St Louis Car Run Aground Amid Sunday Transit Standoff
Trains ran on five St Louis Transit lines with police present and no violence. Riots formed briefly at Eighteenth and Chestnut and along Washington Avenue as crowds jeered riders. Officials claimed personnel shortages. unions warned of a sympathy strike affecting about 5500 workers. a decision on action was expected tomorrow.
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St. Louis
Carrs
Eighteenth
Chestnut Streets
Laclede Avenue
Washington Avenue
Thirteenth
Fifteenth
Bowen
Raumbhoff
Baumhoff
Mahan
Street Car Men's Association
Tenth Street
H. W. Steinbish
National Building Trades Council
Adams
Metal Trades’ Council
Building Trades Council
Central Labor Union
Berlin Markets Rise and Fall as Speculation Shifts
Berlin reports a volatile week with an initial money-rate rise followed by a decline as banks force over-speculators to close out. Reichsbank actions improve sentiment, coal and iron shares rebound cautiously, and American market news remains influential. Demand for Americans remains firm, and measures to ease coal shortages are debated.
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Berlin
Reichsbank
Northern Pacific
Association of
Dresden
Bohemia
Crown Paper Publishers
Germany
England
Holland
Topeka Probe Targets Christian Scientists Over Death
The Magonic order and Knights Templar plan to prosecute local Christian Scientists for Mrs. J M Torrence death. Torrence, former Atchison Topeka Santa Fe clerk, died of peritonitis from typhoid fever after rejecting medical care.Coroner's verdict cites lack of medical attention under Christian Scientist management.
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Topeka
Kan
Magonic Order
Knights Templar
John M. Torrence
Torrence
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Whitlock
Chicago
Wan Ree
Ele Whitaker
J. M. Torrence
Christian Scientist
Stop-Gaps to Stem Flood of Legislation in House
Washington May 20 The Alaska code bill and the District of Columbia code bill will serve as stop-gaps to curb end of session legislation. They yield to conference reports while anti trust measures and related judiciary committee items may be taken up later. The Bt Touly fair bill and Neeley case bill are also possible this week.
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Neeley
Sophomore Dies in Canoe Accident Near Princeton
In Kings ton dam two miles from Princeton New Jersey Philip Hay of Nutley New Jersey and Christopher Colon Augur of Evanston Illinois members of the sophomore class drowned Augur's body was recovered He was the son of Major J A Augur of the 1st United States cavalry now in Manila He was 23 and assistant manager of the gymnasium team May was 19
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Princeton
N. J
White
Kingston Dam
Philip Hay
Nutley
Christopher Colon Augur
Evanston
Augur
J. A. Augur
1St
United States Cavalry
Manila
May
Democratic Union Party Recommends Abstention
Havana reports the organizing committee of the Democratic Union Party urges party members to abstain from voting in the upcoming elections. Leaders argue election preparations are unfair, preventing opposition voices from being heard.
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Havana
May
Democratic Union Party
Germany Eyes Tariff War and China Trade Reach
The Berlin based Mason report warns Germany will raise import duties on U S goods, expand trade to China where German investment grows, and pressure bilateral talks to liberalize treaties. It notes German press hostility to the United States, concerns over undervaluation, and hopes for a broad reciprocal pact.
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Washington
Germany
Mason
Berlin
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
State Department
United States
China
France
Reichstag
South America
Africa
Asia
Union
Obsolete Treaty Revision Aims for Modern Compliance
A fragment notes efforts to promote changes as an intelligent revision of outdated treaties and reflects adjustments to contemporary requirements and conditions.
Gold Democrats Conference Called in Indianapolis
Leaders of the gold democrats in Indiana expect about 50 persons to attend a statewide conference in Indianapolis to decide on campaign strategy. John R Wilfong and Si Perkins issued the call aimed at determining whether to field a national ticket after the July national convention.
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Indianapolis
Gold Democrats
John R. Wil Fon
Si Perkins
Bryan
Indiana Gold Democrats
Baseball Scores From May 20 Across Cities
Yesterday's baseball action included Cincinnati overcoming a losing streak with a win over Brooklyn aided by McBride's late-fielding and Steinfield's batting. Chicago defeated Pittsburgh with strong base running and concentrated hits in the seventh. Attendance figures ranged from 9,500 to 18,000 as Battery pairings and umpires update the day's results across cities.
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Brooklyn
Scott
Kennedy
McBride
Steinfields
Chicago
Pittsburg
Killeen
Rio Grande Westerns Beat Pocatello in Team Win
Salt Lake May 2 The Rio Grande Westerns defeated Pocatello by better all round teamwork. Final scores show Rio Grande Western 11 18 4 and Pocatello Maine B atteries- Pendergrast and Scare, Hu banks and Kuran Umpire-Gritta.
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Salt Lake
Rio Grande Westerns
Pocatello
R. H. BG
Rio Grande Western
Maine
Pendergrast
Hubanks
Kuran
Gritta
Imperial Ukase Trails Debt Redemption In Tsarist Russia
An Imperial Ukase from Saint Petersburg announces the redemption of the imperial treasury debt to the state bank for bank notes issued for wars 843 to 56. It states no further bank notes will be issued to cover treasury needs and suggests no more loans will be required. In 1802 the debts totaled 742,000,000 roubles. Which amount has been extinguished?
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St. Petersburg
Columbia Steamer Cleared After Health Check At Quarantine
Astoria Oregon May. The steamer Columbia arrived from San Francisco and anchored at the quarantine grounds. After a health officer examination of passengers and crew, the Columbia was allowed to proceed to Portland.
