Venezuelan Protocols Signed At British Embassy
In Washington on May 7, Venezuelan protocols submitting preferential treatment questions to The Hague tribunal and protocols for the Caracas mixed commission were signed near 7 p m at the British embassy by Minister Bowen Ambassador Herbert Minister Sternburg and Ambassador Myer des Planches.
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Washington
Hague Tribunal
Caracas
Bowen
Herbert
Sternburg
Myer Des Planches
House vaunts veto risk as Wakefield trunk line bill passes
In a tense session Representative Luce warned Bates may veto a bill allowing the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board to take Wakefield trunk line. After debate the House approved the measure amid accusations of log rolling and a tense vote. Senate action included Chelsea Creek bridge recall and voting machine examiner bill support.
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Luce
Somerville
Bates
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board
Wakefield
Bradley
Boston
House
Senate
Bagley
Suffolk
Chelsea Creek
East
Chelsea
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Jones
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Nye
Cape
Sullivan
Assaulted Woman Confined at Relatives Home
Mrs. George Schneider of 76 Bragdon Street remains bed bound at her mother’s home after Tuesday assault in her residence.
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George Schneider
Bragdon Street
Whitney Force Fights Fire at October Mountain Preserve
In Lenox Massachusetts a major forest fire near Washington burned hundreds of acres of Congdon estate timber and farm buildings. Whitney force of men worked tirelessly to prevent further damage, keeping the blaze under control though it continued burning and remains a threat.
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Lenox
Mass
William C. Whitney
October Mountain
Washington
Congdon
Mr. Whitney
Bed found on tracks in South Uxbridge fatality at Crossing
South Uxbridge on May 7 reports a man believed to be J. Farrell of East Norton found on the railroad tracks at Peaceviews Crossing. A train had passed over the body, badly mutilating it and crushing the skull in a fatal railroad accident.
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South Uxbridge
Es J. Farrell
East Norton
Peacviews Crossing
Ecrushi
Crown Prince of Saxony sends telegram to ex wife on birth
In Switzerland on May 7 the Crown Prince of Saxony sent a forgiving congratulatory telegram to his former wife on the birth of a daughter. The recipient princess wept upon reading the message and the Grand Duchess of Tuscany was also deeply moved.
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Lindau
Switzerland
Saxony
Tuscany
Westminster Chambers Bill Defeated In Senate Vote
The Senate rejected the Westminster Chambers bill to legalize a 96 foot building height in Copley Square, above the 90 foot limit, with no debate as the question was put to a negative. Senator Dyar urged third reading after a brief discussion, a roll call was requested but failed to materialize.
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Senate
Westminster Chambers
Copley Square
State House
Supreme Court of the United States
Dyar
Suffolk
Jones
16 Sons to Show Roosevelt at Salt Lake City
Thomas Wilson a Utah stage driver plans a unique welcome for President Roosevelt. He is father to 16 sons all 6 feet tall who will form a line and Wilson will introduce each to the President with a line denouncing eugenic race death by own action theory. Wilson is not a Mormon and one mother bore the boys.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Thomas Wilson
Stockton
Roosevelt
Wilson
Fire Department Transfers and Appointments Yesterday
The department announced changes including Joseph T. McManus moving from Ladder 9 to Engine 34, Hoseman William F. Field from Engine 26 promoted to lieutenant, Donald Calder named on probation, and George A. Edson from Ladder 4 receiving a veteran certificate for seven years of service in the fire department.
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Joseph T. McManus
William F. Field
Donald Calder
George A. Edson
American forces seize 19 Moro forts in Mindanao Taraca clash
Captain Pershing's column defeated the Sultan of Amparaganos's Moros on Mindanao's Taraca coast near Lake Lanao. Nineteen forts were captured. Moros suffered 115 killed and 13 wounded, with no prisoners taken. Two Americans died and seven were wounded. The Moros included the Sultan in the captured group.
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Manila
Pershing
Sultan of Amparaganos
Taraca
Lake Lanao
Mindanao
Filipinos Become U S Citizens After Naturalization Oath
Ten Filipino university graduates aged 18 to 66 appearing in Pittsburgh court took the oath of allegiance and filed first naturalization papers. They were connected with a traveling show led by Captain T. W. Griffith and renounced allegiance to the King of Spain.
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Pittsburg
Penn
United States District Court
United States
T. W. Griffith
Spain
Legislators on Cleveland Run for Third Term Debate
Many lawmakers were asked about President Cleveland seeking a third term. Republicans split between backing Cleveland, fearing the third-term rule hurts him, or doubting party reunification. Some named Olney or Gorman as stronger contenders. Democratic senators largely doubt Cleveland’s candidacy. Senator Nickerson accepts the nomination but disputes the third-term impact.
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Cleveland
Olney
Gorman
Maryland
Mr. Cleveland
Nickerson
Rutland fish wardens nab three dynamiting trouters
Rutland, May 7. Fish wardens captured three Rutland men as they dynamited trout brooks. The crackdown follows widespread complaints across Vermont about illegal trout taking methods.
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Rutland
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