May intercept Russian squadron near Sunda Strait
Report from St Petersburg on May 2 describes Borestvonsky meeting Admiral Nobogtoff, commander of the second Russian squadron. Japan sends a division of fast cruisers and torpedo boat destroyers to engage Nebogtoff, who headed north after straits of Sunda blocked. He then moved into the China Sea through the Strait of Malacca.
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Borestvonsky
Nobogtoff
Nebogtof
Straits of
Sunda
Sumatra
Java
Indian Ocean
Sea of Java
Nebogtoff
China Ses
Malacca
Malay Peninsula
Port Arthur
Russian cruiser Gromovol departs Vladiivostok
The Russian armored cruiser Gromovol has left Vladiivostok, with reports indicating its departure from the seaport city on May 6 while sailing for unspecified duties. The move marks a notable naval redeployment in the region.
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Petersburg
Gromovol
Vladiycatock
Union Pacific Seeks Road Access Expansion Idea
East Lake May 5 stockholders likely to approve withdrawal of the hundred million dollars of preferred stock issue. Officials silent but expected favorable action at the meeting and a push to court Chicago and North Western for improved access to Chicago and the Atlantic seaboard. Observer Chris Stackland notes fruit crop injury from frost is minor with only early strawberry blossoms affected.
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East Lake
Union Pacific
Chicago
Northwestern
Atlantic Seaboard
Chris Stackland
the Cove
Coal shortage prompts navy sale request for Minnesota
Washington May 5 A shortage of coal in the far east caused by the Russo Japanese war leads President Bill of the Great Northern to ask the Navy Department for permission to buy enough coal from the American navy supply to fuel the steamship Minnesota on her Pacific coast return trip. The request is said to be granted.
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Far East
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Great Northern
Navy Department
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Inspector Abraha Moviteb Found Dead In Warsaw
Inspector Abraha moviteb, blamed by locals for massacres on May 1, was found dead in Warsaw today with five bullet wounds in his body.
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Scripps News Association
Warsaw
Abrahamoviteb
Preliminary Hearing Held In Bank Case
At a preliminary hearing for Gill of the First National Bank the case was continued for ten days. Gill was released on fifteen thousand dollars bail.
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Scrippe News Association
Milewantas
Gill
First National Bank
Weather Delays Hunter President in Snowbound Camp
Snow blankets Glenwood Springs area as storms continue through the night. Secretary Loeb says the adverse weather will prolong the hunt rather than shorten it. No updates from the hunting camp have arrived today.
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Scripps News Association
Glenwood Springe
Colo
Loeb
Grain Market Quotations From Chicago May 5
Wheat closed around 91 3 quarters to 90 7 eighths cents, corn opened at 90 48 and settled near 90 48 four, oats traded 28 3 quarters to 29 cents. Prices reflect early day activity on the principal grain stock exchange.
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Scripps-News Association
Chicago
Stock Exchange Today
Albany Mayor Term Extension Bill Passes Senate
The senate approved a measure extending mayor and other officers terms from two to four years. The change does not affect the current administration.
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Albany N Y
Senate
May Suspend First Officials At Equitable Meeting
New York May 5 An informal directors meeting of the Equitable Life Insurance Society is called for Monday to discuss the possible resignation or suspension of president Alexander vice president Hyde and second vice president Tarbell. A steering committee of directors will oversee affairs.
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Scripps News Association
New York
The
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Alexander
Hyde
Tarbell
Nan Patterson Jury Renders Eight to Four Acquittal
Reported jury split eight to four in favor of acquittal with a juror saying no member believed Young shot him. Nan Patterson’s condition modestly improved though still very ill. Attorney Levy visited the district attorney, but no authority acted. Levy predicts light bail and quick dismissal after release.
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Nan Patterson
Young
Hin
Levy
Senate Kills Gas Price Control Bill in Springfield
The Springfield senate defeated the bill allowing municipalities to fix gas prices by a 24 to 16 vote. The measure faced opposition from lawmakers undecided on municipal power and consumer impact, with supporters arguing for local control and potential price relief.
