Grief Review of a Week's Events
A sweep through domestic and foreign news notes House committee probes Electric Boat links after Whitney admits writing anonymous letters. Dartholdt pushes prohibition in District of Columbia while Vreeland introduces new currency measure. The president's message to Congress. pensions and DC appropriation bills pass. Royal marriage in St Petersburg links Sweden to Russia. Thaw seeks habeas corpus. Ford cleared of bribery. Gray declines Democratic bid. Cleveland linked to a political spin. A jumble of sensational items from crime to finance fills the page.
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House
Electric Boat Company
F. B. Whitney
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Richard Dartholdt
Missouri
House Committee On
District of Columbia
Vreeland
Aa York
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
Gustave
America
St. Petersburg
Marie Paviloyns
Russia
Paul Alesandroviteh
Harry- Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
L. Ford
San Francisco
New York
Cleveland
Mary
Fire destroys Aveline hotel in Fort Wayne Indiana
A fast spreading blaze in Fort Wayne early morning hours tore through the Aveline hotel, killing twenty or more trapped by flames and tearing from windows. Police and fire officials battled the inferno as casualties mounted and the building suffered total loss.
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New
Aveline
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jerishen
Monterey
Hartieship
Illinois
Alabama
Dennis John Pf.connell
Catholic
Washington, D
Sivate
Baltimore
Antipelo
Phil
Cincinnati
Broomington
Moalever
St. Laws
Staieard Oil Company
Eleveland
Caiorato
Arksas
Taft
Sonora Pierce
Miss Grey
Spidinar
Multiple express suits against Indiana rail board to block rate cuts
A patchwork of 1908 era items includes six express firms suing in U S district court to stop Indiana railroad commission rate reductions. prosecutions and acquittals in Detroit and Bloomington. a naphtha tank explosion killing six at Chicago Reduction. police and arson incidents in Verden Ohio. and various criminal cases, maritime losses, and political notes across the nation. The mix reflects a bustling news digest with diverse incidents from law, crime, and industry.
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Indiana
United States District Court
Railroad Commission of Indiana
Harvey Hinkle
Bloomington
John R. McClintock
Chago Reduction Company
James Boyle
Toledo
Torreon
Mexico
National Prosperity Association
St. Louis
Cleveland
Panama
Honduras
Guatemala
Michigan Supreme Court
Philip A. Mellogh
Charles P. O'Neil
Detroit
Connolly
Roosevelt
New England
Washington
William A. Stetson
Boston
United States
Georgia
Bible
North Carolina
Chicago
Herbert Lee
Philadelphia
Fred Auterburn
Atlantic
New York & St. Louis Express
Pittsburg
Mirror Lake
Baraboo
Wis
J.D. Williams
Flat Creek
Ala
Ray Lamphere
Laporte
Cen
Detla- Gunness
Abasgidor Hei
Jean
Tlens
John Hubert Xvard
Earl of
Dudley
Fisals
Hong
Heards-In
Provinces
Dallimore
John A. Buon Chain Company
St . Paul
Minn
Burnen
Malone & Son of
Cayuga
Ind
Maryland
Taft
Maing
Leon County
Tobacco
Florida
Alficers
Dagana
Africa
New York City
Dayton
Mississppi
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kady
Republicanus
Vertmient
Connecticut
San Francisco
Marder Hishop
Harris
Bares
Robbel
Crookston
Rogers Denies Conspiracy in Merger Suit In Salt Lake City
In a federal court filing Rogers and Stillman deny any unlawful conspiracy with Harriman and other railroads to gain control of interstate commerce. Rogers asserts lack of jurisdiction, seeks costs and damages for alleged character injuries, and says his railroad investments were purely financial. He claims no knowledge of pre October 8 1901 deals and says neither he nor co-defendants pursued control after that date.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
H. H. Rogers
James Stillman
Harriman
Thaly
E. H. Harriman
Jacob Schiff
Union Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Mr. Rogers
Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe
Rogers
Avers
Silman
Kuhn
W. A. Clark
Ecne Union
Pacific Abe: & Co
Amla
Forcing Up Corn Prices Reach 70 Percent Peak
A cryptic market note indicates corn futures on Monday surged to around 70 percent, the highest since 1902 when John Wy Gates and others attempted to corner the market. The fragment references a significant price move and a historic comparison without full context.
