END OF BRESCI DEATH BY OWN ACTION IN PRISON
A report details the death of Bresci by his own action at Santo Stefano Penitentiary. He hanged himself with a rope made from blankets after suffering remorse and threats earlier, with graffiti reading Vengeance on his cell wall. The incident follows prior violence and a series of political and personal tensions surrounding Bresci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiesel
Dresol
Garifer Sega
Bresch
Mia
Bite Humbert
Pelzen
Placs
Theese Galiets
Breert
Guttans Breet
Prato
Piarknet
Ant Thin
Fu- Brocune
Laren
Anli
St Morence
Falaroil
New York
Pune
Italien
Brest
Malatesta
Cen
Wien
Milan
Allichy
Cowie
Port Townsend River Free of Ice After Crack and Jam
May 22 reports from Dawson of Sitka City describe the Turon tage City river opening as ice clears. A massive ice jam above Dawson pushed the river level high and forced a temporary halt to city business while the ice cleared. Cottage City passengers report no smallpox on arrival from Sitka. Skagway quarantine delays sailings from Puget Sound. ships are held until safety checks complete. Geo O Brien’s trial for the December 5 assault is postponed to June 3.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Dawson
Sigtage City
Turontage
Cottage City
Sitka
Skagway
Puget Sound
Telie
Geo O Brien
Classon
Rolf
Hikes
Sune 3
Strike Outlook Shifts as Machinists Extend Walkout
Washington May 21 Several hundred new strikers join the walkout while about 35,000 workers remain out with 9,000 to 9,500 still idle. Some firms sign the agreement, others resist. The strike broadens across railroads and plants, with plans to shift headquarters to Detroit and Toledo as talks continue.
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Washington
Pondibie
Tailrogds
Homni
O'Connell
Informations] Association of Machinists
Sverning
Mathotland
Allied Metal ‘Trades Assoelation
Tolele
McConnell
Seaboard
Portsmoegth
Val
Jersey
Daeke
Werk
Tues Mildens
Quincy
Tallimurs
Beverly
Mass
Smen
Lynn. Maes
Athol Tool Coumeau
Athol
Morgan Engineering Works Alliance
New Castle
Fataro
Roche Vstr SY
Indianapolis
Creek Treaty Passed in Olmulgee Settlement
In Olmulgee on May 21 the Creek treaty cleared the secretary’s signature after Senate approval. The act ends uncertainty hindering capital and sparks excitement for planned bridges, Fallways, and major enterprises projected for the territory’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmulgee
Imumalatey
Mrs Chatter Heads to Manila for Government Transport
New York May 23 Mrs Chatter wife of General Chater and their daughter left for Manila aboard government transport awaiting further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mra Chatter
General Chater
Manla
Gove
Donovan and politics drive Topeka police reshuffle
A Topeka editor laments political influence in the police department as veteran Tim Donovan resigns after being demoted by Mayor Hughes and Chief Stahl. The piece contrasts Donovan’s long record with accusations of political meddling and argues for keeping capable officers free from partisan pressure.
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Tim Donovan
Hughes
Hfe
Stahl
A Johnstown Affair in Upper Tennessee Floods
Knoxville May 22 flood damage runs to millions with lives lost in upper Tennessee as Doe river at Elizabethton swelled. Wauika and Watuga rivers overwhelmed towns, drowning Mrs. Greg and Mrs. Filler, and washing away bridges on the Holston. Morristown reports twelve houses flooded and one corpse found.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Upper Tennessee
Floots
Doe River
Elizabethton
Ube Fenelion
Greg
Mra
Filler
Shusheng
Holston
Chuckey
Jos
Leper
Boliver
Morristown
Put
New Steamship Line Reported For Haiti Trade
The Journal of Commerce notes from the consul general in New York that Haiti seeks to launch a new steamship service between the United States and Haiti. The move aims to counter expected freight rate increases by Cameron line Atlas Hoe and Dutch West India. Negotiations to inaugurate the service are already under way to aid Haitian commerce with the United States.
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New York
The
Journal of Commerce
Hayti
United States
Cameron Line
Atlas Hoe
Haytian eCvern Mart la
Ois
Nash Has His Day in Denver As Ohio Governor Hosts Party
Governor Nash of Ohio and his entourage visited Denver while traveling east from California. They were hosted by the Buckeye with a city drive and reception at the Park. Governor Orman of Colorado assisted. the party later toured Colorado Springs and Manitou before resuming their journey.
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Denver
Manitou
Delay Cup Race Setback Hits Southampton Yacht
The hull of the new cup contender is undamaged but will be docked for thorough inspection delaying Cup races. Sir Thomas Lipten and associates expect six weeks to restore racing trim, signaling a possible postponement into the Gate of the Cup races. Linclenm Trust notes potential consolidations involving Astor Lest and Ob and American Linseed, with further unconfirmed reports of linoleum interests consolidation.
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Southampton
Say
Thomas Lipten
Linclenm Trust
New York
Tihe Journal of Commerce
Aston Lest and Ob Company
Whch
American Linseed Company
Presbyterians Split as General Assembly Rifts Form
In Philadelphia on May 23 the General Assembly debated revising the Presbyterian creed. Delegates formed three factions conservative moderates and centrists with broad support for limited changes. After lengthy sessions and varied votes the assembly recessed at 12:20 pm awaiting continuation.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Charles A. Dickey
Mde
Weibek
St Louis
Police Judge Dispute Delays Oiler Office Takeover
In a Kansas court room on a Wednesday afternoon Frank P Lindsay pressed to seize control of the oiler office from Police Judge Magaw. Magaw argued Lindsay’s appointment invalid as the supreme court order staying appointments remains unsettled. The case, tied to Judy Guy’s death vacancy, faces further action after Magaw notes appointments are for the full term unless removed following charges. Lindsay says he will act soon but gives no date.
