Breaks With Gang Plan For City Reorganization In Philadelphia
A Washington Post Philadelphia report notes a secret meeting of city business leaders pledging moral and financial support to Mayor Weaver to break the ring. Plans included forming vigilance committees in wards and potential federal actions to curb graft, with pressure on council and bureau heads amid looming injunctions and criminal probes.
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Washington Post
Reform Movement
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MB Smith
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Iease
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Reform Committee
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Harrisburg
Mericholt Bass Durham
Davy Smyth
Durham
Iismissals
Birileff to assume command at V vostok May twenty fifth
Vice Admiral Birileff named for supreme Pacific command will depart for Vladivostok on May 25 to take charge and prepare refit of vessels from Vice Admiral Rozhestvensky's fleet. Imperial order grants him army like authority with Vladivostok garrison under his command to avoid authority conflicts during a siege. Port Arthur and Saigon reports note activity of Russian and German colliers and French naval supervision. Additional Russian fleet news remains limited with refugees possible if battles occur near the Pearl Islands.
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Supreme Naval Command
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Rojestvensky
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Port Arthur
Saigon
French
Cochin-Chins
Nha-Be
Cape St. James
Thleft
Baigon
Eet
Peacadore Ielands
Japanese Retirements Signal Front Shifts in Manchuria
Reports from Moscow dated May 19 indicate fighting across the Manchurian front with Japanese withdrawing before Russian advances. Linevitch notes Japanese detachments at Yandi Pass and attempts on Shahtase and Fionukhu, while weather clears but roads remain treacherous. A new system using pack horses is organized to transport wounded from the field.
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Bordal Cabre
Washington
Moscow
Manchuria
Associated Press
St Petersburg
Linevitch
Move Korean Emperor Report on Empress Removal to Japan
May 19 St P etersburg Russian chargé d affaires in Peking cites reports Japan plans to move the Korean emperor to Japan in violation of the Shimonoseki treaty which guaranteed Korea’s independence. Tokyo says such reports are incorrect and circulated mischievously. State Department officials note no formal protest has reached Washington.
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Japan
St Petersburg
Korea
Shimonoseki
Tekahira
Loomis
State Department
Czar Celebrates Birthday With Convocation Date Set
In St Petersburg on May 1, Emperor Nicholas II’s birthday was marked as a festive general holiday. The czar reportedly signed a manifesto fixing the convocation date of the Zemsky Sobiet for October 1, with ministers informed at Tsarskoe-Selo. The manifesto will be gazetted May 27.
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St Petersburg
Emperor Nicholas
Novoa Vremya
Nicholas
Xemsky Sovyet
Tsarskoe- Selo
Dinner Given Baron Rosen in St Petersburg May
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff hosted a dinner for Baron Rosen the new U S ambassador in St Petersburg Attending were heads of embassies or ministries Secretary Eddy stood in for Ambassador Mayer due to illness Baron Rosen will sail on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Große from Hamburg to New York. Captain Klado of the navy was removed from command and barred from comment in newspapers for six months. a ministerial circular forbids mention of him. A second Bayles tale, A Costume Piece, is set for next Sunday's Post.
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United States
St. Petersburg
Baron Rosen
Mayer
Eddy
Baron Hosen
Cal Ranch
Hamburg
New York
Bt. Petersburg
Klado
Amur
Blade
Congress Deliberates Isthmian Canal Purchases and Policy
The Isthmian Canal Commission cannot advance purchases abroad without new Congress action. President Roosevelt and Speaker Cannon discuss canal matters as Congress has approved only 10 million dollars of the 180 million authorized. Some lawmakers demand buying only American materials, while others warn against tying legislative independence to protectionist aims. The administration signals possible directive legislation after the session opens, with Taft and Shonts stressing purchases must follow cheapest available sources absent new law.
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Standpatters Nightmare Defeated in House Floor Vote
Charges cited by standpatters did not justify the price paid to foreign owners of weasels. The measure was favorably reported by the House Committee on Military Office but failed on the house floor.
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House Committee On
Mayor Weaver Breaks with Ring And Canal Policy
ISDEX 10 reports Mayor Weaver parts ways with the ring and canal policy. The issue notes political conflicts, church assembly delegates, and regional updates from Virginia and Maryland, along with editorial commentary and various society and sports items.
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Ring
Congress
Bigamilét
Morton
Presbyterian Church
Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
Wall Street
Nestor
Washington
Craigier Detroit Grounded in Puerto Plata
The Navy Department released a cablegram from Rear Admiral Bradford praising the Caribbean Squadron and reporting that the Detroit ran aground at Puerto Plata Thursday with its port propeller completely disabled. Bradford is en route from Santo Domingo City to Puerto Plata to investigate the incident.
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Caribbean
Detroit
Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Puerto Plats
Shonts Proposes American Ships for Canal Needs
Canal Commission Chairman Theodore P. Shonts outlined a policy to purchase American ships and supplies where possible, urging congressional authority to buy U S products only. He noted a lack of suitable American ships on the market and said current choices lean toward foreign vessels to save costs.
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Canal Commission
Theodore P. Shonts
Atun Markate
Congress
Taft
Root
United States
Gruel Joke on Grosvenor and Ship Funds Transfer
A State Department accounting error moved the unexpended balance of the Merchant Marine Commission to the Isthmian Canal Commission. Led by Gen Charles H Grosvenor, the commission faced heat as funds could be used for foreign ship purchases, a plan Grosvenor denounced as un-American. The transfer halts the commission’s planned summer inquiry.
