Senators Take Time With Bill
Washington aims to pace legislative work as the Senate delays key bills from the House. Canadian reciprocity dominates debate while popular election of senators, pre election campaign donation publicity, and reapportionment await a decision. Dems push free trade, textile schedule revision, and New Mexico constitution review with uncertain outcomes.
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New Vexieu
Mysterious Begum Arrives in Paris for Coronation
A Begum of Bhopal arrives in Paris for the coronation of King George. She is unseen by the public except her family and attendants, captivating Parisians as wealthy guests flood the city drawn by the British celebration.
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Assassination Plots and Political Shakeups Across Seas
Li the tao of Canton has been assassinated by rebels as gates close on the city. The Turin international exhibition of industries and labor opens as the biggest event of its kind in Italy. Lloyd Griscom resigns as president of the New York County Republican committee. The Wilming ton sails from Hong Kong to Canton to aid American citizens amid turmoil. Rumors of Lorimer’s early resignation grow in Washington. Pressure mounts on lawmakers supporting him. Comptroller Murray issues rules denying bank promoters a role in organizing national banks.
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Murray
Club frets Congressmen
Washington May 1 New members of congress applying for Metropolitan Club membership face annoyance as governors scrutinize eligibility The blackballing of Senator Clarence W Watson and the withdrawal of Representative Martin W Littleton's name mark a first in which a U S senator was refused admission to the club roll Only a few members of the Senate belong to the club
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West Virginia
Martin W. Littleton
United States
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Senate
Defense Outlines Dynamiting Gas Defense Strategy
Los Angeles May 1 Attorneys for both sides in the dynamiting case prepared for early arraignment of James McNamara and Ortie McManigal. The defense press on three points: that the dynamite used would not ignite gas, would not burn oils or ink, and would not produce flames. Witnesses include Dr. Holmes of the U S Bureau of Mines. A bellboy identified Ames B McNamara as James Bryce, the man said to have bought the dynamite, after McNamara was briefly in a San Francisco hotel jail office.
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Cal
John Maid
Himes McNinara
Ortie McManigal
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Sreand
de. Wea. Holmes
United States Bureau of Mines
Times
Harriman
Ames B. McNamara
James B. Breee
Reber MccCachren
Fire Devastates Bangor Business District
Fire in Bangor Maine on May 7 destroys nearly a dozen business buildings and threatens further spread under high winds. Western Union reports most of the business district has burned as dynamite is used to halt the advance of flames.
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Arrest of Henry Graham in Turner murder linked to New Jersey jail
Henry Graham, a Lakewood resident, was brought to Tom's River New Jersey in an automobile with hands shackled and guarded by several men. He was lodged in jail as a material witness in the murder of Mrs. Charles Turner whose body was found in Lakewood pine forests.
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Arrest Near in Armour Case Despite Dream Revelation
Kansas City May 1 Following the disclosure that an accused young woman stole securities totaling 750000 from Mrs Armour an attorney claims the thefts were connected to a dream that led to the discovery of 32000 in bonds in a dog kennel The bonds were later traced to a bank safety deposit and returned The woman says she cannot positively recall taking the property and claims memory loss while her lawyer seeks to square accounts with Mrs Armour through funds traced to the Fidelity Trust bank deposits
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Fidelity” Trust
Gypsy King Granted Divorce in Missouri Case
Kansas City May 1 A Gypsy king named Stephen George won what was billed as the best divorce ever granted to a Gypsy in the United States by Judge J I Slaver. George, leader of a roaming band near the city, paid Peter Stanley $1 050 for his daughter. She later left camp for St Louis and reportedly remarried. George recovered $1 600 of the bride price after forcing Stanley to repay. Stanley testified the daughter received a Gypsy divorce before she remarried, and he argued a legal divorce was necessary under Gypsy law.
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J IT
Stephen George
George
Peter Stanley
Hight
St. Louis
Mmcourt Staley
Sly
Officials Granted Change in Venue for Illinois Central Officials
Charles Li Ew Jug Frank Hrrylman and John M Taylor, former Illinois Central railroad officials, charged with conspiracy to defraud alleging $1,504,000 pilfered through fraudulent operations, were granted a change of venue from Judge Marcus Riavaiach. Cases will be reassigned by the state's attorney.
