Senate Battles Over Elkins Amendment in Rail Rate Bill
Washington May 9 The Senate spent most of its session amid confusion and partisan debate over substitutes to the Elkins amendment prohibiting coal mining by common carriers. After a day of unease and rolling votes the chamber adjourned at five in a state of disorder, with the question of lay on the table finally decided in the affirmative for authority and then lost on the merits. The body prepared to address the rate bill again today while the House advanced naval and army appropriation work.
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Church group praises Mitch ell miners for avoiding strike
New York May 9 A resolution expressing appreciation of the self sacrifice shown by President John Mitch ell and the scale committee of the anthracite miners union in their determination to avoid a strike was adopted by the Church Association for the Advancement of the Interests of Labor The hope was expressed that the noble attitude of the miners will bring public support in their future relations with the operators The bituminous operators were commended for coming to an early agreement and preventing a soft coal strike.
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Resumption of Hard Coal Mining Across Anthracite Field
Scranton Pa May 9 Work will be resumed by mine workers throughout the anthracite field tomorrow morning. Repair men and others needed to prepare collieries for general operations reported for work this morning.
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Abe Hummel's Trial Postponed
Work May 9. The trial of Abe Hummel was postponed, with no new date given. The report notes the adjournment occurred in the case handling.
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Abe Hummel
Union Labor NeyRanch Seeks Unified Labor Insurance Fund
A movement to form a life insurance company for the benefit of union labor surfaced in the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America convention. Investigations continue with a plan to consolidate labor insurance funds into one large fund, shifting support away from old companies. The proposal has drawn favorable reactions from other labor groups and will be reported to President Gompers.
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Stranger Than Fiction in Croclston New Twist on Death Fraud
Report from Croclston Minnesota states Joseph Matthews, deputy Polk County treasurer who disappeared in 1898 after a $6900 default, is alive. He allegedly swapped clothes with a London hotel corpse, fooling investigators while his wife collected $5000 life insurance and remarried. Matthews plans to return to reimburse bondsmen and county officials.
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Promising Source of Trouble: Bedouin Lands Added to Turkey
A land strip along the Syro Egyptian frontier over 100000 square miles has been formally added to the domains of the sultan of Turkey. The move, affecting Bedouin territory, has caused irritation among the Arabs and heightened tensions in Gaza and Syria as of May 4.
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Englishman Fraver Sentenced for Impersonation and Check Forgery
In Vienna on May 8 an Englishman named Fraver received two years hard labor after posing as Joseph Leiter of Chicago. He forged checks in Leiter’s name drawn on Brown, Shipley & Co. in London.
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London
Compromise Proposed in Zion City Legal Battle
In Belvidere Illinois on May 9 a proposed temporary settlement would rule Zion City by a three member committee chosen by Volta, Newle, and the client court judges hearing the case. The panel would govern until the injunction matter is finally disposed of, contingent on Dowle agreeing to the proposal.
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Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
League day results show Brooklyn 4 New York 5, Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 2, Philadelphia 1 Boston 7. American League games list New York 3 Washington 8 and Boston 4 Philadelphia 11. Minor leagues report Minneapolis 4 Columbus 3, Kansas City 1 Indianapolis 2, St Paul 0 Toledo 3.
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Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for Babies
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best baby medicine. Claims it helps babies eat sleep and grow. Price listed as 85 cents and available in tea or tab form from J A Ziegelbdaar.
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J. A Ziegelbdaar
Harriman Sets Transcontinental Pace on Empire State Express
F H Harriman arrived in New York last night on the Empire State Express after a record San Francisco to New York run of 71 hours and 27 minutes.
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F. H. Harriman
Empire State Express
New York Central
San Francisco
Wisconsin Hazers Suspended Over Freshman Haircut Incident
Three University of Wisconsin students are suspended after cutting a freshman's hair and painting his face with iodine in a retaliation tied to remarks about Madison students' culture. The incident occurred in Madison and drew university disciplinary action.
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Wisconsin Hazers
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Blair's Daughter Recovers from Vitus Dance with Bitters
St Albans W Va August 8 1900 The home of C Blair school superintendent is filled with joy as his daughter who suffered Vitus Dance is cured after Electric Bitters. He reports three bottle course brought a full recovery and lasting happiness.
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St. Albans
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Duel in progress to safeguard czar as parliament opens
Police and revolutionists clash in a tense security sweep for the Russian Parliament opening at St. Petersburg. Bridges and river routes will be closed, tickets required for viewing the emperor's yacht, and processions barred to prevent any assault on Nicholas II and officials.
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Palace of the Admiralty
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Constitutional Democrats
Vesuvius Again Prompts Warning as Eruption Intensifies
Naples reports Vesuvius continuing active behavior with a dense column of smoke rising from the crater, loud detonations and electrical discharges visible from Resina. The main crater emits sand and cinders, signaling heightened volcanic activity.
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Naples
Vesuvius
Death ruled suicide in Staten Island man’s death
New York May 9 Police Inspector Grant says Charles L. Spier right hand man of Henry H. Rogers of Standard Oil was not killed by a burglar but died by his own action after being found dead in his Staten Island home. Felipe Cuebas longtime Porto Rican politician and planter drowned in Mayaguez harbor after persecution in Spanish times.
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Henry H. Rogers
Standard Old Company
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Felipe Cuebas
Mayaguez Harbor
Unclear OCR: Financial Totals Open to Question
The fragment shows a numeric total of 23 028 dollars and appears to reference an April date. No clear entities or events are identifiable beyond the monetary amount and month.
