General Happenings of the Past Few Days Highlights
Ferdinand Schumacher celebrated his 80th birthday in Akron Ohio. Dr Berie Londonier in San Francisco eyeing a Russian newspaper in the United States under the name Russian Courier. A Milwaukee paper likens Omahes matrimonial bureau to a nitro glycerin device on a runaway wagon. Robert Sharkey named naval officer of the port of New York from a family with several public salaries totaling 14700 dollars.
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Ferdinand Schumacher
Akron
Berie Londonier
San Francisco
United States
Milwaukee
Omahe
Robert Sharkey
New York
Crane
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Pierce
Silent City of Dead in Martinique After Volcanic Disaster
The May 13 report from Port de France describes Guadeloupe bound ship proximity to Martinique as St Pierre is annihilated by fire, gas and ash. Bodies litter ruins of Le Carbet Le Precheur and Irvine. Vessels Grappler Tomaya lost. Fort de Frances tests confirm vast casualties and ongoing lava flows.
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Port de France
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Jsland
le Precheur
St. Pierre
Bertin
Francisco Angelo
John Luis Prudent
Mr. Pregent
Irvine
Grappler
Tomaya
United States
Amedee Testart
Fort de France
le Carbet
Marceau
Amaller
Fort de Framer
Mort Pelee
Eldes
Mrs Winglow's Syrup Calms Teething Children Offers Aid
Mothers are advised that Mrs Winglow's syrup serves as an effective teething remedy for young children. The claim emphasizes gentle soothing action and ease of discomfort during teething, suggesting reliable relief for families.
Cardinal Martinelli Plans Rome Residence After New York Visit
Cardinal Martinelli called in New York on May 12. He said he expected to reside in Rome in the future after his visit to Genoa.
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Cardinal Martinelli Bails
New York
Cardinal Martinelli
Genoa
Rome
Relief for the Needy in Lesser Antilles Crisis
President Roosevelt directs rapid relief for Lesser Antilles victims as Congress prepares funds. The Dixie and Buffalo will carry army supplies, 500 tents, clothing, and 500,000 rations. Navy and Army coordinate via New York and San Juan to deploy Sterling with donations and medical aid.
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Washington, D C
Rooosevelt
Congress
State
War
Treasury
Navy Departments
Dixie
Buffalo
New York
Yates Stirling
San Juan
Porto Rico
Navy Department
Sterling
Martinique
Moody
Navy
Command
Stirling
Boot
Bandits Hold Up Train Near Bonnerville Ark
A passenger train of the St. Louis San Francisco line, leaving Memphis, was halted by four highwaymen between Jonesboro and Bonnerville at 2 this morning. They detached the engine and express car, blew open the safe with dynamite, and fled. A posse with bloodhounds pursues the bandits. the express messenger reports no booty found.
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Memphis
Tent
Bonnerville
Ark
St. Louis
San Francisco
Jonesboro
Livestock Men Complain At Interstate Inquiry
Chicago officials report Western roads named for investigation next Thursday. Requests to attend come from Northwestern Missouri Pacific Great Western Santa Fe Rock Island Burlington Illinois Central Wabash and Alton. Chicago Live Stock Exchange filed a complaint alleging discrimination in favor of Missouri packing products and dressed meats to Chicago.
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Chicago
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwestern
Missouri Pacific
Great Western
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Burlington
Inois Central
Wabash
Alton
Chicago Live Stock Exchange
Missouri
Germans and Japanese Clash Reported in North China
From Victoria on May 12 the revolution in North China is described as serious with two arsenals busy supplying ammunition. Ongoing massacres in Honan are noted as a fight between Germans and Japanese reportedly occurred at Shankakawan where Germans mocked the Japanese flag and were attacked, with several killed and others drawn into the fight.
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Victoria
B. C
North China
Honan
Shankakawan
Louisiana Legislature Opens with Trust Reform Push
Baton Rouge May 13 Governor Heard in biennial message urges five laws to be remodeled to oppose trusts and curb cam lines that he says use tax power to burden the people, citing federal court decisions guiding the effort.
