City of Tents Rise in Nebraska Fusion Rally
The Peter Cooper Club annual ban or held in the city with about 250 guests, including W W Bryan and W W Allen as honored. Bryan urged fusion as open cooperation without losing party identity, while J S Poynts urged cautious support and Pointer stressed maintaining populist organization for future Democratic shifts. The talk centered on preserving reforms and opposing plutocratic tendencies amid evolving party dynamics.
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Msi
Peter Cooper Club
W.W. J. Bryan
W. W. Alien
United Sta
Peter Cooper
der Rap
Bryan
M- Bryan
Ing ‘Ts
Nebraska
Republican Party
Ry Sa
Wro
Coal for French Railroad Deal Details Remain Private
Baltimore May 7 United States Steel Company and United States Collieries Company discussed supplying coal to the French railway. A contrast with the New Grading Railway of Borders is noted. U S coal interests opened mines in Kentucky and South Carolina and plan foreign trade. Details of the deal with the French Railway remain undisclosed at the company office.
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Baltivuste
Baltyoore
Rel
United States & Hes
MD Steel Company
Griedng Railway Company
Re. Matem
England
United States
Philadelphia Times Sold as Adolph S. Ochs Purchases Paper
Adolph S. Ochs buys The Philadelphia Times and assigns management to brother George W. Ochs. George W. Ochs, current manager of The Chattanooga Times, formerly mayor of Chattanooga, led the Paris edition venture of The New York Times during the Paris exposition. He is honored with the Legion of Honor by the French government.
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Asolpi Ochs
George Ochs
Philadelphia
Adolph
Ochs
Chattanooga Times
New York Times
Foradelphia Times
George W. Ochs
Exmayor
Adolph S. ‘Ochs
Holmes Defies Court as Street Railway Boss Refuses Papers
Kansas City May 7 Judge Wofford ordered W H Holmes president of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company to appear before the grand jury investigating bribe rumors linked to a damage suit and to produce books. Holmes through his lawyers declined, and the judge held him in contempt of court. He was placed in custody pending action by a higher court.
Textile unions endorse labels at Holyoke meeting
At Holyoke Massachusetts a session of the International Union of Textile Workers endorsed the labels of the typographical and shoeworkers unions. A resolution to alter rules to add representatives from all textile branches to the executive board was reported but sent to other committees for further study after discussion.
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Holyoke
Mass
International Union of Textile Workers
Standard Oil Declares Dividend
New York May 7 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey declares a dividend of 2 per share payable to stockholders. The stock opened at 13 in New York, its highest price on record, while past dividends are noted in the record.
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Standard Oil
New York
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Wasvid
L yGar
Eee Se to Richmond and Manager of Railway Plans
Eee Se travels to Richmond and takes a management role for party events. The note mentions a connection to the street railway project and the Elm Street alignment with Richmond timing hinted in the fragment.
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Richmond
Richmon Oalm
Elt
Jacksonville Relief Efforts Continue After Fire
In Jacksonville Florida May 7 relief work improves as committees provide food and clothing. 200 tents erected with 2,000 more arriving from Washington to speed housing, while military assistance and new commissary stations reduce hardship. Widespread sleep on streets declines, sickness remains minimal, and infrastructure such as telephones and streetcars is being restored. several buildings including Windsor hotel and opera house to be rebuilt. aid shipments arrive from New York. transportation workers appeal for clothing and food donations.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Washington
Bours
Tulsa
Relief Association
New York
Windsor Hotel
Gardner
Baldwin
Opera House
George Gebauer
Leeman & Skinner
Bowden
Baltimore and ‘Ohio Railroad
Jacksonville Transportation
Railway
Stegimsh|p
F. M.ronmoneer
Tlorida
Clyrenne
Jacksonvile Transportation Men's Relief Association
Chipley Light Infantry Deployed to Jacksonville Fire Zone
The Chipley Light Infantry of Pensacola escort of honor to Adjutant General Houstoun is ordered by Governor Jennings to proceed to Jacksonville to aid in military duty and relief efforts after the recent fire. Galveston and Atlantic Coast Line contribute and transport supplies for Jacksonville fire sufferers to the mayor or relief board.
