Senate to Act on Philippine Bill and Debates
Washington May 29 report states the senate agreed to a final vote on the Philippine government bill and all amendments next day at four p.m. Debate under 15 minute rule. Burrows argues against immediate self government for the Philippines. Memorial Day interrupts with no sitting Friday.
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Washington
Senate
Burrows
Mich
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Grosecup
Phil Nips
Chicago
House
Indignant Elephant Kills Man at Brooklyn Circus Show
Joseph Blount of Fort Wayne was killed at the Sells circus in Brooklyn when he offered a beer glass to Tops the elephant as trainers prepared breakfast. The elephant seized him with its trunk, hurled him to the ground, and crushed him. Keepers arrived too late. Blount was formerly a railroad brakeman with a sister in Wayne Indiana.
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Brooklyn
Joseph Blount
Fort Wayne
Blunt
Blount
Wayne
Ind
Jesse L. Blount
New York
Baseball Scores From Wednesday Across Leagues
National League games include Boston 1 4 0 over New York 0 0 6 and Pittsburgh 4 8 4 over Cincinnati 3 7 3. St Louis 6 8 3 over Chicago 1 7 2. American League results feature Boston 6 4 0 over St Louis 2 10 2 and Baltimore 5 18 1 over Chicago 2 10 2. Philadelphia 11 12 2 over Detroit 4 9 4. Washington 7 7 3 over Cleveland 2 4 1. American Association games list Milwaukee 12 0 over Kansas City 1 10 &. Louisville 7 3 over Toledo 2 7 1. Indianapolis 7 & 3 over Columbus 6 12 3. St Paul 5 10 3 over Minneapolis 4 9 7. Western League shows Kansas City 6 13 6 over St Joseph 6 15 3 (2 innings). Omaha 6 13 4 over Des Moines & 53. Denver 5 9 0 over Milwaukee 4 14.
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Boston
New York
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
American Association
Milwaukee
Kanagas City
Louisville
Tie Ledo
Indianapolis
Columbu
St Paul
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Omaha
Des Moines
Denver
Despondent farmer Ole Folberg ends his life in Minnesota
Glenwood Minnesota May 29 Ole Folberg about 40 a prosperous farmer from White Bear Lake township died by his own hand cutting his throat with a razor. He had shown despondency for some time and no other cause is known. The Taft Commission in Rome May 29 Gov Taft arrived and will meet Cardinal Rampolla to discuss church property in the Philippine islands and potential Vatican understanding.
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Glenwood
Minn
Ole Folberg
White Bear Lake Township
Rome
Gov. Taft
O'Gogman
Sioux Falls
M.D
Taft
Cardinal Rampolla
Vatican
Philippine Islands
Cuban House Amends Amnesty Bill for Native Born Americans
Havana reports the Cuban house of representatives revises the amnesty measure to grant freedom only to native born Americans and sends the bill to the senate. The body also fixes the president’s salary at 25 000 dollars and congress members at 3600. A scandal erupts after Palma’s message leaks before delivery. An aid is dismissed and detectives probe the leak with a typist detained.
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Havana
House of Representatives
Cuba
Senate
House
The
Republic
Congress
Palma
GOP State Convention Adopts Roosevelt Nash Platform
Cleveland May 29 The Republican state convention reassembled with Gov Nash as temporary chairman. Gen Grosvenor named permanent chairman amid applause. Resolutions praised Roosevelt Nash Foraker and Hanna and endorsed labor capital harmony, antitrust enforcement, and Philippines policy. Laylin Crew Kirtley Ankeney named to posts. Hanna spoke as the convention adjourned.
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Cleveland
Repubcan
M. O. Simons
Unity Church
Gov Nash
Charles H Grosvenor
Gov. Nash
Grosvenor
Gen
Roosevelt
Hanna
Foraker
Guv Nash
McKinley
George K Nash
Cuba
Philippines
Republican Party
L. C Laylin
G.P. Thomas
Norwalk
Laylin
William B. Crew
McConnellsville
Supreme Court
William Kirtley
Dupont
State Board of Public Works
Horace Ankeney
Xenia
Arbor Day Memorial association formed in Nebraska City
Nebraska City officials and leading residents organize the Arbor Day Memorial association to erect a monument honoring J. Sterling Morton Father of Arbor Day. The group includes prominent state figures as officers and members.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Arbor Day Memorial Association
J. Sterling Morton
Arbor Day
Fordney Renominated by Acclamation in Eighth District
Saginaw Mich May 29 The Eighth district Republican convention renominated Congressman Joseph W Fordney by acclamation.
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Saginaw, Mich
Joseph W. Fordney
Collection Sells for Big Sum in Paris Sale
New York May 20 Nearly 300000 dollars was the total of the Lutz collection sale reported by a Paris dispatch to the Herald.
