How Francis Runs the Big Fair
W B Kenny profiles Francis the Louisiana Purchase Exposition president and former Missouri governor. The piece details his disciplined routine, sharp intellect, decisiveness, and influence in St Louis and national politics, noting his potential as a 1900 Democratic presidential contender. It traces his life from Richmond Kentucky birth to St Louis leadership, public service, and European diplomacy.
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W. BR. Kenny
Seattle Star and Newspaper Enterprise Association
ST. Louis
David Rowland Francis
Missouri
Interior
Francis Ts
Francis
Fint
Bd. Rd. Francie & Bro
Commission Co
Europe
Richmond
Cleveland
Gold Democrats
Growth of Hagler Order Evident at Montana Convention
Billings reporters note the rapid rise of the Order of Hagler with a large, representative attendance at the Montana state convention opening in Billings. Delegates arrive from all parts of the state.
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Billings
Mont
Order of Hagler
Montana
Portrait of Governor Francis at the Presidential Office
A portrait explains Francis as a vigilant administrator. He uses a diagonal three color flag at the office, greets visitors briskly, and makes quick, pointed inquiries. His staff handles routine duties while he and his secretary work late in the Francis home.
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Charles Francis
Charles
Hin
Francis
Francie
Francia
Francis Home
Maryland Avenue
Alllinesa
Commission
Business and Pleasure At Two-Day City Gathering
The text notes a two day program combining business and leisure for a city gathering, highlighting a blend of formal sessions and social events within the estate context.
Pneumonia Strikes Frances Decker on Train
Frances H. Decker sister in law of Dr W A Silliman of 14 Twentieth Ave died this morning in Beattie after being stricken with pneumonia on a train from New York City. A noted clay modeler and wood carver she was well known across New York. Body taken to Honney Watson morgue. No funeral arrangements yet made.
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Frances H. Decker
W. A. Silliman
Twentieth Avenue
New York City
Beattie
New York
Honney- Watson
Chinese report sees forty Japanese ships off Wei Hat Wel
A passing Chinese dispatch claimed a fleet of about forty Japanese warships and transports sighted off Wei Hat Wel on Tuesday, likely Admiral Togo returning from an effort to renew the Port Arthur attack.
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CTE Roo
Ay B
Chinese
Junka
Wei Hat Wel
Togo'a
Port Arthur
Hayes Morgan testifies in Tyner case reform effort
Hayes Morgan a former postoffice fraud order clerk testified he authored some letters against which Tyner faced fraud charges. He said the legal branch offered alleged offenders a chance to reform and had informed inspectors before the indictment, though he was not called before the grand jury.
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Washington
Tyner
Hayes Morgan
Postoffice Department
Taylor
Post Office Department
Three men hanged in Winchester for murders
Winchester Tenn May 8 three men were hanged this morning for the murder of Simon Bucher and his wife last August. Henry Judge planned the crime and hired Joe Delph and John Evans to carry it out. The motive was to gain land with a view of timber Judge intended to steal.
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Winchester
Tenn
Joe Delph
Henry Judge
John Evans
Simon Bucher
Delph
Evans
Cruelties Probed in Transvaal Mine Labor Debate
In the House of Commons Seeley moves adjournment to address cruel and improper treatment of natives at the Wittwaters Rand mine in the Transvaal. Churchill and the opposition push for discussion tonight. Campbell-Bannerman abstains from supporting the motion.
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London
May
House of Commons
Seeley
Wittwaters
Rand
Transvaal
Winston Churchill
Campbell-Bannerman
Reese
Weather dampens attendance at St. Louis fair opening
Threatening weather kept fairgoers away while the French section exhibit installation continues. The palace of fine arts opened in the afternoon and the German pavilion hosts official receptions from 4 to 6 pm. Exterior buildings progress with scaffoldings removed to reveal improvements. Restaurant owners complain of high concession prices.
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ST. Louis
Palace of Fine Arta
Russia Buys More Vessels in Berlin Sale
The Tageblatt reports Russia has bought eight Nord-Deutscher steamers and three Hamburg Packet line ships, expanding its fleet as of May in Berlin.
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Russia
Berlin
The
Tageblattangs Huesia
Nord-Deutescher Line
Hamburg Packet Line
Japanese General Reports 200 Russians Found Dead or Wounded
Tokio May 5 Gen Kuroki commanding Japanese forces in Manchuria reports 200 additional Russians found killed or injured on the Yalu battlefield.
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Tokio
Kuroki
Manchuria
Yalu
Bank Directors Face Trial Over False Bank Report
In Trenton on May 6, judges called George F. Kroehl and A C Twin ing, former directors of the defunct First National Bank of Asbury Park, for trial before Judge Kirkpatrick. They are charged with certifying falsely to a report on the bank’s condition to the comptroller of the currency.
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Trenton
N. J
George F. Kroehl
A. C. Twining
First National Bank of
Asbury Park
Kirkpatrick
Plague Among the Coolies Delays Hong Kong Shipment
Glasgow ship owners report a plague outbreak among Chinese coolies in Hongkong bound for South African mines. Shipment postponed. World’s Fair Excursion rates listed for May 11 12 13 by Great Northern Railway. Ticket office 612 First Avenue.
