Mystery Cleared Confession in Ayres Killing
Mrs Lulu Bonine a Chicago drug house drummer's wife confesses to shooting census clerk James Seymor Ayres in the Kenmore hotel to defend her honor after a morning visit and struggle. She says Ayres propositioned her and the shooting occurred during a forced confrontation before she fled. The confession will be submitted to the coroner's jury for action.
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Washington
James Seymour Ayres
Kenmore Hotel
Lulu J. Bonine
Ayres
Dewitt & Co
Chicago
Indian Outbreak on Shoshone Reservation Threatened Troops Sought
An Indian outbreak on the Shoshone reservation is imminent as about six hundred Arapaho refuse to acknowledge Capt. Nickerson’s authority over the annual sun dance and passes. He has requested U S troops to enforce order though the Shoshones have not yet joined the revolt.
Nova Scotia Ship Savona Sees Captain and Three Crew Die
The Nova Scotia ship Savona from Sydney to Rotterdam put in at Montevideo after a massive wave struck the vessel. Captain McDougall, 42, a Maitland native, and three crew members were killed. The wave washed over the deck, causing the tragedy at sea.
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Maitland
Sydney
Rotterdam
Montevideo
McDougall
Indiana Coal Operators Move Toward Statewide Combination
Indiana coal operators met in Terre Haute forming a negotiating committee to establish a Indiana coal operators' combine with a 10 million dollar capital and a four month option on Indiana mines. The group follows Pittsburgh model and includes W. S. Bogle J. C. Kolsom Joseph Martin A. I. Ogte and others. John S. Bayes was hired to survey operator positions and a statewide meeting was planned.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
S. Bogle
Chicago
J. C. Kolsom
Joseph Martin
Rosefale
John S. Bayes
Sullivan
A. I. Ogte
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh Coal Combine
Pittsburgh
Indiana Company
Indiana Coal Operators
Indiana Coal Operators’ Association
Dayes
Premature Explosion Injures Wild West Show Attendee
Terre Haute Ind May 21 James Myerly of Washington PD discharged man from the Sth artillery US S A lost his right hand when a cannon exploded prematurely during a Buffalo Bills wild west show artillery drill. John Tate and Tarry Singmanis of New York City suffered severe powder burns from a spark remaining in the gun.
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Terre Haute
Ind
James Myerly
Washington
PD. C
Sth Artillery
S. A
Buffalo Bills
Judge Baker Rules Alimony Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
In Indianapolis on May 21 Judge Baker of the United States circuit court hands down an exhaustive opinion stating alimony debt is not provable in bankruptcy and the debtor cannot be discharged. He condemns attempts to evade alimony via bankruptcy and asserts Congress did not mean to relieve husbands from support duties.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Baker
United States Circuit Court
Congress
Shooting at Logansport Claims Davidson Life
In Logansport Indiana on May 21 Guy Davidson was fatally shot by Charles Michaels a farmer son. Michaels had married Davidson s divorced wife weeks earlier and Davidson was shot through a country home window Monday night. Michaels surrendered in town as an ambulance was dispatched for Davidson.
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Logansport
Ind
Guy Davidson
Charles Michaels
Michaels
Davidson
Local postmaster sued for 5000 dollars in Sullivan
Joshua Booker, a Sullivan merchant and Pleasantville postmaster, faces a $5,000 suit by August Newman. Newman alleges Booker alienated his wife’s affections, causing a village sensation as the case is filed.
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Sullivan
Ind
Joshua Booker
Pleasantville
August Newman
Gas explosion damages home leads to partial settlement
In Indianapolis a leaky gas main caused an explosion that destroyed Bert Adams’ home and burned Mrs Adams. A $25,000 damages suit against Indianapolis Gas Co. was settled for $12,000. Also in Indianapolis burglars stole jewelry worth hundreds but missed a $3,000 diamond case. Laporte reports Knights of the Maccabees meeting with Milo Meredith listing 1531 new members and 963 lapses, fund balance $1290.34.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bert BR. Adams
John W. Holzman
Laporte
the Knights of the Maccabees
Milo Meredith
Lovesick Boy Hangs Self in Brazil Neighborhood
Scott Bell aged 16 hanged himself Monday afternoon in Brazil Indiana, amid claims his heartbreak over a neighbor girl’s jilting caused the act. In Indianapolis the missing Florence Etherton, 16, has not been seen for a week, prompting police to search.
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Brazil
Ind
Scott Bell
Indianapolis
Florence Etherton
Evansville Wins Fast Game Over Decatur
Evansville Indiana won a fast game against Decatur with a scoring line of 6 8 25 for Decatur and 7 8 4 for Evansville. Batteries Crosby and Roth faced McElvaine and Rollins in the matchup.
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Evansville
Ind
Decatur
Crosby
Roth
McElvaine
Rollins
Machinists Strike for Nine Hour Day and Higher Wages
About 50 000 machinists nationwide walked out on Monday seeking a nine hour day and wage parity with the current ten hour day. Reports show 904 firms, employing around 30 000 men, have signed the agreement or made satisfactory arrangements. Government work not affected. several railroad shops also out in limited areas.
