville, a revenue cutter repair in San Francisco, a shooting and divorce in Greensboro, a murder confession in Richmond, a clergyman’s love feud, and a failing English locomotive in Milwaukee.
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Washington
Idaho
Kanene City
Monalea
Chicago City Railway
Free Wool Clause Battle Winds Through Wilson Tariff Debate
The Wilson tariff bill sparks a heated Senate clash over free wool. Johnson’s Ohio substitute aims to align the wool clause with the bill’s date, while Democrats and free traders warn of harm to wool and farmers. The House considers federal election oversight. Ferris and Call introduce civil service probes amid party tensions. Leading figures include Mr. Chandler, Mr. Gorman, Mr. Frye, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Warner.
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Senate
Call
Florida
United States
Derry
Arkanais
Cull
Chandler
New Hampshire
State Agricultural Society Names Officers at Annual Meeting
Officers named at the annual meeting include President John McDowell and Vice President J C Thornton. The list reflects leadership of the State Agricultural Society announced during the January 17 session.
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Agricultural Society
Hannissons
The
State Agricultural Society
Wlewt
John McDowell
J.C. Thornton
Stevens Is Sustained In Hawaiian Question Testimony
Lieutenant Commander Swinburne testified before the senate sub committee on the Hawaiian question. He commanded American troops on shore in Honolulu during the revolution a year ago. His testimony largely corroborated Minister Steves and provisional government officers.
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Wasmisoros
Swinburne
Boston
Witters
Senate
Honolulu
Steves
McAuliffe Beats Ryan in Six Round Australian Middleweight Clash
In San Francisco on January 17 at the Grand Opera House Jack McAuliffe, world lightweight champion, scored a clear six round victory over Jim Ryan who claimed the Australian middleweight title. McAuliffe appeared out of condition yet landed repeatedly while Ryan offered little offense. The crowd observed Ryan looked better when he pressed, but McAuliffe dominated the exchanges throughout.
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Jim Ryo
San Francisco
Jack Mc Aulliffe
Jim Ryan
Australia
Grand Opera House
McAuliffe
Ryan
Relieved on technicality in O'Brien case
In court today the indictment for embezzlement against M. J. O'Brien, former supreme treasurer of the Catholic Knights of America, was abated because the organization never filed its charter in the state as required by law. The state appealed to the supreme court, and the ruling relieves O'Brien of local criminal prosecution.
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Catholic Knighta
Cuarraxooga
Din
M. J. O'brien
Catholic Knighta of America
Supreme Court
O'Brien
Kentucky’s Lats Governor Chairs Foreign Affairs Committee
Jamie B MecCreary of Kentucky is named chairman of the house foreign affairs committee and may become prominent in Hawaiian matters. Born in Madison county in 1888 he graduated from Center College at 18 and began law practice in 1850. He served in the Confederate army and later held multiple political roles including governor of Kentucky and member of the Forty ninth congress.
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Kentucky
Washington
Jamie B. MecCreary
House
James B. MecCrowry
Madison County
Center College
New York
House of Representatives
Premature Blast at Enterprise Colliery Kills Miner
In Sonamanix Pa on January 17 a premature blast at Enterprise colliery killed John Broskie and injured another miner. Broskie had placed a shot in the gangway and, after waiting, returned to the main chamber when a breeze fanned the fuse and caused a massive explosion. Tons of rock and coal buried Broskie.
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Suamonix
Enterprisy
John Broskie
Broskie
Browkie
Light sentence for falsifying Cambria Iron books
Edwin J. Jackson pleaded guilty to falsifying the books of the Cambria Iron company in Johnstown Pa He received six months in jail and a 100 fine The lenient sentence came after a petition by counsel for both sides and many prominent citizens urging milder punishment.
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Koensuvura
Edwin J. Jackson
Cambria Iron Company
Johnstown
Colonel Lolwe Aims for Four Million Dollar Army Claim
At Arapina on January 17 Colonel Nicholas Lolwe announced plans to present to Congress a claim for nearly four million dollars for supplies furnished to Washington's army at Valley Forge. About forty supporters attended as funds were raised to back the claim.
