Antitrust Bills Move Through Texas Legislature
In Austin on May 2 reporters note shifting support as antitrust measures advance. The Senate set Jan 31, 19 as effect date and adjourned. The House with favorable reports debates exemptions for pools trusts and labor organizations while amendments and substitutions are debated. Debate continues Friday at 3 PM with expected passage but unknown scope. The body also considers general appropriation and a poll tax voting prerequisite joint resolution without success.
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House
Senate
Texas
Masterson
Staples
Messrs
Kennedy
Grogan
Wooten
Garner
Wright
Clergy charges threaten Dr Briggs ordination in New York
In New York on May 2 Episcopal clergymen oppose ordination of Dr Charles A Briggs. They plan to file heresy charges delaying ordination until he clears himself. Briggs, Union Theological professor, sparked Presbyterian turmoil years ago with unorthodox writings.
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New York
Charles A. Briggs
Briggs
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Potter
Notable Spaniard Landlord Iturbe in Corsicana
In Corsicana, Texas, Senor Iturbe, a prominent landlord and one of the richest men in the country, largely resides abroad. In Dawson two gunmen fired four shots at Charles Akers, one hitting his thigh. the grand jury is investigating the incident, though Akers’ wound is not dangerous.
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Jova Praiados
Senor Iturbe
Corsicana
Tex
Charles Akers
Dawson
Akers
Wardner disorder prompts troop redeployment from Spokane and Walla Walla
May 9 Spokane reports colored regulars ordered from Spokane army post to Wardner Idaho. Fort Walla Walla unit received similar orders. Bartlett Sinclair says conditions are dire and accuses local officials of remiss duties. state authorities with federal troops to act.
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Spokane
Wash
Corps of Colored Regulara
Quiet at Wardner Ends Disturbances as Fear Grows
In Wardner Idaho on May 2 crowds report no new disturbances after a riot. Eleven armed men seen crossing the hills with rifles unsettles citizens awaiting troops. Nonunion workers leave and a few strikers depart as state inspectors seek dynamiter evidence but progress is limited. Wounded striker James Cheyene is not expected to survive. The inquest for Jack Smith’s death awaits troops and potential arrests or rebuilding by Bunker Hill nonunion workers.
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Ida
Bartlett Sinclair
James Cheyene
Jack Smith
Bunker Hill
Stewart to Retire from Navy as Paymaster General
Washington May 2 Paymaster General Stewart of the United States navy will retire May 5 for age and will enter the retired list with the rank and pay of rear admiral. Admiral Stewart’s retirement follows a recent personnel law decision. Paymaster Michles resigns for private business. Henry G. Colby is promoted to pay inspector and commander. A. S. Kenny becomes the new Paymaster General and will begin duties soon.
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Stewart
United States Navy
Allen of
Navy Department
Michles
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Admiral Stewart
Navy
Henry G. Colby
A. S. Kenny
New York
United States Demands Action Over General Torres at Bluefields
Washington reports that due to General Torres oppressive conduct toward American merchants at Bluefields Nicaragua the U S government will press Nicaragua to relieve him of duty there. Officials expect Zelaya to take proper action and keep Detroit at Bluefields to protect Americans until the dispute is settled.
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Washington
Torres
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Zelaya
United States
Detroit
Withdrawal of General Torres Said Key to Peace
Officials maintain peace and order can be restored only through General Torres’s withdrawal. The statement emphasizes the necessity of removing the general to achieve stability.
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Torres
President McKinley Returns to Washington After Visit
President McKinley and his party arrived in Washington and immediately visited Vice President Hobart. On leaving the executive mansion he greeted a corporal and five enlisted men of the One Hundred and sixty first Indiana volunteers, exchanging brief welcomes. Hobart was reported improved and gaining strength.
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McKinley
Hobart
Indiana
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