Tennessee Democratic Convention Turmoil Delays Nominations
Nashville May 29. The state democratic convention adjourned at 6 10 pm until 10 am tomorrow after a turbulent session marked by fights over contested delegations and police involvement. Governors candidates Guv John I tox Malcolm R Patterson and John R Bond will appoint four reps each to a temporary chairman committee.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Guv. John I
Tox
Malcolm R. Patterson
John R. Bond
Butte Delegation Splits From Federation Over Seats
Special Dispatch to the Standard Denver May 20 Butte Miners' union bolts in protest after Lowney and Duffy are seated over Fitzgerald and Cunningham. Seven of 13 No. 1 delegates walk out. others say No. 1 will stay. The dispute centers on socialist ties and per capita tax issues.
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Standard
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
John Lowney
Patrick Duffy
Patrick Fitzgerald
William Cunningham
Butte Miners’ Union
Messrs. Lowney
Duffy
Butte
Botting
William Malloy
Frank O'Conner
Ed Long
Jerry O'Neil
Barry O'Leary
Daniel Lynch
Thomas Kelleher
Lowney
Bingham Union
Messrs
Fitzgerald
Cunningham
Butte Union
No. 1
Montana
H. A. Barton
Mill and Smeltermen’s Union
No. 74
Miners Hearing Delays Idaho Murder Trial Over Venue Bias
In Caldwell Idaho the Ganyon county district court opened for the Moyer Haywood and Pettibone case tied to the Steunenberg murder. Defense motions seek change of venue and another judge citing alleged bias by Governor Gooding and Judge Smith with detailed criticisms of court conduct.
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Caldwell
Idaho
Ganyon County District Court
Charles H. Moyer
William D. Haywood
George A. Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Frank Smith
Judge Smith
Frank R. Gooding
Governor Aid
Gooding
Governor Gooding
Smith
Richardson
Moyer-Haywood
Frank J. Smith
Steunenburge
Harry Orchard
Indignation in House Over Arrests and Quorum Call
Washington May 29 A house experience meeting discussed arrests of members under a call of the house to restore a quorum. Key figures Gaines Rucker Sibley Murph Wallace Payne Olmstead and Speaker Cannon argued about authority and the journal was approved yeas 225 nays.
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Washington
Rucker
Missouri
Longworth
Mr. Sibley
Pennsylvania
Murphy
House
Cannon
Shirley of Kentucky Denounces Embassies Wasteful Abroad
In Washington the House debated an amendment by Mr Longworth to spend 1 million dollars for embassies and minister residences abroad. Mr Shirley of Kentucky condemned lavish overseas rents and urged dignified homes and proper living for American representatives and citizens abroad.
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Washington
Longworth
Ohio
United States
Shirley
Kentucky
America
Court of St. James
London
Open meetings approved for all union men with dues cards
The convention voted to admit all union men who present paid dues cards to sessions. Reports by Acting President J C Williams and Acting Secretary J C Kerwin were read. A memorial for Myron Reed will be marked at Fairmont cemetery with no meetings tomorrow. Delegates then attended an address by Charles O Sherman of the I W W at Coliseum Hall.
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Associated Press
Denver
J. C. Willams
J. C. Kerwin
Becoe
Federation
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Myron Reed
Fairmont
Coliseum Hall
Charles O. Sherman
The
Industrial Workers of the World
Butte Miners Walk Out At Denver Convention
The Butte delegation walked out at the Denver convention amid miner discontent over past treatment. Local union officers declined comment but strong sentiment favors the action. no immediate move is expected until delegates return. The Butte union leads the Western Federation of Miners as its parent body.
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Butte
Denver
Butte Union
Western Federation of Miners
Davitt Condition Still Unchanged in Dublin Hospital
Michael Davitt remains in the same condition tonight at a Dublin hospital. Numerous inquiries arrive from the United States and other countries as visitors call, including Lady McDonnell, Sir G F Myers, Timothy Harrington, and several clergymen. John Dillon arrived from London and spent the day at the hospital.
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Dublin
Michael Davitt
United States
Lady McDonnell
Countess of Aberdeen
Timothy Harrington
Harbor
John Dillon
London
Sundry appropriation bill largest ever reported
Washington May 29 The sundry civil appropriation bill was completed and Chairman Tawney was authorized to report it to the house. It carries 94 046 578 with 25 460 991 for Panama canal work. The canal appropriation will be reimbursed from canal bond proceeds totaling 10 000 000.
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Washington
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
House
Panama Canal
Treasury
Lock canal argument contained in a report
Washington May 29 In the recommendation of constructing a lock canal across the Isthmus of Panama the minority of the senate committee on interoceanic canals has drafted an exhaustive report submitted to the senate today by Chairman Millard One chief argument in favor of the lock canal is that the Spooner act shows Congress intended that it be the type though the authority to decide was conferred upon the president.
