McKinley Memorial Group Meets in New York
The McKinley Memorial Association met at Manhattan Hotel to review a special committee report on raising a $50,000 endowment for the Canton memorial project. Sculptor Charles Henry Nishaus presented his portrait statue design for inspection by trustees at the entrance of the tomb.
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McKinley Memorial Association
Manhatta
McKinley
Canton
Charles Henry ‘Nishaus
Scripps Ton
Rustaas
Pulajanes Raid in Samar Leaves One Dead Seven Hurt
In Samar the Pulajanes raided Inabangan killing one and wounding seven. They burned and looted about twenty houses, then fled with twenty prisoners as constabulary and troops pursue the raiders.
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Scripps News Association
Manila
Inabangan
Samar
Library plan for inmates prompts railroad guide wish
A visiting priest mentions starting a circulating library for inmate use and asks a convict for a book preference. The convict responds that a railroad guide would be most useful if used properly, reflecting a desire for practical reading material.
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Pri
Philadelphia Ledge
Coaching Parade Captivates Philadelphia Driving Club
The annual coaching parade of the Philadelphia coach and Driving Club will be held this afternoon. A fine display is expected with every member represented. President Henry Platt McKean leads, with Edward B. Smith as vice president and General Edward N. Macedon as secretary and treasurer. Other prominent members include Francis Pe Browning, Judge Willis Martin, and Mrs. Joseph Widener.
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Scripps News Association
Philadelphia
Memphis man attempts suicide in Chicago bank
Albert Portlock of Memphis aged 28 tried to kill himself in the Northern Trust Company banking room in Chicago on May 11. The room was crowded with bystanders as he opened fire on himself or otherwise attempted self harm. his condition is critical and described as probably fatal.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Albert Portlock
Memphis
Northern Trust Company
Is He John’s Father
William Livington died last night at 96. His portrait ran in McClure's magazine as the father of John D Rockefeller, with many comparing his likeness to the young magnate and speculating on the parentage.
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Scripps, News Association
Freeport
Lill
May
William Livington
McClure’s
J. D. Rockefeller
John D
Frangso Citizens Plan Wharf Rebuild and Fire Safety
A joint committee of the Legislature proposes incorporating to rebuild damaged waterfront wharves, fund fire protection for the water front, and provide payment for recently deployed National Guard. Eagles executive panel plans two tent cities in Golden Gate park for shelter with $50,000 available. A Portland Cement maker maintains price at $2.55 per barrel with finishing at $1.75 and common at $1.86. Refugees concentrate in Cantonment barracks after a fire consumes the roof. soldiers assist amid wind and debris cleanup.
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Scripps News Association
Sacramento
Legislsture
National Guard
San Francisco
The
Eagles
Golden Gate Park
Coor Grre
Possible Santo Domingo Revolution Brewing
Advices from Washington report a large scale revolution forming in Santo Domingo with the firminesta party poised to seize the government. Authorities expect an outbreak within days likely to surpass any prior upheaval.
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Scripps News Association
Washington, D.C
Santo Domingo
Firminesta Party
Interstate Commerce Commission Overrules Standard Motions
The Interstate Commerce Commission overruled Standard motion to exclude testimony on local attaches. F. H. Hibbs former Standard Oil agent at Peoria testified the Standard ran a school teaching tricks to defeat competition and that men were bribed to put injurious substances in lubricating oils of independents.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Ill
Interstate Commerce Commission
F. H. Hibbs
Standard Oi
Peoria
Canal decision expected Wednesday in Panama debate
Washington May 12 The Senate canal committee will decide next Wednesday the method for the Panama Canal with a sea level favored as the likely outcome.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Sente Canal Committee
Panama Canal
Grain market note from Chicago trading
Chicago grain markets show May wheat opening at 85 percent and closing at 63 percent while corn opens at 49 and closes at 4814 and oats begin at 32 and end at 53 percent.
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Chicago
Corm
Boer War Compensation Funds Finalized in South Africa
London reports the Central Judicial Commission has completed its task allocating Imperial Government funds for Boer War losses. Since 1902 the body examined 80,000 to 90,000 claims worth about 62 million Latr plus 2.6 million Latr in military receipts, with total 64.5 million Latr. Grants from Britain totaled 9.6 million Latr, plus 2.01 and 4.5 million Latr for various payments. About 5 million Latr went to Orange River Colony and 4.6 million Latr to Transvaal and Natal.
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Scripps News Association
London
Central Judicial Commission
Sir William Smith
Supremes Court of the
Transvaal
R. K. Loveday
E. J. Kleinhans
Tranevall
Orange River
Natal
Preparing Troops for Campaign in China Scenario
General Wood directs war department plans to move troops in the Philippines for a possible China campaign. Field marches target practice and simulated battles are being conducted to ready units for rapid deployment.
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Scripps News
Washington
Wood
War Department
Philippines
China
A New Name for a Cub Rises as Junior League Team
The Boy's Improvement club has reorganized and will now be known as the Junior League Team. They defeated the fast aggregation from Perry this morning by a decisive 27 to 6.
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Boy's Improvement Club
Perry
Interstate Commerce session tethers bribery claims across states
A lively Interstate Commerce Commission session featured Lee seeking evidence of bribery by state and county officials nationwide. The commission overruled as not interstate while Standard Oil and Independent dealers were debated for similar conduct. Monnet claimed Standard Oil officers avoid trial.
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tScrippe News Association
Chicago
Interstate Commiterce Commission
Lee
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Monnet
Tucker faces contempt fine over federal court testimony
Beripps News Association reports Tucker could be fined for contempt of the Federal Supreme Court after testimony on rates and alleged cooperation. The article notes the attorney general and association members involved, with references to newspaper directives and hiring notices.
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Beripps News Association
Chicago
Resus
Tucker
Dexirman
Federal Supreme Court
Reform urges clash as Douma urged amnesty call grows
Fragmentary text shows deputies pressing the Douma for broad reforms and an amnesty push. One speaker cites national aims. another calls for urgent action before the body. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Speakers to Address Island City Thursday May Seventeenth
Hon G E Cochran Republican central committee chairman telephoned Observer at 3:30 noting James Withycombe candidate for governor will speak Thursday evening May 17 Judge H M Cake to speak city residents promised a real treat May 17 Island City relief committee treasurer W G Houter reports receipt of flour donated for San Francisco sufferers from a San Francisco letter dated May 106 and car No 4888 transferred for distribution Also Chester Nichin returns from Mexley with Le Grande Ip remarks
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G. E. Cochran
Gentral
Observer
Notin
James Withycombe
Ata
H. M. Cake
W.G. Houter
Island City
San Francisco
S.A. Arm
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