Prosperity Plans Widely Endorsed by National Association
St Louis officers of the National Prosperity Association report rapid indorsement from major cities and financial and industrial bodies. The group promises a square deal and square meal, aims to revive prosperity, and urges restraint on railroad legislation to restore employment and wages. The movement emphasizes optimistic crop prospects and quick economic recovery.
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New York Times
ST. Louis
National Prosperity Association
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Louisville
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Dallas
Kansas City
Milwaukee
San Francisco
United States
FE. C. Simmons
Simmons Hardware Company
W. K. Bixby
American Car and Foundry Company
National Prosperity Association of
E. C. Simmons
Neeee
Departments of Justice
Paris Autoist Charles P. Baird Escapes Jail
Charles P. Baird of Philadelphia won an appeal over a Paris court verdict for accidentally killing a child while driving on Avenue de la Grande Armée. His jail sentence was removed and the fine remained 660 francs under the First Offenders act. he had faced three months in prison.
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New York Times
Paris
Charles P. Baird
Avenue de la Grande Armée
Donald Harper
Baird
Steamer Koeln Hobbled After Fog Collision Off Norderney
The North German Lloyd Koeln collided in dense fog with the Hamburg Emperor Nicholas II nine miles off Norderney. Feldmarschall rescued 820 passengers, one child drowned during transfer, Koeln towed to Bremenhaven. Koeln carried only second class and steerage. Queenstown reports Cedric and Caronia passing in heavy fog. 150 New York bound passengers await Mauretania departure on Sunday.
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Bremen
Koeln
Baltimore
Galveston
Norderney
Feldmarschall
Skoeln
Bremerhaven
Queenstown
White Star Line
Cedric
New York
Liverpool
Crmric
Boston
Braganza and Alvejada Arrested In Lisbon Plot
Lisbon reports Macedo Braganza and Mendes Alvejada, key organizers of graveside demonstrations for the Feb 1 assassination of King Carlos and his son, have been arrested on charges of complicity in the plot.
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Lisbon
Macedo Braganza
Mendes Alvejada
Carlos
German ship Peter Rickmers Grounded Off Zach's Inlet
Four masted vessel carrying crude oil from New York to Ringoon Burmah grounded last night off Zach's Inlet. A heavy surf prevents lifeboats and breeches buoy use as crews await high tide for possible rescue. Revenue tug Mo hawk and I. J. Merritt stand by ready to assist if needed.
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New York Times
Eastport
L. I
Peter Rickmers
Zach’s Inlet
New York
Ringoon
Burmah
Bachmann
Mohawk
I. J. Merritt
Lfe
Guatemalan executions spark fears of wider conflict
Passengers report an exodus from Guatemala as alleged executions follow a student plot to kill President Cabrera. Names cited include Mrs Castaneda Mrs Blanco and Messrs Herrera Trigueras Eduardo Rubio Antonio Rubio. Honduras readies forces on the border amid a broader Honduran political struggle involving ex President Domingo Vasquez and Finance Minister Bustillos.
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Panama
Guatemala
Cabrera
Castaneda
Blanco
Herrera
Trigueras
Eduardo Rubio
Antonio Rubio
Guatemala City
Honduras
Guatemela
Bustillos
Nicaragua
Turmoil in Guatemala City as foreign envoys flee
Rumor says Juan Barrios though leading troops seized the residence of the Uruguayan and Honduran consular officials. Consul General Mindenze and his son were seized. the Uruguayan consul fled to the American Legation. Guatemala City is described as a center of turbulent scenes.
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City
Mexico
Juan Barrios
Coad
Uruguay
Mindenze
Honduras
Guatemala
Guatemalan Authorities Cite Uruguayan Consul Hostility
A Guatemalan Foreign Office cable to Dr. Ramon Bengoechea explains the Uruguayan Consul Rafael Rodezno as hostile to the Guatemalan government. The report says two criminals were found at the Uruguayan Consulate threatening life of the president, prompting exequatur withdrawal. Rodezno is said to be Honduran by birth.
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Washington
Ramon Bengoechea
Guatemala City
Rafael Rodezno
Uruguay
Antonio Sanchez
Rodezno
Matsushima Sunk Cruiser Suffered Major Explosion Losses
In Makang harbor on April 30 the Matsushima was destroyed by an explosion. Divers found a large rent on the port side and the afterdeck was shattered. Many bodies remained inside, including the captain and commander. Total casualties reached 207 sailors, 23 officers, 33 midshipmen, and one warrant officer. Roosevelt sent condolences to the Japanese Emperor.
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Tokio
Matsushima
Makang
Pescadores Islands
Washington
Dougherty
Navy Department
Seung
Roosevelt
Mme Gould and De Sagan Visit Rome
Mme Gould and Prince de Sagan, who arrived yesterday from Naples, are in Rome sightseeing. They continue to decline interviews.
