President McKinley Tours Arizona Gold Mine Route
The presidential party visited the Congress gold mine in the Blue Tank mountains near Phoenix, where 1,500 feet underground the President saw an American flag and observed $200,000 monthly gold production. Richmond, a melter, scorched hands handling a red hot gold bar as the President praised his pluck. The visit included school talks at Wickenburg and a stop at the Indian School before departing toward California.
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Congress
Blue Tank Mountains
Tower
Green Salt River
Arizona
New Mexico
Phoenix
Wickenburg
Republic
Wilson
Tripoli
Murphy
Territorial
Congress Mine
Adams Hotel
Territorial Capitol
Washington
Kingdom of Italy
Tom
Commonwealth
Rious
Guasimas
San Juan Hill
Cuba
Wood
United States
Congress of the United States
Union of States
Indian School
Indian Industrial School
Columbia
Uncle Sam
Statehood
Phoenix Indian School
N. D. Gage
Mr. Gage
Richmond
Vulture
Vulture Mountains
State Department
Hay
Colorado Desert
Gulf of California
Colorado River
Yuma
California
Redlands
Rupture Welcomed by Britain Reports of Differences Discredited
Waldersee’s many expeditions provoke irritation yet the British Foreign Office says his conduct has not caused serious trouble. The reports of serious differences are discredited by officials.
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Britain
Omce
Rumors of Strained Russian German Ties Denied
London reports May 7 that rumors of strained relations between Russia and Germany over Count Waldersee are denied by the Foreign Office. Downing Street acknowledges irritation at Waldersee’s expeditions but says no definite misunderstanding exists, and British diplomats would welcome confirmation of any such issues.
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Russia
Germany
Count von Waldersee
Foreign Office
Downing Street
Shal
China to seek loan to pay indemnity and extra funds
Peking reports China will request powers to secure a loan sufficient to pay the indemnity once the required amount is known. She will also ask for an additional 20,000,000 taels annually, per the foreign ministers' proposal.
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Peking
China
German Field Marshal reports cavalry defeat near Kalgan
Field Marshal Von Waldersee in a Peking dispatch dated yesterday says Lieutenant Kummer and a cavalry patrol attacked and defeated the enemy’s cavalry two hundred kilometers west of Kalgan in Pe Chi Li province.
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Berlin
von Waldersee
Peking
Kummer
Kalgan
Pe-Chi-Li
Cubans Report On Platt Amendment Acceptance at Havana Convention
Havana May 7 The Cuban constitutions convention special committee returned from Washington May 5 and made no recommendations beyond noting the Washington conference. The group favored accepting the Platt amendment, and in a secret session reported on McKinley and Root dinners. Capes Maysi and San Antonio would be stations to safeguard Cuba’s independence and nearby Gulf access. US promised no interference in local government and to discuss a commercial treaty once Cuba is established. Root said Cuba can have foreign diplomatic reps. Senor Villuenda supports the amendment, calling it inevitable and rejecting a policy return to prewar Monroe doctrine terms.
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Havana
Washington
McKinley
Root
Senor Gilberga
Cuba
Senor Villuenda
United States
Nan Kin Secret Societies Align With Reformers
The American consul at Nan-Kin reports via doublegram that secret societies have joined the reform movement. Chinese troops patrol Nan-Kin and sleep under arms as the city remains on alert.
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Peking
W. Martin
Nan-Kin
Opens China to World Trade Gains U S and Powers Agree
Open movement for broad opening of China to foreign commerce wins approval from the United States and other leading powers and Chinese officials. The Empress dowager's council may limit authority, while negotiations aim to unite Chinese authorities behind the plan amid Russia concerns. Berlin notes Germany has no Manchurian interests as Washington reports progress.
