Immense San Francisco Parade Honors Atlantic Fleet
San Francisco May 7 The great naval and civic parade celebrating the Atlantic fleet’s arrival drew about 15 000 marchers including 8500 marines and sailors from bay vessels. Notables such as Secretary Metcalf Governor Gillett and Mayor Taylor attended receptions as fleets were reviewed and extensive festivities continued through the day.
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San Francisco
Market Street
Torre
Fresidice
Marine Corps
Naval Militia
Nations Guard
Csifor
En Son
Frederick Funston
Infantry
Cavalry
Signal Corp
United States Engineers
Salt Lake City
Evans
Seaton Schroeder
United States Naval Forces
Pacific
A. Smith
National Guard of California
6Th California Infantry
E. G. Hunt
State Naval Militia
WW. Bauer
Grand ‘Omy of the Republic
Portland
Ore
Speaker Cannon Celebrates Seventy-Second Birthday in House
Washington May 7. The House paused work to honor Speaker Cannon's seventy second birthday with two brief speeches from Graff and Rainer and a reception. Flowers were presented as Cannon urged burying politics for friendship, while the Illinois delegation and others offered congratulations and the chair was greeted by calls for a recess vote.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House
Cannon
Cannon Imade
Illinois
Repubicans
Democrats
Graff
Rainer
Ae Yea
Democratic
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
ChongTess
Arkansas
Rner
Treasury Agent Theobald Faces Dismissal After Seizure Case
Special agent Theobald of the Treasury Department may be dropped from service after raids and seizures linked to jewelry and millinery imports. He has been shuffled between posts since the Gage and Shafer administrations, recently returning from Paris amid a broader crackdown. Authorities note previous reinstatements and new orders from the secretary of the Treasury as the case unfolds.
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Wem
H. Thecbald
Treas Department
Eds
Washington
Lyman Gage
Leslie M. Sha
Theobald
Barretacy
Berretary Correlyen
Paris
New York
Everted
Ternald
Te Tregeart
Theobalds
Secretary Wilson Heads South for Sumter Farmers Meeting
Secretary Wilson and Professor Beverly T. Gailowas of the Bureau of Plant Industry along with Representatives Scott of Kansas and Lever of South Carolina left Washington today for Sumter, S. C., where they will address farmers before returning to Washington.
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Washington
Seretary Wilson
Beverly T. Gailowas
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Scott
Kansas
End Lever
South Carolina
Sumter
Orres
Anti Injunction Bills Face White House and Labor Pressure
Washington May 7 The Tribune reports that Congress faces pressure from labor groups and employers over anti injunction legislation. Representative Townsend of Michigan intends to draft a concise fair bill after consulting the President and awaiting his return from Pine Knot.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Congress
Townsend
Michigan
Pine Knot
Civic Federation
Paper Inquiry Highlights Publicity Clash In House Hearing
Washington May 7 The House committee on wood pulp and paper heard publishers name rising costs. Cr Knight of Akron Beacon Journal refused to reveal other publishers on personal grounds. Chairman Mann insisted on keeping records open as witnesses detailed price hikes and strained finances across Ohio and Chicago. The panel heads to Corin th N Y for Hudson River mill scrutiny.
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Washington
House
Mann
Cr. Knight
Akron
Ohio
Beacon-Journal
Knight
Frank 8. Noyes
Associated Press
Chicago Record-Herald
Corinth
N. Y
Hudson River
Black newspapers printed with white ink proposed
Appleton Wisconsin May 7 reports a Wisconsin proposal by print paper manufacturers for black newspapers printed with white ink. The idea aims to save forests and reduce pulp costs, potentially cutting print paper prices by half. Eastern manufacturers and publishers will hear the plan after the Washington Congress investigation ends.
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Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
Congress
Washington
Will Not Cut Canal Wages in Sundry Civil Bill
The House defeated an amendment to limit Panama Canal labor wages to within five percent of U S rates. Debates cited canal hardships and the need to attract workers, while opponents warned of unreliable national wage comparisons. The Sundry Civil bill consideration concluded with a favorable report on a passenger counting measure for excursions and coast steamers.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Panama Canal
House
United States
Boutell
Ilinois
Macon
Arkansas
Fie
Dawson
Iowa
Hughes
New Jersey
Tawney
Scott
Senate
Teper
Gompers Urges Tabour Measures For Congress
Samuel Gompers urged Congress to remain in session to pass labor reform bills. He cited the Sherman Antitrust modification, injunctions extension of the eight hour law to federal workers and contractors, employers liability, and broader federal coverage for workers as key actions before adjournment. He criticized attempts to delay bills via committees.
