Peace Prospects in Mexico Brightens Amid Cabinet Talks
Francisco Madero and Francisco Carbajal express optimism as talks over a three cabinet post plan and fourteen of Diaz’s governors progress. Insurrectos demand reform of the courts and aim to form a progressive party after peace, with Madero as presidential candidate. He warns of war if negotiations fail and signals mobilization toward Juarez and Chihuahua.
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Fl Paso
Tex
Francisco Madero
Mexico
Francisco Carbajal
Madero
Diaz
Insurrectos
Progressive” Party
Francisco I. Madero
John H. Gibbons Named New Superintendent at Annapolis
Announcement states John H. Gibbons appointed as new superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. The source notes an ongoing investigation into two priests and phrases about preventing the murder of the McNamaras, with no clear linkage to the appointment.
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Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Victoria Memorial unveiled by King George V in London
King George V unveiled the Queen Victoria memorial outside Buckingham Palace with Empress Auguste Victoria and Princess Louise among guests. Archbishops conducted rites as music filled St James Park. George delivered a eulogistic speech calling the monument a cross race tribute.
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London
Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Geooge V
William
Auguste Victoria
Princess Louise
St James’ Park
Canterbury
Walter Parratt
George
Gary Business Men Protest Fifty Year Franchise
Gary Indiana May 17 business leaders and the Commercial club condemn a fifty year franchise granting Charles H Geist control of traction rights. The Gary City Council approved the ordinance after a stormy session and Mayor Knotts signed it rather than veto. Critics decry universal transfers not required, a four cent nickel fare, streetwide access, and no forfeiture clause. Potential investigations and impeachment talk follow.
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Gary
Ind
Commercial Club
Charles H. Geist
Phil 4Adelphness Marnate
Amthtecalumet United Railways Company
Knotts
Geist
Reincarnation claim and peace talks feature in brief items
Reports from London state Anna Besant has arrived from India and declares the impending reincarnation of Christ during the Presbyterian general assembly sessions. A peace conference is planned in Atlanta, Georgia, for Sunday in May. Yale announces a Peru expedition to depart from New York in June. Remains of ancient clan dwellers reach U S via Ute land sale. An aero taxi will soon begin service in Lucerne built by a French company. George Dryer reveals his identity after rumors of death by suicide tied to his disappearance in Seattle.
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Anna Besant
London
India
Christ
Yale E
Peru
The
University Corporation
New York
Lucerne
Switzerland
New York Aero Club
George Dryer
Seattle Wash
Alaska
Wisconsin Woman Suffrage Bill Advances to Governor
Madison May 17 The Wisconsin lower house passed the James woman suffrage bill with a referendum clause before it takes effect. The measure now goes to the governor, who is expected to sign it.
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Madison
Weather Forecast For Illinois Indiana And Wisconsin
Illinois and Indiana generally fair and warm today and tomorrow with moderate south winds. Wisconsin cloudy with local rains in the north today and tomorrow and moderate south winds.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
House 16 Begins Inquiries Into Big Trusts
May 17 Washington The House passed a resolution authorizing a special committee to probe United States Steel operations. Stanley of Kentucky leads the inquiry into the steel trust, while Henry of Texas chairs a sugar industry investigation focused on the sugar trust. A Sunday post office closure bill by J R Mann of Illinois was introduced aligning with post office policy.
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Washington
House
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley
Kentucky
Steel Trust
Henry
Texas
Committee On
Sugar Trust
Arizona
New Mexico
J. R. Mann
Illinois
Senate Fails to Elect Pro Tem in Washington
Washington May 17 The senate again failed to elect a president pro tem on two ballots Gallinger 29 Ha con 80 Clann and other vote totals noted A suspect in a separate case was captured near Pingree Hampshire about fourteen miles west of here by Chief of Police D F Gahan and Deputy Sheriff Charles German The arrested man matches descriptions from the murder scene and was being taken to Elgin.
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Senate
Washington
Gallinger
Hacon
Clann
Flyin
D. F. Gahan
Charles German
Ilinois Central
Here
Pingree
Hampshire
Elgin
Needy Woman Aided After Carnegie Talk
Mrs. Annie Moore a Pittsburgh janitress at Carnegie Institute slipped backstage at Carnegie Music Hall during founders day exercises to hear Andrew Carnegie. Mrs. Carnegie spotted the intruder and pursued but the woman fled. Carnegie later sent a 100 dollar check to Mrs. Moore for her invalid sister.
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Pittsburg
Annie Moore
Carnegie Institute
Carnegie Music Hall
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Child Fatally Kicked by Horse in Holland
May 17 in Holland Michigan the two year old son of Simon Hos of Vriesland wandered into a stable and was fatally injured when kicked by a horse. He was found unconscious with a fractured skull and a large gash on his forehead.
