New Lipton Shamrock IE to Challenge for America’s Cup
Plans by William Fife and George L Watson for the new America’s Cup challenger. Built by Dennys at Dumbarton. Captain Robert Wringe to command Emerald Boat, following his prior Shamrock duties. Building contract arrangements completed.
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Shamrock IE
Dennys
Dumbarton
Robert Wringer
Emerald Boat
London
William Fife
George L. Watson
Robert Wringe
Hogarth
Shamrock
Michigan tennis team excels in singles and doubles
In Chicago on May 29 Michigan won the tennis championship in both singles and doubles. Danforth of Michigan repeated as singles champion while St John and Wherry captured the doubles title. In boxing, Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn stopped Eddie Santry of Chicago in the third round of a 20 round bout in St Louis.
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Eddie Santry
St. Louis
Tommy” Sullivan
Brooklyn
Chicago
Michigan
Ill
Danforth
St. John and
Chicago Billy Rotchford and George Monroe Draw in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan on May 29 Billy Rotchford of Chicago and George Monroe of New York fought a ten round bout that ended in a draw.
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Grand Rapids. Mich
Billy Rotchford
Chicago
George Monroe
New York
Britt Beats Lavigne In Lightweight Bout In Eight
San Francisco report says Jimmie Britt defeated Kid Lavigne in the eighth round of a scheduled 20 round title fight. Lavigne reportedly broke a left arm in the fifth but was outclassed and whipped throughout the bout.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jimmie Britt
California
Kid Lavigne
Lavigne
Ferns Knocks Out Zeigler In Third Round
Joplin Missouri May 29 Rube Ferns of Scammon Kansas defeated Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia by knockout in the third round giving him victory in the boxing bout held tonight in Joplin
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Fern
Zeigler
Joplin
Rube Ferns
Scammon
Kan
Owen Zeigler
Philadelphia
Judge Frank C. Washbaugh Dies in Baltimore
Baltimore dispatch reports Judge Frank C. Washbaugh of Deanwood D. C. died at Johns Hopkins Hospital from overwork. He had been in poor health for months after a California visit seeking recovery. He was 53, born in Bedford Pennsylvania, and helped pioneer the Dakotas. His wife, brother, and Colonel P. M. Washbaugh of Chester, Pennsylvania, were with him.
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Baltimore
Frank C. Washbaugh
Deanwood
Johns Hopkins Hospital
California
P. M. Washbaugh
Chester
Judge Washlough
Bedford
Dakotas
Longtime express agent J B Kisselle dies suddenly
Dubuque Iowa May 29 J B Kisselle who served as agent for the United States Express company for 19 years and as an employee for 45 years died suddenly today of heart failure at his home in Dubuque The death ends a lengthy tenure with the firm and the local community mourns a longtime postal and transport official.
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Dubuque, Ia
J. B. Kisselle
United States Express Company
Prominent Illinois Attorney Dies in Joliet at 68
Joliet May 28 Captain Charles A Hill assistant attorney general during the Tanner administration and a famed northern Illinois practitioner died today aged 68 after an 18 month illness with Brights disease He was a former congressman from the district in 1888 1889 and served with distinction in the Civil War.
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Illinois
Joliet
Charles A. Hill
Tanner
Bright
Congress
Noah B Bacon, 102, Dies in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa May 29 Noah Brockway Bacon aged 102 died here today. Born December 19 1901 he reached living milestone then passed away in the city.
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Des Moines
Noah Brockway Bacon
Veteran Route Agent Dies at 59 in Chicago
Herman W. Yalding longtime route agent for American Express on the Galena division of the Northwestern railroad died in Chicago at age 59. A Civil War veteran he was present at Appomattox when General Lee surrendered.
