Haytian President Takes Charge Amid Turmoil in Port-au-Prince
Fort Au Prince May 5 Michael reste the newly elected president of the Republic of Haiti shows swift action to quell disorder in Port au Prince. He vows peace with a strong hand as General Defly, city governor, and followers are repulsed by regular troops under General Poitventen after an assault on the parliamentary building during voting.
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Fort Au Prince
Michael @reste
Republic of Haryt
Defly
Poitventen
Doctors scheme to compel vote for good roads
Luray May 6 Physicians in Scott County announce a novel tactic for the upcoming election to secure a bond issue for road building. They warn if the vote fails to back better highways they will raise prices for medical services to reflect the unsafe roads and carriage damage. Washington May 5 Representative Kennedy says the Bridgeport customs collectorship will be left for Donovan to fill.
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Luray
Scott County
Washington
Gennedy
Bridgeport
Donovan
Donovan First New Member To Talk On Tariff
Washington May 5 Congressman Jeremiah Donovan delivered the first speech by a new Democratic House member on the tariff, urging an increase for fur felt hats. He faced criticism from Ways and Means chair Underwood but argued the tariff harms labor and raises costs for consumers while benefiting middlemen. He cited census figures, fashion trends, and cross‑border materials to claim the proposed schedule harms the hat industry and workers.
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Corres
Washington
Jeremiah Donovan
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Connecticut
Congress
Donovan
Alabama
Harrison
New York
Pennsylvania
Mr. Palmer
Mr. Underwood
Hill
Gauehter
Alaa
Yender
United States
Samuel Gompers
Europe
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England
Italy
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Ways & Means Committee
Danbury
Hats and tariffs spark Danbury hatter distress
A debate over a tariff reduction for felt hats highlights Danbury's fragile hat industry. Letters describe workers' hardship as imports may rise with policy changes. The article notes Dillon's stores and a forthcoming engagement: Miss Eleanor M. Beers of Waterbury to Walter Marsh Redfield of Fairfield.
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Eleanor M. Beers
Waterbury
Walter Marsh Redfield
Fairfield
Wilsons New Jersey Jury Reform Fight Draws Wide Attention
President Wilson tours New Jersey to press a jury reform bill at the state legislature’s special session. He argues for placing jury drawing in the hands of county judges, shifting power from sheriffs tied to the Smith Nugent machine. The clash marks a sharp split with former governor and Democratic leader James Smith Jr. and extends to Washington.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Smith-Nugent Machine
Wilsonites
Newark
Elizabeth
Paterson
Jersey City
United States
James Smith, Jr
Washington
Before and after Bryan Johnson conference in California
Sacramento May 5 photo story shows Secretary Bryan and Governor Johnson meeting in an automobile before talks on anti alien land bills. The scene contrasts with later when after the California Senate passed the Webb bill, the two leaders are again seen riding together, illustrating a shift in mood and tensions.
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Sacramento
Cal
Bryan
Johnson
Wilson
California Senate
Webb
Saturday Warmest May Day On Record Says MrJennings
Weather observer William Jennings, with 41 years of city data, reports the warmest May day on record, noting Saturday reached 2 degrees and only two days tied that high. He cites May 15, 1900 and May 18, 1903 as other near records, while April proved unusually hot with 80 degrees and heavy rainfall.
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William Jennings
New Haven
Jennings
Nemo Week Heralds New Nemo Corset Models
Nemo Week showcases new Nemo corset lines featuring Lastiloops Elastic and Lasticurve back designs. Three models No 319 No 321 and No 324 offer various busts and skirts with claimed health benefits and superior shaping. Continuous promotions urge women to visit the main floor rear for the latest styles.
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Batiste
Bank President Rufus Holmes Dies in Winsted
Rufus E. Holmes, 76, president of the Hurlbut National Bank and longtime figure in Winsted banking, died at his home after a four months illness from arteriosclerosis. Born in Colebrook, he headed several business ventures and belonged to patriotic and fraternal groups. four children survive him.
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Winsted
Conn
Rufus E. Holmes
Hurlbut National Bank
Colebrook
Jury Disagrees in Doctor Smith Wife Murder Case
In Springfield Ohio on May 5 the jury in the poisoning murder case of Dr Arthur B Smith reported no verdict. Judge Hagan declared a mistrial after the jury had been out over 40 hours. Separately a woman burglar fled in an automobile following a fist fight with 17 year old Helen Geary in Pasadena. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
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DR. Smith
Springfield
Arthur B. Smith
Hagan
Helen Geary
Pasadena
Big Bill Dies in Electric Chair for Bronx Saloon Murder
Ossining New York May date Kay Lingley known as Harry Miller and Big Bill died in the Sing Sing electric chair early today for the February last year murder of Patrick Burns a Bronx saloon keeper. He shot Burns during an attempted robbery.
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Ossining
Kay Lingley
Harry Miller
Big Bill
Sing Sing Prison
Patrick Burns
Bronx
Burns
Woman near a century in hospital in Hartford
Mrs Jane Smith is 98 today in Hartford hospital where she has been bedridden for a year and a half due to a broken hip. Born May 5, 1815 in Glastonbury Buckingham district she has been twice married and her memory of early life is remarkable.
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Hartford
Jane
Smith
Hartford Hospital
Glastonbury
Buckingham District
Hill Visits Washington as Observer in Tariff Fight
Former Connecticut Representative BE Hill returns to Washington as a spectator in the tariff battle. He explains he came to see Jerry Donovan vote against the Democratic tariff bill, though he doubts the law will be defeated.
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Washington
BE. J. Hill
Connecticut
Jerry Donovan
Stage Money and Comic Exchanges Echo Eighteenth Century Wit
Fragmentary clippings recount remarks on stage money used by David Garrick, Shakespeare days scarce for currency, and exasperating drawers. The pieces include quips about Mrs Spurrell temper and a wife hiding losses, ending with a Kempis quotation on good conscience.
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David Garrick
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