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London
Glasgow
Hongkong
Great Northern Railway
First Avenue
Engagement Likely Between Japanese and Russians Near Feng Wang Cheng
Dispatches report a possible clash between Japanese and Russian land forces at Feng Wang Cheng. Russian reinforcements stream along the Lia Yang road as Gen. Kourepatkin is said to command if engaged. If defeated, the Rusaians may retreat to Motieng Ling to block the railroad at Motleng Pass.
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London
Feng Wang Cheng
Ussian
Lia Yang
Kourepatkin
Ruasiane
Motieng Ling
Motleng
Shika Pass
Twelve Firemen Injured in Gasoline Explosion Near Philadelphia
Twelve firemen were injured early today when gasoline exploded underground near the West Philadelphia station. Railroad detectives attempted to eject two Italians. Detective Conner was shot in the abdomen. The blaze began at midnight and was extinguished with little damage. A final inspection with a torch triggered a second explosion harming the crew.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Ihiladelphia
Conner
Six Hurt In Rail Accident Near Nesle
Haale ex preav derailed near Nesle on May 6 injuring five passengers and a train guard.
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Calaib
Nesle
Last Appeal in Champoux Death Sentence
Attorney A J Speckert travels to Olympia to seek a sixty day stay or commutation for Zemneen Champoux who faces execution tomorrow at Walla Walla after a two year old murder conviction of Lottie Brace. He will argue the defective death warrant before Governor McBride at 7 pm.
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Zemneen Champoux
A. J. Speckert
Olympia
Mc Iirtde
Champoux
Lottie Brace
Supreme Court of the State
Walla Walla
Speckert
McKride
Supreme Court of the United States
Van Horn Presses Reinstatement as Poor Commissioner
John Van Horn seeks reversal of his removal by County Commissioner Baker. Van Horn claims L C Smith promised support for his reinstatement due to a voters he aided in Smiths sheriff campaign. Baker appointed Charles Beckingham deputy auditor to succeed Van Horn and remains firm on his authority.
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John van Horn
Baker
L. C. Smith
P. J. Bimith
Charles Beckingham
van Horn
Beckingham
Geald
Mr. Baker
P. J. Smith
Reinstate Of Van Horn May Come Soon Says Friends
Van Horn's supporters insist he will regain his post within a week though Baker denies any softened stance. The decision hinges on Baker, with possible reversal by the commissioner.
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Mr. Horn
Baker
van Horn
Brown's in Town at Third Avenue Theater This Week
The Stage presents Brown's in Town at the Third Avenue theater for two and a half hours nightly this week including a Saturday matinee. Next Sunday afternoon The Punkin Husker headlines the week as a strong rural comedy set in southern Indiana with rustic Maver county fairs harvest fields horse races and a powerful heart story.
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Brown
Third Avenue Theater
Indiana
Anna Faya Fay Continues Capitol Theatre Engagement
Anna Faya Fay with her captivating occultism exhibitions continues to fill the Seattle theater at each show. She will present another ladies only matinee Saturday afternoon and close her engagement Saturday night.
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Anna Faya Fay
Seattle
Fiddle Dee Dee Engagement Opens at Seattle Theater
Seats opened this morning for the Casino company in the Weber and Field burlesque Fiddle Dee Dee starting Sunday night. The show promises lively entertainment with clever comedians and singers, a merry chorus, dancing and show girls to enliven Seattle theatrical affairs.
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Seattle
Casino Company
Weber and Field
Redmond Company Presents Man and Master Then The World Against Him
Last night the Redmond company staged Man and Master and tonight changes to The World Against Him a melodrama with thrills. The World Against Him runs through the week ending Sunday afternoon. John Chynorski a coal miner was crushed between two coal cars at Black Diamond and severely injured brought to Providence Hospital for examination of injuries not believed fatal.
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Redmond Company
John Chynorski
Black Diamond
Providence Hospital
Liberal MP Morley Joins Catholic Church Call for Chicago Meeting
The Dispatch reports that John Morley, noted Liberal MP, has joined the Catholic Church and will attend a Republican committee meeting at the Coliseum in Chicago on June 1. The gathering aims to determine contest rules and prepare a temporary delegate roll.
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Manchester
John Morley
Chicago
Cincinnati Chosen as Next NA Retail Grocer Meet
San Francisco dispatch reports Cincinnati was selected as the next meeting place for the National Retail Grocers Association. The decision set the venue for the upcoming annual gathering.
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San Francisco
Cincinnati
Na’ Retail Grocer’s Association
Kentucky Sails for New York under Rear Admiral Evans
Naples reports the United States battleship Kentucky with Rear Admiral Evans aboard sailed yesterday for New York. The move follows parade duties and signals readiness for upcoming operations.
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Naples
United States
Kentucky
Evans
New York
Picture offer for home at Eggan and Ericson
A prompt advertises a home image service at 1516 First Avenue, mentioning Eggan and Ericson.
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Eggan & Ericson
First Avenue
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Fiddle Dee Dee
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