Cuba and United States ties shift under Platt amendment action
Cuba moves toward closer alignment with the United States under the Platt amendment as the constitutional convention suspends sessions for municipal elections. President Capote discusses election law with General Wood while Washington weighs the convention's stance and possible changes.
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Savana
Capote
Wood
United States
el Mundo
Cuba
Washington
Root
Havang
Yeas
Committee
Defect in law delays executions for Nordstrøm murder case
Seattle prosecutor finds a defect in the new lawmakers on capital punishment that halts all death sentences or those awaiting execution before June 10. The flaw grants a reprieve to Charles Nordstrøm as his appeal was previously dismissed by the U S Supreme Court, potentially saving him from immediate hanging and delaying other condemned murderers’ executions in the state.
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Washington
Seattle
Wash
Charles Nordstrøm
United States Supreme Court
City mayor named in school fund theft suit
Fayetteville North Carolina May 2 special steps taken against Mayor Cook and city officials by the county school board to uncover unturned fundsش penalties collected by officials not turned over to the county school fund as required by law. Revelations linked to recent municipal contest days.
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North Carolina
Feyettevile
Cook
Woman found dead after drinking coal near Frankfort
Louisville May 20 special Fannie Jones a colored woman addicted to drinking coal swallowed a quart of the stuff in one sitting and was found dead two hours later at her home near Frankfort Kentucky.
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Louisville
Frankfort
Fannie Jones
Virginia Ordinance Firm Wins Bid Watch
Washington May 29 The ordnance office of the war department opened bids for steel and cast iron projectile. No award yet, but indications point to Petersburg Iron Company Petershire Va as the lowest bidder on six inch eight inch twelve inch shot and shell.
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Virginia
Wins
Washington
Ordnance Office of the War Department
Patersburg Iron Company
Fetershire
libel suit pits Mrs Eddy against ex-disciple in court
In Suffolk County Superior Court Josephine Woodbury sues Mary Baker Eddy founder of the Christian Scientists for 2159 damages. The trial opened with Eddy denying the charge that she labeled Woodbury Babylonish and a heretic.
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Hoston
Jozephins
Woorbury
Mary Baker Eddy
Concord
N. H
The
Christian Scientists
Thel
Suffolk County Superior Court
Woodbury
Eady
Christian Science Shurch
Eddy
Store Wrecked for Revenge in New York Jewelry Firm Hit
May 29 New York a Gleason & Company jewelry firm store on West 125th Street was blown by a dynamite cartridge. The blast shattered the front, blew doors from hinges and wrecked show cases. John H Patten said the act appeared deliberate and spite driven after recent labor troubles with a former employee.
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New York
Gleason & Company
West 125Th Street
John H Patten
Frm
Memphis Route Officials Face Expected Resignations
May 29 report from Kansas City states additional resignations are expected within days from Frisco Memphis consolidation. Wallace Pratt and T E Dana named, R R Hammond to be kept in a lower post, Charles Merriam joins. President Winchell may resign, Alexander Hilton could become general manager, Bryan Snyder discussed for passenger affairs.
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Tham
Kansas City
Fort Stott
Memphis
Wallace Pratt
T. Ee Dana
R R. Hammond
Charles Merriam
Hammond
Winchell
Board of Directors
Alexander Hilton
Bryan Snyder
Oil Gusher Struck at Terre Bonne Plantation Near Houma
An oil well was struck at a depth of 1 128 feet on the Terre Bonne plantation fifteen miles from Houma Louisiana. The strike drew many Houma businessmen to the site as the gusher began flowing.
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New Orleans
Terre Bonne Plantation
Houma
Terra Bonne Parish
Offic er jailed in Manila commissary fraud case
An officer, Commissary Sergeant Henry Wilson, has been sentenced to three years in Billblb prison for stealing supplies. The trial of Harold M. Pitt was postponed. Lieutenant Richard H Townley faced a court martial for alleged involvement, admitting soliciting funds from a contracting firm to aid Captain Reed and Major Davis. Rear Admiral Kempff sailed for China aboard the Kentucky. The Manila governing board will include an army officer, a Filipino, and an American civilian, with Major Batson negotiating with Cailles emissaries at Santa Cruz.
