Neely Prosperous in Havana Jail while Rathbone Despairing
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports C F W Neely, jailed in Havana, thriving and content as his two brickyards in Cuba prosper under a relative manager. In contrast Estes G Rathbone, out on bail, is wretched and hopeless despite attempts by powerful friends. Neely pays two dollars a day for a comfortable room, has a servant, and meals from fashionable clubs, while Rathbone loses hope for vindication or a pardon.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
C. F. W. Neely
Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Neely
Cuba
Post Office Department
Ludlow Street
New York
Palma
Rathbone
Two Indiana Middies at Annapolis Graduation Drills
The last drills before graduation day were held at the Naval Academy with six honor men led by Henry G. Wallace Denver and others. Diploma day will feature President Roosevelt presenting diplomas and a brief address. elaborate preparations for the cadets ball at the old armory tomorrow night with thousands invited.
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Annapolis
Naval Cadets
Academy
Henry G
Wallace
Denver
Cal
Horace S Klyce
Fayetteville
Ark
Frank W. Sterling
Chicago
John W. Woodruff
Ludington
Mich
James
Richardson
Paris
Tex
Emory
Land
Laramie
Wyo
Edwin Graham Kinter
Harrison
Ind
Edward J. Morgaort
Valparaiso
Roosevelt
Wainwright
Waint
Henry Cooke
New v7
Hold-Up Attempt Foiled On Frisco Express Near Washburn
In Paris Texas May 1 an attempted robbery of the Frisco express No 6 occurred between Seligman and Washburn. Two men boarded at Seligman then rode to the cab and trained revolvers on the engineer and fireman. They ordered speed up and to stop at the signal. Two miles beyond Seligman seven men appeared as rain neared.
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Paris
Tex
Seligman
Washburn
Selig- Faas
Dirac
Railroad Robbery Attempt Ends as Escape Persists
An engineer pulled the throttle wide open and refused to stop. the robbers, after pressing him, ordered an exit at Ashburn station. The engineer, the would be robbers, and the crew all escaped as the bandits fled down grade at high speed.
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Ashburn
Enginee Operer
Ten Girls In Hospitals After Factory Panic
In Philadelphia a cigar factory panic at Harburg Homan & Co. injured twenty eight women and girls with eight deaths. Ten remain hospitalized, three in critical condition, including Mary Horanken aged seventeen with a fractured skull, Mary Allose aged seventeen with brain concussion, and Mary Messie aged thirteen with a fractured skull. Doctors say their condition has slightly improved since yesterday.
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Philadelphia
May
Harburg
Miss Horanken
Mysteriously Missing Brother of German Baroness
Conrad Lueder, claimed brother of Baroness E. Von Bergen of Germany, vanished from Johnson City Tennessee after months of luxury living. He warned in three letters of self harm and planned to drown himself in Lake Watauga near Johnson City. He provided his sister's Hamburg address as Baroness E. Von Bergen, Uhlenhorst.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Conrad Lueder
E. von Bergen
Germany
Lueder
Annie Wheeler
Lake Watauga
Uhlenhorst
Hamburg
Mississippi Senator Money Absent Illness Drops Street Car Assault Charges
Washington May 1 The three men named in street car assault cases Senator Money Mississippi Conductor O H Shaner and Truck Foreman James E Hooper were the subject of a police court postponement. After a conference the district attorney announced the charges would be dropped by nol pros. Senator Money’s illness delayed proceedings and his counsel sought dismissal to end prosecution. The court postponed final ruling until Tuesday morning.
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Prasse
Senator Money
Mississippi
O. H. Shaner
James E. Hooper
Mullowney
Kimball
Nolle
Shaner
Hooper
Senator McLaurin
Money
Bell
Morey
Landreau Sues Peru Over Guano Reward Claim
Attorneys for John Celestin Landreau file with the secretary of state a petition against Peru seeking a one half interest in a rumored 15 million dollar reward for J Thophile Landreau, the original discoverer of guano deposits on Peru’s sea coast and littoral islands. The filing cites a contract promising six percent of value up to five thousand tons and notes prior US advocacy and Peru’s denials of justice.
