Opposition to tariff bill delays Senate action and House pulse
Washington May 10 The tariff debate dominates the week with strong objections and extended speeches. The sugar schedule faces a lengthy fight led by Senator Clay while the Philippine tariff bill advances in the House with plans to push it through. Adjournment estimates vary, with July 1 as a possible latest date and August discussed.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Clay
Man Hunt in Sulu Islands Enters New Phase
Manila reports an ongoing pursuit of Moro bandit Jikiri across the Sulu archipelago. Navy gunboats and additional detachments press the chase as General Duvall may join operations after inspecting Mindanao. Jikiri’s raids include a pearl field raid and the killing of two white travelers.
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Manila
Sulu Islands
Mindanao
Jikiri
Explosions damage railroad piers in Cincinnati
Two dynamite blasts struck piers of the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific line near Eighth and Budd streets waking residents for blocks. One pier was badly cracked and two fuses were set to explode simultaneously. Police suspect a grudge against the contracting firm.
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Cincinnati
Eighth and Budd Streets
Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad
State takes hard line on Sultan's gold in Yildiz treasure
Constantinople reports the cabinet claims all foreign bank deposits and the Yildiz treasure as state property. Abdul Hamid may be compelled to surrender funds to gain favorable treatment in captivity. The plan could yield a share for his family. In Florida a mob lynched an unidentified black man after he assaulted farmer’s wife Mrs. John Deas. The mob killed the suspect as the sheriff arrived and his throat was cut and bullets perforated the body.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Abdul Hamid
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
John Deas
Camden
Saloon Closing Not Required on Memorial Day
Des Moines reports Attorney General Byers says May 31 is not a legal holiday and saloons cannot be forced to close that day. He adds saloons should act in their own interests with no alcohol sales on May 31 and notes the same applies to the Monday after Memorial Day and the Monday after July 4. The issue has stirred wide interest across Iowa.
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Des Moines
Byers
Joseph R. Frailey
Fort Madison
Yesterday's Baseball Results From Chicago The NL Showdown
In Chicago the National League game ended Chicago five runs St Louis eight with Ruelbach Moran Rhodes Cresnahan on the mound for St Louis. In the American League first game Chicago four runs Cleveland two with Walsh Owens Young East erly producing the win. The second game saw Chicago one run Cleveland four with Scott Owens Berger Clarke on the mound for Cleveland.
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Chicago
R.H.E
American League
R.H.E. Chicago
Cleveland
Walsh
Owens
Young
Easterly
R.H.E. Chicaco
Scott
Berger
Clarke
Play ground Association Congress Promotes Proper Play
Pittsburg May 10 The Play Ground Association of America opened its third annual congress to teach proper play while respecting nonparticipants. Cities across the nation are represented. Speakers include Rabbi Stephen Wise Jane Addams Joseph Lee James Francis Burke and D Luther H Gulick. The group may replace loud Fourth of July celebrations and New Year observances with dancing festivals.
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Pittsburg
United States
Playground Association of America
Magee
Congress
Stephen 8S. Wise
New York
Jane Addams
Chicago
Joseph Lee
Massachusetts Civic League
James Francis Burke
D. Luther H. Gulick
Founder of Yeomen Is Dead Prominent Fraternal Leader
Des Moines reports the death of Dr. C. B. Paul age 48 founder of the Yeomen fraternal order and supreme medical director of the Homesteaders. He died after heart trouble from injuries suffered in a February fall. Born in 1861 in Columbia City Indiana he moved to Des Moines in 1897 and helped organize the Yeomen in 1913.
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Des Moines
C. B. Paul
The
Yeomena
Paul
Yeomen
Columbia City
Ind
Enoch Arden Case Hints at Modern Divorce Tale
In Tipton Iowa last week Annie Glasser sues George W. Glasser for divorce after a long disappearance. The barber husband vanished in the early 1900s, resurfaced as a tramp in Stanwood, while Glasser remarried elsewhere under the belief of his death.
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Tipton
Annie Glasser
George W. Classer
Glasser
London
Annie Spoo
Abengrowth
Stanwood
Quick Decree Sparks Second Marriage Ceremony
Judge Smith swiftly granted the decree after learning the case facts and a second marriage ceremony will doubtless follow quickly.
Iowa musician sues Chicago socialite over watch party fee
Louie Lipski of Dubuque sues Mrs. Franklin MacVeagh for 50 dollars claiming payment for an orchestra at a New Year’s watch party. The trial before Judge Uhler in municipal court is set for May 12 with Chicago society and financial figures expected as witnesses. MacVeagh denies owing the money and has refused to pay.
