Honor Florence Nightingale Eulogized by King and Queen
London notes marking Nightingale entering her eighty ninth year with royal and press tributes. King Edward and Queen Alexandra sent greetings to her Park Lane home. The piece recalls her Crimean War work and the need for reform, citing hospital deaths and relief efforts.
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London
Florence Nightingale
Corporation of the City of
Park Lane
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Miss Nightingale
Florence Nigiingale
Crimea
Alma
Scutart
Kululi
England
Sidney Herbert
War Department
Florence Nightingale’s Nursing Mission to Scutari
The letter asks Nightingale to organize nursing at Scutari. She accepts with forty nurses and improves hospital death rates to two percent. At a Crimea War dinner Lord Stratford asks guests to name the person whose deeds would be etched in British history, and all endorse Nightingale.
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Florence Nightingale
Scutari
Miss Nightingale
Crimea
Lord Stratford
Alabama Bankers Open Annual Meeting in Montgomery
A large representative gathering attended the opening of the Alabama Bankers Association annual meeting in Montgomery. The two day program includes several features with speakers such as William B. Ridgley of Kansas City and George E. Allen of the American Institute of Banking, Sol Wexler of Whitney Central Bank, Alfred J. McGrath of Western National Bank, and S. D. Scudder of the International Banking Corporation on the agenda.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Bankers Association
William B. Ridgley
Kansas City
George E. Allen
American Institute of Banking
Sol Wexler
The
Whitney Central National Bank of New Orleans
Alfred J. McGrath
Western National Bank of Philadelphia
8. D. Scudder
International Banking Corporation of New York
Oklahoma State Press Association Opens Two Day Meeting
El Reno Oklahoma May 15 The Oklahoma State Press Association began its annual meeting in this city with a two day program. President George H Evans of Chickasha called the gathering to order and delivered his annual address. Foremost editors and publishers from across the state planned addresses and papers on timely topics with entertainment for attendees and accompanying ladies between sessions.
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el Reno
Okla
Oklahoma State Press Association
George H. Evans
Chickasha,e
Be Particular About Blue Ribbon Van illa Use
The notice extols Blue Ribbon Van illa as the best and cheapest option, claiming superiority and efficiency by using only half the quantity. It emphasizes value and reliability to persuade readers to choose the brand.
Aldrich Bill Substituted Amid House Preparations
The House moves toward adjournment on May 23 with a substituted Aldrich bill. Debate grows heated as a bitter attack on Mr Keifer dominates proceedings, while legislative cleanup gains pace.
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MR. Keifer
Public Building Bill Adds $20,000 for Bluefield
Washington May 15 The Bluefield Telegraph reports a public building bill in the House increases Bluefield government building funds by 20000 bringing the total appropriation to 130000. J A Hughes notes the adjustment.
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Washington, D. C
Bluefield Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Va
J. A. Hughes
Senate Passes Aldrich Version Of Vreeland Bill In Conference
Washington May 15 The Vreeland currency bill moved from house to senate and into finance committee. Senator Aldrich reported an amended Aldrich bill replacing the house measure and the senate passed it, sending the bill to conference. A busy day in the senate included many bills and pension measures.
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Washington
House
Senate
Committee On Finance
Aldrich
eKifer
Ohio
Sherwood
Warships Open to Public as Crowds Gather for Shore Visits
Thousands visit the warships this morning as craft shuttle continuously between ships and shore. Passengers fill every trip, and the day’s programme includes officers’ dinners and a busy schedule of public tours.
Southern Railway plans 15 million convertible notes issue
New York May 15 details of a financial plan for the Southern Railway Company outline a 15 million three year 6 3 4 percent convertible note issue. Underwriters are J I Morgan Co and First National Bank. Proceeds will redeem a 3 million maturing loan and fund railway system improvements with collateral valued around 18.9 million including development bonds Tennessee Central and Virginia Southwestern bonds. Convertible at 80, 82 1 2 and 85 percent at set periods.
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New York
Southern Railway Company
J. I. Morgan & Co
First National Bank
Tennessee
Virginia Southwestern
Tennessee Central
Southern Railway
Wilson to resign as secretary of agriculture
James Wilson told friends he planned to resign after eleven years in McKinley and Roosevelt administrations. He entered the cabinet March 5, 1897, with possible successor Forester Gifford Pinchot praised by the president for his energy and foresight.
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Washington
James Wilson
Wilson
McKinley
Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Conference of Governors
Roosevelt to address Methodist Conference at American University
Delegates of the Methodist Church visiting Washington from Baltimore will tour American University with President Roosevelt expected to speak. A reception in the McKinley memorial building will follow, with 800 ministers and laymen set to attend. Special train and conveyances arranged for travel and an elaborate luncheon planned.
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Washington
D. C
General Conference of the Methodist Church
Baltimore
American University
University
Roosevelt
McKinley Memorial
University Grounds
Refused Pension Request for Ellen Bernard Lee
In the House, Richard son of Alabama and Jones of Virginia urged a $50 a month pension for Ellen Bernard Lee widow of General Fitzhugh Lee. They cited her dire finances and the services of her husband to the government including roles as consul general to Cuba and army officer. Richardson said her sole support came from son Captain Fitzhugh Lee of the army.
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Washington
Messrs. Richardson
Alabama
Jones
Virginia
Ellen Bernard Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Escape at Beverly Jail Involves Prisoner Bates
In Beverly West Virginia on May 15 Howard Bates escaped from the county jail by hiding behind a door in the main room with the jail cage and leaping out as the jailer entered. The jailer was captured. Carr, serving a life sentence, did not attempt to escape but could have if time allowed. Bates remains at large.
