Quaker City Machine Described by Associated Press
An Associated Press report recounts Charles Richardson describing Philadelphia politics. He portrays the city machine as a permanent force looting the metropolis while improving a few offices, and argues reforms are hard due to submission by voters and broad machine influence over government, employers, and financiers.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Kensjon
Charles Richardson
League
Philadelphia
Phila
Richardson
Mer. Richardson
Police Chiefs Meet Endorse International Identification Bureau
Touleville Kentucky May session of the Association of Police Chiefs of the United States and Canada opens with letters from foreign ministers and Washington endorsing the work. Bertillon system praised as yielding results. plans for Washington meeting of clerks and a paper on anarchists discussed. Noted anarchists in Chicago cited. Jimims Tightman described as dangerous and linked to President McKinney's assassination.
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Associated Press
Toulevile
Securay
Assoctiinn
United States
Canada
Sylvester
Washington
Bureau of Mentiscation
Phil Peltzsch
Claefanath
Deitzsch
Washington, D. C
Keeley
St Loui
Loutaville
Dotter Freneis O'Neill
Chérend & Paper
Chicago
Jimms Tightman
McWinney
Flaherty Is Dismissed as Waunun Deputy Warden
A Madison one line report states Deputy Warden J. W. Flaherty of the state penitentiary at Waunun was removed yesterday by state officials amid reported inmate treatment complaints. The move follows prior service as a Fishery division captain in Ushkork and mentions petitions from prison staff seeking his dismissal.
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Ritwaukee
Wis
Madison
J. W. Flaherty
Waunun
Conetrol
Centred
Maz
Flaherty
Nizan
Ushkork
Famed North Dakota Senator Rend Claimed Dead After Surgery
Special wire reports say former Senator Rend of North Dakota, long ill at his home, is near death after an operation. Officials forecast he may pass shortly as medical teams monitor his condition.
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Aliesuhee
Jesse Stone
Wuache
Viesey New Yerny
Wi- Yam SN
Rend
North Dakota
Tia City
Wil Ft
Porters to Pool Organizing in St Louis
A movement begins in St Louis to organize Pullman conductors and porters into a union. Reports say conductors object to the current wage schedule and are planning actions as part of the drive.
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St. Louis
Post Dinhatch
Pullman
Judge E. Roberts Announces Congressional Candidacy
Milwaukee May 3 A Jourist special from West Superior reports Judge E. Roberts of this city announces his candidacy for Congress in the new Eleventh district Graham Loh Rice this afternoon announced that if Judge Roberts wins a nomination he would run as well, signaling a contested race in Douglas County.
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Milwaukee
West Sunerior
E. Roberts
Congress
Graham Loh
Rice
Roberts
Cosigtems
Douglas County
Shipping combine dominates Atlantic trade talks in London
In London on May 8, Thomas Bowles pressed Lord Cranborne about the Panama Canal rights and the Atlantic shipping syndicate. Andrew Carnegie weighed in on mergers, stressing money gains over patriotism while predicting Britain’s future role with the United States in a Western federation. Provisional agreements detail a wide consolidation among White Star, Dominion, American and Atlantic transport lines with large debt and preferred stock arrangements. Carnegie scholarships were announced for metallurgy research in various regions.
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Associated Press
London
Thomas Gigson Bowles
House of Commons
Lord Crarborne
Panama Canal
British West Indies
PaWamys
aAsie Minor
Lord Iborne
United States
Panama Canal Company
de Wiest
Andrew Carnegie
Regul Jar
Combine
Vic Tory
Great Britain
Egie
Westminster Gazette
Rooesvelt
Carnegie
Roasay
Congress
England
Steel
Mgr
White Star
Dominion
Treay
New York
Ismay, Imrie & Co
Mills Non Tine and Messroom
Bernard Braker
Am Wa
Wampoth
New Fork
Pakistan
Berlin
Cornesle
Bear Creek Mill Burns in Wisconsin Fire
Clintonville Wisconsin May 8 The saw and shingle mill of Hyde Minster at Bear Creek between Clintonville and New London was destroyed by fire early this morning The blaze is thought to have started in the Vic engine room The loss is estimated at 39 hundred dollars with no insurance
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Saecing
Clintonville
Wis
Hyde Minster
Pear Creek
New London
Vic
Movement to offer purse for race at Elku national convention
A group of prominent men in Salt Lake City have begun a campaign to organize a club and offer a purse of $200 to Jeffrice and Fitzimmons for a twenty mile race during the Elku national convention in August.