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Arapina
Nicholas Lolwe
Washington
Valley Forge
Congress
Local Misfortunes and Legal Notices Across Counties
An elderly woman in Adams County died in care at home and was attended by nineteen physicians. In Schuylkill County Burgiats captured pens and goods at Wolf Brothers store and Mount Wolf post office. Mrs. David Lohr sued for injuries from a defective boardwalk in Phillipsburg, receiving 1900 dollars. John W. Wermel, newly elected Merchants National Bank president in Carlisle, is rumored to be the youngest bank chief in the state. Tremont area reports six child deaths from pearlet fever, prompting a health board quarantine.
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Ellen Vosher Insene
Lancwater
Schuylkill County
Burgiats
Wolf Brothers
Mount Wolf
York County
David Lohr
Phillipspurg
John W. Wermel
Merchants’ National Bank
Carlinle
Tremont
Port of entry status for Manchester, Kay
Official declaration makes Manchester, Kay a port of entry. Tite notes ex Gover nor Proctor Kunott of Kentucky refused the Hawaiian implosion before tender to Willis due to disagreeing with instructions. Ttte reports ex Clerk of the Hollowe McPherson will be Republican candidate for Congress in the Nineteenth Pennsylvania district now represented by Mr. Kahoover.
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Kay
Tite
Proctor Kunott
Kentucky
Willis
Ttte
Hollowe McPherson
Congress
Pennsylvania
Kahoover
Powderly Faction Ties Secret Circular To Knights Of Labor
A secret circular by eighteen Knights of Labor delegates from Pittsburg threatens to purge dishonest officers. It claims minutes hid board actions and defends Powderly while urging voters to elect only true labor knights for the eighteenth session, warning expulsion for charges.
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Knights of Labor
Workman Powderly
Huyea
T. E. McGuire
General Assembly
Mayor plans relief system to clear tramps from Chicago
Chicago officials discuss a plan to lodge applicants at police stations, issue central relief tickets, and require work. Those refusing work or to leave will be driven out, as Mayor Hopkins aims to rid the city of begging vagrants. The move follows a conference with Corporation Counsel Hribens Chief Brennan and Central Relief Committee Chairman Harvey.
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Cnioaco
Don
Central Relief Committee
Sich
Hopkins
Hribens
Brennan
Harvey
Central Relief
Townsend Faces Embezzlement Suit After Restitution Failure
Portsville borough moves to sue Councilman William B Townsend after findings of unreturned funds. Townsend, chair of the construction committee, did not complete restitution or resign as demanded by the borough council. The borough solicitor has been directed to file embezzlement charges.
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Portsville
Janu
William B Townsend
Mole
Colunnia
Barns and Stock Burn in Pennsylvania Fire
A blaze at John J. Quay's large barn in Norristown Pa spread to adjacent barns of Paul Davina and Bryan Doyle. About 15 000 pounds of stocking waste were destroyed though live stock was saved. origin undetermined and insured loss listed at 80 000 dollars.
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Nornistows
Dan
John J. Quay
Paul Davina
Bryan Doyle
Penn Alley
Daring
Lawyer James W. Shull Trial for Wounding District Attorney
In New Bioumrenino on January 17 James W. Shull a lawyer was tried for shooting and wounding District Attorney Baker on December 0lant. The judge barred sensational disclosures and limited evidence to the actual shooting. Verdicts acquitted Shull.
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New Bioumrenino
James W. Shull
Baker
Peeer
Shull
Train Wreck Kills Engineer Brakeman in Vermont Collision
A passenger train from Troy to Montreal collided with a southbound wrecking train between Shaftsbury and South Shaftsbury Vermont on the Bennington and Rutland railroad. Engineer and brakeman died and four trainmen were severely injured in the crash yesterday.
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Biarrenvity
Troy
N. Y
Shaftabury
South Shaftabury
Bennington and Rutland
Train Crash Fatalities and Injuries Reported
Engineer William Smith and brake man J. Mathwen of Bennington died from injuries after a collision. Passenger Harry Benson of West Troy sustained two broken ribs. Four other trainmen were seriously injured and engagemaster Ernest Whitney suffered facial bruising.
