Admiral Dewey Honored at Chicago Welcome Ball
Crowds greet Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey on arrival in Chicago. A grand auditorium ball draws about 2,000 guests with white and green naval decor, Canadi an invitations, and a lavish program led by Mayor Harrison. The event includes formal presentations, a reception, and a late night luncheon in their honor.
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Chicago
Dewey
Caldwell
Crawford
Harrison
Charles A. Flamdon
George Goodwin Dewey
Grand Central Station
Deverlil
Admiral Dewees
Preavet
Mee Dewey
Washington
Admitral Dewey
Bo Fegan Lathrop
Yrter
Plarkson
Charlee A. Mamden
Admiral Dewey
General Committee
Hill Terrace
Port Stanley
Ont
Wilfred Laurier
Charles Tupper
New York
Manila
Charles Seymour
Caribbean
United States
Michigan
DeRaven
Admiral
Fatal Boiler Explosion Hits Tifton Saw Mill
Five men killed and three injured in a boiler explosion at the J. M. Bray & Co. saw mill in Tifton Georgia on April 30. Names listed include Luther Clair Hugh Chambers GCS Nicolson Jack Castle Vor Houston C Maine and Wesley McPlwal. the mill suffered near demolition and surrounding structures were wrecked as investigators seek the cause.
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J. M. Bray & Co
Tifton
Luther Clair
Hugh Chambers
Nicolson
Jack Castle
VOR
Houston Toolored
Hanna predicts McKinley re election in campaign outlook
Senator Hanna chairing the Republican National Committee says McKinley will be re elected after careful study. He lists states from 1896 likely to vote Republican again including Maryland Kansas South Dakota Washington and Idaho with Montana and Kentucky in the doubtful column though efforts will try to carry them.
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Meveland
Washington
Hanna
Republican National Committee
McKinley
Kentucky
Maryland
Kansas
South Dakota
Bryot
Idaho
Montana
Senate panel maps June adjournment and bills
The Republican Cap and committee decided to recommend adjournment of Congress in early June if supply measures permit. They would press the Alaska land dispute bill after disposal, keep the Philippine bill on calendar, and discuss the canal treaty only after the Clayton–Bulwer treaty issue and right of way for the canal.
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Washington
Senate
Cheney
Shipping movements report from April 90 port arrivals
Low Youk records show vessels arriving at Spaarndan Nottendam and Southampton with others sailing via Chwr howe. Ships Beemen Kina and Rhein arrived from New York while Westernland and Naples-Seiled Kina also sail from New York to Antwerp and Southampton respectively.
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Low Youk
Spaarndan
Nottendam
Siale
Hremen
Chwrhowe
Southampton
Twurie
Liv
Antwerp
Westernland
New York
Rhein
Beemen
Naples
Kina
Deaths of a Day in New Jersey and Washington
New Jersey and Washington report the death of notable journalists and figures. Dumas Sterling Yard, 74, longtime New Jersey newspaper editor and former mayor of Freehold, died at his home in Freehold. Francis Gilbert Avagod, a well known illustrator, died at his home in Ja dertos Plaley.
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New York
Dumas Sterling
Boston
Francis Gilbert Avagod
Jadertos Plaley
Scaffolding Collapse at Paris Fair Kills Worker
In Salle des Fetes at the Paris expo a scaffold collapsed during the opening ceremonies. One worker died and three were seriously injured, with later reports noting two more deaths among the injured and ongoing inquiries by authorities.
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Salles Des Fetes
Paris
Ihie
Spovknina
Orgare
Louchet
M. Millerand
Flo
M. Waldeck-Rousteau
Vietime
Supreme Court upholds bond expense provision in trusts case
In Clark's estate McAuliff and appeal, Justice Mitchell sustains the 1895 act allowing a fiduciary required to give bond to include reasonable expenses paid to a state authorized company for surety. The ruling clarifies distinctions between natural persons and corporations as courts had rejected the claim previously.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Clark
McAuliff and Appeal
Orphans’ Court
Superior Court
Fierce Forest Fires Threaten Ricketts Timber Lands
Fierce forest fires on North Mountain threaten Colonel F. Bruce Ricketts lands near Bear Creek. Incendiaries are alleged in the incident that destroyed about a half square mile of young timber. Albert Lewis posted 100 reward for arrest of the arsonists.
