War Cloud Over China Threatens Hong Kong Hinterland
Reports from Pekin and London describe Russian demand for a Pekin to Russia rail link raising anxiety. Chinese officials, the Empress Dowager, and German and Japanese observers fear new pressure. In Tiong Kong Kaw town opposition to British occupation grows as Hong Kong forces mobilize and ships sail under sealed orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
United States’ Administration
London
House of Commons
Pokhin
Russia
Manchuria
Foreign Office
William St. John Prederick
Pekin
Broderick
Britain
Vang- Tse-Kiank
Swift
Rumors on Spanish Garrison in Mindanao and Sulu Affairs
Washington reports expect Spanish forces to retreat from Zamboanga as American troops advance. Officials note a reduction in arms readiness and discuss costs of future governance in the Sulu archipelago including allegiance efforts, Sultanate leadership, and possible annuity support post US occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Yomboanee
Jlo Leone
Mintunane
Forres
Dalle
Moe Maent
Sulu
Virayay
United States
Weavers Return to Work After Two-Week Strike at Cha Ce Cheeo Mills
In Dover New Hampshire May B shinking workers resume duties at Cha Ce Cheeo Manufacturing after a two week strike over reinstatement of several discharged union members. About 2100 workers idle as mil stopped. Agent Fish discharged three workers today but no trouble occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Cha Cecheeo Manufacturing Company
Strike at Millers River Manufacturing Company to End
Athol May 13 report states Millers River Manufacturing Company workers resume wage talks after a week long strike. Employers have prepared a fair schedule promising back pay and steady hours to restore full production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol
Mage
Wild West Parade Fight Injures Princeton Students
Two Princeton students were wounded during a clash in the center of town as Nassau Street crowd tried to seize a donkey from Pawnee Hill’s Wild West show. A colored man was knocked down by a horse. faculty pledge investigation and possible suspensions followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Pawnee Hill
Nassau Street
Wise
Princeton Collomwe
Harvard
Midwet
Flatteen
Exeter Wreck Under Coroner Inquiry In Pennsylvania
Coroner Rothmel announced plans to open an inquiry into the Philadelphia and Reading Railway wreck near Exeter on Monday. Witnesses will be subpoenaed in Philadelphia with potential involvement from District Attorney and Senator Penrose as a witness. Officials suspect a signal misinterpretation caused the collision that killed twenty nine and injured about fifty. Most hospital patients have been discharged though several remain serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tending
Rothermel
Philadelphia
Exeter
Harry Orrell
Fiyerett
United States
Penrose
Rourke
Orrell
Norristown
Amandus Coveres
British Firm Wins Steel Guard Rail Contract
London May 16 Dick Kerr & Company of London says it secured an order for 1000 tons of steel guard rails for a new Boston elevated railroad. Newspapers call it an industrial victory for Britain in response to a Philadelphia firm winning a bridge contract over the Athara river in the Soudan. Kerr senior partner Mr Kerr declined quote. He said the victory is not guaranteed and claimed American mills prepared the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Enable Diktatches
Dick, Kerr & Company
Boston
Industria
Great Britain
Philadelphia
Athara River
Soudan
Pete
Kerr
Toston
Magnath Flrms
American Mille
Ulsterburg Burglary Ends With Torture Probe
In Middletown, Utah, May 15, burglars forced an Ulsterville man identified as Oreo Motfatt to reveal the location of his hidden money after gagging and torturing him. Police investigate the break in at Motfatt’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Wuirrgins
Oreo Motfatt
Mleterville
Motlatt
Sepa Wis
Mayor Van Wyck Summoned for Testimony in City Government Inquiry
New York mayor Robert A. Van Wyck is served a summons to appear before a Manhattan commission tomorrow at 10:00 in the Supreme Court room. He will be questioned about his actions as head of the city government and the reasoning behind appointing key officials such as the police commissioner and Chief Devery’s successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert A. van Wyck
Pernae
Maxet
Hhaine
Bupchie
Rene
Cerigin
Ehwls
Devery
Mose
Croker
Cotton mill workers resume after extended shutdown in Norwich
In Norwich Connecticut the Powemah MUL company resumes operations as 140 workers return to their jobs after a seven week layoff caused by a strike. The plant had shut down previously and now announces that full production will resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Powemah Mul Company
