Fight Over Streetcar Line Progress in Washington Debate
A heated session defeated Universal Transfer Plan for a temporary streetcar line within sixty days. The discussion targeted the influence of street railway companies and the push to extend electric car service toward Lanar Street and connections to Baltimore, Washington, and Annapolis. The measure would proceed to the president for signing after House and Senate debates, with emphasis on modernizing and sanitary cars and possible transfers.
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Lrner Sritier
Tle
Mesur
Alex
Washtighs
Washington
Ville
Delaware
Tulam
Trawtonm Menta
Fernslana Avenue
T Kb
Miligan
Hero
Neprassa
TRAIN SAVED FROM WRECK. WEST SHORE TRAIN SPARED NEAR UTICA
Westbound West Shore Continental Limited was saved from wrecking near Utica as two rails were spiked by three men. Fred Langlois and Deputy Sheriff Ferguson removed the spike moments before the locomotive passed. The plot, aimed at plunder, failed as warned witnesses alerted authorities in time.
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Ferguson
Doctor Fears Babies His Hand Scratched By Bone
A Brooklyn doctor fears his infant is at risk after a hand scratch from a bone fragment during an autopsy. Pasteur treatment is begun as a preventive measure while officials report W H Marsh died of rabies after exposure and that omates were not responsible.
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Pasteur
W H Marsh
Omates
Dr von Giesens
Tam
de Wheeler
Welvey
Hamat
Brooklyn
Travis
Wheeter
Mae Wood Jailed After Divorce Trial Ends Dramatically
Mae Wood was committed to the district jail on a $5000 bail after Justice O Gorman dismissed her divorce suit against Senator Thétas C Platt. The trial featured expert testimony challenging the marriage certificate’s authenticity and concluded with Wood charged with perjury. District Attorney Jerome May plans to present evidence to the grand jury, and if indicted, will push for a swift trial.
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Jerome
New Yok
Mae C Wood
Unite States
Thétas C Platt
New York
Supreme Court
Torris Prson
O Gorman
Platts
Plantuit
Senator Plan
Senator Platt
Pitt
Platt
Mae Wood
Railroad to Rush Corn May Day Market Turmoil
Chaos sweeps Chicago Board of Trade as the Houston and Quincy Railroad reportedly gives orders to rush corn futures. Market observers say a Patten-led effort aims to manipulate prices, with May options opening and closing near the same price amid quiet trading.
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Chicase Board of Trade
Cleo Bu Hston and
Quincy
Sunert
James A
Patten
Orier
Printers Re elect Lynch at International Union
Returns indicate President James M. Lynch and Secretary Treas J W Bramwood expected to be reelected at the International Typographical Union headquarters in Indianapolis on May 21. Vice President J Hayes also reelected. The report notes travel details to Baltimore and return via Pennsylvania Railroad, with tickets valid until Sunday night on regular trains except the Congressional Limited.
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International Union Indianapolis
International Typographical Union
James M. Lynch
J W Bramwood
J ‘ Hayes
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Row Over Church Union Sends Delegates to Baltimore
The Methodist Protestants vote to send delegates to the Baltimore conference on church union proposals. Rev T H Lewis, Rev A Reynolds Cho, and R Harms chosen. they will arrive in Baltimore Saturday. An address by Rev J M Gill of Washington DC sparks dispute over the Woman's Home Missionary Board leadership. Rev Dr J M Sheridan suggests male origin of the union idea. Rev Dr Lewis defends integrity and rebukes insinuations.
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Baltimore
Pittshurt Pn
T HL Lewis
Methodist Protestant Conference
A . Reynolds Cho
R Harms
Methodist Episcopal Conference
J M Gill
Washington DC
Womans Home Missionary Board
J. M Sheridan
Balimore
Methodist Protestant Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lewis
Funeral Coach Crashes in Dust Fifty Second Street
A one horse coach carrying a ton of coal for a funeral ran out of control on Dust Fifty second street near Park Avenue. The runaway struck a coach inbound to a funeral, injuring two men and two women. Driver John O Neil escaped with minor injuries while a passenger and two women suffered injuries including a fractured nose.
