Mrs. McKinley Shows Slow Improvement Amid Serious Illness
Washington May 31 Mrs. McKinley passed a comfortable night sat up briefly and is cheerful. Dr Rixey and colleagues report fatigue from travel lingers illness in San Francisco continues though less intense. State she remains very weak and not out of danger, with a slow path to recovery expected. No new bulletin tonight awaiting tomorrow’s consultation.
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Washington
P. M. Rixey
George M. Sternberg
W. W. Johnston
Hirsch Felder Denies Comment On Mrs McKinley Health
Dr Hirsch Felder seen by Associated Press in Cal says he has not made any statement about Mrs McKinley’s condition beyond official bulletins. He denies reports from Washington and refuses further comment on the case.
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del Monte
Cal
Hirschfelder
Associated Press
Washington
San Francisco
Mre. McKinley
McKinley
Cortelyou
Desperate Conflict at Alexandrosky Near St Petersburg
A dispatch from St Petersburg reports a clash May at Obuchoff iron works where rioters attacked police. Police injuries prompted army reinforcements to fire three volleys, with two killed and seven or more wounded per official release, though relatives claim more fatalities and 14 wounded. Witnesses describe vans of bloodied wounded en route to hospital.
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London
St. Petersburg
Alexandrosky
Obuchoff Iron Works
Wabash Freight Train Rear-Ends At Tth Street Injures Two
In a rear end collision today between two sections of a Wabash freight train at Tth street and a Western avenue, two men were seriously hurt and others narrowly escaped by jumping. One engine was ruined and three freight cars and a caboose demolished.
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Chicago
Tth Street
Chinese Smugglers Caught On Tartar Steamer
Vancouver May 31 Customs officers seized Chinese silks cigars and wines from the Chinese crew quarters on the steamer Tartar after days of intercepting smugglers attempting to land contraband. A thorough search of the vessel from the Orient followed.
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Vancouver
B. C
Cers
Chinese smuggling ring busted in Chinese quarter shop
Customs and police say they captured valuable contraband goods valued at $2,000 and believe a Chinese syndicate operated a wholesale smuggling shop in the Chinese quarter.
Fatal explosion at Coryell mine in Newcastle
A morning blast at the Coryell mine near Newcastle, Glenwood Springs, Col., killed two miners, Leo Grant and Frank Grant, who stood at the mine mouth. Eight others were injured including William Rogers, John Davis, Joe Harris, William Harris, Sam Davis, McFadden, Charles Murdinck, and a miner named Brady. Authorities suspect gas accumulation caused the explosion.
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Glenwood Springs
Col
Coryell
Newcastle
Leo Grant
Frank Grant
William Rogers
John Davis
Joe Harris
William Harris
Sam Davis
McFadden
Charles Murdinck
Brady
U S Consul Seeks Release for Bigamy Case
Vancouver May 31 Col N Fadwin Dudley United States consul seeks release for W R Hocking an American jailed in New Westminster on bigamy charges. Dudley says new evidence suggests the divorce decree antedated Hocking's second marriage and asks Canadian authorities to review the case.
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Vancouver
B. C
Col. N. Fadwin Dudley
United States
W. R. Hocking
New Westminster
Hocking
Austin
Nev
Wabash Board to Elect Ramsey as President
The Mail and Express reports C D Ashley will resign the presidency at the next Wabash board meeting. Joseph R Ramsey is to be elected in his place and become Vice President and General Manager. Ashley will become chairman, a position created for him. Ramsey leads extension efforts to Pittsburg awaiting aldermen authority.
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New York
the Mail and Express
C. D. Ashley
Wabash Board of Directors
Joseph R. Ramsey
Ashley
Pittsburg
Ramsey
First Hail Insurance Firm Licensed in Montana
A Missouri based Farmers' Mutual Hail association with headquarters in Kansas City received Montana state licensing to operate in the state. J. H. Calderhead, the state auditor, is named as the company's state agent for service. County agents will be appointed as the company seeks Montana business.
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Helena
Montana
Farmers’ Mutual Hail Association
Missouri
Kansas City
J. H. Calderhead
Mutinous Guardsmen Mar Parade Through Antwerp Streets
In Antwerp yesterday mutinous civic guardsmen disrupted a drill session then paraded the streets singing the Marseilles. Police had to intervene to protect officers from the revolting troops after a guardsman insulted a reprimanding officer and was arrested.
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Brussels
Antwerp
Marseilles
Army transport sailing dates set for Alaska voyage
Seattle May 31 report fixes sailing dates for first army transports to Alaska. Warren sails June 5 directly to Nome and S J Michaels sails June 6 to Seward via Valdez and St Michaels.
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Wash
First Army
Alaska
Warren
Nome
S J. Michaels
Seward
St. Michaels
Valdez
Price of Sugar Reduced in New York Markets
Arbuckle Bros. cut the price on all grades of refined sugars by 1 point today in New York markets. The American Sugar Refining Company did not change its prices.