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Chicago
Herman W. Yalding
American Express Company
Galena
Northwestern Railroad
Appotomatox
Lee
Union Nurse Dies in Litchfield at 61
Mrs Melin da F Rowley died today in Litchfield aged 61 Union nurse during the War she served in New Orleans Springfield Ill May 29
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Springfield
Ill
Melinda F. Rowley
Litchfield
New Orleans
Postmaster General calls bids for pneumatic tube service
Washington May 29 Postmaster General Payne has called for bids to install pneumatic tube mail service in Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Chicago and St Louis. The annual federal cap before July 1 1904 is 800000 with city limits of 4 percent of prior year gross. Chicago seeks rapid postoffice consolidation while St Louis plans circuits among main depots and East St Louis relay. New York will feature an east side circuit between postoffice and station A.
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Washington
Payne
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicao
St. Louis
Chicago
Postoffice
Rock Island Railroad
Union, Chicago & Northwestern
Illinois Central
East St. Louis
Tennessee Democratic state convention names Fraser for governor
Nashville May 29 The Tennessee Democratic state convention named James B. Fraser of Chattanooga for governor. The Kansas City platform and the Democratic congressmen's position were endorsed. Trusts were denounced and a revenue tariff favored. The platform denounces the ship subsidy bill and Republican Philippines stance. Philippine independence favored. Michigan Democratic Convention Detroit May 29 Detroit will host the state convention July 30-31.
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Nashville
Tenn
James B. Fraser
Chattanooga
Kansas City
Philippines
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Democratic convention set for June 26 in Galesburg
Galesburg Illinois May 29 the Democratic congressional convention will be held here on June 26.
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Galesburg
Ill
Jenkins Renominated by Eleventh District Republicans
Chippewa Falls Wis May 29 Congressman Jenkins was renominated this afternoon by the Eleventh district Republicans.
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Jenkins
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Samuel W. Smith Renominated by Sixth Michigan Republicans
Fenton Michigan May 29 Congress man Samuel W Smith was renominated this afternoon by the Sixth district Republican congressional convention.
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Michigan
Fenton
Mich
Samuel W. Smith
Townsend Nominated for Congress by Second District
Adrian Michigan May 29 Charles M Townsend was today nominated for congress by the Second district Republican convention on the Whitse ballot.
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Michigan
Adrian
Mich
Charles M. Townsend
The Supply of Livestock
Washington reports the treasury bureau of statistics finds no major drop in live stock receipts at five Western markets for the first third of 1902. Four months show totals near those of 1901 and 1900, with cattle and calves rising but hogs and sheep lagging behind prior years. Chicago notes a 5 percent domestic demand shrinkage in April, yet year to four months shows an 11.69 percent rise over 1901. Kansas City and St Louis show April contraction, while Omaha and St Joseph post gains in receipts and shipments.
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Washington
Treasury of Bureau of Statistics
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Joseph
Able Speech in Senate by Spooner
Senator Spooner spoke on a treaty between Argentina and Chile, naming Britain to arbitrate future disputes. The five year agreement will be published June 1. He said there is no parallel case with Cuba and the Philippines and defended the army’s conduct. He noted he would conclude his speech Saturday.
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Argentina
Chile
Spooner
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Cuba
Manila
McKinley
Synod to Hold Special Meeting Next Year in Decorah
The Norwegian Lutheran Synod closed its Minneapolis sessions with undecided union among branches. Small conferences will discuss union obstacles. Acknowledgment was given to Prof Lars en for 41 years as Luther College president. Parochial school superintendent selection to be decided by pastoral conference or next synod. A special synodical meeting will be held in Decorah, Iowa, next year for the church’s semi centennial.
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Deograd
Luther College
Minneapolis
Minn
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Larsen
Decorah
Arbitration Conference Panelists Named at Lake Mahonk
The May 29 session at Lake Mahonk New Jersey featured speakers Edwin D. Mean of Boston S R Thayer former minister to Holland President Birdsall Swarthmore College Rev F B Allen Boston and Prof Herrick Johnson addressing international arbitration issues.
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Lake Mahonk
N. J
Edwin D. Mean
Boston
S. R. Thayer
Holland
Birdsall
Swarthmore College
F. B. Allen
Pr. Herrick Johnson
First business session opens for United Presbyterian assembly
The 44th general assembly of the United Presbyterian church of North America convened in Pittsburg with 253 commissioners. Rev. Dr. James C. Wilson of Hile, Pa. was elected moderator. Reports from boards were read and committees were appointed as routine business proceeded. Rev. W. C. Williamson of Keokuk, Iowa, is scheduled to speak at special services tomorrow.
