Missouri Battleship Explosion Triggers Powder Reform
Washington May 3 official inquiry into the Missouri explosion calls for a change in smokeless powder form from pond blocks to hollow center sticks to improve burning and reduce backfire. The board absolves crew of blame, commends officers for bravery, and notes no excess powder or staffing issues in the handling room. Lieut Mark L Bristol carried the report with Rear Admiral Barker’s endorsement.
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Washington
Missouri
Bronghe
Mark L. Bristol
Barker
North Atlantic
Chow
Duevideon
Sun
Device brings steam siren for prison escape alerts
Leavenworth Kansas May 1 Warden McLaughry seeks to test a contraption that sounds a steam siren for 30 minutes when escapes occur Farmers within 20 miles are warned to load shotguns and pursue fugitives The siren aims to aid recapture following prior prison mutinies John Dewey resigns as Chicago University philosophy head to join Columbia University as professor of philosophy
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Leavenworth
Kas
McLaughry
United States Prison
Ward
Dewey Realgne
Chicago
John Dewey
Chicago University
Columbia University
Soaked in Coffee Cure Promoted by Postum Appeal
A testimonial urges quitting coffee for Postum Food Coffee claiming relief from headaches nervousness and stomach and nervous system troubles. The draught alleges a neighbor and others were cured and restored energy after stopping coffee and using Postum. The letter cites the company address and advertises The Road to Wellville.
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Paina
Strick
Postum
Eplace
Postum Co
Batie Cretk
Mich
Dach Kg
Wellvilie
Hawaii Home Rulers Embrace Democrat Party Shift
The Home Rule movement in Hawaii shifts to full Democrat alignment led by Princess Theresa Wilcox and Col. Curtis Taukea. From royal prestige to political fusion, native leaders push to dominate Hawaii’s government, aided by assurances from Senators Jones and Blackburn. The plan signals a fierce campaign and possible federal district status debates.
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Wilcox
Honolulu
Jones
Blackburn
Princess 'Theresa
Col
Curtis Isukea
Theresa
Robert W. Wilcox
Delate
Whicox
Curtis Taukea
Probaly
Congress
Hawaii
Ieukea
Wing Wainkaua
Muska
District of Columbia
Race War Near Trolder Sparks Tense Prediction
A May 1 report warns of an imminent race war between Chickasaw nation factions near Trolder over post office removal in Tan. Tensions rise as whites and negroes clash over mail routes, with both sides arming and conflict feared unless government intercedes.
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Guthrid
C. T
Trolder
Tan
Holder
Lighted pipe in pocket may cause death
Elgun New Mexico May 201 rubbed pan his body to cure rheumatism probably will be the death of Thomas Jean a farmer. While driving along country road he stuck a lighted pipe in his pocket. The fire spread to his clothing saturated with the drug and he did not recover.
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Elgun
Thomas Jean
Jean
NOT GUILTY VINT INDIANA POSTMASTER GENERAL TYNER
Washington May James Tyner former postmaster general in Grant’s cabinet and later post office employee was brought to trial Monday on conspiracy charges for failing to prosecute investment companies. Tyner, now an invalid, was brought in a chair. He pleaded not guilty but Justice Pritchard excused his further attendance due to his infirm condition.
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Washington, May
James WN. Tyner
Indlank
Granta
Post Office Department
Companien
Tyner
Kuroki
Taku-Shan
Tomattors
Auto crash near Chicago Heights ends in drowning
White ariving in his automobile with Miss Florence Bornholat on a pleasure trip overturned about a mile from Chicago Heights. Mr Ring was buried beneath the vehicle in a deep ditch with water and drowned before help could reach him. Miss Elizabeth Canady escaped unharmed while Miss Bernhardt suffered severe injuries.
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Chicago
Nia Fioneer
Mins
Florence Bornholat
H. &. Rings
Pia Desth
Chicago Heights
Mr. Ring
Elizabeth Canady
Mr. Rings
Bernhardt
Jumbo the 4000 Pound Steer Draws World Attention
A giant steer named Sumba, weighing about 4000 pounds and owned by A.V. Leiben of East Omaha, is billed as the most urgent steer ever born. He will appear at the St Laura exposition, competing with Jumbo for top honors as thousands flock to see him.
