Unrest in Russia Thrives Amid Assassination Plots
Report from St Petersburg notes an attempted assassination of Prince Obolensky, Kharkoff governor, amid harsh suppression of peasant riots. Other rulers face flogging of educated prisoners, while Bielostock and Polish towns report whipped detainees. Naples welcomes King Victor Emanuel and Queen Helena amid royal train incident. Berlin anarchist conference in Mannheim proceeds with police monitoring.
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ST. Petersburg
Prince Obolensky
Kharkoff
von Wahl
Lina
M. von Plehwe
Bielostock
Sarato
Ghirsel
Caucasus
Naples
Victor Emanuel
Helena
Palermo
Arsenal
Vincenzo Guerrerio
Guerrerio
Peace Announcement Sparks Upward Move on London Exchange
European markets rise as hope for peace, despite limited Pretoria news, boosts confidence. Traders expect a full swing in a peace boom once declared, with continued tight money and £2000 indebtedness to banks delaying payments while reconstruction demand in South Africa absorbs cash for the year.
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London
Stock Exchange
Pretoria
Rand
South Africa
Continent
Berlin stocks hold steady as Canadian Pacific leads week
Berlin trading shows no major shifts with Canadian Pacifics drawing interest as Berlin sells to New York buyers. German state securities weaken despite intervention buying and industrials falter except chemicals. Earnings projections for firms ending June 30 are largely disappointing, while coal shares rise on foreign demand. Money market firm but cautious. Madrid Bank of Spain weekly report notes gold in hand up 233,000 pesetas and silver up 3,902,000, notes in circulation down 6,313,000. gold at 37.90.
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Berlin
New York
Madrid
Bank of Spain
French President Loubet Arrives in Copenhagen Aboard Montcalm
President Loubet, after visiting the Czar of Russia, left Cronstadt on May 2 and arrived in Copenhagen aboard the French cruiser Montcalm. Because the Montcalm drew too much water, Casini towed her and fired thunderous salutes from the forts to welcome the delegation.
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Copenhagen
Loubet
Russia
Cronetad
France
Montcalm
Baltic
Cassini
Danish Royal Visit With French Guests Arrives in Copenhagen
King Christian and President Loubet visited Amienborg Castle where luncheon and toasts with the royal family occurred. The pair toured Copenhagen, then departed from the Cassini amid cheers. Meanwhile in China Yuan Shikai’s forces faced complaints of harsh punishments in Chi Li province and a German bid to sell opium failed due to ministerial opposition.
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Amienborg Castle
Christian
M. Loubet
Copenhagen
Peking
Chi- Li
Yuan Shai Kai
Chi-Li
Boer Peace Talks Continue at Pretoria and Vereeniging
Reports from Pretoria and Vereeniging say Boer peace negotiations are ongoing with no definite result yet. A large crowd in the Victoria Day square awaited a peace proclamation with no disturbances as Premier R J Seddon of New Zealand wires that peace may be near.
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Pretoria
Vreeniging
R. J. Seddon
New Zealand
Off to Niagara Falls Distinguished French Visitors Depart
Cardinal Gibbons delivers an eloquent sermon on Americas debt to France in the morning service as distinguished French visitors depart from the capital amid civic attention.
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Niagara Falls
Cardinal Gibbons
America
France
Martinique Disaster Update Belches Lava Struck Basse Pointe
Official estimates place Martinique casualties high as Mont Pelee erupts again. Refugees flood Port of Spain while St Pierre lies under lava. Fort de France reports renewed violence as crews bring in news from the island and survivors aboard the France recount their peril.
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Mont Pelee
Basse Pointe
Paris
Martinique
L’huerte
Fort de France
Point-A-Pitre
Guadeloupe
Lifield
London
Morning Post
Island of
St. Lucia
St. Pierre
Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Versailles
French Mission Visits Washington Aboard Rochambeau Statue Tour
The French mission accompanying Rochambeau statues in Washington spent the day in divine service and social calls before departing for Niagara Falls. Ambassador Cambon joined mass at St Patrick's Church with Cardinal Gibbone delivering the sermon praising Rochambeau. The party, including Count and Countess de Rochambeau and Count de Lafayette, toured nearby sites as warm weather shaped an eventful afternoon.
