Merida Sunk After Collision With Admiral Farragut
The steamer Merida carrying 2307 Havana passengers was rammed by the Admiral Farragut off Cape Charles. Passengers were transferred to the Farragut as the Merida sank at 6:30 a.m. No loss of life reported. The Farragut, with minor damage, sailed to Port Antonio. the Hamilton rescued survivors and headed to Norfolk. Navy ships, including the Iowa and Iona, rushed to assist. officials described efforts to bring ashore passengers and assess damage.
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Havana
New York
Farragut
Cape Charles
United States
Iowa
Chesapeake Bay
Sandy Hook
Merida
Ward Line
Admiral Farrragut
Philadelphia
Port Antonio
Merda
Admiral Farregut
Robertson
Vera Crux
Admiral Farragut
Mader
American Mail Steamship Company
United Fruit Company
Old Dominion Line
Hamillton
Hamilton
Norfolk
United. States
Washington, D. C
George R. Clark
Iona
Washington Navy Yard
Clark
Department
Navy Department
Bailey
Stringham
Teller's Accounts Shortage in Woonsocket Bank
Bank Commissioner Goodwin announced a final consolidation of the People's Savings bank with the Woonsocket Institute for Savings after teller Hermengilds Besette confessed to misappropriation. The net shortage is about $36,000. Besette, a 35 year old with a wife and family in Haterville, has been with the bank for over 15 years and restitution is reported.
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Associated Press
Woonsocket
FB L
Hermengilds Besette
People’s Savings Bank
Goodwin
Woonsocket Institute For Savings
Aram J. Pothier
People’s Bank
Besette
Elks Seek Special Train for State Convention
Milwaukee dispatch says Manitowoc Elks plan a special train for about fifty members plus supporters to attend the Wisconsin state convention at Green Bay. If denied they will charter local cars. The lodge recently hosted Green Bay visitors and aims to mobilize a large turnout from Sheboygan Falls and nearby areas.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Elks
Green Bay
Chicago & Northwestern
Sheboygan Falls
Mail Art Course Fraud Case In Scranton
Lewis Conrad president Conrad Lotz and W M Bingaman officers of the Correspondence School of America Scranton Pa were fined 25 each and one third of costs after a nolice contendere plea in federal court They faced charges of using the mails to defraud by claiming they could teach art and cartooning by mail Witnesses came from multiple states. costs total about $3.00.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Lewis Conrad
Conrad Lotz
W. M. Bingaman
Correspondence School of America
Scranton
Nolice Contendre
United States
Proxy Campaign Shapes Laurium Meeting Move
A postponed Laurium Mining Co meeting to July 1 spurs a new proxy drive as the merger with Calumet and Hecla faces renewed scrutiny. Judge Swan’s decision could trigger further adjournment, affecting the consolidation of Calumet subsidiary companies into the main firm.
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Associated Press
Boston
Masc
Laurium Mining Company
Calumet
Hecla
Houghton
Mich
Swan
United States Circuit Court of Michigan
Calumet Subeidiary
Shopmen Strikers to Vote on Tentative Settlement
In Pittsburg May 12 the Associated Press reports a tentative settlement basis reached after a conference between General Superintendent P. T. O'Donnell of the Western Pennsylvania railway division and striking shopmen representatives. The strikers are to vote on the proposal.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
P. T. O'Donnell
Western Pennsylvania Division
Railway
Paria Turns To French Dance Fashion In Heralded Rise
The piece surveys Paria’s new dance craze reflecting Parisian influence and the shift from earlier European styles. It notes how the French heel and toe, the minuet, and the ballet shaped by Grand Monarchs evolved into a refined, lasting art reimagined from gaudy novelty to graceful form. It ends with a reflective quip on marriage and certainty.
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Paria
Italy
New York
Dietz murder trial looms with conspiracy plea heard
In Wisconsin May 1 arguments in the Dietz murder case unfold as District Attorney Williams presses the conspiracy charge, while defense attorney Dietz challenges evidence and asserts the need to protect his family. Dietz contends no coroner testimony supports Oscar Harp's death and questions arrest circumstances.
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Associated Press
Hayward
Wis
Diets
J. Williams
John Gietz
Leslie
L. M. Studevant
Reid
Williams
Oscar Harp
Dietz
Wiliams
Tie
Davidson
Col
O. G Munson
Tietz
John Dietz
Ban on Trading Stamps and Cigarettes Pushed in Illinois House
The Illinois House passed the Hagan anti trading stamp bill banning trading stamps and their sale by merchants with a fine up to 1400 dollars or thirty days in jail. A separate anti cigarette bill was approved but publication of executions and murder details was paused after several votes.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Illinois House of Representatives
Chester Church
John Atwood
Stillmen Valley
W. T. Raleigh
Freeport
Atwood
Baldwin tests new ally metal biplane at Mineola
A staged first flight over Hempstead Plains by Capt. Thomas Baldwin showcased his experimental ally metal biplane. The event drew attention as the aircraft conducted initial maneuvers and trials near Mineola, with observers noting the craft’s cautious ascent and reported performance.
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Associated Press
Mineoln
Thomas Baldwin
Hempstead, Plains
Provisional cabinet in Juarez eyes peace talks amid rebel advance
Rebels march on Chihuahua and Torreon threaten key towns as Provisional President Madero's cabinet in Juarez outlines new foreign relations and war roles. Cananea and other fronts report shifting troop movements while Cananea forces consolidate southward.
