Trusts In England And U S Hold Up British Industrie
John Aird MP, England's top dam builder, says trusts should not deter British firms but English producers must deliver on time. Sir Richard Tangye calls trusts a cancer threatening domestic industry and warns England risks losing orders to American rivals unless manufacturers speed up and raise production.
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America
Egypt
England
Richard Tangye
Cornwall Machine Manufacturing Works
Birmingham
John Bull
Germany
Carlisle Youth Found Hanged. Coroner Sees Self-Death
Special Dispatch reports Walter Holland, 15, was found hanging in Sam Berry’s barn near Myers Kentucky. Coroner’s verdict cites death by own action but mob violence is suspected after allegations he attacked Berry’s six year old daughter. Neighbors reportedly gathered to lynch him.
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Carlisle
Walter Holland
Sam Berry
Myers
Berry
Crippled London sweeper claims Berkeley earldom
Arthur Fitzharding Wanklin a 40 year old crossing sweeper in London applies for the Earldom of Berkeley. He bases his claim on his grandfather Thomas Morton Fitzharding, who declined the title for family reasons. The case hinges on locating a solicitor with the family papers.
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Arthur Fitzharding Wanklin
Berkeley
Thomas Morton Fitzharding
South
Wales
Akron Coal Operator Alexander Brewster Dies by Self Harm
Alexander Brewster a wealthy and longtime coal operator in Akron Ohio aged about ninety or more committed death by his own action this morning by slashing his throat with a razor. He was a veteran figure in local industry and finances.
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Alexander Brewster
Commercial Tribune
Akron
Holy War in China Escalates as Empress Refuses Aid
Cable dispatches from Peking report East Turkestan revolt pressing forward as Mussulmans wage a holy war. Empress Dowager denies troops to quell the uprising fearing for her safety and the capital, while Moslems gain ground near Ourumzi and Kashgar. Thirty Buddhist priests are said to have been killed.
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Moscow
Peking
East Turkestan
Ourumzi
China
Governor Mount Calls for Competition Against Trusts
In Indianapolis on May 13 Governor Mount opposed imposing a protective tariff on products handled by capital trusts while supporting tariffs that stimulate diverse industry. He urged competition even if it comes from abroad and warned against radical anti trust sentiment at Chicago.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Chicago
Trust price too high
A consignment of about 300 tons of steel guard rails arrived from London for the Boston Elevated Railroad. General Manager Bancroft said American-made rails were priced exorbitantly due to trust consolidation, so he invited English bids and awarded the contract to Dick Kerr & Co. of London at a lower price, saving perhaps a third.
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Boston
London
Boston Elevated Railroad
Bancroft
Dick, Kerr & Co
MacPherson Foiled by Merrimac Debris at Havana Harbor
The United States transport MacPherson fouled with the mast of the sunken collier Merrimac as it entered Santiago de Cuba harbor and had to back out to sea. A second entry succeeded and the final obstructions near the Merrimac have been cleared. General Guy V. Henry and family sailed aboard the MacPherson for the United States. The Reina Mercedes, a former Spanish cruiser, left Windward Passage for Newport News in good condition.
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Newport News
Porter Resignation Story Lacks Foundation, White House Says
Washington May 13 The rumor that John Addison Porter secretary to the President has resigned was revived today but the White House states on the highest authority the story is without foundations.
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Washington
John Addison Porter
White Flag Rises as Aguinaldo’s Rebel Chief Fails in Battle
Manila dispatch says General Pio del Pilar raised a white flag at Taytay as Luna heads the insurgent war. Aguinaldo, criticized as self serving, seeks peace talks while natives flee Americans advance. Reports detail Spanish priests ill at Lapaz, rail line repairs, and stalled hemp trade as incentives to sue for peace.
