Missionaries Clash With Belgians in Congo Trial
In Leopoldville the May 26 trial pits American Presbyterian missionaries William Morrison and W H Sheppard against the Kasal Trust concession on rubber abuses in the Congo Free State. The Belgian government, holding Kasal stock, may be defending state interests as 20 American missionaries report oppressive levies, forced labor, and cruel punishment amid rubber gathering.
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Morning Journal
London
Congo Free State
William Morrison
W.W. H. Shepyard
Leopoldville
Kasal Trust
Kasai
Kagal Trust
Miles Lomaeries
Morrison
Sheppard
Murderers to Be Punished and Stolen Property Restored
Constantinople dispatch reports mounting official relief efforts in Adana Province and a planned sword girding ceremony for Mehemet V. The Armenian delegation pressed for punishments, restitution, and protections including religious freedom and police participation. The government pledged a thorough inquiry by military court and noted loans to farmers to aid crops.
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Constantinople
Stamboul
Mebeqmed V
Ayyob
Sinele
Polmagtsche Poulsee
Launch
Kepou
Adana
Ferid Pasha
Arsharani
Adaba M
Perit Pasha
Svovrana
Postal strike unsettles Paris as government hardens stance
In Paris on May 9 the government’s firm approach to postal workers dampened strike fervor. About 4000 delegates met but produced no action. The English and French unions pledged support, while the Seine department unions planned a Wednesday meeting to decide steps to aid the employer and counter external aid to the government.
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Federal Committee
McCarthy
Seine Department
Widnesday
Atvike
Belated Reparation for Tsan's Victims
In May at Pein, amid post‑dismissal turmoil, officials involved in the late dowager regime face rehabilitation measures and family rewards after five officials were beheaded for opposing the rulers.
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Tsan
Pein
Prince Can
Yuan Bhi Kai
Attempted murder of Moscow secret police chief in hotel
A man named Virkoff tried to kill M. Von Kaotten, chief of Moscow's secret police, firing five shots in a hotel. Von Kaotten says Vikoff is a dangerous nihilist who escaped from Ribera and attacked him to reveal Austrian secret police aims.
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Paria
May S
Virkoff
M. von Kaotten
Secret Police
Moscow
M. Vorkotten
Vikoff
Ribera
Witkoff
von Kotten
Kessab Burning Losses Reported in Mission Buildings
The report cites damages in Kessab and Adana with losses valued at 3000 and 1500 respectively. The destruction involved burning or pulling down buildings connected to a girls' school, with casualties or injuries not specified.
Abdul Hamidi’s Son Plans Albanian Rising to Salonika
Vienna May 9 reports Prince Harahare Addin son of the former sultan Abdul Hamidi plans a rebellion in Albania. He intends to lead an Albanian army to Salonika to rescue his father and restore the sultanate.
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Vienna
Belgrade
Harahare Addin
Turkey
Abdul Hamidi
Albania
Salonika
Population distribution and public land figures in 1908
Washington reports that about one third of the U S population lives in the original thirteen states while another third dwells in ceded territory and the rest span areas added by purchase or annexation. A large tract of public land remains undeveloped with Alaska holding nearly half of it and Nevada Montana New Mexico and Arizona following in acres.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Alaska
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce
Habor
Nevada
Montana
New Mexico
Arizona
Lynching Report After Attack on Mrs Deas in Jacksonville
Mrs John Deas wife of a Camden area farmer was attacked by an unknown negro early today. A mob captured and lynched the assailant as the sheriff arrived. Deas was fortified and survived. The mob fled before authorities could identify others involved.
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Jacksonville
Fla
John Deas
Camden
Deas
New Orleans Mint Worker Arrested for Gold Brick Theft
Lorenzo Cunningham a heavier employee of the United States mint at New Orleans was arrested while displaying a real gold brick. Cunningham confessed he stole granulated gold from the mint's separating division and melted it into the oval form in which it was found.
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Neare
New Orleans
Lorenzo Cunningham
United States Mint
Cunningham
Japanese Laborers Strike Hits Hawaiian Plantations
Fifteen hundred Japanese workers at the Hlenelubs sugar plantations walked out today seeking higher wages. Field laborers demand one dollar per day and mill workers push for proportionate increases, with spread to other plantations anticipated.
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Honolulu
Hlenelubs
Refugees Expect to Return Home as Relief Shrinks in Tarsus
In Tarsus on May 4, relief officials thin their ranks by sending dependents into the countryside. Refugees wish to resume self support in their former homes while six hundred soldiers guard the town after the proclamation of the new sultan.
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Tarsus
Bidet Reen
Armored Cruiser Montana Sails Toward Alexandretta
The armored cruiser Montana departed from here to protect American interests in Turkish waters near Alexandretta. The Montana joined other U S ships in the area as North Carolina reached Gibraltar on May 5 and then set course for Alexandretta two days later.
