Memorial Day Reunion Reveals Hidden War Hero Reuben Henshaw
In a May village celebration a wounded Civil War veteran Reuben Henshaw recalls his days with volunteers and a speech by Governor. The governor reveals Reuben’s comrade Tom Duffield is alive, shocking audience and reuniting two old friends with Samantha guiding them to the sunlight.
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Reuben
Mr. Henshaw
Mr. Whitney
Samantha
Daguerreotype
al Whitney
Tom
Joe
Upper Hallam
Reuben Henshaw
Tom Duffield
Hazel Run
Washington
Gether
Christian Commission
Vermont
Reuban
Mr. Dutfield
Veteran actor William Crane cited as oldest comedian on Ameri stage
The piece notes William H Crane, veteran actor, as the oldest comedian on the American stage with 68 years on the boards. It also mentions tangential items about quail hunting depletions, inventive poison tablet safeguards, and political figures, reflecting a collage of clippings with era rhetoric.
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William H.crane
Amerl- Agen
Dions
War News Across Continents Reports and Reactions
Reports from Amsterdam note April mine losses and a passenger death on the Batavia V. explosion. Italy freights macaroni embargo amid war. Berlin cites April sinkings by German and Austro-Hungarian forces. France’s Poincare rejects German peace terms seeking adversary’s request for peace.
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Berlin
Sports Roundup Highlights Boxing Track and Derby News
Mike Gibbons out fought Ted Lewis in a ten round New York bout. Freddie Welsh and Charley White near clash in Buenos Aires with fans offering 20000 dollars. Joe Stecher defeated Yussif Hussane in Louisville in straight falls. Labor Day plan for Jess Willard versus Fred Fulton tied to bidding. Ted Meredith set the half mile world mark in Philadelphia. American colt George Smith won the forty second Kentucky Derby in Louisville, purse 15000 dollars, time 204/5 seconds near the Derby record.
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Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Ted
Kid) Lewis
England
New York
Freddie Welsh
Charley White
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Joe Stecher
Dodge
Neb
Yussif Hussane
Louisville
Stecher
George Smith
Star Hawk
Old Rosebud
Transcontinental air prize and Dakota pageant planned
The Aero Club of America offers a $100000 prize for a transcontinental air race. A Dakota history pageant will be staged at Yankton South Dakota on June 14 to 16. Also reported are April New York employment and wage increases, a fatal Akron blast collapse, a hung jury in Los Angeles murder case, rising 1916 tobacco use forecasts, Confederate veteran pledges, suffrage parade plans, the US destroyer Wilkes launch, and Chicago preparedness parade plans.
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Dakota
Yankton
S. C
Chicago
Saee Anant Chee
Mixed U.S. and World Affairs Highlight Congressional Updates
Reports move on censorship and land in Osage County Oklahoma. Gas leases on about a million acres of Osage land approved. Russia’s 1915 cotton crop estimated 20 percent larger than last year. Wyoming to relocate 100000 acres donated to public institutions. Sibley expedition to 125 miles into Mexico. Atlantic fleet reorganized with new commander to replace Fletcher. Naval bill stalls five year build plan. German consuls urged neutrality compliance. Berlin notes improved U.S.-Germany mood.
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Lane
Osage County
Oklahoma
Russia
Department of Commerce
Senate
State of
Wyoming
Freckles aS 4 Get. Get Rid of These
An advertisement promises a double strength product to remove freckles and clear the skin. It claims rapid fading, guarantees money back if unsatisfied, and advises using a small amount twice daily. The copy stresses dramatic results even for stubborn freckles.
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Dean
Iowa
W. R. Anderson
Gt Bluff Bt
Sioux City
Doan
Foster
Buffalo
Umpire Fines Batter After Argument Over Strike Call
The umpire declares a ten dollar fine after a heated exchange with a batter who argues about the strike. The batter initially protests being called out as the third strike. Money talks as the batter accepts the penalty.
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Bure
Allen's Foot-Ease for Troops War Zone Hospitals Endorsement
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for troops. Place in shoes and foot-bag to ease discomfort and improve comfort while walking. Sold everywhere, price not shown. Try it today.
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Allen
Sawed Off Sermon Says Leap Before Look Matters
A cryptic column echoes pithy adages about risk and reputation. It mentions the idea that cautious men rarely gain renown, and notes quippy lines about an heiress buying a title, Hanford's Balsam, and a tongue in cheek ad on destroying weeds by marrying the widow.
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