Feverish Start as Stocks Decline and Rebound Amid Havens Failure
The New York stock market opened feverishly with sharp declines in speculative issues and swift rebounds as shorts covered. Banks reportedly scrutinized collateral for loans while insiders blamed unwinding short interest. prices recovered to above yesterday. The announcement noted the failure of E. B. Havens & Co., a minor NYSE member.
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New York
Shorts
E. B. Havens & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Oil Man Complains of High Railroad Rates
At a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission on freight rates for petroleum in the central western territory, Frank Fretter, secretary of the National Re-... testifies.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Western Territory
Frank Fretter
National Re
Ohio to Omaha Freight Rates Prompt Complaint
A fining Company spokesman complained about high rates from Ohio points to Omaha. He said railroad officials offered little relief and suggested taking the issue to the Interstate Commerce Commission if possible.
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Ohio
Omaha
Interstate Commerce Commission
Complaint Against Cotton Exchange Dismissed
The complaint of Theodore N. Price against the New York cotton exchange to enjoin improper cotton grade classifications was dismissed by referee C. E. Rushmore. Counsel Price seeks permission to file an amended complaint and a hearing on that question is set for Friday.
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New York
Theodore N. Price
New York Cotton Exchange
C. E. Rushmore
Counselor Price
Saw Negro Soldiers Fire Into Cowan Home
Herbert Elk ins of Brownsville testified at the Brownsville inquiry that two negro soldiers fired into the Cowan house from an alley near the garrison. He added others fired, with shots coming from Company B’s bar racks balcony, and heard threats to return the next night to finish the town.
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Washington
Herbert Elkins
Brownsville
Cowan
Negro Strikebreakers Attacked by Longshoremen at Atlantic Docks
In New York on May 22, about one hundred black workers sent to replace striking longshoremen at Atlantic docks were attacked by roughly as many supporters of the strike. A fight ensued and one Black worker fired a revolver but caused no injuries. Police dispersed the rioters and arrested the shooter as others fled.
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New York
Atlantic Docks
Wreck of Coast Line Flyer At West Glendale Deliberate Sabotage
Train No 20 on Southern Pacific Coast Line was wrecked at West Glendale by removed fishplates and wired rails. One dead and twenty two injured, three fatally. A hidden saboteur allegedly spurred the rails apart as the 35 to 40 mph train crossed the trestle, causing cars to plunge over the edge.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific
Coast Line
West Glendal
Investigating Committee May Go to Brownsville
The senate committee on military affairs held an executive session on whether to go to Texas to take testimony on the Brownsville shooting. No agreement was reached. a majority argued existing testimony shows black troops fired. The panel will summon more Brownsville witnesses and Springfield arsenal experts before deciding on a Texas trip.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Brownsville
Texas
Springfield Arsenal
Indicted President Resigns at Mutuel Reserve Life
Frederick A. Burnham indicted for grand larceny and forgery tendered his resignation as president of the Mutuel Reserve Life Insurance Society. Archibald C. Haynes elected to succeed him. George D. Eldridge also resigned as vice president and actuary. no new vice president named.
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New York
Frederick A. Burnham
Mutuel Reserve Life Insurance Society
Archibald C. Haynes
Formrly
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Burnham
George D. Eldridge
Stolen Berkshire pig from Maple Shade farm
Reward offered for the return of a two week old black Berkshire pig with six white points stolen Sunday at about 8 o'clock from Maple Shade farm. Liberal reward will be paid for the pig and apprehension of the thief.
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Maple Shade Farm
Berkshire
Wheat market hits new highs in Chicago trade
The Chicago wheat pit saw a surge in activity on May 22 with July at 102 3 4, September at 104 1 2, and December at 105 3 8 as brokers crowded the floor and volume extended.
