Allen Installed as Port Rico Civil Governor in Historic Ceremony
Charles Herbert Allen, former assistant secretary of the navy, is sworn in as the first American civil governor of Puerto Rico. General Davis and Ulvy erney Adlon review a military parade as Governor Allen addresses a large, orderly crowd outside the executive mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Allen
General Davis
Island
van Tuan de Porte Rue
Charles Herbert Allen
Navy
Portico Rico
Ulbverney Adlon
Davis
United States
Quihones
Supreme Court of
Forte
Vorsetso
Sa Hiies
Alen
Jdudne Quinones
Lew Youk and May J Mev Plan International Christian Movement
An edit of a letter notes Lew Youk and May J Mev organizing a movement of practical Christianity. It mentions travel to England and plans to establish a headquarters in an eastern city to spread work of training and organization across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Youk
May J.mev
Harles M. Mletdusy
Topeka
England
United States
Sore
Ubon
Kean Mol Casting Plant Faces Strike Over Wages
Night crew at Kean Mol Casting demands raise of 20 cents an hour for ten hours. The molder group that walked out yesterday remains away from work and a settlement is needed to prevent a potential plant shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maret
Pie May le
Kean Mol Casting Company
Aeuide
Annual Convention of American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses
New York report states the annual convention will be held early this month. The organization shows notable progress over the past year and a large attendance is expected at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Americal Sollery of
Grand Aviay of the Metpuke Me of California Opens
The deportment emtampment of the Grand Aviay of the Metpuke Me of California opened at the Hotel Mammon today and will continue through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Man
Heavy fighting feared as Boer forces threaten Pretoria region
London reports warn of imminent heavy fighting near Thaba N'cba as Boer guards push forward with 15 000 to 90 000 troops while British defenders, led by General French, await a decisive clash. Dispatches note Boer suppliers and fortifications, with British garrisons shelling trenches and Mafeking messages relayed to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ladysmith
Thaba Necu
Lord Roberte
Ehiely
French
Pretoria
Treberte
Leon Roberis
Boshef
Lord Methuen
Warrenton Shell
Mafekingoto
Morning Post
Itveut
Pliner
Postmaster General Smith Favored as Vice President Candidate
A Westminster banquet honored Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith with Perry Heath and other post office leaders. Speeches praised Rural Free Delivery in Carroll County and urged Smith as a Republican vice presidential candidate amid applause from figures including William E. Curtis and A W Machen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Westminster Hotel
Charles Emory Smith
Perry
Heath
Post Office Department
Congress
Carroll County
Smith
United States
Carroll
Washington
William E. Curtis
Chicago Record
Postal Service
A. W. Machen
Machen
Congresamin Sperry
Connecticut
H. M. Clibaugh
Maryland
B. P. Crouse
Wesley FR. Davin
Claoaugh
Shipment of 400000 dollar military cargo arrives Philadelphia
Hethtelorn reports a late night consignment of 400000 dollars worth in UO tons of rilvitean and another 0 tons for the government. The ship Alaiwan is listed, bound to Philadelphia, conveying arms as part of a broader relvitean delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hethtelorn
Philadelphia
Ring Found In River With Name Engraved
A ring engraved with a name was recovered after debris floated in the Beenehanna River. Officials say the ring appeared among waterlogged refuse that has persisted for about two weeks in the area near Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkow
Binghamton
Beenehanna
Telay
Two Miners Die In Mine Incident At Hivefield West Virginia
In May a collapse or accident at the Fine Hin mine near Towseek, Hivefield, West Virginia, caused the deaths of A. OK Motegoomery and W. A. Themes. Several other men were injured and trapped, with rescue efforts ongoing as authorities investigated the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hivefield
W.va
Deter
W. A
Howigke
Siegel Cooper Company Incorporated in Chicago and New York
The Siegel Cooper company, capital 40,000,000, was incorporated today to deal in goods in Chicago New York and other places. Of the capital stock 16,200,000 is preferred with 6 percent cumulative dividends and the remainder in common stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegel-Cooper Company
Treston
Siegel Cooper Company
Capital
Chicago
New York
Cable Rates Fall on Tasmania and Western Australia
May begins with reduced rates under contract for Tasmania Routher Australia and West erp Australia easing transport costs for travelers and shipments amid a pricing agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tasmania
Routher Australia
Westerp Australis
Pew
Workington Widow Kennett Granted Monthly Pension
Way-Mary Kennett of Workington in Luiterne county has been awarded a pension of nine dollars per month. The widow receives ongoing support as a result of the approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workington, Way
Mary Kennett
Wyeorkng
Luiterne County
Consideration of Nicaragua Canal Marks Debated Action
