Fire Claims Three Children and Several Adults in Tenement
A blaze on Fire Avenue in New York City killed three residents and injured several others as firefighters battled the six story tenement. Victims included LEBEOWITS aged 6 and Leliwabite age 4, plus Bora Lihowitz 3 and Michael Weuschbawin 62, with others burned and some overcome by smoke on the upper floors. Firemen recovered the charred bodies of children on the top floor as brave rescues were made amid the flames.
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New York
Firayne Street
Ba Leebowits
Wee Prajurod
Liebewite
Tie Dowd Mildres
Bora Lihowitz
Michael Weusschbawin
East Aide
Dui
Jones Pulled Through in New Hampshire Delegates Vote
New Hampshire Republican convention at Concord April 2 nominated four delegates to the national convention in Philadelphia. Gallinger Jones and Hastings were among the delegates chosen after a motion to cast ballots was debated amid party alignment with the 1898 McKinley vote discussed. An amendment favoring self government for Cuba and the Philippines failed.
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New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Concord
Republian
Saugates
Philadilpee
Wall Believe
Bynator B. Gulllagher
Gates
NB. Bryant
Andover
Motion Thue
J. Gallinger
Pras Jones
Wildien C. Clarke
Thoms N. Hastings
F. & Howell
Newport
Somes
Ajate
CO Tyfont
Jones Wes
Jace Denecrain
William McKin
Cubs
Philippines
Bricklayers Demand and Conference Over Building Trouble
In April, President Ovorge FP and Beuklayer leader Gubbine met with a representative of Bulkling Contractors' council in a bid to withdraw a move from the building trades' council. The conference, though ongoing, is not expected to impact future negotiations under the provisions of existing agreements.
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Ovorge FP
Gubbine
Beuklayer
Ff Tone
Contrentors
Counec
Gubbins
Building Trades' Comel
Bricklayers' wage surge reshapes building council stance
The conference hints a new policy from the Building Trades Council that could make it beneficial rather than objectionable to the organization. Bricklayers show rising demand with daily entries, boosting union jobs and a wage increase push of five cents per hour starting May 1.
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Wuilding Contractors’ Council
Building Trades' Council
Vodas
Tulon
How They Lined Up Vote on Quay Case in Senate
Washington April 25 detailed roll call on denying Mr Quay a seat in the Senate. Twenty three names listed with many paired votes showing support and opposition. Unpaired Senators included Aldrich Beveridge Clark Pettigrew.
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Quay
Senate
Washington
Mr. Quay
Wes Ax Tollowa
Seenee Carter
Chandler
Gerula
Daniel
Davis
Fora Wey ¥ E
Eer Hans
xens—Allen
Tacon
Bard
Bate
Berry
Burrows
Butter
Clay
Cockrall
Qulherson
Hale
Harris
Heitfeld
Hawley
Jones
Ark
Lindsau
McBride
McCumber
McEwers
McMillan
Martin
Money
Pratt
Procter
Ter
Ross
Simon
Teller
Tillman
Turley
Turner
West
Wellington
Pritchand
Gallinger
Denen
Tanna
Poster
Kean
Lodge
Thurston
Kenny
Cafflery
Hiking
Chilton
Fairbanks
Mallory
Hoar
Pettus
Kyle
Rawlins
Unpair- Aldrich
Beveridge
Clark
Mont
Pettigrew
Telegraphed political and civic notes from Springfield and beyond
Brief items report on political conventions in Springfield with named candidates, deaths of poet Wilhelm Sebering and Fisk University professor A. I. Brenot, immigration and labor concerns, and legislative actions. Include Senate military affairs panel, Supreme Court mandate in Captain Carter case, and other scattered notices from Washington and Kansas City.
Decline in Iron and Steel Prices Strikes Pittsburg Market
Pittsburg reports sharp drops in iron and steel items with Foundry iron No. 2 at 18 000 per ton for early delivery, down 38 from prior quotations. Open hearth billets reduced to 18 and 19 per ton, brokers note stagnation yet expect prices to rise if market reacts. A New York note mentions Congressman Fowler delivering a city library gift in East 309.
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Pittsburg
Ar Gommic
Pittsbore
HO IE
Bresemner
Bennemer
Grantain
New York
Fowler
Eas Beth ON
J. A
Change of Plan Delays Bryan and Dewey Banquet in Chicago
Chicago April 25 Admiral Dewey will leave town on the evening of the 4th and Colonel Bryan may reign supreme at the Lakeside club dinner now set for May 6. The Seven Golden Club changed the date of the pine mute ceremony and the guest of honor Mr Bryan could not be in town May 1.
