Echo of Browns ville private sues for his salary
In New York on May 5 a federal court heard three hours of arguments over Private Oscar W. Reid's suit to recover 122 dollars in wages after dismissal from the Twenty Fifth Infantry amid the Brownsville riot controversy. Reid's lawyer argued constitutional protections apply, while the government contended the president may dismiss soldiers. Judge Hough reserved decision and ordered briefs by tomorrow.
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New York
Hough
United States District Court
Roosevelt
Mellen
Sawyer Mellen
Cure for the Stage Struck at Educa Theater
New York May 5. Mark Twain shows keen interest in the Educa Theater popular as the educational stage. Miss A Minnie Herts notes many stage-struck youths redirected into character study rather than professional acting. Five hundred thirty youths have participated without entering the professional stage. Educa Theater to become a separate body from the Educational Alliance with a new board.
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New York
Educa“Theater
Mark Twain
Atruck
A. Minnie Herts
Educational Theater
Educatinal Alliance
Fate of Harry Orchard in Idaho murder case
Boise reports a state board of pardons special meeting will determine the fate of Harry Horsely known as Harry Orchard who is under a death sentence for the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg by dynamite. Orchard refuses clemency and insists on his guilt.
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Wool
Jim
Western Federation of Miners
Orclard
Fort Scott
Kaw
Clarence
Darrow
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Boise City
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Boise, Ida
State Board of Pardons
Harry Horsely
Steunenberg
Pardons Expected for Noted Prisoners in Goebel Case
Governor Willson likely grants pardons to Caleb Powers and James Howard, main defendants in the Goebel assassination. Records, petitions totaling over 1.25 million names, and three weeks of review precede the decision. Other items note Phaw in Duchess County jail, Sullivan dead in Washington, and Stolypin’s daughter marriage in St. Petersburg.
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Frankfort
Willson
Caleb Powers
James Howard
William Goebel
Americas
Europe
Africa
Australia
Tarry Phaw
Duchess County
N. Y
Poughkeepsie
Thomas J. Sullivan
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Lisbon
Milo
Stolypin
St. Petersburg
Rock
Berlin
Currency Debate Shifts as Vreeland Bill Is Tabled
Washington May 5 The banking and currency committee tab led the Vreeland bill 13 to 3 amid hopes it would pass at tonight's Republican conference. Speaker Cannon rejected extending debate or cancelling the conference. Payne's banking plan, allowing banks to issue extra notes secured by US bonds, drew support from leaders as a potential compromise.
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Washington
Committee On Banking and Currency
Burton
McKinney
Waldo
Fowler
Cannon
Payne
National Banking Association
United States
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Fowler Currency Commission
Currency plan to be offered at Republican conference
The currency commission DILL is set to be offered at tonight's Republican conference. The proposal aims to detail regulatory steps and potential market impact discussed by party members.
Norris Accumulates Evidence of Paper Trust
Washington May 5 An eight inch stack of telegrams from newspaper publishers detailing rising print paper costs was submitted by John Norris to the house committee. Norris backed charges against International Paper. the panel plans to adjourn Friday noon and visit Valmer Falls New York to inspect Hudson River Paper mills and gather testimony on production costs. Forty six publishers, Norris said, are willing to testify in Washington. Chairman Mann urged notice to maximize attendance.
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Washington
the House
John Norris
Norris
International Paper Company
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Valmer’s Falls
Saratog County
N. Y
Hudson River Paper Company
Mann
Deficit Debate Ends as Tawney Backs Scope of Budget
Washington May 5 The House clos es debate on a sundry civil bill amendment as Tawney warns of a 60 to 65 million dollar deficit at year end and likely 150 million next year insisting no basis to probe private coal and lignite holdings before passage of the measure despite the vote adopting the amendment 1 to TY.
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Washington
Tawney
Busi
Rector of St Patrick's Church Arrival in New York
The rector will return to New York with arrangements for his entertainment adjusting as he stays. Tomorrow afternoon he will meet President Roosevelt.
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St. Patrick's Church
New York
Roose Eit
Job Too Big for Portugal
Jishbon May 3 report states Portugal's government finished its probe into the assassination of King Carlos and the crown prince but will not prosecute due to wide conspiratorial reach and many implicated figures. King Manuel plans a general amnesty for offenses up to January, covering events prior to February 1. The cabinet also seeks to cancel debts owed to the treasury by the royal household due to finances.