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Washington
China
United States
Russia
Manchuria
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Germany
Washington Report
Italian Missionary Father Paoli Buried Alive in Shen-St
A Shanghai dispatch to the Daily Express reports Father Paoli, an Italian missionary, was buried alive in Shen-St province. The report cites local authorities and notes the incident occurred amid unrest, with details and motives still unclear.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Express
Father Paoli
Shen-St
Bryan favors fusion at Peter Cooper Club banquet
In Omaha on May 7 about 250 guests from across Nebraska attended the Peter Cooper Club annual banquet. Guest of honor W. J. Bryan and W. W. Allen sat beside President Quinby as fusion's future was debated. Bryan urged open cooperation without losing party identity, condemning middle of the road tactics and asserting the need to unite reform forces against the Republicans.
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Omaha
Neb
Peter Cooper Club
W. J. Bryan
W. W. Allen
Quinby
United States
Peter Cooper
Jefferson
Bryan
Nebraska
Republican Party
Friends of Free Goverment
Ram Ito
Phrase fragment on wrongdoing follows actions by parties or nations
A fragment referencing that wrongdoing always follows certain actions by individuals, parties or nations, implying a causal or moral standard without details or context.
Fire at Salem Ind Destroys Main Block
Destructive blaze on West Market Street in Salem wipes out all buildings within Market Water and Poplar streets except Munkell's flouring mill. Taylor's livery barn owned by W L Taylor burns with 20 horses and many vehicles. Losses tallied at about 25000 with insurers unlikely to cover half. By 2 30 a m the fire is under control.
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Indianapolis Journal
Salem
Ind
Taylor
West Market Street
Market, Water and Poplar Streets
Munkell
Eastman Testifies In Own Defense In Cambridge Murder Trial
Charles R. Eastman told the Cambridge jury that the Grogan shooting was an accident. He described a struggle over Grogan’s center-fire pistol, denied malice, and said he sought to help Grogan after the incident while his wife Mrs. Eastman testified about the days surrounding the tragedy.
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Cambridge
Mass
Eastman
Grogan
Knowlton
Bitter Memories Disappearing
New York May 7 The Confederate Veteran Camp of New York announced resolutions honoring the 1898 Atlanta speech on Confederate graves care and the Congress act creating Arlington burials. They express deep appreciation that the step marks the obliteration of bitterness in memories of the war between the States.
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New York
Atlanta
Congress
Arlington
Wa bash continental limited Record Run Reported
The Wa bash continental limited ran fifty two miles in fifty one minutes and twenty seconds yesterday from Bement to Tilton with two stops at Tolano and Sydney. Engine 54 was operated by Engineer Genung and Fireman Roming, a three-car train achieving a high speed record.
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Springfield
Hil
Wabash Continental Limited
Genung
Roming
Bement, ML
Tilton
Tolano
Sydney
Great Industrial Combinations Form Under One Management
Several large shipbuilding firms plan to unite under a single management with a capital of 65 million dollars. The constituent companies hold orders totaling 63 million, and work is projected for eighteen months. Estimated profits from the venture are set to reach 7 million.
Leyland Line Shareholders Back J P Morgan Deal
Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association fights Cuba reciprocity. United States Shipbuilding Company to acquire Newport News, Union Iron Works, Bath Iron Works and others, boasting 380000 ton annual capacity and 85 million dollars in orders. Directors include H T Scott, Lewis Nixon, C J Canda, J B Hyde, E W Hyde, C B Orcutt, H E Huntington, Irving M Scott, Edwin Hawley, E H Harriman, and James Stillman. Plan to issue 92.5 million dollars preferred and 32.5 million dollars common stock. Legislation on Cuba reciprocity remains opposed. Industrial Commission meeting notes follow. Musical publishers form National Music Publishers Association with Sol Bloom and others. final plans in New York May 21.