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Ing
Salt Lake
Uuh
May
Han Beat
Thin City
Orpoalze
Clu
Jeffrice
Fitzaimmons
Hera
Elku
Auguah
Miners Crisis and Labor Unrest Sweep United States
Scranton reports the United Mine Workers propose submitting disputes with anthracite operators to an impartial board, while strikes loom as officials urge restraint. Chicago and Cleveland see threats of large scale walkouts in Pullman and metal polishing, with unions pressing for shorter hours and higher pay.
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Associated Preas.d
Scranton
United Stave Workers
Mitchell
Workers’ Organization
Beard
National Civic Federation
Jon
Nixo
United Mine Workers
Pullman
Chicago
St. Louis
Robert T. Lincoln
Pullman Company
Francis B. Daniels
Exvarston
John Himnels
Washington
T. TH. Wickes
Chicas
Cleveland
Unioun
Bryant
Fev
Utyiel
Pittsburg
Weslinghouss
Faust Pittsburg
Marshall-de- Clintic Construction Company
TR. J. Englich
Building Trader Council
Builders Exchange
Capitol
Building Exchange
Rk Soing
Carpentery
Fort Pillow
Fordier
Mountain Meadow
Mountai's Meadow
United States Army
Philippines
Mr. Purkine
California
Wid
Burton
Veat
Missouri
Lincoln
Aetegniea J
Confederacy
West
John Regan
Kias
Senate
Feat
Alexander Fr. Stephens
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Confederate Senate
Ute
Bishop Potter Recovers After Fatigue Fainting Spell
Bishop Potter, seized by fatigue and a fainting spell yesterday, showed marked improvement today and rested comfortably in bed at his residence in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Bishop Potter
Wullingis Convention Opens At Alabama Republican Meeting
The Republican state convention meets at Machinery Hall in Springfield for a noon start. Fred H Howe chairs as temporary leader after Cannon is introduced as temporary chairman. Delegates name committees and adopt proceedings with an afternoon recess.
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Associated Press
Springield
Conan Hawking
Yintes
Fred H. Howe
Ehateman
State Central Committee
Congman Cannon
Joneth
Hia
State Committee
Railroad report denied by Chicago to St Louis line
In St Louis on May 8 My A Law, general attorney for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, dismissed a Chicago report that the Rock Island was negotiating to purchase the Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis line as without truth.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
A. Law
Chicago, Tock Island
Campbell Wins City Attorney Post in Neenah
M L Campbell won the city attorney post on the forty fifth ballot to succeed Jerry Mulloy in Neenah Wisconsin. Dr J R Barnett Jr was chosen city physician and James Brown elected chief of police on first ballot. Ben Le Roy became night policeman and George Brown re elected city hall janitor. Track notes report Neenah High School qualifiers for the Northwestern Interscholastic meet with Philp Arndt and Joseph A Kex among leading contenders. The spring concert of the Neenah choral society is set for May 21 at the First Presbyterian church with Mi ters Woolsey featuring Dr Ozana and a large choir in the Creation next fall.
