Order of Carlo’s HI Conferred on American Envoy at Madrid
King Alfonso conferred the Order of Carlo III on foreign envoys, including Dr. J. L. M. Curry as American envoy. The ceremony occurred in the throne room with a grand banquet. Curry received the insignia at his residence and sat beside the princess at the banquet as crowds filled the palace streets.
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Dr. Curry
Banquetsat Palace
Madrid
Alfonso
Curry
United States
J. L. M. Curry
Mr. Curry
Princess of the Asturias
Cabinet Announced by Palma in Cuban Transition
Havana May 16 Governor General Wand works to smooth transfer of power as President-elect Palma unveils his cabinet. Diego Tamayo leads government, with Zaldo in state and justice and Diaz in agriculture. Enthusiasm grows as Palma earns praise for leadership and unity amid potential factional tensions. Bryan applauds Cuba’s future and self government.
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Havans
Wand Ta
Palma
Diego Tamayo
Carlos Zaldo
Department of State and Justice
Emilio Terry
Department of Egriculture
Manuel Luciano Diaz
Department of Public Works
Eduardo Vero
Department of Instruction
Garcia Montes
Department of Finance
Senor Palma
Wood
Gomez
Cuba
Bryan
General Wood
J. Bryan
Associated Press
Republic of Cuba
Island
Cubana
Sener Palma
Croker Announces Exit From New York Politics
London May 14 Richard Croker declares he has ceased meddling in New York politics after 37 years of fight. He says he will not return this year and plans to spend his remaining years in London. Mrs Croker agrees trouble in Tammany is unwanted and hopes Nixon returns to office.
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New York
London
Richard Croker
Tammany Society
Prince Henry Gift Prompted Statue For Washington
Kaiser Wilhelm telegraphs to President Roosevelt offering a bronze statue of Frederick the Great to the United States as a symbol of close relations. Roosevelt replies it will be sent to Congress and placed near the new War College in Washington.
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Wiesbaden
Hesse-Nassau
United States
Washington
Prince Henry
United States of America
Frederick the Great
Iter
America
William
S. R
Roosevelt
Congress
Republic
War College
Arsenal
Earl of Egmont Arrested Over Drunken Charge in London
London May 16 Marlborough Street police court heard Earl of Egmont fail to appear to answer a drunkenness charge in Piccadilly. A woman companion attempted self harm in her cell, being cautioned. The earl’s varied early career and 1881 marriage to Kate Towell are noted.
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South Carolina
London
Marlborough Street
Earl of Egmont
Mm Picadilly
Earl of
Brewer Plots Challenge in Fifth Alabama Race
In Montgomery May 16 special report Senator Charles Thompson of the fifth Alabama district faces Colonel Wills Brewer in a projected primary battle. Brewer, wealthier and aggressively campaigning, seeks Thompson’s seat with word money will dominate the race. Both men demand a general primary with equal votes and sharp public exchanges mark the lead up to the contest.
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Dawy Thompson
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Charles W. Thompson
Wills Brewer
Lowndes
Thompson
Congress
State Committee
Colonel Brewer
Brewer
Aince
Danish West Indies Sale Vote Passes Then Falls Short
The Folketing in Denmark voted 98 to 2 to cede the Danish West Indies to the United States, but the Tandsthing rejected the resolution after a lengthy debate. The issue is deferred until after the September elections.
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Denmark
Folketling
Danish West Indies
United States
Tandsthing
Boers Gather to Talk Peace in South Africa
Pretoria May 16 All Boer delegates assemble at Verenining for private sessions to vote by ballot. Lord Kitchener guarantees immunity from attack for participating commando leaders as peace prospects brighten. London May 16 Daily Mail says Boer leaders’ attitude signals peace likely. Britain pledges farm rebuilding aid of about 25 million. Chamberlain in Birmingham cautions Settlement must fit government policy, warns Majuba mistake not to be repeated.
