Allen Reaches Porto Rico for Civil Governor Arrival
Charles Herbert Allen arrived aboard the Dolphin as Porto Rico’s new civil governor. General Davis greeted him aboard, followed by a 75 member insular police detachment and four Porto Rico regiment companies. A 8,000 strong crowd watched as salutes rang out and Allen was driven to the executive mansion.
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Porto Rico
Dolphin
Charles Herbert Allen
New York
Texas
Machias
General Davis
Mr. Allen
Insular Police
Porto Rico Regiment
Davis
Parker
Texas and Dolphin
Allen
NYC Central Strike Looms After Ultimatum to Company
Burrao April 80 New York Central employees threaten a nationwide east coast rail strike if demands are not met by 1 pm today. Leaders say 80,000 more workers could join within 24 hours, with mediation officials warning of a grave situation and police placed on emergency duty.
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Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Bull
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Cooper
Chicago Hosts Admiral Dewey Welcome Festivities
Admiral George Dewey arrived in Chicago for a multi day visit beginning May 1. The great Auditorium hosted a grand ball in his honor, the most beautiful event in its history, with thousands cheering and festive displays. He will spend three days in the city before departing Thursday morning for Jacksonville Illinois.
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Ontoaco
George Dewey
Chicago
Jacksonville
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Boers Active West of Bloemfontein Pressures Warrenton
British forces monitor Boers moving between Fourteen Streams and Kimberley as winded maneuvers unfold near Thaba N'Chu. Reports note 4,000 to 5,000 enemy numbers retreating toward Ladybrand with Brabant and Dalgety relief completed. General Buller faces camelid horse sickness affecting new mounts.
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Kimberley
Windsorton
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Thaba N’chu
Ladybrand
Wepener
Brabant
Dalgety
Maseru
Leeuw River
Karee Siding
Buller
Lucas Meyer
Pretoria
Orange Free State
Thaba N'Chu
de Wet
Redvers Buller
Lord Roberts
Daily Chronicle
Denersdorp
War Office
Ladybrand Road
Begbie Charged With Murder in Johannesburg Blast
A Daily Mail despatch cites a Johannesburg scene examination showing Begbie works destroyed by a blast likely beyond repair. Seventeen workers still unaccounted for. Begbie charged with murder amid Boer suspicions he blew up his own plant to avenge being forced to manufacture munitions for the enemy.
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Begbie
London
Daily Mail
Johannesburg
Boer Peace Delegates Sail for United States
The Boer Peace commission members will sail from Rotterdam next Thursday aboard the Maashan. Dr. Leyds and Dr. Mueller will not accompany them. The delegates go to America after the Netherlands government told them Europeans offer little support.
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Rotterdam
United States
Leyds
Mueller
America
Netherlands
Europe
Damages European Wheat Crop Reported
London May 1 The Mark Lane Express weekly crop review says the unseasonable return of winter last week destroys the last chance of wheat and spring sown corn in England and France being reaped at the average date and diminishes the prospect of average yield.
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The
Mark Lane Express
England
France
Impeachment Reported Against Swedish Ministry
Stockholm May 1 The constitutional committee of the Riksdag has reported in favor of impeaching the ministry for constitutional violation in appointing a Norwegian, Ditt en, to the top post in the foreign office.
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Constitutional Committee of the
Rikedag
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Litigation revived in case against National Linseed Oil Co
Stockholders holding 4600 shares petition the United States circuit court to place the National Linseed Oil Co under a receiver to recover about 180000 dollars allegedly lost by former officers and to recover remaining assets, with about 100000 in outstanding accounts at risk. The American Linseed Oil Co, which bought the firm, is not named as a party.
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S& Receiver
Chcaco
National Linseed .Oil
United States Circuit Court
James Clark
Plainfield
N. J
Walter MM. McCain
Des Moines
J.W. Brooks
Henry B. Scott
William W. Baldwin
Burlington, IL
Board of Trade
American Linseed Oil Company
Labor Trouble Probe Tells of Grand Jury Action in Chicago
A May 1 grand jury in Ontcaaco issued subpoenas for six witnesses to probe Chicago labor troubles and seek a settlement. Reports say officers were shuffled to cast doubt on the administration over police salaries. Chief Ripley alleged coverups in internal reports.
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Ontcaaco
Chicago
Ripley
Ecumenical convention opens with Sankey hymns at Carnegie Hall
The ecumenical convention in New York attracted a full Carnegie Hall audience with Ira D. Sankey leading several hymns. John D. Rockefeller and party attended a box while President Seth Low opened the meeting. Rev. Samuel B. Capen spoke on foreign missions noting Sandwich Islands as a prime example and praising American women abroad.
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New York
Carnegie Hall
John D. Rockefeller
Seth Low
Ira D. Sankey
Samuel B. Capen
Boston
American Board of Foreign Missions
Sandwich Islands
Congregational Church
Great Church Congress Prompts 100000 Strong Salvation Army
A Methodist gathering in Cubano plans a consecrated army of one hundred thousand for soul salvation. Bishop J M Thoburn will propose the crusade at the general conference and seeks support to begin immediately.
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Cubcano
J. M. Thoburn
India
Cholera Rages at Godray Relief Camp in Bombay
Cholera spreads fear at the large Godray relief camp near Bombay where thousands of famine affected natives receive aid. Reports describe a severe outbreak as health workers scramble to contain it.
