Cuban Constitution Rejected by Cabinet Over Platt Amendment
Washington May details show the Cuban constitution adopted by the convention unsatisfactory to the U S government. The cabinet directed Secretary Root to tell Gen Wood to strip Root’s interpretations from the document before acceptance. The U S insists on an explicit Platt amendment without modification or ambiguity.
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Wood
Washington
United States
Gen. Wood
Gage
Supreme Court
Knox
Philippines
Cubans Surprised by U S Rejection of Havana Constitution
Havana May 31 The U S government declined to accept the Cuban constitution as adopted by the Havana convention causing surprise and disappointment among convention members who supported the charter Two leading Conservatives said they expected Washington to approve and noted the majority report was altered to avoid rejection by framing the Platt amendment as a separate resolution.
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Washington
United States
Wood
Root
Washington Commission
Senores Capote
Tamayo
Gen. Wood
Havana
U. S
Spectator Says Supreme Court Rests on Common Sense
London commentary on the court’s decisions argues that American commerce must become world power and that annexation risks extend to Spanish-American states. It cautions about potential expansion, notes imperialist implications, and discusses possible future moves including controlling Nicaragua, Mexico, and India under U S rule.
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London
the Spectator
Supreme Court
America
Spectator
Union
Nicaragua
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
India
A Jingo Triumph in Paris May 31
Paris dispatch notes French papers discuss the U S Supreme Court insular case decision. Le Temps calls the ruling a triumph for McKinley era manifest destiny and for jingoes spread eagleism and advocates of a permanent army.
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Paris
United States Supreme Court
The
Temps
McKinley School
Census Report Singles Out Population Density in 1900 States
Washington May 31 The director of the census issues the first half of the final population report. It details U S state and territorial populations, density, centre of population, Alaska and Hawaii figures, and city populations 25,000 and over for 1900. Alaska averages one tenth per square mile. Hawaii nearly 24 per square mile.
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Washington
United States
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
States
District of Columbia
Rhode Island
Union
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Nevada
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Montana
Idaho
Hawaii
Ulaine
Arkansas
British press grumbles over war facts in South Africa
From London dispatch The Tribune notes that British newspapers aligned with the government show irritation at public ignorance of the war in South Africa. Reported Boer advances include capture of 500 horses near Colesburg in Cape Colony.
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New York
the Tribune
London
South Africa
Cape Colony
Colesburg
Two bodies recovered from Flat Rock dam tragedy
In Philadelphia on May 31 the bodies of two of seven youths swept to death in the Schuylkill River were recovered today after they were carried over Flat Rock dam yesterday afternoon.
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Philadelphia
Flat Rock Dam
Schuylkill River
Quote on women's work hours and charity at home
A civic remark questions male supporters of restricting women's hours by urging them to count their wives' workloads. The piece ends with a prompt to readers to tell advertisers they saw their ad in the Courter.
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Dr. Greene
Nervara
Nature
Pastor Endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
Reverend Enoch Hill of Grand Junction Iowa praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after years of general debility and fatigue. He reports rapid relief after starting the remedy and urges others to trust the medicine, noting its availability from druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Co. at Schenectady New York.
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Enoch Hill
M. E. Church
Grand Junction
Iowa
Williams
Nebraska
Schenectady
N. Y
Bad Conduct Report Rebukes Two Filipino War Leaders
Manila May 31 The Goodrell court of inquiry severely reprimands Lieut Col Manchill C Goodrell and Col Henry C Cochrane. Goodrell ordered to command the Marine Brigade while Cochrane is sent back to the United States. The dispute at Olongapo over alleged acts and intoxication led to arrests and a formal inquiry.
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Manila
Goodrell
Manchill_C. Goodrell
Henry C. Cochrane
Rodgers
Marine Brigade
Cochrane
United States
Henry Cochrane
Manchill C. Goodrell
Qlongapo
Olongapo
Kempff
Washington
Wilhelmina Honored in Berlin Royal Procession
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and Prince Henry visited Berlin as Emperor William reviewed the garrison. The royal procession included Empress onlookers, the 1st Guards, and a welcoming reception with city officials and 24 white robed maidens. Queen Wilhelmina accepted flowers and offered thanks.
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Berlin
William
Wilhelmina
Holland
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Royal
Prince of the
Unter den Linden
Bernhardt Excited Over Paris Duel Threat
Paris dispatch reports Maurice Bernhardt, son of Sarah Bernhardt, has received threats from a journalist and may duel after a political dispute. Mme. Bernhardt, in London, is said to be in extreme nervous excitement and may delay her London debut with M. Coquelin, stating she is a mother first and an actress afterward.
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London
Paris
Maurice Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
M. Coquelin
Bismarck Again Attacks Von Buelow Through Press
Prince Herbert Bismarck, in the Hamburger Nachrichten, makes a new attack on Count Von Buelow policy. He links the Emperor with the imperial chancellor and stresses Anglo phile tendencies while denying his father would have sought Britain to harm Russia.
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Prince Herbert Bismarck
Berlin
Hamburger Nachrichten
Count von Buelow
Great Britain
Russia
German chartered steamers to bring troops from China
Berlin reports the government has chartered thirteen steamers to repatriate German troops from China. It is estimated that about 18,000 men will have arrived by the end of September.
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China
Berlin
Injured Man Slips on Curbing in Middlesex Street
Thomas Seymour, fooling with a companion, slipped on the curbing last night in Middlesex street and sustained a head wound requiring ten stitches. He was treated at St John’s Hospital and brought there by ambulance.
