Hungary's Fine Pavilion at the Paris Exposition
Hungary presents a grand pavilion on the quay dOrsay at the Paris Exposition. The building blends Roman Gothic Renaissance and Hungarian Renaissance styles in four wings around a Roman cloister. Architects integrated motifs from Eperjes Vajdahunyad Kesmark and other towns to portray Hungarys architectural heritage and Hussars hall showcases.
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Hungary
Quay d'Orsay
Seine
Buda- Wresth
Quay d‘Orsay
Gynlatehesvar
Eperjes
Klobusitzky
Aartin
Paris
M. Bein de Lukacs
Csuetoertoekhely
Koermmoeczbanya
Kessa
Upper
Biengary
Rakoczy
Kesmark
Loesce
Bartfa
Fifth Cavalrys Pets Bring Porto Rico Natives Home
The Fifth Cavalry at Jefferson Barracks hosts four Porto Rican natives: Vicenti Correa a non enlisted youth from Arecibo, Senora Adela Perez and her two sons Antonio and Guillermo, all with the unit. Perez travels as cook. Vicenti has served about a year with A troop. The barracks also display a small menagerie of dogs ponies parrots game cocks and monkeys.
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Jeferson Barracks
Porto Rico
New York Journal
America
Vicenti Correa
Arecibo
Adela Perez
Antonio
Guilliiamo Perez
Vicente
Senora
Cook
Adjuntas
Capt. Katt
Two lawyers for Jonas Junius revealed in Record remark
The Chicago Record notes Jonas Junius keeps two lawyers on retainer. He seeks business counsel from one, then asks the second to advise on paying the first's fees. The setup highlights strategic legal budgeting in professional practice.
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Jonas Junius
Chicago Record
Labor legislation urged for states over Congress
The industrial commission recommends states enact uniform labor rules for ages 14 to 21 in factories, banning under 14 factory work, eight hour public and mining days, and banning under 15 rail telegraph work. It calls cash wages, limits on injunctions, and a universal, non discriminatory code for railway labor plus labor bureaus. Minority reports warn against uniform nationwide laws, defending private contracts and cautious hours limits.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
Congress
Equity
E. A. Smyth
C. J. Harris
John W. Daniel
Smyth
Harris
The National Mothers Congress Adjourns After Successful Meeting
Des Moines Iowa May 26 The National Mothers Congress adjourned to meet next year at a site to be chosen by the board of managers likely Milwaukee or Buffalo. Delegates call the gathering the most successful in the organization history. Resolutions backed kindergarten expansion for colored children broader education for deaf mute and blind children stronger laws to protect neglected dependent children and criticized prevalent newspaper advertising.
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Des Moines
National Mothers’ Coongress
Board of Managers
Milwaukee
Wis
Oruffalo
N.Y
Man Arrested in Mysterious February St. Paul Murder
Edward Erickson was arrested in St. Paul charged with murdering his brother Martin DT Erickson in February 1594. Gustav Wall, a former St. Paul resident now in Montana, told Gov. Lind he witnessed the crime and fled, later troubled by the secret and sleepless for two years.
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St. Paul
Minn
Edward Erickson
Martin DT. Erickson
Gustav Wall
Montana
Gov. Lind
Virginia votes for constitutional revision disfranchising blacks
Richmond notes that from 10 000 to 15 000 more ballots favor revision than oppose. Governor may convene extra session to set up a convention after returns are checked. The measure aims to disenfranchise Black voters, with counties holding Black majorities voting against it. overall turnout the lightest in years.
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Richmond
Democratic State Conventions Set in Louisville
The Democratic State Executive Committee met in Frankfort and issued calls for two state conventions. Louisville hosts the first on June 14 to select delegates for the national convention, and the second on July 19 to nominate a candidate for governor.
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Frankfort
Democratic State Executive Committee
Louisville
United States demands immediate indemnity payment from Turkey
Constantinople May 24 The United States legation has startled Turkey with a new demand for immediate payment of the indemnity claims. A crisis is believed to be at hand.
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Constantinople
United States
Legation
Turkey
Gathering of Baptists in Detroit marks anniversary of Home Mission society
In Detroit on May 24 and May 26, the American Baptist Home Mission Society celebrates its sixty eighth anniversary. The report highlights 180 missionaries, growth in colored education from 750,000 to 1,800,000 and 1,600 churches aided. Receipts for 1900 reach 580,709 with twenty year totals near 943,700.