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New York
Arbuckle Bros
American Sugar Refining Company
Chicago machinists strike widens as firms refuse wage pact
Chicago's machinists began a citywide walkout after employers spurned a 12 percent wage increase and nine hour day proposal. About 1,000 workers quit, with 150 at Meikle Printing Press and 100 at Ribson Spring. 150 metal workers joined in a sympathetic walkout. Officials fear nearly 2,000 idle by tomorrow and up to 10,000 in city shops within a week. In East Cambridge, Blake pump works also refused to negotiate with strikers.
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Chicago
Fraser & Chalmers
W. J. Chalmers
Meikle Printing Press
Ribson Spring Company
Nowack
Newport Street Races. Multiple Winners at Five Races
At Newport Cincinnati on May 1 the program featured six races. Napolen Bart led the first six and a half furlongs with Ida Penzance second and Laura's First third. Rose of Red captured the five furlongs, Easter Boy second and Vanita third. Caloocan won the six and a half furlongs with Baffled second and Brown Thrush third. Locust Blossom won the mile with Peter Duryea second and Charles Estes third. Tambourine Jr sparkled at four and a half furlongs with Mise Gaines second and Baccie third. Marion Lynch won the six and a half furlongs race with Dr Fannie second and Julia Rose third.
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Ida Penzance
Laura's
Rose of Red
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Vanita
Caloocan
Baffled
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Locust Blossom
Peter Duryea
Charles Estes
Tambourine Jr
Mise Gaines
Baccie
Marion Lynch
Dr. Fannie
Julia Rose
Hawthorne Meet Cards Fast Races Daily Summary
In Chicago on May 31 Hawthorne hosted six races. Conundrum won the first mile race with Sculptress and Form behind. Orimarled Vulcain in the six furlongs. The Esmond took the five furlongs with Legal Maxim and Hargis close. Reseda won the free handicap one mile. Blue Lick led the mile and a half, with Laureate and Lee King following. Emma L. won the seven furlongs selling race, Uncle Tom second, Impromptu third.
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Hawthorne
Orimar
Vulcain
Jiminez
Esmond
Legal Maxim
Hargis
Reseda
Boney Poy
Obnet
Blue Lick
Laureate
Lee King
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Eri. Matthews
Houck
Harshberger
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Ethel Wheat
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Sinfi
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Silver Coin
Satin Coat
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Elbe
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Race mishap mars St Louis fairgrounds event
At the St Louis fair grounds a field faltered in the third race when Dr Crowley stumbled on the turn. Staccles Schwarzgwald and William K fell over him. Moon and R Murphy were knocked unconscious and remained so.
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Fair Grounds
Horse Races and Track News From Several Cities
Reports from New York Gravesend San Francisco Oakland and Chicago recount race results and injuries. Eri Matthews suffered a hip injury, Houck shaken up, Harshberger suspended after La Desirous ride. Multiple races list winners, times, and placements across sprint miles and stakes events.
Gans Knocks Out Dobbs in Seventh Round
Baltimore May 31 Joe Gans of Baltimore defeated Bobby Dobbs of Minneapolis in the seventh round of a scheduled 20 round bout. A stomach blow ended the fight as Gans dominated.
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Baltimore
Joe Gans
Bobby Dobbs
Minneapolis
Gans
Brooklyn and Pittsburg finish postponed game in ninth
In a National League clash at Brooklyn the Brooklyns beat Pittsburg 5 to ? in the resumed game from last Tuesday with 1,300 in attendance. Batteries Philipp and OConnor for Brooklyn Kennedy and McGuire for Pittsburg. Umpires Nash and Cunningham. Philadelphia notes report a rain postponement of Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
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Cunningham
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Chicago and Milwaukee Batter Teams In Wild Weather Also Detroit Forfeit
Chicago defeated Boston 10 to 5 as Skopee's wild performance and Kain's early stop shaped the game. Attendance reached 1,400. In Milwaukee a 5 to 4 win over Washington was cut short by darkness after seven innings. Detroit thumped Baltimore 9 to 0 when the umpire forfeited after Baltimore players threatened the umpire following Donlin's bat throw. Attendance 4,500.
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Skopee
Kain
Detroit
Baltimore
Sheridan
Donlin
Beere
Rlh
Biever
Buelow
Powell and Robinson
Philadelphia Athletics prevail in slugging duel 15 14
In Philadelphia, the Athletics beat Cleveland 15 to 14 in a five pitcher battle. Philadelphia scored no runs in the first two innings while the game drew 800 spectators. Pitchers Braggins Hoffer Moore Wood Fraser Pratt Powers and Murphy are listed among batters.
