Socialist Party Convention Debates Prohibition Plank
At Chicago on May 9 the Socialist Party opens a convention with a push by Minnesota Michigan and North Dakota to place a prohibition plank in the platform. Delegates from all states arrive for the 218 delegate and 218 alternate body as Debs and other leaders prepare for debates on injunctions immigration and temperance. The organization may back a modified temperance plank though a strong prohibition line is unlikely.
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Chicago
Socialist Party
United
Minnesota
Michigan
North Dakota
J. Mahlon Barnes
Philadelphia
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
A. M. Simons
Morris Hilquit
New York
John M. Work
Iowa
A. H. Floaten
Colorado
Carl D. Thompson
Wisconsin
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Stokes
Rose Pastor Stokes
Taft
Stuttgart
Garrick Theatre
Eugene V. Debs
Brand's Hall
Mexico denies troop buildup along Guatemala border
Mexico City May 9 reports that no troop massing is being done along the Guatemala boundary. No note has been sent to Washington on the matter and officials deny any Mexican mobilization while reports from Central America suggest the United States has pressed Guatemala.
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Mexico City
Mex
Guatemala
United States
Mexico
Washington
Round up band of note forgers in New York
John Joseph Campbell, once in R. D. Rockefeller Jr.'s bible class, has confessed. District Attorney Jerome expects to round up a dozen alleged note forgers who issued negotiable paper used to buy diamonds and other property in the financial district. The group is being actively sought by police.
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New York
John Joseph Campbell
R. D. Rockefeller, Jr
Jerome
Financial District
Campbell
Britisher Dead in London Brother of Campbell-Bannerman
Right Hon James Alexander Campbell brother of the late Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman is dead in London He was born in Glasgow in 1852 25.
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London
James Alexander Campbell
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Glasgow
Repetition of Morgan's Raid Threats Grow in Ohio Tobacco War
Manchester Ohio May 9 Troop A Cleveland patrols the Ohio river to prevent a night rider invasion. Bitter sentiment opposes sending troops to tobacco fields. Sheriff Paul fears violence. Kentuckians threaten to invade Ohio and echo Morgan's raid. Circles spread ant ebellum references along the river. Farmers back from the river panic and fear siege.
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Manchester
Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio River
Paul
Col
Knox
Darnell
Morgan
Hamiter Seeks Arkansas Governorship Takeover
In St Louis May 9 a plan to install Allen H Hamiter as Arkansas governor unfolds as word arrives that Governor Pin dall is out of Arkansas. Hamiter seeks acting governorship and will not abdicate when Pindall returns from Washington where he attends a Roosevelt conference. Hamiter’s move rests on legal arguments and long brewing plots among his supporters.
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ST. Louis
Arkansas
X. O. Pindall
Allen H. Hamiter
Assembly
Hamiter
Pindall
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Litte
Bryan Men Hold Rump Convention In Minnesota
In St Paul Ramsey county Democratic convention endorsed Gov. Johnson for the presidency and chose 66 delegates to the state convention to back Johnson at the national level. A Bryan wing held a rump convention endorsing Bryan and directing delegates to back Bryan at the national convention, signaling competing delegations at the state convention.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Ramsey County
Gov. Johnson
Johnson
Bryan
Senate Votes to Declare Mothers Day with White Flowers
In Washington on May 9 the Senate voted 33 to 14 to refer to the judiciary committee the Burkett resolution designating May 10 as Mothers Day and ordering all senators and staff to wear a white flower. Senator Kean proposed a fifth commandment substitute. Burkett said the measure came at the request of Y M C A workers. Gillinger and Teller commented on personal ties to mothers and repeated that Mothers Day is an everyday reminder for some.
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Washington
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Burkett
Kean
Teller
Gillinger
Disquieting Indian news raises frontier fears
Reports from India indicate imminent danger of another Afghan outbreak on the northern frontier. Natives exhibit uneasiness near the frontier raising fears of a British uprising. Today's adverse news from India depresses markets with Consols falling on the fear.
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London
India
Proof of this is very convincing Gunness body questioned
A La Porte newspaper review declares the burned corpse at the morgue not Belle Gunness, noting manicured nails and a lighter build. Investigators suggest an accomplice in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and link Bert Chase’s alleged death to a deceitful widow with a Indiana farm.
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LA Porte
Ind
Belle Gunness
Harry H. Long
House of Horrors
Chase
Mishawaka
Indiana
Fred Chase
Aberdeen
Insurgents Near Defeat of Vreeland Bill in House
In Washington on May 93 the third republican currency conference nears. About twenty five Republicans have signaled they will bolt the Vreeland bill, leaving roughly five more needed to block passage if thirty defect. Democrats oppose the measure, and leaders fear defeat.
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Washington
Cannon
Better Pay To Start In July For Army Recruits
Sergeant Robert Shaw at the local recruiting office reports a new law boosting army recruit pay by about 35 percent starting July 1. He expects a surge in enlistments. H. A. Sharp, ex Dana’s band, has enlisted and will depart Monday for St. Paul then Fort Harris Montana with the 66th infantry band. Louis Harget also heads to St. Paul Monday to join the infantry.