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Baton Rouge
Fla
Louisiana
Ngen
Heard
Poleet Confesses to Murder in Springfield
Springfield cites John Poleet, 22, of Granite City Illinois, confessed to killing Charles Isaacson of Grafton Alabama. Isaacson's mutilated remains were found along the Chicago and Alton tracks at Springfield two weeks earlier.
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John Poleet
Granite City
Charles Isaacson
Springfield
Grafton
Chicago & Alton
Peter Donahue Dying In London Private Ad Vices
San Francisco reports that Peter Donahue, noted California capitalist, is dying in London. His cousin, Baroness von Schroeder, is rushing to his side from Germany. Donahue was made a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory in 1885 by Pope Leo XIII.
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Peter Donahue
San Francisco
London
California
Baroness von Schroeder
Germany
Mr. Donahue
Leo XIII
Bryan W J Bryan to Attend Cuba Inauguration
A letter from Dr W Bryan dated May 18 states W J Bryan will attend Cuba's new president's inauguration. Bryan is currently lecturing in the south.
Beefs Trust Injunction Begun in Chicago Case
Attorney General Knox approves and District Attorney Bethea files for an injunction to dismantle the alleged meat conspiracy. Hearing set for May 20 before Judge Grosscup with possible demurrer and next steps outlined by Washington. Government to collect affidavits from across the country and present evidence at the hearing.
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Chicago
Knox
Bethea
United States
Atorney Bethea
Pam
Grosscup
Sherman National Anti-Trust
Washington, D. C
Richards
Day
Funeral of Rear Admiral William Sampson in Arlington
Washington May 10. In a grand naval funeral, remains of Rear Admiral William Thomas Sampson were laid to rest in Arlington after a ceremony attended by the president cabinet Supreme Court and diplomatic corps. The simple service included Presbyterian rites and three artillery salutes after a large official procession.
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Washington, D. C
William Thomas Sampson
United States Navy
United States Supreme Court
Terry
Washington Navy Yard
United States Artillery
Foote
Annapolis
Sampson
Tennia Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Presbyterian Church
Jong
Arington
Tus
Alleged Kidnapper Jailed in Italy Arrest
Cincinnati report says Clara Taylor has been arrested by Italian police and will be held for American officers. Margaret, the child, is safe and will soon be reunited with her mother and father in Cincinnati. Con sul Pearson sent the telegram confirming the development from Washington.
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Cincinnati
Washington
State Department
Pearson
Clara Taylor
Margaret
Chicago Defeats Northwestern in Annual Track Meet
Chicago defeats Northwestern 85 to 77 in the annual track meet. In 14 events Northwestern won four firsts and five seconds. Blair of Chicago tied the world record in the 100-yard dash with a time of 0 9 4 5.
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Chicago
Northwestern
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Blair
Trust placed in Iowan: Keyes named president of New Mexico School of Mines
Des Moines man Charles R. Keyes has been elected president of the New Mexico School of Mines in Santa Fe to succeed F. A. Jones. Keyes, ex-state geologist of Missouri and Iowa, has traveled extensively in Europe Asia and Africa.
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Charles R. Keyes
Des Moines
New Mexico Mining School
Santa Fe
N. M
Board of
Regents
New Mexico School of Mines
F. A. Jones
Keyes
Missouri
Towa
Europe
Asia
Africa
Race for league pennants May standings shown
Week ending May 10 shows Pittsburg still leading the National League while St Louis tops the American. Chicago clubs cling to second place as others ebb and flow in a tense up and down season. standings table for the National League follows.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Revolution Ousts President Sam in Haiti
In Port au Prince on May 12 revolutionaries, spurred by President Sam's resignation and successor questions, have taken up arms. After heavy street fighting, the revolutionaries secured victory and a provisional government will be installed.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Sam
Kansas Town Fire Swept In Carbondale
A fire originating in Frank O'Donnell's store destroyed most of Carbondale Kansas business district. Principal losses include O'Donnell general merchandise McColm Hardware Nora Lewis millinery Barry Harness Sutherland Hall and Sutherland hotel and R H McClair Hardware. Cause unknown and losses not estimated.