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Philadelphia Athletics
R. H. E. Cree
Ucla Beck
Batteris
H Braggins
Hoffer
Moore and Wood
Fraser
Pratt
Powers
Murphy
Treasury balances show cash and gold reserves totals
The May 31 treasury statement lists the general fund available cash at 163.7 million dollars and gold holdings at 93 million dollars excluding the 150 million gold reserve in the division of redemption.
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Treasury
Washington
The
Governor McSweeney Rejects Tillman and McLaurin Resignations
South Carolina Governor McSweeney declines the resignations of Senators Tillman and McLaurin to spare the state further political strife in the coming year. He argues an off year would be worsened by vacancies and urges continued discussion without bitter campaigns, emphasizing peace, prosperity, and stability for the commonwealth.
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McSweeney
Tillman
McLaurin
Commonwealth
Modifying Carnegie Plans Discussed by Scottish Universities
Modifications of Mr. Carnegie's educational proposal for Scotland remain under discussion at Scottish universities, with Mr Carnegie reportedly placing himself in the hands of Lord Balfour of Burleigh.
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Carnegie
London
Mr. Carnegie
Scotland
Daily Chronicle
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Trust funds to aid high grade schools and universities
The Chronicle notes the amended scheme creates a depository trust for all high grade schools and educational institutions. Grants will target poor students with eleemosynary assistance while substantial funds remain for university equipment and campus expansion.
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Chinese taotai visits to study US commerce methods
San Francisco reports the arrival of Loo Chin An a Chinese taotai deputy commissioner of commerce aboard the City of Pekin. He is to observe American commercial history and methods to adopt beneficial practices in China and notes the U S is friendly after the recent Chinese troubles.
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Pekin
Loo Chin An
United States
Germany denies Venezuelan harbor plans as denial circulates
Berlin reports a semi official denial in the Berliner Post stating Germany had no intention to acquire a harbor or coaling station on Margarita Island. US Ambassador White said the matter had been satisfactorily explained to American authorities in Washington and Berlin five weeks earlier and that the German vessel only conducted target practice.
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Island of
Margarita
United States
White
Associated Press
Washington
Berliner Post
Germany
Rumor of Crozier as Next Chief of Ordnance
In Washington on May 31 a war department rumor held Capt. William Crozier of the ordnance department is virtually chosen to succeed Gen Buffington as chief of ordnance upon Buffington’s fall retirement. Crozier is among the junior officers and may be detailed under the army reorganization act.
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War Department
William Crozier
Ordnance Department
General Buffington
Ordnance
Crozier
Seattle Endorses Barrett for U S Minister to China
The Seattle and Tacoma chambers of commerce with Oregon and California groups endorse John Barrett former U S minister to Siam for the China post should Mr Conger retire.
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Seattle
Seattle and Tacoma
Chicago Artist McCutcheon Leaves Asheville for North
John T. McCutcheon the Chicago artist who has spent months in Asheville N C left for the North this evening his health is almost completely restored and he is reported in good condition.
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Asheville
N. C
John T. McCutcheon
Chicago
North
Prominent Railroad Man Dead
Chicago May 1 D B Robinson former vice president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad company died at his home this afternoon after a protracted illness.
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D. B. Robinson
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Hailstorm Causes Heavy Crop and Property Damage
A heavy rain and hailstorm swept across Houston and surrounding areas this morning causing extensive crop losses especially to fruit. A Palestine report cites property damage within the city and in nearby countryside totaling about 150000 dollars.
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Tex
Palestine
Habeas Corpus Begun for Dr Woodruff and Mrs Moyer
Dr Wylie G Woodruff and Mrs Edith Moyer face habeas corpus proceedings in Portland Oregon after arrest on allegations of kidnapping Mrs Moyer s child. Bail set at 250 dollars each. police chief to answer writ by next Monday. Woodruff claims persecution and cites medical ties to Lawrence Kansas and plans to relocate to Oregon.
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Ore
Wylie G. Woodruff
Edith Moyer
Lawrence
Kan
Oregon
Kidnaping Complaint Ties Dr Woodruff to Missouri Arrest
Kansas City May 31 a war rant for Dr Woodruff’s arrest on a kidnaping charge was sworn by Moyer before Justice Kenny in Kansas City. The Moyers, former Lawrence residents, traveled from Ohio and Michigan where Mrs Moyer cared for her ill mother. The trio allegedly left Menominee May 8 with the child and departed May 19 from St Joseph, Missouri for the West.
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Dr. Woodruff
Justice of the Peace
Kenny
Moyer
Ohio
Lawrence
Kan
Moyers
Mast
Kansas University
Moyer Leaves for Portland in Kidnap Case
Lawrence, May 31. Mr. Moyer departed for Portland with an attorney. He stated he aims to regain possession of the child and then drop the kidnapping charge against Dr. Woodruff.
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Moyer
Portland
Ore
Woodruff
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