German Public Anger Grows Over Samoa Policies
Berlin reports a rising belief in Germany that Britain and the United States have dis regarded German interests in Samoa. The press backs this view with growing violence while the government remains silent. Agrarian papers harshly fault Foreign Minister von Kiding for kowtowing to the Americans and Britain, urging a bold front to restore imperial prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Samoa
England
United States
Baron von Buelw
Great Britain
Philippines
Foreign Office
Deutche Tages Zeitung
Imperial Foreign Office
von Diedrichs
Manila
Messieurs Les
McKinley
William
Dependency of England forged with Friendly Islands
A Tongan letter from April 11 reports a treaty of alliance between Great Britain and the Friendly Islands. Britain offers to cover a 25,000 debt owed to German traders and will protect the islands, with no plan to annex them. The pact creates a de facto British dependency while Germany's claims are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
San Francisco
Tonga
Great Britain
Germany
George 2d
New French War Minister Seeks Clean Department
Paris May 6 Camille Krantz the new Minister of War said in an interview he has an open mind on the Dreyfus case and never was connected with it He plans to purge the ministry of anyone involved in the affair De Freycinet’s resignation shocks politicians amid fears of a near downfall.
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Paris
M. Camille Krantz
Dreyfus
M. Krantz
M. de Freycinet
British Columbia Exhibits Discussed for Ottawa Fair
Mr F W Heubach of Winnipeg Industrial advocates a comprehensive British Columbia industries exhibit at the fair for American visitors. He notes discussions with Mr Bostock and Mr Sifton during Ottawa interviews about the exhibit’s necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Heubach
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Free Press
Bostock
Wolf
Sifton
Government backs BC exhibits at fair with built space and lumber aid
Mr Sifton pledged government funds for building a BC exhibits hall and possible nominal lumber transport by the CPR. British Columbia firms expressed willingness to supply lumber at little or no cost. Talks with Campbell and Philipps of Winnipeg and Prof. Dawson for minerals to be sent to Paris are to be arranged.
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Sifton
P. R
British Columbia
Morrison
M. P
John McRae
Ottawa
Messrs
Campbell Jan Philipps
Winnipeg
Dawson
Paris
Denounced the Stage as Indecent In London Speech
At a Preventive and Reformatory Institute meeting at Exeter Hall the Rev. Mr. Mowle condemned modern day literature and stage advertising as indecent. He said even Anglican bishops urged clergy to veto the theatre and called for a crusade against immorality on the British stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Preventive and Reformatory Institute For Femples
Hxeter Hall
Mowle
Union splits over linotype workers joining machinists
At the International Typographical Union meeting in Syracuse last July the question of linotype machinists joining the Union was put to a referendum. President Donnelly urged support, but machinists voted against, favoring autonomy and affiliation with the Machinists National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
International Typographical Union
Syracuse
International Association of Machinists
Donnelly
Machinists National League
Filigrane Wins Metropolitan by Two Lengths
Filigrane captures the Metropolitan by two lengths over Ebbert in a May 6 race from New York. Sanders finishes third and Imp fourth as the field completes the event in 1.89 seconds.
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New York
Filigrane
Metropolitan
Ebbert
Sanders
Imp
Immense Dredge Contract Ties Bates to Major Projects
Chicago engineer Bates arrived in London after testing a massive electric hydraulic dredge built in Belgium. The 6,500 pound power machine impressed Russian officials and a Belgian cohort, leading Bates to sign contracts for dredge delivery to India and Australia. Commissions from Panama, Suez, South Africa, China, Japan, and others plan inspections as Belgium’s king and Prince Albert ponder visits.
