Ida McKinley Funeral At Westlawn Rites Echo McKinley Burial
Mrs Ida Saxton McKinley rests beside her husband in Westlawn cemetery after a simple Methodist Episcopal funeral at the McKinley home. Roosevelt, cabinet members and Ohio officials attended a luncheon before the procession to the cemetery. Four hymns were used, the same as at President McKinley's funeral.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Canton
Ida Saxton McKinley
Westlawn
McKinley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
William R. Day
Root
Treasury
Cortelyou
Agriculture
Wilson
Harris
Herrick
Ohio
President McKinley
Buffalo
Dr. Buxton
Buxton
Holmes
Rev. Buxton
Henry What
John C. Dueber
Joseph Biechele
Robert W. Cassidy
Geo. B. Freas
Austin Lynch
R.S. Shields
C. C. Bow
Baltimore and Ohio
Indianapolis
Tragic Powder Explosion Kills Five in Indiana Mine Area
An explosion at the Farnsworth mine storage house near Sullivan Indiana killed five boys and injured three others. Claude Davis age six Paul Keen age nine were blown to pieces. Arthur McClure age ten Cecil Smith and Davis fatally injured. Cause unknown, suspected accidental fire by the youths.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Farnsworth
Sullivan
Claude Davis
Paul Keen
Arthur McClure
Cecil Smith
Davis
Judson Harmon Talks Tariff Revision at Norwood Club
Cincinnati attorney general Judson Harmon spoke to the Norwood Democratic Club on tariff revision. He is noted in press circles as a potential 1908 Democratic presidential candidate. The address framed tariff reform as a public good and Boosted party unity.
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Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Ohio
Friends of the People
Norwood Democratic Club
Cleveland
No Verdict in Enterprise National Bank Case
Pittsburg Pa May 29 The case against Thomas W Harvey former teller of the Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny charged with false entries and misappropriation of funds was given to the jury today in federal court and at closing no verdict had been returned
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Pittsburg
Thomas W. Harvey
Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny
Gray-Clad Veterans Sleep On The Field In Richmond
About 30 000 visitors fill Richmond for the United Confederate Veterans reunion with frequent special trains bringing surviving Confederates. Notables arrive including Col Clinton Felder and General Irving Walker as Camp John Gordon quarters are named for Confederate generals. The opening reception at Lee Camp Hall features Southern ladies of prominence and a large southern attendance. The parade and unveiling of monuments mark the next days events, with attention to memorials for Jefferson Davis and the women of the South.
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Richmond
Stephen D. Lea
United Confederate Veterans
Confederacy
Clinton Felder
Montgomery
Ala
Irving Walker
Army of Northern Virginia
John Gordon
United Confederate Veterans’ Reunion
Lee Camp Hal
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Margaret Howell Hayes
Jefferson Davis
Mary Custis Lee
Robert E. Lee
Thomas J. Jackson
Stonewall Jackson
J. KE. B Stuart
Daisy Hampton
Wade Hampton
W. H. F. (Rooney) Lee
South
J. B. Stuart
Cavalry Veterans of the South
Hollywood Cemetery
Attempted assault on five year old girl linked to suspect
An attempted assault on a five year old girl in Corna Long Island prompts new leads on Amelia Staffeldt murder. A man arrested near the scene gave the name Leon Graham aged seventeen from Brooklyn and matched the description of a suspect fleeing the cabbage patch area.
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New York
Corna
L. I
Henry Becker
Amelia Staffeldt
Elmhurst
Staffeld
Leon Graham
Brooklyn
Baseball Results From Virginia and National Leagues
Virginia league games report Portsmouth-Portsmouth 4 Roanoke 5 Norfolk-Norfolk 4 Lynchburg unspecified Danville-Danville 3 Richmond. National League scores Boston 5 Brooklyn 15 New York 1 Philadelphia 1 St Louis 0 Cincinnati 1 American League Philadelphia 4 Boston 0 second game Philadelphia 4 Boston 3 twelve innings Washington 0 New York 2 Chicago 6 St Louis 5 Cleveland 9 Detroit 5.
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Porrtsmouth
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Confederate Colonel Heiskell Dies in Oklahoma at 42
Kingfisher Oklahoma May 29 Colonel Felix Heiskell who led the thirteenth Virginia infantry Confederate died here today at age 42.
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Oklahoma
Kingfisher
Okla
Felix Heiskell
Thirteenth
Virginia Infantry
Robber Disappears After Stealing 50,000 From Sister
Indianapolis authorities report that Frederick William Hoehn aged 70 robbed his sister Mrs Christina Nold of 50000 in stocks and bonds from a safety deposit vault then fled to Cincinnati and disposed of 18000 worth of plunder before vanishing.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Christina Nold
Cincinnati
Frederick William Hoehn
Prosecuting Attorney and City Solicitor Fight in Court
In Wheeling West Virginia on May 29 the prosecuting attorney Charles Schuck and city solicitor C Boyce clashed in a courtroom during the James Higgins trial. Judge Jordan threatened jail and both men were fined 50 dollars each before the trial continued.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Charles Schuck
C. Boyce
James Higgins
Jordan
Boyce
Snow Dumps Clarion Peak as New Mexico Gales Ease
Two and a half inches of snow fell at Cloudcroft New Mexico one hundred miles north of El Paso today with forecasts of additional snowfall tonight. The wintry weather disrupts travel and freshens spring snows in the high desert.