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New York Journal
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Morong
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Baliuag
Bulacan
Lawton
Ex-President Cleveland and Fighting Bob to Attend Dor Mer Stone Laying
A distinguished party of sportsmen fishing at Middle Bass Island will attend the Ottawa County Court house corner stone laying in Port Clinton Ohio next Thursday. Guests include Grover Cleveland and Bob Evans with other dignitaries such as Harmon Foster and Charles Foster, with Governor Bushnell and state legislators invited. The event will be led by Grand Master Charles Guilford of the Ohio Masonic Lodges and feature a large civil and military procession through local streets.
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Middle Bass Island
Leroy Brooks
John Ari Lloyd
Cincinnati
Ottawa County
Bob’’ Evans
Grover Cleveland
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles Foster
United States
Harmon
Bushnell
Ohio
Ordination of Briggs and Snedeker Set at Pro Cathedral
Arrangements completed at Stanton Street pro Cathedral for the ordination of Rev. C. A. Briggs and Rev. Charles H. Snedeker. The ceremony at 10 45 A M Sunday will seat 600 in the Bishop's Church with free sittings and special provision for those directly involved.
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New York
C. A. Briggs
Charles H. Snedeker
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Stanton Street
Essex
George William Douglass
Cornelius B. Smith
Briggs
George Francis Nelson
Snedeker
Paddock
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Edgewood Historic Home of Chase Figures in Auction
Edgewood the historic estate of Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague and former residence of Chief Justice Chase will be sold to the highest bidder Tuesday to cover claims of about 80 000 dollars. Located south of the Catholic University the property failed to meet charges and maintenance costs with trustees seeking 125 000 to 150 000 dollars in potential proceeds. Any surplus will be held in trust for Mrs Sprague.
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Washington
Washington Loan and Trust Counp
Judge Chasé
Edgewood
Paris Invents Wireless Link to New York
A Paris dispatch reports M. Ducretet, designer of the Eiffel Tower, claims a wireless telegraph system could bridge Paris and New York though it would need poles about 3,000 feet high. Prof Branney of Paris University questions the claims while Lieutenant Dissot backs tests with M Ducretet and Navy Minister M Lockroy watches. Masts are being erected at Nancy and Maxeville for trials on behalf of the French War Office.
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London
Paris
The
Central News
M. Ducretet
Eiffel Tower
New York
Prof
Branney
University of Paris
Ducretet
Dissot
Fire Damages Paris Chamber of Commerce Building
A fire started at 1:15 this morning in the Paris Chamber of Commerce causing rapid flames and neighborhood panic. By 2:00 the blaze was under control but the building suffered partial destruction.
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Paris
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Victory Sold To Ryan Brothers At Put-In-Bay
The Hotel Victory at Put-In-Bay was today removed from sheriff custody and sold to C. W. and J. W. Ryan of Toledo. The summer hotel, valued at 300000 dollars, will reopen as usual in June.
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Victory
Putin Bay
C. W
J. W. Ryan
Holcomb and Hanna duel over Nash delegation in Cleveland
Ohio political maneuvering centers on Senator Hanna and Nash supporters as Colonel Dick resists a counterpush. Myrick T Herrick and General Grosvenor loom as possible messengers to Cox while Daugherty backs peace through controlled delegation changes in Summit County and nearby counties.
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Columbus
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Sumnit
Charles Dick
Daugherty
Nash
Summit
John R. Mglloy
A. J. Rowley
W. B. Baldwin
Akron Beacon-Journal
Hanna
James W. Holcomb
Cincinnati
Myrick T. Herrick
Herrick
Holcomb
General Grosvenor
George B. Cox
Lorain County
Senator Hanna
Swayne Favored by Toledo Republican Meeting
In Toledo on May 13 a Lincoln Club mass meeting debated Noah H. Swayne for governor. Twelve of twenty four delegates attended with Charles E. Sumner chosen as chairman and Arthur H. B. Chase as secretary. Some urged quick action while others sought a united, unpledged Lucas County delegation before a firm stand for Swayne. A ten member general committee was formed.
