Lodge Predicts War With Germany Over Monroe Doctrine
Senator Lodge warned of a possible clash with Germany over the Monroe doctrine and Caribbean access as Emperor William could seek naval footholds in the Danish West Indies or Brazil. He urged rapid shipbuilding and debated a government armor plant while critics argued over costs and armor supply.
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Jos
Washington
Germany
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Danish West Indies
South America
State Department
Tillman
Ledge
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Tilman
Chandler
United States
Caribbean
Brazil
Lodge
Lodgee
Bacon
Georgia
Armor Trust
Mr. Daniel
Virginia
Daniel
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Navy
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Hiking
West Virginia
Allison
Ada
Henry White
London
Shite
White
Denmark
West Indies
William
Caribbean Sea
Nicaragua Canal
Ashantis Rally 50,000 in Campaign to End British Rule
Reports from Accra on May 11 indicate the Ashantis intend to cast off British rule. They have reportedly secured the help of eight allied tribes and claim the ability to muster a force of 50,000 warriors for the revolt.
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Accra
Gold Coast
Jeffries Beats Corbett In Fast Closest Heavyweight Fight
James J Jeffries defeated Jim Corbett in twenty three rounds at Seaside Sporting Club Coney Island to reaffirm the heavyweight title It was a swift closely fought contest with Jeffries leveraging his power while Corbett showed speed and skill The crowd saw a decisive finish as Corbett was knocked down and counted out but revived, and both fighters earned lasting praise.
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Seaside Club
Coney Island
New York
James J. Jeffries
Seaside
Jim Corbett
Jeffries
Charley White
Corbett
Jim
White Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jett
Nove
Yisht
Paints
Corett
Boly
Cogs Quarters
Bedy
George Considine
Jeffries Sothe
Corbett Vinsea
Corbet
Jeffies
Hogg
Tefries
Chess Corbett
Jefries
Defris
Aml
Lightning Corbett
Muse
Teffries
Jeffriez
Jeffries Neemg
Jeffrie
Erties
Hend
Jeffrien
Jeffriega
Hvely
Jeffehen
Fallew
Hound
White
Subcommittee Hears Interoceanic Canal Commission Report
The Interoceanic Canal Commission appeared before the Senate Hepburn bill committee. Members stated the Ka Tagua route is engineeringly feasible within prior cost ranges of 118 million to 146 million. They hesitated to commit on the Panama route due to less information.
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Interoceanic Canal Commission
Senate
Washington
Walker Commission
Panama
Fire devastates Fukin Japan burning thousands of horses and temples
Advices from Yokohama report a major April 8 blaze in Fukin Japan that destroyed 1600 houses and thirty temples along with principal buildings. Sixteen people died and about a hundred were injured. The loss was about 4,000,000 yen roughly 2,500,000 dollars. An American naval demonstration followed with Admirals Kempff and Remey arriving April 18.
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San Francisco
Matl Adviers
Yokohama
Fukin
Japan
Kempft
Remey
Masbete Landing Seen After Helena Bombardment
Coronel Hardin’s expedition presses Masbete near Paoniec on May 11. Gunboat Helena shells entrenched positions then three companies land and seize trenches with light resistance. One Filipino killed. Insurgents in nearby towns and locals show unfriendly posture.
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Hardin
Masbete
Manila
Coronel Hardin
Marinduque
Paoniec
Helena
Swinging Scaffold Falls Kill Two Injure One
Meridian Mississippi May 11 A breaking rope caused a swinging scaffold to collapse dropping Morten Easley and Charles Powell about 45 feet Easley died instantly Powell was fatally hurt Major J L Hawkins struck by a falling man and likely fatally hurt as bystanders rushed to aid the victims.
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Meridian
Miss
Morten Eassey
Charles Powell
Nutelty
Easley
Powell
J. L. Hawkins
Famine in India Confirmed by Lord Hamilton
In the Commons, Lord George Hamilton, secretary of state for India, confirmed reports of widespread famine and high mortality in native states. He said British officers were sent to assist, and loans would continue from the Indian government to fund relief operations in territories outside British rule.
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Lord George Hamilton
India
London
House of Commons
Corbett Admits Defeat After Battle at Coney Island
In a dressing room interview Corbett conceded defeat saying he fought his best and felt good until the decisive punch. He expressed no major fault, noting he proved himself not entirely finished and that friends should be satisfied with his showing.
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Corbett
Coney Island
Sais Corbett
Mound City Strike Ties Up Lines As Transit Idle
May 31 St Louis police clash with rioters amid street railway walkout as suburban lines run under escort. Transit cars operate on protected routes while arrests occur and crowds confront police on Park avenue and Compton Heights. Officials report no major injuries.
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St Louis
Ryctem
Geyer and
Jefferson Avenuts
Compton Heights
Ae & Park Avenue
Park and
Mississippi Avenues
Private Pension Bills Passed In Washington May Session
In Washington the May session set record pace for private pension bills with four measures approved. One bill would pension the widow of General Guy V. Heard, though the Senate version set a higher payment amount which the House later reduced. A few minor relief measures also cleared. The House adjourned until Monday.
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Washington
Ion Bile Jnail
Senate
Guy V
House
Bourne
Populist National Committee Organized in Bloux Falls
The populist national committee met in Bloux Falls and elected officers: Chairman Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina, Vice Chairman J. H. Edmonston of Nebraska, Treasurer W. D. Washburn of Massachusetts, and Secretary J. A. Edgerton of Colorado.
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Bloux Falls
Marion Butler
North Carolina
J. H. Edmonston
Nebraska
W. D. Washburn
Massachusetts
J. A. Edgerton
Collopada
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Jefferies
TH Thampion
Kaiser
Western Hemisphere
Rebrey
James J. Corbett
St. Louis
Nicaragua
Russia
Cores
Port Chin
Mound City
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