Philippine Question in the House
Representative Vandiver denounces outrages by American troops and says he has proofs to substantiate his charges. Mr Hill recounts Filipinos methods of torture.
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Mr. Hill
Mr. Vandiver
Missouri
Irish World
O’brien
Company M
26Th Volunteers
Philippines
Patrick Ford
The
O'Brien
Washington
W. A. Smith
Michigan
Mr. Mudd
Maryland
Maclay
Admiral Schley
Court of Inquiry
Schley
Hill
Connecticut
House of Representatives
General Smith
Department
Jacob H. Smith
Battle over Philippine outrages roils House debate
May 15. The House opened a tense session on Philippine atrocities with sharp exchanges between Vandiver and Hill. Amid heated rhetoric, debate on the naval bill continued, and amendments to the agricultural and homestead bills were disposed of or referred. The day closed after a veto message on a bond relief and adjournment.
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Washington
House
Senate
A House
Vandiver
Missouri
Wheeler
Kentucky
Hepburn
Iowa
Grow
Pennsylvania
Hill
Connecticut
W. A. Smith
Michigan
Lessler
New York
Colorado
Town
Confederacy
Mr. Hepburn
Williams
Mississippi
Lamar
Gettysburg
Atlanta
Meyer
Louisiana
Harry C. Mix
Iowa Supreme Court Invalidates Mulet Law in Interstate Liquor Case
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that selling liquor to bootleggers by agents of nonresident dealers cannot be prohibited. The mulet law conflicts with interstate commerce and is unconstitutional. In State vs Pat Tenaphy of Jefferson County the defendant, an Illinois liquor house agent, won as orders were shipped directly to buyers. The decision halts seizures by express and transport firms and affects numerous pending cases.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Pat Tenaphy
Jefferson County
Trustees Select Staff for State School for Deaf and Blind
At a May 15 meeting in Boulder the local board of trustees discussed selecting the faculty and employees for the next school year. The trustees named John F. Sheehy and Charles Scharf among others to oversee staffing decisions.
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Boulder
State School For the Deaf and Dumb
John F. Sheehy
Charles Scharf
Schoolboard approves teachers for coming year and bids on paving
Daniel McNeill and colleagues express unanimous satisfaction with last year’s work and retention of the same corps of teachers for the coming year. Thomas S. McAloney and Louis A. Divine oversee the group of teachers for the deaf and blind, with Miss Carrie R. Stinson and Ellberbe Holt among staff. A contract is let to lay about 5 200 square feet of brick pavements around the premises.
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Daniel McNeill
Thomas S. McAloney
Louis A. Divine
Allan T. Schoolfield
Carrie R. Stinson
Ellberbe Holt
Max W. Voss
Brooklyn Bishop McDonnell Could Succeed Corrigan
Rome reports persistent Vatican rumors that Bishop McDonnell of Brooklyn is likely to be the successor to Archbishop Corrigan of the New York Archdiocese. A Vatican official told an Associated Press correspondent it seems he could obtain the appointment for the asking.
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Rome
Vatican
McDonnell
Brooklyn
Corrigan
Archdiocese of
New York
Associated Press
Hageman Grabs Baby in Helena Divorce Case
Helena May 15 Charles Hageman Jr a Helena butcher took his infant daughter from his mother in law while his wife was downtown signing divorce papers. Judge Henry C Smith ordered the child returned to its mother this evening citing laws of nature. The wife alleges threats and abuse and the case will be pressed. Hageman, once a county auditor candidate, is well known in Helena. He fled with the child to reach his mother’s home before authorities intervened.
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The
Standard
Helena
Charles Hageman, Jr
Henry C. Smith
Hageman
Narrow escape from electrocution for Willie Muchenbach
Willie Muchenbach a 12 year old boy in Helena caught a live wire after it broke near Gokey's grocery on Eighth avenue. Lineman Leon Allen quickly tied the wire to a pole then cut it after Willie fell senseless in the mud. The boy was revived after seven minutes and walked home refusing a hack.
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The
Standard
Helena
Willie Muchenbach
Gokey
Eighth Avenue
Leon Allen
Willie
Allen
Fatal Shooting After Breakfast in French Canadian Camp
In Fort Benton on May 15 word reached Whitlash of a fatal shooting near the area. A 5-year-old boy, son of Henry Kyoll, was killed when an elder brother allegedly raised a .22 rifle while the child sat alone in a tent at breakfast. The heart wound caused death within minutes. The incident occurred Sunday forenoon and details remain uncertain.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Whitlash
Henry Kyoll
Supreme court refuses to alter Minnie Healey mine order
Helena May 15. The supreme court refused to modify the order granting the Boston and Montana company the right to survey all workings of the Minnie Healey mine except those tied to the tramway. F A Heinze sought change, but the court upheld its writ of supervisory control directed at Judge Clancy of Butte.
