Global Aggregator of Happenings From Rail Riots to Robberies
A scattered world of unrest and news items from Adana to Spokane notes rail service riots, streetcar strikes, train robberies, jail disturbances, and armed incidents. Reports cite riots over resumed rail service, robberies near Omaha, the Union train gang, and unsettled incidents in Seattle, New York, and Spokane alongside political moves on pensions, capital punishment, and foreign policy.
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Alinois House
National Negro American League
Taft
Pekin
Walls Walla
War at Seattle stalls booths on exposition grounds
Exhibitors from Oregon lead a stand against the Seattle fair authorities claiming rights to erect booths on grounds allocated to states and government. An Exhibitors' club is formed at the Oregon building with leaders named to oppose disfiguring the grounds and a court fight is anticipated if permission is denied.
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Beattie
Wash
Exposition Company
Oregon
Exhibitors’ Club
Oregon Building
J. A. Fischer
California
W. H. Webring
Oregon Commission
Crawford
Court of Honor
Taft Cuts Government Spending Across Departments
Secretary Meyer reduces Navy estimates by 10 million dollars for the next fiscal year. President Taft aims for broader budget discipline with a plan to align departmental estimates with actual work. Treasury Secretary MacVeagh to provide departmental estimates by June 1 as Congress prepares for December session.
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Washington
Meyer
Navy Department
Army
Navy
Congress
Revolutionaries seize towns on Haiti Dominican frontier
May 25 Cape Haitien Haiti reports a spreading revolutionary movement led by ex governor Camacho and General Quirito Felice attacking Guaysbin Da jabon near the Dajabon river. Fighting continues at Monte Christi with advances expected toward Foach as troops move by sea. fate of Puerto Plata governor Jose Bordas uncertain.
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Cape Haitian
Haiti
General Camacho
Monte Christi
Quirito Felice
Guaysbin
Dajabon
Haytian
Hayti
Dominican Republic
Jose Bordas
Puerto Plata
Portugal and China Edge Toward Settlement Over Macao
Lisbon May 25 China Portugal dispute over Macao dependencies grows acute. Portugal plans General Joze Machado mission to push for an amicable accord while China demands negotiations only after Portugal recognizes sovereignty over adjacent islands.
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China
Lisbon
Portugal
Macacas
Portugese
Joze Machado
Rds Fiion
Naval policy boosts and new b attleshio n details outlined
Reginald McKenna, first lord of the admiralty, defends naval policy in London remarks. He says the year’s program shows at least 30 percent superiority over predecessors, with two improvements already disclosed though full methods remain unclear.
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London
Reginald McKenna
The
Admiralty
Union Pacific Orders 100 Engines for Dunkirk Work
A partial dispatch says Union Pacific Railroad placed an order for 100 engines at Dunkirk New York. The report notes the order aims to boost rail yard work and maintenance.
Proceedings of Congress in Brief May 28
The senate tackled the sugar tobacco and agricultural schedules with debates on law duties and refined sugar. Clay faced criticism and alleged sugar trust fraud while Bristow and allies opposed tariff changes. A two-thirds vote defeated McCumber's free lumber amendment and a tariff vote loomed after pending income tax discussion.
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Aldrich
Senate
Clay
Finance Committee
Bacon
Stone
Gore
Bristow
Clapp
Burkett
McCumber
Bailey
Senate to Postpone Income Tax Debate Until June 10
In Washington on May 27 the senate voted 50 to 33 to delay further consideration of the income tax in relation to the tariff until June 10. The sugar schedule remained under discussion with two amendments defeated, including elimination of the Dutch standard test and reducing refined sugar duty to 1.825 cents. Bailey urged a vote but failed to secure one before Aldrich.
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Washington
Senate
Bailey
Aldrich
Senate Debates Sugar Tariff and Protectionist Stand
The senate spent over seven hours discussing sugar as part of the tariff bill. McEnery urged stiff protection for revenue and independence, Bristow argued for lower sugar rates, with Burrows and Smoot supporting the finance committee. Smoot proposed an amendment to bar tobacco coupons or premiums to boost sales.
