Senate and House actions and varied events noted
The item lists Senate and House activity including passage of minor bills and the naval appropriations, debates on the Philippine and immigration bills, and private pension and claim actions. It also reports English cotton industry decline, deaths of President Whitford and other figures, weather damage in Oklahoma, a flawed will, Chicago population estimates, and a wave of diverse legal, financial, and criminal notes from across the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dolliver
House
Hoar
Philippines
Dubois
Notable Victims and Events Across Cities Highlight Era News
The report chronicles multiple incidents and items: Jacob Clute, veteran horseman, dies at his Brooklyn home. Joseph Pearson shot dead by his wife in Esplenborough. mint resumes coinage after clerk’s refusal. secret order Nanigos arrested in Havana. Captain Cowie killed by express train in Rahway. counterfeiting raid in Chicago. Barnett predicts revolt against lynch law. Chicago woman killer. violent Duluth windstorm. U S government records flood and fire at Morris Plains hospital. coal price surge in New York and consolidation talks. Thiel College memorial hall fire. high auto price paid in Paris. Calgary storm. Rip Van Winkle mortgage foreclosure. Indian nations census. national bank data. Johnstown fire loss. royal tapestry gift. wage rise at Roebling’s Sons. Griffon boat site marker in La Salle.
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England
Lancashire
William C. Whitford
Milton
Wis.) College
Whitford
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Davenport
el Reno
Bridgeport
Kingfisher
E. L. McDonnell
Muskegon
Mich
Virginia Platt
Fairmount
Ind
Chicago
John McKee
Philadelphia
Catholic Church
Ste Agathe Des Montes
Can
Malvina L. Goddard
Bruce Payne
Grandby
Que
Mont Pelee
New Jersey
Bazille
Minnesota
New York County
New York City
Third Avenue
Fortyninth Street
Count Matsukata
Japan
United States
Joseph Barrone
Kansas
Vity
Barrone
Congregational Churches of
Illinois
Plymouth
Mass
George Pope
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pope
Order of St. Gregory the Great
Worcester
William Zamsier
Zamsier
Andrew Carnegie
Albany
St. Louis
Minnesota State Board of Control
Jacob Clute
Clute
Joseph Pearson
Louise
Esplenborough
Pearson
Norris
Nanigos
Havana
Cuba
George Cowie
Farragut
Indiana
Spain
Rahway
N. J
Eustin A. Batchelder
Batchelder
Ferdinand Barnett
Frederick W. Eberhardt
Mary
Eberhardt
Duluth
Minn
New Jersey State Hospital For
Morris Plains
New York
Memorial Hall
Thiel College
Greenville
R. A. Rainey
Baron de Rothschild
Paris
Calgary
Man
Kingston
Rip van Winkle
Catskills
Arthur C. Cochran
Gen. Cochran
Census Bureau
Indian Territory
Frankel
Johnstown
South Kensington Museum
London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Trenton
John A. Roebling’s Sons Co
Charles C. Roebling
la Salle
Hennepin
Free Cuba at Last as Palma Becomes President
Havana celebrates Palma's inauguration on May 21 as Gen Wood lowers the American flag and hands over control. The ceremony ends US military occupation with 21 gun salute and a Cuban flag raised atop the palace as Whiteside departs Santiago follows suit as Eighth Cavalry leaves Cuba. Secretary Hay confirms US obligation ends and a republican government has begun under Tomas Estrada Palma.
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Havana
Republic of Cuba
Wood
War Department
United States
Cuba
Paris
Senor Palma
Republic
Gomez
Cabanas Fortress
Union
Cabanas
Eighth Cavalry
Washington
Hay
Tomas Estrada Palma
Temporary injunction against beef packers in Chicago
Judge Grosscup enforces a broad government injunction against the so called packers combine. The order, issued after May 10 and backed by District Attorney Bethea, threatens contempt for continued uniform arrangements. Packers’ attorney John Miller objected to some clauses but the judge drafted a compromise form.
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Chicago
Packers’ Combine
Grosscup
United States Circuit
Bethea
John §. Miller
Fire destroys Broad and Vine three story warehouse
A large three story brick building at Broad and Vine streets occupied by Marks Bros department store and the Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Co. was destroyed by fire. Mrs. Sarah A. Meyers age 74 and Ross Ranch a firefighter were overcome by smoke. Loss estimated at 100000 with Marks Bros bearing the bulk of damage. Origin of the blaze unknown.
