Fatal double shooting at Paul Leicester Ford home in New York
In New York on May 8, novelist Paul Leicester Ford was shot dead by his brother Malcolm Webster Ford at 37 East Seventy-seventh Street. Malcolm then killed himself with a bullet to the heart. Miss Elizabeth Mall, the secretary, witnessed the event and 911 details. The brothers had long standing enmity due to disinheritance and financial tensions.
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Malcolms Suit Over Father's Will Fails in Brooklyn Court
Malcolm Ford sought to compel his siblings to share their father's estate after he was omitted from the will. The suit, heard by Justice Gaynor in Brooklyn Supreme Court, was denied as no proof of a verbal agreement existed. Paul Ford testified to a sentiment among siblings that Malcolm should abandon athletics for a share, noting the father's death from typhoid.
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United States Wins Big in Salvador Arbitration Dispute
The United States prevailed in the arbitration over Salvador's con cessions to El Triunfo Company. The majority awarded $572,178 to the U S stockholders for liquidation claims. Salvadorian arbitrator Pacas dissented. The panel closed as tensions rose at the Arlington Hotel with criticisms exchanged among members.
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Regulations Amended on Baggage Inspections at Ports
The Treasury Department issues amended baggage inspection rules for incoming travelers. Circulars outline duty rates, free items, and declarations for outbound passengers. a sea distribution informs travelers about nonresident wearing apparel and personal effects. Officials must refuse tips. private baggage exams for women will be provided with suitable facilities.
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Senate Breezy Speech Sparks Laughs In Philippine Debate
In Washington on May 8 the Philippine bill debate turned witty as Senator Dolliver of Iowa mocked Senator Carmack in a good natured clash that drew laughter from the galleries. West defended Hampton Roads talks while Burton urged caution over cruelty claims in wars.
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Debate in Detail on Philippine War and Elections by Senators
In Washington May day, Senator Burton resumes his eulogy of General Funston, arguing cruelty in the Philippine war was necessary and contrasting it with Colorado battles and Wounded Knee. He accuses Democratic critics of opposing Funston for his Aguinaldo stance while defending wartime actions. The session also tackles a resolution to discharge the privileges and elections committee from considering a constitutional amendment for popular election of senators.
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Official Souvenir of the Soldiers Monument
The Journal announces a May 15 issue featuring a complete permanent description of the Soldiers Monument. It will be richly illustrated with views and a history, plus a facsimile of James Whitcomb Riley's original manuscript of The Soldier and the hymn The Messiah of the Nations. The booklet, printed on plate paper, costs ten cents and can be ordered by mail or at the counting room.
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Hopkins Indorsed by Illinois Republicans for Senate
Springfield May 8. The Illinois Republican state convention endorsed Rep. Albert J. Hopkins of Aurora for United States senator by 1015 1 2 to 492 1 2. Dawes withdrew as a candidate for senator, while Fred A. Busse was named state treasurer and other officers chosen. Mason said he would seek reelection. the convention’s action is seen as settling the contest.
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Exonerated Again in Book War Case by Conference
Dr Collins Denny, chair of the Methodist Church South book committee, submits a report exonerating Barber Smith and E B Stahlman in the publishing house war appropriation dispute. Delegates applaud. leaders favor dropping the subject as already over discussed.
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Committee to report on publishing house interests
The fund remains under strict control and cannot pass out of possession. Members agreeing to such action would be held personally responsible. The matter is now with the committee on publishing house interests, which will likely report the following week.
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Deed of a Foundling Ends in Despair at New York Foundling
Henry King thirty seeks his parentage at the New York Foundling Asylum after years of effort. He was taken to the asylum as a child and raised on a Maryland farm. After a failed suit to uncover his parents he ingests morphine in the asylum hallway and is hospitalized.
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Turmoil in Santo Domingo as Revolution Ousts Government
United States minister William F. Powell suspends talks with the revolutionary regime and prepares to depart to Haiti amid a Dominican upheaval. Horacio Vasquez leads the revolution with a provisional government, while several exiles arrive as authorities vow to maintain existing laws until a new constitution is issued.
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Taggart May Lead Campaign In Three States Or Back Ben Cable In Chicago
Thomas Taggart of Indianapolis elected to the Democratic congressional campaign committee executive. The group will include five outsiders led by Ben Cable in Chicago with Taggart possibly managing Ohio Indiana and Michigan campaigns. Cable aims for Illinois Senate while other listed managers handle national fundraising and strategy. Bryanism is largely absent as the committee plans location and structure.
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Louisville Brokerage Firm Hunt & Hutchings Suspends Operations
May 8 report from Louisville states Hunt & Hutchings, a major brokerage firm and Chicago Board of Trade member, suspends business due to creditor death and unrecovered securities. G Robinson Hunt Jr. now sole manager. liabilities about 125000. operations may resume. New York sources note Henry Bros. & Co. assignee reports assets seem insufficient to cover all debts.
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Vessels Sunk at St Pierre Harbor After VolcanicWreck
News from St Thomas via the steamer Rodam reports that seventeen crewmen perished as a storm lava eruption or seismic event wrecked all vessels at St Pierre harbor. The steamship Roraima of the Quebec Company line is reported lost with all on board.
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St Pierre Martinique Destruction After Eruptions Reported
The British steamer Rodam reached St Lucia with news that St Pierre Martinique has been destroyed by volcanic activity. Most inhabitants killed, ships ruined, Roraima lost with all aboard, and many fatalities reported as Guadeloupe records cabled distress. Fort de France and St Pierre’s historic sites noted amid disaster. Empress Josephine born there in 1763.
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Guatemala Earthquakes Add To Sorrow In Capital Night
AP dispatch from Guatemala City reports nearly four weeks of quakes across western Sierra pueblos. On April 18 a sudden lightning flash and violent storm preceded a strong quake that sent crowds fleeing into flooded streets, praying and singing Salve Recina as aftershocks followed.
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