Roosevelt Pays a Tribute to Bright Future in Washington
President Roosevelt welcomes a large Methodist delegation in Washington after the Baltimore conference. He urges moral duties, strong families, and civic service, saying America has a rightful claim to look with confidence to the coming years and stressing the roles of both men and women in national growth.
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Washington
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Methodist Church In
America
Palle Beer
Night Riders Destroy Property in Scott County
A band of 560 masked night riders invaded Hinton in Scott county on May 18 and destroyed tobacco beds. No shots fired, no warning, no additional damage reported.
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Lexington
Hinton
Scott County
Tornado carries papers 100 miles to Waldo
A Waldo Arkansas report notes a tornado carried papers dated Gilliam Louisiana, about 100 miles south, onto the streets here. The incident showcases the extraordinary travel of debris.
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Waldo
Ark
Gilliam
Brewery Strike Ends in Kansas City Wage Cut Agreement
In Kansas City Missouri on May 18 a strike by 70 brewery workers began Wednesday and ended as brewers agreed to a small wage decrease for workers.
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Kansas City
Illinois Dental Society Elects New President
Dr. Arthur D. Black of Chicago was elected president of the Illinois State Dental Society in session at Springfield. An autograph Grant letter dated April 4, 1865 sold in New York for 76 dollars. The De Witt county circuit court resumes the Cal. Tom Snell case amid new evidence. Timothy L. Woodruff’s vice presidential bid is pushed in New York by the National Commercial and Industrial League. Hope fades to salvage the Peter Rickmers hull after the Jones Beach wreck with 90 rescued. Guy L. Stratton is found guilty of second degree murder in Seattle for killing five year-old Henrietta Johnson on January 26.
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Arthur D. Black
Chicago
Illinois State Dental Society
Springfield
Gen. Grant
Gen. Lee
New York
Cal
Tom Snell
de Witt County
Til
Timothy L. Woodruff
National Commercial and Industrial League
Peter Rickmers
Jones Beach
Guy L. Stratton
Seattle
Henrietta Johnson
Hold Fleet to Get Trophy in Navy Harbor Ceremony
The Pacific fleet delayed departure to Washington's orders so the gunners trophy could be transferred from the Illinois to Maryland during harbor ceremonies. The bronze tablet bears the names of Oregon, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, the prior winners. South Dakota reports a record trial, achieving 22.36 knots under forced draught and 20.07 knots under natural draught.
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San Francisco
Pacific Fleet
Washington
Naval Department
Maryland
Illinois
Oregon
Iowa
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Farrelly Likely Succeeds Cleveland Bishop
Rome May 18 Megr Farrelly spiritual director of the American college in Rome is spoken of at the Vatican as the probable successor to the late Rt Rev Ignatius Frederick Horstmann bishop of Cleveland Ohio Farrelly hails from Nashville in the same ecclesiastical province as Cleveland
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Mgr. Farrelly
Rome
Megr. Farrelly
American College
Vatican
Ignatius Frederick Horstmann
Cleveland
O. Mer. Farrelly
Nashville
Five Story Sendelbach Wheel Plant Burns in East St Louis
A five story Sendelbach Wheel Company plant at Second street and Division avenue in East St Louis burned Saturday, incurring about $110,000 in losses. Fire destroyed the factory equipment and threatened nearby structures but no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation by local fire authorities.
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Big Flant
East St. Louis
Ill
Sendelbach Wheel Company
Second Street
Division Avenue
Fire destroys large Evansville furniture plant in $50,000 loss
Evansville Ind May 18 The Hohenstein Hartmetz Furniture plant was completely destroyed by fire Saturday with the loss estimated at 50 000 dollars and reported only partially insured.
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Evansville
Ind
Hohenstein-Hartmetz
The Markets Chicago May 16 Wheat Corn and Butter Prices
Market report shows flour prices for spring and Minnesota wheat at various patent and export bag grades, corn and oats listed as firm or unchanged, butter creamery grades from firsts to seconds, and eggs with case returns noted. Prices include multiple grade distinctions and monthly contract references.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Grain and Wheat Markets Report From New York May 16
New York markets show steady but slow flour with mixed Minnesota patent prices and winter straights at varied levels. Wheat declines in response to better Chicago shipments and weather, with May and July futures noted. corn remains barely steady under softer Liverpool cables. rye and other grains show limited movement as officials gauge shipments and prices.
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New York
Minnesota
Chicago
F. O B
Liverpool
Live Stock Prices in Chicago May 16 Cattle and Hog Markets
Market report for Chicago livestock shows cattle ranges from good to prime steers at 6.75 to 7.25, cows 1.75 to 3.25, yearlings 5.10 to 7.10, feeders 4.28 to 5.77, and stockers 2.50 to 4.36. Hogs quoted heavy packers 5.25 to 5.35, mixed butchers 5.30 to 5.85, prime heavy shipping 5.38 to 6.40, light barrows 5.32 to 5.44, sows 3.00 to 5.25, and pigs 4.00 to 5.15.
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Chicago
Omaha Market Report May 16 Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Omaha Neb May 16 CATT LIc Market unchanged Native steers about 6.86 cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.85 western steers 3.50 to 6.00 Texas steers around 4.00 to 5.00 range cows 2.76 to 5.60 carriers 2.25 bulls and stags 3.00 to 5.60 hogs market steady to higher heavy hogs around 9.00 to 10.00 mixed 8.20 to 8.85 light 5.17 to 6.00 pigs 6.00 to 8.50 cattle and sheep prices included with yearlings 5.00 to 6.10 wethers 3.28 to 6.00 ewes 1.50 to 6.50 lambs 6.50 to 7.40.
