Senate Inaction And Naval Appropriation Debate summary
The day’s Senate session focused on naval appropriation and armament issues. Debate covered the armor section, pensions, and private claims, with no final action on a government farm or the arming plant. In the House, Pearson v Crawfort contested election was discussed along party lines, and a private pension bill passed before adjourning.
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Monterey
Pearson
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Clark
Che
Fewall
Tallinger
NHL
Samuel
Louisiana
House
Crawford
Leige
Mase
United Mutes Navy
Iantele
Aliowila
Howse
Transvaal War Dispatches and Global News Briefs
Rapid troop movements reported as British forces advance toward Kroonstad with cavalry on three roads. Debates over a women corps for Transvaal defense and rumors of Filipino unrest noted in Manila. Strikes in St Louis yield little progress while UC seeks a charter at Psi Upsilon convention in San Francisco. Fort Scott sorghum plant sold for 25000 to Davenport interests. Bryan and Barker named at populist conventions. Embezzlement charges against Charles Webster surface. Aarezzo massacre of nine family members shocks Italy. Methodist conference debates licensing women preachers but vote fails. Fookien fire destroys 1600 homes, 20 temples. Japan estimates losses at 2 million yen. Ahmed Pasha proposes settlement talks with the United States. failure expected to renew negotiations.
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Rumers
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Cincinnati
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Cherles E. Webster
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Filipino Congress
Fookien
Japan
Ahmed Pasha
Constantinople
Ahmed
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Jeffries Retains Heavyweight Title in Coney Island Knockout
Jim Jeffries defeated Jim Corbett at Coney Island on May 12 in the twenty third round with a decisive knockout. Corbett fought valiantly with an excellent defense and sharp boxing, but Jeffries landed a short left to the jaw for the finish. The bout was clean and the crowd orderly as Corbett’s late surge could not overturn the champion.
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Coney Island
N. Y
Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Koothkout
Corbett
Ami
Corbeta
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Columbus
T. J. O'Neil
Grand Lodge
P. E. Mellehee
Henry B Lacry
Mississippi
Natcher Protestant
Phiag
President May Attend Rochester Banquet on Return from Philippines
Representative Chady brought Rochester N Y citizens to Washington to invite the president to the June 15 reception and banquet for the general on his return from the Philippines. The president praised the gesture and said he would honor the invitation if propriety permits. He would consult Secretary Root and arrange army representation with available troops.
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Washington
Chady
Rochester
N.Y
Ihem Tie
Philippines
Gen
Hia
Fierie
Root
President McKinley Signs Liberal G A R Pension Bill
The president signs a reform extending the dependent pension act to widows of soldiers and to aggregate disabilities for veterans. It raises monthly payments from 8 to 12 dollars in many cases and could cost the government an estimated two to one thousand thousand dollars annually in addition to existing pensions.
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Weseure
Washington
McKinley
Hi. A. R
Commissioner of Pensions
Evans
Ag Poxia
Mistriet Atlernens Freserating
Jostice Courte
No Change at St Louis Transit Amid City Strike
St Louis May 12 Cars run about as usual on the Suburban road guarded by police and well patronized The Transit company started two cars on the Lindell division and these run with police aboard Very few passengers can be amid Stephens returned to Jefferson City after an ineffective attempt to arbitrate strike matters
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Surburban
Omd
Lindell
An.ov
Stephens
Jefferson City
American flag raised over Samoa protectorate ceremony
Commander Tilley reports he hoisted the U S flag at Tutuaila Samoa symbolizing the protectorate over the island and adjacent isles including Manua. Assistant Secretary Hackett received the dated report from April 17.
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Washington
Hackett
Tilley
United States Naval Station Tutuaila
Samoa
United States
Manua
Indictments for Perjury Tie Craven and Simpton to Estate Case
In San Francisco on May 12 Mrs. Nettie B. Craven was indicted for perjury over her widow's share claim to the James T. Fair estate. George W. Simpton, who testified to a marriage with Fair and Craven and later swore he lied, was also indicted. Reports note other scattered items from Washington and Oklahoma, including wine production data and regional political notes.
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San Francisco
Nettie B. Craven
James T. Fair
George W. Simpton
Fair
Mississippi Laws and County Road Tax Clarifications
A Mississippi attorney general note outlines how the one mill ad valorem road tax interacts with the public road contract law of March 1909. The tax may fund roads and bridges, and may be supplemented by other funds. allowances for convicts, county superintendents, and court clerks are discussed. appointments and elections for county officials are addressed. local quarantines expenses and a Knights of Pythias meeting are noted.
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el Breiges
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Bette
Thas
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Occupy Kroonstad War Dispatch From May Front
Widespread fighting near Kroonstad ends with reports that Boer defenses hold. President Kreger remains defiant as reinforcements arrive and Lawrence Morre reports President Steve may join forces. Military authorities signal continued operations and a cautious advance toward the capital.
Alleged Party Debate Shapes Election Outlook
Fragmentary notes show discussion of potential candidates and party standings. The text references President McKinley, Mr. Metlinney, and a preacher figure amid questions about continuity and reform. The readable portions imply a contentious national race with calls for a stronger leadership to address era issues.
Barker Prophecies and Political Drama
Primitive article fragment reports William J. Ryan not invited to Napsas City convention to discuss the Netomeratic theket. The piece mentions populist vote figures and speculate on future supports and candidates as party leaders seek to satisfy voters.
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Primate Petit
William J. Ryan
Napsas
Perty
Sion
Filipino insurgents and related charges ripple across continents
A Hong Kong dispatch reports Filipino insurgents receiving funds in Mane and plans to open aggressive linen operations. In Omaha, Rev Rowland Mitts is charged with bigamy after a clergyman’s speech. the English wife claimant and Mrs Hills are involved. The preliminary trial will be held Tuesday as Hills offers a settlement.
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Southern Baptists Convene in Hot Springs for Century Day
Yesterdays trains brought 2,000 visitors with total attendance reaching 6,000 at the Southern Baptist convention in Hot Springs Arkansas. Nine speeches were delivered during Century day as crowds overflowed the Eastman hotel assembly hall and local pul pits were filled with Baptists.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Southern Baptist Convention
Assembly
Eastman Hotel
Baptists
No Tieup at Kansas City Met Rail Strike Affects Operations
Report from Ramems City Mex dated May 16 notes a wren of street railway employees composing a walkout under 4 others, delaying main lines and provoking a strike atmosphere. Deputy marshals sworn in prework to protect property and passengers as lines may be halted. plans include carrying mail by government letter carriers to prevent delays.
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Fragmentary party instructions and conference notes
A garbled record references commissions, committees, and party maneuvers with mentions of democratic and republican actors and a precaution against factional influence. It notes nomination processes, conventions, and potential strategic actions amid unclear dates and names.
Street rail strike paralyzes city. public stalls amid chaos
A lengthy street railway strike disrupts transit in Manila and nearby towns. Commuters rely on street enmires as vehicle owners profit from high fares. In Leyte and By Longes districts troops guard lines while civic groups organize relief. Three killed in a storm in St Paul as burglars tied to Des Moines thefts are captured.
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Chicago
James Demmitt
George Thompson
Des Moines
Omaha
Mohammedan Weavers Endorse Memorial Against Plague Rules
In Bombay on May 14 fifteen thousand Mohammedan weavers gathered in Venares to endorse a memorial to the Intisa government opposing the plague rules as contrary to Mohammedan law.
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Venares
Intisa
Mohammed
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