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Wilkes-Barre
North Mountain
Bruce Ricketts
Bear Creek
Albert Lewis
Lewis
Supreme Court Decisions From Philadelphia Court Proceedings
A report of decisions handled today notes cases including Tyrone Une at Water Cave and Howell in Clair County. The decree was affirmed with costs awarded to the Commonwealth, and the judgment directed to be carried out.
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Philadelphia
Apela
Fionete
Tyrone
Water Cave
Ile
Terone
Common Pleas
Clair County
Commonwealth Ox
Howell
Navigation mail dispatches from San Frapelere to Seattle
Registered letion ana parcels for Nine were dispatched to this city and Seattle today. During the open season of navigation registered mail of wil clases for pat offices on the Yohoo river amthem nonth of Bt. Michael will be forwarded by the mail steamer.
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San Frapelere
Seattle
Eason of Navigation
Wil Clases
Pat
Yohoo River
Bt. Michael
Washington Inaugural Anniversary Noted in New York
The April 10 observance marks the one hundred eleventh anniversary of George Washington inauguration. The day is almost forgotten with few public events recorded in New York.
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New York
George Washington
United States
Fits Knocks Out Dunkhovrst in Crowd Round
In New York on April 27, fits defeats Dunkhomt by knockout in a crowded round. The bout ends with Dunkhomt barred from continuing.
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Dunkhovrst
New York
Hawaii's Debt to be Assumed by United States
Hawaii's bonded debt of about 4 million dollars will be assumed by the United States under a presidential act. Secretary Gage aims to pay it immediately if possible and wipe it out as the law takes effect in forty five days. Treasury agents to exchange Hawaiian currency for American money begin in Porto Rico.
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Washington
Hawaii
Henvys
Vnresident
United States
Scretupy Gage
United
Gage
Aeen
Hae Waii Sorey
Treasury
Porto Rico
Dowie Plans Lace Factory and New Industry
Dr. John Alexander Dowie, famed faith healer, met at the Treasury with Secretary Carlisle and Assistant Secretary Taylor. He disclosed buying five Nottingham lace machines and hiring twenty lace experts to set up near Waukegan, Wisconsin, seeking legal clearance to bring them into the United States. He also claimed 20,000 acres near Watikemon for a large church community project.
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Washington
John Alexander Dowie
Chiesse
Christian Catholie Church
Treasury Department
Care
Taylor
Nottingham
England
Waukegen
Wis
Treasury
Luwe
United States
Dowie
Injunction Kept Against Striking Miners in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes Barre Judge Halsey permanently restrains striking miners formerly with Temple Coal Co and the United Mine Workers from interfering with pumpers engineers and others at the strikebound collieries. The ruling affirms workers’ personal right to accept employment while allowing refusal to work but bans threats and force.
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Wilkes-Barre
Halsey
Temple Coal Company
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Uganda Railroad Plans Passes for Completion Funds
The These of commune tabled a motion approving 7 pounds per mile for the Uganda railroad. Total expenditure to date surpasses 4,000,000 pounds, with more funds needed to finish the line.
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London
Uganda
Legislation Moves To Expand Bird Protection Powers
The House passed the Lacey bill to enlarge the Department of Agriculture powers to restore game birds and curb interstate commerce in birds killed in violation of laws. A Senate bid to investigate China and Japan’s conditions failed in committee after Democratic opposition. Concurrent actions on Porto Rico governance and expressing Boer sympathy were noted, with conference reports awaiting presidential action.
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Department of Agriculture
China
Japan
Washington
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate
Congress
Committee On Judiciary
Porto Rico
Pettigrew
Weather and News Roundup with Local Notices
A mixed page brief notes cooler weather indications and various local items. It mentions a Paris accident with multiple deaths and injuries, plus school board activity and court proceedings in Scranton and nearby areas.
Strike at Albany paralyzes local building trades
Albany reports a strike by mechanical workers in the building trades set for tomorrow. About 596 to 600 men expected to be affected, with direct impact on under 1,000 and possible broader disruption if non union replacements are used, potentially drawing in up to 2,000. No general nationwide strike anticipated.
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Albany
Mhiat
April government ledger and legion warrants update
Warnings from State Treasurer Beacom and HAMIL outline the April business. Warrants issued in June are echoed by the Treasurer and the WI Legion, confirming payment schedules and general financial activity.
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Varrieure
Apel G
Trweuper
Beacom
Hamil
WI Legion
Unclear trip details amid governor's party departure
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a governor's party leaving Blouipsburg in carriages for a lake trip. The text mentions accompanying local friends and a detour for a dancing event but details are garbled and uncertain.
