Court halves Philadelphia officials amid injunction fight
In Philadelphia the ousted directors regain duties while legal moves unfold. Judge Robert Ralston grants a temporary injunction against Mayor Weaver and successors, with next hearing set for Monday. Weaver vows to continue duties, while party leaders rally support and push for gas lease approval.
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Sheldon Potter
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Weaver
Santa Fe Train Collision Near Hutchinson Kills Clerk
Santa Fe passenger train No 558 collided with freight cars near Hutchinson on an open switch. Mail Clerk C D Wolf of Kansas City was killed. Engineer John Snyder and Fireman A C Vaughan escaped with likely fatal injuries. Five others were slightly hurt.
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Hutchinson Branch
C. D. Wolf
Kansas City
John Snyder
A. C. Vaughan
County approves funds for Koch murder trial in Mankato
New Ulm MinnesotaMay 25 The county commissioners granted all requests by Prosecuting Attorney Childs for funds to prosecute the third trial of Dr George R Koch accused of killing Dr L Gebhardt to be held at Mankato on July
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Childs
George R. Koch
L. Gebhardt
Mankato
Victory rumor on Rojestvensky Russian fleet at Formosa
Unconfirmed reports from Manila claim a clash south of Formosa where Russian forces under Vice Admiral Rojestvensky defeated the Japanese. In St Petersburg circles the fleet is believed to be northward in the Pacific avoiding danger zones and torpedo risk near Pescadores Formosa and the Twehu Islands amid hopes to force a battle in the open.
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Steamer Oscar II halted by Russian warship in straits
Nagasaki reports the captain of the steamer Oscar II stating that on May 19 at 9 a m the vessel was stopped in the Batan straits by a Russian war ship. In the vicinity observers noted fourteen converted cruisers and six torpedo boon destroyers.
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Cossacks Routed as Frontline Skirmish Signals Bigger War
May 25 dispatches report renewed fighting near Oyama positions with Rennenkampff’s Cossacks penetrating Japanese rear areas before suffering heavy losses. Linovitch strengthens offensive potential while Japan reinforces ports and transport lines at Yinkow and Dalny amid censorial blackout on frontline details.
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Demands Kuropatkin Recall by Russian General Linevitch
London May 25 The St Petersburgh correspondent for the Times reports that Lieutenant General Linevitch has demanded the recall of General Kuropatkin.
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Assassination of Baku Governor Shocks Caucasia
Governor Prince Nakachidza of Baku is killed by a bomb thrown at his carriage at 3 p m. An accompanying lieutenant and a bystander are wounded and the coachman is believed fatally injured in the blast in Baku Caucasia on May 25.
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Caucasia
Prince Nakachidza
Four Die in Warsaw Jewish Clash at Night
In Warsaw on May 25 four people were killed and thirty wounded in a violent melee between Jewish workers and keepers of disorderly houses. Both sides used knives and the victims were badly mauled. The quarrel reportedly began at a wedding.
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Canadians Press St John River Navigation Question
Canadian members of the international deep waterway commission insist the St John river navigation issue be considered with lake navigation and riparian land submergence. Secretary Taft relayed Senator Hale's view that the matter should wait for a special commission. Moody also contends the 1902 river and harbor act did not cover the St John project.
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International Deep Waterway Commission
St. John River
Joint Commission
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Taft
Hale
Mains
Moody
Deep Waterway Commission
Taft Debuts as Temporary Chair at Ohio Republican Convention
The Ohio Republican state convention opened with routine committee announcements. Secretary Taft, serving as temporary chairman in his native state, drew a large attentive audience and sustained applause as Roosevelt and his administration were praised. The committee recommended making the temporary organization permanent with Taft presiding.
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Columbus
Taft
Roosevelt
Committee On Permanent Organization
Whiteman Trial Delayed Due to Juror Illness
In Buffalo on May 25 the trial of Alonzo J. Whiteman was postponed to the term because of a juror’s continuing illness. After the case concluded, officials disclosed an attempt to bribe a nearby security team, with the White team trial details released at the district attorney’s office.
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N. Y
Alonzo J. Whiteman
Ency
Whitetean
Chicago Strike Ends Peace Attempts Fail in Day of Turbulence
In Chicago on May 25, union demands were rejected by employers who pressed for unconditional surrender. The lumber district saw rapid spread of the strike with mills and yards largely idle. Police protection was limited as Mayor Dunne and Sheriff Barrett swore in thousands of extra officers to stabilize the city while court actions loom over union leaders.
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United States
Penrose
Israel W. Durham
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C. P. Shea
Teamsters’ Union
James B. Barry
Express Drivers’ Union
Bernard Mulligan
John A. Donahue
Kohlsaar
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Employers’ Association
Master In Chancery
Sherman
Kohlisaat
Landis
Stylish Sack Suit Offer in Fine Fabrics
A seller pitches a stylish single or double breasted Sack Suit at a price far below 1500 elsewhere. The fabrics are highlighted as handsome including blue and black Serges and Worsteds with the latest gray effects.
Governor Magoon Arrives in Panama for Canal Zone Swearing-In
Governor Magoon and Engineer Wallace arrived in Panama City from Colon. Magoon was received by President Amador in the afternoon and will be sworn in immediately as governor of the Panama canal zone.
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Panama Canal Zone
Western Federation of Miners backs Chicago teamsters strike
In Salt Lake City on May 25 the Western Federation of Miners passed resolutions pledging aid to the Chicago teamsters on strike, signaling solidarity and support from the western mining union.
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Western Federation of Minera
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