Barnhart Praises Cannon While Distancing Party Machines
Indiana Representative Barvhhart in Washington declares Cannon represents the goods driven by party leaders, not the execution of all party aims. He asserts a friendly White House, Senate, and House alignment, warns against party lash, and urges faithful service to public welfare over machinery.
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Washington
Hibbs
Barvhhart
Indiana
House
House of Congress
Roose- Geit
Taft
Senate
Crumpacker Objects To Red Cross Emblem Bill
Representative Crumpacker argued against a Denny bill that would ban any manufacturing use of the National Red Cross emblem. He said the cross represents the Christian religion and opposes granting any group a monopoly. The bill was postponed due to absence of committee members.
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Crumpacker
Washington, D. C
Denny
Michigan
National Red Cross
Indiana
Mann
Illinois
Woman Suffrage Threatens Convention Peace in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on March 16, members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs face a potential presidential contest at their session. Mrs. Philly Moore is a likely candidate, while many St. Louis delegates criticize her past stance on suffrage. The issue risks disrupting the meeting amid rising support for suffrage among delegates.
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Cincinnati
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Philly Moore
St. Louis
Cook in America Will Explain Cook in America
May 16 report states polar explorer Dr. Fred A. Cook and his wife are in the United States while sister in law says a statement will be issued soon. Mrs. Wm. L. Cook, a Brooklyn resident, says he will explain his silence in coming weeks and that neither he nor his wife have stayed at the Hotel Manhattan in New York City.
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New York
Fred A. Cook
United States
Wm. L. Cook
Brooklyn
Dr. Cook
Manhattan
Explorer
Cincinnati Meat Shops Hit By Large Protest
Thousands of men and women began a meat strike in Cincinnati on May 16 as mobs attacked butcher shops along Central Avenue. Police were overwhelmed. women picketed every shop and clashes broke out. One woman was beaten, and a shop owner named Kahn was saved by police amid damage and meat destruction. Two arrests were reported.
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Central Avenue
Hb Street
Kahn
Philippine Freedom Appeal in U S Congress
Manuel L Quezon, a Filipino commissioner, urged U S Congress on May 16 to grant independence for the Philippines. He praised American improvements but condemned colonial governance, calling for a stable, representative system and relief from heavy taxes and costly administration. The Filipinos hoped for freedom and an end to provisional rule.
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Washington
Philippines
Manuel L. Quezon
Quezon
Congress
Cuba
Porto Rico
Albania revolt described as smoking wildernesses amid vengeance
Belgrade dispatches report rebels in Albania faced with Turkish troops in control. Victims from burned villages flee shelterlessness and starvation while thousands are hunted and slain. Widespread deaths and unburied bodies mark the fighting.
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Belgrade
Albania
Ofeis
Atic
Revolutionary Uprising Feared in Chang Sha
Washington reports a feared uprising in Chang Sha after advices to the State Department from Lieut Commander R O Bitler of the gunboat Helena. All foreigners have been notified to go aboard foreign powers ships stationed on the river.
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Washington
Chang Sha
State Department
R. O. Bitler
Helena
Jenkins to Porto Rico confirms Wisconsin judge
Washington May 16 The senate committee on judiciary decided to favor confirming John J King of Wisconsin to the United States district judge post in Porto Rico.
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Washington
John J. Jenking
Wisconsin
United States
Porto Rico
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Sugar Trust Secretary on Trial in Fraud Case
Charles R. Heike, secretary of the American Sugar Refining Co, faces circuit court charges of complicity in weighing frauds at Havemeyer & Elder docks in Williamsburg. Heike allegedly approved false weight reports and endorsed treasury refund checks. Jury selection underway as co-defendants are arraigned.
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New York
Charles R. Heike
American Sugar Refining Company
United States Circuit Court
Havemeyer & Elder
Williamsburg
Heike
Sugar Trust
United States Treasury
United States
Stimson
Dennison
John B. Stanchfield
F. Augustus Heinze
The
Ernest W. Gerbsacht
Harry Walker
James F. Bendernagel
James E
Seizure of Spanish jewelry honors customs action
A deputy surveyor seized a bag of antique Spanish jewelry valued at 10 000 to 20 600 dollars from Nicaraguan ranch owner Nicholas Morales and his wife on the steamship Colon in New York. They declared 3000 dollars in jewels, mostly worn by Mrs Morales, and planned two weeks in New York before sailing for Europe. The customs man found a hidden package with precious pieces not listed. Morales said he planned to remount the pieces in Paris for a friend.
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New York
Nicholas Morales
Signor Morales
Colon
Paris
Van Cleave Dies of Heart Disease in St. Louis
James W. Van Cleave, stove manufacturer and Buck Stove and Range president, died Sunday of heart disease after a three week illness. He led the Buck firm's open shop policy and held roles with the Manufacturers' Association, National Council for Industrial Defense, and faced federation boycotts and court injunctions linked to labor disputes. Born July 15, 1867 in Kentucky, he moved to Louisville then St. Louis to build his business legacy.
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ST. Louis
van Cleave
Buck Store and Range Company
Manufacturers’ Association
National Council For Industrial Defense
Meta Polishers
Buck
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Federation
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
John Mitchell
American Federationist
Federal Supreme Court
Marion County
J. W
Drunk in county jail as Boone man pleads guilty
Robert Davidson of Boone county tells Judge Collins he is not lying in jail. He explains he has no money to pay the $1 fine plus costs. The court directs he be addressed in care of Sheriff Jacob Woessner in Indianapolis for about ten days. The judge seeks ways to deter drinkers from dry counties.
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Robert Davidson
Boone County
House Chaplain Prays For Muckrakers
The blind Rev. Henry N. Couden, House chaplain, prays for divine guidance to sweep muckrakers toward introspection. He asks for personal reform before criticizing others, urging removal of beams from our own eyes to see clearly and help neighbors if time allows.
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Washington
Henry N. Couden
House of Representatives
Conductor fatally wounded by former lover in Freeport
Freeport Pennsylvania on May 16 Henry Broombaugh a railroad conductor lies dying after three bullet wounds from Mary Welch his former sweetheart at his doorstep. She reportedly said I am glad I shot him as he stood at home following his desertion.
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Freeport, Pa
Henry Broombaugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mary Welch
Truce Banner Lifted to Aid Stand Patters in Senate
May 16 Washington regulars fear losing leverage on the railroad bill and seek concessions to win an early vote. Insurgents’ Friday maneuver prompts reactionaries to offer terms. A truce is requested to explore common ground and end the battle by week’s end with Borah Nelson and others as possible intermediaries.
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Washington
Senate
Cummins
la Follette
Borah
Nelson
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