Samoan Commission Arrives as Samoa Fears Renewed Conflict
The Samoan Commission arrived May 15 in Apia, led by Bartlett Tripp with Baron von Sternberg and N Elliot. They met with Chief Justice Chanters to discuss affairs though deliberations remained undisclosed. Mataafa pledges to obey the commission while not recognizing Malietoa as king, and rebels fortify positions as tensions flare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matnafans
Malietoa
Apia
Samoa
Auckland
N. Z
Consselline
Bartlett Tripp
United States
Austria- Hungary
Baron Spock von Sternberr
Germany
N. Elliot
C. B
Washington
Great Hyritum
William L.chanters
Kauts
Mataula
Mataafa
Whlese
Ma- Hew
Malletea
Gena
Elaine
Elain Eye
H.W. Ss. Alareec
Hin Bye
Why Aselated Press
Matanta
Vielen
Matanfa
Diamond Anniversary of American Sunday School Union Marks Closing
Philadelphia May 2 The diamond anniversary celebration of the American Sunday School Union closes with a large Academy of Music gathering. John H Converse presided as speakers from multiple denominations and organizations offered greetings. The program ended with a mass singing of My Country Tis of Thee and the Doxology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Amercan Sunday School
Academy of Music
Age
Academy
John H. Converse
Air Converse
Erhauttier
New York
Ducole
Chicago
Henry Clay Trumbull
City
Bell
Mansfield
William B. Smiles
United Presbyterian
Trauity
Alexander Menry
International Rabbith School Association
Morrie K. Deeaip
J. M. Crowell
William &. Dodge
F. G. Faijgn
W. RR
Troule
Newell Dwieht Hillis
Freoklyn
Henry Varley
England
Clash in Letileh voting area reported with casualties
Petersburg reports further reports from Higa, capital of the THalite province of Livonia, stating the military suppressed voting between Letileh and Lithuanian Workmen at itat Place on Saturday and Bundey tiet, killing twelve and wounding fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Higa
Livonia
Letileh
Itat Place
Bundey Tiet
Bonds Required From National Guard Officers In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 25 Orders from the adjutant general's department announce a new bond requirement for all commissioned National Guard officers. Bond amounts vary by rank from 100 to 2,000 dollars with captains raised to 2,000 and lieutenants to 1,000. The dispatch also lists mustering duties for Captain Todd and details mustering and detachments within the Twentieth regiment, including several companies being discharged or reassigned to Fleet Brigade headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Adjutant General's Department
National Guard
Thomas H. P. Todd
Twentieth Regiment
Joseph Dyson
William Nevins
N. P
Charles W. Hendler
John SS. McLaughlin
Frederick F. Turner
Sharpless M. Paxson
Greensburg Centennial Parade Draws Tens of Thousands
Greensburg marked its centennial with a grand procession drawing about 40,000 spectators. The day featured historical addresses at the courthouse by Latta, Keenan, McConnell, and Cowan, followed by a parade with five divisions including military, firemen, secret orders, school cadets, and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenshure
Greeneburg
Wellas
Burg
Court House
Main Street
Jiamera W. Latta
J. B. Keenan
Alex
D. McConnell
Frank Cowan
Jeanette
Grand Army Republic
Lastrobe
Irwin
New Florence
Derry
Blairaville
Wilkinsghurs
Uniontown
Connellsville
Bine
Banquet of Democratic Anti-Trust Leaders in St Louis
In St Louis on May 25 1900 a 1445 banqueters dinner for Democrats opened with speeches by J Bryan J Altgeld O H Belmont M C Wetmore Harry Hawes Champ Clark and Davie A De Armond. Hawes Clark and De Armond urged strong anti trust planks tied to 1896 platform and warned trusts threaten liberties and monetary policy. Bryan was introduced amid applause as the evening moved to talks on trust and democracy and the need to curb monopolies and finance reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Stars and Stripes
W. J. Bryan
John P. Altgeld
O. H. P. Belmont
M.C. Wetmore
Harey
Society of Br Lollies
Harry H. Hawes
Jefferson Club
Welccome
Hawes
White House
Col. M
Wetmore
David DeArmond
Missouri
Mr. Hawes
Mr. Bryan
Italian Parliament Delays Zanardelli Resignation
In Rome the chamber of deputies crowded as Vice President announced President Zanardelli had resigned amid cabinet reorganization. Premier Polleux said talks with China on a Ban Mun Bay concession would resume to seek a commercial, burdenless solution. the house refused to accept the resignation and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Zanardelli
Polleux
China
Ban Mun Bay
Preler
Sig. Zanardelli
Albany Franchise Tax Bill Clears Senate and Assembly
Albany report shows the franchise tax bill passing the Senate by four votes and the Assembly by seven to five. Three Democrats supported the Republican majority in the Senate, while two Republicans joined the minority in the Assembly and two Triumvirates aligned with the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Senate
