Great Naval Parade in San Francisco Bay
San Francisco on May 8 witnessed the greatest naval review in American waters as Secretary of the Navy Metcalf rode a reviewing yacht past forty six warships. The Atlantic squadron's sixteen battleships led a line of cruisers destroyers and auxiliaries while spectators lined shorelines and excursion boats. The scene featured ships from both coasts in pristine white paint as the secretary acknowledged thundrous salutes marking the historic display.
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Hurter’s Point
Secretary of the Navy
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Roosevelt
Pacific
Episcopal diocese council suffers ptomaine poisoning scare
In Houston on May 8 an estimated twenty members of the Episcopal diocese of Texas council fell ill after a luncheon by Christchurch Ladies, likely from stuffed crabs and cucumber salad. Judge Simking of Austin fainted briefly. several were bedridden or sprawled outside, but all recovered within hours. The bishop remained unaffected due to tolerance for rich food.
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Sam of Tyler
Collision in Dense Fog Off Portland Eng
The British steamer Matiana traveling from London to Calcutta collided with a Hamburg American line steamer twenty miles south of Portland in heavy fog. The Matiana returned to port with damage apparent while the German vessel's damage is not yet known.
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Calcutta
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Notes from Labor Union and Labor Movement Trends
Thirty rehearsal of unions in Austin shows vibrancy while Gompers notes labor influence in the coming election. Nevada Supreme Court bans boycotts, reversing a ruling on union sue. Telegraphers eye another strike as Chicago locals push for a general strike on June 1. California sailors dine with four thousand of the fleet's prettiest girls, drawing envy nationwide.
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Organized Labor
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San Francisco
Two More Skeletons Found at Guinness Farm
In Laporte Indiana on Friday morning two additional skeletons were unearthed at the Guinness farm, one likely a man and the other a woman. Authorities say all remains may date back eighteen months with expectations of further discoveries as crowds exceed a thousand on the grounds.
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Guiness Charnel Farm
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Roy Lamphere
Guiness Farm
Clergyman Acquitted In Defamatory Letter Case
Rev Ira D Williams itinerant preacher was acquitted by U S Commissioner Hinsdale after he and his wife testified the letter containing a Roosevelt insult was handed to another person to mail. The defense said Williams did not write it and the missive was written at a mission house in Cheyenne where he was in charge.
Boy’s 11 000 Mile Journey Ends In Welcome
A three year old boy, Wilfred Stevens, traveled alone from South Africa to New York aboard the Teutonic. He endured six weeks at sea and completed an 11 000 mile voyage before being greeted by his father at the pier. His mother had died two months earlier in South Africa.
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South Africa
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Southampton
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Altus men seek route and bonus for railroad to Memphis Tex
Memphis Texas May 8. Simpson and Kenneday of Altus Oklahoma visited to explore a railroad line from Altus to Memphis and to secure a city bonus. Citizens are considering raising a bonus and will report in a few days.
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Several Sections at Work in Richmond Meeting
Richmond Va May 8 Several sections of National Conference of Charities and Corrections did meet Friday in the city and planned discussions on reform work and social services.
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National Conference of Charities and Corrections
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United Confederate Veteran Reunion
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Smith Drug Co
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