Admiral Dewey to Return Home Amid Philippine Talks
Cablegram from the President directs Admiral Dewey to Washington for consultation on the Philippine question and possible extra session of Congress. Predictions place his arrival off New York between July 2 and July 4, with landing likely at New York. Secretary Long says Dewey will return home with no immediate assignment and may attend dinners for months.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Admiral Dewey
McKinley
Long
Suez Canal
Navigation Bureau
Olympia
Hmit
New York
Dewey
Malta
Navy
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Déwey
Newfoundland
Schley
Porter
Everett
Secretary of the Navy
Mayor van Wyck
Mysterious death of farmer found with bloodied pool
John B. Hardiman a prominent farmer near Princeton Indiana was found dead near an old schoolhouse this morning. His head rested in a blood colored pool of water. Coroner held inquest with mystery unresolved. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Commercial Tribune
Princeton
Ind
John B. Hardiman
Hardiman
Fatal Reading excursion train crash devastates Exeter route
A Reading Railroad collision near Exeter PA killed 15 to 25 and injured over fifty. An express from Pottsville tied to Harrisburg excursionists collided with an extra train. many were mangled as cars telescoped. Senator Penrose and General Burd Grubb survived unharmed.
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Exeter
Pottsville
Philadelphia
Reading
Harrisburg
Wreck on New York Central Injures and Burns Cars
A morning collision on the New York Central in Utica New York caused seven passenger cars to catch fire. The blaze was controlled quickly with at least one death reported, Barry Neal of Buffalo among the injured.
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Utica
N. Y
New York Central
Barry Neal
Buffalo
Admiral Dewey Illness Influences Travel Route Report
A Chicago cablegram notes Admiral Dewey’s health is not ideal despite doctors’ assurances. It says he cannot accept the Illinois Manufacturers Association invitation and plans rest, likely returning to the United States via the Suez Canal rather than the Pacific Coast route. The message explains the health needs and references the association’s invitation and preferred travel path.
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Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Suez Canal
Manufacturers’ Association
Dewey
San Franciscoo
What Shall We Do for Dewey What Shall We Do for the man who has done so much for us
Recognition by nation New York May 12 The New York Times editorial proposes a broad public tribute to Commodore Dewey similar to Wellington’s Strathfield Bay gift idea urging nationwide acknowledgment through newspapers and public sentiment rather than exclusive political action. The piece notes about 20 000 periodicals could serve as channels for a spontaneous national testimonial.
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New York
The
New York Times
Dewey
Commodore’ Dewey
Welington
Strathfield Bay
United States
Handkerchiefs Deemed Unsanitary In Medical Editorial
In the Cleveland Journal of Medicine editorial the medical society argues cold and influenza are infectious and aseptic care is vital. It says reusable damp handkerchiefs contaminate pockets and mucous membranes, recommending disposable rice paper handkerchiefs instead.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Cleveland Journal of Medicine
Medical Society
Delegation Presses Government Over Seven Day Newspapers
A British deputation including Bishop Mandell Creighton labor leader John Burns and Rev Hugh Price Hughes met Home Secretary Sir Matthew White Ridley to urge action against Sunday editions. Burns called Sunday papers a working man’s treasure and unneeded, while Ridley expressed sympathy but said no action was possible now. He suggested local by laws to discourage Sunday editions.
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London
Mandell Creighton
John Burns
Hugh Price Hughes
Matthew White Ridley
Home Department
Mark J. Stewart
Home Secretary
United reunion urged for Civil War veterans in St Louis
A movement seeks a general reunion for Southern and Northern Civil War veterans in St Louis with Sons of Veterans from both sides also invited. George Dalton urged mayors of Philadelphia Chicago New York Boston Cincinnati to start the effort. General J B Gordon supported the idea and Philadelphia mayor replied in favor.
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Louis
George Dalton
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
J. B. Gordon
The
Confederate Veterans
Chemical Works Razed After Fatal Chlorate Explosion
London reports a catastrophic chlorate explosion at Kurty Chemical Works in St Helens Lancaster. Four people killed and about twenty injured as the chlorate house blew up, causing widespread destruction and fires. The blaze damaged the gas works and a 250 000 cubic foot gasometer after a boiler explosion razed the plant and debris litters the town.