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Washington
Panama
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Senate
Millard
Congress
Sould
Fire Devastates Evansville Manufacturing District
A May 29 fire in Evansville caused about 200000 dollars in damage to the manufacturing district. The lumber firm Henry Maley Co and the Melrose Flour Milling Company sustained most of the losses.
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Evansville
Henry Maley & Co
Melrose Flour Milling Company
Dead Game Mexican Still Holding Knife
Foreman Will iams of a Salt Lake railroad section gang near Afton station was attacked by three intoxicated Mexicans. He shot and killed one, fatally wounded another, and seriously wounded the third. The motive remains unclear. Body of the dead man was taken to Afton station with knife in his grasp.
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Los Angeles
Foreman Williams
Salt Lake Railroad
Afton Station
San Bernardino County
Williams
Tonopah Mine Tragedy Kills Two. One Injured
In the Ponopah North Extension mine at Tonopah on May 24, Vester Mortensen and Tony Hoffstedt were killed when Mortensen struck a timber and Hoffstedt was knocked from the cage. CC Mayer suffered a dislocated shoulder and was badly injured. Eight men on the ascending cage witnessed the accident.
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Tonopah
Vester Mortensen
Tony Hoffstedt
CC. Mayer
Ponopah North Extension
Mortensen
Hoffstedt
Mayer
Theodore Shonts Resigns as Canal Commission Chairman
Persistent rumors in Panama and the canal zone suggest Theodore Shonts has resigned as chairman of the canal commission. The report notes widespread speculation about leadership change in the management of the canal.
Shonts Denies Panama Canal Chair Resignation Report
Atlanta on May 29 reports T. P. Shonts chairman of the Panama canal commission as a guest of friends. He denies the Panama report that he resigned the chairmanship of the canal commission.
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Atlanta
T. P. Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Panama
Canal Commission
Water levels ease as Kern River recedes in California
Bakersfield reports the Kern River began falling late last night and continued to drop today improving the serious high water situation. The decline reduces flood risk for local areas and eases evacuation pressures as officials monitor residual flows.
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Brakersfield
Cal
Spreckles Railroad Sold To Southern Pacific
Portland May 29 an evening paper reports the Coos Bay Roseburg Eastern railroad from Myrtle Point to Marshfield sold by the Spreckles of San Francisco to the Southern Pacific for about 1 000 000 including all appurtenances except coal properties. Harriman had an option. a court ruling limiting railroads owning coal mines sped the transfer.
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Portland
Coos Bay
Ethe Road
Bank teller arrested charged with embezzlement
Arthur G. Reinke formerly receiving teller of the Marshall and Hisey National Bank of Milwaukee Wisconsin was arrested in Portland on a telegraphic warrant charged with embezzling 14666. Reinke expressed willingness to return to Milwaukee without legal process.
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Portland
Arthur G. Reinke
Marshall & Hisey National Bank
Milwaukee
Wis
Reinke
Royal Splendor in Gay Madrid
Diplomats visit Madrid as royal splendor showcases cultural pageantry and official receptions. The event highlights include state houses, ceremonial processions, and a display of regional arts reflecting Spain’s heritage. (Note: OCR fragment supports a diplomatic, royal context with Madrid setting.)
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Royal Splendor
Gay
Madrid
Royal Wedding Preparations Draw Global Royalty to Madrid
In Madrid on May 29 preparations for the marriage of King Alfonso and Princess Ena of Pattenbure reached a fever pitch as princes and archdukes from Britain Austria Greece and Russia arrived. A parade of guards lancers and glittering uniforms accompanied visiting royals to the Pardo palace where a special theater tableau and gala receptions marked the day. American minister William M. Collier attended among a restricted guest list of princes and resident diplomats.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Ena of
Pattenbure
Prince of Wales
Francis Ferdinand
Austria
Albrecht
Prussia
Vladimir
Russia
Constantine
Greece
Albert Leopold
Belgium
Prince Eugene
Sweden
Infantas
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Princess of Wales
Archduke
General of
Hussars
Germany
Pardo Palace
Ena
Pardo Theater
William M. Collier
Spain
F. W. Whiteridge
J P P Dunn Dies in Los Angeles
John P Dunn former prominent Democratic politician of San Francisco and California state controller from 1887 to 1889 died today in Los Angeles of heart disease following a long illness.
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Los Angeles
John P. Dunn
San Francisco
California
Widely spread revolution stirs Guatemalans
Mexico City May 28 Major Castello commands Guatemalan revolutionists after taking Ocos. He will be reinforced by hundreds from the steamer Empire City. General Barillas moves toward Quezaltenango with 40 000 inhabitants whilechos roads and wires hinder news. The revolt draws broad support among foreigners and natives as Cabrera’s government faces upheaval.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Castello
Ocos
Empire City
Geeral Barillas
Quegaltenango
Barillas
Salvador
Guatemiala
General Castello
Quezaltenango
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