The House opened debate on authorizing a Nicaragua canal with strong opposition over constitutional and treaty issues. Senators Burton Hitt Cannon warned the bill may violate the Clinton Ad error Bulwer treaty and delay routes, while Hepburn Levering Ransdell Corliss championed passage amid concerns over fortifications and costs. Admiral Walker and ex Secretary Sherman attended as observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Burton
Hitt
Washington
Ohio
Med Harbor
Hirt
Winds
Foreign Affairs
Cannon
Nilinoels
Aguinar
Admiral Waker
Tsthmiin Canal Commission
Nichraguah
Plao
Democrate
Shackleford
Missouri
Hepburn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Levering
Massechusetts
Ransdell
Louisiana
Corliss
Florida
Fletchner
Minnesota
Interstate Commission
Sherman
Admiral Walker
Alaska civil code bill passes Senate after long debate
After over two months of consideration the Alaska civil code bill cleared the Senate. An alien location amendment on mining claims was withdrawn to end disputes. The session also debated a $114 million army supply appropriation and a trustrelated amendment, which was defeated, leaving the bill unfinished at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Todav
Carter
District of
Alaska
Anly
Harry
Dem
Ark
Quartermaster’s Department
Senate
Shipping Crew Adjustments At New York Harbor
Seaworthy listings show crews and voyages between Antwerp Bremen and Liverpool with vessels named Noordland Gennanta and Noirthland clearing toward New York. The report notes arrivals and departures including the Maria Theresa bound for New York and various consignments, reflecting busy transatlantic traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seow
York
Friesland
Antwerp
Friedrich der Groeme
Bremen
Kate Wilhelm
de Girowe
Allen
Joenia
Tanne
Liverpool
Saale
Cherhowm
Southampton
Noordland
Antwerny
Gennanta
Mt. Louis
Shutchipten
Gileultai
Will Aid Kansas Printers. New York May 2
A special meeting of the New York Typothetae approved a plan to raise twenty thousand dollars to aid Kansas City printers resisting unionization efforts. The fund aims to support printers facing demands to organize all city offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arrests of Ile Matha members in Sicily
About forty members of Ile Matha were arrested in Pulerwiv Sicily. One detainee resisted violently and fled on the puller A. Authorities expect more arrests as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile Matha
Pulerwiv
Sicily
Armts
Washington May L May 11 4 proclamation extended six months
The president has issued a proclamation extending the period for Spaniel subjects in the Philippines to designate their allegiances until six months from April 11 in accordance with the treaty of Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Manis
Deaths of a Day In York and Berlin
The notice lists several deaths on May 1 in York Pennsylvania and Berlin. Level the banker and mint co director, Frank Geise York mayor, Baron Cohen private banker to Emperor William I, and General Von Steuben connected to a York town centennial visit are reported as deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Level
Mint
York
Frank Geise
Berlin
Baron Cohen
William I
Lmy
Hertin
Strike Action Expands Across Rail Lines As Meetings Set
The article reports about a broad strike wave involving Delaware, Lackawanna and Western shopmen in Buffalo and others joining the effort through the New York Central network. President Truesdale states about 250 to 300 strikers, with organizers promising to not extend the strike before talks with W. H. Waitt. The piece notes officials expect continued freight disruption but deny any broader collapse of service, with master car builder J. T. Canfield overseeing actions in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bothne
Mir
New York Central Railway
Waoilit
New York Central
New York
Mr. Waitt
W. H. Trucesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Buffalo
Lackawanna
Truesdale
Bersure
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway
Truendale
JT. Canfield
Strike on a Trestle Impacts Delaware Lackawanna Coal Yard
In Oswego New York a strike on a trestle at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western coal trestle disrupts activity. Officials threaten to replace striking workers with earlier hires if railway crews refuse duties while strikers accuse the company of plotting to force resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego
S. W
Sini
Delaware, Lackawanna
Woeter
Fle
Methodist Church Delegates Arrive for Conference Deliberations
Chicago greeted Hubert E. Mattieon and four lay delegates from Pennsylvania as they arrived to participate in the Methodist conference. Mattieon stated he serves the church’s work and aims to contribute to deliberations, denying personal aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hubert E. Mattieon
Pontiadvania
Geen Confine
Mir
Patteon
Lie
Financial Report Summary for April Collections in Lancaster
Lancaster official May L-Colector Henley reports the April celple and Ninth leterial reer dhetriut. The document lists April totals and a principal meme with figures including 81,108.00 and 206,0700001, referencing various codes such as SIS ARTU and F14.07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
May
L—Colector
Henley
Igor
Sis
Artu
Tolwind
Spire Ie
Princeton university opens new 860000 hall named Kodo tall
The May 16 report says a new 860,000 hall at Princeton University is completed and will be known as Kodo tall with an addition to Murray tall housing the Philadelphia exhibition and the YY. Mo. A. The building is a gift from William K. Dodge of New York.
