Bribery Witnesses Testify In Scranton Probe
Harrisburg March 15 The committee investigating bribery heard M J O Toole associate editor of the Scrantonian deny any firm evidence that Timlin was fixed by the McCarrell bill He said rumor shaped his story and no money was offered Spatz testified about ballot paper and possible rewards but denied offers Coyle Hoy and others were not involved The session closed with O Tooles Scranton article cited as based on rumor The committee adjourned at 10 pm until tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Timlin
Scranton
Spatz
Harrisburg
Liibers
M. J. O'Toole
Scrantonian
McCarrell
Timlin
Saranton
O'Toole
Tinlin
Quay
Moher Youle
Erates
United States
Coyle
Lawlers Fom
Fowake
Fea
Feil
Miller
Hone Ko
Familly
McCarvel
Ein
Mesers
Mell Johnston
McCarvell
Hoy
Scranton Scrantonian
Judge Archbald
Representative Mackey
McCarrell Bi
Representative Tirlin
Mackey
Senate
Washburn
Brown
Lawrence
Meredith
Teese
Minn
T Wellows
Anid
Rice
Teather
Mr. Brown
Westmoreland
Loseh
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Spain
Leing
Bribery Committee Hearings On McCarrell Bill Begin
The bribery committee in Hearingburg convened to hear charges tied to the McCarrell jury bill. Ex Senator John J. Coyle, ex-Representative Thomas M. Movies, and Michael J. Cassell attended with counsel amid testimony from witnesses including Sylvester Smith and Charles B. Smith. The session explored attempted inducements and the conduct of participants, with various officials offering conflicting statements.
Clerks Discharged as War Department Cuts Staff
Washington reports a sharp war department staff reduction with 120 employees demoted and 49 discharged due to lower appropriations. The group, mostly women, served as a special force to meet wartime needs, prompting public distress at the announcement.
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Washington
War Department
Camp Meade Reopened for Volunteer Troops in Pa
Washington reports Camp Meade near Middletown Pennsylvania reopened to host volunteer troops ready to move forward. Major Henry Wilkins, chief commissary in New York, ordered supplies to feed arriving troops, as delays at southern ports accelerate measures at Camp Meade.
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Washington
Camp Meade
Middletown
Quartermaster’s Department
Hiury BE. Wilkins
Subaisteyn
New York
Cony Meade
Washington Denies Uproar Over New York Spark
March report from Washington states Mr. Dalye declares no unrest in New York amid rumors of a revolt. Correspondence from the same source suggests the nation remains tranquil and orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dalye
Lia
Cakta Hie
Atea Men
New York
Dilye Dewlires
California Deadlock and Mediation Letter Update
Unclear OCR text notes a deadlock in California and mentions mediation and a letter. No definite people, places, or outcomes are readable to confirm specifics, dates, or involved organizations. Further legible details are needed to craft a precise summary.
Deaths of a Day in Washington and Nearby Areas
The brief notices report several deaths from March including Mrs. Mire of New York wife of Hamilton Fian and a seven week illness, a Minn. War Mien from Tray N.4 Indiana and others. James Koller ex register and recorder of Male county and former Pennsylvania legislator died at home in Williamsburg at age 74.
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Washington
Hamilton Fian
New York
Mien Minn
Tray
Indiana
Hituma
Hollingeburg
Hlom James Koller
Male County
Williamsburg
Senate Passes Economy Bill Reduces Legislative Offices
Harrisburg March 1 Senate finalizes a measure to appoint fewer legislative staff and abolish firemen and engineers posts while approving pay for wartime service. Debate centers on saving money and staffing needs as the bill passes 27 to 15 amid related measures and constitutional amendments.
Spain to Ratify Peace Treaty As Cortes Dissolves
Madrid March 5 cabinet decided the treaty of peace with the United States should be ratified after the dissolution of the Cortes which will be decreed tomorrow. Havana March 1 General Gomez proceeds with distribution of funds to Cuba. Public demonstrations in Gomez’s honor draw several thousand to Quinto de Son Mitra where he appears and is cheered.
