May Succeed Late Lord Pauncefote as U S Ambassador
London reports Hon Michael Henry Herbert likely to become the next British ambassador to the United States in succession to the late Lord Pauncefote. King Edward’s approval is awaited after Pauncefote’s remains delay and coronation plans. Herbert, tied by marriage to Lena Wilson of New York, has prior Washington experience as charge d affaires and secretary to the legation.
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Michael Henry Herbert
Paris
United States
Lord Pauncefote
Herbert
England
Edward
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Mr. Herbert
Washington
France
Edmund J. Monson
Great Britain
Tle
Ayen
Henry Ward
the Hague
Francis R. Plunkett
Vienna
Morgan
Philadelphia
Lord Curzon of
Keddleston
India
Lester
Austin Lee
The
Spectator
Southampton
Alfred Lyttleton
Lord Minto
Canada
Macaulay
Herbert's Acceptance as Ambassador Viewed Favorably
Washington reports lack official word on Mr Herbert's acceptability as ambassador. Yet people familiar with his tenure as secretary of the legation and charge d'affaires say his service here demonstrated ability and would likely be agreeable to the States.
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Washington
Herbert
Legation
Birthday Celebrations Mark King Edward’s May 3 Display
London observes King Edward’s birthday with a military display at Horse Guards. Trooping the colors and Irish Guards presentation attract crowds, including US ambassador Choate and Henry White. Royals ride with the Prince of Wales and Duke of Connaught amid cheers from guards and spectators.
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London
Edward
Horse Guards
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Choate
Henry White
Irish Guards
Grenadier Guards
Scots Guards
Life Guards
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Lord Roberts
Queen Alexandra
Landis Collapses From Strain While Campaigning
Frederick K. Landis Republican congressional candidate for Indiana's Eleventh district grew ill after speaking at Jonesboro. He was brought to Marion with fever and delirium, placed in bed at Spencer House, rest urged by Dr. W. R. Francis. Landis will move to Logansport home soon and cancel fifteen engagements.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Frederick K. Landis
Congress
Eleventh
Landis
Jonesboro
Presbyterian Church
Spencer House
W. R. Francis
Wabash
Blackford
Miami
Francis
Logansport
Parisian Fake Claims Arana Cable to Roosevelt Cuba
A Madrid dispatch to the Patrie alleges Senor Sabino Arana sent a congratulatory cable to President Roosevelt regarding Cuba and that Spain censored it. Washington officials say they have no information on such a cable or any move to seek explanations.
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Patrie
Madrid
Senor Sabino Arana
Biscayan
Roosevelt
Cuba
Senor Arana
United States Legation
Washington
Legation
Explosion in Honda mine claims four Killed and six hurt
In shaft No 5 of the Honda coal mines on the Mexican International Railroad near Eagle Pass a gas explosion killed four men instantly and fatally injured six. The shaft previously suffered a February blast with 106 dead. The victims were all Mexican. few workers were present as fifty had been laid off the day before.
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San Antonio
Tex
Honda
Mexican International Railroad
Eagle Pass
Mexican International Railway
Death Toll in Goliad Tornado Climbs Toward 150
SAN ANTONIO May 30 The death list from the May 18 tornado at Goliad grows with two leading citizens, W. H. Maddox and David Mathis, dead. Total reached 141 with Maddox’s three children and wife among victims, and Miss Rubens Mathis reported dying. Authorities expect the toll to near 150 as more confirmations come in.
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San Antonio
Tex
Goliad
W. H. Maddox
David Mathis
Maki
Maddox
Rubens Mathis
Chicago Teamsters Threaten Nationwide Meat Strike
Chicago May 30 meat shortage looms as the National Teamsters Union orders a Monday strike against the Big Six packers. Heated talks with Swift and Morris failed, prompting a citywide halt in butchers' shops and rising meat prices. Hotels and restaurants face limited supplies while sympathy strikes spread to Omaha Kansas City St Joseph and St Louis. Police protect tractors and armed drivers delivered meat to Y W C A amid violence against teamsters.
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West
National Teamsters’ Union
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Co
Edward Morris
Nelson Morris & Co
Teamsters
Packers
Teams
Albert Young
Teamsters’ National Union
Teamsters’ Union
Icemen
Irwin Brothers
Robert Alling
Alling
Harrison Street
Reform School Boys Discuss Delinquent Care at Conference
Delegates at the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Detroit explored best practices for helping delinquent and destitute children. Speakers included James Allison of Cincinnati Home of Refuge and Eugene F. York of Plainfield Reform School, with Judge Lindsey advocating juvenile court adoption and home life emphasized by F. H. Nibecker.
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Detroit
National Conference of Charities and Correction
James Allison
Cincinnati
F. H. Nibecker
Boys’ Reform School
Glenn Mills
Michael Heyman
New Orleans
Lindsey
Denver
George B. Robinson
Westchester
N. Y
Westbor
Mass
C. Randall
Catherine
Felton
California
Amendarea
San Francisco
Was & Serr
Seatta
Boxers active again in Sze-Chwan province
London May 31 Shanghai Daily Mail dispatches report Boxers in Sze-Chwan threaten foreigners and have destroyed Catholic and Protestant churches, killed and robbed locals, and are enrolling members village by village. Troops have been dispatched to quell the rebellion.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Sze- Chwan
Yang-Hsien
Aeronaut Harry Hicks Dies in Kingston Balloon Fall
Kingston May 3 Aeronaut Harry Hicks died at Kingston Point while descending from about 2000 feet in a balloon. He planned daily ascensions and was to display today. He slipped from his hold, landed head first on a sandbar in the Hudson River. Hicks was nephew of noted balloonist Charles Kubrick.
