President Roosevelts dog injures Navy clerk
Pete the presidents terrier patrolling the White House grounds attacked John T. Thomas an assigning clerk in the navy department today in broad daylight. Thomas was knocked to the ground as police and guards restrained the dog. Thomas suffered damaged trousers and minor injuries but remained able. He quipped that being bitten by the president’s dog is an odd distinction.
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Washington
Pete
Roosevelt
White House
John T. Thomas
Navy Department
Thomas
Navy Building
Whitehouse
Cannibalism Reported Among South Seas Natives
Vancouver dispatch notes that the steamer Sumatra found widespread cannibalism among villagers at the Sir Charles Hardy group in the south seas. The German governor sent the yacht Seestern. all villages were razed and 11 leaders jailed at Herbertshope, with one escapee among the prisoners.
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Scripps-Mchanne Press Association
Vancouver
B.C
Sydney
Sumatra
Sir Charles Hardy
South Seas
Hahl
Herbertshope
Clash in Authority Shakes Cuban Command
Havana May 16 All army officers under Gen. Barry the Cuban military commander have been ordered to report to Havana immediately. The move follows a reported slash in authority between Gen. Barry and Gov. Magoon the civil governor of Cuba.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Havana
Barry
Cuba
Magoon
Sweetheart to bury him in New York funeral
Gen Henry Roland Douglass Maciver who died Monday will be buried by his former sweetheart Miss Mary Dillon of Louisville Kentucky She arrived in New York to arrange the funeral She is described as wealthy and had arranged the plans today in New York
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Scrippsa-McRae Press Association
New York
Henry Roland Douglass Maciver
Mary Dillon
Louisville
Dillion
C. N. Landon
Soise
Mr and Mrs Greer Host Card Party Entertainment
Mr and Mrs 8 R Greer of 1439 N Meridian Street hosted a card party Thursday evening. Guests were entertained by Harry Fiddler a mimic and impersonator assisted by R B Shelton pianist.
New Jury Panel Sought in Haywood Trial in Idaho
Deputies rode miles to summon a new panel of 100 potential jurors as William D. Haywood’s trial faced delays. Defense and prosecution held meetings on witness lists while jurors questioned for bias faced dismissal chances. Judge Wood signaled broad latitude in jury selection amid tense court atmosphere.
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Idaho
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
Nevada
Contiguous Territory
Hawley
Ewing
Moyer and Haywood
Yates
Woods
Preston and Smith Convicted in Silva Murder Case
The jury in Goldfield Nevada returned verdicts last night finding Preston guilty of murder in the second degree with a ten years to life sentence and Smith guilty of voluntary manslaughter with a one to ten year term.
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Scripps-McRae Press
Goldfield
Nev
Preston
Smith
Silva
Industrial Workers of the World
Merchants Decide Noon Closings for Monument Unveiling
At a Thursday Merchants' Association meeting members voted to close all shops at noon on May 30 to allow employees to witness the unveiling ceremonies of the T-ten monument.
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Merchants’ Association
T.-ten
Springtime Kidney Health Tonic Boasts Simple Home Recipe
An old advertisement touts a Home remedy to cleanse blood and support kidney function. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion half an ounce Compound Kargon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces to mix and take after meals and at night. The piece claims physicians endorse the mixture for spring cleansing and overall health.
Billy Berner Stars In City Bowling Tourney
Billy Berner led the city bowling tourney with a 63 average game while totaling 16 pins over two games. Peacock, a scratch bowler, claimed second with 598 series and Seidensticker placed third with 592 despite a two pin handicap. Other scores included Resener, Knox, Brinkmeyer, and Fox among several players.
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Peacock
Seidensticker
Berner
O. Seidensticker
Resener
Cnesversee
R. Knox
Brinkmeyer
Fox
Holloway
Milender
Pritchett
Coral
Nillus
Bargain-priced Petticoats and Home Goods On Saturday
In a Saturday sale a variety of garments and home items are discounted. Cambric petticoats with Indianen ruffles drop from 2.50 to 1.98, with other petticoats, corset covers, and drawers advertised alongside fans, corsets, and accessories. Also listed are mens suspenders and socks, dresses, cleaning and household goods with reduced prices.
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Denies Fight Was Fixed
O'Brien claims crooked arrangements tainted the Burns bout with McCarey and Burns. He alleges Nolan knew, a coin flip was proposed to decide knockouts, and that a $30,000 purse was never intended. Byrne says he refused to fight unless bets were off, while McCarey and Burns deny the framing and cite O'Brien seeking a fake match for profit. Jeffries says O'Brien proposed a Nevada fake for an $80,000 purse, which Jeffries declined.
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McCarey
Pacific Athletic Club
Nolan
O'Brien
Tommy Byrne
O’brien
Eyton
Burn
Los Angeles
Isurns
Jim Jeffries
Jack O'Brien
Nevada
Jeffries
Jury Discharged In Assault and Robbery Case
The jury in the Thomas Sullivan and John Edgey assault and robbery case reported it could not agree and was dismissed by Judge Irvin after about 28 hours deliberation. Eight jurors favored acquittal and four favored conviction on the last ballot. Prosecutor Hooton may seek another trial, but not during this term. bond remains $3,000 for each defendant as they await bond filings.
