Crimes and political notices in brief from era wide
Brief dispatches report Maj. Gen. Alfred H. Terry on retired list. May 15 Democratic state convention in New York. Naval promotions for Scott Schley and Charles H Parks. A Fort Collins murder case. Paris anarchists riot over registry. Keith Perry mine probe verdict. Bokhara vizier murdered. Crook and Brooke nominated for general ranks. Morelle arrested in Geneva. Chicago strike violence. Labelle Glass company failure. diverse local obituaries and accidents. Signals of global unrest and political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred H. Terry
New York
Winfield Scott Schley
Charles Henry Parks
Chaplig
J. Howe
Fort Collins
Colo
Howe
Fonia
N.Y
St. Peter’s Church
Paton Equavs
London
Richard Sutton
Vedit Genesta
Alis Constance Corbet
Aliss Corbet
Paris
Labor Bureau
Registy
Registry Police
Keith & Perry
Rich Hil
Wolfe
Bokhara
Ameer
George Crook
John R. Brooke
Third Infantry
Morelle
Geneva
Switzerland
Church of the Sacred Heart
Montmartre
Paria Howard Dennis
Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Dennis
Mark Evans
Market closes higher after morning rally and late bear raid
New York stocks showed a morning feverish start with Lake Shore and Burlington and Quincy weak, but gains in Jersey Central and Western Union as the day wore on. By noon prices rose slightly, and the late bears attacked chiefly Canada Southern, Lake Shore, and Western Union, yet most close fractions higher than Tuesday night. New York money, bonds, and commodity markets also reflected mixed but firmer tone with currency rates steady and grain and pork markets showing modest activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lake Shore
Burlington and Quincy
Jersey Central
Western Union
Missouri Paak
Northwest
Richmond
Terminal
Bears
Canada Southern
Senate Clashes Over Tariffs and Treaties in Delay
In Washington the Senate terminated secrecy on the Chinese treaty and British extradition report. The treasury bill for U S bonds passed, and funds were allocated for Barcelona and Brussels exhibitions. House and Senate gridlock over the direct tax bill continues, with filibusters and disputed votes shaping the week. Senator Morrill criticizes the president’s tariff message. Dakota statehood bill also debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Barcelona
Washinctton
Wilson
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Easure
Treasury
Tal
Bureau of Animal
Brussels
House
Morrill
Dakota
Plunged to Eternity in Milwaukee Line Disaster
A Milwaukee and St. Paul train running from Chicago to an Iowa destination plunged into a swollen creek four miles west of New Hampton after a bridge washout. The accident, caused by flood waters and an ice gorge, killed at least a dozen and injured about twenty. Rescue efforts faced torrent conditions as crew and passengers fought to reach drowning victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago
Additin
Creck
Pas Engers
Fatal Vermont railroad wreck at Rockingham station
A Rutland railroad train from Ellows Falls wrecked by a washout one mile above Rockingham. Engineer Moses Pratt and Fireman John Pratt killed. Baggage and express car burned. several passengers injured. Sleeper and passenger cars stayed on track as others sent to homes in a Pullman sleeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Bllows Falls
Ellows Falls
Rutland Railroad
Rockingham Station
Moses Pratt
John Pratt
W. E. Burdick
Middlebury
Mary Lovely
Essex Junction
Lewis Moore
Burlington
Anna
Mia
Clark Gibson
Shelton Springs
Miss Parsons Story of Actress Dream Ends in Donnet
Minnie Rose Parsons of Pittsburg, believed abducted by Lieut Ryan, was found at a Clifton Place boarding house and returned to Pittsburg. She pursued acting with friend Carrie Hamilton, met two men claiming to be agents J Q Marshall and J H Meade, went to Trenton and New York, later joining Duff's opera troupe. Ryan, a Philadelphia heir, was identified as Lieut Ryan. Minnie agreed to return home to press charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astras
New York
Minnie Rose Parsons
Pittsburg
Ryan
Clifton Place
Carre Hamilton
J. Q. Marshall
J. H. Meade
Trenton
Carrie
Minnie
Marshall
Rochester House
Bleecker Street
Duff
Boston
Methodists at Middletown Absolves Millen of Immorality
In Middletown Connecticut on April 12 a fifteen member committee said Rev Charles W Millen of Brooklyn faced no sustained charges of immorality from Boston and Brooklyn but found improper ministerial conduct. The conference voted his character passed and he withdrew from the ministry. He pledged to remain in the Methodist church and lead a circumstantial Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millen
Keaigna
Mippietown
Conn
Charles W. Millen
Brooklyn
Boston
Les
Dr. Pullman
Mullen
Pullman
Methodist Church
The Direct Tax Bill And Democratic Caucus Call
