Directors of the American Tobacco Company Indicted
New York May 9 President Duke and nine directors of the American Tobacco Company were indicted by the federal grand jury. The group including James B. Duke William H Butler William A burg Louis Ginter George Addens George W Gail Benjamin N. Duke George W. Watts Joseph Browne and Charles G Emery faced charges under section 68 for conspiracy to restrain trade and to monopolize the paper cigarette market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
New York
Duke Cola
American Todé Company
le Grand Jury
James B. Duke
William H. Butler
William A. Burg
Louis Ginter
George Addens
George W. Gail
Benjamin N. Duke
George W. Watts
Joseph Browne
Charles G. Emery
Wanted Man Handsome Elk Surrenders to Sheriff
Deputy Marshals and Indian police escort Handsome Elk a Sioux who shot two officers three weeks ago and had been at large. He surrendered to Sheriff Morgan at the Lower Brule agency after a week of pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S. D
Marsha
Tshetter
Lewis
Acee Morgan
Lower Brule
Handsome Elk
Morgan
General Maceo Holds Pinar del Rio in Cuba
A messenger from Cuba reports General Maceo has full possession of Pinar del Rio with a well equipped army and plans to hold the position until the rainy season sets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinar del Rio
New York
Cuba
Palma
Maceo
Pinar del Province
Recognized escapee George Taylor tracked near Snetton
Snetton Neb May 8 George Taylor who recently escaped from jail at Carrollton Mo was seen and recognized near here Tuesday He is reported to have boarded a train and gone to Kearney Neb where all trace of him was lost Detectives are reported to be in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Taylor
Snetton
Neb
Carrollton
Kearney
Blood Poison Cure Claim by Washington Jeweler
A Washington jeweler 926 Pensylvania Ave reports severe blood poisoning before using 3.6. After four bottles symptoms improved and after thirteen he claims full cure with no recurrence. Advertisement asserts S.S. remedy guarantees cure of blood poisoning and offers books on the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Martin
Pensylvania Ave
Washington,d.c
S.S
Women Win Seat Retention at Methodist Conference
In Cleveland on May 9 the Methodist general conference voted 425 to 98 to allow four women delegates to keep their seats. The decision is a compromise and not a full victory, with no precedent set for future conferences. The body also approved submitting a constitutional amendment to age and membership requirements for delegates to the annual conferences. The amendment would require delegates to be over 25 and church members for at least five years, and ensure at least one ministerial and one lay delegate per conference. It implies women may be eligible as lay delegates, not just men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Methodist General Conference
General Conference
Methodist Church
New Jersey Democrats Back Cleveland Era at State Convention
The New Jersey Democratic convention elected four delegates at large to the Chicago national convention: Sen James Smith Jr of Essex, ex-Sen Rufus Blodgett of Monmouth, ex-State Chairman Allan L. McDermott of Hudson, and ex-Judge Albert Tallman of Gloucester. Sixteen district delegates were ratified and the platform endorsed Cleveland’s administration and gold standard. Cleveland’s openness to renomination tempered any push for instruction of delegates. Southern delegates favor ex-Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Chicago
United States
James Smith, Jr
Essex County
Rufus Blodgett
Monmouth
Allan L. McDermott
Hudson
Albert Tallman
Gloucester
Cleveland
Pattison
Pennsylvania
General Government Maintains Control of Fort Robinson
Judge Shiras rules federal authority fully governs Fort Robinson military reservation. Landale and Braddin, in charge of the post exchange, were held for selling liquor without license under state authority. Nebraska's amendatory act to enforce liquor laws on the reservation is ruled nugatory, settling disputes over post exchange operations and state interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Shiras
Fort Robinson
Landale
Braddin
Post Exchange
Nebraska
London Syndicate Buys Mexico City Railways
The London and South African syndicate has bought the entire street railway system of Mexico City and suburbs. A first payment of 825000 dollars has been made. the new company will take possession in July and introduce electric traction while modernizing the property to attract suburbs. The syndicate plans other large ventures in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
City of
Mexico
Congressmen Sam M. Clark Renominated in Keokuk
The First district Republican convention held in Keokuk Iowa unanimously renominated Congressman Sam M. Clark for another term by a rising vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Keokuk
Sam M. Clark
Congress
Senate approves 5 to 6 vote for bond sale inquiry
