Civic Spirit Taking Hold in St Johns Parish Hall Meeting
Professor Charles Zueblin spoke at a Civic Spirit gathering hosted by the Charity Organization Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in St John’s parish hall. He praised the municipal commission form of government, noted progress from Galveston to Des Moines, and warned that older voters must keep pace with younger reformers.
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Charles Zueblin
Orly
Charity Organizate Society
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
St. John’s Parish Hall
Veblin
Yuleo
Sngland
Pieterk
Wong
Julia Ward Howe
Jin
Elee
Mansachu
Felts
Galveston
Des Moines
Aviator Attacked by Eagle in Flight Over Madrid Aeroplane Race
San Sebastian May 25 a giant eagle attacked aviator M Gibert during a flight on a Varia Madrid aeroplane. The bird landed on the nose and pecked the headpiece as Gibert fired twice. The eagle was driven off, Gibert regained control and landed safely after a sixty mile proceeding. Mierre Vedrine and Roland Garros lead a $30,000 prize race with Garros forced to retire due to motor trouble and repair efforts ongoing.
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San Sebastian
Sywin
Varia
Gorthead
Shréll
Gibert
Vikert
Vibert
Mierre Vedrine
Roland Garros
Garros
Tine
Hoe
Another Cafe License Nears Scrutiny After Writ
A writ of certiorari halted a new Butler license at 125 Magnolia Avenue after City Clerk was served. Attorney James Dr. Kelly led petitions with questionable signatures and altered pages. Witnesses note repeated signatures, including Butler’s own, amid claims the petition missed required days.
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Simen Butler
Magnolia Avenue
Bergen
James Dr. Kelly
Kenal
Butler
Kelly
Whelan
Board of Excise
Jaw
Hope Given Up by Scheckler
Howard T. Scheckler, superintendent of the Rescue Mission, says he believes William L. Ralston, who left nine months ago after discussing a $7000 estate, suffered from a delusion. Ralston had handled over $3,000 of mission funds with no discrepancies yet vanished. Scheckler doubts impostor theory and contemplates reporting if Ralston returns or remains missing. Continued on page B.
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Howard T. Scheckler
Wnt Wondyard
Ralaton
Mr. Scheckler
Scheckler
Raleton
Raston
Ralston
Aalachood
Tahal
Reheckler
Disagreement Expected In Grant Heresy Case
Atlantic City May 25 Rival factions pace the Presbyterian General Assembly as fourteen judicial commissioners weigh the case of Dr William D Grant of Northumberland Pa. Debate centered on excluding nominees who campaigned for executive commission seats. Moderator Carson ruled motions out of order, but a push to refer the matter back continued. Final confirmations included Andrew Stevenson Jesse Forbes Judge Freeman and Thomas Surdy.
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Atlantic City
Presbyterian General Assembly
Wiliam D. Grant
Northumberland
Thomas—Kane
Chicago
Assembly
Executive Commission
Carson
Radward Young
New York
Judicial Commission
Spvang
Andrew Stevensson
Jesse Forbes
Judge Freeman
Illinois
Thomas Surdy
Philadelphia
Mexican unrest as Diaz hesitates amid protests and violence
Drizzling rain could not dampen demonstrations across Mexican cities as loyalists and opponents clash. Reports say Diaz is urged to stay, while crowds in Tehuantepec Guadalajara Jalisco and nearby areas publicly back Madero and demand his banishment from the country until funds are restored to the treasury.
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Zueblin
Ros Hom
Milwaukee
Stockbridge
Muse
Brookline
Mann
Bostom
Cambric
Ad Boston
Hil Nike
Mexico
Tehuantepec
Usdalajara
CHM
Jalisco
Lrre
Madero
Diar
City to Set Hospital Aid at Same Level in Elizabeth
A state act could raise hospital appropriations from 1500 to 10000 dollars, but Elizabeth and Plainfield funding remains under old statutes. Comptroller Bauer recommended an opinion on if the increase can be allocated. Elizabeth’s 14000 grant and Plainfield’s 1000 yearly limit are tied to 1904 and 1886 laws, amended to 0 increase.
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Elizabeth
Jearnet
Ernest A. Ackerman
Suite
Senate
Mi Nfiss
Bauer
Sento Avkersman
Wizabeth
Avkerman Staten
Plainfield
Wyoming Battleship Launched Amid Celebrations at Cramp Yard
The battleship Wyoming, America’s largest warship, was launched at 12:06 PM at Cramp Ship and Engine Building Co. in Kensington. Miss Dorothy Knight christened the vessel with sparkling wine, as crowds cheered and whistles blasted from nearby facilities. The 20,000-ton displacement ship will carry 54 officers and 1,090 men, expected for commissioning by year’s end.