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London
America
Chicago
Bates
Volga
Belgium
Prince Hilkof
Scheld
India
Australia
Panama
Suez
South Africa
China
Japan
Prince Albert
Rival Roads in the Garden Country Marred by Writ
A writ filed in Kaslo court seeks injunction to stop the C P R from beginning construction from Duncan City amid rival railway expansion. The British Columbia Synod met in Knox Church Calgary with Rev. J Know Wright leading devotional services and Rev D G McQueen named moderator. Home Missions reported 17994 spent. Also in Calgary, Rev Menies of Kaslo wed Miss Allan of Kingston with multiple ministers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Lardo
Court House
Duncan City
Whealer and
Martin
Kaslo
Kaslo-Lardo-Duncan
Synod of
British Columbia
Knox Church
Calgary
J. Know Wright
Chillawhack
D. G. McQueen
Edmonton
Home Missions
E. D. McLaren
Kamloops
General Assembly
Kootenay
Menies of
Allan
Kingston
W. Hardman
R Frew
Nelson
BE. D. McLaren
Vancouver
Battle Over Secret Commissions Stirs England and US
A Toronto report notes moves to curb secret commissions in England and the United States. In England Lord Chief Justice Russell introduces a broad bill to punish secret dealings, while in New York an investigating committee questions Tammany leader Boss Croker and associates about bribery tied to Flushing Gas stock and gas-light contracts. A servant named Wreedman describes salaries tied to the scheme. Croker defends himself, promising honesty, as the inquiry probes personal gain and company influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Great Britain
United States
England
Baron Russell
House of Lords
New York
Croker
Tammany
Flushing Gas Go
Wreedman
Ontario Mad Dog Scare Keeps Town on Edge
In Sombra Ontario a mad dog scare follows a cow bitten by the animal. One cow died and locals who drank its milk have contacted the Health Department seeking guidance. Dr Bryce says there is no danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Sombra
Health Department
Bryce
Pope Proclaims Jubilee Year Beginning December 25 1900
Rome despatch states the Pope signed a bull declaring a universal jubilee year starting December 25 next. The Holy Father grants plenary indulgence to pilgrims visiting Rome and other recognized shrines worldwide during 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Ozar Gives Charity To Aid Eastern Famine Sufferers
The Ozar has pledged 1,500,000 roubles to the Red Grass Society for famine relief in the eastern provinces, announced in St. Petersburg on May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
The
Ozar
Red Grass Society
Cigar Leaf Dealers to Form National Group in Philadelphia
Following the arrest of W M Jacobs and co conspirators in a major revenue stamp counterfeiting case cigar leaf dealers plan a national meeting in Philadelphia May 22 to organize a permanent body. They seek a government backed plan to curb fraud and protect reputable dealers as price cutting unsettled the industry. A record of tobacco sale from grower to cigar is proposed to be codified in law.
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Philadelphia
W. M. Jacobs
Jacobs
Jackson
MPROVING THEIR ROAD
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road plans over 2.5 million dollars in year improving grades in Iowa and Wisconsin track elevation in Chicago and ballasting along lines. New line miles will be built between Fonda Iowa and Spencer Iowa connecting with Des Moines Northern and Western and opening farming country. Construction starts soon.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Iowa
Wisconsin
Fonda
Spencer
Des Moines Northern & Western
Iowa and Dakota Division
Farming Country
Railway Work At Night On Brook Park Cutoff
Night shifts on the Brook Park cutoff of the Eastern Minnesota road employ over 1,000 men as ground softens. The project aims for swift completion with gasoline torches lighting the re for 60 miles and dirt flying as work continues day and night.
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Brook Park
Minnesota
Uxions
Chamberlain to Kruger Demand for Peace in Transvaal
London May 6 The Outlook prints a Capetown dispatch stating that Chamberlain has sent a firm demand to the Transvaal to observe Queen's obligations and secure peace and order. The demand supplements the cancellation of the dynamite concession and invites President Kruger to heed the letter and spirit of the London convention.
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London
Capetown
Chamberlain
Transvaal
Kruger
Kruger Replies on Dynamite Concessions Contention
The Transvaal president Kruger replies to the British demand for canceling dynamite concessions. He defends the grant as bona fide and not a breach of the London convention. He argues the republic’s policy reflects its best interests and warns that altering the concession would breach faith with other parties.
