Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-21
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es are close and exciting
PITTSBURG, Pa, May 19.-Benia-
min Jones, head of the immense
Jones & Laughlin Steel company,
died at his residence in Allegheny this
morning aged 10 years. He was one
Of the pioneer iron builders of the
country, and chairman of the Republi-
can National committee during the
8laine-Cleveland campaign.
The estate is worth fifty millions.
lie was pronounced protectionist
md strong champion of President
Mckinley.
DENVER. Colo, May 19.-The sec
ond days convention of the Brother
erhood of Railway Trainmen la un-
eventful. p. II. Morrissey Is almost
certain to be reelected grand master.
So far there has been practically no
opposition to his candidacy, and 1t ia
thought he will be unanimously chos-
en-. Several hundred more delegates
arrived this morning communica-
ton was received from the conductors
and trainmen of the Manhattan Ele-
waited road in ew York, asking that
they might become affiliated with the
order.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May IL
Postmaster General Payne has sent a
ietter to the comptroller of the treas
llry. auditor of the postoffice depart
ment and several other high officials,
asking explanations of the statements
made by ex-Cashier Tulloch in his
communication of last Saturday Mr..
Payne evidently regards the charges
is most serious and will order strict
investigation.
ST. PETERSBURG, May l9.-Ofn-
fial confirmation has been had of the
peremptory dismissal by the czar OF
ieneral Reaben, Governor of Kishin-
eff, where the Jews were massacred
The removal OF General Raahen as
governor of kischineff means that the
czar has been thoroughly aroused
| over the recent atrocities among the
| Jews there. The czar has also issued
positive orders to save what Jews
that escaped the mob's fury,
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, May
l9-The grand jury completed its la
| bors at midnight but no report has
been made public. and probably will
not be for some time. 1t is under
| stood this morning that many more
| indictments were returned and thirty
| capiases for the arrest OF various per-
sons are now being prepared. 1t is
| understood that many prominent per-
sons will be arrested.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May l9-Police
Sergeant Philip Miller was shot and
fatally wounded today while search
ing for five hold-ups who had robbed
one of the city officials of several
hundred dollars. The sergeant tried
to arrest three men as suspects, when
they drew their revolvers, shot him
and escaped. Sergeant Miller is ono
of the characters of the levee. and
has had many revolver battles with
its habitues,
NEW YORK, May ls.-Mrs. Ida
Deppert was badly burned by an ex-
plosion of battery in a street car,
while riding to her home today The
car Immediately burst into flames and
20 passengers narrowly escaped fear
full burns, Several were slightly
scorched.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, May l9.-The Su-
preme courts decision in the perjury
cases is severe blow to the state.
but Circuit Attorney Folke declares
he will proceed with a retrial Of both
cases.
The case of Emil Hartman, former
speaker pro TEN. of the house of dele
gates. charged with selling his vote
for city lighting for $2,500, was called
this morning. 1t is the first trial fol-
lowing revelations regarding the al
legged distribution of $65, 800 among
the delegates at julius Leman's birth
day party"