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Omaha
Nev
Mah
A.V. Leben
East
Cheyenne River
Aize
Leiben
Nebraska
United States
St. Laura Expasition
Ames
Minnegota
Died From Fish Bone In Larynx In Missouri City
JOSEPH HORED OF HORED ON FISH BONE in Si, Joseph, Mo died May 1 in a cartor's office. Edward B. Leay, clerk at the Nelson Meerla pack Ingr house, reported he was in the anointing chair when a fish bone in his larynx shifted and choked him during a throat examination by a specialist. Leay's father was buried Sunday.
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Joseph
Edward B. Leay
Nelson Meerla Pack Ingr House
Leay
They will bury folks for a cent
North Yakima, Washington May 2. Undertakers Eban and Flint have a contract with the county commissioners to bury paupers at one cent per body. A fierce price war among North Yakima undertakers ended with Shaw and Flint’s bid accepted, easing paupers' burial costs for the county.
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North Yakima
Wash
Yakima
Eban & Flint
Riral
Shaw & Flint
Man In Cleveland Undergoes Two Surgeries While Unconscious
Clement Farley of Cleveland underwent two appendicitis operations while unconscious after fits and was treated at St. Clair hospital. A tattoo reading Won't operate, I've been operated up on twice for appendicitis appeared during preparation for the procedures. Farley soon regained consciousness and was reported all right.
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Cleveland, O
Bay
Clement Farley
Farley
St. Clair Hospital
From Maidenhood to Womanhood Cure Claim Ad
An advertisement touts Zoa Phora as a permanent cure for female health issues tied to puberty and the transition to womanhood. It cites Mrs. Buroh Shoemaker of Grand Rapids praising its effects on her daughter's irregular menses and pain, urging women to write to Zoa Phora Co for a brochure and free medical advice. A $1.00 bottle is offered through druggists.
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Sa Mack
Zoa Phora
Zoo
Phora
Mfr and Makes Cnildblity Easy, Mrs. Buroh
W. Bridge
al. Grand Rapide
Mich
Zom Phora
Zoa Phora Co
Kalamazoo
Will Resurface Virginia Avenue Paused by Council
In Alton Illinois a Monday night explosion at the Illinois Glass Company's works killed 17 year old William Threde and left 4 year old Charles Wilson seriously injured. The Virginia Avenue resurfacing ordinance with asphalt was paused and two improvement resolutions by the works board were defeated by remonstrance.
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Virginia-ave
Alton
Illinois Glass Company
William Threde
Charles Wilson
May Refer to Last Fight Rumor of Battle near Ugly River
London dispatch May 3 reports a rumor of another major clash near the Ugly river involving 80,000 Tusaiana and 80,000 Japanese. Alleged Japanese victory claims 34 Russian guns captured and 200 prisoners, with 20 officers and 1,? men wounded. The report may be belated exaggeration.
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London
Karapatkin
Far East
Yalu River
Bundy
Yalu
Kuropatkin
Rome
Central News
Mukden
Times
Feteraburg
Circus crowd hails Ringling brothers show as best yet
A large audience attended the Ringling brothers circus Monday afternoon and night. The show featured more acts, stunning stunts, and novelty than competitors, with trained horses, elephants, acrobats and clowns delighting all. Madiron Lafollette, daughter of Gav Lafollette, will debut as leading lady in a touring company organized by Walter G. Pyre. Also report of Robbers murdering Uphovan during a highway confrontation, and a health ad touting kidney cleansing benefits for clearer skin.
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Ringling Brothers
Spotaris
Jerasiem
És Rades
Uss Dink Xeuxon
Elnherniely
Elephanta
Madiron
Wiromy
Lafollette
Gav. Lafolletti
Wisconsin University
Walter 4. Pyre
Skinner-Rehan
Harness of old descriptions and Nilus monument plaque
An elderly nurse advertises a soothing syrup for children teething with claims to ease pain and wind colic. The ad touts a twenty-day bottle and positions the product as the best remedy for disorders in infants.
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Mrn Winslow
Map of the World for sale by W B Kniskern
An old advertisement offers a large heavy paper map sized 42 by 64 inches. It highlights features like the Trans-Hiberian Railway and cable routes in Japan, Manchuria, Korea, and the Far East. The seller requests stamps as payment and is based in Chicago.
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Rallera
Japan
Chu
Manchuria
Kores
Far East
W. B. Kniskern
PT. M
Chicago
Northwestern T'y
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