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Charles LI
Ew Jug
Frank
Hrrylman
John M. Taylor
Tellinois Central Railroad
Marcus Riavaiaeh
Charles City Woman Arrested for Not Paying Board
Char'se City woman Nera Springs in Ta May 1 faces a charge of attempting to defray people she had stayed with by not paying for board. Myverg of Charles City says she believed herself a guest and was surprised when the warrant was served. She received eight days in jail.
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Ifyers
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Washington Nationals pick up a promising catcher
Henry, Washington, scouts, and Amherst are cited as spotting and securing a strong catcher. The report describes Kahne's initial missteps and eventual decision to retain a husky catcher who impressed during a pitcher's evaluation. The implication is that this choice could help the Nationals become a winning team.
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Washington
Mike Kahne
Kahne
Amherst
McClure
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Sihoe
Kahoo
Penny
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May Revise Cricket Rules In Une Land Prompt Reforms
A fifty year delay ends as Une land agitates to tighten cricket rules. The Cricketers' Association proposes a narrower bat and higher stumps while critics argue current play already favors pace and strength. The piece notes tensions and potential adjustments amid mixed reactions from fans and athletes. Monument to Quit Runner monument announces retirement signaling a setback for Irish American athletics and sparking debate on future competition dynamics.
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Holmer to Race Abroad In World Tour Offer
Holmer, who recently beat Ljongstrom in a fifteen mile race in New York, has drawn interest from a European promoter eager to book a world tour. The offer follows his Powder Star Marathon win in Edinburgh, Scotland, with plans to race in England and then travel to Italy, Africa, South America and Australia before the All Around Title in Chicago. Kilpatrick and Yule’s track will enter the Chicago meet in June, facing Garrets of Chicago and Thompson of Los Angeles among others.
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Holden for Governor Contention Flares in Iowa Politics
Des Moines May 1 Attorney General Cosson issues opinion on the commerce counsel. Holden and Moore emerge as rival gubernatorial contenders amid Iowa extension program fights. Law limits commerce counsel to railroad commission rate matters, shaping the political landscape for next year.
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Vailroad Commission
Will Inspect Iowa Streams for Sewage Pollution
May 1 dispatch reports the state health official announces a government panel to inspect Iowa streams contaminated by sewage. JC V Sumner Sanitary Engineer Pigeng and State Chemist Khiney will cooperate with the governor’s committee on the pollution inquiry. Ex Senator W F Cleveland of Harlan says he will not seek the Democratic nomination in Council Bluffs May 16 for the congressional seat. In Davenport a Greek merchant William Terau marries Enithia Sickopoulou after a 20 year romance started in Greece.
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State Dean of Health
JC. V. Sumner
Pigeng
Khiney
Iowa
Harlan, Ia
W. F. Cleveland
Council Bluffs
Congress
Walter L Smith
Davenport, Ta
William Terau
Davenport
Enithia Sickopoulou
Kerone
Greece
Thorn scratch causes death in Iowa farm couple
In Marshalltown Iowa on May 1 Mrs W H H C Woodward wife of a prominent Marietta farmer died from blood poisoning after a rose thorn scratch ten days earlier. In Paton Iowa on May 1 Alvin Pietcher, a young farm hand, faces charges including abducting the thirteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowd and selling mortgaged property.
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W. H H. C. Woodward
Marietta
Paton, Ia
Alvin Pietcher
Henry Lowd
Benjamin Franklin Bush elected Missouri Pacific presidency
Snapshot reports indicate Benjamin Franklin Bush, longtime railroad executive, is chosen as president of the Missouri Pacific. The text traces his career through Western Maryland, Oregon Improvement, Northwestern Improvement, Western Coal and Minty, and other firms, noting his age and origins in Wells, Pennsylvania.
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Rockefetler
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Missouri
Bush
Pyeifle
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Redman
Oregon Improvement Company
Tie
Northwestern Improvement Company
Western Coal and Minty Company
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Tattimiagess
Chaulas Servent Aes
Dyeds Coat and Coke Carnupiny
Piisbare Wide Taito
Thlsbors Coal Company
Wellshte, Pi
New Senator From Montana Myers Triumphs in Quiet Rise
Montana’s new U S senator Myers succeeds Thomas Carter. A Missouri native, age forty nine next October, he moved to Montana in 1898, built a law practice at Hamilton, served as Ravalli county prosecutor, and won a state senate seat in 1898. Allies Whiteside and Clark aided his past bid against copper magnate William A Clark. He is described as an old school Democrat.
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Tienry Ta. Myers
Thomas TH. Carter
United States
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Whiteside Aml Clark
William A. Clark
United States Senate
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Missouri
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