Riots and Arson Hit South Russia Amid Peasant Uprising
From St Petersburg May 1 a sweeping upheaval roils south Russia as officials including Dragomiroff and Pocaroiff align with Von Plehwe. Peasants form committees, seize lands, and incite clashes with nobles, with Voronej sugar refineries and Duke Oldenboure's Romane estate burned amid growing disorder. In central Russia workers clash with troops near Moscow and Vadim, with an Uhlan regiment declining to fire on demonstrators.
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Tornado Ravages Dacca Region Killing Hundreds
Calcutta May 1 A tornado devastated Dacca and surrounding towns. Four hundred sixteen persons were killed and crops ruined across the district. The funnel swept from Posgola to Sanachar Negalband and Barnighat killing many and lifting huts and trees like paper.
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Majority in Favor of Peace at Boer Meetings
Reports from Pretoria on May 1 describe Boer meetings centered in the Transvaal where leaders explain British terms. About 200 delegates are expected at the Vereening conference on May 15 with broad burgher representation and a possible ballot. General De Wet reportedly says the terms are reasonable while De La Rey will follow majority decision, signaling promising peace prospects.
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May Day Quiet in Germany France and Italy
May Day passed without disturbances in Germany France and Italy official dispatches report peaceful demonstrations. In Berlin 46 meetings urged eight hour day labour reform and tariff repeal while calling for commercial treaties to ease living costs and workers urged protection from tariff bill. In Paris and Rome the day was orderly with broad calm and no notable incidents. The Reichstag tariff committee meanwhile adopted tobacco clauses from 710 to 218 as proposed by the government.
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Pardons Granted to Chicago Officers at Venice Amid Damages
Rome and Venice reports state the United States cruiser Chicago officers are pardoned and to be handed to the U S consul before transfer to the Chicago which sails soon. Damages of 2000 dollars were settled after talks with Ambassador Meyer and the foreign minister. A Danish West Indies treaty's ratification is postponed pending a plebiscite.
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American power and China move in world politics
Count von Waldersee spoke in Dresden on American influence and the tense China situation. He warned of English Japanese ties, Russia’s growing sea power, and the Yangtze valley as central to China’s wealth. Religious liberty bill advances in Berlin atop other dispatches.
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Three Callings Strike in Chattanooga Building Trades
In Chattanooga on May 1 a strike began by carpenters, stone masons, and hod carriers. About 100 carpenters demand a nine hour day with eight on Saturday, 60 cents an hour under a one year scale contract. Stone masons and hod carriers seek a 50 cent daily wage advance. Construction work will be seriously crippled by the stoppage.
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Norfolk Fire Destroys Virginia Candy Co Building
A May 1 Norfolk blaze at the Virginia Candy Company on Commercial Place caused total losses estimated at 93,500 with insurance covering all. Principal losers include RW McDonald 2,500 M Pofheimer Co 4,500 L P Roberts Co 35,000 Dispatch Printing 34,000 Old Dominion Paper 1,500 and other firms 32,000. Damages to buildings listed as to be determined.
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Ship Combine Being Fought In Commons Debate
London May 1 in the house of commons a bid to block transfer of British steamships to a foreign flag was debated. A J Balfour urged grave consideration of the issue while Gerald Balfour cited terms of a proposed trans Atlantic combine. The government resisted immediate policy announcements and warned against interfering with free commerce. The Liverpool Post notes a 24 million pound capital of the shipping combine, with White Star interests to receive a large cash debenture-related sum.
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Silver Jubilee of Bishop Spalding in Peoria
In Peoria Illinois today the silver jubilee of Rt Rev John Lancaster Spalding bishop of the diocese of Peoria was observed at St Mary cathedral. A banquet for dignitaries followed at the Episcopal residence and toasts were given. The clergy presented a $7000 purse and Knights of Columbus added $1200 for scholarships at Spalding Institute for Boys to be controlled by the bishop. Archbishop Ireland to deliver the evening sermon.
