Penrose Campaign Speech Attacks Wanamaker and Quay
In Huntingdon Pa on October 4 Senator Penrose and Colonel W A Stone denounced Wanamaker’s bid for power in Pennsylvania. He detailed alleged bribery attempts to secure senate control and criticized Wanamaker’s influence in Philadelphia and the party machinery. The talk also covered campaign financing, quotes on legislative purchases, and remarks on camp conditions at Camp Wikoff.
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Huntingdon
United States
Penrose
W. A. Stone
Wanamaker
General Wheeler Testifies on Santiago Camp Wikoff
Washington October 4 The war investigation committee began testimony with Major General Wheeler on the stand for most of the day He discussed the Santiago soldiers and the Camp Wikoff experience noting some suffering and a snub from General Shatter Wikoff is described as a model camp in the hearing
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Wheeler
Santiago
Wikoff
Shatter
Vic
Shafter
Dewount
Long Island
Wikelf
Menon
Recoeers
Boon
Ley
Washington
War Investigation Committee
Wheeler Wees
Workmen Leader Dismissal Sparks Grand Lodge Attention
Grand Master W H Miller of the Ancient Order of United Workmen removed Walter F McIntyre from the finance committee chair due to a difference of opinion. The dispute will likely be presented to the grand lodge for final adjustment.
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Gt Louie
Workmain
W. HH. Miller
Order of United Workmen
Walter F. McIntyre
Nnance
Grand Lodge
Clemmer Sentenced to Hang for Kaiser's Murder
Norristown Pa Oct 4 Justice Weand sentenced Janven A Clemmer for complicity in the murder of Mrs Kaisers husband Charles Kaiser to be hanged. The governor will set the hanging date.
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Norristown
Janven A. Clemmer
Charles ©. Kaiser
Kreme Kaiser
Jude Weand
Referees Appointed in Bankruptcy Ruling
Judge Joseph Muffington of the United States district court appoints referees in bankruptcy for Luzerne County and nearby counties. Named are HM A Fuller of Wilkes-Barre Lycoming County W K Ranson of Williamport Lackawanna County and C A Van Wormer of Scranton.
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Fitteburg
Joseph Muffington
United States District Court
Ceferane
G Luserne
HM. A. Fuller
Wilkes-Barre
Lycombig County
W. KK. Ranson
Williamaport
Lackawanna County
C. A. van Wormer
Scranton
Revision of Dreyfus Case Report Reported
Paris reports that M. Manau the procureur generale has sent a report to the court of cassation ensuring a revision of the Dreyfus case. The move comes as semi official confirmation of renewed scrutiny on the long contested affair.
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Paris
Timber man Josiah Werner Killed at Lykens Colliery
In Lykens Harrisburg area on October 4 Josiah Werner a timber man fell down a glove at the Lykens colliery and was instantly killed.
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Harrisburg
Get
Josiah Werner
Lykens
Haywood Released After Arrest In State Funds Case
Benjamin J. Haywood, former Pennsylvania state official, was released from police custody amid alleged complicity with Senator Quay and others in the misuse of state funds. The telegram authorizing his arrest read release Haywood and let him go home at once. Chief White delivered the news. Haywood plans to stay for Ak-Sar-Ben festivities and exposition visits, insisting he had no ties to the People’s Bank of Philadelphia.
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Omaha
Noh
Benjamin J. Haywood
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Haywood
G. 8
Graham
White
Philadelphia
Typhoid Fever Claims Five Young Men Near Towanda
Donall Tuttle of Orwell township died of typhoid fever on October 4. He was among six young men who served as pallbearers at Private Charles Moore’s funeral on September 4. Moore, of Company M Ninth Regiment, died at Chickamauga from typhoid fever. The other five pallbearers are ill with the fever. two are not expected to survive, according to physicians.
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Towania
Donall Tuttle
Orwel Township
Charles §. Moore
Moore
Chickamaugea
Endeavorers Meet at Harrisburg Convention
The twelfth annual convention of the Staw Christian Endeavor union opened in Harrisburg with delegates arriving from Pennsylvania societies. Reception committees met the delegates at railroad stations and escorted them to the convention hall.
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Harrisburg
Staw Christian Endeavor Union
Pennsylvania
Gatling Denies Involvement in Warship Scheme
Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, in Washington on October 4 denied any knowledge of a plan to form a combination for constructing warships guns and armor plate.
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Washington
R. J. Gatling
Agoncillo Prepared for New York Paris Visit
A report from Waehineten says Philippine agent Agoncillo, aiming to represent the insurgent government, was refused recognition by the president. He met with Assistant Secretary Adee at the state department and awaits instructions from Malolos before departing for New York and then Paris.
