Funston praised for calm leadership after San Francisco earthquake
Washington gossip highlights Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston as the right man for the moment during the San Francisco quake relief. It recalls his rise from a Kansas agriculture clerk to a brigadier general and his Cuba era efforts, plus anecdotes from Anthony’s Falls and Minneapolis journalism days.
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Ashington
Roosevelt
Funston
Frederick Funston
Department of California
San Francisco
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Cuba
Seismograph Data Trace Earthquake Reach Across Nation
Washington scientists study the San Francisco quake using seismographs and magnetic observatories. Cheltenham’s self-recording instruments show waves crossing the continent in about seven minutes at an estimated 5% miles per second, far faster than sound.
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San Francisco
Washington
Weather Bureau
Magnetic Observatory
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Cheltenham
Early West Pioneers and Anti Slavery Defender Dr Vickers Fell
In Washington at age 87, Dr Vickers Fell recalls anti slavery work and woman’s rights advocacy as a pioneer who started the first Republican newspaper west of St Louis. Born 1819 in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, he and his parents opposed slavery and helped shape early western conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greely
Wendell Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison
Washington
Vickers Fell
St. Louis
Hla
West
Lancaster County
Vannsylvania
Gunston Hall Sold To Gen. Robert Smith For 50000
Washington Pa pers reports the transfer of Gunston Hall in Fairfax County Virginia on the Potomac to Gen. Robert Gibson Smith of New Jersey for 50000. The 615 acre estate features 18th century brick mansion built by George Mason in 1755 with Scottish bricks and two brick porches. Former Georgia Representative Thomas Watson once sought to buy it but negotiations stalled.
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Washington
Old Dominion
Gunston Hall
Robert Gibson Smith
New Jersey
Virginia
Fairfax County
Potomac River
Mount Vernon
George Mason
George Washington
Mason
Scotland
Potomac
Thomas HK. Watson
Georgia
Farmers’ Alliance
Watson
In Search of a Wife Henry Stark Sparks Washington Frenzy
A man named Henry Stark arrived in Washington claiming wealth from gold mining and diamond field ventures and offering 300000 dollars to any woman who would marry him. He says he seeks a quiet home, has sent letters nationwide, and employs a secretary to answer responses while reports frame the tale as a public joke.
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Henry Stark
Washington
Mr. Stark
Brazil
Dixie Land
Stark
Tariff Revisions Debated Across Congress and Public
The piece examines the slow path of tariff revision under McKinley Wilson and Dingley laws, noting elections and extra sessions shaped outcomes. It cites Speaker Cannon arguing for complete revision only if popular demand exists, and Kansas convention’s resolve to “let well enough alone.”
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Congress
Payne
Cannon Down
Cannon
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Kansas
Public questions and tariff as campaign tools
Senator Tillman explored every issue to locate weak spots and jab at them. Republicans seize a tariff issue advised by conservative Democratic papers, with Tammany Hall backing the plan, while newspapers across the state rush to align with the strategy.
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Tillman
Chicago Tribune
T Re
Tammany Hall
Bufalo News
The Home Market Helps Good for the American Farmer
A historical column discusses tariff changes from Grover Cleveland to McKinley, noting how shifts in duties and foreign imports affected cattle, steel, and farm prices. It argues that strong home markets and wage-earning workers boost farmers when consumers have money to spend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Iowa City
Republican
Canada
McKinley
America
Tariff Proves National Bankable As Receipts Hit High
The Lewiston Journal argues the Dingley tariff has repeatedly proven its value through high customs revenue and strong industrial protection. It notes that treasury receipts are at record highs for the fiscal year starting last June 30 while the economy shows robust growth and employment. It credits antitrust enforcement with curbing excesses of monopoly.
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National Treasury
Congress
Lewiston
Treasury Department
Federal Treasury
Conservative Democrats Move to Undercut Hearst in New York
The Troy Times reports that conservative Democrats in New York aim to split from Hearst by pitting Bryan against him. Plans to expand the Democratic Club of New York for national influence face sharp opposition as the party risks a rupture. A once ridiculed young activist is now a fearsome force to the conservatives.
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New York
Bryan
Hearst
Democratic Club of
Troy Times
Congress
St. Louis
Indianapos News
Ind
New York Democratic Club
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
California
Washington Post
House
Ware and Means
Friends
Milwaukee
Esre
Political drift and party divisions across Congress
The text surveys Democratic caucus leverage in Congress and party stance shifts around Bryan and tariff debates. It notes a cautious mood in the Democratic minority, Bryan’s evolving position, and a split on tariff legislation as committees report no immediate bill. It also cites the 1905 ad valorem import tax average and related economic notes.
Ohio delegation seeks Roosevelt invitation for Marietta tablet ceremony
Washington May 11 Senator Dick led an Ohio group to request Roosevelt attend the Marietta tablet unveiling marking the Northwest Territory capital. The late October celebration will include the full Ohio delegation and many leading national figures, with Rep. Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth planning to attend.
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Washington
Ohio
Roosevelt
Marietta
Northwest Territory
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Ohio incubator babies hold first convention at Luna Park
The Ohio Association of Incubator Babies will stage its first annual convention at Luna Park on June 22. Delegates from across Ohio will discuss infant nursing while incubator reared babies are exhibited. Topics include The Soothing Syrup and The Bottle Its Abuses and Uses. Dr. Stewart will serve as temporary chairman.
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Cleveland
Ohio Association of Incubator
Luna Park
Ohio
Stewart
Illness After Rope Jumping Puzzles Dayton Doctors
In Dayton Ohio on May 10 the Moore family reports their young daughter fell ill while jumping rope. Blood spurted from both eyes and doctors observed arteries prominent across the skin. Dr A O Peters and Dr H C Breidenbach cited widespread arterial breaks and numerous hemorrhages as the cause.