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Mme
Gould
de Sagan
Rome
Mme.Goud
Prince Helle de Sagan
Naples
Military moves prompt reassignments and promotions
The United Service reports officers reassigned to duties in the Philippines and California. Major E. C. Fechet proceeds to fire control work in Manila via San Francisco and Boston. Lieutenants Culver Hughes and Fonda relocate to San Francisco for Philippine service. Brig. Gen Funston to command Army Service Schools at Fort Leavenworth. several surgeons to report for promotion exams. clerical transfers to Fort Hamilton and Fort Wood. Bryson shifts within Third Field Artillery.
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Washington
E. C. Fechet
Philippines
San Francisco
Boston
Signal Corps
C. C. Culver
Department of California
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Army Service Schools
C. B. Byrne
Army Medical Museum Building
Washington, D. C
W. F. Carter
R. G. Ebert
R. G. Gibson
W. H. Arthur
G.E. Bushnell
E.C. Carter
B. T. Clayton
Fort Hamilton
Fort Wood
N. Y
J. H. Bryson
Third Field Artillery
Navy officers assigned to duties and postings
Lieut. C. S. Macky assumes charge of a navy recruiting station in Detroit Michigan on May 14. Surgeon W. H. Bucher detached to naval hospital at New Fort Lyon Colorado for treatment. Civil Engineer A. L. Parsons reports to the same hospital. Chief Carpenter W. E. Powell to the Hartford upon commissioning and W. Boone to the Montana upon commissioning.
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C. S. Macky
Navy
Detroit
Mich
W. H. Bucher
Naval Hospital
New Fort Lyon
Col
A. L. Parsons
W. E. Powell
Hartford
Carpenter W. Boone
Montana
Maritime arrivals and departures listed for several vessels
The record notes Arrived Arethusa at Mare Island and sailing ships including Standish from Norfolk to multiple eastern and southern states, Kearsarge to Kentucky and Yankton, Glacier to Monterey, Fortune to Santa Cruz, Ajax to Mare Island, and routes from Santa Barbara, Bremerton, and San Diego to San Francisco and Mare Island.
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Arethusa
Mare Island
Standish
Norfolk
Annar'Is
Connecticut
Kansas
Vermont
Louisiana
Georgia
Virginia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Minnesota
Ohio
Maine
Missouri
Alabama
Ilinois
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Yankton
Glacier
Santa Barbara
Monterey
Wisconsin
Bremerton
San Francisco
Fortune
San Diego
Santa Cruz
Ajax
Japan Seeks Britain's Aid Over Far East Boycott
Peking May 1 Japan faces a serious situation from the boycott sparked by the Tatsu Maru seizure. Tokyo seeks British support to press China to end the boycott while officials note foreign powers fear rising anti foreign movements. Admiral Ijuin met the Empress Dowager as Tokyo laments Chinese press campaigns and Canton influence.
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Peking
Japan
China
Ijuin
Taku
Great Britain
Canton
Far East
Washington
Asiatic
Hard Times Hit Servants Urging Wages Down Across Agencies
Commissioner Bogart reports to Mayor McGlellan that 1908 wages for domestic servants and clerical staff fell, with cooks dropping from 33 to 52.50 dollars monthly in private homes and agency hires down. Office help demand slid 40 percent early in 1908, while April showed some improvement but no wage gains, and overall pay cuts reached 10 to 30 percent across agencies.
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John N. Bogart
McGlellan
Bogart
Jersey Carpenters Strike Spreads Across New Jersey
In Elizabeth 290 carpenters struck over wage cuts to 43 1 2 cents an hour from 47 1 2 cents, $21 weekly. Paterson reports 7 carpenters strike over 45–hour wage cut. Passaic says 200 carpenters strike as masters reject an agreement, with open shop threatened if workers do not return by Monday.
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New York Times
Elizabeth
N. J
Master Carpenters’ Association
Paterson
Passaic
Churchill Starts a New Campaign in Dundee
Churchill arrives in Dundee to contest the vacancy created by Edmund Robertson's elevation to the peerage. He faces a strong organized opposition and must win a large vote turnover to secure the seat.
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Dundee
Winston Spencer Churchill
Board of Trade
Manchester
Edmund Robertson
Mayor and Officials Attend Water Board Reception
The Board of Water Supply hosted a reception at the Hotel Inickerbocker last night with Mayor present along with Mrs. McClellan and commissioners Bensel and Shaw. Guests included Charles L. Herrison Maurice Sherrod J Waldo Smith and Prof William H Burr of Columbia.
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Water Board
McClellan
Inickerbocker
Board of Water Supply
Bensel and Shaw
Charles L. Herrison
Maurice Sherrod
J. Waldo Smith
William H. Burr
Columbia
Arrest in Norfolk murder case linked to Braxton on Old Dominion
Detectives Moody Leson and Aikman arrested Clinton Braxton, described as a colored man, aboard the Old Domiitor steamer Monroe yesterday afternoon. Braxton is said to be wanted in Norfolk for murder. a message to his sweetheart led to identification.
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Monroe
Moody, Leson and Aikman
Clinton Braxton
Norfolk
Braxton
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