Lighthouse on Diamond Shoal Still Eludes Builders
The government has long sought to erect a lighthouse on Diamond Shoal off Cape Satteras, facing fierce seas and shifting sands. Captain Albert Bells proposes a sub million project with a year trial, but lighthouse board members and the treasury oppose it despite shipping interests' demand for a reliable light. Senator Harebranch fights a separate bill over flag desecration, while Tillman speech coverage prompts debates on reporting methods. ARTHUR W. DUNN.
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Diamond Shoal
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North Carolina
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Lear
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Senate
Foster
United States
Arthur W. Dunn
Stomach troubles prompt quick meals and a cure
An essay on fast lunches among businessmen notes stomach ailments from hurried meals. It promotes Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for dyspepsia and stomach catarrh, citing a testimonial from Clarence Carnes of Virginia who reports dramatic improvement after two bottles.
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Taylorstown
Loudoun Co
Relief Aid Arrives for Martinique Sufferers
Secretary Root accepted an offer to ship 1,000 barrels of flour to Martinique and will use a government transport. The Sterling carrier sails with subsistence stores including flour bread bacon milk coffee sugar codfish salmon and salt along with blankets coats shirts and shoes. France mobilizes relief via municipal groups and religious bodies to coordinate aid.
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Louis Klopseli
Christian Herald
Martinique
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Porto Rican Infantry
Sterling
France
Paris
Chamber of Commerce
West Indian relief funds rise across Europe and London
United States consul Prentis collects funds for West Indian sufferers. Barnum Bailey’s circus to donate evening receipts in Toulouse. Berlin town council allocates 40 000 marks for Martinique relief. Merchants’ subscriptions and Frankfurter Zeitung aid West Indian victims. Mansion House fund opens in London for St Vincent volcanic eruption victims.
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Prentis
Barnum & Bailey’s Circus
Toulouse
Martinique
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Mansion House Fund
London
Chamberlain
Joseph Dimsdale
Mansion House
Island of
St. Vincent
Mont Pelee Eruption Continues Strikes Saint Pierre
May 15 report from Saint Pierre notes Mont Pelee erupting with search parties recovering dead in Saint Pierre. Molten metal and safes found in stores. access to Saint Pierre restricted to sea-front street as soldiers guard the town. Cathedral remains destroyed.
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St. Pierre
Mont Pelee
Central America Earthquake and Martinique Mont Pelee Aftermath
Reports from San Francisco detail the Mont Pelee eruption near St Pierre and a Martinique evacuation. The Guatemala earthquake left around 2000 dead with widespread ruin at Quesaltenango. Port officials describe stench and pestilence risks. natives flee while merchants aid victims.
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Central America
Ruina
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Harris
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Paris
Pacific
Atlantic
Llerria
Nixon resigns from Tammany leadership amid swift action
Lewis Nixon, Tammany Hall district leader for about six months, announced his resignation at a district leaders meeting in Tammany Hall. The move, unexpected, was carried out with decisive tone as leaders considered seeking a confidence vote.
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Tattioy Hall
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Moody Memorial building offered to Winona school
The Moody Memorial building in Winona, erected by Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, is offered to the Winona Agricultural and Technical School, set to open Sept. 1. The Indiana Patrons of Husbandry will build a memorial to ex Governor Mount housing the school's agricultural department.
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Winona Agricultural and Technical School
Patrons of Husbandry of
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Governor Mount
Agricultural Department
Funeral for Walter N. Heldeman Held in Louisville
The funeral of Walter N. Heldeman president of the Louisville Courier Journal company was held at the family residence in Louisville yesterday. A large crowd attended the services at the house and burial at Cave Hill cemetery.
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Walter N. Heldeman
Louisville Courier- Journal Company
Cave Hill Cemetery
Monument to Richard Park Bland to be unveiled June 17
Lebanon Missouri May 15 The splen did monument erected here to the memory of the late Richard Park Bland will be unveiled June 17. Hon W J Bryan and ex Governor W J Stone and others will be present to deliver addresses.
