Funston praised for rescue in harsh Washington melee
Kansas lawmakers defend General Funston amid sharp attacks over his role in the George Washington Aguinaldo capture. Democrats denounce General Jacob Smith’s orders while Congress debates neutrality and Boer War aid as critics urge restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Curtis
Kansas
General Funston
Fred Funston
George Washington
Aguinaldo
Wheaton
MacArthur
William McKinley
Feely
Illinois
South Africa
United States
Feeley
Mr. Gillett
Massachusetts
England
No justification for violent orders against a country
A stark statement condemns a civilized man issuing orders to devastate a nation and kill all, including children over ten, underscoring moral outrage at such wartime barbarity.
Senate Receives Kansas Millers Plea on Foreign Discrimination
In Washington on April 28 the Senate heard a telegram from the Kansas Millers Association urging relief through reciprocal concessions to counter foreign discrimination. The message warns many mills may shut down without equal treatment abroad. The chamber also debated oleomargarine legislation and proceeded with the Philippine government bill, with Mr. Simmons opposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Harris
Kansas
Kansas Millers Association
Kansas Millers
Committee On Foreign Relations
Carmack
Tennessee
Committee On Education and Labor
House
Culbertson
Texas
Committee On Agriculture
Simmons
North Carolina
Tornado Rips Glenrose Texas Killing Seven and Wrecking Town
A tornado devastates Glenrose Texas killing seven and injuring between forty and fifty. The storm destroys one third of local stores and ruins stock, with heavy property losses estimated at about a quarter of a million dollars. The town, cut off by damaged wires, plans relief train and supplies for survivors.
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Ily
E. T. Lee
Tom Price
Fields
H. H. Lewis
E. R. Lewis
Glenrose
Paluxy
Connell
Fort Worth
Silo Grande
Aboari
Presenting to Smithsonian and Public Institutions in Washington
A fragment notes plans to present material to the Smithsonian Institution and other public institutions in Washington. It emphasizes formal submission and coordination with national museums and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Sailed for France in New York man missing two weeks
August C. Huguenard of 802 High street has been missing for nearly two weeks and is now in New York City planning to sail soon for France to stay permanently. Mrs. Huguenard fears his mind is affected and notes irrational behavior.
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August C. Huguenard
High Street
New York City
France
Fugitives Return After Bail Jump in Voter Fraud Case
Former Deputy Coroner Samuel P. Salter and Clarence Meeser and Joseph Rodgers surrendered to the court in Washington. Meeser from the copyright division and Rodgers a capital police lieutenant were part of a 14 member repeaters gang alleged to have cast 200 fraudulent votes in a November election. Kirtland from Washington exposed the scheme. five others were arrested earlier and released on bail. All but Kirtland were government employees.
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Philadelphia
Samuel P. Salter
Clarence Meeser
Joseph Rodgers
Washington
Meeser
Congressional Library
Rodgers
Capital Police
James M. Barnett
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Seventh Ward
George Kirtland
Kirtland
Salter
American Sailors Sentenced in Venice
In Venice the crew of the US ship Chicago faced disorderly conduct charges. Captain Robert F. Wynne received four months and ten days imprisonment while Robert E. Ledbetter Lieutenant John S. Doddridge and Wilfred Langley got three months each. All were ordered to pay costs and damages.
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Venice
Italy
United States
Chicago
Robert F. Wynne
Marine Guard
Robert E. Ledbetter
John S. Doddridge
Wilfred Langley
San Marco
Wynne
Sol Smith Russell Claims End At 54
The veteran actor Sol Smith Russell died at the Richmond hotel in Washington at 2 10 PM after a bout with perpetual hiccoughs. He had been ill for some time and in recent days his condition worsened hourly. Present at his bedside were Mrs. Russell Miss Alice Russell Mr and Mrs Frederick S Berger and Edward S Rosenfeld. He was 54 years old and to be buried in Rock Creek cemetery near Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Pennylvania
Jacob Smith
Smith
Timor
Calvary
Lamar
Mr. Sibley
Williams
Mississippi
Penpsylvania
Washington
Sol Smith Russell
Richmond
Russell
Alice Russell
Frederick $. Berger
Edward S. Rosenfeld
Policeman Kills Thief in Chicago Burglary Shootout
In Chicago on Archer avenue and Loomis street police officer OConnor and Officer Maronde pursued five burglars after a pistol exchange. One burglar died from a shot to the head, while the two officers were uninjured in the weapon exchange.
