President McKinley Abandons Palo Alto Trip Over Mrs McKinley Illness
Reports from San Francisco state Mrs McKinley has improved little and President McKinley decides not to join the Stanford University visit. The Northwest trip may be abandoned if her condition fails to improve. Governor Van Sant is informed Minnesota cannot be included in the itinerary.
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Palo Alto
McKcinley
Northwest
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Leland Stanford University
McKinley
May H
Stanford University
Burlington Club
Railroad Station
Union Ferry
Washington
Cortelyou
McHinley
St. Paul
Ohio society fete anticipated during Berkeley commencement
California reports outline Ohio and Missouri society events in San Francisco. Governor Nash attends Berkeley exercises with staff and visiting congressmen, then tours the bay on the tug Resolute with Surveyor General Gleaves. Secretary Hitchcock is honored with a California reception featuring a silver mounted cut glass rover cup and festive California produce displays.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
The
Ohio Society
Terkeley
Nash
Gleaves
Resolute
Tltchcock
Missouri Society of California
Hitchcock
Palace
California
Gypsy King’s Son Reports Heist in Minneapolis Tent
Leonora Wells reports an early morning burglary at a tent near University Avenue by Midway car barns in Minneapolis. About $3,460.10 robbed, including $460.10 in coins and the rest in bank certificates. Several suspects involved. no arrests yet.
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Associated Press
Paul, Minn
Leonora Wells
Isaac Wells
Univeristy Avenue
Midway Car Barns
Ohio
Arrests in Turkey widen crackdown on Muslims
Constantinople May 14 reports that in consequence of recent Ottoman postal seizures several Muslims, including a priest of the Faith Mosque, have been arrested. It is rumored that Reshad Pasha, formerly minister of finance, is banned from the cel.
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Constantinople
Reshad Pasha
China Blue Book Reveals Irrevocable Treaty Doubts
London May 14 The foreign office issues a Chinese blue book tracing negotiations to December. A cable error misled Mr Conger about accepting terms that could bind the U S to permanent occupancy. Lord Lansdowne to Lord Pauncefote dated December 18 cites Mr Choate doubting presidential authority without Congress.
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Associated Press
London
Foreign Office
Conger
China
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Pauncefote
Choate
United States
Machinists Seek Wages as Nine Hour Day Across Nation
President O Connell and AFL leaders said many firms already signed agreements and more will bow to demands by May 20. A general nine hour day and 12 1 2 percent wage increase were ordered with arbitration for disputes. Chicago Pittsburg Fort Wayne report early compliance and a local strike tense near Fort Wayne.
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Washington, D. C
O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Gompérs
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Workers’ Trades
New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Omaha
National Trades’ Association
Employers
Zly
Association of Employers
Employers’ Association
American Federation of Labour
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Ind
Tve
Wabash
France and Turkey clash over Porte gestat gestures
Paris May 14 France joins a strong protest from powers against the Porte. Foreign Minister M Delcasse says France will recall its expeditionary corps in China once the collective note obligations and indemnities are settled. About two thousand troops have already been repatriated.
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Paris
M. Delcesse
France
M. Delcasse
China
Death by Own Action Of French Mary in Pittsburg Ta May
Mrs. Mary Leonard known as French Mary a vivandiera of the Civil War and noted figure died last night by taking poison. She served with the One Hundred and Fourteenth Pennsylvania volunteers and earned commendations and a bravery medal for her remarkable wartime service. The report notes her influence and a notorious favorite line attributed to her.
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Pittsburg
Mary Leonard
Mary
Strike riots halt Albany streetcar run as mob attacks crew
Albany May 14 The Union Traction Co faced a violent strike attempt with non union workers manning a second car that derailed after a mob attacked the crew. Police guarded the motor man as rioters threw missiles and felled trolley wires. Several arrests followed and militia consideration grew as injuries mounted and crews deserted. Major figures include Mayor Blessing Sheriff McCreary and Amalgamated Association leader Mahan.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Union Traction Company
National Guard
United States Traction Company
Nes
Troy
Cohens
Renesselaer
Watervliet
Mahan
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Catholic Knights National Convention Opens in St Louis
Nearly every state sends regular delegates to the Catholic Knights of America annual convention in St Louis. Many lay members attend as a parade of 100 uniformed members preceded services at the old cathedral where Archbishop Kane officiated at pontifical mass.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Catholic Knights of America
Old Cathedral
Kane Ore
Banker Clerk Arrested on Broad Shortage Charge
L Chetwood, confidential clerk at Brown Brothers, accused of stealing 12,000 in one item with total shortages totaling about 20,176. He served eighteen years, became a teller, earning 4000 yearly, and faced gambling and stock investment rumors.
