Brilliant American Victory in Mindanao
Gen Chaffee reports a successful assault on Bayan fort in Mindanao with Sultanates defeated and many Moros killed. Eighty-four survivors surrendered. one American officer and seven enlisted men died. multiple officers and enlisted men wounded. President Roosevelt congratulates Davis Baldwin and the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Sultan of
Bayan
George W. Davis
Datto
Malabang
Moro Fort Falls After Heavy Rain Battle
In Manila on May 4 American troops captured a Moro fort defended by 300 men. Rain fell all night as the assault began and the U S battery fired 120 rounds from 1400 yards. Lieut Boyars was killed and Capt Moore mortally wounded. Surgeons Porter, Lieut Wagner and Lieut Jessman were severely wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Moro
Davis
Boyars
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Moore
Porter
Henry S. Wagner
Fourteenth Infantry
Jessman
Roosevelt thanks King of Italy for clemency gesture
The Rome correspondent reports United States Ambassador Meyer will be received by King Victor Emmanuel to convey President Roosevelt's gratitude for clemency shown to imprisoned American officers in Venice. The Italian pardon is praised by the American press and seen as boosting mutual goodwill and protection of Italians in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
NEW Yok Times
London
Rome
the Times
United States
Meyer
Venice
Victor Emmanuel
Roosevelt
Italy
First Assistant Postmaster Wynne Receives First Word
Washington May 4 The Associated Press reports First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne tonight received the first word that has come to light regarding the developing story. Further details are awaited from federal offices and courier networks as the situation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wynne
New York Central and Hudson River Railroad praised for service
For the excellence of its track speed safety and comfort of patrons and the loveliness and variety of its scenery the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad is not surpassed by any similar institution on either side of the Atlantic. Buffalo Express. Adv.
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New York Central
Hudson River
Buffalo Express
Adv
Wynne Defends Officer in Venice Cable Reach Home
A cable from Captain Wynne aboard the Chicago reports he defended a brother officer from a mob attack in Venice. The note, relayed through Wynne’s son Frank, confirms there is no cause for worry and reflects the first overseas communication after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Venice
Frank
Wynne
Riot at Herr Most Farewell Rally Endangers Anarchist Arrest
A 5000 strong crowd at New Irving Hall crowded 214 Broome Street last night as detectives attempted to arrest Herr Johann Most and Liberty editor William MacQueen after Most printed a murder article in Freiheit. The mob clashed with police, several officers drew revolvers, and both men were taken to the Eldridge Street Station amid calls to free Most. A bystander, Michael Mantell, was jailed for disorderly conduct, while a man and a woman inquired about MacQueen after the gathering was described as a farewell for Most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Irving Hall
Broome Street
Johann Most
Freiheit
Eldridge Street
Most
William MacQueen
Liberty
MacQueen
Walsh
Baxter
Sheehan
Gold Street
America
Herr Most
Michael Mantell
Grand Street
Siege of Ookiep and Cape Colony garrisons faced Boer advance
Mail reports describe early April Boer control in northwestern Cape Colony with rail lines burned and block houses dynamited. British evacuated small garrisons as refugees flooded Port Nolloth and gunboats were sent. Gen Smuts demanded surrender of Ookiep on April 4 while Col Shelton refused with 6000 men to feed and three weeks of provisions.
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London
O’okiep
Cape Colony
Springbokfonte
May Fight the Tobacco Trust Plan With US Venture
Three Imperial Tobacco Company executives travel aboard the Cunard liner Saxonia from Queenstown to the United States. W. R. Clarke of Liverpool J. D. Player of Nottingham and E. H. M. Gunn of Wills Bristol aim to start manufacturing tobacco in America to counter American Tobacco Company leader J. B. Duke and unite interests against trade combinations.