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Frank P. Lindsay
Magin
Yollee Court
Lindsay
D'Elak
Mackaw
Supreme Court
Judy Guy
State of
Kansas
Magew
Br. Lindsey
Magaw
Guy
McKinley Busy Day in San Francisco May 23
President McKinley spends a full day in San Francisco visiting Irving Scott’s home a department heads reception at the city federal offices the Presidio to view troops and returning from the Philippines. He meets reporters discusses Mrs Stukinsey and attends university clubs and Pioneer Hall events with California veterans and Native Sons. Tonight he is to be welcomed by Grant Army veterans at Pioneer Hall with a provisional post named in his honor.
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Minton
Assembly
Calvary Church
Tre
Asa S. Pleke
Washington
D.C
McKinley
Mer
Roberts
Special Committee On
Dickey
Dicker
Harrison
Pittsboro
McKibben
Cincinnati
FW. Himphey
Louisville
James D. Moffat
Samuel J. Niccols
St Louis
Siencine
von Niccolo
Inter
Nev
Jonn Dewitt
Princeton
Niccol
San Francisco
Cal
Mra McKinley
Pris Morting
McKinkey
Irving M. Scott
Presidio
Rgt
Iee
Pioneera of California
Native Sons of the Golden West
Grant Army
Pioneer Hall
Asay
Abe
Barnes
Beattie Urges Postponement of Yacht Race
Sir Thomas Lipton asks postponement of yacht races to cooler weather in October after a fire incident. Beaspei notes support for delaying events to safer conditions.
Miller Combine Promotes continental flour export plan
A Topeka meeting chaired by Kannax Milling and Export discussed forming a state approved company to issue 4100.00 stock and establish standardized flour brands for both domestic and European markets. Directors list included Hays Serene and W. J. Brightman among others, with plans for daily wire updates and Topeka as the next meeting site.
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Kannes Milhere
Wedarsiey
Coates House
Organier & Corporation
Creement
Willave
Oma
Kannax Milling
Omuperty Chateman LM
Milter Atatet
Eiret
Kansas
Huretetire
Miler
Liparh
Ieamuan
Sivan Anit
Rompans
Erpitee
Teprents
Diretore
Lawrines
Biekety
Wieniens
Lysis
Leivenworh
Kost
Davia Wedemeph
W. J. Hrighman
Herbert Haewena
Cole Fata Chew
Hieny
Topeka
Om Jit
Bank Robbery Fights Leave Waverly Doctor in Danger
Dr W T Wallace confronted four robbers during a bank raid in Waverly on May 1. Shots were exchanged after the intruders entered the building and alarms woke staff. A trail of plowed evidence was left as the robbers fled on foot toward the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T Wallace
Waverly
Wellace
Wemomut Bank
Erdoks
Strikers Killed and Transvaal Deaths Reported
A fragmented report notes casualties among strikers and outlines a Transvaal death on May 19 in Patcheterrwan Quieny after two days of illness. It also mentions a May 2 marriage in Wellington and Chicago weather forecasts with broad regional details.
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Tohannen
Transvaal
Afriont
Waa
Republic
Patcheterrwan
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Santo, Stefano
Biaisstert
Senty
Stefan
Prinom
Tom Tol
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Gay City
Cowan & Asherman
Northern Pacific
Lovin
Mock Exchange Committee
General Purieonen
Tediay i
Bivine
Chicago
Mey
Hoatpet
Washin
Manila
Mra Chaffee and Daughter
GHANT
Patthiat
Hs Ft PB
Aharvice
Topeka Po
Donovan
Hank Carpenter
Chiet Stahl
Police
Agalzet Donovan
Sherlock Haimes
Etty
Rrat
Polios
State House
Pat Sherman
John Cariee
John Gardiner
A.M. Fuller
John Wikere
H.C Lindsay
Henry M. Steele
LA. Strauss
Jamem Eashmey
Goréy
Bil Wallace
Iire
Oklshoma
Hellondine
Henry Johnacu
North Topeka
Slyele
Stevie Donoven
Agaltay
Parker Gaig Ufid
Waal
Mele Robinson
Pavey
Nomn
Culis
Topeka & Fear
Aya Reault
Estelle
Ening Fm
Fourth Street
Adolph Roberts
Frank Oliphant
Sante Pe
Thiy
Olphent
Mary Marshall
Barry Hines
Topeks
Duta
Lortis Goerbrick
Carbondile
Airrust
Rick” Slater
Lawrence
Bern
Dorlovan
Bas
Johnstown
Tennessee
NEW Steamship Line
Nash
Ohio
Liptes Yacht
Presbyterians
Dene Dee Baker
Baker
Pete May
Wich
Ima
Hne
John Dewitt
Princetonm Seminary
M'Kinley
Beas Pei
Thomas Lipton
Miller Combine
Su -Petersburg
Thuesday
Tim Obonkhod
Gultneyal Petit Prucratieg
Meath
Wellington
Weather Indiesitcs
Westerl Winds
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