Bombardment Reported Near Mombarding Town in the North
A dispatch from Vienna cites a Daily News correspondent claiming bombardment near a northern town. The report says the Japanese fleet may be at sea nearby. It also notes Corea may adopt Russia’s protection in emergencies, with Corea’s king refusing to sanction a treaty. China reportedly allows Russian frontier crossing for railway workers, possibly tied to Manchuria tensions.
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Mormosa
Tungi
Forména
Tameul
London
Y Tino
Daily News
Vienna
Coria
Russia
Corea
Japan
Seonl
Tain
China
Manchuria
Royal Baking Powder Ad Claims Absolute Purity
An advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder as uniquely pure and free from impurities. It credits cream of tartar refined by patent processes for removing tartrate and other adulterants, asserting total purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chombat
Notable Assault on Local Woman Sparks Manhunt
Augusta Carlson of 241 West Ninth Street fought off an attacker on June 1 risking her life to preserve her virtue. The suspect, B. W. Rooney, a 40-year-old former railroad worker and longtime boarder at the same address, fled after the assault but was captured by Detectives Kennaley and Daley on Tenth Street after a police manhunt. The incident drew a crowd as Carlson cried out, with Rooney later enduring a severe tongue lashing.
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Avanta Cerlon Rinka
Dee Foune
Virtue
Truk
Augusta Carlson
West
Ninth Street
Jim
Kennaley and
Daley
Tenth Street
Rooney
Catholic Foresters Form Minnesota State Organization
Delegates at Thibodeau hall in Minneapolis concluded work on a Minnesota state unit of the Catholic Order of Foresters. The constitution was adopted article by article, officers of the state high court were elected, and delegates were chosen for the national convention in Ottawa next September. Elected: State chief ranger M. A. Badgar St. Paul, vice state chief ranger E. Velter Minneapolis, state secretary G. W. Steinger St. Paul, state treasurer C. O. Belanger Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
E. Velter
Minneapolis
G. W. Steinger
C. O. Belanger
Governor McKinley Hosts Informal Montauk Club Reception
Gov. McKinley of Ohio, who spoke earlier at the tomb of Gen. Grant, attended an informal reception at the Montauk club in Brooklyn on June 1. About 800 guests from the George A. Moore era and Grant Post 352 joined the governor and Maj. P. Smith, with no speeches, just introductions and congratulatory handshakes.
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McKinley
Brooklyn
Cermain P. Smith
A Woman Desporada. Pineville Battle Near Straight Creek
A clash near Straight Creek fifteen miles from Pineville Kentucky resulted in Long John Helton dead and Jim Butcher and Chas Tolm wounded. Opponents included George Taylor Jim Taylor George Arnett and a woman Sarah Griffith who fired a Winchester. The Heston group was ambushed and fired upon. some of the Waylor faction were said wounded. The fight arose from lawsuits over disputed game property.
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Pineville
Straight Creek
Long John Helton
Jim’ Butcher
Chas,toin
George Taylor
Jim ‘Taylor
George Arnett
Sarah Griffith
Winchester
Heston
Waylor
John
Taylors
Anunl Review at Templehof Parade Grounds
Berlin June 1 annual garrison review held on Templehof parade grounds with the emperor empress and imperial family present among royalties. The emperor led the second regiment of the guards past the empress and after a speech rededicated the color company head to the coatie. He was heartily cheered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Templehof Parads
Redext
Drowned men in a night danger on the Spanish river
A terrible accident occurred on the Spanish river near the rapids head. Eighty three lumbermen, asleep aboard square timber moorings, were swept from their moorings and lost as the river carried them into the surging water. The earth broke apart on rocks and none escaped. The Spish river enters the North Channel of Lake Huron north of Mani tou island, a lumbering region near the Soo branch of the Canadian Pacific railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Whitleh
Chaunel
Lake Huron
Manitou Island
Northern Pacific cuts land contract interest to six percent
The Northern Pacific land department, Tacoma, announces a June 1 rate reduction from 7 to 6 percent on land purchase contracts. All railway lands are being reappraised, with expected price reductions about one third versus prior valuations. G P Eaton resigns as assistant land agent after Schulze's death. Baton, longtime department clerk and then assistant general land agent, had remained during investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
New Palley
Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific Land Department
Cooper Rays
G. P. Eaton
Schulze
Baton
Portland
Jail Break Attempt Ends in Slaying at Ky Prison
June 1 in Anderson Ky a jail break led to the death of Switagan as prisoners attacked staff. Conspiracy to escape found among inmates. jailer Kohl deputy Whitehead and three black guards injured. Coroner’s jury exonerates jailer and assistants.
