Elkin and Watres Debate Signals Republican Rift
In Wilkes Barre the ninth regiment armory hosts a joint debate between John P. Elkin and Louis A. Watres on state issues ahead of a Luzerne first district primary. They clash over party reform, governorship aims, and the 1901 legislature’s actions, urging cleaner primaries and accountability.
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Scranton
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Messrs
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Colonel Quay
Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Durham
Senate and House Split Over Philippines Bill and Statehood
The Senate debated a vote on the Philippines bill with opposition from Teller who argued Filipinos could self govern. In the House, Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico admission passed after Overstreet amendment failed, amid a near tragedy as Arizona delegate Mark A. Smith suffered a stroke but recovered. The session also approved eighty seven private pension bills and adjusted military records.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Washington
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Philippines
Teller
Colorado
Committee On
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Overstreet
Indiana
Montezuema
Mark A. Smith
House
Slick scheme against immigrants exposed by railroad detectives
Chief Special Agent Adamson of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad uncovered a streetcar scam where young men escort immigrants to distract them and demand 2 to 3 dollars. Detective Casey arrested John Cobb after an immigrant complained Cobb failed to fulfill his promise. Alderman Ruddy fined Cobb 10.
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Breaker Boys Strike Delays Colraine Colliery Operations
Four hundred workers at the Colraine colliery operated by A. KR Vin Wickle & Co are idle as a strike halts the breaker hour. The stoppage follows a change in starting hour from 7 to Boam to ensure coal supply for steady morning operation.
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Hazleton
May
Colraine
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Ware Nominated for Commissioner of Pensions
President nominates Eugene F. Ware of Hangs to be Commissioner of Pensions, announced by Exclusive Wire from Washington. Nomination sent to the Senate with confirmation expected in due course.
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Washington
Eugene F. Ware
Gettysburg Selected for Next National Guard Encampment
Harrisburg dispatch says the Pennsylvania National Guard officers chose Gettysburg as the site for the division encampment from July 12 to 19. Headquarters will be on the Emmettsburg road before the Bloody Angle, with the first brigade at Spangler Farm, second brigade near the town, and artillery and cavalry on Chambersburg Pike and Reynolds Avenue on the site of the first day's fighting.
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National Guard of Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Emimetaburg Road
Spangler Farm
Chambersburg Pike
Reynolds Avenue
Stewart
Clara Taylor Detained in Italy Over Kidnap Case
Exclusive AP report says Clara Taylor and kidnapped Margaret Taylor were provisionally detained in Booberigahera Italy by Italian authorities per State Department request. Consul Pearson in Genoa confirms identifications. Extradition papers awaited from Cincinnati as Governor Nash forwards the necessary papers for Clara Taylor’s extradition.
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Margaret Taylor
Booberigahera
Italy
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Genoa
Albert Amalgelio
San Remo
United States
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Cincinnati
May Tennett Taylor
Margaret
Thomas H. Darby
Roosevelt
Hay
Meyer
Rome
Hoffheimer
Miss Taylor
Columbus
Nash
Ryan
Hamilton County
Dun's Review of Trade Highlights Production Strain and Demand
The Dun and Co review notes consumptive demand at record levels while production is curtailed by fires labor disputes and a tornado. It cautions wage disputes before month end risk further output. Prices rise as buyers pay, long term contracts hold steady, and exports show a weekly rise to 447978 bushels with flour included.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Funeral services mark solemn farewell to Archbishop Corrigan
The funeral for Most Rev Michael Augustine Corrigan archbishop of New York was held at St Patrick's Cathedral at 10 30 am with Cardinal Gibbons officiating. A large gathering of clergy and lay mourners attended as Archbishop Ryin delivered a panegyric quoting Ecclesiasticus.
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Philadelphia
New York
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Cardinal Gibbons
Tryun
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St Pierre Volcano Disaster Report Confirms Losses
Exclusive dispatch from St Thomas cites a French cruiser confirming the destruction of St Pierre Martinique by Mont Pelee eruption. Estimates place fatalities around 40,000 as survivors face famine and exposure. governor Mouttet believed dead.
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Maritime Arrivals and Departures Reported by The Associated Irena
The Lacrahive Wire notes arrivals and departures of steamers including Ly Lor rain Havre and Lucania Liver pool via Boulogne and Rotterdam. Vessels Stessver Celtic Boulogne and Steamer Auguste Victoria sail from Rotterdam to New York with calls at Cherbourg and Southampton.
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Fourteenth Congressional Conference Adopts Ballots in May Meeting
Exclusive wire report from Honesdale states the Republican conference of the Fourteenth district met and adjourned to Wilkee-Dame on May 27. Voted for M. W. Lilly of Bradford six for P. Wright of Sumuelanna and four for Homer Jimene of Wayte. Wyoming’s delegation also backed Mr. Wright.
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Homer Jimene
Wayte
Wyoming
Tego Confere
Wright
Nomination Continues for London Consul General
Exclusive wire from The Asociated Pyons reports MH. Clay Eyans maintains nomination as consul general in London. May details indicate ongoing confirmation discussions in Washington. Eyans is a notable figure linked to diplomatic service and has faced scrutiny during the process.
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Washington
Cemate
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London
Admiral Sampson buried with full honors at Arlington
The body of William Thomas Sampson, rear admiral and former commander in chief of the North Atlantic squadron in the Spanish War, was buried at Arlington cemetery. Full naval and military honors were accorded with the president and cabinet in attendance along with senior officials, justice officials, and many officers. The ceremonial services featured the diplomatic corps and were conducted under Rear-Admiral Terry with assistance from Lieut. Henry George.
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Chinese Rebels Active Bombard Nang-Ning-Fu
Advices from Wu-Uh ou report rebels bombarded Nang-Ning-Fu for three hours on April 27 using modern arms. Between three hundred and four hundred inhabitants were killed before the rebels withdrew to the hills.
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Nan-Ning-Fu
Hong Kong
Wu-U'hou
Nang-Ning-Fu
Central Railrod of New derny Elects New Board of Directors
Favlative Wire reports from The Associated Peas that May Boetin, stockholder, today elected the current board of directors. Gross receipts for the past wear were 7,180,505 with transportation receipts around 14,700, reflecting an increase.
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Central Railrod
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Rome
Weather report for May 8 2002
Yesterday's weather data shows a high of unknown degrees and a low around 4 degrees with relative humidity near 88 percent. Precipitation in the four hours ending 8 p.m. was none.
Weekend Washington Weather Outlook
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for generally fair skies in the Washington area with cooler temperatures. A chance of rain is mentioned for some portions with light to moderate north winds.
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Eester Pensylvania Fair
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