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London
Kurty
Chemical
St. Helens
Lancaster
Caine
Peculiar Ha ge Con tract Foreclosure Case In Ohio
A case before county commissioners questions a paved street claim tied to an early mortgage. Mrs A Sullivant denied money, loaned funds, mortgaged acreage near Columbus, then foreclosure occurred. Property sold to cover costs but fell short of the mortgage, leading to a dispute over whether the paved street predates improvements and bonds.
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Columbus
A. Sullivant
Briggs and Snedeker Ordained at Pro Cathedral
Bishop Potter announced the ordination of the Rev. Dr. Briggs and the Rev. Charles H. Snedeker for May 4 at the Pro Cathedral on Staunton Street New York at 10 45 a m. The Rev. George W. Douglass will preach the ordination sermon and others will present the candidates.
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New York
Potter
Briggs
Charles H. Snedeker
Staunton Street
George W. Douglass
Cornelius B. Smith
George Francis Nelson
Snedeker
Ardtman
Explosion at King's Mills Destroys Glaze House
An 80 pound smokeless powder charge detonated at King's Mills near Lebanon, destroying the glaze house and two adjacent wooden buildings. No injuries occurred as workers had not yet started. The loss to the company is estimated under $500, with limited fire spread.
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Commercial Tribune
Lebanon,co
Lebanon
King's Mills
Presidential Party to Visit Natural Bridge from Hot Springs
The Presidential party will travel from Hot Springs to Natural Bridge Virginia tomorrow morning. President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley will join Secretary and Mrs Gage Dr and Mrs Rixey Assistant Secretary Cortelyou Mr Barnes and others from Cincinnati in the sightseeing trip. The train leaves at 8 15 am and returns by dinner. The President rests quietly with Mrs McKinley improving after a medicinal bath and a light day of official duties.
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Hot. Springs
Natural Bridge
McKinley
Gage
Rixey
Cortelyou
Barnes
M. E. “Ingalls
Die, Schuldlans
Colston
Cincinnati
Covington
Clifton Forge
Tornado Ravages Eagle Pass Mines Killing and Wounding
A tornado last night at the Hondo Coal Mines caused deaths and many injuries with over one hundred wounded and several missing. The dead include Lawrence McKinney. wounded include Superintendent R M McKinney and Fred McKinney. hail accompanied the storm and some miners were buried in ruins. Rebuilding may start in a few days as mine workings suffered little damage.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Hondo
Lawrence McKinney
R. M. McKinney
Fred McKinney
Stephen Hackett
Young McKinney
City B P W Rejects All Bids For Street Cleaning
Columbus Ohio May 12 The City B P W rejected all bids for street cleaning and sprinkling for the coming year and will perform the work itself. Contractors formed a combine raising prices to about three times last year. Advocates of municipal ownership praised the decision.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Mrs George plans Pittsburg lecture after jail trial
Mrs Anna E George spoke in Cleveland on Sketches From My Life saying she has recovered from the jail and trial strain and will lecture in Pittsburg next, despite efforts to hinder her. She intends to sue George D Saxton estate to claim a dower as his widow, while remaining acquitted of murder.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Anna E. George
Pittsburg
Langley’s New Air Machine Fails After 800-Foot Flight
Prof S P Langley secretary of the Smithsonian and inventor of the aerodome conducted a test at Quantico Virginia funded by the Board of Ordnance. The craft rose to 500 feet and then descended after a horizontal run of 800 feet. Earlier craft had covered three quarters of a mile before exhausting steam.
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Washington
S. P. Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Board of Ordinance
Quantico
Langley
Potomac
Quantico Rod and Gun Club
Prof. Langley
Lima General Americus V. Rice Named Census Purchasing Agent
Washington May 12 Director Merriam will appoint General Americus V. Rice of Lima Ohio as Purchasing Agent of the Census Bureau at the request of President McKinley. Rice is a gold Democrat and formerly Pension Agent at Columbus for four years before retiring two years ago.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Merriaim
McKinley
Americus V. Rice
Lima
Census’ Bureau
Rice
Columbus
Russia's New Demand for Manchuria China Rail Link
Paris May 12 The Chinese government in acknowledging the Anglo Russian spheres agreement states no acquiescence. Immediately after the communication Russian Minister De Giers demanded rights to build a railway linking the Manchurian system with Peking. Considered of utmost importance.
