Allan-Ah-Dale Wins Kentucky Derby at Morris Park
Allan-Ah-Dale the Halma progeny won the 28th Kentucky Derby in a fast finish beating Abe Frank by a neck with Inventor closing in for third. Crowds near 30,000 saw Arsenal lead early then fade as Herbert climbed to second late. Bonnibert Col Padden among favorites underperformed as track stayed good.
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Allan-Ah-Dale
Abe Frank
Arsenal
Morris Park
Louisville
Alan-Ah- Dale
Halma
McDowell
Inventor
Gwar
Nan-Ah-Dale
Abenk
Alan-Ah-Dale
Coburn
Abe
Hanover
Winkfield
Spur
Inventer
Gooe
Bonnibert
Col. Padden
Herbert
Roehampton
Prince of Carbunele
Kamara
Smoke
Reina
Arsenal Morris Park Winner at the Metropolitan Handicap
At Morris Park today Arsenal, son of Lamplighter, led a field of 20 to win the Metropolitan Handicap, earning $8,976. Pressed by Herbert Carbuncle Chilton and Smoke, he held on with Johnny Daly urging him to the finish amid a fierce early pace. Watercolor mentioned earlier in race notes.
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Odom
Herbert
Carbuncle
Smoke
Arsenal
Chilton
Bonnibert
Colonel Padden
Morris Park
New York
Lamplighter
Spur
Johnny Daly
Beloit Defeats Northwestern in Evanston Meet
Beloit College defeated Northwestern in a track meet at Evanston. E. Merrill of Beloit competed in eight events, winning four firsts and four seconds for 32 points. Final score Beloit 68.5 Northwestern 43.5.
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Beloit
Northwestern
Chicago
Evanston
E. Merrill
Chicago Overcomes Illinois in Dual Meet Victory
Chicago wins the two campus track and field dual meet in Champaign with 65 points to Illinois' 61. May 3. University of Chicago and University of Illinois competed in Champaign, Illinois.
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Chicago
Illinois
Champaign
Ill
University of Chicago
University of Illinois
Hart Wins Bloody Fight in Louisville Ring
Marvin Hart of Louisville knocked out Brooklyn’s kid Carter in the eight and a half round bout at the Southern Athletic club after a brutal slugfest. The pace grew so fierce that late rounds left both fighters staggering as Hart landed a decisive left jaw blow amid heavy punishment and Carter ending with a swollen eye and a cut lip.
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Hart
Louisville
Marvin Hart
Kid Carter
Brooklyn
Southern Athletic Club
Carter
Hart Suffers Severe Facial Injury in Bout
The fight ended with Hart bleeding from the nose and a badly swollen right eye. Both fighters gave a hard, even bout, with Hart appearing slightly faster and stronger until the decisive blow ended the match.
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Hart
Bride Sues For Millions Over Illicit Marriage
New York May 3 Mrs Fannie McComb Hertzog who risked 3 000 000 for love by her marriage to Louis Hertzog forbidden in her father James Jennings McComb of Dobbs Ferry will sue all heirs to recover her full share of the estate Mr McComb left about 10 000 000 of which 3 000 000 went to Fannie Rayne McCombs with a condition of 15 000 annual income if she married Hertzog Miss McComb and Herzog wed in New York after his name was linked with the match
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New York
Fannie McComb Hertzog
Louis Hertzog
James Jennings McComb
Dobbs Ferry
Philadelphia
Miss McComb
Herizog
Pennsylvania Guard Officers Sample Farmhouse Milk Joke
A Mount Gretna encampment moment features a group of Pennsylvania National Guard officers who stop at a nearby farm. The farmer's daughter offers buttermilk from a can with tumblers, joking that the milk is only for the pigs, though the officers ask for more.
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National Guard of Pennsylvania
Mount Gretna
George
Philadelphia Times
Offer to Chauncey Prompts Indiana Minstrel Jokes
Senator Depew received a request from a small Indiana town to create 40 original jokes for an amateur minstrel show by a church society. In exchange the promoters offered to credit him as the author on the program.
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Senator Depew
Indiana
Depew
Bodleian Library marks 30th anniversary celebration
The Bodleian Library at Oxford reaches thirty years since its founder Bodley established it. It is noted as the world’s largest university library, ranking beside the British Museum and the Bibliotheque Nationale of Paris in total volumes held.
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Bodley
Oxford
Bodleian
British Museum
Paris Bibliotheque Nationale
Skin Troubles and the S S S Remedy Claim
An 1900-era advertisement discusses skin diseases as linked to polluted blood and endorses S S S as a constitutional, plant based cure. It claims dramatic relief and permanent cures, citing testimonials from Ottumwa and Norfolk, with the Swift Specific Company based in Atlanta and distributing literature from Iawa.
