National Aid Topic Opens Highway Funding Talks
A crowded St Louis session at the Roads Convention featured Senator A C Latimer of South Carolina opening with an address on National Aid. Winthey Scarritt of the Automobile Club of America followed on Roads Automobiles and CWwillgathon as other speakers detailed highway finance, public works, and military perspectives.
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St Louis
A.C. Latimer
South Carolina
Wedonday
Music Hall
Winthey Scarritt
Automobile Club of
Ameria
Tm Chet
Wy Hon
Manuel Alonisio Diax
Deparment of Public Works
Havana
Frank E. Neving
United States Mail Service
Tog
W. J. Vandiver
Congress
Nelson A. Miles
Con. Miles Wald
Gol Ponds
Leas Ben
A W. Campbell
Canada
Great Britain
Dean
Haavelal
Helmer Bernharidt
Sweden
St. Banis
Wilson
Aeshoniaine
Monster sea lion incident aboard transcontinental train
A messenger aboard a California to New York train near Kanes City reports a monster sea lion transported from San Francisco to New York escaped its tether. It attacked two guard dogs, then charged the passenger car. May shot the animal after it advanced. The creature died, piercing the messenger’s foot and forcing retreat to the rear baggage pile.
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Keonene City
Mayow
Well Fargo Bapresk
Weat
California
Atehieon
Jool
Bers
Girl Tries to Kill the Cain at the Oxar
The Breslover Zeitung reported on a May 11 plot to kill a life at the oxar while he reviewed troupes to St. Petersburg. The would-be regicide Mile Mereschowsky, 20, daughter of a noted physician and privy counselor, was with the imperial party. a bomb was found under her cloak. She admitted intuition urged the attack but said she was condemned to death.
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Breslover Zeitung
Oxar
St. Petersburg
Mile Mereschowsky
Imperial Party
Opening of Chinese Ports Includes Wei Shi En Station
Imperial list notes open ports including Wei Shi En and Chou Teun on Me Shan Tune peninsula and Chow Choon industrial area as part of provincial access. Dates for bids shown for May 26 in Missouri and Guthrie Oklahoma projects appeal for public building expansions. Washington reports temperance groups push canal prohibition with President Roosevelt backing via correspondence.
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Peking
Chlaisnru
Wei Shi En
Chou Teun
Me Shan
Chow Choon
Kai Chan
Chuang Fu
Wihahington
Treasure Department
St Joseph
Guthrie
Oklo
Supreme Court to Adjourn May 31
The Supreme Court met and issued opinions before announcing it would adjourn for the term on May 31 after a reemsa with the Diet.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Bupreate Court of the
United States
Heliveria
Toe Ehief
Fire destroys Perrine hotel and stables in Oklahoma City
A midnight fire destroyed the Perrine hotel and boarding stables in Oklahoma City. Fire officials say guests escaped unharmed though the hotel suffered complete loss with about 4000 dollars in damage.
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Okahoma City
Okla
Pire
Perrine
Japs surprise enemy and land at Kai-Chou
Niuehwang May 16. The Rushis were surprised by the appearance of the enemy at Kai-Chau twenty miles south of Yin-Kow this morning. Nine transports landed 1,000 troops, with others to land tonight and tomorrow. Japanese warships shelled the area from 4 AM. Russians are withdrawing as Japanese approach. News from St Petersburg notes the Miyako destruction with mixed confirmation and reports of disrupted railway north of Kin-Chow.
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Niuehwang
Kai-Chau
Wyin-Kow
Karepatdin
Port Arthur
Dilvites Peoetven
Kin-Chow No
Kuroki
Pung Wane
Guneral Kiitorkehin
Tee Ewes
Sie Javinese
Frank LieeVare
Japanese Armies Close To Russian Forces In Manchuria
Reports from Ninhowang and Ninekwang indicate a large Japanese force in southern Manchuria with a smaller unit moving toward Liao Yang. Japanese troops reportedly control most of southern Manchuria except Port Arthur, with fortifications at Dalney and Kietau destroyed to draw Russian forces. Subordinate changes in Saint Petersburg see General Ameswiltella relieved and General Geunt Keller appointed to succeed Tylin Ever. In New York, the Supreme Court upholds immigration agency ethics and anarchist execution laws.
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Ninekwangate RalPing
Rhab-Chow
Ninohwang
Liao- Yang
Niuchwang
Manchuria
Port Artue
KieGtau
Fort Dalney
Mort Arthur
Turner
Armeniaa
Washington
Jaekide Rulon
New York
Wormer
Theophiton
Circuit Court
Southern District of
Mines and collision cost Japanese two warships
A official report from Admiral Toga details the sinking of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse after hitting a mine near Port Arthur on May 15. A second clash saw the cruiser Yoshino rammed and sunk in fog, with heavy loss of life among officers and crew.
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Hatsuse
Port Arthur
Init
Yoshino
Savent
Thurston
Toga
Hatsuse Wae Ornane
Eoutheaut
Hole
Chefoo
Bhishishima
Asami
Secretary Wilson On Good Roads At World’s Fair
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson spoke at the good roads conven tion in the Missouri building at the World's Fair. He urged making road building part of the agricultural relief program and received an ovation. Gov. Tuchelsteer of New Hampshire and Gov. Bachelder followed with talks on road methods and rural needs. Deputy speakers from Canada and engineering circles noted ongoing belterment efforts. Gen. Tyner denied charges in a conspiracy case, and Kansas planned a May 9 celebration for the Kansas Nebraska bill anniversary in Topeka.