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Helena
Supreme Court
Boston & Montana Company
Minnie Healey
F. A. Heinze
Clancy
Butte
Heinze
Great Falls Flood CausesWidespread Damage and Chaos
The city endures record flooding with water covering streets and basements. Grocers and saloon owners report heavy losses amid ruined carpets, toppled sidewalks, and sewer damage. Repairs target sewers and power outages as streets dry slowly and watch crowds disperse.
Cloudburst Sweeps Down the Coulee
Havre Montana May 15 A heavy cloudburst caused widespread damage across Concord and surrounding country. Willow Creek overran and lakes filled as several houses were washed from north of the Great Northern tracks onto a bridge near Concord. Railroads sustained damage with washed bridges and trains dispatched for repairs. Sheep and farms face uncertain losses while section gangs despair at relocation efforts.
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Standard
Havre
Concord
Coulee
Ecoulee
Great Northern
Willow Creek
Cutbank
Galata
Lothair
Drought Ends as Heavy Rain Deluges Parched Ranges
Fort Benton reports a heavy rain beginning midday May 15 and continuing into the night. Immense quantities of water fell, filling water holes and relief spreading to the long parched region.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Grass Receives Encouragement After Promising Start
The report notes a favorable beginning that boosts morale and eases concerns. Observers say progress provides relief and renewed confidence in the overall situation.
Starvation Threat Presses on St Vincent Poor
Dispatches from New York describe the Boer peace talks at Vereeniging and focus on relief efforts for St Vincent. Mansion House fund openings draw praise despite slow subscriptions. London donation totals reach five thousand pounds with Bank of England and City contributing. St Pauls and other churches plan Sunday collections. Officials report no West Indian disaster telegrams since yesterday. A relief fund opened in Liverpool. Lady Llewellyn and family are safe in St Vincent. Kingston reports talk of relocating residents to other islands amid ongoing disasters.
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Vereeniging
Transvaal
New York
Mansion House Fund
Westminster Gazette
Atlantic
Mansion House
Bank of England
Corporation of London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Colonial Office
Liverpool
Llewellyn
Windward Islands
St. Vincent
Kingston
Jamaica
Associated Press
Parisians show indifference to Martinique disaster
American visitors report Paris buoyant with races and theatergoing while public mourning remains muted. Funds for Martinique relief total 303,000 francs, with provinces active in fund drives and seaport mourners affected by ships' destruction. Opposition uses tragedy to attack government amid half mast flags and continued parades.
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Paris
Martinique
Associated Press
Ministry of the Colonies
Brest
Humbert
Severds
Guarding Against Pirates at St Pierre
London Times correspondent reports from Paris a Fort de France dated account of the St Pierre disaster. Pirates from nearby islands were ready to seize valuables, making the site protectively guarded by the military.
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London
London Times
Paris
St. Pierre
Fort de France
Martinique
Matta
Korona to Bring Roraima Survivors to New York
A cablegram reports the Korona steamer, carrying survivors of the Roraima, departed St. Croix and heads to New York with expected arrival May 19 or 20. Colonel Brainerd oversees army relief donations in New York and will accept public supplies for West Indies sufferers. French consul Sidmond Bruwart commends the swift relief efforts for Martinique and France’s gratitude.
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New York
Quebec Steamship Company
Korona
St. Croix
Brainerd
Army
Washington
West Indies
Sidmond Bruwart
Martinique
France
M. Cambon
M. Delcasse
French gratitude to Senator Fairbanks for aid efforts
A cablegram from France expresses deep thanks to Senator Fairbanks for his generous initiative aiding disaster survivors. The message, relayed by M. Del casse, credits Americans for their aid and highlights Fairbanks as specially thanked by the French people.
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M. Delcasse
Senator Fairbanks
France
Fairbanks
Five building and loan firms barred from Montana
Helena May 15 Five building and loan companies have been refused permission to transact business in Montana by State Auditor J H Calderhead after investigation. The attorney general advised the action and concluded the concerns could not be permitted under present laws. One foreign company, a Salt Lake firm, is currently operating in the state.
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Standard
Helena
Montana
J. H. Calderhead
Calderhead
Salt Lake
Court halts union interference in Clark block work
United States court issues a temporary restraining order at the request of Western Lumber of Missoula and Butte. James Murchie and Ernest Peterson, as Butte Teamsters union reps, are restrained from further interference with the Pennsylvania block construction for Senator W. A. Clark in Butte. A show cause hearing before Judge Knowles is set for May 21 at 10 a.m. to seek a permanent injunction.