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Astoria
Ore
Columbia
San Francisco
Portland
Diplomatic Turk Says Navy Growth Tied to Warship Purchases
Rear Admiral Ahmed Pasha, arriving in port, says his mission is engineering not diplomacy and that Turkey seeks to modernize its navy to match Western powers. He expects to study American yards, possibly visit Brooklyn and Newport News, before reporting to the sultan. He argues Russia would fall to pieces after a single great defeat due to internal decentralization.
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New York
Ahmed Pasha
United States
Turkey
Tribune
Washington
Sam
Sublime Porte
Eullan
Russia
England
America
San Francisco
Brooklyn
Newport News
Western Federation denounces Idaho leaders and politics
In Denver the Western Federation of Miners and Western Labor union adopted resolutions denouncing Governor Steunenberg over the Coeur d'Alene disturbances and urging Colorado voters to oppose him. They also denounce President McKinley and General Merriam, demand troop withdrawal from Shoshone county, oppose Justice Goddard, plan organizing drives to California and Oregon, and vote to end compulsory insurance for members. The executive board was elected with Thomas Farrar, W W Ferguson, B P N McFee, S B Lawrence, and a provisional member.
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Denver
Colo
Western Federation of Miners and Western Labor Union
Steunenberg
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
McWintley
Merriam
Shoshone
Federation
Colorado
Justice Goddard
State Supreme Court
California
Oregon
Western Labor Union
Thomas Farrar
Lethbridge
Canada
W. W. Ferguson
Victor
BP. N. McFee
8. B. Lawrence
Cripple Creek
Wariner
Corrigan Ships 12-Horse Stable for English Turf
Edward Corrigan's 12-horse stable has arrived from San Francisco and will depart for Newmarket, England, this Saturday. He names Geyser and Golden Rule as his principal runners, with entries in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood and other races.
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New York
Edward Corrigan
San Francisco
Newmarket
England
Wavler Wins Bicycle Race In Antwerp
The 5 mile match race in Antwerp yesterday ended with French champion Edouard Taylor defeating American Harry Elkes by 296 meters. Elkes fell after 26 miles but remounted and recovered part of the ground.
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Antwerp
Harry Eikes
Édouard Taylor
Elkes
Visiting Ministers in Chicago Quadrennial Conference
Methodist bishops and ministerial delegates gathered in Chicago for the quadrennial conference used city pulpits today to address congregations and discuss church affairs.
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Chicago
London Markets Plunge and Rise on Mafeking Relief
London markets firmed after Mafeking relief news with the stock exchange signaling higher activity ahead. Consols rose and American shares recovered strongly as overall sentiment stayed positive and war loans were supported.
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London
May
Stock Exchange
Mafeking
Market closes rally amid war news and Russian gold inflow
Stocks surged with Baltimore & Ohio up 144 points and Southern Pacific 1 as Boer resistance fell and Buller advanced in Natal. Mining shares rose on the optimistic war outlook and a £1,000,000 Russian gold receipt, while buying remained light. Rates stood at 2 percent, with three month bills around 2 1/16 percent.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Norfolk & Western
Louisville & Nashville
Southern Pacific
Lord Roberts
General Buller
Natal
Hawaii Natives Favor Independent Alliance Amid Political Shifts
Honolulu reports natives leaning toward an independent party with a possible 9000 vote lead over Republicans and Democrats when allied with whites and Portuguese. anticipates a stable government spurring a Honolulu financial boom as McKinley approves 2 million to aid. Bond retirements and plantation dividends noted, while Molokai estates suspend ops and coast-to-island transport tightens post June 4.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
McKinley
Council of State
Wrord
Gage
Washington
United States
Islands
Kamalao
Molokai
Kamulna
American Sugar Company
Victoria
Vancouver
Double homicide near Cordele shocks Georgia family
In Cordele area Georgia Joan Gleston killed William Raines and his son in a fatal shooting tied to an intended marriage to Miss Raines. Cleaton, arguing with his fiancée’s father, fatally wounded him and her brother and seriously injured a neighbor who intervened.
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Macon
Wiliam Raines
Cordele
Joan Gleston
Miss Raines
Cleaton
Plague Standstill With Inoculation Drive in San Francisco
San Francisco reports no new plague cases as of May 2. The board of health says inoculation of Chinese and Japanese continues with many already treated. Exits are blocked unless inoculated, while Chinese and Japanese communities oppose forced inoculation and threaten court action. Chinese quarters face business disruption.
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San Francisco
Board of Health
Shamokin Officials Convicted in Street Paving Conspiracy
In Sunbury on May 2 the jury found Shamokin councilmen Thoma A Hall E O Surn William Reppart O J Reed W S Zimmerman and H L Boas of Reading and Thomas Child of Shamokin rep of Alcatraz Paving Philadelphia guilty of conspiracy linked to street paving contracts. Ten indictments were returned. judges suspended sentence for 60 days to allow motional filings.
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Sunbury
Shamokin
Thoma A. Hall
E. O. Surn
William Reppart
O. J. Reed
W.S. Zimmerman
H. Ll. Boas
Reading
Thomas Child
Alcatraz Paving Company
Philadelphia
Johson
Titrkeen
Ministers sue in Chicago over alleged conspiracy to ruin reputation
Rev. Dr. Edwin A. Schell sues Rev. Dr. Chard Parkhurst Rev. Henry C. Jennings and Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Berry alleging a conspiracy to damage his reputation and force his resignation from the Epworth League post. Schell previously served as general secretary of the Epworth League.
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Chicago
Edwin A. Schell
Chard Parkhurst
Henry C. Jennina
Joseph F. Berry
Schell
Epworth League
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