Expert Goldsmith Makes Ad missions Favorable to the Defendant
Philadelphia reports the defense showcasing expert Meyer Goldsmith in Senator Quay bank case. Cross examination hints the prosecution’s bank evidence weakened as Goldsmith concedes loans to others and repayments to the bank. District Attorney Rothermel asserts $200,000 state deposit favored Quay, whether used by him or lent.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Meyer Goldsmith
Commonwealth
Shields
Hopkins
Quay
Goldsmith
Rothermel
Fourteen Votes Shift as Jones Gains in Senate Ballot
In Harrisburg April 20 fourteenth votes shifted from Quay after a joint ballot for United States senator. Anti-Quay and Magee faction members backed B F Jones of Pittsburgh. Crawford and Magee led the break with Lusch and Scott joining, producing Quay 93 Jenks 85 Jones 69 total 247 with 124 needed. Jones belongs to the Pittsburg iron and steel firm Jones and Laughlin.
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Washington
McLaren
Quay
Jones
Hosack
Klump
McFarlane
McWhinney
Nisbet
Robison
Shaw
Stodes
Allegheny
Jenks
Militia Maintains Order in Pana Fight Over Miners’ Strike
CuicaGo April 20 Town and village elections held across Illinois with local issues. In Pana the miners’ strike embittered the race, a double provost guard from militia kept order, several arrests for illegal voting occurred, and A. B. Gorman of the Democratic party won the mayoralty on a platform supporting union labor and opposing importation of negro miners.
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CuicaGo
Illinois
Pana
A. B. Gorman
Four Men Sentenced in Wheeling Striking Case
In Wheeling West Virginia on April 20 Judge Jackson presided over a special term of the United States court to hear cases arising from violations of the judge’s injunction. Four men were charged with obstructing the road and each received 30 days in jail and a $50 fine.
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Wheeling
W. Va
United States Court
Jackson
Democratic Mayor Chosen in New Haven Election
In New Haven on April 20 Cornelius Driscoll the Democratic mayoral nominee defeated incumbent Frederick Farnsworth by 1525 votes. The Democratic ticket for city offices also won in a decisive victory.
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New Haven
Conn
Cornelius Driscoll
Frederick Farnsworth
Bryan Visits Chairman Jones In Atlantic City
Hon William J Bryan arrived in Atlantic City on April 20 to visit Chairman Jones of the national Democratic committee who is recuperating his health Jones shows slow improvement during the visit and remains under care in the city
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Bryan
Jones
Atlantic City
N. J
William J. Bryan
National Democratic Committee
Latter Day Miracle Prompts Poplar City Health Talk
In Poplar City Illinois on April 17 residents recount a dramatic recovery of Mrs. J S Murdock from long illness. Her husband credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring her ability to function and perform daily tasks. The ad claims the remedy cures kidney conditions and lists price as 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50, available from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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Poplar City, Ill
J. S. Murdock
Dodd
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Improved Sleeping Car Service to Chicago and Twin Cities
The Chicago and North-Western Railway announces palace sleeping cars between Brookings and Kasota on the North-Western line. New time card shows departures from Huron at 4 00 p m and Brookings at 8 20 p m except Sunday with breakfast at Kasota at 7 00 a m, Milwaukee 8 40 p m, Chicago 9 55 p m. Westbound leaves Minneapolis 4 20 p m and St Paul 4 50 p m, connects at Kasota to Brookings sleeper leaving after supper 7 35 p m daily except Sunday, arriving Brookings 9 20 a m. The sleeper stays at Tracy over Sunday. Train departs Chicago 3 00 a m and Milwaukee 4 50 a m arriving Huron 1 2 p m. For details consult Chicago & North-Western ticket agents.
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Kasota
Huron
Milwaukee
Chicago
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Tracy
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Three Years Extension for Cuban Debt Proposed
Washington April 20 cabinet meeting focused on Cuban debt. Objections to Secretary Alger's plan for a one year general extension and commissions to settle further extension led to a request to revise the order for a straight three year extension. Interest rates will stay unchanged.
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Washington
Alger
Japanese parliament grants subsidies to steamship lines
Prince Konoye states the Japanese parliament has decided to subsidize two steamship companies operating routes between the Orient and the coast. Each company will immediately build three ships for Yokohama to San Francisco and Yokohama to Seattle routes, matching the size of vessels now in service.
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San Francisco
Prince Konoye
Japan
Orient
Yokohama
Seattle
Quotation Style Shapes Advertising Cleverly Says Col Journalist
A famed firm led by C I Hood and Co. of Sarsaparilla fame develops quaint proverbs for advertising. The piece notes they use mass media, adapt wise laws for practical use, and prefer clean cut argument over display type. It praises freshness and bright approach in this line.
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Messrs.c.i. Hood & Co
Sarsaparilla
Texas Sslons Favor Arkansas Anti-Trust Law Passage
Austin Texas April 22 special senate committee reports favor passage of the Arkansas anti-trust bill with only a Jan 1 1900 operative date Labor unions are not affected by the measure House committee seeks exemptions for later unions Insurance companies paying in other states are not to be held responsible for the poor The senate debate on tolls for telegrams ends with a finding that fire insurance interests funded the pressure and no investigation is needed
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Philadelphia Weather Bureau
Austin
Tex
Senate
Texas
House
L. J. Clark
Orange Courthouse
Swift
Fire losses hit $100000 in Little Rock firms affected
A fire in Little Rock last Sunday caused about 100000 in damage to the Little Rock Oil and Refining company and the Aurora Lighting company, with 60000 insured. Foreign insurance adjusters are delaying payments under anti-trust law fears of criminal prosecution if settlements occur.
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Little Rock
Ark
Little Rock Oil and Refining Company
Aurora Lighting Company
Counterfeit Stamp Case Ties Lancaster Cigar Makers
Washington reports officials cannot confirm the total loss from counterfeit revenue stamps used by Lancaster tobacco firms. A Philadelphia special agent leads the factory probe to trace blue paper stock. Indemnity bonds by the cigar makers are expected to cover most or all government losses. Strong evidence is cited against the arrested men.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Lancaster
Special Revenue
Philadelphia
Bryan Addresses Syracuse Crowd on Tax and Currency
Mr. Bryan spoke to a packed Alhambra theater in Syracuse, New York, April 22, drawing enthusiastic cheers as he revisited themes on the income tax and currency. The 3,000 seat venue was filled with an eager audience.
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Mr. Bryan
Syracuse
N. Y
Alhambra
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Echo
Witness Testifies on Mysterious Man in Black Sightings
In Canton Ohio on April 22 the defense for Mrs. George presented a witness who saw a man wearing a long black mackintosh and cape and a white sailor hat pass by her home along a route from the Althouse residence to downtown shortly after Saxton was shot.
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Canton
George
Althouse
Saxton
Lincoln Birthplace Farm Sold for Possible Park
HopKENTUCKY April 22 The farm where Abraham Lincoln was born two miles south of Hopkinsville has been sold to David Grear of New York. It is expected to become a historical park.
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Lincoln
Hopgenville
Abraham Lincoln
Here
David Grear
New York
Mile of Burling ton Track Washed Out by Water Spout
A water spout at Forbes Missouri about 26 miles north of St Joseph washed out a mile of the Burling ton track and caused additional damage.
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St. Josefn
Forbes, Mo
Here
Burlington
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