Roosevelt Campaign Sparks in Maryland and Delaware
Roosevelt tours Baltimore and other cities rallying crowds while warning against corruption and urging colored voters not to sell their ballots. He insists on primaries conducted honestly and opposes crooked methods, praising direct participation and denouncing bribery linked to political bosses. He plans further stops in Bethesda Havre de Grace Cumberland and Wilmington as part of a broader campaign for presidential primaries.
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Delaware
Rich Man Held as Thief in Allentown Heist
William P Seeker, a member of a wealthy Allentown family, faces grand larceny charges and fugitive-from-justice status as the Center Street court prepares to review his case tomorrow. The arrest follows a bold robbery in Allentown last week at Seger Mining Company offices, where dynamiters blew a safe and stole securities worth about 60,000 dollars. A bag of dynamite was found near the shattered gate, indicating intent to destroy the plant.
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Washington Post
New York
Tomorr
William P Seeker
Allentown
Center Strees Court
Altentown
Seger Mining Company
Morgan's Health Improves at Aix Les Bains
The Standard's Paris correspondent reports J Pierpont Morgan is improving after his cure at Aix Les Bains and will extend treatment for several weeks. Morgan appears greatly healthier and continues the course.
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Aix Les Bains
London
The
Standard
Get Rea
J. Pierpont Morgan
Aix Les Bain
Morgan
Secretary MacVeagh urges money trust inquiry and bank stock limits
In Atlantic City on May 8 Franky? MacVeagh Secretary of the Treasury urged Congress to press the money trust inquiry as a step toward reforming the banking and currency system. He criticized ownership limits on national bank stock, urged strong independence of banks, and warned Congress to act promptly or risk delayed reform. He noted branch banking and ownership proposals threaten local control.
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Atlantic City
Llaute City
Franklio MacVeagh
the Treasury
Knight
House Banking and Currency Committee
Money Trust
New Jersey Landers' Association
United States
Congress
National Monetary Commission
New York
Congress Raises Private Secretaries Salaries Amid Debate
The House approved a $216,500 annual increase raising private secretaries' pay from 1500 to 2000 a year with a 63 to 8 vote. Proponents led by Cannon argued for economy while opponents warned it would break down the session’s fiscal safeguards. The bill also contemplates abolishing the department messenger post and requires names of clerks and secretaries be listed on a special roll. The action reflects a broader clash over compensations during ongoing budget deliberations.
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Joe” Cannon
House
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Johnson
Appropriations Subcommittee
Democratic Party
Cannon
Appropriations
Lces
Underwood
Ge ‘Atgt
Anna
Representative Bartlett
Georgia
Bartlett
Mann
Department Messenger
Garner
Texas
Rebel Army Advances in Mexico Besieges Torreon
The 7,000 strong rebel army led by Gen. Pascual Orozco begins a wide offensive across the desert toward Torreon, with reports of a looming siege and movement on Monclova and El Paso. Knox rebuffs a rebel deputation seeking recognition. President Madero weighs peace talks with Orozco, amid deportations of Tampico News Co leaders.
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Galea
Torreon
Eagle Paes
Monclova
Coatulla
Piedra
Negran
Cuatro Cl
Madero
Representative Page Seeks Five Cent Mileage Reduction
North Carolina Representative Page introduced an amendment to cut mileage to five cents. Former Speaker Cannon opposed the cut, arguing current rate barely covers traveling expenses for a representative and family. The vote was by viva voce and had few ayes.
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Caile
Representative Page
North Carolina
Cannon
Parker Denounces U S Policy on Canada in Letter
Sir Gilbert Parker, MP and Canadian novelist, tells The New York World that he will not discuss American politics. He condemns imperial aims and a policy of commercial reciprocity, warning annexation desires have long been pursued in some American circles.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Boece
New York
London
New York World
M. P
World
United States
Canada
Blaine
America
Aea
Grieving Widow Ends Life in Fourth Story Fall
In New York a bereaved widow Mrs Amelia Zellhoefer, widow of a prominent physician, leaped from a fourth story window at 8% St Marks Place Brooklyn. She left two children and died before aid could arrive. The family, once well connected, faced sustained sorrow after the doctor's death two years prior.
