Capitol Liquor Ban Edged Into Immigration Bill
Washington May 27. The House approved an amendment by Indiana's Delphis Landis prohibiting sale of intoxicating liquors inside the Capitol during consideration of the immigration bill. The move followed Shat uc taunting remarks. the action was defended as self defense by lawmakers. Debaun, an Indiana Terre Haute storekeeper, is recommended for dismissal for soliciting political assessments, while ex collector Henry will not be prosecuted.
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Henry
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Capitol
Representative Landis
Indiana
Bhattac
Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
Ellis Island
Landis
Mr. Shattuc
Mr. Landis
House
Congress
United States
Sibley
Pennsylvania
David W. Henry
Terre Haute
Internal Revenue
Civil-service Commission
William Dudley Foulke
Benson T. Debaun
Civil Service
Foulke
Journal
Debaun
Commission
Senate House clash trims 5 million from Cuban tariff bill
The Senate reduced about 5 million of a 9.5 million appropriation with House conferees disallowing the rest. The bill as reported would total roughly 650 million for direct appropriations and authorized work. A floral tribute to McKinley will be placed on his Canton casket, arranged by the Potomac G A R. Republican Cuba committee members met but failed to agree, planning to report a tariff cut of 20 percent on Cuban imports in five years, with further talks to finish the accord.
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Senate
House
Department of the Potomac
President McKinley
Canton
George E. Davis
The
Dintment
Ortelyou
McKinley
White House
Cuba
Platt
Palma's First Address to Congress Urges Gratitude and Reform
President Palma's message to the Cuban Congress thanks the United States for support in independence, pledges to fulfill obligations, and urges national reform. He calls for agricultural development, railroads, education expansion, and reciprocity talks with the U S to aid sugar crops while vowing stability and unity across Cuba.
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Havana
Palma
Republic of the North
Republic of Cuba
United States
Europe
Cuba
Congress
Republic
Great Britain
France
Mexico
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Santo Domingo
Ecuador
Paraguay
Minister Squiers Presented in Havana Reception
Herbert G. Squiers United States first minister to Cuba arrived yesterday and was formally received this afternoon by the Cuban government at the palace. The ceremony included the full official routine as the young republic showcased its hospitality. Continued on page 2.
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Havana
Herbert G. Squiers
United States
Cuba
Squiers
Mont Pelee erupts again as ash falls on Dominica
From Fort de France to Dominica and St Lucia, last night ash from Mont Pelee fell in unprecedented quantities. Flames and black cloud masses rose over Fort de France, sparking fears of panic, a possible tidal wave, and widespread danger though the city itself remained apparently safe.
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Fort de France
Dominica
St. Vincent
Roseau
Island
British West Indies
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Castries
Island of St. Lucia
Storm sweeps St Vincent. two killed and homes washed away
May 26 Kingstown reports a fierce thunderstorm and heavy rain flooding Georgetown windward, damaging water pipes, washing away several houses, and exposing corpses from the volcanic disaster. Eight inches of rain since Saturday, with thunder, lightning, and perceived lava activity. a man called for help as ground seemed hot and water boiled.
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Kingstown
Island of Vincent
St. Vincent
Georgetown
Mourne Rouge
Rescue Efforts Fail as Father Mother and Infant Die
A grim scene unfolded as a father and mother with a child at the breast and another at her feet were killed alongside a man in a fatal incident. The Dixie steamer aided the government, and Americans showed strong interest in the island overall.
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United States
Dixie
Prof Hill Maps Martinique Volcano Zone
Prof Robert T Hill US geologist leader of a National Geographic expedition arrives in Fort de France after a perilous tour along Martinique. He chartered a steamer and sketched the coast from Port de Macouba to Le Precheur, climbing into crater and fissure zones and rescuing several stranded residents. The zone of destruction is described as elongated.
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Mont Pelee
Fort DE France
Robert T. Hill
United States
National Geographical Society
Martinique
Professor Hill
Port de Macouba
le Precheur
St. Pierre
Beef Trust Agreement Described By Albany Hearings
Albany and Troy branch managers for Western beef packers testified on May 27 before referee Judson S. Landon. They described a past uniform credit system and daily price fixing by the Chicago office, with an arbitration list to press cash payment from slow pay retailers. Hearing adjourned to June 4.
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Albany
N. Y
Albany and
Troy
Judson S. Landon
William A. Coffey
Western Packing Houses
Charles la Fontaine
Hammond Company
Chicago
Robert Guthman
Swift & Co
Henry Avery
Nelson Morris & Co
Black servant Lane hanged for double infant murder
William Harmon Lane was hanged at 10 08 this morning in Philadelphia for killing Ella Jarden and her two daughters Madeline and Eloise after stealing money. He fled to Camden, was apprehended, confessed, and was swiftly executed less than two months after the crime.