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Jishbon
Carlos
Portugal
Mannel
Manuel
Savage double wedding in Virginia Illinois May
Arrangements are under way for the double wedding of Fred and Lee L Savage in Virginia Illinois on May 5 The prospective brides are a daughter of S McClure and Miss Helen Mutch a member of a wealthy Long Island family The couples met while the quartet attended Knox College in Galesburg Illinois
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Virginia
Fred
Lee L. Savage
McClure
Helen Mutcch
Knox College
Galesburg
Knothole in the Fence Cited in Quip About Harry
A humorous quip from Harner's Weekly mentions a knothole in a baseball fence last summer as the probable reason one of Harry's eyes seems stronger than the other. The line showcases light local wit and mid-century jest.
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Harry
Markets Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices May 5 1908 Chicago
Chicago markets show mixed hog and cattle prices with steady to higher trends. Estimated receipts about 13 000 hogs and 3 000 hogs tomorrow, cattle and sheep offerings around 15 000 and 12 000 respectively, with packers holding off and various grades listed for light mixed heavy ships and beves cows and fatstock.
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Texas
Senator Bulkeley Defends Negro Soldiers in Brownsville
Washington May 5 Bulkeley of Connecticut member of the military affairs committee spoke at length in the senate on the Brownsville affray. He declared his belief in the innocence of the Twenty Fifth regiment negros soldiers. The senate passed the house resolution granting 250000 to relieve cyclone victims in Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Louisiana. The house overrode the committee on appropriations on several sundry civil items, raising 20000 more than the committee had proposed.
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Washington
Bulkeley
Conn
Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Brownsville
Twenty-fifth Regiment
House
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Committee On Appropriations
Cardinal Logue Arrives in Washington With Prelates
Cardinal Logue arrives in Washington with a party of Roman Catholic prelates and will remain until Friday.
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Washington
Extra Cyclone Strikes East St. Louis Last Night
A cyclone plowed through East St. Louis last night causing damage and sparking emergency responses. Local authorities urged residents to stay clear of downed lines while crews assess structural harm and begin cleanup efforts. Peer agencies mobilized to assist amid continued unsettled weather in the region.
Cyclone Strikes Village Near Springfield Missouri
East St Louis May 5 three men are dead and twenty homes wrecked after a cyclone and cloudburst struck a French village eight miles east of here. The Louisville and Nashville freight train hit a washout, wrecking the train and engine. In Springfield Missouri the cyclone caused heavy stock losses with no other fatalities reported.
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East ST. Louis
The
Evening Journal
Here
Ward
Smith
Louisville and Nashville
Springfield
Mayor Buys Fine Road Horse From Muscatine Dealer
J A Cunningham, mayor, purchased a stylish road horse from a Muscatine dealer and has just received the animal. The horse is broke for ladies and can pull a common buggy at a three minute pace. The purchase is expected to raise local expectations for speed this summer.
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J. A. Cunningham
Muscatine
Poultry Association Meeting Urged Tomorrow Afternoon
Notice urges all Poultry Association members to attend a meeting tomorrow at 2 30 in M T Anderson's office. Business of great importance. New pictures at the Star tonight. Sweibach breakfast food advertised at the Vienna. Mighty fine.
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The
Poultry Association
M. T. Anderson
Vienna
The College Boy to Playhouse May 9 with Ralph Riggs
The College Boy, a clever musical comedy, will be presented at the local playhouse on May 9. Ralph Riggs leads an ensemble of artistic dancers singers and comedians in what is billed as one of the season's best attractions. Fresh salted peanuts and almonds available at the Vienna.
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Ralph Riggs
No Street Car Strike Likely in Cleveland
May 5 report indicates a possible settlement between Municipal Traction Company and its men. A three member commission will adjust the dispute with each side naming a referee and a third member chosen if needed. If agreement fails in 24 hours the state board of arbitration will appoint one.
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Cleveland
Municipal Traction Company
State Board of Arbitration
Mae Wood Sues Platt For Absolute Divorce In New York
Mae C. Wood seeks an absolute divorce from Senator Thomas C. Platt claiming marriage in New York on November 9, 1901. Platt denies ever contracting a marriage and names his present wife as co respondent in the Supreme Court proceeding slated to be reached this week.
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Mae Wood
Platt
New York
Mae C. Wood
Thomas C. Platt
Supreme Court
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Idaho Board of Pardons
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Kentucky
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House Republicans
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Washington Notes
Chicago
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Cardinal Logue
John A. Babcock
IS Witt
North American Commission Company
Missouri
Star
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