Death of Archbishop Corrigan Prompts Catholic Veneration
Rome reports Archbishop Corrigan died, eliciting condolences from Pope, Archbishop Potter, and church leaders. Funeral plans set with body lying in state, guard of honor, and services in Cathedral, high requiem Mass Friday with Archbishop Ryan preaching.
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Bret Harte Dies in London at 53
London May 7 author Bret Harte American born Albany New York August 25 1839 died Monday night at Red House Camberley near Aldershot from hemorrhage due to throat affection He had lived quietly in England for years few visitors to Lancaster Gate rooms once mockingly quipped about false death reports and Twain quote He noted aging but remained hopeful to write more while admitting growing laziness
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Aldershot
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Pope Receives Milwaukee Archbishop in Rome Audience
The pope yesterday received in audience the archbishop of Milwaukee, the Most Rev. Frederic Xavier Katzer, in Rome on May 7. The encounter highlighted church relations and Katzer's visit.
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Five Die and Eight Burned in Steel Plant Disaster
In Steelton Pennsylvania on Monday night an open hearth furnace accident at the Pennsylvania Steel works left five men dead and three seriously injured. The eight Austrian laborers were engulfed by a boilover of hot slag in a pit. several died at the hospital, while Marta Poisen and Pavano Barylatnum suffered severe burns but survived.
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Esape
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President-elect Palme visits Cienfuegos steamer Julia arrival
President-elect Histrada V Palme arrived at Cienfuegos aboard the Julia as thousands greeted him at the wharf. He drafted his first message to the Cuban congress outlining gratitude to the United States and opposition to a sugar tariff cut below 25 percent, noting Isle of Pines useless to the U S and pledging no flag but Cuba’s at Havana.
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Congress
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Six Die in Foss Flood In Choctaw and Oklahoma Rail Line
Oklahoma City reports six persons perished Monday evening in a cloudburst at Foss on the Choctaw and Oklahoma railroad. Fifteen houses were swept away as Turkey creek rose ten feet. Residents include Mrs Butterfield and granddaughter Mrs Hut Hinson Mrs Morgan and son and an unnamed man. Foss population about 800, built on high ground but extending into the valley. Relief dispatched from Oklahoma City and elsewhere.
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Funeral of Amos J. Cummings in New York
Amos J. Cummings former congressman from New York’s Twelfth District was honored with a funeral at his New York home. Rev W S Crowe conducted services with numerous honorary pallbearers and attendees including Senators Bailey and Kean and Representatives Belmon t, Goldfogie, Ruppert, Creamer Wilson, Randell, Kitchin, Clark and Clement.
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Willis Holly
Leonard A. Giegerich
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Unparalleled Kindness Cited in Philippine Debate
In a fiery senate session May 7, Beveridge accused opponents of a one sided view on the Philippine question. He acknowledged some abuses by American troops but praised kindness to Filipino prisoners and wounded. Rawlins and Carmack denied partisan motives, Turner lambasted military methods, Hoar urged fuller testimony from Filipinos.
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Stock Market Recovers On Tuesday After Weak Monday
New York May 7 The stock market showed strong recovery from Mondays disturbance as large buying emerged early. Confidence rose in financial districts with rail earnings reports lifting sentiment while money rates held at 10 percent. Substantial gains occurred across sectors with Chicago Great Western and southern lines highlighted. Total sales reached par value of 3,305,000 dollars with bonds unchanged.
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Philippine Women Assault Allegations at Tamabas Province
Washington May 7 Senator Lodge presented a cable from General Chaffee detailing charges against Major Gardener in Tamabas province. Allegations include burning buildings ill treatment of natives by Lt George Dee Catlin and rape of five women. Witness R V Hughes testified to water cure and beatings by soldiers amid disputed claims of native and insurgent conduct.
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Merchant
Girl's Mysterious Death in Long Island Pastor's Daughter
Miss Mariana F P Mason, 22, daughter of Rev John Mason pastor of Orchard Primitive Methodist, died at Green Point Oakland Street from an irritant poison per coroner's physician autopsy. The organist and Sunday school teacher performed in the evening. she was found dead in her bed a few hours later amid surrounding mystery.
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Green Point
Mariana FP. Mason
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Mason
Danish Landsituns to defer ratification of West Indies sale
In a secret session on May 7 the Landsituns resolved to adhere to a prior decision delaying ratification of the Danish West Indies sale until a limited population vote is held. Open session today will likely confirm the move with a conference committee next.