Assembly
One Day of Liberty Ends in Sorrow for Child
Lancaster, May 2. John Liechtenberrer, four years old, died yesterday at his home in Manheim. On Tuesday he was released from the Eastern penitentiary after serving five rounds for larceny. Suffering from consumption and fearing death, he returned home and had but one day of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
John Liechtenberrer
Manheim
Eastern
Hadley Elected President of Yale University
New Haven Conn May 21 Professor Arthur Twining Hadley was elected president of Yale University to succeed Timothy Dwight who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Arthur Twining Hadley
Yate University
Timothy Dwight
French famed painter Throsa Bonheur faces congestion illness
In France Moy Ti reports Throsa Bonheur the famous painter is seriously ill with congestion of the lungs. The brief notice notes concern for the artist’s health and possible impact on ongoing artistic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fyountaloobieau
France
Moy Ti
Throsa Bonheur
Democrats At St Louis National Committee Session
In St Louis on May 2 the Democratic national committee met with twenty two members present. Governor Stone opened the session and was named chairman with Walsh as secretary. Reports from states were read and accepted. no positions on major issues were discussed. A brief address urged strengthening state organizations and campaign funds. A controversy over Delvin led to a three member investigative committee. A recess followed at 2 o'clock.
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Bryan
Foran
Lurea
Jesue
Financiora
Standard Money
Republican Party
Democratic Party
St. Louis
Stone
Missouri
Sevelon
Aryan
Nerely
Ingia Democher Gavriel
Delvin
Rational Committee
Gahan
Tiling
Jane
Messrs. Johnson
Kinesis
Daniels
North Carolina
la O'Clock
Norton Held to Bail in Counterfeit Union Labels Case
Readiness, Pa May 25 James E Norton a job printer was arrested this afternoon on charges of printing counterfeit union labels He was held in 1000 bail More than 71 0 worth were captured along with 18 tons of paper used for printing The scheme allegedly grew extensive with manufacturers profiting from the fakes The Pennsylvanian revenue district had reported repeated counterfeiting of these labels Norton s arrest is cited as solving the mystery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readiniz
James EE. Norton
Oleir Union
Mnin
Vuariogs
Pennsylvania
Norton
Warrants Out for Trainmen in Exeter Wreck Prosecution
Philadelphia and Reading railroad men facing warrants after coroner jury blamed them for the Exeter wreck. Targets include engineer Wildermuth conductor Magee dispatcher Rourke and engineer Orwell. trainmaster Bowers also to be prosecuted in Philadelphia. Bail set at 1000 each. case to be heard in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Kershner
Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad
Exeter
William F. Wildermuth
A. BE. Magee
Janes J. Rourke
Harry Orwell
Bowers
Philadelphia
Kerehner
Nobrletown
Montgomery County
Barks
Lancaster Cases Move Toward Trial In Stamp Conspiracy
In Philadelphia Judge McPherson overruled motions to quash indictments charging Ellery T Ingham and Harvey K Newitt with aiding and abetting conspiracy and bribery in a revenue stamp counterfeiting plot led by William M Jacobs. DA Beck pressed May 20 for trial. defense sought continuance pending client motions. Judge noted unresolved whether Secret Service agent McManus is a U S officer under the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
McPherson
United States District Court
Ellery T. Ingham
United States District Attorney
Harvey K. Newlit
Revenue Clear
William M. Jacobs
Lancaster
Beck
Ingham
Newitt
Secret Service
Toledy Ohio Youth Sentenced to Church and School
A young resident of Bowling Green, James Firsden, faced a peculiar court order from Mayor Campbell. He must attend church and Sunday school for eight weeks, presenting a teacher's certificate to receive a $1 reward for good conduct after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledy
Ohio
James Firsden
Powling Green
Alt. Cannpietl
Young Firscen
Campbell
Justice Ahead for Dreyfus Findings by Court of Cassation
Paris reports the Court of Cassation civil section has received findings from President Batlit de Bouwajare in the Dreyfus case revision. It is believed justice will prevail for the exiled captain, who may be brought back to France soon from Devil's Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Batlit de Bouwajare
Court of Cassation
M. Mazeau
Lutheran Synod Opens Thirty Ninth Convention In York
