Cabinet holds Cuban fix on Platt terms
The May 1 cabinet session concluded the Cuban constitutional convention did not meet substantial compliance with the Platt amendment. Secretary Root will inform the convention that interprets amendments were unacceptable and US troop withdrawal is contingent on unwavering adherence to terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
O. H. Platt
Lodge
Senator Platt
Senator Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Supreme Court
Philippines
de Lima
Knox
Rction
Wood
Ubans
United States
Gage
Surprise at Havana Constitution Split Vote
The United States government declined to accept the Havana convention's Cuban Constitution, sparking surprise and disappointment among its advocates. Two leading conservatives said they expected Washington to approve it and would not have backed the majority report otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Washington
Debate Over Platt Amendment Acceptance And Roles Of Wood Root
Conservative delegates discuss last minute changes to the majority report and the Platt amendment. They note that explanations by Wood and Root were seen as nonbinding and fear the convention may not reconsider after a narrow vote. General Wood says explanations were never intended to be part of the acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Root
Washington Commission
Senors
General Wood
Secretary Root
Harris Sets Philippines Tariff Authority Distinction
Senator Harris of Kansas argues the Spooner act differs from the Foraker rule in Puerto Rico, calling for direct legislation on Philippine tariff powers. He notes military control may govern taxation if held by the War Department, and questions whether the President can impose taxes without Congress, predicting swift congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Philippines
Porto Rio
Supreme Court
Harris
Kansas
Philipines
Foraker
Porto Rico
Spooner
War Department
Congress
Not Yet Out of Danger Mrs McKinley Weakened Hope for Recovery
Washington May 31 The physicians attending Mrs McKinley issued a bulletin stating she is recovering from travel fatigue but the illness in San Francisco continues in a less intense form. She remains feeble and not out of danger with slow progress and potential improvement expected. No further bulletin tonight pending tomorrow’s consultation by Doctors Sternberg Rixey and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. W. Johnson
Sternberg
Rixey
Doctors deny McKinley illness fatal assessment
In San Francisco Dr Clinton Cushing said local doctors did not declare Mrs McKinley fatally ill and that her return home was her wish, with physicians believing a trip posed no danger. In Del Monte Dr Hirsch Felder also denied a Washington report that recovery was impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Clinton Cushing
McKinley
Cushing
del Monte
Cal
Hirschfelder
Washington
Trolley Cars Run Away In Wilmington Tragedy
Three loaded trolley cars on the new People's Street line ran away down a steep Wilmington hill. One man was killed and a second fatally injured after jumping from a car. Twenty five others were hurt, conductor Elmer Jones suffered multiple injuries and is expected to die. The cars carried nearly one hundred passengers returning from Caineewice Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
New People’s Street Railway
Joshua Gillman
Elmer Jones
Eaneewice Park
End of a Play in South Carolina Censorship Battle
Governor McSweeney used his authority to censor a political performance as critics call it a farcical episode. The Tillman Lautrin Company was advised not to tour the state with barnstorming events. The governor aims to avoid stirring public passion in an off year.
Resignations of Tillman McLaurin rejected by South Carolina governor
Governor McSweeny declined to accept the resignations of United States Senators Tillman and McLaurin, saying a canvass would provoke bitterness and disrupt the state's peace. He mailed back the letters after weighing public order and prosperity, urging calm and continued discussion without a heated campaign. The move follows a May 2 meeting in Gaffney and a visit to Chickamauga for monument ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
McSweeny
Tillman
McLaurin
Gaffney
Chicka-manga
United States
South Carolina
Chickamauga
Commonwealth
McLaurin Will Resign or Fight Tillman Denies McSweeny
In Washington Senator McLaurin says Governor McSweeny’s actions force him into a hard choice. He vows to resist Tillman’s interference, seeks to vindicate himself after Newberry and Gaffney invitations, and plans a June 6 speech before deciding further steps. Tillman counters that McSweeny’s power is ministerial and cannot affect a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
McLaurin
Bennettsville
McSweeny
Tillman
United States Senate
South Carolina
Sweeny
Gaffney
Newberry
McLaurin North
Trenton
Senate
Suffrage Reform Proposal At Alabama Constitutional Convention
May 31 Montgomery report notes Mr Sanders of Limestone proposing an educational qualification with the Louisiana grandfather clause. Disqualifies atheists and restricts officeholding to whites. General Sanford offers ordinance authorizing state construction of internal improvements for passenger transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Sanders
Limestone
Samford
Convict Labor Ordinance Threatens State Rail Profits
The proposal would limit railroad earnings by mandating that only convicts be used in its construction, a change that could sharply reduce state railroad income if adopted.