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Bryan
Dewey
Chicago
Admiral Bewey Willl
Willem J. Bryan
Lakeside Club
Admiral Dewey
Colonel Bryan
Seven Oeldek Club
Beaten Night Superintendent Becomes Insensate Victim
E W Clark night superintendent at Davidson Brothers marble works was attacked by three men believed to be union workers while walking home. He was taken to Alexian Brothers hospital with severe injuries and his recovery is in doubt. Clark supervised a union job at the marble company.
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Chicago
E. W. Clark
Davidson Brothers Marble Works
Clark
Alexian Brothers Hospital
Monte Carlo Earnings Declared Dividend at Annual Meeting
Monte Carlo casino company the Sorlete des Balnes de Mer et Cercle des Etrangers de Monaco held its annual meeting and declared a total dividend of 44 percent for the year, consisting of 4 percent in cash plus 6 percent regular coupon interest. The capital is 30,000,000 Trancs with 9,000 shares, half held by the public and the rest by Monaco elites including Prince Radaiwill and other titled owners. The dividend rate marks a decrease from last year. No year‑end employment figures were released.
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Monte Carlo
Sorlete Des Balnes de Mer Et Cercle Des Etrangers de Monaco
Prince of Monaco
Prince Radaiwill
Prince Roland Bonaperte
Hamond Blinc
Camille Stane
Count Bert
Fighting in Mindanao reported by Gen Otis in Manila dispatch
Washington reports Gen Otis confirming clashes in the Philippines. On April 24 near Cagayan Mindanao the Fourth Infantry repelled a Tagnios and Visayans assault with two American dead and eleven wounded. Enemy losses total 53 killed and 18 wounded and captured during retreat.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
Manila
Fourth Infantry
Cagayan
Mindanao
Enemes
Young
Aguinaldo
Agipak
Se Eral
Patoe
Sth
Tammany to Attend National Convention in Kansas City
New York reports Tammany men plan a full delegation to the national convention in Kansas City on July 4, reducing local turnout at the Wigwam mass meeting. Prominent Democrats expected to be away, prompting local speakers to be chosen from lesser-known figures. The New York delegation may back Brannan, with special trains to depart July 1.
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New York
Kansas City
Kansia City
Pat Fig
New Tammany York
Delegation Heads to Washington for Louisiana Purchase Centennial
A special car attached to the Washington train left St. Louis carrying the delegation to the House committee on legislation for the Louisiana purchase centennial. Ex-Governor D R Francis leads the group with many dignitaries from across the region including governors, ex-governors, and lieutenant governors from New Mexico Arkansas Colorado Nebraska Kansas City and New Orleans among others. Several promised Transmississippi congress delegates may join, but arrival through St Louis is not certain.
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St. Louis
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
National Capital
House of Representatives
D. R. Francis
Prince
New Mexico
R. B. Hubbard
Tyler
Texas
D. W. Jones
O. Bias
Arkansas
Janecker
D. W. Mulvane
Ecaterian
M. Barnes
Oklahoma
B.A. Gilbert
Nebraska
R. H. Snyder
Campbell
Colorado
Wanamaker Pleased by Vote To Oust Quay From Senate
New York April 6 Wanamaker after arriving here expressed satisfaction over the vote to keep Matthew S Quay out of the United States Senate. He declined to confirm a candidacy for senator saying he would have to change his mind first. Wanamaker doubted that Quay could be elected by the next legislature by fair means and noted discussions about the Quay case were widespread. He had dined with Grover Harrison and others and had suggested replacements for Quay in the past.
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New York
Wankmaker
Quay
Guo
Harrison
Ong Ae
Senate
Condemn M Kinley at New York church conference
At the Northern New York M E church conference on April 23 in Rome resolutions from the temperance committee were adopted. The resolution instructs clerical delegates and requests big delegates to prepare and present to the coming general conference resolutions condemning the president and his legal advisers for setting aside the antiquated law passed by Congress.
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Rome
N. Y
New York
M. E. Church
Temperance Committee
General Conference
Congress
Hew to the Line: Fire Limits Rules Tighten on Building Permits
The fire department committee will grant no more special permits for deviations from the fire limits ordinance. Applicants may obtain changes only when the new building is not near others or does not endanger property, with Chief Wilmarth's judgment guiding future decisions. The council backs his discretionary approach.