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Manila
Henry Wilson
Billblb
Harold M. Pitt
Evans & Co
Richard H Townley
Cavite
Townley
World views on Insular Cases ruling split by London papers
London editors note the Supreme Court decision may allow Congress to shape a form of government outside the U S constitution. The Westminster Gazette argues the ruling enables a more liberal policy abroad, while The Daily Chronicle says the United States becomes an empire and warns of imperial reach and the need for diplomacy with Europe.
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London
Congress
Westminster Gazette
United States Supreme Court
United States
America
Europe
South America
The
Daily Chronicle
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Holls Receives Audience With Nicholas at Peterhof Palace
Frederick W. Holls of the international court of arbitration is received in a cordial audience by Emperor Nicholas at Peterhof palace. The czar praises U S Russia relations and hopes for ongoing peace and Hague tribunal support. He sends a goodwill message to President McKinley and notes Mrs McKinley's recovery.
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Wopes Rusela
America
St Petersburg
Frederick W. Holls
International Court of Arbitration
Nicholas
Peterhat Palace
Czar
United States
Russia
Hague
Jeanine
Hols
McKinley
Police Chiefs Hold Meeting with Controversial Talks
Prominent chiefs from Columbus Pittsburg and New York attended the second day session of the Association of Police Chiefs in New York. Topics included the third degree debate social evil police organization crime prevention and a call for a national identification department. A notable moment occurred when Colonel Deltsch denounced money paid for police protection upsetting several attendees. The gathering adjourned to Friday morning.
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New York
A. H. Lestle
Pittsburg
Association of Police Chiefs
Chlef Wiley Williams
Columbus, Co
Chlef Murphy
Jersey City
Sylvester
Washington
Department of Identification
Deltsch
Cincinnati
Deltech
Jansen
Milwaukee
Colonel Deltsch
Kiely
St Louis
Elmira
Hill
Chattanooga
Leslie
Devers
Willams
Columbus
Devery
Henshaw
London
Peruna Cures Catarrh of Kidneys, Say Users
Advert text claims Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys and offers testimonials from John Vance of Hartford City Indiana and J Brake of Petrolea Ontario. It urges starting at first symptom and promises to mail personal medical guidance from Dr Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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John Vance
Hartford City
Ind
Haartman
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Butted to Death by Ram in Kentucky Farm
T. A Hammond, a prosperous farmer from Tautsville LaRue county Kentucky, was attacked by a ram while salting sheep. The first blow knocked him senseless, the animal continued to butt him, and he died within an hour after help arrived.
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Kentucky
Tautsville
LaRue County
Augusta Academy Funds Directed by Will
May 29 advertisement notes the will of Leocadre Guenebault allocating funds to Our Lady of Mercy in Charleston, the Society for the Relief of Poor Widows and their children, and St Vincent de Paul Church, plus 1009 to St Marys Academy Augusta and guardianship to the Sisters of the Divine Compassion.
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Augusta Academy
New York
Leocadre Guenebault
Our Lady of Mercy
Charleston
Society For the Relief of
Church of St Vincent de Paul
St. Mary's Academy
Augusta
Seven Thousand May Strike In Chicago Arbitration
Negotiations for settlement between the National Federal Trades Association and the International Association of Machinists collapsed in Chicago on May 29. A general strike was declared, potentially affecting about 7,090 workers.
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Chicago
National “Fetal Trades’ Association
International Association of Machinists
Supreme Court Decision on Territorial Sovereignty and Trade
A late nineteenth century debate framing the Supreme Court as shaping U.S. sovereignty and trade policy. Dissenting and majority voices discuss constitutional powers over territories like the Philippines and the reach of revenue laws. The Foraker Act’s role and implications for free trade versus protectionist aims are analyzed, with impacts on expansion rhetoric and constitutional limits.
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New York
Tt Canardiy
Chet Tundee Friler
United States
Marshall
Constitucias
Supreme Court
American Congress
I Lattimore Sun
Abie Constitutional
Washington Post
Philippines
New York Journal
Democrat
Rico
Arizona
New Mexico
District of Columbia
Baltitimore American Republcan
Congress
Porto Rico
Azn
Nengredo
Morten St. Lule Republic
Washington
Chicago
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Peruma
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Southern Met
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Columbus, Ga
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