Means Tariff War Germany May Force Issue
Secretary of the Treasury in Cleveland signals four possible U S policies to meet European tariff discrimination. He hints at a maximum and minimum tariff law, warns against simple tariff cuts, and outlines reciprocity, general tariff reduction, and targeted discrimination as potential options while stressing Congress must decide. The speech at the Chamber of Commerce also notes Germany and France use protective tariffs and that Britain, France, and Germany engage in selective favorable terms with others.
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Congress
Spacal
Cleveland
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Kagoro Takahira
HI Health
France
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Republic of Cuba
Lliece
United Staes
Thage
Soma
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolhington Steamboat Co
New York
Boston
Rea
Tariff Retaliation Proposal Debated Amid Cleveland Cornerstone Event
A discussion on tariff retaliation policies unfolds with mentions of proposed amendments to raise duties on nations granting privileges to rivals. Speakers include Judge F R O W Taylor and Congressman Theodore E Burton. The cornerstone ceremony for Cleveland’s new Federal building, directed by Secretary Lesia M Bhaw, opens events with remarks by Rev. William A Leonard and city officials. Ambrose Bwaysey and Newton D Baker address progress toward centralizing federal and civic structures in the city.
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United States
FR. O W. Taylor
United State District Court
Theodore E Burton
Federal
Cleveland
Lesiia M. Bhaw
Willam A. Leonard
Ohio
LH. Holden
Newton D. Baker
Tom L. Johnson
Ambrose Bwaysey
Chamber of Commerce
Theodore
Missing Yonkers girl, 14, abducted after church meet
Della Wheelock disappeared from 8 Hawthorne Avenue Yonkers after choir practice. Her mother claims two brothers Malcolm Colla and John Colla planned revenge, with Malcolm saying they sought a marriage from Rev Freeman that was refused. Police seek abductors and a general alert is issued.
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Mary
New York
Rufus
John Colla
Russians Prepare for Decisive Battle as Oyama Advances
The war department report notes Russian reconnaissance attacks on three Japanese columns near Fakumen Kaiyuan and Nanchingisu. Linevitch plans a decisive battle while Oyama masss heavy forces, with Vladivostok lacking docking facilities delaying the fleet rebuild. Admiralty sees an imminent clash as Japan deploys near Manchuria and Harbin reports rising tensions.
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Washington Post
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War Department
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Fakumen
Changtufu
Kaiyuen
Nanchingisu
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War Office
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Horestvensky
Togo
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Gromoboi
Sdralalty
Rojestvensky
Russian protest over Korea Emperor visit plan
A cable dispatch reports Russia warning that Japan intends to move the Korean Emperor to Japan to detain him. The note sparked a Wiesbaden conference with Italian and German officials. London says British officials cannot confirm the plan and states Japan has no such intention.
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Korea
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von Buelow
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Foreign Office
Great Britain
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Cheap Round Trip to California Monthly until October
A fragmented ad offers cheap round trips to California with monthly departures until October and return option via a different route. Berth choices start at $4.50 with A J Poston as general agent, locations listed at Gi ave and 706 ihth. Also promotes a 40RTA day excursion to Norfolk via Norfolk and Washington Steamers with May 2 departure.
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California
A. J. Poston
Gi ‘Ave
Oid Foint
Norfolk
Washington
Baron Rosenbaum Arrested in Embezzlement Case in New Jersey
Special to The Washington Eom New York May Baron Michael Rosenbaum aged thirty seven was arrested at his Brooklyn apartments by Detective John F. Smith and Brooklyn detectives on a warrant dating from February 196. He is charged with embezzling 36700 from Abbie Daughten sister of Isaac Daughten assistant state comptroller of New Jersey. Rosenbaum allegedly hid funds amid bad investments and took custody of a child in Philadelphia, complicating social circles. Mrs Rosenbaum alleges Daughten loves her husband and hopes arrest will help her regain him.
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New York
Michael Rosenbaum
Brooklyn
John F. Smith
Damien
N. J
Rosenbaum
Abbie Daughten
Isaac Daugsten
New Jersay
Rosen
Philadelphia Socialife
Daughten
England
Mariden
Smith
Ena
Cubans Celebrate Day Observing Third Republic Anniversary
Havana May 2 The third anniversary of the Cuban republic was celebrated with a parade of artillery infantry mounted guards and police viewed by President Palma from a flag pavilion at Punta Castle. Big crowds decorated buildings and honors were given to the poor. There were boat races and fireworks, and President Palma hosted the diplomatic corps at the Spanish Casino. In Santiago the mayor suspended anniversary celebrations to mourn Gen Maximo Gomes.