Jealous wife kills husband daughter then self at Covington
In Covington Kentucky Ottie Hester, a saloon keeper, quarrelled at the supper table with his wife Kate Hester and was shot dead along with their three year old daughter. Kate then killed herself, her body found beside that of the child. Neighbors say Kate was jealous and had threatened to kill Ottie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ottie Hester
Western Avenue
Third Street
Covington
Kate Hester
Ottie
Coyington
Five lynched suspects in Lookout California mob action
A mob of 30 to 50 seized five detainees at Lookout Modoc county early this morning. Calvin Hall age 72 and his three half breed sons Frank 26 James 19 Martin 16, along with B D Yantis 27, were hanged at Lookout bridge after ropes were placed around their necks and guards forced to accompany the mob. The victims had been held on charges of burglary and petty larceny, with examinations set for June 3. An inquest will be held as authorities head to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieber
Cal
Lookout
Modoc County
Calvin Hall
Frank
James
Martin
B. D. Yantis
Hall
Yantis
Lookout Hotel
Carpenter
B. Nichols
J. W. Brown
Frank Hall
Altures
Surgeons Favor Repeal of Army Canteen Law
In St Paul Minnesota on May 31 the Association of Military Surgeons passed a resolution calling for repeal of the anti canteen law. Colonel Reed Wyoming sponsored a supplementary resolution creating state delegations to work with Congress and a three member panel to cooperate with the AMA. The group argues abolition of the canteen worsened temperance and disorder and urges reestablishment for sanitation morality and discipline.
Emperor William Leads Berlin Garrison Parade Display
A showy military pageant in Berlin featured Emperor William at the head of the garrison parade with American observers including Senator Albert J. Beveridge and other U S attendees watching the display from the reviewing stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Berlin
Albert J. Beveridge
Queen Wilhelmina Attends German Royal Review in Berlin
Queen Wilhelmina and the Prince of the Netherlands observed the Emperor’s Berlin garrison review. A sunset parade drew immense crowds, with 24 white-robed maidens presenting flowers, amidst heat and dust. US officials and diplomats attended, including Ambassador White and Senator Beveridge, as Doizetti’s opera The Daughter of the Regiment closed the gala day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wilhelmina
Prince of the Netherlands
Royal Castle
Unter den Linden
Bonnal
Landis
San Francisco
William H. Beehler
United States
Beehler
Kerr
Smith
Angell
Rochester
Shakespeare
Rutter
Philadelphia
Schloss
Beveridge
Donizetti
Mr. White
Sieges Allee
Hague
Emperor William
Gallet
Paris Duel Fails After Rostand Election Sparks Threats
A Paris incident over Edmond Rostand’s Academy election nearly sparked a duel between Maurice Bernhardt and Lucien Mohlfeld. After seconds judged the initial insult unjust, Bernhardt said there would be no duel. In Antwerp, mutinous civic guards paraded and clashed with police amid unrest and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edmond Rostand
Academy
Maurice Bernhardt
Lucien Mohlfeld
M. Mohlifeld
Gaulois
M. Rostand
Mme. Bernhardt
M. Bernhardt
M. Mohifeld
Associated Press
Alleged Abductor Isador Roth Arrested in Michigan
Benton Harbor police arrested Isador Roth on the charge of abducting Rosie Giest, a 16 year old from New York City. Roth allegedly carried her off after an evening party, demanded payment for release, and then fled to Benton Harbor when detectives pressed. Papers found on Roth reportedly connect him to the Cudahy abduction case. Officers will bring Roth to New York for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
Johnson
Isador Roth
Rosie Giest
Samuel Giest
New York City
Roth
Titus
New York
Miss Giest
Buffalo
Cudahy
St St. Mark's Place
Curious Cheshire thrift nets priceless art from grime
A Cheshire couple bought three grime encrusted pictures for 15 shillings in a curiosity shop. Cleaning revealed works by an early Italian master, a Corot, and an early English master. They later bought a fifth canvas for £5, which upon cleaning showed the name Dei Pompo and is identified as a rare Italian painting. They now seek £25,000 for the treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
London
Cheshire
England
Corot
American Disappears L James Gordon in Russia Mystery
The Press reports Baldwin Locomotive Works agent L James Gordon vanished in St Petersburg last January after an arrest by Russian authorities on unknown charges. He wielded influence due to ties with the American legation and court, aiding a $2.5 million Transsiberian Railway contract. Officials say he was arrested in his library and escorted away without resistance, later confined in the Neva fortress amid speculation of Siberia. The American ambassador has been urged to intervene by his relatives without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
