Omnibus Bills and Senate Jockeying in Washington
The senate debated Philippine measures with jockeying for position as Spooner Bacon and Hoar delayed speaking to let opponents speak first. Omnibus bills linking river and harbor improvements and other projects were discussed, with Mer cer credited for the omnibus concept. Reps Babcock and the return to organization boosted Republican morale. ARTHUR W. DUNN.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Bacon
Hoar
House
John Allen
Tupelo
Mississippi
United States Transfers Cuban Government to Palma Government
General Wood reports the transfer of Cuba's government to the Cuban republic under Palma. Palma cables gratitude to the United States and Roosevelt, with congratulatory messages from Loubet and other leaders. Hay notes the U S withdrawal of troops and the handover of Cuban affairs to Cuba’s new government.
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White House
Republic of Cuba
Palma
Republic of the United States
Cuba
Brooklyn
United States
Wood
Roosevelt
New Republic
Republic
T. Estrada Palma
Loubet
France
Kronstad
United States of America
Emil Loubet
Hay
A New Woman Promoted by Doctor Pierce’s Prescription
An advertisement claims disease leaves women listless and aged, but Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery restore vitality. It cites testimonial from Mrs. C Nelson of Chemawa Oregon noting renewed strength and health after two bottles plus the discovery. The notice also offers Common Sense Medical Adviser free via mail order.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. C. Nelson
Chemawa
Marion Co
Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in Des Moines
General Grenville M. Dodge attends the Iowa G A R encampment at the State Capitol along with Governor Van Sant and Minnesota staff. General Eli Torrance also arrives as the reception marks the opening of the event.
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Des Moines
Grenville M. Dodge
New York
Department of Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
van Sant
Minnesota
Eli Torrance
Capitol
Governors welcomed veterans at encampment opening in Des Moines
Thousands of visitors from across Iowa and out of town filled the Auditorien for the first entertainment of the encampment. Mayor Brenton welcomed the veterans. Department Commander Mets of Davenport and Governor Cummins spoke. Governor Van Sant of Minnesota and General Grenville M. Dodge also addressed the gathering.
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Cam Miike F
Fanilies
G. A. BR
Iowa
Auditorien
Brenton
Mets
Davenport
Cummins
Commanderim
Torrance
van Sant
Minnesota
Grenville M. Dodge
Labor Unions Split as Central Union Challenges Trades Council
In Port Wayne Indiana May 21 two factions of delegates from local unions contest supremacy. Dissatisfaction with representation and politics within the Trades and Labor council led seven Isher unions to withdraw and form the Central Labor union, seeking a constitution to prevent future factional wreckage.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Noton Tabor
Tredes
Labor Coonel
Ehlet
Cvepicion
Trades Council
Isher
Trades and Labor Council
Central Labor Union
Returned Navy Veteran Advocates Harsh Philippine Policy
Arthur B. Rice from Ypsilanti Michigan returns from five years in the U S Navy including the Asiatic squadron. He argues Americans should use force against Filipinos and claims there is no cruelty by U S troops. He cites the water cure as harmless and suggests harsh measures are needed to stop fighting.
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Ypsilanti, Mich
Arthur B. Rice
United States Navy
Asiatic Squadron
Philippines
China
Japan
Rice
Ile
Manila
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations May 20 Summary
Wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard and short rib futures quoted with May to December maturities. Prices shown for May, July, September and December with ranges and percentages. hogs, cattle, sheep and lambs prices and receipts noted. East Buffalo and Milwaukee grain prices also listed.
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Board of Trade
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Cooleys
Chickens. LLC
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Ans
Bokalo
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
C. Rye
Poeta Ar Ay Fm
Aaliawer
Serna
Dunkard Conference Addresses Doctrines and Dress Rules
The Paxtang Park gathering of the German Cepitat brethren opened with a standing committee review of church doctrine questions. Decisions limited life insurance tied to secret organizations and left necktie rulings unanswered. A June meeting change was rejected and a large storm damaged several farms nearby, with homes moved or destroyed and families taking shelter.
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Harrisburg
Paxtang Park
Young
Canton
Loubet's Reception in Russia Amid Cold Welcome
Crowds cheered President Loubet as the French squadron with Montcalm entered Cronstadt harbor in cold rain. The czar and Grand Duke Michael greeted him aboard the Alexandra, then traveled to Tsarskoe-Selo with cordial exchanges signaling a strong dual alliance of France and Russia.
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Montcalm
President Loubet
Alexandra
Czar
Czarowitz
Grand Duke
Michael
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Alexis
Loubet
M. Loubet
Peterhof
Eight-year term for Nettleville priest in ward abuse case
Grand Rapids Wisconsin May 21 Rev Charles Junehtud of Nettleville found guilty of harming his ward Marion Prieur and sentenced to at least eight years in the penitentiary. Co defendant Lissie Nolan convicted of assault and battery with four months in county jail and a $100 fine. Victim testified of being kept without food for 36 hours and being whipped while suspended by a rope tied to her arms.
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Grand Rapids
Wis
Charles Junehtud
Nettleville
Marion Prieur
Lissie Nolan
Ant
Storm lashes Iowa leaving wreckage and casualties
A storm near Kimbleton Audubon county moved through the area causing destruction including a fatal injury to Andrew Sorrenton who died later. His barn and outbuildings were destroyed while the residence remained. The cyclone continued past other nearby farms as it tracked across the county.
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Harlan
Here
Andrew Sorrenton
Kimbleton
Audubon County
Sorrenson
Justice O'Gorman elected grand sachem of Tammany Ifall
New York residents report Justice James A. O'Gorman of the supreme court bench has been chosen as grand sachem of the Columbian Order of Tammany Ifall, signaling a leadership change within the fraternal group.
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New York
James A. O'Gorman
Supreme Court Bench
Stafford Nominated for Congress in Fifth Wisconsin
William H I Stafford of Milwaukee was nominated for Congress by the Fifth Wisconsin district Republican convention held May 21 in Milwaukee. A separate report from Springfield Illinois notes a miners and operators dispute ended with a one year scale allowing doubled shifts for Springfield entries starting May 1, 1902, with penalties for local unions interfering.
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Michigan
Congress
Milwaukee
Wis
William Hi. Stafford
Wisconsin
Springfield, Ills
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
W. W. Keefer
Hazleton
Springfield
Iminers Coal Operators’ Association
Million Dollar Rain and Twelve Die in Cincinnati Storm
Cincinnati reports a devastating wind and rain storm causing extensive flooding and at least a dozen deaths. Buildings collapsed and cellars flooded as sewers failed, with major damage across Cincinnati Covington and Newport. Bodies recovered at morgue include a beer wagon driver and a peddler. dozens injured, losses up to thousands. The storm also swamped cellars and caused widespread wreckage across Kentucky and Ohio.
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Tewlsburg Bille
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Darton, O
Eche
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Weward Webbrley
Wille Willen
Chem Davia
Cinelanati
Newport
Cinetonat
George Boecker
Ferdinand Rapp
I. W.C. Belleville
Carpenter
Price Hill
Guy M. Gest
Former Assistant Police Court Clerk Pleads Guilty in County Indebtedness Case
Tony B Deisner of Cleveland pleaded guilty to making false claims of indebtedness against the county and certifying witness fee vouchers. In a separate dispatch from Middelburg Cape Colony on May 21 reports Aberdeen attacked by 120 Boers, repulsed with Commandant Van Lier killed.
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Deisner
Middelburg
Cape Colony
Aberdeen
Here
van Lierdep
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