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Kingston
N. Y
Harry Hicks
Kingston Point
Hicks
Hudson River
Charles Kubrick
Tiger killed by horses on circus train route
A two year old Indian tiger imported for a Goshen to Poughkeepsie trip escaped its wagon den on a moving circus train. It climbed over four wagons into a car with thirty draught horses. A fierce battle followed. the tiger was found dead under a horse's hoofs as six horses suffered bites and scratches.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Goshen
Quarantine Postponed Ten Days in Smallpox Fight
Kentucky health officials delay final quarantine action for ten days after a conference with Indiana Health Board. Dr. Hurty, Indiana secretary, pledges full effort to stem smallpox and stricter enforcement may target Spencer County. Governor Durbin supports decisive measures, with Dr Hurty to visit Spencer County to ensure compliance.
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State Board of Health of
Kentucky
Indiana Health Board
Galt House
Louisville
Kentucky Board
Hurty
Indiana Board
Ohio River
Spencer County
J. M. Matthews
Taylor
State Board
Durbin
Revolutionists flee as government troops advance in Panama
General Victor Sallazar reports revolutionists abandoned Punta Pinas camp and left war munitions as government forces move in. Chiriquin Grande and Bocas del Toro districts are cleared of rebels, ensuring banana company operations. The Liver steamer Scholar carries a thousand Colombian troops from Savannilla to Panama aboard the US gunboat Machias.
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Colombia
Victor Sallazar
Punta Pinas
Chiriquin Grande
Bocas del Toro
Colon
Liversteamer
Watson to Old Soldiers Eloquence at Liberty Rally
E E Hendee speaks on the flag and its meaning to a large Anderson crowd. A poignant address emphasizes fraternity and loyalty as veterans and citizens gather to honor Confederate memory and express shared patriotism before a great audience.
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E. E. Hendee
Anderson
Roanoke Orator Declares No Backward Step For America
Memorial services in Union City Ind. featured 125 Grand Army of the Republic veterans, a parade with Indiana National Guard and Woman's Relief Corps, a cemetery program, and an address by Rev. J L Hill son of a Confederate veteran. Hill urged unity, patriotism, and peaceful progress while honoring fallen soldiers, warning of anarchist threats and celebrating America's role in world liberty.
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Indianapolis Journal
Union City
Ind
Grand Army
Company I
Indiana National Guard
Woman's Relief Corps
J. L. Hill
Wiliam Commons
O. C. Gordon
Mr. Hill
G. A. R. Post
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South
Grant
Lee
Lincoln
North
America
Christ Jesus
Republic
The
Manassas
Seven Pines
Johnston
Shenandoah
Stonewall Jackson
Bragg
Earth
Sheridan
Jackson
Faith in America, Buencamino Urges Philippine Regeneration
Felipe Buencamino, head of the Philippine Federal party, visits Mount Vernon and pledges loyalty to the United States. He asserts Washington and Rizal are central in Filipino hearts and trusts either party will guide a just American-backed regeneration of the Philippines.
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Senhor Felipe Buencamino
Federal
Philippines
Mount Vernon
Senor Buencamino
Tomb of
Republic
Rizal
Philippine Federal Party
Republican
Democratic Party
United States
Honolulu
Louisiana
California
America
Roosevelt
Passengers shaken in Colorado wreck near Trinidad
A Texas express southbound on the Colorado Southern Railroad derailed two miles south of Trinidad when rails spread. The baggage, express, smoker and chair cars overturned. Passengers were badly shaken but there were no fatalities or serious injuries.
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Trinidad
Col
Texas Express
Colorado Southern Railroad
Wreck Fatalities and Injuries Reported in Alma Crash
La Crosse Wisconsin reports Chief Engineer Purdy died from injuries in yesterday's Alma wreck. Superintendent Besler of Chicago is home with non serious injuries. Superintendent Cunningham remains critical with leg amputated below the knee after late night medical intervention.
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Purdy
Alma
Besler
Chicago
Cunningham
Burglars Shot Him Says Daniel Hill in Chicago
Daniel Hill a wealthy Board of Trade man shot a week ago in Chicago was today allowed to talk by his physician. He said I was shot by burglars and added that he has more respect for the burglars than for people who insinuate Mrs Hill’s connections.
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Chicago
Daniel Hill
Board of Trade
Courageous Words by Roosevelt at Arlington Memorial Day
Roosevelt’s Memorial Day address at Arlington Cemetery honors Union veterans and their self sacrifice. He praises patriotism and valor that saved the nation and makes an earnest plea for soldiers who served in the Philippines.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Arlington Cemetery
The
Philippines
President’s Address Extols Union Founders and War Cohesion
The President lauds Washington and Lincoln as pivotal figures, credits the nation’s rise and survival to their leadership, and emphasizes the unity achieved after Civil War. He praises soldiers in the Philippines and during the great war, warns against cruelty in retaliation, and calls for steadfast civic duty.
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Washington
Lincoln
Union
Franklin
Marshall
Hamilton
America
Western Hemisphere
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Philippines
Army of
Philippine Islands
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