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Philadelphia
Broad and Vine Streets
Marks Bros
Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Co
Sarah A. Meyers
Ross Ranch
Jealous husband kills wife then shoots self in New Brighton
Emil Rutger formerly of Cleveland shot and killed his wife at a New Brighton boarding house, then killed himself. The bodies were found side by side last evening. Jealousy is suspected as the motive.
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New Brighton
Emil Rutger
Cleveland
Tobacco warehouse fire destroys 1000 hogsheads in Kentucky
Mayfield Kentucky May 21 The tobacco warehouse of Ligon Allen Co was burned yesterday with about 1000 hogsheads of tobacco Loss about 100000 dollars Fire extinguished but the building and content were a total loss.
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Mayfield
Ligon, Allen & Co
Chaplain Milburn Injured by Runaway Horse
Washington reports Chaplain Milburn of the senate was struck by a runaway horse pulling a buggy as he left the Capitol Tuesday. The big toe on one foot was severed and several other toes were badly injured.
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Milburn
Washington
Senate
Capitol
Memorial Rejected by Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly
Springfield Mo May 21 The Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly adopted by a large majority a report on overtures which rejected memorials to rid the confession of faith of its recognition of immersion as one mode of Baptism.
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Springfield
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
Confession of Faith
Strike of the Miners Across Regions Inspires Churches
In Wilkesbarre and surrounding towns on May 26 the miners strike spreads through Wyoming Valley. The UMW conference at Huntington orders a general strike in Virginia and West Virginia starting June 7, while local meetings discuss non union coal and aid for strikers.
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Mitchell
Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Virginia
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Huntington
W. Va
Kingston
Ashley
Shamokin
Reviewing Authority Rejects Waller Court Martial Verdict
Manila May 26 The reviewing authority Maj Gen Adna R Chaffee disapproves most findings in the Waller and Day cases for executing natives in Samar without trial. He says Waller acted in retaliation not war and approves most acquittals but disapproves the minor offense finding.
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Waller
Manila
L. W. T. Waller
John H. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Adna R. Chaffee
Maj. Waller
Gen. Smith
Gen Smith
Wealthy Chicagoan shot by burglars in home invasion
Daniel Hill real estate owner and George H. Phillips Co. partner on the Chicago board of trade was shot multiple times in his Monroe Street residence as three intruders forced a bedroom door. Mrs Hill awakened, cried for help, and police arrived after the assailants fled.
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Chicago
Daniel Hill
George H. Phillips Co
Chicago Board of Trade
Monroe Street
Chicago Tragedy Shocks North Side Couple
Chicago on May 26 reports Nels Johnson a North Side politician shot and fatally wounded his sister in law Mrs. C. J. Gullackson then killed himself after his wife sought protection with relatives. The act followed a 19 year marriage and a foreclosure sale of Johnsons home last week.
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Chicago
Nels Johnson
North Side
C. J. Gullackson
Johnson
Record-Setting Rail Run by Engineer William Tuck
Engineer William Tuck piloting engine No. 611 of the Wa bash railroad pulled four coaches on a Montpelier Ohio to Detroit run totaling 97 miles in 88 minutes. The journey also set Ohio segment records with 84.2 miles in 71 minutes and a Whitaker Mich to Oakwood Mich stretch of 26 miles in 21 minutes achieving about 75 mph.
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Detroit
Mich
William Tuck
Wabash Railroad
Montpelier
Ohio
Whitaker, Mich
Oakwood
Jenkins Faces Schoenfeld In Hurdle Match At New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 26 Tom Jenkins repeatedly attempted to throw Prof Otto Schoenfeld in a catch as catch can bout. Jenkins secured two falls but failed to clinch a third within the ten minutes remaining.
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New Orleans
Tom Jenkins
Prof
Otto Schoenfeld
Jenkins
Attempted assassination of Kharkoff governor reported
A report from St. Petersburg on May 26 states an assassination attempt targeted Prince Obolensky governor of Kharkoff. He was praised by the czar for suppressing peasant rioting in the district.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Obolensky
Kharkoff
Disastrous Fernie Mine Collapse Leaves 100 Missed
Vancouver reports a Crow’s Nest Coal Co mine explosion at Fernie British Columbia killing or trapping over 100 miners. Eighteen bodies recovered so far. most victims described as foreigners. Rescue work hindered by coal damp. cause under investigation.