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America
Wyoming
Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company
Kensington
Commonwealth
Wea
Dorothy
Eunice Knight
Wyoming Supreme Court
Misa Knight
Spectatora
Factnien
Abare
Conqueror
Ax Uch
Nho
Fire Destroys Garage After Alarm Quickly Suppresses Blaze
A fire at 423 Magnolix Avenue, reported around 9:59 PM, damaged a garage and building siding. Firemen extinguished flames within minutes, estimated damage about $25. Residents described a brick structure and noted a millinery clearance event nearby. No injuries reported.
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Mem
Cafe job at $25 a week sparks brewery dispute
In Elizabeth Avenue a saloon owner says a brewery firm forced his exit and offered workers $25 weekly to run the cafe. Sigmund Welt testified that attorney Stamler pressed him to refine the saloon’s license. Welt claimed he refused and would not work for Stamler, Bauer, or the brewery. The dispute centers on license transfers and eviction tied to brewery actions.
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Ran Nortimn
Elizabeth Avenue
Matrick Whelan
Sigmund Welt
Iention
John J. Stamler
Amilie Wells Tigenee
Hlizalwth Avenue
Wintel Bt
Bauer
Rowswevele
Alizabeth
Hig
Dresener
Lea
Welt
Elizabetht Avenue
Propia
West
Tamily
Iliabeth Avenue
Keyport
Ranor
Lireuke Tnapedar
Miizaber Avenue
Omr
Blamler
Brewery
Pemple
Des Moines Mayor to attend lecture amid district plans
Indications point to a large turnout for a lecture by Mayor John Mac Vicar of Des Moines area towns. Officials from several boards and former mayors will join the program with the Board of Trade and influential women invited to attend and mingle at a reception. Mayor Mac Vicar arrives in the afternoon and will be hosted by President Halley at the Board of Trade for a continued discussion on civic plans.
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Eyowdedd
Proctor's
3Rd Street
John MacVicar
Molen
Elizabeth
Luweser
Khantethans
Hreretary
Devine
Board of Trade
Fliat Street
Assoviation
Real Fature Board
Trenance Chi
Wailers’ Exchange
Hax Mare Mpecial
MacViewr
Ealy
Previ Tert Halaoy
Miss Anna Hart Dies From Gas Inhalation At Home
The 17 year old Miss Anna Hart of 500 Spring entered room 7 am to awaken by smoke and gin odor. A window left open allowed a draft to extinguish her light leading to fatal gas inhalation. Her mother Mrs Hart, and siblings were distressed. ambulance arrived but she was pronounced dead. The family, including William and Mary Hart, are among the involved, with Miss Hart a Sacred Heart graduate and communicator.
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Anna Hart
General Hospital
Wis
Nort
Olive Treet
Church of One Sacred Heart
Mt Forme
Shein
William
Mary Hartaig
Mya
Mary Slanno
Keine Hemings
Helen
Gertrude
Celesta
Alice Mart
Walter Hart
Millionaire Must Pay in Auto Fatality Suit
New Hedford May 3 1932 A higher court ordered John C Archbold heir of a millionaire to pay $15 000 in damages for a 1909 automobile collision near Mattapoisett that killed Guilherme de Mella daughter of Wyde Mella. The suit linked to estate Stadant Omisquote seeks the payout from Archbold.
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Leiertorn
New Hedford
John
AchIobl
Som
Millonaire Stadant
John C Archbold
Sipenor Court
Guilherme de Mella
Wyde, Mella
Thin Ruy
Archbold
Mattapoisett
Wall Street Newsitem Mentions Memorial Day Observance
A fragmented report from May 15 describes a public event near Leborand and Looming Memorial Day activities. It notes a gathering at Agbury Park and Railroad Avenue with tickets priced at one dollar, referencing a railway context and local road closures.
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Milw
Agbury’ Park
Promises to Probe Saloon Abuses Across City Saloons
Inspector Patrick Whelan vows a rigorous sweep of licensed saloons and foreign operators. He will visit 240 places, inspect premises and wait staff, and report violations of the bishop’s law and liquor rules to the excise commissioners. He aims to end gambling and dirty conditions, enforce waitstaff rules, and prosecute violators regardless of ownership or origin.
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Patrick AQ
Antoone
Whelan
Loon Board of Excise
Ex- Csu
Aveniin Ng Geneve
Specter
Anme
Wwe
PRS
Fast Train Kills Girl in Suburb of Camde
A tragic accident in a Camde suburb claims the life of Mary, a 28 year old resident. The incident occurred near a railway line where the express train struck her as she walked along the roadway. Emergency crews responded, but she could not be saved.
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Camde
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