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United Presbyterians
Pittsburg
44Th
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church of North America
James C. Wilson
Hiie
W. C. Williamson
Keokuk
Iowa
Knights and Ladies of America elect officers in Detroit
Detroit May 29 election of Cath olic Knights and Ladies of America resulted in J. H. Crumley of Detroit chosen as president and J. J. Duffy of Memphis Tennessee selected as secretary.
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Detroit
Mich
Catholic Knights and Ladies of America Today
J. H. Crumley
J. J. Duffy
Memphis, Tenn
Murder in the Philippines victim a U S infantryman in Manila
Reported May 29 describes murder by Pelagio Almin of Bacong Negros who killed Private Charles L Leonard of Company C Sixth United States Infantry during a vaccination incident. Leonard died, Almin claimed motive from vaccination. General Chaffee noted premeditation and treachery. Almin hanged. Other cases include Nicolas Espada surrendering and taking an oath, later captured directing insurgents, commuted treason sentence to ten years. Elias Mendoza ordered the field grave execution of Policeman Gadung with throat cut. punishment unclear for the killer who killed a policeman.
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Minneapolis
Midd
Theiarny Building
St. Pat
Pelagio Almin
Bacong
Negros
Charles L. Leonard
Sixth United States Infantry
Leonard
Almin
General Chaffee
Nicolas Espada
United States
Chaffee
Elias Méndoza
Marela Gading
America
Mendoza
Gadung
Death rate in Minnesota cities higher than rest of state
Minneapolis May 29 reporting from the state board of health shows cities with over 2,000 population had an April death rate of 1.51 per thousand, totaling 957 deaths for 632,327 people. In contrast the rest of the state, population 1,179,068, recorded 455 deaths at 0.15 per thousand for the month.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Tho State Board of Health
Wisconsin Sash and Door Association Formed in Oshkosh
A secret meeting in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, led to the formation of the Wisconsin Sash and Door association. Fourteen companies joined to regulate prices and prevent rate-cutting, representing most major firms in the state.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Sash and Door Manufacturers of
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Sash and Door Association
Court Will Try Again In Jameson Case Gowes Supreme Reversal
Interest runs high as Iowa Supreme Court reverses Franklin County ruling in State v G C Jameson the grain weighting case involving iron bolts and false weights used to short farmers The Jameson family long prominent in Dows with banking and stock buying operations faces another trial and possible new appeal drawing attention from Wright and adjoining counties
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Supreme Court
Iowa Falls
Supreme Court of Iowa
State
G. C. Jameson
Dstrict
Supreme Courts of
Dows
District Court
Franklin County
Hugh
Jamesons
Klemmes
Towers
Jameson
Jamison
Hugh Jameson
Wright
Newfoundland recalls judge over political remarks
Reports in Canadian papers say District Judge Seymour told a Toronto dinner last week he favored Newfoundland joining Canada. The Newfoundland cabinet recalled the judge from leave, ruling that a judicial officer should not discuss political issues.
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Seymour
Toronto
Canada
Newfoundland
Binet
Watch Tower Decoration Day Concert and Dance
The community hosts a Decoration Day program featuring a band concert and dancing in the evening with free admission after the daytime activities. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy the event at the town hall grounds.
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Watch Tower
Censure for the Jury in McFetridge Murder Case
In Chicago on May 29 Judge Kavanaugh reprimanded the jury for returning a not guilty verdict in the murder case of William McFetridge against his brother Robert. The court doubted the guilty finding and noted the defendant claimed self defense after a long family feud and a prior suit. Several witnesses said Robert was unarmed and not threatening.
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Chicago
William McFetridge
Kavanaugh
McFetridge
Wm. McFetridge
Robert
William
Verdict Leads to Murder in Cheago Celebration
Walter Nolan, freed on a murder charge for McFetridge, confronted John and Robert Warke after a celebratory return. Nolan demanded a cheer. when ignored, he struck Robert, was then turned on by John, and killed by a club blow.
