Roosevelt faces possible arrest of Standard Oil and sugar trust officials
Washington buzzes over whether Roosevelt will pursue arrest of Rockefeller Rogers Archbold Have Meyer and railroad magnates linked to trusts. Supporters say he has courage to prosecute to the full extent of the law with heavy fines and imprisonment.
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Roosevelt Silence and Prosecution Threats in Oil and Sugar Boom
Supporters say Roosevelt aims to prosecute Standard Oil and Sugar to the law’s limit amid a vast trust machinery, while adversaries foresee a doomed bait due to strong political forces. Officials in Washington press for evidence gathering as lawmakers fear market turmoil and loss of independents.
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British Spurn Sultan's Plea Over Tabah Affair
Constantinople May 6 The Sultan tries to reopen the Tabah affair discussions but the British ambassador declines. The Sultan reportedly wants to submit the issue to The Hague. Due to Muluda feast, no reply to Sir Nicholas O'Conor's note is expected before Wednesday.
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Mark Twain Delays Dublin Summer Departure
IS ILL OR NEW YORK May 6 Mark Twain who planned to leave for Dublin NH to spend the summer has postponed his trip indefinitely due to bronchitis. He took to bed Tuesday with a cold and expected to leave Saturday but bronchitis developed Thursday and a physician has attended him. He is 70 and in poor health with cautious hopes against pneumonia.
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Clemens
Third body found in mystery Beverly railroad tragedy
After five months the sea yielded the body of Herbert Leonard of Athol who with two Beverly shopmates died when struck by a shifting engine near the North station yards on December 9. The recovered corpse clears up the accident narrative and confirms Leonard’s fate.
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Boston & Maine Road
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William Ll. Smith
Union Street
Willard Barker
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Barker
Massachusetts General Hospital
Shifer
Boston
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Charles River
Warren Bridge
Harbor
Frederick L. Briggs
Howard Street
Charles A.mahdl
Webster Avenue
Somerville
Bribe Inquiry Before Suffolk Grand Jury In Legislature
District Attorney Moran will question Rep Simon Swig Taunton Rep Edwin Leonard Springfield Rep John Toland Ward 15 South Boston and Timothy Barter before the Suffolk grand jury about bribery rumors tied to defeating Senator Logan of South Boston’s bucket shop bill. Conflicting statements and possible follow up summonses loom as the probe unfolds.
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Edwin F. Leonard
Springfield
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Ward 15
South Boston
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Moran
Swig
District Attorney’s
Priscilla Disabled by Broken Pin in Dense Fog
The Fall River line steamer Priscilla fractured its general port wheel pin causing a halt in Narragansett Bay. In Newport it arrived towed by City of Taunton with most passengers aboard until Puritan evacuated them to Fall River. Freight moved by New Hampshire and Priscilla to be repaired for several days.
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Providence
Sore Muscles Night Aid Promises Morning Relief
Minard's Liniment applied at night aims to ease sore muscles by morning. The advertisement touts quick absorption and overnight relief, encouraging readers to rub in the liniment before sleep for a refreshed morning.
Coal price reductions after miners' wage settlement
Greatly reduced coal prices announced today following the miners' wage dispute settlement. Stove and egg options listed with marked decreases, items include stove prices 798, egg 7.00, furnace 6.0, nut and pea bags among the discounts.
Boston Cigarmakers Begin Strike After Long Hiatus
For the first time in 12 years Boston cigarmakers are on strike as a major union demands a wage increase per thousand cigars. Most small employers have already granted the raise, with the union seeking 50 cents to $5 more per thousand.
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Metropolitan Coal Seeks New Rate Schedule
President Edward F Hamlin of the Metropolitan Coal Company says the firm awaits operator announcements before a definite rate schedule. for now prices revert to original rates with stove coal $7.25 per ton egg coal $7.00 furnace coal $6.50 nut coal $7.25 and pea coal $5.25 amid a mixed up soft coal market.
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Anthracite Strike Averted Said To Be Settled
In Scranton on May 6 reports indicate a general belief that a mine workers strike has been avoided. It is thought working conditions can be readjusted quickly at each colliery and President Mitchell with the commission will likely accept a three year agreement if operators desire.
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Penn
Mitchell
Strike at large manufacturers faces pacific influence in Boston
International Organizer Best of Elgin and former International President Strasser are in Boston to urge settlement. They expect the strike to last less than a week. About five hundred of the 203% men have received the wage increase. Strikers will meet daily at Investigator Hall, 11 Appleton Street.
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Adolph Strasser
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Boston
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Forecast for Boston and vicinity
The Boston area will be generally cloudy on Monday with light westerly winds. Tuesday is expected to be fair with no precipitation and lighter winds.
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Vicinity
New England Weather: Cooler Monday with Rain North
The forecast calls for rain in the northern portion followed by a fair and cool Tuesday. Fresh west winds are expected as conditions improve.
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New England
National League results and Harvard athletic victory noted
National League baseball scores mention Philadelphia 10 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 65 Pittsburg 3 Cincinnati 2 St Louis 1. American League lists Chicago 6 Cleveland 4 St Louis 5 Detroit. Harvard's athletic victory noted. Wesley W Coe disqualified as Michigan faculty rules on shot put.
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Chicago
Court of Inquiry to Fix Blame for Mishap to Rhode Island
The Rhode Island battleship, the Navy’s newest fighting machine, was floated off York Spit after 30 hours of work by three powerful wrecking tugs. Virginia pilots warn of possible serious damage if she remains ashore. a court of inquiry will determine responsibility for the stranding.
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Chesapeake Bay
Virginia Pilots’ Association
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Navy
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Quincy
Rhode Island Grounding At York River Shoals Probed
Reports say the Rhode Island ran aground near York River amid treacherous shoals marked by buoys. Naval officials consider captaincy questions and expect a court of inquiry to determine fault and possible court martial actions.
Rhode Island Battleship Ashore at York Shoal
Washington reports the battleship Rhode Island grounded off York Shoal with tug aid from Mohawk Hercules and Wahneta Uncas. Captain Perry Garst and Bradford coordinated efforts to refloat the vessel during the night tide.
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Navy Department
Rhode Island
Harrington
Norfolk Navy Yard
Perry Garst
York Shoal
Mohawk
Hercules
Minneapols
Bradford
Wahneta
Uncas
Bond Support Across Colony Backed by Public Mood
Public sentiment in the colony strongly backs the Bond cabinet as it enacts measures against American fishermen. Official circles indicate the premier has the endorsement of the British government, which supports the proposed restrictive laws as within legal rights. The government plans to use whaling vessels and a revenue cruiser to enforce the bait act. the foreign fishing vessels bill is expected to pass the upper house tomorrow as both houses face prorogation on Wednesday.
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