Duponts Organize Big Capital Merger Plan
May 21 reports from New York say the Dupont firm has formed a capital of 50 million dollars as a forerunner of an explosive trust. The Duponts reportedly sought a merger with California based Jud Y companies to create the Eastern Dynamite Company, aiming to consolidate major dynamite interests.
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Duponts
York
Dupont
California
Jud Y
Eastern Dynamite Company
Mint of Moderns
Porter Bros Fruit Firm Set to Reorganize after Failure
Chicago May 21 indications are Porter Bros fruit firm, whose failure was announced at night, will reorganize soon. Its attorney says liabilities are between 800000 and 1000000 dollars and assets approach 2 million. Operations will continue through receivers.
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Chicago
Porter Bros
Ite
Sual
Banker Seligman Ties to Turbulent Money Schemes
A garbled May 21 New York report alleges banker Seligman attempted self harm. It claims he is a major promoter of monetary schemes and names J P Morgan and Rothschild associates linked to Turkish loans and finances tied to Palestine.
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Er York
Seligma
Seligman
New York
Piarpont Morgan
Roths
Rothachild
Holy Land
Palestine
Porte
Prominent chiefs call to organize a state for Five Civilized Tribes
In May 2 meeting at the call of Chief McCurtain of the Choctaws, leaders from the Five Civilized Tribes discussed organizing a state within Oklahoma with a constitution and independence after the 1906 expiration of the current government. Chief Porter of the Creeks attended among others.
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O. T
McCurtain
Oklahom
Porter
Maembly Opens With Delegates At Mayne Assembly
In Angloe California on May 21 115th General Assembly of the church convened at Em at 1 o clock with retiring moderator Rev van Dyke presiding. William H led clerk issued credentials as the assembly began. The hall filled with delegates and alternates while hymns were sung before adjournment to 8 for the day’s business. A long discussion followed on miners employment and district leadership.
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Aogelee
Cal
Emat
General Assembly
van Dyke
Princeton
Amy
Emmanist Chapel
William H
Cource
After the Coal Trust Hearst Charges Put Magnates on Trial
Washington May 21 Attorney General Knox directs District Attorney Burnett to seek a circuit court order compelling Baer Thomas Truesdale and other coal presidents to answer questions in the hearings on the Hearst charges before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Hearst
Ashington
Knox
Burnett
New York
Circuit Court
Baer
Thomas, Truesdale
Interstate Commission
Fire destroys twenty businesses and homes in Dunkirk
GHIO CONFLAGRATION Dunkirk May 21 Twenty business houses and residences were destroyed by fire this morning. Losses estimated at 125 000. A livery stable burned and the horses were cremated.
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Dunkirk
Rev Jonathan Edwards reports Seattle conference a success
Reverend Jonathan Edwards returned from the Congregational conference in Seattle and praises it as one of the coast’s most successful and entertaining meetings. Also present, Reverend G Campbell Morgan, chosen by Moody to continue his work, receives high praise from Edwards for Morgan’s ability.
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Jonathan Edwards
Seattle
Havine
G. Campbell Morgan
Evangeliat Moody
Edwardese
Morgan
Railroad Wreck in Ohio Bystanders Escape Serious Injury
A Norfolk and Western passenger train misaligned at an open switch near valley crossing in Columbus Ohio traveled at 46 miles per hour. The engine and baggage car derailed and flipped, injuring the engineer, fireman, and two postal clerks, while about 100 passengers escaped unharmed aside from minor bruises.
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Columbus
Norfolk & Western
Valley Crossing
Shirt Tail Parade at Nebraska University Rally
Several hundred students held a mass meeting on the Nebraska University campus to denounce last night's attack during the shirt tail parade. Armed circus hands acted as a special police guard during the Eagles carnival event.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska University
Eagles
Italian Priests Seeking Emigration to America
Rome reports the Vatican is taking measures to move several hundred Italian priests to the United States to aid the large and growing Italian population. The Catholic community in Italy is estimated at 6,000,000 and rising by about 200,000 annually.
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Rome
Vatican
America
Indian government to study railway methods in America
A Post dispatch notes officials will travel to the United States to observe railway practices with aims to adopt improvements. A sweeping traffic reform plan for India is outlined. Meanwhile ships arriving in New York bring hundreds of steerage passengers, the largest annual tally. Fire losses in Glens Falls are pegged above one million dollars.