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Associated Press
New York
E. L. Chetwood
Brown Brothers
Chetwood
Nation case goes to jury in Topeka insanity plea
Topeka Kansas May 14 The case of Mrs Carrie Nation charged with saloon smashing in Topeka last February went to the jury this afternoon in district court Her attorneys set up a plea of insanity and a defense A dozen witnesses were examined None of Nation crusaders friends were in court
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Royal twins reported in Frankfort on the Main
In Frankfort on the Main on May 4 Princess Frederick Charles of Heese, sister of Emperor William, announced the birth of twin sons this morning. The event marks a notable royal succession milestone for the German imperial family.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
Frederick Charles of
Heese
William
Morgan in London Plans to Stay in City
London dispatch reports J Pierpont Morgan will remain in London for now and not return to America. The London stock market shows no trading and quotes are nominal as arbiters try to resolve broker difficulties from the Northern Pacific affair.
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London Dispatch
Americn
Associated Press
New York
London
the Tribune
J. Pierpont Morgan
Will Tarry
America
Stock Exchange
Northern Pacific
Morgans and Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Morgan and Kuhn, Loeb &Co
UHL STILL LINGERS AMBASSADOR SINKING
Edwin F. Uhl former ambassador to Germany remains unconscious after a sinking spell early today. Doctors have no hope of recovery as his condition worsens while his son David E. Uhl faces mounting debts tied to mortgages totaling 105 500 with banks.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Germany
Edwin F. Uhl
Tle
David E. Uhl
Edwin FL Uni
Grand Rapids Fancy Furniture Company
Fancy Furniture Company
Death by Own Action Shocks La Crosse Hotel Scene
E J Cassidy a known crockery salesman died by his own action in his room at the Hotel Julien La Crosse Wisconsin on May 14. He cut his throat and attempted to cremate his body by setting fire to bed clothes, smoke drawing attention and leading to discovery. Cassidy worked for H E Horne Co of La Crosse and registered from Minneapolis, with relatives in Buffalo New York.
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Associated Pres
la Crosse
Wis
E. J. Cassidy
Hotel Julien
H. E. Horne Company
Minneapolis
Buffalo
President grants pardon for bank misapplication case
The president pardons Louis Gallot of New Gries who was convicted in 187? of misapplication of funds from the Union National Bank. He had been sentenced to ten years with credit for twenty months already served. the pardon reduces his term and sets the expiration date at May 17.
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Washington, DC
Louis Gallot
New Gries
Union National Bank
Wreck of the Colusa Found Near Queen Charlotte Sound
The American ship Colusa was found wrecked in a rocky cove on the southwest side of Reunill Sound, Queen Charlotte Am. The vessel appears stripped and abandoned, with no signs of campfires or human occupation nearby. The stern still bears the ship’s name and the letters U S A.
Gage Buys More Bonds In Treasury Action
Washington May reports Secretary of the Treasury bought three new four percent bonds aggregating 39 thousand dollars at a price of 113.62 each. The purchase adds to government debt holdings and reflects ongoing bond market activity.
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Washington, D. C
Wreck of City of Paducah Claims Fifteen Lives
The steamer City of Paducah wrecked at Brunkhorst's Landing after striking a snag and sinking within minutes. Fifteen people perished including Mabel Gardner and J. W. Vest. ten survivors listed aboard the Clifton include Mrs. Ren and pilots Fritz and John Gillen.
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St. Louis
City of Paducah
Brunkhorst's Landing
City of Clifton
de J. W. Vest
Cuba Landing
Tenn
Mabel Gardner
Charles Johnson
Gardner
Texas
Paducah
Grant Woods
Dr. Bell
McCoy
Clflon
Clifton
H. T. Ren
Carrie Minnegrode
James J. M Trustow
Fritz
John Gillen
EH. A. Lee
Wm. and
Clarence Dodds
John Scott
J. L. Farce
Oshkosh Excursion Boat Encounters Landing Opposition
The steamer Thistie carried over 10 passengers from Berlin Eureka and Omro during a second Oshkosh merchants excursion. At Omro officials barred landing at a government dock prompting a rope dispute and protests from about 25 Omro residents. The boat sailed away and returned at five this afternoon. An excursion from Neenah and Menasha is planned for tomorrow.
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Thistie
Berlin
Eureka
Omro
Landing
le Fevre
Atelon
Neenah
Menasha
Fourth biennial Woodmen of the World session opened
The sovereign camp Woodmen of the World meets in Columbus Ohio with Sovereign Commander Root of Omaha presiding. Delegates from twenty one states attend as the session begins and will continue for a week.
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Columbus
Ohio
Camp
Woodmen of the World
Root
Omaha
Fatal explosion at Champion mine injures seven
A premature explosion at the Champion mine in Victor Westbrook on May 14 killed one worker and injured seven others. The blast occurred during powder handling and stunned crews as rescuers responded, with the trapped and shaken workers treated at the scene and nearby facilities.
