One Man Power in Montana Shapes Senate Remarks
Senator Clark of Montana claims he opposed centralized control in the state politics. He defends his character and explains joining the race in 1898 to curb one man power while detailing alleged unfair testimony and says he will resign on his own accord, with the resignation to reach the Montana governor on Monday after mailing on the eleventh.
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Washington
Senate
Clark
Montara
Privileges and Elections Committee
Montana
Montanus
Largest Missouri Republican Convention Opens With Enthusiasm
Enormous Missouri gathering in Kansas City convened at 11 o'clock with Mayor Reed's welcome and Aikens speech praising expansion. Delegates-at-large to Philadelphia to be chosen. Joseph Florey slated for governor and E F Allen for lieutenant governor. California Republicans meet in Sacramento and plan continued delegate selection tomorrow.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Reed
Aikens
Philadelphia
Joseph Florey
E. F. Allen
Sacramento
Rome Faces Uncertain Parliament Meeting
Rome May 15 The chamber of deputies may not meet today as the government delays calling parliament until it can bargain with the opposition to avoid laws once debate rules apply. The opposition vows to persist in obstruction provoking government expulsions of members.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Kentucky at Sea Battle Ship Commissioned at Newport News
The battleship Kentucky, sister ship to the Kearsarge, was placed in commission at the Newport News shipyard with prominent naval officials attending. It is touted as one of the fastest and most powerful battleships in the U S Navy.
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Newport News
Kentucky
United States Navy
Commisson
Baseball Scores and Standings Across National League Games
National League results from Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis and Brooklyn include 12 inning tie in Cincinnati and other listed matchups. No detailed scores provided due to OCR fragmentation.
Fighting the Bill At Territorial Waterway Convention
Report on actions and debates at the territorial waterway convention focusing on opposition to proposed legislation. Speakers from local interests describe potential impacts while committee members review amendments and stance. Public attendance and commentary noted.
Territorial waterways convention opens in Albuquerque
A territorial waterways convention met at 11:30 with Gov. M A Otero presiding and W S Burke as secretary. Frank Springer of Las Vegas was elected chairman and committees were appointed. T B Catron addressed the gathering on the convention status.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Stephens
M. A. Otero
W. S. Burke
Frank Springer
Las Vegas
T. B. Catron
Capture of Dundee Buller Occupies a Town in War Progress
British forces report the capture of Dundee as General Buller moves to seize a strategic town marking a new stage in the war. Allied dispatches describe intensified fighting and progress toward the interior.
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Buller
Buller Resumes Active Operations in South Africa
London report notes Buller restages offensive activity doubling campaign interest while Roberts holds main line. The War Office confirms Buller occupied Dundee, 47 miles north of Ladysmith, with no resistance as of today.
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London
Buller
Roberts
War Office
Dundee
Ledysmith
Census Bureau secrecy enforced in San Antonio district
May 15 in San Antonio the census supervisor Dr. W G Robinson received orders from the director to withhold all information from the public. The act forbids any disclosure by supervisors or enumerators with a $500 misdemeanor penalty and requires all requests regarding district population or census matters to be referred to the director in Washington.
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San Antonio
Tex
Uncle Sam
Washington
W.G. Robinson
Strong resolutions on Stephens bill in Rio Grande waters dispute
Strong resolutions against the Stephens bill were adopted and a delegation was named to visit Washington over the Rio Grande waters dispute and the Merino treaty between Mexico and the United States.
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Stephens
Rio Grande
Romero
Mexico
United States
Washington
Root and Miles Endorse Army Reorganization Bill
Secretary Root urged House Military Affairs Committee to approve the army reorganization bill and read a letter from General Miles strongly endorsing the measure.
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Washington
Root
House Committee On Military Affairs
Miles
Florence Nightingale Remembered On Eightieth Birthday
London May 15 marks the eightieth birthday of Florence Nightingale, noted for her Crimean War service and as a longtime ally of the governesses' institution in Harley Street.
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Florence Nightingale
London
Harley St
Dutch Seer’s Prophecy and Natal Movements In War News
The report covers ongoing Natal operations and the capture of Dundee by Boers, noting General Sir William P. Symmons died a wounded prisoner. It recalls General Yule’s October Dundee evacuation and British wartime humiliations. A Times dispatch claims Kruger seeks peace by June 14 with his death three months later. Mafeking reportedly fallen. Kruger orders Lisbon consul to leave Pretoria. Boers reinforce Natal fronts. 2000 Free State soldiers to fight in Transvaal.