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Washington
Senate
McEnery
Louisiana Democrat Protectionist
Committee On Finance
United States
South
Bristow
Kansas
Burrows
Michigan
Smoot
Utah
Finance Committee
Senate debating sugar schedule with high tariff stance
In Washington on May 25 the senate opened formal discussion of the sugar schedule but did not vote. Two Democratic speakers urged high sugar tariffs, while the lumber section awaiting action was put aside for later amendments. Beveridge and Stone argued over tariff revisions and steel duties as Rayner of Maryland delivered a humor filled speech.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Beveridge
Taft
Stone
United States
Rayner
Maryland
Lumber Schedule Row Sparks Senate Tariff Debate
The May 24 session saw the lumber industry used as a political lever in the tariff bill debate. Senators Root Heyburn Borah and Dolliver argued over the lumber schedule, shaping the day's proceedings and highlighting the section's importance in national policy.
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Washington
United States Senate
Root
Heyburn
Borah
Dolliver
Taft Abolishes Council of the Arts in Washington
President Taft abolished the council of the arts created to advise on government building design. The move follows passage of a civil bill that altered the governance of art and design oversight in the capital.
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Taft
Washington
Council of the Arts
Daonte
Bunellivine
Wea
Senate Session Focuses on Tariff Debate and Lumber Issue
Washington May 22 The senate held no votes and spent the session on a sharp clash between free lumber advocates and high tariff opponents. The entire day was devoted to the controversy with no legislation enacted.
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Washington
Senate
Census Director North Resigns Amid Investigation
Washington reports that Census Director North resigned at the White House after a conference with President Taft and Charles Nagel secretary of commerce and labor. Dana Durand named to fill the post as Nagel’s investigation prompted the move amid ongoing inquiries.
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North
Washington
White House
Dana Durand
Eee
Corporati
Taft
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Charlies Nagel
Nagel
Ee North
Bourne Plans Portland Post Office Bill
Senator Bourne introduced a bill to appropriate 1.5 million dollars for a Portland post office building. Supervising Architect Taylor weighs two plans a large multi-use federal building or keeping the present structure plus a new post office. Taylor had suggested 900000 for construction plus 250000 for a site.
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Bourne
Portland
Taylor
Fulton
Senate Committee
Depew Falls From Star Attraction In Senate Attendance
Washington observers note a drop in interest as Senator Chauncey Depew delivers a tariff speech. Galleries hold about 75, with floor attendance below normal, signaling he is now seen as a has been rather than a star attraction.
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Washington
Chauncey Depew
Senate
Depew
Hammond declines Taft offer of China ministership
Washington May 26 John Hays Hammond after a one hour interview with President Taft declined the tender of the ministership to China. Hammond said the honor was deep and the historic scope of the post would tempt many to accept but he declined.
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Hammond
Washington
Taft
John Hays Hammond
China
Imports Show Increase in April Trade
The April statement from the Bureau of Statistics notes a rise in imports of manufacturers materials and a drop in exports of foodstuffs. Sixty named import articles account for about two thirds of import value while sixty export items make up roughly three quarters of export value.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Land Restored to Entry For Pitt River Reclamation
Eighteen thousand acres in Oregon and 25 000 acres in California were restored to entry by the government after a decision that Goose lake waters cannot be used for the Pitt river reclamation project.
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Washington
Oregon
California
Pitt River
Goose Lake
Mormon Coins Sought for Souvenirs and Museum
Washington May 28. Senator Sutherland of Utah and Dr. George Tallmadge, curator of the Desert Museum in Salt Lake, petition Secretary MacVeagh to permit issuance of Mormon coins from dies recently turned over by Brigham Young descendants for souvenirs and museum purposes.
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Washington
MacVeagh
Senator Sutherland
Utah
George Tallmadge
Desert Museum
Salt Lake
M Museum
Caer
Brigham Oung
Lowest Bidder Named for Concrete Drydock Project
Washington May 26 C M Leach of Beaton was the lowest bidder for the concrete drydock at Salt Panel ey Natal station. His bid stood at 1 295 321 dollars.
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Washington
C. M. Leach
Beaton
Natal Station
Arbitration Hearing Sets Emery Claim Proposal
A protocol indicates Emery will arbitrate with new government representatives at Knox home. The Seaman group schedules to meet May 28 to discuss the claim and formal proceedings with the party now in charge.
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Emery
Pri Gruary
Ata
Knox
Wild-cat Distilleries Depicted In Mountain Frontier Exhibit
A staged display recreates illicit moonshining with a dense Kentucky Tennessee setting. Viewers see a distiller’s camp, copper still, shelled corn, fires, and a long-bearded crew, while weapons like a Winchester 44a and a squirrel gun appear as part of the demonstration. The piece notes moonshining’s fading respectability and the public scrutiny it faces.