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Washington
O'Connell
International Association of Maachinists
Scranton
Central
Hartford
Ansonia
Derby
Hamilton
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Connersville
Ind
Palestine
York
East Orange
N. J
Oswego
N.Y
Norfolk
O’connell
Kenosha
Wis
Milwaukee
Wilmington
Del
Toledo
Auburn
N. Y
Anaconda
Mont
Denver
St. Louis
New Orleans
Danbury
Boers Cross Orange River Reinforce Eastern Commandos
Cape Town reports eight hundred Boers crossed the Orange River from the northwest to reinforce eastern commandos. DeWet is near Philippopolis with 40 horsemen, and all Orange River Colony commandos are ordered to cross. Several British patrols have been ambushed.
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Cape Town
Orange River
DeWet
Phillippopolis
Orange River Colony
Cape Line
O Brien Defeats Chrisp In 11 Rounds For Heavyweight Title
London May 21 report says Jack O’Brien of Philadelphia defeated George Chrisp of Newcastle in Newcastle on Monday night in 11 rounds. The English challenger was outclassed and never had a chance. The bout was for the heavyweight championship and a purse of £825.
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London
Jack” O'Brien
Philadelphia
George Chrisp
Newcastle
Enlishman
Stanford Faculty Resigns Under Pressure
San Francisco May 21. Professor H D Lathrop tendered resignation Monday and said he accepted a chair at the University of Wisconsin. Earlier, Professor Ross resigned amid pressure, leaving Stanford University's faculty diminished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stanford University
Ross
H. D. Lathrop
University of Wisconsin
Yacht Independence Nears Completion After Atlantic Work
Boston May 21 The yacht Independence was in the hands of Atlantic workmen Monday as finishing touches were applied. It is expected to be ready to sail in about two weeks.
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Boston
Independence
Atlantic
Treasury Buys Short-Term Bonds At 113.7 And 108.9
The secretary of the treasury bought 20000 short term four percent bonds at 113.7092 and 5000 short five percent bonds at 108.875 on Monday in Washington.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mrs McKinley Improves as President Sits Up
Mrs McKinley showed steady improvement and rested well with support as the president stays in San Francisco. Officials say she did not leave her bed but was propped up and cheerful, with plans to travel to Washington when possible and attend informal public events.
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San Francisco
Mc Kinley
Scott
Bottles and Corks Taxed as Beer Export Ingredients
The U S Supreme Court ruled that bottles and corks used in beer exported from the United States are subject to tariff duties. In Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co v United States, Justice Brown held that corks and bottles are not ingredients of beer, affecting prior allowances on hops and barley.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co
United States
Court of Claims
Supreme Court
Prisoners Released as MacArthur Celebrates Surrenders
Manila reports Gen. MacArthur marks surrender of insurgent generals Mascardo and Lacuna by releasing 1,000 Filipino prisoners. insurgent leader Trias aims to induce Bellarmino in Albay to surrender, while Lu hang's president is arrested in Cavite for aiding rebels.
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Manila
Cgen
MacArthur
Mascardo
Lacuna
Mexico
Leyte
Luhang
Mindoro
Cavite
Trias
Bellarmino
Albay
Jiuzon
Humorist Col. Bill Sweet Dies in New York City
Alexander Edwin Sweet known as Col. Bill Sweet and Rev. Whangdoodle, founder of Texas Sittings, died in New York City on Monday from heart disease. Born in 1841 in Nova Scotia, he lived in San Antonio, studied in Carlsruhe, served as a private in the Confederate Army, practiced law, and entered journalism in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Edwin Sweet
New York
Texas
Bill Sweet
Whangdoodle
Col. Sweet
Nova Scotia
San Antonio
Tex
Carlsruhe
Germany
Treasury balances report shows cash and gold figures
Washington on May 21 reports Monday's condition of the general fund excluding the $150 million gold reserve. Available cash balance stands at $150,881,904 with gold totaling $95,637,726.
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Census figures show Ireland population decline to 4.46 million
London reports the Ireland census with a population of 4,456,546, down 5.3 percent, a smaller drop than the prior decade. Scotland’s census lists 4,471,957 people.
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London
Ireland
Scotland
New Floating Dock Launched at Havana Yard
The Havana Dry Dock Co. launched a new floating dock at Kra jewski Vesant yards with elaborate ceremonies. Military and civil officials attended along with numerous Cuban society representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Havana Dry Dock Co
Krajewski Vesant
Formal dedication of Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
In Buffalo on May 21 a vast crowd witnessed the formal dedication of the Pan-American Exposition. A daytime parade featured participants from many nations, a flying bomb aerial display, and a brilliant electrical illumination. Vice President Roosevelt attended as guest of honor, with Milburne leading the procession and carrier pigeons released at the Temple of Music.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Exposition Grounds
Roosevelt
Midway
Tropics
Orient
Mediterranean
Bridge of Triumph
Esplanade
Milburne
Temple of Music
World’s Challenge Cup proposed for international regatta
The Advertiser endorses a New Century Cup to boost interest in international yachting. It envisions a world regatta not a duel, potentially featuring 20 to 30 of the fastest yachts, akin to the America’s Cup race.
