Bodies of Empress of Ireland victims arrive in Quebec
May 31 reports from Quebec describe 168 bodies brought ashore on the Lady Grey from Rimouski amid solemn scenes. Many victims identified by relatives at the pier shed, with hundreds more believed trapped in the wreck. An inquest at Rimouski continues, while investigations into the collision trace blame to the Storstad and ship’s bow withdrawal.
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Lady Grey
Rimouski
H. M. S. Essex
Port Torday
Father Point
Sig
Boy Loses Leg In Vehicle Crash After Engine Trouble
A motorcycle crash near Fort Wayne injures a boy identified as Tred Clar-Shee Lewis. Engine failure prevented braking, sending his machine into an interurban car on a nearby track. He suffered a severed leg and is expected to recover. the accident disrupted traffic as authorities investigated.
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Nis ‘Tonle
Tx Miley
Blumendivigden
Thi
Teaftueinn
Ie Croxang
van Dine
Chealee
Mutabeyela
Wifinusl
Hunk Stoked
Tegweln
Bin
Hwata
Gavin Che Capa
Lewis
Fort Wayne
President spreads tribute at General Lawton grave
A memorial ceremony drew mourners to honor General Henry Lawton and others buried at Arlington. Major figures, including Mrs McCauley and Walter Gresi, laid flowers and paid respects as memories of Lawton, his aides, and Indian volunteers were recalled.
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Gonort
Lawton
Pas Mucaley
Walter Q Grésitt
Gene Schott's Clean City Crusade in Fort Wayne
A fragmented report portrays Eugene A. Schott, dubbed Gene, pushing a broad reform in Fort Wayne. He advocates pure meat, sanitary groceries, and germ-proof markets, plus a nitrate silver treatment to curb tobacco use and public works cleanup funded by warrants and contractor oversight.
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Ateopin Woo
UW Ue
Cory
Eugene A. Schott
Port Wayne
Sro
Todey
Fort Wayne
Gene
wLreat
Washhington
Barr
Udp City
Chem
Mexican mediation talks delay settlement terms
Washington May 31 The Mexican mediation in Washington centers on the role of Luisa Cabrera as a key figure among the constitutionalists while American officials discuss representation for the Fafires in the talks. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan met briefly as government and police conference members weighed the protocol outlining settlement terms and the future of Mexico’s political affairs.
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Niagare
Washington and Huerts
Mexico
Luia Cabrera
Ommelite
Pelice
Wattt Wah
San Sci Politici
Caremune
Communicationa -Guarat
Wilson
Bryan
Ningurn
Fallgewees
Lamar
Lonmann
CIA
Atut
Mediators face five-party plan amid Mexican talks
May 31 Magaha Falls reports that the Washington government ponders whether mediators will receive Mexican constitutional representatives. South American envoys push toward a five party accord with the United States and Huerta government, awaiting direct U S action on provisional governance and aged participation. Mexican delegates have held conversations with mediators as both sides await the first move. Huerta’s approval of essentials and U S opinion shape the path forward. Continued on page 40.
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Magaha Falls
Oate
Washington
United States
Mnerta
Huerta
Gether
Athane
Weather forecast and rain focus across the nation
A May weather bulletin foretells fair and cooler conditions with above normal warmth over parts of the West and heavy rain on the central plains. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect the eastern states later in the week, with a lingering cool front along the northern regions near the Rocky Mountains.
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Washington
Louul
Chicago Masons Praise Fort Wayne Chapter Visit
Chicago Masons proud of Fort Wayne Chapter after a two day visit ending with a tour of the city and a luncheon at the Hotel Anthony. Visiting Masons attended church, toured Fairfield Avenue homes and factory districts, and returned to the Pennsylvania depot for the train home.
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Royal Arch
Magohy
Fort Wayne
Wayne
First Presbyterian
Henry ‘2
Master
Chicago
Mainons
Fairfield Avene
Pores
Anthony Cor
Legal
Wittian T
Haas
Jaco W Stouder
Noah WH. Wenger
Innehoun
Pater A. Thompson
Marton O Aritfin
Charles J. Coeter
Fisherman Drowns Near Princeton During Fishing Trip
Princeton Ind May 81 Gilbert Titlorskatpwie drowned today when the Tell Crom boat capsized while a fishing party fished at Long pond eleven miles from here Howie had married only a few months ago.
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Princeton
Ind
Gilbert Titlorskatpwie
Tell
Long Pond
Lere
Howie
Senate Vote on Toll Bill This Week
Washington May 31. Senate to take up the tolls exemption repeal bill before Saturday night if leaders agree. Both sides expect limited debate and quick action after initial speeches. A second trust bills debate may follow as adjournment nears, with a decision due by midweek on negotiations.