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Uitlanders
Capetown
Kruger
Transvaal
Stace
Krueger
Well Known Artist to Be Summer Guest in Nelson
Mr H J DeForest of St John NB, a noted oils painter of scenery, will spend the summer in Nelson after traveling via Vancouver and New Zealand. He has recently returned from Europe study and has two paintings of the OP R main line on show at Neel and's Bros. store.
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H. J. Deforest
St. John
N. B
Vancouver
Nelson
de Forest
Mr. de Forest
New Zealand
Europe
OP. R
Neeland's Bros
Canadian tobacco farmers face uncertain market in Essex and Kent
Canadian growers in Essex and Kent rushed into tobacco without ensuring a market for surplus. Some manufacturers use little or no Canadian raw leaf, or mix it with American leaf. The remedy may lie in educating users and makers to accept Canada as a feasible substitute for Virginia tobacco.
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Essex
Kent
Hey
Canada
Virginia
Surveying new branch line links Deadwood to Greenwood
A large G C P R engineering force pitched tents in Greenwood and surveyed the branch line that will connect Deadwood and Copper camps with the main line at Greenwood. Work has started on the branch lines to speed communications with the district mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. P. R
Greenwood
Deadwood
Spanish Artillery Returned to Madrid Report
Gen. Rios telegraphs that General Otis has returned the Spanish artillery and money captured in Manila by the Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Rios
Spain
Philippine
Otis
Manila
Customs Collector Skips Country With Cash
International Revenue collector W. S. Jones for Canada disappeared with government funds after collecting about 1000 dollars from Thomas and Grieger. Inspectors Miller and Gill arrived from Vancouver to investigate in Rossland on May 6. The loss is believed to be around 1000 dollars, with potential for more, and Jones’ whereabouts are unknown.
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Rossland
B. G
Jones
Dominion of Canada
Messrs. Thomas & Grieger
Miller and
Gill
Vancouver
Trunk Body At London Depot Believed Murder Now Identified
A trunk at King's Crossing Freight Depot contained a man's body marked theatrical property. Initially thought a murder, it was identified as Jimmy Green the music hall artist who died on tour. The manager sent the body home as freight to save costs, paying ten shillings instead of fourteen pounds.
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London
King''s Crossing
Jimmy Green
Green
Queen of Italy’s maid fired after gown price dispute
A Rome correspondent reports the Queen of Italy dismissed Pep ina, the trusted shopping maid, after a gown price clash. The shopkeeper kept 50 percent commission from Peppina’s dues, prompting the dismissal and a lesson in prudence for the Italian court’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Rome
Italy
Frances
Peppina
Baseball Yesterday Scores Across Cities
Yesterday's results list multiple city matchups with final scores. Pittsburg defeated Louisville 10 to 5 while Brooklyn defeated Boston 12 to 10. Other games include New York 8 Washington 2 and Philadelphia 8 Baltimore 11.
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Pittsburg
Louisville
Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Providence
Toronte
Springfield
Montreal
Worcester
Rochester
Hartford
Syracuse
Plan for combining major farm implement makers in Chicago
Representatives of several leading U S iron works gather in Chicago on May 6 to chart a plan for combining manufacturers in the agricultural implement trade. The move is described as a step toward merging all such makers into a single corporation.
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Chicago
United States
Metal Quotations New York May 6 Bar Silver and Mexican Dollars
Bar silver quotes 611 grains per ounce with a price of six dollars and eleven cents. Mexican dollars trade at forty eight cents per coin.
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New York
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Presbyterian Synod
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William Herring
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Ontario
Cigar
Milwaukee
St.Paul Road
Canadian ‘Tobacco
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Department of State
la Paz
Col. Hando
Ayapa
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Moheza
Pandos
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