Senator Jones Attacks Paris Exposition Spending
Washington May 31 Senator Jones of Arkansas sharply rebuked the Paris Exposition Commission in the Senate demanding a detailed accounting of how 14 45 76 for the commission expenses and the 50 000 000 war fund were spent He cited alleged overcharges in war vessel purchases including the yacht Inquirer at 80 000 and pressed for names and specifics on who benefited He said the president must disclose expenditures and warned of boodling and extravagance in the war time funds
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Washington
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Senate
Jones
Buffalo
John R. Hazel
New York
Conner
the Inquirer
Thaan
Furnis
Congress
Jon
War Department
State Department
Navy Department
Hazel
Tillmat
Mr. Jones
Peck
Ferdinand W. Peck
Tom
Dodge
Hale
Peek
Mr. Stewart
Nevada
National Tube Co to close branch houses June 1
Pittsburg May 30 All National Tube Co branch houses nationwide will close June 1 except those in New York Chicago San Francisco and Pittsburg. Managers and employees are discharged. Shipments will be centralized from various works. The move affects about 500 workers and aims to save at least 1,000,000 yearly.
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Pittsburg
National Tube Co
New York
Chicago
San Fracisco
SOO
Croker Stays by Guess in London May 30
Richard Croker faced questions from an Associated Press reporter about recent Republican criticisms of his political statement. He defended his forecast of the presidential result, said he would not let attacks change his belief, and added he has not fixed a return date but plans to be back in time for campaign events.
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London
Richard Croker
Associated Press
New York
Croker
United States
Letters All Returned in Nevada Mail Case
Washington May 31 officials report no knowledge of a restraining order against the Nevada Missouri postmaster regarding mail to Weltmer and Kelley operators of an absent method care establishment who were barred from the mail. The Nevada postmaster says he returned accumulated mail. An estimated 75 000 to 100 000 letters were sent back to writers.
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Washinton
Post Office Department
Nevada
Weltmer
Kelley
Lay
Fortifying Coaling Stations vs Land Defenses Debate
June 1 discussion argues fortifying coaling stations yields greater wartime savings and deterrence than expanding battleship fleets. Analysts estimate 300,000 invested at Pearl Harbor or Pang ... would free ships costing 5,000,000, securing strategic harbors like Dry Tortugas and Bermuda, with marines to man fortifications and artillery.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Pangee Pango
Guam
United States
Dry Tortugus
Enghand
Halifax
Bermuda
Nassau
Gibraltar
Azores
Portugal
Alaska
Aleutian
Vearl Harbor
Mungo “Yo
Mae
Cavite
Unite States
Pacific
Mediterranean
Senate Passes Sundry Civil Bill for Exposition and Memorial Bridge
Washington June 1 after an eight hour session the senate approved the sundry civil appropriation bill. An amendment keeps $5,000,000 for the St Louis exposition 1903 and another authorizes work on the memorial bridge across the Potomac between Washington and Arlington cemetery to honor Union and Confederate dead. The project carries $200,000 in the bill with an expected ultimate cost near $35,000,000.
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Washington
Senate
St. Louis
Arlington Cemetery
Free silver Republicans to Kansas convention in Topeka
Railroads grant reduced rates to the free silver Republicans for the state convention set for July 2 in Topeka. Populist vice presidential nominee Charles Towne pledges to attend.
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Topeka
Kan
Charles Towne
Kansas City
Medical men gather in Atlantic City for eight day meeting
Atlantic City New Jersey begins a eight day convention of the American Academy of Medicine today. The gathering brings physicians from across the United States to the resort for professional sessions and discussions.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Academy of Medicine
United States
Fire at Concordia hotel kills young girl
In Concordia Kansas on June 1 a young girl named Swain started a stove fire using gasoline instead of kerosene. An explosion followed, igniting the hotel and fatally burning the girl.
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Concordia. Kan
Swain
Con eTess cold mine sold to New York syndicate
Phoenix. June 1. The Con eTess cold mine, located 60 miles north of Phoenix, has been sold for 1 500 908 dollars to a New York syndicate led by Warner Miller and John Mackay.
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Phoenix, Ariz
ConeTess
Phoenix
New York
Warner Miller
John Mackay
Democratic convention seating plan for Kansas City hall
Kansas City May 31 seating capacity for the Democratic national convention has been submitted to the national committee. The hall will seat 22 260, with 2 460 on the arena floor and the remainder on three balconies. Delegates alternates and press correspondents are allocated specific blocks. The committee required 15 000 seats aside from cavern floor, a target already exceeded. Sub committee members are due to inspect the hall tomorrow and review details.
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Kansas City
National Committee
Jolyn Martain
Armas
F. E. Hill
Tito
Do Sexity Port Wine the Benefit for Women and Convalescents
A column praises Speer’s Port Wine as beneficial for women in delicate condition and for the aged and convalescents. It extols its value for New York and Washington ladies and notes widespread use in Portugal for wine and social columns.
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Do Sexity
Portugal
Speers
Suspects Shot During Escape Attempt in Joplin
Two men suspected of highway robbery were arrested near the Kansas City Southern depot in Joplin Missouri. John Williams was shot while trying to flee but survived. Officials plan mounted police to pursue footpads and burglars amid rising local crime and vigilance efforts.
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Joplin
John Williams
Kansas City
No Sign of Aguinaldo After Mountain March
Major March’s van of the thirty third regiment reached Aparri from Benguet after a grueling mountain journey. Exhausted and ragged, the troops pressed on Aguinaldo’s trail, clashing with rebels but finding no sign of the insurgent leader.
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Manila
March
Thirty-Third Regiment
Aparri
Benguet
Aguinaldo
Mother's Friend advertised as external aid for pregnancy
The ad asserts Mother's Friend relieves abdominal strain by external rubbing, promising elasticity and quick, painless support during late pregnancy. It warns against internal remedies, claiming they cause harm, and targets expectant mothers through testimonials of reduced anguish.
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Tampala
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Bruran Free Silver Democrats
Edward
Bryan
Taylor
Indianapolis
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Indiana
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Ballard
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Foster
Merwin
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Archie
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Son
W. J. McAninch
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Butler, Mo
J. F. Smith
John L. Stanley
Smith & Stanley
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W. Dooley
A. B. Ludwick
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Francisco
H.C. Clare
Francisco & Clark, Lawyers
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State Hane
W. O. Jackson
Thos. J. Smith
Bates County Bank
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Farmers Bank
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Silvers
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S.A. Roe
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Christy & Roe
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J. T. Hull
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Frank
Missouri Pacific
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