Decision in Insular cases sides with tariff power over Porto Rico
The May 2 decision declares that goods from Porto Rico can be taxed under U S tariffs and that insular territories are under congressional control even as territories, not states. It upholds duties on Porto Rican imports after annexation, with dissent by Ghieras White and McKenna.
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D. C
United States
de Lima Va
Bidwell
New York
Porto Rico
Gates Ghieras
White
McKenna
Justice Brown
Mawati
Downs Ve. Hidwell
Congress
Gas franchise plans revealed by Smith and Nottingham
Lyman C. Smith and Nottingham announce readiness to form a gas company to serve city suburbs and the urban area. They emphasize no old system takeover, a new plant costing about 3200,000, likely 6 percent returns, lower rates than Seattle Gas & Electric, and seek a city council franchise.
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New Gas Company
Lyman C. Smith
Nottingham
Smith
Seattle Gas &@ Electric Co
American Sentry’s Shot Went Wild Half a Mile
May 27 dispatches report tense scenes between German and American troops. A German officer drew a sword and charged an American. another German charged past a sentry, wounding a man a mile away. The sentry was arrested pending investigation. Washington reports Gen Chaffee seeks a retreat of all American troops from Taku. In Pekin, powers prepare to evacuate as Chinese strife nears end. emperor’s agents repair palaces for possible royal occupation.
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Washington, D.C
Chaffee
War Department
Taku
Pekin
Was Moll Shanghaied
An arrested man tells local merchants a tale of being forced into service aboard a sugar ship in San Francisco. He claims he was taken from a good family and compelled to work as a servant by an unnamed vessel crew. His story is currently under question.
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San Francisco
Ellensburg man dies after horse encounter in foothills
The Ellensburg resident A. Parker was thrown from a horse while riding in the foothills. He crawled over a mile to seek help but died from injuries sustained. Parker was a leading local figure with ties to Ellensburg and Taroma.
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JRG
A. Parker
Ellensburg
Parker
Netherlands Parade Honors Royal Visitors
On May 27 a spring parade will honor Wilhelmina and the Dutch princes. The event will feature five guests of the emperor and showcase royal attendance in a notable public celebration.
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Wilhelmina
Princes
The
Netherlands
Sorrowful search at Versal colliery ruins
May 27 reports describe slow recovery of bodies from the Versal colliery ruins in Hen eda. Ninety or more victims have been confirmed dead and families await word as authorities coordinate the grim task.
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Versal
Heneda
King
Nym
Vic
Dynamite Explosion Halts Great Northern Train
Skykomish May 27 Traffic resumed on the Great Northern after yesterday's dynamite explosion four miles east of here. Train No. 13 collided with a push-car carrying 2,200 pounds of dynamite, wrecking the engine and much of the train. No fatalities. engineer John McGurney sustained serious head injuries. An official probe to determine blame is under way.
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Skykomirsh
Great Northern
Here
John McGurney
Yukon gold prospects spark optimism from Dawson arrival
Fred Adair, fresh from Dawson, predicts a Yukon clean-up exceeding 30 million dollars. He names Gold Run creek as the top Yukon producer and believes Quarts creek will yield rich pay dirt this season.
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Vancouvfh
RB. C
Fred Adair
Dawson
Yukon
Quarts Creek
Gov Tanner Buried in Springfield Military Funeral
The body of Governor Tanner was returned yesterday and honored with a full military funeral in Springfield. The interment took place at Oak Ridge cemetery with pomp and ceremony unmatched since Lincoln's burial.
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Springfield
Ill
Gov. Tanner
Lincoln
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Shingle Mill Destroyed by Fire in Vancouver Island
Vancouver BC May 27 H H Spicer reports his shingle mill is in ruins after a fire yesterday. Loss estimated at twenty thousand dollars but fully covered by insurance.
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Vancouver
Hi. C
H. H. Spicer
Engineer Kingsley Rides Train After Arm Injury
Jamestown dispatch reports Engineer Kingsley of the Northern Pacific continued a 90 mile run to Mandan North Dakota after his arm was broken when a mail sack struck it through the cab window. He kept the engine in motion despite the injury.
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Jamestown
Kingsley
Northern Pacific
Cleveland
Mandan
N. D
Mad Mullah Rallying Forces in East Africa
Report from Aden on May 27 says the Mad Mullah has allied with the Majer tain tribe and now leads thousands of soldiers. Piriteh alliance forces prepare a strike as natives arm themselves. a major battle is anticipated near Somaliland’s capital. The last communique noted May 11 said he planned a march on the capital.
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Aden
East Africa
Senate elections in Madrid return 120 ministers and 2 opposition
In Madrid in May the senate elections are announced with 120 ministerial seats filled and two opposition members returned. A heavy wind storm later hit the village parallels in the province, nearly wiping out a small area and causing a valise to be found near a street corner. A letter addressed to Mayriseh was found at headquarters.
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Madrid
Senate
Paragessa
Iryant
Piret Avenue
Cherry Street
Mayriseh
Revisionists Win in Presbyterian Assembly in Philadelphia
The Presbyterian assembly adopted the majority report to revise the creed. two of three recommendations were approved while a compromise replaced the third. The decision was by viva voce vote, with celebratory singing and embraces after the tally. The next assembly will meet in New York City.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Assembly
New York City
Combine on Prices Meeting Planned by Lumber Groups
The Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association and the Southwestern Lumber Manufacturers association will meet in Tacoma tomorrow to discuss several matters, with the central issue being a combination on prices.
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Tacoma
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
The
Southwestern Lumber Manufacturers Association
Governor Nash Enjoined to Three Weeks Rest
Columbus report states Gov. Nash is ordered by physicians to take a three week rest after ivy poisoning suffered during his California stay. The condition is not alarming and rest is deemed imperative for recovery.
