Confirmation fight over Collector Koester looms in Senate
Special from Washington reports a subcommittee will meet this week to consider the Koester nomination for Collector of Internal Revenue. Republican support appears scant, while Senator Teller hopes to defeat the nomination on behalf of Senator Tillman. If objections mount, a report may be delayed to the next session.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Koester
Teller
Tillman
Prince Henry Arrives Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm in Hamburg
Prince Henry arrived in Hamburg aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm tonight after docking from Brunsbuettel on the Deutchland. He was greeted by a large crowd as he stepped onto his cruiser and continued official duties.
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Hamburg
Prince Henry
Deutchland
Kaiser Wilhelm
Brunsbuettel
Cropsey Murder Trial Near Verdict in North Carolina Court
Elizabeth City coverage shows Wilcox defense claiming Cropsey suicide after quarrel. State’s Parker negro testified seeing a man like Wilcox carrying an unconscious woman toward the river. Court crowded as closing speeches began with arguments over drowning or self harm and whether evidence proves guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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Elizabeth City
N. Y
James Wilcox
Wilcox
Cropsey
N. C
Court House
Soliitor Ward
G. F. Aydlett
W. J. Leary
Nellie Cropsey
Nellie
J. Heywood Sawyer
Dr R P Pell Elected President of Converse College
Dr Robert P Pell of Columbia succeeds Dr B F Wilson as president of Converse College in Spartanburg D C March 18. Trustees elected him a few days ago and Pell notified him today confirmed his favorable decision to take the post.
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R. P. Pell
Columbia
B. F. Wilson
Spartanburg, D. C
Robert P. Pell
Converse College
Biggest Bargains on Earth Ribbon and Ready-made Goods
Readymade underwear at cost and black skirts reduced from seven dollars to four. Two and a quarter yard Cashmere in all colors priced at five cents. Seventy five cent shirt waists cut to forty. Pearl wrappers once priced at a dollar twenty five now seventy five cents. Numerous color ranges and sizes offered at deep discount.
Three Whites Arrested In Beaumont Blood Case
Three whites were arrested in Beaumont Texas as part of the Mattie Bennett gang investigation. Authorities withhold names and details to avoid hampering further arrests as the trio, sought since a prior confession, are believed tied to the gang's crimes.
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Bennett
Insurance Beneficiary Sought by Equitable Life Agent
H G Mellwain of Lancaster for Equitable Life Insurance seeks Martin Devine of Glenn Springs to present options on a 15 900 policy with a 15 year dividend period that matured. He offers cash value 9 000 to 10 000 or a paid up policy of 14 000 to 22 200. Despite searches in Glenn Springs and tax books no trace is found. Found Dead in His Cell. Scott Wilson 35 near Walnut Grove died in city station house after being found. coroner cites whiskey as cause. Mrs Wilson and seven children survive. a baby five weeks old in Kansas repeats the phrase Six years of famine for Kansas.
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Spartanburg Journal
H. G. Mellwain
Lancaster
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Martin Devine
Glenn Springs
Mellwain
Bevine
Spartanburg
Scott Wilson
Walnut Grove
Hines
Kansas
Kausis
Would Smash The Club If Hay Never Association Members Used Discovery
An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Discovery cures consumption pneumonia bronchitis and other lung ailments. It touts wide success, credits Lt conquers Grip and protects children from croop and whooping cough. Bottles offered free at Crawford Bros J P Mackey & Co with subscription prompt.
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Hay Never Association
Dr. Kings
Crawford Bros
J.P. Mackey
Reciprocity With Cuba Debate Shrinks Congress Rally
Washington March 19. Payne of the ways and means committee introduced a bill to provide for reciprocal trade with Cuba following a Republican conference decision. The steering committee against reciprocity met but proposed delaying action until all conference opponents are present. Otis Telis notes in Manila that wartime conditions eased and public cruelty by native officers troubled him. General Otis defended U S troops and said Filipinos could govern themselves with aid from the United States.
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Washington
Chughman Payne
Waysands Committee
Cuba
Republican Conference
Ways and Means Committee
House
Otis
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Otix
Culberson
Male
Manila
United States
Contorted ad fragment on patent cures and medical claims
Fragmentary advert reads like a 19th century patent medicine pitch. Mentions cures for catarrh and throat ailments, lists a company and inventors, and promises potent remedies with dubious health claims. Contains odd spellings and unclear names.
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Winnsboro
Archie D. McCoy
Rockingham
Piliée
Home Again
Scott & Bowne
New York
W. M. Bond
Edenton
Mr. Sawyer
Fearing
Wood
Lumsden
Lancaster Ilercwatileu
Beaumont
Charlotte Observer
Otis Telis
The
Drruagygion
Marvin
Ius Poty
Teon
Honiais
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