Thumped by tempest crews vanish beneath waves
Lake Michigal disaster reports three vessels destroyed by a fierce gale. Baltimore sinks near Thunder Bay with twelve of fourteen crew lost, wreckage floated for hours. Columbia rescues one engineer and another man, while two others die and several ships suffer damage. Schooner Valiant goes ashore at Boca Raton after a Nassau crew of twelve escapes.
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Wavas
Mich
Baltimore
Lake Huron
Columbia
George McGinnis
Thomas Murphy
M'lwaukee
M H Place
Cleveland
Mes
Lorain
Sault Ste. Mare
Murray
Thunder Bay
Place
Auarters
Centein Place
Tawas
Detroit
Montmorency
Charity Islands
Tanas Life Saving
Boca Raton
F.a
Valiant
Nassau
N. P
MELEAGE FOR THE SENATORS
The comptroller of the treasury rules that United States Senators Bete and Titman summoned to testify in United States v Culler receive standard mileage and witness fees as required by law. The ruling clarifies that senators are not exempt from these expenses when serving as witnesses in federal cases.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
United States
Bete
Titman
Culler
Arrests in Dowie case shock Chicago Faith Healers
Chicago reports say John Alexander Dowie the faith healer was arrested after the coroner's jury found him criminally responsible for Mrs Lucy Judd's death. Nurses and a district deacon were questioned. the case also touches hospital practices and medical attendance for the Judd infant. The coroner's jury urged further action by the grand jury and state health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Alexander Dowle
Lucy Judd
H. Worthing Judd
Dowie
Criminal Court
Henrika @rutsch
Mary B Bpencer
Judd
Dowis
Faith
Theoroner
Dowieth
Mts
Mary Louisa Christensen
Dowle
Eaid
Mra Christensen
Christian Catholic Church of Zion
Parson
Europe Stirring Up Strife Over Pan American Congress
Washington May 3 reports say President Diaz of Mexico may be appealed to if McKinley and Hay fail to unite Latin American disputants for the Pan American congress. Diaz's influence may help reconcile nations for a conference as Europe’s hinted aid to Peru and Bolivia stirs bids for sea access and pressure for arbitration with Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan- American Congress
Washington
Diaz
Mexico
McKinley
Hay
Pan-American Congress
Chile
Medal design decided for Santiago Bay action
Washington May 4 naval awards board nears a tentative decision on the design for a Santiago Bay medal of honor. It is believed the design mirrors the Manila medal with the head of the commander in chief, Rear Admiral Sampson, as the central figure, pending departmental approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago Bay
Washington
Naval Board of Awards
Gauiral Sampson
Heaven Not for Masons Says United Presbyterians
Des Moines May 24 United Presbyterian general assembly debated creed revision barring secret society members from church membership. Masonic and Odd Fellows faced attacks with one delegate doubting any secret society member can reach heaven. Dr James Crowe of Philadelphia condemned lodges as worshipping without Christ. Reverend J M Wallace urged possible admission of some society members but exclude Masons.
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Des Moines
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Masonic
Odd Fellows Orders
James Crowe
Philadelphia
Christ
J. M Wallace
Washington
Harrisburg
C. W. Justin Carter
Booker T. Washington
H .C. Astwood
Brooklyn
Davis Mads to Hold Office as Judge Advocate General
General John B. Davis formally assumed charge of the duties of judge advocate general of the army for four years after a presidential detail. He succeeds General Thomas F. Burr, who retired after more than forty years of service. Davis was the JAG in the Lydecker Ames and Eagan court martials and served as recorder of the Beer Court of Inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John B. Davis
The
Amy
United States
Jay Clous
Thomas F. Burr
Lst
Davis
Lydecker, Ames and Eagan Ang
Beer Court of Inquiry
Cunning Plea of Cainaman in Embezzlement Case
Foo Soo Tai, a New Orleans Chinese merchant, imprisoned in the Tombs on $000,009 embezzlement charge, asked Magistrate Brann to release him claiming a partner cannot embezzle company funds. request denied. Tammany Vice Committee Quits as Nixon reports conclude probe and committee is discharged with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foo Soo Tai
New York
New Orleans
Loutetana
Brann
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Lewis F Nixon
Tammany Committee
Offle
Vhce
John F Carroll
Lumber Men in Session Reports Race to Uniform Inspection
Chicago May 4 reports from the lumber inspection bureau and committees of the National Hardwood Lumber Association show markets in New York and Boston not endorsing the program. The bureau recommends steps to standardize the inspection system across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lumber Inspection Bureau
National Hardwood Lumber Association
Inspection Bureau
New York
Boston
Queen Victoria Birthday Observed Across England and Commonwealth
Queen Victoria's birthday was widely observed in England with a parade as King Edward presented a new color to the Scotch Guards and witnessed the color ceremony. Royal and foreign officials attended from windows overlooking the parade ground as crowds cheered and bands played. Government offices closed and schools held holidays with bells and salutes in Windsor, Australia, the Cape and India.