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Standard
Helena
United States
Western Lumber Company
Missoula
Butte
James Murchie
Ernest Peterson
Teamsters’ Union of
Pennsylvania
W. A. Clark
Knowles
Senator Clark
Montana Transfer Company
Murchie
Peterson
Teamsters
Fatal fall from trestle near Farnum’s livery stable
The body of Mike Jarko an employee of theaconda company was found in a gulch near Farnum's stable after an apparent fall from a sidewalk 20 feet to the bottom. Justice Burns impaneled a jury and Coroner Sweeney ordered the investigation. Jarko leaves a widow and five children.
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Standard
Mike Jarko
Anaconda Company
Farnum’s Livery Stable
Jarko
J. J. G. Burns
Sweeney
Justice Burns
Croker to Choose Leader in Tammany Hall
The Evening Post reports Richard Croker may return to New York within a month to resume Nixon’s leadership of Tammany Hall or name Nixon’s successor. It suggests a seasoned politician will be chosen, as a businessman's headship failed.
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New York
the Evening Post
Tammany Hall
Richard Croker
Lewis Nixon
Nixon
Evenly Matched Battles in Civil War Deaths and Wounds
A Times Democrat analysis cites a table comparing killed, wounded and missing for major battles such as Gettysburg Chancellorsville Chickamauga Shiloh and Stones River. It argues the data show an even fighting ability across the Union and Confederate forces despite different sizes and gear.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Dallas
Gettysburg
Chancellorsville
Chickamauga
Shiloh
Stone's River
Hayti Provisional Government Seeks Northern Peace Effort
A Haytian delegation led by Solomon Moses sails for Cape Haytien to reach an accord with northern revolutionary leaders to avert civil war. Quiet remains in Port au Prince with reopened offices as former President Sam defends loyalty and reports sympathy from the populace. General Firmin seeks funds from the national bank, which reportedly favors him.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Solomon Moses
Cape Haytien
Manecel
Associated Press
General Sam
Olinde Rodriguez
Dupres
Sam
Olvnde Rodriguez
Firmin
Commission of 11 organized for affairs in Haiti
Message from Minister Powell at Port au Prince states an 11 member commission has been formed to run affairs with ex-President Canal as chairman. Committees of this kind have been established in all cities of the republic. All is quiet at present.
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Washington
State Department
Powell
Port au-Prince
Canal
Republic
Arrival of Crete la Pierot and Firmin supporter at Cape Haitien
The gunboat Crete la Pierot reached Firmin trusted area at Cape Haitien with the Haytien fleet commander aboard declaring support for General Firmin. Another warship Toussaint l Ouverture lies at Gonaives. Local conditions reported quiet.
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Cape Haytien
Crete la Pierot
Firmin
Toussaint l'Ouverteur
Gonaives
Green Convicted of Arson in Helena
Arthur Green was found guilty of arson in the second degree after a three hour jury deliberation. The jury heard the case since 5:30 and Judge H. C. Smith will sentence Green at 10 oclock Saturday. Green had been charged in a attempt with Calvin Devois who was discharged after testimony. The arson involved haystacks on H. J. Herrins ranch near Wolf creek Christmas evening. The fire destroyed about $8000 in property. neighbors and ranch hands saved over 100 head of cattle and several buildings.
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Helena
Arthur Green
H. C. Smith
Green
Calvin Devois
H. J. Herrin
Wolf Creek
Rosebud county seat can be moved only by general election
The Montana attorney general says Rosebud county must have two thirds of tax payers vote for a different city at a general election to remove Forsyth as the county seat. The legislature cannot permanently fix the seat. it can designate a seat, but changes require four-year intervals and a general election.
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Standard
Helena
Rosebud County
Forsyth
F. L. Mefford
Rosebud
Milner Ranch Manager Survives Runaway Near Square Butte
Fort Benton May 15. W P Sullivan Milner livestock ranch Square Butte and his four horse team faced a broken neck yoke on Frenchman ridge causing a wild runaway. The wheeler fell, the wagon overturned several times, and part of the horses were trapped. Sullivan escaped unharmed, freed the wheelers, and drove the team into town.
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Standard
Fort Benton
W. P. Sullivan
Milner Livestock Ranch
Square Butte
Frenchman's Ridge
Sullivan
Official Notice of the Change at Great Falls
Great Falls May 15 Postmaster Chowen receives official notice from Binger Hermann commissioner of the general land office of the act creating a land office here. The new office is not expected to open for business for three months.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Binger Hermann
General Land Office
Congress
Lang
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