Express Companies Report High Profits Across Nation
New York May 12 The four great express firms Adams American United States and Wells Fargo show net returns from 44 to 115 percent on capital employed in operations. Interstate Commerce Commission and other business groups press for rate reforms as the commission investigates.
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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 during work
Cooper Wyoming May 13 F L lord and shepherd for Gantz and Dorferdorfer collapsed while tending sheep near Walton. He came from Giona Falla and his body was shipped back to that place by the local Masons lodge in which he held membership.
Keeler Returns to Fast Company with Giants
Willie Keeler rejoins the Watsons' League and teams with John McGraw as he resumes his old role with the Giants on their western campaign. Critics hail him as the most scientific hitter in baseball while McGraw suggests more seasons may be ahead for the diminutive star and plans regular play as soon as he is ready.
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Willie Keeler
John McGraw
Giants
Keeler
Willie
Grand jury ignores kidnapping charge in Roberta Ve Janon case
In Philadelphia on May 12 the grand jury declined to indict Ferdinand Cohen, a waiter, for kidnapping Roberta Ve Janon, 15. The pair had been missing four weeks and were found in Chicago as the case moved toward court action for Roberta’s guardian, Robert Bulst, noted as the girl's grandfather.
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Philadelphia
Ferdinand Cohen
Roberta Ve Janon
Caicago
Grand Jorywdy
Courael
Robert Bulst
Mise de Janou
Vessel Seven Hundred Wars Prom Target Hit
The US artillery tender Major Evan Thomas was struck by a projectile fired from Fort Casey while towing targets for sub calibre tests. The shell penetrated both decks and demolished the steam drum leaving the steamer helpless. No injuries reported. A rigid official investigation will follow. The target was supposed seven hundred yards astern.
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PROM
Tacoma
Wash
United States Artillery
Evan Thomas
Charlee Madison
149Th Company
Fort Casey
Theo
James Bros. Baseball Uniforms and Tackle at Cost Ellis
Local store promotion lists James Bros. Baseball uniforms and fishing tackle at cost from 208 West 17th Avenue. Includes references to suppliers and discount pricing, inviting shoppers to compare value and stock.
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James Bros
Ellis
Comet Flight Record Attempt Ends in Ballon Crash
A. Holland Forbes and James Carrington Yates of New York reached 18,000 feet in a Quincy to Ohio world distance balloon flight to photograph the comet. The ascent broke the record but the balloon collapsed near Center Kentucky during descent, injuring both men and forcing rescue.
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Horse Cave
Quincy
A. Holland Forbes
James Carrington
Yates
New York
Center
Stetemeri
Forbes
Mr. Yates
Thig House
Ema
Milaneo kills fiancé and wounds mother in Schenectady
In Schenectady New York on May 14 Lucano Milano shot his sixteen year old fiancée Angelina Dipplella through the temple after she refused marriage. He then shot her mother Josephine Dipplella through the throat and attempted to cut his throat before taking poison. Both mother and assailant survived the initial injuries.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Josephine Dipplella
Angelina
Lucano Milano
Milano
Rasor
Former Vice President Fairbanks Might Be Sent to England
Reports in Washington on May 1 suggest former Vice President Fairbanks could be appointed ambassador to England. The claim is not verified at the White House, and Fairbanks has previously refused such a post.
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Britain
Washington
Fairbanks
England
Wille Howse
King George Overworked as New Monarch Begins Harder Duties
From a life of ease King George of Britain adjusts to a demanding schedule. He attends to Buckingham Palace duties, receives ministers, handles funerals, and coordinates with John Burns and Roosevelt as special envoy. Dublin Sinn Fein members oppose condolence messages 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 overhaul favoring intellect over physique. He tested crowds to spot detectives by traits rather than appearance, labeling officers with odd shoes or dusty gear, and suggests recruiting through civil service exams to build a capable police force.
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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. Gambling on New York New Haven and Hartford trains must stop per railroad order. Conductors told to watch card games and a railroad police detail now travels on trains to nab professional gamblers. Complaints cite 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 from Denver through Greeley Sev erance to Wyoming. A delegation of 36 arrived from Denver in five autos en route to the Riverside ranch near Laramie owned by the Denver Laramie Realty company.
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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 Fishing Tackle Advertises in Cort Ellas
Local shop James Ros Fishing Tackle at 208 W 17th St promotes gear and tackle offerings. The ad lists storefront location and product range for fishing enthusiasts.
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Pishing Tacker
Cort
Ellas
Special Sale Notting ham Curtains 8100 And $1.25
Advertisement notes a special sale on Notting ham curtains priced at 8100 and per unit at 1.25 dollars. No clear date or store name provided.
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Nottingham
Helper Cloth Size and Material Details
The notice lists an 8 inch wide helper cloth with Ala shades and a price of 46 cents per yard. It references WM and Meviers as related entities or suppliers.
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Meviers
Infant Girl Fiend's Victim Struck By Blades At Brownsville
A 4 year old girl dragged into a cellar at 544 Blake Avenue Brownsville was found naked and grievously injured with a sharp object. Police hunt a clean shaved man about six feet tall thirty five, last seen speaking to nearby children. Hospitalized in critical condition. two dozen detectives and Brownsville officers investigate.
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New York
Blake Avenue
Brownsville
Rosé
Psokiva
Brooklyn Detective Bureau
Ashort
Gradford Street
Acen
Cleanghaven
Kantrowitz
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Silly Keeler
Menial
Sherman Co
Atte
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Carrington
Ballaqon
Sweetheart
Shooth
Abla
Durand Riding Academy
Ethel Croker
Tammany
Great Britain
Forch
Velice
Iin Tea
EINE
Wm Meyers
James Ros
Vaney
Kelley's
Cette
Tom Moore
Tom
Ota
Moore
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