Three Men Rescued After Fatal Fire in Columbia
In Columbia Tennessee on May 12 a major fire damaged the business district, causing about 425 000 in losses. Three men Enoch Stevens William Hooten and W Satterfield were trapped under fallen walls and pulled to safety after heroic efforts.
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Associated Press
Columbia
Tenn
Enoch Stevens
William Hooten
W. Satterfield
Rush men to the border from Fort Logan
Denver Conn May 12 rush orders were received at Fort Logan for forty new men to San Diego Cal and they will leave tomorrow Twenty five recruits have been sent to the Mexican border within the last three days. King Can Pay Board Bill Manual will go on the retired Mat of Kings at a pension of 5360 per month.
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Associated Press
Denver
Conn
Fort Logan
San Diego
Cal
Philadelphia
Sherman Law Held Valid in Chicago Packers Case
In Chicago Lil May 12 the U S judge overruled demurrers of Chicago packers in the beat trust case. Judge Carpenter ruled the Sherman anti trust law constitutional and sufficient to define offenses, sustaining indictments and the grand jury's specific charges against the packers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lil
Chicago Packers
Judge Carpenter
United States
Disuick Cour
Ing J. Oydel Araio
Carpenter
Supreme Court of the
Congress
Hey
Hegel
Supreme Court of the United States
Hae
Tunge Carpenter
Janesville Park Plans For New Track And Grounds
Milwaukee Wis May 1 A Wisconsin special from Janesville reports the Park association has purchased the old state fair grounds. Local businessmen subscribed 14.00 to the fund and the group was organized last night with officers elected including President John Michels Vice President Thomas J Nolan Secretary and General Manager C S Putnam Treasurer Bred Sheldon. The plan calls for a mile track a banked track for automobile and motorcycle racing a diamond and new playing grounds.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Jesville
The
Park Association
John ©. Michels
Vier
Thomas J. Nolan
Cunétal
C. S. Putnam
Tre Urem
Sheldon
Piente
Dem victory seen for presidential race by Woodruff
Former New York GOP chairman Timothy L. Woodruff warned at the White House that ongoing bad business conditions boost Democratic chances in the presidential race. He attributed party blame to business interests over current economic distress and natural disturbances.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York
Mr. Woodroff
Resolution protects government employees who testify
Washington May 12 Representative Rathrick of Ghlo introduced a resolution to shield government employees from penalties for testifying before congressional investigating committees. The measure asserts employers fear prosecution for allowing testimony and requires that no employee be demoted transferred or dismissed for providing evidence.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Rathrick
Ghlo Today
Madison May 12 Session Aims to Adjourn Soon
Madison Wis May 12 second shelve primary election bill passed senate 10 to 9 and goes to governor. Resolutions favoring final adjournment move through both houses with May 18 business halt and May 27 committee reports. Debates focus on delaying new business after May 1 and timing of final adjournment while Democrats push restrictive deadlines and cost objections linger.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Poverner
Louis
Jugeam
Moensle
Roessler
Long
Dat
Blu
Uinute
Maryland
Roausaler
Stoyerait
Stroul
Strous
Rayevale
Wheelin
Assembly
Raceler
Wisher
Ruvessier
Asemblyman
Gilertson
Congress
Russia
United States
Jrms
Pope Pius X Disposed After Illness In Rome
Rome reports Pope Pius X remains ill after a recent attack described as a goat related ailment. Public audiences scheduled for yesterday were suspended. Invitations for morning audiences were turned back and the pontiff conducted a short private talk with Bishop Bianconi of Ferentine as he recovers.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pius X
Thode
Kataga
Cians
Bishoy Bianconi
Ferentine
Wrecked Vessel Identified by Associated Press
Pensacola May 12 identifies the wreck washed ashore on St Andrew's beach as the schooner Queen of the Standard Oil Co. Five crew members are believed drowned. The Queen carried oil barrels and sailed from Tampa to Panama City Florida. Identification was made by men who reached the wreck in small boats.
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Guadalupe Y Calro
Tele Politico
August Beckman
Suckenbuck
Gilluaply County
Tex
United States
Rosario
Indee
Frogskv
Parral
Jiminez
Nsurrectos
Perral
Chihuahua
Lakena
Associated Press
Pensacola
St. Andrew's Besch
Queen
Standard
Tampa
Panama City
Fla
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Sheboysaw
Correspondence School
Trecr
Wim
Home
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Contentix Sinte
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Illinois
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Suecenafal
Olive Branch
Orrigon
Branife
Duaurreeto
Juarez
Francisco J. Madero
Washington, D.C
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el Paso
Texas
Secretary of War
Custom House
Cananea
Sonora
Juan Cabral
Hermosilio
Nogales
Reynolds Diaz
Agua Prieta
Magdalena
Hermosillo
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Obrigon
Braniff
Francsco J. Madero Jr
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Ojinaga
Vasquez Gomez
Gustavo Malero
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Frederico Gonzales Garcla
Pino Suarez
Juan Sanchez Azcona
Carranza
Moxico Northwestern
Gonzales Garcla
Treasury
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de la Barra
Mexico City
State Department
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Mexican Chamber of Commercce
Tampico
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Edwards
Vijuana
Lower California
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Ling
Tijuana
Nombre de Dios
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Insurre
Chihuahua City
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Torreon
Yacouveree
Zacatecas
Durango
Aguas Callentes
Bacral
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Terreon
Agus Calientes
Hue
Minas Lurvas
Princeton
Henry B. Finke
Sr Memanis
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