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Washington
Rochambeau
Niagara Falls
Ambassador Cambon
St. Patrick's Church
Dr. Mansion
Baltimore
Mgr. Rooker
Cardinal Gibbone
America
France
Yorktown
Cornwallis
Admiral de Grasse
Chesapeake Bay
United States
Countess de
Eruption in St Vincent Causes Dust and Desolation
May eruption at Chateau Belair in St Vincent triggers fierce exodus and darkness as ashes, lava, and rain flood streets. Dozens injured, several craters active, refugees housed near Kingstown with aid from Dixie and Madiana bringing rations and supplies.
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Kingstown
St. Vincent
Chateau Belair
Cumberland
Carib
St. Lucia
Mount Enham
United States
Dixie
Quebec Line
Madiana
Curious Phenomena Amid West Indies Eruptions Near Pedroso
In Pedroso near Oporto Lisbon observers report fissures in the earth spitting fire and smoke while a tornado accompanied the event. The occurrences are linked by locals to the volcanic eruptions in the West Indies.
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Lisbon
Pedroso
Oporto
West Indies
Day of Funerals In Fernie Procession Tallies Fourteen Coffins
A Fernie special reports a day of funerals in British Columbia with a procession of fourteen coffins and a total of thirty funerals among the victims.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fernie
Rescue Push at No 2 Mine Follows Massive Explosion
Last Thursday a mine explosion halted recovery work as crews shift to mine safety. Roofs are fragile, making further entry dangerous. Rescuers glimpse several victims in No 2 shaft, with nine more bodies recovered today, totaling forty nine.
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No. 2
Murder in Morris real estate broker shot in Chicago home
Daniel Hill, wealthy Morris NL real estate owner and partner at George H. Philipps Co on the Chicago Board of Trade, was shot six times in bed at his Monroe Street residence. Three bullets hit him as three intruders burst in, then fled. Mrs Hill alerted neighbors and police arrived soon after.
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Chicago
Daniel Hill
Morris, NL
George H. Philipps Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Monroe Street
Hawkins Likely Nomination for Indiana U S District Judge
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Indiana Republicans in Washington expect Roscoe O Hawkins of Indianapolis to be nominated to succeed Judge John H Baker on the United States district court for Indiana upon Baker's retirement. Although the nomination date is uncertain the prevailing view is Hawkins will be the choice and the nomination will be popular.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Roscoe O. Hawkins
Indianapolis
United States
Indiana
John H. Baker
Hawkins
Tornado Fatalities Hit Three Towns In May Storm
A tornado swept through Union and nearby towns at 4 pm killing six people including Miss Sallie Hart and Miss Annie Lawson, with Vera Sims also among the dead. Injuries include Maxey Sims and Lee Sims, and Mrs Mabrey and children among others. Debris blocked streets as doctors and locals treated victims. property damage is about 50,000 dollars across Union, Jonesville, and Pacolet.
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UNION
8. C
Sallie Hart
Annie Lawson
Maxey Sims
Vera Sims
Miss Lawson
Jonesville
Pacolet
Lee Sims
W. Mabrey
Vera
Cedes
Zionist Federation Session Ends in Disorder in Boston
In Farneil Hall the American Federation of Zionists session deteriorated into chaos as President Richard Gotther’s ivory gavel broke amid clashes over debate. Honorary Secretary Isadore D. Morrison accused New York affiliates of dishonesty with documents. The four hour wrangle ended with the room cleared and delegates moving to Hanover Street Hall.
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Boston
American Federation of Zionists
Farneil Hall
Richard Gotther
Isadore D. Morrison
New York
Hanover Street
Fed
Court Martial Findings on Waller and Day in Samar
Manila May 25 official findings of the court martial for Major L W T Waller and Lt John A Day of the marine corps for executing natives on Samar without trial have been released. Maj Gen Adna R Chaffee disapproves the findings largely but allows acquittal of murder in Waller’s case. Day is urged to have disobeyed higher authority rather than follow the order.
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Manila
L. W. T. Waller
John A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Adna R. Chaffee
Philippines
Waller
Waller Advising That the Stevedores Be Killed. Major Waller
Major Waller
General Smith
Lieutenant Day
Day
Military Service
United States
Cholera Toll Reported Across Manila and Provinces
Manila reports 1,146 cases and five deaths to date. Provinces show 3,922 cases and 2,774 deaths amid the ongoing outbreak.