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Detroit
Mich
Baptist Church
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Mexico
Cuba
Porto Rico
The
Home Mission Society
Stephen Greene
Newton Center
Mass
T. J. Morgan
New York
Frank R. Hathaway
Baptist Missionary
American Baptist Publication Society
Baptist
Price McCormick & Co. Brokerage Firm Fails in New York
New York brokers Price McCormick & Co. failed on Thursday with liabilities about 13 million dollars. The firm, a member of major exchanges, operated from 30 U.S. offices and faced losses from a cotton-heavy position amid a falling market. Assignees William J. Curtis and William N. Cromwell reported near total secured liabilities and pledged to submit a creditor statement soon.
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Price, McCormick & Co
New York
William J. Curtis
William N. Cromwell
Cromwell
Theodore N. Price
William G. McCormick
R.G. M. Stewart-Wortley
Walter W. Price
George Crocker
San Francisco
McCormick
Chicago
Agricultural Implement
Stewart- Wortley
Schley
Squatter Army Invades Lincoln Park Lands in Chicago
A 13 man force led by Capt. George W. Streeter seized 186 acres in Lincoln park calling it the District of Lake Michigan. The raid left one boy shot in the leg and a horse killed, with five invaders arrested. Police prepared for a forceful eviction. the assault ended in a surrender after a brief march toward the police station. Streeter plans a $560,000 damages suit against city officials and others for criminal conspiracy.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
George W. Streeter
Lincoln Park
Main Park
Streeter
Superior Street
William Niles
Erby
Lake Shore
Charles McCarran
Paul Redieski
Barney Baer
Park Police
Niles
Reuben Manley
Hiatt
Walker
Ripley
Swenie
Ilinois
Chicago Avenue
Baer
East
N. K. Fairbank
John V. Farwell
Ripsey
Max Heidelmeier
City of
Twenty two Dead In Cumnock Mine Disaster
Charlotte N C May 24 22 miners were killed in the Cumnock mine disaster Tuesday night. The Cumnock mines had a fatal history including an 1895 fire damp explosion that killed 40. The property is owned by Pennsylvania capitalists.
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Charlotte
N. C
Cumnock
Pennsylvania
Welland Canal Wrecking Conviction Sentences Life Imprisonment
Karl Dullman and associates John Walsh and John Nolin were convicted by Chancellor Boyd and a jury in Welland Ontario of attempting to wreck Lock 24 of the Welland canal with dynamite. They received life sentences in Kingston penitentiary.
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Welland
Ont
Karl Dullman
John Walsh
John Nolin
Dublin
Ireland
Washington
D. C
Richmond
Boyd
Welland Canal
Kingston Penitentiary
Methodist Protestant conference votes ban tobacco for clergy
Atlantic City May 25 report on the quadrennial conference noting a two thirds vote adoption of an amendment to church discipline requiring all candidates for the ministry to forswear tobacco in any form.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Methodist Protestant General Conference
Revision of Creed Considered by Presbyterian Assembly
The Presbyterian general assembly adopted a committee report to form a fifteen member panel to query presbyteries on revising the confession of faith. The panel will report to the next general assembly.
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St. Louis
Presbyterian General Assembly
Chief Justice Hazelrige Declines Governor Run
In Frankfort Kentucky on May 245 Chief Justice Hazelrige released a statement saying he will not enter the Democratic gubernatorial race. The move leaves Governor Beckham as the only active candidate at this time.
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Frankfort
Hazelrige
Gov. Beckham
Global plant variety and industrial production figures cited
India reportedly leads in plant diversity. The London Engineer notes Japanese bronzes use high lead to enhance patina. Prof Burchers cites world output: calcium carbide 180000 hp, alkalies and chlorine 56000 hp, aluminum 27000 hp, copper 11600 hp, carborundum 2600 hp.
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London
Burchers
New Camera System Uses Gas Jar to Fire Flash
Inventors replace powder flash with gas stored in a jar. A flame ignites when the jar is opened by pressure on a pneumatic bulb, which also operates the camera shutter. The setup promises a compact, rapid flash for photography.
Range of Prices Reflects Slower Trade Recovery
R G Dun and Co reports a shift toward a natural price range after a period of speculative buying. The May analysis notes declines across commodities including cotton, pig iron, hides and leather, with overall price levels down about 4.5 percent since March. Steel product prices fell over 10 percent, while rails and sheets held steadier amid supply concerns. Failures rose to 185 in the US versus 182 last year, and Canadian failures dropped from 10 to 0.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Potomac
Alleghenies
United States
Canada
Census Enumerators Begin June 1 Work Nationwide
May 25 Washington census takers will start on June 1 as enumerators across the United States. Citizens may inspect the silver badges issued to these officials to verify their identity, as shown in the illustration.
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Washington
United States
Census Enumerator Badge Entitles Respect and Souvenir
The badge confers on enumerators the powers of a U S government officer and he is entitled to respect. After duties end, Uncle Sam may allow him to keep the emblem as a souvenir.