The senate authorized a finance committee investigation into U S bond sales by the secretary of the treasury over 1894 to 1896. Democrats Caffery Hill Mitchel Palmer voted no. The resolution requires detailed inquiries into funds, purchasers, prices, and contracts related to the bond sales and their impact on U S credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHinadox
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Caffery
Faulkner
W. Va
Gray
Del
Hill
N. Y
Mitchell
Wis
Palmer
Ils
Committee On Finance
United States Treasury
Bill clears path for territorial supreme court appeals
Wasu Hinaton May 9 report says after a three and a half hour session the house passed a bill amending the act that creates a court of appeals. The measure allows appeals from territorial supreme courts to the court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hinaton
House
Court of Appeals
Supreme Courts of
Territories
Postal order bans Acme Novelty and Roberts for fraud
Postmaster General Wilson barred the Acme Novelty company and A. C. Roberts of Jackson Minnesota from using the mails citing operation of a fraudulent concern. The action targets mail service and business practices amid governmental crackdown on deceptive schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Acme Novelty Company
A. C. Roberts
Jackson, Minn
Three Ships to Aid Cuban Revolt With Arms Expedition Planned
The Advertiser reports America will send three ships to Cuba loaded with arms and ammunition for the revolutionaries. One vessel, possibly the Magnetic, bought for 15000 dollars, will land cargoes with two armed convoys. The Bermuda and Muriel are named as the other two vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Advertiser
United States
Bermuda
Muriel
Advance of imperial troops cancelled near Mafeking
Care Town May 9. Earl Gray says the rebel lion's back is broken and imperial forces will not advance to Bulawayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Town
Mafeking
Earl Gray
Bulawayo
Mgr Louis Galimberti Dies in Rome at 87
Rome reports the death of Mgr Louis Galimberti, renowned prelate and diplomat. Former papal ambassador to Austria Hungary, he died at 1 20 p m He was born in 1838 and served as mediator between Germany and Spain over the Caroline Islands ownership and helped negotiate the Prussia Holy See accord ending the May laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Galimberti
Rome
Mgr
Louis Galimberti
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Spain
Caroline Islands
Prussia
Holy See
Dakota Editor's Son Killed in Train Accident
Charles Sweatland son of Dr Sweatland editor of the Miller South Dakota Gazette was attempting to steal a ride on an eastbound freight train when he fell under the cars and was fatally mangled despite being rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Sioux City
Charles Sweatland
Dr. Sweatland
Miller
8. D
Ready for the Rush Red Lake lands opening
Farmers along the Western line prepare for the Red Lake reservation settlement as May 15 approaches. A camp of seventy to eighty tents near O Neils on Lost River hosts many would be settlers with fast horses, aiming to beat rivals to choice tracts near the land opening. Weather turned sunny and wagons head toward the line despite mud and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lake Lands
Fosston
Minn
Red Lake Reservation
O’neil
Lost River
Land Office
Mob lynches suspect in Kentucky city
In Fullfox and nearby Arlington the telegraph operator shot a suspect in the Walker city marshal assault. The mob overpowered authorities in Fulton and hanged the man, who confessed his guilt while in custody. Two other accused remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullfox
Walker
Arlington
Fulton
Purdue
Repeater Noted in Wheat Trade Echoes 1895 May
The Times-Herald recounts memory of May 1895 as traders expect similar outcomes this spring. Bulls recall profits from last year while shorts fear losses, amid weather, crop damage reports, and insect activity influencing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGo
Times-Herald
Shorts
Mastodon Skeleton Suit Seeks 20000 Damages
Ingham circuit court hears a case brought by Professor John Kost against Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad for 20000 damages to geological specimens shipped from Tiffin Ohio. He claims the mastodon skeleton was the most perfect in existence and suffered 10000 damage in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Ingham
John Kost
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Company
Tiffin
Fans unhappy with Umpire Keefe mob scene near game
In Louisville on May 12 fans at the Brooklyn versus Louisville game were angered by umpire Keefe’s calls and nearly mobbed him after the match. Police intervened and escorted him to his hotel with six officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Brooklyn
Keefe
Memorial service for Baron Maurice de Hirsch at Temple Emanuel
Hebrews of many beliefs and Christians gathered at Temple Emanuel in New York on May 12 for a memorial service honoring Baron Maurice de Hirsch. Colonel John B. Weber, former immigration commissioner, gave the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Temple Emanuel
Baron Maurice de Hirsch
John B. Weber
Immigration
Results on the Diamond From Latest Baseball Scores