The General Synod of the Lutheran church in the United States began its thirty-ninth convention at St. Paul’s church York May 25 with 298 delegates present. Rev. FL Breckenvidee was elected president along with Lewis Mianae as treasurer and Roy W Fisher as secretary. The new president pledged to lead for the whole body. A recess followed the officers’ election and the foreign missions report was deferred to the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mianae
Cincinnati
Roy
France Debating Algeria Sparks Clash in Chamber
A lively scene in the chamber of deputies as M Rovanet denounces the ANL Semites during Algeria debate. A Libre Parole representative in the press gallery shouts you are cur, triggering a riot and eviction of journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farin
Chamber of Deputies
Algeria
M. Rovanet
Seine
Libre Parole
China Grants Germany Rail Link Endorsement
An imperial edict in Pekin on May 25 approves the Tien-Tsin Chin-Keang rail line. The move completes Baron von Heyking’s tenure as German minister to China who, while due to depart soon, has improved German prestige through steady negotiations with the Chinese government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Tien-Tsin-Chin-Keang
Baron von Heyking
China
Germnan
Chitin
Slate waste to tile plant eyed near Delta Slate quarry
Baltimore capitalists patent a process to make tiling brick and ornamental work from crushed slate rubbish. A plant near Delta Slate quarry is proposed with quarry owners approached for waste. An offer of 4 cents per cart load is proposed, but quarrymen resist agreement as capitalists plan a $200,000 investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Baltimore
Delta
Birth of Evangelina Carbonnel in Havens
Mrs John A Lagan reports in Washington that Evangelina Cisneros now Mrs Carlos Carbonnel has given birth to a daughter named Evangelina. The rescuer reporter’s Havana prison breakout during the Cuban war is noted as a famed incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mra
John A. Lagan
Evangelina Cisneros
Carlos Carbonnel
Havens
Evangelina
Cineros
Havana
Liverpool May Arrivals and Departures Noted in Port Records
Liverpool arrivals include Teutonic from New York in May. Queenstown departure listed Britannie bound for New York. Rotterdam entries show Amaterday arriving in New York via Boulogne and Lahn arriving for firemen. Rotterdam record notes Rotterdam bound via Boulogne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Teutonic
New York
Queenstown
Brittanie
Rotterdam
Amaterday
Boulogne
Lahn
Boulcenc
Quay Expected to Sweep Luzerne in Republican Primaries
The Record predicts Quay will win nearly all Luzerne county districts in the upcoming Republican primaries. only Becond district, currently represented by E. A. Coray, may resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Queen Victoria Thanks McKinley for Birthday Wishes
London May S Queen Victoria telegraphs to United States ambassador Joseph Choate thanking President McKinley for birthday congratulations. The message has been forwarded to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
May S
Victoria
United States
Joseph Choate
McKinley
Warhington
Pension certifi catem and related notices
Pension certificate items list names and places including Michael Galvin Scranton and Lyda Mansfeld Nimble Wyoming. It notes recipients or claimants with references to related officials and towns and mentions a death and settlement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michael Galvin
Scranton
John FF. Porter
Troy
Pradford
Lyda
Mansfeld
Nimble
Wyoming
The News This Morning A Patchwork of Notices
Weather fair and warmer. Manila officials depart. Banquet of anti trust Democrats. Whitneys Weekly News Budget. Medal prosecutions and sports scores. John M Robertson art gallery. Corpse of Poltony tale. Local councils and colliery reports. Judge Archibald candidacy meeting. Training school methods illustrated. Scranton local news round up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archhbald
Three Men Die In Blast At Cambrian Steel Plant
An explosion at Cambrian Steel in Johnstown fatally burned three Cambria workers and injured three others while repairing blast furnace No 2. Victims were George Uncapher of Punxsutawney Strange Town Indiana, 22. John Barrett of Buffalo 19. Charles Welty of Johnstown 27. Welty left a widow and children. Injured were Samuel Sheets Joseph Sobol and John Garmic, all from Johnstown, expected to recover. Workers were on scaffolding above furnace 1 when it dropped and molten metal sprayed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welty
Presbyterian assembly refers case of Dr Meciffert to New York Presbytery
In Minneapolis May 85 the 111th annual Presbyterian assembly voted to refer Rev Dr Arthur Meciffert's case to the New York Presbytery for possible discipline or heresy proceedings. The debate highlighted four core doctrines from his History of Christianitie and split the committee reports before a final majority resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Presbytery of
