Democratic Clubs Call for Chicago Meeting
Washington May 18 circular from the National Association of Democratic Clubs announces a 9 a.m. June 21 meeting in Chicago at 137 Monroe Street Cook County Democratic headquarters to select the pace of the national convention. Each state will have four representatives, aiming for full state representation.
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Washington
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Chicago
Democratic Party
Cook County
Monroe Street
Democratic Clubs
Races and Entries for New Jersey Track Meet
Special to the Post from Gloster dated May 18 lists tomorrow's racing card. First Race shows Hilepuns selling, Sierra Nevada, High Crocosceccecee, Sir David, Eloquence, Kilkenny, Skeetgeister, Lorillard, Buln Hoy, and Benen with weights around 90 to 120. Second through Sixth Races detail entries for filly and colt runners, with names like Karl B, Forester Return, Joe Courtney, Middlestone, Wyoming, Nellie Stanley, Samaritan, Prodigals, Jack Rose, Maid of Blarney, Coldstream, Dundee, Philander, and Maggie B among others, including betting weights and mile distances.
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Grouncester
N. J
Hileipuns
Sierra Nevada
Sir David
Copsland
Buckeye
Eceeeeselus
Ngison
Kilkenny
Skeetgeister
Lorillard Vinecseiene
Lg Inile
Karl B
Deummmer
Delinko
Forester
Song Duguler
Joe Courtney
Presmote
Gloster
Aidviseiee
Middlestone
Metsinnis
Wyoming
Koyle Rhodes
Bravo
Escercces
Tagmol Hin Sran
Nellie Stanley
Samaritan
Ligriako
Fea
Erie
Owe
Maggie
Monroe
Iceverg
Macgregor
Dousiman
Eee
Humdrum
Ecoseees
Train wreckers thwarted near Norwalk depot
On May 18 in Norwalk Connecticut efforts to wreck the Danbury and Norwalk railroad were thwarted when large boulders placed on the track were spotted by the engineer and removed before an accident could occur.
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Norwa.k. Conn
Danbury & Norwalk
Norwalk
Bancroft Will Interpretations Sought by Executors
Washington May 18 executors C C Glover and James J Johnston file bill to interpret George Bancroft will. They report $800000 from Newport property and $140000 from other sales have been used for debts and legacies. Ambiguities in language prevent full discharge and may affect trust powers and transfer terms to New York Life Insurance Company.
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Washington
C. C. Glover
James J. Johnston
George Bancroft
Newport
R. L
New York Life Insurance Company
Electrocution Successful at Expany NY For Rochester Murderer
Joseph L. Tice, the Rochester wife killer, was executed at 6 39 this morning. The electric current was applied four times with brief contacts and a head electrode directing current to both sides. The total contact time was fifty seconds and execution sixty three seconds with witnesses noting the instant of eternity at the first contact.
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Expany
N. Y
Joseph L. Tice
Rochester
Consul John A. Anderson Dead in Cairo
Washington reports the death of John A. Anderson United States consul general to Cairo Egypt at age 58. A former five term congressman from Kansas fifth district he was Harrison appointee and longtime foe of monopolies a Miami University roommate of the president. He had been ill and hospitalized in Cairo undergoing a surgical operation and was on leave awaiting return to the United States.
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Washington
John A. Anderson
United States
Cairo
Egypt
Anderson
Harrison
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Kansas
Congress
State Department
Roulez Fencer Fights Four Duels In Hour
Paris on May 18 reports Roulez, famed fencer, engaged in four duels in succession at the Bois de Boulogne within one hour. He wounded each opponent and remained unscathed. The episode is described as unique in French duelling history.
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Paris
Roulez
Bois de Boulogne
Whitney arrives in New York aboard Majestic from Liverpool
The Hon. W. C. Whitney ex Secretary of the Navy reached New York today aboard the steamship Majestic after a voyage from Liverpool.
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New York
W. C. Whitney
Secretary of the Navy
Majestic
Liverpool
Sioux City Flood Devastates City and Rail Hub
A Floyd River surge swamped Sioux City on May 18, drowning at least fifteen and likely over a hundred, forcing about 8000 residents from homes. Thousands of livestock perished, railroad yards and roundhouses flooded, hotels and depots surrounded by water, with relief centers already opened as Chamber of Commerce mobilizes.