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United States
Sam
Roberts Advancing as British Reach Viljoens Drift
London reports say Lord Roberts and Gen. Hamilton have linked up at Wredefort. Boers evacuate south of the Vaal as 5,000 cross to the north bank. Pretoria news embargo remains tight, with Lydenburg movement and a Boer referendum on continuing the war upcoming.
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London
Lord Roberts
Wredefort
Hamilton
Viljoens
Vaal
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Lydenburg
Transvaal
Republic Iron & Steel plant in Springfield to close June 1
Superintendent David Griffiths says the Republic Tron and Steel Springfield plant will shut down June 1 due to order shortages and a general iron slump. About 30 men will lose jobs as the mill has operated only partially. of 36 Republic mills, only three remain active.
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Springfield
David Griffiths
Republic Tron & Steel Company
Republic Iron & Steel Company
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly Adjourns to Miss 1901
In Chattanooga on May 25 the seventy first annual Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly adjourned to meet at West Point Mississippi in 1901. The notable achievement is the launch of a million dollar centennial education endowment fund initiative.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
The
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
West Point
Miss
Murder Suspect After Body Found Near Ishpeming Road
The body of an unknown man was found Thursday night three miles from Ishpeming on the road to Dexter Mine. Indications point to murder. The skull is fractured, face battered and clothing torn. The man was lame and blind in one eye.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Dexter Mine
Train carries corn for Indian famine sufferers
A decorated 21 car train left Topeka at noon Thursday on the Rock Island road carrying 600 bushels of corn for the famine relief of Indian women and girls.
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Topeka
Kan
Rock Island Road
India
Sole Hope of Filipinos: General Schwan Reports Insurrection End
Brig. Gen. Theodore Schwan reports from the transport Thomas at sea on May 12 1900 that the Philippine insurrection is irretrievably collapsing. He notes American control of Luzon inland and coastal towns, predicts renewed fighting only if supplies fail, and says peace will come with better trust between troops and natives, aiding pacification and eradicating guerrilla bands.
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Washington
War Department
Theodore Schwan
Thomas
Philippines
Manila
Luzon
United States
Riot continues in St Louis amid streetcar strike clashes
In St Louis on Friday sympathizers clashed with police as a Jefferson avenue streetcar was attacked and about 100 shots were fired. Patrolman Peter Wells was wounded in the left armpit. The city runs 22 lines but service remains limited as authorities pursue ongoing injunctions against union leaders.
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St. Louis
Jefferson Avenue
Sullivan Avenue
Peter Wells
St. Louis Transit Company
Spaulding Avenue
W. DD. Mahon
International Association of Amalgamated Street Railway
Magnificent Spectacle in St Peter's canonizes La Salle and Rita
Rome May 25 60 000 spectators fill St Peter's for the canonization of Jean Baptiste de la Salle founder of the Christian Brothers and Rita di Cascia Augustinian nun. The pope presides pronounces canonization offers Te Deum and blesses the congregation as church bells ring.
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Rome
St. Peter's
Jean Baptiste de la Salle
Order of Christian Brothers
Rita di Cascia
Pontifical Throne
Vatican
Fugitive Charles Carleton Arrested in Boston on New York Larceny Charge
Boston May 24 Charles H Carleton also known by aliases sought in Philadelphia Washington and several cities was arrested Friday as a fugitive from justice. He faces an alleged $9 000 larceny in New York and is accused of selling saloons stores and real estate in exchange for worthless Georgia land deeds. He will be held for New York police.
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Boston
Charles H. Carleton
Philadelphia
Washington
Justce
New York
Carleton
Georgia
Mystic Shrine completes twenty sixth annual session
The imperial council of the Mystic Shrine ended its twenty sixth annual session here after transacting business of interest to the order. Kansas City was chosen as the site for next year with June 11 and 12 set as the dates. President and Mrs McKinley hosted a special reception at the White House for the visiting Shriners.
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Washington
Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
Kansas City
McKinley
White House
Indiana Gold Democrats Convene on National Campaign
Gold Democrats of Indiana met in Indianapolis on Wednesday to decide their stance for the upcoming national campaign. Leaders say they may nominate a national gold Democrat ticket influenced by the Kansas City convention and will put a ticket in the field if no concessions are made.
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Gold Democrats
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Kansas City
Five Die in Sawmill Boiler Explosion Near Covington
At McFerrin's sawmill ten miles west of Covington Tennessee a boiler exploded killing five men and wrecking the plant. The accident occurred on Thursday May 25. Authorities reported extensive damage and ongoing investigations.
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Covington, Tenn
Here
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