America How Nation of Slaves Angers German Socialist Editor
Berlin dispatch notes a German socialist condemning the United States as a nation where wealth buys rank and workers endure oppression. It cites Pennsylvania police, Gorky scandal, and a theatre renovation miscost as signs of US decadence and class divide.
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America
Kusala
England
Siberia
Russia
Las Vegas Superintendent Killed by Live Wire
Karl Evans, young superintendent of wiring for the Las Vegas Street Car Co., was instantly killed while at work on a repair tower after coming into contact with a live wire. The shocking accident occurred at night and left little sign of injury as the lethal voltage took his life.
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Morning Journal
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Yale Downs Princeton in Dual Meet on Yale Field
Yale defeats Princeton 52 to 24 in the annual dual athletic meet on Yale field New Haven Conn. The Tigers were held to a lower score than expected as Yale powers claimed the victory in front of the home crowd.
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Former Standard Oil Agents Tell of Bribing Railroad Employees
Chicago May 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission probe into Standard Oil and railroads concludes for this region with Cleveland to hear May 24. F H ibbs a former 13 year Standard Oil employee testified about deceiving customers and bribes to rival information sources. Other witnesses spoke of bribing railroad workers and manufacturers and a mill shutdown due to sabotage by Standard Oil salesmen.
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Editor Purdy Sentenced for Contempt in Indianapolis
Alfred Purdy editor of the Indianapolis Sun was sentenced by Judge Fremont Alford to thirty days in jail and a $250 fine for an editorial criticizing Judge Alvord's handling of the indictment of Police Chief Mesmer for assault on prisoners. Purdy was taken from the courtroom to jail.
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Alfred Purdy
Indianapolis Sun
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Strong Egyptian Garrisons Urged to Counter Future Threats
London reports that Britain plans to establish a strong Egyptian garrison at El Arish and fortify Suez defenses after delimitation of the frontier with Turkey. Measures may include Baypan garrisons on desert routes from Tabari and Gaza to deter any invasion and reduce Turkish influence in Cairo. The timetable hinges on frontier agreement and potential Turkish commissioner Ghazi Almot Moukhtar Pasha's withdrawal.
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Eet
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Extermination Policy Sways Samar In Rebellious Natives
Acting Governor Cinco reports a band of twenty four Pulajanes with five rifles attacked Bangan village, killing one and wounding seven, burning 36 houses and capturing over twenty residents. Troops and volunteers pursue them as Samar leaders back extermination policy. Governor Curry says Samar presidents will urge approval by the governor general. Roosevelt cable congratulates him on the Mugiao escape.
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Chicago Wisconsin Track Meet Result at Marshall Field
The University of Chicago defeated Wisconsin 846 to 46 at a Marshall Field track meet today. Chicago dominated events with a wide margin as both teams competed in the annual meet.
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Marshal Field
Wisconsin
Mrs Davis in Sinking Condition in New York
Mrs Jefferson Davis, seriously ill at the Hotel Gerard in New York, was reported in a sinking condition tonight. Watchers at her bedside harbor fears of the worst as her illness continues over several days in the city.
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New York
Jefferson Davis
Gerard
Boy Wizard Wins Billiard Championship Title
Disabled steamer Hestia towed into Shellburne Nova Scotia by government tug Laurier after collision with sunken object off Cape Sable near St John bound from Glasgow. May 12 report notes sinking condition and rescue action by Canadian authorities.
English syndicate forms sea sanatorium venture in Austria
Vienna reports an English syndicate plans a three ship sanatorium fleet of 5000 tons each to sail with 180 patients per vessel. Ships will not follow fixed routes but will cruise for optimal climate in the Adriatic, seen as best invalids cruising ground by medical and marine experts.
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Adriatic
National Oyster Carrier Company Secures Patent
The government grants a patent to the National Oyster Carrier Company of Albuquerque New Mexico for containers for oysters clams fish and other seafood reported by The Morning Journal Bureau in Washington DC on May 12.
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General Paper company ends selling agency role and mills take over
John A Davis announces the General Paper company withdraws as a selling agent. All mills will directly supply trade and fill prior orders. Orders will be redirected to the previous mill supplier until adjustments are made.
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Roosevelt Arraigned by Bailey in Senate Clash
In a bitter Senate exchange on railroad rate policy Senator Bailey assailed President Roosevelt as crushed by rail interests calling him clay and common clay. He said the president betrayed courage shown in campaigns but lacked endurance in political fights and warned against new tariff reform plans.
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LodgeDisputes Tillman Quote On White House Statement
Senator Lodge disputes Tillman regarding a quoted remark about a president and senatorial lawyers. He consulted the stenographer and phoned the White House to verify. The president allegedly called Chandler's paraphrase a deliberate falsehood and asserted only Senator Spooner and Foraker were named with Knox not involved.
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Novel San Francisco chain gang raids looting
San Francisco May 12 A new method to curb looting uses a chain gang under Detective Sergeant Charlies Taylor. Seventy five men labor to clear debris in Portsmouth Square and near the Hall of Justice, reducing vandalism as Chief Dinan warns the initiative will spread.
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Eastern money sits investment in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 12 new accounts opened at several banks by men from the east who deposited sums from $10,000 upward. Some are known to possess large wealth, others are believed to represent eastern money centers. The purpose appears to be investments in San Francisco.
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Youthful Player Defeats Papers of Three Countries
Willie Hoppe, the boy billiard expert, won first in a professional tournament at Orchestra Hall, finishing four games undefeated. Geo Button of Canada took second with three wins and one loss, while Geo Stompron Louise Cure and Jacob Schaefer tied for third with one win each and three losses. Sutton led in total average despite finishing second, and Hoppe set records including a high run and strong grand averages.
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Orchestra Hall
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Geo Stompron
New York
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Jacob Schaefter
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Carmack Defeated in Tennessee Primary by Taylor
Nashville May 2 The American will say tomorrow Former Governor Robert L. Taylor has been nominated in the Democratic primaries for United States senator over incumbent Edward W. Carmack by a wide margin, while Gautherd and Goddard receive separate nominations in other states.
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