Three New States Gain House Approval in 1910 Statehood Drive
The House passed the omnibus statehood bill by viva voce vote, admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. Debates centered on political wisdom and party backing with expectations of likely Senate rejection due to time constraints and interparty opposition.
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Washington
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Messare
Congress
All Indiations
Montezuma
Smith
Rodey
Indian Territory
House
Friends of
Senate
New England Party Heads to Utah Copper Mines
A party of twenty five prominent men from New England arrived in Denver by special train to inspect copper mines in Utah. They focus on the copper mine at Bongham and will take a leisurely tour through the mountains.
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Denver
New England
Utah
Bongham
Funeral of Archbishop Corrigan Draws Dense Crowds
New York May 9 The funeral of Archbishop Corrigan drew nearly a thousand priests and dignitaries and thousands of laypeople. Masses were held across the city and along the Atlantic coast as crowds gathered on Fifth Avenue hoping to glimpse the cathedral ceremony. At noon the body lay in state until nine then was placed in the crypt with Cardinal Gibbons presiding and Archbishop Ryan delivering the eulogy.
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Atlantic Coast
Corrigan
Gibbon
Ryan
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
Mooney
Father Lavelle
Sampson Buried in Grand Naval Funeral Pageant
Washington reporters describe Admiral Sampson's funeral as a historic military obsequy with the president and cabinet delaying Friday sessions to attend. Army representatives, congress committees, Annapolis cadets, and a full naval honor guard joined from Dewey to Marine generals. A Frontier Day meeting is set for the city hall tonight.
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Washington
Sampson
Miles
Army
Congress
Anapolis
Church of Covenant
Arlington
Navy Yard
Cruiser Launches Aube in Paris Launches
Paris officials traveled to Saint Nazaire to witness the launching of the cruiser Aube, the largest ship in the French fleet, costing over 30 million francs.
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Paris
Saint Nosaire
Ministers Face Threats in Eddyville Crusade Against Saloons
Rev J W Buck pastor of the Eddyville Congregational church and L B Cord evangelist lawyer of Eldon face dire results after receiving a skull and cross bones letter with an open grave warning that a thirteen member committee will mete out punishment if the anti saloon crusade continues.
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Ottumwa
J. W. Buck
Congregational
Eddyville
L. B. Cord
Eldon
Train Crash Kills Two in Everett Logging Site
Engineer Michael J. Riley and Brakeman A L Kittle died when an engine crashed through a trestle into a 25 foot gulch. They worked for Rholomish Logging. A second engine also crashed through the trestle but the engineer and fireman escaped.
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Everett
Wash
Michael J. Riley
A. L. Kittle
Rholomish Logging Company
Riley
Kittle
Ecalds
New York Franchise Tax Question Opens Before Courts
In Albany the constitutionality of the New York state franchise law is contested. The statute treats corporate franchises as property taxable by state officers. A $17,000,000 assessment is at issue as Judge Barr dissents on several points while the case awaits ruling by the supreme court and court of appeals.
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Albany
Dudge Ani
New York State
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Barr
Studebaker to Start Watch Factory in South Bend
Studebaker plans a watch factory in South Bend Indiana costing about one million dollars and employing about 16 000 people. Officials say a watch combine will be created and operations will begin May 1.
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Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
Studebakers
Fire and Lava Wipe Out Town in Martinique
A cable from Fort de France reports St Pierre was destroyed by fire and lava with about 30 survivors and vast losses. The British steamer Roddam and others confirm the port wreckage, noting many dead and missing aboard ships. Martinique, 43 miles long with 230 square miles, is described in detail.
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St. Pierre
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
Roddam
St. Lucia
Martinique
Quebeck Steamship Company
Rorima
Doddam
West Indies
France
Dominica
San Lucia
United States
Mount Pelee
Belgium
Port de France
Fort de France
Nie
Guatemalan Earthquake Death Toll and Damages Reported
Reports from the Newport and other ships detail casualties in Guatemala including 500 dead in Huesalta and 200 at Ocos as river banks narrowed to twenty feet. An American photographer Mrs. Kildare is among the white casualties. Seven other island cities report damage and loss of life. Queen When shows signs of improvement in The Hague. Frontier Day meeting urged at City Hall tonight.
