Father and Son Die Together Pact Near Fort Sheridan
Chicago May 17. Henry Rudolph Amann a 43 year old mason and his 12 year old foster son Walter Knobel planned to die together after Amann stabbed the boy and then himself. The boy’s body was found in a ravine while Amann, delirious from wounds, was found near Fort Sheridan. A letter by the boy indicated he welcomed their fate and wished to be buried with his father. Amann’s motives involved pressure on Knobel’s mother and unfulfilled marriage proposals.
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Chicago
Henry Rudolph Amann
Walter Knobel
Amann
Fort Sheridan
Fort
Walker
Wee
Bey
Fort Rheridan
Amena
Mia
Knobel
Lie
Non
Arann
Senators Weighing Elkins Resolution On Commodities Clause
Washington May 17 The offices of Senators Elking and Foraker with party politics have blocked passage in the senate of the Elkins resolution to suspend and operate the commodities clause of the Hepburn railroad rate law for several days. It is anticipated the resolution will pass soon as those opposed relent.
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Washington
Elking
Foraker
Senate
Elkins
Sua P
Te Fa
House
Senators weigh rail bill as Amur railroad project advances
Senators debate a bill to let railroads continue coal mining on owned property, fearing constitutional challenges and political effects. Meanwhile in Russia the Amur railroad construction moves forward after a 20 to 17 budget committee vote.
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St. Petersburg
Council of Empire
Amur
300000 Women to Demonstrate in London Park
London May 17 suffragettes plan a mass demonstration in Hyde Park on Sunday June 21 drawing about 300000 women from across the country. Seven processions with military bands will converge from various points while twenty speakers will urge a parliamentary vote for women’s suffrage. police expect a strong presence to keep the house of commons accessible.
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London
Higdé Park
Warfove
Kruglers
House of Commons
Digstana
Death Calls Archbishop Moot Rev Peter Bourgade in Chicago
The Most Rev Peter Bourgade archbishop of Santa Fe died in a Chicago hospital at 5 PM. Heart failure cited as cause. He was 63, arrived May 4 from Hot Springs Ark after a brief physical collapse. He led Santa Fe since 1899 and was ordained in 1869 in France before missionary work in Arizona. Monarchy supporters in Portugal honor King Manuel in Oporto.
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Peter Bourgade
5. Fe
Chicago
Santa Fe
Hot Springs
Ark
Bourgade
France
Arizona
Yume
Arigona
Tearmaco
Tuogon
Miracles Attributed To Protestant Monk Ignatius At Llanthony Abbey
London reports on Father Ignatius of Llanthony Abbey in Monmouthshire, a 71-year-old Protestant monk whose proclaimed miracles and fiery confrontations with Anglican authorities have fueled controversy. His self-styled Benedictine order, costly fund-raising, and dramatic healings including a girl allegedly rising from death and a man revived after Lourdes water are detailed amid claims of visions, flames, and strict monastic life.
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London
Llanthony Abbey
Black Mountains
Monmouthshire
Ignatius Les
Church of England
Rathers
St. Benedict
Father Ignatius
Lianthony
Ignatius
Bradlaugh
Whitechapel
Lizala Meek
Jesus Christ
Joseph ‘Leycester Lyne
Anguattava
Aturoh
Tenatius
Helaiing
Tenative
Lourdes
Lianthong
Les
Christ
Jesus
America
Weather Outlook Doles Out Showers at Ponce de Leon Opening
Washington weather reports indicate showers today for the Ponce de Leon opening with a forecast of showers today and fair Tuesday, variable winds. The advisory lists continuing unsettled conditions and a shift toward fair weather by Tuesday.
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Washington
Ponce de Leon
Local Field Notes At Central Congregational Church
Short Stories of Local Field report a morning sermon by Rev. Thomas A Atkinson on The Divine Transformation at Central Congregational. A council will install Rev. Henry A Atkinson this afternoon at 2 PM with a sermon by Rev. Guneavius of Cotcego. Contractor J B Gryder undergoes appendicitis surgery at Stockards Sanitarium. Pinky Koplin recovers after carbolic acid incident at 23 EB Pal street.
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Central Congregational Church
Henry A. Atkinson
Guneavius
Cotcego
J. B. Gryder
East Georgia Avenue
Stockards
Bio
Mason
Pinky Koplin
EB. Palr Street
Koplin
Iass Griffin
W. L. Griffin
Fitsgerald
Bovcuck
Atlanta
R. F. Todd
Stonawall Street
W. T. Hamby
Walker Street Church
Value of Sight Promoted by Optical Testing
An old advert urges readers to have eyes properly tested and spectacles fitted. It notes scientific up-to-date methods and services offered by A. K. Hawkes Sc. Opticians at 14 Whitehall.
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A. K. Hawkes Sc
Opticians
Whitehall
Address Made by Prince Ito in Korea Speech at Chemulpo Opening
Geoul May 17 Prince Ito the Japanese resident general expressed resolve to protect ordinary farmers from armed bands in outlying Korea and ordered reinforced gendarmerie of about 5000 to ensure rights of law abiding citizens. He urged restoration of order and improvement in agriculture manufacture and education and spoke of Korea’s peaceful development toward eventual independence under stable government. American consul Sammons noted large American interests in Korea and anticipated open trade despite calls for closed doors. Speeches were well received by Koreans and Japanese alike.
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Geoul
Korea
Prince Ito
Banda
Prince Ito Hag
Chemulpa
Chemulpe
Princes Ito
Japan
Consur
Sammons
Kores
Kersana
Jepancke
Alfred Benjamin and Co. Suit Quality Promises Value
The universal praise for Alfred Benjamin and Co. suits labels the brand as a guarantee of correctness and style with perfect fit and elegance. The text claims these superior outfits cost less than ordinary ready-made suits from general dealers and invites readers to see the new swell styles.
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Alfred Benjamin & Co
Local Mortuary Notices Chronicle Tragic Rural Crossing Crash
A long obituary page lists numerous deaths and funeral notices from a private sanitarium and several Atlanta area residences. Langford, Owens, Craft, Clement, Ludwig, Trammell, Riley and Griffin families are named with ages, survivors, and funeral arrangements. A crossing accident near Township kills a Pennsylvania-bound family including James Cripes and Ruth Alma, with another child injured.
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Flora
Township
James
Cripes
Ruth Alma
Elilid
Admiral Hemphill Visits Yokohama Amid Japanese and British Shifts
Admiral Hemphill commanding the American squadron now visiting Yokohama was received by the emperor in audience this morning and lunched at Shiba. Attendees included Princes Avlanguwa and Fushimi, Admiral Toga, and Marine Minister Bar on Salto. A British squadron is also visiting Yokohama.
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Tokio
Joseph WN. Hemphill
Yokohama
Shiba Place
Avlauguwa
Fushimi
Toga
Baron Salto
Book Meo Coming In in Alabama Contracts
Montgomery May 17 An Alabama agent J D Matlock of Birmingham represents The American Book Company as it qualifies to do business in Alabama. State law requires book houses winning contracts to qualify. The attorney general ruled only contractors securing state contracts must qualify.
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Montgomery
Ala
Necial
American Book Company
New York
J. D. Matlock
Birmingham
Alabama
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