Bryan Arrives to Lead Democrats Against Trusts in St Louis
In St Louis on May 2, Col William Jennings Bryan arrived for the National Democratic committee meeting at Planters hotel. The crowd greeted him as preparations begin for actions on Democratic policies for the coming presidential campaign with a focus on fighting trusts and the money question.
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Feast of the Dead observed by the Beneca Indians
The Beneca Indians, numbering 114, prepare for the annual feast of the dead. Tables are laid for departed spirits who are believed to return to partake of the offerings, though no one may touch the food until then. Afterward any leftovers are reportedly carried away by the sky and the feast's hungry spirits.
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Benecas
Debate in Denny Hall Shapes University Championship
Tonight in Denny Hall the Philomathean Society and the Stevens Debating club meet in a forensic contest. The question asks if Cuba should be annexed to the United States. The Philomathean Society supports annexation while the Stevens Debating club takes the opposite. EB W Schuler H M Karstat and W A Grantham will advocate for the affirmative and negative sides. Judges will likely come from the audience.
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Cuba
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H. M. Karstat
W. A. Grantham
Young Dentist in Trouble In State Licensing Case
V Luithien a city youth was arrested for practicing dentistry without a license in violation of state statute. Penalty ranges from 856 to 200 or up to six months imprisonment. case driven by the state examining board of dentists via Dr C A Holmes. Luithien posted bond through dentist Carl N Nelson where he was employed.
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Attorneys Spiteful Feud Over Pension Law Answers
A Washington D C pension article notes Joner of Pensions Evans angering local and distant pension attorneys by mastering fair law practice. He opposes meritless applications and demands proper, speedy action for deserving claimants, insisting on lawful procedures.
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Pension Inquiry Sparks Push for Commissioner Removal
The piece notes widespread inquiries and rejections of pension claims. Attorneys allegedly profit from applicant credulity and lax pension bureau administration. A movement seeks the commissioner's removal or pressure to meet demands. Grand Army posts have denounced the commissioner and urged renewal for deemed failed approvals, signaling attorney-driven influence.
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Alere
Ocean Wave Towed to San Francisco by Tug Richard Holyoke
The tug Richard Holyoke commanded by Captain Frank Clinger arrived in San Francisco towing the Sound steamer Ocean Wave. The voyage reportedly set a towing record at 1068 hours for the over 600 miles, leaving Port Angelou last Friday night.
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City Council considers franchise for double track street railway
At a special meeting Wilmoen Tucker and EB. BR. Com asked the council for a franchise to build a double track electric street railway from Queen Anne hill to Ballard with branches to Magnolia Bluff Woodland Park and an Army Post area. The route runs via Queen Anne avenue Highland drive Third avenue west Albert Hawthorne avenue Margin Street Pitth avenue east Fern addition A Street Ballard and branch lines via Nickerson Thorndyke Gilman Thurman Prospect and Garfield. The motion to refer the franchise to the corporation committee was by Councilman Crawford.
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Wagers Favor Fitzsimmons in Jeffries Mill
Bettors tip toward Fitzsimmons as bets spread across several backers in New York. Charles Carbonnell stakes 1000 to 700 with Emile Keick that Fitz wins while Frank Lane and Dan Creedon backer place 1600 to 79 on the Australian. Odds and bets shift as Jeffries supporters plan large wagers.
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Fitzsimmons-Jeffries
Chas. Carbonnell
Emile Keick
Fitz
Frank Lane
Dan Creedon
Harry Corbett
Jeffriean
Wall Street
Jeffries
Steamship Monopoly schemes to build world network
The International Navigation company plans vast steamship lines across major ocean routes to serve the postwar trade. Elkina Widner is said to have joined the venture which would commit about 25 million dollars to new ships. New York and Philadelphia will host regular lines to Europe and the West Indies, San Francisco and Portland as Orient terminals. Some expect inclusion of a Pacific line, though shipping men doubt a Huntington-led alliance is likely.
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Philadelphia
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Portland
Co. P. Huntington
Striking Wheeling Street Railway Walkout Reaches Five Weeks
In Wheeling West Virginia a long running strike on the street railway system stretches five weeks. Workers demand 20 cents an hour for nine hours daily with unity from the town and surrounding area. All cars run and the company reports no trouble in operations though daily ridership is low. Strikers operate the bye lines and receive most patronage.
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United States
Wheeling Street
Cera
Samoan Settlement Seen As Commission Moves Ships
Despatches from Admiral Kautz in Apia indicate an early peaceful Pacific settlement as the Philadelphia heads for San Francisco and the Badger carries commission members. Mataafa rebels fortify positions while Malietoa resists kingship and intercession by Marine forces is cited.
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Illinois plans to invite Secretary of Agriculture to state meeting
The article notes officials will invite Secretary Wilsone to address a state convention. The event aims to discuss highway improvements and attract strong turnout and interest for better roadways across Quincy Danville Peoria Rockford Olney and Charleston.
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Jury awards 15000 damages in Santa Fe case
In Wichita Kansas a district court jury awarded 15000 damages to J against Santa Fe after a ticket sale dispute. The plaintiff alleged a cold night encounter and an opened train seat led to injury while traveling. The verdict followed a two year delay.