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Topeka
Kan
State Journal
Carbondale
Frank O'Donnell
General Merchandise
McColm Hardware Company
Nora Lewis
Barry Harness Company
Sutherland Hail and Sutherland Hotel
R. H. McClair Hardware Company
Change of rulers in Spain amid regency shift
Madrid May 13 the queen regent bade farewell to her ministers effectively surrendering Spain’s government to her son Senor Sagasta delivered an eloquent address Alfonso to take oath on May 12 seven, and until then his mother remains queen regent in official capacity.
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Spain
Madrid
Senor
Sagasta
Alfonso
Ottumwa Mail Carriers Strike Ties Up City Building
On May 13 the unionized carriers struck in Ottumwa halting work at a building under construction as the city faced disruption from the labor action.
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Ottumwa
The
Union
Evise
Market Reports Chicago Grain and Livestock May 13 Chicago
Chicago market reports show flour steady wheat firm with higher closes, corn and oats active and stronger, rye and flax figures noted. Livestock receipts at Chicago May 18 include 18,000 cattle and about 40,000 hogs estimated, with prices easing from last week's peak. hogs, mixed and heavy classes, and sheep around 15,000 head, with demand steady at Saturday levels.
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Chicago
GTM
N. W
S. W
St. Louis Livestock Market Report May 11 Cattle and hogs
St Louis Livestock market reports 4030 cattle receipts with steady market. Boet steers bring 4000.90. Stockers and feeders 2.75 to 4.80. Cows and heifers 235.00 to 350.00. Texas steers around 3409.60. Hog receipts 4009 with fat prices down to 6.63.
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St. Louis
Texas
Wheat Market Notes from Minneapolis Grain Report
Minneapolis May 13 Wheat market firm with May at 764 percent, July 104 percent, September 73 percent. On track No 1 hard 75 percent, No 1 northern TiGing, No 2 northern 75 and 78 percent.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Minn
Fiery Naptha Blast Kills and Burns After Pittsburgh Yard Explosion
A catastrophic Naptha car explosion at Panhandle railroad Sheraden yards near Pittsburgh sparks a second blast that torches a crowd. At least several killed, hundreds burned, with 70 cars destroyed and a sewer spill spreading oil to distant areas. A long casualty list follows with numerous injured and missing.
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Phe
Pittsburg
Sheraden
Panhandle
McKeeg Rock
Allegheny
Harvard Wins Intercollegiate Debate Over Yale
Harvard defeated Yale in New Haven on May 13 in the annual intercollegiate debate. Harvard speakers argued in the affirmative on the question whether the immigration of Chinese laborers to our territorial possessions should be prohibited by law.
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New Haven
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Venezuelan port bombarded as town falls to troops
May 14 report from Port of Spain details Carupano, a Venezuelan seaport town, being attacked by land and sea on May 6 by government forces without 24 hours notice. Foreigners lack assistance from their government despite appeals. many women and children killed.
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Albert M'Kean
Sheraden
Joan Swian
H. I. Smithsbey
Uhricheville
C. — Finerty
Sisterville
W. Va
Charles Hertig
Chestnut Mines
W. W. Taylor
Mitterstatton
G. &. Hunthr
W. EB. Wright
Dallas Boat
Doude
David Smith
W. E
RESS
Dorenceton
Lucerne County
Tony Leo
Esplen
Lawrence Keenan
Carnegie
James Keenan
Pascoh Mader
Mont Pelee
Port of Spain
Carupano
Irish League Appeals for Contributions in Trevid Contingency
The United Irish League of America executive committee issued an address citing difficult conditions in Trevid and urging contributions to the fund to meet the present contingency.
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Irish League
New York
United Irish League of America
Trevid
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