Bryan and Cleveland No Nomination Talk From Bryan
Newark May 11 The News interviews William J Bryan via Lincoln cor respondent. He refuses to discuss nomination questions, says Cleveland has no remote chance of being the nominee, and notes the Democratic tail mirrors Republican monopolistic tendencies. He praises Roosevelt over the anthracite strike but avoids hard trust talk. A boy introduces a pig named Sixteen-to-One and the sire Mark Hanna.
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Cleveland says he will not seek fourth Democratic presidential bid
In reply to a Athens Banner inquiry about a possible 1904 Democratic nomination, former President Cleveland states from Princeton that he has not sought nor desires the Democratic banner for a fourth presidential contest, dating May 6, 1903. He thanks supporters and clarifies his position amid civic interest.
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Cleveland not to seek nomination before Democratic convention
A Madison dispatch reports Grover Cleveland will not seek renomination before the Democratic national convention. The stance comes from William F.Vilas, former Wisconsin senator and cabinet member, a close political ally of Cleveland.
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Boiler explosion at Indianapolis mills kills one
An explosion at the Indianapolis homing mills vents a steam cloud and collapses the engine room. Fireman Charles Bowers dies from scalding while Ernest Shelton is fatally injured. Seven others are injured, Leo Wiley escapes unscathed as the tall smokestack crashes and debris fill the area.
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Eugene Hutchinson
Strike Hastens The Removal Of Plant In Hammond Ind
The Hammond Packing company plant at Hammond Indiana has been finally closed. Machinery will be removed and buildings razed. A firemen strike for higher wages, deemed unwarranted by company officers, led to the decision for immediate dismantling. The plant employed about 2,000 workers with a payroll over $20,000 weekly.
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Governor Yates vetoes nurse exam and licensing bill
Springfield Ill May 11 Governor Yates vetoed the senate bill for examination registration and licensing of nurses and for regulation of institutions that graduate nurses The veto cites lack of due deliberation and constitutional inconsistency It objects to examinations by the state board with three graduate nurses appointed from nominations by the Illinois Association of Graduate Nurses not under state board control
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Holls to Be Umpire in Venezuela Claim
New York May 11 President Roos to Frederick W Holls of this city the position of umpire to act in the settlement of the claims Germany and his Nave against Venezuela so cordial and intimate a nature that Senator Vilas speaks with knowledge of the situation. Senator Vilas has recently visited the Cleveland home in Princeton and passed several days in the company of the ex president. He has also recently corresponded with Cleveland but neither the visit nor letters received dispose any purpose on ex President Cleveland's part to become a candidate.
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Scarlet Fever Breaks Out Aboard Receiving Ship Columbia
New York May 11 Scarlet fever has broken out on the receiving ship Columbia in the New York navy yard. Over 1,000 sailors aboard state they are on the verge of mutiny due to crowded conditions.
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Like Raid in War Curtis Jett Arrested by a Seven-Man Posse
May 11 Yazoo City Kentucky report of Curtis Jett's arrest on murder charges in Jackson Kentucky. Warrant issued by Thomas Cockrell led a Winchester pursuit via John and Madison counties. Jett captured quietly at home in Jackson township and jailed in Winchester without bloodshed.
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Street Fight in Yazoo City Ends in Multiple Deaths
In Yazoo City Mississippi on May 11 a violent clash occurred between T A Kelley and E M Kelley against editor R F Birdsall and two Dorsey brothers. T A Kelley was killed, his brother wounded, and Doyle Dorsey died later. The fight stemmed from politics and prompted Sheriff Wilson to summon the Yazoo Rifles under Captain Luka to guard prisoners.
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Murder plot bared in See Yups society case
Four of eleven See Yups society presidents in San Francisco have been arrested for a conspiracy to murder 300 members of the Chinese Society of English Education. Two confessed to police. the remaining presidents are in hiding.
