Sudden Call of Death at Middlesport Church
Rev. William Ay rehols of Middlesport collapsed in a pew during a Washington and Conmston Avenue Presbyterian service struck by heart disease. Medical staff and commissioners attempted resuscitation, but he died within ten minutes. The service proceeded with a cautious mood as discussions of church reform surfaced amid the strike.
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Sh. Lewis
William Ayrehols
Middlesport
D. & Eormuis
Armaises
Che Cos
Awlieh
Cina Rhe
Ieedio Bbe
Sanyde
Chapin Huds
New York Welcomes Transvaal Envoys At City Hall
May 1 New York officials greet Wessels Wolanruus and Fischer at City Hall Mayor Van Wyck hosts the visit delegates introduce municipal leaders and women supporters as crowds cheer. The envoys speak on liberty and urge American pressure on England while thanking the city for its welcome.
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New York
Ulits
Gort
Wessels Wolanruus
Fischer
van Wyck
Anynteipa Asset Uy
Sue Wyk
Arn Vont Rensselaer
Ejun
City of
Unsettled St Louis Strike Talks End Without Progress
In St Louis on May 18 negotiations between the transit company, striking workers, and a business committee failed to resolve core issues. The non union hires remain in place, strikers demand reinstatement and a protected waiting list, the company rejects. A mass meeting drew about 2,000 strikers as the fight over labor rights continues amid threats of further action. A meeting tonight may decide next steps.
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St. Louis
Mscarpe
Siikers
West End
Tramsit
Tres 6
Couplay Es Ecole
Tebet
Mit Waalese
Corthie Priel Company
Cies
Newaird
Clery
Wwe
GaGa
British forces occupy Kroonstad in Orange Free State
London dispatches chronicle a series of advances in the Boer War as British troops occupy Kroonstad with little opposition. President Steyn moves to Hillboun, while Mafeking faces intense combat with Boer forces and artillery exchanges. Descriptions note surrounding Boers at Lichtenburg area and renewed pressure on Pretoria command.
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London
Kroonsted
Oreange Free State
Lord Roberts
Free State
Transvaal
Kroonstad
Steyn
Huilboun
Lindley
Wulsch
Daily Mail
Lorenzo Marques
Tuckday
Mafeking
Wallir
Gatlage
Kafr
Pretoria
Snyman
Rathirstadt
War Office
Buller
Dundee
Glencoe
Ebe ®Arsberg
Free
Amendments propose federal control of trusts in Constitution
Washington reports an amendment to the federal constitution placing trust control with Congress. Article 16 would empower Congress to define regulate and prohibit trusts and monopolies, with states retaining non-conflicting powers, and Congress to enforce via legislation. Murderers captured in Emporia Kansas after deputy killed. Suspects Estell and Murphy, jailed escapes ended. Estell wounded, crowd gathered but guards maintained order. From the Kittel Tower in Washington a pension issue request is noted by United States commissioner Bennel.
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Washington
Congress
House
District of Columbia
United States
Emporia
Kas
O'Connor
Estell Sud $ Murphy
Roeburts
Denlup
Murphy
Estell
Vlont
Kittel Tower
Liv -Perdivand Troek
Bennel
Reventhy
Sovrelby Milchcoek
Privitlig
Annis Unt Out bine Milwaukee May Li-A dournal spe
Urgent story recounts a Tuesday night tire incident near Mish with involvement on the west side of town. Estimated losses reach 500000 dollars with insured value 50000. Authorities and witness notes are incomplete as the scene spans the county northern sectors amid a tense nighttime event.
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Annis
Milwaukee
Mish
Norwegian shipwreck near Badlie saves two of crew
A ship from Jalianne bound for Cunneda was wrecked off the igdand af Qused in to Badlie. The vessel carried two dozen crew, and 32 were saved. The incident prompted rescue efforts by nearby vessels and authorities.
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Windia
Toisberg
Norway
Maya
Badlie
Striking St Louis Transit War Faces Breaks and Riots
In St Louis on May 16 a riot erupted as tension flared along the Grand Avenue line, two men were shot, while on May 17 the grievance committee and Transit company reached a deal allowing union members to work without forcing membership. The strike leadership rejected the accord, insisting on full union recognition. Conductor R. M. Barker was shot in the thigh during an assault, but his injury is not dangerous. Transit lines resume a prestrike look as 1825 strikers remain out and replacement crews from nearby states operate lines.
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St. Louis
Grand Avenue
Street Railway
Transit Company
R. M. Barker
Easton Svemu
M 7
Ece Belo
Timinalan
Tudiasia
Missouri
A Clever Coup Elevates Clark to U S Senate Seat
Velona Montana May 16 Governor Spriggs appointed W A Clark of Butte to serve as United States senator until the next legislature elects a successor. Senator Olivk’s resignation filed earlier, Clark’s reasons given in senate speech, Spriggs long allied with Gluck, Smith away in California. Washington commentary notes uncertainty about the impact of Clark’s appointment.