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S.S.S
SWIFT
Atlanta, GA
Ottumwa
Iawa
Soi
S. S
Norfolk
Hackberry Street
New Clue in Petersen Murder Case at Des Moines
George Mattern Polk county sheriff reveals a fresh lead in the Lena and Tommy Peterson case. Deputies searched near Highland Park area for three local farmers suspected of involvement, names withheld pending arrest.
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Petersen
Des Moines
Sheriff’s Office
Anti-Beef Trust
Sioux City
George Mattern
Polk County
Peterson
Court House
Highland Park
College
Lena
Tommy Peterson
Sheriff's Office
Mattern
Philippine guns sent to Iowa history department
Des Moines May 3 Congressman J A T Hull has sent to the state historical department five Philippine guns of ancient and wonderful make. One mortar fired in salute stands upright to make a noise. Others include a gas pipe cannon bound with sticks and wire and a 300 year old brass smooth bore cannon. The collection, aided by Aldrich, is valued as curiosities. the department seeks funds to expand it amid praise and frustration over funding.
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Philippines
Des Moines
J. A. T. Hull
State Historical Department
Aldrich
Plant Lease Sparks Independent Beef Fight in Sioux City
The Sterling Packing plant, idle over a year, is leased to Ralya Meat in Sioux City. Ralya pledges independence from packers and will begin slaughtering cattle after renovations, aiming to challenge the beef trust. Initial attempt to seize the Booge plant failed due to packer and stockyards opposition.
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Beef Trust
Sioux City
Sterling Packing Company
Ralya Meat Company
Stock Yards
Iowa Sees Copious May Rains From Moist Ground
Des Moines reports heavy rains across Iowa with moisture levels high enough to boost crop growth. Despite year-to-date rainfall lagging behind normal, officials like Director Sage of the Iowa Weather and Crop Service warn the state may soon receive too much rain, though current ground conditions allow seeding to proceed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sage
Lowa Weather and Crop Service
Northwestern Improvements Expand Roadbed to Alden
Iowa Falls May 3 The Chicago and Northwestern announces major roadbed work from Eldora Junction to Alden including ballasting and four steel bridges this spring seen as first step to handle heavier traffic with the northwest extension toward Eagle Grove or Burt in Kossuth county.
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Northwestern Improvements
Iowa Falls
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Eldora Junction
Alden
Eagle Grove
Burt
Kossuth County
Governor signs two of three Iowa bills on May 3
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins signed two of three bills under consideration since adjournment. The acts govern building investment partnerships and permit stock companies to conduct fidelity business in Iowa. A third bill awaits his decision by May 11, with a provision to sue on notes held by defunct insurance concerns in the makers’ counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins
Iowa
Bank to back 54 mile Atkinson to Bonesteel rail line
A New York Wall Street bank offered to underwrite the bonds of the Atkinson and Niobrara River Railway. P. D. McMahon of Charter Oak is president Abel Anderson of Sioux City treasurer. The 5 percent twenty year bonds would cover construction of a 54 mile line from O’Neil Nebraska to Bonesteel near the Rosebud agency. Estimated cost is $12,000. The offer will be accepted.
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Sioux City
New York Wall Street Bank
Atkinson and Niobrara River Railway Company
P. D. McMahon
Charter Oak
Abel Anderson
O'Neil
Nebraska
Rosebud Indian Agency
Disappearance of Cassville Man Sparks Miss River Fear
In Dubuque on May 3 Charles McArthur 25 of Cassville Wisconsin has vanished after months in the city. His wife had daily letters from him until April 11 and then lost contact. He is from a prominent family and the search began with the wife and children in Dubuque. Fears grow that he may have been murdered or drowned in the Mississippi.
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Dubuque
Charles McArthur
Cassville
Wis
Wisconsin
Des Moines Gas Mains Project Under Way This Year
Des Moines May 3 Three miles of mains will be built this year by the Capital City Gas Light company. Work is already in progress on part of them and will be pushed as rapidly as possible to put gas lines in place so patrons may have the advantage of gas stoves.
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Des Moines
Capital City Gas Light Company
City Extends Mains Plan Through Summer Months
About 100 men are now at work in the city as three miles of water mains are planned. No mains are to be laid in Highland Park, where some construction will likely occur later.
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Highland Park
Sweet Cider an Intoxicant in Cedar Rapids Case
Judge Remley in district court holds sweet cider intoxicating in Meffdial v Minecka and grants injunction restraining sale of sweet cider and extracts. The ruling alarms merchants as the case moves to the supreme court, making groceries effectively saloons and grocers liquor dealers.
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Cedar Rapids
Minecka
Remley
District Court
Supreme Court
Senator Allison Proposes 15000 for Muscatine Public Building Site
May 3 Muscatine site amendment offered by Senator Allison to the house public buildings bill. The measure provides 15000 for a site only, not for construction, and is expected to pass the Senate and be approved in conference. Burlington appropriation increased to 20000.