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William Smith
Fs J. Mathwen
Bennington
Harry Benson
West Troy
Egg market boom ends in price collapse at Mercantile
At the Mercantile Exchange a surge of activity by crate and commission men has brought 3,000 to 5,000 cases of eggs daily to uptown grocers but a sudden price drop from 28 to 17 cents per dozen over two weeks shocks growers. Warmer weather spurs hens to set, flooding the market with eggs and forcing anticipated price cuts.
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Dan
Mercantile Exchange
Practice Commission
Sy Co
Sheridan Seen Likely League President at Louisville
Thomas F. Sheridan of this city is expected to become president of the League of American Wheelmen. He has twice served as first vice president and directed his division’s affairs in Illinois. A reformer for good roads, he is praised for careful finances as a steady balance wheel on the league’s executive board. Elections will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, February 25, 1904.
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Thomas F. Sheridan
Cuenco
League of American Wheelmen
Sheridan Lna
The
Vague
Springfield
D Morrison
League
Louisville
National Guard Doubts Gettysburg Site For Summer Camp
National Guard authorities question the Gettysburg battlefield ground for the division’s summer encampment. Limited water supply and partially ploughed ground raise concerns over space for the many men. A survey was completed and a decision will follow.
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National Guard
Haniuspeng
Gettysburg
Smmmer
Harvard Yale Debate Set to Draw Record Crowds
Colonel Thos Wentworth Higginson has consented to preside at the Harvard Yale debate in Sanders theater Friday night. Every seat is sold and large sections are reserved for delegations from Ratcliffe Wellesley and Smith colleges, signaling a major event for the two universities.
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Campana
Thos
Wentworth Higginson
Harvard
Desertion among Chanler expedition porters reported
News from Mount Kenin says eighty porters under Woostor Chanler deserted while eighteen followers remain with Chanler at Datacho. All are reported safe.
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Zanzinak
Woostor Chanler
Mount Kenin
Chanler
Datacho
Notable Deaths and Obituaries Across Cities
At New York, F Donnelly a theatrical manager and other individuals including Mrs. Browning of Augusta aged 105 and Rev G G Baker of Baltimore aged 35 are listed among deaths. Also noted are turfman Livingston Harmaraley and poet William H. W. Hopping in Hammonton New Jersey. John Finney of Lambertville and 10 year old Keloher of West Philadelphia are referenced alongside George W Skinner of Baltimore and General Nelson Taylor of South Norwalk.
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D. F. Donnelly
Mra. Lorinds Browning
Augnusta
Clitistiuss
G. G. Baker
Union Square Methodist Church
Baltimore
S. Welz
York
Livingston Harmaraley
William H W. Hopping
Hammonton
N. J
John Finney
Lambertville Spoke Manufacturing Company
Lambertville
AL Philadelphia
Ang Keloher
Olduet Tabautour
West Philadelphia
George W. Skinner
William Skinner & Bonk
Shipbarklers
Nelson Taylor
South Norwalk, Conn
Ware
Pitth New York Hlairlit
Silent reception of deficit speech shocks wartime readers
A translated wartime item notes a $4 740 000 deficit discussed by ex Premier Di Rudini and a silent reception. It mentions European war distance, a 15000 ton Magnifi Getti class ship, Budapest convention, Austrian education and marriage laws, seven deaths from a torpedo boat trial, a boiler explosion, and French deputies passing a bond conversion after warning socialist reforms.
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Kaiwer
Europe
Dyer
di Rudini
Catholica
Budapest
France
Saraisin
Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Thursday
Waastington Jan 17 forecast calls for Thursday fair and warmer in eastern Pennsylvania with southeast winds.
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Waastington
Pennsylvania
Blankets on Heavy Reductions at California Store
A California shop advertises about 15 pairs of fine crib blankets and heavy reductions on scarlet wool items. The notice highlights discounted prices and an elegant stock for shoppers seeking bargains on home textiles.
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California
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