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Gomez
Madrid
mineHl
United States
Havana
Genes
Military Assembly
Gener Gomez
Quinto de Son Minna
Bribery Probe Testimony Sparks Beranton Editor Fallout
General Whedon linked to bribery inquiry as Beranton editor testifies. Reports detail political tensions, Philippine rebels, and parliamentary actions. Coverage cites Spain’s cabinet ratifying a treaty and preparations for the Letter Carriers Convention amid local developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
Genertl Whedon
Sidte
Spain
Central Pennsylvania conference opens with officers elected
Harrisburg March 15 The Central Pennsylvania conference opened its business sessions with Bishop Fowler presiding Rev T S Wilcox reelected secretary Rev Cuore W Faus elected statistical secretary and Rev Joan Horning reappointed conference treasurer Assistants include Rev Karns WW Hartmenn EB A Pyles DP FL Kupp and W Divkeon A two preacher and one lay delegate from each district were named to consider the twentieth century bank offering A missionary service and Bible society anniversary followed with remarks by Rev J A Price Rev D Y James Morrow and other leaders Evening meetings at Ridge Avenue and Grace church focused on church extension education and church institutions with talks by Rev Mure tay Klepfer Dr Manley S Hard President Reed and Dr A Payne.
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Harrisburg
Central Pennsylvania
Fowler
Wiltos
Wilcox
Cuore
W. Faus Wan
Karns
Hartmenn
A. Pyles
FL Kupp
W. Divkeon
Joan Horning
M.c.piper
W. B. Smith
J. Vernon Adams
Owen Ticks
George EL. King
Telegram
J. C. Brown
Hagerstown
Ders
J. A. Price
Picture Rocks
F Ditamick
Addresas
Nev
James Morrow
Ridge Avenue Church
Church Extension Society
J. M. Shaver
Williamsport
Go Mure Tay Klepfer
Manley
Grace Church
Reed
Dick Ingen College
A. Payne
The
Methodist Educational Society
Rhode Island GOP Renominates Dyer and State Officers
Providence March 15 The Republican party convention renominated Governor Ellehn A. Dyer and all state officers. The platform defends currency policy praises U S war efforts, and affirms Republican leadership under McKinley amid a rising global role.
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Providence
Republican Party of
Rhode Island
Ellehn A. Dyer
Spain
America
Council of the Nations
Berty
William McWinley
Fragmented OCR Memo Narrows to Local Mystery
A garbled archive note describes a wealthy resident and a strange incident in a cellar with vague details. Names and locations are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a sudden event affecting the town. Further readable facts are not available in the text.
Fragmentary naval action report from Newport News harbor
An unclear report from Newport News notes a noon event involving a vessel and a regiment of volunteer infantry. The text is garbled but suggests a landing or movement at harbor with no clear confirmation of outcome or unit names.
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Newport News
Cranepore
Mlehth Iitole Regiment
Cored Volunteer Infantry
Leroi
Army Beef Court Of Inquiry Hears Fresh Horror In Cuba
The last witness, First Lieutenant M F Davis of the regular army, testified that half the canned roast beef issued to troops in Cuba was discarded as unfit. He described maggots in a can and questioned the process of canning and heating that failed to preserve meat. Other testimony noted sickness from canned beef aboard ships and in camp, with officers and medical staff detailing stomach illness and diarrhoea among soldiers.
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Chicago
Army
Regular Army
M. F. Davis
Lee
Miles
Davis
Cuba
John FR. Shaw
Joliet, Ti
Sure Geen
Dlinois
Perto Rico
Major Lau
Booming Judge Stewart and York Delegation Clash
A Raleigh style provincial note reports the York delegation pressing for the appointment of Judge W. B. Broward of York, a Democrat, amid tensions over judicial nominations. The scene centers on Judge Stewart's influence and political maneuvering surrounding the vacancy and appointment process.
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Viarvisburg
Aboeh
York
Unscrutable 19th Century Club Roster Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text lists players and personnel in a sports club, naming Captain Bob Hanis and others. The readable parts reference Masel, Wheeler, Dinchoue, Plott, Helden, Borniard, Lawler, and Diovglan, with unclear roles and affiliations.
