Bitter Albany factions strain state politics in May chaos
A Washington dispatch reports Vice President Cortelyou plans to travel to New York to urge harmony among Republicans as Gov Hughes defends the public utilities bill in Elmira. Albany chaos dominates the legislature with party splits and clashes over reapportionment and the Kelsey case fueling doubt about a fall election. Gov Hughes defends state regulation of public service corporations as he faces Stanchfield opposition.
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Insurance Department Reform Cited By State Leader
A state official argued for trusted channels of information and executive power to elevate insurance department administration. The people reportedly knew and approved the grounds of the recommendation and expected a system that would command confidence of policyholders nationwide.
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Noted Tea Sampler Dead at Yonkers Home
New York on May day in aineapy Steer an examiner of teas at the appraisers stores since 1890 died early today at his home 24 Highland plate Yonkers aged sixty one years. Col Edward S Fowler appraiser of the port issued a brief notice saying McGay had entered customs service May 24 1880 as a sampler and as examiner of teas though health had failed him in recent years his death is attributed to his long work tasting samples. Some famous tasters earn up to 15000 yearly due to the difficulty of finding and keeping experts.
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Widow Inherits Four Million From Smith Will
New York May 3 James Henry Smith will receive about 4 million dollars under his wife’s will. The plan provides numerous small legacies and leaves the widow about 3.6 million. Lady Cooper gets 2 million and the residue goes to two nephews George G Mason and Withiam S Mason. George G Mason’s share tops 10 million. No contest is believed. Kansas City May 3 The private car carrying the widow of Silent Smith the Duke and Duchess of Manchester Eugene Zimmerman and the body of Silent Smith passed through at 6 pm.
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Snow Fells Across Midwest Breaking May Records
May snow blankets Chicago and Nebraska with temperatures plunging to the 27 to 34 degree range. Lincoln reports up to four inches of snow and blizzardlike winds across Nebraska while Des Moines and Iowa districts fear the worst frost of the spring.
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Renunciation on Chinese Indemnity Precedent Mentioned
London editorial notes possible U S move after paying 6 000 000 to China on Boxer outrages may set precedent for surplus and interest of the Alabama award. The piece discusses international indemnity policy and potential implications for postwar settlements.
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Baby Boy 15 Slain Father Is Under Arrest in Ohio
Three year old Alex Hoenig missing since Monday night was found strangled in a barrel in Cleveland Ohio. Police detained the father David Hoenig plumber S L Schwartz a witness and Mary Selby a former servant as the coroner probes the death. Autopsy shows sawdust forced into the windpipe suggesting a Thursday killing after return near the home. Police say the kidnapper angle exists and three men were seen near the house at midnight.
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Toledo chase for missing Horace Marvin ends at hotel
Toledo police hunt Horace Marvin the son of Dr Marvin near Dover Delaware. Patrolman Harris saw a boy matching Marvin's description with two women and four men on Monroe street. They fled to the Jefferson Hotel and then vanished, with the group giving Canton Ohio as their address.
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Wife Beater Dies by Own Hand in Desperate Act
Special to The Washington Post Clinton DL May 1 S M Phelps of this city killed himself after years of beating his wife who he had hospitalised twice. He left a note asking that his body be sold to a medical college to fund his wife's hospital expenses. He hoped the proceeds would prove his love. The wife has not yet been notified. Sunday’s Post will publish a complete list of Jamestown candidates and weekly vote increases.
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Arrests of Nicaraguan troops at Puerto Cortez sparks clashes
Gen Davis a colored fruit importer from Boyce Station La. was assaulted by Nicaraguan soldiers near Laguna Puerto Cortez on April 29. U.S. gunboat Marietta commanded by Ensign Bersach orders arrest of attackers and transfer to ship. Fullam assumes authority to restore order as local authorities falter amid Estrada regime.
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Nicaraguan Outrage Leads to Punishment Demands
Forces from aragua doomed to face authority after a detainee transfer to Gen Estrada. Prisoners to be punished, with possible court martial for the assault on Gen Davis. Paducah stays moored as Fullam orders a vigorous land-force inquiry while Navy says no official word reached it.
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Wall Collapse at Chuviscar Dam Kills Dozens in Mexico
May 3 disaster at Chuviscar dam in Chihuahua state engulfs about forty Mexican workers under masonry and water. Officials launch investigation as casualties range from dead to missing with many injured. the dam under construction serves irrigation.
