Bombs and fires plague London as suffragists blamed
London May 7 three deaths in as many places fuel a new wave of militant suffragette activity after the House of Commons defeated the women's suffrage bill. A ticking bomb was found at St Pauls cathedral near the bishop throne, wrapped in brown paper and submerged, while fires erupted at a newspaper street and a Lambeth lumber yard. Police say the device at St Pauls was timed to explode at midnight but clockwork failure saved the cathedral.
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Pretty Girl With Criminal Record In Chinatown Suicide
Vancouver Chinatown figure Esther Mitchell known as Lintoy ruled the quarter and faced a sensational Seattle case. She allegedly feared a betrayal by the gang and shot her brother Franz Crefeld after an earlier murder acquittal for her brother George. Mitchell died by her own hand in a long crime saga tied to the Holy Roller sect.
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Seattle
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Oregon
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Strenuous Debate Over Income Tax Timing and Amendments
Debates in the House intensify as amendments are offered on the income tax bill with focus on source taxation and non germane motions. Representative Hullin argues the English model of source taxation has worked for 50 years, while leaders push to complete final passage tonight or tomorrow amid procedural stumbles and party lines.
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Fourth Class Postmasters Must Stand an Examination
Washington May 7 Postmaster General Burleson announced an executive order requiring all fourth class postmasters now in office or candidates for appointment to undergo a competitive examination to determine fitness. The order expands the classified service and adds post office inspectors to select from the top three eligible applicants with a 668 year age limit. Democrats and Republicans alike will have a chance to show fitness through the new testing system.
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Offer For La Belle Shows Stockholder Meeting Planned
Officials of La Belle iron works discuss the proposition to sell to eastern parties with meetings held recently. Representatives will meet Pittsburg promoters, perhaps in New York City. La Belle stock was quiet, fifty asked, no offers. Pittsburg bids at 40 and 50.
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Jed Titney
New York City
Guthrie to Seek Senate Confirmation for Japanese Ambassadorship
Washington May 7 George W Guthrie former mayor of Pittsburgh is chosen for the ambassador to Japan and will go to the Senate this week. He will confer with Secretary Bryan and await the President's timetable as he plans to depart when convenient.
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China to Protest California Land Bill Like Japan
Washington May 7 China plans to join Japan in protesting California’s alien land bill. Despite a steady decline in Chinese land ownership in California, many Chinese still hold property and the government aims to protect their holdings by lodging a formal protest.
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China
Japan
California
Duel near Paris ends with serious chest wound
Paris May 7 A duel arising from a quarrel three years past was fought today between He Berger son of a Paris deputy and George Breitzmayer noted swordsmen. They met seven miles south of Paris. Berger received a serious wound in the sight breast in clear daylight with 504 known Parisians witnessing the event under French law allowing only public duels.
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Evidence Sent to the Senate on Philippine Slavery
Washington on May 7 reported that indirect evidence of slavery in the Philippine islands under American rule was sent to the Senate. Secretary Garrison said no War Department records prove whether slavery exists there now, replying to a resolution by Senator Sarah and a Worcester letter from the Philippine government.
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Right of Negroes Buried in Chicago Cemetery Case
Washington on May 7 the Supreme Court heard John Gaskill seek a ruling forcing a Chicago cemetery to allow burial of his wife after her death over a year ago. Vermillion Ohio May 7 an eastbound Nickel Plate train struck an open switch near Florence ten miles away injuring the engineer slightly but no passengers.
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Charleston Postmaster Harris Dies Aboard Ship
New York May 7 Wilmot L Harris postmaster of Charleston South Carolina died on the steamship Mohawk en route to this port while on a trip to consult a specialist. He was 46 years old and had served as postmaster at Charleston for twelve years.
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Charleston
Four Key West cigar factories burned in $100,000 blaze
May 7 in Key West a fire destroyed four cigar factories, crippling the lower business district. The flames began at the Key West Cigar company and spread quickly, causing an estimated loss of $100,000.
