What a Dress Was Responsible For
A ballroom scene centers on a dress that recalls a lost love and a man’s return from hardship. Donald King and Rebecca Howes marry after a masked recognition, while Edith Howes reappears, revealed by a sister’s dress passed down through generations. A separate domestic tale follows Teddy Allright and a scheme with his brother to expose a wife’s behavior, ending with a humorous reconciliation.
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Ife
Miss Howes
Donald King
Midith Howes
Edith Howes
Tam Rebecca Howes
Rebecca Howes
Rebecca
Burke
The Worm Turned: Teddy Allright's Matrimonial Woes
In a provincial tale a henpecked husband, Teddy Allright, endures strict control by his wife Mrs Allright who confiscates his wages. He dares a rare attempt at luxuries after earning overtime but is quickly drawn back into the oppressive pull of domestic life.
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Feddy Allright
Marriage License Costs Explain Clerk’s Long Wait
A Philadelphia Transfer item quotes the clerk discussing the price of a marriage license and notes the difficulty in determining the cost after long delays, hinting at bureaucratic delay and fees varying by duration of residency.
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AppHcant
Philadelphia
Guatemalan President Narrowly Escapes Assassination
May 1 Guatemala City President Estrada Cabrera survived a mine attack that killed his horses and wounded staff including General Orellana. The conspirators tunneled from a rented house, wiring the device to a battery, though Cabrera was unhurt and cool. Several suspects arrested. crisis rumors persist as U S officials discuss intervention options.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Ilustrada Cabrera
Tac A. m
Seventh Avenue
Sixteenth
Seventeenth Sts
Orellana
Rodil
Washington
Creel
Mexico
Bacon
Barrillas
Estrada Cabrera
United States
Cabrera
Tries to Convince a Liberal British Government That Foreign Goods Should Be Taxed
London May 1 The imperial conference discussed tariff preference with cabinet members present. Earl of Elgin presided and urged harmony. Sir Wilfrid Laurier stated Canada would adhere to 1902 conference resolutions. Alfred Deakin urged British support for colonial preference, citing U S dumping of agricultural implements into Australia and protective measures taken.
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London
Earl of Elgin
Colonal
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Alfred Deakin
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Tie
Australia
United United States
Confederation moves to curb unfit medical colleges
In Chicago on May 1 the Confederation of State Medical Boards established a committee to investigate medical colleges and report on their qualifications to grant diplomas. The action signals a preliminary push toward reforms to be discussed at the national Medical Association convention in Washington next month.
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Chicago
Confederation of State Medical Boards
Confederation i
The
Medical Association
Washington
Corey Re-Elected President at United States Steel Corp
Corey was re-elected president of the United States Steel Corporation at the annual board meeting in New York City. Other officers with expiring terms were re-elected. Cash dividends of 134 percent on preferred stock and 1 percent on common stock were declared.
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Corey
New York
William 2D
United States Steel Corporation
Foreign Naval Officers Entertained at White House
Washington May 1 President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a grand White House dinner for leading foreign naval officers who attended the Jamestown exposition ceremonies, a highlight of the foreign participation in the event.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Georgia emigration tour stops in London visit
After touring Hamburg Bremen and Vienna to promote emigration to Georgia Governor Hoke Smith and his party make a brief stop in London.
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London
Haiburg
Bremen
Vienna
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Guatemala City stoning reward missing in dispatches
Dispatches from Lee, the U S minister in Guatemala City, do not mention any reward for the stoning of the United States and Mexican legations there. Government sources in Washington note no confirmation of a promised reward as of May 1.
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Washington
State Department
Lee
United States
Guatemala City
Oust the Trust from Ohio Petition Filed
Indlay Ohio May OH Phelps petitions common pleas court to enjoin Standard Oil and its subsidiaries from doing business in Ohio. The notice cites legal action seeking to bar operations and preserve state commerce.
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Ohio
Indlay, O
Geo
Th. Phelps
Common Pleas Court
Standard Oil Company
Companes
Oho
New York Life row grows with forgery charges
In New York on May 1 the dispute between New York Life managers and the policyholders committee widens to alleged forgery during the recent officer election. Both sides accuse the other of fraud and arrests have been made on both sides as the conflict continues.
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New York
New York Life Insurance Company
Markets Report From Chicago Board Of Trade Quoted Prices
Chicago market quotes April 30 show Wheat Corn and Oats futures with bids and closes across May July and Sept contracts. Live stock prices in Chicago and East Buffalo list hogs cattle sheep and veal ranges, with receipts and per head values for prime and average grades.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Mast Basttato
Best
Goteh Wins the Championship in U S Wrestling
In Chicago on April 27 Frank Goteh defeated Pred Beell two falls to one to claim the championship. It took 30 minutes for Goteh to win the first fall and 15 minutes to win the second.