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Thomas Sullivan
John Edgey
Irvin
Elliott R. Hooton
Edgey and Sullivan
Institute Closes After Evening at First Presbyterian
The Sabbath School Institute concluded with a Thursday service at the First Presbyterian church. Speakers included Rev James A Worden of Philadelphia Rev S R Fargeon of Cedar Rapids and BW Sulzer of Minneapolis.
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First Presbyterian Church
James A. Worden
Philadelphia
R. Fargeeon
Cedar Mapice
BW. Sulzer
Minssapo
The Pied Piper Could Get Work on Wabash Street
In a civic satire, residents describe Wabash street’s mice surge after underground conduit work by the telephone company. Nervous women fear disturbances as rodents move from old houses to modern flats seeking shelter, prompting hope for quieter nights and cleaner kitchens. If relief fails, the magic piper may return to Indianapolis.
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Wabash-st
Board of Safety
Wabash St
Telephone Company
Hamlin
Piper
Indianapolis
Who Is the Anti-Christ Apollyon Sermon
Rev JT Ji Nelson schedules Sunday morning sermon at 10 45 at Penticost Tabernacle 223 N New Viercey st. The topic asks who is the anti Christ Apollyon what is his business when will he appear and how will he be revealed by the letters that form his name.
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JT. Ji. Nelson
Penticost Tabernacle Church
New Viercey-st
Apollyon
Investigation Opened Into Slavery Ring Tied to Greek Bosses
State department begins probe based on Mayor Charles A. Lockwalter's information into alleged slavery involving Greek leaders who run shoe shining parlors in major cities. The inquiry traces importation and holding of victims by Greek operators.
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State Department
Charles A. Lockwalter
United States
King of Saxony Thrown From Horse at Oschatz
May 10 reports from Dresden say the King of Saxony was thrown during Uhlan regiment maneuvers at Oschatz. He was stunned but recovered and remounted.
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Scripps-McRae Preas Association
Dresden
King of
Saxony
Uhlan Regiment
Oschatz
Boy Crushed by Engine Injures Cousin at Ray Street Tracks
Two 12 year old boys, John Brodrick and Patrick Lyons, were injured near the J. M. & I. railroad tracks on Ray street. John had his right foot crushed above the ankle and was taken to the city hospital by ambulance with his cousin riding along in distress. The ambulance, under Dr. George Studer, conveyed both boys to surgery as Pat expressed concern and sought reassurance before the operation. John lived at 244 Beckingst.
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John Brodrick
Ray St
Patrick Lyons
George Studer
Patrick
Pat
City Hospital
Johnny
Dr. Studer
Beckingst
Burns and Reynolds sign for Colma heavyweight bout
Tom Burns and Barney Reynolds representing Bill Squires signed to stage a Canadian versus Australian heavyweight fight on Decoration Day afternoon at Colma under Jimmy Coffroth. If Coffroth worries street car traffic, the bout may move to July 4. A referee was agreed, with Jeffries chosen as official if the Australian wins, and he pledged to fight Sukes otherwise.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tommy Burns
Barney Reynolds
Bill Squires
Colma
Jimmy Coffroth
Coffroth
Reynolds
Jeffries
Sukes
Verdict of murder returned against Palmer
London May 10 a Croydon police court verdict of murder was returned against English pugilist Palmer who killed a man named Cheat on April 24. Palmer shrieked and fainted upon hearing the decision, while his wife and sister also caused a scene and were removed from the courtroom.
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London
Croydon
Pedra
Palmer
Cheat
The Handy Doctor In Your Vest Pocket
A compact enamel box promotes Cascarets as a health insurance for the vest pocket. Six tablets act like bowel exercising medicine rather than a bile driver or oily laxative, strengthening intestinal muscles to prevent future illness.
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West Pocket
Sterling Remedy Company
Woman's Arm Fractured In Street Fall
Mrs. Robert J. Burdette honorary vice president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs was jostled by a passerby in a crowd in Los Angeles and fell, fracturing her left elbow joint on the pavement.
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Scrippe-MecRae Press Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert J. Burdette
Museum granted at White City to aid Irvington home
Officers of the White City company lease the building last year used by the baby incubator to the Hartwig Kalley National Home Missionary association for a museum this year. Ticket proceeds will benefit the home for aged people in Irvington as a permanent endowment.
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White City
Hartwig-Kalley National Home
London paupers live in luxury in Hammersmith workhouse
The London Workhouse in the borough of Hammersmith is described by the local government board as lavish and spacious. Investigators note electric lighting ornate entrances and fine furnishings while reporting the paupers enjoy idle leisure within the facility.
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Edward
London
Hammersmith
Socialist Council
Atkins Memorial Association Plans Memorial Day Ceremony
The Atkins Memorial association of E. C. Atkins & Co. employees organizes annual Memorial Day rites begun in 1965. Graves of former workers will be decorated. Newly elected officers include President Stephen Kessler Vice President Alonzo Wilson Treasurer Walter Williams and committee members George J. Gebhardt Rudolph Bauer and Herrman Heinrich.
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Atkins Memorial Association
E. C. Atkins & Co
Stephen Kessler
Alonzo Wilson
Walter Williams
Tragic double murder suicide in Pittsburgh home
In Pittsburgh on May 10 Alexander Sigsworth returned home to find his wife Carrie Sigsworth and their 18 month old child dead from gunshot wounds. He had killed them then shot himself, with despondency and ill health listed as the causes.
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Carrie Sigsworth
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