Recalled Ambassador T20 Lenient In Alleged Insult Plot
Washington reports allege a coordinated international plot by the Progressives in Japan to force an apology and indemnity from the United States over immigration limits. Delegates Takahashi Noda Kawakami met with Ambassador Aoki in Washington April 21 to May 12 to seek annulment of the immigration ban and accused Aoki of treachery to Japanese in the Pacific coast. Backup plans, telegraphed to Yamaoka in Seattle, hinge on anti-administration pressure and public meetings to pressure a conciliatory stance by Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Japan
United States
Washington
Tokia
Viscount Aoki
Japiin Asbassador
Fransisco
Ts Takahashi
Seattle Japanese Society
O. Noda
San Francisco
Yorogui Daily
Tokio
Bacon
Aoki
Pacific Coast
Ototaka Yamaoka
Count Okuma
Seattle
Wash
Yamaoka
Toho
Saionij
Hayashi
Disasterine Kentucky Town Gradyville Hit by Cloudburst
Advices from Gradyville Kentucky report a cloudburst that killed 21 people. Ellis Walker of Columbia relayed that Gradyville is practically destroyed as a rolling mill and several stores were swept away. The storm began at 10 PM and peaked at 2 30 AM flooding Big Creek and washing away most houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Gradyville
Ellis Walker
Columbia
Big Creek
Anks
Iafo
Wabash Train Crash Kills Four Near Pittsburg Station
A Wabash line passenger train No 4 plunged into an open switch at Acheson station near Hickory 19.2 miles west of Pittsburg. Four people were killed and 14 injured as both engines and cars were crushed against a stationary freight engine. The brakeman who left the switch open vanished after the wreck.
Caught With the Money on Arrival at Naples
On the steamer Lazio from New York, ose Sanche and his wife Maria were arrested at Cuban authorities request in Naples. Sanche faces theft charges from a Havana gas company. Luggage held $20,000 with $170,000 on his person. Maria Sanche carried $40,000 and pounds valued at $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Naples
Ose Sanche
Maria
Sanche
Havana
Senora Sanche
Anti Lottery Fight Ends in Mobile Court
In Mobile Alabama Judge Toulmin fined defendants who pleaded guilty to conspiring to alter interstate lottery advertising. They agreed to surrender all lotteries plates and related paraphernalia and dispose of the Honduras National Lottery Co printing establishment in Wilmington Delaware. Total fines amount to about 284 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Toulmin
Algo
Honduras
Natnn Lottery Co
Wilmington
Del
Missionaries Flee Hong Kong Amid Chinese Unrest
A Hong Kong dispatch reports S Pollard a 2 Methodist missionary beaten by Chinese forces. Missionaries are fleeing Swatow and Pakho districts toward Chao Ting To in Yunnan province. The note cites an insurgent leader in Amoy urging guerrilla tactics and references a deadly earthquake near HsingKiang with thousands killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
S. Pollard
Chao Time Wu
Swatow
Pakhot
Chao Ting
Fig
Yunna
China
Idle Christian Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Amoy
Juan
Lien Chow
Pakhol
Petition Denied in Mrs. Eddy Property Case
Trustees seeking substitution as plaintiffs in the Mrs. Eddy property accounting suit were denied by Merrimac Superior Court Judge Robert M. Chamberlain. The three trustees Henry M. Baker Josiah Fernald and Archibald McClelland contest the control of Mrs. Eddy’s assets held by Calvin A. Frye and other Christian Science leaders amid questions of her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Eddy
Mary Baker
Next Friends
Robert M. Chamberlain
Merrimac Superior Court
Henry M. Baker
Bow
Josiah Fernald
Concord
Archibald McClelland
Boston
Geo. W. Glover
Lead
Cyclone Devastates Kurrachee Seaport in India
A devastating cyclone struck Kurrachee, a 120000 population seaport on the Arabian Sea. Many lives may be lost as nearly every house is said to be destroyed and several vessels driven ashore. A tidal wave reportedly swept inland with the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurrachee
India
Train plunges off embankment injuring sixty aboard
A Southern railway passenger train veered from the track at Black Branch a 15 foot embankment injuring 57 of 60 aboard. The severely hurt include Mrs J L Jennings of Lebanon Tenn Mrs Sarah Lawrence of Nashville and George Phillips of Hopkinsville Tenn. Two coaches left the rails and the cause remained unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Black Branch
J. L. Jennings
Lebanon
Tenn
Sarah Lawrence
Nashville
George Phillips
Hopkinsville
Minnesota Sues to Oust Standard Oil Under Hinton Law
The state through Attorney General E T Young plans a suit to remove Standard Oil Co. from Minnesota. The action targets alleged violation of the Hinton law requiring uniform oil prices statewide, with exceptions for shipping charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
E. T. Young
Standard Oil Co
Western Furniture Firms Indicted in Sherman Act Case
Indictments were returned in the United States District Court at Portland Oregon against 180 furniture dealers across Oregon Washington Idaho and California for alleged violations of the Sherman antitrust law. The list covers nearly every major manufacturer and many retailers in the states named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Furniture
