McKinley Grants Quay Request for Pennsylvania Named Battleship
President McKinley agrees to name one of three new first class battleships Pennsylvania. Quay praises the choice, noting aims to build the vessel on the Delaware with Pennsylvania sourced armor and guns from Bethelem and western plants. The article also covers Philadelphia politics and mayor Ashbridge's changes to the police department and Republican faction shifts.
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Geared Operations cerrnces Discontinue Mills
Penn Yan firms Russell & Bickett and Russell & Son, owners of the flouring mills and Seneca paper mills, have ceased operations. Outside creditors have pressed firm default, leading to voluntary bankruptcy. Assets and liabilities exceed $100,000, with expected asset shrinkage and no immediate reopening.
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Alon M. Clapp Dead former U S government printer
Alan M. Clapp a longtime New York newspaper man died in Washington aged 86 or 87 born 1811 in Killingly Connecticut. He founded the Aurora Standard Buffalo Commercial Advertiser and Buffalo Express served as United States public printer from 1869 to 1877 and later held interest in the National Republican. At his death he led the Anti Civil Service league presidency and remained active in politics.
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Ex Soldier Killed by Train Near Erie Depot
At Owego New York April 12 the body of a man was found west of the Erie depot killed by an eastbound freight while attempting to board. He was part of a group of five men who had halted there and were drinking. A discharge from the United States volunteers bearing the name Charles Greenleaf Rumery private of Company D Sixth Massachusetts volunteers was found on the remains.
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Millwall Dock official Birt committed for trial
G R Birt former chairman and managing director of the Millwall Dock company is committed for trial with bail set at 60000 dollars. He vanished in February last and was arrested March 16 leaving a deficit over 1000000 in the companys accounts. Remanded March 22.
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Robert Gibbs Barnwell Dies at 81 in Tallulu Falls
Robert Gibbs Barnwell former pro slavery advocate editor and diplomat dies at his Tallulu Falls home aged 81. He served as United States consul at Amsterdam during the Pierce and Buchanan administrations.
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Market Report New York Money Market
New York money market notes April 11 show Money on Call at 2 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted around 3 4 percent. Sterling exchange rates show actual bankers' bills at 4.86 to 4.87 for demand and 4.83 to 4.84 for 60 days. Posted rates 4.85 to 4.87. Commercial bills 4.82 to 4.83. Silver certificates at 60 to 60 1/4. Bar silver at 59 5/8. Mexican dollars at 47 1/4.
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New York Produce Market Prices Summary
Market quotes for flour rye and wheat products with freight terms and futures options. Flour prices show winter patents and Minnesota patents. rye and barley rates listed. No. 2 red wheat with May and July options. corn oats and hay ranges. pork fat and milk products including butter cheese and eggs with regional distinctions.
Buffalo Market Wheat Prices and Grain Rates
Buffalo market report dated April 11 lists wheat prices including No. 1 hard none No. 1 northern 79 c winter No. 2 red 6c Corn No. 2 yellow 39c No. 3 yellow 38 asterisks Oats No. 2 white 33 c No. 3 mixed 29 c Rye No. 2 6c Flour spring wheat best patent 4.00 4.25 low grades 1.75 2.25 and 3.50 3.75 Butter state and creamery 21 21 c western 20 20 c Cheese fancy full cream 12 13c choice 11 12c light skims 7 9c skims 5 6c State 13 13 c western 12 c
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East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report
Cattle prices show extra export steers at 6.30 and 4.90 to 5.00 for heavy choice, cows and heifers 3.30 to 3.20, calves 3.85 to 4.25, veals 1.25 to 1.37. Sheep and lambs range from 3.40 to 5.45 for various grades, hogs from 3.80 to 4.10.
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Buffalo hay market prices posted for Timothy and straw
No. 1 timothy per ton 10.00 to 10.50 dollars. No. 2 timothy 9.00 to 9.50. Baled hay 9.50 to 10.00. Baled straw 6.00 to 6.50. Bundled rye 10.00 to 12.00.
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Honeymoon Next Day Quip Sizzles at Wedding
A humorous exchange from the Indianapolis Journal describes a bride and groom after their wedding. The statuesque bride tells a guest that the Smith girl asked if she got the husband with a pound of tea. She replies she said yes and that he was the sweetening.
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Trusts Embrace Soap Monopoly Sparks Mock Dialogue
In a Philadelphia North American piece quoted dialogue shows Sandy Taggles and a craftsman reacting with grim humor to the rise of a soap trust. They mock monopolists and predict a battle over pricing and control in the industry.
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Portrait Request Sparks Certification Worry
A customer asks a portrait painter for a written certificate that the artwork is a likeness to him to prevent misidentification as a volcano eruption or windmill in a gale, highlighting concerns over interpretation.
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History of the Week highlights in April 6 1900 events
Recap of clashes near Malolos with 1000 rebels and wounded Montana troops. Rumors of Aguinaldo deposed, Luna taking command. Beef inquiry testimony continues. Major deaths include Warren Leland and Mrs. McKinley’s kin. Newport, Manila, and Arlington notes span wars, riots, political shifts, ship actions, and fires across the week.
Eternal Morning and Modern Missions Rally in Epworth League
Wm. HK Fisher argues for intensified evangelization before Christ’s return. The piece links the dawn of the eternal morning to widespread gospel outreach, urging enthusiasm in both foreign and home missions and citing Luke and Isaiah to urge Christians to be lights to all nations. It stresses self sacrifice like Melville B. Cox and compares missions to a worldly business model.
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Miracle at Cana as symbol of faith and joy
The passage recounts Jesus at the Cana wedding, turning water into wine to ease the hosts' embarrassment. It highlights Jesus’s sympathy, joy, and the promise of a future wedding of the church to Christ with heavenly wine and eternal reward.
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Plutarch’s Lives Banned by Father in Poignant Exchange
A father forbids his son to read Plutarch's Lives claiming the book incites vices of plutocrats, gillilonaires, and trusts. The scene contrasts protectionism with curiosity as the boy resists parental censorship.
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Isaiah 60 and the eternal morning in modern missions
A commentary on Isaiah 60 1 12 percent focusing on the prophet’s view of Israel sin and future glory. It links the dawn of the morning with the nation’s salvation and exhorts believers to rise and shine by letting Christ light the world through missions and personal piety.
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He Brings Peace in Christ’s Influence on War
The passage argues Christ as Prince of Peace with Biblical visions of peace for nations and peoples. It notes public and political proposals for peace, urging reverence for Bethlehem’s cradle-song as a guiding chord toward lasting harmony.
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Gold Hunters or Soul Hunters
A reflective quip compares chasing earthly gold to seeking spiritual wealth. The author notes men invest in gold to mine mountains while Christ saw potential in sinners, urging redemption over material treasure.
Narrow Escape Messenger Boy Finds Old Proposal Chaos
A Yonkers Statesman quip recalls a joke where a messenger boy, asked why he limped, reveals a dramatic mishap. A man sent a marriage proposal to the girl's father via the boy, creating a comic street scene and near disaster.
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Old Chap Swears Off In Lent Cigar Joke
A brief Detroit Free Press quip has a man with scruples about buying his own cigars noting he is hot smoking in Lent. He jokes he will swear off until his friend begins again.
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Getting Up Time From Frosty Mornings
A brief note from the Chicago Record urges prompt rising as the bell rings despite frosty world conditions. It emphasizes decisiveness and swift action to avoid being left behind.
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Colonial Mr. Ferry Confirms Style Of Chair
Mrs. Ferry verifies the chair is in the Colonial style while Mr. Ferry asserts the second-hagé chair matches that description amid a brief exchange.
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