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Chicago
Virginia and National League baseball results reported
Virginia League games featured Lynchburg defeating Portsmouth 6 to 2, Danville beating Roanoke 2 to 1, and Norfolk overcoming Richmond 3 to 1. National League scores showed Boston 10 over St Louis 2, Brooklyn 4 over Cincinnati 1, Philadelphia 7 over Pittsburgh 4, New York 7 over Chicago 1, with Cleveland 3 to 2 over Washington and Detroit 6 to 5. Eleva innings.
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Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Danville
Roanoke
Norfolk
Richmond
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Eleva
Court of Appeals votes to oust Louisville officials
The Courier Journal reports the court of appeals has votes to reverse the Jefferson circuit court judge in the Fusionists contest, potentially turning out all Louisville city and Jefferson County officers declared elected in fall 1905.
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Louisville
The
Courier Journal
Court of Appeals
Jefferson Circuit Court
Jefferson County
Engage Men and Women to Ride on Street Cars
Evansville police swore in several extra officers as street cars ran all afternoon with few disorders reported. Union officials allege the street car company hired both men and women to ride the cars, in an effort to maintain order. Chief Fred H. Brennecke said the police will handle the situation.
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Evansville
Ind
Fred H. Brennecke
Episcopal Seminaries May Be Placed Under Bishop Jurisdiction
An attempt may be made at the upcoming triennial general convention in Richmond Virginia this October to place all Episcopal Church theological seminaries under the jurisdiction of the bishops of the districts where the schools are located.
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Boston
Mass
The
Episcopal Church
Richmond
Baptist Convention United at Jamestown Gathering
The Baptist convention of North America reunites after long division to hold a national assembly at Jamestown Norfolk with 4 000 to 5 000 delegates including Indian and Negro representatives from north south east and west following antebellum disagreements.
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Norfolk
Baptist Convention of North America
National Assembly
Jamestown
Walk From St. Louis to Jamestown Exposition
William A Smith and Richard C Belle began a long distance walk from St. Louis to the Jamestown Exposition a race covering 2680 miles. The route passes through Birmingham Alabama Atlanta Georgia Columbia South Carolina and Raleigh North Carolina.
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St. Louis
Jamestown Exposition
William A Smith
Richard C. Belle
Birmingham
Ala
Atlanta
Columbia
8. C
Raleigh
N.C
Interstate Railways Valuation Hinted by Government Action
Charles S. Prouty chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission urged the Nations Manufacturers Association that the government should press direct control over capital accounts of railroads and indicated it is probable interstate railways should be valued by the government.
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New York
Charles
Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Nations Manufacturers Association
Crews Escape as Two Ohio River Vessels Burn
In Gallipolis on May 22 the river packet Chevalier and transfer steamer City of Huntington were burned to the water's edge. Crews narrowly escaped with their lives as flames engulfed both vessels.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Chevalier
City of
President Roosevelt Back in Washington
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 8:45 tonight after a trip from Pine Knot that passed without incident.
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President Roosevelt
Washington
Associated Press Dispatch
Roosevelt
Pine Krot
Two Hundred Killed by Hurricane and Tidal Wave
A Sydney dispatch reports a hurricane and tidal wave sweeping the Caroline Islands killing about 200 people. Postwar casualty tally details remain unconfirmed as authorities assess the disaster’s scope.
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London
Sydney
Caroline Islands
New York Senate Passes Public Utilities Bill
Albany May 22. The New York Senate passed the public utilities bill.