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Inom
Devomner Kone
Telente Fem
Pension Granted to Widow Hean Shaffer in Whitehaven
The widow Hean Shaffer of Whitehaven in Lanerne county has been granted a pension for one month according to the notice.
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Washington
Hean Shaffer
Whitehaven
Lanerne County
Hen
New York Manager Edward Ries Enters Bankruptcy Petition
Edward B. Ries theatrical manager files for bankruptcy in New York on April 20. The petition cites liabilities of 841.010 with no amendments noted.
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New York
Edward B. Ries
Gardiner Claims Knockout in Planned Lieround Bout
Olmecinnati reports that April M Cerar Gardiner knockout out Peter Haley in what was billed as a lieround fight. Local ringside notes describe Gardiner delivering a decisive finish in the scheduled match.
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Olmecinnati
April M—Cerar Gardiner
Peter Haley
Central Strike Continues as Buffalo Talks Prompt Concession Hope
Buffalo reports the New York Central car repairers strike remains unchanged as President Calloway allows Waite to confer with leaders, while strikers vow no concessions and demand immediate settlement. About 1,000 Buffalo freight handlers strike for higher wages and shorter hours, independent of the car repairers, and 200 Lake Erie Western yard workers join the action.
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Buffalo
New York Central Railroad
Nich
Calloway
Walte
Motive Power Department
Huffalo
Waite
Lake Shore
Iie
New York
Lake Erie and
Western
Postal Banquet Celebrates Carroll County Rural Delivery
Westminster hosts a banquet for Postmaster General Charlee Emory Smith First Assistant Postmaster General Perry Heath and post office officials and congressmen. The event marks Carroll county sample of free rural delivery now in operation, praised as the nation’s only complete system. The Washington party arrived by special train.
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Westminster
Carroll County
Westminster Hotel
Charlee Emory Smith
Perry
Heath
Post Office Department
United States
Carroll Counlans
Washington
Two Pointers Fall In Alley Collision
A fragment reports two players, Ueghy Mathie and Newton Lowkov, colliding thirty five feet below street level and instantly injured. The brief notes bystander Willow records the incident and the quick response.
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Mibamy
Ueghy Mathie
Newton Lowkov
Draw in light welterweight bout at Dreadney club
New York boxers Jack O Price and Georne McFaddoo, both of thirty, fought a draw at the lightweight limit of 15 pounds before the Dreadney Athletic club to a night of strong action.
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New York
Jack O’ Price
Georne McFaddoo
Threety
Boers Show Uncommon Activity Across the Frontier
West of Bloemfontein Boers press between Fourteen Streams and Kimberley threatening to cut British communications at Warrenton. Boers retreat with cattle puzzled Basutos. African horse sickness hits General Buller’s army and veterinary gaps seen. General Cronje and wife attend service at Deadwood camp amid cheers.
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Buller
Bloemfontein
London
Kimberley
Windsor
Warerenton
Hunter
Mafeking
Thaba N'chu
Ladybrand
Maseru
Leeuw River
Kareo
Caiaes
Lucas Meyer
Pretoria
Pietermaritaburg
Redvers Buller
Lord Roberts
Delly Chronicle
Kritheh
Denotsdorp
Jamestown
St. Helena
Cronie
Deadwood Camp
Broer
Jadysmith
Sundays River
Louis Rotha
Transvaal
Scranton Firm Forms New Mechanical Appliance Mine
The Heyal Manufacturing Company of Scranton Pa incorporated today to manufacture mechanical appliances and hardware. Capital listed at 226000 with other firms from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia noted in the record.
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Veirishyure
Agwil
Ime
Wyoming Valley Water Supply Coum
Wilkes Hart
Capital
Id Glass Works Foundry Company
Tinensbere
Cap Ftat
Actna & Vesnvile Coal Company
Allegheny
Tyme
Arthur Kirk & Bon Rix«plosive Manufacturing Company
Miteburg
Brown Aportman Machine Onmpany
Pitteburg
Wieelin Paileinieinge Compan
Philadeljiia
Dover
Del
Heyal Manufacturing Company
Scranton
Manwiaehune
Yu. Fell
Tievlanical
Pital
Wis
Bottle Factories Closed in Pittsburg
Indefinite closure of several Pittsburg bottle plants including Glas Company Gun Hingtanm Co and Frederick King Co affects Charleston area suppliers. Unclear causes cited. operations halted with widespread impact on local jobs and supply chains.
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Pittsburg
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