American heiress to marry Chicago man noted in Iowa gossip
A jumble of society notes from Iowa and beyond reports an American heiress with a $50 million stake planning marriage to a Chicago man. Other items include Miss Dhanor A. Ormerod to receive a Doctor of Laws from the University of Edinburgh, Milner on postwar governance, and Philadelphia aiming to fund a Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ao Daily
University of Edinburg
Dhanor A. Ormerod
Ormerod
New York Proposal to Ban Publication of Scandalous Suicide Notes
A proposed New York law would ban printing scandalous material found with suicides or in personal crisis reports. Proponents say publishing such content harms survivors and subjects, since denials rarely help and the dead’s words can defame the living.
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New York
Ameri can Students' League of Chicago project ends in honor
The Ameri can Students' League of Chicago failed to fund a Paris fair trip for teachers and students after costs rose to about 200 dollars per person. Despite nonperformance, Supt. Andrews and Profs. Rogers, French and Howland offer to cover expenses and return all subscriber funds.
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American Students’ League of
Chicago
Andrews
Profs
Polite highwaymen terrorize Chicago citizens
Reported in Chicago as courteous thieves who have been robbing widely. Victims praise their polite, suave approach and nonviolent knockdown tactics, comparing them to legends like Dick Turpin while Joliet’s walls loomed over their reign of terror ending.
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Chicago
Dick Turpin
Jack Sheppard
Joliet
Army medals list honors Negro troops amid color line debate
The War Department released a list of officers and soldiers awarded medals or commended for gallantry over the past two and a half years. Among fifty officers noted, two are colored, with enlisted men including a few. The article notes pride in dark-skinned servicemen while acknowledging persistent color divide.
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War Department
United States Army
Improbable British Pursuit in Boer Retreat
London reports as May fronts reveal little progress in Gen. Roberts and French operations near Bloemfontein. Cavalry probes east of town found strong Boer hill positions. claims of transport shortages and exhausted forces accompany notes of delays and rising impatience in London papers.
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Thaba N'Chu
Trench
Boers Retreat North of Lacybrand Lowering Pursuit
London May 1 Durban correspondent reports the Klondberg commandos have left Biggarsberg to aid the relief column. Boers are exhausted and discouraged after failing to seize Col. Calgary. British cavalry pursue and return to Bloemfontein as they withdraw toward Oppone Helier Column.
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Lacybrand
Hery
Col. Calgary
Cain- Rimes
Bloemfonein
London
Durban
The
Standard
Klondsberg
Biggarsberg
Relier
Nine killed as wood bridge collapses at Paris Expo
A wooden footbridge at the Paris Exposition collapsed beneath Sunday crowds, killing nine and injuring about forty. Rescue workers and citizens pulled victims from debris as authorities faced criticism for permitting an unsafe, incomplete structure on the grounds.
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Sertown
Paris
Avenue de Sufren
Eah End
Repubican Guards
Eafes
Agitation Against Americans Report Confirmed in Cuba
Spanish consul at Havana Senor Sagrario confirms reports of active agitation against the United States in parts of Cuba. The statement arrives from Madrid on May 1 and notes the ongoing revolutionary movement within the island.
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Cuba
Madrid
Senor Sagrario
Havana
Tuberculosis Conference Adopts Plan for International League
Naples May 1 The international tuberculosis conference concludes with a resolution favoring formation of an international committee by three nations to summon a congress and form a league against tuberculosis, echoing Paris 1908 proposal.
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Tuobercnicata
Naples
Paris
Indian Uprising Feared at Haines Mission
Residents of the Haines mission eighteen miles below Skagway on Lynnental appeal to Skagway army officers for troops to guard against a feared Indian uprising. The trouble stemmed from the imprisonment of Indians arrested for murder last fall.
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Settle
Wash
Haines Mission
Skagiway
Lynnental
Skagway
New York Trade Figures for Week End May First
New York imports last week totaled 000,806 gold and 001 silver. Exports of gold and silver to all destinations reached 1,160,751 in gold and 1,030,200 in silver. Imports of dry goods and merchandise were valued at 11,287,775.
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New York
City Without Newspapers in Amsterdam May Day Strike
Amsterdam May 1 The city is without newspapers as printing house proprietors and newspaper managers locked out all printers due to a strike. The disruption leaves the city with no daily papers as workers protest conditions.
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Amsterdam
Cyclone causes extensive damage in Huelva province
A cyclone wrecked large parts of Huelva province. Sixty houses were destroyed and twelve people were killed. The railway line has been abandoned due to the storm’s destruction.
