Clinton Exhumed and Reburied in Kingston Native Town
The body of General George Clinton, hero of the Revolution and first New York governor, was exhumed in Washington and taken to Kingston for reburial. A military and civic escort accompanied the casket from Washington to Jersey City before river transport to New York City and Kingston where Clinton first took office in 1777.
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New York
Washington, D. C
George Clinton
United States
Congressional
Christchurch Parish
Kingston
N. Y
Clinton
Maine
J. Franklin Bell
George F Elliott
Mwine
Henry B. F. MacFarland
Jersey City
Revenue
Mohawk
Will le
New York City
Governor of New York Died in Office in 1812
The subject, born July 26, 1739 in Orange County New York, served as delegate to the second continental congress and was elected New York governor in 1777. He became vice president under Jefferson, continued in office under Madison, and died in office April 20, 1812. His monument, weighing nineteen tons, will be raised in Kingston by his governor grandchildren.
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Orange County
N. Y
Continental Congress
New York
Jefferson
Madison
Kingston
Tacoma Welcomes Fleet to City in Grand Welcome
Tacoma, May 27 Tacoma hosts the arrival of twelve battleships as crowds gather in best attire. City officials suspend business to view the fleet and the program includes dinners, receptions, vaudeville, and a fireworks show planned for next Saturday night. Officers visit clubs and exchanges of courtesy mark the formal greetings.
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Tacoma
Wash
Tucker
Miller
San Francisco
Pacific
Chamber of Commerce
Ely
Anniversary of Sea of Japan Battle Marked Across Empire
Tokio May 27 observed as public fete day commemorating the third anniversary of the Sea of Japan battle. The Russian squadron’s near destruction by Japanese battleships and cruisers was celebrated with military reviews and splendid festivities in the capital and major cities.
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Tokio
Exquisite Lemon and Vanilla Extract Promises
A promotional note touts Lemon and Vanilla extracts as the finest quality, claiming they go twice as far as rivals and deliver perfect flavor in every use.
Harness sale by A. P. Brown on Grand Street
A. P. Brown offers a large stock of handmade harnesses guaranteed to satisfy. Premium materials and quality workmanship. Call to examine at Grand Street No. 119. May 28, 1910, advertisement implies bargain pricing.
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A. P. Brown
Grand Street
Berlin affair reveals scandal in forest officer murder case
In Berlin a forestry officer Lewandowski faces manslaughter charges for shooting Lieut von Schmidt-Phieselbeck after discovering his wife’s alleged affairs. The trial exposes a widespread “universal temple of love” network involving officers and society women used to blackmail and control, with the husband aware of his wife’s lifestyle.
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Berlin
Lierr Lewandowski
von Schmidt-Phieselbeck
Guards
Jast
von Schmidt
Mile. Supply
Herr von Sehmidt
Herr Lewandowski
Herr von Schmidt
Lewandowski
Lieut von Schmidt
Frau Lewandowski
Mile Supply
Suffrage by trolley car marks 60th anniversary
In Seneca Falls New York the 60th anniversary of the 1848 women’s rights convention was observed with speeches by descendants of Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Mott and Isabella Beecher Hooker. A bronze tablet unveiling at Weslayan Church and a trolley expedition to promote the ballot for women were announced led by Harriet Stanton Blatch with others in the movement. The car party would travel to New York stopping at towns for open-air meetings.
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Seneca Falls
N. Y
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lucretia Mott
Isaoella Beecher Hooker
Old Wesleyan Church
Hearst Gains After Ballot Recount in New York Mayoral Race
Recount of mayoral ballots began in New York showing a net gain for William Randolph Hearst of 27 votes in two precincts. The process, conducted with a New York Supreme Court justice present, addresses delays spanning over two years amid the 1940 citywide tally.
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New York
W. K Hlearst
Geo. Bb. McClelilan
the Supreme Court
W. BR. Hearst
McClellan
Hearst
Recount Timeline Hinted by Hearst Counsel
The counsel for Hearst said they expected the recount to be completed within six weeks, noting a current tally of 3479. The statement signals an ongoing vote review process and a defined timeline.
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Hearst
Turrets Stand the Test on Florida at Old Point Comfort
At Old Point Comfort Virginia on May 27 the Florida’s turret plates withstood the heaviest naval gun fire. Despite 11 inch plates blackened and rivets loosened the turret remained intact while the 12 inch gun on the left was fired with precision. The crew’s fire control instruments remained functional and the mast on the Florida withstood five direct hits.
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Old Point Comfort
Florida
Enthusias
Jerome finishes plea in DAship case
Elizabethtown N Y May 27 William T Jerome closed his defense before Commissioner Richard T Hand apologizing for prior remarks about charges against his district attorney tenure in New York County The hearing ended with Franklin Pierce for the complainants and adjournment gave until June 10 to file supplementary briefs.
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Elizabethtown
N. Y
New York County
William T. Jerome
Richard T. Hand
Franklin Pierce
Jerome
Governor Dawson Ill. Likely Colorado Recuperation
Information from Washington reports West Virginia Governor W M O Dawson is very sick and plans to leave soon for Colorado for at least two months of treatment. He has continued his duties despite a general breakdown after months of illness.