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Wilmarth
Fire Department
Wilmar
Indian Missionaries appeal to Ecumenical conference for famine relief
An appeal from Indian missionaries in New York urges the Ecumenical conference to act for famine relief in India. They cite testimonials from various sources about the grave famine, asking the United States for renewed aid to aid the afflicted and thanked past American generosity during the 189 famine. The conference executive committee plans a meeting to address the famine situation.
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New York
Apr S
Ecumenical Conference
India
United States
Eister
WITHOUT CHRIST Is the Christianity That Appeals to the Hindoo
New York April 25 Rev Jacob Chamberlain a Hindoo missionary spoke at Carnegie Hall about a trend toward Christianity without Christ. He warned against embracing immorality taught in the Bible and noted the difficulty of conveying reincarnation concepts.
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Christ
New York
Jacob Chamberlain
Hindoostan
Carnegie Hall
Famous War Nurse Dead Who Went Out With the Second New Hampshire Regiment
Concord news recalls Harriett Patience Dame a famed Civil War nurse. She opened a Concord house hospital at outbreak and followed the Second New Hampshire Regiment from muster through campaigns, including Yorktown, the James River retreat, and Gettysburg. She was captured near Centerville and later aided northern soldiers in South Carolina, organizing the New Hampshire Relief Association and aiding hospital convoys Argo and Fulton.
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New Hampshire Regiment
Concord
NS. H
Harriett Patience Dame
Portsmouth
Miss Dame
Aten
Yorktown
the James
Miss Dumne
Centervillé
Mics
Stinechurch
Stonewall Jackson
New Hampshire Relief Association
Gilmore
South Carolina
Dorothy Dix
Barnes
Argo
Fulton
Foreclosure Suit Filed Against Harper & Bros for 3 Million
A foreclosure action was filed in the New York Supreme Court by State Trust Company as trustee against Harper and Brothers publishers for 3,000,000. The suit covers real estate and the company’s machinery and plant. A Us pendens against the real property was avoided.
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New York
Supreme Court
State Trust Company
Harper & Bros
No Foundation Now Mishsaya Investigation Reports Boer War Conspiracy Claims
A Mishsaya Herald special from an investigation spanning two months finds no evidence to substantiate claims of a planned conspiracy in the United States against Canada tied to the Boer War. The inquiry, prompted by British government representations, fails to uncover any actionable or supporting proof of such a plot or interference with the Welland Canal.
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Herald
Mishsaya
United
Canada
Spey
Geptermnene
Cflomin
Ohichaie
Heck
Welland Canal
United States Transport McPherson to Porto Rico with funds
New York April 2 The United States transport McPherson will sail today for Porto Rico with between 400000 and 500000 in subsistence funds. This is the first installment of the 2090000 voted by Congress to be distributed among the inhabitants on the island.
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New York
United States
McPherson
Porto Rico
La Fiesta de San Xavier Praised in Lawrence Review
Lawrence World praises the La Fiesta de San Xavier performance in Lawrence as four hundred percent better than expected for an amateur company. It commends Owen Foster the composer and Weldling for his Englishman role, notes lively staging, strong chorus, and calls for larger attendance according to the Lawrence Journal.
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Lawrence
Lawrence World
Owen Foster
Topeka
Weldling
Lawrence Journal
Twelfth Massachusetts Republicans Back Long for VP
At a Brockton meeting of Twelfth Massachusetts district Republicans George E. Keith of Brockton and ABL Williams of Taunton were nominated as delegates to the National Republican convention. They favored Secretary John D. Long for vice president.
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Massachusetts
Brockton
Mass
Stassachusetts
George E. Keith
Wiliams
Twinton
John D. Long
Government levee breach halts Chicago line and water recedes
Writ reports last night a break washed out 200 feet of track on the Chicago Swaukee and St Paul line tying up two divisions at this place. Advices from Milbourne City say water is receding and no further damage expected. Des Moines notes Iowa populists delegate selections and conference actions with 17 district delegates chosen.Washington provides naval officer assignments showing 82 commissioned officers with 456 at sea and 365 ashore, including 18 rear admirals.
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Chicago, Swaukee & St. Paul
Milbourne City
Iowa
Des Moines
Rational Convent
Cincinnati
Mark H. Weller
Nashua
Chas. A. Lloyd
Muscatine
L. M
Quamwa
A. W. Ricker
Iowa City
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
Sioux Bitter Over Indian Bureau Policy
Sioux at Fort Yates North Dakota report rising unease and bitterness as ranching and hides sale funds are cut in half and interest money withheld, claimed to violate treaty. Pine Ridge letters urge peaceful action first but warn some may choose to fight for treaty rights.
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Fort Yates
N. D
Indian Bureau
Pine Ridge Sioux
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