Injunction Sealed Over Street Rail Strike Turn in Missouri
Federal Judge in Kansas City issues a sweeping one week injunction against Metropolitan Street Railway strike leaders and unions across several states. Gov. Stephens pushes for peace and orders police expansion as planters’ hotel talks unfold.
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Gov. Stephens
St. Louis
Kansas City
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
William C. Hook
Leavenworth
Kan
United States District Court
United States Governeament
Hiarry Brean
Amalgamiaced Association
Michigan
Pur Ues
Union
Ohio
Ikansas
Metropolitan Company
Methodist conference approves equal lay representation
Chicago May 14 The general conference of the Methodist church closes a two week session with nine of ten constitutional articles adopted. A commission will report in four years on consolidating extensions and departments. Bishops will remain in place and reforms await committee action on papers salaries amusements and book concern focus.
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Chicago
General Conference of the Methodist Church
Freedman’s Aid
Southern Education
Home Missionary
Crowded Edinburgh Synod Hall Hosts Rev Dr Talmage
At Edinburgh on May 14 a 6000 seat Synod hall overflowed as Rev Dr Talmage preached and then delivered a second discourse to a large audience blocking hall approaches.
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Edinburgh
Synod Hall
T. de Witt Talmage
Occupation Report from Leyte Island Invasion
American forces of the Forty third volunteer infantry occupy Kilad Maasin on Leyte Island after landing. Insurgents resist the landing and suffer heavy losses. Americans report three casualties.
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Americana
Kild
Maasin
Leyte
Forty-third Volunteer Infantry
Bryan Renominated as Democratic Populist Ticket at Sioux Falls
The Populist national convention nominated William J. Bryan for president and Charles A. Towne of Minnesota for vice president by acclamation. The platform denounces imperialism and supports silver coinage, trust controls, and public utility reform. The convention adjourned sine die after a brief session and late night nominations.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
People's Party
Philippines
Porto Rico
United States
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Towne
Populist ticket favored by middle road movement
In Cincinnati on May 11 the ticket of Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania for president and Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota for vice president is priced by middle-of-the-road populist leaders as the only people's party ticket. Their platform calls for irredeemable paper currency direct legislation and public ownership of railroads telegraphs and coal mines.
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Cincinnati
Wharton Barker
Pennsylvania
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
People’s Party
Jeffries Retains World Heavyweight Title In Stunning KO
Seaside Club, Coney Island N Y May 12 Jim Jeffries remains world heavyweight champion after a knockout in the twenty third round of his bout with Jim Corbett. Corbett fought bravely with superb defense and momentary chances, but Jeffries delivered a decisive short left to the jaw sending Corbett down for the count as the crowd of about 5 000 watched in silence.
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Seaside Club
Coney Island
N. Y
Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Jeffries
Shiveley Declines Gubernatorial Candidacy
A South Bend special reports Hon. B. F. Shiveley will not seek the Indiana governorship this year. He has declined to permit his name to be used at the Democratic state convention.
Fruit Crops Destroyed in Catskill Area
May 12 reports say Thursday night temperatures fell to Yo degrees above zero in Catskill New York destroying fruit and berry crops previously promising. Local losses are estimated at 500000 dollars. A Cairo Daily Mail note says the khedive hopes to visit the United States possibly in 1901.
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Catskill
N. Y
London
Cairo
The
Daily Mail
United States
Aged Sinister Dead. Rev. J. W. P. Jordan Dies In Wisconsin
Watertown Wisconsin May 12 Rev J W P Jordan died here Friday morning at age 80 after forty years in the ministry He belonged to the Rock River conference and was the longest serving minister in the northwest.
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Watertown
Wis
J. W. P. Jordan
Northwest
Rock River Conference
Ashantis United to Throw Off British Rule in Gold Coast
Reports from Accra on May 12 indicate the Ashantis seek liberation from British rule with eight allied tribes joining. The movement claims an armed force of about 30,000 warriors ready to challenge colonial authority.
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Accra
Gold Coast
Storm Toll Drops Three in St Paul as Wind Wrecks City
A May 1 storm in St Paul killed Fannie Mullen and Patrick Sexton and John M Land and left Mary Sexton and Patrick Sexton Jr. injured. The Sexton carriage was struck near Como Park, ending near Dale Street. telephone lines failed between St Paul and Minneapolis as wind toppled poles and damaged sidewalks and chimneys.
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St. Paul
Minn
Fannie Mullen
Summit Avenue
St. Luke’s Church
John M. Land
Stillwater Road
Patrick Sexton
Dayton Avenue
Mary Sexton
Patrick Sexton, Jr
Minneapolis
Sexton &Co
Como Park
Dale Street
Bank Robbers Kill Deputy in Neosho Valley Pursuit
A Kansas City Times report from Triporia details James Murphy and FE Estell robbing a Marysville bank May 9 and killing Deputy Marshal Edward Roberts of Dunlap during a dark encounter. A large posse trails the pair across Neosho valley as police anticipate lynching upon capture.
