Diaz Letter and Border Greetings Highlight El Paso Visit
In El Paso May 5 1901 President Diaz of Mexico sent messages to President McKinley and General Hernandez conveyed good wishes for health and cordial relations. McKinley received them as the Mexican delegation toured the border town while Juarez held a bloody bullfight across the Rio Grande.
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Paso
Texas
el Paso
Mexico
Diaz
Juan Hernandez
Chihuahua
United States
Miguel Ahumadi
General Hernandez
México
United States of America
North America
Aio
Hernende
Borfiruo Diaz
EL Oi
Gesara Porfirio Diaz
City of Mexico
Mexican Republic
William McKinley
Jona
Juarez
Enurt
Spain
Hernandez
Murphy
Arizona
Preparations for Presidents Entertainment in San Francisco
Splendid programme planned in San Francisco for President McKinley and Governor Nash of Ohio with their parties. Governor Gage leads California reception committee to Red Lands where the presidential train will meet Wednesday morning. Mrs McKinney to announce who launches the battleship Ch'o after ceremonies, with Mrs McKinney later hosting at the mansion.
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San Francisco
May
McKinley
Nash
Ohio
California
Governor Gage
United States
Bard
Red Lands
Mmr
McKinney
Nas
Mmckinney
Ohl
Train Blocked By Freight Train Tragedy
A three story South Chicago apartment at 916 Marquette Ave burned killing seven people and injuring several others. Firemen faced a blocked route as a freight train delayed the response. the crew was arrested before moving the train to clear the crossing. Victims include Mrs Ching Cooley, Peter Zook and family. The origin is unknown.
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Chicago
Marquette Avenue
Ching Cooley
Mrert Cooley
Sirs
Cooley
Annie Cooley
Mra. Cooley
Peter Zook
Victoria
Driscol
Lve
Elkhart
Ind
Lake Shore
Michigan
Youreaat
Padre Ofields
Christansen
Miners Prepare Demonstration at Pennsylvania Capital
United Mine Workers districts 1 7 and 9 plan a march to Harrisburg to pressure the state senate committee on labor bills Acting President Snyder expected to signal whether the measures will be delayed or reported. District secretaries urge locals to mobilize for mass meetings and a possible invasion of Harrisburg with arrival by Wednesday night or Thursday amid rumors of militia interference.
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Pennsylvania
Shamokin
United Mine Workers Districts
Harrisburg
Snyder
State Senate
Senate
Alther
Hartelin
Wives Eligible for Membership in Sons of Benjamin
A special convention of the United States grand lodge Independent Order Bonn of Benjamin in New York May 6 adopted a constitutional amendment. The measure allows wives to become members where double insurance exists as in Massachusetts. Officials expect membership to rise to about 50 000.
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Order of the Sons of Benjamin
New York
United States
Grand Ledgc
Bonn
Benjamn
Massachusetts
Order
Actress Frances Raymond Dies by Gas At Home
New York May 5 Miss Frances Ray mond an actress committed death by own action by inhaling gas today in her home. Miss Raymond's real name was Mrs. Schaffer. Her husband died ten years ago. They Will See the Oil Wells. St. Laws May S St. Lanis bankers business men merchants ape mh factucera to the numb or 1 artek today one business Invasito of Mbatace of Texas. They will remain away nearly two weeks.
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New York
Frances Raymond
Miss Raymond
Mrs. Schaffer
St. Laws
St. Lanis
Factucera
Brotherhood of Railway Trahmen Convention in Milwaukee
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen holds a convention in Milwaukee to discuss railway labor issues. The event begins this week with leadership addressing members and planning sessions.
Arrival of the Atlantans in Jacksonville May Day Relief
Atlanta relief delegates led by H H Cabaniss and Cap Joyner arrived in Jacksonville early morning aboard Superintendent Thompson’s private car to aid the fire-stricken city. They presented thousands of dollars in clothing and food, pledged a 1000 feet hose loan, and were welcomed by Jacksonville fire relief leaders and Bishop Weed who praised Atlanta’s generosity and solidarity with Florida.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Atlanta
Hh, Cabaniss
Cap Joyner
Arc Department
W. @. Grasty
Mima
Henry Schlessinger
Jacksonville Fire Relief Association
Gate City
Everett House
Georgia
Weed
Episcopal Church of
Florida
Atlanta Relief Committee
Arbour Thompson
Gabariuss
Mitchel
W. R. Joyner
Park Woodward
Litt Bloodworth
George W. Scovite
W. G. Grasty
W. B. Roberts
C. W. Deming
Constitution
T.T. Stockton
Times-Union
Critizen
John R. Dillon
Walter Davis
Florida City
Jacksonvile
Association
Grasty
Mins
Cap
Harry Schlessinger
Mrs Haney Tells Of Great Fire In Jacksonville
Mrs Haney recounts her experiences during the Jacksonville fire that destroyed the headquarters and much of the city’s aftermath. She describes hearing of new blazes, the rapid spread, and her husband Chief Haney’s perilous efforts and recovery. Refugees arrive in Atlanta, with many lost possessions and widespread destruction, yet no panic among some residents as fires continued in nearby blocks.