United States District Court
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
California
Ust
States
Koreans Move to Russia in Mass Expatriation
Reports claim Koreans are moving into Russian territory at about 2000 per week, with roughly 36000 already expatriated. The push is attributed to harsh treatment by the Japanese authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Russian
Wabash Convicted in Southern Illinois Court
The Wabash retirement line faced a landmark conviction in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 6. A jury deliberated 45 minutes and found the road guilty on 13 of 17 counts alleging violations of interstate commerce law for failing to equip freight cars with safety appliances. Attorneys will seek a motion for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court For
Southern District of Illinois
Knox Endorsed Sheatz for State Treasurer at Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Republican state convention in Harrisburg nominated John Oscar Sheatz of Philadelphia for state treasurer by acclamation amid enthusiasm. The platform endorsed President Roosevelt and Gov. Stuart, praised Knox, and pledged accountability on capitol graft, urging punishment for the guilty and continued support for protective tariffs and corporate regulation. Wesley R. Andrews was re-elected state committee chairman as the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oscar Sheatz
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
P. C. Knox
Pittsbig
United States
Knox
Jas Iw. Burke
Pittsburg
Wesley R. Andrews
Commonwealth
Roosevelt
Congress
Philander Chase Knox
Edwin S. Stuart
Republican Party
North Carolina Gov Glenn vows fight against railroad suits
Governor Robert B. Glenn in a public address declared North Carolina would vigorously oppose railroad actions to set aside legislative acts cutting freight and passenger rates. He warned the move would widen the rift between people and corporations, pledged to uphold court acts, and said the state would use all powers to defend the rate reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Robert B. Glenn
Wealth of Mrs McKinley Estate Valued at 222000
Mrs Barber named administrator and sole heir to Mrs McKinley estate valued at 155000 in personal property and 67000 in real estate. The president's estate goes to direct heirs after Mrs McKinley’s death. Heirs include Mrs Duncan Miss Welen McKinley of Cleveland and Mrs Hermanus Baer, daughter of Abner McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
M. C. Barber
McKinley
Duncan
Welen McKinley
Cleveland
Hermanus Baer
Abner McKinley
Ohio river stormboat line proposed by Cincinnati firm
The Cincinnati Packet and Pleasure Company is incorporated at Cincinnati with fifteen thousand dollars in capital to operate freight and passenger service on the Ohio River and other waters. Incorporators include M. C. Lykins Joseph Gerson Thos L West and others. Three boats will be bought for service from Pittsburgh to Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Cincinnati Packet & Pleasure Co
Cincinnati
M. C. Lykins
Jos. Gerson
Thos. L. West
Ine
Pittsburg
Cairo
Terror Along Coast Report From New Orleans Steamship
The steamship Anstem arriving from Puerto Barrios Guatemala reports pervasive terror along the Guatemalan Atlantic coast. Censorship is strict and political expression is dangerous. Mail from Puerto Barrios and the coast must be sent to the capital for inspection by presidential order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anstem
New Orleans
Puerto Barrios
Guatemala
Guatemalan
Atlantic
Puerto Buarrios
Knox Indorsed for President by Pennsylvania Republicans
Senator Knox at the Waldorf Astoria in New York reacts to Pennsylvania Republicans endorsing him for president and Roosevelt succession. He credits his past public service, stresses respect for the office, and notes possible acceptance if the National Republican convention approves. He declines further comment at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays Gradful
Mr. Roosevelt
Knox
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Turkish Captain Blows On His Vessel at Sea
A Turkish sailing vessel laden with contraband ammunition bound for Tripoli exploded near Port Zarziss. The entire crew and 80 sponge fishermen nearby drowned as armed boats attempted to prevent cargo landing. The ship carried rifles and 590 barrels of powder. Authorities suspect the captain blew up the vessel to avoid capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Port Zarziss
Bertha Beilstein Dies in Los Angeles Hospital
Bertha Beilstein once linked to a notorious Allegheny murder case died in the CountyHospital Los Angeles while known as Olga Miller. Autopsy found a long developing brain tumor impaired her mind after she had lived there over six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bertha Beilstein
Cal
Olga Miller
Hague Conference Armament Cut Sparks Debate
A parliamentary committee rejects the Italian war office request for 40 million dollars and recommends only 6 million. The cut targets artillery funding, seen as a de facto reduction in armament on the eve of the Hague conference, signaling a shift in defense policy and international posture.