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San Francisco
Newport
Huesalta
Kildare
Ocos
Operators Refuse Demands In Anthracite Dispute
Scranton Pa May 9 miners threaten strike after operators refuse to submit to impartial arbitration and to meet all miner demands. Miners convene at 2 PM to decide on strike action that could affect about 140 000 workers while President Mitchell says a decision will come by evening.
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Scranton
Mitchell
Beef trust inquiry urged fair view at South Omaha rally
The South Omaha Livestock Exchange adopted a resolution asking the public to withhold judgment until the government investigation concludes. It urges hearing both sides and warns against harming producers by sensational press. Frontier Day meeting at City Hall tonight.
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Omaha
Neb
South Omaha Livestock Exchange
Beef Trust
Nine Men Burned In Copper Smelting Accident
Nine men were severely burned and one fatally injured in an explosion at the Washoe smelter in Anaconda Montana. A ladle holding five tons of molten copper burst as it emptied, likely from cold water entering contact with the metal. Larry Dower is believed to be fatally wounded.
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Anaconda
Mont
Ay M9
Larry Dower
Sam Resigns as Haitian President Amid Imminent Succession
General Sam has resigned the presidency of Port Au Prince. A successor will be chosen on May 12 amid a threatening revolution. In St Louis Missouri the beef trust is under grand jury investigation for selling diseased and decayed meat with Circuit Attorney Folk vowing full witness support and criminal court action.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Sam
St. Louis
Beef Trust
Grand Jury
Jefferson City
Folk
American arrested during entry attempt on J P Morgan Jr
An American, John Barkley, was arrested this morning trying to enter the peace of J P Morgan Jr with 4 jimmle. A fire at Highland apartment building Worth third street and Lake avenue caused 060 000 damage. many residents fled in night clothes but no injuries were reported.
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London
John Barkley
J. P. Morgan, Jr
Chicago
Highland
Worth-third Street
Lake Avenue
Maud Will Funds Cemetery Weed Control In Ohio
John D Maud of Mauds Station dies and leaves 4000 dollars to be invested in bonds with income to keep the cemetery free from noxious weeds. He also leaves 100 dollars to prevent weeds on the graves of himself and his parents.
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Hamilton
Ohio
John D. Maud
Maud
India
Rebels Seize Cheng Ting Fu in Chili Province Uprising
Bishop Favier in China reports 10,000 armed rebels with several cannons taking part in the Cheng Ting Fu revolt. Yuan G Kai’s government may lack sufficient force. ten gatling guns and main forces are expected to arrive. The uprising is led by a military mandarin who killed his family to avoid punishment if the revolt fails.
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Peking
Favier
China
Cheng Ting Fu
Chili
Yuan G Kai
Chill
London Tatler reminiscence on social smoking manners
The piece recalls earlier manners when gentlemen hid cigar use in public and describes a scene at a hospitable house near Berkeley Square. A host and his daughter are described as the only smokers amid a large Winehean party, with a courteous preface offered to guests.
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Berkeley Square
Hostow
London Ta
Divorce suit sparks gossip around Milton Kirk soap heir
Mrs. Milton Kirk files cross bill for divorce alleging years of neglect and being treated as a housekeeper after marrying the widower with three children. The couple, once living together in common, now separated with Kirk’s three adult stepchildren remaining at the Virginia hotel.
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Chicago
Milton Kirk
Kirk
Fort Union
N. M
Mont, de Chauntel
Milton W. Kirk
Virginia Hotel
Auditorium Hotel
Mr. Kirk
Walter R. Kirk
Emma 2D. McEwen
Milton HW. Kirk
Citizens Meeting for Frontier Celebration in Cheyenne
A meeting of Cheyenne citizens is called to discuss a Frontier celebration and to form an arrangements committee. The gathering will be held next Friday evening at the city hall to secure broad input and active local support. The list of expected organizers includes E A Slack J M Newman Joseph Cahill and many others. Women grow old only for the want of somebody to tell them they are as young as ever.
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Cheyenne
Cage
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