Oklahoma Tornado Wipes Out Snyder Town Kills and Injures Hundreds
Reports from May 11 describe a tornado hitting Snyder Oklahoma causing massive destruction. Deaths and injuries range from 350 to 690 with extensive property damage and disrupted communications. Relief trains are en route from Hobart and Chickasha as surrounding towns coordinate aid.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Hobart
Chickasha
Snyder
Oklahoma City and Western Railway
Dr George R Koch Testifies In Gebhardt Murder Trial
Dr George R Koch spent four hours on the stand defending himself in the Gebhardt murder case at New Ulm. He described his actions the night of the crime and maintained no enmity toward the victim despite a business rivalry. Attorneys probed his alibi and his family members' testimonies to support it.
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Mankato, Minn
George R. Koch
L. A. Gebhardt
New Ulm
Gebhardt
Childs
Koch
Brown County
Grand Jury
American Chamber of Commerce Renamed in Berlin
The American Chamber of Commerce in Berlin changed its name at night to the American Association of Commerce and Trade due to the German government's opposition to the former title.
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Berlin
American Chamber of Commerce
American Association of Commerce and Trade
Costly Utica Fire Ravages City Center
A nighttime blaze in Utica New York caused extensive damage to the business district. Losses are estimated at 460000 dollars with significant disruption to commerce and property.
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Utica
N. Y
Uticca
Losa
Eighteen Die in Zhitomir Anti Jewish Riots
Reports from Zhitomir say mobs killed eighteen people between May 7 and 9, including thirteen Jews and three students. Martial law was declared, government warnings issued, and unrest spread to Gostynin with new anti Jewish incidents reported.
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Kieff
Zhitomir
Volhynia
Kugaroff
St. Petersburg
Gostynin
Warsaw
Nichi Nichi Criticizes France Over Neutrality
The Nichi Nichi argues France is duplicious and aiding Russia in the Anglo-Japanese context. It contends France should publicly choose Russia or strictly uphold neutrality. It cites Japan’s right to demand Britain honor that alliance and condemns France for breach of pledges.
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Tokio
Nichi Nichi
Japan
Great Britain
Rojestvensky
France
Russia
French Republic
Fortified Pescadores Garrison Ready for Two Years
Daily Mail report from Hongkong details Formosa defense buildup as the Pescadores islands receive two years of provisions and ammunition and are heavily armed with cannon under reinforced defenses.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Hongkong
Formosa
Pescadore Islands
Russian cruisers reach Vladivostok eluding Japanese
London dispatch reports from St. Petersburg that the Russian cruisers Almaz and Jemtchug, part of Rear Admiral Voelkersam's division under Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, eluded Japanese warships and have arrived at Vladivostok.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
St. Petersburg
Almaz
Jemtchug
Voelkersam
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Baron Rosen Named Russian Ambassador to United States
The transfer of Count Cassini to Madrid and Baron Rosen’s appointment as ambassador to the United States is confirmed. The change, long contemplated, follows M Schertch’s resignation as Madrid envoy. Baron Rosen, expert on Far Eastern affairs, is to assume the post, with Baroness Rosen joining him in St. Petersburg. departure date for Washington not set.
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St. Petersburg
Count Cassini
Madrid
Baron Rosen
United States
Japan
M. Schertch
Council of the Empire
Washington
Car and Carriage Collision in Chicago District
On May 11 a Chicago and Milwaukee electric railway car collided with a carriage at Lake Bluff. J. J. Murdock, manager of the Masonic Temple, was seriously injured. J. H. Howard, a wool merchant, broke a leg and Arthur J. George of San Francisco suffered internal injuries. The trolley derailed as it was hurried to make up time and the carriage was driven at high speed to catch a train to Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway
Lake Blutt
J. J. Murdock
Masonic Temple
J. H. Howard
Arthur J. George
San Francisco
Harrisburg Train Crash Kills Dozens After Freight Blast
A Pennsylvanian express crashed into a derailed freight train carrying dynamite in South Harrisburg. Fire and multiple explosions produced a scene of horror with 50 dead and about 100 injured initially reported as rescue continued. Notables including Mrs Tindell, daughter of Senator Knox, were injured.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Paxland Light, Heat and Power Company
Risburg Hospital
Union Station
Paxl and Light, Hleat and Power Company
Philadelphia
Paxland Electric Company
Cedar Street
Tindell
Knox
Bank Seeks License Shift After Liquor扩row
In Pittsburg on May 11 the Farmers' Deposit National bank plans to run liquor despite remonstrances from First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Maitland Alexander who called the bank president unfit for a semirespectable saloon. The bank had been denied a license by Judge Shaffer. local rival Riddie’s saloon near the bank was licensed and sold to the bank for 30000 dollars. The church vows to press the matter at the next license court. Elsewhere Abe Attell beat Harry Forbes in ten rounds in Detroit. Civil Service Reform assoc held its New York dinner with Carl Schurz elected president.
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Pittsburg
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
First Presbyterian Church
Maitland Alexander
Shaffer
Riddle
Farmers’ Bank
Oliver Avenue
Riddie
Detroit
Mich
Abe Attell
San Francisco
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Civil Service Reform Association
New York City
Carl Schurz
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Tex
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Mobart
Ohda
Lawton
Gila
Quinlan, Okla
DR. Koch
V.uslin & Sheeting
Albert Thons
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Albert Thon
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