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Princeton Univerity
Kodo Tall
Murray Tall
Philadelphia Exciety
YY. Mo. A
Wil- Ham KK. Dodge
New York
Seattle troupe sails to Alaska for new garden duty
Seattle on May 1 reports Companies A B V and B of the Seventh Infantry embarked for Alaska to establish additional guard duties in the new military department. Company G also departs Port Vahder for service with the Seventh Infantry at Port 81 Michiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Port 81
Michiel
Seventh Infantry
Port Vahder
Unclear Public Finance Figures From May 1 Report
A highly garbled Washington budget item reports an entity amount for April 2 and links the debt to treasury figures. The document cites a total of 81,024,800,085 with a coal balance of 200,017,008. The exact meanings of the figures and entities remain unclear due to OCR errors.
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Washington
Treasury
Dela Wort Lackawanna and Western Read Strike Spreads
Buffalo reports shop men of the Dela Wort Lackawanna and Western strike to align with New York Central workers. Headquarters estimate the walkout adds about 10 men to the striking fore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Delawort
Lackawanna
Western Read
Ayewparthy
New York Central
Iechen
Admiral Dewey Hero of Manila Greeted by Chicago Affluent Welcome
The Dewey Day celebration in Chicago marked the admiral's first American anniversary of the Manila Bay battle with a four hour parade and a continuous roar of cheers. Six hundred thousand spectators lined the route along Michigan Avenue as women in white formed the word Dewey and threw bouquets from windows while ships and bunting adorned the streets. A luncheon at the Union League followed, with further receptions at the University Club and a dinner hosted by Mrs. Arthur Caton, ending with a Navy Reserve Veterans ball at the First Regiment Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Dewey
Manila Bay
Chicago
Art Institute
Michigan Avenue
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Union League Cit
University Club
Arthur Caton
Naval Reserve
Firat Regiment
Colville Reservation Opens North Half for Settlement
Tacoma reports May 1 opening of the north half of the Colville Indian reservation for settlement. The district holds rich agricultural and mineral lands with potential for boomers. It covers about a million acres, with the ceded portion located near Mount invisibles and low grade outcrops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Colville
Fayette County Sheeppatearing Festival at Peedee University
In Fayetteette Indiana today under Peedee University auspices the College Jam hosts a sheeppatearing festival. Exhibitions include stewrind leelly willy algare and shearing sue hives with sheep dipping. Vendors offer watches for shears over a year old to show under 21 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fafrayette
Ind
Peedee Universty
Willy Algare
Vinnow Live
Bowen
Omalin
Hows
Wader
Heattie May 1 Report on Northwest Gold Fields
The anonymous report notes the gold fields of the northwest have begun and Cape None serves as the principal directive point. Early movements push up the stream to start the rush sooner than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heattie
Cape None
Enal
Charter Inwarded For Keneca Coal Co Philadelphia
Morrisburg May 1 a charter was indented by the eagle department today to the Keneca Coal Company of Philadelphia capital one hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisburg
Eigle Department
Keneca (Coal Company
Philadelphia
Writton Auxiliary Transport Flavaria Arrives at Jamestown
The Writton auxiliary transport Flavaria has reached Jamestown from Cape Town carrying 1000 per ptivonen. All aboard reported in cavellent health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
St. Helena
Flavaria
Cape Town
Cavellent Health
Trial of D Tl Robertu Ends in Discharge for Unlawful Co habitation
Salt Lake City Utah May The jury found D Tl Robertu guilty of unlawful cohabitation but he agreed today and was discharged following the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
D. Tl. Robertu
Inauguration and Election News Across Regions
Morning summaries cover the inauguration of Porte Mion Howe Considere tin Sirannzin anal and related voting activities. National and local political notes include commentary on courts, miners celebrations, and regional advertising in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynne Merscea
Allied Building Trades Strike Enters Philadelphia Eight Hour Demands
In Philadelphia on May 1 the Allied Building Trades unionized group launched an eight hour work day demand with wage increases averaging about 25 percent. Four thousand workers across mill work electrical plumbing carpentry and related trades walked out, while some affiliated and nonaligned trades began or returned to work as disputes were settled. Employer signatures to new accords are arriving and leaders expect most allied trades to have full crews back within one to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porte
United States of America
Hoult
Sol
United States
Funes
Olwes
Mirte
Ensily von
Ie Trieste
Porto Rhine
Antilles
Heniforth
Trerdom
Philadelphia
Allied Building Trades
League
Excepion
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Brotherhood of Bricklayers
Maynee
Governor Bione Visits Lake Ganoga for Trout Frying
Governor Bione and officials arrived at Lake Ganoga with private secretary and forestry commissioner. The party was joined by ex Attorney General Palmer Judge Woodward and Colonel Ricketts. Tomorrow morning the governor plans trout fishing on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
May L
Bione
Bde Fard
Gerwie
Levi G& McCauley
Rothrock
Lake Ganoga
North Mountain
Wilkes
Missing Meldavian man seized on $1200 shortage case
Nol Cumen and May Leelestmaster Charles MH. Piers of Meldavian disappeared after a $1,200 shortage. Deputy U S Marshal Garvison arrested him and he appeared before United States Judge Morgan and Weld for esna't.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumen
Nol
Leelestmaster
Charles MH. Piers
Meldavian
Dave Goo
Woere
United States
Garvison
United State
Domino Morgan
Esna't
Mulifua Notes on Wages Fall to Ten Cents Per Work
Fragmentary report notes workers facing reduced pay with wage claims and a dispute over an expected rate around ten cents per hour. Unclear names or dates.