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Negro School at Narragansett Pier Gifted by Gordon Mackay
Gordon Mackay of Newport donated the hill house on Tower Hill in South Kingstown plus ten acres and four cottages for a manual training school for colored children. Rev Mr Moloy of Philadelphia named principal. trustees to include Dr Buchanan of New York and Booker T. Washington. school to open in September with many pupils from the South.
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T. Washington Will Be Named As Trustees. Mr Holy
Spares From The Wires Recap Of Diverse 1890s Events
The item compiles varied notes from a 19th century wire service: ABA convention planned in New Orleans in November, Rev Alexander MacKay-Smith consecrated bishop in Philadelphia, Archbishop Corrigan improving, John R Sanford dies in Helena after BC US boundary work, Frank O Westlake arrested in New York for jewelry theft from Grand Union hotel, 265 miles of Oklahoma rail line contracted for $2,900,600, Rev Dr Charles Olmstead consecrated bishop in Denver, Missouri Bishop Tuttle officiating with Leonard and Johnstone assisting, Cardinal Martinelli recalled to Rome by Pope Leo XIII, Northern Pacific to pay 1 12 percent dividend, Army Relief Society of US selects Mrs Daniel Lamont as president, and a Chicago sale at American Horse Exchange nets $29,650 for 30 horses.
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Palma Enters Santiago de Cuba With Large Escort
President-elect Palma lands in Santiago de Cuba to a crowd of about 40 000. He is greeted by Brigadier General Whiteside and Lt. H Whitehead with cavalry and artillery escort. He tours San Juan hill cemeteries, schools, and battlegrounds, attends a banquet and opera, and praises Vilnius martyrs’ memory while visiting Caney and San Juan fields.
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Remey Denies Philippines Withdrawal Talk
Rear Admiral Remey, arriving in New York on the Brooklyn, says he has no news from the Philippines and doubts withdrawal. He cites ongoing pacification progress with General Chaffee and argues natives are not yet capable of self-government, insisting the United States cannot abandon the task.
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Coler and Hill to gather discuss party plans
Coler of New York City held a conference with David B Hill in Albany on May 1 to discuss organizing the Democratic Party. They said no governor candidates were discussed as party strength took precedence, and neither leader named a preferred head for the state ticket.
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Virginia Roads To Combine In Major Street Car Merger
Reports from Norfolk say a street car combination with a total value of 7.5 million dollars is near completion. The Williams syndicate’s holdings in Norfolk Railway and Light may pass to Alexander Brown & Sons and Nelson Perrin of Baltimore, with affiliates including Norfolk and Atlantic Terminal, Berkeley Street, Old Dominion, Norfolk Portsmouth and Newport News lines, and Newport News and Old Point Railway. The plan would unite electric lines and ferries across southeastern Virginia.
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Mississippi Senator Money to Orate at Davidson Commencement
Davidson college North Carolina hosts commencement with Mississippi Senator Hernando D Money as orator. The event spans May from Sunday to Wednesday May 22nd and 25th with the baccalaureate by Dr R E Kerr of Richmond Virginia and the address before the Young Men's Christian Association by Dr Robert W Smith of Greensboro North Carolina. Davidson is Presbyterians of Georgia allied with North Carolina South Carolina and Florida. Special commencement rates are available from Georgia towns where trustees reside including Mount Vernon Valdosta Greensboro Conyers End Gainesville.
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Davidson College
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R. E. Kerr
Richmond
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Rgbert W. Smith
Greensboro
N. C
Kidney trouble alert promoted by Swamp-Root remedy
An advertisement touts backache and urinary trouble as signs of kidney disease, endorsing Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a universal cure. It claims quick relief, offers free sample bottles by mail, cites testimonials, and instructs readers to order from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
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Binghamton, N. Y
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Northampton St
Buffalo
Dr. Klimer & Co
Binghamton, N Y
Atlanta Daily Constitution
Governor Davis Returns for Baptist Church Trial in Little Rock
Governor Jefferson Davis arrived back from the east to attend a potential Sunday discipline committee trial at the Second Baptist church in Little Rock. He favors venue change to his Russellville home church but notes no Baptist precedent for such action.
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