Cornerstone laid for friendship building in the Americas
A May 12 ceremony in Washington marked the cornerstone laying of a proposed International Union of American Republics temple. President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, Andrew Carnegie, and Brazilian Ambassador Nilweo spoke or presided amid a 3000-strong crowd. Addresses celebrated international friendship as 21 republics’ flags floated overhead. Cardinal Gibbons led the invocation. readings included congratulatory cables from Latin American presidents.
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Fweather
Auereny
Patitical
Officiel
Secel Dite
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Senate
House
John Barrett
Bureau
Root
Cardinal Gibbons
Andrew Carnegie
Nilweo
Tishoep Cranston
Absences in Congratulatory Cablegrams at Ceremony
During a Roosevelt event the president and attendees placed a cornerstone with mortar as congratulatory cables from Latin American leaders failed to arrive. Castro of Venezuela and the Paraguayan president did not send dispatches, and Paraguay was not on the Bureau’s governing board.
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Castro
Venezuela
Paraguay
Roosevelt
Dent Roosevelt
Whey
Tarrett
Root
Whlel
United States
Dartic
Gell Auatiers Ais
Hs Pete
Conference of Republican Members of the House a Success
Washington May 1 U S House Republicans held a conference to approve the bill as presented, with members backing the plan. The session followed scenes of committee work and a vote that signaled strong party unity on the currency issue and related provisions.
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Washipston
Repubeiu
Conference Voted on Bill Excluding Nine Amendments
The conference Comite with the exception of the nine amendments. Among those who voted against the bill were Cooper Wiss McMearan Daragh Oielo Kennedy and Weifer on and Powlepat. Princeha quit the conference shortly before the vote was cast.
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Cooper Wiss
McMearan
Daragh Oielo Kennedy
Weiferon
Powlepat
Ha. Princeha
Havoc in Oklahoma kills eight as tornadoes strike
In Woodward Oklahoma and surrounding counties in May storms killed at least eight people and injured many more. Names include Joe Hale and Mrs. Bo tal, with fatalities reported across Ellis, Woodward, Major, and Dewey counties. Telephone lines failed, post office damage noted in Vici, and Mutual saw a house torn from its base while occupants survived. A dugout collapse buried a man, and a horse was killed by debris. A Mutual gathering at a home saw the entire structure lifted, leaving the floor intact and people unharmed. Scores of injuries could not be tallied immediately due to communications blackout.
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Woodward
Okla
Chilhotia
Arte Joe. Hale
Bo Tale
Little Roche
Elis County
Arnett
J. Howser
Viel Woodward County
Arthur Sibel
Mutual
Woodward County
William Hand
Estelle
Major County
Young
Sceiling
Dewey County
F E. A. Speck
Vici
Viei
Dr. Trowser
Sibel
Mutuale
Taft Sees Four Delegates Amid Primary Confusion
Reports indicate four delegates were chosen by the state Republican convention to support Secretary Pitt at the national gathering. Roosevelt administration backers reportedly received favorable endorsements, while other factions debated procedural steps and alignment.
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New Crenus
Pitt
Brest
Roosevelts Cilinitistritigl
Scores On The Ball Fields Of Chicago
Chicago teams and players face a tense schedule as tenures and standings shift on the local baseball diamond. unclear names and figures limit precise reporting, but the piece signals ongoing competition among local clubs and talent.
German Gleanings and Oddities From Official Notices
German fishers yielded 315000 tons worth 2060000. A German lieutenant fatally shot a fellow officer after a drunken brawl. Germany’s supreme court narrows depots investors liability in failed ventures. Berlin railway stations to gain automatic machines selling umbrellas for 2 cents. a ticket yields 23 cells for the umbrella.