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Waehineten
Agoncillo
Agoneillo
Lopes
State Department
Assjatant
Adee
Malolos
Lopettonleht
Parla Commission
New York
Paris
Charles McKee Enters Bail In Pittsburgh Conspiracy Case
Philadelphia reports Charles M H McKee the Pittsburgh lawyer who with Senator Quay Richard R Quay and ex State Treasurer Benjamin J Haywood faces conspiracy and unlawful use of state funds in the People's Bank arrived from New York and posted $6 bail for tomorrow's arraignment. Quay and his son are in Atlantic City and will join counsel. District Attorney Graham defends the proceedings as a public duty and says evidence will be revealed at the hearing.
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Philadelphia
Charles MH. McKee
Pitteburg
Senator Quay
Richard R. Quay
Benjamin J. Haywood
People's Bank
New York
Bennior Quay
Maglet
Jermon
McKee
P. A. B. Widene
Traction Company
Nignate
Haywood
Graham
Omahi
Anathena
Piblic
Shields
Tmte
de Sive
Wis
Meausu
New Castle Street
Mekhee
Citizens Party Nomination Papers Rejected
Hartisburg October 4 The Citizens party nomination papers were rejected by Deputy Secretary Cochran who ruled them irregular legal and defective on matter and therefore could not be received.
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Citizens Party
Hartisburg
Citizens' Party
the Commonwealth
Labrador steamer Leopard feared lost in northeast storm
A Labrador sea steamer Leopard with a crew and twelve passengers was believed lost during a severe northeast coast storm near an island. Rescue efforts continue amid rough seas and uncertain contact.
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St. Johns
Get
Leopard
Elphicon
Iland
German Iron Trade Meet to Face American Competition
Berlin correspondent reports rumors of a planned combine of the German iron trade to oppose the strong American competition.
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German Iron Workers
London
Berlin
Mallanys
Scranton Nominated: Scranton Delegation Receives Warm Lebanon Welcome
Special from Lebanon Pa Oct 4 Scranton officials firemen and citizens arrived by special train amid cheers to press Scranton as next convention host E E Rebathan seconded the invitation and a wooden key symbolized the crew's bid Scranton expects to win tomorrow's vote with 400 delegates present and broad support from Lebanon and Wilkes-Barre figures.
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Lebanon
Scranton
Century Hose Company
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Allentown
Perseverance Engine Company
Centurya
Bolman
Lebanon Fire Department
Welmer
Scrantonians
Citief Dextroue
Danville
New Castle
John E. Roche
Roche
FF. Rebathan
Joseph Monroe
New Castile
John BE. Roche
Wilkes-Barre
Seranton
News Snapshot From Scranton Area Briefs and Meetings
The morning bulletin lists showers and easterly winds with various official items. General Penrove on state creates discussion alongside Merrilt a report to the Peace Commission. Firemen’s convention noted at Lebanon and Wheeler before the Investigation Commission. Whitney’s weekly news budget and financial notes follow. Local jurors and trial lists for November term, editorial and political commentary, and a weekly Camp Meade update cap the page.
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Senator Penrove
Iacales
Merrilt
Lebanon
Wheeler
Firemen's State Convention Opens in Leninon
The nineteenth annual convention of the state firemen's association opens in the court house with State President Spears and Mayor Wellner in attendance. A committee drafts a letter urging defeat of Senate bill 276% from Senator Pratt, to protect relief funds and premiums tax allocations for Pennsylvanian firemen.
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Pratt
Connecticut
Charles H. Cohn
Allentown
Charles F. Smith
Norristown
Edward Elbert
Reading
J. W. Co. Austin
York
B. Frank Kaufman
Columbia
J. R. W. Tibby
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton
Bauer
Pennsylvanians Arrive in Omaha for Exposition Events
The Pennsylvania commissioners and guests reach Omaha to participate in Trans Mississippian exposition activities led by Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith. Notable members include John W. Woodside, Thomas Bradley, Col. Geirze Nox McCain, Dr. J. Roberts Bryant, and William Gretzinger. Pennsylvania day exercises are set for 2:30 tomorrow afternoon in the Auditorium.
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Omaha
Neb
Pennsylvania
Charles Emory Smith
John W. Woodside
Thomas Bradley
Geirze Nox McCain
Philadelphia Press
J. Roberts Bryant
J. O. Niceley
Christian S. Overholt
Frederick ©. Johnson
Livy
Richard
Joshua D. Haker
Thomas Livingston Kennedy
FP. G. Boyle
William C. Gretzinger
Dewey Plans Ram Strategy for Camara Fleet
San Francisco dispatch recounts Admiral Dewey's brisk talk with Captain Sebree aboard the China. Dewey praises the steel bow and proposes arming the ship with rapid fire guns to ram Camara's fleet and strike a quick, decisive reception. Sebree jokes that the China could outrun and outfight Camara's ships.