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Pitedelphin
Marc
Plijn
Eles Loite
SN. Oos
Playvera
Eles
Bob Hanis
Tulle
Masel
Meordarland
Dinchoue
Plott
Aes Helden Pnk
Cape May Municipal Election Signals Republican Lead
Fragmentary notes indicate Cape May municipal voting results show Republican candidates favored with Thomas Mille leading as deputy and mayor amid a broader party alignment.
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Cape May
Thomas Mille
Messenger Seizes Wallet After Freight Station Theft
A reporter describes a theft incident at a railroad freight station in Altoona where a man named Hevgle allegedly took a pocketed sum from a messenger. Police are reviewing leads and examining the location for clues.
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Altoona
Marc
Poyesdyyma
Fichi City
Altona Hook
Doewnpiud Wien
Cundiner Mirtas Draw Declared After Four Rounds
In Springe Arkansas on March 15 the Cundiner and Mirtas fight ended in a draw after four rounds. The bout preserved balance as both competitors failed to secure a finishing result.
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Hey Springe
Ark
Postmaster Bogert Granted Hearing on Mail Tampering Charge
Wilkes-Barre March 1 United States Commissioner Malin held a hearing for postmaster K F Bogert charged with tampering with mail rails. Government attorney Myers and defense counsel argued. bail was set at 4000 dollars. Investigators testified they planted decoy letters to test Bogert and observed resealed envelopes on his desk.
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Wilkes-Barre
K. F. Boewert
Wilkee-Barre
United States
Malin
Myers
Pittebure
John T. Lenihan
W. S. McLean
F. W. Wheaton
Tigpectus Gorman and Gregory
Postal Department
Gorman
Rogert
Liddon Flick
Wilkes- Barre
Bogert
Tailer
Sherman Aboard Paris Stricken With Pneumonia At Sea
Sherman a passenger on the American Line steamer Paris arriving from Trinidad with a party touring the West Indies. He was in San Juan de Puerto Rico entertained by Brigadier General Fred Clinton and caught cold. Pneumonia developed after Port of Spain and doctors Graf and Magee attend him aboard. Close associates of Mr. Sherman remain near him.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Dothn Sherman
Paris
Trinidad
Lslands
San Juan de Porto Rico
Sherman
Fred Clint
Gallitary
San Juan
Port of Spain
Dr. Graf
Parise
Magee
Duluth
Wreck At Sunbury Trains Incur Log Slide Wreckage
The Penney Vania train due at 4 o clock this morning was wrecked by a log slide three miles south of Sunbury. The engine and the cars were upset and the baggage fell into the Rastidyrina river. Only a few men were hurt including master Trewin of Harrisburg and six press workers from Harrisburg.
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Sunbury
Marcel
Thie City
Enving
Enies
Rastidyrina
Trewin
Tmirrrisburg
Harrieburg
McKinley Vacation Visit Rumored Before Return Home
The article reports President McKinley may tour overseas locations including Jekyll Island before resuming duties. Officials cite no urgent business and expect a light public reception en route, with mentions of Puerto Rico and the Philippines as potential stops.
No Disturbance Expected In Thetiodt Renewal
A garbled report notes a renewal of trouble linked to Thetiodt, with unclear references to Mercer and Nadi. It mentions a babe, a certain day, and Moore being informed of events. The text remains incoherent but signals expected calm after alleged disturbances.
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Washington
Marci
Het Moore
Murder Trial Prep for Chirlee McDonald Case in Chicago
In Chicago, major defendants face arraignment as the murder investigation into Chirlee McDonald advances. Prosecutors prepare motions and set dates, while defense teams seek disclosure and suppression rulings amid public scrutiny.
American Forces Defeat Filipino Rebels at Pasig and Taguig
General Wheaton’s 2 400 strong unit defeats a Filipino force near Pasig and Taguig with heavy losses to the rebels. About 350 insurgents surrender at Taguig and 175 are captured at Pasig as U.S. troops clear rebel pockets along the Pasig River. Casualties among Americans are light with several wounded.
