Presidential Sorrow Fails to Halt Philippine Debate
Washington June 3 Special The president faces grief and anxiety over German and Japanese intrigues while a fierce political fight grows over calling an extra Congress to untangle the Philippine matter. Representative Livingston and Senator Spangler weigh administration views as Supreme Court insular decisions cloud authority to levy duties on Philippine goods. The president hopes to avoid a special session, with tomorrow’s cabinet meeting possibly indicating a path to keep duties without extra session.
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Washington
Livingston
Supreme Court
Spagner
Philippines
United States
Congress
Mrs McKinley Weakens. French Envoy Delays Departure
Washington June 3. Mrs McKinley’s condition is described as stable yet weak with slow improvement hoped. Doctors including Dr Osler from Johns Hopkins consult at the White House amid reports of renewed cheerfulness and a planned morning medical review. Ambassador Cambon delays sailing to Europe, delaying formal farewell.
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Washington
Hiness
McKinsey
McKinley
Rixey
White House
Sturgeon General Sternberg
Fir. Johnston
Oster
Wrho
Baltimore
Cartelyou
Sternberg
Johnston
Osler
Wa mm
Hay
State Department
Cambon
Willcoxon Aid in Effort to See the President
Washington reports Representatives Livingston and Adamson, with Lieutenant Wilcoxon, making several attempts to meet the president. Wilcoxon hopes persistent effort will win a captaincy in the regular army, but war department support remains scarce amid Mrs. McKinley’s critical stance and ongoing congressional briefing.
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Livingston
Adamson
Washington
Wilcoxon
War Department
Willcoxen
Forshay Kills Miss Edne Stokes in Chicago Tragedy
Edward Forshay a Kansas City actor shot and killed Miss Edne Stokes at the Vernon hotel in Chicago after a quarrel. He then attempted suicide but failed his nerve. Stokes a Sedalia Mo actress and Forshay’s love, suffered head injuries before dying. Forshay was arrested and claimed he could not live without her.
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Chicago
Edward Forshay
Kansas City
Edne Stokes
Sedalia
Forshay
Miss Stokes
St. Louis
Antil
Chicage
Victoria Theater
J. M. Forshay
Broadway
Kansas Cty
O'Neill
Forshey
Fred
Daring Blrwand City Hold Up Net Splits Robbery
Three unaimed men robbed Burns in Blrwand City as he headed to his quarry with 2100 dollars. A posse chased them and exchanged shots. one robber was crippled and captured, the leader wore goggles and fled with 700 dollars still missing. Burn's attackers remain tight lipped.
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Esse
Newcastle
Blrwand City
Costen Burns
Elwood
Burns
Sczene
Cryer
Ohio Line
Grand jury case over Mrs Bonine in Ayers murder
Washington June 8 The case of Mrs Lola Bonine charged with killing census clerk Ayers at the Kenmore Hotel was presented to the grand jury today. Government theory holds the victim was shot in the thigh as he lay on the bed while other shots were fired as he moved toward the assailant. The grand jury will be occupied for several days. If indicted, a continuance may be sought to the October term. Mrs Bonine will not testify. New York June 3 Stockholders of American Telegraph and Telephone vote to increase capital stock from 150 000 000 to 150 000 000.
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Honine
Bonine
New York
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Arrests and contempt charges loom in Columbus case
A fragmented report from Columbus references men facing high contempt allegations and court actions. Names and precise charges are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the piece notes arrests and examination of letters as part of the case, with attention drawn to local legal proceedings and potential security concerns.
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Columbus
M. S.rele
Carson Court
Phe Mga
Exam questions prepared for state bar exam tomorrow
Bunyan and Steele face charges over allegedly offering to sell examination questions to students at several universities including University of Michigan University of Cincinnati Western Reserve University and Ada Normal School Runyan a former railroad commission employee allegedly induced Steele to obtain proofs and offered to sell them to a Western Reserve student for 300 while sixteen students in Ann Arbor were offered a lump sum of 600 A new set of questions has been prepared for tomorrow's exam involving a class of 26 with a potential 2e penalty noted in the case.
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Universityy of Michigan
University of Cincinnati
Western Reserve University
Ada ‘Normal School
Bunyan
State Commissioner of Railroads
Steele
Runyan
Mrs Kennedy on Trial for Murder of Husband in Kansas City
Mrs Luzy Prince Kennedy 20, wife of Phillip H Kennedy, placed on criminal court trial after allegedly shooting her husband two days after he filed suit to set aside their marriage. She wept during questioning as prosecutors questioned capital punishment claims. Defense and prosecution to argue a stubborn case with multiple family members linked to alleged conspiracy.
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Kansans City
Luzy Prince Kennedy
Philip H. Kennedy
Ventronén
Dennedy
Why
Quill Claims Helen Gould. Anderson Liberated But Defiant
James H. Anderson of Kansas City was discharged in police court after being arrested for claiming to be married to Miss Helen Gould. He asserted he was Miss Gould’s husband and that Jay Gould knew of their union, blaming wireless telegraphy for their supposed communications. He said he would return to Kansas City.
