Presidential visit thrills New Orleans crowd in May day parade
President McKinley traveling from Memphis to the gulf halted at Vicksburg and Jackson, drawing large crowds and a cotton bale arch inscribed Expansion. In New Orleans he was greeted by Governor Heard and Mayor Capdeville, with a grand banquet at the St. Charles hotel and a riverfront sail as crowds jammed Camp and Canal streets.
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Southern University
City welcomes Diaz envoy as McKinney arrival anticipated
In Louisville on May 2 a ceremonial greeting is prepared for President Diaz by bearers of greeting to the U S chief executive as President McKinney arrives. Meanwhile the will of Chas P Robb of New Orleans is probated, disposing of a $200,000 estate with bequests to nieces, nephews and other relatives in Louisiana, Texas, Kentucky and Mississippi.
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Bell recounts harsh tactics used in Luzon campaign
Brigadier General Bell arriving in Washington from the Philippines describes drastic wartime measures. He cites native casualties, beheadings by bolomans, punitive taxes on hemp wagons, and firing on insurrectos who tampered with telegraph lines. Bell also notes exam considerations for second lieutenants.
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Miners threaten universal coal pit closures over export tax
Reports from London say Chancellor Hicks Beach’s export duty on coal could trigger a nationwide industrial crisis. Miners’ delegates urge closing all pits. leaders claim a six week stand could paralyze industry. Parliament views a strike as risky unless wages bear the tax burden shifts. Berlin notes Chancellor von Buelow to Emperor William. canal bill delays prompt resignation chatter for Dr. Von Michael. New York and Baltimore straw hat makers plan to form the American Straw Hat Manufacturing Company with $12 million capital, uniting eighteen firms under New Jersey incorporation.
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von Michael
William
New York
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American Straw Hat Manufacturing Company
New Jersey
Copenhagen Orders Six 12000-Ton Steamers for U S Trade
Copenhagen reports the United Steam Ship Company has ordered six steamers of 12,000 tons each for United States trade. The new vessels will bolster the fleet's capacity for transatlantic routes.
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Increase in American Exports Opens Boston Line
The report notes an increase in American exports and outlines plans to open a regular line to Boston and add steamers on the New York and New Orleans route.
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New Orleans
Turkish Mission to China Embarks Amid Russian Opposition
Constantinople May 2 The Turkish mission led by Pasha, including military officers and clergy, sails to establish relations with Chinese Mussulmans. The delay by Russian opposition is noted, with Germany reported as favorable to the scheme.
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Pasha
Germany
Librarian Melville Dodge Named at Stanford University
Utica New York May 2 Melville Dodge longtime Hamilton College librarian has been appointed librarian of Leland Stanford Jr University California with a salary of five thousand dollars annually.
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Middlesex Gun Club Accepts American Team Challenge
London reports the Middlesex Gun Club has cabled acceptance of a challenge issued by the American team for a match in June. The event will be staged at a scheduled venue with details to follow.
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