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tSreclat
Neenah, Wis
May S
M. L. Campbell
Jerry Tiulley
Campbbeth
J. C. Kerwin
Campbell
Kerwin
Mulloy
J. R. Barenett Jr
Police Brown
James Brown
Charles Its
William Schmitz
Michael Baeisch
Himelf
Ben le Roy
William Garfield
Robert Handfer W
Louis Bergstrom
LW. Vogt
J. P. Jasperson
J. Johnson
Major Self
Jasperson
George Brown
J. E. Johns
Athletic Park
Appleton
Madison
Philp Arndt
Arndt
Ue Mort
Joseph Kox
Ryan
Third Ward Hight
Pailo Arndt
Walter Ulrich
Philip Arndt
Bert, Smith
Joseph A. Kex
Leonard Schneller
Fred Peters
Fred Peterson
Paul Hooper
Henry Rabe
Fred Potsrven
Hart Smith
Joseph A. Kox
Clarence Livermore
Gert Smith
Emmet Christofferson
Robert Barnett
Emmet Christofforam
Toseph Ox
Eramer Christofferson
Hert Smith
Neenah Choral Society
First Presbyterian Church
Miters Woolse
Ozana
Cherua
Mra. Peters
Mr. Oborn
F. W
Tianke
Jane Cank
Choral Society
Hiram
Saitth
Beti
Oshkosh
Fred Lentstar
Spokane
Washington
Third Ward
Mre. Nash
Ostego
Hirram Smith
Na McNeenah
Milo Geyer O Muthwaukee
Statehood Bill Debated as House Deliberates Territorial Admission
Lawmakers in Washington consider an omnibus statehood bill for three territories. Debates touch on justice of admission, political motives, and the role of precedent in expanding the union.
Milwaukee clerk dismisses conspiracy charge in court
Special report from Eau Claire notes that 32 year old W. Blaunthon was dismissed today for lack of sufficient evidence to hold him on a charge of conspiracy against the Dells Mayer and Mulp company. The dismissal follows a Milwaukee proceeding.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wts
Eau
Blaunthon Wie
Dells Mayer and Mulp Company
Peasant Uprising in Poltava and Kharkoff Regions
The St. Petersburg AP correspondent reports unrest in southern Russia where famine drives theft and arson as peasants press for land divison from noble estates. Escalating clashes involve Cossacks and troops, with villages ravaged and estimates of up to 29,000 marchers.
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Associated Prese
Tondin
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Russia
Moxey
Poltava
Wharkolt
Mecklenburg
Khearlotska
Vilage
Kheloftka
Kharkoff
Oore
Kharket
Prince Cholenski
Ensene Michalorich-Doukhovski
Courtesy to Tourists Amended Customs Regulations Issued
The Associated Press reports new U S government rules for inspecting incoming passengers at U S ports. Circulars will inform travelers of duty-free items and declaration forms while collectors receive guidance on courteous examinations. Key changes cover wearing apparel and personal effects, residency status, and staff allowances for private bag inspections when ship lines arrange it.
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Associated Press
Shaw Tod
United States
Customa
Ladlex
Officials Hear Accounts Of Water Cure Allegations In Philippines
Ansociaten Press dateline Washington May H Duke of Watertown testifies before the Philippine committee about water cure used on natives in Panay and a project of burning houses. He cites a guard’s claim of harsh treatment toward prisoners and peaceful natives with some officials present. Manning of the same regiment confirms water cure actions ordered to extract a confession regarding Private O Hearn. Senator Patterson asks to summon Sixto Topez, but action is deferred.
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Ansociaten Press
Washington, D. C
May & H. Duke
Watertown
Merly
Conger
Grenn
Panay
Ness
H. Manning
Sosion
Gregg
O'Hearn
Ite
Otro Ile
Patterson
Sixto Topez
Carnegie Reassures on Anxiety Over Anglo German Tensions
Andrew Carnegie, traveling from New York aboard the steamer St Louis, arrived in London in May and urged calm on Great Britain amid anxiety. He stated there was no cause for alarm and urged prudent handling of the matter.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Carnegie
New York
St. Louis
Great Tirstain
Fire at Swan and French oil refinery halves tanks
A fire at the Swan and French O Refinery on Staten Island Sound near Elizabeth, N J, broke out early today, quickly spreading through tanks holding about 1500 barrels of crude oil and causing about 100000 dollars in damage.
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Associated Press
New York
Swan and
French O
Sent-4
Én Island Sound
Elizabethal N.J
New York Cable Franchise Law Declared Constitutional
Court reports that the New York cable franchise law is constitutional on every point. The decision awaits review by the appellate division of the supreme court and the court of appeals.
Officer of Buck Tails Shoots Self in Utter Despair
Indianapolis May 8 Associated Press reports Colt John G Watts a former lieutenant colonel of the Pennsylvania Buck Tails a famed sharpshooter regiment shot himself dead at night. The note attributes the act to personal distress during the Civil War era.
