Ballot measures fail as state house bills advance and die
The article reports defeats and divisions over key bills including a ballot measure and a state capitol completion plan. It notes the Voorhees bill failing to pass and the House passing a related measure, with party splits among Democrats and Quay Republicans and specific legislators named in the vote tallies.
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Creme
Columbian
Hibs Tabler Veterant
Dison
Bik
Jeri Aid Sul
atisQuay
Abrims
Phithadelphia
Solidi
Mer
Cooper Et Delaware
Perrebee
Gar- Seorcom
Jones
Paladelhia
McCune
Tayette
McPherson
Philbin
Lackawanna
Vanidyke
Westmoreland
Bank President Dies by Own Hand in Seattle Hotel
An exclusive AP report from Seattle details the suicide of Rh. O. Pollock, 56, president of the Cuyahoga Savings Bank and Building Company of Cleveland. Found in Hotel York with a revolver shot to the head, he registered as James Fisher. A capsule and poison were discovered, with his papers burned. The bank’s status and assets are being reviewed by a receiver as the city confirms Pollock’s death and the bank’s uncertain condition.
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Seattle
Wash
May
S.—A
Pollock
Cleveland
York
James Fisher
Cuyahoga Savings Tank and Building Company
Mendis
Pollonk
Sano
Sun 8
Thamors
Cuban Delegates Seek Cordial Dialog With U S Officials
Delegates who visited Washington to confer with the President and Secretary discuss Curtis rights and Cuban representation. They aim for free conduct of treaties and reduced interference as they pursue a speedy settlement of the pending issue.
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Washington
Curtis
Seth
United States
Oban
Attendance at the Pan American Exposition
Hudule Mass addresses the Pan American Exposition as tens of thousands visit despite threatening skies. A New York to stadium coaching tournament aims to challenge the four in hand long distance record. The horticulture building features carnation displays and cut flowers with a larger flower show set for May 2.
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Mass
New York
Pension Granted to Wilkes Date Resident
A Wilkes County resident was granted a pension for four months ending in May. The recipient is identified as Washington, May and Amaneda Atedwicliu. Details include the period and approval but no further terms.
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Washington
May
Amaneda Atedwicliu
Wilkes Datie
McKinley in California in 1903 Redlands welcome tour
President McKinley and party entered California by Redlands amid lavish decor and flower strewn streets. Governor Gage extended the state’s freedom and crowds cheered as the train proceeded toward Los Angeles with stops at Colton Pomona and others.
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Chavernoer Ginge
Congressionaal
Eli
Marty
Visa Loma Hotel
Wisheralky
Hige
Ola
Pe- Sime
Meiinfew
Gage
Valles
Sta Bernendine
Quauty
Oly- Wittees
Los Angeles
Teel
Civic Federation Discusses National Arbitration Board
The Civic Federation met at Cooper Union in New York under the National Civic Federation committee of conciliation to promote a national arbitration board. Speakers urged employer and labor talks, described a history of wage settlements, and supported peaceful cooperation to prevent strikes and lockouts.
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Committee of Conciliation
National Civic Federation
Cooper Unie
National Board of Arbitration
Todt Mitchell
Dn Mare
Trout Semel Campers
Federation of
Lauber
Ins Reniucks
Strom
Dye
Puewer
Chars Sponge Smith
Ratsie Inslund
Onder Wien
Lask
Willan Fl. Sayward
National Association of Builders
Pherae
Winels Coal Operators’ Associatid
Apple
Nike
Rose
Henders
Titeen
President's Party Tours Los Angeles Spends Night at Bivoune
Private reception was held there in their honor. The group stayed at the Bivoune. Clovernor Nash held a public reception at the chamber of commerce. Members of the party ascended Mount Lowe for a 70 mile view of Southern California and the Pueblo ocean. Tonight the city glowed with illuminated streets as celebrations continued. Tomorrow includes a floral parade and visit to the Soldiers' Home at Santa Monica. The train departs Los Angeles early Friday morning.
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Clovernor Nash
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Lowe
California
Pueblo
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Blue laws in Honesdale spark jail term dispute
Exclusive wire reports Charles Kollison was committed for six days to the county jail fed on bread and water after refusing to pay a $4 fine for working on Sunday. Calligan, an Adventist from Ariel, says he is being persecuted for his religious beliefs.
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Honesdale
Charles K. Collison
Calligan
Seventh Day Adventists’ Church
Ariel
Controllers' Bill Signed Extends County Controllers to Five Counties
Governor Stone signed the act extending the office of county controllers to Berks Lancaster Lackawanna and Westmoreland counties. The measure includes a pension provision for Charles H Pagett of Company I Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia and provides for town council representation in Dyamere with ward based elections.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Berks
Lancaster
Lackawanda
Westnoveland
Charles H. Pagett
Pennsylvania
Dyuamere
Carpenters Win Strike
Workers at Slagher Homes win a strike after negotiations with the company. The Associated Press reports tension eased as a deal secured better conditions for the carpenters.
