Widespread bomb attempt hits St Pauls Cathedral in London
An apparent militant suffragette bombing aimed at St Paul’s Cathedral in London detonated a bomb wrapped in suffragette paper. A verger found the parcel beneath a chair near the bishop’s throne and alerted police who traced similar packages to Fleet Street and a drug firm. Authorities examined the device at Brixton Well and Home Office labs, confirming five detonators and coal-like explosive. No arrests reported. attacks follow vote defeat.
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London
Eng
St. Paul's Cathedral
Lilli
House of Commons
Fleet Street
St. Paul's
Bridanwell
Yilitant
Svensong Nes
Verner
Patroan
Binchsey
Larnhoth
Morniity
Qiao
Scott Troy
San Phiarista Gustragette
Raw Carnegie
Tou
Daernech
Sutherland
Scotland
Ca Yrogle
Skibo Castle
James Fertram
Carnegia
le A
Ifeli
Atlen
Public expects better service than it will pay for
Oral arguments closed the Interstate Commerce Commission probe into 120 New England railroad operations. Louis D. Browets spoke for shippers while Rich and Choate appeared for railroads. A Boston & Maine spokesman argued higher rates may be needed unless public demands align with service quality, challenging claims about New Haven control and Maine resources.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
New York, New Haven & Harvfard
Iere
Louis D. Browlets
Boston
New England Shippers
Eepar J, Rich
James FL Choate
Tees Werg
Mr. Red
Boston & Mulac
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Heston & Maine
Pyglia
Maine Central
China Prepares 10 2 Poll Bigger Vote Follow Iaps
China plans a larger vote following IAPS to protect Chinese landowners in California amid diminished ownership over the past decade. Pennsylvania's George W. Guthrie, appointed ambassador to Japan, seeks Tokyo timing while President Wilson delays comment. Meanwhile Chicago and Los Angeles reporters note California alien land issue talks and local primary results show Shenk, Rose, and Harriman in contention with socialist candidates likely to gain at least some seats.
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Washington
D.C
Mass
Japan
California
George W. Guthrie
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Wilson
Guehrie
Tokio
Guthrie
Bryen
Tmismaeh
Tayan
State Department
Max Outhris
Senate
Aryan Passos
Chicago
Icago
Rate Bevan
Chicaga
Englewood
Pennsylvanics Road
Washireton
Willam O'Connell
Cook County
Los Angeles
Calif
Tatas
Jimary
Joki Shank
Ah Ys Rose
John Harriman
Audi F
Jess
Socialist Party
Miike Tupper Maynard
Courbly
Maynard
Winons
Alaska in Congress blamed for situation says Yornive
Washington observers quote Yornive secretary of the interior asserting Congress bears responsibility for Alaska's condition. Walter Wishur testifies before the Senate Territorial Committee, urging legislation to open Alaska and support government operation of railroad projects as a trial, comparing to Panama Canal uses.
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Washington, D.C
Alaska
Congress
Walter L. Wishur
Senate Territorias
Mie
Yigher
Phar
Vyhar
Panama
Capitol Visit Marks Fourth Wilson Trip This Month
President Wilson arrived at the Capitol in Washington to discuss appointments. The unplanned late afternoon visit came as the Sugre ments rose and marked his fourth visit since taking office. Edward Saltugaber of Vin Wert Ohio is named as commissioner of pensions, per Senators Burton and Pomerene who were consulted.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Capitol
Auphor
Edwand Saltugaber
Vin Wert
Burton and
Pomerene
Ohio
Fail to Settle the Strike at Syracuse
In Syracuse N Y the night conference of the Syracuse Builders Association and labor leaders aimed to halt a strike after riots. National Guard units guarded the armory as a painter named Giuseppe Vasta was said to be injured in yesterday’s clash with police.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Tite Jusé National Guard Organisauio3
Trea
Atle
Guesgeppe
Dismiss U. S. Cases Against Socialists
Federal cases against Eugene V. Debs former socialist candidate and publishers J J Sheppard and Fred Warren of the Girard paper were dismissed in Fort Scott Kansas on instruction from the attorney general. The action ended months of government charges of mail fraud tied to the Girard newspaper.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Eugene V. Debs
Gochist
Fal’ Sresident
J. J. Sheppard
Fred Warren
Socialist Newspanel BL Girard
Alttorney
Girard
The Journal Advertising Echoes Economy and Efficiency
The article argues advertising in The Journal supports family living by enabling precise purchasing, bulk buying, and informed market action. It claims a well run newspaper prints and distributes enough information to help individuals and households shop wisely, lowering costs through exact consumption.