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Holland, Mich
Simon Hos
Vriesland
Diet and Health Hints on Brain Foods
The article argues fish is not uniquely brain enhancing and that intelligence comes from overall organ health. It notes Bocton residents’ intellect does not prove seafood superiority and claims liver and kidneys govern mental power, while salmon is highlighted as good seafood, with nuts, fruits, and cereals also valued.
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Bocton
Baseball Results From Brooklyn and Nearby Games
Baseball results note various matchups with teams such as Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Key players listed include Weaver, Lee, Steele, Gomez, and Marquard across multiple city games. The report mentions scores and lineups with opponents like St Louis, Cincinnati, and New York.
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Weaver WL
Pittas
Brookkive
Chicava
Barger
Bersen
Heston R HE
Pittsboro
Boston
Steele
Gibron
Pretler
Brown
Haridan
Philadelihta
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Phil
Cleveland
New York
Fisher
Blair
Grege
Chicano- Kt HK
Krause and
Thon and Sullivan
St. Louis
Wishington
St Louis
Gray and Ainsworth
Stephens
Detroit
Mae
Péston
Karger
Cieutte
Standard Oil Will Obey Supreme Court Decree
New York May 17 The United States Supreme Court orders Standard Oil to wind up within six months. Officials plan methodical actions to observe the ruling, cut off troublesome subsidiaries, and possibly organize a compliant entity. Public comments vary on whether the decision represents a victory for Standard Oil or a restraint on monopolistic practices.
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New York
Stannard Oil Company
United States
Scpreme
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Broadway
John D. Archibold
William Rockefeller
Standard
Archbold
Henry Wellman
Missouri
Oil
Kentucky Congressman on Trait of Steel Trust
Kentucky congressman is linked to a steel trust in a political development. The report notes ties to industry figures and regulatory concerns amid ongoing debates about antitrust measures and national steel policy.
Restraint of Trade Challenge Cited as Improper
A court challenge claims an undue and abreadgen able restraint of trade restricting competition. The plaintiffs argue the agreement harms rivals and consumers, seeking relief and possible damages.
Views of Senators on Standard Oil Baton Debate
Washington May 17 expressions from United States senators on the Standard Oil baton were recorded. Senator Lakollette warns of a dangerous decision if court interpretations redefine restraint of trade. Senator Kenyon calls for stricter jail sentences for law violators. Senator Culberson criticizes the majority’s judicial approach and market consequences.
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Washington
United States
Lakollette
Harlan
Congress
Kenyon
Culberson
Springfield Business Man Dies and Legal Notes
Washington May 17 Attorney General Wickersham may consider criminal provocation of officials at the Standard Oil company. Some government officials see a possible proceeding as suggested by a Supreme Court ruling. Rudolph Hellwege, Springfield businessman and president of Workingman’s Savings and Homestead, dies on May 7.
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Washington
Attoreny General Wickersham
Standard OW Company
Supreme Court
Springfeld
Rudolph Hellwee
Springfield
Ingman's Savings and
Ditc
Zeppelin airship wreck maroons crew on balloon shed roof
In Duesseldorf on May 17 the Deutschland airship caused a dramatic wreck after a gust forced it back into the balloon shed. The crew and eight passengers were rescued by a fire brigade with ladders. no one was seriously injured. The Zeppelin line has suffered six serious accidents in its brief history.
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Duesseldorf
Prussia
Zepper Litte
Zeppelin Dirige
Zeppelin
Zeppelin SL
Zeppelin Ih
Zeppelin TV
The
Deutschland
New
Injunction Granted to Stop Noisy Pontine Mule
Judge Kim granted a temporary injunction to restrain a mule owned by Frank Deamude. B. D. Wise sued, saying the leather-lunged animal nightly brays, disturbing sleep and family peace, with witnesses claiming it could be heard a mile away and spent its time braying. The case marks an unusual first in Minos.
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Pontine
Kimbrough
Frank Deamude
B. D. Wise
Senate Scores Judge Petit Over Habeas Corpus Rulings
Springfield May 17 Senator Harburg introduced a resolution condemning Judge Petit of Chicago for freeing Edward Tilden W C Cummings and George M Benedict on habeas corpus writs. He urged the senate to appeal Petit’s actions as unwarranted interference with senate prerogatives. Lafayette May 17 John B Gilman commander in chief of the G A R inspecting the soldiers home en route to Richmond with Alexander Asbury S M Compton and C J Murphy.
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Springfield
Supreme
Appellate Court
Petit
Chicago
Edward Tilden
W. C. Cummings
George M. Benedict
Lafayette
Ind
John B. Gilman
Richmond
Alexander Asbury
S. M. Compton
C. J. Murphy
Pere Marquette Engine Sparks $1283 Verdict in Damages
The jury awarded Mathias Treiwhler $1,283 in a Pere Marquette railroad damages case filed in Muskegon Michigan. Treiwhler claimed his home furniture burned and fire started from sparks from a Pere Marquette engine.
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Muskegon
Mich
Mathias Treiwhler
Pere Marquette Railroad
Treiwhler
Pere Marquette
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