Anglo-Franco-Niger-Nile pact redraws Africa map
Paris May 12 chamber of Deputies approved a Anglo Franco Niger Nile convention between Britain and France. It parcels hundreds of thousands of square miles in Africa and leaves four independent states Morocco Abyssinia Liberia and the Orange Free State. It guarantees equal commercial treatment for territory between Lake Teuad and the Nile.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Great Britain
France
Morocco
Abyssinia
Liberia
Orange Free State
Lake Teuad
Niie
Progress of Six Day Rage in New York Race
May 11 reports show Hageman Cox and Glick leading the 72 hour race with Igo close behind. Hanson collapses and is taken to Flower hospital as leaders struggle and distances shift overnight with Gary moving to within eight miles by 10 o'clock.
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New York
Hanson
Hageman
Cox
Glick
Igo
Guerrero
Barnes
Day
Craig
Noremac
Gary
Flower Hospital
Hegelman
Tracy
Barber
Clergy Protest Against Briggs Ordination
A large group of Protestant Episcopal clergymen have forwarded a formal protest to Bishop Potter opposing the proposed ordination of Rev. Dr. Briggs. The New York Catholic Club meeting at St Ignatius Church unanimously adopted the protest urging investigation of Briggs standing and advocating no secret ordination to prevent church dissension. The club withheld release until Potter receives the document.
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New York
Briggs
Potter
Clergy Debate Brigg's Ordination Amid Delayed Vote
The article quotes a unnamed figure refusing comment on the Briggs case while Protestant bishops discuss a possible postponement of his ordination. Rev Dr De Costa reportedly wrote to Bishop Potter with plans to press a specific charge against Briggs, reflecting rising concern within Protestant circles.
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Potter
Briggs
de Costa
Bishop Wells and Wife Seek Bankruptcy in Tacoma
Right Rev Lemuel W Wells and Mrs Wells, Spokane Bishop and former St Luke's rector and school head, filed for personal and joint bankruptcy in U S court. Liabilities estimated at 12000 with assets around 650. They built and mortgaged several properties, once owned a six story block later sold, and faced foreclosure as business declined. Bankruptcy overseer is Col H F Garretson, Mrs Wells' brother.
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Tacoma
Wash
Lemuel WH. Wells
Piscopal
Spokane
Mars. Wells
United States
Bishop Wells
St. Luke's Church
Wells
George Vanderbilt
H. F. Garretson
Mrs Choate Opens Amateur Art Exhibition in London
Mrs Joseph H Choate wife of the United States ambassador officiated for the first time at a public function this afternoon opening the Amateur Art Exhibition at Cromwell House in London. The exhibitors include many prominent society figures and the proceeds will go to charity.
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London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Cromwell House
French Deputies Row Over Delcasse Translation Dispute
In Paris today M. Delcasse challenged Major Guignet over a statement on reparation and demanded translations of Panizzardi telegrams be submitted to the court of cassation. He accused a falsehood about dictating Paleologue's evidence and noted the translation was countersigned by officials. Lasies’ deputies sought explanations as Delcasse refused to answer. Judge Grosjean, ally of Guignet, is to appear before the Versailles magistracy over his role in divulging Petit Journal material.
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Paris
M. Delcasse
Guignet
Panizzardi
Court of Cassation
M. Paleologue
Foreign Office
M. Thanoine
Major Gnigner
Paleologue
Major Guiguet
Lasies
M Delcasse
Chamber of Deputies
M. Lasies
M. Lasse
M. Grosjean
Versailles Court
Major Guignet
Superior Council of Magistracy
Petit Journal
Australians Try to Make Up for Yesterday's Defeat
Australians struggle after a drawn match with South of England as Essex collapses for 199. Openers Owens and Carpenter give Essex a solid start. Lucas steadies for Essex with 46 not out, while Australian hopes fade at 75 for three. In London, a deputation presses against Sunday papers as Home Secretary considers local bylaws. Leaders include Mandell Creighton, John Burns, and Hugh Price Hughes.