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Kansas City
Triporia
Kansays
Neosho Valley
James Murphy
FE. F. Estell
Edward Roberts
Dunlap
Murphy
Estell
Marysville
Kan
Roberts
Sargent
Emporia
Yates Nominee for Governor Leads Illinois GOP Ballot
Richard Yates of Jacksonville won the Republican nomination for governor on the fourth ballot with 971 votes. Walter Reeves was his only rival on that ballot as judges withdrew after the third ballot. The convention also named state officers and electors, reaffirmed the St Louis platform and McKinley support, and selected delegates to the national convention.
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Peoria
Richard Yates
Jacksonville
Illinois
Walter Reeves
Streator
Hancey
Carter
Chicago
W. A. Northcott
James A. Rose
James S. McCullough
H. J. Hamlin
M. O. Williamson
Carrie T. Alexander
Samuela A. Bullard
Alexander McLean
St. Louis
Congress
McKinley
Joseph G. Cannor
John J. Brown
Hale Judson
John A. Smyth
C. H. Cassell
W. H. Jamiens Norman Il. Moss
Horace Rosen
H. D. Pierce
John M. Herbert
John W. Bunn
H. Watson
Charles Bent
Joseph Robbins
E. H. Morris
Joseph Brucker
Bernard G. Anderson
Des Moines
Philadelphia
Leslie M. Shaw
George H. French
Davenport
E. H. Smith
Tedar Rapids
Lafayette Young
Des Woines
Resolutions Committee
Del“Gates
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
Fr. B. Warren
Kossuth County
Sleeper at Post Triggers Baltimore Tunnel Disaster
Frank Lamtel a B&O tower operator asleep at the Callow Hill entrance caused a rear end collision in the Twenty-fifth street tunnel. The wreck killed engineer and fireman and five tramps, injured many, burned rolling stock, and required days to extinguish. Lamtel was captured after a $3000 reward was posted. Bodies of fireman Hindman and engineer Laub were recovered, with two more tramps later found.
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Philadelphia
Frank Lamtel
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Callow Hill Street
Twenty-fifth Street
Hames
Lamtel
William F. Hindman
Laub
House sends supply bills to Senate for conference
Washington on May 14 indicates the house will complete general supply bills and move to conference on appropriations. June 10 is named as a probable date for the session’s end after adjournment deliberations.
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Washington
House
Senate
Copper Interests Combine in Pan American Copper Syndicate
New York reports a consolidation of copper properties expected to form the Pan American copper syndicate company. The group will include Mexican and U.S. mines and aims to control key copper ventures. In Washington, St Louis officials announce a $5 million federal appropriation for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, approved by the House committee.
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New York
The
Times
United States
Pan-A American Copper Syndicate Company
St. Lewis
Washington
St. Louis
House Committee
United States Pavilion Handed Over in Paris Exposition
Paris May 14 The United States pavilion on Rue des Nations was formally handed over to expo authorities Saturday afternoon. The ceremony drew a large crowd in fine weather.
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Paris
United States
Rue Des Nations
Shiveley Declines Governor Candidacy This Year
A South Bend dispatch to the Sentinel reports Hon. B. F. Shiveley will not run for governor and has refused to permit the use of his name at the Democratic state convention.
Storms Leave Homes Ruined and Injuries in Several States
Severe storms moved through Blissfield Michigan and northeast Ohio on May 9 damaging structures. In Blissfield a store was destroyed and a family injured including a seriously hurt woman and a child, while nearby towns suffered widespread damage to buildings, chimneys, and outbuildings. In Indiana near Winsamac and Montpelier, power infrastructure and derricks were toppled, killing two brothers by lightning and injuring others.
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Blissfield
Mich
Wellsville
Here
Burton Ranch
Ohio
Lorain
Massilion
Massilon Steel
Canton
Canton Spring
Stark County
Indianapolis
Indiana
Winamac
William
Frank Ningen
Montpelier
Huntington
Erie Roundhouse
Peru
Marion
Waterloo
Fire destroys Corbett, lumber town near Galeton
May 9 report from Galeton Virginia says Corbett, a lumber town of about 500 near the Buffalo and Susquehanna railroad, was wiped out by a forest fire Tuesday. Only five buildings remain. A relief train evacuated residents but had to turn back a mile out as flames pursued. George Luke and his wife perished in the blaze. numerous women and children escaped badly burned.
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Galeton
Corbett
Buffalo & Susquehanna
George Luke
Cuban teachers to visit United States this summer
Mrs. Alice Gordon Gulick of Spain has been asked by Harvard President Eliot to assist with the Cuban teachers delegation. She has 25 years of experience with Spanish women and girls and will spend six weeks in Cambridge as dean of the summer school women’s department.