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New York Senate
Associated Press Dispatch
Albany, N. Y
Senate
Public
Mohonk Conference Opens Thirteenth Annual Session
The Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration opened its thirteenth annual session in Lake Mohonk New York on May 22. Officers elected include President Nicholas Murray Butler and Secretary Clinton B. Woodruff. Butler urged internationalism and moral education to shape global justice, while arguing disarmament follows peace and urging Hague conference reforms. The gathering featured speakers Andrew D White Simeon Baldwin Bartlett Tripp and John Barrett discussing the forthcoming Hague Conference.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
National Arbitration and Peace Congress
New York
Congress
Whemigher
Hague Court
United States
Germany
Andrew D White
Simeon E. Baldwin
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Bartlett Tripp
Austria
John Barrett
Internatioal Bureau of American Republics
Sunday School and Foreign Mission Boards Report
In Columbus on May 22 the general assembly adopted the annual reports from the boards of publication and Sabbath school work and foreign missions. The Sabbath program shows growth with 722 new schools and 247 revived, 20 029 scholars, 96 346 members aided, and improved finances. The foreign missions report notes 27 missions in 16 lands, 49 new missionaries, 115 hospitals and dispensaries, and 426 101 patients treated.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Board of Publication
Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Church
Murder of 15 year old near Elmhurst shocks community
Fifteen year old Amelia Staffeldt was outraged and murdered on the outskirts of her father's Elmhurst farm while seeking dandelions. A kitchen knife caused the fatal wounds in a shocking assault as a 200-strong posse searched for the killer without success. In Columbus, Ohio, the Presbyterian general assembly after a heated session endorsed the Anti SaloON League and declared it should not engage in political work, pledging cooperation with the organization.
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New York
Amelia Staffeldt
Elmhurst
S. 1
Columbus
Ohio
Presbyterian General Assembly
Permanent Committee On Temperance
Heavy Frost and Ice Reported at Wytheville
Heavy frost fell in Wytheville this morning causing damage and forming ice. The item mentions the Great Majestic Range at Eureka Hardware Company and promotes visiting the store this week. A lunch reference to the Windsor is also included.
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Eureka Hardware Company
Wytheville
One Dead and Many Hurt After Rail Crash Near Maysville
Chesapeake and Ohio train No. 2 derailed at Lawrences Creek near Maysville Kentucky injuring eighteen passengers. One dead and another dying, with numerous serious and slight injuries including Mrs Mary L Halsey and Mrs Lazarre among the injured.
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Maysville
Chesapeake and Ohio
Camcionati
Lawrences Creek
Mary L. Halsey
L. W. Halsey
Milwaukee
Wis
F. K. Smith
Pittsburg
Kate Woolsey
Covington
Pherigo
Pikeville
George Stearns
Cincinnati
J. D. Bartold, Jr
Baltimore
Burke
Ashland
Geo. Gerwin
D. P. Davis
Big Four
Robt
J. Allen
Richmond
Porter
Margaret Mays
Manufacturers Adopt a Mass of Resolutions
The National Association of Manufacturers adopted a broad slate of resolutions favoring tariff revision and more reciprocity treaties. They endorsed open shop and industrial education, urged restraint on the German agreement until producer testimony on export values is heard, opposed illegal combinations, and pledged 1.5 million dollars for an education campaign. James W. Vancleave was reelected president and F. H. Stilman treasurer. the convention closed with a banquet.
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New York
United States
Tus Asecesscion
Tns
James W. Vancleave
St. Louis
F. H
Posse Circles Swamp Where Padgett Hides
In Reidsville Georgia on May 22 a posse closed in on the swamp believed to shelter Flem Padgett the suspect in an assault that sparked a lynching and gunfire leaving several dead and wounded. The wife of one slain man confessed after the siege that she killed a posse member during the cabin attack.
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Reidsville
Postoffice Officials Dine with Former Postmaster General
Five hundred New York postoffice officials attended a dinner at the Astor Hotel in honor of Geo. B. Cortelyou, now secretary of the treasury but former postmaster general. William R. Willcox of New York acted as toastmaster.
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New York
Geo. B. Cortelyou
Etary
The
Treasury
United States
Hotel Astor
William R. Willcox
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W. D. Roberts
Coast
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W. H. Thomas
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First National Bank
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Sunday School and Foreign Mission Boards Report
Windsor
Posse
Swamp
Padgett
Associated Press Dispatches
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