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South
Leyton
Eng
England
Essex
H. G. Owens
Carpenter
Telegraph
A. P Bucan
Russell
Lucas
Young
Iredale
Darling
Hill
Gregory
Kelly
H. G. Owen
P. Perrin
McCahey
A. J. Turner
A. P. Lucas
F. L. Fane
Meade
G. Bull
A. [Redale
J. Darling
C. Hill
London
Mandell Creighton
John Burns
Hugh Price Hughes
Matthew White Ridley
Home Department
Home Secretary
Atlin Lake News Reports Starvation Amid Gold Washers
May 12 Seattle report from Dorcas 8. S. notes starving men in Atlin camp without work or food as miners begin washing gravel on Pine and Spruce Creeks. Prices for basics soar while lumber and hay cost high. April 27 advices confirm mining underway with strong yield outlook. May 17 town lots in Atlin City to be auctioned, promising excitement and revenue for British Columbia.
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Seattle
Atlin
Cottage City
Dorcas 8
Atlin City
British Columbia
Jamaican representatives press for American reciprocity concern
Kingston delegates questioned the Government on urging Imperial action for American reciprocity before retaliation looms. The Governor pledged to pursue the issue, and the council adjourned to meet the Governor amid public demand for decisive action to prevent US retaliation.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Dramatic Author Henri Becque Dies in Paris at 62
Paris reports the death of renowned playwright M. Henri Becque aged 62. The French dramatist, noted for his sharp social satire, passed away in the French capital on May 12. His works influenced modern stage realism and provoked critical acclaim.
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Paris
M. Henri Becque
Democrats Nominate J Scott for Bath Seat in Second District
Lewister Maine May 12 Democrats of the second Congressional district nominated by acclamation Hon J Scott of Bath as candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon Nelson Dingley Scott endorsed Mr Bryan and the Chicago platform in his address indicating support for the national ticket and party principles
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Lewister
Maine
J. Scott
Bath
Nelson Dingley
Scott
Bryan
Seminole Burning and Kidnapping Case Goes to Trial
In Muscogee Oklahoma Territory on May 12 the Seminole burning and kidnapping cases with 30 defendants are on trial. Horace Speed opened for the government aiding District Attorney Soper. Nelson M. Jones is among the defendants, with J W Reed as attorney. Each defendant seeks severance as witnesses testify.
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Muscogee
I. T
Lincoln McGessey
Palmer Samson
Horace Speed
Oklahoma
Trict
Soper
Nelson M. Jones
United States Marshall
J. W. Reed
Fort Smith, Ark
United States
Marshall Bennett
W.T. Fears
Thomas McGessey
Lincoln
Julia Arthur Disrupts Play at Hy perion Theatre
Julia Arthur caused a sensation in New Haven at the Hyperion Theatre when she halted A Lady of Quality near the end of the final act to accuse a man in the audience of flirting with a cast member. She demanded the man leave, paused the show, and after addressing the crowd, resumed performance amid wild applause.
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Julia Arthur
New Haven
Conn
Hyperion Theatre
London Gas Works Blast Flares as Chlorate Detonates
A dramatic blast at a London gas works on May 12 released eighty tons of chlorate igniting vitrol and sending a vast plume through sewers. The gasometer containing 260000 cubic feet of gas was breached, burning through the top, with flames visible for miles as the works suffered extensive damage.
ANOTHER STRIKE DECLARED IN SPOKANE GASWORKS
Spokane May 12 War has been declared between the labor unions and the Spokane Falls Gaslight Company. Trouble brewed for nearly a month and Tuesday noon the Plumbers' union ordered workers at the gas company's shop to quit. The men laid down their tools and a long, bitter fight on both sides began. The Plumbers' union had no grievance but took up the burden of a dispute.
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Spokane
Spokane Falls Gaslight Company
Plumbers
Murderer Not Insane Says Stanton Judge
Joseph Harvey, accused of killing his grandmother, uncle, and wife and seriously wounding his father in law, was arraigned in Stanton and held for trial. He waived examination, showed no emotion, claimed family abuse and jealousy as motives, and said he killed his wife to prevent her from living after him. He denied insanity, citing a fiery temper but no vicious traits.
