Russian Reply to Gzar Sparks Imperial Dilemma
St Petersburg May 16 Parliament’s reply to the throne speech risks a clash with the crown as it outlines points opposed by government supporters. Constitutional democrats call it temperate not an ultimatum and seek time while partial amnesty may be declared May 19. Poland raises concerns as Poland’s historic position and internal guarantees loom. Debate opens with Boditcheff and others. lack of woman suffrage mention triggers cheers.
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Novo Vremya
Goremykin
Constitutional Democrats
Poland
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Baltic
Seminoff
Saratoff
M. Boditcheff
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Riot in Cleymans brickyards over southern Negroes
Albany reported a riot between Italians and Negro workers at Cleymans brickyards twelve miles south of Albany. Sheriff Pitts and deputies then Lt Col Davis of the 10th regiment arrived. Four militia companies were dispatched as preparations were made for further action. One wounded Negro was taken to an Albany hospital. The clash arose from competition to replace striking Italians.
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Cleymans
Here
Pitts
Davis
10Th Regiment
Deep Water to the Gulf Banquet Promotes Seaports
Delegates at the rivers and harbors congress in St Louis heard calls for deep water to the gulf. Congressman Davidson of Wisconsin urged a $10,000,000 congressional appropriation without delay. Congressman Lorimer of Illinois praised united efforts to deepen the Mississippi and drainage canal, linking St Louis and Chicago as seaports.
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Chicago
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Gulf
Davidson
Wisconsin
Congress
Lorimer
Illinois
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Illinois militia changes brigade commander assignments
Adjutant General Scott issues new Illinois National Guard brigade commands in a Springfield notice. First Brigade includes First and Second infantry and Seventh infantry with Brigadier General George M. Moulton commanding. Second Brigade covers Fourth, Fifth and Eighth infantry under Brigadier General James S. Culver. Third Brigade commands Third and Sixth infantry with Brigadier General D. Jack Foster. Fourth Brigade includes First cavalry and Artillery battalion led by Brigadier General Edward C. Young.
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Springfield
Scott
Ilinois National Guard
Signal Corps
George M. Moulton
James S. Culver
D. Jack Foster
Edward C. Young
New Charities Officers Chosen For The Year
Philadelphia May 16 At the afternoon session of the Charities and Corrections officers were elected Amos W Butler of Indianapolis chosen president and Alexander Johnson of New York general secretary Among the members of the executive committee are Fred H Wines of Springfield Illinois Rt Rev G D Gillespie Grand Rapids Mich L C Storrs of Lansing Mich
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National Association
Philadelphia
Charities and Corrections
Amos W. Butler
Indianapolis
Alexander Johnson
New York
Fred H. Wines
Springfield
G. D. Gillespie
Grand Rapids
Mich
L. C. Storrs
Lansing
Train Wreck at Buffalo Leaves One Dead and Several Hurt
A Wabash passenger train derailed on an open switch within Buffalo's city limits. Engine and three coaches wrecked. Engineer James Howe killed. Fireman John Howes fatally injured. Passenger Philip O'Donnell from St. Thomas Ontario and porter J. Saunders of Chicago among several seriously hurt.
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New York Central
James Howe
John Howes
Philip O'Donnell
St. Thomas
Ont
J. Saunders
Porter
Chicago
Miners Refuse Arbitration Vote Against Offer
Indianapolis May 16 John Mitchell telegraphed John H Winder that the international executive board of the United Mine Workers voted against accepting the proposition from soft coal operators of Ohio Indiana and Illinois to submit differences to arbitration.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
John H. Winder
Columbus
Ohio
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers
Indiana
Illinois
Hearst to head Independent governor ticket in New York
William R Hearst expected to be nominated for governor on an Independent League ticket in July at Utica. He plans a full slate and aims to win over Democratic leaders, while D Cady Herrick may seek the Democratic nomination again and Francis Burton Harrison could chair the state committee.