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Robert Shaw
St. Paul
Shaw
H. A. Sharp
Dana
Fort Harris
Mont
66Th Infantry
Louis Harget
Infantry
Ice Breaker Montcalm Beached After Collision
In Sackets Harbor the government ice-breaker Montcalm, valued at about half a million, was beached and nearly submerged after a collision with the steamer Milwaukee of the Canadian Pacific in the St Lawrence River. The Milwaukee was en route to Montreal when it rammed the Montcalm as the latter tried to cross bows.
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Quebec, Can
Milwaukee
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montcalm
Sackets Harbor
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Sensational Rescue at Monmouth Beach
The captain and 36 men of the tank steamer Washtenaw were landed safely after going ashore at Monmouth beach during a gale. The ship’s position is not dangerous and officials expect it to be floated at high tide.
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Sandy Hook
Washtenaw
Monmouth Beach
Donehower Death Probe Underway in Whitehall
Whitehall Wisconsin May 9 Special The county board votes 100 to fund an investigation into the death of Elan Donehower who disappeared after a fight with river guide Will Reed and whose body was found springing neckbroken. District Attorney Ensel has begun the probe but cites no progress details. Neighbors and relatives defend the reputations of those involved.
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Whitehall
Wis
County Board of Supervisors
Elan Donehower
Will Reed
Ensel
Donehower
Burglary Suspect Karoslave Prochaska Identified in Court
Women who suffered home invasions in several sections identified Karoslave Prochaska in court today. Police pocket evidence tied him to numerous robberies as he described a daylight entry method and feigned dumbness to avoid suspicion. Prochaska, claiming to be from the east, denies the robberies and the hearing was set for May 20.
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Karoslave Prochaska
Cay
Brindley
Prochaska
Evans to Be Active Vice Admiral Vague Plan
May 9 San Francisco Although due for retirement Admiral Evans is likely to serve as a working head in the navy department Secretary Metcalf says upon his return to Washington he will pursue Evans appointment to special duty and push for advancement to vice admiral keeping the veteran in a key post through his life in the service
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San Francisco
Evans
Navy Department
Metcalf
Washington
Births and Deaths in April in La Crosse Report
The health officer’s April report shows 49 births, 29 male and 20 female, and 32 deaths, 22 male and 10 female. There were 19 marriages filed. It notes a state law requiring out of state marriages to file a blank certificate of marriage with the local vital statistics office within 10 days after returning to reside.
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la Crosse
Tention A
s.Theshrdar
Murphy
Knights Visit Flint’s Lodge Guests at La Crosse Theatre
Officers and members of the Knights of Pythias lodge were guests of Prof. Flint at the La Crosse theatre Thursday evening. In La Crosse about 19 years ago Professor Flint joined the Pythian work at old lodge No. 109. Complimentary tickets were extended to officers and members, many accepted.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Prof
Flint
la Crosse
Professor Flint
Old Lodge No. 109
Y. M. C. A. Annual Meeting Planned Monday Night
The Y M C A. will hold its annual meeting Monday night with a short program and plans for the coming year. The event is open to the public.
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The
New YMCA Tennis Courts Open Under Expert Design
The city’s new YMCA tennis courts are completed and in use. The courts are said to be the finest the city has ever had, designed by an out of town expert.
Syracuse Suspect Not Mrs Gunness Conflicting Claims Rise
In Syracuse a woman detained on suspicion of being Belle Gunness is later identified as Mrs F B Herron of Chicago. Police doubt the initial match. Herron and her mother may be released soon. Herron and her mother Lucy Burton live near Franklin Pennsylvania. Herron says her husband died last winter and burial occurred locally.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Belle Gunness
LaPorte
Martin Condin
F. B. Herron
Chicago
Franklin Franklin
Lucy Burton
South
Baptists slain by Orthodox church in Voronezh clash
In No vokhoper district of Voronezh province two Baptist women were killed and about fifty people injured when Orthodox church members attacked invited Baptist guests during a conference allegedly to discuss doctrinal differences. The priest signaled the assault. victims were pursued to their homes, with killings, looting, and crop destruction amid widespread distress.
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ST. Petersburg
Novokhoper
Voronezh
Twin child dies in North Fourth Street home
The two month old twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McClaren of 117 North Fourth Street died this morning from a complication of diseases. The funeral is set for tomorrow with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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William McClaren
North Fourth Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Prominent Preacher Dr J A Wirt Dies In Des Moines
Dr J A Wirt a leading Lutheran minister in Des Moines and a noted figure in the west died suddenly at 9 o clock. He was believed to be in good health prior to the fatal collapse.
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Des Moineps
J. A. Wirt
West
Weather and Water Forecast For Wisconsin and Minnesota
Weather and water outlooks show La Crosse 38 coolest and 64 warmest with 6 mph wind and trace precipitation. The river is expected to fall slightly over 36 hours except Prairie du Chien where it stays near stationary. Stage of water 84 with a .2 ft fall. Wisconsin fair with light frost tonight, Sunday fair with rising temperatures and possible showers. Minnesota fair tonight, warmer west, Sunday increasing clouds with possible showers. Iowa increasing cloudiness with showers Sunday and tonight, temperatures rising.
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la Crosse
United States
Modena
Phoenix
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Iowa
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