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John Wy
Gates
Sebrey Jat Leads Yankton Bandits in Bunting Play
Sebrey Jat of Yankton orchestrates a bunting and parade style display as the local team or group performs well. The fragmented text references a person named Sebrey Jat in Yankton and mentions bandit or banding terms.
Congressmen Confer With President on New Legislation
Representatives Watson and Alexander of New York held a long conference with the president on the legislative program. Alexander discussed a government injuries bill for employees, and Watson expressed doubt about a May 16 adjournment date.
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Watson
Alexander
New York
Gome
Boundary Treaty Ratified by Senate Session
The Boundary Treaty between the United States and Canada was ratified by the senate in executive session. It provides for a more complete definition and demarcation of the border between the two nations under agreed terms and schedules.
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Washington
Senate
United States and
Can
Lockhart Quits for Senator in State Race
Lockhart of this city, a well known figure in the state, has given consent to use his name as the Republican candidate for state senator. The announcement marks his entry into a high profile race with Pierre and other counties observing closely.
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Lockhart
Pierre
Tran
Nas
Republian
Iowa News Briefs Wide Range of Local Incidents
A lengthy Iowa report summarizes hearings and trials in Marshalltown and Clinton, with delays for Frank Benson, Byron Boody, and Mrs. Treno Dolph. It notes a bottle explosion injuring Ora Durr at Mason City Bottling Works, a lumber shortage driving farmers to craft timber from cottonwood trees, and various accidents. It also covers a large horse sale in Belford, a historic interurban wreck and ensuing lawsuits in Nevada, and robberies and discoveries of buried wealth linked to a recluse in Galliday’s era.
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Frank Benson
Iowa Central
Byron
Boody
M. V. Gannon
Davenport
Iowa
F. EB. Holleral
Clinton
Treno EB. Dolph
Fred Delph
New Hampton
Loan -Leust
Hayk County
Ilway
Coruna
failwaFts
Rust
Antisaet Fcourt’- al
Charles “ Slezérecourt
Kennedy
Tye
Iit
Jener
Thorong
Tva
Pop
Ogé Boterson
Council ‘Bluffs
Irving Chase
Dubuque
Debuque
Jad
Videous
Galena
Jes
Walter Whitbeck
Fayette County
Grand Jury
Aldo Whitbeck
Young Whitbeck
Duluth
William Stommel
Seavers
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Box
Seevers
Rim
Oskaloosa
Red Men's Lodge
Clark
Belford
Taylor County
Fa Ames
Northwestern
Nevada
Grace Williams
Wade, Butcher & Davis
Chicago & Northwestern
Des Moines, Fort Dodge & Southern Railway
Avila
Davidson
Galliday
Bedford National Bank
Goupt
Ioltiday
Redford
Frage
Mitchel
Boone
Gutton
Burlington
Theron Dlick
Matesiz
J.T. Tilick
State University of Iowa
Tle
Almost a Miracle Says Kidney Pills Restored Man
A depot street man with kidney trouble and severe edema recalls near death but credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a rapid improvement after three months of use. The testimonial notes thick secretions, swollen limbs, and paralysis easing as he recovered and returned to work. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo for 60 cents a bar.
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UN Nesbitt
Depot Street
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Georgia Brand of Love from Uncle Ramus
A playful Georgia quote on romance and candy gifts from Joel Chandler Harris, expressed in Uncle Ramus Magazine style. It features colorful dialect, humor about lovers, confidences, and the idea that affection fuels civilization, with a narrator promising cautious blessing to couples.
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Georgy
Mr. Sanders
Billy
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Ramus
Simplicity in Politics and Fragmented Barroom Chat
A Washington reporter recalls Senator Beveridge praising simplicity to curb trouble. A stray hostel-side conversation devolves into a garbled barroom exchange with odd linguistic flourishes and partial phrases.
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Senator Beveridge
Washington
Pompu
Postum a remedy for coffee related health woes
An unnamed writer recounts quitting coffee and adopting Postum Food Coffee, claiming relief from headaches stomach trouble and heart and circulation issues after years of dyspepsia and asthma. Several women cited in letters report rapid improvements, with one noting full recovery and renewed well being. The piece promotes Postum as a healthier beverage alternative.
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W. C.T
Astimai
Crass
Postum
Weillville
Plogs
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Pension and District of Columbia
General News
Harriman Lines
Mattewan
Avelliam
Sebrey
Bunting
Peredes
Iowa News
Marlo
St. Paul Park
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