Samoan situation to gain authority as commission arrives
Cablegram from Admiral Keate reports the Bodger with the Samoan commission will reach Apia today. The commission will assume executive and administrative authority, suspend the Berlin treaty system, and take over governance, with joint handling of German claims to follow after assessing merits and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Unite States
Bodger
Apia
Samoa
Herlin
Apin
Commission
Concile
Tione
Meyers
Maxes
Osborne
Job Comiikgion
Uulet Justice Chambers
Aulet
Samo
ueSura
Berlin
Joint Commission
Ladies of Golden Eagle elects grand officers in Lancaster
Lancaster May 10 The Grand Temple Tables of the Golden Eagle today elected officers including grand templar Mr Kate Waives Philadelphia grand vice templar Mrs Lottleomer Allentown grand priest ose Ati ONinntek Philadelphia grand guide of reedida More a Waller Philadelphia grand guardian of exchemer Anna Hey Ruths Philadelphia end master of Mreninnbes Mrs Anna Marroa Philadelphia guardian of inner portal Mrs fheble Zoreer York grand guardian of outer portal Mrs Ada Keim Potts town and other posts filled amidst fraternal ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Grand Temple
Golden Eagle
Althiers
Grind Templar
Kate Waives
Philadelphia
Templar
Lottleomer
Allentown
Ose Ati Oninntek
Philidety
Reedida
Palindelphia
Eran
Mire
Fheble Zoreer
York
Mise Ada Keim
Potts Town
Crand Thetee
Mids Mies Gordon
Phitlielelyiibi
Letter Carriers Aims for Roosevelt Visit and Scranton Meet
The Letter Carriers’ association plans a national convention in Scranton and seeks Governor Roosevelt’s attendance. A Bermmen committee met to coordinate the event while a delegation traveled to Albany to invite the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Curriers’ Associaton
Scrantonu
Acilizer
Fron Bermnien
Association
Albany Jones
Rouvel
Mrs George's Lecture In Olympia Draws Small Crowd
Anna F. Gears gave her first lecture in Olympia despite only fourteen admissions paid. The audience was small but the speaker delivered a spirited talk, which was described as nearly life changing for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsivaihenville
Anna F. Gears
Olympia Tible City
Howe
Teller Boggs Sentenced in Federal Case
In Wilmington Delaware Moy lh Williags WN reports Teller Boggs received a five year federal term. The sentence follows a United States alert court ruling related to the defaulting vehicle of the mover Southonal tank. The case previously involved the bank suspension and capital concerns, with defendant Blake Benne or Keltney cited in two trials where juries disagreed on charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teller Boggs
Wilmington
Del
Moy
Williags
Bouss
Voller
United States
Vrentot
N. d
Fremont
Bio He Bank
Eoilieel Fruneyy oOo
Ffoene
Blake Benne
Keltney
Conpoiteey
Funda
Rifles Found in Havana Spur Anti Annexation Rumors
A sensational Havana report claims 500 Mauser rifles were found in the possession of a prominent anti annexationist. Chief of Detectives Lopes calls the report absurd and notes officers’ homes often hold regimental arms. Nearby Casa Hinnea has been disinfected and Chinese residents moved as disease concerns ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Alfonso Lopes
Senor Lone
Casa Hinnea
John G. Davin
Toon
General Ludlow
Obispo Street
Cienfuenes
May crop reports show winter wheat area and conditions
The May crop report shows winter wheat in cultivation around 35 million acres on May 17, slightly below last fall's sowing but above last fall's harvest area. State by state declines are listed, with overall crop condition statewide around 56.0 percent and notes on spring plowing delays and progress toward the usual May 1 completion percentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Kiensas
Dilnels
Missouri
Texas
Ohio
Nebraska
Michigan
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Tennesse
Kentucky
Tacina
Ilinois
Kansas
California
Oklahoma
New York
Buffalo Grain Shovelers Near Settlement In Strike Talks
Buffalo May 10 The grain shovelers and contractor Connors moved closer to a settlement as leaders indicated willingness to accept terms from the lake carriers. A late conference at Bishop Quigley’s residence produced a shift toward compromise with a general unloading superintendent to oversee port duties and Connors to draw commission only through year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Connors
Bishop Quidley
Mowlay
Femin
Bhethey Oviniey
Lake Corrivers’ Association
Bishop Quijgiey
Father O'Connell
Keefe
International Longshoremen’ S Association
Grain Rhovelers’ Union
Protot
Filipino Army Engagement and Philippine Commission Proposals
Manila dispatch reports Mascardo's forces attacking Sin Fernando with heavy fire and wine fueled audacity. U S gunboats clear rebels from Calumpit. about San Fernando civic leaders seek peace as MacArthur plans troop reinforcement. Commission studies provincial constitution modeled after California to organize governance in Negror.
