Clark resigns from U S Senate in Montana row
Washington reports Montana Senator W A Clark has resigned his U S Senate seat. He mailed the resignation May 11 and said he sought to leave an unblemished name for his children. He defended his conduct, attacked Representative Campbell, and faulted the Senate committee’s findings.
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Acting Governor appoints Clark as U S Senator for now
Helena Mo May 15 Acting Governor Spriggs named W A Clark of Butte to serve as United States senator until the next Legislature elects a successor. Clark’s resignation was filed earlier, surprising Montanans while Spriggs had long backed Clark and faced appeals from factions urging or opposing the appointment.
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Butte
United States
Clark
Smith
California
Senator Clark
Cure for leg sore with Dean's Ointment praised
A testimonial from W. Lenhart of Bowling Green Ohio reports a severe running itching sore on the leg that caused tortures. After using Dean's Ointment the burning and itching pains disappeared and a permanent cure was achieved.
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Co. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
War report: Aguinaldo warned friends to flee Manila
Gen Otis transmits a translated Aguinaldo letter dated January 7 1899 from Malolos to Senor Benito Legardo warning him and his family to leave Manila for safety. Otis forwards the letter to counter charges of American authority instigating the war. He notes many families heeded the warnings and left the city.
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Cabinet Meeting Discusses Cuban Postal Frauds and Boer Delegation
Washington May 15 The cabinet opened with talks on Cuban postal frauds and the pending Havana investigation. Suspended Postmaster Thompson surprised officials who doubt guilt while Wood’s team completes inquiry. The Boer delegation arrival prompts a liberal reception without technicalities or recognition of Boer independence.
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General MacArthur's Cadre List of Deaths Extends
Washington May 15 Gen MacArthur releases a long casualty list from Manila dated May 14 noting multiple deaths from diseases and wounds among U S Army units including 8rd cavalry 17th and 46th infantry along with 6th artillery 48rd infantry and engineers across several dates in April May 1919 listing names such as John E Adams Frederick G Lade Jay W Cohn Frank L Bigos Frank Bauer Matthew Mikkula James K Helder Napoleon L Baudette John C Hand Frank W Lehman Edward M Baker Fred Wilhelm Robert Ed Laird Chas Dollas Oliver M Pendergrass Thomas O Bates and others across Co s E F G H I and various battalions.
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Frederick G. Lade
46Th Infantry
Jay W. Cohn
26Th Infantry
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42Nd Infantry
Frank Bauer
45Th Infantry
Edward M. Baker
6Th Artillery
Fred Wilhelm
26Th
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Oliver M. Pendergrass
43Rd
Thomas O. Bates
Red Rooster of the Rockies Returns to Republicans
Washington May 15 Jim Belford once known as The Red Rooster of the Rockies left Bryanism for the Republican party. He blamed corporate influence in both parties but said Republicans offer action for the country while Democrats lack fixed principles and fail to achieve results. Belford reports fellow Bryan supporters in his region returning to the GOP for practical aims.
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Bryan
Gasoline Tank Explosion at Raritan Storehouse
A morning blast in New Jersey from a match dropped near a tank of gasoline ignited a fire at A. C. Wykoff's storehouse in Raritan. A second tank exploded, injuring two firefighters A. H. Coyne and A. J. Chamberlain as burning oil damaged face and arm skin. Building loss was small.
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Raritan
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A. H. Coyne
A. J. Chamberlain
Metal workers and machinists poised for national strike
In New York on May 15 the joint arbitration committee of the National Metal Association and the International Association of Machinists met at the Murray Hill hotel. Reports say a deadlock could trigger a nationwide strike of up to 100,000 workers if no agreement is reached. Progress remains unclear after several days of talks. Core issues include union recognition, shorter hours, a minimum wage, and apprentice regulations.
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Murray Hill Hotel
Sprague Case at Standstill in Maine Town
In South Berwick Maine May 15 the Sprague murder case stalls as County Attorney Matthews must attend the supreme judicial court in Alfred. Deputy Sheriff Miles will return Wednesday to continue the investigation. Although he claimed no arrests would be made that week officials expect an immediate arrest if minor evidence is secured.