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Dayton, O
William Moore
A. O. Peters
H. C. Breidenbach
Jury's vocal efforts delight Sandusky court
In Sandusky Ohio on May 12 Judge Reed discharged the jury in Elmer Hagemann vs Policeman John Hennesy after 45 hours without a verdict. The jurors were said to have sung tunes including Pull For the Shore and Home Sweet Home, serenading the court with What's the Use of Knocking When a Man Is Down as they left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Reed
Elmer Hagemann
John Hennesy
Fire bug targets horses in Mt. Vernon fires
Mt. Vernon Ohio reports vigilante patrols by police and locals to catch an incendiary blamed for barn fires over three weeks. Seven horses burned, along with substantial property loss, fires consistently started near horse stalls.
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Mt. Vernon, O
Mt. Vernon
Strikers and non-union clash prompt police detail in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on May 11 Chief Millikin ordered five men and a sergeant to patrol near Fifth and Lock streets by the United States Printing Co plant after several outbreaks. Revolvers were used in some incidents but there were no disturbances reported at the time.
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Cincinnati
Millikin
Fifth and
Lock Streets
United States Printing Co
Strike Ends for Lake Shore Longshoremen in Cleveland
In Cleveland on May 10 a settlement ends the lakeside longshoremen strike after talks between President Keefe of the Longshoremen's union and labor leaders and dock managers. The agreement follows conferences among the parties.
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Cleveland, O
Keefe
Longshoremen's Union
al Hed
Ohio Cobalt Mining Co Receives Canadian Charter
The Ohio Cobalt Mining Co has been granted a Canadian charter to develop claims in the Cobalt silver mining district. The company is capitalized at $60,000 with Steubenville and Toronto exportists as incorporators.
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Steubenville
Ohio Cobalt Mining Co
Hinds
Cobalt
Toronto
Special election in Port School district names five directors
In May at Fremont a special election in the old Port School district for five school directors failed as no votes were recorded and judges and clerks did nothing but play ponnyante.
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Fremont
Old Port
Raltville Township
Ponnyante
Union Men Enjoined From Picketing Strike Plant
In Cincinnati Judge A C Thompson granted a temporary restraining order against Electrotypers union members from using intimidation in picketing the United States Printing Co. plant during a strike. The injunction lasts until a full hearing, after witnesses including about 30 union members testified.
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Cincinnati
A. C. Thompson
United States Court
Electrotypers
United States Printing Co
Charles F. Williams
Employers’ Association
Charles L. Swain
Swain
Thompson
Ouster action eyed against United States Steel Co
Cleveland attorney general Ellis, spurred by Roosevelt's aid pledge, plans criminal ouster proceedings against the United States Steel Corporation. He aims to prove the steel combine manipulated bridge contracts and drained hundreds of thousands from various Ohio counties. The move would rely on information from Marion County Prosecutor Clark.
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Cleveland, O
Ellis
Roosevelt
United States Steel Corporation
Bridge Pool
Steel Combine
Clark
Marion
Shot wounds engineer during survey for Chicago to New York line
Theo. Nemeyer, chief assistant superintendent for Co operative Construction Co of Chicago, in charge of engineers surveying an elevated electric line near Bryan Ohio, was shot by W A Masters who supervised the farm site. Nemeyer survived, Masters posted bond of 2000 dollars.
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Bryan
Theo. Nemeyer
Co-operative Construction Co
Chicago
New York
W. A. Masters
Masters
Nemeyer
Trampled Man Attacked by Women Mob in Ohio
In Hamilton Ohio on May 12 Robert Nixon colored of Odesta Del was mobbed by a crowd of women near the C H & D depot. He sought food from Mrs Lizzie Longfellow and after being refused abused her and threw coal. Mrs Longfellow pursued him as the crowd chased along the track where Nixon was knocked down and assaulted by the women.
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Hamilton, O
Robert Nixon
Odesta
Del
Nixon
Lizzie Longfellow
First Erie County arrest under search and seizure law
Roy Randell swore an affidavit charging Charles Linder of Groton township a dry district with selling liquor to William Ross. Linders place was searched weeks ago under Prosecutor Williams directions and three cases of beer were seized.
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Sandusky
Erie County
Roy Ramsdell
Charles Linder
Groton Township
William Ross
Linders
Williams
Sensational Ohio oil inspector disclosures eyed at ICC meeting
In Cleveland on May 12 a former Standard Oil Company manager will testify at an interstate commerce commission session. He will detail cooperation between Standard agents and Ohio oil inspectors and how the oil inspection department was used to crush independent rivals.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Combine
Local Officer Charged With Drunkenness and Conspiracy
Henry Brownell, chairman of the local option committee, files charges against Chief of Police Smith alleging drunkenness and permitting others to gather to drink intoxicants or give away intoxicating liquors in Washington D. C. on May 12.
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Washington D. H., C
Henry Brownell
Local Option Committee
Smith
Bankers' Date Changed for Ohio Meeting
Stacey B. Rankin of the Ohio Bankers' Association sent notices showing the annual meeting date moved from August 22 and 28 at Putlo Day to August 16 16.
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Bankers
Columbus
Stacey B. Rankin
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Putlo Day
Dockmen and Dock Managers Fail To Reach Accord
Representatives of longshoremen and dock managers met in conference on May 12 but failed to conclude. President Keefe of the tongshoremen said the conference agreed on everything except wages.
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Cleveland
Keefe
Gaid
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Bee
Minneapolis Journal
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Mr. Ellis
Erie
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