Leona Fire Tragedy Off Delaware Capes Slays Sixteen
The Mallory Line steamer Leona homeward bound from New York to Galveston caught fire near Barnegat Light and arrived with sixteen dead. Thirteen steerage passengers and three crew perished below decks as crew and officers fought to rescue them, eight steerage passengers escaping via the saloon area while others were trapped in the shaft and ventilators. Captain Wilder led efforts amid blazing heat, smoke, and collapsing deck, while First Mate Wallace and Chief Engineer Taylor ordered all possible救. The fire, fed by cotton cargo, required abandonment and prompted signals of distress from the Leona to the City of Augusta as dawn broke.
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Veterans of G. A. R. to Gather for Kentucky Encampment
The fifteenth annual State Encampment of the Kentucky Department G A R opens in Lexington May 10 and runs two days. Visitors are expected to be the largest yet, with ex Confederates invited to join Confederate Veterans Association leaders in ceremonies at the cemetery and graves of both sides honored. Three candidates vie for Kentucky Department Commander: A J Tharp E P James and C W Erdman.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Department of Kentucky
Kentucky
John H. Morgan
Charlie Hanson
Confederate Veterans’ Association of Kentucky
Geo. H. Morgan
Roger Hanson
Gordon Granger
Helvett
Kentucky Department
A. J. Tharp
Winston, Ky
E. P. James
Morgantown
C. W. Erdman
August Willich
Louisville
Musicians Clash as Federation Divides in Kansas City
The American Federation of Musicians adjourned its convention amid a factional split between Currier Miller and Bremer-Ruhe. Judge Slover’s injunction ruling will shape proceedings against Bremer and Ruhe or compel Currier leaders to justify their expulsion. Officers elected include Owen Miller, Jacob Schmalz, J. J. Meurier, and five vice presidents from major cities.
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Cincinnati
J. J. Meurier
Detroit
George Nachman
Baltimore
Chris Abbe
Newark
John B. Woods
St. Paul
Joseph B. Moore
Cripple Creek
Charles F. Hahn
Chicago
Hanna Home Denies Personal Campaign Plan Amid Rest Request
Senator M A Hanna arrived in Cleveland for a week's rest citing imperfect health. He and Senator Foraker deny factional bickering, say they are on friendly terms. Hanna says June dates suit him and he will attend the state convention for a brief stay, not launch full campaign.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland, CO
M. A. Hanna
Rain Soaks Turnfest Day in St Louis Crowd Fails to Gather
Sunday rains flood the Fair Grounds forcing mass exercises to be canceled and moved indoors. Cincinnati groups set high marks in events as spectators retreat to shelter and attend the Liederkranz Hall ball where prizes are later awarded.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
Fair Grounds
Weather Bureau
Cincinnati
Imelude
Liederkranz Hall
Robert Schledorn
John B. Peaslee
Newport
Hellerites Form New Religion With Calm, Labor-Only Worship
In West Wheeling Ohio, William and John Heller of Heller Bros. lime and cement works establish a new faith denying ballots and divine direction. Followers meet daily in a plain barnlike hall from 5 AM to 11 PM with voluntary service and no compensation, shaping a devout community amid local politics.
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Commercial Tribune
Bridgeport
William and
John Heller
Heller Bros.’ Lime and Cement Works
West Wheeling
Hellers
Heller
Paultney
Paris Circus Moliere Fire Wrecks Stables and Delays Fete
A blaze at Circus Moliere in Paris destroyed the ring and stables injuring a fireman and a policeman. M Casimir Perier was to preside at the charity fete but the event was postponed due to the calamity at the bazaar Tuesday.
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Circus Moliere
M. Casimir Perier
Wounded Princeton Rowing Student Dies
Princeton student Rowley Shepardson died from wounds after an accidental gunshot during rowing on the Raritan Canal. The funeral plans include removal of the body to Richmond, Virginia, where his father Eugene Shepardson resides.
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N. J
Rowley Shepardson
Raritan Canal
Richmond
Eugene Shepardson
Warship Trio to Sail for Queen's Jubilee
The Brooklyn, Indiana and Maine, three of America's strongest battleships, are slated to be sent to the Queen's jubilee. Their deployment signals a showing of naval power and diplomatic prestige. The move underscores U.S. support for the royal celebration and international ceremony.
