Senators Debate Agricultural Bill and Forest Reserve
Washington notes little progress in the senate on the agricultural appropriation bill as discussions center on the forest reserve and pension administration. Senators Teller Nelson and Dolliver weigh in on the forest reserve, with a pension deadlock over fund disbursement through multiple agents. A Burkett resolution proposes May 1 as Mother's Day.
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Senate
Washington
Teller
Messrs
Nelson
Minnesota
Dolliver
Iowa
McCumber
Committee On Pensions
Penson
Burkett
Nebraska
Senators and Officials to Wear White Flowers for Mothers Day
Congress approves army pay rise after two hour debate. A $7 million appropriation funds the increase, including $5 million for enlisted personnel and benefits for 942 retired officers. Also passed under suspension: Port Rican infantry regiment on permanent cosl and more aids to navigation in lighthouse service.
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Senate
Port Rican Regiment of Infantry
May Return to Collect Inheritance Case Nears Settlement
A report says Floretta Whaley, once eloped with Jere K Cooke, may return to New York for a Surrogate Court settlement on her father John Whaley’s estate valued around 25000 dollars. The hearing, before Surrogate Jackson at Mineola, will address Floretta and sister Edna’s access to funds meant for education and maintenance after the grandmother’s death.
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New York
Floretta Whaley
Jere K. Cooke
St. George's Episcopal Church
Hempstead
San Francisco
Jackson
Mineola
Long Island
Miss Whaley
John Whaley
Floretta
Edna
Two Atlanta Fire Levels Two Blocks Of Downtown
A massive blaze in Atlanta destroys two solid blocks in the downtown business district. Loss is put at 1.5 million dollars as the Termini Hotel and nearby structures burn with poor water pressure hindering fire crews. Governor Cobb leads a Maine delegation and Governor Glenn attends the ceremony for a Maine granite monument.
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Atlanta
Termini
Schlessinger- Meyer Beking Company
Madison Avenue
Nelson Streets
Schlessinger
Cummings
Nelson Street
Mitchell
Terminal Hotel
Nelson’ Street
Carbonic Company
Inman
Forsythe Street
Mitchell and
Forsythe Streets
Mitchell Street
Marion Hotel
Childs Hotel
Post Office
Southern Suspender Company
Southern Handkerchief Company
Piedmont Hat Company
McClure
10 Cent
Forsythe
Forsythe, Nelson, Madison
Hunter Streets
National and Regional Academic and Civic Gatherings Across the Country
May 8 reports note the 12th annual meeting of the Associated Harvard Clubs in Philadelphia with lectures and an annual banquet. Arbor and Bird Day observed across Wisconsin with tree plantings in schools and parks. United Commercial Travelers Grand Council meeting decorates Nashville as delegates arrive from Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Bristol. Texas hosts a two day state conference for education in Dallas with educators discussing all levels from districts to state institutions. Lawrence hosts the Kansas Music Festival with soloists, a 100-voice festival chorus, and an Adolph Rosenbecker led orchestra. Newberry hosts the Association of Colleges conference featuring University of South Carolina, Furman, Wofford, Erskine, Clemson, and Presbyterian College.
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Philadelphia
Harvard Clubs
Bellevue Stratford
Nashville
Tenn
United Commercial Travelers of Tennessee
Memphis
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Bristol
Dallas
Texas
State Conference For Education
Lawrence, Kas
School of Fine Arts
University of Kansas
Adolph Rosenbecker
Newberry
S. C
The
Association of Colleges
Newberry College
University of South Carolina
Furman University
Wofford College
Erskine College
Clemson College
Ctlel College
Prasgoyterian College of South Carolina
Monument Erected by Maine for Its Soldiers Buried Abroad
Salisbury North Carolina May 8 The state of Maine has erected a monument to memory of its soldiers buried in a national cemetery.