Kereneth
Ihelay Titait
New York Welcomes Admiral Dewey Delayed by City Committee
A joint committee of New York City Council decided to seek an appropriation for the Dewey welcome event on a grand road route. Mayor Van Wyck approves the plan, with the welcome described as a municipal affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Admiral Dewey
van Wyck
Buffalo Strike Threat Looms as Elevators Idle
Buffalo May 15. Elevators at the port face total idle as monthly men join a strike and refuse to return pending settlement with grain shovelers and freight handlers. Bishop Quinley and grain shovelers clash with contractor Connors over alleged violations of the Lake Carriers' association agreement. Connors denies restricting hiring or requiring work cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Crain
Bishop Quinley
Erain Shovelore
Erain Shovelers
Connors
Lake Carriers’ Association
Union
Dewey Home Fund Committee Seeks Public Subscriptions
Washington May 18 The national committee including F 4 Vanderlip Charles H Allen Perry Heath Brigadier General Corbin and Tolerts met to take charge of funds to purchase a home for Admiral Dewey in Washington They invite contributions from newspapers organizations or individuals The first subscription of 250 came from General Felix Agnue of Baltimore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Felix Agnue
Baltimore
Accused of Butchery in New York City Case
Martin Victor a 20 year old shipping clerk was arrested on a mother in law and sister in law’s complaint alleging he murdered his young wife Bodie Korn and cut up her body. They say he disappeared after the alleged crime and boasted of it. Victor had enlisted in the navy at the war’s outbreak and served on the Kathadin. He denied the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martin Victor
Victor
Bodie Korn
Hoboken
N. J
Exeter Victims Funeral Services Held
Harrishburz Pennsylvania May 1. Funeral services were held for C. L. Laverty of the Associated Press, a victim of the Peteer calamity, at the Sanlom Reformed Church with Rev. Dr. Fr. N Kramer officiating. Laverty to be buried in Paradise Lancaster County tomorrow. Attaches of the auditor general's department attend the funeral of colleague Charlie C. Leal at Port Washington.
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Harrishburz
Cc. L. Laverty
Assaihited
N. Kramer
Sanlom Reformed Church
Laverty
Silas CL Swallow
Paradise
Lancaster County
Auditor General's Department
Colleapus
Charlie CC. Leal
Port Washington
Respite Granted for Two Executed Murders in Montrose
May 16. Governors granted a respite for Shew and Eagan awaiting execution at Montrose for the murder of Jackson Pepper. They had been slated for Thursday but delay comes as the board of plurdens reviews commutation petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiarriebirg
Ine
Minty Cays
Coan
Siew
Fagan
Montrose
Jackson Pepper
Board of Plurdens
City streetcar service ends after court ruling
The city loses streetcar operations as Judge Moy enforces the decision. Service had continued past expiration as the streetcar company faced city protests.
McIntyre Sells Flour Mills to United States Flour Co
West Superior Wisconsin May report states six flouring mills were transferred by Thomas McIntyre to the United States Flour Company for a consideration of 1,250,000. The transfer follows a recent partial handover completed a few days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Win
Wee
Thomas McIntyre
McIntyre
United States Tlour Company
Sy. Bregeting
Fight at Lemon Point injures Aymer before Met cut
Wheeling West Virginia May 1 reports Charles Aymer of New Kensington Pennsylvania was wounded in a punch during a scuffle with Jim Scanlon of Musburg just before the Metropolitan cut tonight. The event was scheduled to run twenty rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Ani
Charles Aymer
New Kensington
Jim Scanlon
Musburg
Roosevelts Address At Dinner Denounces Wealth Worship
Governor Roosevelt, guest at a May 16 dinner hosted by the Independent Club in Ellicott Square, called for eradicating the mean admiration for wealth and noted public officials should uphold integrity over success at any cost. He urged legislators and leaders toeschew hypocrisy and prioritize principled conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huffaloo
Roosevelt
Earker
Ellicot Square Club
Meine
Philadelphia Horse Show Novelty Arrangements Announced
