San Francisco Officials End Balloon Closures for Now
San Francisco Mayor Sukmits announced that city balloons would stay closed indefinitely. Chicago architect Dantel Durham travels to assist in advising the citizens planning a more beautiful city, joined by Edward Bennett. Durham may confer with former Mayor Phelan and other citizens as circumstances dictate.
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San Francisco
Sukmits
Chicago
Dantel Durham
Committee of Citizens
Edward Bennett
Phelan
Improvement Association
Burnham
Bryan signals potential 1908 candidacy discussion
Louis, Missouri May 11 M C Wetmore reports Bryan wrote that the cause he supports is growing but will not seek nomination unless circumstances warrant it. The letter is Bryan's first authoritative public stance on a 1908 run. Mrs Jefferson Davis improving in New York after flu. Alarms at Indianapolis and Springfield. Harvard player Malcolm McClelland commits suicide amid despondency.
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Louis
M. C. Wetmore
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Jefferson Davis
New York
Malcolm G. McCleed
Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Euterpeleo bank indictments and Arizona lawyer death noted
Federal grand jury returns three bills in the Allegheny bank failure case naming Cook a real estate dealer as conspirator and misapplication aid. Next October set for cases. John C. Herndon eminent Arizona lawyer and ex member of the territorial council dies at Prescott. Minnesota marks forty seventh anniversary of statehood with a parade and evening meeting in St Paul.
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Pittsburg
Euterpeleo National Bank
Allegheny
Federal Grand Jury
Egalee
Nichols
Cook
National Bank Caehlor
Prescott, Ariz
John C. Herndon
Theory of Arizona
Arial Comnet
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Union
Zulus Mobilizing Forces In Large Numbers Reported
Durban authorities report thousands of Zulus moving to join arms units in preparation for declarations of force. The report notes a large concentration of troops around Natal as tensions rise with the ongoing police and military actions.
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Durban
Natal
Lng Bar
Earthquake Shock Felt at Bibo
Earth tremor reported in Bibo area during May special issue notes unusual seismic sensation across local streets. No injuries or damages confirmed. details limited to early observer accounts.
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Bibo
Santa Fe student beaten by showmen in rail grease case
Chas RB Master of Santa Fe New Mexico was severely beaten by a crowd of showmen who pressed him to reveal the homes of students who greased the rails. A state university student named Dole was shot and perhaps fatally wounded, with several others injured in a fight with a circus employer last night. The cause remains unclear as authorities investigate.
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Easley
Santa FE
Columbia
Chas
N. M
State University
Dole
Cireax
Carnahan Disappears Leaving City Mourners Behind
Brick contractor C B Carnahan vanishes from the city after debts, including about 1000 owed to brick maker R L Spdoser and others totaling around 500, leaving his wife and family and alarming credulous creditors who trusted him. Jefferson City Tennessee teachers hold annual session with addresses on adolescence and religious training in public schools. Arbor Day observed statewide in Rhode Island with students planting trees and reflecting on its importance.
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B. Carnahan
Granite Avenue
Carnahan
Aking Bia
Tower Paattures
Ergener
jHe
Tennessee
Jefferson City
Tenn
East Tennessee Teachers’ Association
Morristown
Carson-Newman College
Delogaes
James Hundren
BR. L. Jones
Chattanooga
RR. H. Watkins
Bristol
Associaion
D. Hosking
F. P. Ratneey
Amanda Stoltzfuss
Concordalon
Prof
Hender
Rhode Island
Providence
Navy Department to Organize Jamestown Celebration Navy Representatives
A Navy Department commission led by Rear Admiral Harrington will arrange Atlantic Fleet participation in the 1907 Jamestown celebration at Hampton Roads. Plans include entertaining foreign fleets and possibly commissioning the hospital ship Relief to serve as a symbol of naval care. The event promises a vast naval review with squadrons from all nations and a peaceful international backdrop.