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North Carolina Cemetery
Falisbury
N. C
Maine
Nationm
Two Years in Penitentiary for Mrs Peebles Manslaughter Verdict
Bedford City on May 8 reports the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter for Mrs Peebles in the murder case of her husband. The sentence is two years in the penitentiary. The lengthy trial drew notable local attention.
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Bedford City
Greatest naval review in San Francisco bay history
In San Francisco Bay on May 8 Secretar y of the Navy Metcalf reviewed forty six warships including sixteen battleships. The fleet displayed white paint and flags as crowds cheered the pageant and the ships embodied the American Navy’s present day strength and growth.
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Naval Review
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Cal
Metcalf
Atlantic
East Street
Hunters Point
Secretary of the Navy
Hampton Roads
Roosevelt
Hava] Elreles
Croker’s Mare Poised for Oaks as Derby Fame Grows
The piece notes Croker's Mare Dominates in London racing lore. Derby title was Croker's Derby last year and now Croker's Thousand Guin eas, with Oaks expected as the next major prize. The Oaks, also called The Ladies' Derby, stands as the blue ribbon for fillies.
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London
Croker
Belmont Derby Favorite Norman in Contention
The piece notes Norman from Mr. Belmont as a current Derby favorite with Belmont unlikely to enter Rhodora in the derby. It cites Mr. Croker’s Thousand Guineas win at Newmarket as part of a sequence of American triumphs alongside Rubic in the Grand National and Nora in the Two Thousand Guineas. Rhodora lacked condition, while Croker hoped for a strong showing from his filly who ran a mile in 1 48 1 5 defeating Norman II’s 1 44 time.
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Mr. Croker
Norman Iis
Meeting of Socialist Territorialists Opens in Cleveland
An international convention of Socialist Territorialists began in Cleveland to discuss founding a Jewish nation with socialism in a suitable new homeland. Delegates from branches across the United States and Canada attend this four day session led by Zionist and Territorialist offshoots.
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Cleveland
Socialist Territorialists
United States
Canada
Territorialists
Israel Zangwill
Zangwill
Palestine
Silver Service Presented to Battleship Nebraska
In San Francisco a solid silver service of twelve pieces was presented to the battleship Nebraska at anchor. A committee of a hundred prominent citizens led by Governor Sheldon and his staff made the gift. The service, valued at several thousand dollars, features mammoth trays and bowls with Nebraska state and United States Navy emblems.
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San Francisco
Cal
Nebraska
Sheldon
United States Navy
Thrilling Rescue Near Fire Island Pulls 72 Sailors From Shipwreck
Seventy two men trapped aboard the German ship Peter Rickmers off Fire Island were saved after 24 hours at sea. Aided by easing gale and heavy seas, rescuers prevented loss of life as the vessel broke apart and drifted to ruin. No permanent injuries reported.
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Peter Rickmers
New York
Fire Island
Growing In Favor Brune Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla
Brune Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla gain popularity as demand climbs. Try them to understand the appeal. DeWitt's Little Marty Risers are small safe gentle pills sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Marty
Death toll rises at Gunness farm as new body found
Laporte Ind May 8 A fresh corpse brings the total to ten at theGunness farm as coroner officials revise initial findings. Witness Peter Colson says Ray Lamphere admitted attempting to blackmail Mrs Gunness, suggesting motive for the farm fire. Detectives pursue leads on possible accomplices amid searches for Belle Gunness.
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Laporte
Ind
Gunness Farm
Mack
Peter Colson
R. N. Smith
Rey Lamphere
New York
May
Smutzer
Belle Gunness
Norway
Sweden
Attack on polygamy headlines at Baltimore Methodist conference
Baltimore papers report the Methodist Episcopal general conference agenda featured a woman delegate condemning polygamy, missionary work in Southern Asia, and Missionary Bishop J M ie born's retirement from active service. Bishop James W. Beshford spoke on China. A far western delegate criticized a souvenir pamphlet containing whiskey advertisements.
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Baltimore
Asia
J. M. Ieborn
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
James W. Beshford
Shanghi
China
Far West
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