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Manila
Mascardos
Bacolor
Sin Pforntindo
Mascardis
Thieerlor
Montana
Muscardos
T Hem
San Remando
Lunn
San Isidro
MacArthur
San Fernandes
Bacarlor
United States
Philippine Con Mission
Negroor
Smith
California
Jtary Vyeaime
Svvero
PhiNpine
Miteion
Provident A Charm
Alger to attend unveiling of Genoa Martrantt statue in Harrisburg
Vice Secretary Alger will depart Washington tomorrow for Harrisburg to oversee ceremonies surrounding the unveiling of the Genoa Martrantt equestrian statue next Friday in the Pennsylvania capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Harrisburg
Washington
Harrhsburg
Genoa Martrantt
Fire destroys tobacco houses in Malifax county incident
An accidental fire in South Dobteion, Malifax county, Richmond Va area this afternoon destroyed three tobacco houses and damaged a dwelling. Loss estimated at seven thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
South Dobteion
Malifax County
Pennsylvania Pensions Increase Approves Rewards
A late century notice reports pension increases in Pennsylvania with changes affecting beneficiaries including Charlot Randolph and Bradford residents. The document lists revised amounts rising from $17 to $44 and references related certifications and subitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
Abboy
Increawe
Charlot Randolph
Wodit
Pline
Bradford
Charis Reach
Bradtoml
Governor Slane Sets Execution Date for Colonned Smith
Vardaburg reports Governor Slane fixed a July 1 execution date for Al Burt Smith of the city, condemned for poisoning his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vardaburg
Slanehue
Alburt Smith Coolonnd
Deaths of a Day in Lancaster County and Nearby Towns
May 10 reports from Lancaster and surrounding areas note multiple deaths from various causes. Preacher W Hevy of Mt Joy dies from a late night injury, while Peter Bhead, a senior railroad figure, dies as a train arrives in New Oxford. Theo Hov, a River Brethren leader, dies at Greensburg after a life of service. he is survived by a daughter, a wife, twenty-seven grandchildren and thirtygreat-grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Hevy
Duelton
Wily
Presbyderiohareh
Mt. Joy
Bunnelay
Fietigehure
Peter
Maryland
New Gixford
Nambersbuirg
Theo Hov
Lehman
Uroenwille
Thin
Ik Dwuwrhter
State Appropriations Bill Actions by Governor
Governor Yeaterday signed appropriation bills totaling hundreds of thousands to institutions across Harrisburg. Names include Hantera state penitentiary Cottage State hospital Mercer and Western state institution for feeble minded. Also vetoed measures taxing local real estate and a Civil War medal recognition bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hantera State Penitentiary
Cottage State Hospital
Mercer
State Board of Public Charities
State Board of Health and Vital Suruetures
Werneraville
Reform School
Morganta
Huntingdon
National Guards of Pennsylvania
Western State Institution For
Polk
State Board of Game Commissioners
Pennsylvania
State Hospital For
Warren
Norriatown
Danville
Connelleville
Western Pennsylvania
Fieh
Clossburg
Stone
Willan Bendwe Wilton
Comemonwealth
savi@ties
Love Letters Written in Milk in Bertha Beilstein Trial
Testimony in Pittsburg reveals Bertha Beilstein and cousins used milk written letters to conceal talks of a mother’s murder. Witness Frederick Williams Chicago describes the milk writing method and purported spirit sightings as defense questions probe the defendant’s influence and the motive behind the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Beilstein
Frederick Williams
Chicago
Pittsburg
Posse
Pepe CIA
Frederik
William Belletein
Borun
Aertha
Eipher
District Atterney
Hottie
Questontie
Bertha
Dr. Bellavenn
Edward
Bertha Tn Milk
Berths
Weather and Local News Highlights in Pittston Area
Morning weather shows showers with regional reports from Pittston including city news, a Knights of Malta event, and local meetings. The issue covers baseball results, editorials, social experiments, and accident notes from Scranton and surrounding suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon
Beranton
Worcester
Washington
Knights of Malta
Pittston
Confederate Veterans Meet in Charleston Under Streamlined Ceremony
The ninth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion opened in Charleston with General Lee seeking endorsement of McKinley’s graves care proposal. General Gordon presented Mrs Stonewall Jackson, and a parade followed as veterans recalled four years of siege under the southern sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston, & C
United Confederate Veterans
Stephen D. Lee
Mississlippi
McKinley
Committee On
John &. Gordon
Inelief
Dixie
C. I. Walker
Charleston
Walker
McSweeney
Wheeler
Hampton
Major Smyth
General Condon
Otter
Gordon
Stonewall Jacks
Dence
Chardon
Wade Hampton
Malelel
Heet
Coghlan
Vewey
Manila
Tragic double murder suceeds suicide in Lancaster
George Whier 40, a former resident near Mt Hope, killed his wife with an axe while she milked a cow last night and then hanged himself. The husband-father was found dead in a barn. the scene described as a grim, mistaken tragedy awaiting full inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
George Whier
Mt. Hope
Batanthy
Copperas Mill Destroyed in Sudden Fire
The Copperas mill of Co KO Wijome & Co and the Interim shops of John T Kramer and Wilton Krom were destroyed by fire today in Allcttows May. About 10 to 12 workers were inspecting four large air tanks when a spark ignited the flame causing an explosion. One worker, Henry Weeeter, was uninjured.