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New Mexico
el Paso
Texas
Cloudcroft
N. M
Here
Mercer County Fair Burlesque Cast at Opera House May 31
Mercer County Fair features a burlesque at the opera house Friday night May 31 for the city hospital. The cast lists many characters and performers, including Mrs. Piper Mrs. H C Brown Sally Piper Elizabeth Marks Handy Away and more, with scenes involving choruses and solos. Also advertised fresh country butter and eggs and vegetables at Sisson & Likens on Raleigh street and a note from Albert denying railroad trade rumors in his shops.
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Mercer County
Opera House
City Hospital
Piper
H. C. Brown
Sally Piper
Elizabeth Marks Handy
Kennedy Gigzting
Leslie
Jake Spruceby
Jesse Easley
Mary Spruceby
Hattie Ford Sophonia Perkins
Stahlmann
Susannah Perkins
Lucy Coffman Boss Jones
R. H. Matthews
Smithers
Hattie Bevil Jimmy Brown
James Marks
Bie
B. A. Marks
Switzenberger
Lacey Shirey
Switzenberge
Aletta Crump Switzenberger
Sisson & Likens
Raleigh Street
Topmast Collapse Wounds Two Aboard Battleship Virginia
In Norfolk on May 29 a topmast fell during drill on the battleship Virginia striking Boatswain's Mate Griffin who was seriously injured and Seaman Kinley who sustained minor injuries. The fid pin broke, releasing the topmast. an investigation is ordered.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Griffin
Kinley
Flora Wolf Waives Claim to Lord Beresford Estate
Flora Wolf known as Lady Flow in El Paso Texas on May 29 accepted ten thousand dollars from the will of Lord DeLaval Beresford and five thousand more, waiving all claims to the estate and stating she was never his wife in law or fact.
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Elpaso
Texas
Flora Wolf
Lady Flow
Lord DeLaval Beresford
Lord Beresford
Secretary Taft to Address Millers Federation
Secretary of War W H Taft arrived in St Louis and will speak to the Millers National Federation tomorrow afternoon. His severe cold is rapidly improving and his health is nearly recovered for the engagement.
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St. Louis
W. H. Taft
Millers National Federation
Taft
Mrs Roosevelt and Children Visit Oyster Bay
Mrs Roosevelt with Miss Ethel Archie and a maid arrived at Oyster Bay L I on May 29. The gunboat Yorktown anchored off Sagamore Hill and a launch took the party ashore before nightfall.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Mrs Roosevelt
Ethel
Archie
Yorktown
Sagamore Hill
Young Boy Hanged for Assault in McDonough Ga
In McDonough Georgia May day a 15 year old Negro was hanged for criminal assault on the four year old daughter of a prominent white citizen. The crime occurred last March and the punishment was carried out today.
Pocahontas Statue Unveiled Later This Fall
The Pocahontas Memorial Association announced the Pocahontas statue unveiling at James Town Island is postponed until late fall. The Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports the decision was made today on May 29.
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Pocahontas
Washington
Little's Condition Improves, Fort Smith Doctor Encouraged
John Little's condition improves and he retains nourishment. Doctor Pittman reports being greatly encouraged by the progress in Fort Smith Arkansas on May 29.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Smith, Ark
John
White Duck Suits for Sailors at Dance Hall
Norfolk reports that Pine Beach pavilion management responds to navy department action by excluding enlisted men in uniform from the dance hall at the Jamestown Exposition site.
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Norfolk
Navy Department
Pine Beach
Mt Vernon Flour Ad Sells Butter Eggs Readily
Fresh country butter and eggs offered by Likens on Raleigh Street in Mt Vernon. Phone 49.
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MT. Vernon Flour
Sailors in Uniform Barred from Dance Floor Spark Outcry
Patrons refuse to patronize the hall if sailors in uniform are allowed on the floor citing public disapproval of naval uniforms. The hall claims action was taken to protect profits and the concession’s life. White duck suits have been prepared for sailors willing to switch from their uniforms and dance in provided attire.
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Navy
United States
Outlook for California fruit dampens prune market
Rosenberg & Co report the California dried fruit season progressing with a discouraging overall outlook. They note a heavy cherry drop in prunes, expect 1907 Santa Clara Valley output at 40 to 50 million pounds versus 120 million last year, and predict prices may rise if foreign crops are small while domestic absorption remains strong.