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Montana
Alexandretta
North Carolina
Alsandretta
Refuges Return to Damaged Homes in Latakia May 9
In Latakia on May 9 refugees have largely returned to their homes or plan to. Many houses thought burned remain standing or serve as makeshift shelters. those burned show scorched remains while others stay in the open. Weather is warm and average conditions prevail.
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Latakia
Lone Highwayman Robs Reno Stable and Shoots Stranger
A lone masked robber robs Hannontree livery stable in Reno early morning, taking 85 dollars and a gold watch from proprietor A. J. Hammontree and M. Vieter. Jack Monroe is wounded by a gunshot from the bandit who flees, Monroe hospitalized in precarious condition. A separate New York sermon opposes Jewish Christian intermarriage citing fears of loss of identity.
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Morning Journal
Reno
Nev
Hannontree
A. J. Hammontree
M. Vieter
Jack Monroe
China
Monroe
People’s Hospital
Special relief appeal for northern Syria funds
A brief from a January or May relief committee notes an urgent appeal led by FP. C. Preyer and G. Raver to Americans for £20,000 to fund doctors nurses medical shares and food for wounded and destitute in northern Syria. Remittances should be cabled to the American Red Cross care of the Ottoman bank Thedrut.
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Felrut
FP. C. Preyer
Treneurer
G. Raverdui
Ts Cheirman
Syria
American Red Cross
Thedrut
Riots in Asia Minor Claim Two American Lives
In Constantinople on May 9, reports confirm anti Christian rioting in Asia Minor since mid April, causing the deaths of Henry Maurer and Daniel M. Hogere while defending a fire at Adama. Property losses total about $9,660 with $4,500 listed for Adana.
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Constantinople
Asia Minor
Adama
Henry Maurer
Daniel M. Hogere
Adana
Santa Fe Engineers Win Victory
Santa Fe engineers secure a victory as the company enforces a rule preventing non-brotherhood members from directing gasoline car operations. Details from Morning Journal Special Wireless report indicate compliance with the mandate.
Magnificent dedication ceremonies conclude at church dedication
Governor Curry Mayor Lester and city councillors attended services at Immaculate Conception Church marking the completion of the dedication ceremonies.
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Curry
Lester
Immaculate Conception Church
Archbishop Pitaval Leads Grand Pontifical Mass Parade in Albuquerque
Albuquerque witnessed the city’s largest religious procession as over 2,000 people including Archbishop Pitaval Governor Curry and Mayor Lester joined a four division march from Sixth Street to Immaculate Conception Church. Benediction followed with the senior choir’s sacred music.
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Albuquerque
Pitaval
Curry
Lester
Counle
Immaculate Conception Church
Government Indian
Sixth Street
Tijeras Avenue
Sacred Heart School
St. Vincent's Academy
the Immaculate
Ception
Sacred Heart
Holy Family
Alliance Hispanoela American Society
Young Ladies Sodality
Woman's Catholic Order of
Knights of Cohuebus
Fr. H. Lester
Learnard and
Lindemann
Immaciate Conception Choir
Ninth Street
Central Avenue
Archbishop Pitaval Honored at Albuquerque Welcome
Archbishop Pitaval received over fifteen hundred well wishers in St Mary's hall after Benediction. Mayor Lester and Hon. Co. S. Marron spoke warmly, praising the church's work in New Mexico. The archbishop thanked Albuquerque for its hospitality and noted the day as one of his happiest since arriving five years ago.
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Pitaval
St. Mary's Hall
Lester
Almauerque
Mayer Lester
New Mexico
Lone Country
Ranta Fe
Lerter
Co. S. Marron
Immaculate Comception
Marron
Parla
Albuqurrque
Ganta Pe
Aired Bishap Delivers Moving Heartfelt Address
Aredbishap spoke feelingly and from the heart, delivering a message that left a strong impression on his audience as listeners attentively absorbed his words.
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Aredbishap
Pontifical High Mass Brightens Immaculate Conception Church
A Pontifical High Mass marked the Immaculate Conception parish’s 25th anniversary celebration. Archbishop presided as Rev. C. M. Capilupi and others assisted. Mrs. Shineick led a celebrated choir that impressed despite only two weeks of rehearsals. Rev. Edward Barry delivered a scholarly sermon on faith and works, ending with a blessing for all present.
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Immaculate Conception
C. M. Capilupi
S. J
T. J. Shineick
Edward Barry
Denver
Ephs
Archbishop Pitaval and Governor Honor Guests at Dinner
Archbishop Pitaval and Governor Curry were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J Ht O Rielly at 620 North Ninth Street yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Mayor Felix Lester and a group of clergymen. The event featured red decor, an elaborate multi course menu, and a string ensemble. Archbishop Pitaval thanked the hostess on behalf of the guests for their hospitality.
