Frisco Physicians Appeal for Aid After Disaster
San Francisco physicians in a mass meeting appeal to the nation saying over ten thousand medical professionals in the city have lost everything while aiding catastrophe survivors. A relief committee accepts medical supplies money books clothes and instruments to help the recovery effort.
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San Francisco
United States
Relief Committee of Physicians
Marine Hospital
Steel Mem Liberal
Division of Niagara water rights proposed by commission
Toronto May 5 The International waterways commission completed its report recommending canal diversions be limited to 26000 cubic feet per second on the Canadian side 18500 on the U S side and 19000 for sanitary use to the Chicago drainage canal A treaty or legislation should fix these limits and arrangements for preserving Niagara Falls are limited to 25 years.
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Toronto
International Waterways Commission
United States
Chicago Drainage Canal
Jagara Falls
McReynolds Indicted in Grain Warehouse Tampering Case
Chicago May 5 six indictments charge George S. McReynolds former grain commission merchant with unlawfully removing grain from a warehouse. Grand jury returned the indictments detailing alleged tampering with warehouse contents.
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Chicago
George S. McReynolds
Grain Commission
Grand
Insurgents Save Primary Measure by Postponement
In Springfield on May 5 insurgents within the Republican House, backed by Democrats, Prohibitionists and Socialists, blocked Speaker Shurtleff by defeating the Dailey amendment to Trautmann bill No. 4. They then postponed further action on the Dailey amendment to 1 p.m. Tuesday, hoping to gain strength with new recruits. A roll call showed 71 ayes to 76 nays. Shurtleff then postponed further consideration to 10 a.m. Tuesday.
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Springfield
House
Shurleff
Shurtleff
Ceorerem
Wemurcran
Redeue
Shanaton
Shanahan
Shuri
Moton
Messrs
Arrand
Geskewich
Gillespie
Cook
McDonough
Walsh
Craig
Linden
Clettenberg
Mabry
Shuttles
Allen
Santa Fe Contractors Begin River Work Here
Santa Fe McGinty and Murphy, local railway contractors, shipped their construction outfit yesterday from this city to start a major contract awarded by the Santa Fe. Teams will be shipped from Kansas City, but local men may be employed if possible, though fees are deemed inadequate and new financing methods may be illegal or impracticable.
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San Francisco
American Steel
Santa Fe
Pacific Mail
Witte's Retirement Officially Gazetted in Russia
St. Petersburg May 5 Official announcement in the Official Messenger confirms Count Witte's retirement from the premiership and Durnovo's exit from the Interior Ministry. Goremykin is elevated to the premiership. The emperor and premier affirm commitment to national representation and no dissolution of parliament. cabinet lineup otherwise not gazetted.
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St. Petersburg
Bank Run at Peoria Over Rumor Declared Groundless
Peoria May 5 Withdrawals of 20000 from the Home State and Savings bank of Peoria followed rumors the bank was tied to the German Fire Insurance Company of Peoria, which suffered in the San Francisco fire. Vice President Ulrich said the bank is not connected and remains solvent with deposits over a million dollars.
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San Francisco
May Francisco
Home State
Savings
Peoria
Savings Bank of
Ulrich
American Rider Champion Frank Kramer Wins London Mile
American champion Frank Kramer won the London bicycle mile in 2 minutes 7.24 seconds defeating Danish rider Ellegard and British ex amateur champion Benton. Oberlin reports Michigan University won the Northern Oratory feature with Kivo Sue Luni of Michigan delivering The Mission of Japan.
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Frank Kramer
London
Ellegard
Benton
Oberlin
Ohio
Michigan University
Kivo Sue Luni
University of Michigan
Mission
Japan
No Strike of Anthracite Miners Ends
Scranton Pa May 5 the miners scale committee recommended return to work under the 1903 award and the convention adopted the report. May 6 the convention heard there will be no strike and will resume on the award terms, with talks of arbitration and conciliation to follow. telegrams report plans for a New York conference and continued negotiations among operators and unions.
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Board of Conciliation
Scranton
Mitchell
Wilson
Keale
Greough
New York
Attempt to Avoid One Wreck Sparks Town Sensation
In Rockford Alabama May a pastor Rev John J Liges of Cherry Valley Methiodial church faces a charged scene as a hotel confrontation links to a deliberate plot to ruin a reputation. The village reels amid a dramatic controversy and widespread rumors.
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John P. Higgs
Rockford
John J. Liges
Cherry Valley
Thin Eli
Wenneslay
Amphitheatre Collapse Kills Two at High School Track Meet
At Fulton eminty high school track event in Pari WL yesterday afternoon the amphitheatre collapsed under a crowd of about three thousand. Filel Tins ley of Avon and Arthur Irang of Ver nie were fatally injured while fifteen others suffered serious bricks and broken limbs.
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Pari
Te Fulton Eminty
Abetorla
Filel Tinsley
Avon
Ami Arthur Irang
Vernie
Thifteen Othere
Traders Insurance Company Goes to Wall After Frisco Loss
Chicago May 5 A petition to appoint a receiver for Traders Insurance Company was filed in circuit court. Byron J Smith of Northern Trust was named receiver. The filing states 19 stockholders seek the appointment as the firm faces heavy losses from San Francisco. Assets around 4 200 000, facilities about 41 000 000, bond fixed at 2 000 000. The company is restrained from closing Illinois operations after receivership ends.
