Red Shirts Outrage Claims Denied in North Carolina Debate
Senator Simmons defends Democrats against Pritchard claims of voter terror in North Carolina. He refutes outrages by so called Red Shirts, says they never acted as a violent organization and cites no cases of their lawbreaking. Pritchard argues suffrage and political coercion shaped by the black belt.
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Orient
Simmons
Pritchard
Democratic Executive Committee
North Carolina
Red Shirts
The
Mr. Simmons
Gray
United States
Mr. Pritchard
North Carolia
Bryan
Philippines
Republican Party
Nolle
Democratic Party
De Leon vows appeal to President Roosevelt over resignation claim
Consul General De Leon arrived in Washington and held talks with State Department officials denying a resignation. He seeks a transfer to a Cuban post, contends his letter to Minister Sampson was not a resignation, cites health and Ecuadoran attacks, and plans to appeal directly to the President with Georgia lawmakers aiding his case. He also brought Bolan, an American railroad contractor, suspected of pursuing a compensation claim.
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Washington
DeLeon
State Department
Bie
Department
State ‘Department
Sampson
Ecuador
Feusdor
Hanson
Emory Speer
Georgia
De*Leon
United States
Bolan
Postponement plea for Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Promoters request a one year extension for the fair opening, citing need for broader participation and better exhibit preparation. Telegrams from exposition leaders in St. Louis argue a delay would allow proper labor, materials, and installations, with Congress and officials urged to consider extending the opening date.
Sugar tariff debate before Senate on Cuban sugar
Arthur Donner of American Sugar Refining Co testified that the company holds 93 000 tons of Cuban sugar and deals only with brokers. He said no advances were made to Cuban planters or banks. Senator Platt asked if the company supports tariff reductions. Donner replied no. Henry Mott said the firm likely purchases about half of Cuban sugar. any duty cut would favor Cuban sellers, not buyers.
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Washington
Arthur Donner
American Sugar Refining Company
Senate Committee On
Havemeyer
Donner
Platt
Henry ©. Mott
Trust
United States
Barrows Admits Shortage In Census Office Funds
Washington May 2 H F Barrows the disbursing clerk of the United States census office has been removed after discovery of a shortage in his accounts Experts from the treasury department began an investigation and will report the exact shortfall likely within two weeks Barrows estimated the shortage at 7400 blaming speculation The government is protected by bonds aggregating nearly 200000 with no loss anticipated He previously worked in the treasury audits office and came to the census in 1999 He resides in Berwyn Maryland with his wife and seven children.
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Washington
Barrows
United States Census Office
Treasury Department
Merriam
Gserk Me+ Cauley
United States
The
Treasury
Audit
PAZO OINTMENT OFFER PROMISES REFUND IF ITCHING RING WORM
An advertisement for PAZO OINTMENT claims no cure no pay for ring worm tetter old ulcers and sores pimples and blackheads on the face and various skin diseases with a money back guarantee. The notice appears under the Hozema listing and druggist offer.
Secretary Wilson Discusses Connecticut Sumatra Wrapper Tobacco
Secretary Wilson received a telegram announcing Connecticut valley Sumatra wrapper tobacco, grown under Agriculture Department supervision, sold at about 1.25 per pound with growers' indicated profit of 1 per pound. 800 to 1,000 acres to be cultivated. department shifts focus to filler tobacco. He notes U S pays 6 million annual for Sumatra and will expand domestic production to replace imports, with ongoing investigations in several states to grow 4 million worth of filler tobacco under the flag.
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Wilson
Connecticut
Washington
Connecticut Valley
Department of Agriculture
Wilsor
United States
Cuba
Pennsylvania
Ohio
North Carolina
Texas
California
Porto Rico
Mexican government to return Kratz for trial in St Louis
St Louis May 2 Charles Kratz a member of the St Louis municipal assembly and fugitive in Mexico is to be returned for trial on bribery charges. Circuit Attorney Foulke reports a telegram from Senator Cockrell saying the Mexican government will deliver Kratz to Chief of Detectives Desmena upon a formal U S request from Secretary Hay. Guadalajara prison officials indicate Kratz is ready for transfer but require a formal request through the state department.
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Washington
Senate
Cockrell
D. R. Francs
Exposition ‘Company
St. Louis
T. H. Carter
National
Louisiana Purchase Commission
Oes
Congress
Charles Kratz
Mgr. Foulke
Jalisco
Mexico
Guadalajara
Kratz
United States
Wald
State Department
Anti-Conspiracy Measure Passes House Without Debate
The House approved the anti-conspiracy bill from the judiciary committee without debate. It bars agreements to disrupt trade or to act against employers or employees across DC, territories, or between states and foreign nations, with limited exceptions and enforcement rules. The tax amendment rider and Cuba diplomatic service bill also pass, with salaries set for minister and consular roles. adjournment follows at 4:35 p.m.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
District of Columbia
United States
Congress
Conereus
Bellamy
North Carolina
Republic of Cuba
Legation
Havana
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Cost of U S Army in the Philippines Asked
Representative Hil of Virginia introduced a resolution directing the secretary of war to report the cost of the army in the Philippines since May 1 1898 the cost of civil and military government in the Islands and other insular service costs related to the occupation by the United States
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Secretary of War
House
Washington
Hil
Virginia
Philippines
War Department
United States
Camp George H. Thomas Named at Chickamauga Park
General Brooke in the Department of the East issues a general order declaring the camp now occupied by U S troops at Chickamauga Park to be known as Camp George H. Thomas in Washington May. (Note: OCR artifact and date partly garbled)
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George H. Thomas
Washington
Brooke
Department of the East
Chickamauga Park
George H. Y Thomas
Will of Sterling Morton Estate Valued at 100000
In Nebraska City on May 2 the will of the late J Sterling Morton was opened with heirs present. The estate is valued near 60000 to 100000 and provides an annuity to Emma Morton, sister of the deceased, for life. The remainder is divided into four equal shares among his four children and their sons by representation. Anchor Lodge homestead goes to the eldest son Joy Morton.