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Key West Cigar Company
Ragged Letter Probes Carnegie Voter Status in Scotland
London May 7 Miss Mae Scott Tray San Francisco suffragette cabled Andrew Carnegie asking why he is listed as a voter in Dornoch Scotland. James Bertram said Carnegie is an American citizen by naturalization and that as a property owner his name appears on the Scottish registry but he could not vote there as an alien.
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San Francisco
Andrew Carnegie
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Carnegie
Skibo Castle
New York
James Bertram
Youngsters Escape From Wheeling Jail In Rope Stunt
Two of three boys who escaped Sunday night from Wheeling jail are still at large. They lowered themselves fifty feet via a blanket rope, then traveled along the W and L E tracks toward Yorkville. Raymond Fisher, fourteen, recounted the escape before being recaptured Monday night. Allen and Wilcox reportedly headed toward Cleveland or Wellsville. railroad detectives monitor trains. The pair may have briefly rested in Steubenville, but no sightings here.
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Two Women Burned After Oil Fire at Niles
In Youngstown Ohio on May 7 Mrs Shira and her daughter Mrs Fleming were burned to death when they tried to light a fire with oil. An explosion followed destroying their home.
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Court cases and divorces tied to 1906 era suits
Court transcripts involve Thomas Gossett against Tri-State Gas Co. and others with an appeal under Justice Blackburn. Rosie Elliott sues R S Johnston executor for 4075 dollars for services as housekeeper and nurse for Henry Johnston. executor resists. Florence Lewis seeks divorce from Jay Lew for wilful absence. Cohen represents. Indictment notes omission of duty by Abner Jarvis as elections judge.
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Lin Va
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Jay Lew
Cohen
IWW Leaders arraigned in Patterson riot incitement case
William D Haywood Elizabeth Gourley Flinn Carlo Tresca Patrick Quinlan and Adolph Lessing leaders of the Industrial Workers of the World were arraigned in Patterson New Jersey for trial on inciting riot charges over the silk mill strike. The defense will feature 100 witnesses with nationwide support while Prosecutor Dunn plans separate trials for the five defendants.
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Smallwood Stone Co Wins 3500 in Coal Land Suit
The Smallwood Stone Company received a 3500 verdict in a lower court against Stratton Fire Clay Co as coal extraction from others lands triggers anticipated lawsuits countywide. Lawyers for both sides are listed, with ongoing legal action and potential new suits expected from multiple coal land cases. In East Liverpool, Socialist red flags sparked clashes as officials, police, and citizens confronted the protest, with aerial fire apparatus deployed and later more flags burned.
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Gun Men Kill First Victim On East Side
Gunmen on New York's East Side killed their first man within four days. Antonio Seamoriro, formerly of Dayton, was shot from a doorway shadow with a shotgun and escaped. Earlier, David Minzer was slain by three gangsters on Williamsburg Bridge.
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Dayton
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Williamsburg Bridge
Amendments Tighten Penalty for Concealed Weapons in Ohio
The legislature passed a broad change to Ohio law fixing imprisonment of one to three years for carrying a concealed pistol bowie knife or other dangerous weapon. It preserves armed duty rights for sheriffs police and constables while enabling deputy sheriffs and special officers to arm with a $1000 bond.
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The Weather Ohio Forecast Tonight and Thursday
Ohio sees fair skies tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures and light frost forming tonight across exposed areas. Stronger wind is not expected, and inland highs remain in the comfortable range with dry conditions.
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Strike Vote Looms Amid Conductor Wage Fight
A strike vote by about 120000 conductors and trainmen on the Eastern association lines is set for July 1 after a June 15 to July 1 ballot, with results known before July 1 in New York. The aim is a 15 percent wage increase and a standard rate for Eastern Western and Southern associations, amid higher pay in Southern and Western regions. Leaders Lee and Garretson will attend a second conference with managers, carrying their poll and seeking settlement. The convention calendars in San Francisco and Detroit frame the timing.
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