American Locomotives Outpacing English Rivalry in Trade
London reports growing American dominance in industry as Great Central orders locomotives from the United States and consular dispatches note U S firms winning agricultural machinery contracts. British editors decry slow English advances while Americans expand labor saving devices and capital trusts reshape global production. The Reuters article cites Lord Revelstoke predicting a public shift toward American combinations and warns England to adjust to America’s advancing manufacturing power.
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Germans Claim Samoa Grievances Stir Public Feeling
Berlin reports a growing German belief that German interests in Samoa were brutally disregarded by England and the United States. Public sentiment, bolstered by press tone and editorials, accuses Anglo American actions of conspiring to isolate Germany.
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Keely motor inquiry ends as Kinraide withdraws
Kinraide of Jamaica Plain abandons all work on the Keely motor and returns machines and manuscripts to the Keely company after claiming breaches of confidence by public statements. He says no further investigations will be conducted despite not declaring the motor a fraud.
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Stone & Webster Acquire Terre Haute Street Railway Assets
Terre Haute Indiana Stone and Webster of Boston completed the purchase of the city street railway first mortgage bonds at face value and a portion of the second mortgage bonds at a discount. They will bid at the receivers sale and plan to improve and operate the line which was once run by Russell B. Harrison.
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Springfield Coal Association jury finds sixte en companies not guilty
In Sangamon circuit court the Springfield Coal association firms indicted for anti trust pool actions raising coal prices from 75 cents to 1.50 per ton without wage increases were found not guilty. William R. Bowen, noted Nebraska Mason leader, shot himself amid financial troubles after twenty six years as state grand lodge secretary.
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Beef Inquiry Report Finds No Blame on Frontline Units
Washington May 8 Acting Secretary Meiklejohn released the military court findings on Major General Miles's beef allegations. The panel faults Miles for tardy reporting and criticizes Eagan for excessive purchases while clearing packers and deeming the beef quality generally acceptable for trade and troops.
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Court judges canned roast beef ration suitability in 1898 war
The court finds refrigerated beef acceptable for troops only when in good condition and used sparingly for shore and field rations. It deems shipping in transports with no cooking facilities improper and notes two days in ten as a practical limit, with longer use considered unsuitable. The report discusses packers, methods, and Cuban land transport impracticability.
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Widows and Pekin Men Trade Matrimonial Plans
Pekin widows pledge to marry only club members who formerly had husbands. A letter to Peoria club secretary invites Peoria men to visit Pekin, marry widows, and disband once all have wed. The exchange aims to settle unions on a fair basis with both groups dissolving afterward.
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Joliet Election Scandals Indict Alderman and Ex Alderman
Grand jury returns true bills against Alder man John W. Gray and ex Alder man Daniel Feely charging conspiracy and malfeasance. They allegedly juggled tally sheets to favor Democrat WB Purkhiser for city attorney over Republican Richard Barr. Feely’s term expired the night of the report. Both men bail.
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Insurgent Collapse Seen in Philippines As McKinley Predicts
President McKinley says the Pilipino insurrection should collapse within forty eight hours based on cables from Manila. Envoy Arguelles reports Filipinos whipped and Aguinaldo discouraged while rebels rush to render and defend positions. American forces prepare next move toward Bacolor as San Fernando falls with little opposition.
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