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Tournal
Remains Claimed by Relatives of Girl
The body of Miss Marie Dolger, once unidentified after removal from a Tyler, was interred in Greenwood Cemetery. Relatives have claimed the remains, with disinterment expected within months after necessary steps. It is believed she died by suicide at Mayport, Indiana, by plunging into a river.
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Marie Dolger
Talon
Greenwood Cemetery
Agalth
Mavenport
Progressive Wing Plans Meeting of GOP Leaders in Chicago
Progressive Republican leaders from Washington to Missouri discuss party unity and a potential national convention. Senators Cummins Borah and others weigh attendance while denying a reorganization. Hadley of Missouri expected. National committee meets in New York to set a date for the November election.
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Washington
D. C
Chicago
Republican Party
Comins
Uberat Kudera
Progressive Party
Cumming
Cumains
Borah
Cummins
Bea
Bristow
Kansas
Clapp
Minnesota
Menyon
Towns LaPollette
Winsonsin
Works
Cass- Yoruila
Norris
Nebraska
Grouna
North Davoce
Crawford
South Dakota
Hadley
Missouri
New York
N.Y
Dalton
Gan
Charles O. Lie
Gas Men in Session in Burlington Honor Blackwell
The ninth annual Town District Gas Association meeting opens in Burlington with 200 delegates from Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota. Officers are elected today including President Adams and Vice President Blackwell with Crawford and Vincent among nominees. The convention continues for three days.
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Burlington
District Gas Association
Istrics
Jowah
Nebraska
South Dakota
Adams
Tancaln
Ned
Blackweil
Davenport
Thomas Crawforda
Clinton
Vincent
Des Moines
Leaders of Industrial Workers of the World arraigned in Paterson
W. W. leaders including Elizabeth Gurley Wynn Carla Tescha Patrick Quintin and Adolph Lessig were arraigned in Paterson on incitement charges. The Industrial Workers of the World figures faced testimony from about one hundred witnesses as prosecutors described nationwide fund-raising for alleged agitation.
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Paterson
N. d
Haywood
Elizabeth Gurley Wynn
Carla Tescha
Patrick Quintin
Adolph Léssig
Industrial Workers of the World
Allie Mil Affikare
Tial
Dual Boards to Run Borax Smith Affairs
Two boards of trustees will manage Borax Smith's vast holdings. A five member board, empowered by a San Francisco mercantile trust deed, will appraise and adjust his personal holdings to avoid interruption. A second board will reorganize and divest interests in the United Properties Corporation, formed in 1920 with 3290,000,000 capitalization as Smith's operations grow complex.
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Borax’ Smith
Gun Trantisco
Calil
Wey
Frank G1
Borax
Siaith
Hnandel
Smith
R. G. Hanford
W. 5
Tavis
United Properties Corporation
Arey
Actin Gas Advisory
Rustees
Examinations for the Postmasters Clash in Washington
Postmaster General Burleson announced an executive order ending political appointments for fourth class postmasters. All candidates now face competitive examinations to prove fitness, with a 60 year age limit. President Wilson supported the plan during a Washington conference, aiming to reduce graft and politics in civil service.
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Penyer
Golo
Gay T
Shenigs
Paniel MC Gulivam
Washington
Burleson
Tlm
Wilson
Exander Rossi
Asbeen
Sovar Sa
Felix O'Neill
Jana
Rossi
Chiat l
Sullivan
Willets
Shere
Sherim Sullivan
Mose Hart
Gherig Sullivan
Wuroter
Rossie
Jack Hurt
Rose Earl
Ther Grand Jury
Washington, D. C
Wilson Loday
Taft
Yu. Burleson
Wileson
Bachelors' Club Under Police Probe In Los Angeles
A wealthy men’s club in an exclusive Los Angeles district faced a police investigation after a 14 year old girl alleged acts by some members. Irene Haghers gave a statement to officials as the probe continued and a warrant’s issuance against an unnamed individual drew public attention.
