Birileff to Be Supreme in Command
Vice Admiral Birileff named to head the Pacific naval command will travel to Vladivostok on May 25 to prepare for refitting Rojestvensky’s fleet. He will hold army and local garrison powers to avoid authority conflicts, while honoring Rojestvensky as fleet commander if able.
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St. Petersburg
Birileff
Supreme Naval Command
Pacific
Vladivostock
Rojestvensky
Bririleff
Vadivostock
Port Arthur
Windivestock
Biriloff
Slava
Alexander II
Desroyers
Verelago
Hirileff
Baltic
Hkorestvensky
Makaroff
Skrydloff
Kuropatkin
Nehbogatoff
Rosestvensky
Uncertain Russian Fleet Movements Spur Pacific Theories
Paris reports the apparent disappearance of the Russian far eastern fleet fueling speculation of an imminent battle or a new naval base. Some believe the fleet split to threaten Vladivostok while another group fears a north Pacific course beyond Formosa as Admiral Togo watches.
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Paris
Kojestvensky
Luzon
Pacific
Straits of
Formosa
Togo
Rorestvensky
Russian Front Developments in Manchuria May Report
May 19 dispatch from Gunshu Pass describes cleared weather but washed out roads becoming impassable quagmires. The truce is seen as likely to break with Japan preparing an offensive. Japanese forces are shifting positions and press the Russian left where cavalry and skirmishes continue daily.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Chinese Sea Action Dominates Rumors and Maneuvers
Reports speak of a feint in the China Sea as Russia may quit and Japan’s flagship is alleged sunk by a mine. The text notes Japanese screening of movements, Russian scouts failing to pierce the curtain, and a new horse pack system for transporting wounded from the battlefield showing good results.
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China Sea
Man of Many Wives Condemned to Die
Chicago reports Johann Hoch, a self confessed bigamist blamed for at least forty marriages in fifteen years, found guilty of murder for poisoning his wife Marie Watcher Hoch. Jurors recommended death. Hoch claimed innocence and vowed to die without appeal.
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Chicago
Johann Hoch
Kersten
Hoch
Marie Watcher-Hoch
Cook County
Johann
Japanese forces repulsed at Shahotze and Honukhu
A May 18 dispatch from General Linevitch reports a small enemy detachment seized Yandi Pass on May 15 but was driven back. Japanese efforts to take Shahotze were repulsed and they retired southward. They also approached Honukhu near Taul six miles south but retreated.
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St. Petersburg
Linevitch
Yandi Pass
Shahotze
Honukhu
Taul
Indo China Defense Urged by French Deputy
Paris reports Francois Deloncle, Indo China deputy, urges strengthening Indo Chinese defenses against Japan. He warns Japan could land forces, blockade Saigon, and gain sea mastery, calling for 55,000 occupation troops and strong naval bases at Saigon and other ports.
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Paris
Francois Deloncle
Indo-China
Japan
China
Saigon
Taft Withholds Buying Ships For Canal Projects
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Taft will not buy foreign built ships now nor import materials for the Panama canal beyond immediate needs. The move does not alter the policy to guide canal purchases, as they refuse to stockpile in anticipation of possible restrictive congressional action.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Last of Cripple Creek Strike Cases Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
Castle Rock Colo May 19 After a sixteen hour deliberation the jury acquitted Arthur Parker and L R Jenks of an attempt to murder Sheriff Bell and Teller county deputies. This marks the final case arising from the Cripple Creek strike and rioting during the labor troubles.
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Castle Roek
Colo
Arthur Parker
L. R. Jenks
Bell
Teller County
Cripple Creek
Santa Fe hopes Morton may resume ties with railroad
E P Ripley of the Santa Fe says nothing definite is known about Paul Morton renewing relations with the railroad after leaving the cabinet. The Santa Fe would be glad to have him back and hopes to discuss possibilities during Morton's Chicago visit next week.
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Chicago
the Tribune Today
E. P. Ripley
Santa Fe Railway
Paul Morton
Mr. Ripley
Snyder Appeals For Additional Aid
Snyder Oklahoma May 19 relief fund subscriptions total about 21000 with another appeal sent. Two hundred homeless families remain in tents and sheds while about forty patients stay at the hospital.
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Snyder, Okla
New Mexico man slays wife and wounds self in insane rage
Reports from Los Alamos say Manuel Montoya, a wealthy stockman, killed his wife with a razor near Las Vegas New Mexico. In a frenzy he damaged his home and fatally cut his own jugular before taking his own life.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Los Alamos
Manuel Montoya
Presbyterians Debate Union With Reformers in Texas Session
In Fort Worth on May 1 the Southern Presbyterian general assembly discussed closer relations with reformers and potential union. A committee will confer with similar groups and report its recommendation after being appointed by the moderator. Strong opposition to full union exists among elder members, though closer ties to northern churches may be pursued.
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Fort Worth
Tex
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Amenta
Southern
Committee On
Plunket
Six Indictments Against Western Texas Bankers
Paris Texas May 14 six indictments against prominent western Texas bankers were returned by a special federal grand jury today charged with violations of federal banking laws.