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America
Post Office Deficiency Prompts Budget Cuts
Postmaster General Payne announced a nearly $200,000 deficiency in the free delivery appropriation. He cited higher demand in delivery and bureau activity and proposes to offset the shortfall by economizing in other branches.
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Washington
Payne
Printers to Play Ball in Pendleton Union Meet
Pendleton union printers held a meeting last night forming a printers nine. Another gathering is set for Sunday at 2 30 p m to finalize plans for a fast and handsome team.
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Union
Pendleton
Honor to President Roosevelt Visit in State
T. C. Taylor marks the presidential visit by flying a flag over his residence as Roosevelt travels through the city. He plans to keep the flag displayed until the president has passed through.
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T. C. Taylor
Roosevelt
Mr. Taylor
Elty
President Roosevelt in Salem in a child friendly pageant
The president's train reached Salem at 9 00 am. About five thousand school children waved flags and sang America for him in Marlon Park where only children were admitted. Roosevelt delivered his address and then spoke to citizens from the capitol steps.
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Salem
Here
America
Marlon Park
Ren
Roosevelt
Capitol
Fatal Gas House Explosion Hits Mott Haven Plant
New York May 21 A gas house explosion at the Mott Haven plant of the New York Central occurred today injuring many workers. About 100 men were present. one man is dead and two fatally hurt, with six others missing. Officials expect to recover bodies after flames subside. Debris shattered windows over blocks, causing multiple injuries as workers fled in panic.
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Putna
Berlin
Kishinev
Europe
Roumania
Morutsi
Bucharest
Buchareat
Vossiche Zeitung
Taggeblatt
Whitsuntide
New York
Mott Haven
New York Central
Referendum on the Fair Faces Possible Failure
Portland May 21 Secretary of State Dunbar ruled petitions for the referendum on the Lewis and Clark fair must reach his Salem office by 5 pm today. About 600 signatures were reported last night. roughly 4400 are needed. Farming areas oppose state spending, but sentiment may shift. success hinges on late petitions to invoke the referenda.
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Portland
Worl
Salem
Dunbar
Belog Noaie
Ita
Shareholders Confront Stratton Mine Officials in London
In a London meeting of Stratton's Independence mine shareholders today, directors faced sharp questioning from investors who lost money. A motion to receive but not adopt the officers' report nearly passed, and the chairman voiced belief in the mine despite John Hayes Hammond's critical report. Further investigations seem likely.
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London
Stratton
Independence
John Hayes Hammond
Roosevelt Among Enemy Pamphlet Issued in Oregon
In Portland on May 21 a pamphlet attacking Roosevelt’s patronage actions is circulated. It claims he discriminated against Jews in appointments and cites correspondence with promises not kept. A crowd heard Elder W. T. Knox discuss the “Investigative Judgment” and a Europe topic titled the “Eastern Question” by H. Schulty.
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Portland
Roosevelt
Oregon
Simon
Mitchell
Simon Wone
W. T. Knox
H. Schulty
Europe
Dan
Exekle
East
Preacher to Speak on Law and Liberty at Adventist Camp Meeting
Rlder F E J Snyder of California will preach at the Adventist camp meeting tonight on the topic Principles of Law and Liberty or the Relations of Religion and Politics.
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Rlder
F E. J. Snyder
California
Grain Markets Mixed On Wheat Demand Amid Weather Setback
Quotations furnished by Coe Commission Company report weak cables and a quiet market at the open. Receipts exceed last year as damage to winter wheat is noted. Cold unseasonable weather has halted growth, but cash demand remains strong. Foreseen foreign shortages suggest higher wheat prices ahead.
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Coe Commissaion Company
R. L. Boulter
Court Street
Chicago
Minneapolis
Seeeveaseuss
Non Union Men Organize amid Chicago Labor Tensions
Chicago employers form a National Employers Association with plans for a permanent headquarters and a national network to counter union pressure. Reports of suffering in West Virginia are denied by John Mitchell who says mine workers fund relief. Five hundred Italian nonunion workers strike for replacements, while Chicago Teamsters threaten sympathy actions and plant shutdowns. A laundry strike settlement nears with concessions and wage gains. Municipal and regional labor talks stall as transfers and boycotts persist.
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Chicago
West Virginia
Job
Employers’ Association
America
National Manufacturers’ Association
National Employers’ Association
New York
John Mitchell
Comforted Action Committee
Authracite Commission
Mitchell
Laundry Workers’ Union
Federation of Labor
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