Criticisms Rise Over Colombia Pact Stirring Canal Debate
Senator Morgan cites a sharp charge that Colombia seeks to seize Panama Canal Company assets at Colon and the Panama Railroad by delaying or defeating transfer terms. The report argues Colombia aims to rid itself of the Panama concern while maintaining leverage, risking delays and wider U.S. obligations.
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de Lesseps
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May Bargains From Clearing Sales Offer Big Savings
Our Last Week of May advertises fall goods from large manufacturers with clearance sales. From May 28 to June 4 shoppers are invited to enjoy discounts of 25 to 50 percent below regular prices, plus an additional 25.6 off, on roads and related items as part of a large, better assortment.
Bargains Across Dry Goods and Millinery Sale
Large sale offer with over 50¢ per yd fabrics and wash goods priced from 12½ to 15¢, broader assortments at 13¢ and 25¢, with discounts up to 58 percent off regular price. Millinery bargains include values from manufacturers, with prices less than half regular value daily.
Store Ad Offers Half-Price Marlin Underwear and Pies
A Minnesota storefront advertises extra fine Marlin Underwear and pies at half price. The seller invites early crowds to compare, lay aside prejudice, and use judgment, naming R. R. Murphy of Austin.
Striking Mine Workers Growl as Anthracite Strike Looms
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania May 27 Amid labor tension engineers firemen pump runners and coal operators brace for a Monday shutdown in the anthracite region. Union leaders push for demands while operators warn of enough help to keep pumps running. A mass meeting is planned in the coming week to determine action.
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United Mine Work
Allen
Mount Carmel
Gieardittston
Scranton
Wilkes
Conference in Chicago aims to arbitrate anthracite strike
In Chicago a National Civic Federation meeting with United Mine Workers leader John Mitchell and officials from the federation discussed arbitration of the anthracite strike. The plan calls for another conference in New York with mine operators and the federation committee, seeking Hanna’s approval before formal steps. Mitchell avoided details and stressed workers remain firm.
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National Civic Federation
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Frank P. Sargeant
Franklin MacVeagh
Samuel Keef
New York
Staike
Hanna
Mitchell
Chicago S Oakland Butchers and Restaurants Face Strike Impact
Chicago May 27 A teamsters strike at the Stock Yards threatens paralysis of packing town business. Wholesale butchers and downtown restaurants may be crippled. Union demands curb meat transport to uptown districts. a general railroad strike could follow if refused.
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Teamsters
Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
Comany
Minnesota Officers Nominated for Artillery Lieutenants
Washington May 27 President nominates Richard I. McKinney Minnesota and Guy B. G. Hanna Iowa for second lieutenants of artillery in a formal military appointment.
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Washington
Richard I. McKinney
Guy B. G. Hanna
Iowa
Duluth Transfer Railroad Sold to Northern Pacific
The Duluth Transfer Railroad company was sold to Northern Pacific for 550000. The sale, authorized by boards and stockholders in Duluth, adds key terminal property and dock rights to Northern Pacific in the city. The line connects through West Duluth to Lronton and links with Duluth and Winnipeg, aiding delivery to St Louis Bay front industries and a planned bridge across the St Louis River.
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Superior
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Drowning follows Vermont freshmen sophomore feud at Plattsburg
Nelson Pease Bond of Burlington Vermont, freshman class treasurer, drowned after alleged kidnapping attempt by two sophomores. Five sophomores traveled from Port Kent by sloop Alert while 49 freshmen arrived by steamer Vermont for a planned banquet. Bond vanished after fleeing to Wilcox dock, sank in the lake before rescuers could reach him. coroner McMasters to investigate.
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University of Vermont
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Burlington
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Port Kent
Alert
Vermont
Wilcox’s
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Queer
Triple Tragedy In Kansas City Lovers’ Murder-Suicide
In Kansas City Missouri Frank Robinson 20 shot and killed his sweetheart 16 Gertie Rawlins fatally wounded rival 19 Albert Ferguson and fatally wounded himself after writing a note to his mother claiming Ferguson had taken the girl. The woman died in the street and Ferguson died of a stab wounds in the abdomen. Robinson, from Nevada Iowa, died soon after.
