Miscellaneous notes and curiosities from around the world
A collage of brief items includes statistics on women suffrage groups in Britain, notes on albino science and whale bones in English gardens, a tale of a windborne hen relocation, ancient honors to surgeons, a new steamship ballast, an international book expo date in 1914, and various brief notices about clergy anniversaries, library sales, and a marriage incident in Sweden.
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Broomhall Gardens
Kaya
London Globe
Pirth
Forth
Lord Flynn
Broomball
Fierce Conflicts in Budapest Streets
Budapest, Hungary May 2 The general strike called by the socialists yesterday sparked bloody clashes between police and workers across the city. Troops remain near parliament and government buildings as rioting continues setting fires and destroying storefronts. Six killed and 166 wounded 100 seriously police report 200 arrests. Troops and rioters clash again today with guns and stones injuring many.
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Budapest
Hungary
Parliament House
Count Thoma
Tower House
Calvary Church
Neuschious
Troopa
Navy rejects 26000 pounds of beef for Prairie
The Navy Department reports 26000 pounds of beef delivered for the ship Prairie were rejected after inspection. Only 2000 of 28000 pounds were fit to feed the vessel, which sailed with 10000 pounds on board amid plans to rush meat from Norfolk if needed.
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Washington
Navy Department
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Saigon
Norfolk
Guantanamo
Philadelhia
United States Tops All Export Records in 1912 Outlook
Washington reports the fiscal year 1912 ends next month with a new high for foreign commerce. Exports for the year are expected near 2.2 billion dollars, surpassing the 1919 record by about 150 million, while imports reach around 1.6 billion, exceeding 1910's previous high by over 40 million.
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Washington
United States
Commerce and Labor Department
Bureau of Statistics
Man Springs His Own Death Trap at Wyoming Prison
Rawlins Wyoming May 25 A prisoner Joseph Beng or Seng faced execution by hanging and died after triggering a trap by stepping on it and releasing a bucket water. The murder occurred after a confession linked to Evanston Wyoming earlier that year.
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Joseph Seng
Rawlins
Wyo
Joseph Beng
Mam Lloyd
Evanston
Augustea
Passenger ship capsized in Amoy squall storm
A passenger vessel capsized near Amoy during a sudden squall. Four large numbers of natives aboard are unaccounted for with 14 bodies recovered so far. Native shipping suffered considerable damage from the storm.
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Amoy
China
General Booth Eye Bulletin Reports Improvement
London May 25 doctors attending General Booth of the Salvation Army reported after yesterday's cataract operation that the general eye is doing extremely well.
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Booth
London
General Booth
Salvation Army
Wright Showing Signs of Improvement in Dayton
Wilbur Wright, once near death from typhoid fever, is reported by his family to be much improved. His temperature is lower and strength is gradually returning, according to a message from his home in Dayton, Ohio.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wilbur Wright
Howe
Stone's Majority Over 260 in Locomotive Engineers Ruling
Harrisburg May 5 Friends of Warren Stone grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers claim the ballot for the office will announce today Stone has been re elected by a majority from 200 to 300 votes.
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Stone
Harrisburg
Warren Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Charges of graft openly in House debate over telegram costs
Washington records a heated House session as Representative Fitzgerald accuses members of petty graft in telegram spending. The emergency $75,000 appropriation bill faced glare over private messages, with telegram costs cited at $22,000 yearly and one month's bill at $250. Debate split on curbing privileges. strict prohibitions were finally struck down 140 to 102.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Fitzwereld Himeslf
Houe
Fitageraki
Lloyd
Missen Ourl
Fitsgerald
Appropriations Committee
Garner
Texas
Accounts Committee
Mr. Fitzgerald
House
Gillett
Massachusetts
Appalling 1911 Fire Loss Figures Reported
Albany May 26. An annual report by the state insurance department shows fire losses in the United States and Canada for 1910 and 1911 were exceedingly high with 1911 losses exceeding 24 million dollars. Per capita losses far higher than Europe, prompting calls for decisive fire prevention action and stronger bureaus and societies.
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Albany
State Insurance Department
Canada
Europe
Dedicating Monument Marks Pawnee Rock at Site Nine Miles from Larned
May 2 1925 ceremonies marked Pawnee Rock the Santa Fe trail landmark with Daughters of the Revolution State Federation of Women's Clubs and others officiating. The site nine miles from Larned will become a state maintained park on five surrounding acres.
