Harrison Victory in Chicago Mayor Race
Chicago voters elected Democrat C. H. Harrison mayor, defeating Republican Z I Carter and Democrat Altgeld. Harrison carried all wards, with a 41,953 plurality and kindergartens approved by citywide vote.
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Oliver State
Chicago
C. H. Harrison
Z. I. Carter
J. P. Altgeld
Harrison
Zeina R. Carter
the Chronicle
William J. Bryan
Monticello Club
Bryan
Lilino
Thomas Gahan
Illinois
Altgeld
Harvison
Democrats
Leeder
Ma Elo
Harrigan
Otrinifen
Ryan
Ooe
Laague
Lost His Farm Traded California Farm for Nonexistent Tennessee Land
Charles Steele and his wife with three children arrived penniless in St Louis after trading a 230 acre California farm for 1000 acres in Tennessee that did not exist and paying 1000 dollars. They learned in Helenwood that the deed’s land did not exist and sought legal recourse to recover farm and money. The family moved on to Cincinnati and then St Louis while Steele aims to return to California.
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ST. Louis
Charles | Steele
Los Angeles
California
Tennessee
Helenwood
Scott County
Cincinnati
Steele
Disquieting Rumors About Pope Declared False
Doctors Lapponi and Mazzoni issued a formal denial of rumors about the Pope’s health. They say he is in his usual health, receives audiences daily, and celebrates Mass nearly every morning. He will meet Sacred College dignitaries on April 10 and thank coronation well-wishers. Archbishop Ireland met him in farewell audience.
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Aguinaldo
Luna
The
Oceania
Philippine Islands
United States
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Rome
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Pontifical Court
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Allver
Washington
Army Court of Inquiry
R. W. Huntington
U. S. Marine Corps
Guantanamo
Russel H. Chittenden
Yale College
Davin
Prairie Canning Company
Armour Company
Wileon Company
Chittenden
Wilson Packing Company
Lee
Crittenden
Centennial Celebrating Louisiana Purchase in St Louis Fair
Senate passes bill to incorporate the St Louis World’s Fair scheduled for 1903 centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. House previously approved. emergency clause ensures swift enactment upon governor’s signature.
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Jefferson City
Senate
House
Those Lost on the Ill-Starred Chilkat Swept to Sea
Eureka California April 5 reports no bodies recovered from the steamer Chilkat wreck. The current and tide hinder recovery, with the hull breaking up and machinery scattered. A watch continues, hoping for drifting bodies as the wreck near the shore deteriorates.
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Eureka
Cal
Pennsylvania Election Deadlock Persists as Huff Gains
Harrisburg April 6 The anti-Quay Republicans dropped Judge Stewart and voted for George F. Huff of West Moreland, a former favorite son. The sixty-seventh ballot shows Quay 66 Jenk 60 Huff not yet recorded, total 211 with 106 needed and 42 paired or not voting.
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George PF. Huff
Harrisburg
Judge Stewart
Franklin County
George F. Huff
West Moreland County
Huff
Dalzell
Quay
Jenk
Necesary
Troops to Sail for Manila from San Francisco May First
San Francisco reports that all troops ordered to Manila will depart by May 1 by way of the port. Returning transports from Manila, including the Arizona and Scandia, are anticipated to arrive almost immediately, with those ships due within the week.
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San Francisco
Manila
Arizona
Scandia
Another One Was Married This Morning
Emily Vanderbilt Sloane daughter of Wm Douglass Sloane niece of Cornelius Vanderbilt and brothers Hammond of Boston marry John Henry Hammond at St Bartholomew s New York April 5. Ceremony attended by family friends. reception at Sloane home. groom s father General Hammond noted for Civil War service.
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Hiver Lime
New York
Emily Vanderbilt Sloane
Douglass Sloane
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Wm. K
Frederick
George Vanderbilt
John Henry Hammond
Boston
St. Bartholomew’s Church
David H. Greer
Mise Sloane
Lila Vanderbilt Sloane
Ruth Twombly
Gladys Vanderbilt
Knowlton
Edith Hall
Charlotte Barnes
Margaret Hammond
Mise Lila Sloane
Misa Sloane
Ogden Hammond
Alonzo H. Watter
Allan A. Robbing
J. G. P. Stokes
G. Arthur Gordon
W.¥. R. Thorne
Wm. Sloane
Herbert Parsons
C.K. M. Beekman
Mrs. Hammond
Sloane
Vanderbi
Hammond
Jammond
Sherman
Atatf
Thomas
Senate passes anti trust bill to curb operations
The Missouri Senate approved a measure to restrain trusts in the state. It authorizes the issuance of restraining orders and permits individuals harmed by trusts to recover damages. The bill, introduced by Harris, aims to aid the Attorney General in obtaining testimony.
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Jim Jefferson City
Senate
Harris
Markets Summary From Across the United States
Wheat and cattle prices move across markets in San Francisco Chicago Omaha and Kansas City with steady to strong trends. Reports show cattle receipts and sheep markets, with prices listed for steers cows and stockers, and ranch goods with little change in Denver and New York copper and lead.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Texas
Omala
Kansas City
Denver
New York
MINES SHUT AS STRIKE HALTS WORK IN CENTRAL DISTRICT
DES MOINES IOWA APRIL 6 A miners strike leaves only four of thirty mines operating 1200 workers unemployed. Operators refuse to recognize the union or meet demands and reportedly plan to import Negro miners from Missouri to keep production moving.
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Silr
DES Molnes
Missouri
Setback for a Trust in Akron Ruling Against Cereal Company
Ohio judge sustains restraining order against American Cereal Company, ruling the New Jersey formed company acts as a trust to regulate output raise prices and limit competition. Injunction remains until final hearing. company plans an appeal. In Ishpeming Michigan about 400 men return to mines after mass union meeting debating strike action.
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Ohio
Akron
Kobler
American Cereal Company Combine
New Jersey
Ishpeming
San Francisco Gas & Electric Stock Rises After Firefight Over Rates
San Francisco Gas & Electric shares regained strength on the Stock Exchange after brokers' selling orders were countermanded. The firm declared it would oppose a Supervisors rate cut reducing gas price from 175 to 110 per thousand, a move that previously unsettled investors and caused a drop in confidence.
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San Francisco Gas & Electric Company
San Francisco
Stock Exchange
Fire at Deadwood Leaves Town at Mercy of Flames
Deadwood South Dakota reports a great fire destroying property worth about 100000 as low water pressure hampered the fire department. Businesses burned include H Jacobs hardware Schweitzel assay office and lab J L Marcoux furniture F Enno barbershop H Coolidge tinshop. One block consumed and town left vulnerable at one point.
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Siiver
Deadwood
H. Jacobs
H. Schweitzel
Assay
J. L. Marcoux
F. Enno
H. Coolidge
John Watson Arrives for Pacific Coast Lecture Tour
Rev John Watson D D arrives in San Francisco with Mrs Watson for a multi city lecture itinerary. He plans stops in Monterey Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and an eventual departure to England. A reception by the St Andrews Society was given in his honor.
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San Francisco
John Watson
St. Andrews Society
Miners Strike Shocks Oregon Coal Mines
Miners at Salem Coal Co Card and Prosser Sherry Valley Coal Co National Fairview and Thomas mines near Salem strike over run of mine wages. New Waterford Fairfield and Kurt Palestine mines have been out for a week.
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Leward Wire
Salem
Salem Coal Co
Card & Prosser
Sherry Valley Coal Co
The
National
Fairview
Thomas
New Waterford
Fairfield
Kurt Palestine
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