New York
Arthur ©. Meciffert
Palen Theological Seminary
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Bille
McGifferi
Deas
Radcliffe
Dr. Graham
Presbyterlity Church
President Meinley Faces Possible Summer Tour to Midwest
President Meinley plans a provisional summer visit to St Paul and possibly Yellowstone and the coast, depending on circumstances. The visit hinges on timing with the return of the thirteenth Minnesotan, the South Dakota and other regiments from the Philippines, with a large reception expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meinley
Bt. Paul
Yellowstone Park
Paul
Philippine
Four acres sold at York for a dollar an acre
Four acres of the almehoure farm at York were sold for 100 dollars in a bid described as an elite for an elk mill. Bethlehem Steel Co proceeds with armor plate work for the battleship Mabon. 14 tons shipped to Crampe shipyard. Law Pearl's canvasmen strike Bethlehem then join Traction road rebuild. A rockfall at North Franklin colliery killed John Latnstein, wedged by boilers but life saved by wedging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almehoure
York
Bethlehem Steel Company
Mabon
Crampe
Law Pearl
Bethlehem
Traction Company
John Latnstein
North Franklin
Peace Talks Postponed and Philippine Mission Review
President Gonzaga comments on a proposed colonial system for the Philippines noting it fits theory but clashes with U.S. constitutional ideals. Filipino commissioners depart Manila by train, escorted to their line, with plans to return soon. In San Fernando fighting, fifty Filipinos died and many wounded. Americans report two killed and twelve wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzaga
Philippines
Manila
Tt Io
Giengeen
Fillpine
Spain
America
England
San Fernando
Rebels Twice Repulsed Near Manila Front
General Otis reports from Manila that U S forces under Adjutant General repulsed a Tari ree assault on Sidinet and Balinag with two dead and thirteen wounded. sixteen enemy killed and many prisoners left on the field. In San Fernando the Americans drove the enemy, leaving fifty dead thirty eight wounded and twenty eight prisoners with rifles and property captured. MacArthur units replace volunteers as regular troops join the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Washington
Sidinet
Balinag
San Miguel
City of
San Fernando
Montana
Ifty
Enoon
Tnd
Linton
MacArthur
The Casualties
Washington reports General Otis lists casualties from May 28 with multiple units reporting killed wounded and missing. Numerous named soldiers from Third Infantry First Montana Twentieth Kansas and Second Taline show injuries including severe and moderate, with several head chest abdomen and limb wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis Robles
M, Corp
Asher J.pipes
Charles Diedrich
Richard T. Frank
A. Baker
Samarlt Alpren
Slieht
Willian Plemay
Joseph W Miller
Peter Higeina
Foot
Benjamin K. Lednerwood
Fet
John F. Nelson
David J. Purcell
Janes H. Haker
Montana
Joseph Frantzen
Taylor
D. Raymond
Ann
Kansas
Robert S. Parker
Peter M. Corenson
Kimner HL Ashieft
Arthur Hollingshead
L. Ernest Ryan
Charles W. Tox
Albert Dooley
Lehigh Valley to Consolidate Shops Across Plants
General Superintendent Wilbur of the Lehigh Valley railroad announced the permanent shutdown of the Hazleton shops after September 1. Work will move to Weatherly for shop operations, Packerton for coal branch cab and car shaw work, and Sayre for passenger department work. Delano Ithaca Perth Amboy shops will also close. The consolidation aims to save about 85000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingleton
Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley
Weatherly
Packerton
Sayre
Delano
Ithaca
Perth Amboy
Ninth Immune Mustered Out at Camp Meade
The Ninth Immune Infantry mustered out today at Camp Meade after arriving from Cut Above the Middle of April. It is composed of colored men recruited in youth by Colonel Cringe, a regular army officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Meade
Cringe
Weather forecast for Ifridas and Wilford region
Forecast covers Ifridas with warmer and frost risk. Friday and Saturday expect rising temperatures and southeasterly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelligion
Ifridas
Wilford Penneydy
Fale
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Admiral Kautz
American Sunday School Union
Greensburg
S&t
J. Bryan
Mr. Belmont
Harry B. Hawes
Champ Clark
Italy
San Mun Bay
Yale
Rosa Bonheur Seriously Il
Democrats
National Committee
Justice
Dreyfus
Lutheran Synod
Tien-Tsin
Love
QUAY
Pennsylvania Pensions
Aguinaldo
Bamoan
Whitney
Pautorial
John M. Robertson
Poltony
Buey Serpions of
Councils, Oo, & W
Hive Ridge
West
Suburbs
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
DR. M'Giffert
General Assembly of Presbyterian Church
Otis
War Department
Hazleton
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