Take The Moro Fort Victory Over Sultan Bayan
Washington May 5 A cable from General Chaffee reports Brigadier General Davis’s force captured Bayan fort after a gallant assault. Eighty four survivors surrendered. Moro dead and prisoners taken. officers and men wounded. The victory ends the siege and validates US authority in Mindanao.
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Washington
D. C
Chaffee
Sultan Bayan
Mindanao
War Department
George W. Davis
Bayan
Rapa Muda Bayan
Sultan Pandapatan
Dattos
Hst
Yale Bestows Kelvin Honorary Doctorate at Yale
New Haven Conn May 5 William Thomson the first Lord Kelvin received from Yale university the honorary degree of doctor of laws in Battell chapel before a large audience. This marked the first such special assembly at Yale in over a century for an honorary degree grant.
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New Haven
Conn
William Thomson
Lord Kelvin
Yale University
Battell Chapel
Yale
Nebraska Bank Robbed in Wacon After Safe Explosion
A group dynamited the bank at Wacon Nebraska last night and escaped with about 4000 dollars. Police with bloodhounds pursue the robbers as officers track leads.
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Wacon
Neb
Scott's Emulsion Restores Beauty to Pale School Girls
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion revives pale schoolgirls with thin blood, promising refreshed faces and renewed vitality. It urges readers to request a free sample from Poott & Bowne, chemists, 409 Pearl Streets, New York.
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Scott
Poott & Bowne
Peat
N. Y
Verdict in Lavelleur case unsettled in Newton Iowa
Coroner’s jury returns a murder and killing verdict without naming suspects. Neighbors testify Mrs Lavelleur killed her husband slicing the fatal blows then dousing him with kerosene as barn fire began. Jurors L A Wells and Jesse Miller signed the verdict. Thomas Kilduss refused. No arrests yet, but Mrs Lavelleur guarded. Susan Langgreen testified she saw the fatal blow and heard Lavelleur cry for help.
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Newton
Frank Lavelleur
Passing of noted Boniface in Chicago
Potter Palmer, Chicago real estate and hotel magnate, died at 5:30 Sunday at his Lake Shore Drive residence. His death surprised many. cause given as heart failure with possible incipient pneumonia. Born 1825 in Rensselaerville New York, Palmer rose from Field Leiter partner to fame with Palmer House and extensive real estate, active in Democratic circles including gold Democrats in 1896.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
Lake Shore Drive
Banks Street
Mr. Palmer
Rensselaerville
N. Y
Ufe
Field, Leiter & Co
Marshall Field & Co
Gold Democrats
Two Lives Lost In Fire At Eureka Bedding Plant
New York May 6 two youths John Lynch and Emma Beltcher aged 19 suffocated to death and three girls were seriously injured by jumping from windows after a fire gutted the Eureka Bedding company's Pearl Street building. The blaze started when cotton was swept over a lighted cigarette stub on the first floor setting stair pads and cotton afire. Panic followed and workers leaped from rear windows to the roof of an extension leaving several injured.
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New York
John Lynch
Emma Beltcher
Eureka Bedding Company
Pearl Street
Steamship Arrivals Noted In Port Lists
Steamship arrivals noted including New York_Minnehaha from London. Hamburg_Pennsylvania from New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg. Liverpool_Cymric from New York. London_Minneapolis from New York.
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New York
Minnehaha
London
Hamburg
Pennsylvania
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Liverpool Cymric
Minneapolis
Hart Arrested in La Crosse on Counterfeit Charge
La Crosse police arrested C. A. Hart on May 5 for passing counterfeit money. They believe he is part of a gang that operated in Neenah several weeks earlier.
Amalgamated Common Laborers of America Formed
Carbondale Illinois May 5 the new body asserting secession from the American Federation of Labor plans to operate as Amalgamated Common Laborers of America with members from Indiana Missouri Illinois Kentucky Arkansas and Ohio. It rejects the ten cent per month per capita tax and aims for rapid growth despite opposition led by Lennon and Morris. Hanna discusses the anthracite situation with Cassatt in Philadelphia calling the matter grave without further comment.
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The
Amalgamated Common Laborers of America
American Federation
Carbondale, Ill
American Federation of Labor
Indiana
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Arkansas
Ohio
Strike May Be Averted in New York
May 5 reports indicate President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad has made concessions and President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers has been notified, suggesting the anthracite strike in the region may not occur.
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New York
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Baer
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Miners Demand a Raise in Blairsville Strike
Blairsville Pennsylvania May 5 Miners in the district struck today for a six cent per ton wage increase. All mines are shut and about 1000 men are idle.
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Blairsville
Cigarmakers Strike Over Pay Cut at Havana American
In Chicago the Havana American company laid off two hundred cigar makers who walked off the job on May 5 to protest a wage reduction. The action reflects growing labor unrest among workers in the industry seeking to maintain wages amid economic pressure.
