Philippines Affair Debate Spurs Senate Testy Session
Senate Philippines inquiry resumes as General MacArthur disclaims responsibility for General Smith orders. Mr Teller attacks Republican participation. Mr Lodge condemns harsh methods and notes Smith’s likely court martial. omnibus public building bill advances. $17.4 million for 174 cities passes. Executive session to decide witnesses and possible Philippines sub committee.
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MacArthur
Smith
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Philippines
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Aguinaldo
Gen. MacArthur
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Massachusetts
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Mr. Moyer
Washington Briefs Mixed Events and confirmations
Sanitary Hoot Mr. Root and Mike Root returned from Cuba. Cornelia Rhinchaniner of Wanamate receives an 8 pension. William Moody of Massachusetts nominated and confirmed as secretary of the navy. Weather forces garden party relocation. Roosevelt to attend international exhibitions in Chicago this fall. Ming cables Payton for ship arrest information. No further arrivals or official actions reported. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution laid a memorial marker at Mongrestioniremetery by the Potomac.
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Mike Root
Cuba
Cornelia Rhinchaniner
Wanamate
Laxorne County
William Moody
Massachusetta
Navy
Senate
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Mra
Mousevelt
Roosevelt
Chicago
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Payton
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Venlo
Gunde
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Phen
National Society of the
Sona
Mune
Clinton County Republicans Back Deemer and Patton for State Seats
The Clinton County Republican convention in Lock Haven endorsed Elias Deemer of Lycoming County for Congress with power to choose conferees. A. E. Patton of Curwensville was endorsed for state senator. A full ticket was named including Adsmillie for lieutenant governor, Lesher for prothonotary, Shearer for sheriff, Thompson for treasurer, Stoner and Gunine for commissioners, and Nintehug and Korae as auditors. Delegates to the state convention were named.
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Clinton County
Elias Deemer
Lycoming County
Congress
A. E. Patton
Curwensville
Adsemiile
Kelsey
Flemington
Lesher
Look Maven
Torrence Shearer
Look Laxen
Toby W. Thompson
Salen
Commissionen
Satterlee
Tack Taven
Renove
Trial of General Smith Opens in Manila Court Martial
The Manila court martial for General Jacob H. Smith resumes with Pedro Bela testifying about a boy’s kills in Balangiga. Capt. Waldo Ayer recounts Smith’s plans. relief comes from the sole Samar patriot. Lieut. Vandenun details Samar natives' treachery. The American Chamber of Commerce endorses army actions in the Philippines citing wartime volatility and civil governance. Cholera totals: Manila 605 cases 488 deaths. provinces 1764 cases 1281 deaths.
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Associated Press
Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Pedro Bela
Ninth Infantry
Thomas W. Connell
Samar
Balangiga
Connell
Waldo F. Ayer
Smith
Fle
Marinduque
Vandenun
Twenty-first Infantry
Military Information Bureau
American Chamber of Commerce
United States Army
Philippines
United States
Chaffee
Dalam
Queen Wilhelmina Better Amid Quiet Night at Castle Loo
Bulletin from The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina’s condition improving after a night of quiet rest. Source notes all symptoms indicate progress and a favorable trend in her health.
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the Hague
Wilhelma
Castle Loo
Train Derailment Kills Five on Atchison Santa Fe
The California Limited on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe was derailed on a curve near Cam a five miles west of Medill Missouri while traveling at tremendous speed. Five persons were killed and twenty three injured. Notable victims include Henry Gates of Australia and a son and daughter. Conductor Charles Sargent and a twin sister of the Gates boy were among the injured. The train ran an hour late and derailed as the rails spread on the curve.
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Towa
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Cini
Medill
Golnge
Mit
Weintiteinen
San Diego
Dad
Acson
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Australia
Are
CC Pamman
Cama
Three Bail Jumpers Surrender After Flight From Court
Former Deputy Coroner Samuel P. Salter of Philadelphia and Chirence Meeser and Joseph Rodgers of Washington, D. C., alleged ballot box stuffers who fled in 1899, surrendered to the court. Meeser, a Copyright Division employee, and Rodgers, a capitol police lieutenant, were part of a fourteen man repeaters gang said to have cast 200 fraudulent votes in a single division. The group linked to Republican Colonel James Barnett’s state treasurer ticket. George Kirtland, not in the gang, aided investigations. All were released on bail for next term, with Salter, Meeser, and Rodgers reappearing after surrender.