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Washington
Prumm
Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Brumm
Teglemnny
Aes
Spen Cennon
Judiciary Committee
Gormpers
Wiscon
Pearre
General Employers
Andlhelie
Relief for storm sufferers reaches Congress
Wellington May 7 Both Houses adopt a joint resolution adding Meate to relief recipients in Texas Tennessee and Arkansas under a broader relief plan approved earlier extending aid to other Southern states in need
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Wellington
Congress
Texas
Tennessee
Arkansas
Forestry policy fuels Senate debate and fund critique
In Washington May 7 the Senate heard Mr. Carter of Montana push the Postal Savings Bank bill amid forest policy clashes. Senators Teller Heyburn Lodge and Depew debated the forest service lump fund and praised Pinchot’s leadership, noting efficiency profits and forest preservation benefits. The discussion touched on river and harbor spending, post office appropriations, and an ocean mail subvention law as part of a busy adjournment scene.
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The
Tribune Burea
Washington
Carter
Montana
Senate
Postal Savings Bank
Fort
Carter Bons
Teller
Heyburn
Gifford Pinchot
Bureau of Forestry
United States
Forestry Division
Forestry Administration
Culberson
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pocahontas
Jamestown
Penrose
Government Printing Office
Post Office
South America
Philippines
Japan
China
Australia
Senat
Cardinal Logue Visits Mount Vernon and Dignifies Washington Tomb
Cardinal Logue and several prelates visited Mount Vernon on May 7 and laid a wreath on George Washington's tomb. He praised Washington’s simple life and retirement in the country. He attended St Patrick's Academy event and lauded Irish and U.S. parochial schools, securing a two day vacation for the students. He was guest of honor at a dinner by Representative Cochran of New York.
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Washington
Cardinal Logue
Mount Vernon
George Washington
St. Patrick's Academy
Ireland
United States
Cochran
New York
Truffles Duty Dispute Closes With Vegetable Ruling
Judge Hazel of the United States Circuit Court rules a truffle is a vegetable for tariff purposes, reversing an importers board decision that denied a half-cent per pound duty. Despite personal doubt, the judge cites a prior Wheeler decision to align with mushrooms on duties.
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Hazel
United States Circuit Court
von Bremen, MacMonnies & Co
Franklin Street
Board of General Appraisers
Wheeler
Trues
Asquith Delivers Old Age Pension Budget Speech
London May 7 Premier Asquith presented the budget to the House of Commons noting a realized surplus of 23.63 million dollars for 1997-98 to cut the national debt. He announced non contributory old age pensions at 1s 6d weekly for those over seventy with incomes under 130 a year, starting January 1 1909, costing 30 million a year and not exceeding 500000 beneficiaries. He also cut sugar duty to 1s 10d per cwt, causing a 17 million revenue loss, and offered no new taxes.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Great Britain
National Treasury
Budget Likely To Be Adopted In London Parliament
London dispatch reports Premier Asquith faces Unionist criticism over his pension scheme which critics say shifts the cost to successors in the Chancellorship. Despite heated newspaper attacks, last night’s parliamentary debate suggested the budget is cleverly designed and likely to win broad support with little opposition.
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London
Asquith
Guatemala on edge over Guatemalan unrest and Mexican ties
Reports claim Mexican troops on the frontier and Guatemala asks Washington for explanations. Honduran agent Bustillo seeks refuge in the Mexican Legation as investigations continue. Insurrection rumors persist near the Honduran frontier with alleged Salvadoran munitions, and Cadets and soldiers faced execution after the abortive plot against President Cabrera.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Washington
Mexico
Miguel O. Bustillo
Cabrera
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
New Orleans
Vasquez
Salvador
Ife
Cabera
Bown
General Bustile
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Bustillo
McKee Divorce Case Returns Favorable Ruling in Paris
In Paris on May 7 the court legal expert urged granting a divorce to Mrs. A Hart McKee formerly Mrs Hugh Teris, citing brutal conduct by Mr McKee and an infamous inquiry. The expert found charges against neither party proven, recommending a split that avoids dishonor to both families and protects the children. Formal judgment set for May 14.
