Harvester clash widens as Roosevelt fights Taft in public
Roosevelt denounces Taft over antitrust policy and Harvester trust actions. He cites cabinet discussions and private talks where Taft allegedly approved the course taken, accuses Taft of memory gaps and dishonorable conduct, and attacks Taft on Lorimer and primary frauds in Kentucky Indiana and New York.
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Harvester Trust
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Mr. Taft
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Senate
Tilineta
Continue Search for Titanic Victims Continues
Morning Journal reports the Titanic disaster search to resume with the Canadian steamer Mont Magny sailing next day to relieve the Minta and Mackay Bennett. The vessel will cruise along the gulf stream edge, to recover bodies in cold water possibly up to a hundred miles north of the disaster site.
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Fy Morning Journal
Halifax
Minta
Mackay-Bennett
Dominion
Gulf Stream
Minia brings fifteen more Titanic bodies to Halifax port
Halifax May 5 The ship Minia which relieved the steamship Mickay Bennett in the search for Titanic victims arrived in port at 145 this morning bringing fifteen additional bodies. Seventeen bodies in all were recovered by the Minia with two of the recovered men unidentified buried at sea. The name C. M. Hays tops the list of those recovered by the Minia.
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Mickay Bennett
C. M. Hays
Italians Capture Isle of Rhodes in Brief Engagement
Official dispatches from Rhodes report Italian forces seized the island yesterday and landed troops near the city. They advanced, driving Turkish troops before them at bayonet point. Five Italians were wounded. Turkish losses were heavy and about fifty were taken prisoner.
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Rhodes
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Bermuda Runs Aground Near Mississippi River Mouth
New Orleans May 5 A Hamburg American freight steamship Bermuda bound from New Orleans to Hamburg with a heavy miscellaneous cargo ran aground late this afternoon at the west settles at the mouth of the Mississippi river. The ocean tug Wilmot left New Orleans tonight to render assistance. The Bermuda's position is not considered dangerous.
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Bermuda
Hamburg
Mississippi River
Wilmot
Maryland Primaries Test Strength of Taft and Roosevelt
Reporters note fierce campaigning as supporters of both Taft and Roosevelt claim likely victory in Maryland primaries. Both sides advertise strong organization and turnout efforts in the contest shaping the Republican race.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Maryland primary sets 16 delegates on unit vote
Maryland's first presidential primary tomorrow will determine the 16 delegates bound to vote as a unit at the national conventions. Roosevelt Taft and Clark Wilson campaign for delegates across counties and districts, with Newark and Baltimore figures shaping the split. The Wilson camp claims 78 delegates, while party factions predict varying regional gains and a sizable negro vote influence.
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Maryland
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Champ Clark
Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
Palblthmore
Wilson
New Jersey
Democrata
Irish Home Rule Holds Interest of Commons
London reports the House of Commons enters a long session with plans to adjourn by late May and resume in June to tackle the Home Rule bill and Welch disestablishment measures, likely finishing by year end. Unionists predict cabinet pressure amid by election losses tied to the liberal insurance bill, with risk of industrial upheaval prompting troop calls and possible Labour or radical opposition.
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Morning Journal
London
England
House of Commons
Welch
House of Lords
Memorial for aide of Chief Executive in Titanic disaster
A solemn memorial honors a Butt resident and aide to the Chief Executive who died heroically in the Titanic sinking. Tributes laud courage and devotion as officials and residents reflect on the loss and commemorative rites.
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Executve
Whenitanic
Memorial service honors Major Archibald Butt at Titanic death
President Taft and other leaders eulogize Major Butt, hero of the Titanic disaster. The memorial in Washington recalls his soldierly loyalty, humanity, and self sacrifice, with remarks from Hoke Smith, Edgar C Snyder, and Henry Watterson among others. The Marine Band and choir provide offerings.
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Masonic Fraternity
Hoke Smith
Major Butt
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Major Burt
Edgar C. Snyder
Henry Watterson
Philander C. Johnson
Marine Band
Final bid for clemency in Richeson murder case
Boston May 6 final appeal looms in the Richeson case after he confessed to poisoning Avis Linnell of Hyannis and received a death sentence to begin May 19. Attorneys seek clemency from Gov Fost arguing insanity. an alienist report labels Richeson partly insane.
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Morning Journal
Boston
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis W. Linnell
Hyannis
Richeson
Fost
Executive Council
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Avis Linnell
Hundred Thousand Displaced as Government Orders Levy Work
Government informs Black residents they must labor on levees or lose ration support from Uncle Sam. About 100,000 people uprooted from homes face new compulsory work order, amid enforcement and relief implications.
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Mississippi Flood Reaches Record Heights in Louisiana
From Vicksburg to south of New Orleans the Mississippi River runs well above flood records with a predicted rise of about one more foot this week from New Orleans north to Baton Rouge. Army engineers report record breaking river velocity at 8.1 feet per second while warning of danger points along levees in Baton Rouge Bennett Carre Morrison Plaquemine Botts Landing Cypress Hall New Roads and Third District New Orleans. Showers expected across Louisiana and Mississippi with Sunday clearing and mid day clouds followed by heavy rains from Torras south.