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Ffanderson
Tohn J. Switagan
Swwannygan
Kohl
Whitehead
Berty
Royal baking powder praised by Wisconsin State Chemist
Prof Geo L Cox states Royal is superior in purity leavening and keeping qualities in a report for Wisconsin. He endorses Royal by citing tests and comparison with other brands, noting consistent results and reliability.
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Wisconsin
Geo
Cox
Honoring a Novelist Parla June 1
Henryk Sienkiewicz, the Polish novelist, received a reception that drew many prominent figures in arts and letters. The event highlighted current discussions about his work and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parla
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Polish writer Henryk Sienkiewicz Celebrated Posthumously
Born in Lithuania in 1845, Elis studied in Warsaw during youth and lived years in California. His descriptive pieces for Polish papers earned early recognition among countrymen. A prolific, cosmopolitan author, he traveled widely and captured diverse life in novels and stories.
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Lithunia
Elis
Warsaw
California
Henryk Slenklewics
Lewis Van Antwerp Dead in This City at 75
Lewis Van Antwerp, formerly with Van Antwerp Bragg and Co., a book publishing firm here, died today. He was 75 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis van Antwerp
Clocionati
Oto
van Antwerp
Bragg & Co
Sixty Third Anniversary Opening At Home Mission Society
Baratoga N June 1 The American Baptist Home Mission Society begins its sixty third anniversary meeting with a session likely to outline its outreach and support for churches and missions across its region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baratoga, N
American Baptist Home Mission Society Today
Transfer of Formosa to Japan Reported Amid Tense Talks
Proauster of Formosa Shangiai Tune 1 Lord Li Chang Fang and John VW Poster announce a formal cession of Formosa to Japan. Japanese forces reportedly landed at Taifobfu, a 70 000 resident town eleven miles upriver, and declared intent to seize the island. Fighting seems imminent.
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Proauster
Formosa
Shangiai
Li Chang Fang
Li Hung Chang
John VW. Poster
Pescadore
Oformosa
Taifobfu
Tanaul River
Governor Morton Overcomes Heat During Madison Square Parade
At Madison Square a heated governor Morton fainted during a parade review. Private secretary A W Cole and Ex-President Harrison, with Mayor Strong, supported him as officials rushed to remove the partition and escort Morton to a carriage. A cheering crowd watched as Morton, aided by Harrison and others, recovered and rode to the Fifth Avenue hotel for care.
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Gov. Morton
New York
Gove Morton
Madison Square
Dow
A. W. Cole
Patrison
Cole
Strong
Indy
Gen
Barvisan
Morton
Harison
Harrison
Hiis
Staf
Gen. Harrison
John Jacob Astor
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Shielding the Guilty in New Richmond White Cap Case
District Attorney Helm pressed twenty witnesses in the New Richmond White Cap outrages inquiry. All deny knowledge except by hearsay. One man produced a memorandum showing his day’s whereabouts and admitted saying the old lady did not have half enough. Citizens’ sentiment appears to shield suspects as the state weighs further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Wis
Helm
New Richmond
Dunbar
BAKER ON THE SL A. Minister sails to Glasgow with Mrs. Baker
Hon. Lewis Baker United States minister to Nicaragua Costa Rica and El Salvador arrived in New York from Central America and sailed for Europe on the City of Rome with Mrs. Baker. They will remain in Glasgow for six weeks or two months. The trip is said to be due to Mrs. Bakers health. Baker had been granted a definite leave of absence from his post in Central America.