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Commercial Tribune
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Brooklyn
Indiana
Maine
Faure’s Visit to St Petersburg Reportedly Authorized
London May 10 dispatch from Berlin says the Tageblatt is authorized to announce that M Faure's visit to St Petersburg has been approved. The report notes likely discussions between France and Russia and signals a diplomatic gesture amid European tensions.
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Atkinson for Senator in West Virginia
Governor Atkinson is touted as the logical United States Senate candidate to replace Faulkner. An editorial argues If Judge Goff moves to a supreme judgeship Atkinson leads the field and would cap a brilliant career, noting past transfers from the governor's chair to the Senate.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Atkinson
United States Senate
Faulkner
Goff
Senate
Rosse Hall Burns at Kenyon College
Rosse Hall at Kenyon College burned this morning in Mt Vernon. The destroyed building valued at about 10000 had no insurance. Built fifty years ago with funds from England via Bishop McIlvaine, with contributions from Lor Gambler and Kenyon and Lady, the hall was named for Lady Rosse.
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Rosse
Kenyon College
Mayor and Council Jailed Over Street Opening
In Auburn Nebraska on May 9 the mayor and city council were jailed for contempt after defying court orders. Judge Stull denied the City Attorney's relief from the Supreme Court and later offered bail, which the officials refused. The dispute arose from an attempt to open a street.
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Neb
Stull
Supreme Court
Holds the Mob at Bay in Lowell Ark Holiness Clash
A sensational shooting in Lowell Ark left four men wounded when Mrs Duerling wife of a local merchant opened fire with a revolver during a confrontation with a mob that sought to drive out followers of Mrs Benedict a holiness preacher. Mrs Duerling was arrested on attempted murder charges.
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Duerling
E. Bryant
Springdale
Benedict
Slain Kentucky faction leader found with seven gunshot wounds
Captain William Strong, 72, famed leader of the Strong faction in Breathitt County, was found dead near his home ten miles from Jackson Ky with seven bullets in his body. He had recently met Ed Calahan, rival leader, after a peace talk. The feud’s long history includes battles, assassinations, and anti kuklux actions.
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Rayburn Burton
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al Amos
Robert Amos
William Sandlin
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Mail Mails for the Suburbs Policy Adopted
Washington May 9 Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger announces a vigorous policy to extend mail facilities to suburbs of large cities using steam and electric cars. Big cities will gain material extra service in outlying districts if citizens cooperate with the department to ensure success.
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Shallenberger
Girl Steals Bicycle From Broker's Daughter Arrested
In Chicago on May 9 a twelve year old daughter of A L Day of Counselman Day, a Board of Trade firm, stole a bicycle. She confessed and was arrested. her father would not buy her one.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
A. L. Day
Board of Trade
Counselman & Day
Citizens Street Railway stockholders plan ticket in Philadelphia
Stockholders of the Citizens Street Railway Company of Indianapolis meet in Philadelphia on Tuesday. A present officers ticket will be challenged by Philadelphia holders, who claim alignment with local politicians.
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Aeacaltien
Outlaws Escape From Jail in Prescott
Jim Parker a notorious train robber and two other desperadoes escaped from jail in Prescott Arizona tonight wounding the jailer and District Attorney during the breakout. An intense manhunt is underway as authorities pursue the fugitives.
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Prescott, Aris
Jim Parker
Clergy Split Over Bishop Coadjutor Choice
In Li Rock Arkansas on May 9 the Episcopal Diocesan Council adjourned after adopting Bishop Pierce’s recommendation to choose a bishop coadjutor. Clergy nominated Archdeacon Wm M Brown, but laity rejected him. The council postponed further nominations and may require a special Bishop-called session with sixty days’ notice.
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Tribune
LI Rock
Ark
Episcopal Diocesan Council
Pierce
Wm. M. Brown
Northern
Ohio
Anonymous Gift Boosts Paris Charity Bazaar Funds
An anonymous donor sent £37,500 to the Committee of Management of the Charity Bazaar in Rue Jean Goujon in Paris. With £1,300 from the first day’s sale, the total matches the bazaar’s 1896 receipts, allowing the committee to resume prior distributions despite last week’s fire tragedy.