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Nebraska City
Nebr
J. Sterling Morton
Wis
Jeirs
Emma Morton
Anchor Lodge
Joy Morton
Leap From Flying Train: Alleged Murderer Escapes Again
Harry Cooper, an alleged murderer, escaped from Sheriff Morrow of Marietta Ohio after being brought back from Beaumont two weeks ago. Cooper asked to enter a closet, removed handcuffs, and jumped out a window. He remains at large, with authorities noting $122 remains of the reward.
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Harry Cooper
Marietta
Ohio
Atr
Beaumont
Morrow
Earthquake Disaster in Guatemala Claims Over 1000 Lives
San Francisco dated report states Cas tle Bros. received a Guatemala cablegram announcing more than 1,000 deaths from the April 18 quake. Over 80,000 homeless, many in Quesaltenango, with a broad appeal for aid.
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Guatemala
San Francisco
Castle Bros
Central America
Quesasten
Gunner Morgan Promoted To Chief Gunner In Navy
Roosevelt names Gunner Charles Morgan to be chief super at the navy. President to senate May 2 reveals nominations for high court and private land matters. Nominations include Reed of Iowa as chief justice and Sluss of Kansas as associate justice.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Senate
Joseph R. Reed
Iowa
Henry C. Sluss
Kansas
William W. Murray
Tennessee
Wilbur F. Stone
Colorado
Frank
Distress After Eating Symptoms of Dyspepsia Told
Distress after eating between meals belching vomiting flatulence fits of nervous headache and stomach pain are listed as symptoms of dyspepsia and the longer it is neglected the harder it is to cure.
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Wisea
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advert for Digestive Health
C L Hood of Lowell Massachusetts promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla and Pills as a rational permanent cure and stomach tonic. The ad promises strengthened digestive organs and natural function, with testimonials available on request.
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C. L Hood
Lowell
Mass
Hood
Clowell
Irony at MacArthur hearing on Philippine republicanism
General MacArthur faces questions from Senator Culberson about how fully the Bill of Rights and republican institutions have been implanted in the Philippines. He argues most rights exist except trial by jury and bearing arms, while Culberson probes slavery, tenure, and rights in practice. Secretary Root prepares a detailed cost explanation for the war in the Philippines per Senate resolution.
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Washington
MacaArthur
Culberson
Texas
Philippine Committee
Islands
Phillippines
MacArthur
Senator Culberson
General MacArthur
War Department
Cornelius Gardener
Philippines
Gardener
Tayaban
Root
Senate
Department
President Roosevelt Attends Naval Academy Graduation
President Roosevelt arrives at Annapolis to address the Naval Academy graduating class. He pins a diploma on Cadet Emery Land of Wyoming, who lay ill in a hospital bed, and notes the navy as crucial to national defense. Cadet James Patrick Lannon of Virginia wins a silver medal as champion cadet fencer.
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Annapolis
Roosevelt
Naval Academy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wainwright
H. G. Ziegemier
Lucas
George Tr. Winston
Board of Visitors
Dewey
Manila
Sampson
Santiago
United States Navy
Emery 8
Land of Wyoming
Gwynn
Chesapeake Bay
James Patrick Lannon
Virginia
Archbishops Strength Gains Reported by Corrigan’s Physician
Spares from the Wires notes Archbishop Corrigan’s physician reports steady strength gain. The Cheribon, a Chilean-flagged steamer commanded by Captain Wm. Pitt, was wrecked on Remedios reef near Acajutland Salvador. all hands saved. California fruit growers form an association seeking to consolidate Eastern shipping markets. At Denver, General Funston attended a First Infantry National Guard banquet in honor of Dewey Day. President Roosevelt sent regrets for missing the event.
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Pr. E. L. Keys
Corrigan
Cheribon
Ww. P Pitt
Remedios Reef
Acajutlan
Salvador
California
Shipmerth
Denver
Colo
Funston
First Infantry
National, Guard of
Colorado
Roosevelt
Flashes From The Cable Report On Global Events
The French foreign office reports the murder of Jesuit priest LeMoulier in Ch Li with his head displayed in Yuen Chen. The battleship Gaulois will sail from Toulon to Annapolis arriving around May 21 to unveil the Rochambrau monument. In Albania, Riza Bey and Palem Surah’s forces clash at Diakova April 30, then retreat to towers. bombardments follow. Queen Wilhelmina’s health remains satisfactory after a calm night as per Cassie Loo bulletin.
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Pekin
LeMoulier
Ch! Li
Yuen Chen
Toulon
Cassie Loo
Wilhelmina
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