Senate Passes Army Reorganization Measure in Major Session
Washington May 4 Senate actions center on the army reorganization plan to replace permanent appointments with detailed temporary assignments. The bill raises the commanding general to lieutenant general, expands the artillery corps, and changes staff structures while keeping some departments intact. A separate finance briefing reports large refundings and bank formation under the recent law, with notable figures on savings and currency term renewals.
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Armry
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Reach State
United States
Ten Thousand Little People Honor Admiral Dewey in St Louis
In St Louis on May 4 large crowds of Sunday school children waved American flags and sang patriotic songs for Admiral George Dewey. A formal reception at the Merchants' Exchange preceded the public gathering at the exposition building and a banquet at Planters Hotel with a silver punch bowl gift.
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Thousan
George Thewey
Exposition Building
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Merchants’ Exchange
Exchange
Mr. Dewey
West End
Forest Park
Park
University Club
Osset
Childiss Volows
America
Littl
de Veit
Columbia
Ixto
Planters’ Hotel
Planters
Arbor Day Observation Spreads Across New York State
Arbor Day is being observed across New York state with widespread participation. Children have planted more trees this year than in the previous two Arbor Day events, reflecting growing recognition of the holiday statewide.
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New York
Professor Harris dismisses Yellow Journal Agrippa story
Philadelphia May 4 Professor J Rendel Harris Cambridge University paleographer and authority on Biblical manuscripts visiting Haverford College ridicules the alleged new correspondence between Jesus Christ and Agrippa said to be inscribed on EpheSi um walls He calls the whole subject a fraud and says it would add little value even if proven true
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J. Rendel Harris
Cambridge University
England
Haverford College
Jesus Christ
Agrippa
Ephesium
Harris
Christ
Holt
Mining town Sandon destroyed by fire in British Columbia
May 4 report from Viewna British Columbia says the central Sandon mining town suffered major destruction with the railway station and telegraph office burned. No further details available as officials confirm extensive damage and evacuation.
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B.C
Sandon
Fast Kootenai
Fie
British Columbia
Soldier Receives Pension Papers in Cooteville Office
A Civil War veteran from Company Sevventy-ninl Pocayhania volunarm was filing pension papers at Squire Myre's office in Cooteville Pa. The man, who served three years, died soon after, and his widow and four children may be affected by the claim.
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Mig
Danil DB. Chirk
Jury Still Out in Lote Murder Case
The jury in the Joby Lote murder trial in Wilkes-Barre remains deliberating after fifty six hours. The panel has not yet reached a verdict as the case proceeds.
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Wilkes-Barre
Joby Lote
Methodist Church Debates Amusements Policy and Bishop Salaries
Chicago May 4 The Methodist conference debated amusements and a resolution to uphold strict church discipline. Dr William G Wilson offered a reform bill on bishop salaries and expenditures, which drew sharp replies before passage in amended form. A report on official church publications and salaries was approved for next week.
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Kenry Brown
Columbia River
William G. Wilson
Iowa
Buckles
General Conference
United States
Meade Ordered to Sail as General Olle Plans Return
Major General Olle with his staff is expected to embark soon from Manila after the Meade transport is put on standby. Insurgent archives seized by General Funston implicate foreign interests in unlawful dealings and reveal a detailed attack plan for American forces written in Tagalog and translated into Spanish. No correspondence from the anti imperialist party was found.
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United States
Meade
Olle
Funston
Papore
Manto
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Aldo
Senate Election Resolution Deliberated by Committee
Washington May 4 The senate committee on elections debated in general terms the house resolution for direct popular election of senators but adjourned without action and planned to reconvene in a week. A Pennsylvania legislature committee sought to be heard but opposition due to delays arose. Senator Harris pressed for quick action.
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Senate Committee On
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Pennsylvania
Harris
Witness testimony closes in Coeur DAlene inquiry
In Washington on May 4 the testimony phase in the Coeur DAlene investigation ended after nearly a month. Captain Leones presented evidence and rebuttal, with all witnesses resting as the committee concluded. On Monday counsel will resume debate and close the record.
