Spion Kop dispatches ignite debate in parliament
London May 5 The Spion Kop dispatches debate reveals government tact lapses and strains within the army. Boer delegates and Secretary Root’s Monroe doctrine trigger American-European policy commentary with focus on power to enforce doctrine and U S gold flow across Europe.
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Spion Kop
Hkalion
Lord Lansdowne
Buller
Roberts
Sampson-Schrey
United States
Europe
Root
Turkey
England
Spectator
Outlook
Kruger
Volksraad
The
America
Lord Salisbury
Gerroe
the Spectator
Germany
Brazil
Great Britain
Bank of England
New York Exchange
Statist
France
Paris
Goebel assassination trial testimony shifts focus
Frankfort May 5 J B Matthews testifies telegrams signed by George Denny warned of riots and urged immediate travel to Frankfort. Duane Sinclair testifies telegrams to Kentucky regimental commanders read Al right signed by Adjutant General Collier. Golden adds statements about Culton and Powers. Youtsey, Powers offices, and security concerns referenced. Trial adjourns for bail ruling. Clarke contest pleads move to supreme court deferred.
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Frankfort
Goebel
J. B. Matthews
George Denny
Lexington
Duane Sinclair
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Kentucky
Collier
Golden
Culton
Caleb Powers
Capitol Hotel
Wharton Golden
Youtsey
John Powers
Finley
George B. Hemphill
Powers
Charles Finley
Governor Taylor
Gold
Burton
Walter St. Day
Day
Davy
Commonwealth
W H. Culton
Cantrill
Emperor Francis Joseph Visits Berlin for Royal War Maneuvers
Berlin May 5 Emperor Francis Joseph tours Jueterbogk maneuvers with Emperor William and attention to new German field artillery and rifles. The visit includes a banquet for 1256, toasts, opera attendance, gifts, and discussions of military reforms and Austro-German ties.
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Associates Press
Berlin
William
Francis Joseph
Austria
Anhalt
Sam
Jueterbogk
Iam
Ordre de Bataille
von Schmidt
Guard Chasseurs
Guard Scheutzenlehr
Sharpshooters
Life Hussars
Frances Joseph
Luneh
Emperor William
Archduke Albrecht
Count von Buelow
Emperor Francis
Germany
Kaiserhof
Prince Hohenlohe
Count Goulouchowski
Count Szoegyeny-Mraich
Prince von Eulenberg
Miguel
Council of Ministers
Count von Posadowski-Wehner
von Lucanus
Count von Bellestroem
Reichstag
Kirschner
Baron von Richtensen
Emperor Willam
Tageblatt
Auber
Opera
Austro-Hungary
Franc
Joseph
Brazil
National Zeitung
United States
Andrew D. White
White
Bremen
Hamburg
Southwest Africa
Otavie
Tiber Bay
Schmeller
Russia
Brunswick
Berlin Tageblatt
Kreuz Zeitung
von Bruan
Carter Helena May Delegates Win for Republican Primary
In Lewis and Clark county the Republican primaries selected delegates for the county convention to be held May 16 where delegates to the state convention will be chosen. Senator Carter is expected to have strong support at the county convention. In one ward FE A Carleton, formerly a populist, was elected an alternate.
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Helena
Lewis and Clark County
Carter
Carleton
Seaven Deploys Ships to Search Diamond Shoals Rescue
Assistant Secretary Spaulding orders revenue steamers Algonquin and Onondaga to sea at once to search for 15 men who abandoned the wrecked British steamer Virginia near Diamond Shoals. Algonquin is at Wilmington, North Carolina, and Onondaga is en route to Norfolk.
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Will Seaven
Washington
Spaulding
Virginia
Diamond Shoals
Wilmington
N. C
Norfolk
Supreme Court declares Court of Visitation unconstitutional
In Topeka on May 1 a supreme court decision voided the law creating the Court of Visitation. Justice Smith wrote the opinion with Justice Johnston concurring, while Chief Justice Doster dissented. The court was established during the Populist era two years ago to hear complaints against railroads and other corporations.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
Court of Visitation
Smith Aid
Johnston
Doster
Populiet
General Otis justified in dismissing officers in Philippines war
Judge Advocate General Lieber concludes General Otis acted within legal authority in ordering the dismissal of Major George W. Kirkman and three other officers after court martial convictions. The opinion implies a state of war in the Philippines, granting field commanders final jurisdiction in such cases under army rules.
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Washington
Lieber
Secretary of War
Otis
Philippines
George W. Kirkman
49Th Volunteer Infantry
Yale Wins Dual Track Meet Over California in New Haven
Yale defeats California 8 firsts and one tie to 3 events won by the visitors amid strong head wind. Highlights include Weston and Thomas in distance and hurdles for Yale, with Plan and Clark top in field events. Final score favors Yale despite a windy, cold day.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
University of California
Service
Smith
Pynter
California
Beardman
Yard
Cadogan
Boardman
Plaw
Clark
Buliman
Weston
Thomas
Richards
Hamlin
Speer
Drumm
Beck
Western Montana News Highlights Town Visit and Local News
W Hillis, famed Northwest shot, visits Missoula from Libby. L Mellinelli and Fred Pearson return from coast trip in improving health. A Hunt of NP land department leads a 12 man field crew for summer timber lands. Anthony Peplow of Lolo injured in a fractious team incident at Sisters hospital. Harmonics serenade homes after Friday contest. Dancing school at Union hall with Miss Tremblay, Cronkrite and Msmay’s orchestra Monday night.
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W. Hillis
Northwest
Libby
Missoula
L. Mellinelli
Fred Pearson
The
Democrat-Messenger
A. Hunt
Northern Pacific Land Department
Anthony Peplow
Lolo
Sisters’ Hospital
Harmonics
Misses Tremblay and
Cronkrite
Union Hall
Msmay
Death of Melvin Beeman in Missoula
Death records from Missoula report Melvin Beeman's passing on May 5. Details of the obituary are sparse in the fragment, noting only the location and the individual's name.
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Melvin Beeman
Missoula
Young delivery boy dies of pneumonia at 18
An 18 year old, longtime Standart carrier, died in hospital after two weeks of pneumonia. He was the eldest son, had supported his widowed mother with his brothers, and was known for prompt reliable service. His death brings sympathy to his mother and family.
Missoula School Board Plans Next Year Work
The Missoula school board met in adjourned session to review Superintendent Hamilton's recommendations for next year and will meet again to select teachers. They decided to dispense with the high school next year due to finances from the loss of special school taxes. The clerk will advertise for plans and bids to repair the south side school building deemed unsafe.
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Missoula
Hamilton
South Side
Lost belt found near Pine street and East Side School
A woman's belt turned in at the Standard office for return reward. The finder is urged to come to the office to claim the prize.
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Pine Street
East Side School
Democrats Set San Francisco May 5 Convention
The Democratic central committee decided to hold a convention in San Francisco to elect delegates to the national convention in Sacramento on June 14.
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San Francisco
Democrat ¢ Central Committee
Sacramento
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Havana-American CO
Woolsey
Cs. Ellsworth
Broughton
Hoffman
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