Ninth International Red Cross Conference Opens in Washington
The first Red Cross conference outside Europe gathers delegates from Japan, China, Siam, India, South Africa, and European nations in the Pan-American Baton building. About 200 competition articles vie for $9,000 in prizes funded by Marie Feodorovna of Russia, with $4,000 for first, two prizes of $1,500, and six $500 thirds. The Japanese delegation features Mme Nagasaki Haron Quanwa Countess Yoshirasa and Count Ogasawara.
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Haron Quanwa
Countess Yoshirasa
Count Ogasawara
Precepts and Practices in a Childs Honest Moment
A mother teaches the commandments to her young son who is tempted to steal an orange. He grapples with conscience, deciding to return the fruit and choosing honesty over temptation. He tells his mother he may be “pretty good” but admits a crack in the commandment.
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Norman E. Mack
National Monthly
Lincoln and a dog attack tale from Norman E Mack
A country road incident features Abraham Lincoln fending off a dog with a pitchfork and claiming self defense. The judge questions use of the fork ends, prompting a quip about the other end. The piece notes linseed imports with Hamburg as a hub and Russia and Argentina as suppliers.
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Lessons from Lawrence on Immigrant Labor Solidarity
A May Atlantic essay reflective on the Lawrence textile strike notes eighteen nationalities among workers as a barrier to solidarity and criticizes the punchcard mill system and absentee ownership. It argues immigration law and American standards influence labor life and highlights costs to the community, infant mortality, and public opinion awakening to labor dangers.
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Madero Expects Quick End to Revolution
Mexican revolutionary leader Francisco I. Madero says he believes the upheaval will be resolved soon, expressing confidence that the revolutionary movement will conclude in the near future. He remains active in coordinating allies and addressing public concerns amid escalating tensions.
Flood conditions ease as Mississippi drops in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a two-tenths fall on the Mississippi with gauges repairing levees while Baton Rouge faces serious conditions. Crevasse activity widens the embankment as engineers tie ends to prevent further leakage. Relief boats evacuate residents around Lottie and Erwinville as Vidalia and nearby parishes begin backwater flooding.
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Orders Heavy for Steel and Iron in New York
New York May 12 production of finished steel products is at an all time high as demand flows into mills. Orders exceed full capacity by 25 to 50 percent while shipments lag two to three months after orders. Prices show upward tendency with occasional plate price advances. Finished steel orders run about 100000 tons daily with various regional factors cited amid constrained metal supply and rising costs.
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Manchester labor leader Tom Mann found guilty and jailed
Tom Mann, president of the Amalgamated Education League and a labor figure, was found guilty in Manchester of attempting to influence British soldiers from their duty and sentenced to six months' imprisonment. He was arrested March 21 after speaking at Salford in sympathy with coal strikers and argued in court that soldiers under civil law are citizens and that some commands may be lawful.
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Byad Localist Education League
Manchester
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Weather Drives Cotton Market Amid Rain and Acreage Bets
New Orleans reports heavy rain across the cotton belt keeps the market volatile. Traders await government acreage estimates and private figures while cooler, wetter conditions threaten seed rot in Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas. Weather could offset bullish acreage expectations and push prices uncertainly.
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Alabama
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Roosevelt Confident On Campaign Outcome For Nomination
Theodore Roosevelt expressed strong confidence in his presidential nomination campaign at Oyster Bay on May 12. He declined to predict the Chicago convention result but said recent developments encouraged him and noted his interest in a proposed readjustment of national convention representation in states with Republican strength. Wyoming delegates at large will be chosen as both parties convene, with nine Republican delegates instructed for Roosevelt, four against him, ten for Taft, and the rest un instructed. Democratic delegates show five for Speaker Clark and four for Governor Wilson.
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Italian Franchise Extended Passes By Wide Vote
Fame May 12 report: the chamber of deputies approved by 331 to 6 a bill extending franchise to illiterates over 30. The change increases the eligible voters by 6.
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Chamber of Deputies
Making Good from MetCalf s Magazine hik native town
In MetCalf s Magazine a boy named Jimmy transitions from homesickness at boards school to confidence. The first letter shows longing and doubt about fits in gymnasiums and banjos, while the second letter reveals pride and growth as he adapts and earns acceptance.
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Stock Market Still Dropping Amid Mixed Economic Signals
New York May 12 The stock market extended its decline amid signs of speculative deflation and caution over a possible resumption of advance. Government crop reports fueled fears over fall wheat and planting losses, while steel, copper, and textile sectors showed mixed but resilient activity. Bond sales and money market tensions pressed by bank rate cuts abroad reflect a cautious, unsettled economic outlook.
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United States
Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
New York City
Cotton goods markets hold firm in New York trade
Primary cotton goods markets remained firm despite adverse weather. Jobbers reported fair fall advance business and retailers showed confidence in values. Demand expected to improve with clearing skies and reordering seen as more general. Orders held at value or staple goods were confirmed early in the week and are again at value. Shifting chambrays 22 inches wide.
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New York
Engineer Killed As Missouri Pacic Mail Train Derails
St Louis May 12 Missouri Pacific mail train No 1 derailed near Edah Mo due to track loosened by heavy rains Engineer John Linaberry killed no passengers seriously hurt
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Missouri Pacific Mail
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Four Titanic Bodies Recovered by Montmagny Search
Wireless messages from Halifax report the Montmagny recovering four bodies from the Titanic disaster week of May 12. Two bodies were crew members and two were steerage passengers.
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Montmagny
Storm Wracks Chicago as Wind Blows Into City
A severe wind and rain storm hit Chicago on Saturday night and Sunday causing two deaths after men were struck by streetcars while blinded by rain. Gusts reached 44 miles per hour as a lakefront deluge swept in from Indian Harbor Indiana, flooding and causing heavy damage along the shore.
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Shot to Death in Pittsburg Doorway Threat Letters From Black Hand
Pietro Galeno aged 38 unmarried was shot to death tonight in the doorway of his home in Pittsburg He had received threatening letters from the so called black hand society The remark about men fighting by song follows in the report attributed to Quinties
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Blackhand Society
Atlanta Georgia General Assembly Notices on Railroad Track Elevation and Bridge Construction
Notices state that in the next session a bill will be introduced to authorize lowering tracks at Pryor Street and Central Avenue in Atlanta or either crossing with the citys consent and to build bridges over Pryor Street and Central Avenue at the Union Depot ends and to alter railroad track alignments on state property.
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Dry Spring in Paris Sets Heat Record for May
Paris reports an exceptionally dry spring with eight weeks of rainless weather and the hottest May days on record. Thermometers hovered between 86 and 90 degrees in the shade as experts offered little hope for an imminent change.
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