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Washington Pot
New York
Waham Gould
Wamster
Eason
Park Avenue
Lexmeton Avenue
Ato 1
John O Neil
Bissannie Margulius
Ted
Wis
Jacob Katz
CINTYRE AGAIN ARRESTED Rew Vouk mir 21
Supreme Court Justice Rockwood of Sintone signs a complaint against two members of To oA Meintyre & Co Thomas Melntyre and John Melntyre. Frederick Mo Raara of Waterford Noir alleges the firm diverted jewelry worth over $300 to its own use. Proceedings set at $100 per week.
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Justine Rockwood
Sintone
Oof
Meintyre & Co
Thomas
Melntyre
John
Frederick
Mo Raara
Waterford Noir
Melntyres
Ruef Jury Disagrees in Bikery Case Against Abe Rueff
The Watimatan jury in the Abe Rueff case for former bonding crimes in Drives district reported a disagreement after thirteen ballots. Six jurors refused to convict, holding the Pelvisions testimony inadmissible against the chief grafter, leading to dismissal.
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Abe Ruett
Latas
Hueure
Siaty
Rueffinite
Baldieg
Severe Snowstorm Hits Several States
A major late May snowstorm devastates large areas. Reports show three foot drifts across Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska and the northern Plains, causing widespread damage and heavy losses as the storm extends into nearby regions. Authorities warn of lingering cold and travel hazards into the following morning.
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Woomegton
Bhendin
Reytec
Reortie
Wyoming
Girts
Montant Alaie
Nebraska
Taft Praises Ghurgh Aid and Philippine Policy Debate
Secretary of War Taft addresses the Tennessee Bar Association on the difficulties of transferring sovereignty in the Philippines from Spain to the United States. He argues church state separation, Catholic influence, and gradual reform will aid island prosperity, noting Protestant concerns and the role of missions. Also advertised are Beltimore & Ohio Railroad excursions and Pullman travel details for trips to Frederick, Keedysville, and to Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, and Louisville.
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Nashville
Taft
Bar Assocition
Tennessee
Amercian
Philippines
Spain
United States
Eleet in Four Harbors Bellingham Welcomes Battle Fleet
Electric lights and searchlights illuminate Bellingham Bay as seven Atlantic fleet ships anchor offshore after a voyage from San Francisco. Officials and citizens host a public welcome with pilots guiding ships toward Port Angeles and Port Townsend while others proceed toward Bremerton and Puget Sound harbors.
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Puget Sound
Bellingham
Wash
Bellingham Bay
Se Francisco
Cape Flattery
Herbert F Beecher
Henry Ward Belcher
Port Angeles
Louisiana
Virginia
Missouri
Ohio
Illiois
Kearsargo
Port Townsend
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Kentucky
Bremerton Navy Yard
Lusitania Sets Transatlantic Record Amid Fog Delays
Reported clash of speeds and fog as the Lusitania battles for the westbound record from Daunts Rock to Sandy Hook. Despite thick fog delaying setting her course, observers noted sustained speeds near 25 knots with bursts over 26, aiming to beat the Mauretania and prior Lusitania marks.
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Mauretania
Tos Comise
Lusitana
Tisiania
Daunts Rock
Lustama
Tiee
Sand Hook
Cunard
Trial of Abra ham Collier Opens in Circuit Court
The trial of Abraham Collier, brother of a New York publisher, for the murder of William H Haughey began in the Circuit Court before Judge Van Eabber. DA Stifler seeks a first degree verdict. defense argues self defense after Haughey interrupted a conversation with Collier and Colter. Witnesses including John Connor testified Believing Haughey was drunk, Collier struck with a shovel. Mrs Collier aided, then was ordered away. Other witnesses Amos Dick and Connor corroborate the sequence.
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Abraham Collier
New York
William H Haughey
van Eabber
Collie
Stifler
Collier
Ir Robinson
Haughey
Amos Dick
Train Disaster Near Antwerp Leaves Dozens Dead
A crowded pilgrim train bound for a shrine was struck by the Antwerp Brussels Express at Conteh station six miles southeast of Antwerp. At least dozens are dead and many injured as passengers were crushed and torn from cars. The signal switch failure and a late rescue effort by a signalman are blamed, with Conteh converted to a morgue and hospital as clergy, doctors, and soldiers aid the victims.