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Topeka Readers Vote on Regiment Contests
In Topeka a local contest is settled by vote as residents decide the fate of a regiment. The report notes uncertain details and calls for civic participation.
City Honors Col Schley In Denver Welcome
Col Schley arrives in Denver amid flags and cheers. Admiral and dignitaries attend the visit with a public reception this afternoon. The celebration fills the capital with applause as locals praise his service and leadership.
Secret meetings on Race Street target Chinese witnesses
Reports from Philadelphia dated May 28 describe Chines e Highbinders holding secret meetings on Race Street to plan revenge on Chinamen linked to a gambling house case. Charles Lee and Wong Fook were imprisoned, and police are warned to protect witnesses.
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Freight Rush at Skagway delivers large Yukon cargo
The Laurada arrived from Skagway with many passengers and a huge load of freight awaiting shipment to Dawson as navigation opens on the lakes and rivers. Yukon river conditions improve with rivers open and steamers preparing for extensive freight and mail movement.
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J. C. Mathers
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C. P. Seert
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MH. B. Wien
L. Puquet
Pr. Butchen
William Cantrill
P. Welch
Charlies McDowell
A. J. Lupworth
W. B. Baptist
F. Pletcher
FP. Dickinagn
Better State Roads Convention Set For August Meeting
Springfield Illinois May 25 A state convention to promote hard roads in Illinois will be held in this city on Tuesday August at the invitation of W H Moore of St Louis president of the interstate good road improvement association supported by the Merchants club of Thi3ey District meetings to arouse local interest and the assignment of delegates to the state convention have been called.
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W. H. Moore
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Rough Riders to Gather in New Mexico for Reunion
Crt. Alexander Brodie, president of the Rough Riders organization, announces the first reunion will be in Albuquerque New Mexico. Roosevelt endorses the plan as leaders from civil and military life, including McKinley and Wood, are invited. future reunions may visit Aragones Oklahoma Colorado and Texas.
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War department plans to move troops from San Francisco
General Corbin telegraphs that the War department expects to remove the Sheridan from San Francisco on June 2 with the Nineteenth Infantry aboard and 400 additional recruits. It is believed Otis will then send home about 2506 volunteers.
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Smuggling of Chinese Menaces Rio Grande Border
Austin reports U S authorities step up efforts to halt wholesale Chinese smuggling from Mexico along the Rio Grande. It is claimed Americans lead the business and receive ten dollars for landing each Chinese person in the United States.
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Bryan Has a Bad Cold Hinders Coliseum Speech
May 25 reports Colonel Bryan is hoarse, words barely audible in conversation, risking his ability to speak at the Coliseum banquet if his condition does not improve.
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Train Tragedy in CarliaIe Ky.
James Payne a corporal in the First Kentucky regiment took morphine and lay on a railway track expecting a train to run over him. Nearby workers found him and he died as a result of the collapse. Authorities investi gate the incident as a possible suicide.
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First Kentucky Regiment
Healy Sees Yukon Gold Rush Growth and Travel
John J. Healy, GM of North American Transportation and Trading, arrived from Chicago and plans a Dawson City inspection tour. He predicts this season's gold output will exceed last year's and cites improved country development and experienced miners. The Roanoke will operate Seattle to St Michael with three trips starting in June and July, and no fleet additions.
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Healy
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Be DC May Be Annis Wheeler at Alabama Home
Annis Wheeler daughter of Gen. Wheeler is asked by Alabama women when she will be at her Alabama home to receive a silver set and testimonial for work among soldiers at Santiago. She urged the War Department to send her to the Philippines to aid troops there but if not approved she will go to Montgomery in June.
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Santiago
Two Boys Die in Street Car and Wagon Incidents
In St Louis yesterday two boys died on city streets. Eleven year old Charles Beheing son of Fred Scheing of 2919 Texas avenue was crushed by a street car. Six year old Michael Barontich of 111 South Second street was run down by a heavy wagon in front of his home.
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A Boom in Bunting
New York reports a dry goods boom due to Admiral Dewey's homecoming. Demand for ordinary cloths and prints for bunting conversion exhausts supply as converters shift to higher grades including four squares. Traders estimate 660000 pieces totaling 25000000 yards will be used to welcome the Manila Bay hero.
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Notorious Bank Robber Arrested in Omaha Case
OMATTA May 2, said to be one of the country’s most notorious bank robbers and confidence men was arrested here to be taken to Denver. It is alleged that the man with Geo Rogers and Harry Mumbrey robbed a BouMer Col. bank of 5000 dollars. Mumbrey is under arrest in Kansas City. A woman with Office confessed that the same gang robbed a miner in Denver of 5000 dollars. The men are said to have operated for a long time between Kansas City Omaha Denver.
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Will of ex Governor Flower Filed in Probate
The Roswell P. Flower will is filed in Watertown with estimated personal property at 6 million dollars and real estate at 75 thousand. The widow Mrs Flower and daughter Mrs John Byron Taylor each stand to receive near 3 million, while outside bequests total 805 thousand mostly to relatives.
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Death by self defense? Squire Draper suicide in Indiana
Squire Draper 55, a noted gambler in Parker Haute, committed suicide this morning after worrying over his wife’s illness. He left his wife at her bedside and went to a porch where he fired two bullets into…
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Squire” Draper
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