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Thomas Seymour
Middlesex Street
St. John’s Hospial
Celeste Burrill Arrives in Hong Kong Partially Dismasted
London May 31 The British ship Celeste Burrill from Manila has reached Hong Kong after a gale, leaving it partially dismasted during the voyage.
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London
Celeste Burrill
Yarmouth
N. S
Hong Kong
Manila
The May Queen Was a Niobe Disolved in Tears
The May Queen remains a sad image, dissolved in tears as grief prevails. The fragment evokes a noble figure overwhelmed by sorrow, reflecting a somber mood amid an eventful scene.
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Niobe
McKinley Cancels Summer Engagements as Mrs McKinley’s Health Declines
Washington May 31 doctors declare Mrs McKinley critically ill and near death prompting President McKinley to cancel most summer engagements. Doctors say she cannot endure travel to Massachusetts and must have absolute rest this summer while relatives are summoned to Washington.
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Sternberg
Rixey
McKinley
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Harvard
Minister Loomis Not Returning to Venezuela
Washington May 31 report confirms Minister Loomis will not return to Venezuela. Poor health at the Caracas post and ongoing merciless attacks cited as reasons. Loomis seeks recovery in Europe and will be assigned another diplomatic post when a suitable position is found. Russell remains in charge at Caracas for a period likely set by the Venezuelan government's stance.
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Washington
Loomis
Venezuela
State Department
Europe
Russell
United States
Caracas
Strike continues at Corliss Engine works in Providence
George W. Moore business manager of the Corliss Engine works says there is no change in the strike and no conference planned until the company agrees to meet the arbitration committee. He notes the local Machinists branch has funds to sustain 250 strikers for a year if needed.
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Providence
R. I
Corliss_Engine works
George W. Moore
Associated Press
Machinists’ Associations
More machinists quit as Chicago strike spreads
Chicago's machinists strike began today with over 1000 men quitting in shops and factories after employers refused to sign a wage and hour agreement offering 12 1 2 percent raises, a nine hour day, and double pay for overtime. At Frazer and Chalmers W J Chalmers refused to sign, prompting dispersal. some firms did sign.
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Chicago
Works of Frazer & Chalmers
W. J. Chalmers
Riot at infected tenement as smallpox case shocks Providence
Health authorities moved to vaccinate 47 tenants at a six tenement house on Arthur avenue after Giovanni Venditati, a young Italian boy, was found with a virulent smallpox infection. Police used gunfire to deter three escapees as the pest house was prepared and the building disinfected. The boy was removed to the pest house and the school the child attended was disinfected.
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Providence
R. I
Arthur Avenue
di Gradia
Giovanni Venditai
Cedar
West Exchange Streets
Elkes Injuries Reported After Revere Race Accident
Boston May 31 Harry Elkes the bicycle rider was thrown from his wheel in a race with Jimmy Mo ran of Chelsea at Revere yesterday. He is resting comfortably at Frost hospital Chelsea with two broken ribs on his right side a lacerated left side scalp contusion and a probable two to three week recovery period according to hospital officials.
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Boston
Harry Elkes
Jimmy Moran
Chelsea
Revere
Frost Hospital
Elkes
Holyoke Mills Firemen Strike Looms Over 8-Hour Day
May 31 Holyoke reports an industrial disturbance brewing as stationary firemen seek an eight-hour day with three shifts. The American Writing Paper company and mills resist further demands. Eagle Lodge of paper makers, claiming 1500 to 1800 members, has voted to general strike tomorrow in solidarity.
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Holyoke
American Writing Paper Company
Combine
Eagle Lodge of Paper Makers
Stationary Engineers and Paper Makers Vote to Strike
Holyoke on May 31 reports that stationary engineers and paper makers voted tonight to strike Saturday at 8 o clock in mills that have not yet agreed to demands.
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Holyoke
Hartford Strike Off Ratified by Hartford Machinists
Hartford May 31 The machinists union ratified the nine hours for ten pay deal at American bicycle Pratt and Whitney Cushman Chuck Co shops after similar action by the metal workers. Companies will recognize in-house committees not union ones. About 1800 of 2000 striking workers return Monday.
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Hartford
Conn
Metal Workers’ Union
American’ Bicycle
Pratt and Whitney
Cushman Chuck Co
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Direct Rectal Relief
An ad promoting Pyramid Pile Cure claims direct topical application cures all forms of piles quickly without pain, avoiding surgery or stomach routes. It touts rapid, lasting results, no poison, and low cost, urging readers to consult their druggist and request testimonials from the Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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United States
Pyramid Drug E Company
Marshall, Mich
Mobbed by Strikers at Nashua Shoe Shop
Nashua May 31 A disturbance by striking laborers at the W D Brackett Shoe shop disrupted the lunch hour. Moir Sweeney was arrested after an assault on workers in the lasting department and Armenians and Greeks among those protesting were mobbed as they left. Eddie Bouchard was also arrested and Sweeney and Bouchard faced arraignment the next day.
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Nashua
N. H
W. D. Brackett
Lasting
Moir Sweeney
Eddie Bouchard
Sweeney
Bouchard
Worcester Linemen Strike Eases as 16 Return to Work
Worcester May 31 Sixteen of twenty two striking linemen from the Worcester branch of the New England Telephone and Telegraph company have applied for reinstatement and been accepted at former jobs and wages. The remaining six men will not be employed.
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Worcester
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
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