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Topeka
Kan
Pawnee Rock
Daughters of the Revolution
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Kansas Day Club
Women's
Larned
Ihe
Indiana
Connecticut Delegation Weighs Baldwin At Convention
Governor Hardwin of Connecticut may be presented as a presidential candidate at Baltimore if a delegation committee confirms his position. The Democratic state convention urged Connecticut’s 14 votes be cast for Governor Baldwin, and the committee was sent to seek permission to present the issue to the convention.
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New Haven
Conn
Hardwin
Connecticut
Baltimore
Baldwin
Methodist Conference Elects Seven Bishops
In Minneapolis on May 25 the Methodist Episcopal Church elected seven bishops. Lay F. L. Leete of Detroit won on the 23d ballot with 641 votes. H. J. Cooke of New York, church editor, was chosen on the 24th ballot with 625 votes, four over the required total.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lay F. L. Leete
Detroit
Mich
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. J. Cooke
New York
Wes
Cooke
American Woman to Marry German Baron
Berlin May 2. The marriage of Youlhelle Potts Landis wife of Mab J J Heynolds Landis U A, who served at the United States embassy, to Baron Otto von Horeke was announced amid military hosts and diplomatic circles.
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Berlin
Youlhelle Potts Landis
Mab
J. J
Purchase Confederate Seal Readied by Richmond Men
Richmond men Admiral Phoimas Belfridge and N. petitioned, purchased the Confederate Seal of America in Richmond. The item was originally given in 1872 by Col. John F. Minot to the Galen of America, now under new ownership.
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Richmond
Confederate Galen of America
Phoimas
Belfridge, & N
John F. Minot
Darrow May Face Guilty Plea in McNamara Case
In Los Angeles on May 16, Darrow reportedly negotiates a possible guilty plea to the bribery of a juror in the McNamara dynamite case. The state seeks immunity in exchange for full disclosure of Darrow and associates, including defense fund details and names linked to the conspiracy.
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Tos Angeles
Cal
Clarence
Darrow
McNamara
Aiden
California
John Z
James B. McNamarth
Los
Fredericks
Tt Te
McNamaras
John J
James B. McNamara
Times
McNamaray
Kaplan
Schmidt
J. B. McNamara
McNamarax
Puget Sound
Middle West
McNamara Defense Fund
Defense Fund
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Labor
Friends of Labor
Gutalde
Cam
Lincoln Steffens
New York Socialist
McNamarans
Lave Pike
Bieffens
Ktelfouw Vomlig
THAW DENIED JURY TRIAL IN Stanford White KILLER CASE
White Plains May 24 Justice Martin Keogh denied Thaw a jury trial in his bid for freedom. He asked that the question of his sanity be decided by a jury, but the court will rule on the mental condition of the man who killed Stanford White.
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White Plains
Martin Keogh
Harry K. Thaw
Conh Will
Stanford White
Cuban Insurgents Sack Town Near Palma Borina
A band of Negro insurgents under General Ivonez attacked El Caney Del Sitio four miles from Palma Borina, sacking the town and causing heavy damage. Regular troops arrived too late to stop the assault, while volunteers patrolled Santiago and disrupted a man cutting electric light posts.
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Santiago
Cuba
Ivonez
el Caney del Sitio
Palma Borina
Bayina
Coba
Guarda
Caney del Sitio
Ban Tale
el Caney del Billo
Warrington
Guantanamo
United States
San Marcos
Quantanamo
Fidelity Company
Melpomene
Havana
Federal case seeks relief over 10 million dollars in Brazilian coffee
New York May 25 government seeks to restrain 950000 bushels of coffee and appoint a receiver for about 10000000 dollars in Brazilian coffee alleged to violate Sherman law. Hearing set for this afternoon before the circuit court of appeals. Solicitor General Lehmann to argue for the government amid diplomatic exchanges with Brazil.
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New York
Herman Steleken
New York Dock Company
Hrasiian Coffer Trust
Circuit Court of Appeals
Acta
Braxtilian Valorization Committee
Washington
Department of State
Department of Justice
Lehmann
Sunday Quietness in London Streets
London May 1 Quiet streets as transport workers strike curtails many, with up to 100000 central London men laid off though some will finish jobs under union orders. Dock areas calm with peaceful picketing while Covent Garden and Smithfield markets face disrupted supplies. meat market continues normal activity.
