Bribery Inquiry Reopens Over Jenks Sign Paper Offer
Harrisburg March 8 The bribery investigating committee resumed in the house judiciary general room with a crowd awaiting developments on the McCarrell bill. Rep John H. Fow chaired. witnesses Johnston and Miller testified about offers of money to influence votes for Jenks and the McCarrell bill in the legislature.
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Jenks
Johnston
Miller
McCarrell
Coyle
Heil
Harrisburg
Bribery Investigating Committee
House
Judiciary General Committee
McCarrell Jury
John H. Fow
Philadelphia
Irvin N. Johnston
Northampton
Lochiel
John J. Coyle
B. Frank Miller
Spats
Herks
Rosenberry
Montgomery
Cole
George A. Jenks
United State
Hind
Committee On Rules
P Fow
Moesers
Vountless
Kreps
Fow
Johnson
Wittess
Lochler Hotel
MacCarrell II
Poston
Quay
Coyie
Hoch, Heil
Hersch
Spata
Spata Vo Costes
Wille
Klin Mot
Oxle
Spots
Miller Guide
Aller
McCarrel
Neople
Oyle
Odlkayne
Coste
Ceruiln Imeimiatheur
Andel
Silber
Tovle
Angelyaty
Vole
Benator Quiby
Texas Senate Battles Over Bailey Endorsement Vote
The Texas senate clashed over a house resolution endorsing Congressman Bailey for opposing Joe Wheeler’s seating. A motion to refer to committee failed 13 to 4. An amendment shields Wheeler from implied Bailey support, and a second amendment linking Bailey to a future U.S. Senate bid was defeated 13 to 4. After heated speeches the resolution passed by a hurried viva voce vote.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Texas
House
Bailey
Flehting
Joe Wheeler
Congress
Texas Senate
United States
Friends of
Lessons of the War With Spain by Admiral Colomb
Vice Admiral Philip Howard Colomb, retired, lectured on lessons from the Spanish American War before the United Service Institution. He argued Spain failed to counter US strategy, noted secrecy limits, and criticized Spanish plans while praising American naval superiority and Washington command as a historical shift in naval warfare.
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London
Philip Howard Colomb
United Service Institution
Spain
United States
Cape Verde Islands
Minorca
Atlantic
Admiral Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Santiago
United States Navy
Epeauker
Dewey
Colomts
Washington
W Ramsey Potts Dend., Pottsville Pa Dies After Stroke
W Ramsey Potts dentist of Pottsville Pennsylvania died last evening from a paralytic stroke suffered three weeks earlier. He served in the Pennsylvania legislature in 1877 and 1879 and again was elected to serve in 1890. Potts was a member of the First Defenders and prominent in county bar associations.
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Pottsville
W. Bury Potty
Teablatury
Oseackse
Isis
Pennsylvania
Iss
Potts
Firat Defenders
Appointment of Charles W. Moura as League Rep
A notice from the International Cyclists Union announces Charles W. Moura of Cleveland as representative of the League of American Wheelmen. President Keenan made the appointment public with the Montreal August meeting and the forthcoming international championships linked to the great race event.
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Pittsburg
March
Chares W. Moura
Cleveland
League of American Wheelmen
International Cuellets’ Union
Keenan
Espoolil
International Cyclists' Union
Montreal
Steamship Arrivals and Departures Report for New York
March listing shows ships arriving and leaving New York Harbor. Vessels Antwerp bound and Southampton bound departures noted, including Lahn from Bremen bound for New York and Gibraltar report. Also docked ships Kuber Wilhelm Jr en route to Genoa and Naples, Aver bound for New York.
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New York
Southwark
Antwerp
Majestic
Liversoot
Southampton
Hallat
Lahn
Bremen
Glbraltar
Kuber Wilhelm Jr
Genoa
Naples
Aver
Australian champion charts Lawler after ten rounds
Memphis notes a bout on Maret Stadh oo where Australia’s champion defeats Chart Lawler of Louisville, Kentucky, after ten rounds of fairly good fighting. The report highlights the close, spirited clash and the local interest in the international contender.
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Memphis
Tow
Maret
Australia
Tonlaght
Chart Lawler
Louisville
Senator Penrose Addresses Deadlock and Quay Allies
In Harrisburg a meeting of Pennsylvania Republicans supporting ex Senator Quay discussed the senatorial deadlock. Senator Penrose praised party principle, urged unity, and asserted Quay's renomination and continued party integrity amid indictments and political maneuvering. State leaders Latta McCarrell Brown Farr Towler Elkin pledged support.
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Harrisburg
Benatuy Quay
United State Senate
Supreme Court Room
Filkin
Quay
Elkin
Teles Penrose
Penneslvania
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hoar
United States
Nitro-Glycerine Bomb Found Near Cleveland Office
A nitro glycerine bomb was discovered today in front of a central office building at the corner of Buette Avenue and Kite Street. The object resembled an eight inch iron pipe stamped with the misread label nltyo giycori and is under police inspection for danger and origin.
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Meveland, March
Big Lickux
Buette Avenue
Kite Street
Unclear fragment reports a local event or note
The readable text provides limited details about a local occurrence involving individuals and a possible removal or action but lacks coherent facts or names to identify a concrete story.