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Cheago
Walter Nolan
McFetridge
John
Robert Warke
Nolan
Robert
Disappearing Huntington linked to Colorado theft
Robert L Huntington, nephew of Collis P Huntington, is missing from Denver and accused of taking 1200 dollars from Colorado Telephone company. Reports from Texas coast note berry crop 240000 crates at about two dollars each. Cyclone injuries claim life of Mrs John Klan in Missouri and harm five others. Simon Sam alleged to have stolen 8 million from Haiti treasury. lahar pumice drift in Charleston area. Rock Island Pacific buys Kansas City property for depot access, near 5000000 dollars planned. Secretary Root to visit Carlsbad Germany in August. Roosevelt McLaurin clash predicted over court of claims appointment. Proctor & Gamble to raise capital to six million. Havana Tobacco Co formed in New Jersey with 35 million capital. McKinley portrait cards to be mailed by July 1 with revised profile plate. Chicago jury convicts George D Essayer of grand larceny in 40000 dollar case. Santos-Dumont balloon cut prior to ascent at Crystal Palace.
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Robert L. Huntington
Collis P. Huntington
Denver
Colorado Telephone Company
Texas
John Klan
Sedalia
Klan
Port Au Prince
Simon Sam
Haiti
West Indies
Charleston
5. C
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
West Bottoms
Kansas City
Union Depot
Root
Carlsbad
Germany
Roosevelt
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
Court of Claims
Senate
Tillman
MacLaurin
Jones
Arkansas
Blackburn
Kentucky
McLaurin
Proctor & Gamble Company
New Jersey
Havana Tobacco Co
Trenton
N. J
Manley Whedbee
David C. Phillips
William R. Jowmeny, Jr
Jersey City
McKinley
Chicago
George D’essayer
Trade Omens Suggest Broad Improvement in Markets
New York May 29 Bradstreets notes week’s trade developments were favorable with crop conditions improving, labor in coal trade easing, and prospects for an early settlement of the anthracite strike. Cool weather slowed retail demand and frost damaged vegetables, but overall business volume rose with autumn deliveries. Iron, steel, hardware, lumber and bituminous coal show activity. bank clearings improve. railway earnings up nearly 9 percent from a year ago. Wheat and corn exports lag last year but grain outlook remains strong. tobacco prices stay high signaling large future acreage.
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New York
Bradstreets
Bradstreet’s
World's fair notes on buildings and exhibits
The Arkansas and Missouri buildings rise near the administration tower with a first mast of Oregon fir on the admin building. Porto Rico plans a tobacco and coffee display funded by a $40,000 mix of government and private funds. A relic from Lincoln’s theater program seeks space with Washington University to house historical exhibits anticipated to be a major feature.
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Administration
Arkansas
Missouri
Art
Government
Ordnance
Arkansas Commission
St. Louis
Idaho
Porto Rico
West Indian
Morrow
Iansas
Washington University
Steamship Arrivals Noted At Major Ports
Steamship arrivals listed include the Commonwealth from Boston reaching Liverpool, the La Touraine from New York at Havre, the Trave from New York at Naples, and the Auguste Victoria from New York calling at Plymouth serving Cherbourg and Hamburg.
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Liverpool
Commonwealth
Boston
Havre—La Touraine
New York
Naples
Trave
Plymouth
Auguste Victoria
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Transport Captain Guilty in San Francisco Case
Captain Martens commander of the transport Burford was found guilty of cruelty profanity and neglect of his log by the board of army officers and suspended from duty in San Francisco on May 29.
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San Francisco
Martens
Buford
French Delegates Banqueted by White Plains Society
The French delegation were hosted by White Plains residents today at Ophir Farm and later banqueted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in New York. May 29 events highlighted cordial exchanges between the visitors and local hosts.
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New York
Whitelay, Reid
Ophir Farm
White Plains
Sons of
St. Patrick
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South Dakota
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