Curtiss Completes New York to Chicago Biplane Flight
Glenn H Curtiss broke the distance record in a New York to Chicago flight covering about 960 miles. He started at Albany and landed at Governor's Island after stops at Poughkeepsie and Inwood. The trip averaged 54.06 mph with peak speeds near 60 mph. He earns a $10,000 prize from the New York World and his biplane may be kept or returned. Charles K Hamilton pledged $2,000 for a future pursuit from New York to Chicago with a possible $25,000 prize.
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Electric streetcar crash in Oakland. man killed and many hurt
Oakland California May 20 a head on collision of two California Electric railway street cars nine miles from the city caused one motor man Amputation and leg injuries to many passengers. A wedding party in one car escaped injury. A ring theft incident at the Bronx zoo involved a large elephant stealing a ring from a spectator.
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Estrada Triumphs In Pitched Battle
Bluefields Nicaragua May 30 General Lara commander of the Madria Sores attacked Estrada's position yesterday. After a hard fight with firing and significant losses the forces retired. Prisoners were captured and the Bluefields town is claimed by both sides. The United States fears a recognition of the rival as Nicaragua's government and dispatches Marines to protect American interests. The gunboat Dubuque with about 200 marines sails to Bluefields to reinforce and safeguard order.
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Roosevelt Deliberates On News From Home With Root
LondonMay 1 Ex-President Roosevelt, via Senator Root, receives a report from home about U S affairs and expresses a playful reticence on discussing politics. The conversation occurred during Root’s journey to The Hague, with no clear indication of political topics in the exchange.
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Santa’s Year Old Daughter Vanishes. Suspects Sought
December disappearance centers on Alma Kellmar, a missing girl believed to have been seen with her mother Alma Kellmar’s trunk and clothing found with blood stains. Joseph Wendling, ex janitor, named in sworn statement by his wife, is sought as a derorter or suspect in the case.86
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Fire Department Battles Multiple Calls Over Weekend
Over thirty six hours ending last night the fire department responded to numerous incidents starting Sunday morning with a gasoline explosion at 1516 Corey Avenue. A Sunday afternoon woods fire ignited in the rear of a home at 418 West Twenty Street. A burning flue at another location prompted alarms around 4:90 a.m. The department reported crews contained fires with minimal damage and no serious injuries.
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Burning Twine AGMORP Fire Strikes Denver Area
Firefighters battled a burning scene in Denver on a May afternoon. Smoke filled streets as volunteers and officials worked to control the blaze and protect nearby buildings. No serious injuries reported. residents affected by smoke inhalation receiving care.
Prisoner Freed After Confession Reversal
Milwaukee May 90 After two years in state prison John Taravinski who faced a 25 year term for robbery and murder has been declared innocent by the trio who confessed years ago. Court officials seek a conditional pardon for the prisoner.
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Soldiers Shot Amid West Cheyenne Riot Binds Police in Uproar
Last night in Tenderloig district West Cheyenne a clash broke out between police and soldiers. Five injured including four soldiers. hospital reports limited. witnesses claim varying counts, with bullets flying for hours as reinforcements arrived from Fort Russell. Police say three soldiers fled when shooting began, leaving Chief Manewal to retreat with his men. (Continued on page 4.)
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Fears of Tong War Rise in San Francisco
San Francisco police dispatched patrols as a Tong conflict threatens. Factions Gee family and Hop Sings versus Suey Rings escalate after Gee Meh struck Gee Sing with a lead pipe. Gee Bing is missing and Wee Meh is in hiding amid uncertain injuries.
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Soldier’s Death Traced to Blow by Police Officer
Private Frank Carroll of Battery C Second Field Artillery died after a head injury said to be from a blow by Policeman Plymell at the Bent street jail May 16. Carroll’s skull fracture followed a disturbance May 15 and a chair strike on a woman inmate. An army and city investigation were to hear testimonies. Carroll was buried with military honors issued by Chaplain Boyce.
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Skull Split But Flora Wallsop Her Landlord
Flora Smith resists eviction by Max Karisfine at a Chicago rental. A hatchet attack wounds Smith, who is hospitalized. Karisfine is arrested for intent to commit murder as police intervene.
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