US considers joint action with Japan and Britain over Manchuria
The State Department reports increased Russian garrison strength at New Chiang, Manchuria, with potential swift steps under Roosevelt. Secretary Hay consults with the president as talks hint at coordinated action with England and Japan to compel Russia to evacuate Manchuria while avoiding a formal alliance. Russia’s moves and the stalled China treaty add urgency to U.S. involvement amid warnings from agents in China about opened ports and American trade interests.
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Joint Action Talk Gains Favor in London Papers
London readers welcome reports that the United States may join Britain and Japan in a united line against Russia. Dispatches from Washington say Secretary Hay discusses options with President Roosevelt, including possible joint protest over Manchuria and the Russian garrison buildup. Roosevelt reportedly had not yet approved any specific course.
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London
Daily Papers
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Hurst
Manchuria
Russia
Russian Troops and Guns Reported at New Chwang
Reports from New Chwang claim 14,000 Russian troops occupy the area between the Liao river mouth and Port Arthur. Indications point to fort preparations near Liao-su-ing and provisions delivered there, with a possible feint to mask plans as Russia concentrates forces in Manchuria.
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New Chwang
New Chiang
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Liao- Suing
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Manchuri
Prime Minister Seeks Prince Ferdinand to Return Home
A Vienna telegraph reported by The Morning Post suggests the British prime minister wants Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria to come back to Sofia amid a critical political juncture. The note hints he may never return to the throne if he stays away.
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London
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Morning Post
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Paris
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
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Pelnel
Wife of minister seeks divorce in Detroit May court
Mrs Lawson files for divorce in Detroit alleging trouble in her marriage to the minister. The case notes distress and cites personal differences as grounds while detailing no further specifics about the couple's disputes or assets.
Body of Mrs Knight Not Found in River Search
After a reappearance report on April 3, Salinda Dusenbery and her son Melvin were released on bond. Police found no trace of Mrs Knight’s body and believe she may have been thrown into the river.
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Dusenbery
Melvin
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Knight
Portland Pottery Workers Back Strike Action in Rail Shops
President King of the Bot Makers union announced moral support for the Omaha strikers while stressing no intent to outwork. He indicated workers will receive pay tomorrow or Monday and that further information would follow.
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Portland
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
King
Bot Makers
Union
Omaha
Irrigation Test Series Planned in Montana
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena May United States irrigation tests soon to begin in Montana. El Wood Mead, chief of the irrigation investigation office, says two experimental lines will be run this year. Winter irrigation will be tested in Prickly Pear valley near Helena and in Gallatin valley and areas near Great Falls. Alkaline oils will be studied at Bozeman to gauge chemical effects on irrigation. Mrs Mead arrived from the Pacific coast. Mead is a noted irrigation expert previously Wyoming state engineer. Experiments directed by Professor Moreman aim to measure water use on soil in Bitter Root and Yellowstone valleys, with large areas irrigated under government direction. I. D. O’Donnell of Killingsworth discussed the projects with Mead in Helena.
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Helena
May
United States
Montana
el Wood Mead
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Prickly Pear
Gallatin Valley
Great Falls
Bozeman
Department
Mead
Pacific Coast
Wyoming
Montana Society of Civil Engineers
Oregon
Ot Uer
Tion
Moreman
Yellow Mone
I. D. O'Donnell
Om Hie
Tribesmen Capture French Baggage Train At Figula
In Algiers the Figula district saw a French baggage convoy attacked by 600 horsemen from Aldjerir and Benagull tribes. Fight left 39 French dead and 19 wounded as the baggage train carrying camels provisions and clothing was seized.
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Algiers
May
Figula
Aldjerir
Benagull
Chinaman Divorced From White Wife In Helena Court
The divorce case of Lillian Moran Sung against Bue Sung was settled by the defendant, who was ordered to pay alimony after the plaintiff withdrew her complaint. The couple, described as a young Chinese couple, had been married in Helena a little over a year ago.
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Standard
Billings
Lillian, Moran” Sung
Bue Sung
Nineteen Dead Bodies From Rockslide in Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia in May rescuers removed nineteen dead bodies from the Fagleston tunnel after a rockslide. One survivor was evacuated and may recover, with five or six more believed trapped inside.