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Paris
McKee
America
Revolutionary Chiefs Arrested in Peru Coup Trial
Lima May 7 government investigations into the recent futile Peruvian revolution led to ten top Democratic and Liberal leaders being arrested and handed to a military court for trial. Prisoners include Carlos Pierola Benjamin Boza and Jesus Carlos Bernales. The insurgents, dispersed by troops, fled toward Huanuco. Durand brothers remain in hiding as Peruvians refuse to tolerate further upheaval.
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Lima
Fern
Peru
Carlos Pierola
Benjamin Boza
Jesé Carlos Bernales
Huanuco
Durand Brothers
Corean Emperor In No Danger Denial From Tokio Officials
May 7 reports from Tokio state there is no truth to the banishment rumor of the Corean emperor. High officials of the Foreign Office ridicule the tale. Prince Ito reaffirmed respect for Corean sovereignty and no policy change has occurred. The Hoch! newspaper condemns the report as misrepresentation of Japan toward Corea.
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Tokio
Japan
Foreign Office
Prince Ito
Corean
Hoch
Corea
One Killed in Auto Accident in Burlington
In Burlington Vermont on May 7 Robert H. Clark was killed and Harry W. Chase seriously injured when a car struck a fence and plunged into a ditch. Driver E. M. Lauri and Arthur A. Foster suffered minor injuries. the vehicle was demolished. Clark was son in law of Colonel H. W. Hall and leaves a widow.
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Burlington
Robert H. Clark
Harry W. Chase
E. M. Lauri
Arthur A. Foster
Clark
H. W. Hall
Longworth to campaign in Ohio this fall
Columbus May 7 It is announced Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati will tour the state this fall in support of the Republican ticket Mrs Longworth will probably accompany him He emphatically denies a report that his wife will stump or make any speeches for Congressman Celeste district or elsewhere
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Columbus
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Longworth
Celes
Japanese protest Chinese boycott over Tatshu Maru incident
Peking May 7 Baron Hayashi the Japanese minister to China hands another note to the Chinese Foreign Board protesting the continued Chinese boycott on Japanese goods linked to the Tatshu Maru incident.
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Peking
Baron Hayashi
Chinese Foreign Board
Clemency Granted On Prince Birthday In Madrid
Madrid May 7 King Alfonso pardoned Nakens Ibarca and Mata on the first anniversary of the Prince of Asturias birth. They had been imprisoned nine years for aiding Manuel Morales in the bomb attack on King Alfonso and Queen Victoria during their wedding day May 1, 1906.
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Madrid
Prince of the Asturias
Alfonso
Nakens
Ibarca
Mata
Manuel Morales
Queen Victoria
Pennsylvania Railroad Flags Superior Chicago Service
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers high grade daily trains between New York and Chicago. The Pennsylvania Special runs overnight in eighteen hours with New York departure at 3 55 P M and Chicago arrival the next morning at 8 55. The Pennsylvania Limited, a thirty year standard, leaves New York 10 55 A M and reaches Chicago the next morning. Other expresses run at 7 55 A M 1 55 4 55 5 55 and 7 55 P M. Tickets at 263 Fifth Avenue open until 10 P M daily.
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Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rennie
Fifth Avenue
Delay in Thaw case moves hearing to Wednesday
Habeas corpus proceedings to obtain Thaw's removal from Matteawan State Hospital will begin next Wednesday before Justice Morschauser in Poughkeepsie. District Attorney Mack and Thaw's counsel James E. Graham arranged the postponement to accommodate DA Jerome's New York commitments. Jerome will supervise witness examination, with Mack legally in charge of the Dutchess County action. Thaw will not be allowed outside the jail, and requests for an automobile ride were denied. Visitors are restricted. only his mother, attorneys, and Harry Van Cleaf may see him.
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Poughkeepsie
N. J
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Morschauser
Mack
Dutchess County
James E. Graham
Thaw
Jerome
New York
Graham
Townsend
Harry van Cleaf
Editors Sued In Hau Case Echo
In Karlsruhe May 7, the state sued Alfred Graf editor of Badische Landsmann and Albert Herzog editor of Badische Presse over articles accusing Olga Molitor sister in law of Karl Hau’s murder case. Ninety witnesses summoned including Hau who is serving a life term. penitentiary officials barred his attendance. Trial to last several days.