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ADDICKS IN RUSSIAN DEAL FOR SIBERIAN RAILROAD
J Edward Addicks of Delaware is rumored to finance massive Siberian Railway improvements for Russia. The first section costs over 22 million dollars and may double track from Atchinsk to Irkutak. He recently faced creditors in Hoboken and is now in New York, with reporters unable to locate him.
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Philadelphia
Break in Wisconsin vote signals Democrat initiative for senator
Madison reports a protracted Wisconsin legislature deadlock with three weeks elapsed. Indications point to a possible break next week as Democrats prepare to take the initiative. Notable vote shifts included F Peterson Jr supporting W H Hatten and P C Anderson of St Croix County backing Secretary of State Frear, signaling party strategy changes.
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Tie Up Steamer Lines 5000 Men Out in New York
Longshoremen strike disrupts loading at Manhattan and Brooklyn docks. About 5000 on strike, with 600 on two ships halting operations. 3000 in Brooklyn alone. Italians dominate the action seeking higher wages, causing heavy delays at Bush Dock and other Brooklyn facilities. Shipping fears grow as Kroonland and Celtic may fail to sail. several lines across the Atlantic and tramp freighters affected. In Boston a sympathizer cuts a load rope but receives three months. St. Louis reports Web pressmen return to work under arbitration terms.
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Index to Today's Issue Summary
Political chaos at Albany missing boy found murdered American rule in Nicaragua strike ties up ocean liners San Francisco library charges jamestown fair needs money british tars desert at norfolk hieston given more time to pay thinke eloping rector lane gave seeress 106000 Dublin exposition opens 4 urege third term for president veterans end reunion text of german tariff treaty Jerome pressing insurance inquiries army general officers shift editorial comment Boston washington georgetown plays virginia today Pimlico and other track results harbin defeats mattingly at golf 10 financial ii alleged abductor of girl gone news of nearby states king carlos to visit america social and personal weekly review of trade carrie nation creates scene
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Indictments Hit Yazoo City Card Functions
Yazoo City Mississippi May 3 indictments have been returned against several prominent persons in connection with private card functions and club room gatherings. Judge Miller ordered an investigation into these functions and a wholesale exodus occurred with many women among those leaving on early trains. Prizes and trophies reportedly figured in the indictments under the state law against card competition for money or other sports at social or gambling events.
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Wife's Sacrifice Vain Transfusion Fatal for Husband
In Trenton New Jersey on May 3 Mrs Charles Goodfellow donated blood to transfuse into her husband after kidney disease worsened. Despite the operation performed at home and prior care at the University of Pennsylvania, the husband died tonight after temporary rally.
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Mark Twain Missing in Norfolk Fog Aboard Kanawha
Special to The Washington Fest Norfolk Va May 8 Mark Twain and the yacht Kanawha are reported missing after fogbound conditions off Cape Henry Hatteras. H H Rogers appealed to wireless and Weather Bureau for help locating the craft and its guest Clemens. Rogers and son had left for New York by rail. Clemens stayed aboard. The ship reportedly disappeared while fog cleared briefly. No official record confirms passage. Severe recent storms heighten Rogers concern for vessel and guest.
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Attempt upon King's Train Sparks Probe
Special cables report a train carrying King Edward to France faced a potential wreck when an axle overheated after a grease box vanished near Sion. The train, traveling at about 100 kmh, was stopped as a precaution before the Simplon tunnel while a formal inquiry began.
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Bribes Alleged in San Francisco United Railroads Case
San Francisco May 3 The district attorney claims United Railroads expended 750000 in bribery to city officials and supervisors with 665000 in bonds to Ruef and Mayor Schmitz to be used via intermediaries. Calhoun and Mullally deny wrongdoing while promising swift results.
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Proctor's Race for Life in New York
William Cooper Proctor of Proctor & Gamble is under Pasteur treatment in secrecy at Hotel St Regis after a bite by a rabid dog. Doctors warn the hydrophobia risk remains despite no symptoms, with daily visits to Willard Park Hospital for hand dressings and constant observation. An accompanying furniture sale at Elein's promises household items and office effects, authorized by Sallie Evans Booker as estate administratrix.
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