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Pretoria
Verenining
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
London
Daily Mail
South Africa
Bas
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberslain
Majuba
Chamberlain
Johnston Wing Despondent Over Primary Plan
In Montgomery Alabama on May 16 Special reports Johnston wing Democrats discuss a plan to avoid a general primary. They propose using a convention to possibly reject nominations and trigger a primary later. Critics warn the state committee could block the tactic by delaying the convention.
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Montgomery
Ala
Johnston
Democratic Party
United States
State Committee
Democratic League Formed With Banquet Planned
A six state Democratic league was organized in Boston with national committeemen and state leaders present. A banquet is proposed for June 16 and invitations extended to notable figures including W. J. Bryan Richard Olney Edward M. Sheppard Tom L. Johnson J. W. Bailey B. W. Carmack and Mayor Collins.
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Boston
Mass
Democratic League
W. J. Bryan
Richard Olney
Edward M. Sheppard
New York
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
J. W. Bailey
Texas
BE. W. Carmack
Tennessee
Pp. A. Collins
Carrie Nation jailed for smashing bar fixtures
Topeka Kansas May 16 Mrs Carrie Nation was sentenced to thirty days in prison and a hundred dollar fine by Judge Hazen in district court for smashing bar fixtures stored in a vacant barn in February 1901. She will not appeal and had gone to jail.
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Topeka
Kans
Carrie Nation
Hazen
Canal Bill Before Cuba Faces Delay Tactics
Washington May 16 The Cuban reciprocity supporters concede the canal bill keeps primacy on the senate calendar and will receive incidental attention while the canal measure is debated. Allies seek to delay the beet sugar bloc and press for thorough discussion of the canal bill as opponents align to stall it. Ernest Hanson, accused of stabbing Evans Glover, is exonerated by a coroner’s jury finding self defense after Glover pursued Hanson and was struck with a fence paling.
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Friends of
Washington
Friends of Cuban
Senate
Republican Steering Committee
Ernest Hanson
Evans Glover
Justice Bateman
Morris Macks
Hanson
Glover
Sleeper Named First Secretary of Legation to Havana
Washington May 16 Jacob Sleeper of Massachusetts has been chosen for appointment as first secretary of legation at Havana. He was recommended by Senator Lodge.
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Sleeper
Washington
Jacob Sleeper
Massachusetts
Havana
Senator Lotge
Fiery flashes illuminate Mont Pelee and Safer relief efforts
May 16 Fort de France Mont Pelee eruptions light the sky between 10 and 11 pm with red clouds and cinders showers lasting twenty minutes. Panic spreads in Lorrain Marigot Sainte Marie La Trinite as authorities plan a visit to St Pierre to assess damage amid fears of looting. Descriptions from La Soufriere eruption recount towering vapor and electric flashes, while cables report thousands of refugees and widespread hunger in Martinique and St Vincent. Port and relief efforts continue as ships deliver stores and aid.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Lorrain
Marigot
Sainte Maries
la Trinite
Guchet Aaila
St. Pierre
Basse Pointe
London
Daily Mail
Kingstons
St. Vincent
Darrell
la Soufriere
Kingstown
Washington
Moody
T. C. McLean
Kingston
Cincinnati
Sterling
San Juan
Porto Rico
Men's Furnishings Offer Bargains and Style Picks
A local retailer touts economical neckties shirts and socks while stressing quality. Highlights include white work suitable half hose at 25c and 50c, black lace styles, Weckwear Panama Tech collars, and lace underwear at 1.50 per garment plus elastic seam Scriven Drawers, all marketed as timely summer essentials.
Confederate general Roberts runs for Congress in North Carolina
General William P. Roberts of Gates County, the youngest brigadier in the Confederate Army and eight years state auditor, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress from North Carolina's first district.
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Raleigh
William P. Roberts
Gates County
Congress
New Produce and Delicacies List From Local Market
Fragmentary OCR lists assorted foods and groceries including canned salmon veal loaf Vienna sausage picnic plates deviled olives and gherkins. Items mention crackers olives and sausage along with miscellaneous phrases suggesting a market catalog or ad from a past era.
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Vienna
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