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Columbus
Nash
California
Collision on Albany and Hudson Electric Road Fatalities Reported
May 27 Albany New York two street cars collided at an open switch two miles from Greenbush on the Albany and Hudson railway. Fatalities listed are Frank Smith motorman William Nichola motorman David Mahoney Maud Kellogg Artie Mooney. Injured are Geo tary and Fred Smith. Cause cited as two cars racing at forty miles an hour.
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Albany
Albany and Hudson
Frank Smith
Wm. Nichola
David Mahoney
Maud Kellogg
Artie Mooney
Geo Tarry
Fred Smith
Greenbush
Albany & Hudson Railway
McKenzie in Hospital After Jail Release in Oakland
Alexander McKenzie rests in a private sanatorium in Oakland after being released from the county jail under President McKinley’s pardon. The pardon arrives as he completes his transfer to medical care.
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Oakland
Cal
Alexander McKenstie
McKinley
Millions of Crabs Die in Alameda Tidehaunt
In Alameda California on May 27 a vast dead crab infestation lines the bay shore and marsh sloughs from the oil works to the shipyard. Crabs, small in size but numerous, rot in windows and on beaches leaving a strong stench. Officials suspect oil-related discharge as the cause.
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Alameda
Cal
Bay
West Alameda
Married 18 Times in Pecal Correspondence
Parkersburg West Virginia May 2A Competes from St Marys. says Geo Washington Anderson 6 recently eloped to Parkersburg with Mrs Martha Wells 74 his 17th wife all of whom are living but one No 17 lived with him only a few weeks then fled out for divorce and sent him to the poorhouse Minnie Martin 24 half witted was also an inmate of the poorhouse A few nights ago Anderson having won her affections constructed a rude platform by which he reached her window on the second floor climbed with her in his arms to the ground and eloped to Marietta where they were married They have returned to the poorhouse for a honeymoon.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
St. Mary's
Geo. Washington Anderson
Parkersburo
Martha Wells
Minnie Martin
Father Shot by Suitor in Metropolis Tale
Dennia Reed, 18, shot and seriously wounded Geo Williams in Metropolis Illinois after entering the home despite the father’s orders. Williams confronted Reed when he arrived to see the daughter, prompting the shooting.
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Metropolis
Dennia Reed
Geo. Williama
Reed
Williame
Machinists Rally for Strike Action Across Pacific Coast
The striking machinists union declares unity and vows to press for terms, with the trades council ready to back them openly. The Pacific Coast Metal Trades Association signals resistance to wage cuts, while East Coast shops pay higher daily rates. Spokane shops report two of three leading firms settling terms. Beattie Building Trades cites about 3900 workers averaging $9 a day.
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Trades Council
Ita
Ittes
Bricklayers Union
Pacific Coast Metal Traden Association
Fastern
Beattie
First Avenue
Marion Street
Bulldin
Resignation of Tillman and MacLearten Feud Reeks of Haste
In Washington on May 2 Senators Tillman and MacLeartn resign from the senate and seek re election to settle their feud. Colleagues deplore the action though not criticizing personal conduct. The city hopes withdrawals are possible but realization sets in that the matter must be decided.
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Washington
PD. C
Tillman
MacLeartn
Senate
Detectives Pursue Letter Threat Case in Orange
Investigators tracking a letter threatening kidnapping of Thomas A. Eidleen’s daughter expect an arrest today. A prominent local businessman remains under surveillance as circumstantial evidence accumulates against him.
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Orange
WN. J
Thos. A. Eidleen
Murdered Boy Robbie Hislop Found Stabbed at Home
In San Francisco on May 27 12 year old Robbie Hislop was found dying by his parents after being stabbed repeatedly and beaten. Lutgherth, who had boarded with the family, is under arrest and claims an alibi. Mrs Mary O Rourke left for home in the Kaat after visiting Mrs A H Harrison of 716 Ninth avenue.
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Ran Francisco
Herman Lutgherth
Robbie Hislop
Mary O’rourke
A. H. Harrison
Ninth Avenue
Kaat
Norris Rowes Trained Animal Show Tops City Parade
The Norris and Rowe trained animal show arrives in town with a noon Tecom Street parade and 100 new features including elephants zebras oxen pigs and dogs. Monkeys are moved from cars to grounds as crowds gather at Howell and Tidren avenues with two daily performances at 2 30 pm and p m all week.
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Norris & Rowe
Tecom Street
Howell Street
Tidren Avenue
Boren Avenue
Royal Couple Arrives Amid Enthusiastic Welcome
The Duke and Duchess Ophir arrived here aboard the royal yacht. A wildly enthusiastic reception greeted the royal couple as they arrived, reflecting strong public interest in the royal visit.
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Sydney
Duke
Ophir
Snoraine
Strike of Electricians Threatens City Lighting
The ongoing strike keeps all electricians idle and nonunion workers trimming arc lamps. Beattie Electric Co. claims operations run normally with about 40 missing staff, while the Building Trades Council pushes to end nonunion labor and warns unions coastwide to avoid Seattle. Conductors and Motormen may join in sympathy if demands aren’t met.
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Ineman
Building Trades’ Council
Electrical Workers
Beattie
Kempster
Beattie Electric Co
Electric Company
International Brotherhood of Fleectrical Workers
Seattle Electric Co
Toen
Emer
Councens
Breakdown at Madison Street power house disrupts line
A tension carriage at the Madison street power house broke yesterday afternoon, dropping a heavy weight on the machinery. A second break occurred about 10 o'clock last night while repairs were staged. Cars ran to the lake but lines to the city were down. Crews worked all night and service resumed today.
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Madison Street
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