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Madrid
Huelva
Indian escapes jail lynched after assault on sheriff
Mindee Chogwo, an Indian who escaped from jail after attacking Sheriff Joseph Wilson and his son and wounding the sheriff’s wife, was lynched by a mob last night in Mardhall Ma. The incident followed a breakout on May 1.
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Tighian Wardecer
Mardhall
Mindee Chogwo
Jo Seph Wilson
Ute
State County Fonds Embezzlement Arrest Report
State County Fonds in San Fraincisco reports Charters Ingersoll of Ithaca New York was arrested here on a charge of embezzling seventy five dollars of public funds belonging to the county corporation, of which he served as treasurer.
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State County Fonds
San Fraincisco
Charters Ingersoll
Ithaca
SN. Y
Kins County
Boers Active West of Bloemfontein in War News
London May 2. Boers show uncommon activity west of Bloemfontein between Modrteen Streams and Kimberley. They threaten to interrupt British communion near Warrenton as Gen. Hunter plans a 2000 mile march to Mufeling with 5000 men. News notes scattered actions, wagon trains moving with wheat, and small Boer detachments near Leeuw River. British prisoners debated in Pretoria amid limited front news and rumors of a large outcome.
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London
Bloemtontelt
Kimber Jey
Windfarton
Warrenton
Hunter
Mufeling
Maaern
Leeuw River
Lady Wind
Waree Siding
Buller
Lucas Meyer
Pretoria
Redvers Buller
Lor Roberts
Spionkop
French steamer Paulliac officially recognized missing
Paris May 2 The French steamer Paulliac from New York Feb 5 for Havre not heard from since Feb 11 has been officially recognized as missing The ministry has ordered aid distributions to the families of the fifty four crew members and their dependents.
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Ricamor
Paris
Paullinc
New York
Havre
Rebellion not closed says Hongkong dispatch
A Hongkong dispatch to the Daily Mail states Otis proclaims the Philippine rebellion crushed but from a commercial view the condition remains unsatisfactory with unrest and disruption affecting trade and stability.
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Bondan Papera
Tendon
Daily Mall
Philippines
Bondamen Wl Pay Post bond case in New Jersey
Bridgton New Jersey May 2 pres ent indications the case against Post montey Charles I Pierson shows he owes a little over $3100 in hinges counts. Pierson has signed judgment papers in favor of his bondymen regarding title protection in an inheritance held in trust by Pierson's father.
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Bridgton
N. J
Postmontey
Charles I. Pierson
Pierson
Pio Boi
Tragic Tree Collapse Claims Swan River Worker
In Royal Minnesota on May 2 Albert See prek, a prominent lumberman of Swan River, was killed when a tree toppled, ending his life in a sudden accident. The incident underscores risks faced by forestry workers in the region.
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Royal
Minn
Albert Seeprek
Swan River
Floods in Texas claim lives and threaten towns
Severe rain and floods sweep across Texas with heavy rises on the Guadaloupe Nueces and nearby rivers. Albert Voight, a former soldier, drowns in Dallas. Cattle losses reported along the North Chanos as washes disrupt rail lines from San Antonio to Aransas Pass. Local towns like La Jareta and Sarita see gale winds but few injuries.
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Houston
Tex
Dallay
Albert. Voight
Dallas
Chanes
Nueces
Austin
Wharton
Delon Bryan
Waco
Aransas
Texas
Itaredo
la Jareta
Mex
Here
A. Sanches
Relief fund reaches 149170 for sufferers after Ottawa appeal
Generous response to aid the afflicted is mailed from Ottawa as of May 2, totaling 149170 at noon yesterday. Messages of sympathy came from Premier Seddon of New South Wales President Lonchet and the French premier. A smallpox case was reported among the homeless at the exposition grounds where isolation was performed. Preparations begin to rebuild destroyed structures with 1400 workers deployed by B E Eddy & Co to clear ruins. The government plans to restore its property as work resumes and the street railway rebuilds its power house while streetcar service circulates.
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Ottawa
Prins
Seddon
New South Wales
Lonchet
French Republic
Exposition Grounds
B. BE. Eddy & Co
Street Railway Company
Licause
I- Ted
Status of the New York Central Strike Looks For Concession
Buffalo May 2 The strike of New York Central car repairers remains unchanged as a conference is arranged after President Calaway agrees Supt Waite will meet strike leaders. Strikers press for immediate settlement and warn they cannot prevent wider spread if delays continue while signaling a conciliatory posture by the company.