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Frank Robinson
Gertie Rawlins
Albert H. Ferguson
Robinson
Ferguson
Nevada
Two Iowa Men Sentenced for Murder to Fort Madison Penitentiary
Clarinda Iowa May 27 Edward Dennis and Wesley Irwin were sentenced to Fort Madison for 18 and 12 years after their December Shenandoah murder conviction of Oscar Miller. Judge Thorne imposed the penalties.
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Edward Dennis
Wesley Irwin
Fort Madison
Shenandoah
Oscar Miller
Thorne
Captain McDonald Denies Allegations Before Senate Panel
Captain McDonald of the Twenty sixth volunteer Infantry testified before the Philippine committee denying Corporal O Brien s charges. He claimed O Brien was on duty elsewhere at the times in question and said American officers did not assault Spanish or other women. He disputed O Brien s claims of improper behavior at a native dance and denied orders to shoot bearers of arms and civilians. He called O Brien a troublesome soldier from the start.
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McDonald
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
O'Brien
Hilippine Committee
Senate
Cook
Funeral plans for Lord Pauncefote set in Washington
Washington May 27 funeral preparations show a large military and naval procession for the late Lord Pauncefote. Services at St John’s church will be limited by card. attendance includes the president, cabinet, diplomats, the Supreme Court, Senate foreign affairs committee, Admiral Dewey, and General Miles. Remains likely to sail to England on a U S warship after coronation ceremonies.
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Lord Pauncefots
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Brooklyn
Schley
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Cuba
Pauncefote
Warship Offered by U S to Bring Pauncefote Body Home
London May 27 stating the British government gratefully accepted the American offer of a warship to convey Lord Pauncefote's body from Washington to England. Deep appreciation was voiced at the foreign office for this gesture and other American signs of sympathy.
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United States
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Foreign Office
Ohio Republicans rally at convention endorse him for nomination
Cleveland May 27. Ohio Republican leaders gather for the state convention with Governor Nash as temporary chairman and General Gros among the attendees. Foraker is noted as absent from the gathering.
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French mission at Niagara Falls after Rochambeau unveiling
The French mission accompanying Ambassador Cambon and Mme Cambon spent a pleasant day at Niagara Falls after unveiling Count de Rochambeau statue ceremonies in Washington. They toured the park by car, crossed the bridge to Canada, and walked at Table Rock before heading to West Point at 5 p.m. over the West Shore Railroad.
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Count de Rochambeau
Washington
Cambon
Mme. Cambon
Niagara Falls
West Point
West Shore
Table Rock
Seventy-One Bodies Recovered From Fernie Mine Tragedy
Fernie British Columbia May 27 rescue operations at Coal Creek mine progressed with 4 hour shifts as No 3 slope was penetrated to its farthest point and all remaining bodies removed. Seventy-one bodies have been recovered with further estimates of the missing expected to be cleared by morning.
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Coal Creek Mine
Explosion Cause Sparks Divergent Views Awaiting Inquiry
There is great diversity of opinion on the probable cause of the blast. A formal investigation will be necessary to determine the facts.
Patterson of Colorado Revisits Philippine Question in Senate
Senator Patterson, a minority member of the Philippine committee, spoke at length on the Philippine question. He cited the Denver News to show advocacy for Filipino independence since 1898 and noted editorials cited by Foraker predated that period. The debate included exchanges with Foraker and Hoar on McKinley’s proclamation to the spines. Sixty-two private pension bills were passed.
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Patterson
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Philippine Committee of the
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Denver News
Foraker
Senate Debates Amnesty for Americans in Cuba
Discussion on granting amnesty to Americans now in prison or aging trial in Cuba was postponed. current expenses in correction with insular affairs were also noted. The matter appeared in the May session with focus on presidential spending and possible relief.
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Havana
T.peth
Senate
House
Paima
Cuba
Jealous Husband Kills Wife Then Ends Life in Brooklyn
George T. Bruns an examiner of accounts for the Life Assurance company shot his wife and killed himself at their Brooklyn home after a quarrel over jealousy. Edna Dashiell, who spent the evening there, says Bruns accused his wife of extravagance and attention from other men. After Miss Dashiell left the room four shots were fired. three hit Mrs. Bruns and Bruns killed himself. Mrs. Bruns likely to die. the couple had been married two years.
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George T. Bruns
E Life Assurance Company
Brooklyn
Edna Dashiel
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