Divergent Views on Turkey Damages and Policy
Two former U S Ministers to Turkey present opposing takes on pressing damages claims at Constantinople and the use of force. Angell urges diplomatic and naval pressure to avert war and expand U S prestige, while Terrell warns against jeopardizing European peace and notes Turkey’s stance on Kurdish damages. The debate highlights the complexity of U S policy and potential global implications.
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United States
Turkey
Constantinople
Angell
Michigan University
New York City
A. W. Terrell
Texas
Europe
Russia
Bohemian infidels taught infidelity in US schools, says Chicago Advance
The Chicago Advance accuses about two hundred Bohemian schools in the United States of teaching atheism and anti Christian arguments to Bohemian children. It cites a December article in The Free Thinking School and denounces Christmas as a lie while urging Christians to promote Christ’s religion.
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Chicago Advance
United States
Ingersoll
Free Thinking School
Christ
God
Kenosha
Chicago
Gen Joe Wheeler resigns as army officer
Gen Joe Wheeler announces his resignation from the army replying to friends who urged a Democratic vice presidential run. He says his greatest ambition is realized having seen former Confederate soldiers serve under the flag against foreign foes and the people of the Southern States offering to fight for the United States.
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Joe Wheeler
United States
Southern States
Lincoln aphorism misapplied in Philippine critique
Sullivan at the Iowa Democratic convention quoted Lincoln to condemn U S rule in the Philippines. The remark, tied to one man power and slavery, misreads Lincoln whose words targeted monarchies and slavery. The piece argues the Democratic party then upheld slavery and cannot claim Lincoln’s aphorism today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Iowa
Lincoln
Philippines
United States
Democratic Party
Sill
Disputed Louisa Delegation at Iowa Republican Convention
In the 1st district caucus a clash over the Louisa county delegation occurred at the late Republican State convention. Regular delegates opposed proxies organized by the Carpenter-Weaver faction. A district committee backed the Weaver delegates, a Des Moines report says aimed to oust H. O. Weaver from the State Central committee, with L. A. Reilly leading the regulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa County
Carpenter-Weaver
Carpenter
Weaver
Des Moines
L. A. Reilly
H. O. Weaver
State Central Committee
Roach Named Temporary Chairman of State Republican Convent ion
W L Roach of Muscatine selected as temporary chairman for the next Republican State convention in August. He will deliver the keynote speech and friends expect a creditable performance. The State central committee praised the choice as fitting and proper.
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W. L. Roach
Muscatine
Roach
State Central Committee
Convention Row Over Delegate At Large Choice
Delegates express dissatisfaction that Charley Hancock was not given a vote for delegate-at-large. They accuse the committee of manipulating the race, likening it to flipping coppers. The convention should have resolved the contest between Hancock and Mr. Smith.
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Charley Hancock
Mr. Smith
Hawaii Liquor Bill Sees Clause Eliminated Before Enactment
The Honolulu measure to prohibit liquor sales had its clause removed before passage. It remains unclear if the change reflects Hawaiian public opinion or the influence of the American whisky trust.
Democratic platform 1896 and its electoral result
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes difficulty in reaffirming the 1896 Democratic platform without also affirming the outcome of that year's election.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Democratic Party
Grand Lodge of A O U W Closes Meeting in Creston
The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen ends its twenty fourth annual session in Creston Iowa. The grand master’s salary rises from 1200 to 1500 dollars and the year’s receipts are estimated at 27700 with expenses 25965. Marshalltown will host next year’s gathering. Officers elected include Grand Master Workman W M Narvis Grand Foreman W H Berry Grand Recorder B F Rehkopf Grand Trustee P H Sommerfield Grand Overseer F Secord Grand Receiver Wm Elson Grand Guide J K Townsend Grand Watchman A E Fackler Supreme Representatives Will M Narvis B F Rehkopf R T Tilton.
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Creston
Iowa
Grand Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Marshalltown
W. M. Narvis
Muscatine
Grand
W. H. Berry
Indianola
Grand Recorder
B. F. Rehkopf
Des Moines
Grand Trustee
P. H. Sommerfield
Dubuque
F. Secord
Sioux City
Grand Receiver
Wm. Elson
Cedar Rapids
Grand Guide
J. K. Townsend
Burlington
A. EF. Fackler
Prescott
Supreme Representatives
Will. M. Narvis
R. T. Tilton
Savanna Elopement Leads to Arrests and Marriage
In Clinton Iowa May 11 a Savanna couple Will Perriott and Etta Conners married in Freeport Illinois after eloping. The mother pursued and had the husband jailed on perjury charges for securing the license, then brought her daughter home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
Savanna
Will
Perriott
Etta Conners
Freeport
Lil
Paderewski's Last New York Recital at Carnegie Hall
Ignace Paderewski will perform his final New York recital at Carnegie Hall this afternoon. He has enjoyed an exceptionally profitable season during his stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ignace Paderwski
Carnegie Hall
Boston Woman’s Charleston Navy Yard Visit Describes Olympia and Vesuvius
Susan F. Stone recounts a Boston Journal letter from May 1900 detailing a Charleston Navy Yard tour. She describes the Olympia in dry dock, the rope walk, cable making, the Vesuvius, the Constitution relic, and Lancaster and Lancaster crew led by Capt. Mansfield and Lieut. Com. Fullam. The visit covers ship details, machinery, and yard life amid mentions of Admiral Sampson and other notable figures.