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Philadelphia
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Chirence Meeser
Joseph Rodgers
Washington, D. C
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Capitol
Washington
James Barnett
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Seventh Ward
George Kirtland
Kirtland
Sulter
Bull
Ban Johnson to Appeal Case Over Player Injunctions
Exclusive AP report from Baltimore says Ban Johnson of the American League plans a new Supreme Court appeal while the injunctions blocking Lajoie Fraser and Bernhard from playing for any team other than Philadelphia are lifted on bond. He notes possible actions if the decision fails and mentions a civil damages path. Secretary Goldman will push double umpire use with Lajoie Fraser and Bernhard as umpires at a Cleveland AL meeting.
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Ourttorneys
National League
Goldman
Baltimore American League
Cleveland
Lajoie, Fraser
Pennsylvania
Chinese Exclusion Bill Signed in Washington
President Roosevelt signs the Chinese Exclusion bill in Washington on April 4. The measure is presented to Representative Kalin of California who has shown a strong interest in the legislation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Kalin
California
Governor Murphy Resigns in Arizona Reshuffle
An exclusive wire report from The Associated Press states Governor Murphy of Arizona submitted his resignation to take effect June 10. The article notes A. L. Hradle is expected to be appointed as his successor.
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Associated Preach
Washington
Arizona
A. L. Hradle
Shaffer Likely Re-Elected Leader of Amalgamated Union
Wheeling April 26 The Amalgamated association convention endorsed President Shaffer for another term with his annual report receiving broad approval. The Shaffer report highlighted the strike history and defended his actions, while opposition appeared unlikely. Assistant Secretary Tighe will not seek the presidency. Thomas Williams of Zanesville may run.
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Associated Press
M. FP. Tighe
Thomas Williams
Zanesville
Fuller bid accepted to control Western Maryland line
Baltimore officials approve the Fuller syndicate bid of 8.75 million dollars for the Western Maryland railroad. The plan links with Wheeling and Lake Erie and the Wabash system, aiming to make Baltimore the terminus of a transcontinental line. The deal hinges on mayoral signature and further council action.
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Associated Press
Fuller Syndicate
Western Maryland Railroad
Western Mauryland Railroad
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Wabash
Fuler-Gould Syndicate
Hayes
No Fault of the Federation Gompers Replies on Steel Strike
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor issues a statement addressing the dispute with the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. He reiterates the 1901 steel strike accord and expresses readiness to travel to Wheeling if urged by Shaffer or the convention. He asserts the AFL and its officers fulfilled their duties and places any blame on others.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hismeels
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers
Shiffer
Amalgamated Association
Wheeling
Mr. Shaffer
Taft Defends Philippine War Conduct in Yale Address
Governor General William H. Taft spoke at Yale to about 2,000 students and faculty, reviewing Philippines history and governance since American possession. He argued that amid guerrilla fighting a 60,000 man army faced harsh conditions, noting occasional abuses but presenting the army as humane overall.
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Conn
William H. Taft
Philippine Islands
College Street Hall
Yale
Philippines
Taft
Elkin In Allegheny Delegates From County Cited
Chairman Andrew Robertson of the Allegheny county Republican committee says no meeting is planned for Wednesday. He states Elkin will receive 20 county delegates, with only Sixth and Seventh district picks in doubt, controlled by Von Bornhorst and county office-holders. The county has 36 delegates in total.
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Pittsburg
Andrew Robertson
Allegheny County Republican Committee
Elkin
von Bornhorst
Securities of the Steamboat Syndicate Announcement
Exclusive wire reports the 350 million syndicate set to back the Internal Shinul Steamatilp company with 6 percent bonds and preferred stock while issuing 225 million in new common stock. The syndicate remains active until January, unless dissolved earlier by managers.