Death in endurance run car collision kills executive
Clarence McKenzie of New York president of the Standard Brake Co. was killed and Howard Mosher a Brooklyn bicyclist and another man were badly injured when their motor car collided with an Albany and Hudson railroad electric car at Clinton Heights near Rensselaer New York. The car was part of a 200 mile endurance run of the New York Motor Club from New York to Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McKenzie
New York
Standard Brake Co
Howard Mosher
Brooklyn
Albany & Hudson Railroad
Clinton Heights
Rensselaer
N.Y
Albany
New York Motor Club
Woman tops NYU Law School class with first honors
Miss Florence Edith Bruning, 20, led a class of over 100 at New York University Law School, ahead of 96 men, earning a $100 prize. This marks the second time a woman has won first honors at NYU Law, following Miss Alice Dillingham in 190%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law School of
New York University
Florence Edith Bruning
New York University Law School
Alice Dillingham
New York Assembly Overrides Mayor McClellan Veto
The New York Assembly voted 116 to 11 to override Mayor McClellan's veto and enact the public utilities commission bill. It transfers control of all public service corporations in the state and city to two commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Assembly
McClellan
Public Utilities Commission
Arbutus Oil & Gas Co forms in Delaware
The Arbutus Oil and Gas Company of Indiana Pa is incorporated at Dover Delaware by Harry W. Wilson J D Wilson and Jos W Clements with capital stock set at 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbutus Oil & Gas Co
Indiana, Pa
Dover, del
Harry W. Wilson
J. D. Wilson
Jos. W. Clements
Confessed Killer Harry Orchard Testifies in Idaho Trail
Alfred Horsley alias Harry Orchard, key assassin in the Steunenberg case, testified in Boise against Wm. Haywood, admitting a long series of brutal crimes paid for by Western Federation of Miners leaders. He detailed killings, bombings, and plots, claiming coordinated support and praise from associates, and revealed a recent personal life scandal tied to his disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Horsley
Harry Orchard
Frank Steunenberg
Boise
Idalia
Wm. D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Ike
Orchard
Bunker Hill and Sullivan
Couer d’Alenes
Cripple Creek
McCormick
Foreman Beck
Steve Adams
Independence
Fred Bradley
San Francisco
Denver
Beck
Waywood
Moyer
Pettibone
Simpkins
Davis
Steunenberg
Haywood
Jack Simpkins
Peabody
Judge Goodard
Judge Gabbert
Sherman Bell
Dave Moffat
Frank Herne
Ontario
British Columbia
L[lattie Simpson
Horsley
Oldest Rural Mail Carrier Miles Long Elijah P Wright
Elijah P Wright who delivers rural route No 3 from South Columbus to Shadeville Ohio is said to be 90 years old and has served the United States mails for 55 years. He began rural service in 1901 and still covers his 22 mile route regularly. A tornado struck New Minden Illinois killing five and injuring many while Pleasant Valley Iowa endured destruction and homelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah P. Wright
Columbus
Shadeville
Wright
United States
Pennsylvania Railroad Ends Cheap Rate Tickets After October 1
The Pennsylvania railroad said it expects the two cent fare bill to be ruled invalid but prepares for a negative decision by stopping sale of cheap rate tickets valid after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Railroad to Span Indiana and Tap Coal Territory
A Pittsburg financed company will build a line across Indiana with J B Carter as president and William Kenefick backing. The route runs Evansville to Chicago with branches Crown Point to Gary Logansport to South Bend and Evansville to Owensboro. Gary will host a major steel plant by United States Steel next year and the line will join Chicago via the Chicago Belt Line on equal terms with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier State
Indiana
Pittsburg
J. B. Carter
Carter Construction Co
New
Wm. Kenefick
Kansas City
Carter Company
Kenefick
Chicago, Indianapolis
Chicago
Indianapolis
Crown Point
Gary
Logansport
South Bend
Evansville
Owensboro
United States Steel Corporation