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Manila
Laguna de Bay
Cavedonga
Grant
Big Grande
Calumplat
Macabebe
United States
Puetla
Pennsylvania
Nagasaki
Charles Nelson
Cleveland
Allcttows
Co KO Wijome & Co
John TT Kramer
Wilton Krom
Ina Tritiee
Wilehamie
Troubles of Coal Men
R G Brooks of Scranton and Walter J Mullin of Wooler DL testified before the industrial commission on May 1. They described railroads discriminating against independent coal operators, depressing prices, and pressuring mines to grind down pay and conditions. Mullin cited higher transport costs and stores abolition and noted miners now work shorter hours with wages in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Brooks
Walter J. Mullin
Washington
Scranton
Walter J. Mallin
Wooter
Industrial Commission
Floth
Railraid
Brooks
Rallroid
Overaiova
Mullin Aleo
Coak
Mere Mullin
Tee
Mullin
Sears
Electric light deal consolidates major firms in Hazleton
An important electric light deal in Hazleton involves A C Donosa Co of New York acquiring control of multiple firms. The consolidation would merge West Penn Electric, Blewtre Dliet and Power, and others with Neilson Electric and Prechind stockholders including Alvin Markle and W. Kahin. Negotiations are under way for Philadelphia syndicate's De High Traction Co. president Mr Kline and general manager Mr Markle to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Pau
A.C. Donosa& Co
New York
Swo Times
Hisown Electric Alwoviating Company
Thie Cls
Weet Bod Electric E Tijeht Company
Weet Pingleton
Blewtre Dlielt and Power Company
Peeehind
Uiree Phat
Neilson Elewtric
West Mad
Prechind
Alvin Markle
OF. W. Kahin
Larve Stockhidder
Wdison Company
Ane
Panilins
Dehigh Traction Company
Kline
Markle
Shipping News Flashes From Distant Ports
Shipping notices report arrivals and departures with scrambled place names and vessels. The garbled text lists ships such as Teutonia Inverpool Southwark and others bound for New York or returning to European ports, reflecting a noisy historic ship movement record with nonsensical spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teutonia
Inverpool
Southwark
Ancwirp
Boulthampton
Bled
Purl
Bouthampton
Peru
Liverpoools
Friedand
Antwerp
Rotterhu, Rothman
Cherhoure Bulleds
Bowloeie
Ariived
Byuaradan
Rotterdam
Atthiumiutin
Acriveds
Trave
New
Fon Bremen
Louia
Gueonetowy
Dae Feather
Weather Forecast for Washington May 10
Forecast for Thursday shows possible thunderstorms in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions. Brisk southerly winds and unsettled conditions likely with cloudy skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cai
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Kautz
Navy Department
Admiral Keate
Auockhused
Noyes
Hrutun
Au Quiut
DT Haw
Raine
Ladies OF Golden Eagle
Colonel Roosevelt
Mascardo
United States Philippine Commission
San Fernanco
Btone Yeaterday
Malta Knights
George W. Welsh
Calvary
God Evan RB
Jones
Erand Sentinel
S Upreme Commandery
Pennelvania
David F. Melville
Braddock
J. Leibensberger
Hazleren
D. Kiefer
Mr. Carmel
L. W. Lane
Johnstown
John Gowland
Philieuure
Charles H. Hall
J. Ro Mgers
Middletown
J. D. Boughteer
Frackville
John Bain
George A. Eberaol
Harrisbure
Ralph Laverty
Peary J. M. Heindel
Rev. G. W. Welsh
J Barrett
Delta
H. RK. Fulmer
Willameport
Milton
Orin
South Bethlehem
William H. Priest
Olyphant
M. P. Kistler
Kitthiman
Quakertown
J. Conentis
Reading
Maston
Sours
Cochal Onder
W. J. Rugh
Pitteburg
Marty N. Mills
Toner Langstroth
Ambler
Georges
Pieree
Turing
Hending
Taylor
Lark's Bummit
Blowhurst
BD. FL. Melville
Briddeck
Atlantic
Nathomil
Edltoril
the Knights of Malta
Denuvia
Old Forge
Thekket Donahoe & Croyle
North
Berantonw
Sewrr
John B. Gordon
George Uhier
Copperas Mill
Scranton and
Wooster
Electric Light
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