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Archbishop Pitayval
Governor Curry
Joseph Ht Oo’ Rielly
North Ninth Street
Felix H Lester
O’nelly
Pitaval
Mra.or Rielly
Garete
Archbishop Pitaval
Curry
Lester
A. M Mandatari
J. Derasches
Albert Daeger
M. Capilupi
M. Clinton
Kansas City
Edward Jarry
Denver
H. O’rielly
P Tomassini
B. J
A. Docher
Isleta
G Splinters
Bernalillo
J. J. Gateley
A. J. Manning
Lima
Chile
PF. McCanna
Nine Die When Boat Capsizes on Susquehanna River
Nine men a woman and two children drowned when a row boat capsized on the Susquehanna near Itty Morning Journe Mirel Wilkeshare Pennsylvania. The craft drifted into swift current and sank before help could reach them. None could swim and all were swept downstream to their deaths.
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Wilkeshare
Susquehanna River
Thomas Andrews
William Andrews
Theodore Andrews
Frank Marionobky
Adam Struck
Frank Ganofsky
John
Michael
Pinning Target to Powder Magazine Triggers Explosion
Washington May 9 Stephen Peer and Tony Morrety Italians were involved when a dynamite blast followed a pinned target on a magazine. Morrety escaped unharmed after the explosion shook nearby houses a mile away.
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Washington
Stephen Peer
Iass Gine
Mire Giyerrine
Dynamo
Page
Tony Morrety
Morrete
Senate Tariff Debate Extends Week of Speeches in August
Washington May 9 The tariff bill will command Senate attention through the week with amendments to schedules likely to be disputed amid general discussion. Opposition from some Republicans grows while the finance committee expects eventual support though delay anger persists. The lead schedule faces extended debate as Benatar Choy prepares a major speech against the sugar schedule, while the House Philippine tariff is set for consideration Tuesday if quorum allows.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Finance Committee
Benatar Choy
Dior
Atagua
Kidnappers Hear Fate as Wife Predicts Double Suicide
Mercer Pennsylvania May 9 Special says James H Boyle and wife Helen Anna Boyle face sentencing tomorrow in Mercer county court for abducting Billy Whitl. Helen Boyle vows she and Jimmie will kill themselves rather than serve long terms and claims she will depart quietly after a brief penitentiary term.
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Mercer
James HH. Boyle
Helen Anna Boyle
Williams
Mercer County
Billy” Whitl
Boyle
Toyle
Jimmie
Tiy
Hoosier falls into trap set for thief
Logansport Indiana May 9 Schuyle floly was instantly killed today by a trap he prepared to kill a thief raiding his chicken house. He set a gun loaded pistol to discharge when the door opened but failed to disconnect the mechanism before opening the door and the load discharged into his breast.
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Logansport
Ind
Philippine assembly eases strike as minority returns
Ten Progresista minority members end a month long walkout in the Philippine assembly after talks. The majority resumes sessions but with no major measures tackled. Auditor says strikers still entitled to pay. Also reports Manila steamer crews strike over weekly rest day.
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Manila
Philippine Assembly
Fret
Tem
Clarke
Monument to Jules Verne dedicated in Amiens
A monument to Jules Verne was dedicated in Amiens today on May 9. The French author who died in Amiens on March 24, 1965 is honored with the new statue.
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Jules Verne
Amiens
France
Jules Ag
Prench
Smokers Tie Up Steamer at St Nazaire
Striking crew and smoke trouble halted a steamer at St Nazaire on May 4. Officials failed to arrange a rest period for stokers, delaying sailing and dispatching mails.
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St Nazaire
Versailles
Moorish Ruler Demands Spanish Evacuation of Rift Country
Mutual Hafid sultan of Morocco ends talks with Spanish minister and writes to King Alfonso demanding Spanish evacuation of the Rift region. He threatens war if withdrawal is not completed.
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Madrid
Mutual Hafid
Morocco
Senor Merry Deval
Fee
Alfonso
Bomb Outrage In Chicago Strikes Home Of Pecorere
Three bombs exploded in quick succession at the Chicago home of Dominick Pecorere, part of a Black Hand intimidation wave that followed Mariano Zagone's death yesterday. No injuries were reported as Pecorere, described as wealthy, received months of threatening letters demanding money.
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Chicago
Dominick Pecorere
Mariano Zagone
Pecorere
Movement for World Wide Mother's Day Celebrated in Philadelphia
Philadelphia observes Mothers Day with ten thousand white carnations purchased by the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company for employees and sailors at League Island Navy Yard. The holiday originated in Philadelphia by Miss Anna Jarvis after her mother’s death four years ago.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
League Inland Navy Yard
Anna Jarvis
Ancient lute recovered from pawnshop leads to arrest
In Los Angeles in May a $1 pawnshop sale of an ancient lute valued at $500 helped detectives arrest Thomas J. Bowen a machinist. Bowen faces charges of stealing $1 200 in theatrical costumes and props from the Ben Greet Theatrical Company and entering the private car of oil operator Beaton taking $300 in silverware. He had just finished a ten day vagrancy term when arrested.
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Los Angeles
Thomas J. Bowen
Ben Greet Theatrical Company
Havi
Be.tuony
Bowen
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