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Associated Press
Ingnton
Colt John G. Watts
Pennsylvania
Buck Take
United States Wins Arbitration Case Over Salvador Claims
The United States secured a sweeping victory in arbitration against the Salvadoran firm and related stockholders. The majority opinion orders payment of 7178 to the United States for liquidation of American claims, while Salvadoran arbitrator Jose Rove Pacus dissented.
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Resociated Press
Washington, D. C
Stuye
United States
Oie
Republic
Salvador A Vial Company
EL Tri Ps Company
Inited
Silvador
Vicnry Strong
Don M. Dickin
Salvador
He “3
California
Jose Rove Pacus
Estate distributed after court approval of guardianship objections
Judge Cleveland approves final accounting of W. H. Miller and Charles F. Plummer as administrators of Walter L. Muller estate. Objections by Abbie E. Donovan Maud Riley Nona Riley and Earl P. Finch are overruled. Executors to retain and distribute funds totaling 33435.53 two twelfths to the widow during life and 3435.83 to Mrs Miller until Chester reaches twenty one. Remaining sums allocated to named heirs and assignees with a widow’s use until age twenty five.
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Cleveland
Abbie E. Donovan
Maud Riley
Nonia Rrey
Earl P. Finch
Chester E. Miller
W. H. Miller
Charles F. Plummer
Walter L. Muller
Nelde
Stile
Ulere
Jessie A. Miller
Bessie Miller
Floyd Miler
Clara B. Carr
Atle Stannard
Margie Riley
Frances FE
Miler
Mre
Frances E. Miller
Ada E. Donovan
Ellen Afner
Nona Riley
Chester
Jesse Miller
Besse Muller
Floyd Miller
Allis Stannard
Tal Abbie E. Denavan
Ellen Myler
Riley
Moll Rideout wed at Foster City in quiet ceremony
Miss May Isabel Moll wed W. Moll of Foster City Michigan in a ten oclock Wednesday service at the bride’s parents home. J W Greenwood of Trinity Episcopal Church officiated. Only close relatives attended. The couple plans a month long honeymoon visiting Chicago Detroit and other points before returning to Foster City.
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Vlayus W. Moll
Foa
May Isabel
W. A. Rideout
Fulton Street
J. W. Greenwood
Trinity Episcopal Church
Mrs. Moll
Northwestern
Chicas
Chicago
Detroit
Foster City
Gale
New York Street Railway Signage Car Ahead Ordinance
The mayor enacts a car ahead ordinance banning mid journey passenger changes to speed boarding. Penalty reaches 310 for each car lacking proper destination signs. Any passenger may file a claim with the corporation attorney.
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Wey Associated
Tress
New York
Diay ST
Am Caults
Battle with fishermen ends in arrests and fines
Deputies Nelson and Gratzdant wrestled two fishermen, Lawrence and Wiltinas, during a May dispute on the river. A revolver and nets were recovered, and Charles Lownbe was struck in the hand. The men faced fines of specified sums in court.
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iBnecinl
Narhinvesters
Madison
Wit
Nelson
Gratzdant
Tex
Wiltinas Lawrence
Charles Lawnbe
Nuxon
Racine Bid Lowest for Public Works Pavement
The Racine board of public works opened bids this afternoon for Hick pavement on Cape, Waugee and Algona streets. Harding Nelson Johnson Bus of Racine had the lowest bid at $2.39 per square for Purington brick. Other bidders were Mongban Marder and Chris Jenneer of Racine.
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Board Fer Public Works
Hick
Ong Ccape
Waugee
Algona
Harding Nelson & Johnson Bus
Tacine
Purington Brick
Mongban Marder
Chris Jenneer
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Senate Committee On Commerce Today
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George Devers
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F. K. Higgingson
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Charles Heywood
Marine Corps
F. A. Cook
Charles E. Clark
F. FR. Chadwick
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Wiliam Folger
Hichard Wainwright
Millius Dale
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W. HL. Miller
Moll-Rideout
Guatavas
Mich
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