Nobody's Tim Becomes Sunshine's Hero at Crossings
In Sunshine a gate tender known as Nobody's Tim saves the colonel's baby Rose from a oncoming train at a grade crossing. Tim dies shielding the child, and townspeople vow to care for him. The colonel honors Tim's sacrifice as veterans sing the battle hymn and the girl lays roses on his grave.
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New England
Sunshine
Depot
Tim
Henry
John
Baxter
Joe
Fred
All Sunshine
Gettysburg
Rosamond
Rose
Jane
Grocer
Grand Army
Barec
Mont Pelee Eruption Expands Destruction Across Martinique
Reports from Fort de France describe ongoing lava flows and new fissures on Mont Pelee with ash showers and gas emissions. Evacuations widen as St Pierre remains buried under lava. refugees flee to Guadeloupe and St Lucia amid widespread destruction and shortages.
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Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Washington
Adjt
Corbin
Gallagher
Martinique
Dixie
St. Pierre
St. Vincent
Paris
Associated Press
M. Clerc
Basse Pointe
M. Tellaine Chancele
Morne la Croix
Ajoupa Bouillon
Atlantic
London
Ponte-a-Pitre
Guadeloupe
Morning Post
St. Lucia
Post
Besse Pointe
Port of Spain
Island of Trinidad
B.W. I
Versailles
Montana life insurance firms challenge tax on excess premiums
Helena Montana May 23 Life insurance companies operating in Montana have filed suit to test the constitutionality of a law requiring them to pay personal property tax on the portion of premiums exceeding cost.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Topeka Arrives At Port au Prince To Protect Interests
The United States cruiser Topeka arrived at Port au Prince on May 22 to safeguard American interests. The warship's presence has had an excellent effect and the overall situation is improving.
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Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Topeka
Pardon Bill Aimed at American Prisoners
Havana May 23. A bill will be introduced in the house of representatives to pardon all Americans confined in prison or awaiting trial. It is expected the house will take favorable action in the matter.
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Havana
House of Representatives
House
Swallow Nominated for Governor by Prohibition Party
New Castle Pennsylvania May 23 The prohibition state convention nominated Rev Silas C Swallow for governor Lee L Crumbine for lieutenant governor and Capt Milton S Marquis for secretary of internal affairs in a formal party slate.
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Swallow
New Castle
Silas C. Swallow
Lee L. Crumbine
Capt
Milton S. Marquis
Arbitration pact signed over Plus claim in California funds
Secretary Hay and Mexican ambassador Aspirios signed a convention agreeing to arbitrate the Plus claim. The dispute concerns overdue interest on church trust funds in the Mexican government's custody in California.
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Washington
Hay
Aspirios
Catholic Church
California
Veteran horseman Caldwell dies in Saratoga
James F. Caldwell veteran horse starter died suddenly of apoplexy in Saratoga New York. He was 65 and a native of Danville Kentucky.
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Saratoga
N. Y
James F. Caldwell
Danville
O'Brien Testifies On Dum Dum Bullets In Senate Hearing
Corporal O'Brien of the Twenty sixth volunteer infantry testifies about alleged explosive bullets and their cartridges before the Senate Philippine committee. General Crozier says the bullets are normal, no explosive bullets issued since 1868. He also addresses misconduct accusations regarding American officers in Igabaras.
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Crozier
Petersburg
Washington
O’brien
Twentysixth Volunteer Infantry
Senate Philippine Committee
U. S
St. Petersburg
Beveridge
Igabaras
United States
Riot at Stark county workhouse leaves two guards dead
Canton May 22 Three men were shot in a riot at the Stark county workhouse. Guard George Jacob was instantly killed and Guard Homer E Stone fatally wounded. Prisoner Charles Gigante shot the guards and was fatally wounded. He claimed a plot by other prisoners urged the act. Officials doubt his account.
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Canton
Stark County
George Jacob
Homer E. Stone
Stone
Charles Gigante
Gigante
Klotz
Jacob
Workhouse
Royal bull fight marks Spanish crown festivities in Madrid
Madrid May 22 The royal bull fight occurred yesterday with the king queen mother and royal family in attendance. Nobles and envoys witnessed the revival of medieval mounted lance combat as three bulls were killed in the spectacle featuring Spain's leading bullfighters.
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Madrid
Spain
Census Bureau report on watches and watch cases
A census bureau special report shows $22,754,483 invested in watches and cases across 43 reporting establishments. Product value totals $14,606,571 with salaries $583,815 and wages $3,511,570 plus $889,982 in miscellaneous expenses.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Death of Edwin Lawrence Godkin in England
Edwin Law rence Godkin editor emeritus of the Evening Post died in Brixham South Devonshire England Tuesday night. The immediate cause was a brain hemorrhage that occurred last Saturday.
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New York
Edwin Lawrence Godkin
The
Evening Post
Brixham
Devonshire
England
President Roosevelts Civil Engineers Session
The May 22 proceedings in Washington included a reception by President Roosevelt a business session an inspection of the navy yard and a technical discussion among American Society of Civil Engineers members.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Navy Yard
American Society of Civil Engineers
Bradbury Piano Factory Destroyed By Fire in New York
A fire destroyed the Bradbury Piano factory in New York last night. The building was owned by Freeborn C. Smith who conducted the business here. Loss is estimated at 500000 dollars.