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Champion
Mish
Victor Westerbrook
Nomination slate set by Debkard DAR chapter
The Debkard chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution submitted a slate for election including Regent Mrs G W Burnell and Vice Regent Mrs Georges F Gilkey. Other named officers include Mira M C Phillips registrar Edith L Russell and Mary Forbes recording secretary. The annual election is planned for Friday afternoon in the federal building. The chapter may nominate additional candidates from the floor opposed to the committee slate.
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Debkard
Daughters of the American Revolution
G. W. Burnell
Georges F. Gilkey
Mira. M.C. Phillips
Mss
Edith L. Russell
Mra
Harry Hays
Rose C. Swart
Mary Forbes
Mary J. DeLong
C. C. Chase
R. P. Finney
Lucy Forbes
F. M. Bond
Het Hooper
E. M. Crane
Marty J. De-Long
W. G. Maxcy
Beasle Lou Daggett
H.R. Fling
Denial of European League Talks Amid German Austrian Moves
Berlin May 14 Government circles deny any negotiations between Austria and Germany for a European commercial league against the United States. The idea is impracticable due to race and trade diversities. US officials White and Mason say they have heard nothing of such talks and doubt any two nations favor the league. London reports mixed British reaction with Continental interest and claims of a Forsyte quote being cited, while observers see AG threats used to pressure agrarians on canal legislation.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Austria
Germany
United States
Andrew D. White
Frank H. Mason
League
London
Great Britain
J. Pierpontaforgen
FLAN
City Awards Lighting Contract To Oshkosh Electric
The special lighting committee recommends awarding the city lighting contract for ten years at 48.90 per year to Oshkosh Electric Light and Power. Lights will be 1200 candle power and lit nightly. Oshkosh Gas Light bid 0.9. The saving over the former price of 56.8 over ten years is 57,100. Mayor Mulva critiques the gain as saving a high school building. Wisconsin city comparisons show Oshkosh cheaper than La Crosse Eau Claire Milwaukee Sheboygan Racine and Madison.
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Common Council
Oshkosh Electric Light and Power Company
Oshkosh Gas Light Company
Mulva
Gxobkosh
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Milwaukee
Sheboygan
Racine
Madison
Row in the Royal Arch Conventions in Cincinnati
Two conventions claiming to be the nights of the Royal Arch, a national order of saloonkeepers, meet in Cincinnati. One faction supports the archives and is backed by Supreme Organizer C. S. Rogers of Hot Springs Arkansas. The other faction seeks reorganization, alleging mismanaged finances, a charge denied by regular officers.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Royal Arch
C. S. Rogers
Hot Springs
Ark
Smallpox Fears Rise in Madison Reports
Special to The Northwestern from Madison Wisconsin May 1x reports new cases of smallpox fueling fears of wider spread. Local authorities monitor the situation as health officials urge caution and vaccination efforts continue amid the outbreak.
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Madison
Wis
Final adjournment eyed as reapportionment bill moves
Madison reports indicate no legislative action beyond receiving governor reports. The congressional reapportionment bill and the $80,000 appropriation for the Waupacea soldiers home were listed as signed. Members Williams and MMenuel arrive for final adjournment ceremonies. Michael Kurtz named capital shipping clerk, succeeding J. E. Keefe.
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Madison
Wie
Winnebago County
Williams
Mmenuel
Michael Kurtz
Capital Shipping
J. E. Keefe
Oronto
Clash Feared as 400 Striking Railway Workers Clash
In Cedar Rapids Iowa May 14 a serious clash is feared between about 400 strikers and new shop workers at the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern railway shops. Threats have been made on both sides and the newer workers are said to have armed themselves. Two strikers were attacked today but escaped serious injury.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Oshkosh Eyes Fond du Lac Firm for New Plant Site
Gurney Refrigerator officers J Madberry David Jack and Merrick J Peck visited Oshkosh from Fond du Lac to explore site options for relocating the plant after a prior destruction. A city meeting with Mayor John Mulva and local leaders affirmed fire protection and shipping facilities as key, with tours planned of several prospective parcels around Main Street, Wise Avenue, and the riverfront.
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Col
S. W. Hollister
Esme Lenott T
Bemis
A. E. Thompson
Leander Choate
A. B. Medberry
Stephen Radford
W.%. Rideout
F. H. Jossiyn
George Hilton
J. J. Stevenson
Mr. Choate
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Himsel
FP. H. Josslyn
Fond du Tac
M. J. Peck
Fond du Lee
Atll
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Peck
Pecka
Mulva
H. EH. Bensis
Wimner Leach
W. K. Rideout
J. 4. Stevenson
F. H. Josslyn
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