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Bazar
Jean Goujon
Gathering of Doctors Arranges AMA Committee Roles
Philadelphia dispatch notes near completion of plans for the American Medical Association convention to be held June 1 for four days. Key committees include Surgery and Anatomy led by Dr J Ransohoff of Cincinnati and Dermatology chaired by Dr A Ravogli of Cincinnati with other sections led by Drs Eastman Baker Woolen Larrabee Tuley and Fletcher from Indianapolis Cleveland Louisville and Cincinnati.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
American Medical Association
J. Ransohoff
Cincinnati
Joseph Eastman
Indianapolis
Albert R. Baker
Cleveland
G. V. Woolen
J. A. Larrabee
Louisville
Henry Tuley
A. Ravogli
M. H. Fletcher
Romeyn Vindicated. Receives Reprimand for Parade Ground Misconduct
Captain Henry Romeyn will receive a reprimand for unsoldierly conduct after knocking down Lieutenant O'Brien on parade. The court-martial largely vindicates him on other charges and cites Mrs O Briens conduct as prompting criticism. Romeyn plans to appeal the remaining charges to the Adjutant General in Washington upon retirement.
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Romeyne
Washington
Greece seeks mediation as war drags on in Thessaly
Athens reports Greece has written to powers seeking mediation while fighting continues near Pharsalos. Turks burn houses and plunder churches as Domokos and Almyros see troop movements. Crowns Prince Constantine remains at Domokos. Riccoti Garibaldi arrives at Almyros. Union of Crete and Greece affirmed. Queen Olga seeks Russia mediation.
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Mrs Woodward Dies in Lexington at 87
Mrs Elizabeth Brand Woodward widow of former Pennsylvania Chief Justice George Woodward died at her Lexington home at 87 after heart trouble. A Kentucky Regent of the Mt Vernon Ladies Association she donated an antique clock. She left no children and her $300,000 fortune goes to distant relatives, led by a Philadelphia niece.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Elizabeth Brand Woodward
Pennsylvania
George Woodward
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Kentucky
Mt. Vernon
Edward McAllister
John Brand
Suit over oil land near Lima raises $10,000 claim
Lima Ohio May 9 The Alexandria Indiana oil well is involved in a lawsuit filed by T J Carmody against F M Aiken and the Aiken Redway Oil Company to recover 10000 Carmody and S S Longabaugh of Lima owned a quarter in the well and sold out but payment was stopped at the bank Aiken contends the well’s value has been destroyed.
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Commercial Tribune
Lima
Alexandria
Ind
T. J. Carmody
Aiken
Cruiser Marblehead sails to Honduras to protect citizens
The United States cruiser Marblehead is ordered to Puerto Cortez Honduras to safeguard American interests during the ongoing revolution. The ship departs Key West en route to its destination.
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Washington
United States
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Marblehead
Ae Yan
Keyest
Zelaya Signs Nicaragua Capital Punishment Abolition Law
President Zelaya signs into law a measure abolishing capital punishment in Nicaragua. The May 9 action formalizes the stop to executions and marks a shift in the nation’s criminal justice policy.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Capital
Turks Advance Reach Skirmetzi Near Domokos
A Domokos dispatch dated today reports Turkish advance posts reaching Skirmetzi and moving in force from Pharsalos toward the Domokos Almyros line to cut off Gen. Smolenski. It says Turkish troops have contacted General Smolenski's brigade.
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Pharsalos
Gen. Smolenski
Citizens Praise the Sultan for Grant ing Protection
VOLO May 9 Your correspondent describes Edhem Pasha sending a truce proclamation to protect inhabitants. A large crowd in the Principal street heard the reading and shouted long live the Sultan. The Greek Admiral’s reply kept the fleet off and Turkish forces made only a battalion enter while the main army camped outside.
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Edhem Pagha
Volo
Greek Government Seeks Allied Help for Troop Embarkation
Athens reports the government has asked powers to allow Greek Admirals in Italian waters to permit warships to embark recalled troops for Thessaly defense. General Smolenski is at Persepla ready for a new attack, as peace talks face difficulties. Crown Princess Berlin visit unconfirmed.
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Thessaly
Smolenski
Persepla
M. Skouloudis
Berlin
Greeks Accuse Each Other of Treason Over Defeat
The Times correspondent at Velestino reports Greek leaders blame each other for the defeat after the retreat from the front. Tensions rise as internal accusations surface following a military setback in May.
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Times
Velestino
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