Looting and relief operations under scrutiny in Oakland
Confused report describes wholesale looting fears amid relief work. Authorities, led by Colome Maus of the master’s department, investigate stolen shipments as gangs with bases in docks and camps spread across the area. General Greely notes tightening nets to curb crime while aid distribution adapts to shortages and security checks.
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Oakland
Cal
Colome
Maus
Tig Master’s Department
Francisi
Elvil
Greely
Mappenings of Two Continents Week in Review
A compact digest of diverse events: Dowie worsening, Cuban mine collapse, Mrs. Davis improving, labor protests, San Francisco saloons closed, Wall Street electric firm launch, New York funeral drivers strike, Russian foreign minister resigning, British navy readiness, Chicago printers boycotting Methodist rituals, Taft canal purchase stance, steamer to Nome, troop withdrawals, Russian lower house amnesty, U S aid to famine Japan, Panama canal material debate, Hague conference stance, Panama stability, Zion City joint management talks, Santa Rosa damage, Gorky on revolution, Panamanian show progress, Republican court-rate review, anthracite accord, Roosevelt administration moves, Parliament openings, land reform in Russia, free restaurants for poor, Standard Oil cooperation, San Francisco rebuilding estimates, and era of broad international tensions.
Russian Parliament Inaugurated Amid Silence and Tension
In St Petersburg on May 11 the Russian parliament opened with scarce public enthusiasm. Emperor Nicholas II delivered a throne speech in a restrained tone, omitting amnesty. Constitutional Democratic leaders steered to avoid premature action while Ivan Petrankevitch, once dismissed as chasing a fool’s dream, now stood at the front. The event marked the crown’s official seal on the national assembly.
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Bt. Petersburg
Nicholas
Tauride
Iseuce
Ivan Petrankevitch
Nicholas II
Bribery Claims Highlight Standard Oil Hearings
Chicago May 1 Former Standard Oil employe and several witnesses testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission about corrupt practices. Allegations included land leases, short measure, divining oil grades, and secret rate favors from the Frisco line to Standard Oil. Materials named F M Wilhoit H C Deran C E P Ripley and M Maxon as key figures.
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Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Wilhoit
Springfield
Topeka
H. C. Deran
Fremont
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Ichiron
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M. Maxon
Standard Oil
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Edict Reshapes Chinese Customs Control Under Hart Era
An imperial edict names Tieh Liang superintendent of customs affairs and Tong Shao associate minister of Customs in a move to place Chinese and foreign staff under new Chinese management. Sir Robert Hart’s long influence ends as officials debate the intent and scope of the restructuring.
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Pekin
Robert Hart
Tieh Liang
Board of Revenue
Tong Shao
Foreign Board
Proposal Inquiry in Washington Faces Cancellation
A May report from Washington notes the proposal is being reconsidered. Tigmes Jofleseen is listed as a key figure in the related discussions, with attention centered on the capital.
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Washington
Congressional actions and debates in May sessions
Activities in Washington reflect stalled naval and interstate commerce measures. Tawney pushed naval appropriations changes while Senate and House panels debated penalties, rates discrimination, and the rail rate bill amid party divisions and looming adjournments.
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Washington
Senate
Lavolate
Senate debate on coal production and transport policy continues
Washington dispatches describe daily Senate and House discussions over coal and other commodities production and transport. On May 8 the Senate adopted a modified Elkins provision amid sparring over parliamentary points and a LaFollette haul provision failing along party lines. May 9 members addressed navy procurement and tariff questions while the Elkins amendment to limit carrier participation in mining remains unresolved.
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Senate
Teday
Foraker
Bacon
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Culberson
Ihs
Elkins
NeLaurin
LaFollette
Navy Department
Atlantic
Gulfporta
Philippines
Secretary of the Navy
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Farm unit law advances in Washington bill passage
In Washington on May 8 a bill passed the house authorizing the secretary to fix farm unit outputs for government uses projects ranging from 10 to 100 acres based on productivity and crop types. The measure includes a provision about lot sales in Rupert and Moree townships and expels related motions.
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Washington
House
Rupert
Ettera
Empresses fete honors navy displays
A May Washington event highlighted by Newberry and acting sec of the navy showcased a series of performances and a formal inspection. The report, directed by the secretary, outlines five key demonstrative displays connected with the Bea Franciece ceremony.
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Na Newberry
Navy
Bea
Wisconsin lumbermen face warrants in Oregon timber land case
Oshkosh Wisconsin reports Federal warrants issued by a Portland jury charging Jo Black John C Black and Argusd dorson of Shawne with conspiracy to obtain land by false statements. Eight White men are under arrest as Portland captures widen the probe. Wallrich their attorney posted bonds with Oshkosh Federal Court official Donald after a Friday appearance.
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Oregon
Portland
Jo Black
John C. Black
Argusddorson
Wallrich
Oshkoshore
Donald
Anderson
Sumner A. Parker
Achiead
Lakeview
Ou ; & Lumber Company
Menbeg
Stevedores Strike Over Meal Costs At Oakland Dock
A group of longshoremen at the Fel street dock in Oakland refuse government meals, demanding higher pay for meals and wages unchanged. The standstill risks halting unloading of government supplies, with workers threatening continued strikes unless meals are provided.
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Oakland
Cal
Dores
Fel Street
Rg Js Ag
Lemons of Tie Desas Merits of Steel
The article discusses steel merits and policy remarks by officials in Washington and San Francisco. It references Secretary actions and discussions with representatives about destruction and construction, noting a focus on national steel industry importance and defense.
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San Francisco
Maren
California
Jessen
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