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Kates
Fifteen Operators Sign Strike Scale in Hoosier District
Terre Haute May 15 President Van Horn head of the 11th district mine workers said most district mines will likely resume work Monday morning. He noted fifteen operators signed the scale in recent hours and within two weeks all Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania mines will be fully operating.
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Terre Haute
Ind
van Horn
11Th District
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Debs Heads Socialist Party Ticket In Nominating Session
Eugene V Debs won the Socialist presidential nomination with Benjamin Hanford of New York as running mate after an all night meeting. The platform calls for government ownership and rejected a bid to amalgamate with the Socialist Labor party. Hanford is a printer with a union card. California delegate George Woodby received one vote for vice president.
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Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Benjamin Hanford
New York
Socialist Labor Party
Debs
Hanford
George Woodby
California
Maywood Simons
Illnois
Admiral Bicknell Retires After Distinguished Navy Career
Rear Admiral George H. Buckner succeeds him as Portsmouth naval yard commander. Bicknell, born May 15, 1846 in New Jersey, entered service in 1861, served in the Morgan Raid, graduated 1866, saw action in Japan, helped rescue Trinity survivors near Heard Island, and participated in the Spanish American War and Asiatic Station duties.
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George H. Buckner
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Edwin K. Moore
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Aach
Bicknell
New Jersey
Indiana
United States Naval Academy
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Kobe
Osaka
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Purvis
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Icknell
Admiral Samtso
San Juan
Point Salinas
Agais
Dover
Ity
Aion Kow
Porte of Chins
Minei
Conger
Market News Day Pushes Shares and Commodities Higher
In the morning session copper rose to 68 1 2 while Smelters hit 78 sugar at 131 steel at 38 1 2 102 1 2 Union Pacific at 144 the highest this year Standard Oil navigated a $29 400 000 fine yet remained on course as the price of a single share surpassed six hundred dollars Money on call eased to 11 2 percent and world gold production climbed to well over a million dollars daily.
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Union Pacific
Standard Oil
Benevolent Association
United Commercial Travelers Name Officers at Parkersburg
The grand council of the United Commercial Travelers adjourned after selecting officers led by Grand Counsellor W T Shepherd of Richmond Virginia and Grand Secretary George F Brown of Lexington Kentucky. Louisville was chosen as next meeting site in June 1909.
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Bluefield
United Commercial Travelers
Parkersburg
W. Va
Grand Council of the
United Commercial Travelers Meeting
Nicit
W.T. Shepherd
Richmond
Woodyard
Connell
Charleston
George F. Brown
Lexington
Fishburn
Roanoke
W.T. Browning
Laxington
H. Thornburg
Huntington
A. H. Isaacs
Baltimore
T. R. Aaron
Louisville
Ruth Bryan to Take Stump in West Before Nomination
Ruth Bryan Leavitt will campaign in Colorado Wyoming and other western states if William J Bryan secures the Democratic nomination. Omaha sources say Mayor Dahlman and other National Committeemen have arranged plans for her to stump for her father in states with woman suffrage laws targeting women voters. She is described as a forceful fluent speaker.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Democratc
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Colorado
Wyoming
Omaha
Dahlmen
Denver
eLavitt
Jerome Rested Case in Thaw Habeas Corpus Fight
Poughkeepsie N Y May 15 District Attorney Jerome rested his case at 4 15 this afternoon opposing the writ of habeas corpus sought by Harry K Thaw to gain release from Mattetwan A sur rebuttal is expected as further witnesses may be called by Jerome
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Jerome
Wall Street Advances Spark Cheer in Stagnant Market
New York May 15 The Wall street district shows a cheerful face as stocks rise despite general business stagnation. Rail stocks hit high levels, while railways push for higher freight rates and repeal of Hepburn Act portions. Pooling advocates seek legal reintroduction of the practice once banned.
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New York
Wall Street
Fleet Week Nears End in San Francisco Festivities
The San Francisco fleet week closes with a whirl of entertainment and events as the itinerary winds down. Tomorrow focuses on departure arrangements, observation trips, athletic events for the bluejackets, and receptions.
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San Francisco
Cal
First Gunness victim buried in Christian burial at Parton cemetery
In Laporte Indiana on May 15 a man named Andrew G. Trelselein of Mansfield South Dakota received Christian burial as the first Gunness victim interred. A jaw bone fragment from Mrs Gunness skull confirms identity of bodies found in the cellar and ends rumors she escaped. Ray Lamphere’s mother may die of shock from his arrest and his father is barred from visiting in jail.
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Laporte
Ind
Partons
Andrew G. Trelselein
Mansfield
S. D
South Bend
Ray
Guiness
Taft Claims 586 Delegates for Republican Convention
Taft campaign releases claim that 586 delegates are pledged, 95 above a majority, with Fairbanks headquarters set to open in Chicago Monday. Texas reportedly to send an instructed Taft delegation as Taft becomes first Republican candidate to enter the Convention City.
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Washington
Fairbank
Chicago
Taft
Texas
Buick Motor Company quotes on 5-18-L0t line prices
Wm Hicks agent for Buick Motor Company offers price quotes on their 5-18-L0t line. The notice invites interested buyers to contact the agent for current pricing and details.
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Hicks
Buick Motor Company
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