Japanese Ships In Neutral Waters Cause Diplomatic Scrutiny
Paris reports show Japanese officials pressing the foreign office over Russian Pacific squadron neutrality and possible supplies from French ports. Japanese protests appear unsettled, as observers note Russians may stay just outside three mile limit while maintaining shore contact. St Petersburg notes possible Dutch Borneo waters incident involving Japanese cruisers and Admiral Nebogatoff.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Tokio
Motono
de Jonquiere
Saigon
Cape St. James
Havas
St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Russia
Netherlands
Dutch Borneo
Admiralty
Straits of
Sunda
Nebogatoff
Second Pacific Squadron in French Waters Controversy Grows
Tokyo reports heightened public focus on the Second Russian Pacific Squadron in French waters. Despite French assurances on Kamranh bay, ships stayed at Kamranh and visited other ports, provoking disappointment and accusations of bad faith. The press calls for independent Japanese action and the expulsion of Rear Admiral Rosetsvensky from French waters.
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Tokio
France
Kamranh Bay
French
Rosestvensky
Rojestvensky Sails to Meet Nebogatoff Forces
In St Petersburg on May 5 Admiral Rojestvensky sailed south to join the division of the Russian second Pacific squadron commanded by Nebogatoff. The Admiralty reports a Japanese force was sent south to prevent a junction and may maneuver in the Sunda Straits to intercept Nebogatoff before he can reach the North Sea.
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St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Nebogatoff
Admiralty
Race Track Stables Burned In Two Fires
In St. Louis on May 5, a pair of fires at the fair association race track killed six horses and destroyed 12 stables. Incendiary suspicion hangs over the blazes which caused an estimated $10,000 in losses. Frank Gering owned three horses in the first blaze. three more horses perished in the second. Doors were opened to escape, but 215 racers were caught and later stampeded.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Fair Association
Frank Gering
Civic Outrage Over Boston Court House Expansion Plan
Mayor Collins denounces a bill to enlarge Suffolk county court house and require Boston to borrow 900000 dollars. He condemns the measure as shifting costs to the city while the county sheriff gains control of spending. He seeks legislative reference next session.
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Collins
Bill
Suffolk County Court House
Boston
Senate
House
General Court
Auto Crash in Springfield Injures Man and Kills Horse
In Long Meadow a collision between an automobile and a wagon left Walter G. Johnson of New York critically injured and a horse owned by H. L. Bowles killed. Johnson is at Mercy hospital. John Sheehan, driver of the auto, is under arrest. Wagon driver Lewis Brown escaped injury.
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Springfield
Walter G. Johnson
New York
H. L. Bowles
Long Meadow
Johnson
Mercy Hospital
John Sheehan
Lewis Brown
Gov Davis Ordered to Leave Panama Isthmus
Washington May 5 Secretary Taft cabled Gov Davis in Panama to return to the United States at once. Col Gorgas takes charge of canal zone administration until Gov Magoon arrives. Davis suffers malaria and doctors urge departure for recovery though he resists.
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Washington
Taft
Gov. Davis
Panama
United States
Col. Gorgas
Canal Zone
Magoon
Davis
Snow slows trains across Northwest region
St Paul May 5 reports from Northern Pacific offices show unusual weather in the Northwest including North Dakota Montana and Winnipeg. Snow disrupted travel by hindering train movement but not enough to stall services.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
North Dakota
Montana
Winnipeg
Northern Pacific Railroad
Claimed Baroness Faints in Police Court
Washington May 5 Arraigned as Alice Nelsen the woman who claimed to be the Baroness De Vorts Salmo of Austria fainted in the police court after pleading not guilty to grand larceny and waiving examination. She sat pallid as the information was read charging her with taking about $500 worth of clothing from Mrs Slater of this city. After proceedings were closed the prisoner collapsed and was revived before being taken back to detention.
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Washington
Alice Nelsen
Baroness de Vorts Salmo
Austria
Wm. Slater
Nan Patterson Bail Delay Highlights Trial Turmoil
New York May 5 Nan Patterson shows gradual recovery after a jury deadlock halted her case. Judge Foster quashed indictments against J Morgan Smith and Julia Patterson Smith, allowing resubmission to the grand jury. Patterson’s bail likely not until Monday as lawyers seek updates and potential discharge for the Smiths.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Southbridge
Mass
Foster
Court of General Sessions
J. Morgan Smith
Julia Patterson Smith
Grand Jury
Smiths
Cincinnati
Tombs
Strike tensions darken Chicago streets in May turmoil
Chicago turmoil worsens as Sheriff Barrett swears in 200 deputies while 2000 police stand on strike duty. Striking teamsters claim employers hire colored workers to provoke violence and rally bank support to summon militia. Produce district faces crippling losses. merchants consider 1 pm lockout as strike lingers.
