Barns Burn as $10,000 Loss Reported in New York Farm
Middletown N Y May 16 Piro Tale Saturday night destroyed two large barns on the Olney farm near tala oy owner Charlton H Speirs of New York. The site recalls a 1900 triple murder at Olney Farm involving Fred Olney Willis Olney and Alice Ingerick. A California motorist Charles H Rogery was later executed at Sing Sing for the crime. An orange county frost then caused extensive damage to area fruit and gardens.
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Middletown
N. Y
Olney
Tala Oy
Charlton H. Speirs
New York
Fred’ Olney
Willis Olney
Aliee Ingerick
Dyaar Oid Bil
Howe: Kooper
Charles H. Rogery
Galifornia
Sing Sing
Nuyero Frost
Thi Nootion
Orange County
Caruso A Co-Respondent In Florence Divorce Case
Rome May 16 Gino Bolt sues his wife Giachetti for divorce accusing infidelity with Carino Conor. Florence Tribune reports the case will proceed in court. Courteous commentary follows about a remark in court by a judge.
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Rome
Gino Bolt
Mme
Giachetti
Carino
Te Conor
Florence Tribune
Cardionn
Vigil Over Edward's Body Marks Royal Funeral Procession
London May 19 A solemn vigil surrounds the coffin of King Edward with royal family members including Queen Mary Queen Mother and other royals taking posts in the throne room and sharing plans for the Westminster Hall removal and May 20 funeral procession. Foreign and British royals will walk or ride in the service with George V and his two eldest sons leading behind the carriage bearing the coffin.
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Queen Mary
Queen Mother
London
Colin
Waward
Wentminater Hall
Tate
Edinjnay
Grenadier Goardy
Lille
Thoray
Warview
Palace
Westminster
Kink
George
Car Hagen
Investigation begins to thwart Beveridge re election
In Indianapolis on May 18 some Republican friends opened an inquiry to determine if a concerted effort exists among Republicans to defeat Senator Beveridge. They target Joseph B. Kealing amid charges he welcomed bets from Republicans on the legislative ticket and that internal party work under Mayor Watton may be involved in a broader scheme.
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Indianapolis
Beveridge
Joseph B. Kealing
Benk
Congress
Diythleto
Hay
Roy
Pridge Ciolva
Kealing
Holda
Watton
Lottery phraseology and historical note from era
An English writer declares that Ahancial morality, Important wa It le ty our day, la superior to that of the epoch that came to as end in 18% with the abolition of lottirtes. Lord North ty. 1770. While the American yar of Independ ence an 1d program, limudd 00,000, Jottery Hekata, 20,000 of which wera' ere 'au delbon to members sof purllas.
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Lord North Ty
J W Van Cleave Died Sunday In St Louis
J W Van Cleave longtime president of the Bucks Stove and Range Company died Sunday morning at his home in St Louis after about three weeks of heart trouble. He led a battle against the Federation of Labor boycott and is survived by his widow three sons and a daughter. The passing comes as members of the National Association of Manufacturers gather for their convention in New York.
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Bucks Stove and Range Company
D. E. Loane
Danbury
Federation of Labor
St. Louis
J. W. van Clove
Ms Holme
van Cleave
Targa
Tucks Stove and Bango Company
Bt. Louis
Torcen
Loews
Dan
Din Yel Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Ob Mitchell
Franke Marrison
Bucks Company
Danbury Mat
Dovcett
Puullehine
Loawe
Tim
Waslington
Muara
Federation
Gompers
Olfier
Pineu
Cauimbin
Mitchell
Marron
Supreme Court of
The
Nationay Association
Jane Howle
Jay Botty Marion Roimty
Kentucky
Ilya
Genet Aforson
Tanger
St. Luk
Bucks
Howell
Fem
van Cleve
National Association
Kirby
Waldorf
Mtr van Cleave
Beneft
Curty
Chicago
Mtr
van Clenya
Man
National Council For Industrial Defense
von Clenvola
Flag on Mt McKinley sighted by fur buyer with glasses
A Fur buyer in Fairbanks reports sighting a flag placed on Mount McKinley summit. Letters from Fairbanks dated April claim Thomas Lloyd and three companions erected the flag. Witness J I Buk of Alaska furnished details while meeting John Motwood in Baker.
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Wash
Fairbanks
Mount McKinley
Thomas Lloyd
Buk
Ha ‘Kanttonnn
Baker
John M.motwood
Teapner
Lood
Kuuchokwim
How She'd Prevent It
A terse exchange between a mother and daughter shows a sharp warning and a wry counter. The daughter promises a quick retort if disciplined, reflecting a tense, domestic moment captured in a brief vignette.
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Youngs
Congress to Adjourn in July as members seek rest
Washington May 16 Congress plans adjournment around July 1 with the Senate and House leaders arranging a comprehensive program. Lawmakers aim to finish major business before the hot weather, prioritizing rail and postal legislation, with a conference to speed administration bills to a vote.
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Senate
Hous
Washington
Lendard
Fondem
Ili Senate
Tay
Congress
House
Hovee
Postal Savings Bank
Railroad
Postal Savings Banks
Hatte Committee On Judiciary
Subway Car Third Rail Fire Triggers Dramatic Scene
Passengers aboard a subway express near 28th Street watch as a rear wheel detaches from the first car and the car shorts the third rail. A blaze erupts and drivers speed clears the train while women scream. The fire is soon extinguished and normal service resumes minutes later.
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Vee
Gar
New York
Bryan anti liquor speech shocks Indiana leaders in St Louis
Indianapolis May 16 Democratic figures in Indiana express concern over William Jennings Bryan’s remarks at a St Louis farmers’ meeting condemning liquor interests and vowing to drive them from politics. He accuses brewers and innkeepers of funding campaigns, while urging allied defeats in any state. The storm touches Democratic papers in dry counties.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Democratc
William Tonningy Bryan
St Loui
Tryan
Kern
Mtr
Keen
Bryan
St. Louis
Nebraska
St. Lowy
Marriage of Hersh to 14 year old girl shocks Somerset area
In Meyersdale Pennsylvania on May 1 the marriage of MR Hersh a once single man and Miss Halsh Smith an orphan aged 14 was reported. Neighbors answered the alarm as a crew of townsfolk recounted a night of dynamite and whiskey inspired by the romance. The couple wed during a long journey to Cumberland while their families returned home. The tale notes Hersh’s age and the young bride’s status, with mention of the community’s curious reaction.
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J. E. Hersh
Meyersdale
MR Hersh
Halsh Smith
Hersh
Aso Mise Smith
Orphit
Somerset Ald Society
Herat
Tran
Manes
Ieethar
Sand Patch
Cunberland
May
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Tahoo
Diane
Hie En Wien Bak
Hladatune
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J.W. van Cleave
MT. M'Kinley
Robert E. Peary
Dohn Ruskin
Tea Saleaman
John Ruskin
Oater
Ruain
Alex
Wanking
First National Bank of Warren, Penn’a
Warren County
W. Jamieson
C. T. Caparro
WM. J. Bryan
Maurice Barrymore
Mr. Barrymore
Lam Nor Sare
Barrymory
Downing Street
Treasury
Foreign Office
Colonial Office
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Privy Council
C. H. Henderson Piano Company
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