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New York
Paris
Funeral in Washington for Lord Pauncefote Ambassador
Remains of Lord Pauncefote, British ambassador to Washington, lie in state at St John’s Church and are later moved to Rock Creek cemetery. Mourners from government and diplomacy attend a national funeral reflecting U.S. esteem and British friendship. Lady Pauncefote and daughters issue thanks for the sympathy received.
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St. John's Church
Washington
Lord Pausiote
Washin Ton
Britain
Lord Pauncefote
Crmss
Pauncefote
International arbitration conference opens at Lake Mohonk
The eighth annual conference on international arbitration opened at Lake Mohonk New York with over 250 attendees. John W. Foster was elected president and delivered the opening address, followed by a progress review by Dr Benjamin F Truebload, secretary of the...
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Mohonk Lake
Foxter
Lake Mohonk, N Y
John W. Foster
Washington, D. C
Benjamin F Truebload
Memorial Day 1902 funeral at Johns Church for Ki McKay Smith
Memorial services at Johns Church in their center honored Ki McKay Smith with a large choir and personal hymns chosen by Queen Victoria's descendant. The casket was presented, prayers spoken, and the body borne to a vault as bugle calls and Dead March from Saul echoed. A single cavalry escort accompanied the procession to Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Queen Victoria
Jesus
Saul
Rock Creek Cemetery
United States Cavalry
Wood reports Cuban military governorship transfer
Gen Wood, until recently Cuba’s military governor, arrived in Washington on government transport Kanawha with staff. He reported to Secretary Root on completing his Cuba stewardship and the planned withdrawal of U S troops and Cuban republic inauguration on the 20th. He will confer with the president and Secretary Root and remains for six weeks to close Cuban affairs. Rev Dr T M Palmer Dead in New Orleans at 80 plus, famed Southern Presbyterian leader, died after injuries from a streetcar accident.
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Washington
Wood
Cuba
Kanawha
Metropolitan Club
War Department
Root
Cubs
Gen Wood
T. M. Palmer
New Orleans
T. M Palmer
Palmer
Presbyterian Church
South
Chancellor Andrews Receives Wisconsin University Offer
Lincoln Nebraska May 29. Chancellor E Benjamin Andrews of the State University has received a call to head the Wisconsin State University at a salary of 10000 dollars a year, double his present pay. He has not yet decided on his course.
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Lincoln, Neb
E., Benjamin Andrews
The
State University
Wisconsin State University
Professor Has a Perilous Journey
In Martinique near Mont Pelee a dramatic eruption alerts authorities as American geologist Prof Hill and explorer party endure a perilous trek. Hill reaches Fort de France after braving ash, lava, and exhausting mountain routes amid ongoing volcanic activity.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
George Kennan
M L'Huerte
United States
Cincinnati
Fernand Clerc
Mr Kennan
Robert T. Hill
National Geographical Society
Hill
Cavannaugeh
Prinicae
Joe
Morne Rouge
Deux Chounx
Fonts St Denis
St Pierre
Fenes St Dery
Barry
Mert Parnasse
Mas
Champs Flore Pref
Winces
St Denis
Deus Cheux
Prof Hil
Deux Choux
Pref Hill
Paris
L'Huerte
United Mine Workers Meet in Wilkesbarre Assembly
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on May 29 officers of the United Mine Workers assemblies of the city held a meeting to discuss union matters and coordinate local activities.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers’ Assemblies
Sargent in St Louis Talks on Anthracite Strike
Frank P Sargent member of the National Board of Arbitration visits St Louis to see his wife en route here He predicts a probable sympathetic strike in the bituminous fields if the anthracite miners strike remains unsettled in eight to ten days He says board members are using their best efforts to settle the dispute.
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St Louis
Frank P Sargent
National Board of Arbitration
Hanna Je
St. Louis
Sargent
Markets Show Grain and Wheat Weakness Amid Quiet Trade
Chicago May 28 Markets report grain prices steady yet subdued amid general weakness in wheat contracts. Spot grains list mixed, with spring patents around 4.10 to 4.20 and patent values modest. Wheat futures show softening across May through December contracts, with corn and oats trading patterned lower or steady as traders await clearer signals. Strong entities include Chicago market columns and futures notes.
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Ete
Chicago
Gilm
Walt Oh
Yale
Creamery
Burburke
Mark
New York
FIAWR
Lula
TOMA
Chicago May 2 cattle and hogs prices from Omaha market report
South Omaha Neb May 3 market report shows CATTLE steady to lower with fresh ranges for native steers cows and feeders. HOGS strong to higher with heavy and mixed lots near 7.00 and bulk sellers around 6.96 to 7.10. SHEEP steady with Fed muttons and western types priced between 5.40 and 6.80, lambs around 6.60 to 7.15.
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Chicago
Texas
South Omaha
Neb
Western
Lamba
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Babcock
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Senate Committee of the Philippines
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McDonald
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Sue
Senate Committee On Territories
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Ohio
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International Arbitration
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American Peace Society
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Smith College
Mount Pelee
Sarah Kuhn
Delta
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