Car of Powder Lets Go Explosion Kills Five in Illinois
On the Chicago, Indiana and Southern Railroad at Red Dick Illinois a carload of giant powder exploded after a car loaded with matches caught fire. A crowd gathered and the powder blast tore bodies to fragments. The explosion was felt for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Reddick
Spiritualist Weds Vanderbilt In Brooklyn Surprise
News from Brooklyn reports that Rev. Mrs. Mary Scannel Pepper, a prominent Spiritualist, married Edward Ward Vanderbilt on Saturday. Vanderbilt, 63, is a wealthy lumberman residing at 197 Waverly Avenue. Pepper’s home is at 587 St Marks Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Brooklyn
Mary Scannel Pepper
Edward Ward Vanderbilt
Waverly Avenue
Papper
St.Marks Avenue
American Express controls two routes from July first
American Express Co. will run the express business exclusively on the Lake Shore Michigan Southern and Lake Erie Western roads starting July 1. Currently it operates only on the Lake Shore from Buffalo to Cleveland, while the rest of the line and the Lake Erie Western are handled by United States Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express
American Express Co
Lake Shore
Indiana miners strike call by UMWA Eleventh District
The United Mine Workers of America Eleventh district ordered about 5,000 miners to strike. President Vanhorn cited 1,400 at Deming mines 1,000 at Shirley Hill 1,500 at Coal Blase Co mines 800 at Jackson Hill and 506 at South Indiana Railway mines. Eigh t or ten grievances cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of América
Eleventh District
Vanhorn
Deming
Shirley Hill
Coal’ Blase Co
Jackson Hill
South Indiana Railway
Oleomargarine Fraud Sentencing in St Louis
Johnson R. Morris was sentenced to two years in prison and fined 6100 dollars by Judge Treiber in the U S District Court in St Louis for selling colored oleomargarine without paying the government tax. The government charged Morris with defrauding about 9000 dollars in taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson R. Morris
Treiber
United States District Court
St. Louis
Morris
Mrs Helen M Gougar Dies at 70 In Lafayette Ind
Mrs Helen M Gougar a prominent temperance leader and lecturer died at her Lafayette Indiana home from heart failure at age seventy. She had long been a leading temperance agitator and public figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Gougar
Lafayette, Ind
Orby Wins Derby Stakes in England
Richard Croker's Orby ridden by Johnny Relff won the Derby stakes of sixty five hundred sovereigns at Hosem England. A Cuban Eastern Railroad wreck near Guantanamo killed five and injured eleven, four probably fatally, as a car with workmen plunged down a steep embankment. A London dinner and reception by Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid honored Mr and Mrs Jos H Choate with the ex ambassador renewing ties with English leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Croker
Orby
Johnny Relff
Hosem
England
Guantanamo
London
Whitelaw Reid
Jos. H. Choate
Girl Note-Raiser Gets Five Years
Miss Bessie L. Bond aged 26 pleaded guilty in the United States Court at Baltimore Maryland to note raising and was sentenced to five years in jail at hard labor. Bond was treasurer of a church conference fund and raised a ten dollar bank note to one hundred with ciphers cut from other notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie L. Bond
United States
Baltimore
Miss Bond
Notorious Black man fatally shot by posse near Trenton
A man identified as Geo. Hudson, described as a notorious Black person, was fatally wounded by a posse in a swamp near Trenton after being pursued since Sunday morning. Earlier he struck Will Mickins and his wife in an entry room, leaving them unconscious before the alarm was raised. Public safety officials say the pursuit involved both white and Black men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hudson
Trenton
Hudson
Honge
Will Mickins
Mickins
Trentom
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Wabash
Gov
Stuart
Mrs. McKinley
River Line
Would. Agsery
Mayor McClellen
New Minden
Pleasant Valley
Iowa
Lfe
Cabrera
Guatelama
Hoosier
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