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Chicago
Traders' Insurance Company
Byron J. Smith
Northern Trust Company
West
San Francisco
Smvth
Democrats Fight Two Conventions In One Hall In Indiana
In Jeffersonville two congress nominations emerged from parallel Democratic factions. William T. Zenner was backed by one group while William F. Cox led the other. Separate conventions occurred simultaneously in the same hall. Wholesalers in New York facing conspiracy indictments under federal antirebate and interstate commerce laws include New York Central Railroad and partners. Names cited include Samuel G. Guilliard and others, with penalties up to 10000 dollars or two years' imprisonment. The case highlights tensions over antitrust and anti rebates statutes as prosecutions proceed in federal court.
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Indiana
Jeffersonville
Snn
Congress
William T. Zenner
Anul
William F. Cox
Fic
Watt
Spont
Cuskford
Pomeroy
Eagar
Rawin Farle
Elkins
Grand Jury
Inbar
New York City
Standard Oil Responds To Roosevelt Garfi eld Inquiry
Standard Oil officials HH Rogers and John D Archbold rejected claims of unlawful practices and defended rail and pipeline operations as fair and lawful They welcomed Garfield's inquiry and offered full access to books while criticizing the president for mixing personal critique with official duties and denying any wrongdoing They asserted ongoing compliance with the law and emphasized their commitment to fair freight rates and routes The statement also addressed objections to pipelines and rebates and stressed that competition remains vigorous and lawful amid ongoing scrutiny by authorities and rivals.
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New York
Garfield
HH. Rogers
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Associated Prows
Interstate Commerce Commission
Leason
Standard Oi Company
Standard Oil Cotgiviny
Kansas
United States
Roosevelt
Stole Muscatine Outfit Arrests and Court Actions
The report notes Claire Ward was arrested in Pleasant Valley after a similar attempt as in Muscatine. It mentions other local defendants in county court actions, a $600 bond in a drainage district case, and a London amateur court tennis final won by Jay Gould of Lakewood New Jersey. Rioting Italian strikers in Passaic left several injured and many arrests. A Knoxville fire caused about 200 000 dollars in damages in Gay Street's wholesale section.
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Ward Claire
Sheri McAchur
Scott County
Frank Lomman
Green River Soeial Drainange
Aan Hurrell
Henry Counnty
Atkinson
Pensup
Jay Gould
London
Great Britain
Jay Geld
Lakewood
N. J
HJ Bill
Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville
Tens
Gay Street
Ten Deaths After Pennsylvania Train Collision Near Clover Creek Junction
Ten people died and about a dozen injured when two Pennsylvania trains collided near Clover Creek Junction. The wreck involved an express car, a combination car, a passenger coach, and three mail cars. Causes traced to operator error at Springfield Junction, with four dying en route to Altoona hospitals and others later perishing. Victims include J W Wagner, I W Cox, Schuylkill postal clerks, and several unnamed travelers. The crash occurred while trains moved at high speed, prompting wrecking crews to remove victims.
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Alco
Pennnsylvania Suboay
Clover Crevice Junction
Wagner
Cox
Schuyttz
Postal
Harder
Herr
Duncanmen
Conover
New York
Easton
Chicago & St. Louis Express
No Cuban Revolution Found in Havana Report
The Assocratest Press states there is no foundation for the claim of a revolutionary movement in Cuba. The May 7 dispatch from Havana rejects reports of any uprising or organized revolt being underway.
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Cuba
Havana
The
Assocratest Press
Vherebs
Epitome of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washlegion May 5 brief resume from official records of yesterday in both houses of congress. The House passed naval appropriation and debated amendments with McCummins pushing stricter provisions while Republicans pressed for broader opportunities. Senate adjourned at 6:10 p.m. and House action concluded at 4:40 p.m.
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Washlegion
D.C
Aga
Congress
Ty. McCumimr
Holt
Senate
Munday
Naval
Muetuy
Obby
Tie Miey
Tiutier
Pennestrania
Guder
New York
Tie
Ieee
Fanekierord
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Burnove
Goremykin
Peoria Bank
Pittsbur
United Mine Workers
Pittsburg
Great Lakex Coal Company
Taylor
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Okie
Winder
Obie, Thelisna and
Rinals Bitiminous Ming Association
John Michell
Perasons
Ted
Imllinois
New York Federal Grand Jury
Srant
Muellet Mente
New York Central Railroad
American Sugar Retinue ‘Company
New York Cental & Hudson River Railoay
Naghsy Guiliard
Flag Company
Ang F] Pomaroy
General Iraiih Mattger
Detroit
Mich
Standard Oil
H. Rogers
Gar
Standard Oil Statistics
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J Company
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Commneree Communatan
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WOO Standard of Amalgamated Copper
Snot National Salt
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Smit. & Repret
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Peoples Gas of
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Muscatine
Passaic
Pennsylvania
Max Taiu
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Conn
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Irvin
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Rene
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