In Columbus Indianapolis edged Columbus 13 to 1. At Kansas City Milwaukee lost 11 to 7. St Paul defeated Minneapolis 7 to 4. In Louisville Brooklyn won 3 to 1 while Cincinnati beat Washington 18 to 11.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Louisville
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Washington
Nephew of Henry Villard Dies by His Own Hand in Spokane
The report notes a death by suicide of Henry Villard's nephew in Spokane. Other briefs mention Pittsfield Illinois troubled by housebreakers, Sound money Democrats organizing in Chicago, and other political and economic items from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Villard
Spokane
Pittsfield
Hackley Benefactor of Muskegon Detailed in Press Feature
From Muskegon, Charles H. Hackley is celebrated for civic works including Hackley Park, Hackley Public Library, and Hackley School. The piece recounts his philanthropy, health struggles with neuralgia and rheumatism, and his endorsement of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure, noting the pills’ composition, uses, safety, and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Hackley
Muskegon
Hackley
Michigan
Hackley Park
Hackley Public
Dr. Williams
Indiana Republicans Likely to Back McKinley Platform
Indiana Republicans appear set to instruct delegates for McKinley after caucuses in eight of 138 districts endorsed McKinley resolutions for the party platform. The Fourth district did not vote against instructions, merely tabling the measure, leaving little doubt of the outcome unless an unforeseen event occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Republican Convention
McKinley
Resolutions Committee
Minnesota Orangemen Meet In Flourishing Session
The grand lodge of Orange men in Minnesota met in Minneapolis at 705 Nicollet Avenue with 45 delegates. Membership stands at 6,498, up 1,276 from last year, the treasurer reports 1,153.31 on hand, and ten new lodges have been organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Orangemen
Minneapolis
Grand Lodge of Orangemen of Minnesota
Nicollet Avenue
Cloudburst Hits Ashland Damaging Property and Tanks
A May 7 cloudburst floods cellars and damages property in Ashland Wisconsin. Streets incur about $2000 in damage while Ashland Lightning Company oil tanks were swept away. Two homes were struck by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Ashland Lightning Company
Langtry settles suit with Union Bank over forged order
London May 7 Mrs Langtry’s suit against the Union Bank of London to recover 200000 dollars value of jewelry deposited for safekeeping and delivered to an unknown person on a forged order has been settled. Mrs Langtry receives 10000 pounds and the jewels if recovered.
Burleigh Beats Squire for State Convention Bid in King County
Andrew F. Burleigh the Northern Pacific receiver defeated Senator Squire in the King county Republican convention as a candidate to the state convention A large majority backed a resolution endorsing McKinley for the presidential nomination and the Seattle event took place in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh
Squire
Seattle
Wash
May S
Andrew F. Burleigh
King County
McKinley
Second Bermuda Expedition Reaches Cuba in Safety
A Havana dispatch via Key West reports Cuba buzzing with rumor that the Bermuda landed men and arms on the northern coast east of Cardenas. The Bermuda reportedly outran a Spanish gunboat after the Rena Mercedes lay in Hole in the Wall while awaiting an insurgent expedition. General Maceo avoids attacking. he aims to stay near Pinar del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Cuba
New York
Havana
Key West
Fla
Cardenas
Rena Mercedes
Hole-in-the- Wall
Nassau
Abaco
Journalists expel from Cuba over Weyler remarks
Havana May 8 James Creelman of the New York World and Frederick W. Lawrence of The Journal of New York have been expelled from Cuba for calumniating Captain General Weyler the government and the army and for attributing insurgents crimes to the Spanish army They were ordered to leave Cuba by the first steamer sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
James Creelman
New York World
Frederick W. Lawrence
Journal of New York
Weyler
Cuba
Protests Reported Over Filibuster Ship Captives
Havana dispatches say American newspaperman Hamilton held on the Key West schooner Competitor will be released while the others captured with him face execution despite Washington protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprip
Havana
Hamilton
Key West
Washington
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Durham, N. C
Who Retail
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Blackwell
Durham
Gene Durham
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Wanton
Indian Police
General Vaceo
New Jersey
Mexico City
Jackson Concern
Kentucky
Baron Hirsch
Western League
Dwyer
Cleophus
Suisun
Chicago Gas Combine
Northwest
Perry Belmont
Europe
Dick Croker
Senator Dubois
Idaho
Sir John Millais
Royal Academy
Michigans
Western Michigan
Grand Rapids, Mich
Evening Press
Canada
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Hacekeley Park
Indiana
Trocha
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