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San Francisco
Dewey
Manila
Sebree
China
Camara
Suez Canal
Sebrae
Caomara
Spiin
Montojo
Deaths in Brunswick and Surrounding Area From Disaster
Telegraph lines are down and details are scarce. Campbell Island near Darien on the Altamaha River is reported swept away with only three survivors. Estimates of deaths on the island range up to 50, and Brunswick reports four fatalities with property losses around half a million dollars. Outlying islands lack verified information.
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Savannnah
Brunswick
Campbell Island
Darien
Altamaha River
Papers for Nancy Guilford Extradition Request
Washington reports the secretary of state has asked Connecticut’s governor for the necessary papers to base a British extradition request for Nancy A. Guilford. A telegram said the documents would be sent to Washington at once.
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Washington
Nancy A. Guilford
London
Tate
Connecticut
Nominating Slate Proposed by Worcester Convention
Worcester mass October 4 The ticket nominated by the state convention includes Alexander T. Bruce for governor Edward J Slattery for lieutenant governor Harry Lloyd for secretary of the commonwealth General Pierre Bonvoe Ver for auditor Charles F Parker for attorney general Patrick F Kilroy for treasurer and receiver The platform endorses the Chicago platform of 1893 and calls for free coinage of silver.
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Worcester
Mass
Liemorrath
Alexander T. Bruce
Edward J. Slattery
Framinghoem
Commonwealth
Harry Lloyd
Boston
Pierre Bonvoe Ver
Holyoke
Charles F. Parker
Rowton
Patrick F. Kilroy
Borinefeld
Chicago
Steamship Arrivals List Clears Det. 4 in New York
Arrivals show ships Friesland and Britania sailing from Antwerp and Liverpool via Southampton. Vessels Jahn and Galled listed for Bremen via Southampton to Gibraltar. Ema arrives in New York bound for Naples with Gena also listed in transit.
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New York
Friesland
Antwerp
Southampton
Britania
Liverpool
Galled
Jahn
Bremen
Gibraltar
Ema
New_York
Naples
Gena
American and Spanish Peace Commissions Meet in Paris
In Paris on October 4 the American peace commissioners met Major General Merritt at the commissions offices to hear his views on the Philippines. President Faure hosted receptions for the Spanish and American commissions while cables from McKinley and cordial exchanges characterized the diplomatic exchanges.
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Own
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Faure
Paris
Merritt
Philippine Islands
Presidint Montero Rios
Spans
Benon Rios
le Petit
Cuba
Prippine Islands
Senor Rios
Petit Rieu
United States
Horace Porter
Porter
Orlock
W Paure
Elycee Place
Senor Leon Y Unstillo
France
Elyaee Palace
Potter
Court of Honor
President Faure
Judge Day
United States Commission
McKinley
M. Faure
The
Republic
William McKinley
Spain
Schooner Sirah Founders Off Charleston After Collision
The schooner Sirah Palmer trips from Panta Goria toward Cirtaret Nid foundered near Charleston. Only two crewmen survived, reaching Edisto Island. The missing include Captain Whittier and several named crew members.
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Charleston
D. C
Sirah BK
Jiries
Mike McDonald
Fiaward Pat Reilty
Thotane Polenta
Walter Staneliffe
Bouman Dee Myers
Jumeoe Row
Colorid
Outline of Hawaii Government Plan Published
The Hawaiian Star reports a congressional committee outline for Hawaii to become the Territory of Hawaii. It will receive one representative in Congress and a president-appointed governor with a salary of 5000 dollars yearly or 1000 per year.
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Honolulu
The
Hawaiian Star
Hawaii
Territory of
Congress
American Board Session Opens in Grand Rapids
The American Board of Missions met in Grand Rapids Michigan opening its annual session with reports read. Rev R H Meredith of Brooklyn delivered the sermon to begin the proceedings.
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American Board of Missions
Mich
Telestone
Congressional Church
R. HR. Meredith
Brooklyn
Weather Forecast for Wheaton and Pennsylvania
A fragmented forecast for Wheaton indicates showers near Carter Pennsyl vania with variable conditions. Western Pennsylvania is due for fair to cloudy spells with a chance of rain and cooler winds.
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Whetnaton
Peresant
Carter Penneylvania
Western Penneylvania
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