16 May 1905
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
1
On Jolo Island fierce two week clashes pitted outlaw chief Pala and 600 followers against General Wood’s forces. About 300 of Pala’s men and seven of Wood’s group were killed with nineteen wounded. Pala, a former slave trader, is surrounded in a swamp with his remaining followers.
Reports from Moscow and the provinces indicate May Day demonstrations across Russia were largely quiescent with no loss of life. In St Petersburg order prevailed as workers observed a holiday, shops closed and authorities reported no bloodshed while revolutionaries failed to mobilize their programme.
Tokio reports the first class torpedo boat destroyer Hatashima was launched at Yokashuka. Saigon notes the British steamer Carlisle held on May 15 on suspicion of carrying contraband of war.
Secretary Taft hands Bowen a copy of Loomis charges alleging the retiring minister at Caracas inspired the publication of charges against Loomis and a reply Bowen sent to Washington. Bowen will draft a supplementary statement and first met the president before seeing Taft at the suggestion of the White House.
Kansas City May 15 The Southern Baptist convention reached a decision after a lively debate to retain the current name rather than change it.
The Order of Railway Conductors in Portland Oregon adopts a resolution condemning the treatment of Americans in Mexico and approves a second resolution urging President Roosevelt to pursue a stricter policy in favor of railroad men in Mexico.
Heavy rain canceled all Sunday matches for Texas and South Texas league clubs, leaving no results or standings to report.
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