Warm welcome to Gov Allen in San Juan Mayflower arrival
San Juan May 23 Governor Allen received a demonstrative and large welcome by a crowd in public square. A long procession, 1500 school children, a regimental band, labor groups and delegations from Mayaguez and Ponce attended. Allen spoke to about 5000 people thanking Porto Rico for their support.
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Hunt
Porto Ricio
Col. Buchanan
Chas. Sterling
Mayaguez
Ponce
Washington
Porto Rico
Bresci ends life in prison after killing King Humbert
In Rome on May 23 Bresci, who assassinated King Humbert of Italy, hanged himself in Santo Stefano prison. He left a bloody thumbnail word Vengeance on his cell wall. A post mortem will be held as authorities review the death by own action. Bresci, once a Paterson, New Jersey silk weaver, was condemned to death and later to life with ten years’ solitude.
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Minister of ‘the Interior
Harg
Gaetano Bresci
Paterson
N. J
King Humbert
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Victor Emmanug III
Umbert
Carnot
Santo
Canovas
Gelli
Luccheni
Austria
Crisp
Diaz
Sinking in mid ocean Croft missing since 1894
A bottle found at Granton contains a message stating the steamer Croft of 2700 tons belonging to the Arrow line sank in the mid Atlantic with all hands. Capt. Land commanded the grain and general merchandise ship that sailed from New York January 25, 1894 for Leith and Dundee with a crew of 25. never heard of again and long since listed missing at Lloyds.
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Granton
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Arrow Line
Land
Aden
New York
Leith
Dundee
Lloyds
Newfoundland Affairs Opens Legislature in St John’s
The Newfoundland Legislature convened with Deputy Governor Chief Justice Little delivering the throne speech. He noted progress in the French shore negotiations and hoped for a satisfactory outcome. He said Bond-Blaine talks at Ottawa continued as Premier Bond sought to persuade Ottawa to drop objections to Newfoundland reciprocity with the United States. The Reid railway dispute also featured, with the Premier in discussions in Montreal seeking a workable compromise.
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Newfoundland
Little
Ottawa
Bond
United States
Reid
Thrope
Government to push railway law and tariff review
The session will include major railway legislation and a tariff revision. A $10,000 vote is proposed to entertain the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in October. The naval reserve program is praised and a drill ship will be stationed in Newfoundland waters next autumn. In the assembly debate, members harshly criticized Canada’s interference with the Bond Blaine convention and urged autonomous rights for the Colony.
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York
Newfoundland
Canada
Officers Laid To Rest At Arlington From Chinese Campaign
Two officers killed in the Chinese campaign were buried at Arlington cemetery. Captain Henry J. Reilly of the Fifth Artillery and Captain Austin R. Davis of the Marine Corps had been buried in Pekin and were brought home at relatives' request. Secretary Ropt, Adjt Gen Corbin, General Randolph, the artillery chief, and Col H W Closson attended the Reilly service.
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Fifth Artillery
Austin R. Davis
Marine Corps
Pekin
United States
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Corbin
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Copper Trust talks in New York foreshadow absorption plan
In New York on May 23 representatives of copper companies to be acquired by Amalgamated Copper Co met with men tied to F A Heinze. Officials indicated two day talks on absorbing Boston and Montana and Butte and Boston by Amalgamated Copper, with a definite announcement expected soon.
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Amalgamated Copper Co
F. A. Heinze
Amalgamated Copper Company
Boston
Montana
Butte
Ager Copper Co
United States Steel buys Norway mine for 2.5 million
The Bessemer ore mine Aragon in Norway Michigan has been purchased by United States Steel Corporation for 2.5 million dollars. The buyers acquire the property from Ohio capitalists who have operated it for twelve years.
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Norway, Mich
Aragon
United States Steel Corporation
Ohio
Hartford Liquor Law Change Defeated in Assembly
Hartford Conn May 23 The effort to change the state liquor law failed in the General Assembly as the House rejected both committee reports. The majority proposed a $600 license fee and liquidation of one saloon for every inhabitants in license towns. The minority suggested a $500 fee with no saloon limit.
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General Assembly
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Butler named president of Universal Tobacco Co
New York May 23 William H Butler former president of Union Tobacco when it sold to American Tobacco has been chosen president of the Universal Tobacco Company a newly organized corporation
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William H. Butler
Union Tobacco Company
American Tobacco Company
Universal Tobacco Company
Malt Extract Promises Healthier Color for Pale People
An advertisement extols Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a blood maker and digestive aid. It asserts pale faces show poor circulation and thin blood, and claims the product helps assimilate food, improves digestion, and reddens the flesh after several days of use.