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Boston
Alice Gordon Gulick
Spain
Eliot
Harvard University
United States
Gulick
Cambridge
Mass
Tragic Domestic Incident in Shell Lake Ends in Double Attempt
In Shell Lake Wisconsin on May 10 Rudolph and Adolph Bartosk brothers living in Orange quarreled while intoxicated Rudolph shot Adolph below the heart then turned the weapon on himself and nearly killed himself Adolph is reported dying with no further details provided about the assailant's condition. Rev Dr Latimer Whipple Ballou prominent Universalist clergyman and former congressman died at age 89 in Woonsocket Rhode Island on May 10 with service details not disclosed.
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Wisconsin
Shell Lake
Wis
Rudolph
Adolph Bartosk
Orange
Adolph
Woonsocket, R. I
Latimer Whipple Ballou
Suburban Railway strike ends with arbitration plan
St Louis officials reach an amicable adjustment with Suburban Railway workers and prepare for arbitration on all disputes. The union gains recognition and a potential settlement set to affect the Transit system dispute as well. In Kansas City, 200 strikers parade without permit, Mayor issues permission.
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Campbell
St. Louis
Suburban Railway Company
Transit Company
Citizens’ Committee
Citizens Committee
Jenkins
Board of Arbitration
Kansas City
Methodist conference censures McKinley on anti-canteen stance
The May 15 report from the Methodist Episcopal temperance committee led by Samuel Dickie of Michigan condemns President McKinley for accepting Attorney General Griggs's ruling that the anti-canteen law is ineffective. It urges the president to use executive power to curb the canteen saloon and protect soldiers from moral hazards.
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Lon V. Stephens
Crow
Jefferson City
Planters
Board of Police Commissioners
Jeferson City
Gov. Stephens
Missouri
St. Louis
Chienseo
Methodist Episcopal Conference Committee On Temperance
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
Mendix
McKinley
Griggs
Repoct
United States
Paris Exposition Reveals Grandscale World Showcase
A monstrous wheel rises above the exposition as a tall emblem of wonders. The post office will sit atop the Eiffel Tower 1000 feet high. Costumes palace, fetes hall, polar exhibit with ice and warm air, and a guest list featuring Menelik II Siamese royalty rulers from India Nawanagar Asia and Afghanistan. Maryland reports a remarkably tall man named Milesmong near Westminster in Carroll County.
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Exposition Post Office
Eiffel Tower
North Pole
Menelik
Abyssinia
Siam
Swat
India
Nawanagar
Asia
Ameer
Afghanistan
Kroonstad Occupied as Boers Retreat in Orange Free State
London dispatches report British forces under Lord Roberts entering Kroonstad without opposition completing the occupation of the Orange Free State. President Steyn flees Lindley, while Transvaal forces retreat beyond the Vaal River. Daily Chronicle notes war near end with Demoralized Boers and minimal fighting. Lindley named new Free State capital amid shifting positions and reinforcements from Natal.
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London
Kroonstad
Orange Free State
Lord Roberts
Vaal River
Stown
Free State
Lindley
Skroonstad
Burgher
Transvaal
Steyn
Vaal
North Somerset Imperial Yeomanry
Pole-Carew
Guards
Eighteenth Brigade Navals
Royal ‘Artillery Company
Ancgine Twelfth Engineers
Tthe
Daly Telegraph
Noted Woman Dead in Nebraska Sage of Omaha Nation
Mrs. Rosalie Farley wife of Edward Parley dies at Bancroft Nebraska. Daughter of Joseph Laflesche last chief of Omaha Indians. She bred business skill and managed large ventures leasing thousands of Omaha grazing acres and was known as The Cattle Queen.
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Omaha, Neb
Rosalie Farley
Edward, Parley
Bancroft
Neb
Joseph Laflesche
Ironeye
Laflesche
Jurist Horace Biddle Dies at 90 in Logansport
Logansport Ind May 14 Judge Horace Biddle aged 90 died Sunday night. An eminent lawyer and litterateur he served on circuit and state supreme courts of Indiana. He retired twenty years ago turning to writings. He critiqued Tyndall on Sound and gained fame in music. His books include The Musical Scare Elements of Knowledge A Few Poems American Boyhood Glances at the World.
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Logansport
Ind
Horace Biddle
Circuit
Supreme Courts of
Indiana
Tyndall
Cholera Ravages Indian Famine Camps Amid Mass Exodus
London report cites 400 deaths in three days at Mandiryee with numerous cases at Godra making body collection impossible. Fleeing villagers refuse returns as similar conditions persist at Broach during the famine crisis.
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London
Bombay
The
Times
Mandiryee
Godra
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