Curtiss Sets New York to Chicago Biplane Flight Record
Glenn H Curtiss completed a 960 mile New York to Chicago flight in a biplane, starting May 30 from Albany and landing at Governor's Island after stops at Poughkeepsie and Inwood. He averaged 54.06 mph with bursts near 60 mph, winning a $10,000 prize from the New York World. Hamilton sponsors a potential $25,000 prize for eight from New York to Chicago.
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Albany
New York
Alorg Hudson
Adson
Ana
New York World
Governor's Island
Poughkeepria
Curtles
Inwood
Governor's
Curtics
Charles K. Hamilton
Florida Inc. Saburday
Glenn H. Cartion
Yenterday
Chicago
Hawkton
Electric streetcar crash injures dozens near Oakland
A head on collision of two California Electric Railway street cars nine miles from Oakland killed one motorman and injured about fifty passengers. Amputations were required for several, including the motorman C. A. Chitatepgen whose legs were severed. A wedding party aboard one car remained unharmed.
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California” Electric Railway
C. A. Chitatepgen
Estrada Triumphs In Pitched Battle At Bluefields
Bluefields Nicaragua May 30 Gen Lara commander of the Madria Sores again attacked Estrada's post yesterday after heavy fighting with losses on both sides. The insurgents claim a large number of prisoners taken while the city is described as a delicate situation for the United States and Nicaragua. Washington May 20 the gunboat Dubuque with 200 marines was to reinforce Bluefields to protect American property and maintain order amid fears of renewed fighting and a possible American land intervention.
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Madria Sores
Estrada
Hur
Inilor
Phe Oem
Washington
Dubuque
Philadelphia
Pandma
Reli
United States
Roosevelt hears news from home from Senator Root
Ex President Roosevelt chats with Senator Root about U S affairs during a visit to London. The pair discuss ongoing relations as Root travels to The Hague while Roosevelt jokes about exercising restraint in discussing politics. The exact topic of their talk remains unclear.
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Roosevelt
Senator Root
Missing Santa Case Involve Keliner Family Clue
December disappearance of Alma Kellmar in a case linked to Frank Fehr and Jos Wendling. Police report blood stains on clothing linked to the missing child and Wendling’s alleged past misconduct as a sorter and suspect. Grand search continues with family figures and possible money motive cited.
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Alma Kellmar
Alma
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Fire Department Battles Multiple Weekend Calls
The fire department responded to numerous incidents over a 36 hour period ending at 6 p m. Sunday incidents included a house blaze at 1516 Corey Avenue caused by a gasoline explosion and a rear fire at 418 Fast Twenty‑second Street. A child lit a small fire at 418 North Warren Street, quickly extinguished, and a burning flue at a residence near 490 Central Avenue prompted a response.
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Corey Avenue
Grein
Pha James
Grytage
Margeret
Burning Twine Incident Near Denver Destroys Property
A smoky blaze in a Denver area location caused extensive damage to a building. Volunteers and authorities acted quickly to evacuate and contain the fire while residents inhaled smoke and received medical checks. No serious injuries reported. most will recover.
Innocent Prisoner Freed After Robbery Murder Case
John Taravinki, once sentenced to 25 years for robbing the Skarb Sobieski Loan Association building and killing director Dominic Capunki, is declared innocent after a confession by three men who had sent four to prison. Court officials seek a conditional pardon after two years served.
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States
John Taravinki
Skarb-Sobieski Loan
Dominic Capunki
Tarabinsk
Atoun
Soldiers Under Fire In West Cheyenne Riot
In the Tenderloig district late last night a confrontation between the night police and soldiers led to a volley of shots. Five wounded, including four soldiers, with details varying on exact injuries. Police and Fort Russell reinforcements responded as chaos erupted around Battery C.
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Cfreyennhe
Fort Russell
Hiersons
San Francisco Faces Tong Conflict Fears
San Francisco officials fear a new tong war as clashes surge between the Gee family and Hop Sings against the Suey Rings. Gee Meh struck Gee Sing. Gee Bing and Wee Meh are missing or in hiding. Police chief Austin Wall ordered patrols to the districts to prevent further violence.
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Austin Wall
Gee
Hop Sings
Gee Meh
Gee Sing
Myal Chan
Gee Bing
Wee Meh
Soldier Frank Carroll’s death linked to police blow
Private Frank Carroll of Battery C Second Field Artillery died after a head wound allegedly inflicted by Policeman Plymell in the city jail on May 16. Carroll, arrested May 15 after a Bent street disturbance, had a fractured skull. an army inquiry at Fort Das Russell and a city investigation were ordered with a 5 30 pm hearing. Carroll was buried with military honors. Chaplain Boyce officiated.
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Praik Carroll
Prisvate
T He Weston
Palleemsn Plymell
Carroll
Embry
Manewal
Fort Russell
Asalat
Gol
Frank Caroll
Battery C. Second Field Artillery
Fort Das Russell
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Hennonberry
Skull Split But Flora Wallsop Her Landlord
Flora Smith defended herself against landlord Max Karisfine who came to eject her. He attacked with a hatchet, the weapon stuck in his head and Flora kicked him into the street. Police arrested Flora on a charge of attempted murder after the incident. Flora was hospitalized in serious condition.
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Max Karisfine
Flora Smith
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Plorya
Kiaraline
Peat
Daly
Klara
Kalrifing
Fox Agaule
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