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Bombay
Godray
Rene
Disaster strikes Paris exposition crowd as bridge collapses
A temporary bridge on the Paris expo grounds collapsed under a Sunday crowd near the Celestial Globe, killing nine and injuring about 40. A seven year old girl was among the dead, with numerous others buried beneath plaster as rescuers and soldiers cleared debris.
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Paris
Avenue de Sufren
Accident at Paris exposition kills three workers
A scaffold collapsed in the Salle des Fetes during the opening ceremony, killing three workmen and seriously injuring another. The hall had been hastily prepared with rubbish cleared and walls covered with tapestry, as workers continued finishing the building after the function.
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Paris
Flood Devastates Waco Business District In Flood Disaster
A severe electrical storm and heavy rain flooded half of Waco Texas, inundating streets and basements. Four known and two unknown people are dead, with four more missing. relief committees mobilize to aid victims as momentum builds. Gates and Lambert arrive in New York to face potential legal action regarding American Steel and Wire.
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Tex
Nancy Caudle
Emma Caudle
Daugter
Wiilliam Walker
Rosa Chapman
Emma Decker
Thomas Capps
Franklin Street
Austin Avenue
Waco Creek
Barron’s Branch
Gates
New York
John W. Gates
John Lambert
American Steel and Wire Company
Waldorf-Astoria
Isaac L. Ellwood
Tax Board Publishes Final Valuations for Franchises
The state Board of Tax Commissioners announced yesterday the final valuations on the franchises in play across New York City. The disclosure follows a May 1 report from Albany listing key figures and assessments affecting rates and revenues.
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Algany
M. Y
State ‘Board of Tax Commissioners
New York City
Congress Daily Chronicle of April 24 to 30 Events
Senate rejected Matthew S. Quay for a Pennsylvania seat by 38 to 33 and maintained the governor appointments in Puerto Rico. Hawaiian civil government bill conference report approved. Agricultural appropriation under $3.1 million. Pneumatic mail tube funding was struck from post office bill amid Moody's charges against a stockholder of the tube company. Nathan B. Scott disputed over his senate seat with Pettus. Alaskan and cotton claims advanced. Stotsenburg pension approved. Grant statue ceremonies planned. National Home for Disabled Volunteers funding set at 160000. Senate debated Boers sympathy. Portorico civil affairs resolution advanced. Lacey bill to expand Agriculture Department powers and ban interstate game transport passed in House.
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Matthew S. Quay
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Nathan B. Scott
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Ala
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National Home For
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Paris
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Court of Claims
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Winslow
Cardenas
Cuba
Hodgsie
Hugh McCulloch
Department of Agriculture
Grain Markets Quiet as Traders Hold Holiday Stance
Board of Trade markets were quiet with many traders inclined to stand pat ahead of the holiday. Corn rose on cables while wheat and oats slipped. closing figures show May wheat at 653 1 2c and July wheat at 6712c, May corn 1c, oats May 2240-2344c, with cash quotations for No 2 red wheat 70 to 70 1 2c.
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Caicaco
Board of Trade
Cattle and Hog Prices Mixed at Local Market April 30
Auction reports show cattle steady to lower with steers at 4.85 to 5.75 for natives and 4.00 to 5.20 for Texas fed steers. Hogs 74 to 86 in top range, lambs weak. receipts total around 85 000 cattle and 80 000 hogs with varied feeder and canner prices.
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Texas Fed
Texas Bulls
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report
Kansas City livestock receipts 5 500 cattle and 8 400 sheep with mixed price moves. Cattle ranges include native steers 4 25 to 5 00 and fed westerns 4 15 to 4 85. hogs 4 65 to 6 05. Colorado and clipped lambs 5 50 to 8 75. ewes 3 75 to 4 65. pul ls 3 25 to 4 00.
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Kansas City
Colorado
South Omaha Cattle Receipts Reported With Mixed Movements
South Omaha stock market bulletin notes April 8 cattle receipts around 2,400 with native beef steers at about 4.00 and heifers steady, western feeders and calves in the 6.00 to 10.00 range, listings for calves and stockers showing varied prices.
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South Omaha
Mrs Adams Acquitted in Self Defense Murder Case
Mrs Jeannette Adams, who killed her husband in a reported act of self defense after alleged cruel treatment, was acquitted in Omaha. She said she and her two children will live with her late husband’s parents in Omaha.
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Omaha
Okciuwani
Jeannette Adams
Union Pacific Railway
Sistex
Relief for Flood Sufferers in Rankin County
A Jackson relief expedition reports a dire flood aftermath in Rankin county. More than 40 destitute families, mostly colored, lack food after high waters left them homeless. Two boatloads of rations were given and further subscriptions are being sought.
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Jackson, Miss
Rankin County
Porte Silence on Indemnity Dispute Remains Unchanged
In Constantinople on April 830 the Porte has not replied to the note delivered by Lloyd Griscom the United States charge d affaires regarding the indemnity claim. Rumors ease the view that a private American contractor arrangement might hide payment and avoid Ottoman responsibility for massacre losses.
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Porte
Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
United States
Lloyd Griscom
Indian Bird Head Shot in drunken Pouca Agency spree
An Indian named Bird Head was seriously shot last evening at Pouca Agency during a drunken brawl among several Indians. Authorities reported the incident occurred near Nroprara Nebraska on May 1.
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Nroprara, Neb
Bird Head
Pouca Agency
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Nasal Relief
Nasal catarrh yields to Ely's Cream Balm described as pleasantly aromatic and cleansing the nasal surface. The 500 size is sold by druggists with a trial 10 cent size to prove its effectiveness and purity for continued treatment.
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