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Havana
United States
Maleson
Prado
Palma
Punta Castle Point
Raima
Santiago
Cuba
Maximo Gomes
Masaes
Sitk
Roosevelt urged to probe life insurance industry
W F King acting for policy holders asks President Roosevelt to initiate a national inquiry into life insurance firms following the Equitable scandal. King proposes a special commission akin to the coal commission to investigate interstate insurers and argues for federal control, with a push to mobilize 151000 merchants to lobby Congress. He notes dividends dropping as costs rise and calls for abolishing proxies used by policy holders.
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W. F. King
Washington Post
New York
Roosevelt
Equitable
Wiliam F. King
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Beef Trust
Standard Oil Company
Coal Commission
Congress
Mr. King
Gov. Higgins
Lfe Insurance
Merchants’ Association
Diamonds Stolen From Tiffanys Union Square Shop
Special to The Washington Post. Ten World famous Excelsior diamonds worth 90 000 disappeared from Tiffany Co. shop at 15 Union Square. Theft occurred on May 4 and involved a trusted workman. Diamonds were found later in South Africa in the rough one 9 carat stone. Two diamonds remain, five sold last Christmas. Police and detectives on both continents are investigating.
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Washington Post
New York
Excelsior Atone
Tiffany & Co
Union Square
Jagersfontein
South Africa
Tiffany
Bryan to Tour the World for Municipal Ownership Study
William J Bryan announces a world tour to study municipal ownership and railroad problems. His daughter is in poor health and will accompany him along with other Bryan family members. Money to lend at 5 and 6 percent a real estate.
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Lincoln
Nebr
William J. Bryan
Ardex to today’s issue highlights far ranging news
Contents span domestic policy and diplomacy with mentions of tariffs, land forces, and President’s aid requests. Crime notes include a prison transfer and a murder report from nearby states. Editorials address royal wedding plans and civil service eras while social notes cover Virginia high school events and Washington society.
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Tarif
Machen
Bate
Morris
Presbyterian Cathedral
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Sam
Grand Dame
Philippines
Wall Street
Marquise de Fontenoy
Weaver Opens War On Gang In Philadelphia Gas Fight
Special to The Washington Post reports Mayor Weaver seeks to purge machine influence in Philadelphia a gas works lease dispute leads to abrupt removals and threatened firings. Noll ousted after alleged pressure on Councilman Sykes as the feud poised to shake the city administration and state politics.
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Toms
Nashville Negroes Protest Police Shootings in Tennessee
Nashville residents rally over recent police shootings of Black men. Over two weeks, three Negroes were shot by officers, two fatally. A mass meeting formed a committee to raise funds for legal action and to challenge the police line.
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Nashville
Tenn
Striking teamsters vow wider boycott as troops eyed
Chicago May 191- The teamsters strike expands beyond initial aims as the joint council agrees to back express drivers and continue boycotts. Lumbermen and rail unions prepare to join, threatening widespread disruption. Sheriff Barrett warns troops may be needed as police struggle to keep order.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Teematers’ Union
Express
Lumbermen’s Association
Lumbermens Association
Owners’ Association
Sherre Barrett
Teamsters Joint Council
Racing Yachts Sighted In Transatlantic Kaiser's Cup Race
Reports from transatlantic yacht races citing sighting of the Apache by the steamer Prinzess Alice sixty miles east of Mantucket lightship and sightings by the Kennett of Endymion and a schooner yacht off Nantucket. Berlin notes Pfeil sails to the Lizard to time arrivals for Kaiser's Cup contest.
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Mantucket
Bremen
Boston
Mass
Kennett
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Emperor William
Endymion
Nantucket
Berlin
Pfeil
Kiel
Lizard
Pittsburg Theater Fire Sparks Panic at Grand Opera House
During a vaudeville show in Pittsburg on May 20, smoke issued from under the Grand Opera House stage causing a mass flee. A wooden box with old programmes burned, but a quick water stream extinguished the fire with no injuries and minimal loss. show resumed after.
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Pittsburg
Grand Opera House
Fifth Avenue
Capta in Clado Dismissed Naval Chief Tactician
In Saint Petersburg in May the case of Captain Clado, Admiral Rojestvensky’s chief tactician, is reported. He testified before the North Sea commission at Pacis and has been dismissed from the navy by imperial order for repeated disobedience to the refrain from publication of its Vigee secret statements. He is gazetted.
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Clado
Rojestvensky
North Sea Commission
Pacis
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