McClellan Declares Socialism a Menace at Cornell
Ithaca May 6 Mayor George B. McClellan warned against socialism and government by commissions in a Cornell University address on political tendencies of the age. He urged fewer men with ideas and more with ideals, denounced paternalism, and urged citizens to judge public policy from firsthand information.
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New York Times
Nthaca
M. X
George B. Boc
New York
Cornell University
Ithaca
Sibley Dome
McClellan
Binghamton
Jeremiah W. Jenks
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell
Robesparre
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Lke
George Bernard Shaw
H. G. Wells
Robert Blatchford
Marx
Lange
Lassalle
Rodbertus
Fresh Uprising in Peru Reported in Cuzco
TLIMA May 5 Rumors of a revolutionary uprising in the Department of Cuzco claim insurgents hold the City of Cuzco while government forces remain at Ma mucana Durand, who sparked the movement near Tima, is believed at large near Crova The government plans a military trial for recently detained prisoners and has seized arms from Lima shooting clubs.
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Cuzco
Mamucana
Durand
Tima
Crova
Lima
Duchess to Stay Abroad After Husband’s Death
Paris reports Theodora Shonts the Duchess de Chaulnes will not return to New York with her father Theodore P. Shonts after her husband’s death on April 23. A posthumous child is expected and she will remain in France with her sister in law the Duchess d Uzes, avoiding a long Atlantic crossing.
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Duchess de Chaulnes
Theodora Shonts
New York
America
Theodore P. Shonts
Maw
France
Duchess d'Uzes
Plague Stricken La Guayra Cleansed Under Government Action
The Venezuelan port of La Guayra, cut off to halt bubonic plague, receives a harsh cleanup led by American Consul Thomas P. Moffat and Venezuelan Dr. Gomez Peraza. Peraza jailed, then released as authorities burn infection centers and move families to the Cabo Blanco Leper Hospital. Steamers diverted to Puerto Cabello, flour climbs to 25 dollars a barrel, and customs losses mount as Caracas braces for possible spread.
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la Guayra
Péraza
Peraza
Rangel
Vargas Hospital
la Gaugra
Caracasanah
Castro
Cabo Blanco Leper Hospital
Puerto ¢‘Abello
Fighting in Tabriz as residents drive out governor
A dispatch from Tabriz reports all day fighting between residents and the newly appointed governor and his followers. The people refuse the governor and expel him, while the local garrison awaits reinforcements.
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ST. Petersburg
Tabriz
Persia
Salary Cuts Hit American Officials in Manila
The Assembly debates the Appropriation Committee measures with sweeping pay reductions. The Governor General loses 10 000 pesos and many officials face 20 to 45 percent cuts. Americans and merchants fear racial bias aims to block Americans from civil service roles, complicating future recruitment.
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Manila
America
Sugar Crisis Hits Russian Sugar Industry in Kiev
May 5 report from St. Petersburg says the Russian sugar sector centered at Kiev faces a severe crisis with Charitonenko & Sons suspending payments for 7.5 million dollars and the Cherkassky Refining Company for 4 million. The State Bank plans to extend notes and provide cash to ease urgent obligations. Exports limits and overproduction reduce demand, risking wider financial strain.
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ST. Petersburg
Kiev
Charitonenko & Sons
Cherkassky Refining Company
Cherkassky Company
Russia
Notable World Dispatches on Italians and Global Affairs
Rome reports Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan remain in Rome at the Grand Hotel, delaying departure despite rumors. Birmingham notes a new Australian gun import duty aims to curb unproved American arms, aiding British trade. San Juan Puerto Rico pursues foreign lottery control after arresting Armando Benitez with tickets and numbers. In London John Morley and Sir Henry Fowler take seats in the Lords as Viscounts Morley and Wolverhampton. Tokio grants Count Okuma 50,000 yen for Waseda University, aiding national education. Bogota trims 1990–budget outlays, projecting a $7 million surplus. Fez rumors claim Murat Hafid ousted. Abd-el-Aziz may return to power. Lozzi in Corsica experiences election rioting with no casualties and quick restoration.
Europe’s Eyes on Us Says Schiff in Transatlantic Talks
Jacob H. Schiff, aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie with Mrs. Schiff, weighs Europe’s view of US tariffs and the global economy. He expects currency reform and tariff decisions after the election to reshape the bond market and recovery prospects, noting Germany’s export dependence and cautious English investors.
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Bremen
Southampton
Cherbourg
St. Paul
Gladiator
Jacob H. Schiff
Egypt
Holy Land
Schiff
Europe
America
Germany
England
France
Onc
United States
Aldrich
James A. Stillman,Jr
Mr. Stillman
Prince Poniatowski
Postum tips on brewing for better flavor and health
Reader advises proper boiling of Postum to achieve dark seal brown color and rich flavor similar to coffee. Claims health improvements after using correctly prepared Postum for over a year, citing a husband’s relief from fainting spells attributed to coffee.
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Postum
Old. Gov’t
Postom Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Read
Wellville
French bankers eye Harriman’s work as six months sober thought
On the Kronprinzessin Cecilie passengers note French bankers optimistic about American stocks amid the crisis. They believe six months of sober thought would curb wild cat speculation and follow Harriman’s career. Other travelers named include Clement Brown, G B Bonbright, Livingston Bishop, Elisha Dyer, D H Holmes, H O Havemeyer, and Mrs Moore.
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Ceciile
Harriman
Europe
France
America
Clement Brown
G. B. Bonbright
Wolverhampton by election shows Liberal slim win
In Wolverhampton the Liberals held the seat by a slim eight vote majority over Unionists as of today. G. R. Thorne 4514 and L. S. Amory 4596. The seat shifts away from Sir Henry Fowler who moves to the Lords.
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London
Wolverhampton
Henry Fowler
Viscount Wolverhapton
House of Lords
Commons
G. R. Thorne
L. S. Amory
Fear of American trusts in Congo debate
In the Brussels chamber, Deputy Janson argued against annexation and warned of great danger from American trusts arising from African mining activity. He said Americans would form trusts to exploit mines, noting stocks have become a target of financial speculation.
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Brussels
Congo
Chamber of Deputies
Depts Janson
Africa
M. Janson
Eruption of Mount Etna Rises Terror in Messina
Mount Etna continues to erupt with frequent earth tremors unsettling residents in Messina. Detonations frighten people living near the volcano and many seek shelter outdoors.
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Messina
Mount Etna
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