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Bangor in Mourning for Ex Congressman Boulle
The funeral of ex-Congressman Charles Addison Boutelle in Bangor Maine drew the largest local attendance since Hannibal Hamlin's burial. Clergy, veterans groups, and ex-mayors joined a U S. civic procession to Mount Hope. city offices and many businesses closed during the service.
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Charles Addison Boutelle
McLean Sanitarium
Waverly
Mass
Central Congregational Church
Hannibal Hamlin
Rochelle
Broadway
Grand Army
Loyal Legion
Central Church
John S. Penman
John S. Sewarl
Bangor Theological Seminary
Herbert Harris
W. O. Sawtelle
George B. Canney
Charles D. Crosby
Col
A. B. Farnham
Sewall
Jos. H. Manley
Augusta
Stanley Plummer
Dexter
E. C. Burleigh
P. P. Gilmore
Buckaport
Wainwright Cushing
Foxcroft
Eugene Hale
Ellsworth
F. D. Dearth
F. I. Campbell
Cherryfield
Samuel J. Gallagher
Togus
Charles E
Presbytery debate on creed revision opens in Philadelphia
The Presbyterian General Assembly debated revising the confession of faith with Rev. Dr. Dickey leading the majority and Rev. Dr. McKibben presenting the minority. Arguments centered on whether to modify or abandon creedal language, with calls to amend several chapters rather than alter core doctrine.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Charles A. Dickey
Wm. McKibben
Cincinnati
Dickey
Geo. D. Baker
Herrick Johnson
Samuel J. Niccolis
Geo. T. Purves
McKibben
Church Leaders Consider Revised Statement on God’s Love
A lengthy church document aims to clarify the mind of the church with added statements about God’s love for all men. It notes 250 commissioners have expressed willingness to be dismissed and are open to conviction as the division contemplates changes.
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God
Silent Prayer Averted Ohio Branch Nomination Turmoil
At the National Mothers Congress in Columbus on May 23 a nomination dispute in the Ohio branch sparked tension. Mrs. E M Hatton remained a candidate amid personal opposition, prompting a three minute silent prayer and a later Lord's Prayer before Hatton resigned and a truce was set for an Ohio meeting.
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National Mothers’ Congress
Ohio
Theodore Birney
National Congress
E. M. Hatton
Lydia Coon Brown
John Mulford
Gilman Estate Wrangle Heirs to Divide Fortune
Fraser J. Gilman, a claimant to George Gilman's estate, says the probate fight nears resolution and the heirs will divide the fortune. Mrs. Helen Hall is expected to receive about Fifty thousand dollars, though her counsel denies any settlement offer. A Hartford suit moves to strike irreverent portions of the complaint and may be referred to a master.
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Fraser J. Gilman
George Gilman
Bridgeport
Helen Hall
B. S. Hatch
Hatch and Wicks
Conn
Hall
Gilman
Hatch
DIED IN HIS CELL AT PROVIDENCE POLICE STATION
An unknown man about 31 dies in a Fontain street cell after a fall from a bench. Arrested yesterday for drunkenness, he gave the name John Wilson. Medical Examiner says epilepsy likely. Clothing shows New York ties and a slip with George T. Parsons 170 Bleeker Street New York was found.
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Providence
R. IL
Central Police
Fontain Street
John Wilson
Perkins
New York
George T. Parsons
Bleeker Street
Yale Senior Societies Election Stuns Yale Crowd
New Haven May 23. Surprising results in Yale senior society elections left several notable figures unchosen. Varsity football captain Gould and team manager Francia did not win, Dixon Boardman the track sprinter also missed election, and Lit editor Fox was excluded while Cressler joined as Lit representative. Johnson, Yale nine coach, was elected to Scroll and Key amid varied expectations.
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Yale
Apt. Gould
Charles D. Francia
Jthe
Capt. Gould
Dixon Boardman
F. L. Fox
A. M
Former Illinois Governor John R Tanner Dies in Springfield
Former Governor John Riley Tanner died suddenly at 2:45 PM in the Leland hotel Springfield after a heat related illness. He had long served in state offices and was a leading figure in the Republican party in Illinois.
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John Riley Tanner
Leland Hotel
Tanner
Vantee Ates
Illinois
Apa
Lipton's Shamrock II Winsch Shafted by Accident
Southampton reports the Shamrock II hull undamaged but docked for inspection after an accident. Lipton orders repairs and seeks a postponement of the race date to early October while designers, sailmakers, and builders rush to replace spars and gear.
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Commodore Ledyard
New York Yacht Club
Griscom
Sir Thomas
Clyde
Dennys
Ad Reader Prompt: Courier Ad Seen by Advertisers
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