Coal miners suspend work across Pennsylvania in union action
About 145000 miners in 357 collieries halted operations in a unified strike for higher wages and shorter hours. A Hazelton convention may decide to extend the stoppage beyond the initial three days, with widespread company preparations and layoffs evident. President Mitchell praised the turnout and resolve.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hazelton
Scranton
Mine Workers Union
Mitchell
Foraker Outlines Policy on Philippines Stay
Ohio Senator Foraker argues the United States must retain control of the Philippines until order is restored and a stable government is set. He defends the policy as humane and warns against Troop withdrawal under current or future administrations. He cites editorials and the army’s conduct, while the Senate backs a House amendment for a $200,000 relief appropriation for the French West Indies.
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Ohio
Philippines
Washington
Senate
Foraker
United States
Denver News
Patterson
McKinney
French West Indies
Statehood Bill for Oklahoma and New Mexico Passes
The House approved the omnibus bill for admission of Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico without division after a late opposition collapse. A proposed Montezuma state joining New Mexico and Arizona failed 28 to 16, ending the debate. Delegate Mark A. Smith suffered a near stroke but recovered with medical aid and was moved to his hotel.
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House
Washington
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Overstreet
Ind
Montezuma
Mark A. Smith
A. T
Airship Explodes Over Paris Killing Severo and Associate
In Paris on May 12 an airship belonging to Brazilian aeronaut Senor Augusto Severo ascended then exploded. Severo and one assistant aboard were killed in the incident.
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Paris
Senor Augusto’ Severo
Severo
Senate confirms Evans for London consul general post
Washington remained busy as the Senate confirmed H Clay Evans to be consul general at London and Frank P Sargent as commissioner general of immigration.
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Senate
Washington
H.clay Evans
London
Frank‘p. Sargent
Nets
Last Tribute to Admiral Sampson Across Departments
William Thompson Sampson, rear admiral on the North Atlantic Station during the Spanish War, was laid to rest with unprecedented national representation. The funeral drew 40 000 to 45 000 mourners as Washington and Arlington hosted a vast procession through Georgetown amid a clear day and solemn crowds.
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Washington
William ‘Thompson Sampson
United States
North Atlantic
Spain
United States Supreme Court
Arlington
Georgetown
Corrigan laid to rest in New York cathedral crypt
The body of Archbishop Michael Augustine Corrigan was interred in St. Paul’s cathedral crypt in New York after a solemn requiem mass at St Patrick’s cathedral. Cardinal Gibbons presided with five archbishops 16 bishops and over 1 000 priests in attendance as crowds filled the cathedral precincts.
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New York
Michael Augustine Corrigan
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
President of Hayti resigns as chief executive
General Tiresias Simon Sam steps down as president of the Haytian republic on May 10. Congress will meet May 12 to choose a successor. Port au Prince remains quiet as the Dominican republic sits calm and exiled leaders seek refuge after the revolution.
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General Sam
Republic
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Tiresias Simon Sam
Haytian Republic
Dominican Republic
Jiminez
Deschamps
Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Snowstorms Across Red River Valley Hit Wheat Regions
A storm swept the Red river valley with heavy snow from Winnipeg to Fargo and beyond. Two inches fell in the local area with wet snow soaking soils, raising fears the wheat crop in the valley will be materially reduced.
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Red River Valley
Grand Fork
N. C
Winnipeg
Fargo
Larimore
Minnesota
McLaurin Defends Self in Hotel Lobby Incident
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina faced an aggressor in a Washington hotel lobby after a dining room encounter. The assailant, said to be intoxicated, followed him to the cigar stand where McLaurin knocked him down. No arrests were made.
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McLaurin
Washington
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
Two Children Die From Night Lamp Fire in Pueblo
In Pueblo on May 10 Walter Craddock 10 and his sister Edna were burned by a lamp that exploded while they slept. Walter died from burns, and Edna is not expected to recover. The lantern incident occurred shortly after midnight when Walter grasped a lit lamp and approached Edna’s bed.