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London
Transport
Transport Workers Federation
Covent Garden Market
Smithfield
ELOPING COUPLE MARRY IN DES MOLINOS POLICE STATION
Dex Moines ln May 26. John Almerman witnessed the marriage of his 15 year old daughter to Charles Devers who eloped in March. They were in Des Molinos when the father consented to the ceremony at the police station. The couple left with Zimmerman to seek the mother’s forgiveness before returning where Devers works as a window trimmer.
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Dex Moines
Johon Almmerman
Peathaste
Alton
Charles Devers
Des Molinos
Zimmerman
Devere
Federal Judge Term Limit Advocated in Senate
Washington May 24 Senator raw Lord of Houthole inc to the Senate yesterday advocated a constitutional amendment to fix terms of judges of inferior federal courts. He urged shortening terms to allow voters to refuse re election of unworthy judges. He argued public uneasiness with lifelong tenure in federal courts.
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Washington
Raw Lord of
New Orleans to Newport voyage under Atlantic Fleet flags
The misread message notes the ship following a Mississippi river skirmish and sailing to Newport to rejoin the Atlantic Fleet. It mentions rough weather and meals aboard the vessel while docked near the quay.
New Grand Trunk Head Appointed in London
The gossip page reports that Bassom Jaategh Chamberiie was named president of the Grand Trunk Pail company. Charles Mu, a Titanic survivor, will lead the firm after the previous head’s retirement.
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Grand Trunk
London
Boland Testifies in Archbald Case
Boland testifies about alleged railroad bribery schemes linked to Judge Archbald. He says the Erie Railroad and coal interests manipulated decisions and names two judges who could influence rulings. Cross examination pauses as committee adjourns for Monday.
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Washington
Jadge Archbald
Boland
George Brownell
Erie Company
George Watson
Scranton
Archhbald
Commerce Court
Worthington
Floyd
Darrow Trials Tackle McNamara Juror Bribery Attempts
In Los Angeles Clarence Darrow faces an indictment charging bribery of George Lockwood. Prosecutor Fredericks asserts that Bain and Lockwood were not sole targets of the McNamara jurors corruption bid. The trial opens amid disputes over its length and scope.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McNamara Cave
Clarence
Darrow
McNamara Brothers
George N. Lockwood
Fredericks
Lockwood
Robert F. Bain
McNamara
Welcoming the Money Trust Investigation in Kansas
In Topeka Kansas May 4 J Laurence Laughlin of the University of Chicago urged Kansan bankers to welcome a congressional probe of the money trust He argued that findings of evils from centralized credit could push reform of banking laws to curb financial sharks from New York to across the Mississippi.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansan
Money Trust
J. Laurence Laughlin
University of Chicago
State Bankers’ Association
Representative Hall
Congress
New York
Misalasipp
Ex banker C W Morse returns to New York
Charles W Morse, freed from federal prison at Atlanta, arrived in New York by the Olympic and went to his apartment on West Fifty-eighth Street. He appeared well and said doctors give hope of living for several years, but his return to business will depend on his health.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Weat Fifty-eighth Street
Atlanta
Art
Morse
Madama Coretta, Noted Midget, Killed in Runaway
In Kankakee Illinois on May 29 the self proclaimed armad est midget Madama Coretta was killed in a runaway incident while traveling with a circus. The tragedy ends a celebrated career in the show world.
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Kankakee
Madama Coretta
An Vestes Barred From Persons Of Railroad Workers
A damaged notice fragment mentions attire restrictions for railroad workers including vests and other outer garments. The wording indicates enforcement or policy discussion centered on who may wear specific clothing while interacting with railroad employees.
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Nee Rice
Amundsen Plans North Pole Expedition From Petrograd
Montevideo reports Roald Amundsen intends to sail for the north pole with the same crew who accompanied him on the last voyage. He seeks starting point from Hun Peenstone in March or April and was received by the president.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Grand Jury Indicts Shea on Three Counts
In Deadwood South Dakota the federal grand jury charges Haymund L Shen, former Lew money order clerk, with three counts of embezzlement involving post office funds totaling 3710.67 dollars. The indictments allege theft from the United States depository during his tenure.