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Goteh
Chicago
Cateh-Can
Minteh
Fortune for the man who has a drug on the market
A reflective comment notes the paradox of market cures and self-made virtues, suggesting wealth awaits those who manage a drug not actually on the market while acknowledging inherited failings and personal efforts to cultivate virtue.
Seven Miners Rescued From Flooded Berwind-White Mine
Johnstown Pa May 2 after entombment since Friday noon in the Berwind White coal mine No 38 at Foustwell near here seven miners were reached at 1 pm by Stiney Rodon and Charles Ream who swam through fifty feet of water filled heading. Earlier an aborted attempt left two trapped men drowned. Pumping efforts continued and at 10 pm the water receded enough for a final dive. Ream brought back news of the imprisoned men. The rescue inspired a joyous scene as crowds cheered and cried.
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Harper’s Bazar
Johnstown
Foustwell
Mary
Stiney Rodon
Charles Ream
John Boyla
Ream
Stiner Rodon
Renan
Brandy and Water Sought as Seven Men Survive Mine Flood
Reported that seven men survived the mine flood in a high heading after pumps were started. Bolva and Jolya guided comrades to the overcast, where lamps burned in darkness amid rising water. Provisions were scant and water fear drove the group to endure until rescue.
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Rodon
Ream
Hirolga
Bolya
Renama
Bbs
Laurier Denies Canadian Fear of Americanization
London May 1 Wilfrid Laurier Canadian leader tells the Canadian club Canada will not be Americanized pointing to American emigrants moving to Canada for better laws and governance. he criticizes poets’ posthumous fame noting Homer’s treatment in life and the later praise for dead writers.
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Laurier
Uncle Sam
London
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Cadanian Club
United States
Relief for skin ailments with DeWitt's Carbolized Salve
Pain from boils burns cuts and skin diseases eased promptly by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Also helpful for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkuuz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkuuz
Stephenson Street
Humor of the Hour Would Make a Clean Sweep
A lighthearted reminiscence describes the first Missouri Pacific train on the White River branch. Natives gathered and officials proclaimed a festival with barbecue as curious onlookers watched the Ozark Limited race by. An old man quips that if the train ever comes through sideways it will sweep the town clean.
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White River
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Ozark Limited
Coat of arms costs counted in lives and fortunes
A man admires his heraldic coat of arms and explains its insignia embodies the family’s long struggle. A visitor notes a husband once said the cost was about seven dollars, highlighting the contrast between sacred heritage and monetary value in Cleveland’s Plain Dealer.
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Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Steamer sinks in mid ocean becomes mystery call
A maritime disaster story notes a steamer sinking with no survivors reporting casualties. The text records silence on deaths, leaving the fate unknown and no survivors to tell what happened.
Opera Tenor Commands High Fees And Rising Value
A Washington Star quotation notes a tenor who can sing very high and commands up to $2000 per night as his value climbs. The opera manager confirms the high asking price and growing demand for his performance.
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Washington Star
Dean's Kidney Pills touted for backache relief
Freeport residents learn kidneys cause general weakness and urinary issues. The ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys and keep them well, citing R L Snyder of Rockford Illinois who reports dramatic improvement after three days and a complete cure after a box. Dealers sell the remedy for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Dean's.
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Freeport
Dean
R. L. Snyder
South Court St
Rockford, IL
Price
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Cutting Steel With Yarn
A Fort Leavenworth warden recalls a prisoner who cut a Bessemer steel bar using yarn and powdered stone. In a controlled test the inmate cut the bar in eighteen hours with limestone dust and water, then completed another bar in five hours with emery, chalk, and wooden handholds.
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Fort Leavenworth
Irian
Safest Investment in Canadian Lands
Secretary Wilson argues against universal crop failure and stock volatility harming farmers. He notes Northwestern farmers seek safety in Canadian land, rail stocks faltering, and big sums cross border to buy land. W.Clement promotes Manitoba and Western Colonization Co. lands as reliable wheat lands for sale on easy terms. Excursions to inspect lands offered every Tuesday with contact details.
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Wall Street
Wilson
Northwestern
Canada
WM. Clement
Freeport
Manitoba and Western Colonization Co
Dakotas
Minnesota
British Isles
Continental
Europe
United States
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Wal Black
Fle
Teddy
America
Mrs. Alright
Allright Maison
Larry
Mrs. Allright
Ebenezer Chapel
Mrs. A
Allright
Vamphreys! Med. Co
William & John Streets
the Daily Journal
Deakin
Chicago Grain
Ifay
Choicee Prairie
Homer
Journal
Want
Keith
Preston B. Kieth
Bo WM
Wright & CO
Stephenson St
Humor OF the Hour
Prida
Authority On
Iil
Nell
Florida
Cuba
South
Southern Railway
Queen & Crescent
J.C. Beam, Jr
St. Louis
H. Hardwick
Washington, D.C
McCullough
N. W
PBA
Dearborn St
Ill
HH. Tayloe
General Passenges
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