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Chipley Light Infantry
Tallahassee
Fla
Chiptey Light Infantry
Pensacola
Isto
Houstoun
Jennings
Jacksonville Tor St
Jacksonville
Atlantic Coast ‘Line
Wimington
N.C
Atlantic Cons. Line Railroad ‘Company
Tarasport
Reilef
Morgan under fire as Morgan lines face trans Atlantic trade
London report claims J Pierpont Morgan may buy Red Star line and Leyland shareholdings, with Morgan firms poised to profit from Atlantic trade. officials deny acquisition. British critics urge reform of navigation laws as American tonnage and subsidies threaten UK dominance. Wright in New York declines to comment on the revived report.
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London
Leyland
J. Pierpont
Morgen
Moran
Red Star
Morgan
Red Star Line
Leylatid
Unanimoussy
Unanimoussy Confirmed, the “Morgan-Fiferman
Mattinson
Eferman
Hing
Vedsela
Idw
South Africa
Great Britain
Wright
New York
James A. Wright
International Navigation Company
Associated Press
Rea Star Ink
Paralyptic Husband Kills Lover Over Jealous Plot
A paralyzed husband in a Pueblo state allegedly killed his wife’s supposed lover during a conspiracy to avenge suspected infidelity. The victim bound with rope was stabbed with over thirty wounds as two accomplices aided the crime and were later arrested.
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Mexica
Apaymytte
Cat
Silizing Rebels Defeated in Batangas Engagement
Manila May 7 Lieutenant John D. J. Hartman led sixty three men of Troop K First Cavalry against five insurgents near Balayan Batangas Luzon. The enemy made three stands and were defeated each time by American cavalry. No American casualties reported. Navy court of inquiry probes Lieutenant R H Townley over Captain Reed misconduct in the commissary department.
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Manila
John D. J. Hartman
First Cavalry
Balayan
Batangas
Luzon
Navy
R. H. Townley
Reed
Commissary Department
Foreign mails seized prompt diplomatic action in Constantinople
In Constantinople the foreign ambassadors held a council after Ottoman postal authorities seized foreign mail bags. Russian Ambassador Zinoviev threatens strong measures if further violations occur. The note demands abolition of foreign post offices as part of unrest linked to the Young Turk movement.
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Constantinople
M. Zinoviev
Constantinoople
Pérte
Cubans Accept Platt Amendment Report From Convention
The Cuban constitutional convention returns from Washington May 6 with mixed attitudes but many radicals concede acceptance of the Platt amendment. The report praises McKinley and Root while noting the social banquet details. The convention plans further sessions Thursday and Saturday to act, with Senor Vallluenda shifting to support the amendment and arguing it reflects national will over annexation.
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Washington
McKinley
Root
Senor Gterga
United
Cuba
Spain
United States
Cape Mays
van Antonio
Gulf’ of Mexico
United Statas
Latal
McKinney
Senor Valluenda
Not insulting to a Woran Judge Decides Drink Offer Is Not An Insult
Doyleville Kentucky May 7 Special At Central City Polten Judge Creel ruled in a novel decision that moonshine whisky offered to women in a waiting room did not constitute an insult. Sam Searcy was arrested and charged, but the judge dismissed the case.
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Doyleville
Central City
Polten
Creel
Sam Searcy
Wooten
Kentucky
Searcy
Alabama Firms Buy Monongahela Properties for 3 Million
The Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company absorbs Alabama coal lands owned by four Alabama companies. J B Tate of Birmingham, president of the Virginia and Alabama Court Company, received drafts representing the Monongahela deal. About 3 million dollars will be paid for Alabama properties, involving around 7700 acres of coal lands.