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Grand Jury
Shea
Deadwood
Haymund L. Shen
Tee
Lew
Wwe
Federal Grand Jury
Conten Post Office
Cindy
Todkmen
United States
Widener Wills Filed For Probate In Philadelphia
Two Widener estates enter probate as George D. Widener and son Harry Eikins Widener who died in the Titanic disaster are mentioned. P A B Widener supports a trust for Widener Memorial Behood for Crippled Children. Harry Kiking Widener’s library goes to Harvard as the Marry Bikins Widener Memo. The estate totals about 10 million, with portions to widow, children, and grandchildren. three parcels in Philadelphia and Longport are designated for the Widener school trust.
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Philodeipa
May W
George D. Widener
Harry Eikins Widener
P. A. B. Widener
Tanke Vietine
Widener
Harry Kiking Widener
Harvard University
Marry Bikins Widener
Negro Uprising in Cuba Reported Under Control
Havana May 24 A premature report claimed General Fratenso Ivonez was negotiating with government forces but indicates surrender is expected. If rejected, government troops will advance on rebels. A 700 man unit led by General Ketenog set fire to Spanish plantation cane fields. rural guards were unable to intervene.
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Havana
Fratenso Ivonez
Ketenog
Kaperanga
Santa Rowa
Cersee
Spans Livtals
Imparator Launches as World's Largest Vessel in Hamburg
Hamburg May 24 The Hamburg American Line launched the Imparator the largest vessel of its time with a 20765 ton launch weight and expected 64000 ton displacement when completed Emperor William spoke on shipbuilding advances Johannes Burchard Lord Mayor of Hamburg delivered the address The ship features swing-outboard lifeboats three wireless operators and a dynamo system for illumination and wireless apparatus above the waterline Two firefighting mechanisms will oversee navigation and vessel security.
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Hamburg
Germany
Hamburg-American Line
William
Vron
Tha Veansel
Woman Survives Surgery After Buried Metal Remains
An ailing woman receives medical care after doctors surgically remove 1149 carats of metal from her stomach. Surgeons extract lengthy debris including wire, buttons, nails, and broken pieces, noting the complexity of recovery and detailing a long list of items removed. The case coincides with the period’s political note on Totty’s Senate nomination.
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Letitia
Miller
Huy Rae
Crtchen
Will of Colonel Astor Admitted to Probate
New York May 24 The will of Col Juba dacol Astor was admitted to probate by guardians Sam Vincent and Muriel Astor and Mrs Madeline Foren Astor widow. They were discharged after confirming wards were properly cared for and received fees of 25 each.
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New York
Juba Dacol Astor
Harrogate Howler
Ape. c
Sam Vincent
Muriel Astor
Miss Crocker to Sell Most of Her 65 Dogs
A fragmentary item reports Miss Crocker intends selling most of her 65 dogs amid scattered notes and garbled phrases. The text lacks clear details on dates, locations, or buyers, leaving a partial glimpse of a local canine collection.
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Miss Crocker
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Miter Mountain Globe
Gundersor, Gd. and Pub
Wonn Cotfrage
England
Womer
Social
Potithesonioh
Wuttragieta
Women's Liberal Federation
People’s Suffrage Federation
Laborarty
Women's ‘Temperanen Saroclation
Benttieh Uinten
Ite
Women's Co-operative Guild
Anl
Uitimierte
Italy
Norway
Interior
Maine
Peters
San Juan
Spanish America
Columbus
United State
Calis
Porto Rico
Mir
Ide
Hatch
Greeley
Denver
Republican
Darius
Hystaspes
Danccedes
Damocedes
Tella Ua
Trenton
Apla
Lefpale
Royal Academy of Graphic Arts and
Walter ©. Snell
Bureau of Mines
Panama Canal Commissions
Prank A. Hardy
Indian County
Justice of the Peace
Au Mnie
Broadway
New York City
Hue
Murriage Hmeenie Vt Moneyu
Switeerimaud
Aviinne Vamberg
Esth University
Wyoming
Methodist Conference
Darrow Dickers
May
Thaw
New Orleans
Misissippi
Vicksburg
iKeehig Nebrakea
Newport
Athlantic Hieet
Archbald
C. W. Morse
Amundsen
North Pole
Harvard
Rear Admiral Beatty
Tottyson
Senate
Rank Hoully
Astor
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