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Atlanta
Tom Haney
Jacksonville
Haney
Mra. Haney
Cleveland
Aber
spresa@ raphaiy
Tae Tom
Tom
Mr. Haney
Rilverelde
Frn
Gra
Riverside
Springtela
Commissary Established as Hungry Are Fed in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville on May 6, a commissary fed thousands of the 10 000 homeless as relief supplies arrive from neighboring towns. Martial law requires merchants to sell to those in need, with shops staying open late. Three thousand left the city, trains crowded with refugees, tents and further aid arriving from government and volunteers. The Times Union and Citizen expect total losses near 11 million dollars. many missing, fires burning in Market Street area.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Rellestrating
Avery Mail
Times-Union
Citizen
Fos
Ufa
Market Street
Market Street Plor
Sympathy of the President and Florida Fire Aid
President McKinley sends condolences to Governor Jennings of Florida after the Jacksonville fire. Florida reports over 10,000 homeless and losses around 16 million dollars. The Constitution newspaper raises nearly 20 dollars for relief, with more to come from the staff to aid affected workers.
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McKinney
Florida
Talahassee
Fla
Jennings Hig
el Paso
Tex
Grmor
Tallahassee
Fila
Jaci- Bonville
William McKinley
Jennings
Tallahasace
Jacksonville
Dispesal of Relief Association
Gover
Seaboard President Donates to Jacksonville Distress
Jacksonville May 5 Special Mayor Bowden Jutey received a telegram from the Seaboard Air Line president in Richmond offering 72 000 to aid destitute residents. The carrier will transport relief supplies free across its system and assist in relief operations, with ongoing support to relieve immediate distress and reduce suffering.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Beaboard Air Line
Ita
Seaboard Air Line
Crazy Man Stabs Baroness and Daughters in Sweden
In Gremns Sweden May 5 a violent patient at a nervous diseases hospital stabbed Baron 283 Augusta Vor Dusen and her three daughters as Nehrmann seized a knife. He fled in underclothes and attacked five people before being overpowered. One daughter died from her wounds.
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Gremns
Sweden
Augusta Vor Dusen
Nehrmann
McKinley Tour Commentary From London Times
London Times editorial comments on President McKinleys tour and its aims noting his New Orleans speech language could be welcomed by Cobden Club supporters. It suggests seven weeks of toil may win broad American acceptance, deeming the period among his most productive political efforts.
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London Times
New Orleans
London
McKinley
the Times
Cobden Club
Gypsies Poison Wells in Hungarian Village
Telegram from Vienna reports a gang of Gypsies killed fifteen villagers by poisoning a well in Kapolya Hungary in revenge for earlier gendarme arrests. Several Gypsies were arrested and strychnine found with them.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Eupeles
Kapolya
Hungary
Waiting on the astrologers for auspicious moving day
In Bhanghei on May 5 the Chinese court reportedly faces famine and cannot stay in Sian Fu longer. The court now waits for astrologers to fix an auspicious day to begin the journey to Ftong-Fa in Ho vain province.
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Bhanghei
Sian Fu
Fong-Fa
Hovain
Reconstruction Pledges for Jacksonville after Fire
The speaker vows unwavering effort to rebuild Jacksonville quickly and prosperously, expressing renewed sympathy and hope for rapid, complete recovery. The message is signed by John Skelton Williams.
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Jacksonville
John Skelton Williams
Printers of Jacksonville Appeal for Aid After Fire
The Jacksonville Typographical Union appeals to printers nationwide after a devastating fire. Fifty five members suffer losses with about half displaced. They estimate losses at 12 to 16 dollars per member and seek 26 cents per member from the international. Contributions should be sent to Jan Sherouse, president, and Charles Lelay, secretary.
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Jacksonville
Fla
International Typographical
Unio
International
Jan Sherouse
Charles Lelay
Masons Call on Brethren for Jacksonville Fire Relief
Grand Master James Camell appeals to the Masonic fraternity across the United States after a devastating May fire in Jacksonville Florida. He notes 14 blocks burned, about two miles of the heart of the city destroyed, leaving twenty thousand residents homeless. He urges aid via grand secretary W P Webster Jacksonville Fla as property owners plan quick rebuilding once debris is cleared. The city begins work on several sites along the fire’s path as recovery starts.
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Camell
Jacksonville
Fla
James Camell
Masonic Grand Lodge of Florida
Masonic Fraternity of
United States
Masonic Fraternity
W. P. Webster
New York Emergency Committee Plans Meeting Today
The Jacksonville emergency committee of the Merchants Association in New York city received telegrams from Tallahassee and other Florida points noting relief supplies are needed for Jacksonville. The call will specify types of items needed as temporary aid, with thanks conveyed from Florida officials for the support.
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New York
Jacksonville
Merchants’ ‘Association
Yelief
Fla
Alahassee
Jacisumvlc Association
Morida
Jexnings
Bill of Exceptions: Desai to Prepare Appeal Today
Supreme Court will be asked for an early hearing as State Treasurer Park seeks to pay public school teachers from the public property fund sourced from the Northeastern railroad sale. Park, returning from Macon, plans to file a bill of exceptions by Monday night and request a swift Supreme Court assignment. He aims to obtain a decision within weeks, asserting constitutional right to use funds if ordered to pay. Officials and supporters expect Park to prevail, urging immediate payment while awaiting the high court ruling.
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John S. Candler
Park
Northeastern
RE Park
Macon
Tie
Holton
Candler
Dessau
Captain Park
United States Court
Swpreme Court
oYalant
Supreme Court
Tam
Capitol
Public Property Fund
Commission Reaches Cuba for Report to Convention
Havana dispatch reports the Cuban constitutional commission, after visiting Washington to gauge U S policy toward Cuba, arriving in Havana and meeting with Cr pans delegation and Colonel Scott, the military governor’s representative. Senor Liovente notes several conferences during the trip as preparations proceed toward a report to the convention.
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Havana
Washington
United States
Cuba
Scott
Senor Liovente
Peachen
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