Ohio 10 Stand Pat Secretary Taft on the Scene
Columbus reporters describe a quiet pre convention night as delegates gather in Columbus Ohio for the Buckeye State Republican convention Secretary Taft arrives as temporary chairman along with Governor Herrick and Senator Dick The meeting aims to indorse incumbents with little chance of contest though a floor clash over Panama canal policy or tariff revision could arise Senator Dick drafts a platform idea stating Ohio and Pennsylvania lead as protective tariff states and most Ohio Republicans are stand-patters
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Columbus
United States
Taft
Governor Herrick
Vicksburg
Herrick
Statehouse
Foraker
Charles Dick
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Union
Mother Driven Insane by River Pirates Case in Three States
In Portsmouth Ohio on May 24 Mrs Catherine Deal, mother of the Deal family, has been driven insane by the family crimes case. Her husband William Deal, two sons, and other relatives are linked to a gang of river pirates with burglaries across Kentucky and West Virginia. The youngest son Clarence was killed in February by a trapgun during a store robbery attempt in Wayne West Virginia. Police took her into custody amid incoherent talk of better days.
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Portsmouth
Catherine Deal
Deal
Kentucky
Clarence
Wayne
W. Va
Manchester
William Deal
West Union
Trust Company Fails in New York
The Merchants Trust company of New York has been placed in receivership by the state superintendent of banks after making about 1 250 000 in loans that could not be realized to pay depositors or save capital. Douglas Robinson, brother in law of President Roosevelt, was named a receiver upon the attorney general's application. Stockholders face a 500 000 liability. with that amount the state examiner said depositors could be paid in full.
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New York
Merchants Trust Company
State Superintendent of Banks
Douglss Robinson
Roosevelt
Whitelaw Reid Honored at New York Farewell Dinner
In New York on May 24 Whitelaw Reid was feted by the Republican Club before his London ambassadorship. More than 300 Republicans attended as President Louis Stern led tributes and Sir Percy Sanderson spoke for Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, praising Reid’s role in strengthening U.S. Britain ties.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
London
Court of St. James
Republican Club
Louis Stern
Percy Sanderson
Depew
Frederick D. Grant
Chares Emory Smith
Charles P. Tacott
Philadelphia
Stern
Reid
Henry Mortimer Durand
England
Percy
Mr. Reid
Togo May Not Fight As Fleet Rumors Persist
Reports from St Petersburg and London on May 24 dispute rumors of Vice Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral Rozestvensky. Vendors note Vladivostok severed rail lines isolating the fortress and the Russian fleet possibly sailing southeast of Korea. Officials dismiss death rumors and deny direct advices for 10 days.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Togo
Rojestvensky
Viadivostok
London
Takio
Daily Telegraph
Vladivostok
Shanghai
Morning Post
Masampho
Korea
St. Petersvu
Wrecked Sailors From Port Arthur Arrive For Transport
Forty four lunatic Russian sailors and soldiers from Port Arthur, including an insane lieutenant, arrived at Cheefoo and were moved to the hospital ship Whampol for transport to Odessa. Their minds range from melancholy to violent, with many in need of attendants. Causes include long hospital confinement, scurvy, and severe bombardment stress. The scene aboard the steamer showed inmates confined in cages on deck. The group comprises all insanity cases in the Russian army and navy at Port Arthur during the war.
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Cheefoo
Port Arthur
Sebastopo
Whampol
Odessa
Strike in Chicago Looms as Teamsters Resist Reinstatement
May 24 Chicago. Peace talks between James B. Barry for the express drivers union and local managers of seven companies fail. The union demands reinstatement of all nonviolent drivers, while the express firms refuse. With 2,000 drivers and 1,800 lumber workers likely to join, the strike expands threatening carpenters and masonry workers. Sheriff Barrett warns troops may be called. National Guard and cartridges prepared. Superintendent Cooley probes teachers alleged to incite strikes amid federation ties.
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Chicago
Teamsters
James B. Barry
Express Drivers’ Union
Express
Barry
Express Companies
Nicre
Iumbermen's Exchange
Empovers’ Association of Wood Industries
Jumbbermen’s Association
Carpenters
Sonemasons
Immber
Sievat
Barrett
National Guards
E. G. Cooley
Cooley
Federation of Labor
Secretary Hay Ready To Return To Work At White House
Bad Nauheim Germany May 24 The diary of Secretary Hay's heart condition, which brought him here for treatment, is reported by Professor Groedel as completely disappeared The professor calls Mr Hay a well man and he plans to resume work with renewed vigor He does not intend to retire and looks forward to years of public activity
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Bad Nauheim
Germany
Hay
Groedel
Associated Press
Expert forger at work in New York court case
New York detectives say only five men in the country can forge checks as cleverly as the Tombs court case reveals. Bartender Frank Clifton is charged with attempting to pass a raised check from 110.58 to 2800, though police believe he was a tool for a hidden mastermind.