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Imperial Tobacco Company
America
London
Cunard Line
Saxonia
Queenstown
W. R. Clarke
Liverpool
J. D. Player
Nottingham
E. H. M. Gunn
W. D
H. O. Wills
Bristol
United States
J. B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
Canada
Yale to Confer LL D on Lord Kelvin Tomorrow
New Haven plans for the Yale University ceremony to award LL D to Lord Kelvin. Prayers by Rev. Joseph H. Twitchell of Hartford, presentation by Prof. R. H. Chittenden, and brief address by President Hadley. Benediction to be given by former President Timothy Dwight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Lord Kelvin
Yale University
Joseph H. Twitchell
D. D
Hartford
Yale Corporation
R. H. Chittenden
Sheffield Scientific School
Hadley
Timothy Dwight
Hanna Sees Anthracite Crisis as Delicate Yet Promising
Philadelphia May 4 Senator Hanna described the anthracite coal situation as extremely delicate and declined to forecast the outcome of a Scranton meeting called by United Mine Workers President Mitchell. He praised the three conferences between operators and miners as conducted in good faith and urged education to curb prejudice among a diverse workforce. He noted the Civic Federation’s role in conciliation and warned that tonnage and competing rail and mining interests complicate the crisis.
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Philadelphia
Hanna
United Mine Workers
Scranton
Penn
John Mitchell
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Mitchell
New York
Easley
Civic Federation
Miners’ Union
Washington
T. D. Nichols
Nichols
Howev
Coal Miners Hope for Peace Amid Strike Threat
Delegates of anthracite miners lingered hopeful that a strike might be averted as talks involving Senator Hanna and Civic Federation officials unfolded. Mitchell stated the last word had been spoken and the executive committee would decide on Wednesday whether to strike while officials remained noncommittal on further peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Mr. Mitchell
Easley
The
Civic Federation
Ashland House
Senator Hanna
Philadelphia
Mitchell
President Olyphant
Delaware _and Hudson Canal Company
Committee of Seven
Olyphant
Scranton
Fahey
Duffy
E. B. Thomas
Erie Railroad
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Conciliation Committee Doubts Meeting Is Called
Quote suggests pressure to force a Conciliation Committee meeting but indicates the committee does not plan to convene. The dialogue notes uncertainty about scheduling and intent.
Miners in Hazleton District Expect General Strike
Reports from Hazleton and surrounding towns indicate miners expect a district wide strike after operators and United Mine Workers fail to agree. Local unions warn workers will follow a suspension order, while others foresee long disruption with thousands idle if a strike ensues.
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Hazleton
Penn
United Mine Workers
Beess
Maryland's Financial War Between Senators Roars Across State
In Maryland a financial war pits Senator Wellington against ex Governor Lowndes over bank and mine influence. Wellington backs the Citizens National Bank of Cumberland and allies while Lowndes controls Second National and related banks in Alleghany County. Both seek Cumberland municipal nominations this month amid a tense Republican contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States
Wellington
Lowndes
Fidelity Savings Bank
Frostburg
Lowndes-Henderson-Clark
Citizens’ National Bank of Cumberland
German Savings Bank of Cumberland
Citizens’ National Bank of Westernport
Lonaconing Savings Bank
Fidelity Savings Bank of
Cumberland Electric Railway
Cumberland
Second National Bank of Cumberland
First National Bank of
Mount Savage
Alleghany County
Citizens’ National Bank
Second National
Fierce Storm Rips St. Louis Cause Major Damage
A May 4 storm in St. Louis caused widespread destruction with wind and rain. Lightning hit structures at the Madart pulleys plant in South St. Louis, destroying the machine shop and part of the foundry, with losses about 300000 dollars, partly insured. Firefighters saved adjacent buildings containing 500000 dollars worth of patterns. No deaths or injuries reported, but water mains hampered firefighting and production at the plant may not resume for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
William and Philip Madart
Cens
South St. Louis
Wells Elevator Fire Destroys Buffalo Grain Facility
A midnight blaze gutted the Wells elevator on Buffalo River at Indiana Street totaling an estimated 225000 in building and contents. The fire spread rapidly with an explosion, threatening nearby Wilkeson elevator and adjacent docks before firefighters confined damage to surrounding structures.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Wells
Buffalo River
Indiana Street
Wilkeson
Cleveland and
Buffalo Line
Archbishop Corrigan In Grave Condition At St Patrick’s
Dr Keyes reported Archbishop Corrigan remains gravely ill with weak, unresponsive condition. He cannot retain solid food, drinks liquids only, and requires absolute quiet. Mass prayers referenced his 28th anniversary since consecration as Newark bishop.
