Quay Acquitted and Appointed Senator in Explosive Scene
The Quay conspiracy trial ended with a not guilty verdict after a crowded courtroom erupted in cheers. Governor Stone promptly appointed Quay as Pennsylvania senator for the current session, as jurors favored acquittal eleven to one. The scene included pandemonium and a tense mood among Quay supporters facing retaliation from former allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quay
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania Court of Justice
Rothermel
Stone
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Jones
Quay Case Defense Attacks Red Book Evidence
In closing arguments District Attorney Rothermel asserts secret conspiracy, citing the red book as key. Defense attorney A S Shicida argues prosecutions relied on expert testimony and altered bank records, claiming Quay used his own funds and the case is political. Shields contends the red book is forged with Quay’s name added by others, urging jurors to scrutinize entries for conspiracy.
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Rothermel
Quay
A. S. Shicida
Hopkins
Shields
Cashier Hopkins
Mr. Shields
British Troops Chase the Chinese Rebels In Kowloon
British forces cleared the Kowloon district zone of influence of rebels after pursuing Chinese fighters from village to village. Rebels tried to ground resistance at each stop but gates were blown down and houses cleared. Native casualties were numerous.
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Hong Kong
Kow Laon
Rome Celebrates Its 2662nd Foundation Anniversary
Rome marks its 2662nd foundation anniversary with city decorations and celebrations across the capital. Officials highlight historical pride and civic traditions as residents join in the commemorations.
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Rome
Three Washington Soldiers Wounded in Skirmishes
General Otis reports privates Straub and Winders and corporal Durlingham of the First Washington were wounded in skirmishes on the 17th. The injuries were described as slight and the men were reported in good spirits at field hospitals.
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Washington
Otis
Straub and
Winders
Durlingham
American Troops Pursue the Filipinos in Major Skirmish
Manila April 21 Six companies of South Dakota and Minnesota volunteers engaged about 600 Filipino fighters north of Bocave. The Americans forced a retreat. one soldier wounded. Pursuit covered three miles before ammo ran out, then riverine gunboats opened fire to finish the engagement. Heavily fought scene left natives with casualties, trenches dug near Malolos and Calumpit.
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Manila
South Dakota
Minnesota
Bocave
Malolos
Calumpit
Mazet Inquiry Examines Croker Lieutenant
The Mazet investigating committee in New York on April 21 examined Croker associate Andrew Freedman who admitted...
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New York
Mazet
Croker
Andrew Freedman
City Official Claims Croker Bond Proceeds Were Dividends
A city official alleges Croker believed his share of bonding proceeds came as regular dividends from bond company stock he owned. The statement outlines a supposed division of commissions tied to city employee bonds and the interpretation of those earnings as dividends.
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Croker
Agoncillo Quiet on Philippine Peace Split Report
Paris April reports Agoncillo the Filipino envoy avoids discussion about a Junta split on peace with the Americans. Visitors at the Junta headquarters decline amid gloom as Agoncillo foresees a swift American victory ending the war in the Philippines.
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Paris
Agonecillo
Junta
Unien
Agoncillo
Philippines
Gen Otis Reports Low Sickness in Camp
Washington dispatch from General Otis states troops are well supplied and only seven and a fraction percent are sick or wounded. Officials praise the showing as little short of marvelous given expected illness this season.
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Gen. Otis
Washington, D.C
Oda
Train Plunges From a High Trestle
In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 11 a freight train on the Cincinnati New Orleans Texas Pacific plunged from a high trestle at full speed. Several dead include the conductor and one brakeman and a tramp. Many cars burned and property destruction was extensive with scattered wreckage.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Cincinnati, New Orleans
Texas Pacific
German Cruiser Geflon Ordered to Samoa
London dispatch reports the German cruiser Geflon has been ordered from Germany to Samoa and will depart immediately for the Pacific station. The move reflects naval redeployment during the period.
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Samoa
London
Hanghai
Geflon
Fake German cruiser Falke arrest story debunked
Navy officials deny the tale that the Falke was arrested by Porpoise. They note cable despatches from Victoria and New Zealand contradict the report and show no such incident occurred.
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Washington
Victoria
Falke
Porpoise
Navy Department
Bamoa
New Zealand
Bids Opened to Clear and Grade Artillery Site at Marrowstone Point
Assitant Quartermaster Robinson opened bids for clearing twenty three acres and grading twenty five acres of the artillery post site at Marrowstone Point. Bids from EK M More Nelson Prospect P Coyne and C J Erickson itemized costs for clearing cutting wood and plowing with varied per acre and per cord rates. FP Coyne’s bid is recommended for acceptance by the Quartermaster General in Washington.
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Quartermaster Robinson
Marrowstone Point
EK. M. More
Nelson Pros
P. Coyne
Port Townsend
C J. Erickson
Quartermaster General
Washington
FP. Coyne
Train sections from St. Paul to Seattle reach destinations
One section of the Great Northern train arrived in Seattle at 1 o clock after leaving St Paul Monday. The other two sections are due at 6 o clock and 11 o clock. A large delegation of homemakers were brought from the east.