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Manila
Lloyd Wheaton
United States
Pasig
Wheaton
Washington
Patorog
Twentieth
Newmin
Carroll
Marshall
Coombe
Rogers
Taguig
Washington Regiment
Otis
Pateros
Laguanda Bay
Wheat
Honors for Choate at UK chambers banquet
United States Ambassador Joseph H. Choate attended his first public appearance in England at a Metropolitan banquet of the Association of Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom. The event drew about 200 guests including the Lord Chief Justice, Hon. Sir Henry Stafford Northcote, and other prominent figures.
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London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Court of St. James
Angland
Association of Chambers of Commerce of
United Kingdom
Metropole
Jweller
England
Haron Rursel
Senry Stafford Northcote
Choate
New York Mare II Arrivals and Sailed Names
Maritime brief notes list arrivals and sailings. Edwin Rot bentyans Westernland Antwerp arrived Urivsland New York Ronihampton sailed from Bremen for New York Koulror Puiwinich listed as from Bremen.
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New York
Edwin
Rot Bentyans
Westernland
Agim
Eutedtglir
Dal Wwurgeenal
Antwerp
Urivsland
Ronihampton
Koulror Puiwinich
Bremen
New Yort
Allentown Dispute Noted In Brief Local Item
A fragment reports a dispute involving residents of Allentown with names unclear. The brief notes a late evening incident and mentions a woman and a man in a tense exchange. No further details or outcomes are provided.
New York Teen Jury Troubled by Court Delays
A New York case highlights delays as Shonel and Rutsad face legal proceedings. The involved teen defendants, including Dunham, await a verdict amid contested evidence and a tense courtroom atmosphere.
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New York
Dunham Chink
Washington, Memet Parment for Thventas Far Easther Poon
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference a Washington area item with unclear names and dates. Core readable facts include a location Washington and a possible event or notice. No clear outcome or dates are verifiable from the legible portion.
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Mr. O'Toole
Tonian
Breelal
Scranton Tribune
Mr. Spatz
House
John J. Coyle
Philadelphia
Thomas M. Movies
Luzerne
Michael J. Cassell
William Spert
Mor
Rinith
Young
Toga
Meron
Himerls
Smith
Randall
Mr Smith
Charles BK
Sputy
Kerk
Leehler Hotel
Eseiion
Boute Ie
Berke
Lochlel
Ahdrevy
Creasy
Columbia
Costa Rica
Albany
N.Y
Maroda
Jyrcye Roosevelt
Martha Wwe
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California
Keator
Liie
Reading
Relael
Lancaster
March UI
Commonwealth
Henry
Capital Commission
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Mevere
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Cummings
Kice
Gundy
Hardenbergh
Higgins
Muriel
Loesch
McCarra
Martin
Merrie
Mitchell
Stredfords
Mitchell Gieferson
Muelle Stonner
Neely
Osborn
Scott
Philiadelphi
Siles
Btinemat
Ware
Vaughan
Bnoyder
Totul
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Coohren
Blinn
Holule
Merry
Komerer
Toe
Borks
Mil Ter
Ctumberland Rice
Beott
Hugerne
Welter
Wentz
Brach
Spares
Pittsburg
Foster
Avery College
Allegheny
Cameron
Fuster
Nina
Persia
Adams
Horoush
Townehle
Parma
Hassan
Allegheny County
Harriabure
March
Furts
Tuken Sedas
Savetbens
Ahowe
Financiat
Robling Wil Agali Kenlf
Pitern
Bishop Fowler
Mateh
Simyeor
Idle Olay
Sedgwick
Beef Court OF Inquiry
Judge Stewart
Phillies
Messenger
MR. Bogert
Secret Service
Grant
M'Kinley
Jeky
Tsland
Thorineville
Cha
Marcel Hi
Mckinivey
Cortelvou
Beraughet
Gales
Cunha
Porto Rica
Thunewieh
Count van Biedenfeld
Maret VyeeCour van Biedenfeldor
Moult
Chirlee McDonald
Evening News
Olis Paye
Acubaldo
Allentown
Rome
Kipling
Altgeld
Oehington
Easter
Poonsylvania
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