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New York
Tombs Court
American Bankers’ Association
Whch
Clifton
Avant
Kresel
Orig
Second National Bank
Wela
Harlan's Idea Opposed Over Presbyterian Cathedral Plan
A divided report on Justice John M. Harlan's plan for a central Presbyterian cathedral in Washington faces strong opposition in Lake County Indiana as the matter is set for discussion at the general assembly. The majority backs referring the proposal to Washington presbytery, while the minority opposes erecting the central church. Justice Harlan plans to present his details before the assembly and seeks a committee report for the next session.
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Ona Lake
Ind
National Capital
Justce
John M. Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
Wateh
Washington
Justice Tfarlan
General Assembly
Nevada Bank in Goldfield Fails After Run on Funds
May 24 Goldfield Nevada reports the Goldfield Bank and Trust Company with deposits around 78 227 has failed. Discovered assets total 4521 including 4840 in notes. Vault held 16 and a five dollar gold piece was found under the counter.
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Nevada
Goldfield, Nev
Goldfield Bank and Trust Company
Cat Adopts Five Squirrels in Danbury
In Danbury Connecticut May 21 a cat owned by William Deubel nurses five gray squirrel kits. The cat guards them jealously as if they were her own. The kittens were orphaned after nearby cats overwhelmed the neighborhood. A boy found one in a hollow tree and the cat accepted the adopted brood.
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Danbury
Conn
William Deubel
Mir Deubel
Tabby
National and American Games Scores Bulletin
National Tuesday results show New York 7, Cincinnati 0, Boston 1, Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 4, Brooklyn 4, Philadelphia 8, Chicago 5. American Tuesday lists Detroit 5, New York 4, Chicago 3, Washington 2, Philadelphia 7, Cleveland 4, Boston 5, St. Louis 3.
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New York
Pattsbaey
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Clevelane I
Mayor Fires Cabinet Aides Over Gas Works Lease
Philadelphia report details Mayor Weaver’s removal of top aides and the heads of public safety and public works amid a 75 year lease plan with United Gas Improvement for $25,000, framing a political battle ahead of November elections. The action targets the dominant city machine and prompts anti lease rallies and calls for support of the mayor’s veto.
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Philadelphia
United Gas Improvement Company
Weaver
Tee
Propany
David J. Smyth
Tag Department of Public Safety
Pew
EB. Costelo
Piste Works
Waver
Republican Organizatio Ry Kuyvor Has Called Im As Counsel Ein Aoot
New York
Chimes Gordon
Gordon
Frederick J. Slog
Department of Supplies
Morrow
Weaver Tiem
Pubic Safety
A. Lincoln Acker
Department of Public Works
Conneliamen
Eouelia
Governor vetoes bill to legitimize illegitimate child
In Alvany New York Governor Higgins vetoes a measure to legitimize Adelia Barker, offspring of Charles Barker and Adela Stringer. He calls the act an insult to faithful wives and morality, arguing it would legalize concubinage and a semi-polygamous relationship.
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Alvany
N.Y
Higgins
Adelia Queenie Barker
Charles Bell Barker
Adela Gertrude Stringer
Why Presidents Travel on Special Trains
General Passenger Agent Lyncik explains railroads run a president’s special for business reasons. Regular trains would disrupt operations and burden the traveling public, as secrecy at stations would draw crowds and speeches. Special trains avoid scheduling conflicts and family/appointment disruptions, despite higher costs.
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Chicago
Lyncik
Big Four Road Lu
United States
Regiar
Noe
Deeip Jm
Puliam Takes Action on League Umpire Controversy
President Dreyfuss and Manager McGraw clash over alleged crooked control of umpires. A meeting of club directors is called to decide on the urgent charges and the impact on the National League.
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Eto
Presi Dntisburg Fuscraw
Dortian
Medraa
Poe
Dreyfuss
McGraw
Betas
Loasue
Acrss
National League
Car Explosion Damages Garage on Thirty-Id Street
A car blew up in New York causing a damaged garage on Thirty-id Street and Avenue near a feared area. The wreckage was extensive with an estimated damage of $3,909. The machine was unobserved at the scene.
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New York
Howard Goull
A& Street
Chicago Grain Market Report Shows Mixed Opening Activity
Reports from Chicago show mixed opening in grain trading with bullish sentiment in some columns as May futures edge higher on thin morning turnover. Prices for corn and oats fluctuated with uncertain demand and weather influencing grain curves early in the session.
Market Report Dairy and Livestock Prices for May
The listing shows dairy prices for butter and cheese, plus a range of live stock values. It covers steers and heifers, cows, bulls, hogs, pigs, calves, sheep, and lambs with price bands from common to prime quality and per head or per hundredweight figures.
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Sheap
Lambe
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