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Striking Mobile and Ohio railroad faces violence in Jackson
In Jackson Tennessee on May 11 a strike disrupts rail service. A man was killed, a locomotive ditched, and two trains wrecked amid clashes with strikers. Police were summoned at Union Station after a wreck. A later shooting killed Will Yarboro aboard a locomotives tender. The company asks militia protection. Separately, Frances M Anthony in Bloomington Illinois marks his 103rd birthday after a long Methodist life. born in Ireland in 1800.
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Strike Postponed After Union Pacific Spat
New York May 11 The civic federation says a threatened Southern Pacific boiler strike in sympathy with Union Pacific machinists has been postponed 15 days to seek settlement. Brooklyn saw serious trouble as non union workers were beaten and 6000 subway workers voted to press on with a six month strike if needed. Omaha laundries locked out 500 workers amid hotel restau rant tensions. Jackson Michigan reports 2000 building tradesmen on strike. Chicago tallymen lumber inspectors and Lassig Bridge workers join in strikes for union recognition.
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Rock Island Frisco Deal Approved in Directors Meeting
Des Moines May 11 directors of the Rock Island Railway System approved the Frisco deal to raise capital to 145 million dollars. Chicago May 11. Rock Island Pacific filed with the steer amended increase capital stock. total figures and state filings referenced.
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Powers of Europe Back Bulgaria Situation Clarified
Paris reports simultaneous dispatches from Paris Vienna and St Petersburg stating the great powers approve Bulgaria's conduct and will resist Sultan Abdul Hamid's stern measures against Bulgaria over the Salonica outrages. The Bulgaria issue gains united European confirmation.
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Infernal machine found on Cunard line and deadly rail crash
May 11 report details an infernal machine containing 100 pounds of dynamite found in a box at a New York pier bound for the Umbria. The box was cast into the river to avert explosion. Separately, a head on collision on the Mohawk division of the New York Central near Nelson Lake killed three men and injured eight, including Conductor Foulkes and Fireman Verdon.
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Lacerated by Bull Dogs In Wild Beach Race
New York May 11 Horace Munger a Columbia University student and athlete and Harry Arnold were severely injured after a mile long race when ferocious bull dogs that had prize winnings at the beach show attacked them near Milburn New Jersey. James Dixon a gate tender saved them by firing his revolver killing one dog and driving the other away as both youths suffered lacerations to arms and legs with uncertain recovery prospects.
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Joaquin Miller Passes From Earth in Oakland Cal
Oakland May 11 Joaquin Miller noted American poet dies after long illness in San Francisco home. esteemed writer of epic verse and public figure in literary circles. Authorities announce funeral arrangements and tributes from peers across California.
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Presidential Tour Through Santa Clara Valley
President's special train moved from Belmonte at 8 AM stopping 10 minutes in Pajaro and Felton. Thousands greeted him as he toured orchards and vineyards and praised Santa Clara valley. In Campbell he spoke to farmers, reviewed Campbell students, and will spend the night at the station before heading to San Francisco tomorrow.
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Cannon Talks of the Extra Session in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska May 11 a largely attended reception was held for Representative Cannon of Illinois at Representative Burkett's home. Cannon will stay as Burkett's guest until he leaves and a dinner followed. He expects President Roosevelt to call an extra session of Congress to begin the week of November 9 though he would not discuss likely measures. In Dayton Ohio May 11 a wrestling match between Charles Wittmer of Cincinnati and J J Rooney the one Gripman of Chicago ended in a draw after each had won a tall.
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Fire sweeps over Ottawa destroys lumber and homes
Ottawa May 11 a blaze of incendiary origin destroyed hundreds of houses and millions of feet of lumber as firemen struggled with no water. John White, released from prison for arson, was detained near the origin and charged. The area burned stretched from the Ottawa Parry Sound railway to Richmond road, with 6 hundred families left homeless and $15 million in lumber losses, mainly owned by J R Booth. A separate Golconda blaze damaged businesses and homes causing about 20 to 60 thousand dollars in losses. Three girls jumped from burning Pittsburg bedspring works windows, sustaining serious injuries.
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King Edward Heads North for Scotland Visit
London reports King Edward and Queen Alexandria left the capital today to begin their first ceremonial visit to Scotland in a royal tour marking a key moment in regal duties and international relations.
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