Sculpture plans set for Jefferson statue in public parks
Congress authorizes a $100,000 statue of Thomas Jefferson by Augustus St Gaudens. Secretary Root reports the commission aims to complete the work once health allows. Delays stemmed from Secretary Hay's death. efforts reflect long-argued memorial recognition.
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Condelay
Hay
Congress
Jefferson
Monticello
Bacon
Georgia
Daniel
Virginia
White House
Capitol
Vesuvius Rains Mud An Apriluous Naples Flood
Torrential rains over Vesuvius flood Naples ruining peasant houses and drowning animals. The displaced seek refuge as ash and mud descend on the area. Local authorities and volunteers assist in evacuation efforts amid ongoing bad weather.
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Newa Association
Naples
Vesuvius
Peace in Coal Fields Reported by Barr
Barr said a conference with anthracite miners would restore peace in the coal region and lead to operators re employing all discharged men. Also notice: Wanted room and board for a lady and a little boy with daytime care for the boy at L. J. Jordans.
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Scripps News Association
Philadelphia
Barr
L. J. Jordans
Calvary Choir Reform Aims at Cavan Baptist Church
Info fragment describes a parish choir organized under Edward Morriss Rowan at Calvary Baptist Church to remedy defects. A four section plan hews to King Solomon's Temple structure. Nearby, Charles Westlake died after leaping from a locomotive cab as a Baltimore and Ohio Express train halted near a burning bridge, saving passengers.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Calvar
Cavan Baptist Church
Edward Morriss
Rowan
King Saloman’s
Incrippy News Association
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Westlake
Baltimore and Express
Westlake
Forest fires sweep northern Michigan leaving thousands homeless
May reports describe forest fires covering about one hundred square miles in northern Michigan with communications cut off and six thousand people rendered homeless. Relief trains faced danger as fires spread. three children were reported burned at Quinnesec while Marquette received farmers and families in deplorable condition with property destroyed.
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Pa News Association
Michigan
Quinnesec
Marquette
Grain Markets Openings and Closings in Chicago
Wheat opened at 84 and closed 845. Corn started 48 and finished 401. Oats opened 85 and closed 33. The data comes from the Scrippa Newnan Association report dated May 19 in Chicago.
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Scrippa Newnan Association
Chicago
Island City High School Commencement Crowns First Class
Island City marks its first graduating class of 1906 with a commencement at Union Church. Exercises feature salutations by Maria Holman, oration by Fred Huffman, valedictory by Otta Kiddie, and gifts from Nelle Grimmett as the crowd applauds the program and Ackerman’s address.
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Union Church
Island City
Neal Smith
Nelle
Wilam Spence
Ackerman
Kathleen Thomas
Pioneer Society Vice Presidents Meet in La Grande
The Union County Pioneer Society convenes in La Grande on May 22 at 2 PM to select the time and place for the next gathering. Ben Brown presides.
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Union County Pioneer Society
la Grande
Roosevelt Club Plans First Annual Dinner In Brooklyn
The Theodore Roosevelt Club of Brooklyn schedules its first annual dinner at the University Club this evening. The event was postponed from April 21 due to the San Francisco diameter and invites list includes prominent figures from politics and various fields who will address the gathering.
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Scripps News Association
Brooklyn N.Y
Theodore Roosevelt Club
University Club
San Francisco
Pope Pius X Stricken With Heart Failure In Rome
Rome May 19 Pope Pius X suddenly suffered heart failure this morning. Restoratives were given and the danger period is declared over by his sisters while Dr Lapanni orders complete rest as fever increases and his condition remains critical.
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Scripps News Association
Rome
Pope Pius X
Lappani
Michigan hit by tremor shakes Grand Rapids region
A morning tremor struck western Michigan including Grand Rapids. No serious damage was reported as residents felt shaking across the area.
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Scripps News Association
Grande Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Bank wrecker Michdel dies after bank suicide
Kwit Wacker a forty year old head of Newport Savings Bank and defaulter of twenty thousand dollars killed himself in the bank as police opened the door to arrest him. He was well connected and heavily insured amid threats of arrest. Des Moines notes Miss Hong Missionary branch votes to assume California work after earthquake losses. St Louis reports D R Frances faces death threats over $10,000. police investigate.
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Scripps News Association
Des Moines
Women's
Hong
Presbyterian Conference
California
California Synod
California Society
Countess Bon Castellano to Return to America
Paris reports Ben Castellano expects to accompany Helen Gould and return to the United States within a few months. The party is currently traveling in England.
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Scripps News Association
Paris
Ben Castellano
America
Helen Gould
England
Boil Explosion Kills Engineer in Ogden Incident
A boiler explosion at MRO near Ogden killed an engineer and a fireman whose names are unclear in the damaged transcript. The cause is unknown. Several passengers suffered minor injuries.
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Tiana
Tha Ae GE Hintmerman
Fhwin
Ogden
Gilham Up for Relection Praised for Duty and Courtesy
The Union Scout commends J B Gilham Union County Clerk for faithful service and courteous conduct. It notes his one term satisfied voters and predicts re election with broad support, citing efficiency and agreeable disposition.
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Union County
Wessle
J B. Gilham
Clark
Mr. Gilham
Gilham
Mer. Gilhamn
Explosion destroys Laflin & Rand works near Kenosha
A powerful explosion today near Kenosha Wisconsin leveled five Laflin & Rand Powder Company buildings six miles west of town. No fatalities were reported though property damage is extensive and surrounding areas are cordoned off for investigation.
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Scripps News Association
Kenosha
Wis
Laflin & Rand Po Company
Here
Death of Pippo the famed Rome fire brigade dog
In Rome on May 19 Pippo the famous fire brigade dog died causing widespread regret. The poodle was well known to residents and visitors for decades of service with the fire department and its work. His intelligence and affection for the department were noted by many.
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M. W. Kiddle
Stella Hunter
Scripps News Association
Rome
Pippo
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