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Paris
Texas
Monon rail derailment injures seven near Lowell
A fast east bound Monon train struck a broken rail near Lowell Indiana. The sleeper carrying ten passengers derailed and seven people were injured with some believed fatally.
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Lowell
Ind
Monon
End of Chicago Labor War Hinges on Express Drivers
Chicago strike talks stall as seven express companies refuse to reinstate drivers who walked out. Employers demand open shop policy with non union hires while teamsters press to reemploy the drivers. A flour famine warning follows as boycott spreads to wholesale bakers and delivery drivers, with organizations preparing steps against strikers.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Teamster
Express
Pieser, Livingstone & Co
El Paso and Southwestern Aims for Pacific Coast Link
Surveying parties for the El Paso and Southwestern, a Phelps Dodge line, have worked in north and central New Mexico recently. The project contemplates a connection with coal fields in San Juan county and southwest Colorado as part of a broader Rock Island enterprise.
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Rock Island
el Paso and Southwestern
Phelps-Dodge
el Paso
Arizona
Pacific Coast
New Mexico
San Juan County
Colorado
Valhalla Reported Behind Fleet in Transatlantic Yacht Race
Newport May 19. No craft from the eleven yacht fleet sailing from Sandy Hook to the Lizard for Emperor William's trophy has been sighted by the Nantucket lightship since midnight. A white square rigged vessel believed to be the Valhalla led the passing in fog yesterday and last night, and it was the last to pass. Tonight at 7 30 o'clock a favorable breeze was reported for the racers and all were thought to be well out on their voyage.
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Newport
R. I
Sandy Hook
Lizard
Emperor William
Nantucket
Crawford
Royal Arcanum Consider Tuberculosis Sanitarium Aid
In Atlantic City on May 19 the National Fraternal Sanitarium association asks the supreme council of Royal Arcanum to lend its power and financial help to build a tuberculosis sanitarium near Las Vegas New Mexico. Consideration will be given to the proposal.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National
Fraternal Sanitarium Association
Supreme Council
Royal Arcanum
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Southwestern Blys the Northeastern sale announced
Paso Texas May 19 The big Paso and Southwestern railroad announced the purchase of the Paso Northeastern system extending from El Paso to Pucumeari New Mexico with a connection to the Black Mesa line. The Northeastern includes a Dawson New Mexico coal field branch and timber tracts near Siamogarde. The dispatch via Associated Press was reviewed by local men who note the sale has been announced and denied repeatedly by its builders.
Bomb Aimed at Governor General Wrecks Warsaw Street
A bomb intended for Governor General Maximovitch exploded on Miodowa Street during a noon pass near a cathedral. A workman mixing the device and two detectives were killed, nine others injured as a cafe and nearby windows were demolished. The governor general avoided the blast by moments.
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Warsaw
Miodowa
Maximovitch
Chinese Exclusion Treaty Talks Abandoned By Chinese Officials
Washington May 19 The Chinese legation reports that hopes for a new exclusion treaty are at an end for now due to rising Chinese resentment over moving negotiations to Pekin and U S interpretation of the exclusion law. The legation states treaties govern U S China relations, not domestic law, and claims any damages or claims will be handled through proper channels.
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Washington, D. C
China
Pekin
Department of Commerce and Labor
State Department
Legation
Department of Comelmerce and
Taskr
United States
Seattle
John W. Poster
Chentung Liang Cheng
Hay
Rockhill
Washington
Sir Liang
Amherst
Mass
Philipps
Senate Hearings on Interstate Commerce Power
Washington May 1 The senate committee on interstate commerce heard both sides in the rate hearing question. Commissioner Clements testified on the commission’s difficulties and denied attacks on the body while addressing criticisms by James J Hill. Frederick L. Lyster and others expressed satisfaction with current conditions and Clements rebuked arguments that only traffic men know rate matters. He said the maximum rate decision went too far and the commission would handle complaints presented.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce
Clements
Commission
James J Hill
Frederick L. Lyster
Fredonia
Kas
Dolliver
Wyoming Suffers From Too Much Rain
Cheyenne reports rivers feeding the Missouri and Platte far above normal, with many creeks overflowing and bridges washed away. Roads are unsafe and stock losses plus damaged hay meadows are reported as daily rains continue with no relief in sight.
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Cheyenne, Wye
Wyoming
Missouri
Platte
Laramie
Bis Horn
Greybuil
Taft Awaits Loomis Reply in Bowen Loomis Case
Secretary Taft has examined Henry Willard Bean a New York resident and former Caracas agent for the New York and Bermudes Asphalt Co Bean testified about a $10000 check Loomis says was an exchange Loomis must submit his reply to Bowen's statement as Taft awaits response.
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Washington
Taft
Bowen-Loomis
New York
Henry Willard Bean
Caracas
Bermudes Asphalt Company
Loomis
Asphalt Company
Mr. Loomis
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Dolwin
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Klieff
Pescadores Islands
Germany
London
Shanghai
Morning Post
Heendler
Hai Chou
Sop
Morton
Sanea Ph
Porshone Parry
Snyder
York
Monon Plyer
New York City
Employers’ Association
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Valhalla
Praternal Santearium
Blys
Ebi Pil
VUE Lpi Dop Brood
Empire
Commerce
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