President reviews 50000 San Francisco schoolchildren
President McKinley, amid a rapid recovery for Mrs. McKinley, reviews nearly fifty thousand San Francisco schoolchildren along Van Ness Avenue. Crowds cheer as the presidential party travels from Jackson to Market and back, with thousands of flags, banners, and white clad girls. The visit includes a stop at the Presidio and plans for a Knights Templar reception, while a proposal envisions an international bond scheme to stabilize China and distribute indemnity funds among powers.
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Cadets in Disgrace at West Point Amid Hazing Probe
Secretary Root approved a board action at West Point that dismissed five cadets and suspended six others, backing Col. Mills and officers amid disturbances. Mills met with the War Secretary, defending academy conditions and dismissing sensational reports while vowing discipline will be restored soon.
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Root
West Point
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Academy
Chinese Indemnity Loan Discussed in Washington
Washington May 21 The state department has been fully apprised by Mr Rockhill of the indemnity loan proposals unfolding at Pekin Grave objections are seen to the Russian joint guarantee plan due to Congress entanglement worries but Mr Rockhills instructions reflect continued consideration of the British proposal as developed
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Pekin
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Coroner’s jury clears Ayers murder verdict in Bonine case
Washington May 21 The coroner’s jury ruled James Ayers was killed in a confrontation between himself and Mrs Lolanda Henri Bonine. Bonine held for the grand jury as detectives testified to her sensational confession and witnesses contradicted her account regarding voices and lights in the disputed room.
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Anglo Saxon Push in Porto Rico Governor's Annual View
Washington May 21 Governor Chas H Allen of Porto Rico in his first annual report suggests a colonial activation scheme modeled on Danish French and West Indian practices could be safely instituted. He notes a standard form of territorial government would be useful in the process.
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West Indies
Governor Urges Fresh Blood and Anglo-Saxon Push
The governor argues that neglect and idleness thrive in a tropical climate where one can rest in a hammock and perform tasks with ease. He contends that the island’s occupation is hindered by complacency and urges immigration of vigorous Anglo-Saxon settlers to re energize governance and work ethic.
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United States
Allen
Spanish Legation to Move to Manchester by the Sea
The Spanish legation will relocate to Manchester by the Sea for the summer, with the Duke and Duchess D Arcos and staff moving there in the latter part of June.
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Chilean President Struck By Severe Paralysis
President Errazuriz of Chile suffered another severe paralysis attack on May 21, as reported from Santiago and Galveston. The condition is described as very serious, with authorities closely monitoring his health.
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General Fitz-John Porter Dies in New Jersey at 80
Overview of Fitz-John Porter born 1822 in Portsmouth New Hampshire. West Point graduate 1845, fought at Vera Cruz Chapultepec and Mexico City. Civil War tactics at Charleston Yorktown Gaines’s Mill Mechanicsville Malvern Hill. Court martial cashiered then later court of inquiry cleared, restored rank, fire commissioner in New York City.
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Advertising call to Courier readers in brief notice
A short notice urges advertisers to inform readers they saw their ad in the Courier. The message emphasizes verification of ad placement and invites continued advertising support in the newspaper.
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Machinists Hopeful as Conference Talks Open
May 21. The International Association of Machinists district No. 15 executive board reports encouraging prospects for settling differences, with a conference committee possible and a nine hour day sought without wage cuts. Employers may agree to shorter hours, but wage terms remain disputed. The strike has spread to private Pacific coast yards affecting naval vessel construction, though government yards remain eight hours.
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Not Murdered. Woman Tied to Father Phillips Case Cleared
In New York on May 21 Coroner Bausch concluded the woman once linked to Father Phillips did not know of the priest’s death and would not testify. She met Stanley the masseur socially, had hot air treatment, and did not return after an intoxicated visit. Police captain said the priest was not murdered.
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Pierson Found Guilty In Child Medical Attendance Case
J Luther Pierson was found guilty in White Plains on charges of failing to supply medical care for his 16 month old child who died of catarrhal pneumonia in January. Coroner J A Schafmeister and Dr Charles B Birch testified the death resulted from lack of medical attendance. Pierson, claiming faith over medicine, testified he belonged to a Chicago Christian Catholic group and opposed medical treatment.
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Chicago
Parkhurst to sail aboard Oceanic for Europe trip
Dr Charles H Parkhurst and Mrs Parkhurst depart New York by Oceanic tomorrow, plan first to visit France and Switzerland, then a bicycle tour of England in autumn. He laments the Sunday saloon issue and fears criticism despite expected opposition to reform.
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Brooklyn Man Dies After Fractured Skull Shot Clanger
Adolph Johnson of Brooklyn died at Long Island College Hospital after living two weeks with a fractured skull. Michael Thorpe, a liquor dealer, was arrested and arraigned in police court on charges he gave Johnson the fatal blow during a scuffle, allegedly using a bung starter.
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