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Pittsury
Monongahela River Consolidated
Coal and Coke Company
Waller County
Alabama
Coa
J. B. Tate
Birmingham
Ala
Virginia and Alabama Court Company
Union
Aigen
Tits City
Monongahela
mapaAny
Judges Arrested in St Clair County Court House
In Osdeota Minnesota on May 1 two county judges Thomas D Nevins and S C Been were arrested in the courthouse by United States marshals. They face contempt charges for actions tied to a disputed handout in a pay road matter. The case heads to Kansas City for a Federal hearing before Judge Philips. The details include an attempted levy on an interest in a bond issue and the first judge Walker reportedly escaped.
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Osdeota
St. Clair County
Thomas D. Nevins
S.C. Been
Kansas City
Philips
Walker
Ship-Building Trust Formed in Newport News Area
A new ship-building trust plan is formed by acquiring Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company along with Union Iron Works and Bath Iron Works among others. Directors include Henry Scott, Legig Nixon, Charles J. Cands, John S. Hyde, and E. W. Hyde. Aggregate orders exceed 5 million dollars with projected profits over 7 million. The charter authorizes capital stock and the plan hinges on notified acquisition completion.
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New York
Boor. Co
Ant
New
Jonsey
Newport News
Union Tron Works
Sen Fra- Jaco
Bath“Iron’ Works
Imited
Byte Windlass Company
Bath
John 8. Hyde
Hyde Windlass Company
E. W. Hyde
Rath Tran
United
C. B. Orcutt
Newport. News
Buwlidlox
Dry Dark Company
F. Huntingtn
Fist
Southern Freie Company
Irving M. Scott
Vic
Minnneapasang Bt ‘Jows Railway Company
EH. Barrman
Tound, Union Pacific Company
James Stillman
Nattonal Ctty Bank
Te Sald
der Ui
Laque -Capital
Pri Ordd
I sQoiaman
Son Fe
Merounttie Pens Company
Eastman on Stand in Grogan Murder Trial
Mrs Eastman cried on the witness stand recalling the day’s events and testimonies about Grogan and the July 4 incident. Charles Eastman testified he and Grogan wrestled over a revolver during a shooting death that followed a swimming race and a struggle left Grogan on the ground.
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Munier
Mammige
Peerman
Warren
Eastman
Ar. Grogan, Sr
Grogan
Knowlton
Charles
Grovan
No New Canal Treaty Denied by Secretary Hay
The state department has not delivered a new Isthmian canal treaty to the British ambassador, secretary Hay officially denies. General Les Leter home to Omaha reports Fit cherh Lee and his family, including Lt George F. Lee, left to return to Virginia. Rear Admiral Schley arrives in England and requests a ten day stay, granted by the navy department.
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Wickenhure
Aizona
Mey
State Department
Hay
Les Leter
Omaha
Nebr
Fitchurh Lee
George F. Lee
Omabe
Virginia
Lee
Schley
England
Washington
Shley
Southampton
South Atlantic
Navy Department
Tragedy at Delhi: Man Kills Sweetheart Then Ends Life
Delhi Indiana May 7 Wilbur Hummer shot his sweetheart Bertha Timmens and killed himself with the same weapon this morning. Both came from excellent families. They had quarreled often recently.
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Sweatheart
Self
Delhi
Ind
Wilbur Hummer
Bertha Timmens
Strike Fails to Generalize in Toutsville KY
In Toutsville Kentucky on May 7 carpenters who quit work over a non union labor exclusion did not rally other trades. They planned to meet contractors and arbitrate the dispute but the effort did not spread beyond the initial group.
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Toutsville
McGovern Defends Southern Railroads Before Industrial Commission
Atlanta man P J McGovern chairman of the southern classification committee testified in Washington on May 7 describing a 42 line system covering the south of the Potomac and east of the Mississippi. He argued rate changes were largely technical and denied efforts to favor southern jobbers or raise carload rates to profit from the robbing trade. He noted three revisions since 1900 and contended reductions on some items outweighed increases. He warned against discriminatory practices and said cotton goods would shift from class five to four on July 1.
