Insul at Belpa Recognized by the Press
A West Virginia Democratic delegation applauded the appointment of James B. Taney as United States Consul to Belfast. The post carries a $2,000 salary plus fees. Taney’s selection followed a large field of candidates and was praised by peers and party leaders. Further appointments and postmaster changes across West Virginia were reported, highlighting political patronage and government staffing shifts.
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Sperial Tel Swatay
Waser
West
James B. Taney
United States
West Virginia
Taney
Provident
Aron Thous
J. Keenan
Pittsburg
Harrity
National Committee
Pennsylva
Belfast
Trale
Tanty
Jace
Tansy
Samuel G Huby
Laws
Alessader Methewell
Virginis
Eeyoy
Persia
Wallace
Jones
Plwry
Toowra
Uni
Rome
Sto Mlarylend
Milne
United
Alfred D. Jones
North Caroling Shangial
Botot
Bowler
Ohio
Vienna
Paris
Seb
A. i. Jones
North
Sod Farmer
Vere Crwt
San Jose
William
Elms
Ely
New Enent
Cleveland
Frorman
Ble
Wade
Faelkner
Wa. J. Wilson
Wasuinutun
United Stats
Carnot
James B. Easmerican
Frasca
Carnet
Sobasador
Elysee
Grand Hotel
Eustis
Cannon
Appointment Shifts in Postmasters and Political Moves
The report lists postmaster replacements in West Virginia towns Jane Lew and Glenville, noting George W. Brown and Wo. Gorente appointed in place of removed officials. It also covers national politics with Grady and ex-Speaker Rose seeking Bayantaville’s removal, Rosecrans resigning as Treasurer’s assistant, and Walker’s rise alongside local Democratic activity in the Faulkner circle.
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West Virgin
Epecia
Indice Beziaier
Wasmxerox
D.C
West Virginia
Epperly
Calhoun County
F. B. Grim
Emain Byrnes
Griffiths. Wille
Lincoln County
A. G. Crane
H. C. Osboree
Abel Stemple
Alonzo Buck
Wayne County
James Kelly
W. i Peck
Lat
W. A. Hockwith
Savors
George W. Brown
Jane Lew
Lewis County
McWhorter
Wo. Gorente
Glenville
Gilmer County
Brannon
Grady
Rose
North Carolina
Bissell
Bayantaville
N. C
Hissell
Jack Tars Day Regatta Glorifies British Victory
On May 6 in Texan harbor a naval regatta honored Great Britain with two of three prizes. The British crew aboard Australia won the leading race in 25 minutes 50 seconds, while the second race saw tight competition from Australian and British ships. Americans were barred from racing as their boats were lighter. The day featured sixteen boats from Britain Russia Italy France Brazil Germany and Argentina in a clear, historic naval style race.
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Tovday
Great Britain
Eine
Australia
Wikis Ty
Texx
Paderewski Leaves America Amid Cheerful Farewell
New York May 6 Janace Jehan Paderewski departs for Paris at 9 o clock after a tour of more than seventy concerts. He thanks supporters and criticizes Chicago pressCoverage while noting a large public response and substantial gross receipts, with memories of America described as pleasant despite alleged tabloid tricks. Separate dispatches report on Chicago World Fair preparations, crowds at Jackson Park, and talks of Thomas successor at the concert world.
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New York
Janace Jehan Paderewski
America
Paris
Paderewski
Pair Spector
Curiaco
Jackson Park
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Spain
Theodore Thomas
Walter Jd. Damrosch
Damrosch
Thomas
Higinbotham
Cateago
Highbotham
Cates
Board of Directors
National Commission
Land Basin
MacMonnies
Prisoner batch sent up from Logan county in court
Special telegram reports Logan county prisoners arriving to bow to justice in Hertiaros. Five murder indictments dominate the docket with Ed Visher sentenced to life for first degree murder and George Fleming and Epps Bates given 18 and 5 years respectively. James Stacey faces an 18 year term after brutal assault and robbery.
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Logan County
Hertiaros
W. Va
Tadge Harvey
Ed Visher
Norfolk and Western Railway
George Fleming
Mullen
Epps Bates
James Stacey
Murphy
Hicks
Moundsville
Terr
Tetighe
Harris Execution Looms at Sing Sing
May sixth report from Sing Sing outlines Carlyle Harris awaiting execution by electric chair likely Monday before 11 o clock. Warden Durston invited witnesses including Electrician Davis, with family visits arranged and restricted access to death house. Families travel from Auburn and local lodging hosts, while Harris remains calm yet hopeless as preparations proceed.