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New York
H. W. Poor & Co
United States Shipbuilding Company
New Jersey
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Bath Iron Works, Limited
Hyde Windlass Company
Bath, Me
Crescent Shipyard
Samuel J. Moore & Sons Company
Elizabethport
N. J
Canda Manufacturing Company
Carteret
Mercantile Trust Company
Chicago
National Music Publishers’ Association
Sol Bloom
Raymond 8. Brown
W. H. Penn
Lee Hechheimer
Changes in Banks and Oil Dividends Declared
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey has declared a dividend of $12 per share, payable June 15. In March $20 was paid. Last year's four dividends were $20 in March, $10 in June, $8 in September and $10.
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Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Trade follows capital and British navy laws challenged
London May 7 News item notes Leyland line holders approve the Morgan Ellerman agreement as Morgan interests push for transatlantic expansion. Rumors persist of Morgan targets Red Star and Atlantic Transport lines. Ellerman criticizes British navigation laws as Americans deepen their transatlantic presence.
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London
Leyland Line
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgans
Red Star Line
Atlantic Transport Line
Morgan- Ellerman
Ellerman
Mattinson
Great Britain
French Railway Contracts for Coal Exports to France
Baltimore reports United States Collieries Iron and Steel Company has contracted with Orleans Railway of Bordeaux to supply several thousand tons of coal monthly. The deal, spurred by England’s export duties, follows new Kentucky fields and South Carolina iron mines, with details not released.
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Baltimore
United States Collieries, Iron and Steel Company
Orleans Railway Company
Bordeaux
France
England
United States Collieries Company
Kentucky
South Carolina
National Cigar Leaf Association Meets to Address Leaf Tax Evasion
The third annual conference of the National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association in New York discussed tax dodges by manufacturers in Cincinnati and elsewhere. A resolution urged internal revenue authorities to investigate and apply a remedy to stop selling leaf tobacco unsuitable for one use from one manufacturer to another.
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New York
National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association
John R. Young
Illinois
Cincinnati
Aftermath in Jacksonville as relief tents rise citywide
May 7 dispatch details rapid relief efforts after a disaster. Two hundred tents were set up, with two thousand more arriving from Washington. Military aid accelerates tent villages, water, and cots. Relief bureaus, decongestion efforts, and street cleanup ongoing. Some residents left. crews restore services and rebuild key sites. An order to require black residents to work or leave sparks tension.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Washington
Bours
Housing Committee
Julia Street
New York
Windsor Hotel
Gardner
Baldwin
Opera House
Victim of brutal assault near Lansing in May
Ethel Bonnie, daughter of a state penitentiary employee, was struck on the head while gathering mushrooms near Lansing, then assaulted and her body tossed into an old well. The assailant remains unknown. She regained consciousness, warned her family, and died late that night as fears of execution by burning spread.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Ethel Bonnie
State Penitentiary
Lansing
Bonnie
Labor Leaders Back Arbitration Plan for Settlement Board
Labor figures led by Gompers Mitchell and Bishop Potter favor a permanent conciliation board to avert costly clashes between workers and employers. Speeches in New York outlined plans to institutionalize mediation and orderly dispute resolution through an ongoing board.
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Gompers
Mitchell
Bishop Potter
New York
National joint committee meets to pursue industrial peace
May 7 report outlines plans for a permanent organization in New York and Chicago to study conciliation between labor and capital. Leaders including Gompers Mitchell Potter Flint and Justi urged peaceful relations and urged Chamber of Commerce support.
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New York
National Joint Committee On Arbitration and Conciliation
National Civic Federation
Chicago
American Publishers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Department
Teller
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bishop Potter
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Charles R. Flint
American Rubber Company
Daniel J. Keefe
Illinois Board of Arbitration
William EB. Sayward
National Association of Builders
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Herman Justi
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
Organization of Labor
Potter
Chamber of Commerce of
Machinists and Others Quit on Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
A strike began at noon in Scranton when machinists and allied workers refused a nine hour day at current wages. A twelve member grievance committee met Superintendent Powell, was rebuffed, and the men walked off the job en masse including machinists blacksmiths boiler makers engine wipers and laborers. The action spread to others along the line.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Raile Road
Powell
Sale
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