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St. Louis
Good Roads
State Assembly
Missouri
James Wilwoo
Wilson
Moore
M. J. Tuchelsteer
Hampshirs
National France
Gov
Bachelder
A.W. Campbell
Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Tyner
Washington
James MI. Tyner
Tyner Barrett
Wedlnesday
Poet Office
Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Nebraska
Taft
British to Protect Interests in Chinese Port
The British gunboat Sipiogic, recently withdrawn from Niochwong, sailed on Thursday to return to that port to pursue protection of British residents.
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Sipiogic
Niochwong
Train wreck in Missouri kills engineer and injures ten
A head on collision between freight No v7 and passenger No 8 near Madmont Missouri leaves engineer Andrew Keith of Memphis dead and ten passengers seriously hurt. Six wounded sent to St Louis hospital, others to Poplar Bluff. Cause cited as a misread order. debris blocks tracks and delays traffic.
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Tren Mountain
Krailroad
St. Louis
Madmont
Andrew Keith
Memphs
St. Lowia
Milesouth
Pacfic
Piedmont
Lewper
Trelaht
Poplar Eynet
Chinese Bandits Attack Russian Mines Near Port Adana
Reports say Chinese soldiers attacked a railway and mine complex near Port Adana, driving out Russian officials, looting works, and retreating as Russians and local guards repelled the assault. Fifty attackers were killed, with two Japanese officers among seventeen prisoners.
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Siao Yong
Port Adana
Vantal
Thev Yang
Con Fonge
Officers Elected At Session Of Odd Fellows
Officiers elected at the Odd Fellows session with Bi owls G. f. Lydys of Springfield Mo leading to second grand master of the Missouri Grand Lodge. Four candidates sought grand master and seventy four for grand Waren. total lodges 622 with 45,081 members. Rebekah State Association Missouri elected officers. National Rebekah Day observed at the World’s Fair. Also notes on Minnesota State Medical Society convention and various international items from Baku and Paris.
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Bi Owls
F. Lydys
Springfield
Wedgesday
Missouri
Od Fellows
B. J. Eastin
St. Joseph
Thurmlay
Grit Master
Teventy
Grand Waren
Rebekah State Association of Missouri
Hell
Nnational Rebekah
Fialr
Frivernal
Transfer of US Cruiser Denver to Captain Murdock
The United States cruiser Denver was formally transferred Tuesday at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Commandant Wilde delivered the vessel to Captain Joseph H. B. Murdock, who will take command.
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Denver
Philadelphia
United States
Phil Delphia Navy
Wilde
Joseph HB. Murdock
Gillespie Keeps Out Damaging Evidence in Murder Trial
The ongoing murder trial of Mins Elkateth sees Judge Downey scolding defendant James Gillespie for provocative behavior toward officers. Key witness Marial Overley testifies about James Citapie’s gun test, while the defense blocks broad gun-ownership inquiries, shaping the trial’s testimony.
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Rising Sun
James Gillespie
Mer
Myron Barbour
Belle Seward
Mins Elkateth
Trewlay
Downey
Ate Forneye
Jim Gilles
Cillespie
Gillespie
Maral Ovverley
Janes Citapie
Overley
Hemp
Jefenwr
Five Die Hard Derailed Train Wreck Injures Five
Five persons were injured when the Perry extension train derailed south of Hannibal Missouri after leaving the city. Baggage car and coach derailed with several passengers trapped. Names included George Ries of Conefer and others who were hospitalized, some transported to New Lead for treatment. The wreck occurred after a derailment near the river in the afternoon.
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Vwennihal
Perry Extension
St Louie
Hanital
Hannibal Aiter
George Ries
Conefer
Cme Tea
Torre
SOF Chater
Fellow Servant Rule Interpreted by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court ruled the fellow servant doctrine applies in railroad cases, denying damages to a widow after a fireman’s death in a collision caused by a telegraph operator’s negligence. The decision upholds Missouri and lower court holdings in the case of Allie Adinon versus Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Another note reports a jury deadlock in the Feeley murder trial in Nevada, Missouri, with no verdict after twenty four hours.
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Wallingtion
Supremee Court of the
Unite States
Trenmian
Aguliet Lie Railroad Company
Allie Adinon
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Brer
Oa Dixon
Feeley
Pathe
Moo
Jmlge Graves
Robert N. Ferley
Nevada
Martin Moore
Defenie
Child’s Neck Broken in Runaway Near Evansville
John Waterman a farmer was riding with his wife and four children plus Mine Lillie Ruente when a frightened pony bolted. Chara the Divyearohdangecer was thrown against a telephone pole and suffered a broken neck.
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Evansville
Ind
John Waterman
Lillie Ruente
Forsey
Ron
Chara
Life Sentence for James Saunders in Keysport Murder Trial
In Keysport James Saunders was found guilty of first degree murder in Ve first degra case. The jury sentenced him to life in the Penitentiary.
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James Sanders
Carlyle
James Saunders
Keysport
Esday
Japanese Raise Breastworks on Liao Vang Road Withdrawal
Gen Sakhbaroff reports Japanese forces retired ten days from the Liao Vang road to Chan villian Base and evacuated Ball vehun. They moved to Peng Wang Cheng where they are raising earthworks.
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St. Petersburg
Sakhbaroff
Liao Vang Road
Chanvillian Base
Ballvehun
Peng-Wang-Cheng
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