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Anderson
New York
James H. Anderson
Kansas City
Bellevue Insane Pavilion
Helen Gould
Miss Gould
Ballington Booth denies talks of reunion with Salvation Army
Ballington Booth, head of the Volunteers of America, denied today that he planned to return to the Salvation Army or to be reunited with his father. He insisted there have been no secret negotiations with his father, noting only one message from his father and brief contact with his siblings.
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New York
Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of America
Salvation Army
Ace
Senator Me Laurin Withdraws Resignation Letter
A June letter from Senator Me Laurin to Governor McSweeney explains his decision to withdraw resignation as United States senator. He cites peace, prosperity, and harmony for the state's people and asserts independence from any coercion or control while pledging to act with responsibility and to keep citizens informed on national questions. He notes pressure from a senior senator and emphasizes commitment to the state’s political and material interests.
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Columbia
D. C
MeLaurin
Bennettsville
A. G
McSweeney
United States
Public servant defends political doctrines and public dialogue
The speaker affirms that his doctrines were political heresies and hurtful to the people and wishes open discussion of public questions before the people. He states that his continuation of service responds to a patriotic appeal for the state's good, not fear of facing senior senators or national issues, and that he promotes the people's interests.
Rumor of Huge Railroad Consolidation Across West
The New York press claims a concerted settlement will join lines from Chicago to the Pacific. It says Morgan Hill faction will control Northern Pacific while Harriman group loses influence. A harmonization plan would bind St Paul Chicago North Western and Chicago Great Western into a transcontinental alliance.
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New York
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
Morgan-Hill
Harriman Party
Burlington
Union Pacifi
St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Morgan
Europe
James J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Kahn, Loeb-Harriman
Congressmen on a Jaunt to Inspect Rivers and Harbors
Congressmen on a trip to survey rivers and harbors began from Washington in a special train. Cheseman Burton leads the House Rivers and Harbors Committee with several members and spouses. The itinerary includes Mobile, New Orleans, Texas, California, and the Pacific coast toward Washington to gain first hand understanding of remote waterways.
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Washington
Cheseman Burton
House Committee
Southern Railway
Mobile
New Orleans
Texas
California
Pacific Coast
Five Hundred Men Leave Work in Shorter Hours Strike
Vice President Gannon of Southern Railway says the strike at the road is closed and unclear how many machinists returned to regular hours. Newport News shipyard machinists, about 30, walked out demanding shorter days, with orderly conduct and potential plant closure. International Association of Machinists convention in Toronto reports 197 charters, 7,404 members, 66 strikes, and calls for reduced hours and higher overtime pay.
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Washington
Gannon
Southern Railway
Newport News
Newport News Shinwuilding and Dry Dock Company
Post
Shute
International Association
Toronto
Ont
International Association We Machinists
Howland
O'Connell
Grant Rdge
Woman Brutally Attacked in Kansas City Home
Mrs Mary Schuler a 70 year old in Kansas City Missouri was struck by a Black assailant while rocking a baby in her Second street Woodland avenue home. The motive robbery the attacker fled as neighbors and police searched the area. The elderly woman died from skull fracture with witnesses and officers combing the poor district near the railroad tracks for the suspect and possible train escape.
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Kansas City
Second Street
Woodland Avenue
Mary Schuler
Schuler
Tangiere
Twenty Four Veterans Enter Confederate Soldiers Home
The Confederate Soldiers Home dedicated amid soldiers, dignitaries, and families. Twenty four veterans already admitted arrived as rain fell, stepping into furnished rooms prepared for their rest. Veterans from Georgia and other states received welcome, with speeches and music marking the opening of the home after years of effort.
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Georgia
Inet
Fifth Regiment
Dixie
Trustees of the Home
Daughters of the Confederacy
W. L. Calhoun
Sway Curran Beaton
Jefferson County
M. Levy
James TF. Murphy
Jasper County
Tip Harrison
John A. Clements
Talbott County
W. B. Clements
Fulton County
J. Je Coltier
Gordon County
Robert B. Davis
Mississippi
Kentucky
Dooly County
EB. F. Biot
Putnam County
James F. Ford
DeWitt
Goza
J. C. Harri
Cavalry
Whitfield County
W. B. Hunter
Troup County
J. B. Hunnicutt
Gwinnett County
Charles J. Lankfaed
Greene County
J. J. Mex Goncell
Troup Artillery
Habersham County
G. W. Miller
Georgia Cavalry
Cobb County
Amos Moore
Paul
Walthal
M. Rogers
South Carolina Artiltery
James N. Stevens
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Senator Spooner
Willcoxon
Wis. Stokes
Grand Jury
Ballington
Venete
Cannon
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