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Antwerp
Europe
Conteh
Staty
Jovn
Brussels
Eline
Fedcial
Lis Swtech
Confich
Conlich
Neghboring
Amiens
Prince Albert
Cuntich
Presi
Dynamiters Wreck Bridge on Harlem Branch
A fifty pound explosive discharges under the first span wrecking the bridge under construction on the Harlem branch near Baychester station. The steel structure for foot and vehicle traffic twisted girders and was largely wrecked amid labor troubles and threats from striking workers.
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New York
Harlem
New Haven
Hartford
Bay Chester
Yale Tap Day picks include Riggs and Biddle
Special to The Washington Post New Haven May 21 Yale held its annual tap day as five and five promising juniors were elected into the three senior societies Elisha F Riggs Jr of Washington and Alfred A Biddle of Philadelphia are among those named to the scroll and key status.
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Washngton
New Haven
Yale
Elisha F Riggs Jr
Washington
Alfred A Biddle
Philadelphia
Russia to Sell Railways Tied to Far East Deals
Shanghai dispatch reports Russia will sell the Kwangshentz Harbin Railway to Japan and the Primorsk Manchuria line to China. Baltimore to Chicago service advertised with fast trains and dining cars. $500 reward noted in the wash of a general notice.
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London
Shanghai
The
Morning Post
Russia
Kwangshentz- Harbin
Japan
Primorsk- Manchuria
China
Baltimore
Ghle
Chicago
Bryan Calls It Betrayal In Pennsylvania Convention
In Harrisburg Bryan spent an hour and a half between trains meeting with prominent Bryan men after a conference with Jere Black and Warren Bailey. He criticized the state convention for diverging from primary voters and urged the need for primaries to prevent delegates from wielding power against voters, calling the conduct a betrayal of public trust and a reason to extend the primary system.
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Harrisburg
William J Bryan
Jere § Black
York
Warren Worth Bailey
Johnstown
Bryan
Bar To Adjournment Williams Urged To End It
Congress may not adjourn before next week as Democrats push roll call filibuster in the House. Republicans angry at obstruction threaten time wasted. Speaker Cannon and leaders seek to end delays and finish conference reports. Senate ready to adjourn tomorrow if House acts but time is tight with many reports pending.
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House of Representatives
Congress
John Sharp Williams
Lhe House
Wes
House
Carnun
Williams
Furter
Senate
Presbyterians Elect Fullerton Moderator in United States Church
In Kansas City on May 21 Rev Haxter P Fullerton of St Louis was elected moderator by acclamation to succeed Rev William H Roberts of Philadelphia. Fullerton, the stated clerk, belongs to the southern branch, the first moderator from that side since the church merger.
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Kansas City
Haxter P Fullerton
St Louis
Presbyterian Church In
United States
William H Roberts
Philadelphia
K Fullertor
Iso Becan
Fullerton
Vanderbilt Papers Sealed In Mrs Vanderbilt Divorce Suit
New York May 41 report of the referee in the divorce suit of Mrs Elsie Fienen Vanderbilt against Alfred G Vanderbilt was filed in the New York Supreme Court. Papers in the case were sealed and placed on file. The referee’s report favored Mrs Vanderbilt and was to be confirmed at a later motion, the matter taken under advisement.
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New York
Elsie Fienen Vanderbilt
Alfred G Vanderbit
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Justice Owerman
Supreme Court
Vanderbilt
Ana
Fernald Defended Denial of Charges Made
Witness testifies that money was never given to district employees and that a proposed merger was aimed at reducing expenses, not steering bids. The inquiry into engineer department charges heard details of alleged favors, with witnesses naming Cranford Paving and other firms and discussing unauthorized proposals and possible collusion.
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Brennan
Cranford
Ilegally
Cranford Company
Sephai
Brennan Company
Sidre
Inddin
P J Brennan
Joseph Dinford
Cranford Paving Company
Cranfenl
Ul Ocloch
Charles A Douglas
Gibbs J. Bikes
Mer Céinfort
Bieber
Mr. Douglas
Mr Crawford
Douglas
Mr Cransons
St James
Johnson
Joseph Bradley
Columbia Land Dredging Compan
Crawford
M- Bradiey
Bradley
Bradiey
Raleigh
Engineer Department
Fernald
MecMullen-McTermats Company
Jack Wainwerght Jf
Pradley
Brennan Beeved Fernald
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