Leona Steamer Fire Tragedy Off New York Coast Rescue Heroism Noted
Bodies of Leona disaster victims removed to morgue in New York after a fire at sea en route to Galveston. Captain James Wilder and officers led daring rescues amid flames. 13 passengers and crew died in bunk fires. The vessel returned to port with most of her passengers and crew saved. Coroner opened inquiry and Captain Wilder was placed under arrest.
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Trau
New York
Mallory Line
Leona
Chalvestoan
Leone
James Wilder
Floeber
Wilder
Line
Charles Mallory
Galveston
Bee Rew van Jef
Wallace
Meteoric display and earthshake in East Aurora
Residents of East Aurora New York report a giant ball of fire obscuring the moon at 9 05 pm on a Sunday night followed by a curved flame train and a second fiery ball explosion This was followed by distant reports of explosions and multiple houses shaking with no trace of the meteor found afterward.
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East Aurora
N. Y
Tance
New Citizens Street Railway Directors Chosen in Indianapolis
Retiring President Augustus L Mason and director William Tider return from Philadelphia after handing in their resignations. New board includes W W Kurtz bankersedy Crossan R H Rushton Joseph S Neff and V C Houston with Turner and Dundore staying on. Question of a president unresolved as meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
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Indianapolis
St. National Inink
Joseph S. Neff
V. C. Houston
William Jay Turner
Dundore
Philiaelphia
Verner and Melee
F. Dundore
Ar. Turner
Eamploves
Redhread Camptny
Vite
Augustus L. Mason
Turner
Mason
Clessis
Verner
Melee
Messrs. Mason
MeiXee
Grand Hotel
Mayer Talgart
Muller Blieatt
Mr. Latta
Elder
Fider
Peace Settling Over Traveled Europe With Greece Turmoil
May 10 dispatches from London and Washington report moves toward ending the Greece Turkey war on terms acceptable to the victor and the Greek poor. Germany backs the dethroned Greek dynasty, wants indemnities and frontier changes, while Crete may be ceded but Thessaly remains secure. Potential Turkish victories loom before outside intervention.
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Germany
Crete
Thessaly
Joumakoe
Eidbem Pasha
Greece
Cross-Complaint Charges Conspiracy in Mutual Life Case
In Indianapolis, a cross-complaint accuses Sullivan Hilligoss of conspiring to wreck Mutual Life Insurance Company, challenging the receiver appointment. The court will investigate the charges and consider admitted parties alongside Hilligoss while continuing demurrer debate and receivership action. Also noted is Nellie Noon, a Good Shepherd case victim, identified as Mrs. John Flynn of Ohio Falls, whose body was sent to Jeffersonville.
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Gal
Hilligoss
Smith
Hills- Goss
Tie
Capt. Myers
Green
Crawford
Crawford and Filligogs
Harvey
Kate Gienger
Hugh J. Needham
Jelizabeth Needham
Charlotte P. Needham
L. D. Hay
EK. T. Huron
Moore, Beveridge
Nellie Noon
His Legs Cut Off In Train Crossing Tragedy
John Dunn aged 18 of St Lynn street was struck by a train at Leota street crossing Saturday night. His legs were severed and he died at City hospital a few hours later. Ambulance was summoned but physicians refused to move the body fragments, citing the man’s fatal condition. Friends denounce the action while Dr Bell and President Morrison defend the decision.
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John Dunn
St Lynn-st
Leota-st
City
Dunn
City Hospital
Bell
Morrison
Board of Health
Tragedy Near Coatesville Rail Yard Claims 22-Year-Old Drover
Cheever Davis of Coatesville Indiana was killed Saturday night when he boarded a Vandalia freight train moving through the yards west of the city. He fell from the moving train and died at the City hospital around midnight. Coroner Brayton notes injuries to both legs and knee from the fall on rough ties. Davis worked for his father, a miller, and rode the freight to avoid remaining in town over Sunday since no trains stop there on the Sabbath.
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Cheever Davis
Coatesville
Ind
Davis
Wis
Brayton
Death of A. H. Sturtevant Implement Man
A. H. Sturtevant, noted implement dealer, died at 447 N. Meridian St. at 10 30 Sunday evening after years of paralysis and a final illness. Born in Beards town TH, son of C C Sturtevant long secretary of Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, he lived in Moline and Indianapolis before managing his own business in Indiana. He married Anna McEnery in 1871. survived by his wife, one daughter Mrs W W Carter, and two sisters Mrs G G W Clayton of DeKalb Mo and Mrs EB d Stoddard of Blount SD. Funeral Tuesday at 4 from the home. burial Crown Hill private.