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Washington
The
Industrial Commission Today
P. J. McGovern
Atlanta
Southern ‘Clas
McGovern
Origa
New York
Chicago
South
Allroad
MacArthur Denies Manila Prostitution Algations
General MacArthur reports to the adjutant general denying Manila social evil allegations. He says writers of letters were misled and that prostitution is not licensed in the Philippines. Prostitutes are not allowed to land in Manila without prior resident permits, and strict regulations aim to curb disease spread in the tropical climate.
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MacArthur
Manile
Washington
Philippine Islands
Army
Manila
Macarthur Saya
Coaling Stations Sought by United States in Azores and Galapagos
Washington officials push to acquire rights from Portugal for a coaling station in the Azores and a naval rendezvous in the Galapagos islands. Discussions focus on strategic Atlantic and Pacific fueling points, with senators and the Treasury involved in confirming costs and permissions.
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United States
Portugal
Washington
Azores
Atlantic
Pacific
Bcnator
Galapagos Grou
Victory for Republicans sweeps eighteen Baltimore wards
Baltimore May 7 election under a new ballot law gave Republicans a sweeping win. They carried eighteen of twenty four wards and won all eighteen seats on the first branch and all three on the second branch of the city council. Turnout was about sixty five percent with a light colored vote. Democrats blame factional rifts and opposition to Mayor Hayes.
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Baltimore
Alty
Hayes
Freesman
Forced to Flee by Flames in Five-Story NYC Apt House
Fire at No. 56 Lexington Avenue drives twenty or more families into the street. Mr and Mrs 4 M Young jump to a life net and are hospitalized with severe injuries. A man at a third floor window vanishes feared burned. Desdenen fireman and a net holder injured. Mrs Wanamaker and Carrie Johnson reported injured or missing.
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New York
Lexington Avenue
4. M. Young
Waldron
Frre
Desfdenen
Bho
Wanamaker
Carrie Johnson
National Union Bank of New Orleans Taken by New York Park Bank
New York Park Bank gains control of the National Union Bank of New Orleans. An officer stated directors of the New York bank secured a controlling interest. The New Orleans bank with capital listed at 200000 and deposits around 1500000 may raise capital to 600000 as Park Bank reps direct management.
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New Orleans
National Union
New York Park Bank
New York
National Park Bank Today
National Union Bank of
National Perk Bank
Methodist Episcopal Board Reports 1.5 Million Raised
The Methodist Episcopal Church South board met in Nashville with Bishop Galloway presiding. Dr J D Hammond announced that the 1.5 million bank offering for the twentieth century had been raised. Bishop Duncan spoke on mission schools and plans to raise funds for a seminary at Vanderbilt were referred to the executive committee for action.
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Board of Education
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nashville
Tenn
The
South
Galloway
J. D. Hammond
General Conference
Duncan
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt Defeats Gould in Union Pacific Control Fight
W K Vanderbilt reportedly wins the contest for control of the Union Pacific, aiming to fold it into the Vanderbilt system via a joint Chicago and Northwestern New York Central control with a 6 percent stock guarantee and bond exchange for common stock. Northern Pacific shares surged, fueling expectations of a voting rights battle in Wall Street.
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Union Pacific
New York
W. K Vanderbilt
Union Pacige
Vannerblit
Chicago and Northwestern
New York Central
Louisville to send reunion delegation for Confederate veterans
Louisville plans a May 7 trip to Memphis for the Confederate veterans reunion. A large delegation including a brass band and jubilee singers will travel to support the veterans. By today an amount sufficient to cover travel expenses for the musicians and glee club was subscribed.
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Louisville
Jony Isville
Memphis
Sity
Streetcar Line Purchased by Georgia Group in Mobile Deal
Mobile May 7 Georgians bought the city street railroad line that serves Mint Street and the nearby railroad route. The sale amount was not disclosed.
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Mobile
Ata
Mey
Mint'etreet
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