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Keyes
St. Patrick’s Cathe- Seger
Bryan not a candidate as Bryan and Gov. Jennings attend Alabama banquet
William J. Bryan told the Birmingham Bi metallic Club last night he would not seek another presidential nomination. He likened himself to Aaron aiding Moses and said he was willing for another to lead. Gov. Jennings of Florida attended with many Alabama locals at the event.
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Birmingham
Ala
William J. Bryan
William Jennings
Florida
Mulford Promoted to New York Western Union Manager
Edward M. Mulford Jr., longtime Chicago Western Union Telegraph Co. manager, is promoted to run the New York office. J. C. Smith of Galveston takes over in Chicago. Mulford began as a clerk in 1889 after learning telegraphy at age eleven, born in Greenwich New Jersey in January.
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Chicago
Ill
Edward M. Mulford, Jr
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
J. C. Smith
Galveston
Texas
Mulford
Western Union
Camden
N. J
Philadelphia
Champaign
Greenwich
Mammoth Cave Trustees Win In Kentucky Court
Judge Settle rules Ganter must surrender Mammoth Cave to plaintiffs as Miller of Louisville named successor. Long fight over cave management drew national attention as the case moves to the Court of Appeals.
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Louisville
William E. Wyatt
New York
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
W. E. Settle
H. C. Ganter
W- Scott Miller, Jr
Ganter
Miller
Settle
Joseph Blair
Washington, D. C
Edmonson
Eit
Apeals
Santo Domingo Surrenders to Insurgent Forces
Reports from Jacmel Haiti say Santo Domingo the capital of the Dominican Republic surrendered yesterday to insurgent forces. President Jimenez is said to have taken refuge in the French Consulate as telegraphic communication remains interrupted and news is hard to obtain.
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Jacmel
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Jimenez
Reublic
Rench
Outbreaks in Russia Reported by Warsaw Correspondent
A Die Information dispatch from Warsaw paints a grim view of terror in Russia with widespread bans and imprisonments. It notes a large Ekaterinostaff demonstration in Southern Russia where Cossacks killed twenty, wounded forty, and arrested 150.
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Vienna
Warsaw
Die Information
Russia
Ekaterinostaff
Trains Hit Head On in Fatal Connellsville Wreck
Two Italian immigrants were killed and forty three injured when an immigrant passenger train and a fast freight collided near Rockwood on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The wreck occurred on the Connellsville Division with several more seriously injured and authorities caring for victims.
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Connellsville
Penn
Rockwood
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
A. D. Venturre
Nicola Sakei
Luzon
Cumberland
Smallwood
Forgan touts branch banking benefits for six midwest banks
James B. Forgan explains to Milwaukee bankers that merging the First National Bank of Chicago with Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Omaha and Kansas City plus Illinois correspondents could boost loanable funds. He compares to Bank of Montreal and claims potential savings near 87 million dollars in loanable capital.
