Promotions cancelled hit 3000 postoffice clerks nationwide
Washington May 21 The cancellation of the promotions of over 3000 postoffice clerks nationwide was reported as part of the post office investigation. First Assistant Wynne said clerks in first class offices were rearranged to fit congressionally prescribed salary limits, with excesses mainly in 700 to 1500 dollar grades across eight classes. Convicted of making false statements Newark May 21 William B Carleton and William O Rowley former leaders of North American Realty were found guilty of false statements to defraud the public. Charles Gordon Ware indicted and to be tried separately.
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Washington
Perry S. Heath
S. W. Tulloch
Washington city
post office
Wynne
Payne
Newark
Wiam B. Carleton
William O. Rowley
North American Realty Company
Charles Gordon Ware
the concern
Cuba Celebrates Independence Day Review of Troops
Havana marked the Cuban Republics first anniversary with a grand parade and salute. President Palma and cabinet officers reviewed police and fire departments, while U S Minister Squiers stood nearby. Dispatches say celebrations ran island wide. War Secretary Root sent congratulations from Washington to President Palma.
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Cuba
Palma
Havana
Patma
Punta
Zaldo
Prado
Cabanas
United States
Squiers
Senor Palma
Root
Washington
Republic of
Pershing Visits Moros After Mindanao Campaign
Captain John J. Pershing, praised for defeating Moro leaders in Mindanao, enters Moro territory ready to shake hands or fight. He favors peace, and most Moros accept his pacific overtures while a few dattos choose battle and are punished. Pershing, a Chicagoan and West Pointer, is a veteran Indian fighter.
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John J. Pershing
Mindanao
buto
Pershing
Congratulations to Cuba on first anniversary of independent government
A formal message from an unnamed American sender congratulates Thomas Estrada Palma on the first anniversary of Cuba's independent government. It praises his administration for strength, wisdom, and respect for law, notes confounding enemies and boosting friends, and extends sincere wishes for continued prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Estrada’ Palma
Cuba
Havana
Florida Mob Lynches Three in Mulberry Polk County
A white man Amos Randall and two colored men Dan Kennedy and Henry Golden were lynched near Mulberry after the murder of Barney Brown a white prohibition advocate. Mob of about 50 masked men seized them after Brown was ambushed and shot with his throat cut. Randall alleged to run a blind tiger and to have hired the others to kill Brown.
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Resaesing
Tampa
Fla
Amos Randall
Dan Kennedy
Henry Golden
Mulberry
Polk county
Barney Brown
Randall
Brown
Pennsylvania
Large Shoe Factory Fire Devastates St Hyacinthe Quebec
A May 21 blaze in St Hyacinthe Quebec destroyed the Cote Bros shoe factory and several nearby plants and homes. About 250 houses were burned displacing roughly a quarter of the city’s population. Loss estimated at 400000 with several factories and hotels damaged or consumed by flames. Fire origin unclear as wind aided rapid spread through the district.
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Philadelphia
St. Hyacinthe
Que
Cota ‘Bros
St. Antoine street
Yamaska
Cote Bros
Hudon & Allard
Duplessis Pegging and ‘Sewing Company
C. A. Hamel & Co
Lussier Bros
J. Girouard
J. Mathew & Co
Frontenac Union
Ottawa
Manila
Tondo
Heatwave Claims Three in Philadelphia and New York
May 21 reports describe record heat in New York and Philadelphia with three deaths and numerous prostrations. Brooklyn youths perished from heat in the streets, while a man believed insane leapt from a West 37th Street roof. A ferry jumper in New York left letters to two women before vanishing.
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New York
Philadelphia
weather bureau
mercury
Brooklyn
Frank Kelly
West 37th street
Hudson river
Pennsylvania
TR. Duel
Walker avenue
Middletown
N. T
N. Russell
Orchard street
Newark
N. J
Three Buildings Destroyed by Lightning in Philadelphia
Lightning started two fires causing a total loss of 75000 dollars. George W Blabon Company oil cloths building in the northern city section suffered 50000 dollar loss. Norman Eileen residence at Merion was struck and destroyed, with 110 C Thompson nearby damaged. Firefighters prevented greater damage. Bilson family unharmed. Fort Hamilton barracks in New York lost 608 dollars to fire as powder magazines were moved to safety. Catholic societies of Louavening hosted a reception and parade for Cardinal Gibbons after confirming eight classes at 149.
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Philadelphia
George W. Blabon Company
Norman Eileen
Merion
C. Thompson
Hames
Bllison
Fort Hamilton
Srmed
New York
Twelfth Amery
Suppressed Russian Jew Report Shocks U S Officials
Dr Walter Kempster charged a US commission report on Jews in Russia during the 18th exodus was suppressed and destroyed by Russian agents in Washington and Milwaukee. Copies allegedly circulated to St Petersburg and czar officials were blocked, with London printing and distribution halted by postoffice bans. The tale follows anti Jewish sentiment and political pressure across Europe and state actions on bonds and divorce debates.
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United States
Crare
Washington
Milwaukee
Walter Kenister
United
Russia
congress of the
Kempster
St. Petersburg
Europe
London
boved
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N. Market Street
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Berlin
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