Italian Prelate May Be Elevated by Pope
Rome May 13 Reports say the Pope may soon elevate a Catholic prelate to cardinal, with eight vacancies in the Sacred College. Archbishop Martinelli is to receive the red hat at the final ceremony, while a decision on high office for the Archbishop of Florence or Getta remains pending. The expected appointment of Archbishop Corrigan’s successor in Ireland could influence American cardinalate prospects.
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Cable lines report partial reconnection in Caribbean routes
New York May 11 The Commercial Cable Company advises the line between Martinique and Paramaribo is now working and messages pass to Martinique via Madeira Teneriffe and Nomba The Western Union Telegraph Company reports the Guadalupe and St Vincent cable is in good condition but messages may be diverted to Dominica or St Lucia during repairs.
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Philadelphia Record 15 Shares Sold By Auction
In Philadelphia on May 15 under United States Court authority James M. Beek master Commissioner oversaw the sale of 1500 shares of the Philadelphia Record Publishing Co at par 100. Willam Stengar of Philadelphia bought stock for 2.3 million and Brem bought 470 thousand of bonds for 654 thousand. Brenger, who represented himself, won against Wesley M. Olor of the Baltimore Herald with a last bid of 2.8 million.
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United States Court of Eastern Pennsylvania
James M. Beek
Philadelphia Record Publishing Company
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Riot at French circus ends with injuries and chaos
In Desiers France on May 11 a crowd stormed a circus tent during an admission rush. Workers were injured as spectators broke ropes and forced entry. the troupe defended the scene and order was restored. Similar incidents were reported in Cette and Nudboone.
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Palron
Cette
Nudboone
Fire destroys box factory and lumber plant in Truckee
A major blaze in Truckee on May 1 consumed six acres and raged seven to eight hours. The Trum keng Lumber Company box factory planing mill was totally destroyed along with offices, warehouses, dryhouses, and storage of lumber, glass, doors, and building materials. About one million feet of lumber on both riverbanks was destroyed.
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Trucker
Trumkeng Lumber Company
Russians Fight Armenians In Kuban Province Clash
Report from St Peters burg on May 12 notes fighting between Russians and Armenians in Kuban North Caucasus. Russians reportedly routed Armenians and then burned houses and shops. Armenian losses could have worsened without a timely troop arrival.
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Shrioun
Kuban
Cayenala
Rimilans
Oth Ingo
Whitelaw Reid Banquet in New York Honors Ambassador-Elect
A May 14 banquet at the Union Club in New York celebrated Whitelaw Reid winning the honor of representing the United States as ambassador at King Edward VII's coronation. About 198 gentlemen attended, including many leading figures from politics, finance, and journalism nationwide.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
Amusing White House Sparring Teeters on Pageantry
A Washington Times story from April 27 recounts a dinner with President Roosevelt and Cabinet, featuring two sailors boxing the bout lasting three rounds. Secretary Long acts as limekeeper, the match draws applause, ends in a draw, and the President praises both combatants as the crowd enjoys the lively spectacle.
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Roosevelt
Maxoy
Lang
Lng
Thomas Sharkey
Bua Tong
Long Wax
Poth Noreed
Leanet
Fourth of July Fireworks Plan Discussed by Committee
The executive committee agreed to send to Japan for fireworks valued at about 1000 yen. The display may be on Capitol Grounds. Chairman Kennedy faced resignation but will remain on the committee. A local team will handle the general display work with hired experts from Klum. Funds and venue decisions will be reviewed at the next meeting, with current estimates around 2200 dollars. Jengo Stone, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, died of stomach cancer at Chicago hospital after recent surgery.
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Ailar
Angnetne
Chicago
American Beauty Is Thrice Married
New York May 11 a cable from Paris reports Mildred Ackerman California beauty, whose elopement with Count Vindouk caused a stir in Paris and Jamaica, returns with a Japanese husband aged 19. In her third marriage, Vindouk died in Amura after their elopement, leaving a fortune. The wife then married a British parent, who was killed in Transvaal eighteen months ago. She later traveled with tourists to England, met Golbarn, son of Yokozama merchant, and now accompanies him to purchase antiques for a home in Japan before returning permanently.
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Gaya
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Rie
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Cairo
England
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Japan
Nhe
Imperial edict on modern Chinese law codification
May 14 in Peking reports an imperial edict naming Wa Ting Fang the Chinese minister in Washington and Sheng Chi Peng to draft a modern code of Chinese law. Wo Ting Fang likely to be recalled soon to China to supervise the work.
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Wa Ting Fang
Washington
Sheng Chi Peng
Wo Ting Fang
China
French Government Victorious at Polls in May Elections
Paris voters packed municipal districts to elect Chamber deputies in an election seen as strengthening the ministerial majority. After 168 reballots from 174, ministerialists gained nine seats while anti ministerialists fell by 12 percent, with Millerand securing a small victory. Jaever Reinach reappeared in the Department of Bunter Alpes.
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Mariposa to undergo drydock in San Francisco
The Mariposa of Ocean Steamship Company, recently converted for ocean service, lies at Hunters Point awaiting drydock. She will remain there several days before resuming as a premier steamship once more, matched with the best vessels to plow the southern seas.
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Ocoante Btamehip
Worday
Hunters Kyint
Smart & Steamcblp
German Steamer Sakkarab Wrecked Off Patagonia Coast
The German steamer Sakkarab captained by Ploulng was wrecked near Huambiin Islands off Patagonia. Passengers and crew were saved. The cargo included $1.5 million in gold, and the vessel was chartered to Hambure. The ship departed from here on April 4 for Hamburg.
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Chile
Ploulng
Huambiin Islags
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Hambure
Vote Postponed on the Philippines Debate
Wastineton May 1 Senator Raw Jur Democratic member of the Philippines committee says a vote on the Philippine government bill could be postponed toward the end of debate. Other members expect the vote next week with some preferring a later date if no further debate remains.
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Raw Jur
Bente Committee
Philippines
California silk industry census figures show growth
Washington May 11 census bulletin reports California's silk industry surpasses 808000 capital with 12 wage earners and notable manufacturing activity in 1954, totaling 505002 worth of products. City and agency names appear as official details within the revenue bulletin.
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Census Bureau
California
Changes in Havana Governing Orders Restore Military Demands
Havana May 17 Govern General Wood issues an order making all regulations operative only under military necessity. It binds the new Cuban Government to Platt Amendment terms and revokes or modifies immigration and trade provisions. New York May 16 Lord Paunceforte, veteran diplomat, is critically ill and nearing death after rheumatic gout attacked his heart.
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United States
Ueland
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Washington
Pauncefore
Bettiah Barbamalor
Theiplomatia Corps
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