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Washington
Messrs
Egbert
Jameson
Dudley and
Michener
Robert Christy
John Celestin Landreau
Secretary of State
Peru
J. Theophile Landreau
Landreaus
United States
House of Representatives
Landreau
Sirefar
Dental ES Peru Ea
Miers Renominated by Democrats in Second Indiana District
Vincennes Indiana May 1 The Hon Robert Walter Miers was renominated by the Democrats in the Second district at McKimsey Theater amid disorder and a split over the resolutions committee Davis of Bloomfield angered by his defeat Greene and Daviess counties unsettled. Ballot totals show Miers led with multiple counties backing him while Davis showed visible anger during his acceptance speech.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
Robert Walter Miers
Congress
Second
McKimsey’s
Bloomington
Bedford
Gilbert H. Hendren
Bloomfield
J. C. Robison
Spencer
Royal E. Purcell
First Regiment Band
Fred Matthews
Lawrence County
A. J. Padgett
Daviess
Committee On
Greene
Daviess County
Arnold J. Padgett
Willis Hickam
al C. Hacker
Shoals
Robert W. Miers
James 8. Pritchett
Lawrence
Monroe
Sullivan
C. E. Davis
Washington
Martin
Davis
Miers—Knox
Owen
Miers
Greene County
Committee On Resolutions
Bryan
Has Front Seat on Miers Band Wagon
W H Hawkins former secretary of the Democratic state committee supported Wellman in the congressional race against Miers. A Republican from Bloomington sent a taunting note about his past actions. Hawkins replied inviting Duncan to join the Miers campaign for the fall election.
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W. H. Hawkins
Democratic State Committee
Wellman
Sullivan County
Representative Miers
Hawkins
H. C. Duncan
Bloomington
Sullivan Proletariat Defeats Democratic Plan to Oust Officials
Sullivan Indiana voters rejected incorporation as a city by 431 to 163. Democrats aimed to oust Republican officials elected last spring with union labor backing. After next Thursday night Republicans will control the town including attorney and school board for the first time.
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Indianapolis Journal
Sullivan
Ind
Henderson Renominated Speaker Leads Waterloo Convention
Congressmen D B HendersonRenominated for eleventh time at Third district convention in Waterloo. Unite support resolutions commending Henderson Gov. Cummins and President Roosevelt adopted. Other districts NOMINATIONS include John W Prince Galesburg and Robert G Cousins Cedar Rapids Fifth district and Thomas B Kyle Seventh district all renominated by acclamation.
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Des Moines
D. B. Henderson
House of Representatives
Waterloo
Henderson
Gov
Cummins
Roosevelt
Springfield
Ill
Galesburg
John W. Prince
Cedar Rapids
Robert G. Cousins
Thomas B. Kyle
Congress
Four Die as Burlington Fast Mail Hits Crossing at Kewanee
In Kewanee Illinois on May 1 a Burlington fast mail eastbound struck a carriage at Main Street crossing, instantly killing four youths: Maggie Keesler and Blanche Harding of Kewanee, C A Peters and E A Emery of Galva. Bodies were mangled in the collision. In Omaha Nebraska Andrew F Haas wealth stockman was killed by a Union Pacific train in South Omaha while crossing yards en route to a hotel. He previously did business in Chicago and shipped cattle to Europe.
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Kewanee
Ives
Main Street
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Maggie Keesler
Blanche Harding
C. A. Peters
Galva
E. A. Emery
Omana
Neb
Andrew F. Haas
Livestock Commission
West
Union Pacific
South Omaha
Haas
Chicago
Europe
Six Hurt in Milwaukee Street Car Collision
A Milwaukee collision between a street car and a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul switch engine left six injured. Three serious cases include Fred Rosche with broken arm and leg, Miks Cora Cox with leg and hip injuries, and Frank Berg with arm and back injuries. Three others Hattie Ulrich Gertrude Young and Elizabeth Dempsey sustained minor injuries.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Fred Rosche
Miks Cora Cox
Frank Berg
Hattie Ulrich
Gertrude Young
Elizabeth Dempsey
Jacksons welcome to Admiral Schely echoes McKinley visit
Jackson Mississippi marked the anniversary of President McKinley’s 190? visit with a large welcome for Admiral Schelley and his wife. Crowds gathered at the old Capitol and Le Fleur Club in a display of Southern hospitality as the admiral’s party departed for Meridian after midnight.
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Jackson, Miss
Jackson
President McKinley
Mississippi
Admiral Sehley
Old Capitol
le Fleur Club
Alabama Bay
Meridian
Primary Law Idea Sparks Interest in Minnesota Reform
Dr George E Hunt proposed a two tier primary ballot allowing second choices to reach a majority of voters. The plan would add a second row of votes to identify a clear winner if first round totals fail. Attorney C R Cameron reviewed Minnesota’s primary law praised overall but urged fixes.