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New York
Gathonliy
Shinul Steamatilp Company
Etochk
Maniwters
Maritime Ship Movements Stir Atlantic Ports
The bulletin lists arrivals and clearances of several vessels. Kronprins Wilhelm clears for Bremen Friesland Antwerp and St Louis with calls at Bremen and Antwerp. Oceanic clears for Liverpool Zeeland Antwerp and Southampton. Friederich der Große arrives from Cherbourg while other ships are noted as arriving at Cherbourg and Bremen.
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New York
Deaths of a Day and Prominent Clergy and Official
Rev. Micah In ford a well known Quaker clergyman dies in Carthage after serving at Brooklyn New York and Columbia Missouri. Colonel wl a right worthy grand templar of the supreme lodge of the International Order of Good Templars dies here today.
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Tied
Micah Inford
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Carthage
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N.Y
Columbia
tiColonel Wl
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International Order of Good Templars
Explosion on the submarine boat
Exclusive wire reports turmoil among U S senators over Elkin Watres and Palmer as Quay returns west. Rivalry centers on endorsements and county conventions with Elkin gaining support in Tuzerne county and Palmer warning against Elkin remaining in the race.
No Conference With The Beef Trust
The Department of Justice urges all who know Beef Trust methods to provide information to prosecutors. Former Judge Day will bring West Coast evidence to the city this week. There will be no talks between Knox and Davies or Beef Trust representatives after a White House briefing.
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Department of Justice
Beef Trust
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Beathen
Knox
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White House
Sugar trust officials to testify before Senate subcommittee
Washington April 29. President Havemeyer and other American Sugar officials will be asked to appear and testify before the Senate relations with Cuba subcommittee appointed to inquire into Cuban holdings. They will be the first witnesses. the committee held its first meeting with all members present and reached no definite result beyond agreeing to call the trust officials.
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Washington
Havemeyer
American Sugar Company
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Sil
Baseball Schedules and Rain Delays Across Leagues
National League games in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh were affected by rain with multiple teams listed. Umpires and players named include Hatteris McMwekin Kennedy Bowerman and Drown, with no completed results due to weather.
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Tha B. Worml
Hatteri¢s
McMwekin
Anew
Kennedy
Bowerman
Drown
Unclear 1900s baseball note notes umpire and batteries
Fragmentary report from Baltimore and St Lake mentions the game conditions rain and a list of players including Mercer Ruclow McGuire Donohue Donohue and umpire Chruthers with no clear outcome or date.
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Miners and operators meet with no settlement reached
New York April 29 The subcommittee of operators and United Mine Workers representatives met under the National Club Federation to discuss differences. President Mitchell voiced uncertainty about a settlement today and refused to predict outcomes as the conference adjourned at 4 o clock without a settlement. another session is planned for tomorrow.
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New York
United Mine Workers
National Club Federation
Mitchell
Explosion Submerges Boat Fulton On Delaware Run
The Fulton bound from Brooklyn to Norfolk exploded near the Delaware breakwater. Nine men in the hold and three on deck were aboard. Bechtal and MacArthur were among the injured and all were treated at the marine hospital. The blast stemmed from gas from a storage battery. the vessel towed for repairs once weather permits.
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Lewes
Del
Fulton
Delaware
Oscar Kohen
Arthur MacArthur
United States Navy
Harry Moore
CD. Miner
Charles Bechtal
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Gunner Bechtal
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Loubet Inaugurates Old Salon in Grand Palais
Paris April 20 President Loubet inaugurated the old Salon in the Grand Palais. The event featured 1,650 exhibits up from 1,008 last year, yielding a more impressive display and higher merit. Chatrana portraits of Mrs. Roosevelt drew much attention and earned high praise from critics.
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Paris
Tloubet
Grand Palais
Chatrana
Mre
Wil
Condition of Cummings Holds Steady After Illness
An Associated Press report from Baltimore indicates Congressman Amos J. Cummings of New York remains unchanged in condition following an illness described as double pneumonia yesterday at a church home in the city.
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Baltimore
Amos Jr. Cummings
New York
Weather forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania
Forecast outlines warmer conditions and general fair weather across Washington and Eastern Pennsylvania. Breezier southwest winds bring a milder trend with temperatures rising toward the weekend. details remain uncertain due to fragmented text.
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