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Dubuque
Louie Lipski
Franklin MacVeagh
Ultra-Select Society
Chicago
MacVeagh
Uhler
Wife Seeks Reformatory Sentence With Husband
Mrs. Charlies Shultz, granted a new trial, pleaded tearfully to be sentenced with her husband in the Anamosa state reformatory. The court granted the request, noting the chance to stay together outweighed the punishment. Des Moines Florists Swamped as Demand for White Flowers Surges Ahead of Mother’s Day. Religious and civic observers reported shortages as Des Moines florists ran out of stock before dawn.
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Ottumwa
Charlies Shultz
Anamosa
Des Moines
Meat Inspectors Confer With Government Officials
Secretary Wilson opened conferences with government meat inspectors from across the nation to discuss packing house conditions. Attending were A. D. Melgim J. R. Mohler R. P. Steddom and A. E B Behnke. About 150 inspectors attend this annual behind closed doors meeting expected to end Wednesday.
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Chicago
Wilson
A. D. Melgim
Bureau of Animal Industry
J. R. Mohler
R. P. Steddom
A. E B. Behnke
Balloon Trip Across Atlantic Seen by Professor Clayton
Boston authorities report Professor Henry H. Clayton, former Blue Hill Observatory meteorologist, plans a balloon crossing from Boston to Europe using upper air currents. He expects 3,000 miles in three or four days and is testing a precursor flight from San Francisco to the Atlantic coast.
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Boston
Atlantic
Europe
Henry H. Clayton
Blue Hill Observatory
Clayton
San Francisco
Weston Starts 71 Mile Walk to Junction City
Topeka observer reports Edward Payson Weston, stiff from illness, compelled to descend stairs backward as he begins a seventy one mile journey to Junction City, Kansas this morning.
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Topeka
Kan
Edward Payson Weston
Junction City
Railway Telegraphers Meet in Atlanta Convention Day
The annual convention of the Order of Railway Telegraphers opened in Atlanta Georgia with delegates from various sections attending on May 10 1900. The gathering focuses on union issues and telegraph operations within the railway network.
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Atlanta
the Order of Railway Telegraphers
Hogs and Cattle Prices Mixed as Markets Open in Chicago
Chicago markets report open with shipments and receipts varying by line. Hogs show light to heavy offerings with mixed packers and shipping grades. cattle and sheep activity mixed to strong with yearlings and lambs priced between 6 25 and 9 50.
First Referendum Petition Filed In South Dakota
Pierre May 10 W G Porter of Sioux City representing the Milwaukee road and A K Garner of Huron for the Northwestern road filed the first referendum petition on last winter’s laws. The petition carries over twelve thousand names to refer the electric headlight law to the people at the next general election.
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Pierre, S. D
W. G. Porter
Sioux City
Milwaukee Road
A. K. Garner
Huron
Northwestern Road
Ten Cent Stampede Brings Crowd to Mercer Store Opening
In Mercer Pennsylvania on May 10 James H. Boyle the kidnapper was sentenced to life in the Western penitentiary at Pittsburg, and Mrs Boyle received twenty five years and a five thousand dollar fine. Both collapsed as the sentences were read.
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Mercer
The
Evening Journal
James H. Boyle
Western Penitentiary
Pittsburg
Four women faint at rush for opening of east side 10 cent store
DES MOINES May 10 Four women fainted and one was badly trampled as about 500 shoppers surged into the new east side ten cent store. A street car stalled the crowd and police reserves were summoned to control the crush.
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Des Moines
The
Evening Journal
Solon Woman Dies by Drowning in Nearby Stream
Mrs Frances Mallie wife of Joe Mallie living near Solon Iowa died by suicide in a shallow stream near her home. She woke her husband early, left the room unseen, and was found after a two hour search with head buried in mud. Survived by husband and three children aged 1 to 15.
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Iowa City
the Evening Journal
Frances Mallie
Joe Mallie
Solon
Albert Mallie
Man Blinded After Self-Inflicted Shot In Crisis
John Slezak, who shot himself during a personal crisis in a tent, remains alive but has become permanently blind. Local reports say doctors believe he will live though he has lost his sight entirely.
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Lowa City
The
Evening Journal
John Slezak
Women Band to Fight Big Hat
Police seek several women in Los Angeles accused of forming a secret society aiming to destroy large hats. Complaints from women harmed by headgear prompt police action as attackers target big hats, while attackers are described as well dressed and wealthy.
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Big Hat
Los Angeles
Chicago Cab Drivers Strike Quiet First Day
Chicago May 10 The first day of the cab and carriage drivers strike passed quietly as police guarded all stands.
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Chicago
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