Elevation to Temporal Power of the New Sultan of Turkey
Mehmed V receives the sword in a rite in Constantinople’s Ayuab Mosque, the sole religious site inaccessible to Christians. The ceremony, lasting minutes, grants temporal power alongside the spiritual authority, with a procession from Dolmabagtsche to the mosque and onward to kiss the robe of the prophet at Top Kappu palace.
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Constantinople
Mehmed V
Dolmabagtsche Palace
Sheik Ul Islam
Kappu Palace
Liberal Cabinet Formed Amid Constitutional Resurgence in Teheran
Said El Dowleh, ousted from foreign minister, forms a liberal cabinet and resumes the post. Nasir El Mulk, a refugee in Europe, becomes premier. The shah signs two proclamations restoring the constitution and granting political amnesty, urged by British and Russian diplomats.
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Teheran
el Dowleh
Nasir el Mulk
Europe
Great Britan
Russia
Two Boys and a Gun Incident in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on May 10 a 15 year old, Arthur Watson, was shot in the abdomen while an 18 year old, Adolph Waldvogel, was held for assault with intent to kill. The teens played with a 32 caliber revolver and Waldvogel attempted to imitate McKinley’s assassination by wrapping a rag around the gun. Watson is hospitalized at City Hospital.
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Indianapolis
McKinley
Arthur Watson
Watson
City Hospital
Adolph Waldvogel
Chicago woman convicted in Mercer kidnapping case
Mrs James H Boyle formerly Helen Anna McDermott of Chicago was convicted of aiding abetting in the abduction of Willie Whitla of Sharon Pennsylvania A motion for a new trial will be filed but Judge Williams is expected to overrule and impose sentence on her and her husband who was also convicted of kidnapping
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Mercer, Pa
James H. Boyle
Helen Anna McDermott
Chicago
Willie Whitla
Sharon
Williams
Prison escape leaves deputy dying after jail break
Posses search miles around Jessup Georgia for three Negro prisoners who escaped from Wayne County jail last night. Deputy Frank Madray was found dying from a fractured skull beside the jail. Local authorities pursue fugitives amid the manhunt and calls for calm.
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Jessup
Waytre County
Frank Madray
Strange Story TOLD BY SAILOR Kingston Venezuela Prison Claim
An American seaman named Payne escaped from Venezuela and says Captain Collin Stephenson and crew of the whaling ship Carrie D Knowles are alive in a Venezuelan prison. Payne reports the ship was seized at a Venezuelan port five years ago and the crew imprisoned. Kingston authorities consider the tale credible and pursue a full investigation.
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Kingston
St. Vincent
Collin Stephenson
Carrie D. Knowles
Payne
Venezuela
Death in the chair for Chester Jordan wife killer
Chester Jordan a vaudeville actor from Indianapolis was found guilty of murder in the first degree in Boston. He killed his wife in an apartment, used an insanity defense, placed the body in a trunk after cutting it up, and faces electrocution as the sentence.
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Boston
Chester Jordan
Indianapolis
Jordan
Boat capsizes on Susquehanna. six men woman two children drown
Six men a woman and two children died when a row boat capsized Sunday afternoon on the Susquehanna River near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. The deceased include Thomas Andrews William Andrews Theodore Andrews Frank Marionosky Adam Struskus Frank Ganofsky his wife and the couple's two boys John and Mitchell.
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Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna River
Thomas Andrews
William Andrews
Theodore Andrews
Frank Marionosky
Adam Struskus
Frank Ganofsky
John
Mitchell
Graft sentences handed down in Pittsburg case report
In Pittsburg on May 6 Judge Robert S. Fraser imposed sentences on seven men convicted in recent municipal graft cases. Separate items include a death trap incident in Logansport where Schuyler Holley was killed by his own device aimed at marauders, and a murder confession in Russellville involving Mrs. Walthrop and Mrs. Ezell related to the killing of Jim Ezell by M. P. Motes with motive tied to managing capability.
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Pittsburg
Robert S. Fraser
Logansport
Ind
Schuyler Holley
Holly
Russellville
Ala
Jim Ezell
Patten Returns to Chicago After Wheat Excitement
James A. Patten, central figure in the recent wheat craze, arrived in Chicago Sunday after a ranch rest near Trinidad Colorado. He went to his Evanston home and was at his desk this morning, appearing in excellent condition.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Trinidad
Colorado
Patten
Evanston
Postmasters Enjoined On Duty Tax for Foreign Packages
Washington May 106 Postmasters must not deliver packages of foreign origin with duty without first submitting to the customs officer or collecting the duty, per a post office department order. This enforces strict accountability for handling liable shipments to individuals.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Polander Vitkoff Fires at Moscow Secret Police Chief
In a Paris hotel on Sunday Vitkoff fired five shots at M. Von Kotten chief of Moscow secret police but missed. He said the attack aimed to expose methods of the Russian political secret service.