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R. Hearst
New York
William R. Hearst
Utica
Hearst
Erie County
Buffalo
Chautauqua County
D. Cady Herrick
Francis Burton Harrison
Headless body found in cesspool near Madison saloon
Granite City Alabama May 16. The headless body of a man was found today in a rear cesspool behind a Madison saloon, near the site where John Hickey, an overland traveler to Oklahoma, was sandbagged and killed last week. Episcopalians in Session in Philadelphia. Philadelphia May 19. The 11th triennial general council of the Episcopal church in the United States and Canada opened here today. Sessions continue until Monday.
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Granite City
Madison
John Hickey
Oklahoma
Episcopalians
Philadelphia
General Council of the Episcopal Church
United States
Canada
Slayers of Prefect of Police of Constantinople Condemned
Tripoli May 16 Ali Shamy Pasha former military governor of Scutari and two boys were sentenced to death for the murder of Redvan Pasha prefect of police of Constantinople on March 24. Other defendants received from 10 years to life imprisonment.
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Tripoli
Ali Shamy Pasha
Scutare
Redvan Pasha
Ohio Operators Prepare to Open Mines in Steubenville
Steubenville May 16 notices posted at all coal mines in the county call for miners to accept the 197% yardage scale instead of a tonnage basis If not accepted mining may become non union. Bridges on the Wheeling Lake Erie railroad guarded against possible sabotage by foreign elements. Gasoline price rise reported by Standard Oil as of May 16. Steamer Lewiston shores near Chicago reef freed without injuries.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company Today
Illinois Primary Law Features and Delegate System
The act standardizes nominations for state and county offices through party conventions chosen by primary elections. It defines a party as voting 2 percent+ in the last presidential election, sets districting rules, primary timings, ballot formats, and petition requirements. It also covers voter qualifications, challenges, ballots, canvassing, and penalties, with emphasis on preserving Chicago municipal nominations under existing law.
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State Board of Equalization
General Assembly
Sanitary District
A. D
Uinder
United States
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Chicago
Bailey Stirs Senate With Self Defense Speech
In Washington and Decatur reports, Senator Bailey denounced a Chicago paper's charge as a deliberate lie during debate on railroad rate legislation. The day included Chandler's statement on Roosevelt era negotiations and a Senate move toward the anti passenger amendment amid broader insular and citizenship discussions.
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Chandler
Balle
Aldrich
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Paraker
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Tainted Money Triggers Smith College Teacher Resignation
Northampton May 16 Miss Mary E Bird of Smith college resigns after 19 years citing repulsion at tainted money from donors John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. The astronomer says she will issue a statement of convictions and withdrawal explanation at the June 19 commencement.
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Northampton
Mass
Mary E. Bird
Smith College
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
May renew strike on the Great Lakes
Cleveland May 16 The conference between marine firemen and Lake Carriers association officials over wages ended abruptly with the marine firemen rejecting the proposed wage scale. With longshoremen and other vessel workers allied, the break in talks risks returning lake traffic to its preweek disruption state after last week’s carrier longshoremen agreement.
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Cleveland
Lake Carriers’ Association
Carriers’ Association
Ownership Ticket Defeated in Denver Municipal Race
Incomplete returns from Denver on May 4 show the municipal ownership city ticket defeated yesterday. Possible exceptions include two election commissioners and three of the 16 aldermen.
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Denver
Epitome of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington reports show the Senate debating the railroad rate bill section on the Interstate Commerce Commission personnel and restoring the present five commissioners. The House transferred district education appointment power to Washington officials, authorized a consulting architect for Lake Bluff naval station plans, and defeated Tawney's 10 percent repair cap after two hours of debate. The navy section and overall adjournment followed.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Culberson
House
Columbia
Board of Education of
Washington
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Lil
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Wihites
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Senate committee endorses sea level canal plan
Washington May 16 The senate committee on interoceanic canals today voted in favor of constructing a sea level canal. Rome May 16 The pope received in private audience Rev James Schwebach bishop of La Crosse Wis.
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Senate Committee On
Pope
la Crosse
Rome
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