German Navy Ensign Hussner Sentenced in Kiel Court Martial
Naval Ensign Hussner received four years and one week in prison plus degradation for killing Artilleryman Hartmann with a sword over not saluting. The court rejected a six year term, citing obedience to service regulations and a sense of honor. The trial suggested a dull yet passionate mind shaped by strict honor codes.
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New York Celebrates 250th Anniversary of New Amsterdam
New York officially marked the 250th anniversary of New Amsterdam becoming New York City. Mayor Low led ceremonies at City Hall. General James Grant Wilson gave the oration, Secretary Root spoke after a Roosevelt letter, and many other prominent men delivered remarks.
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New York
New Amsterdam
New York City
Low
James Grant Wilson
New York Historical Society
Root
Roosevelt
Induced Woman to Death by Own Action Indicted
Chicago May 27. C Bilsworth Jordan of Galesburg 11 is indicted for inciting Mrs Roma Snowball to commit death by her own hand. He faces a murder charge after coroner's inquest testimony from Mrs Snowball's husband alleging Jordan used letters and other means to induce her to take her life.
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Chicago
C. Bilsworth Jordan
Galesburg
Roma Snowball
Jordan
Textile mill strike looming over 55 hour week
Philadelphia May 27 local textile mills posted notices. Employers refuse 55 hour week, set June 1 as deadline. Authorities expect two strikes involving over 100000 workers to begin next Monday.
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Indictment for Murder in First Degree in Memphis Case
Grand jury charges Mrs. Lizzie McCormick with murder in the first degree for sending poison whisky to a Cincinnati woman, resulting in one death.
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Memphis, Tenn
Cincinnati
Justice Fletcher Ladd Resigns From Philippine Supreme Court
Manila reports Justice Fletcher Ladd of the Supreme Court has resigned due to his wife's illness and has left Manila for home. Commissioner Worcester plans to depart in July for his own home.
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Supreme Court of Philippines
Worcester
Manila
Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands
Ilness
Ryan Turns State Evidence in Wide Post Office Case
Washington May 27 At the post office department arrests of Miller and Johns are linked to checks totaling 3400 dollars plus 1100 in cash payments in the Ryan case. Ryan agreed to testify for the government and provided documents. Miller left for Terre Haute. Warrants issued in Cincinnati based on documentary evidence. Ryan supplied letters and telegrams and faced pressure over a senator’s bid.
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Johns
Ryan
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Christiancy
Arnold Cage
Tyner
Cincinnati
Rockville
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Salt Co directors accused in fraud suit over stock sale
A suit for 1,005,487 was filed by National Salt Co preferred stockholders against directors Archibald White Mason Bardsley R T Squires and Jay Morton. They allege the board planned to buy the United Salt Co stock at 123 percent par and pay 7 percent interest, claiming market value and real value were far lower. They also claim large contracts to buy salt and a 200,000 Leroy plant purchase were improper, seeking 1,605,487 in damages.
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R. T Squires
Jay Morton
National Salt Co
United Salt Co
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Fight of Spanish veterans inflames factional ranks
Postmaster General Payne issued a bidding order affecting mail delivery and money orders to William C. Liller ad jutant general of Lancaster Pennsylvania. Liller claims to be the elected adjutant general of the Spanish American war veterans amid a factional dispute that drew wide publicity six months ago.
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Washington
William C. Liller
Lancaster
Liller
Conference With Choate In London Sets Exchange Plans
United States international exchange commission members arrived in London and met Ambassador Choate. They will begin work by visiting the British foreign office Thursday next to discuss their plans.
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London
Choate
British Foreign Office
Brotherhood of Trainmen Delays Meeting to Indianapolis
The convention of stitchers adjourned after deciding to meet in Indianapolis in two years. A resolution condemned railroad employment of Negro workers and attacked the Brotherhood of Trainmen for not denouncing Negro labor.
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Stitchmen
Indianapolis
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Revised list of casualties in Paris Madrid race
A revised casualty list from the Paris to Madrid automobile race shows six dead, two seriously injured and others hurt along the route. Names include Pierre Roderiz, Normand Tourands, Dupuy, Caillon, and an unknown farmer. The Spanish government bans the race, with opinion that the disaster ends European automobile racing.
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Caillon
France
Spain
Europe
Catholic group urges U S to back church school rights in the Philippines
A Centro Catolica de Pilipinas document to the American Federation of Catholic Societies praises Chicago sympathy for friars and calls for church state separation in the Philippines. It asks U S influence to protect Catholic schools and clergy, urging gradual changes and accurate information on Philippine conditions.
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American Federation of Catholic Societies
Centro Catolica de Pilipinas
Philippines
Centro Catholica
Chicago
Union and Friendsh
American Federation
Filano Catholiccs
Matre
Presbyterian General Assembly Reports Clash Over Sabbath
At the Presbyterian general assembly a Freedman committee report and a building committee report were presented. A special building committee was appointed and Sunday travel by commissioners sparked lively debate. Resolutions on Sabbath observance were adopted and the Assembly Herald report was approved, while a move to make the paper weekly and relocate the office to Philadelphia was opposed.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Freedman’s Committee
Presbyterian Building Committee
Presbyterian Building
Committee On the Assembly Herald
Philadelphia
Switchmen elect Hawley oppose railroad age limit
The National switchmen's convention elected Frank T. Hawley as grand master. Resolutions urge Congress and state action against a 35 year age limit for railroad workers, arguing capable men are barred and that 90 percent of recent accidents are blamed on inexperienced staff.
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Indianapolis
Frank T. Hawley
Fort Wayne Buggy Company Placed in Receiver’s Hands
Fort Wayne Indiana May 27 The Fort Wayne Buggy company is placed in the hands of a receiver The liabilities are reported at 40800 and assets about a enna The principal stockholder is Rev Tether Baker of Alexandria The Fort Wayne Trust company has been appointed receiver
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Fort Wayne Buggy Company
Enna
Tether Baker
Alexandria
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Woman Fatally Shot Husband In Home Assault
Marshfield Wisconsin May 4 Mrs Mars Grosheier killed her husband after he allegedly forced entry and attacked her with a knife following a separation. Authorities report the confrontation occurred in the home and resulted in the man's death.
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Wis
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