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Richard Park Bland
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W. J. Stone
General Edward S Bragg Leaves Fond du Lac for Washington
Fond du Lac Wisconsin May 15 General Edward S Bragg left town for Washington where he has been summoned regarding a possible appointment as consul general in Cuba.
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Edward & Bragg
Fond du Lac
Washington
Cuba
Nixon resigns leadership of Tammany Hall in abrupt meeting
The district leaders press Nixon to explain amid a deadlock over Thomas Weltner. He declares absolute resignation with no vote of confidence sought, saying he will leave politics and devote time to shipbuilding. He cites lack of support from Croker as the reason. A Chicago fraud note appears alongside the chaotic account.
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Ile
Feitner Grand Sachem
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British House Records Dowry Civil War Split At Second Reading
At the second reading the bill passed by 2 to 1 in favor of the dowry civil conflict plan. Six members were suspended after a hearing by Delaware College students in Newark New Jersey. The German steamer Sakkarah carrying 1.5 million dollars in gold from Chile was lost off the Chilean coast with no lives reported.
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Delaware College
Newark
N. J
Chile
Chilean
Presbyterian Church Faces Faith Revision Debate in New York
In Parth New York on May 15 worshippers gathered as the Presbyterian church holds a fifteen day assembly at Pith Avenue Dresbyte rlan church. Attention centers on a committee report revising the confession of faith with strong opposition and support. The McCormick Theological Seminary may gain a new faculty member, Rev. Dr. James S. Riga s, an advanced theologian from Auturn seminary, whom supporters cite as key to shaping the debate.
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India Assembly
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chienee
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Auturn Seminary
Tie
Miners Convention Adopts No Action on Strike Question
Hazleton Pa May 1 The anthracite miners convention held two sessions behind closed doors without deciding on a permanent strike agitations and adjourned for the day. Scranton Pa May 1 An authoritative canvass at the Massetton convention shows three for and five against the strike. Washington May 15 Senate confirms several appointees including Tredie as Arizona governor and a Shilladelphia mint coiner. New York May 1 Mme Helen Modjeska denies retiring from stage and Porto Rico delegation measure advances in House insular affairs committee.
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Hroken Tow
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Rathbun
Mc Cook
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House of Representatives
Porto Rico
Markets Report Mixed Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Hogs see variable bids from 5.75 to 7.50 per cwt with choicest lots near 7.25. Cattle receipts around 13 000 with steers at 7.05 top, meats buying 4.90 to 7.25 for assorted stock. Sheep and lambs about 18 000 receipts with 5.75 to 7.10 for natives and westerns. East Buffalo market notes veals and hogs strong. St Louis and Milwaukee spreads show wheat and corn movements.
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Dunning & Stevens
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St. Louis Lake
Carnegie Honored With Freedom of Plumbers Company
Andrew Carnegie received the freedom of the Plumbers' Company in London at the Guild Hall in a ceremonial casket. He spoke on wealth distribution, noting his role in funding New York libraries, and expressed hope for similar philanthropic collaborations across the English speaking world. He praised Anglo-American ties and arbitration, then accepted the gift amid cheers from the audience.
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Andrew Cartegie
Gath Hall
Carnegie
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Amertca
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Husband
Man and Paramour Fine in Nebraska Hotel Case
A farmer from near Slastings Nebraska had his wife and George B. Pex of Janesville Wisconsin arrested in a room at the Hotel Monroe. They waived a hearing and are held on $30 bonds awaiting grand jury action for disorderly conduct.
Havemeyer and donors back college relief drive
Kenry A. Havemeyer of New York subscribed 20 000 to Bryn Mawr College to aid securing 250 000 from Rockefeller. Paul Kruger contributed 800 frances to Martinique relief. The pope gave 20 000 lire. Boers meet at Ve reeniging to discuss peace. British steamer Camorra with 650 passengers and 89 crew believed lost in Indian Ocean cyclone.
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Martinique
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