L. James Gordon
Russia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
St. Petersburg
Baldwin Company
Transsiberian Railway
Gordon
Hedges
Siberia
G——n
Taw
Neva
Cadets Dismissed From West Point to Build Andean Railroad
Five cadets from West Point, Rirchie C. Mahaffey, Henry I. Bowlby, John A. Cleveland, T. F. Keller, and R. A. Linton, are to serve as engineers in Ecuador. They will work on the Guayaquil and Quito Railroad across the Andes, departing aboard the Cumba of the Grace line Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rirchie C. Mahaffey
Texas
Henry I. Bowlby
Nebraska
John A. Cleveland
Alabama
T. F. Keller
R. A. Linton
Michigan
West Point
Ecuador
Andes Mountains
Cumba
W. R. Grace
Guayaquil
Quito
Rear end collision injures two on Wabash freight at Chicago
A rear end collision today between two sections of a Wabash freight train at Seventy fifth street and Western avenue left two men seriously hurt. Four others escaped by leaping clear as one engine was ruined and three freight cars plus a caboose demolished. Injured are Harry Mason of San Antonio and John Garland of Omaha with internal injuries and severe head and limb wounds. both may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Seventy-fifth Street
Western Avenue
Harry Mason
San Antonio
Tex
John Garland
Omaha
Neb
Strikers Clash With Authorities Near Petersburg
A dispatch from St Petersburg reports heavy clashes at Alexandrovsky near St Petersburg between Obuchoff Iron works strikers and authorities on May 20. About 2,500 rioters attacked police as twelve officers were hurt and soldiers fired, killing two and wounding many. Relatives of the strikers dispute official casualty figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersburg
Alexandrovsky
Obuchoff Iron Works
First Payment Made On Turkish Cruiser Contract
A cable from Imperial Ottoman Bank to William Cramp & Sons in Philadelphia confirms the first payment for the cruiser ordered by the Turkish government. The message ends doubts about the project and indicates that construction will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company
Imperial Ottoman Bank
Jeane Hilling Shoots Ex-Partner After Brief Altercation
Jeane Hilling fatally shoots George Retherford after a brief altercation and fist fight. The slayer pleads self defense. prosecutors argue other statements show deliberation. Victim, a middle aged man, survived by a family. suspect is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeane Hilling
George Retherford
Sare
Young man in jail for killing his father's competitor
Rushville Indiana May reports Jesse Hilling twenty five drayman surrendered after shooting George Retherford fifty in Rushville Retherford loaded poultry with Palmer boy when a dispute led to a fight Hilling shot four times killing Retherford up to a fatal heart near miss Hilling claims self defense and says Retherford attacked with a drag pin Retherford left a widow and two daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Rushville
Ind
George Retherford
Jesse Hilling
Brann
Hilling
Retherford
Turner Commission House
Lake Erie & Western
Robert Palmer
Palmer
William Hilling
John Hilling
Richmond
Not Guilty Verdict in Fontanet Murder Case
Quincy Foster, who killed Harley McDonald near Fontanet on October 3 last year, was found not guilty of murder by a jury in Brazil Indiana after a week long trial. A family quarrel sparked the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Quincy Foster
Harley McDonald
Fontanet
Public church plea against gaming in homes
Portland May 21 ministers association urges churches to end home card games and dice posing as social events. It condemns cinch tables dominoes and related amusements as morally harmful and urges a broad church rally to suppress such practices. Wabash May 31 a Warsaw to Wabash telephone line progresses with poles in place and bankers Strauss Bros planning ties to local toll lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Portland Ministerial Association
Wabash, Ind
Warsaw
Laketen
Wabash County
Strauss Bros
Ligonier
Kosciusko County
Comet
Ephone Company
He Kel
The Law of Vaccination Explained by Terre Haute Editor
Terre Haute editor Frank Blue of the National Anti vaccination Society argues the Indiana Supreme Court ruling does not govern current school vaccination laws. He says the decision concerns an older statute and that recent legislation defines school qualifications, with any new court question arising under a different framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Ind
Frank Blue
National
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pratt
The
Mrs. M'Kinley
McSweeney
Gov
Ernor
Pitchforker
Man
D. Yantis
the Lynchers
Brussels
Antwerp
Beila
Andes
Cramps Company
Meebiak Cayye
Fonder
Slayer
Elkhart
Remy
Richard Sherewin
Bristol
Harry Wilson
Sherwin
You Wilson
Wesley Wilson
Sencnitha Sherwin
Tov
Ministerial Associa
Tion
New Company
Editor Bier
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!