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A. H. Sturtevant
Meridian St
Mr. Sturtevant
Beardstown
C. C. Sturtevant
Chamber of Commerce of
Minneapolis
Moline
Indianapolis
Anna McEnery
Ill
W. W. Carter
G. G. W. Clayton
DeKalb, Mo
EB. d. Stoddard
Blount, &. D
Crown Hill
Greece recalls troops as front lines shift to peace talks
Greece has recalled its troops from the front and announced that peace negotiations are expected to begin immediately. The move comes as diplomatic efforts accelerate, signaling a potential end to ongoing hostilities.
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London
Greece
Turkey and Greece peace terms outlined by Turkish note
Vienna dispatch reports Greece must pay a 3 million pound war indemnity and cede frontier advantages at Prevesa Damasi and Milonia. It calls for abrogation of Crete special treaties and removal of the Greek ironclads squadron. Turkey seeks autonomous Crete with restricted powers and participation by Crete in Turkey’s governance.
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Vienna
Meyd
Turkey
Greece
Taper
Prevesa
Damasi
Milonia
Crete
Toy Torpedoes Cause Alarm Near Bee Line Depot
A box of toy torpedoes dropped by Bert Childers of McTarland transfer company exploded, severely cutting his left eyelid near the Bee Line freight depot by the viaduct. No broader damage was reported. witnesses described a terrific blast and surrounding fear.
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Bee Line
Bert Childers
McTarland Transfer Company
Season ticket sale for May music festival at Big Four office
Tickets go on sale at the Big Four ticket office until Tuesday evening. Next Thursday morning single concert seats go on sale with numbers issued two hours ahead. Calve night is expected to draw high demand. Saturday afternoon children’s chorus will be a drawing card.
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Big Four
Children’s Chorus
Oscar Wilde to Be Released From Reading Prison
London May 10 The once controversial writer Oscar Wilde is set to be released a week from next Wednesday after completing two years of hard labor. He is reported to be healthy and content with prison life, having been granted permission to retain his long hair as his only special favor.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Reading
Dustless Oats Ad And Castor Listed Address
Ad reads feed for horse Janes Dustless Oats and Dr Hiram G Castor at 288 Massachusetts are with hours 9 to 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays and Sunday. The text shows garbled times and locations.
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Hiram G. Castor
Massachusetts
Mrs Small Dies of Tuberculosis at City Hospital
Mrs Isabel Small 55, a widow, died Sunday at City hospital from tuberculosis. She lived with her son in the Ryan block and was brought to the hospital unconscious on Saturday. Coroner Braylon conducted an autopsy.
South Carolina meeting on park lands funds urged
A heated appeal asks northeast residents to join a Tuesday night rally at Flash kamp's hall Marlboro county town Cilio to demand a share of a 300000 park land appropriation. A series of violent and odd incidents, trials, and political rumors are noted.
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Flashkamp's Hall
Old Highth-st
Hillside-ave
Battle for Omaha Mayoral Office Sparks City Hall Siege
In Omaha on May 19, Mayor Frank J. Moore forces entry to his office as armed police guard the doors while retiring mayor Broatch is absent. The city shows two mayors two councils and two police commissions as mandamus actions loom and tensions rise amid a chaotic political standoff with no violence expected.
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Omaha
Neb
Frank J. Moore
Broatch
Moore
Col. Moore
Kreateh
New Council
Pleasant Sunday Outing Amid Rain Soured Hats and Trousers
The day brought warm plans for parks at Fairview Broad Ripple and Garfield with crowds of young men and maidens in spring clothes. Cyclists enjoyed the paths despite a south wind as bands were canceled at Broad Ripple. Rain ended evening outings, ruining hats and outfits but not dampening spirits among the wandering crowds.
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Fairview
Broad Ripple
Garfield Parks
Rev Smith Opposes Saloon Exclusion Movement
Rev J Cumming Smith, pastor of Tabernacle church, argued Sunday night against branding the movement to exclude saloons from the North side residence district as a preachers movement. He criticized the plans, urged education of the people, and suggested business leaders were connected to liquor traffic and funding his salary.
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Re. Smith
Mass Meeting to Debar Saloon North of Tenth Avenue
A mass meeting of citizens from the northeast city area will be held at the Third Christian Church corner Ash Street and Thirteenth Street Tuesday evening. The purpose is to further consider plans to bar saloons from the district north of Tenth Avenue.
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Citi
Third Christian Church
Ash-st
Thirteenth-st
Old Home-ave
Tenth-at
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