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Mrs. Harris
Carlyle Harris
Helen Mary Neilson Potts
Durston
Witnhess
Electrician
Davis
Harris
Reaper Connaughton
Death Watch
Allan Harris
Carlyle
Actol
Harris Playing the Martyr to the Death Chair
Carlyle Harris declares he will face the death chair with courage and maintains his innocence while his brother and mother rush to Sing Sing after the verdict. Reporters are urged to publicize his martyr role as rising tensions surround the case and potential self harm is discussed.
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Kent
Carlyle Harris
Allen
Carlyle
Helen
Harris
Northfield
Mass
Ale
Sing Sing Via
New York
Yesterday's baseball games across cities report rain postponement and varied outcomes
Reports from Louisville Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland and Dublin describe postponements and wins. Cincinnati defeated St Louis with solid fielding and timely hitting. Baltimore routed Boston with Stivett strong, while Cleveland saw Dub a Dublin dynamite blast near Four Courts during a May night, causing window damage but no injuries.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnsti
Bt Louis
Clinnat
St Louis
Cincio
Baltimore
Boston
Stivetts
Baltimore II
Baker
Stivetta
Staley
Hurst
Cleveland
Gireland
Ewing Ae
Aerk
Washington
Land
Wand
Itusie
Doanhue
Duryeasod
Dublin
Army Bill Rejected by Reichstag in Berlin Turmoil
The Reichstag rejected the army bill by 510 to 149, prompting the Kaiser to dissolve the body. Chancellor Caprivi offered resignation as Caprivi faced pressure over higher command reforms. Anti-Prussian sentiment surged among speakers, while Alsatian deputies celebrated the vote as a French-aligned triumph.
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Bruiaix
Reichstag
Caprivi
Chear
Berlin
Kaiser
War Office
Caprivis
Peterdau
Nummer
Freiherr von Huane
Lieber
von Duprivi
Centre Party
Ainst
von Capriyi
Haron von Manteoffel
Dr. Lieber
Hhis
Vanis
Barelin
Stock Market Opens Higher After Cool Off
May 6 The Speculators cool off as rails and industrials rise. At 10:15 am the market was weak in tone yet steady overall. Close shows gains in industrials, declines in railways, with Cordage down. Weekly bank statement records reserve up 679,025 and deposits up 1,747,100 while excess reserves reach 12,835,174.
In Better Shape Wil Resume by Wednesday
Wil is reported to be in better shape and ready to resume by Wednesday or a few days later. Havemeyers and others offered help, but no outside assistance is needed. Statements suggest no serious injury to him despite a runaway team incident. Assignees assess Cordage Company affairs and delays continue.
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New York
S.V. White
Havemeyers
Mr. White
White
Orris d& Kimball
Win
P. Dixon
B. BE. McArthur
W. L. Patton & Co
National Cordage Company
Wall Street
Front Street
Henry Allen & Co
Schuyler & Walden
Big coal combination formed merges Davis line interests
At a May 6 meeting in Battimone Md the Davis Coal and Coke Company increased capital to 3 million dollars to absorb coal and coke firms operating on the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg railway. Merged companies include Fairfax Coal Davis Elkina and West Virginia Coal. New York will host the principal office with branches in Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Piedmont and other cities. S. B. Elkins elected president Cal T B. Davis vice president F. B. Lott secretary treasurer. Under one management Virginia Central region coal will be mined and marketed jointly.
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West Virginia Central
Battimone
Davis Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg
Henry G. Davis
Elkins
Fairfax Coal Company
Davis-Elkina Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia Coal Company
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Piedmont
B. Elkins
Cal
T. B. Davis
F. B. Lott
Virginia Central Region
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J B. Taney
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Car- Viele
Rosecrans
California
Treasury
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Carlisle
Fale
Waungeron
Venereal Qlony
Carlikin
Wastiiserox
Bob Smitch
Lilian Service
Dorvtinster
Superintendent of Indian Schools
Smith
Walker
Jack Tars
His Hirsute
Padereweski
Chicago
Excelator Company
Cuantistox
Kenova Excelsior Company
Kenova
Cabell County
J. W. Shank
H. C. Swank
McCullough
Rufus Switeer
Hantington
Jobo
Morris
Teays
Putnam County
Svand
Gunnay Basyesville
May Parlett
Worolug
Acob
Wood County
Sunday Register
Pauliensumo
Poettyvilla
Rev. Smith
John Cooper
Polly Meek
Daniel Kincheloe
Carpo Bo
Panama
CoLomBia
Policarpo Bonla
Honda- Hap
Vasquez
Tegucigalpa
Boolila
Sierra
Pablo Nuilla
Wasnixeros
D. C
Texas
Dallas
Decison
Gainesville
Santa Fe
Gainesy
Capes
Harris Playing
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Cinermy
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Louisville
von Gaprivi
Eostis
Marts
London
Robert
Mintesen
Eagie
South
Falbe
Withers
Patrik Collins
Sicily
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Greem
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