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Karlsruhe
Baden
Hau
Alfred Graf
Badische Landsmann
Albert Herzog
Badische Presse
Olga Molitor
Karl Hau
Frau Molitor
Hall
Ceiling Collapse Injures Fifty Pupils At School
In London Ontario on May 7 a ceiling in St George's public school collapsed as pupils prepared to go to lunch. Fifteen to twenty children were slightly injured as heavy boards rained down on them, narrowly avoiding a worse disaster.
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London
Ont
Sfty
St. George's Public School
Pope delays consistory to coincide with priesthood jubilee
Rome May 7 The Pope has postponed his consistory from June to September to align with his priesthood jubilee. Reichstag adjourns until Oct 20 Berlin May 7 The Reichstag adjourned to October 20. Twenty bills were hurried through in the last hours while voting urns were moved for a new vote. Socialists left the chamber as cheers for Emperor William were proposed.
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Rome
Vatican
Reichstag
Berlin
William
Japanese Attack French Timber Factory at Lino
An official Miyazaki report says eighty attackers damaged a French owned timber factory in Lino on May 5. The French settlers fled or hid in the mountains. forty arrests have been made. No injuries reported and damage is estimated at about 6.10.
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Tokio
Miyazaki Prefecture
Lino
Kobe
Lincoln Head Accepted for Capitol by Congress
The joint committee on the Library adopted a resolution accepting a marble Lincoln head by Gutzen Borglum, presented by Eugene Meyer Jr of New York. It will sit in the Capitol with a tablet noting the gift from Eugene Meyer Jr. of New York City. Robert T. Lincoln called it the most extraordinary portrait of his father he had seen.
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Washington
Joint
Committee of Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Gutzen Borglum
Eugene Meyer, Jr
New York
Capitol
Theongress
New York City
Mr. Borgium
Robert T. Lincoln
William L Wilson's Son Retired From Navy Service
Walter L. Wilson, senior Paymaster in the navy, was placed on the retired list for disability. He has been treated at the Naval Medical School Hospital since December, and is the son of William L. Wilson a former Postmaster General, U S Representative from West Virginia, and former Ways and Means Committee chairman. He entered the naval service in March 1900.
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Washington
Walter L. Wilson
Navy
Naval Medical School Hospital
Paymaster Wilson
William L. Wilson
Cleveland
Congress
West Virginia
Committee On
Ways and
Naval Service
Lieutenant Parks Assigned to Hawaii as Naval Engineer
Lieutenant Charles W. Parks, civil engineer and head of the yards and docks department since 186, has been ordered to Hawaii to serve as the civil engineering head of the new naval station. He will lay out the station and oversee the use of recently appropriated funds.
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Tribune
Portsmouth
N. H
Charles W. Parks
United States Navy
Department of Yards and Docks
Hawaii
Naval Station
Army and Navy Orders and Warship Movements
Washington dispatch lists issued orders transferring officers between Fort Leavenworth Army War College and various regiments. It notes promotions, leaves, and assignments for captains majors lieutenants in infantry cavalry coast artillery and recruiting service. Navy movements report ships and routes including Yokohama Hong Kong and target grounds adjustments.
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Edwin T. Cole
Indantry
Matthew F. Steels
Cavalry
Charles D. Rhodes
Fort Leavenworth
William H. Johnston
16Th Infantry
Frank RO McCoy
Army War College
Leonard T Waldron
Coast Artillery Corps
Ust
Artillery District of
Delaware
John Pitcher
H Cavalry
Julius T. Conrad
Fort Banks
New York City
Arthur W. Brown
San Francisco
Fort Sheridan
Arthur W Brown
Willis V. Morris
Edward T Anderson
12Th Cavairr
Atlanta
Missing Link Seen in Wolfmurder Probe
Portland police pursue FE H Martin in the pawnbroker Nathan Wolff murder case. A watchmaker witness identifies Martin as the man seen with Wolff earlier that day. Officials plan to ex- plore Wolff’s body for clues while noting Martin’s scratched neck and hands from a suspected encounter.
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Portland
Ore
FE. H. Martin
West Point
Nathan Wolff
W. Field
Wolf
Martin
Wolff
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