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Testimay
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Leones
Youth Struck and Killed by Lightning in Clifford
New York May 4 John Cavin aged 16 son of Simon Cavin a resident of Clifford N Y was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm while at the supper table and died. No other injuries reported.
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John Cavin
Simon Cavin
Clifford, N. 4
Subdued Demand and Prices Persist in Trade Areas
Bradstreets notes a continued drift in demand and price levels with cautious spending and digesting existing engagements. Improvements in crops export demand and purchasing power are seen, while cotton coal markets stay weak and iron markets remain mixed. Shipping, flour, and corn figures are provided, with steady to rising activity in structural materials and export inquiries.
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Bradstreets
Birmingham
Pittsburg
Germany
Canada
Pegreagate
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United States
Will Visit Philadelphia for Republican National Convention
Joseph H. Manier of Maine and United States Senator Scott of West Virginia, representing the Republican National Committee, arrived in Philadelphia to inspect the convention hall set to be finished by May 15. Manier praised the arrangements and praised Philadelphia for keeping faith with the committee. Wisconsin Sergeant-at-Arms Wiswell will arrive May 12 and stay through adjournment.
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May
Joseph H. Manier
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United States
Scott
West Virginia
Republican National Committee
Manley
Wiswell
Wisconsin
Shipping Arrivals and Departures Across Ports
Maritime notices show arrivals at New York with Patricia from Homburg and others from Copenhagen Rotterdam and Liverpool. Neanlum reports Pree tora from New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg. Mayre lists La Touraine from New York. Naples reports Rainer Wilhelm III from New York bound for Genoa. Liverpool records Georgie sailing from New York and Lisard Posed from Kensington to Antwerp.
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Liverpool
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Antwerp
Baldwin Locomotive Works Wins Egyptian Order
Villadelphia reports Baldwin Locomotive Works received an Egyptian government order for twenty locomotives to fit the Keyptian railway. The contract calls for ten passenger and ten freight locomotives.
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Villadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Heyptian Government
Keyptian Railway
Walcott Defeats Mysterious Billy in Twenty-Fifth Round Decision
New York tonight saw Joe Walcott awarded the decision over Mysterious Billy Smith after twenty-five rounds. The crowd watched as the veteran boxers battled across a full schedule, with Walcott securing victory on points.
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Billy
New York
May
Joe Walcott
Billy Smith
British steamer Virginia sinks off Cape Hatteras
Cape Henry Va May 4 The British steamer Virginia Captain Charles Samuels from Daiquid Cuba bound for Baltimore with iron ore ran ashore on Diamond shoal about twelve miles from shore The crew of twenty six launched two boats One boat with fifteen men escaped the other boat swamped six drowned five rescued by Creeds Hill and Cape Hatteras life saving crews The ship now nearly submerged total loss Names of saved include Captain Samuels Wyness and three engineers while drowned include Samuel Park P81 George Walley and Olgen with two unknown firemen.
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George Mitchel
Martin Rasmussen
Samuel Park
George Walley
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Eampan
Olgen
Seaman
Mayor denies knowledge of police removal plan
Mayor Moir told a Tribune man he knew nothing about a proposed police removal rumor raised by Councilman J. J. McAndrew. He said council caucuses may have occurred but no details. He explained current law requires the report of absent officers every four weeks and warned Olver’s resolution would alter reporting. He noted under present practice no dock in pay exists and funds for idled time could hire two extra officers.
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Dolphs Tragic Death At Lake Winola
William Dolph a 23 year old carpenter died by suicide Thursday afternoon. A telegram to his brother Arthur Dolph brought the news to town and a note on a table stated I am tired of life and I have killed myself. He lived with his mother at Lake Winola and suffered from melancholic fits.
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Trdde
Arthur Dolph
Sweet's Market
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Arthur
President nominates officials for Hawaii posts
Washington on May 4 reports the president sent to the senate the nomination of Santora H. Dole of Hawaii to be governor of Hawaii and Geery F. Cooper of Hawaii to be secretary of Howell.
