Thousands apply for original pensions under order 7
Washington May 4 Thousands of applicants seek original pensions and increases under order No 7, promulgated in March by Secretary Hiteneork under president's direction. The order accepts one year of age as evidence of disability for a monthly pension of three dollars, with 11,500 applications logged by April 30. Ware expects few pensions before June 1. credits accrue from the application date. In Nashville, Magness attempted to wreck an L and N mail train. B Woods 15 jailed for obstructing the track after being promised 2 1/2 cents by an unknown man to place obstructions. Trotha appointed to command German Southwest Africa troops. Wildcraft reported damaged after a severe gale near Norfolk. ceiling cleaners advertised with a three hour, one thousand foot job.
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Washington
Hiteneork
Commisafomer Ware
Tatk
Ware
Magness
Nashville
Tenn
Kidney Pain Relief Teaches Patient’s Nighttime Breakthrough
E. and Webb of 12 Wright Street describe initial kidney pains growing into a dull backache that disturbed sleep. After using Deans Kidney Pills from Henry J Huders drug store, the pains vanished and the backache fully disappeared.
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E. &. Webb
Wright St
Dean
Henry J. Huders
Directens
Attica Farmer Kills Self with Dynamite Charge
John Cariion a farmer in Attica Indiana committed suicide Monday night by detonating dynamite. His son, awakened by the blast, found his headless body. Carlson had spent five years in an asylum and was released last month as cured.
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Attica
Ind
John Cariion
Hare
Carlson
Wade brothers face execution after penitentiary fight
In Co Lem en h on May 4 the Wade brothers, caged in the penitentiary, fought over a claim of blame for bringing them to the death chair. Ben Wade struck Al with his fist and Al retorted, a clash seen as a turning point. Also in Louisville on May 4 Kentucky Republicans endorsed Roosevelt and named delegates to Chicago. Indicted banker Ed C. Brown faced four embezzlement counts in Sheldon Iowa. Educational YWCA classes scheduled an exhibition on Wednesday night. A clearance sale offered 1000 floor cleaners for three hours on Thursday at Peoples Outfitting Co. 10 W Washington Street.
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Colemenh
Wade
Ben Wade
Haw
Ben
Brown
Sheldon
Ed C. Brown
Iowa Railroad Commission
Sheldon State Bank
Postmaster Bartling Celebrates 50 Years in Addison
Addison Alabama May 4 Henry Bartling completed his fiftieth year as postmaster after being appointed by President Pierce. A staunch Democrat of the old school he endured wartime shunning for his views. Across administrations he retained support from villagers and is hailed as Father Bartling at age 78 as one of the nation's oldest postmasters by length of service.
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Addison
Henry Bartling
Hare
Pierce
Bartling
Wavas
Parker Delegates and Convention Chaos at Evansville
Evansville May 4 After a turbulent mags convention Parker delegates favorable to Judge Parker were chosen for president Hearst men may contest the election and a sharp fight is inevitable before the credential committee Confusion broke noses as Hearst and Parker factions each selected delegates with the Parker side armed with county credentials and Hearst delegates set for contest
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Evansville
Parker
Hearst
William Rogers
Parker Forcen
Nolan
County Committee
Hearat
Marion Daylight Robbery at Local Machine Company
Marion Indiana May 4 robbers entered the office of a machine and boiler company during lunch hour. They forced open a large safe with a sledge hammer and chisel, taking nearly 400 in cash, several checks and a watch valued at 3. Several workers were nearby but unaware until an attaché returned from lunch.
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Marion
Ind
Marion Machine and Boiler Company
Two Fatally Injured In London Train Wreck
A derailed wagon carrying Capla con and school children overturned near Shandally. All occupants were injured, two fatally, in the accident reported to the Exchange telegraph company.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Comq
Wagunette
Shandally
Breach of promise case filed by Mrs Cross against W J Oliver
Mrs Nannie Cross of Atlanta sues Tennessee Central contractor and receiver W J Oliver in Knoxville for 100000 dollars claiming a breach of promise to marry. The suit names Cross as former wife of P Cross and alleges abundant evidence of a betrothal with Oliver, who is now married.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Nannie Cross
Atlanta
W. J. Oliver
Millonaire
Tennessee Central Railroad
Croan
P. Cross
Mise Ranbury
Oliver
Teamsters Strike In Chicago Over Wages And Work
Chicago workers in the Teamsters union protested Wednesday as more than 40 firms in the cement, stone, iron, and gravel supply chain affected the city. Drivers sought a 260 day wage, previously paid 25 cents, amid job actions and cleaning duties described in scattered notes. The dispute involved the broader union membership and raised tensions over working conditions and pay.
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Teamsters
Chicago
Stone and Cement Teamsters
Panama Takeover Ceremony Marks Aerial Flags Rising
Old Glory Panama reports that control of the Panama Canal passed to the United States on a ceremonious Wednesday. The event concluded with the raising of the American flag marking the transfer of authority.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Atrip
United States
Republicans set tariff as chief issue in campaign
In Washington on May 4, leaders including Roosevelt and Aldrich preview a tariff plank echoing 1896, signaling a revision if Republicans win in November. The platform also pledges trust curbs, standard monetary policy, and opposition to disfranchisement while urging restoration of credit to the nation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Comnotun N. Biss
Republican Ex Monal Committee
Aldrich
Ttway
Republican Party
South
Cyclone Vici disrupts Illinois Republican convention
At Peoria May 4 the Republican county convention reported a sensational incident as Hanna City delegate H H Pinkerton rushed the platform with coat torn and collar split. He claimed county clerk and congressional candidate Lures Butts had attempted to kidnap him. Butts fled, was defeated later that day, and confessed to the attempted abduction.
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Peoria
Colar
H. H. Pinkerton
Hanna City
Lures Butts
Reeran
Butts
Ory
Davie license ordinance faces grocers and druggists
A Davie ordinance to license grocers and druggists selling liquor faces opposition from saloonkeepers and druggists affected, arguing it would allow broader, unrestricted business at homes and require payments within limited hours under new restrictions. Reports also note other late stateside items on banking, crime, mayoral elections, and grain markets.
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Davie
Drugmlats
Satoonkeenera Aay
On Finance
Indianapolis Livestock Sale Report and Market Totals
Readable cattle hogs and sheep market notes from Indianapolis and East Buffalo listings show receipts, price ranges, and itemized categories. Key figures include steer and heifer prices, hogs described as active and varied, and lamb and wool prices with regional quotes and typical tonnage.
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Inapolis
Cattla
Indianapolis
Mity du Receipts
Markey
Uva
Chotsa
East Buffalo Livestock
East Buffalo
Sheen and Lambe
Scara
Yarkera
New York Stock Market Opens Amid Mixed Signals
The May 4 market report shows varied activity with copper, steel, and energy issues trading unevenly. Investors monitor Western weather and Hartinvin’s return, while railroad and agriculture sections add to a broad spectrum of gains and losses across exchanges.
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New York
York
Saat
Tle
Union Pavitic
Paul
Steet
Pennsylvania
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