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Great Northern
St. Paul
Seattle
Eart
Indian map for a guide moves to Porcupine district
O M Steinle of Pittsburg leads a party of eleven toward Porcupine with plans to stake and claim gold. He expects rewards next December after surveying the region and he mentions tips from an old Indian near Haines Missions.
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O. M. Steinle
Pittsburg
Tremont
Porcupine
Stetnle
Haines Missions
Port Angeles Railroad Contract Awarded to Van Norman Co
Port Angeles April 21 The contract to build the Port Angeles Eastern railroad section on piles was awarded to the Van Norman company of Seattle. W H Gartock of Seattle appointed master mechanic. Piles to be supplied by J E B Caine of Seattle and lumber secured at Ballard with Schwacher Bros furnishing the iron.
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Port Angeles
Port Angeles Eastern Railroad
van Norman Company
Seattle
W. H Gartock
Beattle
Seattle and International
Northern Pacific
Elks Lodge Delegation Heads to Pendleton for Branch
A large group from the Everett Elks lodge plans to travel to Piverett tomorrow to organize a new branch of the order. Two extra coaches will join the regular Great Northern train to Everett, with a three-coach special returning Sunday afternoon.
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Mike
Piverett
Order
Great Northern
Everett
Seattle
Cut by a Saw in Tualatin Lumber Yard Accident
Chas F. Casteel, an employee of the Tualatin Lumbering Company, suffered severe injuries today when part of the machinery malfunctioned. The cut-off saw struck his forehead above the eye, ripped the right shoulder, and severed the right arm near the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tualatin
Ofc
Chas
F. Casteel
Tualatin Lumbering Company
Casteel
Blue Star rushes Alaska route prep for summer
Blue Star Navigation Co accelerates Alaska service with the steamer Elihu Thompson chartered for summer use. After Honolulu service she will be overhauled before entering the Seattle to St Michael run. On the same date the steamer Saronne sails from Vancouver to St Michael to connect with Blue Star river service.
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Blue Star Navigation Company
Elihu Thompson
Honolulu
Seattle
Beattie Chamber Plans McKinley Visit Meetings
Committees formed at the last Beattie chamber of commerce session to arrange entertainments for President McKinley held a morning meeting with no decisions. They will reconvene tomorrow for advance planning. Members include Jacob Furth A M Brookes W R Gay George F Meacham and F Corcercan.
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Chamber of Commerce
McKinley
Beattie
Jacob Furth
A. M. Brookes
W. R. Gay
George F. Meacham
F. Corcercan
Ferry County Officials Named in Washington Republic 1871
Ferry county in Washington State announces its fully organized government with Sheriff Henry Wiseman and officials including Auditor I Speigele, Treasurer W C Morris, Prosecuting Attorney L H Mason, Clerk of the Court M Bk Joaseph, Assessor Andrew Casey, Surveyor K B Thomas. Commissioners H L Percy chair, D W Yeargin, L P Wilmot. No deputy officers except Sheriff Dan OConnell and C Griswold. Justice J M Bewley as sole precinct judicial officer. Judge Neall to hold superior court sessions.
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Republic
Wash
Ferry County
Henry Wiseman T
I. Speigele
W. C. Morris
L. H. Mason
M. BK. Joaseph
Andrew Casey
K. B. Thomas
H. L. Percy
D. W. Yeargin
L. P. Wilmot
Sherif
Dan O'Connell
C. Griswold
J. M. Bewley
Neall
Superior Court
Police Seek Two Men After Attempted Suicide on Train
Chief Reed received a telegram from Scranton chief Robling describing Joseph Morgan and Edward Williams as the men who attempted death by own action near Ellensburg. Williams cut his throat with a razor but survived. Morgan jumped from a moving train and broke his leg. Morgan claimed a loss of $109 on the trip.
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Reed
Robling
Scranton
Joseph Morgan
Edward Williames
Ellensburg
Morgan
Williams
Northern Pacific
The
Ellensboro
New Schedule of Transportation Rates Effective April 25
The new transportation rates will apply to routes from Seattle to Missouri River points. First class from Bound to Chicago rises to 61.50, up 3.75 from 57.75, with second class increasing from 47.75 to 51.50. First class to Wilmington DC Baltimore New York and Philadelphia climbs 110, while fares to Beaton Providence Hartford decrease by 75 65 and 40 cents respectively.
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Seattle
Missouri River
Chicago
Wilmington
Del
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Porcupine Creek Mining Camp Activity Report
Advices from Bhagway state that Porcupine Creek is the sole mining camp in the area with active development. Bedrock depth varies from four to twenty feet as multiple parties work. gold ranges from 6 to 83 buttons per pan, with Mix owning the richest stream. Prospectors expect no freshets disruption this summer due to bed rock drains and wing dams. Beach claims on Porcupine show gold but await better prospecting after snow melts. About four men work on Porcupine and its tributaries, with 1860 to 3000 in the district. McKinley Creek shows promise but lacks development. Calhoun has a six to seven man party wintering and prepared. Jack Dalton runs a large Porcupine City store with miners’ needs at reasonable prices.