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Chaffee regrets killings orders from Manila message
Washington May 7 The war department received a cable from General George W Davis reporting that on May 3 at a hilltop guards opened fire on prisoners who tried to seize rifles. Thirty five were killed nine recaptured and others escaped The action aimed to prevent Moron capture and encourage prisoners to return to peaceful labor.
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Washington
George W. Davis
Roesret
Chaffee
National Games Recap Yesterday Scores Across Cities
Pittsburg defeated Cincinnati 6 to 2 while Philadelphia beat Washington 11 to 0. Boston won 5 to 4 over Baltimore. Brooklyn, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, and other matchups were listed with rain affecting the Detroit St. Louis game.
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Cleveland
Murder at Dunbar Shocks Somerset Coke Region
John A Callahan 22 and Myrtle Stevens were involved after a Monday night shooting near a Dunbar furnace. James Finney and James Washington, two Roanoke Negroes, were captured after a chase that began when they pursued Callahan and Stevens. Callahan was found dead in a field. Stevens suffered shock and injuries.
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Dunbar
John A. Callahan
Myrtle Stevens
Ba Jjamey Finney
James Washington
Roanoke
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Alex McBeth
A. C. Dunncan
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Washington
Peace situation encouraging in Pretoria amid peace talks
Peace situation developing encouragingly says reports from Pretoria on May 7. Nearer commandoes have received Butcher delegates in an amicable spirit. Commandant Leyers ready to abide by Transvaal government decision, while strong opposition forms among irreconcilables of General Delarey’s force.
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United States Steel reports 1902 production and costs
New York May 7 The United States Steel Corporation directors report for the year ended March 1902 shows ore mined 220705 tons coke produced 799142 tons furnace product 7152721 tons equal to 44 percent of US total. Manufacturing cost 105 66 and properties 12 455. Transportation profits 29511002 with expenses and taxes 16431006. Repairs total 24541688. Average employees 154263 and wages 112829198. Washington May 7 The cornerstone of the Ohio McKinley Memorial College of Government will be laid May 14 with speeches by Senator Deliver, Hanna, Rev. Frank M Bristol and others. Bishop John Hurst may attend.
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Ohio McKinley Memorial College of Government
American University
Roosevelt
Iowa
Hanna
Ohio
Frank M. Bristol
McKinley
McFarland
John Hurst
May Modify Baggage Inspections In Cuba Policy
Washington reports from the cabinet discuss changes to Cuba governance and updates to baggage regulations. The secretary of the treasury has worked on these regulations for some time and is expected to have them ready for promulgation today.
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Cuba
Secretary of the Treasury
Ladybugs Brought From China to Fight San Jose Scale
The Department of Agriculture plans to combat the San Jose scale with natural enemies, sending ladybugs from China. Assistant botanist Marlatt collected the insects in the Orient and found only two survivors on arrival, with fifty now under care and feeding at government grounds.
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Department of Agriculture
San Jose
China
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Orient
Governor Davis Grants Conditional Pardon to Thompson
Governor Davis of Arkansas issues a conditional pardon to Andrew Thompson, a negro, on the condition he becomes a citizen of Massachusetts within thirty days. Thompson, convicted of burglary, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.
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South
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
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Thompson
Ohio's Official Flag Adopted by Senate
The Ohio Senate approved the McKinnon flag bill making an official state flag designed by Cleveland architect John Eisenman. The semi pennant flag features three red and two white stripes a blue union with seventeen white stars and a central white sixty with a red center. It flew over the Ohio exposition building at Buffalo last summer and will be used with the national ensign on special state occasions or for Ohio troops or officials seeking a state badge.
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McKinnon
Ohio
John Eisenman
Cleveland
Buffalo
American coal supply to reach Geneva amid Swiss shift
A Geneva dispatch says the first American coal consignment will reach Switzerland mid May, ending Swiss reliance on German coal. German collieries formed a 1901 trust and raised prices while Liverpool offered cheaper coal but poor execution drove buyers to America. Americans built sheds at Rouen and Havre to stock and now dominate the Swiss market.
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Chronicle
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France
Endowment Rank Aims to Clear Debts Before San Francisco Meeting
Indianapolis May 7 Charles F Neal president of the Endowment Rank National Knights of Pythias says affairs are being straightened after near collapse a year ago when indebtedness reached 689000 now reduced to 154000 with 90000 cash on hand and remainder to be paid within sixty days leaving a clean balance sheet for the San Francisco meeting Also includes an unrelated drug ad for Rocky Mountain Tea.
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