American sailors clash with Cuban police in Havana
Washington reports that ten Tacoma crew members were injured in an attack by Havana police after a liberty outing. Ensign Drishin is the most seriously hurt with a fractured skull and chest wounds. others suffered cuts, bruises, and arm injuries. Commanders Tappan and Wood relay the incident from Santiago de Cuba with no motive given.
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Washington
Navy Nent
Wood
Dixie
Havana
Tappan
Tacoma
Santiago de Cuba
Navy Department
Hery Lee
Ensign A. T. Drisbin
Fink Leghorn
Elmer F. Andrews
Charles B. Shackelton
Glen Cavendar
Harry
Santiago
No May Day Rioting Reported in Paris Capital
Paris on May 1 reported no May Day rioting as troops and police maintained order. A rider fired five shots from an omnibus into cavalry wounded two, then Jacob Law of Podolia Russia was arrested. an attempted lynching by the crowd was blocked by police.
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Paris
Jacob Law
Podolia
Russia
Race War Incited by Negro Assault
Washington reports Secretary Taft's return from Cincinnati. Idaho and Eastern Washington suffer fruit crop damage from a freezing spell. Pacific ocean notes a heavy catch of whales. a report from Greensburg Indiana on May 1 mentions an assault on Mrs. Zefton.
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Idaho
Washington
North Greensburg
Ind
Zefton
Mob of 600 whites protest at negro resorts
On Sunday night racial tensions erupted as 600 white men formed a mob and attacked negro resorts striking fixtures and beating inmates. Authorities persuaded the mob to disperse without any arrests being made.
Leopold’s Efforts to Gain France Backing Fail
Brussels on May 1 reports indicate King Leopold’s attempts to win French support against Britain over Congo policy have fallen short.
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Brussels
Leopold
France
Great Britain
Congo
Seven Miners Rescued From Living Tomb in Coal Mine
Seven men were rescued from the Berwind-White coal mine at Foustwell near Johnstown after being trapped for 107 hours. Recovered at 10 PM, they reached the hospital early morning exhausted and refusing food, receiving brandy and water as a stimulant, then sleep as nurses provided nourishment at intervals.
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Johnstown
Foustwell
Hahn Ties World Record At Forest Grove Meet
At Pacific University Field Meet in Forest Grove coach Archie Hahn ran the 100 yard dash in 35 seconds tying the world record. The remarkable exhibition thrilled the grandstand as watches timed a whirlwind finish. The day’s performances impressed despite limited experience and brief timer training. Hahn will select a Pacific team for next week.
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Pacific University
Forest Grove
Archie Hahn
Hahn
Pacific
Cupid Captures John L Sullivan
The World reports John L Sullivan plans divorce from Annie Bates and marriage to a wealthy New York woman. He may sign articles to share her fortune after 116 weeks on the water wagon. Sullivan denies a return to the parson. Officials confirm he is about to wed but withhold the bride’s name.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Annie Bates
Providence
John L
Sullivan
James F. Mack
Frank Hall
Champion Fichter
May Day Strikes Lighter This Year Across Regions
May Day protests were fewer than in prior years. Coastwise steamers and transport firms debated wage increases while several large ships faced work stoppages. In Patterson and Newark New Jersey carpenters demanded higher pay and secured gains. San Francisco iron workers struck for an eight hour day, with most shops already recognizing it. Denver mill and woodworkers joined in a closed shop demand.
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New York
Patterson
N. J
Newark
Pee Prouband
San Francisco
Railroad Plans Extend Northwestern Pacific From Eureka
San Francisco April 30. Directors mortgage the Northwestern Pacific for 35 million and plan a New York sale under orders from Southern Pacific and Santa Fe leaders. Surveys show a coast route to Marshfield and a western extension toward Winchester Bay, adding about 400 miles of track. Roosevelt and family back at the White House. rural mail carriers to receive wage increases based on route lengths.
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San Francisco
Northwestern Pacific
Wilcutt
New York
E. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific
Ripley
Santa Fe
Hood
Eureka
Marshfield
Coos Bay
Drain
Shasta
Winchester Bay
Willitts
Pepperwood
Tiburan
Divorce Settlement Involves Boston House Gift
A brief remark notes that after agreeing to separate, John L. gave her a house in Boston and then proceeded his own path, marking a key asset transfer in their split.
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John L
Boston
Fire Panic Injures Twenty Women in Chicago Building
In Chicago on May 1 a fire at 255 Wabash Avenue injured twenty women. The Storey C Clark Piano Company occupied the first floor while Lotus Lunch Club, patronized by women, filled the upper floors. Fire erupted in the basement and swept upward, causing panic as patrons leaped from windows and others crowded the stairs. Some injuries feared, but no deaths expected, though one employee Mary Studemyer was initially reported dead. Loss to the building and contents estimated at 40000 dollars.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Storey C Clark Piano Company
Lotus Lunch Club
Ks Papanoe
Iorts
Cecilia Maloney
Mary Studemyer
Impeachment of Roosevelt Discussed by Chicago Radicals
Chicago labor leaders push to present a senate platform next winter demanding Roosevelt's impeachment. A legal committee has two weeks of work on charges accusing him of campaign improper acts, meddling in state politics, exceeding authority, and cabinet involvement in New York gubernatorial campaigning.
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Chicago
Senate
Roosevelt
E. Harriman
Mover, Haywood and Pettibone
New York
Sullivan Controls New York City
Former Tammany congressman known as Big Tim Sullivan is praised as the real power in New York City politics. A reported agreement between Mayor MecClellen and Bob C Murphy is attributed to his influence and leadership. D J Beakey of Woodmen of the World reports 1363 membership applications in April across nine Western states.
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Tammany
New York City
Big Tim
MecClellen
Bob
C. F. Murphy
Sullivan
D. J. Beakey
The
Woodmen of the World
S. I. Bank
Denver
Pacific
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