Peace Prevails as J S Taylor Surrenders Guarded Capitol
In Frankfort on May 22, 4 pm saw Taylor soldiers evacuate the state capitol turning over Gatling guns and equipment to Assistant Adjt. Gen. Murray. Gov Beckham and Democrats awaited inaugurations while minor officials planned a legal contest. Beckham praised the decision as law and order, and a funeral-like flower tribute marked Goebel's grave.
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Frankfort
Supreme Court
Washington
Taylor
Goebel
Adjt
Murray
State Capitol
Adj
Collier
State House
Bradley
Zhas. Finley
Caleb Powers
Louisville
Executive Mansion
Capital Hotel
Tate
W. C. Bradley
Beckham
Court of Appeals
Mr. Goebel
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Kentucky
Tribunals of Justice
Iam
T. F. Talliaferro
Kodist Church
Result of the Strike Fatality and Wounding in St Louis Riot
A strike riot in St Louis left one teen dead and four others wounded. Martin Zika, 18, was shot in the breast near his home on Geyer Avenue and died minutes later. Motorman Clarence Mull en and Minnie Krueger, 18, were wounded, along with two rioters. Police and city officials arrested conductor Farley and motorman Drake for investigation. The clash began at 13th and Herbert streets with stones and gunfire as a mob of about 250 confronted Tower Grove line workers and four Bele Fountain cars.
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St. Louis
Martin Zika
Clarence E. Mullen
Minnie Krueger
13Th
Herbert Streets
Zika
Geyer Avenue
Tower Grove
Ile
Farley
Drake
18Th
Bele Fountain Line
Joyce
Mullen
Chas. W. Scott
Tey
Johannesburg
Kruger
Simon W. Cramer
Paulding
Hay
Buller
British War Office
Mafeking
Roy Wilson White
Law Department
University of Pennsylvania
Two Important Bills Pass in House of Representatives
The House, by suspension, approved two labor bills extending the eight hour law to all contractors on government work and banning interstate traffic in prison made goods under state police powers. It also admitted state agricultural de partment filtrations to mail as second class and rejected Army appropriation conference reports over a Manila library item.
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Washington
House
Committee On Labor
Manila
Americans Repel Insurgent Attacks in Mindanao Skirmish
In Manila the American garrisons fortify trenches as insurgents surround Donsola in Sorsogon and a Moros clash at Cottobatto. Maj Wise holds Donsola with two companies while Maj Brett dispatches a larger force after a fort gunboat bombardment.
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Manila
Maj. Wise
Donsola
Sorsogon
Bell
Mindanao
Cottobatto
Maj
Brett
British advance nears Johannesburg as Pretoria evacuation looms
London dispatch reports British horsemen within 40 miles of Johannesburg and Pretoria’s evacuation may begin. Civilians move toward Machadadorp while trains from Lorenzo Marques carry German passengers bound for Europe. Roberts advises limited resistance south of Klip River.
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London
Lorenzo Marques
Vaal
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Machadadorp
Lydenburg
Europe
Kroonstad
Smaldeel
Lord Roberts
Colville
Rundle
Harrismith
Klip
Burg
Transvaal
West and East Near Victory in Sixteenth Methodist Bishop Ballot
In Chicago on May 22 delegates reported the west led by Dr. David H. Moore and the east by Dr. J. W. Hamilton by about a dozen votes in the sixteenth ballot. Moore had 425 votes, Hamilton 413, with 657 votes cast and 438 needed for victory. Day held 198 with Spellmeyer and Neely gaining a few. scattering votes increased. The next ballot could unite votes on Moore and Hamilton to spare a postponement.