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Jace
Kenucky
Tennessee
Robbers Loot Union Pacific Train Near Omaha
Four masked men stopped Union Pacific No. 2 the Overland Limited west of Omaha just before midnight. They seized seven sacks of registered mail from the mail car and escaped southward, while passengers remained unharmed. The chief mail clerk identified the seven pouches taken.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
Here
Spokane Photographer Develops Color Reproduction Formula
Major Nichols of Fort Wright, A. S. A., claims a personal method reproduces object colors in negatives. After studying Lumiere France, he sent for plates from New York but found them lacking. He demonstrated color detailed plates from military grounds and plans lantern slides and tropical scenery work in August on the Islands.
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Spokane
Wash
Major Nichols
Fort Wright
Lumiere
France
New York
Nichols
Big Mine Fire Spreads in Summit Hill Shaft
Tamaqua Pa May 24 The massive fire in the Lehigh Canal Navigation mine at Summit Hill has burned for 50 hours despite large funds spent. The blaze has spread toward the Spring tunnel workings and 80 carpenters and masons from the Ashland district were sent to assist. Water filling of shafts may be required to continue the fight.
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Tamaqua
Lehigh Canal Navigation Company
Summit Hill
Spring
Reading Company
Ashland
Cocoasé
Honduras Apology Follows Mexican Conflict Incident
El Paso May 24 reports an official apology reached Mexico after Honduran soldiers arrested a fugitive at the Mexican consulate in Tegucigalpa. The incident sparked friction between Honduras and Mexico as Hermes of the Mexican consulate sought redress.
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Honduras
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Hermes
Exican
Teguicagalpa
Coasulate
Porto Rican Affairs Prompts Presidential Message
President Patty delivers a special address to Congress on Porto Rican affairs. Republicans praise the document as statesmanlike, while the message outlines policy ideas and regional considerations amid ongoing governance questions.
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Patty
Congress
Nem
Repub
Washington Loses Oregon Boundary Dispute Over Columbia Mouth
The United States Supreme Court declined a rehearing in the Oregon Washington boundary case near the Columbia River mouth. Oregon's claim to the disputed land is upheld and Washington's motion for a rehearing was rejected as unfounded. The ruling gives Oregon jurisdiction over the contested territory and ends further appellate options.
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States Supreme Court
Oregon- Washington
Columbia River
Oregon
Turner
Washington
Congress
Flood Devastates Oklahoma as Death Toll Rises
Five people are dead and at least ten injured as unprecedented rains inundate Oklahoma. Neosho river floods near Miami with farms submerged while a Kremlin cloudburst damages homes and crops. A Morris tornado destroys a church and residences. Black Bear Creek floods in Pawnee County forcing evacuations and the Grand River threatens Vinus lowlands. Lightning destroys 16,000 barrel oil tanks in the state.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Miami
Neosho
Kremlin
Morris
Black Bear Creek
Pawnee
Vinus
Cattle and Sheep Drown in Texas Flood Losses
Reports from Tom Green and Concho counties said more than 100 head of cattle and sheep drowned in yesterday's floods. A house fire killed a woman and nine houses were destroyed. Total loss estimated at about 100000 dollars.
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Rogers
San Angelo
Tex
Tom Green
Concho Counties
Heavy rain and hail strike region near Wellington
Six inches of rain fell in three hours last night across a 15 mile stretch from South Haven to near Wellington and into Oklahoma. Sheets of hail beat grain to the ground as the storm lashed the area.
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Wellington
Kan
South Haven
Oklahoma
Very Heavy Losses in Texas and New York May 25
From sources close to the Rogers family it is said the estate is valued at nearly 100 million dollars. The fortune is invested in bonds and is in excellent condition. The whole estate is left to immediate relatives with a bequest to Mark, Rogers' closest friend, and to natives of Fairhaven Massachusetts. It is understood H. H. will manage the estate.
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Texas
New York
Ete Rogers
Beat Securities
Mark N
Rogers
Nee
Fairhaven
Masa
H. H
Bey
Polish actress Modjeska to be interred in Poland
The body of Madame Helene Modjeska will be removed from the vault at Cal and transported to Poland for burial. She died last month after a celebrated stage career. Count and a nephew will accompany the remains, with Ralph Messeaia also listed among those joining.
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Los Angeles
Helens Modjeska
At Bay Ci
Caljourney
Poland
Count Anda
Ralph Messeaia
Fae
Six quake victims shot reported after big earthquake
A series of shocks, labeled as vertical and horizontal, rattled Mensina on May 26. One of the seven aftershocks caused panic among residents as authorities reported several victims shot during the tumult.
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Mensina
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