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Berlin
Automatic Society
Grafter Pays His Fine in Bribery Case
Edward F. Carty, former alderman, paid a 38000 fine by delivering six deposit certificates borrowed from Dr T H Culhane to the Circuit Clerk. Carty's resignation was read and accepted. Investigating committee has damaging evidence against three to four former aldermen, with more prosecutions promised. State's Attorney North says grand jury will stay until all leads are exhausted and all public contracts of the last decade are under review.
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Rockford
Edward F. Carty
Lake
T. H. Culhane
Carty
North
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Popular in New York Society
In New York Society beauty pages praise Parisian Sage from Prof. Giroux as a cure for dandruff and hair issues. The Buffalo based Giroux Manufacturing Co offers a money back guarantee if two weeks do not cure dandruff or stop hair loss, with a 50 cent bottle price through local agent Wm. F. Jungkunz or by mail.
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Paris
Giroux
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
United States
Wm. F
Buffalo, N.Y
Indictments Target Tampico “Blind Pigs” Crackdown
May 11 in Sterling II reports that several prominent Tampico citizens face indictments for violating dry law. Prohibition enforcement triggered a surge of illegal joints named “Glubs.” In addition to drinking, patrons pursued craps, poker, and other pastimes. Church groups led a crusade, resulting in indictments.
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Sterling
Tampico
No Time to Loaf Pearl City May Elect Marshal
A municipal notice proposes appointing a city marshal in Pearl City. The term runs from Lo'clock poi until 8 o'clock the following morning. The appointee will perform duties including pumping and attending to duties referenced in the fragment.
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Mr. Carroll Democrat
Pearl City
Worker’s grim grind in early lamp service duties
The excerpt describes J. J. Crouse withdrawing his application after a salary cut to 35 dollars a month. It details harsh duties such as pumping, filling oil lamps, repairing rotten sidewalks, watching for fires, burglars, and drunks for fourteen hours daily, highlighting the dangerous, backbreaking nature of early urban lighting work.
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J. J. Crouse
Muldoon Favor Boosts Rockford Diocese Move
Rome reports Vatican satisfaction with Mgr Falconio recommendation of Auxiliary Bishop Muldoon of Chicago for the Rockford Illinois diocese. The decision, viewed as fitting reward for faithful church service, is believed already settled. Kidney disease warning notes Foley's Kidney Cure to prevent fatal development.
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Vatican
Mgr. Falconio
Washington
MuLdoon
Chicago
Rockford, Il
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkung
Notice to Members of Second Presbyterian Church Directory
The Second Presbyterian Church announces a new member directory and asks any member who has moved in the past year to notify the pastor with current address by post card. H M Markley is the pastor.
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Second Presbyterian Church
H.M. Markley
A Teoust
Euterpeans to Elect Officers This Evening
The Euterpean society will meet this evening with Miss Louise Morgan. All members are urged to attend as officer elections will be held at the gathering.
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Euterpeans
Euterpean Society
Louise Morgan
Charles Lane Leaves Chicago for Brief Visit
Portland, Chicago based figure Charles Lane travels to an unspecified destination for a short period away from his home in Chicago. No official schedule or purpose is disclosed, but the outing is described as a brief training or personal visit.
Kidney cure advertisement claims Hindipo guarantees relief
An old style drug advertisement from Guenther & Co. at Galena Avenue promotes Hindipo as a cure for Bright’s disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles caused by kidney problems. It offers mail delivery prepaid, 50 cents per box, six boxes for 2.50 with a positive guarantee.
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Bright
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Hindipo
Home Notes On Garment Care And A Historical Tribunal
Practical tips for removing stains and preserving clothing including using dry starch and talcum powder. Advice covers preventing torn plackets with a hook, dyeing faded portieres and carpets, and cleaning wagon grease with soap. Then a note on the Star Chamber, its name origins and decor.
Shoe Repairing by Tandy and Co at Stephenson St
Neat quick shoe repair service offering hand sewn or pegged work. Uses best sole leather. GEO. H. TANDY & CO., 51d Tw SY Stephenson St.
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GEO. H. Tandy & CO
SY Stephenson
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