Croker Testifies On Tammany Power And Plunder
Richard Croker told the Mazet committee he leads Tammany Hall and that party loyalty secures offices and profits. He acknowledged influence in appointments, described campaign contributions, and noted associates Meyer and Croker real estate ties and a former judge’s money gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croker
Mons
Meyer & Croker
Mr. Mons
Joseph F. Daly
Supreme Court
Real
Meyers
O’ Sullivan
Daly
Tweed Administration
New York
Mazet
Tod Richbard Croker
Tammany Hall
Wader
Demcratic Club
Moss
Tatmany Hall
Mr. Moss
Mr. Croker
Mr. More
Mr. Most
Amsterdam Avenue
Astoria
Tammany
Municipal
Assembly
Finance Committee of
Bis
Peter F. Meyer
Alao
Dock Board
Mose
Prairie fires claim two lives and burn farms in multiple states
Prairie fire in Gresley county kills J. J. Lepper and Kia, destroys farm buildings as high winds hinder efforts to contain it. In Colorado near Cheyenne Wells, wide areas of grazing land burn, thousands of cattle shifted ranges, while a westward blaze at Wild Horse grows. Also reported: Pennsylvania senatorial balloting shows Wells ahead of Quay and Jonke in a multi-candidate vote with 202 total ballots. Madrid plans ten new ironclads for the Spanish navy, as Marine Minister outlines bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Gresley
J. J. Lepper
Kia
Colorado
Cheyenne Wells
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Calvin Wella
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Jonke
Wells
Cuver
Madrid
Marine
Samoan crisis and Hague disarmament briefings at Cabinet
The April Cabinet meeting focused on the Samoan crisis and the Hague disarmament conference, with Admiral Kantz's report clarifying Mataafa’s provisional government and German influence. Instructions to U S delegates at The Hague were read, though the exact stance remains guarded. The South Dakota governor's request to muster out volunteers in the Philippines was not discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hague
Apia
Mataafa
Justice Chamber
Malietoa Tanu
Matassa
Kautz
Philadelphia
Chambers
Berlin
Malietoa
United States
Hay
South Dakota
Philippines
Mustered Out Volunteers From Philippines Soon
War Department to reply to Governor Lee of South Dakota stating troops will be brought home as soon as expedient and transports permit. Law allows six months’ service. officials say volunteers may not be mustered out before that unless they choose to return. General Otis coordinating with volunteers to arrange discharge.
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Bilver
Washington
War Department
Lee
South Dakota
McKinley
Philippines
United States
Executive Department
Hill
Otis
Trial of Bowie and Shaw in Train Robbery Case
The Bowie and Shaw train robbery trial continued with testimonies from fireman McDermott and witnesses Bryant. Joe ONeal testified about stolen horses tied to a 1898 holdup near Rye Patch, describing tracks, a door sill inscription, and a roanhaired horse linked to Bowies accomplice. The day included bench warrant action for Frank Baldin and a lively, cautious witness recounting incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDermott
Mine Bryant
Shaw
Bowie
Mia Bryant
Joe O'Neal
Bryant Boy
O'Neal
Kennifield
Frank Baldin
McDeid
Jon
Mr. O'Neal
Humboldt House
Fred Bryant
Rye Patch
Bryant
Oreana Hill
Red Book Admitted in Quay Trial Fight Over Evidence
In Philadelphia on April 14 the Quay trial moved into re examination of handwriting expert H E Hagen as defense argues over admitting the Red Book. Witnesses identified handwriting in the bank records and checks from 1888 to 1897, with Judge Biddle allowing parts of bank books to prove conspiracy. A missing page from the Red Book is cited. In Chicago, Emma Law dies after injuries from a quarrel with landlord William Slater over unpaid rent.
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Philadelphia
Quay
H. E. Hagen
David T. Watson
Hagen
Hopkins
A. E. Tabor
Hopkine
Maxtel
Wm. H. Tabor
M. 8. Quay
J. 5. Beacon
H. GC. Greenwalt
Mr. Shields
Senator Quay
Mr. Beacon
Biddle
Goldfaith
People’s Bank
Goldsmith
Shields
Geldamith
Chicago
William Slater
Emma Law
Slater
Floods in Wyoming report claims train wreck deaths
The Cheyenne dispatch says Goose Creek floods wash bridges and flood much of Sheridan with four feet of water, forcing evacuations. A Burlington & Missouri train wreck death report is unconfirmed. Sheridan reports five bridges down and water supply cut. Indans on the Creek Reservation said drowned.
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Denver
Times
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Saya
Sheridan
Burlington & Missouri
Northward Along the Lake Day of Battle Report Manila War Dispatch
General Martin advances north along the lake road with Napidan and Lagana de Bay gunboats. Rebels retreat as troops cross Paghanjan to Lamba and Longas. Five North Dakota men killed, two wounded. Father McKinnon administers last rites. Americans capture San Antonio at sunset after Laguna de Bay shells rebels. Twenty unarmed prisoners released with proclamations. Fourth Cavalry guards Santa Cruz.
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Manila
Martin
Hille
Napidan
Lagana de Bay
Lamba
Longas
Wisenberger
Padre Ancontenca
North Dakota
Longas Church
Father McKinnon
Laguna de Bay
San Antonio
United States Philippine Commission
Fourth Cavalry
Santa Cruz
Markets Report from Kansas City Chicago Omaha and more
Cattle receipts across Kansas City Chicago and Omaha show market activity steady to strong with varied price ranges for native and Texas steers cows and heifers and stockers. Sheep receipts high in Chicago and Omaha with lambs and muttons pricing steady to firm. copper and lead hold steady in New York trading.
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Silver State
Kansas City
Texas
Chicago
Omaha
San Francisco
Denver
New York
Exchange
Eee
Mrs George on Trial in Murder Case
Damaging evidence floods the Mire. George murder trial as Mrs Mary Finley testifies about threats to kill James Saxton and pistol incident at the Althouse home. Nettie McAllister details conversations and letters while janitor John L Jackson recounts threats to Saxton. Wade Court of Inquiry in Washington to examine more witnesses after close of proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger A. Pierce
Richard Croker
Canton
Mary Finley
Mire
George
James
Saxton
Nettie McAllister
Althouse
John L. Jackson
Mra. Althouse
Stly Htmte
Washington
Wade Court of Inquiry
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Fter Croker
Samoa
Admiral Kautz
State Department
Boss Quay
Miles
Miss Bryant
Lake Tehoe
California
U. 8
H. A. W.taber
Prosecution
Culiar Transactions
Bismarck
N. D
Missouri River
Columbus
Monnett
Standard Oil
Schley
Naval Examining Board
Mrs. George
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