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New York Central
Buffalo
Yrster
New York Central Railroad
Calaway
Waite
Motive Power Department
Uneasy in England Welland Conn Arrests May Lead to Sensational Development
Reports from Dublin indicate unease over connections between Nolar Walsh and Rowan and three men arrested in Canada for blowing up the Wel land canal lock near Phorald Ont on April 21 Authorities expect rapid departures from the city It is alleged Nolan formerly arrested for exchange court explosion at Dubidlnerste sailed for Philadelphia in November and Merna may have been removed by comrades If convicted the case could implicate other crimes
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Welland Conn
London
Dublin
Nolar
Walsh
Rowan
Canada
Welland Cant
Phorald
Ont
John Nolan
Exchange Court
Dubdlnerste
Nolan
John Merna
Philadelphia
Merna
Turkish Dispute Settlement Not Near, May 2 Report
Constantinople correspondent reports a settlement with the United States is far off as Turkey resists naval demonstration precedents. Other powers see the U S influence as a new element in the eastern question and fear a pattern that Britain might imitate.
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United States
London
Constantinople
the Standard
Turkey
Great Britain
Exiled Medical Students Sent to Arabia from Constantinople
A plot among Constantinople medical students to oppose discipline led to fourteen students being banished for perpetual exile in Arabia. The action reflects harsh measures by the Stambhoul medical college authorities amid unrest among learners.
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Constantinople
Medical College
Arabia
Tragedy in Nebrawka Ends in Double Fatality
On May 2 in Nebrawka near Trowell, Joseph Silama shot neighbor Frank Chady in his bed. He then went to Calbolie cemetery and killed himself, leaving a fatal domestic incident under local investigation.
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Nebrawka
Weet Paint
Neb
Trowell
Joseph Silama
Frank Chady
Slama
Calbolie
Runaway accident seriously injures two in New Haven
In New Haven on May 2 Mrs. Sarah W H Wolseley widow of ex president Wolseley of Yale and Mr. Goodrich were seriously injured in a runaway accident yesterday.
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New Haven
Conn
Irs
Sarah WH. Wolseley
Wolseley
Yale
Mr. Goodrich
Admiral Dewey Welcomed With Grand Chicago Reception
Admiral George Dewey arrived in Chicago amid cheers and crowds, to spend three days as the city’s guest. He and Mrs. Dewey joined a formal reception at the Auditorium and a later breakfast with the reception committee, followed by a Canadian invitation from the Canadian American association.
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Dinslowmy
Chicana
Canton
George Dewey
Chicago
Jack
Sonville
Grand Central Depot
Ith Avenue
Harrison Street
Admiral Dewey
Caldwell
Crawford
Aditorium Annex
Tanke Michigstn
Newar
Dewey
Ascoriation
Canada
Grent Au
Manta Bay
Maesta
Markets Report From Grain and Live Stock Centers
St Paul and Minneapolis market notes dated May 2 show wheat and corn prices across grades, oats and flax values, and bids at Chicago Milwaukee and Sioux City centers. Livestock quotes cover steers, cattle, hogs, sheep and veal with price ranges and feeder values. results reflect mixed demand and regional variations.
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St. Paul
Ste. Nu
Minneapolis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Ipex
South St. Paul
Sioux Clix
Iowan
Boxing match ends in dramatic finish for last weight title
Oscar Gardner of Wheeling defeats Patsy Waivy of usery in the final round, delivering a knockout to claim the last weight championship of America. The bout unfolds with a tense pace as spectators witness a stepladder of rounds leading to the decisive finish on May 2.
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Oxone Congner
Cincinnati
Oscar Gardner
Wheeling’ Hist
Wlct
Patsy Waivy
Usery
America
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Lsm Ainsworth
Iowa
Alfred Milner
Come Paul
Lord Roberts
Ashbridge
Hanna
Turka
Ene
Bart
Thaboa
Geo. French
Bloemfontein
the Chronicle
Lori Roberts
de Bloemfontein
Times
Paardeburg
Netherlands
Europe
Col. Daleaty
Wenener
Karee
Opera Wikk
Chronicle
Kroonstad
Arly Brand
Broadfort
Bruadfort
Brandfort
Moonstad
Olivier Wounted
Aliwalworth
Olivier
Wepener
Blouxville
sBoer
Dominic
Hague
Hoerpeacs
Rotterdam
Leys
Dir Mutter
Bathu
Botha
Denetsorp
French
Chaba N'Cha
Thaba N‘cha
Yyfa
Chaba N’chu
Iicera
Bloomfonteln
Divenfontein
Birewun
Isimati¢eley
Bocen
Tim Nwcho
Aman
Corswondenin
Britiah
Tranavaal
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Shott
Ladysmith
Sumlas’s
Botha Ls
Cronje
Jamestown
St. Helena
Cronjenant
Deadwood
Ivor
Churchwoera
Qeec
Columbia
D. C
Witlapo
Lexington
Winn Boozer
Paulliac
Clhusud
Necliew
Tgland
Tle Dirst Wateh
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