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Chicago
General Methodist Conference
David H. Moore
Cincinnati
Western Christian Advocate
J. W. Hamilton
New York
The
Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Educational
Drs. Moore
Hamilton
Boer diplomats face Senate floor test in Washington
In Washington on May 22 a vote failed to extend privileges on the Senate floor to Boer commissioners amid a sharp debate with Senator Davis over recognition and the president’s role. Meantime the post office appropriation bill passed with a $225,000 clause for pneumatic tube contracts. Texas also set a quarantine against San Francisco for bubonic plague, with Norton establishing guards and a central camp near El Paso to block entry.
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Washington
Senate
Allen
National
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Mr. Davis
Post Office
Texas
el Paso
Tex
Norton
San Francisco
United States
Four Brady Children Die in Home Fire Near Nashville
Four children of Thomas Brady perished in a house fire ten miles from Nashville Tennessee. The blaze broke out while the parents were away at church, trapping the youngsters inside the residence.
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Nashville
Tenn
Thos. Brady
Gov elect Head inaugurated in Baton Rouge ceremony
Governor elect W. W. Head takes the oath at the state capitol in Baton Rouge Louisiana. The event marks a new administration as political observers note the peaceful transfer of power amid regional tensions.
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W.W. Head
State Capitol
Baton Rouge,La
Boer delegates greet Hay in diplomatic room
The three Boer delegates were received unofficially by Secretary of State Hay in the diplomatic room. The report that President Kruger sued for peace is false.
Democratic caucus picks McEnery and Foster for Senate
In Baton Rouge on May 22 the Democratic legislative caucus unanimously selects Senator S. C. McEnery and Murphy J. Foster for the United States Senate. The fully Democratic legislature will formally elect them.
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New Orleans
Democratic Legislative Caucus
St Baton Rouge
S. C. McEnery
Murphy J. Foster
United States Senate
Baseball Tnnings Report for Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh
Box scores list runs hits and errors for multiple games. Chicago and Philadelphia combined for 16 to 2 in a split of innings with Garvin Donahue and others noted as batteries. Cincinnati beat New York 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 8. St Louis lost to Boston 12 1 4 1 1 0 1 2 6 16. Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn with 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 6 7. Umpires Swartwood Emptie O Day Hurst noted.
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Tnnings
RHE
Chicago
Philad’a
Garvin
Donahue
Orth and
McFarland
Swartwood
Cincinnati
New York
Hahn and Peitz
Doheny
Bowerman
Emptie
RH. E. St. Louis
Boston
Powell and Criger
Lewis, Bailey and Clark
O'Day
R. HE
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Leever
Zimmer
Dunn
McGinnity
McGuire
Hurst
Cluha
Philadelphia
Scesesese
St. Louis
Beaton
Market Reports from Cincinnati and Chicago May 21
Cincinnati markets show flour and grain price ranges across varieties with spring and winter categories. Live stock quotes list hogs cattle sheep lambs and veal calves with price bands. Chicago reports wheat and corn bids by quality, including No 2 red and northern spring grades.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
No Intervention Policy Maintains U.S. Neutrality in Boer War
Washington reports state department stance after Boer delegation meeting with Secretary Hay. The secretary cites the president's goal of peace and a fixed neutrality, noting no room for intervention or deviation from tradition.
Paris Fashion Reception Highlights at Elysee Palace Hotel
SADIE MERRITT reports a quiet American and Parisian elite reception at the new Elysee Palace hotel in Paris during the World Fair opening. Attendees showcased intricate gowns including shell pink embroidered tulle and yellow mouseline looks, while American visitors wore simpler outfits yet retained charm. Laces in pastel tans and ochre hues, banded by veiled trims and lappered lace, influence upcoming dress silhouettes and a putty voile gown over blue gray lining features a long train and fringe detailing.
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New Elysee Palace Hotel
Paris
Sadie Merritt
Cycling as an Occupation in Youth and Training
The piece argues cycling as recreation is for all, but taking cycling as a lifelong pursuit strains busy professionals. It questions how doctors lawyers firm heads students can train while markets and examinations demand attention. It reflects on balancing sport with life’s responsibilities.
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