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New York
Amelia Zellhoefer
Hughand
Mire
Zelingerer
St. Mark's Place
Brooklyn
White Stone
Hell
Zellhoeter
Cadet Littlejohn Confined Over Duel Challenge
Cadet Robert Littlejohn of West Point is confined to the post for writing a letter challenging Dr Thomas D Minami of Highland Falls to a duel. Minami demands an apology, public private or written, and may seek Washington action if unsatisfied. Residents of Newburgh are aroused by the incident.
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Special Coyne Wasoingwon Frost
Newburgh
N. Y
Thomas D. v. Minami
Highland Falls
Robert Littlejohn
United Stated Military Academy
West Point
Littlejohn
Louisiana
Washington
No Clothes for Society in London Tailors Strike
London social life suffers as a tailors strike expands to 15,000 workers halting fashion houses in the West End. By next week up to 50,000 tailors may join, threatening outfits for foreign visitors and military officers, disrupting the social season.
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London
West End
India
Ossmay
Man Kills Wife Then Dies by Suicide in Cemetery
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on May 3 70 year old Edward Conroy killed his wife and then shot himself at St Joseph Cemetery. Andrew McGegan and Miss Marie Kidney found Conroy dead with a revolver near his hand as one shot had been fired.
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Pittsfield
Maia
Dvegrd Conroy
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Andrew MecExgan
Marie Kidney
Americans Flee Mexico After Guerrilla Threats Heart Reported
Mrs M J Ryan of Greensburg Pa and two other Americans arrive in Philadelphia aboard the Kentuckian from Puerto Mek fleeing fear of anti American uprisings. Refugees say others plan to send wives and children home as guerrilla threats rise. Ryan recalls a man who was purportedly killed and his heart sent to Puerto Mex.
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Philadelphia
Mexico
M. J. Ryan
Greensburg
Tehautetec Railroad
E. Byers
A H Mellon
Geneva
Ryan
Puerto
Mex
British ships go to Mazatlan to evacuate British
The British cruiser Algerine will arrive at Mazatlan in Sinaloa to take aboard any British refugees wishing to depart Mexican territory amid current troubles. Officials indicate the Algerine may follow the Buford’s route after leaving Mazatlan, with a similar East Coast operation planned by the cruiser Melpomene.
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Algerine
Melpomens
Mazatlan
Sinaloa
Mexico
Measican
State Department
Buford
Troops for Texas Border Order Immediate Move
Col Granger B Adams at Fort Sill received War Department instructions to have all troops ready to move to the Texas border on instant notice. About 1009 men stationed at Fort Sill and enlistment efforts to be renewed. Similar orders issued to officers at other forts. May 2 Laure We ame WesuUngeED Fost. Bérne. May 4 Nobel prize 1912 would have gone to W T Stead who perished on the Titanic.
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Lawton
Oklo
Granger B. Adams
Fort SA
War Department
Texas
Fort Sill
Adams
Laure
Bérne
W. T. Stead
Flood Threat Looms as Morganza Levee Ushers Ruin Risk
New Orleans May 3 panicky warnings spread along the Mississippi flood zone from the Red River to the gulf as Morganza levee threatens to fail. The 45 foot barrier endangers hundreds of sugar and rice plantations, sawmills and towns across eight parishes while refugaes rush by train and workers battle to shore up weak points. The crisis brings mass evacuations, massive relief efforts, and a race to hold the levees near Baton Rouge and Melville with convoys and convicts aiding the effort.
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Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Red River
Bayou de Glasse
Gulf
Morganza
Sot Loutsieng
Highland
Jhat
Mississippi
Louisiana State ‘University
Woldlera
Jared Y. Sanders
Meyer Rows
Wild Indian Kills Agent on Coahuila Reservation
Special to The Washington Post reports that Indian Superintendent William H. Stanley was shot and killed on the Coahuila reservation by a “wild” Indian. The assailant fired from behind a fellow tribesman as the pistol was wrestled away. Stanley, famed for rushing into crowds unarmed to seize weapons, met his death today.