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Boston
Siegel-Arrest in Embezzlement Case In Kansas City
Frank Siegel former president of Siegel Sanders Live Stock Co was arrested Monday on embezzlement charges in Kansas City. He posted a 2000 bond after a warrant sworn by Alley Wedge company receiver.
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Kansas City
Frank Siegel
Siegel- Sanders Live Stock Co
Siegel
Alley Wedge
Baseball scores from Monday games noted with innings
Wash and Phila played a 7 to 4 game with key hits by Lee Grady and Clarke Fraser Murphy Cleveland beat Detroit 13 to 12 in a high scoring affair Hart Wood Frick and Buelow supplied the battery Umpire Sheridan Cantillion noted for the two games.
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R. Ile
Phila
Lee
Grady
Clarke
Fraser and
Murphy
Cantillion
Rh.e. Cleveland
Detroit
Hart
Wood
Frick and Buelow
Sheridan
Baseball score summary from Indiana and Louisville games
Innings indicate Indiana trailed Ft Wayne and Dayton in a doubleheader with scores 3 2 0 and 0 0 0. Fricken Lattimer Dunham Sminks and umpires Hornung noted. In the Yoledo Louisville game Pardee Graffius Parker Zalusky shared pitching duties as scoring showed Louisville trailing 4 2 and finishing 5 2.
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R. HE
Wayne
Dayton
Fricken
Lattimer
Dunham
Sminks
Hornung
Yoledo
Louisville
Pardee
Graffius
Parker
Zalusky
Remains of Ambassador Ed win F Uhl lie in state at St Pauls
Viewers number in the thousands as the late Ambassador Uhl lies in state at St Pauls church from noon to 2 pm with Episcopalian rites and no eulogy. Prominent lawyers from multiple states attend. The body will be moved to Ypsilanti for burial Tuesday. Banks and courts close in respect. May Visit Germany Temporarily. International note follows.
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Uhl
St. Paul's Church
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
Mich
Edwin F. Uhl
Ypsilanti
United States
Germany
Berlin
Prices across grain and livestock markets May 20
Market notes from Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis and East Buffalo report mixed prices in flour wheat corn oats and live stock. Flour and wheat quotes, corn and oats sales, hogs cattle sheep and lambs price ranges across listed cities with notable highs and lows.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
N. Y
States and funds for Pan American Exposition exhibits
The Pan American Exposition drew broad state support with substantial appropriations for state buildings and displays. New York leads with 300000 dollars, followed by Illinois 75000, Michigan 40000, Ohio 30000, Missouri 50000, and Wisconsin 25000, plus New England states pooling funds.
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Union
Court of State
New York
Empire State
Mlinois
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
Washington
Wisconsin
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Georgia
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
New Jersey
North Dakota
Oregon
Maryland
Delaware
Montana
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Bands to thrill Pan American Exposition crowds in Buffalo
Music at the Exposition features prominent bands from across the United States with 75 organists in the Temple of Music. Engaged bands include the Mexican Mounted Artillery Band Captain Ricardo Pacheco, Seventy-fourth Regiment Band Buffalo, Sixty-fifth Regiment Band Buffalo, Seventy-first Regiment Band New York, and many others from Ontario, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and beyond with schedules through September and pending engagements with Cincinnati, Cleveland and Detroit groups.
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United States
Buffalo
Temple of Music
Mexican Mounted Artillery
Ricardo Pacheco
New York City
Hamilton
Ontario
Bousa
Carlisle Indian Band
Carlisle
Steug
Highlanders
Bend
Toronto
Robertson
Albany
Lalem
Salem
Main
Brooke’s Marine Band
Chicago
Boston
Nineteenth Regiment
St. Catharines
Phinney’s A. & Band
Victor Herbert
Pittsburg
Mam
Innes
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Pan American Exposition Sets Fixed Special Days
The Pan-American Exposition lists fixed special days from May 1 opening to Sept 8 District of Colombia day. Events include May 20 dedication, June 14 flag day, June 27 Volks Fest, June 29 Philadelphia day, July 4 Knights of Columbus day, and many college, professional, and regional observances across dates in May through September.
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Daughters of American Revolution
Wells College
U. W
Connecticut
Rochester
Saengerfest
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Wellesley College
Liederkrans
Maryland
Ohio
Knights of Columbus
Utah
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Lulu Bonine
the Coal Combine
Indiana Field
Buffalo Bill
Gay Davidson
Hun
Lathrop
Gen. MacArthur
Sylvania
Neproes
Arnold Augustus
R. Sanders
Andrew Davis
William Hudson
Sam Baldwin
Messrs. Harrington and
Mears
Evans
Treasury Condition
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Mildred Preston
Madame Zingara
Detroit House of Correction
Evelyn Quimby
National League
Waddell
Kling
White
Jacklitsch
Dwyer
Brooklyn
Western Association
R. HE. Gd
Indiana Plcs
Barber, Ames and Fox
Suttheff and Heydon
Marion
Columbus
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