Davidson Wing Beats Roosevelt Faction in Alabama Nomination Filing
Montgomery May 5. The Davidson wing of the Republican party filed papers with the secretary of state naming nominees for state offices to be on the November ticket, beating the Taft Roosevelt faction to the public record. The Davidson faction opposes the Roosevelt administration and its nominees will be the only ones on the state ticket. Collected at Columbus Ohio May 5. Democratic leaders clash over the platform with Bry an endorsed by most, while Mayor Tom L Johnson press for initiative and referendum. Judson Harmon opposes. A Cleveland mayoral address attacks Harmon as a trap to aid Bryan. Trenton New Jersey May 5. Delegates for four places to the Republican national convention are led by Fort Kean Briggs and Baird. early indications favor Fort Kean Briggs and Baird.
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Rogers not making claim for damages in merger suit
James M. Beck representing H. H. Rogers and James Stillman said in Salt Lake that reports claiming damages from government merger allegations are ridiculous. He accused a reporter of confusing dismissal with costs and clarified no damage claim exists.
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James M. Beck
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James Stillman
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Associated Press Dispatch
District Attorney Says He Would Go to Jail Over Grand Jury Minutes
New York May 5 District Attorney Jerome told Commissioner Hand he would rather go to jail than comply with an order from Judge Rosalsky to file grand jury minutes with the clerk of the court of general sessions. The minutes pertain to the November Metropolitan Street railway system investigation and would become public if filed.
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Court of General Sessions
Chance of War With Japan More Remote
Washington May 5 A general arbitration treaty between the United States and Japan was signed today by Secretary Root and Ambassador Taka hira It will permit arbitration at The Hague of nearly every clash or dispute between the signatory powers.
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Duchess to stay in France amid long voyage risk
The widowed Duchess de Chaulnes will not return to America with her father Theodore P. Shonts. A posthumous child is expected and it is deemed unsafe for her to undertake the long journey to New York. She will remain in France until after accouchment. Decision postponed. Frankfort, Ky. May 5 Governor Wilson did not finish reading all papers in Caleb Powers pardon matter in time to announce a decision.
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School Teacher Imprisoned Over Pupil Whipping After 7 Months
In Champaign on May 5 Professor Sherman Cass Tolono high school principal served seven months in jail after refusing to pay a 1800 judgment. He paid 700 dollars to Mr and Mrs Burke and was freed. Miss Annie Kelly, a young teacher, helped administer the punishment and fled but is now on bond awaiting trial for assault and battery. The Burke boy was said to be permanently injured, with Tolono rumor and tension rising over the case.
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Breathitt county feud adds another tragedy in Kentucky
In Breathitt County a fresh bloodshed links former sheriff Edward Callahan and the son of a murdered judge. John Spicer dies from a stab wound after a confrontation in Callahan store at Long’s Creek. Callahan, dying from wounds, and his son’s retaliatory shooting mark a third fatality in three months of county violence. News from Lexington ties Judge James Hargis to prior deaths, noting alleged conspiracies and courtroom clashes. Springfield report adds: state lawmakers convene and clash over printing 18,000 copies of the special committee report on institutions.
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Breathitt
Kentucky
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Sandy Hook
Marcum
Springfield
Jokers in Report Sparks Criticism of State Institutions
Chicago May 5 The asylum investigation committee signed a report for Springfield detailing criticisms of three state institutions Lincoln asylum Pontiac reform school and St Charles school for boys It accuses Governor Deneen and civil service of bias and includes testimony from Dr Zeller about a telephone conversation the committee omits in full The report cites poor food wormy oatmeal inadequate clothing and incompetent medical staff at Lincoln and notes the death of Pontiac prisoner William Hamblin as part of the case.
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Iowa
New York
Wind and rain cause wide damage at St Louis
Flooding in American Bottoms halts traffic as storms bring extensive damage. A reform school case reports brutality in a boy's death, with contrasting witness testimony. Politically, a heated floor debate is anticipated over a committee report and reform bills mirroring New York civil service style.
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Tornado Hits Village and Nearby Areas
A violent thunderstorm with near tornado velocity winds swept over the Saint Louis region on May 5 causing extensive property damage and several fatalities. A bridge on the Louisville and Nashville line near Belleville was washed out, wrecking a freight train and drowning Engineer Ward, Conductor Smith, and a trainman. Edgemont, Rafts, and the American Bottoms area suffered severe flooding forcing residents to seek improvised shelter. French Illinois was struck by a miniature tornado, unroofing many houses while St. Louis endured downed trees, broken store windows, and damaged wires.
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Eastern miners approve of terms ratified by locals
Indianapolis May 5. United Mine Workers announced that the two year wage contract from Toledo last month between miners and operators of western Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana has been ratified by a referendum vote of the locals in the region.
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Four Bodies Found In Gunness Yard In Burned Home
Four mutilated bodies were found today buried in the back yard of the Gunness home in La Porte Indiana after a recent fire. The remains indicate a murder in each case and involve Mrs Gunness and her children who perished in the blaze.
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Congress Recap May 5 Senate Debates Brownsville Riot Controversy
Washington brief notes Senate debate on Brownsville riot blame and Black soldiers, with Senator Bulkeley accusing outsiders of lawless acts in 1906 Brownsville. House passes $250,000 relief for Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Louisiana crane sufferers amid sundry civil war items and mining water supply readings.
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Benbow City Illinois Becomes Wettest Town With Saloons
Benbow City in May reports 18 registered voters and 22 saloons with 300 residents and seven brewery agents. Each saloon and agency pays 300 yearly license. town starts with 15000 in funds. In Rock Falls a May recount leaves wet tally 380 to 379, while Sterling awaits later decision on its contest.
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Standard Oil Company
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Indiana marriage not lawful here, Illinois court rules
Chicago May 5 Judge Ball of the superior court ruled that marriages contracted in Indiana within a year after a divorce in Illinois cannot be recognized by Illinois law. The decision affects couples who remarried across state lines and clarifies Illinois recognition standards.
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Minnesota Governor Johnson Predicted For Democratic Ticket
Washington May 5 The Post says Governor Johnson of Minnesota will be nominated at the Denver convention to head the Democratic ticket by Representative Winfield S Hammond of Minnesota. Hammond, who defeated former Representative James T McCleary, predicts Johnson will have a large following from the southern states and that Johnson's victory is sure.
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Russian sugar firms fail in Kiev area crisis hits debts
St. Petersburg May 5 The Russian sugar industry centered at Kiev is in crisis with two large manufacturing and refining firms suspending payments. Their liabilities total 11 5 million dollars.
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Bryan Leads Democratic Field in 12 Northeastern States
The Chicago Tribune reports a poll of Democratic workers showing William Jennings Bryan leading all other candidates as first choice for president even in the 12 Northeastern states. The survey notes Bryan’s strong showing in the region historically called "the enemy's country" and cautions that nationwide support may differ. A separate note from Springfield, Missouri records 2,000 layoffs at St Louis and San Francisco shops due to financial downturn.
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