France Prepares for War as War Budget Debated
In Paris the chamber of deputies debated the army budget and warned of German increases. Minister de Freycinet admitted France’s effective force lagged behind Germany but blamed population limits. He argued quality could compensate for fewer numbers, noting French rifles and guns were unequaled and resilience could outweigh shortages.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
France
M. de Freycinet
Holler
Pennsylvania State Veterinary Association Concludes in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Veterinary Association adjourned in Philadelphia after setting a September meeting in Scranton. Members adopted several resolutions and read papers, including an amendment to the Adams bill to create statewide inspection of meat storage and slaughter facilities and to cover all meat offered for sale. President Michener and ten members will attend the American Veterinary Association in New York.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Veterinary Association
Scranton
Commonwealth
Michener
Pennsylvania Association
American Veterinary Association
New York
Troops to Leave Cuba Under War Department Orders
The War Department ordered the Twelfth New York Infantry, now in Matanagos Cuba, to sail on the transport Berlin to New York City for muster out. This signals a general homeward movement of volunteer troops from Cuba as the administration seeks to reduce forces. Return will be gradual due to limited deportation facilities, with regiments brought home as ships become available from Cuban ports to U.S. points.
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Washington
War Department
Twelfth
New York Infantry
Matanagos
Cuba
Berlin
New York City
Cita
Major Wilson Convicted and Sentenced by Court Martial
Major Edward Wilson of the Third Immune regiment faces a court martial verdict for forgery falsifying records and conduct unbecoming. He is convicted and sentenced to dismissal from service forfeiture of pay and allowance and one year at hard labor. General Leonard Wood recommends clemency remitting hard labor confinement.
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Santiago de Cuba
March
Edward Wilson
Third Immune Regiment
Leonard Wood
Wilson
Moyles Trial In Wilkes-Barre Heads To Trial Next April
Ex representative Thomas Moyles and school board members were arrested in Wilkes-Barre on charges of conspiracy over a library sale to Minerva Milleborough a year earlier Taxpayers argued the price was excessive and alleged board Moyles collusion The first trial ended with a hung jury a second trial is set for April
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Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Moyles
McCarrel DI
Minera Milleborough
Moyles
Madame Bianchini Sentenced After Husband Poisoning Trial
The wife of the noted Parisian figure is sentenced to five years imprisonment after her trial for attempting to poison her husband. A courtroom disturbance occurred as she left, with a prisoner attempting to grab a nurse and injuring a bystander.
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Paris
Mareh
Charles Bianchini
Norell
McCarthy Convicted Amid Turbulent Trial
A fragmented report states McCarthy was convicted of a voluntary murder offense this afternoon after a chaotic spree. Prosecution notes imply a Friday incident with multiple participants and personal turmoil.
Two More Votes for Mr Grow in Senate Balloting
Congressman At-Large Caladin A Grow gained two votes on today’s joint ballot for United States Senator. Representa tives Martin and Snyder changed votes to Grow, while Quay sent telegrams thanking supporters and planning return from Florida.
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Harrisburg
Caladin A. Grow
United States
Grow
House
Martin
Mercer
Colonel Irwin
Grew
Snyder
Lugertic
Alvin Markle
Plan for New Ship Yard on Atlantic Coast
Wealthy investors from New York and Philadelphia subscribe the full 3300000 capital for a proposed Atlantic coast ship yard. Possible sites include New York, Baltimore, and a Delaware River location. decision on building remains open.
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New York
Wall Street
Atlantic
Baltimore
Delaware River
Youngstown
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Man Detained Over Stolen Typewriters in New York
Mr Barnes of Pennsylvania and Charles H Dar nes, a well dressed man claiming ties to ex Senator Quay, were remanded in police court for allegedly stealing about twenty one typewriting machines from New York firms. Pur nea’s possession of letters bearing the ex Senator’s name was noted. Dar ness posed as a Bar bee Brothers lumber firm member, ordered typewriters and pawned them. Larnes to be examined tomorrow.
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New York
March
Charles H. Darnes
Quay
Senate
Purnea
Hearnes
Barfee Brothers
Pennsylvania
Larnes
Pennsylvania Postmasters Appointment List
Washington March reports the fourth clues postmasters appointed for Pennsylvania including Bulliett J A Dewoody Lignemansville Wilson Acker Lovervilly Marry T Johnson Mast brope William J Mughes Boring Creek B 8 Wood Sugarreck H A Culp White Rock Jacob Stivell.
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Washington
March
Pennsylvania
Bulliett
J. A. Dewoody
Lignemansville
Wilson Acker
Lovervilly
Marry T. Johnson
Mast Brope
William J. Mughes
Boring Creek
Wood
Sugarreck
H. A. Culp
White Rock
Jacob
Stivell
Princess Kelualani in Critical Condition After Turbulent Return
Princess Kelualani nears death after a tumultuous return from San Vraneleo. Doctors report heart failure as the cause of declining health and warn she cannot survive more than twenty four hours.