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Commercial Club
George E. Hunt
Hunt
Eross
R. O. Hawkins
C. R. Cameron
Minneapolis
Cameron
Minnesota
Primary election registration and campaigning limits outlined
The notice explains three registration days with polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven weeks before the election for primary candidates across districts and offices, with exceptions for state officers and smaller towns. It describes party qualification, precinct limits, filing affidavits, and county grouping of candidates, with a public ballot display required prior to the primary.
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Secretary of State
Pardon of U S Navy Officers by King Transforms Venice Release
In Venice, King Victor Emmanuel pardons United States cruiser Chicago officers jailed at Venice. They will be handed to the U S consul and then sail aboard the Chicago after paying civil damages of 200 dollars. Ambassador Meyer met Signor Prinetti as the pardon was arranged this day.
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Rome
United States
Chicago
Venice
Meyer
Signor Prinetti
Victor Emmanuel
Signor Cocco
Minister of Justice
Palma greeted by 40000 in Santiago de Cuba at welcome
President elect Palma arrived to an ovation in Santiago de Cuba on May 1 with a cavalry escort and bands. Forty thousand people packed the streets. he toured the city, visited San Juan Hill, Cemeteries, schools, and battlefields, and spoke at the Virginius martyrs graves while American troops accorded him full honors.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Palma
S. M. Whiteside
Department of
Santiago
H. C. Whitehead
Tenth Cavalry
Manzanillo
Senor Palma
Bacardi
San Juan Hill
Senor Meareee
San Juan
el Caney
Whiteside
Opera
Marine Club
Gordon Mackay Gift Funds Negro Training School in Rhode Island
The Tower Hill House on Tower Hill in South Kingstown near Narragansett Pier is donated by Gordon Mackay of Newport to create a manual training school for colored children. The gift includes ten acres and four cottages. trustees to include Rev. lolly of Philadelphia Dr. Buchanan of New York and Booker T. Washington. The school will open with many pupils from the South.
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Narragansett Pier
Tower Hill House
Tower Hill
South Kingstown
Gordon Mackay
Newport
A Lolly
Philadelphia
Buchanan
New York
Booker T. Washbe
Wil
Rise of Peasantry in Russia Sparks Wide Revolt Between Moscow and Vladimir
A Russian labor population in the central district between Moscow and Vladimir rises in revolt. encounters with troops leave many dead or wounded. A Uhlan regiment refuses to fight. Reports from St. Petersburg note fires at Duke Alexander of Oldenburg's Romane estate, the Czar's sister Olga as daughter-in-law, and provincial police officials joining efforts to suppress the unrest. Disturbances threaten planned army maneuvers in the Ural and Kursk regions.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Politiken
Russia
Moscow
Vladimir
Morosoff
ST. Petersburg
Mati
Alexander of Oldenburg
Romane
Voronej
Olga
Peter
Dragomiroff
Kieff
Pocarokieff
Department
Ural
Koursk
Tornado Ravages Dacca District Killing 416
A May report from Calcutta states a tornado devastated Dacca and surrounding towns killing 416 people. The disaster struck Polgola on April 23 damaging Datta jute works and warehouses of the India General Company, with huts roofs and inhabitants lifted into the air. Sunachar 31 dead, Nagalbandar 110, Barniguhrat 1.
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Calcutta
Dacca
Polgola
Posgola
Sanachar
India General Company
Sunachar
Nagalbandard
Barniguhrat
Bengal
Manchester
Boer Leaders to Meet at Vereeniging May 15
London May 11 Officially stated Boer leaders will convene at Vereeniging on May 15 to decide on peace terms. They plan to travel to Pretoria to present their decision to Lord Kitchener. The meeting’s outcome is awaited as a single, decisive response.
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Vereeniging
London
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Divorce Bill Tossed in Lords After Heated Debate
In the House of Lords London on May 1 the divorce bill by Earl Russell was rejected. The measure would have allowed divorce on five grounds beyond existing English causes. Lord Russell argued it would foster happier homes and gender equality, while Lord Halsbury condemned it as abolishing marriage. The bill's rejection was carried.
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London
Earl Russell
House of Lords
England
Lord Russell
Earl
Danish West India treaty delayed after plebiscite vow
Copenhagen May 1 The secret session of the Landsthing yielded no definite action on the Danish West India islands treaty. A closing vow set the majority to postpone ratification until a plebiscite of the islands is held. The votes signal a union of the Folkething and News istatee conference. The discussion is unresolved.
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Copenhagen
Landsthing
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