Philadelphia officials announce the Philadelphia Horse show debut with the Third United States Cavalry under J B MacDowald and two troops of the Fifth Artillery. The cavalry hails from General S N M Young’s former regiment, now at Fort Ethan Allen, while the artillery serves in the Santiago campaign at Fort Sherman near Chico. Drills by the cavalry and artillery run from Decoration Day through June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alger
War Department
Third United States Cavalry
J. B. MacDowuld
Fifth Artilley
Rehment
N. M. Young
Fan Juan Hill
Youngs
Fort Ethan Allen
Arso
Santiago
Fort
Shere Iin
Chico
Rockefeller Estate Manager Shoots Self in New York Suburb
George L. Scott 48, longtime manager of John D. Rockefeller’s estate, committed suicide at a Rockefeller house on Bedford Road Tarrytown after mental trouble. He shot himself just behind the right ear, leaving a widow and four years after a trolley accident in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
N. Y
George L. Scott
John D. Rockefeller
Scott
Cleveland
Mr. Rockefeller
Bedford Road
Whiskey trust inquiry continues with McNulin testimony
John McNulin receiver for the Distilling and Cattle Feeding company testified before the industrial commission in a continuation of the whiskey trust investigation begun last Saturday. He cited private sales in Nebraska and related transfers showing a die valued at $10,000 later sold for $190, and other instances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John McNulin
Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company
Industrial Commission
Whiskey Trust
Nebraska City
Neb
Wid Mack Peving Company
Stabbing at Mandolin Festival Leaves Farmer Wounded
In Shamokin near Paxinos a fight broke out during a festival attracting young farmers from Stonington and Irian Valley. Elimor Haes of Stonmeton was stabbed by Amon Ritchie of Irlah Valley. Hitchin escaped with injuries. Haes’s wounds are severe and prognosis poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Bermratag
Mandolin Club
Paxinos Vektenioy
Stonington
Irian Valley
Elimor Haes
Stonmeton
Hix
Amon Ritchie
Irlah Valley
Hitchin
Dis Viellim
Lewiston Man Sentenced in Murder Attempt Case
In Lewiston Pierce received a thirty year term in the State prison at Thornt on for attempting to murder former City Marshal Hy Teal and Lewiston Judge A B Cornish. He claimed Pins sent Lenned Ken to Judge Cornish and Potted Whiskey to City Mayor Teal as revenge in prior proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston, Ale
May Charme
Pierce
Tony
Thorneton
Marehall
A. B. Cornish
Lewiston
Pinres
Ken
Cornish
Philadelphia Bout Ends Early After Injury
The bout in Athens, Pa. ended after a late broken hand injury to Gardner from a clash with Flaherty. Smith replaced him, with the contact scheduled to last until the thirteenth round. Tayle then knocked Smith out with a punch to the jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ciardner
Omaha
Boyle
Germantown
Toniaht
Athens
Martin Flaherliv
Hilt
Larry Smith
Herer
Tayle
Smith
Puddlera at Hothichem Steel Works Strikes Likely
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania the puddlera at Hothichem Steel Works quits work over a 40 percent underpayment dispute. Committees meet with superintendents to negotiate, and it is expected increases will be adjusted so the mill can resume operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Hothichem Steel Works
Mill Worker Drowns in Warwick Mill Pen Stack
Latwomter Pay, about thirty, a miller in Warwick township, was found drowned yesterday in the mill’s pen stack where he worked. A widow and child survive. No cause is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signael Shawne
Warwick
Maritime Trade Inbound Callouts From Bremen to New York
A scrambled shipping record notes steamer Frederick Der Korsa from Bremen arriving in New York via Antwerp with cargo to Naples and Naples related ports. The entry lists multiple port calls including Bremen and New York with unclear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stohompton
Satie
Frederick der Korsa
Bremen
Antwerpe
Napdtlond
Citraljin
Ime
Naples
Washington item lists names and places in fragment
Incomplete OCR fragment lists individuals with last names Patton Harrison Menudo Towington Bradford and places like Pittston West and Washington with unclear context or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison Po Menudo Towington
Bradford
Frances A. Patton
Pittston
General Gomez Refuses Cuban Troop Pay Distribution
General Gomez informs Governor General Brooke he cannot continue to help distribute the 3 million dollars allocated for Cuban troops. He cites a cabal of subordinate commanders opposing partition and threatens disarmament if weeks pass without resolution. Brooke plans to proceed with the payout to willing privates at 75 dollars each and issue a manifesto. an ensuing declaration will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke
