Penrose charges sustain during Quay trial turmoil
Philadelphia April 17 The Quay trial dominates political debate in Pennsylvania as Penrose defends his gubernatorial charges claiming a conspiracy to oust Quay and the Republican machine. Gordon Wanamaker and Guffey witnesses test the private papers linked to Quay while Lane predicts Quay’s Senate re election next session.
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Quay Ranks Broken as Allegheny Backers Wither
In Harrisburg on April 18 state senator Magee of Pittsburgh said he would no longer support Quay for the U S Senate and that other Allegheny county members had cast their last votes for Quay. He foresees Quay losing about 20 supporters and notes brighter prospects for a new senator. A bribery inquiry committee urged criminal proceedings against nine individuals for corrupt solicitations tied to the senator ballot and McCarrell jury bill consideratio n. The house halted further report action.
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Melineux Attorney Seeks Settlement of Indictment Dismissal
George Gordon Battle, counsel to Roland B. Melineaux, asked Justice Pardon C. Williams in New Yorks supreme court for settlement of the order dismissing the murder indictment of Mrs Kate J Adams. Williams declined to sign until the order is submitted to the district attorney. The order will likely be resubmitted.
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Burglars Barred Main Street in Middleport Night Raid
Burglars operated extensively on Main street in Middleport during the night entering four places and breaking a post office window. Losses included the New York Central ticket office about 3.50 in change and minor losses at Jackson & Benson Rowley & Eddy and H Spalding's dry goods store. Tom Grath's saloon reported no loss.
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Tom Grath
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Rainy Season Begins in Havana Slows Sugar Cane
Heavy rain falls in Havana marking the wet season start and halting sugar cane grinding. American troops moved from city parks into barracks while Seventh Cavalry and Second Artillery remain in tents at Vedado and Marianso.
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Marianso
Town Destroyed by Fire in Guadeloupe Blast
A fire in La Pointe-a-Pitre on Guadeloupe island destroyed 500 houses Monday night. The town, once near total ruin after an 1843 earthquake, has since prospered and now has about 16,000 residents.
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New Postal Route To Alaska Established Amid Arctic Reach
Washington reports a new postal route entirely north of the Arctic circle will link Yukon River territory to Peavy, spanning about 250 miles. Four round trips are planned from November 1, 1899, through May 1 next year, signaling extended northern mail service.
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Widow Georgiana Dworschak Shoots Herself and Two Children
In Duluth, April 19, Georgiana Dworschak 26 a widow, living in a tent, shot herself and her two children aged 4 and 6 after falling behind and losing hope for the future.
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Georgiana Dworschak
Market Report New York Money Market
New York money market notes April 18 with money on call at 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted 34 4% percent. Sterling exchange shows actual bankers bills at 4.86 4.87 for demand and 4.6468 for six days. Posted rates 4.85 4.87. Commercial bills 4.88 4.82. Silver certificates 60 60%c. Bar silver 59%c. Mexican dollars 47%c.
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Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
New York Produce Market Prices For Flour And Grains
The New York produce market lists winter patents at 3.70 to 3.8, winter straights at 3.5, winter extras at 3.00, and low grades at 3.8. Western yellow cornmeal and rye prices appear with fob, cif notes, and futures for oats, barley, and wheat feature bids and options.
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Duluth
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State Dairy
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Buffalo Provision Market and East Buffalo Live Stock Prices
Wheat and corn prices listed for No. 1 hard and yellow, No. 2 yellow at 40 1/2 cents, and oats mixed values. Butter cheese and eggs quoted with regional variations. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs at East Buffalo market show price ranges for extra export steers, cows, veals, and hogs. Buffalo hay market lists timothy, baled hay, straw, and bundled rye prices.
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A Dig Attraction. Jimmie Lets Play Hockey
A brief exchange portrays Jimmie inviting a hockey game and Tommy resisting, while Billy Smith faces expected trouble today, per the New York Journal.
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New York Journal
A Serious Triffe and a Lost Nerve Over a Tied Ascot
A quirky diary-like note describes a man’s embarrassment over a failed Ascot tie and a blot of ink. He admits losing nerve amid reverses and hints at a tariff-related puzzle, blending personal mishap with a half-formed problem.
History of the Week Pheredey April 12 Samoan fighting and world notices
Battles in Samoa reported with General Wheaton advancing 12 miles and capturing towns while gunboats were seized and dozens killed. Other items note the British steamer Kingswell sinking a Greek coaster, deaths of notable figures, political moves in Spain and the Philippines, naval movements, and a series of accidents and crimes across North America.
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Oruro
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Crossville
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Et Vireyar
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Frank G. Jennings
Jennings
Rochester
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Ind
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Wallace
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Concord
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St. Peter's
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Pittsburg Showcase Company
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Paete
Brooke
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Marines
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Sing Sing
Herkimer
Thomas Miller
Christ Uses Common Lives In Great Tasks
Epworth League study by Wm. K. Fisher argues that faithfulness in small duties mirrors greatness in God's plan. Jesus chose ordinary fishermen and a poor widow to illustrate how common lives serve sacred purposes, turning ordinary acts into lasting spiritual impact. The piece urges humility, consistent effort in daily duties, and sees God in all tasks.
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Amos R. Wells
Confidence in God Calms Life’s Storms for Believers
A sermon recounts Jesus calming a storm after descending from the mountain. It urges daily trust in God to weather life’s storms, urging readers to be ready to help others, and to let their Christian light shine for all.
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Systematic Crimsonbeak and the Sugar Reminder
A Yonkers Statesman quip recalls a husband tortured by his wife’s reminders. She uses bizarre signals like tying sandpaper to his hat for sugar and hair on his finger for butter, prompting comic disbelief from Yeast and Systematic Crimsonbeak.
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The Common People and Greatness From Small Acts
Wm. K. Fisher reflects on how ordinary duties shape history and faith. Great lives like Luther and Washington arose from faithful daily acts, and small deeds often touch hearts and guide souls, showing the Lord works in ordinary moments.
Renunciation in Order to Save Amid Wreck Tale
Amid a sudden shipwreck a miner returns with thirty five thousand dollars in gold and saves a child by shedding the belt and carrying the girl on his shoulders. He wakes in a fisherman's hut to a child’s kiss and thanks, with the girl saying she loves him. General Booth reports the act of self sacrifice.
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