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Sioux City
Sioux River
Missouri
Floyd
Floyd River
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
Illinois Central
Sioux
Chamber of Commerce
Nellie West
Louise Horn R
A Queer Accident In Great Barrington
Clarence Warner of Sheffield, 20, was fencing when a rail struck the back of his head. He wandered yelling toward the river, was captured after a chase, and doctors say his spine is likely dislocated with poor chances of recovery.
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Great Barrington
Clarence Warner
Sheffield
Harvard Democrats Organize Campaign Club at Holden Chapel
Harvard College Democrats held a crowded meeting in Holden Chapel to form a campaign club for active near term political work. The group elected officers, adopted a Massachusetts Democratic Club style constitution, and urged widespread enrollment for mobilization in the coming election with support from Governor Russell.
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Democrats
Harvard
Holden Chapel
State Central Committee
Cambridge
Holden Capee
Harvard College
Republic
N. Rantoul
C. R. Cummings
J. 8
Brown
D. Gray
C. K. Bardeen
T. Robb
S. M. Brice
C. Schurz
George Lee
John C. Breckinridge
Samuel M. Sullivan
R. W. Emmons
E. Cockrell
J. L. Morton
Law
T. F. Carney
G. T. Hughes
Rueese School
W. G. Brown
F. C. Bartlett
J. S. Brown
Democratic State Central Committee
Russell
S. Berry
M. E. Ingalls
F. G. Caffey
W. Luce
J. C. Breckinridge
G. H
G. C. Lee
M. £. Ingalls
J. %. Brown
M. A. Bartlett
C. R. Bardeen
L. F. Lewis
Te v
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Law School
H. McCulloch
Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
Harvard Monthly
Rantoul, Lee
Emmons
Rantoul
Brice
Calvin S. Brice
Harvard Lampoon
Weather Indications for New England and New York
Washington May 18 8 p m forecast for Thursday calls for generally fair weather in New England and eastern New York, followed by showers in New York and Vermont. East winds will increase and temperatures will be warmer by Thursday night.
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Washington
New England
New York
Vermont
Large three masted schooner grounded off Penfield Reef
In Norwalk Connecticut on May 18 a large three masted schooner grounded on Penfield Reef and listed as in danger of breaking up. Efforts are under way to float the vessel though its identity is not known locally.
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Norwalk
Conn
Penfield Reef
Miles Rides to New York by Bicycle Relay
General Nelson A. Miles opens a 1000 mile bicycle relay from Chicago to New York to prove infantry can travel roads by bike and to urge road improvements. Arthur Lumsden leads 100 cyclists delivering a despatch to Governor's Island aide.
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Srrcay
Nelson A. Miles
Department of the Missouri
Arthur Lumsden
Pullman
Michigan Avenue Boulevard
General Howard
Recorder Office
New York
Governor’s Island
Michigan Avenue
General Miles
Army
The
Dearings
Tragedy at Roxbury: Three-Story Fall Injuries Child
Mary Kelly, three, of 55 Old Heath Street Roxbury, fell from a third floor kitchen window at 5:30 pm after climbing onto a table. Dr. McDonald found internal injuries but no broken bones.
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Mary
Joseph Kelly
Old Heath Street
Roxbury
Yachtsm an Drops Dead Captain Newbury Dies in Jonesport
Captain Newbury, 64, of Jonesport Maine, dropped dead at 4 45 yesterday afternoon in the saloon of John H McGrady at 308 Atlantic Avenue. He was master of Gordon Dexter s yacht and died instantly. Undertaker Tinkham took charge of the body.
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Captain Newbury
Jonesport
John H. McGrady
Atlantic Avenue
Tinkham
Gordon Dexter
Harvard Man War Mile Race At Philadelphia Event
The second day of the Schuylkill Navy athletic club meeting featured a special medal mile bicycle race won by R H Davis of Harvard in 2m 43s. Draper and Bilyeu, notable local riders, followed closely. Davis then challenged the two mile collegiate record, finishing in 5m 31 1 5s.
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Philadelphia
Athletic Club
Schuylkill Navy
R. H. Davis
Harvard
Draper and Bilyeu
Davis
Was He George Tucker Found Drowned in Merrimack River
A badly decomposed body was found floating in the Merrimack River near Garvins Falls and is believed to be George Tucker, who drowned in the Contoocook River at Penacook last November. The item notes Cutter whiskey has topped Boston sales for 35 years.
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Boston
Aska
Eddy
A. McArthur &Co
Concorp
N. H
Merrimack River
Garvins Falls
George Tucker
Contoocook River
Penacook
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