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Milwaukee
Wis
James B. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Metropolitan National of
Chicago
United States
Milwaukee Bankers’ Club
First National Banks
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Kansas City
Illinois
National Bank of Chicago
Bank of Montreal
Forgan
First National Bank
Eastern Exchange
First National
McLaurin Calls for End of South Carolina Primary Machine
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina issues an appeal dated May 8 denouncing the Tillman machine and urging voters to overthrow the primary system. He recounts his career since 1892, defends his independence, and argues the primary has been perverted to exclude nonconforming candidates. He urges followers to reject the primary and await a fair general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McLaurin
South Carolina
Tillman
Farmers’ Movement
Congress
Senate
Senator Tillman
Democratic Party
Hope- Lee
Burnett's Cocaine Hair Treatment Ad
An old advertisement claims Burnett's Cocaine product kills dandruff allays irritation and promotes healthy hair growth. The copy presents a medical tone asserting benefits and uses a testimonial style typical of period ads.
Queen Wilhelmina in Critical Condition Amid Succession Crisis
European capitals monitor crisis as Queen Wilhelmina remains critically ill after premature confinement. Reports describe her agony and limited hope for recovery while observers fear a Dutch throne dispute could convulse Europe and involve Germany over succession and influence.
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the Hague
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Rosenstein
Roessingh
London
Europe
Holland
Germany
Albrecht of
Hohenzollern
Brunswick
Ince
Disturbances in China Reported Near Shan-Tung Border
The Times Paris dispatch cites Dr. Morrison noting riots near Cheng-ting-Foo, anti-Christian and anti-Mandarin, with Lomuller murdered and Finck missing. Viceroy Yuan-Shi-Kai orders troops to quell the unrest. priests accused of civil meddling worsen tensions amid heavy taxation and indemnity claims. A missing priest near Chen-ting-Foo prompts further concern as Uprising spans fifty miles with eight cavalry regiments engaged. American missionaries at Ta-ming-Foo are reportedly protected.
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London Times
New York Times
London
Morrison
Peking
The
Times
Shan-Tung
Cheng-ting-Foo
Lomuller
Finck
Pe-chi-Li
Associated Press
Chen-ting-Foo
Ta-ming-Foo
U S protest over Chinese Christians expelled from new school
United States Minister Conger protested to Prince Ching over the expulsion of Chinese Christians from Yuan-Shi-Kai’s European school in Pe-Chi-Li Province. He cites treaty promises against discrimination and warns the policy harms China’s good faith in honoring the pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
United States
Conger
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Yuan-Shi-Kai
Pe-Chi-Li
China
Japanese Press for Compensation for Dead Subjects in Korea
Reports from Seoul indicate the Japanese representative is pressing the Korean Government for compensation for Japanese subjects killed in recent years on the Korean Peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Seoul
Korea
Rockefeller Jr to Visit University of Chicago for Four Days
John D. Rockefeller Jr. will visit the University of Chicago for four days this week as the personal representative of his father to study the school and its needs. The visit heightens student expectancy and may signal further gifts at the June convocation per President Harper's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
University of Chicago
Rockefeller
Harper
Methodist bishops preach in Chattanooga union meeting
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 4 the Board of Bishops filled city church pulpits and a union meeting was held at the auditorium. Bishop Thoburn of India and Bishop Fowler of Buffalo addressed the gathering with Bishop Fowler speaking on mission work in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thoburn
India
Fowler
Buffalo
China
New Jersey's New Fifth Regiment Taken Shape
Orange New Jersey May 4 Col Edward B H Hine is likely to command the new Fifth Regiment while Capt Isaac Shoenthal is named as Major of the battalion comprising Orange Montclair and Passaic companies Assemblyman William A Lord of Orange may become Captain of Company H Orange The report notes active campaigning by Hines friends in the National Guard.
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Orange
N. J
Edward BH. Hine
National Guard
Isaac Shoenthal
Montclair
Passaic
William A. Lord
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Tarlac
Ayan
Col
Baldwin
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Meyer
Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails
Tobacco Trust
Yale
MR. Hanna
the Civic Federation
Shamokin
Special Miners’ Committee
Wilkesbarre
Pse
Wyoming
Maryland
Bryan
NEW Western Union
E. M. Mulford, Jr
Senator McLaurin
Gard
Chicago University
New Jersey
New Fifth Regiment
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