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St. Paul
Glasgow
Washington
Lewis Baker
United States
Nicayogua
Costa Rica
Ialvador
New York
Central America
Europe
Rome
Chicago Road Race Results From Lincoln Park Course
The ninth Chicago road race from Lincoln Park to South Evanston and back crowned Homer Fairman of the Chicago Overland Club champion. Fairman started at 6 minutes 45 seconds in the handicap and finished in 64 minutes 30 seconds. George L. Emerson took the time prize with 52 minutes 14 seconds.
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Chicago
Grant Monument
Lincoln Park
Evanston
Return
Homer Fairman
Fairmon
George L. Emerson
Seriously Injured After Cemetery Burial Tragedy in Cherokee
On June 1 in Cherokee Mrs. N Bruce died? injured returning from cemetery after burial of their 16 year old daughter. Mourners' carriage fell down an embankment injuring Mr Bruce with possible spinal fracture and Mrs D A Wakefield suffered severe head and facial injuries. Reports say Mires Bruce will not recover.
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Cherokee
N. Bruce
Bruce
D. A. Wakefield
Mires
Tobacco Factory Burns in Henderson Kentucky Fire
A large blaze destroyed the tobacco factory and the Elliott stemmery in Henderson. Losses totaled about 1100000 dollars with factory tobacco at 60000 and stemmery tobacco at 50000. Insurance on both ranged around 80000 to 90000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Stemmery and Tobacco
Pure Baking Powder Purity Highlighted by Royal Reputation
The article urges using baking powder from well established brands and singles out Nice the Royal for its proven purity, advising readers to avoid lesser products to ensure perfect and wholesome cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Bonlet Fever Epidemic Shuts Seattle Schools
In Seattle the board of health orders all schools closed until further notice due to scarlet fever. Three cases are in quarantine under an education board directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Board of Health
Board of Education
Drowned While Bathing in Iowa River
J Foster of Iowa Falls drowned while bathing at the Iowa River at this place. The fatal incident occurred at night and details remain sparse.
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Iowa Falla
Iowa
J. Foster
Iowa River
Wile
Bohemian Father Kills Child Then Ends His Life
Louis Kraeman despondent over work loss shot his three year old daughter at home and then killed himself. Mrs Kraeman returned home to find both bodies on the floor after neighbors forced entry. Kraeman left a note blaming poverty for the tragedy. Louisville, May 26. Grand jury dismissed indictment in Gov Brown case, Gordon freed after witnesses heard. action not disclosed as unanimous.
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Chiengs
Louis Kracman
Kracman
Louisville
Enaen
Fulton Gordon
Archie Deacon Brown
Direct Vote Debate: Minnesota Edges Wisconsin
In Minneapolis on May 26 the second annual Wisconsin versus Minnesota debate occurred in the new university library with about 800 students in attendance. Judges were Sen. Neal Brown, Judge John R. Sanborn, and Judge A. D. Thomas. The question urged direct election of U S Senators. Minnesota’s team led by I P L Anderson, Elizabeth Bekeh, and Burt L Newkirk defeated Wisconsin’s Cassels Ford and Rogers after a creditable contest.
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Minneapolis
Universiies
Wisconsin
Minnesota
University Catipus
W Folwell
Department of Political Acience
Neal Brown
John R. Sanborn
St. Paul
A. D. Thomas
North Dakota
United States
Edwin IX, Cassels
Guy 8. Ford
Charles B. Rogers
IP L. Anderson
Elizabeth Bekeh
Burt L. Newkirk
Heatwave Deaths and Fainting Sweep Chicago Parade
Chicago witnesses the hottest May day on record with crowds swelling streets for parades and Oakwoods ceremonies. Prostrations rise as overexertion claims a boy named Charles Brandt and leaves several others, including Mrs Enio Lrownell and G A R veterans, in critical or recovering condition amid a massive crowd and a collapsed grandstand.