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Congress
Merchant Marine Commission
Besh
Isthmian Canal Commission
United States
Charles H Grosvenor
Ohio
House
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Gen. Grosvenor
Canal
Hemenway
Indiana
Hose
Merchant Martins Commission
State
End of Strike Near In Chicago and Dayton Meeting
Chicago reports point to the end of the teamsters strike within twenty four hours as leaders and employers seek terms. Samuel Gompers arrives in Dayton to say no unconditional surrender and that strike duration depends on employers willingness to grant reasonable terms.
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Teamsters
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Mayer
Employers’ Association
Auditorium
Teamsters' Joint Council
Ito
Mack
Montefiore
Motley
Fallon
Harrison
Dayton
Ohn
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American Federation of Labor
Gallinger Opposes Taft Open Market Plan in Canal Field
Special to The Washington Fest Concord New Hampshire May 19 Today Senator Gallinger voiced strong opposition to Tafts open market policy for Panama Canal supplies saying it would undermine tariffs harm American industries and depress wages by importing goods and ships from abroad He argued the government should build up the merchant marine and purchase ships only under an American register and at Dingley rates, warning the plan would erode the tariff system and domestic markets.
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Concord
N.hh
Panama Canal
United States
Gallinger
Killed Two Fishermen Over Alleged Abduction Dispute
Natchez Mississippi May 19 Peter Matheson a hook agent shot and killed A Z Bridwell and Stephen Jones wounding Mrs Sue Proetie his mother in law and firing at Ida Rossin a fourteen year old girl The trouble grew from Mathesons claim his daughter had been abducted by her grandparents He and his wife are separated and he had custody for a year before the child was later taken by the county
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Miss
Peter Matheson
A. Z. Bridwel
Stephen Jones
Sue Proetie
Ida Rossin
Matheson
Here
Not Guilty Plea Withdrawn in Double Personality Murder Case
George F H Wood of New York pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the Watchung slaying of grocer George Williams on February 2 after an opening not guilty plea. A novel defense claiming aphasia epilepsy and a split personality was rejected. Wood was sentenced to the maximum thirty years.
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Somerville
N. J
George FH. Wood
New York
George Williams
Watchung
Wood
Beef Trust Inquiry Adjourned by Grand Jury
The United States grand jury investigating large packing-house firms adjourned this afternoon until June 7. No refirement occurred and Peter returned. Washington orders are cited as the reason for the sudden halt in the inquiry.
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Vemenegeses Rue
Chicago
United States Grand Jury
Peter
Washington
Grant Defends U S Philippines Policy at Springfield Banquet
Brigadier General Frederick D Grant, commander of the Department of the Far East, defends American policy in the Philippines at a Springfield Y M C A banquet. He argues the work in the islands has advanced human rights and suggests most natives would support independence only under duress and demagogues. He claims Americans improved the natives and the natives are grateful for it.
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Mass
Frederick D Grant
Department of the Host
Oe Philippines
Springfield Y. M. A
Philippines
Hueman
Investigating Braun Case Negotiations Continue in Vienna
Vienna on May 19 Ambassador Storer leads U S immigration inspector Marcus Braun against Bncapeat authorities with foreign office, negotiations ongoing for a satisfactory settlement. Details to appear in the Post next Sunday. Baltimore and Betara, Baltimore Ontario R R runs 91 percent on weekends.
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Vienna
Storer
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Marcus Braun
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Foeign
Oppose Eight-Hour Day Sparks Printers’ Meeting Action
At a Southeastern printers meeting in Atlanta resolutions condemn the International Typographical Union plan for an eight hour day starting January 1916. Opponents warn hour reductions harm both sides and public interests. Delegates from Virginia to Mississippi elect John E. Burke provisional president and R. A. McGill provisional secretary to form a Southeast printers organization. Cleveland, May 14 The Electric Railway Co rejected Mayor Johnson's plan to hand street railway control to a city holding company funded by bonds and secured by franchise extensions.
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International Typographical Union
Virginia
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Louisiang
Mississippi
John E. Burke
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Ohio
Cleveland 4 Electric Relfiway Company
Johnson
Britain Surrenders Mosquito Coast Treaty
Passengers from Nicaragua report a signing between Great Britain and Nicaragua abrogating the Managus treaty of 160 and recognizing Nicaragua’s sovereignty over the Mosquito Coast. Also notes a boxing match where Benny Yanger breaks his left wrist in the first round against Harry Lewis. Others advertise antique furniture, travel specials, and a railway schedule from Baltimore.
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Nicaragua
Great Britain
Managus
Nicarare Bovery
Miers Sars
Yanger
Bainmore
Benny Yanger
Chicago
Harry Lewis
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Lewis
Gallo ws for Hoch Jury Finds Chicago Bluebeard Guilty
A Chicago man dubbed a bluebeard is found guilty of murder by a jury. Woman fainted as the verdict was read. The condemned man protested innocence and demanded immediate execution rather than a new trial, declaring he does not want another chance.
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Chicago Bluebeard
John
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Chicago man Hoch found guilty of murdering wife by arsenic
Special to The Washington Port City report says Johann Hoch was found guilty in Judge Kersten's court of poisoning Marie Welcker Hoch with arsenic. Jury recommended the death penalty after three ballots. Hoch pled not guilty, blamed sensational reporting, and said he would accept death rather than appeal.
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Washington Port
Chicago
Johann Hoch
Marie Welcker-Hoch
Kersten
Third Term for Cumming in Iowa Political Turmoil
Special to The Washington row from Sioux City Iowa on May 14 reports indications of a possible compromise for a third term for Gov. Cummings. James Wilson manager for Lieut. Gov. Herriott claims Cummings will have unanimous support, while Cummings himself denies any desire for another term.
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Iowa
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James Wilson
John Herriott
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