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Chicago
Havana American Company
Painters Demand Higher Wages Strike In Cleveland
About 1,500 union painters walked out in Cleveland on May 5 demanding increased pay. The job action disrupts local work as workers press for wage gains and standardize pay scales across shops and projects. May 5 marks the mass turnout by the painting trades seeking improved compensation.
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Cleveland
Winding Sheet of Christ Debate Storms Turin Shroud
Paul Vignon commissions a scientific treatise arguing the Turin Shroud is the real winding sheet of Jesus. He claims the image seen is an accidental result of decomposing breath and gases acting on cloth, akin to photographic processes. Supporters include Delage Colson and the Lancet. theologians and other scientists remain divided.
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New York
Paul Vignon
Christ
Turin
Delage and Colson
Paris
London Lancet
Fever Baffles Doctors In Bitter Root Valley
Dr. A F Longeway secretary of the state board of health leads a party of scientists from Helena Montana to Bitter Root Valley to investigate the deadly spotted fever causing panic. Every case has proven fatal and experts from New York join the inquiry.
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Helena
Mont
A. F. Longeway
State Board of Health
New York
Illinois State Appointment Names Tartt to Board of Equalization
Springfield May 5 Governor Yates appointed James T Tartt of Edwardsville to the state board of equalization to fill the vacancy caused by Colonel Drury's death in Waterloo.
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Illinois
Springfield
Ill
Yates
James T. Tartt
Edwardsville
State Board of Equalization
Colonel Drury
Waterloo
Engineer credits Dr Pierce remedy for nerve cure
Chas Dixon of Arbuckle California, an engineer, says nervous prostration from managing a large engine eased after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He took six bottles and reports feeling better, able to work hard all day and sleep well, and endorses the product. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also recommended to regulate bowels and stimulate a sluggish liver.
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Mr. Chas
Dixon
Arbuckle
Colusa Co
Calif
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Jealousy tragedy and other world news from the day
Howard Hill fatally shot his former sweetheart Mary Bozyver in Chicago and killed himself with carbolic acid. Two hundred fifty fishermen drown off west coast of Japan amid a gale as the Musashi is driven ashore but crew saved. Secretary Moody to convene a court of inquiry into the arrest of Chicago’s cruiser officers at Venice. Nearly $3.5 million distributed to national banks by the Treasury in various districts. Sixty two banks named government depositories nationwide. Fire at Bartfel near Buda Pest destroys two hundred homes with injuries. Two masked safe crackers rob Lake Shore freight depot in Cleveland, escaping with an unknown sum after binding the night watchman. Rainfalls improve crop prospects in Kansas, Indian Territory, western Iowa and Nebraska. Richard Mansfield plans to retire from the stage in three years for playwriting, amid nervous troubles. Berlin express derailed by axle break. Freidel and two others killed, six injured. Vienna Pan German party hall fight ends with police clearing the room. Princess Beatrice survives a suicide attempt in Rome by Tiber dive. Mechanicsville fire destroys several businesses with losses around 30,000 dollars. Marion Indiana gas explosion injures several, with many fatalities expected.
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Howard Hill
Mary Bozyver
Chicago
Japan
Musashi
Dayton
Moody
Venice
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Bartfelt
Buda
Pest
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Kansas
Indian Territory
Towa
Nebraska
Richard Mansfield
Berlin
Herr Freidel
Reichstag
The
German People’s Party
Vienna
Herr Schoenerer
Beatrice
Don Carlos
Rome
Tiber
Mechanicsville
A. T. Thomson & Co
Eaton's
Robert Alway
Adam’s
Fanslers
Roman
John Dilday
John Darnell
Hudson & Otis
Marion
Ind
Louisville boxer Marvin Hart issues open challenge to lightweights
Louisv ille May 5 Marvin Hart via his manager Henry C Dickin son issues an open challenge to any lightweight, with preference for Kid McCoy Hart desires a match after his victory over Carter though he is not yet in condition to fight His left eye is closed and his nose broken doctors monitor potential internal injuries from Carter s blows Carter is reported to be in worse shape with recovery likely a week away and Hart may face a long layoff before returning to action
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Louisville
Marvin Hart
Henry C. Dickinson
McCoy
Hart
Carter
Sfart
Massive fir sale linked to Portland timber trade
In Milwaukee on May 5 the Interstate Land and Lumber Company of Wisconsin sold 300,000,000 feet of fir near Portland Oregon to the John Schroeder Lumber Company. The deal reflects cross state timber commerce and a major asset transfer in the West Coast lumber sector.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Interstate Land and Lumber Company of Wisconsin
Portland
Ore
John Schroeder Lumber Company
Question of Colored Clubs Admission Divides Federation
Los Angeles May 5 After two hours of debate the convention voted overwhelmingly to accept a compromise amendment on admitting colored women into the Women's Federation clubs. The South's triumph was hailed as a win in its two year effort to exclude colored clubs from the national organization. The committee to secure a national charter sparked further discussion as it was directed to continue work on charter and reforms under the new organization. Afternoon programs featured talks on municipal reform public health juvenile law bird protection and education with leaders from Michigan New York Ohio Massachusetts Nebraska Iowa and Illinois addressing speakers. President David Starr Jordan of Stanford spoke on the Education of Women with Miss L Z Martin and Mrs. Lillian Duncannon also presenting on art and education.