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Senator Gluck
Senate
Gov. Smith
California
Clark
United States Senate
Washington
Montana
Washburn Picked for VP by Minnesota Republicans
Minneapolis May 17 Ex senator W D B Washburn chosen by Minnesota republicans for vice president. State convention endorsed resolutions urging support and instructing delegation to oppose his name at Philadelphia if favorable. Resolution named Davis and Nelson plus Thomas Lowry and Samuel Lord as four delegates at large passed unanimously.
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Minneapolis
Minn
W. DB. Washburn
Minnesota
Fire destroys widows home at Hosking Station
A Thursday afternoon blaze gutted the soldiers widows home at Hosking Station along the Teimnsyl vani cailroad. The ravine ten miles away held a 60,005 year old train. One elderly resident, Mrs Vener aged 60 years, faced possible death from smoke. Loss estimated at 20,000 dollars.
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Hosking Station
Teimnsylvani Cailroad
Vener
Ds Wuilinowny
Five women killed and a man missing in motel melee
Five women were killed and one man is missing after a motel melee early this morning on 110-194 Witty Street. Investigators say several others are injured and being treated. Police are examining surrounding areas for additional victims or evidence.
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Chinen
Sirians
Monast Datn Arrives With Peace Envoys On Board
May 16 report states the eframship Monsdatn carrying Boor peace envoys reached New York. The revenue entier Tuilson and the recession committee on board proceeded to meet and welcome at the gates.
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New York
Eframship
Monsdatn
Boor
Entier Tuilson
McEt
Weleni
Cuban Postal Scandal Expands Across Havana
Havana reports postal frauds far larger than expected extending beyond the local post office to Havana and other points. Postmaster Thompson suspended, stamp sellers Moyi and Mascaro arrested, several others under close supervision with more arrests likely. Other developments include Neeley, treasurer of the Cuban post office, under a 26000 bond for embezzling over 150000, and Bristow replacing Rathbone as director general. A railroad spur outside Havana allegedly overcharged Cuba by 1400000, though cost could be 125000.
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Gbos
Itp Tiive Beer
Wits
Nea Vharlys F. WW
Parscath
Futo
New York
Auitgais
Shields
Wes Lawsks
Mauy Sasanettter
Uuu
Oye
Howie Davie
Neely
Tim
Cuba
Ilaviana
Ilavana
Ke " Yhonpsua
Witl
Ravens
Edward Moga
Jorge Mascaro
Stamp
Curry
Don Leh
C. Flw
Posts
Thompson
Woast
Teeves
Aipon
Alao
Wirswald
Havana
Moyi
Mascaro
C. F W. Neeley
Indiana
Cuban Post oMee
E. C. Rathbone
Bristow
Island
Supreme Court Upholds Tax on Government Bonds
Washington May 1. The Supreme Court announced opinions on inheritance tax under the war revenue act and a New York state inheritance tax case involving estates of government bonds. The court held national bonds are taxable under both laws, and that the federal act applies to legacies and distributive shares with a progressive rate. Justice White delivered the federal law rulings and Justice Shiras the government bonds decisions.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Justice White
Shiras
Family slayings shock Peoria area
In Peoria Minnesota a farmer named Moser and his four young children were found dead at their home. All had been killed by throat-slitting and Moser is missing. Neighbors fear a mental breakdown may explain the tragedy while authorities search for him. A separate storm report from St Paul notes three deaths and injuries from a wind storm.
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Mos
Thoma
Moser
Lremont
Sundy
St. Paw
Mini
Porersons
Che
Pandho Mallen
Summit Avenue
Luke's
John AW. Lane
Water Road
Wehtning
Materick Sexton
Dayton Avenue
Mary Sexton
Amd
Patricexton
Brilaoil Andeu
Oleomargarine Secrets Revealed in Treasury Report
Washington May 15 Secretary Gaye replies to House resolution of May 5 regarding furnishing information from the Internal Revenue Bureau on oleomargarine production. The commissioner submits data on ingredients and percentages used, and totals for fiscal year ending June 20, 1898 and December 31, 18.., noting the records are large and must remain in Treasury custody.
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Washington
Gaye
House
Treasury
Internal Revenue Department
United States
Yoomlsstener
Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Office of the
Commisssioner of Internal Revenue
Washington, D.C
Hun
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
G. W. Wilson
Work is Slow at Methodist General Conference in Chicago
In Chicago on May 14 the Methodist general conference met two weeks with little action. Most reforms stay in committees. Saturday morning yielded nine of ten constitution articles adopted and a four-year report commission. Bishops to be constituted. reforms include church extension, freedman's aid, education departments, and limits on minister salaries.
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Chicago
General Conference of the Methodist Church
Aublins
Ehurch
Freedman's Aid
SLEPT AT HIS POST FATAL RAILWAY DISASTER
Philadelphia reports a fatal crash after a tower operator fell asleep at his post causing a collision near Twenty-fifth street tunnel. Engineers, firemen, and several tramps died. many injured. extensive rolling stock and vault damage. investigations and arrests follow. Separate notices note college presidents and an adjournment of congressional business amid other distressing events.
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Philadelphia
Frank Luantel
Baltimored
Olle
Cullow Hill
Twenty-fifth Street
Arex
Lamtel Fleal
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