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Carpenters
Powers Bill Presented as Joint Indemnity Talk
Foreign ministers agreed on a joint indemnity of 450,000,000 taels to press China for repayment. A reply is expected by week’s end, with a likely demand to raise customs tariffs in exchange. China’s adoption of duties on a gold basis and free navigation may be sought to remove impediments at Woosung. Washington confirms the figure around 450 million US dollars.
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Mekin
May
Jong
China
Woosung
Washington
Pekin
Half Hour Peril for Hoboken Steeple Jack
Charles Brockhols dangled sixty feet in the air with an ankle caught in a knot rope while gilding a seventy foot flagstaff at Second Avenue and Adams Street Hoboken. A crowd watched as firemen arrived with a long ladder and brought him safely to the ground.
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New York
Charles Brockhols
Brockhols
Second Avenue
Adams Street
Hoboken
Big Fire at Augusta Destroys Cotton Warehouses
Fire this afternoon destroyed the Union Compress Company and Whitney & Company cotton warehouses in Augusta Georgia. Total losses reach about 160000 dollars with Whitney & Company suffering 105000 dollars. Many bales of cotton burned. The loss was fully insured.
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Asscelsted
Augusta
Union Compress Company
Whitney & Company
Whittney & Company
John C. Mersereau Tries Murder Then Suicide in New York
In Newfoundland New York May 8 John C Mersereau a Brooke Inn salesman suddenly attacked his wife and sister in law then killed himself after restraining his victims and locking them in a room. He died from inhaling gas after failing to use a rubber tube. He was once president of the Canada Rubber company.
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New York
John C. Mersereau
Brooke Inn
Serging i
Meserenn
Ble
Coronada Rubber Company
Primitive Methodist Church Appointments List
A dated notice lists clergy appointments and changes across multiple Methodist circuits. Names such as Beadle, Williamson, and Higginson appear with postings to various churches and districts, reflecting ministerial reassignments and incumbencies.
Weather and Political Briefs Hit Early Morning Page
Morning news brief covers rain and warmer weather followed by mixed political and local notes. Mentions Wall Street activity, California party news, local court and bowlers, and various regional updates with names and affiliations.
Powers of archdeacons debated at diocese convention
Philadelphia May 8 lengthy discussions at the 117th annual Protestant Episcopal convention in the diocese of Pennsylvania focused on increasing archdeacon powers. An amendment allows appointment of a presbyter as archdeacon to oversee missionary work until a new bishop is consecrated, under the bishop’s supervision. Requirements include seven years as presbyter and two years in charge, with possible board dispensation.
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Philadelphia
Mpls
Mulehurels
Penney Ivanl
Oyris Townsend Brady
Board of Missions
Miners Hope Senate Passes Labor Bill After Harrisburg TeleGram
A Raw text from Shamokin reports the miners committee in Harrisburg sent word to the United Mine Workers headquarters that the senate committee on mines and mining bids will likely report the labor bill favorably. They were told plans to move to Harrisburg are not abandoned and that if the senate stalls further action in March, orders may be issued.
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Senate
Presa
Shamokin
Harrisburg
Tlarrishburg
Fire on Penn Avenue Damages Limited
A lamp exploded on the second floor of 80 Penn Avenue occupied by Simon Hinerfeld and family. The Crystal Hose Company arrived within minutes of the alarm and extinguished the blaze. Damage was slight with only scorched walls as evidence.
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Penn Avenue
Simon Hinerfeld
Crystal Hise
al Ihelage
Students to Entertain at St. Cecilia’s Academy
Pupils of St. Cecilia's academy present an afternoon and evening program at the Lageun for the Mt. St. Mary's Convent benefit. The event promises high quality entertainment and strong advance ticket sales indicate a large attendance.
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St. Cecelia
St. Mary’s Convent
St. Cecilia’s Academy
Mt. St. Mary's Convent
Event Schedule Plagued by Garbled Text
The notice contains a scrambled list of events and averted details. Names, places, dates, and organizers are unreadable, leaving an unclear program with no definite participants or times.
Unclear OCR Fragment Yields Sketchy Local Note
The readable text shows scattered phrases about places and names, but little coherent event. It mentions Withington and Wake, a page Halizanio, and dates or counts that are fragmentary. No clear incident or outcome is established.
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The available OCR fragment names individuals and places in a garbled list with no coherent event or context to summarize into a proper news item.
Market swings in Northern Pacific trigger broad stock fluctuation
The stock market showed an unusual mix of bear panic and bull strength as Northern Pacific plunged early, then reversed. Traders noted heavy margin liquidations, wide declines of many issues, later partial recoveries, and volatile moves in United States Steel and other names amid questions of market manipulation and financing risk.
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Associates Arena
New York
Northern Pacific
Northern Pachic
al- Hest Punte
Asn
Coften
Shorts
Bears
United States Steel
Stig Mbih and Eye of Feats Feature in Odd Message
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Stig Mbih and a mysterious feature titled Eye of Feats. The text hints at a peculiar schedule or event connected to Daisey, possibly a date description, but readability is limited. No clear date, location, or organization is identifiable from the readable portions.
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