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Washington
W. M. O. Dawson
West Virginia
Colorado
Dawson
Tornado Toll Mounts Across Oklahoma and Kansas
Tornadoes and cyclones swept Alfafa county Oklahoma last night killing ten and injuring twelve. Near Alva and Ingersoll occupants perished or vanished with several farmhouses destroyed. Widespread crop loss and property damage reported as still more victims feared.
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Wichita
Kansas
Alfalfa County
Oklahoma
Alva
Ingersoll
Okla
Baker on trial for post office robberies and Hutchinson murder
James Baker, arrested in New York, is tried in Philippi for alleged robberies of more than thirty post offices and the murder of Edward Y. Hutchinson, an operator at Clarington West Virginia. He refused an attorney and asked to plead his own case with time.
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Philippi
W. Va
James Baker
R. C. Neal
New York
Edward Y. Hutchinson
Clarington
Baltimore and Ohio
Ile
Emergency Currency Bill Dominates Senate Action
Washington May 27 Emergency currency legislation appears assured as Republican conferees report a negotiated bill to both chambers. The House passed the measure 166 to 140 after debate. Senator Lafollette signals opposition unless Democrats back the fight. The Senate plans to resume debate tomorrow while awaiting conference report and continues other business before adjournment.
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Washington
Capitol
House
Senate
Latollete
Lafollette
Wedding of Note at St John Church in Washington
Miss Madith Sanger daughter of General Eidore Sanger wed Mr. Mandeville Carlisle at St John s Church in a ceremony led by Rev. Roland Cotton Smith. The service drew a large attendance and was held at noon.
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Washington
bMadith Sanger
Eidore Sanger
Mandeville Carlisle
St. John's Church
Roland Cotton Smith
Congress Divides Over Currency Bill Vote Report
Washington May 27 Democrats vote as a bloc against the currency bill report. After a one hour debate the report passes 116 to 140 with fourteen insurgent Republicans joining the opposition. Following the vote, Democrats disappear, delaying quorum on subsequent rolls. Other measures passed include a pedestal statue of John Witherspoon in Washington, steamship steerage space, Alaska land gates, relief to Alaska Terminal and Navigation Co., and extended completion time for the Washington and Western Maryland rail projects.
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Washington
House
John Witherspoon
Cordova Bay
Alaska
Alaska Terminal and Navigation Company
Maryland
Columbia
House action includes Wyoming resurvey authority and tariff bill progress
The house authorized resurvey of certain townships in Wyoming and granted the Interstate Commerce Commission extra power to require a report on the omnibus Indian lands bill and Senate amendments. Bills for obsolete ordnance to various institutions were approved. After passing the tariff revision for the Philippine islands, the chamber recessed at 9 55 until tomorrow at 11.
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Wyoming
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Philippine Islands
Prosperous Lynchburg druggist J Owen Hanvey dies
J Owen Hanvey a 52 year old Lynchburg druggist known in city society clubs and church circles died by self inflicted opium overdose this morning. He leaves a sister Mrs J T Williams two brothers Oscar of Leesburg and Edgar of Washington. Interment set for Leesburg tomorrow afternoon.
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Lynchburg
J. Owen Hanvey
Knights Templas
First National Bank
Leesburg
Loudoun County
J. T. Williams
Oscar
Edgar Hanvey
Washington
Senator Scott’s hot weather garb surprises Senate crowd
Senator Scott of West Virginia entered the chamber in a vivid yellow silk shirt suit with white shoes tie belt and a white lapel flower. Senators exclaimed at the hot weather outfit as the chamber thermometer hovered between 70 and 93 degrees making the scene a novelty in the hot faded day.
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Washington
Scott
West Virginia
Fairbanks
Gallagher
Three Die In Mine Incident At Sallines Ville
In Sallines ville near Lisbon Ohio on May 27 three men were killed outright and one man was killed by a falling pipe after being dragged from the mine by rescuers. The dead are John Rowe Westerly Wright Theodore Lewis Frank Skinner.
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Lisbon
Ohio
Sallinesville
Here
John Rowe
Westerly Wright
Theodore Lewis
Frank Skinner
Cedar View merchant touts Dr Kings New Life Pills
nh G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi assures customers that buying a box of Dr Kings New Life Pills gives value worth gold in weight for relief from constipation malaria or bilious disorders sold at drug stores for 25 cents.
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Nh. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Your Want Ad Is Here A Preview Of Things To Come
A bold notice proclaims that a desired item or service is near, promising upcoming arrival and quick opportunity for readers to act. It hints at forthcoming offerings and urges anticipation for a favorable purchase or arrangement.
Bitter truce clears county GOP fight over governor race
Parkersburg West Virginia May 27 A pact between Wood County gubernatorial hopefuls CC Swisher and Arnold Scherr ends the looming clash. Delegates split 18 for Scherr and 15 for Swisher in the county slate with Col John T Harris securing Woods vote. State ticket details left without shared instructions as both candidates depart satisfied.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Govertyr
Messrs
CC. W. Swisher
Arnold Scherr
Wood County
Charleston
Scherr
Swisher
Secretary of State
John T. Harris
Woods
Mr. Seherr
Polate
Miners to gain steady work as 140000 men eyed for employment
Philadelphia reports 140000 anthracite miners are to receive steady employment with no loss of days if operators press ahead. A three year pact ends April 1, 1908 and plans aim to stockpile up to 10 million tons of coal to prevent disruption before next week’s talks.
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Philadelphia
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