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Manila
Provinces
Vrooman plans co op Wheat and Flour Western Company
Walter Vrooman of the Western co operative movement has sealed deals for six large Kansas wheat elevators and two major flour mills at about 750000 dollars. The plan centers farmers in a cooperative, with ten dollar shares and profit sharing, eliminating middlemen and wheat speculators, shipping surplus to Britain to be sold through cooperative members.
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Kansas City
Walter Vrooman
Western Co-Operative Movement
Kansas Wheat Belt
Vrooman
New York
Kansas
Vrooman Co-operative Company
Wheat and Flour Western Co-operative Company
Mr. Vr
St Clair county bond case to be compromised in Osceola
In Kansas City on May 35, bondholders representing a $1.5 million claim against St Clair county will meet county judges in Osceola tomorrow. The bondholders seek a compromise over bonds issued in 188 to build a railway, with principal and interest over thirty four years. Thomas Nevitt, jailed a year for contempt, is involved in the dispute.
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Kansas City
St. Clair County
Osceola
Thomas Nevitt
Judges Refuse Bond Payment as Marshal Takes Case to Conference
In a terse report Judge Nevitt tires of jail life and hints at renewed effort. S D Peden, another judge, serves time in Warrensburg jail. Authorities struggle to seize Jo Walker, the final member of the trio, who has hidden in the brush since election.
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Missouri
Nevitt
S. D. Peden
Ree
Warrensburg
Jo Walker
Christian Science Doctor Claims Mass Healing Milestones
Dr. Carol Norton spoke at the Columbia Theater asserting 2,000,000 disease cures in Christian Science over 35 years and 700 churches now flourishing. He argued Christian Science is neither faith care nor mesmerism but heals via a scientific understanding of man’s relation to God and urged criminalizing publication of crime or disease details to protect health and morals.
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Washington
Carol Norton
Columbia Theater Today
Chicago Politician Fatally Shoots Sister‑In‑Law Then Kills Himself
In Chicago on May 2 1925 Neil Johnson a North Side politician shot and killed his sister in law Mrs C J Gullackson after she sought shelter with relatives following his separation from his wife. He then shot himself in the head. The tragedy follows nineteen years of marriage and Johnson's refusal to work after entering politics. His home had recently been sold at sheriff sale and he blamed Mrs Gullackson for the separation.
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Chicago
Neil Johnson
North Side
C. J. Gul- Jackson
Johnson
Woman Stabbed Man and Fought With Ax in Court Street House
Mrs. Ethel Vaughn stabbed George Dickey with a case knife after an altercation in her East Court street home, while Dickey attacked with an ax. Dickey, about 40, was taken to City Hospital in critical condition. Vaughn, seriously wounded, was taken to the police station. The incident involved Dickey and his blind brother boarding with Vaughn amid prior trouble and alcohol use.
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George Dickey
Ethel Vaughn
East Court Street
Vaughn
Dickey
Harrison Coleman
Griffin
Hull
Simon
Morgan
Mrs. Vaughn
Bertha Folsom
Imon
City Hospital
A. B. Graham
Semne
Bess Ee
Lee Ee
Ann
Abe
Slashed Across the Face in Shelbyville Attack
Harry Long of Shelbyville was seriously cut on the right ear and cheek yesterday in an incident where Cal Bailey was identified as the assailant. Officials reported the assault occurred in the city area and Long was hospitalized with injuries described as serious but not life threatening.
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Harry Long
Shelbyville
Internal Trade and Freight Trends Across 1902 Markets
The Treasury Bureau of Statistics reports no major live stock losses in western markets for the first four months of 1902, with total receipts near 1901 and above 1900 in cattle and calves but lower hogs and sheep. April demand at Chicago dipped, while overall four month gains occurred in several markets. flour and grain trade show shifts with higher wheat receipts and reduced exports, Great Lakes freight surges, cotton receipts up to May, and continued Atlantic seaboard grain shipments.
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Washington
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
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Lak Watly
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Cal Bailey
Southern Grain Report
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