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Chicago
Charles Brandt
Enio Lrownell
Oakwoods
Owen C. Derkar
J. J. Jacobs
Rand Rave
Fred Foley
Ovecome
Hermin
Veleran
Misa Dixon
Southern Indy
Tlw Bert
Rousing Welcome for Confederate Generals in Chicago
In Chicago at the First Regiment Armory a large crowd cheered the gray haired Confederate veterans as bands played Dixie and Maryland My Maryland. Women waved handkerchiefs and the audience applauded the soldiers amid the reception for Southern leaders and visitors at the Oakwoods monument dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
First Regiment
Confederacy
South
Columbia Post
G. A. Ht
Maryland
Instrumenta
Oakwoods
Victoria’s Seventy-Sixth Birthday Observed Worldwide
May 20 London reports Queen Victoria’s 76th birthday celebrated at naval and military stations with flags and colors. London to observe next day with Whitehall colors and dinners. Notables Rosebery Ripon Fowler to host full dress dinners at offices. Mr Fowler to entertain Nagrolln Khan, Afghan envoy, and later escort Nosrulin Khan to foreign office grand reception.
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London
Queen Victoria
City
Whitehall
Lord Rosebery
Ear of
Aotherly
Marquis of Ripon
Henry Fowler
Cloudburst Disaster Near San Angelo Texans Rivers
A Dallas special reports a deadly cloudburst yesterday along the Johnson and Derl rivers near San Angelo Texas. Five bodies were recovered from flooded arava sites and feared to be many settlers missing. Searchers cannot access several large ranches as the floodwaters drift and threaten more lives.
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Texan
Dallas
Tex
San Angelo
Johnson
Derll
Arawa
Noord
Confederate Veterans Hold Memorial Day Resolution
The annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans closes in Trouston Texas with Gen. John B Gordon of Georgia re elected commander in chief. A resolution sets June 8 as Confederate Memorial Day to honor Confederate dead across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trouston
Tex
Aftan Wal
United Confederate Veterans’ Association
John 2B
Gordon
Georgia
South
Widow Victoria Machen Dies by Own Action in Clinton
Victoria Machen widow of late United States Senator Willis B. Machen, killed herself at her sister’s Clinton home today by shooting herself. Found by her elderly mother in an outhouse at daylight. officials say prolonged suffering and mental imbalance contributed to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, By
Victoria Machen
United States
Willis B. Machen
Annual Scesiona Movement Considered by Assembly
Pittsburg session of the Presbyterian assembly today gave auletus to an effort for biennial or triennial gatherings in place of the current annual meeting. The proposal aims to streamline proceedings and reduce frequency while preserving governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Assembly
Auletus
Walter Besant Knighted in Birthday Honors
London May 26 report lists Walter Besant author and first chairman of the executive communities of the society of authors as knighted in the birth day honors announced today.
Declines in Prices on Chicago Board Amid Grains Slump
Declines in prices occurred across corn oats pork lard and ribs on May 26 at Chicago boards of trade as grain weakness from heavy realizations followed gloomy crop prospects while hogs declined pork and provisions fell 80 cents in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Towar
The Duke Recovers for Gibraltar Voyage to London
The Duke of Orleans recovering from hunting injuries plans to leave Seville today for Gibraltar en route to London. The journey precedes the anticipated marriage of Princess Helene at Urleane to the Duke of Aosta, nephew of the King of Italy, around June 8.