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Chicago
O’connor
Archer Avenue
Loomis Street
Herman Maronde
Shaw Speech Roils London Press Over Grant Birthday Banquet
London reports note the US secretary of the treasury speech at Pittsburg on General Grant's birthday drew little attention except from the Globe. The Globe denounces the remarks as crude and harmful to America while Britain remains largely unmoved by the critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Tornado in Glenrose area causes greater property loss
Dallas dispatches report the Glenrose tornado damage rising beyond initial estimates with fifty to sixty injured and two killed near Brazos Point. Supplies and doctors have been dispatched to the scene as rescue efforts continue.
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Dallas
Texas
Glenrose
Morgan
Brazos Point
Evangelist Sunday Ends Fairmount Campaign in Marion
Reverend William A Sunday known as the base ball evangelist closes a four week series in Fairmount Marion collecting 1600 dollars from the final day offerings. A tabernacle housed daily audiences of about 1200 for afternoon and evening sermons during the 609 conversions.
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Marion
Ind
William A. Sunday
Fairmount
Sunday
Carl Seeman Ill with Pneumonia in West Main Street
Carl Seeman of West Main Street is seriously ill with pneumonia, prompting concern from neighbors and local health officials.
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Carl Seeman
West Main Street
Ex-US Consul General De Leon Refutes Recall Claim
Perry M. De Leon former United States consul general at Guayaquil Ecuador arrived on the Orizaba from Colon denying Ecuadorian rumors that he had been recalled to face charges. He stated no charges exist and he fulfilled his duties satisfactorily. The ship also carried United States Consul Dickey who left Callao on leave. De Leon brought animals birds and curios.
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New York
Perry M. de Leon
United States
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Colon
de Leon
Dickey
Orizaba
Callao
Peru
Dr Myers Invited to International Medical Congress in Rome
Dr W H Myers receives invitation to attend the International Medical congress meeting on September 15 in Rome Italy where attendees expected to present a scientific paper. He is also invited to join the American Science Advancement association gathering in Washington in December.
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International Medical Congress
Rome
Italy
W. H. Myers
American Science Advancement Association
Washington
James Atwell Dies At 64 In Pittsburgh
James Atwell president of the National Association of Union ex Prisoners of War and a well known figure in Grand Army circles died at his home in Pittsburgh after a three day lapse into unconsciousness following a stroke in Atlantic City. He was 64.
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Pittsburg
James Atwell
National Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War
Grand Army
Atwell
Atlantic City
Work Begins on Katzenburg Bakery on Montgomery Street
Construction starts on the Katzenburg bakery located on Montgomery street with occupation expected in about three months.
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Katzenburg
Montgomery Street
Sugar magnates Havemeyer to appear before Senate panel
President Havemeyer and other American Sugar officials will be asked to testify before the Senate relations with Cuba subcommittee investigating Cuban sugar holdings. The first hearing focused on bringing trust officials before the panel as Senators Platt Teller Burnham and Tever attended. The group postponed a firm schedule, aiming to proceed once witnesses are secured, with Cuban attendees possibly joining later.