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Scrippe Newa Association
Springfield
Senate
Dead Heat Victory With Syeonby and Race King
A dead heat occurred between Syeonby and Race King with Colonial Girl finishing third. The race time was 1:41 3-5, and the purse was divided.
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Foripps Newa Association
Syeonby
Race King
Colonial Girl
Cherry Lass Wins in Bogland Guinea Stakes
W Hall Walkers Cherry Lass captured the 3 year old filies Guinea Stakes at New Market Bogland on May 5. Scrippa News Association reports Cherry Lass defeated rivals in a notable victory.
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Scrippa News Association
New Market Bogland
Fililes
W Hall Walkers Cherry
Immense Expense of Chicago Strike Reported
The Chicago strike drains city funds with daily costs for police, deputies, strike breakers, and private detectives amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. Mayor Dunne and Sheriff Barrett coordinate efforts. Governor may deploy state troops if disorder continues. Union leader Samuel Gompera contemplates a council vote on a possible settlement.
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Scrippe Newe Association Obicago
Chicago
Eggmates
Dunne
Barrete
O'Neill
Four Arrests After Riot at Montgomery Ward Strike
Four men were arrested this morning after a riot between about one hundred strikers and sympathizers attacked two Montgomery Ward employees. Merchants estimate losses at around 100000 dollars daily due to delayed deliveries. Labor leaders named in Judge Kohleist’s injunction challenged its legality, disputing the Master in Chancery’s authority to take testimony. argument set for Wednesday morning.
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Montgomery and Ward Company
Commission
Kobleast
Kohisast
Hoch Has Nerves in Chicago Trial Testimony
Testimony in a Chicago trial reveals Mrs Marie Hoch was jealous on her deathbed about her sister’s fate. Nurse Miss Halzarpel’s statements about Mrs Hoch’s symptoms were damning to the defendant Hoch, who showed greater nervousness this afternoon than at any prior point in the proceedings.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Marie Hoch
Martial Law Declared in Colliers and Angerm
Beripps News Association reports martial law proclaimed in Colliers and Angerm in Western Biberia on May 5 with tense excitement across Souja.
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Beripps News Association
Tomek
Western
Biberia
Angerm
Souja
Two Killed in Starkeville Coal Mine Accident
Starkeville May 6. James ONeill pit boss James Roe and John Urav ill were killed in a coal mine this morning. Bodies have not yet been recovered.
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Scrippa News Association
Starkeville
James O'Neill
James Roe
John Uravill
Debs to Lead New Industrial Union Next Week
Terre Haute May 6 Eugene V Debs confirmed reports he will head a new labor union to be launched in Chicago next week. The organization will rival the American Federation of Labor.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V Debs
Industrial Union
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Tiflis Strikes Hit Domestic Workers and Waiters
Ten thousand domestic servants and waiters struck today in Tiflis, the capital of Georgia in Transcaucasia, a city largely populated by Armenians.
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Tillie Caucasia
Tiflis
Georgia
Rusalsa Transcauciaus
Fleet Sighted Near Singapore Amid Fragments of Wartime Travel
A vessel described as Noebogatoff's Muldron was seen this morning moving eastward under steam. The ship is expected to head to Gaigon for provisions and coal before sailing to Borestven sky's rendezvous.
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Singapore
Noebogatoff
Gaigon
Borestvensky
Rendezvou
Portland Man Executed for Murder of Jane Caracia
Frank Gogileipo, convicted of the murder of 14 year old Jane Caracia of Portland, was executed at the state prison this afternoon. He spoke ten minutes after being brought to the coal yard, claiming the victim’s father was responsible, as witnesses said the bereaved father, who vowed vengeance, rushed to a barber after the hanging.
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Salem
Frank Gogileipo
Tereasa Caracia
Portland
Jane
Pines
Work Resumed at Many Factories Amid Strikes
Work has resumed at numerous factories today despite social unrest aimed at stopping workers from returning. The movement to disrupt production continues as labor actions press on across multiple sites.
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Boripps News
Social Democrate
Grand Jury Indicts Standard Oil for Oil Peddling
The grand jury returned indictments against Standard Oil Company for peddling oil without a license by May 5. The action cites unlawful sale and distribution of oil goods under state law.
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Carlinle
Grand Jury
Btandard Oil Company
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