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Seville
Duke of Orleans
France
Las
Gibraltar
London
Helene
Urleane
Duke of
Aosti
Italy
Bond Plunder Stuns City of Paris Voyage
Assistant secretary of the transits boards the steamship City of Paris carrying a grip sack with 50 million dollars in United States bonds. The bonds are to be handed to European bankers and financiers.
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New York
Trensits
Paris
United States
Onc
Royal Powder Declared Best By State Chemist
Professor Chaos of Nrew and the 18th Minnesota Chemist examined baking powders across the state. They endorse Royal Powder as the purest cream of tartar with the highest leavening power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaos
Nrew
Minnesota State Dairy and Toad Department
Cyclone Hits Nebraalen Nev Demolishes Homes Injures Family
A one mile wide cyclone struck near here today near Nebraalen Chamuan Nev and demolished buildings. The home of A Bailor was blown to pieces fatally injuring Mrs Bailor and two children. Clothes were torn from the other two children and many other structures were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraalen
Chamuan
Nev
A. Bailor
Denver Pioneer Dena Dies After Short Illness
Andrew J. Williams, who led the surveying party that mapped the Denver area and built the first notable structures, died today after a brief illness. The veteran pioneer was 76 and remembered for his work with the early Denver survey team and local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Andrew J. Willams
Chicago Wins Western Intercollegiate tennis title at Kenwood
The University of Chicago captured the championship cup in the Western Intercollegiate Tennis Association tournament held on Kenwood courts. In Toledo, Henry Fler was shot and killed by his brother-in-law Ned Noubaung over a long standing feud linked to property from a mother-in-law. Noubaung was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Winn
Chicago
University of Chicago
Western Intercollegiate Tennis Association
Kenwood
Toledo
Ohio
Henry Fler
Ned Noubaung
Tie
Nouhtua
Outlook Encouraging for the South Says Review
Bt Tonls in The Southern Trade reviews the South and reports the outlook remains most encouraging as June progresses.
Bicycle boom disrupts street railway profits in Denver era
Denver observers note a sweeping bicycle craze cutting rail receipts as riders replace streetcars. Estimates cite 10,000 wheels in use, with daily losses to the company of 20 to 30 cents per wheel, equating to about $730,000 yearly. The shift spreads to other cities as popularity rises and summer demand increases. Royal baking powder is praised for better results and wholesome food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiegelen
Halironta
Ti Te
New York
Denver
Pendulum timer aids study of mental time by Prof Scripture
Yale psychologist Prof. DB W Scripture reports early tests of the pendulum timer or pendulum chronoscope designed to record the timing of mental operations. In demonstrations a pianist’s left hand lagged by thirteen ten-thousandths of a second, measured by sparking drum and tuning fork, revealing precise intervals in cognitive tasks and motor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DB. W. Scripture
Yale Unity Ternliy
Scripture
Tie
G. B. Biles
Yarinilon in the Growth of Trees
French forester M. Mer challenges the view that trees grow steadily every year. He notes weather strongly affects growth, with dry summers in 1863 and 1883 reducing height and diameter. Dry seasons in 1892 and 1887 similarly slowed length and thickness, implying foresters should study yearly growth variation more closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarinilon
M. Mer
Vosges
Speculative Show Proposed for Stage Pool Betting
Indianapolis Journal reports a manager and assistant debating a speculative show where a winning horse changes nightly and pools are sold on the result. The playwright suggested the idea, prompting a discussion on feasibility and legality for a two horse race on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Order of Oth elmot Goswell Impreggion quote
Pittsburg Chronicle notes a quoted remark by Guewell about travel habits and a familiar order described as beer and bologna. The exchange suggests a casual, local, and possibly humorous tidbit rather than a formal report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dukane
Othelmot
Goswell
Guewell
Pittsburg
How He Got There How Smith Became a Colonel
A fragment recalls how Smith rose to colonel status after a delayed train brought him to Atlanta. The note hints at a career path and a connection to Georgia but provides limited specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Georgia
Uti c
Atlanta Constitution
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Southern
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