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Washington
Havemeyer
American Sugar Company
Senate Committee
Cuba
Platt
Connecticut
Burnham
Tever
Teller
Rawlins Defends Speech On Chaffee Barbarities Comment
In Washington today Senator Rawlins Utah disputed an Associated Press report calling him I the dastard villain in relation to Philippines atrocities. He quoted his speech denying personal responsibility for barbarities and questioned the source of the alleged scheme. The senate then opened debate on a treaty with the Sioux Rosebud reservation in South Dakota.
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Washington
Senate
Rawlins
Utah
Associated Press
General Chaffee
Philippines
Chaffee
Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Omnibus public building bill rules shaped in House
The House opened with Mr. Dalzell presenting a special order to bring the omnibus public building bill to a direct vote after three hours of general debate and no amendments. A spirited debate followed over adopting the rule as Mr. Mercer of Nebraska defended public buildings and grounds.
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Washington
House
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Committee On Rules
Mercer
Nebraska
Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
New York
Lawmakers End Three Hour Debate On Bill
Delegates argued that excessive promotion of the measure delayed its progress. The rule was adopted by a 166 to 33 vote and the three hour debate on the bill commenced.
Singer Strike Ends at South Bend Plant
South Bend Indiana April 29 The great strike at Singer Manufacturing Co ends as 1750 sewing machine workers return after ten weeks. They sought 214 cents extra per hour and a contract pledge. Manager Pine refused but promised wage increases at his discretion. Earlier 500 men had returned and Pine raised some wages by 5 cents while not rehiring many veteran leaders.
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South Bend
Ind
Singer Manufacturing Company
Sewing Machine Works
Pine
Wheeler says Filipinos seek fair government and no cruelty
Retired General Joseph Wheeler, in a Herald interview from Brooklyn, describes six months in command of a Philippine brigade. He says Filipino people want fair, equal treatment, report no torture or killings by U.S. troops, and predicts Americans will establish control as Filipinos gain citizenship alongside Americans.
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New York
the Herald
Joseph Wheeler
Brooklyn
Philippines
Manila
Sherman
General Wheeler
United States
Ham Sandwich Price Hits Ten Cents in Chicago
Chicago reports the first ten cent ham sandwich in years as restaurants raise prices due to higher meat costs. Roast beef sandwiches rise five cents from ten to fifteen. Daily ham sandwich consumption is about 300,000, adding roughly 15,000 dollars daily to public costs.
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Chicago
French fishing fleet lost in North Sea disaster
Ad vices from Dunkirk dated April 29 report the French fishing fleet struck in the North Sea. Three schooners foundered and many lives are said to have been lost.
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Dunkirk
France
North Sea
Fort Wayne remembers George J. E. Mayer in obituary
George J. E. Mayer longtime Fort Wayne figure died in St Louis at 1 pm after six weeks illness from an abscess and locomotor ataxia. Born here August 2 1847 he led local baseball efforts and later ran a jewelry shop the Mayer house and a Chicago Cosmopolitan hotel stint. Survived by son George Mayer Jr and sisters Mrs Mary Fleming and Mrs Helen Fleming. interment planned in Fort Wayne with Dr J M Dinnen accompanying remains. Mayer was noted as a liberal defender of workers rights and an influencer among early Fort Wayne citizens.
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George J. E. Mayer
Fort Wayne
St. Mary's Hospital
St. Louis
William Fleming
West Berry Street
Mr. Mayer
Oveer
S. B. Fleming
Mgr. Mayer
George Mayer
Mayer
Wayne and
Calhoun Streets
J. M. Dinnen
Judge Dawson
Kekionga
National League
Mariotte
Court Street
Main
Mayer House
White Fruit House
Cosmopolitan
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Washington
Doctor Laments Loss Of New Hat In Wind
Dr J D Caimbers mourns the loss of a new hat blown from his carriage during a country drive to see a patient. The hat was snagged by a strong gust and lodged in a nearby tree top, prompting a humorous setback in his outing.
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J. D. Caimbers
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J. R. Milam
Mary Connell
Ford
C. A. Milam
Evangelist Sunday
DR. Myers
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