Restive Tongue River Indians Draw War Department Attention
May 17 report from Washington notes Tongue River Indians in Montana show restlessness and a messiah craze. Officials defer to the War Department to advise on precautions and possible military action at the nearest post to maintain order. Also: Washburn viewed as possible vice president candidate by Republicans at Minneapolis convention. Baseball scores from National and Atlantic leagues include Pittsburg 8 Philadelphia 3 and Wilkesbarre 14 Newark 22.
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British relief at Mafeking reported in Boer war update
London May 17 British relief to Mafeking area reported after fighting at Kraai Pan south of Mafeking. News notes Boer rumors, Roberts forces advancing toward Kroonstad, Buller moving toward Newcastle with 25,000 men against 5,000. Mine threat closes Negaunee iron mine with potential loss up to 200,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia Strike Riot Flares at Homan & Co Factory
In Philadelphia on May 17 a strike at Homan & Co cigar factory turned violent. Four people were arrested and one man was severely beaten, needing hospital treatment. The clash occurred at quitting time between strikers and workers, while opponents dispute claims of increased quitting. Mrs. Booth Tucker prostrated by bereavement as her infant son dies. four surviving children.
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Neely
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Execution by Proxy and Chinese pardon details
Vancouver May 12 marks a report from the Chinese press that substitutes were used to evade punishment for a Missionary Burhns case in Yunnan. Three principals faced severe penalties. one was severely harmed, another strangled at autumn assizes, and a third life imprisonment with four others ten years. Substitutes bought for up to 1000 dollars fed the system. the harmed man paid 600 dollars for a dissolute opium smoker to take his place.
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North China Daily News
Will Not Close Steel Mills Amid Rumors
New York May 17 President Elbert H Gary of the Federal Steel company denied rumors of labor unrest. He said no dismissal demand existed, no strike contemplated, and that wages had been raised voluntarily several times. He noted mills would not be closed though some may shut for repairs or local causes.
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New England
Voter totals and bonds in Havana and other brief items
About 24,000 voters have enrolled in Havana and $272,269,900 in bonds have been exchanged for new 2 percent consols. The Massachusetts house narrowly rejected abolishing the death penalty by two votes. The Berlin newspaper calls US tariff policy on Porto Rico unfair to Europe. An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot comfort and shoe fit with claims of relief from sweating and soreness.
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Cuba's Postal Frauds Endanger Postmaster Thompson
Mayans news reports warrants issued for E F Thompson Havana postmaster W H Reeves Edward Mays and Jorge Mascaro Cuban clerks in the army department all jailed as postal frauds probe expands. Thompson admits taking 435 from money order funds and altering receipts to cover shortages.
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North American Trust Company
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Prediction and disasters across states and cities
A compilation of varied notes: Arthur Sewall comments on Bryan and the presidential race with speculation about New York and New England influence. A serious natural gas explosion in Charleston injures four and damages public records. Legal actions in Washington restrain John W. Hayes of the Knights of Labor while Montana Governor Smith criticizes a senate appointment. Reports from Ogden, Kansas City, and Philadelphia cover political tickets, drownings, and a Chicago hotel fire. Dispatches reach to Kansas, Missouri, Utah, and international tensions in the Orient with China and Korea developments.
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Utah
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Montana
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Methodist Conference Sees Ban on Amusements Debate
Chicago May 17 The Methodist conference sub committees report endorses obedience and criticisms of President McKinley over temperance and anti tempt etre laws. Bishop elections may aid Thoburn in southern Asia as two missionary bishops are to be elected. The final vote on the amusements ban is expected tomorrow amid debate. The bishop ballot hints at gains for Dr J F Berry and Dr Bowen, with several rounds likely.
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