President's Dixie Welcome Guides Cabinet On Wheels Tour
The presidential party reached Memphis at 4 30 pm after traveling through northern Alabama and the Tennessee River valley. A cabinet meeting on wheels was held in the observation car with advisers present behind closed doors. Governor McMillin led a grand reception with Confederate veterans guarding the march to Court Square and a twenty one gun salute signaling arrival.
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Mississippi
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Court Square
Nation's President greeted with pageant in Memphis
A massive May Day celebration in Memphis honored the president with a rose-filled open air reception in Court Square. More than 10,000 people packed the square as the president spoke on unity and the valor of Tennessee volunteers. The day included a reception with Memphis women in a rose-bowered Teabody hotel setting and a banquet with business leaders before the presidential train resumed to New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Lincoln leader Norris Wumphrey dies by suicide in business crisis
Lincoln Nebraska April 80 Norris Wumphrey a longtime Lincoln business figure shot himself in the head amid mounting troubles. The case notes a death by his own action and cites business pressures. A separate brief reports a combination sale of Aberdeen Angus cattle opening at Kansas City stock yards. The United States Supreme Court has admitted Federico Degetau, Porto Rico's resident commissioner, to practice.
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Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away Cure Claim
An advertisement touts WO.TO TOBAC as a cure for tobacco use, claiming strong benefits and renewed vigor. It promises quick gains and says over 600,000 cures. It offers a free booklet and directs readers to Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York, 437.
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Illinois Legislature Attends Daily Session Amid Bill Activity
Illinois lawmakers meet daily as governor appoints four new hospital trustees and a pardons board member. Senate amends and passes tax limit and garnishment bills, and several House and Senate measures on elections, auditors, and warehouse receipts advance. In other notices, Dietrich grants a conditional pardon in Nebraska, fires hit Marion Indiana, and other brief international updates circulate.
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Collapse signals end of rebellion in the Philippines
Two cablegrams from General MacArthur in Manila report TacTinlo surrendering with his command at Sinal and Kilated officers capitulating at Lipa on April 28, signaling the pacification of northern Luzon. Additional messages note Villamor leaders surrendering at Bangued and Laoag, with Aguinaldo relatives anticipated to surrender soon.
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Dock Hands and Firemen Strike at Hlausier & Lutz Dredging
In Chicago workers on tugs owned by Hlausier and Lutz Dredging and Dock Co strike over a large government contract to extend piers at South Chicago and dredge the Calumet river.
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Morgan Buys Leyland Line in Major British Steamship Deal
London reports J Vierpont Morgan and associates have purchased the Leyland line, paying a deposit of 1,250,000 with plans to consolidate with the Atlantic Transport line. Three other major firms may join the combine this week as Leyland’s freight fleet operates Atlantic and West Indian routes. The deal is confirmed by Ellerman, Leyland’s chairman. Canada also declares Victoria Day as a permanent holiday on May 24. Iron Mountain bars reforms force closure of saloons, barmaids, dancing girls, and slot machines. St Louis grand jury indicts seventeen citizens for fraudulent voting and repeat offenses.
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End of a lonely life Ida Harris dies rich and feared
Ida Harris a notorious Champaign heiress who cut her family for years died in a hotel room. She wielded a pistol in church years earlier and faced a will in which Burnham Hospital or charities may receive her fortune of about 300000. Her brother Henry Harris a banker and former Champaign Gazette owner played a leading role in the family dispute.
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Troops to Cuba Issue Cleared by Portuondo Statement
Cuban delegates at Governor's Island welcomed General Brooke and heard Portuondo say a major stumbling block was removed The Platt amendment sections 6 and 8 prompted fear of imperialism but he defended that US troops would be sent only under archyLike conditions The president’s assurances impressed the Cubans and eased tensions at the visit Also report of a Des Moines special to meet Minister Conger with receptions planned and a San Francisco boxing result in brief
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