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Toledo
Lincoln Club
Noah H. Swayne
Charles E. Sumner
Arthur HB. Chase
Lucas County
Swayne
F. L. Dustman
J. C. Bonner
J. H. Southard
William Fellows
W. M. Godfrey
Charles Cotterill
W. T. Huntsman
James Austin, Jr
George A. Chase
Hon L
Oil Flow from Abandoned Gas Wells at Perkinsville
In Perkinsville Madison County Indiana a secretive oil discovery draws air excitement as Reuben Neice and A J Applegate report a flow of over five barrels daily from five abandoned gas wells. A development company forms and numerous leases are filed.
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Anderson
Ind
Perkinsville
Madison County
Reuben Neice
A. J. Applegate
Root Brick Works in Sheridan Destroyed by Boiler Explosion
The Root Brick Works in Sheridan Noblesville Ind owned by Indianapolis people was totally destroyed by a boiler explosion early today. The watchman Mr Pas tle was mangled and cannot recover. This is the plant's second blast. Estimated loss stands at 25000 dollars with partial insurance.
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Noblesville
Ind
Root Brick Works
Indianapolis
Sheridan
Pastle
Smoko Stack Collapses. Worker Killed in Port Clinton
A team became entangled in stay wires of a pumphouse smokestack at a plaster mill in Port Clinton Ohio. The stack fell trapping Nicolai Yensen who died instantly from the crushing impact.
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Port Clinton
Nicolai Yensen
Charleston snubs Wheeler at Confederate parade
J Wheeler, in blue instead of gray, was shunned in Charleston during a Confederate veterans parade. The public snub, blamed on General C Irvine Walker, left thousands disappointed as Wheeler arrived as special guest but was not honored in the procession.
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8. C
Robert E.,lee
Joseph’s Wheeler
Wheeler
United Confederate Veterans
C. Irvine Walker
Walker
Convict's Close Call As Lynching Spirit Looms
Sheriff Purintan of Morrow County rushed Arthur Gardner to the Mt. Gilead penitentiary after sentencing for assault. A mob formed to lynch the Black prisoner. Gardner escaped danger by leaving the jail through a back exit and boarding the southbound train. The victim was Carrie Kidwell, described as a child.
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Columbus
Purintan
Morrow County
Arthur Gardner
Mt. Gilead
Gardner
Carrie Kidwell
Veteran Erie worker commits suicide in crowded hardware store
Fred Simonds, a thirty year Erie Water Department employee, entered A. B. Pinney's hardware store on State street and after asking to see a revolver, loaded it, whispered goodbye, and shot himself in the head. He died on the store floor. He had served the Water Works for thirty years.
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Eric
Fred Simonds
Erie Water Department
Pinney
State Street
The
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Milner to Meet Kruger in Bloemfontein Talks
The Volksraad approves a meeting between President Kruger and Sir Alfred Milner on neutral ground at Bloemfontein. Discussions will cover South African troubles and aim to clear the air of political tensions.
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Transvaal Republic
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Cape Colony
South Africa
Bloemfontein
Gas dispute delayed to mid next week says director
A director from a rival gas company says no settlement meeting will occur until mid next week. The death of Roswell P. Flower disrupts plans as he was slated to play a key role in negotiations and in organizing the new burner company.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Roswell P. Flower
New Burner Company
Ferdinand Peck Departs Paris After Exposition Visit
United States Commissioner to the Paris Exposition of 1900, Ferdinand Peck, left Paris for the United States this morning. A large crowd of his friends gathered at the station to bid him farewell.
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Ferdinand Peck
United States
Printer's secrecy pledge marks secret congress proceedings
London dispatches report the first World conference will be held with all nations invited to discuss disarmament. Proceedings are secret, delegates pledged to secrecy, and only daily communiqués to be public. Domestic politics hinge on Rosebery and Liberal unity amid Harcourt attacks.
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