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Chicago
Barrett
Dunne
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Employers Association
South
Clearing House Association
Chicago Employers’ Association
Teamsters
George R. Linn
The
House Adopts Luce Street Railroad Order in Mass.
Boston May 5 The Massachusetts house adopted an order requiring the board of railroad commissioners to obtain information connected with the acquisition of street railway properties in the Commonwealth by New York New Haven Hartford railroad interests. Rep Luce of Somerville introduced the measure to aid in determining the legality of the purchases.
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Boston
Massachusetts House
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Commonwealth
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Luce
Somerville
Coal barge sinks off Oyster Bay with rescues
Off Oyster Bay New York May 5 the coal barge in tow of the tug Zouave sank in a heavy squall last night. Captain Henderson and his wife were aboard the barge and leaped overboard before being picked up by the Zouave which arrived today.
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Oyster Bay, L. AL
Henderson
McDonald
Woman’s whist league to decide Brooklyn Amsterdam challenge
In Philadelphia on May 5 the four main contests have concluded and today’s session will determine the Brooklyn Amsterdam challenge and the Quaker City trophy standings.
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Philadelphia
Gaynor Greene case postponed again in Montreal
In Montreal on May 5 the Gaynor Greene case faced another postponement with bail considerations pushed to next Tuesday. The delay centers on the bail question and scheduling.
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Montreal
Gaynor- Greene
Allan Liner Victorian Stuck in Ice Off Cape Ray
The Allan Line turbine steamer Victorian from Liverpool to Montreal with 1600 passengers is stuck in an ice floe one mile off Cape Ray at the Gulf of St. Lawrence entrance. Ice packs Cabot Strait blocking progress while the purser wires owners that all aboard are well after a fine passage.
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St. John’s
N. F
Allan Line
Liverpool
Montreal
Cape Ray
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cabot Strait
Brandegee Wins Out in Connecticut Senatorial Fight
Hartford May 5 The Republican caucus chose Frank B. Brandegee of New London as U S Senator to succeed the late Orville H Platt after a 12 hour balloting session ending on the 37th ballot with 127 votes. McLean trailed at 88 on final ballot as Brandegee drew support from Hill Paige and Warner. The process, longest in state history, ended with Brandegee’s unanimous nomination and plans for a new, locality weighted political machine.
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Hartford
Conn
Frank B. Brandegee
New London
Connecticut
U.S
Orville H. Platt
Senate
House of General Assembly
Brandegee
Allyn House
McLean
Hartford County
Morgan G. Bulkeley
J. R. Hawley
McLean and
BE. J. Hill
Allan W. Paige
Donald L. Warner
Paige
Mr. Hill
J. R. Eawley
Bridgeport
Hill
City Solicitor Rules On McManus Tax Bill
City Solicitor James Gilbert Hill issues an opinion that Constable John McManus may be paid for tax collection fees since his duties were as a public officer not a city employee. The council also debates other bills including Bray Fernald fire loss claims and a large chemical analysis bill by Cyrus Irish tied to intoxicants.
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James Gilbert Hill
McManus
Lowell
Frank M. Dowling
Committee On
John McManus
Board of Overseers of the Poor
McMan
Cyrus Wy Trish
Committee of Accounts
Baldwin
Braden
McIntyre
Casey
Honorine
Richard Bray
Huntington Hall
Bray
John Fernald
Hughes
Boston
Bray-Fernald
Cyrus W. Irish
Irish
Thomas O. Allen
Hadley
Messrs
Allen
Lowell Police
Chaireman
Fernald
State Board of Health
State Board
Nurse Wins 3000 in Contagious Disease Suit
In Concord New Hampshire a superior court jury awarded nurse Vera M Hewitt 3000 against the Woman's Hospital for exposure to a contagious disease while in service. The May 5 verdict stems from claims she contracted the illness during hospital duties.
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Concord
N. H
Vera M. Hewitt
Woman’s Hospital
Two Fatalities In The St. Louis Storm
A severe storm in St. Louis and vicinity last evening caused two deaths eight injuries and substantial property damage. Along the East St. Louis levee a mile of telegraph poles was knocked down.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis Levee
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Lawrence
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ALLAN
Ei-Azhar
O. H. Platt
U. S. Senate
Babbitt CO
Opticians
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Constable McManus
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