Witness Describes Brownsville Shooting at Senate Hearing
Paulino D. Preciado, Mexican newspaper editor in Brownsville, testified in Spanish through an interpreter about the shooting death of Frank Natous at Tillman’s saloon. He described negro soldiers firing, Natous killed, and bullets injuring Preciado as gunfire erupted in the alley. He identified the shooters as black soldiers and testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee.
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Washington
Paulino D. Preciado
Brownsville
Tex
Frank Natous
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Tillman
Tillman's
Tillman's Saloon
Natous
Preciado
Foraker Questions Brownsville Shooting Narratives
Washington May 22 Three Brownsville affray witnesses show confusion after Senator Foraker pointed to inconsistencies between their stories and earlier testimony. Policeman Fernandes said he heard the shooting and found the bartender dead at the Tillman saloon, noting no soldiers were present that night.
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Washington
Brownsville
Tex
Senator Foraker
Victorianio Fernandes
Tillman
Citizens’ Committee
Fernandes
Manufacturers Endorse Tariff Revision Move
The National Association of Manufacturers backed tariff revision and more treaties. Among 3,000 members, 55 percent favored immediate revision, 20 percent held a stand-out position, and 8 percent believed the time had not arrived.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers of the United States
Committee On
Mrs Stevens Denies Stevens Accepting Northern Pacific Presidency
Mrs John F Stevens said her husband has not been offered the presidency of the Northern Pacific Railway. She claimed Wall Street originated the rumor. She noted three offers are under consideration but none relate to the NP presidency.
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Stevens
John F. Stevens
Northern Pacific Railway
James J. Hill
Wall Street
Pugilist Lennon Pardoned by President
The Department of Justice has prepared a pardon warrant for Marine Private John L. Lennon serving a year at Governors Island after desertion. Lennon is nephew of John L. Sullivan and his clemency stair from the former champion's intercession with the president.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Ite House
Virginia
John L. Lennon
Marine Corps
Governor's Island
N. Y
Lennon
John L. Sullivan
Woman in Blue Arrested in Washington Insanity Case
Mrs Isa bella A Case 40 known as The Woman in Blue who sought to see the President at Oyster Bay last summer was arrested in Washington on a charge of insanity and taken to the House of Detention pending examination. local report notes her prior attention grabbing attempts.
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Woman In Blue
Washington
Isabella A. Case
Oyster Bay
House of Detention
Coal Production in 1906 United States Output and Value
Washington May 21 report shows 1906 US coal production at 414,039,581 short tons valued at 512,610,744 dollars. Pennsylvania contributed 200,546,084 short tons, while West Virginia surpassed Illinois as the second coal producer.
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Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Illinois
President Returns Home After Vacation Stopover
President and Mrs. Roosevelt end a six day vacation, returning to Washington as they conclude their holiday break. The couple departed their seaside retreat and are expected to resume official duties in the nation’s capital.
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Washington
Mrs. Roosevelt
Union Iron Works Finishes California as South Dakota Stalls
The Union Iron Works completes the cruiser California at 99.6 percent with minor turret work and finishing remaining. Labor troubles halt further cruiser construction in San Francisco, setting aside the South Dakota which stands 97.4 percent complete. The California, sister to the West Virginia, cost 3.8 million dollars with keel laid May 7, 1902 and launch date April 28, 1904.
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Washington
Union Iron Works
California
South Dakota
Rege Eee
San Francisco
Navy Department
West Virginia
Cal California
Northwest Postal Affairs Tradeoffs Mayville and Washington Routes
May 26 postmasters appointments list shows Mayville Laura E McConnell renamed as vice M Thomas removed Ruth W Scovill named for Molly Irwin resignation. Washington Columbus Milan Robinson named for K T Stark. Westenen Pe Ell George H Dodge for J Dunlap resignation. Piedmont John Cunnen for N N Bell resignation. Rural free delivery carriers appointed for Washington routes East Lane Frederick L Hugo carrier Spokane Sides William F Galloway carrier Wallace Galloway substitute.
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Northwest Postal Affairs
Appoin Mayville
Laura E. Mc‘Connell
Thomas
Placer
Ruth W. Scovill
Molly Irwin
Washington
Frederick L. Hugo
Payne
William F. Galloway
Walace Galloway
Pardon Conflicts Over Desertion Case Tangles Washington
A pardoned recruit enlists for a full term while a Lennon figure linked to ex-pugilist John Illogan is noted as a nephew and currently serves a desertion sentence, creating a tangle of red tape in Washington.
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Red Taps
Washington
Lennon
John Illogan
Relief for Greek refugees funding in France francs
The State Department received a dispatch stating that 10,000,000 francs will be provided to equip Greek refugees arriving in Greece. The funds are to supply implements and essentials to allow them to start new lives in their new homes.
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Washington
State Department
Greece
Copenhagen to become ambassador to Japan upon Wright retirement
Copenhagen will become ambassador to Japan in due course after Luke E Wright retires and leaves the service. No successor to O Brien has yet been chosen.
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Copenhagen
Japan
Luke E. Wright
O’brien
Tariffs Challenged as Excessive in I C C Hearing
A hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission addresses a complaint that current tariffs are excessive and unreasonable. The case centers on rate fairness and potential impacts on commerce and customers.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Two Deaths From Plague Reported in Washington
May 23 Washington reports two deaths from plague in a marine trea land case as officials cite rising health concerns and prompt measures amid pleas for vigilance and medical response.
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Washington
Timber Frauds Weave through National Land Conspiracy
Washington reports grand juries in multiple states will indict leading figures including a United States Senator a former senator a notable railroad man and two top lumber barons in a vast timber and mineral land fraud. Evidence gathered by Detective Buros links San Francisco grafters to the scheme across California Colorado Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Minnesota and the Dakotas.
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United States
Atlantic
Pacific
San Francisco
Five Workmen Killed in Armour Plant Ammonia Explosion
An ammonia pipe burst in Armour & Co beef-killing operation at the stockyards releasing lethal fumes. Five workers died and several more were seriously injured as 20 men were rendered unable to escape. Rescuers, hindered by fumes, recovered bodies hours later from the fourth floor.
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Chicago
Department of Armour & Co.s
Agene Baiaor Taal Sve
Mrs McKinley Near Death In Comatose Condition
Canton Ohio May 24 Doctors say Mrs McKinley is in a comatose state after a late afternoon consultation at the McKinley home. They indicate dissolution may not come for a day or two and there is little grounds for hope. Surgeon General Rixey arrived at 6:45 this morning.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Portman
E. J. Eyman
Massillion State Hospital
Strikers Demand Police Protection Amid Transit Violence
San Francisco May 24 2000 strike sympathizers mobbed an Eighth street car at Eighth and Bryant as violence rose during extension of United Railroads service Thornwell Mullallay assistant to President Calhoun pressed Chief Dilan for stronger police protection for company property and employees.
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United Railroads
Thornwell Mullallay
Calhoun
Dilan
Eighth
Bryant Streets
Caruso Confirms $200,000 Year Contract with Met Opera
In London an interview with a Tribune representative, Enrico Caruso confirms that Director Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York has a four year contract with him for a yearly salary of $200,000. Caruso states he will make eight to nine appearances in each of the nine months as agreed.
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the Tribune
Enrico Caruso
Conried
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Caruso
Spain and England Close in Royal Ties
Madrid dispatch reports closer relations between the Spanish and British royal families with plans for increased joint time. Royal members reportedly intend to spend substantial portions of their leisure periods in Spain.
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England
London
Madrid
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