Express Companies Earn High Profits Across Nation
New York May 12 The four large express firms Adams American United States and Wells Fargo show net returns of 44 to 115 percent on capital tied to interstate operations a report states. The Interstate Commerce Commission and other business interests urge investigation and possible rate reductions as the commission probes the matter.
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New York
Great Express Companiea
Waal
Mer- Bebe Roent On
Bueineas
Adams
American
United States
Wells-Fargo
Shepherd dies on Wyoming range in line of duty
Cooper Wyoming May 13 F L lord a shepherd with Gantz Dorferdorfer dropped dead while sending his deck near Walton. His body was recovered later and shipped to Giona Falla N J. The local Masons lodge notes the deceased held membership in that order.
Willie Keeler returns to fast company with Giants
Willie Keeler is back in professional baseball joining John McGraw and the Giants. The famed hitter, small of stature yet renowned as highly scientific, is expected to start in the western games once fit, resuming his long association with McGraw and the Watsons' League.
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Willie Keeler
John McGraw
Giants
Keeler
Willie
Grand jury ignores kidnaping charge in 15 year old case
Philadelphia May 12. The last act of a sensational escapade ended today when the grand jury ignored the indictment charging Ferdinand Cohen a waiter with kidnaping Roberta Ve Janon, 15. The missing girl and Cohen were found in Chicago amid reports of a possible court action for Robert Bulst, noted millionaire grandfather of Mise de Janou.
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Philadelphia
Ferdinand Cohen
Roberta Ve Janon
Caicago
Grand Jorywdy
Courael
Robert Bulst
Mise de Janou
Major Evan Thomas Tows Target Hit at Fort Casey
The U S artillery tender Major Evan Thomas towed sub calibre targets when hit by a projectile from the 149th company at Fort Casey. The hit penetrated two decks and demolished the steam drum leaving the ship helpless but no injuries occurred. An official investigation will follow.
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PROM
Tacoma
Wash
United States Artillery
Evan Thomas
Charlee Madison
149Th Company
Fort Casey
Theo
Baseball Uniforms and Tackle Shown at Cost Ellis
James Bros advertise fishing tackle and baseball uniforms at Cost Ellis located at 208 West 17th. The brief notice highlights sporting gear and related apparel for local customers.
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James Bros
Ellis
Comet Flight Breaks Altitude Record Then Crashes
A. Holland Forbes and James Carrington Yates of New York reached 18 000 feet while photographing a comet from Quincy Illinois but a balloon failure near Center Kentucky caused a 300 foot fall. They describe oxygen shortage, equipment tears, and risk, yet planned further attempts in New York.
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Horse Cave
Quincy
A. Holland Forbes
James Carrington
Yates
New York
Center
Stetemeri
Forbes
Mr. Yates
Thig House
Ema
Afflicted Lovers Drama Ends in Tragedy Near Schenectady
In Schenectady New York on May 14 Lucano Milano shot his sixteen year old fiancée Angelina Dipplella in the temple after her mother Mrs Josephine Dipplella refused consent to the marriage. Milano shot the mother in the throat, attempted to cut her throat with a razor, and then took poison. Both the mother and Milano survived their injuries.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Josephine Dipplella
Angelina
Lucano Milano
Milano
Rasor
New York
Blake Avenue
Brownsville
Rosé
Psokiva
Brooklyn Detective Bureau
Ashort
Fairbanks Named Ambassador to England Report Revived
Reports in Washington on May 1 suggest former Vice President Fairbanks may be appointed ambassador to England. The move, not yet verified at the White House, hinges on his acceptance.
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Britain
Washington
Fairbanks
England
Wille Howse
King George's Heavy Morning to Midnight Duties
The article notes King George, previously living in ease, now endures long days at Buckingham Palace and Marlborough House. He attends to condolence messages and ministerial meetings, plans for a Danish royal visit, and the funeral of a king, with Roosevelt as a special envoy. It mentions Dublin Sinn Fein members opposing condolence to the royal family.
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London
George
Duckingham Palace
Marlborough House
John Burns
Denmark
Buckingham Palace
Roosevelt
Ste . London
Windek
Dublin
Sinn Mein Society
Lord Uayre
Brains Count Not Big Feet in Police Reorganization Plan
New York Mayor Gaynor proposes a Detective Bureau shakeup valuing intellect over brawn. He notes his tests easily spot detectives in crowds and suggests selecting recruits with sharper minds, while downplaying physical measurements and looks as criteria. The plan aims to create a corps capable of solving mysteries through superior reasoning.
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New York
Detective Bureau
Police
Gaynor
Civil Service Commission
Joseph
Pole
Mayer
Ebiarp Fuat
Ike
Warkvel
Railroad orders gambling on its trains stopped
New Haven May 14 railroad management bans gambling on New York New Haven and Hartford trains and tells conductors to watch for card games. A special railroad police detail is riding trains to nab professional gamblers amid complaints of heavy losses on through express trains.
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New Haven
Conn
New York
Hartford
Trais
Investors to Inspect New Wyoming Line
Investors from Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska plan summer trips to trace the Denver Laramie and Northwestern railway route from Denver through Greeley Sev erance to Wyoming. A 36 member Denver delegation arrived today by five autos en route to the Riverside ranch near Laramie owned by the Denver Laramie Realty company. New parasols arrive at low prices at Wm Meyers Fishing Tackle.
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Wyoming Line
Greeley
Colo
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railway
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Denver
Severance
Wyoming
Riverside Ranch
Laramie
Denver-Laramie Realty Company
James Ros Selling Fishing Tackle in Cort Ellas
Local ad lists James Ros offering fishing tackle at Cort Ellas located at 208 W 17th St.
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Pishing Tacker
Cort
Ellas
Special Sale on Nottingham Curtains and Prices
Notice describes a special sale offering Nottingham curtains at 8100 and a reduced price of 1.25, with details unreadable in parts of the OCR. The item appears to be a local sales or catalog advertisement from a department or hardware store.
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Nottingham
Tom Moore
Tom
Helper Cloth Prices Narrow In Wide 8a Inch Weave
A compact trade note lists helper cloth 8a inch wide in Ala shades at 46 ofn per yard. WM and Meviers appear as suppliers or brands in the brief item.
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Meviers
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Tammany
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Forch
Velice
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