Havana
Marimo
Gomez
Cabal
Cuban Military Assembly
Mayla Rodriguez
Manuel Sanguilly
Juan Gaulberto
Gomes
Gomer
Odd Fellows Meet Opens Grand Encampment in Allentown
In Allentown Pennsylvania on May 15 the seventy annual Grand Encampment opened with forty one past chief patriarchs receiving degrees. The report shows 12,255 members, and details on relief funds expenditures and receipts plus travel and per capita tax recommendations. Newly elected officers were installed and numerous appointments announced including Frank Snowden as Grand Marshall and John Derr as Grand Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Od Fellows
Niance Committee
Granth Marshall
Frank Snowden
Grand Sentinel
John Derr
Grand Outside Sentinel
C. Hester
Philadelphia
T. A. Jackson
Herman
T Demine
FP Spangler
Samuel French
Joseph F. Wiswell
R. A. Rockhill
Howard Craig
Charles HH. Golding
Jannah Frock
Local Scranton News Round About Scranton and Suburban
Scranton area brief highlights include political updates and local incidents. Coverage mentions General Aguinaldo era issues, regional sports notes, and a board of trade vote on Barber repair contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal—Board of Trade
Governor vetoes Erie law judge bill and college repairs
Harrisburg Pa May 15 Governor Stone disapproved a bill adding an Erie county law judge saying unnecessary. He also rejected 11000 of 66510 for Pennsylvania State College repairs including campus walls walkways and lab renovations citing Commonwealth finances. The governor will spend the text two weeks trout fishing in West Virginia with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stone
Erie County
Pennsylvania State College
Renaire
Commonwealth
West Virginia
Jefferson Medical College Commencement Honors 8 Graduates
The seventy fourth annual Jefferson Medical College commencement was held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Eight graduates received degrees and Judge Mayer Sulzberger delivered the address. Graduates hailed from Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware New York Connecticut Maine Indiana Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Kentucky North Carolina Tennessee Mississippi Texas Oregon California and Syria. Several prizes were awarded for top examination performances in various branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jefferson Medical College
Hell
Academy of Music
Mayer Sulzberger
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Conneticut
Maine
Onin
Indiana
Tliaiis
Michigan
Wisconsin
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennesse
Mississippi
Texas
Oregon
California
Syria
Miners Wage Increase Announced By Berwyn Mining
The Berwyn Mining Company, operating in Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson, Cumbria and Somerset counties, notified employers of a wage rise effective June 1. Miners will receive twenty-one and a half cents per ton for pleding mining and twenty-five cents per ton for loading after the puncher type machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Berwyn Mining Company
Centre
Clearfield
Jefferson
Cumbria
Somerve
Treasury warrants aid to Spain delayed by French embassy action
New York May 14 Treasury warrants totaling five million dollars issued for the Philippines were halted at the National City Bank by representatives of the French embassy. The operation, conducted on Barrie's foreign exchange, faces no large Spain trade surplus in recent markets, and the indemnity charges are debated among involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury
Spain
National
Cire Bank
Barrie
Fiovign Exchange
Cheveland
Obie
Hocking Vallow
Comets
Supreme Court Validates City Loan Authorized by Election
The State Supreme Court ruled the $11,520,000 loan valid after a prolonged battle over borrowing limits. It confirms no new loans may be approved without direct public consent. Funds were earmarked for water supply, library site, street paving, parks, and minor improvements with strict restrictions on diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Lead and zinc lands sold in Ciena Kansas
Besion link ers purchased from the Tin Dead and Zinc company several properties in the Burlington tract of seventy acres near the city, forty acres adjacent to the North Empire ground, and the old Stanley mines southwest of Pw Chey, with additional parcels described nearby. Adlai Levenston, a prominent stockholder of the United Lead and Zinc company, was named in connection with the transaction.
