Memorial Day in Virginia with Roosevelt joint tribute
President Roosevelt joined blue and gray veterans in Virginia for Memorial Day observances. A parade through Portsmouth drew thousands as ships and Army Navy Union groups participated. The president spoke to hundreds of African American and Native American students at Hampton Institute before visiting naval facilities and departing for Washington.
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Washington
Washington Conference Battles Over Pass Amendments
In Washington the house and senate committees clash over interstate commerce amendments to the wage bill. Chairman Burn warns officials to stand by senate edits while Akins presses for changes. Conference rules force house input, with negotiators delaying passage amid protests of inconsistency between pipeline and coal amendments and the so called pass monstrosity.
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Mercye Conmission
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Racial anxiety echoed in a harsh moral distinction
A regional editorial argues that while a virtuous Black person aids all races, a Black criminal harms the Black community far more than whites. The piece frames crime as a racial danger, insisting moral conduct within the race determines collective safety and reputation.
Veterans Remembered Across Cities in Memorial Day Observances
Chicago and nationwide ceremonies unite Union and Confederate veterans to honor fallen soldiers. Graves decorated in Richmond and Springfield, parades in Little Rock and Nashville, Arlington central to Washington observances, and a floral boat launched in the Potomac. San Francisco mourns a recent catastrophe, while St Paul dedicates a memorial for Spanish War students. In New York, Boston and Philadelphia large crowds join Chicago’s 10,000 veterans parade.
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National Cemetery
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St Paul
University
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Boston
Philadelphia
One Rift in the Lute
Guthrie Oklahoma May 1 Memorial Day edition reports M I Mack adjutant of Hartranft camp No 8 Grand Army of the Republic omitted from a general order. The order praised Confederate women and Mack claimed the omission was intentional to avoid objection from his camp.
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Washington
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McKinley Remembered With Floral Offerings From Roosevelt
In Canton Ohio on May 31 floral tributes marked the McKinley tomb ceremony. A large wreath from President Theodore Roosevelt was among the offerings laid by Mrs. McKinley.
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Canton
Roosevelt
Japan sees bright cotton prospects from Korea
Tokyo May 31 The house of representatives visitors to Korea report hopeful prospects for cotton. They estimate a moderate crop value of about 40 million dollars annually. Japan currently imports about 356 million dollars worth of cotton from India and other sources, which Korea cotton could largely replace.
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House of Representatives
Korea
Japan
India
Fifteen Russians Drowned in Riga Steamer Disaster
An overloaded excursion steamer capsized off a Riga pier drowning fifteen people as it began a trip to the nearby watering place Dubbelh. The tragedy occurred shortly after departure, with rescuers and witnesses recounting the sudden accident and missing passengers.
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Riga
Dubbelh
Baseball Scores From May Weekend across Leagues
Baseball scores from multiple cities show Cincinnati 5 7 Pittsburg and 1 9 in doubleheaders. Boston 2 1 and 3 Boston 3 Philadelphia. New York 0 2 Brooklyn 5 2. St Louis 4 in 15 innings. Cleveland 7 2 and 4 6. Philadelphia 3 Boston. Was Washington 8 New York 6. Detroit 1. Association: Kansas City 14 9 Elway 14 Kansas City 9. Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 9.
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Jolt for Statesmen on Carved Building Funds
Washington May 31 indignation rose as horse committee members learned two wings of the agriculture building had exhausted the 1.5 million appropriation. Auditors questioned law violations after a White House meeting, Secretary Wilson insisting the plan allowed for possible future funding while Tawney pressed for legality and proper planning.
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Horse Committee On Appropriations
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White House
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Tawney
European boxing challenge over Mrs Stokes for ten pounds
Ann Held of Stoke Newington a cab driver challenges Mrs Stokes, the European championess, to a public boxing match for ten pounds. Stokes replies she will not fight for the sum, citing past victories and refusal to engage in such terms.
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Ann Held
Stoke Newington
Elizabeth Stokes
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Stoke Newlnegton
Recruits joked at barracks with umbrella and butter checks
A corporal recalls westward pranks on new recruits at their barracks. They sent the green one to the hilltop lieutenant to fetch umbrella checks and butter checks, noting the lieutenant’s sleep time to avoid commotion. The messengers learned there were no such things, and drill next day offered a warning.
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Gill
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Columbus Dispatch
European Royals and Kaiser Invest in New York Property
The text says the royal families of Sweden Spain and Italy own extensive property in New York along with Kaiser Wilhelm who is a large investor in western lands. It also notes King Edward inherited New York land from his mother and owns thousands of western acres.
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Italy
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Kaiser Wilhelm
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Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Relief From Indigestion
Advertises Kodol for chronic indigestion and dyspepsia claiming it helps digest food and improves digestive function. Describes the stomach as a boiler that produces vitality and strength, with the product digesting what you eat. States it gives relief from digestive disorders and is sold by all druggists.
Homecoming of KentuckiansRailway announces low fares to Louisville
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers reduced round trip rates from all points June 11 to 13 with liberal return limits for the Homecoming of Kentuckians in Louisville June 13 to 17. Ex Kentuckians are expected to visit their native soil as Louisville prepares a warm Southern welcome and varied program. Ask ticket agents for details.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
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United States
New Haven
Conn
National Council
Knights of Columbus
Janes
Chicago & North- Western
Excursion Tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Sold
The GC M and St Paul will offer round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 dollars 40 cents July 10 to 16. Limit August 80 for the Ellis J B Sweat agent annual meeting.
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Colorado Springs
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Announcement of Republican primary county offices candidates
Several Breckinridge era names announce runs for county treasurer and sheriff slots, each stating candidacy is subject to Republican primary decisions. Candidates include Cooper Shaffer Wirring Ol non Brubaker Fox and Mason Fox, with various spellings and fragmented OCR renderings of Stephenson and Breck counties.
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Thomas C. Shaffer
G. Wirring
Breone Nnn County
Olnon
Stephenson County
Woldente
B. Fr. Brubaker
Dr. M'Oann
Repub Hcan
J. Mason Fox
Illinois candidate announces for General Assembly and school posts
William W. Krape enters Republican primary for member of the General Assembly of Illinois in the Twelfth Senatorial district. Henry Ritman seeks County Superintendent of Schools. S. M. Mulnes also announces candidacy for public office in the Republican primaries.
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Republican Party
William W. Krape
D&wil
Henry
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