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Supreme Judicial Court
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Miles
Saco
Fannie Sprague
Baltimore Women’s Medical College Holds 18th Commencement
At the 18th annual commencement in Baltimore Miss Millena A. Peck of Massachusetts won the college gold medal for highest final averages. Another graduate notable for being Miss Margaret Long, daughter of the secretary of the navy, while Dr Esther Kim Pak became the first Korean to earn the medical doctorate in the United States.
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Women's Medical College of
Millena A. Peck
Massachusetts
Margaret Long
Navy
Esther Kim Pak
Korea
Democrats Protest Kansas City Hotel Rates in 5-Bed Rooms
Senator Jones, Democratic National Committee chair, reports a flood of letters from party leaders and delegates objecting to Kansas City hoteliers. They allege extortion by rooms with five beds at $5 a day for four days, violating prior pledges. Jones has asked Missouri Vice Chairman Stone to pressure local committees for remedy.
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Democratic National Committee
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Convention City
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Stone
Missouri
Tremont family slain in suspected double murder
Peoria Illinois May 15 Mrs Thomas Moses wife of a Tremont area farmer and her four children were found dead at their home. All appeared to have been dead since Sunday with throats cut from ear to ear. Moses is missing but no evidence ties him to the crime.
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Heat records melt as Brooklyn resident dies in heat
In New York on May 15 the city sweltered with an official 88 degree reading and street thermometers 4 degrees higher. William I. Shortle died of heat prostration in Brooklyn amid the heat wave.
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William I. Shortle
Brooklyn
House Passes Military Academy Bill as Alaska Bill Looms
Washington May 15 The House sent the last general appropriation bill the military academy measure to the Senate and will adjourn once remaining Senate bills are cleared and conference differences settled. Tomorrow the House will consider establishing a civil government for Alaska. Little other business occurred as the Clark resolution moved to tomorrow and the Senate handled routine matters.
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Neeley Will Face Extradition Arguments in Albany
Gov Roosevelt will hear Thursday arguments on the U S government request to extradite Chas F W Neeley to Cuba over alleged involvement in Cuban postal frauds.
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Gov. Roosevelt
United States
Cuba
Chas
F. W. Neeley
Non-union labor to work on Chicago post office
Secretary Gage was informed that non-union men would be employed on the Chicago post office building and that the government would not intervene in disputes between contractor John A. Price and labor unions. The secretary said the government has a contract with Price and he must decide how to execute it.
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Washington
Chicago
John A. Price
Mr. Price
Cosy home for little money 1250 cash 5 percent
Nearly new cottage with seven rooms bath and 300 feet of land in a choice location near mills. Owner gone from city, real estate firm Ell offers this bargain. Also a fine double tenement on main street in old ward 6 brings $30 per month rent. Call for full particulars at 64 Central Street.
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T. H. Billett
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Dewey Unveils Farragut Birthplace Statue in Tennessee
Admiral Dewey and party visited Low's Ferry 18 miles from Knoxville to unveil a marble shaft marking Admiral David Glasgow Farragut birthplace. The dedication, by the Benny Kate Chapter DAR, honored Farragut born July 5, 1801. Speeches followed by tributes and a miniature presented to Dewey.
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Tenn
Admiral Dewey
Daughters of the Revolution
Admiral Farragut
Low's Ferry
Farragut
Mobile Bay
David Glasgow Farragut
Benny Kate
Daughters of the American Revolution
George Dewey
Mrs James Duffy Elopes Again With Wallace Hummel
Philadelphia report from Shamokin says Mrs James Duffy eloped with Wallace Hummel for the fifth time since marriage, leaving her husband James Duffy and their three children. The repeated elopements stretch over years as she and Hummel resume the affair.
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Shamokin
James Duffy
Wallace Hummel
Hummel
Water torture and Dr Pierce cures of female ailments
A vintage ad extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for mental distress from chronic drain and pain. It touts no alcohol or narcotics and includes patient testimonials from Danville Kentucky and Melville West Virginia. The copy links relief from physical symptoms to improved mood and energy.
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