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Huntington
W. Va
Fagleston Tunnel
Utah Woman Gives Roberts Case History
Detroit May 8 The morning session of todays conference of the National Congress of Mothers was devoted to reading of reports by Hate presidents and organizers and heads of the various committees In her report Mrs Clarence Allen state organizer of Utah gave the conference Victoria Bt May Rt M8 Gratton flagship of the British Pact squadron left this afternoon for San Francisco to form one of the naval escort which is to assemble at San Francisco during the visit of President Roosevelt This is the first occasion in which a British Warship has been used as a similar function on the Pacific Colorado Spring May Alderman J C jh president of the city council of Colorado Springs was indicted by the grand jury for being unlawfully interested in a public contract Special Dispatch 10 saw mem Helena May The second trial of Arthur Green on the charge of burning the hay sacks corrals and sheds of H J Herron near Wolf creek on Christmas night 190 was begun on May
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National Congress of Mothers
Clarence “Allen
Utah
Victoria
Gratton
San Francisco
San Franco
Roosevelt
Pacific
Colorado
Helena
Arthur Green
H.J. Herron
Wolf Creek
Missing Daughter Baby Bechtel Appeals Police Help
A Great Falls mother Jennie Bechtel of Indianapolis seeks help to locate her daughter who left with a man named Hamel Nutworth after a letter to Chief Cook. Police investigate tracing daughter from St Louis to Great Falls with little trace of her companion.
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Great Falls
Cook
Jennie Bechtel
Indianapolis
Fee
St. Louis
Hmiel Nutworths
Cecil Belle
Brothers of the
Rei Men
Enne Bechtel
Ryan Blok
Abe
Ner
Be Louis
Hamel Nutworthy
Post Office Department faces new probe and firings
A new sensation erupts in the Post Office Department as investigation results prompt action. Air Machen, from Toledo, Ohio, appointed superintendent of free delivery in 1898, faces charges with Fosnes and Bristow guiding the inquiry. Machen plans to relinquish his office while his family moves to Westminster Maryland. The reorganization discussion includes keeping rural free delivery under fourth assistant general and final departmental reports pending.
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Machen
Toledo
Ohio
Fosnes
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Norway
Nix
Dee Alolen
Ian
Pension Bureau
Chicago
Helens
Mont
St. Paul
Cuba
Ates Rathbone
Fosnesstan
Cube
United States
Pomes
Conceo
Payne
Anairer Retiotant
Bristow
Macnen
Westminster
Tof Duilen
World of Labor Complications in 3,000-Strong Strike
Omaha reports a three thousand strong labor strike involving Teamsters and restaurant workers with a seven-member committee to represent labor alongside Governor Mickey as chair. Talks aim for peaceful settlement though grounds for meetings remain undisclosed. Deputized strikers protect non union workers while authorities urge broad representation. In St Paul Northern rail workers discuss possible strike with leaders Hill, Slade, and Wooley. Officials await official vote canvass while telegraphers seek restraining order against Western Union to prevent discharge.
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Omaha
Neb
Mickey
Power
Silver Bow County School District to auction plumbing bids
The trustees of Silver Bow County Montana school district No. 1 invite sealed bids for plumbing and heating work at the McKinley school building now under construction on West Park Street in Butte. Separate bids for plumbing and heating and ventilating are required, or a combined bid may be submitted. bids due by 8 pm on Tuesday May 12 1903. Plans and specs available from the school clerk.
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Silver Bowl County
Mont
McKinley
West Park Street
Butte
Wwe’ White
O T. Richards
Doings of the Court in City of Billings
Special dispatch reports Judge Loud held a May session to complete the district court docket. The court awarded a $582 judgment plus costs in J L Head vs Big Ditch company for breach of contract related to irrigation supervision in May 1901. The court set aside a verdict in John Smith vs Northern Pacific Railway for $150 and granted a new trial. Smith, an NP employee, claimed injury after being denied fare payment by conductor and brakeman. Official bonds of Parker and Dever were approved.
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Loud
District Court
Ln Cin Onder
Fgrm
J. L. Hhead
Big Ditch” Company
Dain
Te Feault
John Smith
Northern ‘Pacific Railway
North Coast
Aury
Glendive Appoints New City Officials In Aftermath
New city officials take over Glendive governance amid plans for improvements. Outgoing board reports finances in excellent order and outlines anticipated projects including sewerage work and street paving for Gilead Street area.
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