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Susan F. Stone
East
Charleston Navy Yards
Boston
Mass
Navy Yards
Charleston
Dyer
Manila
Baltimore
W.S. Hill
Muscatine
Olympia
Lake Superior
California
Vesuvius
Massachusetts
Admiral Sampson
Mansfield
Com. Fullam
Dayton
Lancaster
Blair
Europe
Paris
Lieut
Mrs. Dayton
Princeton California Dual Meet Opens in Princeton
Princeton and California Universities collide in a afternoon dual meet in Princeton New Jersey. Events include sprints middle and long distance hurdles jumps and throws with strong showings expected from both sides. Jarvis Cregan and Carroll are favored in several events as California aims to challenge Princeton for top honors.
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Princeton
N. J
California
Yale
Con Stafford Sentenced In Iowa Robbery Case
Ottumwa Iowa May 11 Con Stafford was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary on a robbery charge. Stafford broke jail here two weeks ago and was recaptured Thursday in St. Louis.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Con. Stafford
Stafford
St. Louis
Inaugural Handicap Run At St Louis
The Inaugural Handicap will be run this afternoon under the St Louis Fair Association. The one mile race attracts top western horses including Dr Shepard W Overton and Streamer.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Fair Association
Dr. Sheppard
W. Overton
Streamer
Brewers Dinner for United Brewers Association in New York
The United Brewers Association holds its anniversary dinner at the Marlborough Hotel in New York tonight. William J. Bryan is scheduled to deliver the address.
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New York
United Brewers Association
Marlborough Hotel
William J. Bryan
Morris Park Races in New York Host Three Steeplechases
May 12 at Morris Park New York features The Fashion The Withers and the New York Steeplechase races under the Westchester Racing association auspices.
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New York
Westchester Racing Association
Republican convention opens in Sitka Alaska
The Republican convention to select delegates to the National convention opened in Sitka Alaska on May 12. Delegates are chosen to participate in the national gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitka
Alaska
Baby Learns Lessons Faster When Sick, Trainers Amused
A humorous note claims a baby forgets more training in a day of illness than a week of instruction, prompting amused reactions about the pace of early learning.
Trains Crash Kills Seven in Fairmount Park Tunnel
Seven people died in a rear end freight train collision inside a tunnel at Fairmount Park Philadelphia. A signalman reportedly slept at his post as the trains collided causing fatalities.
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Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Boers Evacuate as Roberts Advances South of Kroonstad
Lord Roberts telegraphs he is eight miles south of Kroonstad and that the Boers evacuated their first line of intrenchments during the night. The British reconnoiter toward Kroonstad.
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Lord Roberts
Kroonstad
London
Young Man in Oskaloosa Shoots Self
In Oskaloosa Iowa on May 12 R Henery Harp aged 25 unmarried shot himself dying two bullets to the heart and one to the head. The motive for the suicide remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
R. Henery Harp
Cyclist Plans 2000 Mile Long Island Ride
Brooklyn cyclist Will R Brown, famed for long distance road records, begins a 2000 mile attempt over the Long Island course. He will be paced by multi cycles, motorcycles and autos, aiming to complete the journey in a week. He calls it the hardest feat yet attempted by an American wheelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
R. Brown
Long Island
Brown
Ben Hur Closes After Sensational Broadway Run
In New York on May 12 the play Ben Hur ends its Broadway Theatre run tonight. The production drew near 500000 in receipts with most going to producers, followed by the theatre lessee, then Gen Lew Wallace and the novel's publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Hur
Broadway
Lew Wallace
Walsh McDowell duo ends as Miss Walsh seeks Europe
The alliance between Blanche Walsh and Melbourne McDowell ends today as Miss Walsh plans new European plays. She cites Sardou’s plays no longer drawing well as the reason for ending the partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blanche Walsh
Melbourne McDowell
Miss Walsh
Europe
Sardou
Penn Crew to Row Annapolis Academy S A Meet
University of Pennsylvania varsity and freshman crews meet the Annapolis Academy in Annapolis Maryland today. The teams are evenly matched and exciting races are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
University of Pennsylvania
Annapolis Academy
Golf Match for Prize at Dyker Meadow Club
A foursome handicap match play over eighteen holes between a Brooklyn team and Bogey is scheduled today under the Dyker Meadow Golf Club. The event carries a prize and highlights the local golf scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Dyker Meadow Golf Club
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Testimony
Mr Jno Bloom of 1071 Hershey Avenue writes after severe back trouble since the war that Doan's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's drug store gave relief. His wife read of the remedy, he used it, and he has not been troubled since. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the U S Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Jno. Bloom
Hershey Avenue
Hershey
Dean
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
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