Cuba Affair in Senate Focuses on Postal Frauds
In Washington on May 16 the Senate debated Cuban affairs as Mr. Bacon urged an investigation into Cuba’s financial dealings by U S agents. He argued Congress must expose fraud, insist the US lacks authority there, and demand a pledge to relinquish control. The House only passed a Red Cross charter. Alaska and DC bills stalled amid debate.
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Fire destroys Hotel Helene in Chicago. 2 dead and 1 missing
Early today the Hotel Helene on Fifty third street burned, killing Charlotte Peterson and Lena Pearson while a man named Peterson is missing. Fifteen injured, five likely to die, with $40,000 loss. Guests and staff leaped from windows as flames cut off exits. heroic rescues saved many, including porter James McNeil who risked his life twice.
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Havana Endorsed a $350 Bill Discounted by Trust Co
Thompson admits irregularities in his department connected with a bill Havana endorsed for 350 dollars that North American Trust Company discounted, revealing further improper conduct.
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Paderewski Sails for Manru Production in Dresden
Ignace Paderewski Mme Paderewski sailed aboard the Oceanic en route to England then Dresden where he plans to compose and stage the opera Manru in November. Also aboard were John N. Beach and Mr Mrs Edward P Benjamin, Lipton cup committee members. Wellesley students will host Miss Helen Gould next month as a model of noble womanhood.
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England
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Helen Gould
Hawaii May Be Eligible Delegates to National Conventions
A Washington dispatch reports Hawaii may elect Democratic delegates to the national convention and Hawaii and Porto Rico may elect Republican delegates. Eligibility hinges on convention decisions. Senator Jones notes letters from Hawaii seeking admission and notes Porto Rico may seek representation. Republicans reportedly have one Hawaii delegate application.
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All for Love. New York Man Ends Misery by Jumping
A young man believed to be August H. Pless of 40 Van De Water Street drowned after leaping from the Brooklyn Bridge in dry conditions. He boarded a truck crossing the span, removed his coat, and disappeared into the river. the body had not yet been recovered. The incident occurred on May 16 and details remain incomplete as divers search the water.
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Despondent man jumps from truck into water near bridge
Near the centre of the structure a man leaped from a truck aside from the bridge and plunged feet first into the water as a large float passed beneath. The body was not found though several boats searched. A letter in a coat pocket identified the jumper as August Pless, son of Mrs Elizabeth Pless, who said he was despondent after being jilted.
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Glass Eater Creates Sensation in Vienna Court
John T. Elliott, brother of Sir Henry Elliott and cousin of Lord Minto, attempted suicide in a Vancouver police court by swallowing broken glass during a forgery trial. He declared a venue change and told police he would face a higher tribunal soon. Doctors work to save him.
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John T. Elliott
Henry Elliott
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South Africa
Lord Minto
Canada
Elliott
Cozy cottage near mills with 7 rooms for 1250 dollars
A nearly new, well kept cottage with 7 rooms and bath on 300 feet of land near mills is offered at 1250 dollars with 100 cash and 5 percent interest. Owner must sell after moving from the city. Also a double tenement on Ward 5 main street rents for 30 dollars monthly. Call T H Elliott at 64 Central Street for terms and details.
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Boston Beaten by Chicago on Slippery Field
Chicago beat Boston by a narrow margin in a rain shortened game in Chicago. Heavy rain in the last half of the fifth made the ball and field very slippery. Attendance 950. Highlights include two_base hits by Barry and a three_base hit by Mertes Bradley, with Chicago and Boston each collecting earned runs.
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National League Games Reported Scores
National League games featured Cincinnati at Brooklyn 8 to 0 and Chicago 7 Boston 4. Pittsburg hosted Philadelphia 3 in a 8 to 3 result. St. Louis led New York 7 in a listed matchup with final details incomplete.
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College baseball scores from multiple matchups across campuses
Hanover Dartmouth Cuban Giants 12 to 6 Amherst Amherst 8 over Columbia 3 Detroit Chicago 7 to 4 Exeter Exeter 13 over Dean 6 Ithaca Cornell 16 to 3 Colgate 3 Medford Tufts 20 to 3 Brown University Freshmen 3 Andover University of Maine 12 to 4 Princeton Brown 11 to 6 New Haven Yale 7 to 1 Lafayette Buffalo Milwaukee 10 to 2 Buffalo Williamstown Williams 12 to 10 Cleveland Minneapolis 9 to 7 Cleveland
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Barristers Win Leiter Cup at Harvard
Cambridge May 16 Barristers defeat the Dew Drops by 5 in a hard fought Leiter cup game. Fielding was ragged and hitting about even as teams battled for the title.
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Thompson's postal fraud case ends career in service
Washington May 16 Deputy Auditor Lawsden and Expert Accountant Net tle travel to Havana to assist Cuban postal fraud probe. Neeley ar raignment in New York draws Col Burton. Secretary Root says no new developments. Four postal inspectors meet Gen Wood as arrests expand. Carrydon Rich remains the key witness, while civil courts will hear the cases and detainees move to Carcel.
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Neeley
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Resolution asks Postmaster General about Rathbone Cuba report
In Washington on May 16 Representative Hay of Virginia introduced a House resolution seeking the postmaster general’s explanation regarding E. G. Rathbone’s alleged Cuba postal report of late April 1900. It requests whether Rathbone then filed such a report and if it reflected inspectors’ reports, and whether any Cuba postal inspectors ever reported to Rathbone.
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Cuba
Postmaster in Havana Admits Missing Funds
Havana authorities reveal postmaster E P Thompson signed a sworn statement admitting he took 435 from money order funds on September 16 to cover a receipt. He directed a clerk to place remittances to avoid accounting until inspection. The scheme continued until April 7 when special agents uncovered the receipt and Thompson paid it back.
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Charles F. W. Qerley
Postmaster and officials arrested in Havana stamp case
Warrants were issued for Havana postmaster E. P. Thompson and deputy auditor W. H. Reeves along with Cuban stamp clerks Edward Moya and Jorge Mascare. By seven, all were jailed in Vivac. Investigations show a separate clerk’s stamp deals were legitimate. $800 stamps were bought at a US collector brother’s request.
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W. H. Reeves
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Edward Moya
Jorge Mascare
Stamp Department
Vivac
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Neeley
Military Department
United States
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Wood
Edward K Jones Appointed Special Assistant U S Attorney
New York May 16 Edward K Jones of this city has been appointed special assistant United States attorney general in the matter of proceedings against Chas F W Neeley and other officials and employees of the government administered in Cuba under U S authority.
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Edward K. Jones
United States Attorney General
Chas. F. W. Neeley
Cuba
United States
Catalan Crisis Grows as Taxes Protest Frays Spain
A Barcelona tax protest linked to the national union party sparks riots in Barcelona Valencia Seville and Madrid. The government imposes martial law measures and threatens military tribunals for tax defiers as presses clamp down and commerce faces disruption. Senor Costa warns reforms are needed and calls for broader political change amid a deteriorating national mood.
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Buffalo Strikers Hopeful for Settlement Amid Strike
Buffalo May 11 There were no important developments in the strike situation today but railroad officials and labor leaders remain hopeful of settling all grievances.
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