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Hench
Ban Wirancee
Meih &Printens
San Vraneleo
Bor Ilinens
Weather, politics, and Local News Summary
Fair and warmer conditions forecast. In Manila a bribery inquiry explores evidence for a senatorial question. The Lee felts report a day’s work in financial and commercial news. Local notes cover the monthly board and a coal suit. Shooting in Puckville prompts local reaction, plus Scranton weather and health reports.
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Lee Felts
Donaldson Plunges 85 Feet in Fatal High Dive
Champion high diver Thomas Donaldson of Hath Beach New Jersey dove from Madison Square Garden roof into an eight foot deep tank in New York. He struck head first and sank, suffering a fractured skull and brain compression. He died within hours as witnesses described his loss of control and heavy impact.
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New York
March
Thomas Donaldson
Hath Beach
L. 1
Madleon Square Garden
Donaldson
Barnum & Batley
Donalison
Harry Cornish
Harry Heeder
Heeder
Buut
Wnearney
Gang of six held after early South Washington hold up
Police arrested six suspects after a bold 2 am hold up near the pumping station on South Washington avenue. Patrolmen Juller McCulligan Karius and Waleh rounded up the group, seizing stolen goods and taking the men to the station. Names Minnlet and Brennan appear among those detained.
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Washington Avenue
Juller
McCulligan
Karius
Waleh
Minnlet Ait Brennan
Margare t Codys Trial in Albany Ends Evidence
The Albany trial of Mrs. Margaret Cody for blackmail concluded evidence today. The defense argued forthcoming rebuttal. jury to hear closing arguments. Witness Mrs. Maury Angell testified she never met Jay Gould and denied Cody’s claim of his marriage. Angell said Cody offered five million dollars if the Goulds suit succeeded. Angell’s husband corroborated little. Handwriting expert David N. Carvalho authenticated a letter from Mrs. Cody to the clergyman’s son regarding a marriage certificate. Angell offered twenty thousand for a copy of the certificate.
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Albany
March
Margaret Cody
Das Gould
Maury Angell
Jay Gould
Cody
Mere
Angell
Much the Game Inn
David N. Carvalhio
China to Apologize Over Naval Station Concession Dispute
The Tribuna reports that China plans to offer a written apology to Thilian minister Muaring via Sirhiuds MacDonald, British minister in Pekin, for terms used by the Teung-li Yamen defending the Bun Aunbuy concession to Klang.
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Tome
Mareh
Tribuna
Fignoy Muaring
Sirhiuds MacDonald
Pekin
Hina
Italy
Bun Aunbuy
Prrince
Klang
Navel Bose
Local Resident Recovering After Attack Monday
Washington March fimachor Jones of Arinsas is recovering gradually from an attack on Monday. He is reported to be improving and resting quietly.
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Washington
Fimachor Jones
Arinsas
Manila Front Ends Heat Haze as Troops Weather Steam Like Air
The Manila front reports a lull in fighting as troops suffer in the hot humid air with temperatures around 87 degrees. Soldiers no longer must remain in open country except at dawn and dusk. rebels avoid open ground. The French cruiser Jean Bart has arrived, and Krag Jorgensen rifles equip regular troops, matching Mauser ranges. Coastal Melite posts on Pinay Guindras Islands are reestablished including Manigonine Zigantes Calabazas Sietepecados Oie and La Saran.
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Manila
Yesternay
Melite
Pinay
Guindras Islands
Manigonine
Zigantes
Calabazas
Sietepecados
Oie
Mausers Arm Regulars vs Mauser Rifles in Manila
Washington reports in March that U S regulars reinforcing General Otis in the Philippines are armed with the Kaliber 30 Mauser rifle, replacing volunteers and improving ranges. Officials note 2000 stands of arms already issued and expect renewed effectiveness as regulars outshoot and outrange Filipino forces.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
War Department
Manila
Natches
Springfelde
Markein
Yeita
Denarment
Arme
Wien
Local Election Scandal Reported in Pittaten Township
Wilkes-Barre figures accuse Mareh and Michael Meary and city officials of engaging in ballot fraud and drunken conduct at the local rose election. Defendants were arraigned before the judge for a further hearing with Inspectors Keating Me-Che and Chirk McAndrews cited.
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Wilkes-Barre
Mareh
Michael Meary
Corkdane
Pittaten
Keating
Me- Che
Chirk McAndrews
Byte
Jaste
Peary Pollock
Wave Bull
Delware River Floods Affect Mil ford and Milford area
Fragmentary report describes Delaware River floods near Milford and Milford area with Meads and fields overflowed. Jersey shore across the river reportedly damaged and three levees carried away by the flood. Water Gap site shows rising levels and widespread trouble along the river.
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Miroudeburg
del Wire
Milford
Jersey
Lee
Pittsburg Man Struck by Car While Peering from Window
An incident near Bouth Fork left a Pittsburg resident with a crushed skull after a car struck him as he craned his head from a coat window. He was taken to Altune hospital in critical condition.
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Aliana
Mateh
Weather forecast for Washington and surrounding area
Forecast from Washington indicates fair and warmer conditions on Friday. Winds light and temperatures climbing, with no significant precipitation expected.
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Marek
Thardar
Seth
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