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Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cel
Wiliam H. Stanley
Coahuila Reservation
Stanley
Ufe
Panama election crisis prompts US intervention plea
Panama reports rising tension as Liberal and Conservative leaders seek US help to ensure fair polls. Rioting fears mount after a candidate rally sparked alarms. Secretary Taft warned in 1908 that the United States would consider intervention if elections are not conducted fairly. Public anxiousness grows over potential sparks that could inflame the nation.
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Panama
United States
Cosa
Huik Tadrly
Baie Deat Mena Y Ethey
Arosemens
Pedro A. Diaz
Taft
Arosemena
Lberal
Republic
Colega
Batisurilo Porras
Toe
Tatt
Amador
Amador Iti
Republic of Panama
Pasco editor allowed to serve perjury sentence at night
Pasco, Washington May 3 That the publication of a paper may not be suspended H G Roe editor of the Washtuena Enterprise has been allowed by the superior court to serve out the 3 day sentence for perjury at night Ros who was convicted of perjury in case charging his father County Commissioner George H Roe with accepting a bribe is released from jail each morning works on the paper all day and returns to jail to be locked up each night The jury is agreed in the case of the elder Roe and he will be retried.
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Pasco
Wash
H. G. Roe
Washtuena Enterprise
Ros
George H. Roe
Jai
Roe
Telephone talks cost life in Yellow Pine mob action
In Yellow Pine Louisiana an 18 year old Black man named Hiness Allums was hanged by a mob after allegedly making improper telephone remarks to white women. He was whipped and told to leave town, but he stayed. In London James F McQuede, a retired contractor and Miami Opera House owner, announced purchase of Pope's Villa at Twickenham for $60,000.
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Shreveport
Hiness Allums
Yellow Pine
Tito
Allums
Pope
London
James F McQuede
Miami Opera House
Twickenham
Horse Show Class Entries and Owners Summary
Olesen 34 waited saddle horses Kawiekam owned by Mize Lowla Less. Clase 21 tandems Ringing Bells Hitty Grey owned by Patrment Farms. Class 70 rider and driver Caymon Gaileat Lad owned by Col. R. M. Thompsos. Class 59 seeder hunters Al wema owned by W. RK. Abell. Class 18 ladies hacton heroes Nerina owned by Ferrusest Farms. Chaps 4 chargers Experi ment owned by Capt. J.B. Lind ner. Class 75 road hacks Bold Mquts owned by J. Brice Baytex. Gans 41 wevies unters Gun es Din owned by Jallan Morrin. Qaw 17 breegham horses Moonshine owned by Fair moot Fares.
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Kawiekam
Mize Lowla
Clase
Ringing Bells
Hitty Grey
Patrment Farms
Caymon
Gaileat Lad
Col. R. M. Thompsos
Seeder
Alwema
W. RK. Abell
Nerina
Ferrusest Farms
Chaps
Chargers
Experiment
Capt
J.B. Lindner
J. Brice Baytex
Ieagoy Ak
National Capital Horse Show Delights Society With Hunter Victories
Sixteen filled classes thrilled spectators at the National Capital Horse Show on its third day with hunts and harness displays. Senator Clarence Watson and Mrs Watson led blue ribbon wins across three classes, while Army officers also earned top prizes including Maj Henry T. Allen and Capt. R. Lindsey. Jeannette Allen survived a dramatic fall from The Dargie, praised for her quick recovery, as Mather’s Pagan Kin endured a serious tumble earlier in the week.
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Clarence Watson
West Virginia
Watson
Henry T. Allen
R. Lindsey
Mies
Jeannette Allen
Maj
Washington
Miss Allen
Offerte
Spectstors
Miss Alien
Dargie
Tee
Milas Alien
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