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Bhagway
Porcupine Creek
Porcupine District
Mix
Porcupine
Salmon River
McKinley Creek
Calhoun
Jack Dalton
Porcupine City
Superior Court Adopts Rule on Filing Original Papers
The superior court adopts a rule requiring original papers served more than twenty four hours before a contested hearing be filed at least twenty four hours prior. Papers served within twenty four hours must be filed before the hearing. Violations may lead to denial of hearing until filed and the court may hear only on compliant papers. Signed by Judges Jacobs Benson Moore.
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Superior Court
Jacobs
BE. D. Benson
William Hickman Moore
Suits and notices fill Seattle docket in 1882 case load
Multiple suits filed in superior court include Pachkus versus Waterville Improvement for 3000 dollars, Griggs against E Walley Jones & Sons for 1396.58, and Washington National Building Loan & Investment Association against Mrs Alexa and Stania Alexa for 2000 plus costs. Other actions involve Dexter Horton & Co for 15000 in damages, and Holman against Eckert for 1000. Public works petitions seek street improvements and sidewalk work, while local inspections review steam vessels. A dormitory planning meeting at the university considers twelve plans with an expected cost near 50000 per building.
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Josephine Alexa
Stanialaus Alexa
Joseph W. Alexa
Washington National Building, Loan & Investment Association
Superior Court
C. BR. Holman
Lewis Eckert
Interbay
Mr. Holman
OTFS
Strike at Williams A. Boodle & Son Caulkers
The caulkers and rib carpenters employed by Williams A. Boodle & Son of San Francisco are on strike.
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Williams A. Boodle & Son
San Francisco
Calumet, Mich
City hosts several railroad agents from distant lines
J. F. Hender general agent of the New York Central and Vanderbilt linea is in the city from Portland. Mr. J. Roche general agent of Rio Grande & Western is in town from Portland. A KE Cooper agent of the Rock Island road is in the city. Charles H. Markham traffic manager of the Southern Pacific was here today from Portland.
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J. F. Hender
New York Central
Vanderbilt Linea
Portland
Mr. J. Roche
The
Rio Grande & Western
A. KE. Cooper
Rock Island Road
Charles H. Markham
Southern Pacific
A Kipling in Seattle Young Writer Emerges
A Seattle Star reader story shows a six year old child, Zelma Fay Bridges, composing a verse in Kipling style. The street pickup demonstrates Seattle’s budding Kipling talent with lines praising the cow and its products and the care given to livestock.
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Seattle
Star
Zelma Fay Bridges
Notable Visitors and Transit Rates Highlight Seattle Scene
Personal mentions include Goodall of Goodall Parkins & Co San Francisco visiting the Butler. John McMillin Roche Harbor Cement and his son Paul H M McMillin at Seattle. Stuart Robson and wife Marie Burroughs with D W Arthur of the Stuart Robson company at the Rainier Grand. Congo railroad fare listed as 33 1 3 cents per mile.
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John McMillin
Roche Harbor & Cement Company
Paul H. M. McMillin
Seattle
Stuart Robson
Miss Marie Burroughs
D. W. Arthur
Rainier Grand
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Senate
United States
Agonicillo
Port Angeles Railroad
Elks IM
Elimu Thompson
Ferry County Officials
M. F. Pachkus
Waterville Improvement Company Et al
Henry 8. Griggs
E. Walley Jones & Sons
Dexter Horton & Company
BF. C. Hughes
Muyhen
W P. Baynard
Twenty-third Avenue
Alexander Street
Board of Public Works
Denny Blain Land Company
Denny Hotel
Dcase
Union Electric Company
Yealerway
Broadway
Thirty-second Avenue
Board of Public Works and Police Department
Third Avenue
Mn 1
Bryant
Cherry
Ballard
John Sweeney
First Avenue
Mary C. Calkine
Ve. A. L
Board of University Regents
University
Ladies of the First Christian Church
M. P
Pine Street
John FE. Foy
Boston
Mase
Foy
Mary Kealy
Emmelow
Sarah A. Kealy
Ametia Carlson
Chas. A
Ann
Sims
Hawkins
Federal Court
United States Marshal
Federal Court Building
Spelger & Hurlbut
Wall Papers
Pike Street Star Paint CO
Moran Brothers Company
Dusiness Mining
Worthing Umn Pi Machinery
Mosher
Roberts Water
Abe Bellers
Ontates Metallic Packing Company
Lowest
Prici Golden Rule Bazaar Co
Firet Avenue
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co
Gilman
Renton
Second Ave
Frowninc, Hopkins & CO
Stre
Seeet Ev
Dunes Brokers
Bailey Building
Portians
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Vancouver
Clay Eversole
Optician
Bufite Legal Tender Development Company
Ng Buffalo
Ten Milllion Deffers
Prospecan
Scents
Dexter Horton Block
W. B. Nichols
Burlington Railroad
Forbes
American Glass Company of
Havana
Carnegie
Lake Superior
Marquette Range
Louisville
Louieville
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Railway Personals
New Congo
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