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Washington
Senate
Santora H. Dole
Hawaii
Geery F. Cooper
Howell
Divorce and Alimony In Indianapolis Case
A divorce case in Indianapolis involves Amon Hupie as husband and Maya-Inurt as wife with alimony of 9100. The report notes this as a domestic matter centered on dissolution and financial support.
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Indianapolis
Maya
Enn Pan Wet
Amon Hupie
Sinking steamer Virginia shocks coast reports
The morning edition reports the Virginia steamer sinks with local reaction and ongoing investigations. Community details include local workers and religious news, plus farm and commercial notes across regions.
Philadelphia strike shows union split over council affiliation
In Philadelphia on May 4 the building trades strike is described as a clash between rival unions rather than employer resistance. About 10,000 workers remain idle as the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners resists joining the Allied Building Trades council, amid dispute over a West Philadelphia union's expulsion for unpaid dues. The stoppage also halts work on Penn dormitories affecting 100 tradesmen, with 300 hod carters striking and a Mosale Workers union plan to start a cooperative mill if employers do not agree to a schedule. The national expo main building and Continental Worsted Mill operations show limited impact.
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Joseph B. Allen
Allied Building Trades Council
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinera
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Council
Allen
John Watson
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University of Pennsylvania
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Francie Sauna
Torge Campbell & Company
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President Receives Telegram of Sympathy From Sault Lake
Washington May 4 The president tonight received a telegram from Sault Lake Ohio expressing heartfelt sympathy for the families and friends of the victims of an unexpected death caused by an explosion. The message, signed by Melee Mo Wollt governor, conveyed appreciation for the thoughtful regrets.
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Washington
Sault Lake
Tioh
William McKinsey
Weelingtons
Atoll
Mo Wollt
Civil War Veteran Drowns Crossing Susquehanna River
Wilkeettarne May Philomiin Sutton, a well known resident of Puttun and Civil War veteran, died after crossing the Susquehanna River at oxteam day and drowning.
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Wilkeettarne
May
Philomiin M. Sutton
Puttun
Susquihinna River
State issues charters to several firms in Carriebe May Day
The state department issued charter documents on May 4 to The Biugror Blaze Company of Hanwor with capital 92000 and J Nartlett Company of Pittsburgh with capital 1000, signaling formal incorporation for both entities.
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Carriebure
State Department
Biuogror Blaze Company
Han Wor
J. ©. Nartlett
The Fall of Brandfort Surprises British Lines in South Africa
London reports describe Irish American Brigade from Lourenzo Marques striking Brandfort as British forces under Lord Roberts push toward Kroonstad. Boer flag rises over Brandfort. wounded linked to hospital. News cheers Mafeking relief, with debate in Parliament seen as mixed for government.
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Hutton
Laurenzo Maroves
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Hunter
Waal
Windsortin
Lord Lansdown
War Office
Chermside
Lord Castletown
Henry W. Lucy
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Conference at Buffalo Ends Car Repair Strike Turmoil
May 4 report from Buffalo outlines mixed outcomes in the car repairers strike. New York Central and Nickel Plate reach agreement to resume work, Erie see no accord with division superintendent, Lackawanna partial failure with master car builder Cantfield, and Western New York Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley demands unresolved amid talks. Cantfield proposes a sliding scale though workers question its benefit.
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New York Central
Nickel Plate
Erie
Lackawanna
New York
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley
Canteld
Canafield
National Guard Orders Issued in Harrisburg
Adjutant General Stewart issues a general order assigning the Brute Penelbles battalion to the sixth regiment and appointing William L. Hicks of the Governor's troop as quartermaster sergeant on the governor's staff. An order designates commissioned officer collar insignia for the guard.
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Gensero
Stewart
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
William l. Hicks
Weather forecast for Washington weekend
Washington weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for fair to warm conditions with variable winds shifting to a fresh westerly breeze. Forecaster notes warmer temperatures with a promise of pleasant weekend weather.
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Pastor Puman
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