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South
New York
Los Angeles
Cal
Women’s Federation
Aftrnoon
Perry
Michigan
M. E. Frautman
Abby Ware
Kasas
Georgia Bacon
Massachusetts
Martha Hoppin
Ohio
Frederick Shoff
Pennsylvania
Audubon
John T. Illick
Town
American Ornithologists’ Union
Charles Tobinger
Nebraska
Eben Smith
Illinois
W. H. Bailey
Iowa
Iowa Federation
David Starr Jorden
Leland Stanford University
L. Z. Martin
Lillian Duncannon
Chicago
Kate Soffel pleads guilty in escape case
In Pittsburgh on May 5 Kate Soffel wife of Warden Soffel entered a guilty plea to aiding and abetting the January jail escape of the Biddie brothers. She faces a maximum two years in the penitentiary and will be sentenced Saturday. The crowded courtroom noted her calm demeanor and absence of relatives. She was accompanied by her physician and attorney.
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Piitsburg
Kate Soffel
Soffel
Biddie Brothers
Uncle Tom Under A Ban In Louisville Theater
Louisville May 5 Uncle Tom's Cabin ends its run in Louisville as manager E D Stair refuses further bookings after a Daughters of the Confederacy campaign against a recent local performance. The engagement drew boycott pressure and ended amid audience shortages.
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Louisville
E. D. Stair
Stair and Nicholson
Albert Sidney Johnston
Daughters of the Confederacy
Uncle Tom
Stair
College May Lose Bequest In Eureka College Case
The case Clara Belle Orr versus Eureka College Eureka Ill Lewis Huff and the First and Second Church of Christ of Danville IL was moved to federal court from Warren County. An estate near 200000 dollars is in dispute as the plaintiff, granddaughter of Deborah Bandy of Danville, seeks to break the will that left much to Eureka College, Allie McKinley and the two churches.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Clara Belle Orr
Eureka College of
Eureka
Ill
Lewis
Huff
First
Second
Church of Christ of
Chicago Editor Seeks Pen Picture for Style Judgement
A Chicago editor offers a trial to a new reporter asking for a pen picture of Chicago rather than a photograph. The exchange reveals his insistence on writing ability over photography, as the reporter clarifies he is not a photographer. The Philadelphia Press relays the dialogue.
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Chicago
Stock Yarda
Philadelphia Press
Merger Suit Alleges Government Misstated Organization Purpose
In St. Paul on May 5 the Northern Securities Company and individual defendants filed answers to the federal suit to enjoin the merger. The defense denies conspiracy charges and disputes the stated reasons for purchasing the Burlington Chicago and Quincy railroad. The filing argues the Securities Company exists as a defensive measure against rival interests and that the intercompany burdens exceed 220 million dollars, affecting interstate commerce.
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St. Paul, Minn
Northern Securities Company
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Railroad Company
Burlington
Rnval
President Roosevelt Nominates Sargent for Immigration Post
President Roosevelt named Frank P. Sargent of Illinois as commissioner general of immigration. The nomination seeks to appoinSargent to lead federal immigration operations, reflecting the administration’s policy direction.
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Roosevelt Morday
Frank P. Sargent
Illinois
Immigration
Insurance Company Wins in Illinois Case
Springfield May 5 The demurrers of defendants in the extel H. K. Layer suit against Aetna Fire Insurance and its agents were sustained by Judge Shirley. The decision ends many cases on the docket. The court holds the statute requires agents to file statements of business but imposes no penalty for failure to do so. remedy lies under the revenue act.
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Springfield
Extel H. K
Aetna Fire Insurance Company
Shirley
Sangamon County
Invention of iron horseshoes in ancient times
The article traces early iron horseshoes to the fourth century AD, noting Romans faced hoof wear on paved routes and used feather soles or bags before adopting nailed shoes. It discusses possible origins in Asia and debates whether crescent-shaped shoes emerged there before other regions.
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Asia
Tey
Pet Words in Literature Fade and Return Across Eras
London Notes and Queries observes word fashion cycles in literature. Words like vastly and hugely reappear, while Eli gant lingers in America and England. Current popular terms include convincing, weird, and strenuous amid shifting stylistic trends.
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America
England
London
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