Washington April 12 a Democratic caucus is called to consider the direct tax bill. Signed by about 150 Democrats, the move aims to kill the measure though some supporters may ignore it. The tactic hinges on recess timing as some count on noncompliance to stall the caucus. In New York a separate report details the eighteenth annual Women’s Board of Foreign Missions meeting with delegates from Constantinople India Japan and several U S cities. The day featured addresses on progress of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Women Missionarie
Wan
New York
Women's Board of Foreign Missions
Marta West
Constantinople
Andrews
India
Mra. MacAulay
Japan
Nicholls
Auling
Rochester
Lombard
Philadelphia
H. E. Beers
William E. Dodge
Russell Sage
Schuyler Crosby
Blunder Crashes Passenger Train Near Jersey City
A Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train collided with a standing freight train a mile from Jersey City after a telegraph operator displayed a white signal. Several passengers and crew were injured including a baggagemaster and brakeman. quick braking prevented a worse outcome. Notable injured include BK Vanness, J B Rennie, R A Goupine, A Craig, James Brown, and an unknown man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
New York
Pennsylvania Raiload
Waverly
N. J
Sawe
H. Vanness
Newark
J.B. Rennie
R.A. Goupine
A. Craig
James Brown
Ohio Convention Squabble In Toledo District
The Toledo district clashed over Sherman in a heated convention to choose delegates for the congressional contest at Freemont. The Blade backed anti Sherman while The Commercial backed Sherman, with Blaine men in the majority and fierce fights over resolutions amid wild excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Sherman
Torxpo
Ohio
Blade
anti-Sherman
Commercial
Freemont
Blaine
Bond Purchase Bill Will Lapse
Washington April 12 Senators say the house will take no action on the bond purchase bill and will not be reported from the ways and means committee. Allison believes the president and treasury secretary have authority to buy bonds and that the Beck silver amendment is unacceptable, so no further action is expected. Lake Sharp's Money What Becomes of Lake Sharp's Money New York April 12 Jacob Sharp's will leaves real estate income household goods and horses to his wife Catherine. He bequeaths 5000 each to four grandchildren. After the wife's death the estate is divided between two daughters Ars Selems and Airs Stevens.
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W. A. Reuter
Rewburgh
N. Y
New York City
Quincy A. Gillmore
Brooklyn
Tenth Corps
Arthurs W. Wiltsie
John MM. Pollock
Newburgh
France
George Washington
America
New York
Lower
Caliornia
San Diego
United States
Alametta
Horus Putnam
Hayes
Senator Hoar
Pittsburg
Etba Iron & Bolt Company, Limited
Continental Tyre Company
Transatlantic Steamship Companies
Union
Livingston
Kentucky
Uniontown
Caaaleville
J. Andrew's Church
Presbyterian
Kingston
Ont
Francis Pittman
T. G. Clemson
John C. Calhoun
Fort Hill
Clemson
Brussells
Lillian Olcott
Thedora
Westminster Hotel
Wasuington
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Allison
Secretary of the Treasury
Lake Sharp
Jacob Sharp
Catherine Sharp
Tociurs
Ars Selems
Airs
Stevens
Aceraed of Violating Divine Law in City
Pui La DeLPHia, once of Albany New York, now in this city, was placed on tent Saturday morning on charges of violating divine law and canonical marriage law. The case cites Reverend Howard T. Widdmer, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Beloved Disciple, for involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard T. Widdmer
Episcopal Church of the Beloved Disciple
Albany
N. Y
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T. F. Harden
Green County
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Albert G. Owen
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L. Y
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Shereveport
Alice Wise
Rome
New York Catholic Review
Thomas M. Martinelli
Leo XIII
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Ware
Berlin
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Mfo
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Afiller’s Station
Francis Pittmaan
Manhattan Club of
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Cramp
James Richmond Wilh
J. M. Southerland
Bob Start
Chesler Street
Box
Mohawk
Herkimer
West Stockbridge
Masa
Aurelio de Yuanno
Congressman Mills
Leff Washington
Fortress Monroe
Old Point Comfort
Easton
Dr. Cox
Hackettstown
J. W. Pace
George Evans
Charles Haskell
Danbury, Conn
Mrs. Rooney
Plainfield
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York
Pacific Railroad
Centrals
Rew Kerk Produce Exchange
New Yeak
Minnesota
Luis
Igi
Western
Baines Elery
Pape
Pasne
Nells, Richardson & CO
Miss Parsons’ Story
Middletown
B.leé
von Neighbor Lakes
Dollas Saaviva
RELS@SCREENLUNS
Ratte
Warren, PA
W.H. Pickett & CO
TA Jackison & Co
Denlera In
Hell
Dewett
Syracuse
Gwe
American Saw Co
Warren
Redstorm Proviverer
Arevieres
Peter Greenland’s
Uccer Street
Episcopal Church
Adbdty Bubestaret Rechers
Bitaliyert
Ches
USA
Parior
Water Street
Episcops
Fis Dence
Ligh Street
Hazel Ard Laure
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