Distress in Northern Morocco Amid Food Shortages
A Tangier correspondent reports widespread misery in northern Morocco with natives starving, forced to eat animal fodder, and committing crimes. Imports reach ports but transport costs deny interior access, leaving many to rely on charity as crops look promising yet famine looms without aid. The Algeciras conference dominates village talk, and German activity contrasts with France’s fragile prestige in the region.
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Tangier
Morocco
Algeciras
Germany
France
Castro's Vacation and Venezuela’s Political Strain
The article discusses Castros presumed temporary retirement in Venezuela, arguing he gained power against organic law with legislative and court support. It notes Venezuela’s president is limited by a Congress appointed council, after term extensions, and speculates about Castros potential exit with his alleged wealth. European capitals and nearby nations are portrayed as not lamenting his departure.
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Castro
Venezuela
Congress
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Three Years of Peace Pact Reopens Mines to Nonviolence
After months of talks, the coal strike commission extends its award for three years, restoration of work for miners not involved in violence, and non discrimination for strikers based on conduct. Agreement signed by George F. Baer and John Mitchell outlines continued terms through March 31, 1909.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Seid
Conciliation Board
George F. Baer
John Mitchell
Derrik wreck in Cambria steel works sparks strike trouble
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a derrick at Cambria steel works was wrecked during strike unrest. The incident endangered workers and caused about 2000 dollars of damage. Fly McElhattan of a Pittsburgh contracting firm was arrested for malicious mischief for releasing a drum with the cable control. Iron workers had been on strike since May 1 and returned to work on open shop terms after grievances were settled.
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Boats Clear From Buffalo Amid Non-Union Substitutes
Five boats have cleared for upper lake ports with non union men filling strikers roles in water, firemen, and oilers. Grain afloat remains unmoved as elevator capacity is cited as full. Owners blame elevators, while workers warn of further walkouts if non union scoopers operate the ships.
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Joseph R. Blanchette
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Detroit
Keefe
Buffalo
Upper Lake
After Shock Economy Struggles Hit San Francisco
May 8 report notes vast loss of income as clerks, salesmen, lawyers and professionals cannot find work. Many as shift to manual labor on rebuilding sites while merchants face reverses. relief work continues under army direction.
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San Francisco
Man murders infant in Wisconsin amid derangement
The May 8 report from Menomonie Wisconsin describes Bragini Giacomo an Italian miner at Iron Mountain 28 years old and single grabbing the four month old child of Mrs Enrico Mtonatto and dashing out the child's brains against a wall He fought six men injuring them before being arrested and jailed
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Giacomo
Iron Mountain
Enrico Montonatto
Hoppe Wins First Game In Pro Billiard Tourney
In Chicago on May 8 Willie Hoppe defeated Louis Cure in the opening match of the professional billiard tournament by a final score of 500 to 206.
Baseball Scores From Chicago May 8
Scores list for leagues and associations across cities. Cincinnati and St Louis tied after 15 innings in the National League. Chicago defeated Pittsburgh at home 3 to 2 and New York routed Brooklyn 90 to 6. American League saw Philadelphia shutout Boston 4 0 and New York beat Washington 7 2. Western results include Denver beating Des Moines 7 to 4 and Omaha losing to rain in the Omaha–Rain matchup.
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Toledo
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Bigamist Frederick Johnson jailed after two wives confront him
In Lafayette Indiana on May 8 Frederick Johnson an Indianapolis man admitted bigamy after facing his two wives at police headquarters. He had deserted his first wife Mrs Mary Johnson and their 14 year old son, then married Mary Fink in Lafayette on August 15 after posing as Frederick Smith in Crawfordsville. He was committed to prison under the indeterminate sentence act.
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Ind
Frederick Johnson
Indianapolis
Dellart
Johnson
Mary Johnson
California
Crawfordsville
Frederick Smith
Mary Fink
William Breitenbach
German Evangelical Church
Woodinllace
Technopolis
So We Sin
Tecrrel
Lafayete
Liafarette Stork Yards
Class Strife Ties Up Rushville High School Fire
Rushville Indiana reports a high school blaze believed caused by student mischief after a prank involving a flag on the dome. No fire on Friday or occupancy Saturday but a mast flag bearing numerals appeared. authorities suspect careless handling of matches.
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Rushville
Ind
Rushville High School
John K. Goway
Paris
Fifty Thousand-Dollar Fire Destroys Martin Rebfuss Building
A fire on May 8 partially destroyed the Martin Rebfuss building at 220-222 South Market Street in Indianapolis. The blaze caused significant property loss estimated at fifty thousand dollars, with damage concentrated in the heart of the downtown area.
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Martin Rebfuss
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