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Paris
Vitkoff
M. von Kotten
Moscow
von Kotten
Moroccos Compliments to Spain
The sultan of Morocco has broken negotiations with the Spanish minister to Morocco and sent a direct appeal to King Alfonso demanding Spanish evacuation of the Rif region. He warns that refusal to withdraw could lead to war.
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Morocco
Spain
Madrid
Alfonso
Rif
New Light Shines on Tariff Bill Debate in Senate
Washington May 10 Senators push the tariff bill with ongoing debate and no clear end in sight. The finance committee faces renewed criticism from Republicans over schedules and delay while preparations for speeches continue. The House Philippine tariff bill advances with possible Thursday consideration and a Friday quorum cue. Adjournment now likely by early August.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Clay
House
Governor General Smith Leaves Islands Amid Farewell Sentiments
Manila reports Governor General James S. Smith sails on the Mikko Maru to Kobe and then Yokohama for America, with a series of farewell events by Filipinos Americans and foreigners. Notable attendees included Vice Governor Forbes General Carter Bishop Brent and Speaker Osmena.
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Manila
James S. Smith
Philippine Islands
Kobe
Yokohama
Minnesota
America
Smith
Forbes
Carter
Brent
Osmena
Merchants’ Association
Hong Kong
Fulton county days vote keeps ban on saloons
Rochester Ind May 7 Fulton county days carried the day by a margin of 1627 votes in a best option election voting against the licensed saloon. The county had driven out the saloon earlier and the result maintains that status.
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Rochester
Ind
Fulton County
Wets Carry Posey as Indiana Counties Vote Liquor
In Posey county the local option election produced a wets majority around 1400. Spencer county also went wet by 63 votes while Clay and Pulaski counties voted for dry by margins of 2167 and about 800 respectively.
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Mt. Vernon
Ind
Posey
Spencer County
Indianapolis
Clay County
Pulaski
Motor Boat Capsized on Wabash River Tragedy Near Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 7 Ben Fuller and Mrs Cora Tomlinson drowned when a motor boat capsized during a wind storm on the Wabash River. George Burger and Mrs Fuller survived clinging to the hull while Jack Horsley rescued Burger and Mrs Fuller.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Ben Fuller
Cora Tomlinson
Wabash
Horsley
Burger
Dog tax notice issued by Franklin Township assessor
To owners of dogs in Franklin Township. Assessor John Pressler demands payment of the dog tax by May 15 to avoid delays in the annual report to the Township Trustee. Receipts will not be held unless paid.
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Franklin Township
townAliy
John Pressler
Ranklin Township
Cattle for Sale in Corydon Indiana Holstein Heifers
IT offers three Holstein Jersey heifers for sale in Corydon Indiana. The animals will be fresh late this summer and are aged 18 24 and 30 months. Contact Hez Loekcert Eureka by phone.
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Hez Loekcert
Eureka
Corydon
Ind
Commissioner Sale of Real Estate in Harrison Co Indiana
The commissioner for the sale of land in the case of Mattie J. Sigler versus Robert Sigler and heirs will auction the Harrison county properties at one oclock PM on the late Dr Siglers farm near Ramsey. The sale includes multiple fractional quarter sections totaling about 194 acres with terms: one third cash, balance in two installments, interest at six percent, notes with freehold security. Jacob Hiser, Commissioner, May 3, 19 3.
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Harrison County
Indiana
Richard R. Sivter
John R. White
Alexander J. Swan
Jacob P. Heuser
Lulu B. Hugries
Dr. Sigler
Ramsey
Jacob Hiser
Final settlement of Jacob B Feller estate set for May 21 1909
The administrator of the estate of Jacob B Feller deceased files his final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court. A hearing is scheduled for May 21 1909 at the courthouse in Cyrusdon. Heirs creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause if the settlement should not be approved and prove heirship to receive distributive shares. Witness is given as John H Feller administrator on May 4 1909.
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Jacob
Feller
Harrison Circuit Court
Cxfrydon
John H. Feller
Adair
Notice of Final Settlement in Burton Estate
Notice is given that the administratrix of Martha J. Burton deceased has filed final settlement with the Harrison Circuit Clerk. A hearing is set for May 1 1909 and May Term 1909 at Corydon Court House. Heirs creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause why the settlement should not be approved. ADA Burton Admx May 1909.
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Martha J. Burton
Harrison Circuit
Corydon
Ada Burton
Admx
Appointment of Administrator for Mary A Hampton Estate
Notice announces SAM P. Vogt named administrator with will annexed of Mary A Hampton, deceased of Harrison County Indiana. D F Lemmon attorney notes appointment and that estate is believed solvent. May 5.
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State of Indiana
Harrison County
Mary A Hampton
Indiana
Sam P. Vogt
D. F. Lemmon
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