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Philadelphia
William Harmon Lane
Ella Jarden
Madeline
Eloise
Lane
Camden
N. J
Fell with sidewalk one man killed and about 100 injured
A temporary structure collapse during a parade honoring French visitors in New York resulted in one death and about one hundred injuries as spectators watched along the sidewalk. Officials investigated the cause while emergency crews treated the injured and secured the area.
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New York
Sidewalk Collapse Kills Manager in New York Parade Disaster
Crowds refused to heed police orders and crowded the Fifth Avenue sidewalk as militia guests passed. A rotten vertical timber failed, dropping around a hundred spectators into an excavation. Arson of contractors and foreman ordered as authorities seek blame. Coolidge dead, several injured including patrolman Essing and detective sergeant Kelly.
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Eenth Street
Rochambeau Commission
George Essing
James J. Kelly
Inspector Thompson
M. J. Mc'manus
Charles Werner
Twenty-second Regiment
Scholer
Coolidge
Cowan
J. G. Miller
Miller
James Lawton
Appellate Court orders new trial in forgery case
Whiteman, discharged today on a forgery charge, was convicted and sentenced to two years six months. The Appellate Division reversed, ordering a new trial, noting the people failed to prove wills beyond reasonable doubt and that the circumstances, while suspicious, did not prove guilt or negate innocence.
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Whiteman
Superior Court
Bloody Battle in China Over Rebels Halted
Daily Mail dispatch from Shanghai reports a major clash at Shu Luh Sien where government forces defeated rebels with about 1000 killed or wounded. Government troops pursued to entrenched villages and cut supplies while insurgents including noncombatants made sorties. Rebel leader Ching Ting Pin was killed. Boxers gathering in Shang Tung province.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Shu-Luh-Sien
Ching Ting Pin
Shang-Tung
Smallpox Quarantine Declared by Kentucky Board of Health
The Kentucky State Board of Health declared a quarantine against Indiana over smallpox in southern Indiana. From Sunday noon, travelers from Indiana must show vaccination certificates within five years. railroads and ferries may not sell tickets to unvaccinated entrants. Secretary Harry protested for Indiana. Kentucky cites Governor Durbin’s refusal to use state epidemic funds.
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Louisville
Kentucky State Board of Health
Indiana
Kentucky
Harry
Indiana State Board of Health
Kentucky Board
Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Kentucky Board of Health
Dorbin
Hurty
Kentucky Health Board
Durbin
Allen
Evansville
Ohio River
W. H. Sheets
Clark County Board of Health
Reformatory
Harris
New Albany Board
Sheets
Mathews
J. M. Mathews
M. K. Allen
Willam H. Sheets
Apathy Marks Marion County Democratic Convention
A crowded Marion County gathering devolved into disorder and waning enthusiasm as delegates wrangled over ballots and platforms. The event featured satirical resolutions targeting Republicans, sparse attendance in First and Ninth wards, and minimal presence of prominent Democrats including ex mayor Taggart and John W Kern.
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Marion County
Center Township
A. G. Smith
Charles Garrard
Halle
Knights of the Maccabees
William J. Bryan
Taggart
Spencer
Frank B. Burke
John W. Kern
William Mormack
Third Ward
Day's Work at Democratic Convention Marred by Silence
At nearly 7 pm Chairman Spencer opened the convention after a half hour of music by the Indianapolis Military Band. The hall felt chilly and Spencer wore an overcoat as galleries were sparsely attended compared with earlier sessions.
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Spencer
Indianapolis
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Gallinger
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Peitus
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W. A. Clark
Versailles
Ind
George W. Steele
Mahion
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Fort Wayne
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Elkhart
William P. Fisher
H. P. Ludington
Muncie
Hattie E. Hardy
Alkerton
Ellard R. Inman
Tipton
Wil H. Keeran
John J. Markey
Anderson
Anneal
Conon
Minister Squiers
Young Republic
Pelee
Kings
la Souffriere
R. T. Hill
Kiam H. Lane
Elevin I. Coolidge
Fifth Avenue
Alonzo J. Whiteman
China
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Tomlinson Hall
Frank P. Bailey
August M. Kuhn
John Webb
Arthur A. M'Kain
D. M. Culver
Jacob Woessner
Fred McLellan
Charles E. Clarke
Charles E. Cox
Thomas L. Sullivan
Edgar A. Brown
Pierre Gray
John Kingsbury
John E. Christian
William Wallace Maines
Chas. Pierson
Samuel Pfendler
Walter 8. Johnson
Frank M. Fauvre
Isaac Hittle
O. Beck
John W. Holtzman
Ton J. Blackwell
L. D. Buenting
Sherman Steele
Andrew Steffen
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