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Pueblo
Cole
Walter Craddock
W. S. Craddock
Edna
Two Men Hanged Simultaneously at Moundville Prison
Wheeling May 10. John Mooney and Frank Fridly were executed yesterday at Moundville penitentiary for the March 1 1900 murder of James Hervey a farmer in the county. Both proclaimed innocence to the end and offered a final prayer for the men who killed Hervey.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John Mooney
Frank Fridly
Moundaville
James Hervey
Jame Hervey
Rebels Bombard Nan Ning Fu Killing Hundreds
Advices from Jin Chou report Chinese rebels bombarded Nan Ning Fu for three hours on April 27 with field guns. Between 300 and 400 inhabitants were killed before the rebels withdrew to the hills.
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Hong Kong
Jin Chou
Nan Ning Fu
Bilis
Times warns peace talks unclear amid Boer negotiations
The London Times reports Boer and British delegates clash over concessions after Dutch correspondence signals openness to proposals. Lord Kitchener vows not to hinder meetings with commandoes, but no armistice. Doubts rise over Steyn's stance and hope for peace fades amid possible liberal gains in Britain influencing Boer resistance.
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London Times
London
the Times
Great Britain
Transvaal
Schalkburger
Hneg
Steyn
Orange Free State
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Lord Milner
South Africa
Middleberg
Europe
The
Times
Kitchener
Milner
Bury
Lancashire
Missouri Attorney General files ouster suit against meat packers
Missouri Attorney General Crow seeks ouster in the state supreme court against Armour Packing Ham mond Packing Cudahy Packing Armour Co and Krug Packing for alleged anti trust violations. An alternative writ returns May 30 en banc. Proceedings stem from this week’s inquiry with evidence from butchers and dealers. US Attorney General Knox requested copies of the evidence.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Crow
Supreme Court
Armour Packing Company
Hammond Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Armour & Co
Krug Packing Company
Burgess
United States
Knox
Chicago Grain and Provisions Closing Prices May 12
Active short covering and bullish government crop data lift prices on the Chicago Board of Trade. July wheat up 5c, July corn up 5c, July oats up around ½c. provisions mixed but near session highs. Closing: Wheat May 75¾c July 75½c Sept 74½c. Corn May 61¾c July 63c Sept 61c. Oats May 43¾c July 35¾c Sept 20¾c. futures and cash bids listed alongside standard contract values.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Chicago Live Stock Market Report May 12
Cattle receipts 18 000 active and steady with prices for good to prime steers from 6.80 to 7.40, cows 1.50 to 6.00, Texas fed steers 5.25 to 6.60. hog receipts 38 000 with openings 10c lower and closing active, prices 6.75 to 7.22 per hundred weight. sheep receipts 15 000 with lambs steady to 10c lower, wethers 5.75 to 6.30, native and western lambs 5.00 to 6.80.
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report May 12
Cattle receipts 4000 steady to 10 cents lower with several classes quoted. Beef steers 6.70 to 7.30, cows 2.50 to 6.00, calves 8.00 to 6.40, bulls 8.00 to 5.10. Hogs receipts 5900 weak to lower, top 7.30, most 6.90 to 7.25. Sheep receipts 5900 active and steady, native lambs 5.45 to 7.15, western lambs 5.75 to 7.15.
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Kansas City
South Omaha Live Stock Market Report May 12
Cattle receipts 8 300 steady with native steers 5.00 to 7.00 cows and heifers 5.80 to 6.00 western steers 4.90 Texas steers 4.50 to 5.50 canners 2.25 stockers feeders 3.00 to 5.30 calves 3.50 to 6.25 bulls 2.75 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 3 900 down 00 heavy 7.00 to 7.15 canes 6.95 to 7.00 light 6.75 to 7.00 pigs 5.50 to 6.50 bulk 6.95 to 7.06. Sheep receipts 3 700 steady fed muttons 5.00 to 6.00 western 4.50 to 5.00 ewes 4.20 to 5.50 lambs 5.50 to 6.00.
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South Omaha
Texas
St Joseph Livestock Market Receipts Reported
St Joseph live stock market on May 12 shows cattle receipts at 900 with prices for natives cows and stockers ranging from 1.50 to 6.50, veals around 3.10, hogs at 4.25 to 5.25. Age group receipts total 8 100 with light and light mixed cattle at 6.90 to 7.15 and medium to heavy at 7.10 to 7.30.
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St. Joseph
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