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Washington
Senate
Jfosubel UL
jProgmun
Wongte
Xenate
Ypiranga Bond Disputed Delays Despatch at Vera Cruz
At Vera Cruz the Hamburg American steamer Ypiranga remained held despite a bond offered Sunday. Collector Stickney refused the bond drawn on Sunday, amid claims of Mexican regulation fines exceeding 1,000,000 pasos. The bond was signed but deemed invalid due to Sunday execution, prompting customs and consulate scrutiny and a possible redirection of the vessel to Havant.
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Ypirangs
Stickney
Vos- Metstar
Ems
Ammnual
Peurto
Mexico
Cap
Conan Canada
Atea
Hig Pee
Bennett
Wickott
Hhe puatomaYhone
Stekney
Golumn
Nation law to govern steam lines for safety
Washington May 1 A rail road safety bill would grant the Interstate Commerce Commission control over property and operation of railroads and require block signals proper headlights and main stop devices. The subcommittee has drafted the measure and will report to the full committee soon for House action after other business.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Raymond Stevens
New Wampshire
William A. Owlop
Indiane
J. Joy Gocke
Ohio
Charlee A. Tatvath
Neu Forte
Sim Rayburn
Texas
Idward DL. Hamilton
Michigan
John J. Iguch
Wisconsin
Joseph R. Knowlun
California
Harly
Royrmonth
W. Stolarta
Massachusetta
Bach
Hughes
Virginia
Taleatt
New York
Alles
Ohlo
Tate
Winconain
Mann
Stevany
Hill
Cilianities
Isa Shee Bey
Forsina
Nile Proud
Latructures
Cauipiiont
Fuutrition
Anna Ty Ar
Three companions drown saving others in Delaware River
In Philadelphia on May 31 a sinking row boat left three young men with no swimming ability to leap into the Delaware River to save four companions. John Mouchech Tinney and John Murphy died, while George Corman Surat Gar smith Mary Garman and John Nevill survived. The group, aged 16 to 26, had planned a visit to Cramer hit on the New Jersey side. The boat began taking on water. the seven men attempted to bail water with their cups. Unable to swim, they chose to jump overboard to save others as the craft capsized. George Ger-man and Sarah Germin clung to the boat until rescued by a motor boat after the others disappeared.
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Philadelphia
Delaware
John Mouchech Tinney
John Murphy
George Corman
Surat Garsmith
Mary Garman
John Nevill
Tinney
Sarah Germin
Cramer
New Jersey
Aido
Lahore A
Sarah
Tiiney
Mouchech
Murphy
Eval
George
Ger
Weather forecast for Washington and nearby regions
The forecast calls for showers and cooler conditions in Washington on May 1 with moderate northwest winds. Similar trends appear across the area including Illinois Indiana Michigan and neighboring regions with periods of partly cloudy skies and moderate winds.
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Baroesat
cIndiinni
Mont Rt Theadiy Tal
Nortwest
Ohlen Laen
Tess Hag
Lower Michigan
Detective Abel pushes case against Winters in Newcastle
In Newcastle Ind detective Abel, investigating the March 20 1913 disappearance of Catherine Winters aged nine, reported few new developments. The girl’s father Dr W A Winters and stepmother Mrs Byrd Winters remained free on bond while former house resident W H Cooper held on felony charges in default of 5000. Detectives searched the Winters home and then the family well near the former residence but failed to locate the child. Abel indicated letters from a phone device may figure in the case as more arrests were made and motives explored, with money inheritance cited as a possible factor. News drew crowds of visitors and newspaper photographers to the city amidst heightened excitement.
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Newcastle
Ind
R. H. Abel
Catherine Winter
W. A. Winters
Mra Byrd Winters
Liberty
W. H. Cooper
Wintera
Thora
Ehilu
Abel Ald
Winters
Clare
Dallas
Tutte
Abelslvo
Mar
Cooper
Tha
Magpee
Dewlaren
Yeuper May
Aman Aistin
Sworn Statement of Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Circulation
Sworn statement shows daily circulation for May 1 to May 31 1914 for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Totals printed include 793,630. Theodore Dodane publisher manager signs, notary public Armolt Scherrer verifies sworn statement.
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Lee
Ne Journal-Gazette
Journal-Gazette Co
Theodore 2
Dodane
Raaines
Torimory
Sudane
Armolt I Scherrr
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