Funeral of former Governor Flower at St Thomas Church
Funeral services for former Governor Flower were held at St Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue Pitty Street. Rev Dr John Wesley Brown officiated with Rev John H Husk assisting, in a simple program reflecting the solemnity of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uwie
Honwell P. Flower
St. Thomas” Church
Pitty Third Street
Fifth Avenue
John Wesley Brown
John H. Husk
Paris Drama Critic Francisque Bareny Dies at Seventy One
Paris reports the death of Francisque Bareny, renowned drama critic, today in his seventy first year. The obituary notes his long career shaping theater coverage and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Froncisque Bareny
Colleges of the Oratoria vote on alliance plan
A regional association in Western Pennsylvania has begun initial steps toward alliance. A meeting was held to discuss votes on an early date and the league will name member colleges including Almahreny Thiel Geneva Wignesidury Tathinpy and Westchmneter collimes along with Western University of Pontevivenia and Wee Virginie university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Colleges of the Oratoria
Association of Western Pennsylvania
Namelst
Allmaheny
Thiel
Geneva
Wignesidury
Tathinpy
Westchmneter
Collimnes, Western University of Pontevivenia
Wee Virginie Onbversity
Local Police Grant Hearing Delayed by Commission
A May report from New York notes police hearings regarding a license grant faced delays as the board reconsidered objections. The commission indicated renewed attention to the license for Heenee Winslow, with Jeffries to oversee proceedings and a scheduled future decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuiney Toland Sporthia
Jeffries
Editor William Maximillian Marden Involved in Satirical Trial
Berlin report states editor and publisher William Maximillian Marden of the Zubentt faced sentencing after a conviction for a derisive comparison of the emperor to a poodle prince. The case contrasts satire with reverence for the monarch amid legal scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
May
Wi—tiam Maximillian Marden
The
Zubentt
Warranter deed to Republic Iron and Biel company
In Springfield New Jersey a warranter deed conveys the plant of Bypring field Tree company to Republic Iron and Biel company. The document references Nini tony and the commoderation bp sLu in the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Republic Iron & Biel Company
Bypringfield Tree Company
Nini Tony
BP sLu
Aguinaldo Vows to Prolong War for Independence
A message from Aguinaldo sent via the London junta states the Filipino government will continue the war until independence is secured. He rejects U.S. terms offering restricted autonomy, cites unity of Filipino generals, and claims American forces suffer casualties while Manila remains tense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Junta
London
Milipine
Jiong Kong
el Caste
M Othier
Aguinaldes
Lutia
Ivare
Manila
Otis
Gunboats Ambushed Near Calumpit River Charge
Manila reports a clash as the tin clad gunboats Laguda de Bay and Cavadonen along with Captain Grant's launch engage insurgents hidden in bushes beside the Tilo Grande River near Calumpit. A sergeant died and a private was wounded, while American fire killed about twenty natives and wounded several more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Laguda de Bay
Cavadonen
Grant
Tilo Grande River
Calumpit
Utul
Privaty
Tilman Responsible and East NY Methodist Conference
A report from the African Methodist Episcopal Conference in New York outlines concerns and recommendations after recent incidents. The committee emphasizes prevention and cautions against immediate punitive actions while urging continued study.
Puerto Prince trouble leaves storekeeper dead and unrest rising
In Puerto Principe a storekeeper named Vaitro Fernand is killed when a mob attacks his shop. Witnesses describe bands of armed men patrolling estates near the boywedeesine area between Puerto Principe and San Chicago de Plas as tensions flare and violence spreads. June Peeodd is cited as a local official aiding the defense of Fer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havens
Puerto
Ouinta Navashos
Vaitro Fernand
Eewerina
Fockewt
Principe Aleo
Puerto Peinelpe
Chicago de Plas
Coal region groups meet to discuss tuber war relief efforts
Representatives from coal regions gathered to pursue measures aiding wartime tuber relief. The meeting aimed to present concrete action, but details remained unclear as participants debated next steps and potential funding.
Weather forecast for Weahington and Penn sylvonia
Forecast for Tuesday shows showers possible with fair conditions. Wednesday expects variable winds shifting to stronger, with improving conditions as the week progresses.
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Hussia
Clould
Kirin
Mukdon
Shehel
Zamboanga
Mayor van Wyck
Dewey
Buffalo Strike
Quigley
Felix Agnus
Exeter Victims
Shew
Eagan
Wiehta
Moy
Sudge Moy
the Flour Trust
Puddlers
Miller
Steamship News
Pennsylvania Pensions
Will
ODD Fellows
Wditorial
Comment of the Press
Scranton
South
Boranton
Larcal
Tacal—O' Malley
Erie
Sam
Supreme Court
Illinois Company
Kansas
Forresters
Deinaymula Crind Court of Foresters of
Amelia
Vietora
Roswell P. Flower
Francisque Sarcey
Foot Ball League
Coney Island
William
Republic
Utah Battery
Tillman
Wilmington
S.C
Puerto Principe
Reb
Quinta Navales
Weather Forecast
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