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Natal
Dundee
William P. Symmons
Yule
England
London
Times
Lorenzo Marquez
Kruger
Bryan convention in Columbus endorses silver platform
The Ohio Association of Democratic Clubs opened in Columbus and adopted a resolution endorsing Bryan and the silver platform. The note also promotes Julius Krakauer as Cooroo the Magician at the Opera House Wednesday night.
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Columbus
Ohio Association of Democratic Clubs
Bryan
Julius Krakauer
Cooroo
Grand jury ordered to probe primary election frauds
Special dispatch from Austin reports the grand jury has been instructed to investigate recent primary election frauds identified in Texas. The move heightens scrutiny of voting irregularities and seeks accountability among involved parties.
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Austin
Tex
Heat Prostrations Reported Across Midwest
El Paso Chicago May 15 The heat was terrific across the middle west causing many prostrations today as residents sought shade and drinks to cool down.
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Chicago
Middle West
Croker's Hand Boers For Political Purposes
London dispatch accuses Richard Croker and Tammany Hall of steering Boer peace delegates for political gain. En voy delegates arrive in Hoboken New Jersey to a warm reception from thousands.
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London
New York
Daily Express
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Great Britain
Croker
Torpedo boat Thornton launched at Trigg shipyard
The torpedo boat Thornton was launched at the Trigg shipyard in Richmond May 15. Sponsor Miss Mary Thornton Davis of Worcester, a grand-niece of Capt. James S Thornton, longtime executive officer of the Kearsarge in the Battle of Cherbourg. Relatives of Admiral Thornton of Boston attended.
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Richmond
Thornton
Trigg
Mary Thornton Davis
Worcester
Mass
James S.,thornton
Kearsarge
Alabama
Cherbourg
France
Admiral Thornton
Boston
St. Louis Transit Strikers See Positions Recede on Settlement
At a meeting of the conference grievance committee and transit company officers in St. Louis last evening both sides reportedly receded from their original positions. Settlement was defeated or delayed on a mere technical question.
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St. Louis, Mo
St. Louis
Kansas Musical Jubilee Opens With High Hopes
Hutchinson Kansas May 15 the Kansas Musical Jubilee opened today with record entries and growing public interest. Contest and concert programs are described as higher in standard than any previous jubilee reflecting strong support from musicians and sponsors.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Kansas
Cash for Bowlers Opens Entries for Intercity Contest
May 15 report from New York notes entries closed for the bowling championship to be held here July 15 to 20. Bowers from across the country have entered and large cash prizes are offered for winners.
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New York
United States
New Criminal Code Enters Force In Manila
The new code took effect today in Manila granting habeas corpus rights to individuals. Under prior Spanish law the writ was discretionary with judges, creating 48 loopholes for abuses of the right.
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Manila
Atlanta Special City Election Brightens May Voting
Atlanta Georgia May fifteenth voters go to polls for a special city election to decide the reform question while state and county primaries are also underway.
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Atlanta
Rainmail Hits San Antonio Region with Damaging Winds
Heavy rains lash the San Antonio area as weather returns to the region. In Del Rio and Spofford winds cause minor damage and light power interruptions reported.
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San Antonio
Tex
del Rio
Spofford
Talk of Texas capitalists starting large bank in Mexico City
A City of Mexico letter says Texas capitalists may set up a large bank inspired by the success of American banks here. It notes the American bank's profits of 3,000,000 and its rapid acquisition of accounts from Mexican and Spanish houses, fueling banking competition.
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City of Mexico
Texas Capitalista
Judge F B Sexton Dies After Brief Illness at Home
United States commissioner Judge F B Sexton died at his home in the city after a week of illness. He was born in Indiana in 1828 and grew up in Texas. he served in the Confederate government and was active in Masonic orders. The remains will lie in state at St Clement’s church before interment in Marshall, Texas. The Texas State flag flies at half mast in his honor.
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F. B. Sexton
Indiana
Texas
San Augustine
State Senate
Confederate Congress
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
United States
Grand Royal Arch
Knights Tempier
St. Clement’s Church
Marshall
Knights Templar
Fare goes to five dollars for round trips
Effective today through September 30 the round trip fare is five dollars. The prior year applied this rate only from Saturday to Monday.
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Mario Gonzales
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Hard Times
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Henry L. Capell
J. A. Howard
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J. W. Connors
H. D. Slater
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Mafeking
Pretoria
Lisbon
Kroonstadt
Free Statere
Transvaal
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N. J
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