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Norfolk
Hampton Road
Hampton Roads
Harrington
Norfolk Yard
John F. Pitle Peebles
Navy Department
Relief
Mare Island Yard
Navy
Jamestown
United States
England
Cherbourg
Plymouth
Fritch
Salvation Army Celebrates 26th Anniversary In New York
New York observers mark the Salvation Army’s 26th year in the country with citywide events. Commissioner Ralspan first arrived at Castle Garden with seven bands and a prayer service. Commander Evangeline Booth will welcome over a thousand delegates, with events at the barracks on West Fourteenth Street, a grand salvation meeting, and open air services in Brooklyn. A human cross display and a dedication at the Betttement House accompany theater gatherings and fundraisers for San Francisco sufferers.
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New York
Salvation Army
Pe Thidis
Ralspan
Castle Garden
West Fourteenth Street
Evangeline Booth
Ming
Miss Booth
London
Bowery
Madixon Square
Ommander Kilbey
Wil
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Booth
Whith
Cherry and Olive Streets
Otivers
Fair committee meeting previews a county fair program
The Fair Committee met at the office of the general manager near Terrtorie to discuss features for the upcoming fair. Attendees included committee members and the treasurer, with plans for harness races and street day events.
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Terrtorie
Esccisten
Abuquarah Turing
Msephersen
Palin
Lemar
Jeeeyh
Barnett
Goffin
Eorge B. Brooks Grorae
Dein Boersdalin
Tity Det Yleorg Basit
W i. Rigas
Board Direyers PP
NeCanna
Tmanacer Resided
Idol
Rimtemwalt Eherdtary
Jahaan
S¢ Getee
We Coektlg
Government wins paper trust case dissolving General Paper Co
In St Paul on May 11 the United States circuit court ordered a decree against the General Paper Company and 23 defendants for restraint of interstate commerce. The ruling, based on a mandate from the Supreme Court, signals a complete government victory and pressures mills nationwide. Paper prices fell from 2.25–2.35 per hundredweight to about 1.85.
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St. Paul
United States
United States Circuit Court
Sanborn
Paper Trust
General Paper Company
Kellogg
Flanders
Senate
Washington, D. C
Bacon
Bailey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Halley
Allison
Culberson
la Follette
Tillman
Commission
Lodgett
Statehood Prospects Rise After Parliament Opening
May 11 St. Petersburg reports an improved outlook for statehood as the new parliament opens. Emperor relations discussed with Prof. Mourostief elected to head the lower house, amnesty urged, and constitutional changes hinted to curb imperial influence. News notes rail and trade items from Chicago to New York and ongoing Senate rate-bill debates in Washington.
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St. Petersburg
Mourostief
Peterof
Washington, D. C
Senate
Antonio Abad Borazo
Las Padillas
Lewis Hines
Estancia
City treasurer seized for embezzlement in Newburyport case
Newburyport Massachusetts reports B. Fels on arrest for embezzlement from the city treasury. He admitted today that city accounts were short by at least $85,000. Much of the missing funds were invested in mining stocks. St Louis wool market steady and unchanged.
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Newbury Port
I B. Felson
St. Louis
Louis, Mo
Assaults and Divorce Mark Albuquerque Brick Plant Opening
The report details a former wife’s assault allegations against Chas Hunter and a court action for custody. It describes the Albuquerque Pressed Brick and Tile company’s new plant, its operations, and machinery setup with a capacity of 2,000 bricks per day.
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Percy Hawley
Albuquerque
Charles Hunter
Alba- Querque Mreased Brick and Tile Company
Mr BC
Allen Ie
Feneral
Fernholz
Seconia l
Triunaportel Bo
Premont
Poker Education Sparks Schoolyard Debate
An Evening Citizen discussion argues for teaching poker in high schools alongside whist. A woman proposes adding poker to curriculums, suggesting it may improve strategy education and offer a broader card game literacy among students.
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Husted & SG
Uleo
New Mexico
Tracher
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J. D. Yarnall
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Dee Barnes
Ariptes Toy
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