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Paris
China
M. de Giers
Peking
Chairman Holcomb Threatens to Go Before McKinley
HAL CHARGES TO PREFER The Cleveland Split as Reported to Daugherty By Telephone.
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Daugherty
Holcomb
McKinley
Hal
Bold daylight robbery ends in fatal shooting in Bryan
Three tramp robbers cut into W H Riley harness shop offices and stole about $50 from a safe. A pursuit ended with Marshal Heidley firing at a robber, whose head was struck by the bullet and killed. Other robbers were captured but gave no information.
One Death and Great Damage to Property Result From Lightning
Clarksville Tenn May 12 A wind rain and hailstorm caused heavy damage in this section for years. A fatality occurred when Howard Akers was killed by lightning at Danville. Tobacco crops and young vegetation were ruined on many farms. Business is impeded as trees were blown down and houses unroofed.
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Commercial Tribune
Clarksville
Tenn
Pener
Howard Akers
Danville
Kipling Publication Syndicate Said Formed for Wider Serial Release
London agents and publishers described a new syndicate intended to control future Kipling works. They expect a system of simultaneous publication across magazines and periodicals in both England and the United States, expanding beyond current single outlets. The move follows Watt led copyright disputes in New York and hints at broader collaboration between American and English agents.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
London
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Watt
Suit over commission in plate glass company deal
Newland T. Depauw of New Albany sues the estate of the late Major C. T. Doxey of Anderson for 10000 claiming a 15000 commission for helping organize the American Plate Glass Company and locate it in Alexandria. The estate will contest, arguing the effort was made while Doxey was alive.
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Commercial Tribune
Pope in good health says London cable
A London cable to the Commercial Advertiser reports Cardinal Vaughan in Rome notes the Pope’s recovery in mind and body is surprising and denies current foreboding about his condition.
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Cardinal Vaughan
Commercial Tribune
New York
London
Commercial Advertiser
Rome
Three Firemen Fall in Drill Tragedy
In Portsmouth Ohio on May 12 the aerial ladder collapsed during drill at sixty feet. Three firemen were injured Pipeman John Collins was fatally injured with a fractured spine and two broken legs Electrician Claude West suffered a fractured skull and a broken left arm Pipe man Charles Huels sustained internal injuries and may not recover The truck overturned and was wrecked.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
John Collins
Claude West
Charles Huels
Interna
Grinding Big Grist Will Not Be Allowed or Tolerated
A public notice declares that grinding big grist or related railroad ing will not be tolerated. Officials warn enforcement action will follow violations, stressing preventing disruption and maintaining fair access for all users.
Protests and Witnesses at City Gas Ordinance Hearing
Judge Outcast and Chairman Mullen oversee a tense meeting as representatives from the Commercial Tribune and others press for clear procedure. Robert Laidlaw argues Cincinnati needs natural gas to curb dirt soot and smoke, offering 2 percent of gross revenue to the city and large capital investment to end the coal era.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Chairman Mullen
Committee On Light
Board of Legislation
Mullen
Brother Jim Foraker
Brother Jim
Davidson
Outcalt
Board of City Affairs
Judge Outcalt
Mr. Mullen
Laidlaw
Miller
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Natural Gas and Illuminating Company
Judge Outcast
Board of Legislation Committee
Judge Outcait
Robert Laidlaw
George Bullock
Maurice J. Freiberg
J. J. Hooker
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Harry Wentz
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Charles White
Nathan O'Neil
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Patrick Kern
Paschal Walters
Swedeland
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Phenixville
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Theodore Addle
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Charles Maddis
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Allen E. Beauce
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Geo. K. Nash
Daugherty, Kurtz
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J. B. Zerbe
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James W. Holcomb
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Stewart
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George K. Nash
Dayton
Samuel B. Smith
Charles Foster
Smith
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Mr. Kurtz
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A. V. Rice
Russia
Marshal Herdley
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Depauw
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