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Jueg
Power workers strike halts San Francisco services
In San Francisco California the Pacific Gas and Electric Company faces a major strike as 3 000 mechanics and laborers walk out amid a dispute with the Light and Power Council of California. Transportation and related firms report disruption across the region as crews limit hours and operations.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Light and Power Council of California
Francisco V Gomez to Meet Carranza in Mexico
El Paso reports Francisco Vasquez Gomez plans to enter Mexico through Baja Pass to confer with Governor Carranza. The meeting aims to unite constitutionalist forces under Gomez and Vasquez Gomez, strengthening his southern Mexico influence amid Huerta’s provisional presidency.
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el Paso
Texas
Francisco Vasquez Goroez
Mexico
Bapic Pass
Carranza
el Paso Constitutionalist Committee
Madero
Washington
Vasques
Juarez
Vasquez Gomez
Emiio Vakane
Gomez
Radical Party
Gomez Brothers
Huerta
Congress in Brief: Cuba Authority Debate and Alaska Hearings
In Senate Senator Bacon re introduces a bill defining presidential intervention powers for Cuba future. Territories committee resumes hearings on Alaska issues with former Interior Secretary Fisher testifying. Attorney General McReynolds rejects demand for correspondence over Beazilian energization dispute as House work resumes with tax provision amendments. Representative Be Smith introduces a measure to register Toby fstx in vent.
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Senate
Bacon
Cuba
Territories Committee
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Walter T. Fisher
Atlammey
McReynolds
Beazilan
Houset
Worl Il
Ce Be. Smith
Suffrage Measure Loses In Commons In Ireland
Truncated report from Trondon May 7 states the home rule for Ireland bill was read a first time in the Commons by Premier Asquith. The effort to enfranchise six million women was rejected by 266 to 21? and a 47 vote majority. The fate of the suffrage bill appears sealed for this parliament with a potential second reading on June 1.
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Trondon
Eng
Rouse of Commons
Asquith
Lea
Tariff Bill Advances Amid Debate On Provisions
Washington May 7 The tariff bill faced rapid progress in the House as leaders sought to push it through before adjournment despite minority amendments. Arguments centered on income tax provisions with a source withholding proposal and a contested “alt board” feature. The administration provisions drew closer scrutiny as the chamber moved to complete debate and proceed to final passage.
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Washington, D. C
House
Unterwacot
Mann
Progressi Ves
Graham
Pennsylvania
Hull
England
Te House
Itseikelihood
Convicted Officers Face Other Charges
Four former New York police inspectors Sheeney Thompson Hussey and Martha were found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice. Each faces prison time and is indicted on bribery counts. District Attorney Whitman may pursue bribery charges if defense appeals the verdict. otherwise he may refrain from stating remaining cases.
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New York
N. Y
Sheeney
Thompson
Hussey
Martha
Ach
District Attorney’s Office
Whitman
Whittian
Jury to Try Big Negro Pugilist In White Slave Case
A federal court in Chicago today completed jury selection to try Jack Johnson on charges under the White Slavery Act related to transporting Fella Schreiner from Pittsburgh. Witness Yank Koupr, once Johnson’s trainer, is among principal prosecution figures. In Washington, a Navy League committee presented to President Wilson urging younger fleet admirals and a steady naval build. Alabama Governor ONeal, Col. Robert M Korpson and Perry Belmont sat on the committee.
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Chicago
Jack Jonson
Fella Schreiner
Fittsburgh
Carpenter
Yank" Koupr
Yegardee
Washington, D. C
League
Wpos
Wilson
Council of National Defense
O'Neal
Alabama
Robert M. Korpson
Perry Belmont
Weather report fragment for Jowsa region
A jumbled weather note indicates increasing clouds with probable showers tonight or tomorrow. It mentions moderate winds, a high around 46 degrees, and a described sunset time. The text is garbled but implies typical daily forecast elements for the area.
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Jowsa
Murerdine
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