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Torras
Flooded Parishes and Levee Fears North of New Orleans
Large portions of fifteen Louisiana parishes west of the Mississippi are under water with four others partially flooded. About 160,000 people have been driven from homes and numerous losses feared as levees face strain. State engineers express cautious optimism the remaining Mississippi levees will hold. Labor shortages due to government aid for laborers and racial tensions hinder relief efforts.
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Southern Pacific
Levees strained as flood worsens after heavy rain
Baton Rouge report details desperate levee defense along the river as rescuers mobilize for Atchafalaya territory. Soldiers, sergeants and rescue boats augmented efforts while thousands of refugees crowd the city. Many refuse to evacuate, milk shortages distress children, and a transfer boat collided with a bridge pier.
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Louisiana Railroad & Navigation Company
Williem Albion
Old River
Texas & Pacific Bridge
Flooded Morganza Faces Critical Levee Situation
Morganza La May 6 The flood crisis deepens with water near the levee crown in several spots yet most levees remain sound. Two to three locales show breaches while men cap the vulnerable section as residents from the town and surrounding areas seek safety. The Mortanza levee, largest in the United States, stands 60 feet high with a wide base and no seepage behind it. A heavy rain fell today.
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Mortanza Levee
United States
Chicago Papers Press On Amid Labor Strife
Chicago morning newspapers printed their regular Monday editions despite labor troubles with pressmen and stereotypers and prepared for distribution throughout the city. Newsboys faced intimidation, bundles were seized or burned, and street sales were disrupted by sympathizers of the printers.
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Chicago
Webb
Congress Focused on Campaign as Legislation Trails
Washington May 5 Politics absorbs congressional attention as the coming campaign dominates debate. House tariff legislation and a raft of appropriation bills await Senate action along with the Lorimer case and Panama Canal machinery bills. Leaders foresee a possible National Convention pause in June while work on the workmen’s compensation bill drags. Minority lawmakers plan to press the Lorimer case early this week to avoid a late session spillover. Republicans expect speeches on the steel tariff bill with a vote possible by early next week. The House advances an amnesty trust probe and a probe of Archbold charges in the Commerce Court. judiciary panel to hear next Tuesday after withholding details from the public.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Politica
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Senate
Lorimer
Panama Canal
Tomer
Lorimer Investigation Committee
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Cumminea, Lodge, Smoot
Willams and
Stone
Amiency Trust
Robert W. Archbold
United States Commerce Court
House Judiciary Committee
Captain of Steamship Texas Seized in Smyrna Prison
The captain of the steamship Texas, sunk in the Gulf of Smyrna, was forcibly moved from a Greek hospital to a Turkish prison infirmary despite protests by American and Creek consuls. Turkey accuses him of spying for Italy. The American embassy in Constantinople dispatched officials and a naval captain to Smyrna. Many passengers and crew perished in the explosion.
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Mormons Appeal to Senators Fall and Smoot for Protection
A colonist is killed in the preserve of three small sons after a Mexican bandit looted a store. The incident prompts appeals to Senators Fall and Smoot for protection. District residents brace for fallout as details unfold.
Gomez Inauguration Report Mixed, Largely Overlooked
Francisco R. Pradillo announces provisional president with a rebel chief's view causing doubt among others. The dispatch notes cautious reaction and suggests limited official regard for the inauguration amid shifting alliances and regional tensions.
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Francisco R. Pradillo
Story
Mormon colonists in Chihuahua raid kill joins guards
El Paso reports the Colonia Digna robbery in Chihuahua by Mexican bandits. J D Harevey, a colonist, was murdered by the brother of one bandit while at work. Colonists, fearing rebels, plan armed protection and telegrams to Senators Smoot and Fall praise the situation.
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Estare
Colonia Diag
Chihuahua
J. D. Harevey
Harvey
Smoot
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Fall
New Mexico
Ape
Mexican rebel leadership backs provisional president Gomes
From Paso Texas May 5 Colonel Pascua Orozco Sr says Emilio Vasquez Gomes has full sanction of his son the rebel commander in chief and that the elder will serve as minister of war until his son is freed to take the post passengers from Chihuahua say Orozco bowed to pressure and withdrew opposition to Gen.
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Chihuahua
Emilio Vasquez Gomes
Mexico
Oresco
Bhiheahbua
Orozco's Organ Mocks Gomez in Mexico Provisional President
El Monitor the rebel General Orozco paper from Chihuahua carves a mild jeer at Emilio Vasquez Gomez as provisional president of Mexico. It says the news will not please field revolutionists and urges Gomez to stay quiet in San Antonio Texas awaiting developments. The note frames Gomez as meaningless to the revolt and implies Orozco will shape the outcome.
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Orozco
Chihuahua
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
Gomez
San Antonio
Texas
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Gomex
Juarez
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Pascual Orogeo
Private John Baker Shot Deliberately Across River
Col E Sloever reported Private John Baker of the Twenty second infantry was wounded yesterd ay while on duty by two Mexicans across the river. Baker was reclining when fired on twice wounding a finger and foot. Baker’s condition is not serious in Washington report
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Mexican Ambassadors Arrive as Mexico Seeks US Recognition
Washington May 3. Simultaneously with the arrival of Senor Manuel Calera the new Mexican ambassador to the United States Tr Policarpo Rend a representing Emilio Vasques Gomez provisional president appeared in Washington to press for US recognition of the belligerent provisional government. Calero declares uprisings confined to Chihuahua though other areas face unrest. he labels it brigandage rather than political revolt.
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Mexico
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