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Vancouver B. C
British Columbia
Crow’s Nest Coal Co
Fernie
B. C
No. 2
No. 3
Wellington
Trade Conditions Report Mixed as Coal Strife Feeds Tension
R G Dun weekly review notes anthracite coal region tensions rising while railways show gains in May. Iron and steel steady amid fuel and labor strain. footwear prices improve slightly and leather remains firm. Wheat exports fall from last year, corn receipts drop, new corn crop progress seen. US failures total 192 vs 180 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Chinese White Rice Blamed for Beriberi Plague in Prison
Capt. Harry Littlefield reports to Surgeon General Sternberg that in Pangasinan military prison Chinese white rice correlated with an epidemic of beriberi. From February to March cases rose, then ceased after switching to native rye, with no new deaths.
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Beriberi
Harry Littlefield
Pangasinan
Sternberg
Beriberi Hospital
Beekeeping Craft Expands Bee Tongue and Trade
A Bee keeper's Journal argues humans improved bees by selecting for longer tongues and providing safer home frames and food. It notes bees thrived after introduction to America, expanding with new flowers and climates, aiding both bee production and pollination.
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America
Beekeeper’s Journal
Tragedy at South Bend ends with two deaths
In South Bend on May 24, John W. Churry aged 31 a carpenter shot and killed his sweetheart Susanne Keceskemeti aged 16 then killed himself with the same revolver. The pair with her parents sat on the porch until midnight when the parents retired. About 15 minutes later three shots were heard. At 2 am the mother saw both bodies on the ground. No struggle or motive is known.
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South Bend
Ind
John W. Churry
Susanne Keceskemeti
Churry
Charry
Yellowstone Park Roads and Bridges Tie Up Government Funds
The United States government is spending many thousands of dollars on Yellowstone national park improvements. Roads are being built to reach high valley areas and new bridges span deep chasms. A $500,000 appropriation is planned with potential for more. Two additional hotels will be built by the Yellowstone Park Transportation Company as record travel is expected this season with numerous tourists already booked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Wonderland
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone Park Transportation Company
Trolley Wreck Near Easton Kills Two
Two men died and many injured when an Easton Nazareth trolley derailed in Palmer township after brakes failed on a steep hill. Edward Commodore of Nazareth and Joseph Derhammer of Easton died. 89 passengers were aboard the car.
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Easton
Edward Commodore
Nazareth
Joseph Derhammer
Palmer Township
Commentary on gender roles and crime from the New York Press
A quoted editorial tone asserts social mores about crime, wealth, and domestic life. It claims virtuous behavior deters crime among men, links female wealth to appetite control, and discusses household management and rivalry among women. It notes ambitious women seek staff like a pantry and predicts social vigilance in marriage and business.
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N. Y
Perfume My Clothes to Fool People About Cars
A witty quote from the New York Herald notes a jest about scenting clothing with oil to imply automobile ownership. The remark lampoons vanity and social status signaling in urban life.
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N. Y. Herald
Montrose High School principal Benton E. James commits suicide
Susquehanna Pa May 24 Prof Benton E James longtime Montrose High School principal died by hanging Thursday night. His body was found Friday on the outskirts of the borough. No further details were provided.
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Susquehanna
Benton E. James
Montrose High School
Death of a Jurist
New York Supreme Court Justice George P. Andrews died at his home in the city yesterday in his 66th year. He suffered a stroke a week ago and pneumonia was the immediate cause of death.
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New York
Supreme Court
George P. Andrews
Forest Fire Near Canyon City Endangers Prospects
A forest fire on Sheep Mountain north of Canyon City Colorado burned fiercely Thursday night causing alarm among prospectors in the area. The blaze subsided by Friday and all prospectors were found safe.
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Canyon City
Col
Sheep Mountain
Two Boys Drowned In Youghiogheny River Near McKeesport
In Pittsburg on May 24 W Kent McCarthy 16 from Stevens City Virginia and Charles Smewes 15 of McKeesport were drowned yesterday in the Youghiogheny river near McKeesport.
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Pittsburg
W. Kent McCarthy
Stevens City
Charles Smewes
McKeesport
Youghiogheny River
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