Jacob Riis crosses the great divide in death in Barre
Jacob A Riis longtime social reformer and author died at his summer home in Barre Massachusetts at 1 30 pm after a long heart illness. His wife Elizabeth and a son were at his bedside. Roosevelt paid tribute calling Riis a most useful citizen and friend who studied New York slums and fought for safe water and better housing. Riis, born in Denmark in 1849, lived a varied early life before becoming a reformer and writer. Roosevelt, shocked by Riis death, telegrammed Mrs Riis calling him a true useful citizen and a brother to him.
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Reception for U D C President and sculptor at Arlington
A Washington reception honors Mrs. Davis McLaurin Stevens of Mississippi, president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Moses Ezekiel, sculptor of the Confederate monument at Arlington. The Pan American building hosts the event, arranged by Secretary Bryan and the Arlington Confederate Memorial Association, with other officials and hospital luncheons noted during Ezekiel's U S visit.
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Davis McLaurin Stevens
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Moses Ezekeil
Arlington National Cemetery
Bryan
Arlington Confederate Memorial Association
Navy
Abe
Sir Moses
United States
Virginia
Rome
Two Daughters of Chinese Consul Found Safe
San Francisco authorities locate two young daughters of Shan Ching Shu Chinese consul general who were believed kidnapped. They were found asleep in a dry creek bed in the Berkeley Hill area after going to pick wildflowers.
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Shan Ching Shu
Ware
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Sone
Rocky Mountain Family Vacation on Rock Island Lines
Enjoy an economical Colorado outdoor vacation for the family with Rock Island Lines. Daily through sleepers from Atlanta, Chicago and Kansas City to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Yellowstone Park and Pacific Coast. Travel bureau in Atlanta offers planning, hotel and camp information with picture books of Colorado. June 1 to September 10.
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Lew Farea
Prospects Slim for Canal Tolls Vote
Washington reports slim prospects for a senate vote this week on the tolls exemption repeal bill. Several senators plan Friday discussions and adjournment over Memorial Day raises doubts on a passage before next week, unless night sessions are used. Senate leaders show reluctance to extend sessions. Senators Jones and Ransdell, both sponsors, spoke about the measure today.
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Gnbonenty
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Vaudeville Interests Merge in Louisville
A merger of local vaudeville interests valued at about 1 million dollars was completed in Louisville. The National Theater company Beith interests and the United States Hooking Company formed the combination. The National Theater will present Keith acts and the Keith theater may be used for moving pictures.
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National Theater Company
B." NM. Beith
United States
National Theater
Keith
Bill to Prohibit Imports of Convict-Made Goods
Washington May 26 a favorable report on the bill to prohibit the importation of convict made goods was ordered today by the senate manufactures committee. Senators from cotton growing states will contest passage of the bill as much of the cotton tageing used is in part the product of foreign convict labor.
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Hightower Declares Victory After County Recount
The recount ordered by the executive committee followed allegations of irregularities in the fifth Ward count. The full county tally showed Hightower with a slight edge in the fifth ward, prompting a complete recount and a forthcoming committee meeting to officially declare the result.
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Peachtree
South Bend
Albert Flowell
Howell
J. ©. Cochran
Albert Fhomeon
George M. Hope
Albert Howell
J. Cochran
Big Time Expected At Today's Game
A large crowd is expected at today’s game as Atlanta boosters plan to distribute reau song backs and other stunts to promote Atlanta and the state. Free Coca-Cola will be given in Atlanta’s name, with coordination from the Atlanta convention bureau and Georgia Chamber of Commerce reaching out to cities statewide for support.
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Pirates Attack Off Florida Sponge Fleet Tale Emerges
Tampa reports tell of a raid on the schooner Edna Louise near Marquesas banks by men from Key West. Crew of seventeen forced into a lifeboat, robbed, and the Louise set afire as they fled toward Cape Romaine. A parallel sinking near Key West worsens tensions between Greek and Conch sponge fleets.
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Sentenced for Shortage at Plant ers State Bank
Hlendersen Keymee Crockett, former cashier of the Plant ers' State Bank here, arrested after a $50,000 shortage was found three months ago. Today he was sentenced to from one to ten years on each of five counts for violation of bank regulations.
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Planters’ State Bank
Morganatic Engagement of Kaiser's Fifth Son
Potsdam May 26 engagement announced for Prince Oskar fif th son of the German emperor to Countess Ina von Bassewitz-Levetzow maid of honor to the empress. First morganatic Hohenzollern marriage since 1854 amid consent due to lack of German princesses and aversion to a foreign match. Countess von Bassewitz-Levetzow born January 27 1838. her father Count Charles von Bassewitz-Levetzow premier of Mecklenburg Schwerin.
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Joint freight rates ordered for Tampa
Washington May 26 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railways serving Mobile to establish through routes and joint rates to Tampa in connection with the Mallory Steamship Company and that the rates should be reasonable for the service performed. The commission did not express an opinion on through routes via New Orleans with Gulf and Southern Steamship, noting those routes would be more circuitous and service from New Orleans less frequent.
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Guyton Institute Closes After Four Prosperous Years
The South Atlantic institute in Guyton Georgia closed tonight after four years under Professor B L Jordan. Commencement exercises were held on the school grounds with an airdome for the event. Rev John Wilder of Savannah delivered the sermon.
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GENUINE KRYPTOKS CLAIM BY OPTICIANS A. K. Hawkes Go
An advertisement by A. K. Hawkes Go Opticians of Whitehall touts genuine Kryptoks in a modern winding plant. It promises absolute accuracy in grinding senses and fitting of slashes.
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Gainesville Public Schools Close After Notable Year
Gainesville Ga May 26 Special the public schools closed a successful year with a graduation class of twelve girls and one boy. Rose Johnson won the Moreno medal for best Civil War essay, Ruth Clarke received the board of education medal, and Frenau scholarships went to Ruth Muaness and Ruth Clarke.
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