Glucose Plant Explosion Sparks Fatality Rumors
Reports circulated that several workers were killed after a huge steam pipe exploded at the New York Glucose company's Shady Side plant on the Hudson. The blast blew off the roof, sparked a fire, and injured about thirty men, with some narrowly escaping death as colleagues pulled them from the blaze. Firefighters and company crews battled the flames to prevent further damage.
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New York
New York Glucose Company
Shady Side
N. J
Hudson River
Ninth Street
Government set to try three rebate conspiracy cases
The United States district court in Kansas City announced readiness for trial of three rebate cases. Defendants include George L. Thomas and L. B. Taggart, and George H. Crosby, all charged with conspiracy to secure or give rebates. Trials for additional indicted officials to follow, with forty government witnesses listed. H. B. Duncan arrived to assist the prosecutors Willard A. S. Van Valkenburgh and Leslie Lyons. J. A. Roberts of ICC is named among the witnesses.
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Kansas City
United States District Court
George L. Thomas
New York City
L. B. Taggart
George H. Crosby
Burlington Railway
H. B. Duncan
Department of Justice
Willard A. S. van Valkenburgh
United States
Leslie Lyons
J. A. Roberts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Parliament’s focus on agrarian question in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg on May 22 Parliament delays until Friday while observers note two major religious holidays Ascension Day and St Nicholas Day. The body remains fixated on the agrarian issue and its outcome is seen as shaping future events. Liberal papers, after an initial push for open war over etiquette, back Parliament’s choice to pursue serious reforms.
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St. Petersburg
St. Nicholas
Question of Charges, the Caldwell Case
In Greenville South Carolina May 22 the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church discussed whether to investigate charges of heresy against Rev W E Caldwell of Fort Worth by formal trial. Federation with other Presbyterian bodies was set as a special order for 11 oclock Wednesday.
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Greenville
S. C
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
W. E. Caldwell
Fort Worth
Agrarian Disorder Clash in Simbirsk Leaves Dozens Wounded
In Simbirsk Russia on May 22 a clash between Cossacks and peasants during a suppression of agrarian disturbances left four peasants dead and about two hundred wounded. The incident occurred in the surrounding area as authorities moved to quell unrest.
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Simbirsk
Russia
Deaf Mutes Deed in Jackson Shooting
In Jackson Mississippi on Tuesday afternoon Dr Charles Collins of Hazlehurst was shot and killed in front of the union depot by Charles Caraway a deaf mute of Crystal Springs. Caraway is jailed claiming self defense amid tense excitement following a prior day shooting involving Otto Galle and Julius Yeager.
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Jackson, Miss
Charles Collins
Hazlehurst
Union
Jackson
Charles Caraway
Crystal Springs
Otto Galle
Julius Yeager
Caraway
Cure Beats Hoppe In 500-Point Match At Montreal
In Montreal on May 22 Louis Cure defeated Willie Hoppe in a 500 point contest. Cure finished with an average of 17.69 and a best run of 121 while Hoppe protested a foul missed by officials.
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Montreal
Louis Cure
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Cure
Harvard Professor Munter Sighted in Madison
Reports say Professor Erich Munter of Harvard, sought for murder of his wife, was seen in Madison after being spotted by Chicago residents. Police investigate the lead.
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Madison
Wis
Erich Munter
Harvard
Chicago
Don’t Dose the Stomach Hyomei Narrows Catarrh Cure
An ad promotes Hyomei as a nasal catarrh treatment not a stomach remedy. The pocket inhaler with bottle of Hyomei guarantees payment only if not satisfied, with a $1 outfit and 50 cent refills. The pitch claims direct action on nose throat and lungs.
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E. J. Jenkins
H. and T. C Excursions Ticket Sales Planned
The H. and T. C announces excursion tickets for Austin for the Funeral Directors' Association sale on May 27 and morning of May 28 with limit May 31. Louisville Kentucky tickets go on sale June 11 12 and 13.
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Austin
For Sale Williams Typewriter In Use Only Six Weeks
A Standard Williams typewriter is for sale at $55 with only six weeks of use. The seller cites not needed as the reason and requests inquiries to C. C. Newton in room 18 Austin Hall at College.
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Williams
C.C. Newton
Austin Hall
College
Proposals for wood and meat bids at A and M College
Sealed bids for 1200 cords of merchantable wood and beef or pork for 1906 07 session will be received by June 13 in the board rooms. Eight hundred cords must be delivered by Jan 1 1907. Grass fed beef Sept 15 1906 to Jan 1 1907 and corn fed beef Jan 1 to close of session. A $300 bid deposit and bond to ensure performance required. Right to reject any bid reserved. H H Harrington 160 President.
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A. and M. College
H.H. Harrington
Lunch stand auction on campus during commencement
Sealed bids are invited at the president's office of the A and M College of Texas for a lunch stand during commencement. The privilege covers ice cream, soda water, lemonade, fruits and cigars, with no intoxicants allowed on grounds. Bids may be rejected at the college president H. H. Harrington's discretion.
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A. and M. College of Texas
H. H. Harrington
Decision Affirms Texas Liquor License Law
The Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Holmes, affirmed the Third District Texas Court of Appeals ruling in Cox et al. v. Texas, upholding the constitutionality of the Texas liquor license law.
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Washington
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals
Third District of Texas
Cox Et al
State of Texas
Texas
Railroad rate bill rejected by committee in Washington
The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce debated the railroad rate bill for three hours on May 22 in Washington. It decided to recommend disagreement to all amendments and to send the measure to conference. The committee will not request instructions to the house conference.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House
Amendment Aims $20,000 Cotton Market Inquiry Fund
Washington May 22. A Senate proposal to the executive, legislative and judicial appropriation bill would allocate $20,000 to fund inquiries into cotton markets. The amendment was introduced in the senate on Monday.
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Washington
Senate
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