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Howard Guy
Mich
Joseph Harvey
Stanton
Vicle
Harvey
Marchand Alive Rumors Dismissed by Paris Officials
Paris May 12 A dispatch from the Governor of Jibatil to the Colonial office states no foundation for rumors about Major Marchand. Minister Guillain received a telegram from Merchard sent at Lisieux Dieau in April predicting his party would arrive May 20.
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Paris
Colonial Office
Jibatil
Marchand
M. Guillain
Merchard
Liasras Die Eau
Trust to be Prosecuted in Tin Plate Case in Ohio
County Prosecuting Attorney Schwarz filed quo warrants suit against the American Tin Plate Co alleging a restraint of trade violating the law. The action seeks to curb the alleged trust and enforce legal remedies in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Schwarz Today
American Tin Plate Co
Vindication fuels expected Newfoundland rights proposals
Residents of Newfoundland celebrate the Royal Commission report vindicating their stance against French fishing rights on the west coast. The colony's ministry foresees early proposals from Joseph Chamberlain, Imperial Secretary for the Colonies, to settle the dispute.
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St. Johns
Mid
Newfoundland
Royal Commission
Joseph Chamberlain
British House debate on Loilo bombardment claims
In London May 12 the Commons heard Sir John Broderick say the Foreign Office has no information on US compensation for British property damaged by the Loilo bombardment. He noted the claims are under government consideration and will not be lost sight of.
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London
House of Commons
John Broderick
Fortign Office
John St. Clair
Morfarshire
Loilo
United States
Manifesto Declaring Syrian Independence Dismissed
In Washington on May 12 the New York issued manifesto by the Young Syria Junta declaring Syrian independence is dismissed by officials. Turkish minister Ali Verrove Bey visited the legation and said the statement is unimportant and does not reflect Syrian sentiment locally or at home.
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Washington
Syria
New York
Ali Verrove Bey
Legation
England and United States may arrange batters talks
Washington reports indicate officials viewed London’s semi official declaration on issues with Canada as delaying tactic. The U S administration would welcome Sir Julian Pauncefote returning with new instructions to resolve difficulties, favoring direct negotiations between governments if the commission cannot meet before autumn.
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Washington
London
United States
Canada
Julian Pauncefote
Julian Paincefote
Putting Up a New Wire Between Spokane and Republic
A force of Inland Company workers moved to Republic for a new telephone line linking Spokane and Republic. The 485 pound quality metallic circuit will be the longest direct line in the west with no intermediate stations, expecting first message by May 26. A through wire to Rossland is also planned with similar stations.
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Spokane
Republic
Inland Company
Myers Falls
Kettle Falls
Toland Company
Rossland
Baseball yesterday scores from major league parks
Yesterday's results include Buffalo where Detroit won 7 to 4 and Minneapolis where Minneapolis beat St. Paul 8 to 7. Milwaukee saw Kansas City Pittsburg lose 1 to 4 against Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia games showed New York 0 11 Philadelphia 2 New York 4 Philadelphia 7 with Brooklyn Washington 0 Brooklyn 3 and Boston 7 Baltimore 6 while Cleveland 4 St Louis 5.
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Buffalo
Detroit
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Washington
Brook Ivo
Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
St Louis
Hewlett Wins Ladies Open Golf Championship at Newcastle
London May 12. The Ladies open golf championship match concluded at Newcastle County Down. Miss M Hewlett of Royal Port Rush Club defeated Miss Magill of Country Down Club to win the title.
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London
Newcastle
County Down
Will Make Final Trial. Spain's Don Carlos to Submit
London reports in the Saturday Review that current events in Spain may be brief and that Don Carlos is expected to yield to a final outcome soon.
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London
The
Saturday Review
Spain
Don Carlos
Edward Smith Hanged in District Jail Corridor
Edward Smith a colored man was hanged in the district jail corridor at 12 07 p m today He had murdered a colored woman Edmonia Jackson in Washington on November 15 1897 The incident was reported from Washington on May 12 1898.
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Washington
Edward Smith
Smith
Edmonia Jackson
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