More witnesses testify for Roosevelts libel suit
United Press reports in Marquette Michigan May 29 that witnesses testified Roosevelt drank little or none on campaigns and trips. C W Thompson, a Washington correspondent, said Roosevelt appeared sober and rarely drank champagne. Ohio coal man Andrew Abele and others corroborated no liquor use, while Roosevelt cousins and aides gave mixed accounts.
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Marquette
Michigan
C. W. Thompson
Washington
New York
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Roosevelt
Gridiron Club
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Mercer Hospital
Andrew Abele
Ironton
Ohio
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Columbus
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Ports ‘Mouth
Adams County
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Cuba
Diamonds as an Investment Ad Claims Strong Growth
An advertisement touts diamonds as a profitable investment with the lowest quality up 1712 percent annually over a decade and a 15 percent rise in uncut diamond prices. It promises easy terms, asking only one fifth cash and the rest at 6 percent simple interest in 10 monthly payments, with prepaid selections mailed for examination.
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John Quincy Adawy
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James Monroe
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Koo
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Hoe
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Wiliam J. Bryan
Theodore Roonavelt
Willian Howard Patt
Ase
George Wasington
Amwell
Jopin Globe
Daily
Safety First Show At Opera House Delights Audience
A large attentive audience enjoyed an entertainment program by railroad officials on Tuesday night at the opera house. Supt Hoolihan Division Master Mechanic Frank Burns and others spoke on safety measures and fatalities reductions in the car department. Rev M N Waldrip gave an eloquent invocation and Rev M L Gillespie urged accident prevention. A stereoptical view outlined common accidents, presented by W B Spaulding, and the University Quartet closed the program with lively selections.
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Divion
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Harry Westbey
Claim Department
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J. Hays
W. B. Spaulding
M. N. Waldrip
C. A. Jordan
Hays
M. L. Gillespie
University Quartette
Dynamite Explosion Kills Five at French Granite Plant
In Perpigna France on May 29 a blast of two tons of nitrostycerine leveled the granite plant, creating a large crater. Five bodies were recovered and many more are reported missing.
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United Prose
Perpigna
France
Am erigan Liner Haverford near Daunt Rock doomed
Reports from Queenstown say the Am erican liner Haverford, bound for Philadelphia from Liverpool, was heading toward Daunt Rock in heavy fog and tugs to assist. Nine hundred aboard, company officials say all passengers are being taken off. the ship is believed doomed.
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United Press
Queenstown
Haverford
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Dedication of Maine Monument Under Way in New York
The Cuban warship Cuba arrived in New York harbor on May 29 and joined ten U S battleships at the Navy anchorage for opening ceremonies ahead of the Maine Monument dedication the following day. Salutes fired as the Cuba’s presence marked the ceremonial start of events.
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United Press
New York
Cuba
Maine Monument
U. S
Navy
Servia Peace Plenipotentiaries Sign Pact Report
The Servia peace plenipotentiaries informed the foreign office that Ser via would sign the peace agreement proposed by the powers. The pact is seen as aiming at broader aims, with commentary on suffragettes and public reactions included in the dispatch.
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United Press
Londo
Servia
Foreign Office
Political maneuvering in Fort Smith as DA, marshal posts debated
Distant Washington word offers no guidance on a successor for Fort Smith Western District Arkansas DA with June term opening. Four applicants contend for the post while marshal prospects hinge on the DA choice. White of Paris canvasses. Col Chew eyes chancellorship amid shifting Crawford politics and petitions to Governor Burrell.
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Becaue
Cis
Fort Smith
Judge Bourland
Jen Cravens
Roy Pace
Harrison
J. Bourand
Chiar
Sem
Chew
White
Crawford
Col. Chew
Allies plan peace treaty signing in London tomorrow
May 29 report from London says American allies and Turkish plenipotentiaries will meet Friday to sign the peace treaty. The dispatch notes the expected formalities and signals a key diplomatic milestone amid wartime negotiations.
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United Pros
London
aBitkan Alies
Turkey Plenipotentiarien
Prize Fight Hings Trouble 10 Promoters
May 29 At Talcarey a prize fight promoter Burns faces charges after McCarty died in the ring. Arur Ollyy struck the fatal blow. McCarty was reportedly unprepared. Arna and Pesky arrested for murder but released on bond as June Sedwag set for trial. McCarty estate valued at twelve dollars.
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SoCarty
Burns
Eng
Arur Ollyy
McCarty
Arna
Pesky
de Ay
Seig
Strawberry note ad sparks flirtatious mystery in Arkansas
An Arkansas strawberry dealer found amusing attention from female customers over berries from his area. A note inside a berry box asked the reader to write the giver, Arthur Carney of West Fork Route, Arkansas, for a potential bride, prompting local chatter about the quirky marketing ploy and its unexpected romance.
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Tam
Arthur Carney
West Bork
Ark
Arthur
Posemeak Eee
Carey
Bowen
Frank
Washington Savity
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