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Omaha
Neb
Texas
Pbs
Victory 15 Assured Arthur I Vorys Statement Taft Nomination
Arthur I Vorys, Taft campaign manager, says Taft will secure the Republican nomination on the first ballot. He notes 653 of 980 delegates are instructed or pledged to Taft, 225 for other candidates, 192 uninstructed, with over 100 likely Taft supporters among them.
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Columbus
Arthur I Vorys
Taft
Ohio
Aft
Chicago
California
Idaho
Michiigan
Montana
North Dakota
Oregon
Texas
Washington
Senator Burrows Named Temporary National Convention Chairman
Chicago May 17 Julius Caesar Burrows of Michigan was chosen by the Republican National Committee subcommittee as temporary chairman of the national convention. A long list of officers followed with names and hometowns including Malloy of Columbus, Gleason of New York, Smith of Parkersburg, Hepfele of St Louis, Tobin of Vinton, Harger of Abilene, Hollis of Concord, and Hinds as parliamentarian among others. After the appointments the committee adjourned and most members returned home while Burrows and Stone remain in place until after the convention.
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Chicago
United . States
Julius Caesar Burrows
Michigan
Republican National Committee
John R. Malloy
Columbus
Lafe B. Gleason
New York
N. Y
Charles Brooks Smith
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ernest Walker Smith
Hartford
M. J. Tobin
Vinton
Charles M. Harger
Abilene
Kas
Allen Hollis
Concord
N. H
Thomas W. Williamson
Edwardsville Ill
George A. Wilson
Des Moines
Asher C. Hinds
Washington, D. C
M. W. Blumenberg
Paper Makers Deny Existence Of Price Agreement
International Paper company and other manufacturers denied to a House committee that an agreement exists to raise paper prices or restrict output. Witnesses claimed Canadian mills sell cheaper at a loss and that English and Canadian prices would rise if normal conditions return. They also asserted current paper prices are the lowest sustainable for production.
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England
Canada
Night Riders Rampage Destroys Tobacco Barns near Lexington
Fifty masked night riders invaded the Hinton area of Scott county on Friday night and destroyed multiple tobacco barns. No injuries reported. Authorities began investigations as residents described the sudden raid in Lexington Kentucky.
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Lexington
Hinton
Scott County
Beulah Hawkins Awakes After 85 Days Sleep
In Los Angeles on May 17 Mrs Beulah Hawkins a county hospital patient woke from an eighty five day sleep. The awakening was unexpected after she had been observed by the County Medical Society in the clinic room. She could stand and control her faculties, though she remained very weak.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Beulah Hawkins
County Medical Society
Disinfectant Formula Destroys Germs in Minutes
Dr Winn promotes a new disinfectant using permanganate of potash and formaldehyde to kill bacilli in 84 minutes in tests. The mix releases heat and steam, saturates the air, and can sterilize rooms quickly without professional fumigation. Reporters faintly affected while observing the demonstration near the city hall.
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Winn
Health Department
A Sure Germ Killer Promised in Home Use
St Louis reports a new home germ killer using five ounces of permanganate of potash and ten ounces of formaldehyde to kill microbes and pests. Dr W B Winn promotes the compound, claiming it can halt bacteria and mosquitoes with fumes, enabling quiet household pest control.
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St. Louis
W. B. Winn
Last of Old Tribe Heathen Rites in Oklahoma
A Muskogee area Seneca band of about 100 performs the Wood Face ritual to drive out evil spirits from a sick member. Masks carved of wood with red and black paint, large silver eyes, and animal hair, mingle with turtle shell rattles as they chant and dance, aiming to dispel malevolent forces.
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Muskogee
Okla
New England
Fraternal Rituals Attributed To Longstanding Tribe
Text describes a tribe with a centuries-old organization its rites vary yet keep a common character. It notes secret signs symbols guarded as closely as masonry and references spiritual benefits believed in by members and observers alike.
Pittsburg Theft Record Lifts Bank, Union Trust Losses
Pittsburg officials report two-year thefts by local employees totaling 1.591 million dollars. Edward Cunliffe stole 101000 en route to a Cincinnati bank and is jailed. C S Hixson and Clifford Wray took 385000 from Union Trust, losses tied to speculation. Reiber linked to earlier bank scandal. implicated with Young to seize Pittsburg Lead and Zinc shares.
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Pittsburg
Edward Cunliffe
Adams Express
Cincinnati
Western Penitentiary
Express Company
Union Trust Company
Rom
C. S. Hixson
Clifford Wray
Reiber
Pennsylvania Bank
William Riddle
C. L. Reiber
Henry Reiber
Farmers’ Bank
Reiber and Young
Pittsburg Lead and Zinc Company
Toledo man receives five year old marriage license
James Wall a machinist molder secured a license July 13, 1903 to wed Mrs Mary Bishop But the bonds were not tied until this week when I L Holderman a Dayton justice of the peace officially announced the ceremony five years after the license was issued.
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Toledo
James Wall
Mary Bishop
I. L. Holderman
Dayton
James
Mary
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NEW British Peer
John Morley
Asquith
Morley
India
Gladstone
Smoky City
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