Bread line crackdown trims relief rolls in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 9, officials under General Greely push tighter relief rules to curb fraud and dependence. Able bodied men face job offers or loss of aid, women must prove need, and limited food tickets force renewed destitution claims. By June 1 officials expect major relief reductions as banks open to small depositors. Liquor sales nearby spark trouble with out-of-town drinkers and police. Seattle reports the Holy Rollers leader Creffield shot dead. in Mississippi a black man is lynched after killing a horse while resisting arrest.
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Floods and violence Span Global Headlines
Reports detail a Bulgarian attack in Greece, royal travel to London, wide floods in Hunan with heavy losses, Corsican election day violence, a fatal Cleveland crowd incident, US wheat market firmness from cold weather, a May snowstorm in Wisconsin, European reaction to William’s visit to Francis Joseph, and a Mansfield murder suicide with no motive given.
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Hunan
China
Sartena
Corsica
Cleveland
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Emperor Wiliam
Francis Joseph
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Congress
Taft
Lorenzo D. Frasher
Mansfield, O
E. P. Massa
Century-Long Record At Tecket Looms
The year 1008 will be remembered for remarkable loom work at F. WN Tecket. Local weavers report a milestone in the textile shop, underscoring skill and tradition amid changing market demands.
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F. WN. Tecket
Two men killed in Newpoint shooting in Greensburg area
Coroners Inquiry in the Pleasant Land and Winfield Land deaths shows Winfield Land struck by two bullets one fragmenting his forehead and another through the head. Winfield crawled from the saloon before two more shots rang out. Pleas ant Land was shot by Garfield Williams and William Bare who posted 3000 bonds each and waived preliminary hearing.
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Fire at Bremen barn leaves man among victims
In Bremen Indiana on May 9 a large barn owned by Oliver Cline burned. Three horses and several pigs perished, farm goods were destroyed, and human bones were found. Harry Reed thirty five, brother in law to Cline, attempted suicide by cutting his throat then set the barn ablaze and perished in the fire. No motive is known.
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Bremen
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Oliver Cline
Harry Reed
Cline
Prisoner Found With Revolver in Bedford Jail
John Peters, a county jail inmate in Bedford Indiana was searched by Sheriff Thomas Box and a revolver with cartridges found on him. An informant prisoner said Peters planned to shoot the sheriff and escape. It is suspected the weapon came from someone outside.
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Indiana Guards to Mobilize in Indianapolis This July
The Indiana National Guard mobilization will run July 18 to 37 with multiple U S troops in camp. Mrs Mary Holaday widow of Green Holaday died suddenly Monday at her nephew James Holaday’s home near Campbellburg age 73 and a Christian church member. Remains moved to Salem for interment. George Holland and George Mitchell sworn as deputy constables by Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Co to serve Scenic Park Silver Heights and the Highland division. County enumeration outside the city lists New Albany 546 males 495 females Franklin 129 155 Georgetown 267 233 Greenville 150 136 Lafayette 210 348 plus town numbers and 6 533 city school children total county 9 504 with county rise 184 and New Albany outside city rise 83.
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United States
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Green Holaday
James Holaday
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Salem
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George Mitchell
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Silver Heights
Highland Division
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Georgetown Township
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Personal mentions from local society column
Prof A M Hammond travels to England on business. Norman Byron couple visit Memphis Tennessee. Kate Weber to Cincinnati to visit relatives. Dollie Van Hook of Borden visits aunt Mrs Philip Plewe in Vincennes street. Hallie Goldeo of Cavington Ky visits Mrs T J Butler. Rev W D Resenbarger of Dale Indiana visits here. formerly Georgetown United Brethren pastor. Mrs John T Wray and daughter Mary Louise return from Marion Indiana after illness of her brother Dr Combs. Dr A P Hause at Chicago for medical association. will return Friday. D B Niver of Chicago in city on business. financial agent for utilities. John Husson returns from Evansville. attends state heights convention. re-elected grand secretary for Indiana. Chief of Police William Adame and Jesse Nichols return from Indianapolis. testify before grand jury in Jessamine case. Miss Isabelle Bassis 1319 Bass Main.
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Norman Byron
Memphis
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Cincinnati
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Borden
Philip Plewe
Vincennes Street
Hallie Goldeo
Cavington
T. J. Butler
Silver and
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Chicago
Trowbridge, Niver Company
Louieville and
Southern Indiana Tractive Company
John Husson
Evansville
Heights
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Indiana
Buffalo
William Adame
Jesse Nichols
Duenzcan
Isdiazapolis
United States
National Magazine May Promotes Charter University Cities
The May National Magazine highlights Charles Pilgason's plan for charter university cities funded by liberal shares and irrigation to create fertile, scientific urban centers. Ferguson urges immediate action to demonstrate these ideas to the world and encourages swift, sane implementation for widespread study.
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Ancient Water Villages of the Spreewald
In the Spreewald near Berlin old customs persist with networks of canals where villages resemble little Venice. Houses sit on piles and bridges connect them. people travel by boat from spring to autumn with carriers, police, peasants and families moving between towns and church.
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Market Report from Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Prices
Market notes show wheat at 6 to 8 cents, corn No 2 around 50 cents, timothy hay about 11 dollars, cattle trading $2.50 to $5.88, sheep near 4 to 5.50, and hog prices around 3 dollars. Receipts included 1200 cattle and 50 sheep. horse auction indicated strong demand and prices for work horses.
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Timothy
Bing
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