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New York
Wiiting
San Francisco, Rosenberg & Co
California
Santa Clara Valley
Goal Land Leases of a New Character in Canada
Ottawa May 29 new regulations governing coal land leases across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta the Yukon Northwest Territory and the railway belt of British Columbia have received governor general in council approval. Leases run twenty one years with a $1 annual rent and a maximum of 2 500 acres per applicant. Legal possession priority requires operations to start within twelve months. A royalty of five cents per ton is charged and settlers may buy coal for personal use at the pit mouth price not to exceed $1 75 per ton.
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Ottawa
Former Judge Hayes Shot by Son-in-Law in Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff Missouri May 29 former County Judge John A Hayes was shot and mortally wounded this evening by his son in law James Williamson Williamson was arrested amid four years of bad feeling between the men Williamson barred Hayes from visiting his home and Hayes went to Williamson s home when his daughter was ill a quarrel followed and Williamson says he was struck Hayes chased into the house where Williamson s son drew a revolver and fired striking Hayes in the abdomen
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Poplar Bluff
John A. Hayes
James Williamson
Williamson
Judge Hayes
No Hope of Change From Wintry Weather
Washington reports no expected relief from the unusually cold weather east of the Rockies. The Weather Bureau warns that temperatures on Thursday and Friday will show little if any change.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Marke
Patrie Battleship Suffers Condenser Pipe Burst
In Toulon on May 24 the condenser pipe on the French battleship Patrie burst during trials forcing the ship to return to port. Several stokers were scalded and the damage described as extensive.
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Toulon
Patrie
County Fair Friday Night Highlighted
Fresh country butter and eggs available on Likens Raleigh Street. Phone 49. Why not go to the County Fair Friday night.
Birmingham launches as first of its type for U S Navy
Qiffiney Mass May 29 The scout cruiser Birmingham the first vessel of its type built for the United States navy was launched at Fore River Shipbuilding Company with Mayor Ward Senator elect Johnston and Miss Mary Campbell as sponsor The ship is half completed and soon to be finished with speed oriented design and a 24 knot speed trial commitment. It features two submerged torpedo tubes twelve 3-inch guns wireless and nickel steel protection with a crew of about 16 officers and 568 men.
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Qiffiney
Mass
Birmingham
United States Navy
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Ala
George B. Ward
Joseph Fr. Johnston
Mary Campbell
E. K. Campbell
Grace Hardie
Marjorie Weatherly
Elton Linn Molion
Mary George
Cruikshank
Martha Dabney
Kathleen Nixon
Mary Kirkpatrick
Mary Cameron
Boston
Alabama
Charleston Navy Yard
Miss
Salem
Chester
England
Knit Goods Buyers Press Spring Open Amid Market Tensions
New York buyers push to open spring 1908 lines while manufacturers seek delays to gauge prices. A stove of early June openings and sharp price increases clash with hopes for iron clad contracts as buyers tour markets nationwide.
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New York
Church Club Starts for Jamestown Exposition
The Young Men's Club of All Souls Church Flatbush began a sponsored trip by Pullman train to Jamestown Exposition. The group will pause at Old Point Comfort and the exposition on Decoration Day and again on the following Friday and Saturday, returning Saturday by the Old Dominion Line.
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Flatbush
Young Men's Club of
All Souls Church of
Pullmans
Jamestown
Old Point Comfort
Exposition
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Enterprise National Bank
Flat Top National Bank OF
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W. H. Thomas
R. BE. Bov.Line
Cahier
B. Hicks
Manie
Bowinmann
W. O First National Bank
Poliocky
L. A. Hooper
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Guarnteed
DR. R. L
KOM
Sule Speal
John B. Gordon
Corna, L. I
Danville
Mercer County Fair
Margaret
Mary Douthat
MGM
Cicada Frei
Lilly McCray
Isabelle
Cordia Hare Otie Eee
Franklin
Aida
Lyde Baldwin Hurst Becker
Hoky Poky Man
Mopy
Wong
Bessie Parker
Hattie Mord Lacy
Bess Otey Baar
Trixie Brown
Essevses
Whitley
Groushorn Parson Briggs
Pat Floyd
Town Boys
George Mann
Schermes
Mr. Yewel
William Kennedy Arthur
Ray Evans
Gee Norwood Davis
Moses Brown
Brown
H. C. Brown Brown
Salvation Army
Newingham
Newcomer
Crump
Miss Langdon
Harry Jopling
Hiram Green
Birdie
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Slenderpole
Edwin Cook
Lightfoot
Napoleon Bonaparte Jones
Julian Wright
George Washington Jones
Harry Marks
Luther Neal
W. A. Bodell
Armour
John. Shields
Holbrook Hasley
Sparatti
Morgan Mile Carios
Mr. Yewe
Teddy Bear
Mexie
Chayann
Lola
Lillian Saunders
Gee
Mann
Matthews Cops
Mary
Frank Maynard
Matthews
Albert
Associated Press
Associated Press Dispatches
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Goal Land
Canada
Fore River Company
Jamestown Exposition
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