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Muscatine
Washington, D. C
Allison
House
Senate
Burlington
Rural free delivery launches July 1 with new routes
Notes from Washington report rural free delivery will begin July 1. Conway in Taylor county will cover 49 miles serving a population of 69 with two carriers. Kellerton in Ringgold county shows a route of 7338 miles serving 1,319 people with three carriers. Wanamaker post office to be discontinued. Bid Burns named postmaster at Georgetown.
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Washington
Conway
Taylor County
Kellerton
Ringgold County
Wanamaker
Bid Burns
Postminster
Georgetown
Dusty pilgrim and well dressed man during house cleaning time
A dusty pilgrim and a well dressed man exchange lines about hunger and disruption as they confront a closed door during house cleaning time, quoted from the Philadelphia Record.
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Philadelphia Record
Lack of Literary Skill Quip At Washington Star
A humorous exchange notes the novelist blames poor literary skill for a failed book while attributing the failure to the advertisements writer being ineffective. The Washington Star records the witty remark about marketing versus writing talent.
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Washington Star
General Sir Olpherts Dead and Other News
General Sir William Olpherts once called Hell Fire Jack dies at an unnamed age born in 1822. Texas secretary grants Armour & Co a Texas business permit amid beef trust questions. Sherman defeats Clearwater 600 to 578 in a world pool title bout at Baltimore. Samuel E. Crance resigns after 41 years with Chicago Burlington & Quincy effective June 1, advisory role to year end. Lightning shatters Morrison county courthouse dome as jury deliberates. Divorce bill in Lords rejected after arguments about marriage and gender equality. New York bank stats show loan and deposit rises. Roosevelt nominates Evans as consul general in London. Nobel-like oil talks: National Live Stock leader asks Roosevelt to veto oleomargarine bill.
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William Olpherts
V. C
Lucknow
Texas Secretary of State
Texas
Armour & Co
Frank Sherman
Washington, D. C
W. H. Clearwater
Baltimore
Sherman
William Trye
Earl Russell
House of Lords
England
Lord Russell
Earl Haisbury
New York Weekly
Roosevelt
H. Clay Evans
London
Senate
Springer
National Laive Stock Association
The American Girl and Lord Dufferin Views
In a Review of Reviews character sketch Mr. Stead recalls a talk with the late Lord Dufferin about how the world was being Americanized by the allure of the American girl. He notes diplomats in Washington find her irresistible and many services are becoming Americanized to the core.
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Lord Dufferin
Review of Reviews
Mr. Stead
Jonathan
Woman 73 Reclaims Hope From Hidden Insurance Policy
Mrs Mary J Collins aged 73 formerly of New York City returns to Wisconsin to live out her days after discovering a $6500 life insurance policy her son had taken out. She had been destitute and dependent until the policy was found in an old satchel.
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Mary J. Collins
New York City
Wisconsin
Peruna praised by Gridley and Longstreet kin and friends
Letters from Mrs Gridley wife of Captain Gridley daughter of Dewey era, Mrs James Longstreet, Lucius E Gridley, Mary J Kennedy and Geo W Smith extoll Peruna tonic and catarrh cure. They report renewed vigor and health after use and invite others to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice.
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Hirs. Longstreet
James Longstreet
Peruna Medicine Co
Lucius E. Gridley
Gridley
T Street
Washington, D. C
Columbus
Mary J. Kennedy
Armour & Co
Omaha
Web
Pernna
Sixty-second Street
Chicago
Geo. W. Smith
Murphysboro
Ill
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Ohio
Wilhelm and Theodore on the all around man
New York Evening Sun previews Kaiser Wilhelm II and Theodore Roosevelt as the world’s premier versatile figures. It lists feats from multilingual fluency to engineering, art, chess, navigation, politics, and athletic prowess, comparing their varied careers and noting Roosevelt’s literary “strenuous” influence.
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Kaiser
New York Evening Sun
London
United
Germany
Roengen
Bismarck
Roosevelt
Berlin
New York
United States Civil Service Commission
A Fair Average Visitor-Lady Evelyn Anecdote
Dialect sketch from London Punch recounts Dan talking to a visitor about his four wives. He boasts that two were good, with humorous pride and brisk country talk, capturing the magazine’s light social satire.
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Evelyn
Dan’‘l
Dan
Zur
London
Shipping lines plan entry into major combine
The Associated Press reports that all steamship lines except those controlled by White Star have arranged with their stockholders to join a shipping combine. The exact terms are expected to be published in about two weeks.
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Associated Press
White Star Line
Shipping Combine
Oil Fleet to Run San Francisco to Hawaii Promoted
A California oil firm promotes a new service linking San Francisco with Hawaii. Two ships are under construction and talks proceed to build three more steamers, with plans to expand fleet capacity and route coverage.
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San Francisco
Hawaii
Oil Company of California
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Dewey
Olympia
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