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England
London
Edward
Queen Victoria
Queen Alexandra
Duke and Auchess of Fife
Duke of Cambridge
United States
Choate
Windsor
Australia
Cape
India
Agitation Against Germans Spreads in Posen Province
Berlin reports that anti German agitation in the province of Posen has grown alarming. The Prussian government bans all Polish meetings during Pentecost. Dr Stadt, the Prussian education minister, says Polish clergy instigated the unrest and hopes the archbishop will calm the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posen
Berlin
Dr Stadt
von Stableyski
Els
Jisshon
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly Refuses Creed Change
The Southern Presbyterian general assembly at Little Rock on May 22 refused to adopt the catechism on church government. It sent the document to presbyteries for critique with a February 1902 return. The assembly split Mississippi synod, reorganized Tennessee, and set up a ministerial relief fund. It rejected minority over Infant Salvation and adopted a majority report opposing further action on the Infant clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
Fternoon
Waalssippi
Mississippi
Louisiana
Merrhis
Synod of
Tennessee
Bible Society
Folowms
Russel
Fresbytearian Assembly
S P. Greene
Fort Worth
Tax
F R Beattie
Couisville
General Assembly
CAPTAIN HALL NOT A CO OWARD IN PEKIN CASE
The Washington report states Captain Newt Walt of the U S Marine Corps was cleared by court martial after Minister Conger accused him of cowardice over Pekin defenses. Admiral Remey issued a special order exonerating Walt and noting only a judgment error regarding troop withdrawal at a critical moment.
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Conger
Washington
Newt Walt
United States Marine Corps
Pekin
Admiral Remey
Hatt
Presbyterians Vote To Continue Creed Revision Debate
In Philadelphia the general assembly backed continuing examination of a revised confession amid a heated debate. Dr John DeWitt urged dismissal while Dr Charles A Dickey opposed it, and speakers warned against changing the creed, stressing the document’s doctrinal integrity.
Tragedy Near Long Island Ended By Double Death
William Woodhull a Geaurel Long Island farmer shot Martha Williamson after a dispute over rumors and engagement then killed himself. Miss Dessie Newton, engaged to Woodhull, described disturbing letters and fear of him. Williamson died at her home as Woodhull fled across the road and then fatally shot himself.
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New York
William Woodhull
Geaurel
Long Ialand
Eliot
Martha Williamson
Milas Willamson
Williamson
Woodhull
Miss Williamson
Woodbury
Uss Dessie Newton
Sayville
Miss Newton
Cadets Refuse Trust Bribes Seek Washington Reinstatement
Three of five West Point cadets expelled for insubordination declined lucrative posts offered by General Francis Vinton Greene and General Avery D. Andrews. They will travel to Washington to seek reversal of the decision, hoping to salvage bright prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
West Point
Bog Mahaffey
Raymond
Linton Ard
John
Cleveland
Francis Vinton Greene
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
Greene
Avery D. Andrews
Many Gamblers Indicted in New York Raids
A New York grand jury returned twenty six indictments for gambling operations following recent raids. Defendants, accused of maintaining pool rooms and gambling houses, are out on bail. Cases will be scheduled for next Monday.
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New York
Foster
Aufendow
Catryine
Infants and Faith Debate in Assembly Motion to Limit Dismissal Vote
During the afternoon session Rev Dr John W Dinsmore moved to delay the vote on Dr Bakers amendment to dismiss the subject at 250 oclock and limit speeches to ten minutes The discussion included Dr Patterson Dr Roberts and Dr Dickey defending roles on infant salvation and the electing grace The assembly adjourned briefly as debate continued with enthusiasm from commissioners
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
George D. Baker
General Assembly
John DeWitt
Charles A. Dickey
DeWitt
Dickey
W. H. Roberta
Stev. de
Davia
Kennedy
Alleheny
E. C. Humphrey
Louisville
McElbben
Humphrey
Comdittes
Dasia
Dr Kennedy
Izno- Fante
Herrick Johnson
Johnson
J. B. Moffatt
Cumberland
Princeton University
Princeton
Caley
John W. Dinsmore
Calfornia
Baker
Robert. M. Patterson
Pennsylvania
Patterson
WH Roberts
Clerk
Infanta
Wee
Tragedy at Philadelphia Hotel Ends in Suicide and Threats
In Philadelphia a man named John A Jenkins shot himself after attempting to kill Mae Barber a local woman at a hotel. He had forced a letter to be written to her landlady while the pair were registered as spouses. The woman survived and Jenkins died. Barber gave a statement describing threats and coercion during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John A Jenkins
Brownsa MN
Mae Barber
Py Jenlins
North Thirteenth Street
Henman
Jenkins
Prospect Place
Brooklyn
John I Murphy
John A. Jenkins
Wowman
Miss Barber
Central Police
Tenking
Baldwin Locomotive Works to Remain Independent
May 24 report from New York about Baldwin Locomotive Works being acquired by American Locomotive Company is denied by Burnham Williams Co. George Burnham Jr and John H Converse insist there is no truth and the Baldwin works will operate independently in Philadelphia.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Burnham, Wiliams & Co
New York
American Locomotive Company
George Burnham, Jr
Baldwin
John H Converse
Curtailment of Production in Cotton Mills Moves Forward
Fall River May 21 The executive committee of the Manufacturers' Association overseeing calls for curtailment of production and a cut in wares reports limited progress. Some agents would sign if assured of unanimous agreement, but the prevailing view among influential agents is that the plan will not be adopted.
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Fall River, Mase
Manufacturers’ Associaan
Fort Moultrie Reservation Expansion On Sullivan Island
Washington May 24 A War Department general order announces that lands on Sullivan's Island in Charleston harbor South Carolina are added to Fort Moultrie military reservation. South Carolina enacted a law granting U S jurisdiction over the fortifications and defenses.
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Fort Moultrie
Washington
Secretary of War
Sullivan’s Island
Charleston Harbor
South Carolina
Fort Moultins
U.S
United
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