May Day Preparations For City Center Fall Event
May 1 notes show preparations for a work’ fall to be held in the city center in May 14. The plan includes internal hotel expedition and cooperation with Pagitie Goean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thig
Postmaster Appointments Noted in Pennsylvania
Washington reports new postmaster appointments in several towns including Cedar Ledge Bradl and Wat Fr FP Brown Harleigh Luzerne County B & Bittner amid May activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tuley
Cedar Ledge
Bradl
Wat
Brown
Harleigh
Luzerne County
B. & Bittner
Terrific explosion in a mine near Colton
A blast at the Pleasant Valley Coal Company mine No 4 in Schofield Utah near Colton on May 1 killed and injured many workers. Reports put dead at 85 with 250 men at work. explosion blamed on blasting powder kegs and rescue efforts ongoing as officials rush to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Colton
Sulit Lake
Utah
Pleasant Valley Company
Schofield
Rio Grande Western Railway
Coleton
Rports
Sharp
Coal Company
Woltby
Railroad Company
Roger Davis
Jack Wilson
Tt. T. Evans
Pete Crockett
Anderson
James Wilson
Wil Winstead
Times Changes Hands in Philadelphia Ownership Move
The Philadelphia Times is sold to a syndicate led by Charles F. Kindred, with Col onel A K McClure remaining as editor in chief. The paper will be run as a Republican organization, pledging loyalty to public honesty and party principles while supporting national candidates with fidelity to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Frank McLaughlin
Charles F. Kindred
Reading Railway
A. K. McClure
Miter
I Ynes
Kindred
Republican Party
Times
the Times
Vimies
Winder Enloriel Corpore Ate
Punt
Hiel
aMule
Agratlania
Polllluil
Jullie
Pelea
Apandel
United States
Philippine
E J McAndrew Dies. BE J AleAndres Succumbs at Home
E J McAndrew died at 1 50 this morning. He was married and survived by a wife and five children. The obituary notes BE J AleAndres of 1486 North Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. AleAndres
North
Washington Avenue
Brotherhood of Mailway Trainmen convenes in Antero
The Drotherhood of Mailway Trainmen of Antero plans a major convention late this month drawing at least 2 000 attendees. The gathering is described as one of the year’s largest meetings, expected to boost the local slate of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milsaukher
Antero
Weather Outlook for Washington May Forecast
Cloudy conditions with wet spell likely mid week. Light to moderate winds from the south accompany possible showers and cooler temperatures through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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Porto Rico
Governor Allen
Siyeris
Charles M. Sheldon
Sharon
A. R. Encampment
Thaba N’hu
MR. Smith
Pennsylvania Pensions
Nicaragua
Kansas
Mafia
Bulgaria
Ninth District
New Hall
Princeton
Manila
Tudiana
Japan
L—Mie & L. Wider
Flatrack
Miedou Boon
Aetacher
Ahnot
Serdal
Esil
Hat Pola
Rush
Corporation Chartered
TEE News
Toney
Coir
Newell's Haile
Supremes Court
Loral
Weet Scranton
Sularhan
10 Adverticenwate
Knights ‘Templar
Wilke Hare
Mulifua
Anton Weth Om
Foley
Wae
Pennsylvania
Uta
E. J. McAndrew
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