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New York
Bradbury Piano
Freeborn C. Smith
Hazleton Iron Works Shortens Shift to Eight Hours
Hazleton Iron Works shifts to eight hours daily starting yesterday due to the miners' strike. The plant, which handles most foundry and machine work for the local collieries, will adjust operations in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
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Hazleton
Mob Hangs Black Man Abe Witherup After Jail Raid
A mob of over 200 in Paris Missouri seized Sheriff Clark and deputies at the city jail, disarmed them, and hanged Abe Witherup, the alleged killer of William Grow, at a bridge. The father and brother of Grow helped escort the prisoner, whose neck broke on the fall. Coroner Johnson later cut the body down.
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Paris
Abe Witherup
William Grow
James W. Clark
Martin Clark
Polk Masterson
James Cotton
Johnson
Two Cyclones Hit Union Area Killing Six and Injuring Several
A South Carolina tornado swept through Union and Pacolet on Sunday, killing six people including Miss Sallie Hart and Miss Annie Lawson of Union and Mrs Maxey Sims and Vera Sims plus an unknown victim. Jonesville reported severe damage and Pacolet confirmed one death with multiple injuries. Property damage across the region is estimated at $50,000.
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South Carolina
Union
S. C
Sallie Hart
Annie Lawson
Maxey Sims
Vera Sims
iMiss Lawson
Jonesboro
Pacolet
Main Street
Knitting Mill Hill
Vera
Jonesville
Miss Lawson
Unveiling of Rochambeau Statue Highlights Franco American Friendship
Washington May 26 reports a large crowd witnessed the bronze statue of Count Rochambeau unveiled on Saturday. The ceremony combined striking military pageantry with a visible display of strong friendship between the French republic and the United States.
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Washington
Death of British Ambassador Lord Pauncefoot Recorded
Washington May 26 The British ambassador Lord Pauncefoot died Saturday after a sudden weakening of the heart. Physicians held a consultation but could not rally him and he passed away peacefully.
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Washington
Lord Pauncefote
Dining crowd plunged from Rockaway pier in steel girder collapse
Three hundred people were dining on the iron pier at Rockaway Beach when a steel girder snapped. The floor collapsed, sending diners about twelve feet to the beach. Several suffered severe bruises and one woman was internally injured.
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New York
Rockaway Beach
Cholera Record in Manila and Provinces
The cholera record to date reports Manila with 1,146 cases and 619 deaths and the provinces with 3,922 cases and 2,774 deaths.
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Manila
Provinces
Norman C Hewes Dies at 74 with Unmatched Masonic Record
Lebanon New Hampshire May 26 Norman C Hewes died at his home Sunday aged 74 He held a Masonic record described as unparalleled In February last he was installed Tyler of Franklin lodge F A M for the 46th consecutive time
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Lebanon
N. H
Norman C. Hewes
Tyler
Franklin Lodge
Garrigan Consecrated Bishop at St Michael's Cathedral
The Right Rev Philip J Garrigan vice rector of the Catholic university at Washington was consecrated bishop of Sioux City Ia in St Michael s cathedral on Sunday The ceremony lasted four hours initiating his tenure as bishop guiding the diocese with a lengthy solemn rite.
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Springfield
Mass
Philip J. Garrigan
Catholic University At Washington
Sioux City
St. Michael’s
King Edward approves Garter for Duke of Marlborough
London May 26 King Edward approves conferring the Order of the Garter upon the Duke of Marlborough in succession to the late Earl of Kimberley. The Order is given only to sovereigns and 25 high nobility members of the United Kingdom.
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London
Edward
Order of the Garter
Duke of Marlborough
Earl of Kimberley
United Kingdom
Five Hundred Teamsters Strike in Chicago Meat Deliveries
Five hundred union teamsters in Chicago, employed by the large meat packers, walked out at midnight seeking higher wages and shorter hours in a broad strike that affects meat delivery services.
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Teamsters
Chicago
Real Estate Firm Seeks Fair Dealing on Commissions
A real estate firm pledges to oppose inflated trader prices and extra charges. The group promises fair dealing with owners and buyers, resisting extraordinary commissions added to sale prices.
Farm property listings with varied acreage near the city
A long catalog of farms and land parcels for sale or trade across Michigan and nearby Ohio. No. 711 116 acres near the city with river bottom and timber. No. 716 430 acres near town with two dwellings and two barns. No. 751 eighty acres in Claire County. No. 752 160 acres in Crawford County with lake and timber. No. 753 160 acres near railroad. No. 754 120 acres seven miles out. numerous other 40 to 200 acre tracts with improvements, exchanges, and prices ranging from a few hundred to ten thousand dollars.
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City
Claire County
Michigan
Hutton
Crawford County
Ney
Ohio
Adams
Hicksville Township
Defiance County
Church
Indiana
Pike
Defiance City
Henry County
German Baptist
Dupkard
Paulding County
Pike Road
A. B
M. E
Pronand
M. F. Church
M.lle
School
Evangelical
U. Be
U. S
Residence with barn and water attachments for sale
No 765 in city with well finished structures includes barn a 66 ft front lot water attachments basement kitchen cellar and space for another residence and lot priced at 4000 dollars.
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Omong
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Northland
Fune
Southland
Georgia
Harbaugh
O'Brien
Dune
Fooyal Sport
Godkin
Marlborough
D. E. Dozer & Co
Defiance, Ohio
City Property
Putnam County
Onan
Bill Heads
Horeal
Morran & Brown Bros
Bidég
S. Clinton St
E. N. Lewis
Defiance
Defiance Express
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