Mrs Corri Drew Enters Paris Society Golf Scene
William Ellis Corri launches social campaign in Paris presenting wife Mrs Corri at La Boulie Golf Club near Versailles. Grand Duke Cyril of Russia requests introductions and is drawn to play mixed foursomes with Mrs Corri at Ladies Day next Tuesday as Corri escorts high society to the event.
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United Press
Paris
William Ellis Corri
Chateau
Corri
la Boulie Golf Club
Versailles
Grand Duke
Cyril of
Russia
Cleveland Car Strike Flare as Bombs Hit Cars
Arbitration hoped as Cleveland street car strike nears resolution. Two cars were dynamited with two men arrested for placing the bombs. Injuries reported at Wade Park and a second bombing occurred last night with three hurt.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Dupont
Wade Park
DIES OF HYDROPHOBIA AMONG NY ELITE
William T. Marsh a Brooklyn millionaire died after being diagnosed with hydrophobia by Pasteur Institute doctors. He had not been bitten but tended his pet dog, and the case reflects an alleged New York area epidemic causing alarm.
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New York
William T. Marsh
Brooklyn
Pasteur Institute
Pasteur
Marsh
Vanderbilt Divorce Seen Likely Despite Opposition
New York May 21 The divorce petition by Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt is expected to be granted after Justice O Gorman received the referee's report. The case notes a provision for the couple's son funded by the father, with the court anticipated to approve.
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Hy United Press
New York
Alfred Gwinnene Vanderbilt
O. Gorman
Congress Declines To Authorize Using Force In Venezuela
Washington May 21 Congress will not authorize the President to use force against Venezuela over Castro insults. The State Department reports no sufficient basis for coercion at present. If Castro repeats insolence during Congress recess the President may order war vessels to Venezuela and demand an apology.
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Washington
W. W. Russell
United States
Venezuela
State Department
Castro
Congress
Wood Platt divorce suit raises engraving timing dispute
Mae Wood sues Senator Platt for divorce. A Philadelphia stationer testified the marriage certificate shown by Wood was engraved in 1902, not 1901 as claimed. Frank Platt, the senator’s son, said he witnessed the $10,000 payment for the Woods letter amid blackmail suspicions. letters lacked wife references.
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United Press
New York
Mae Wood
Senator Platt
Philadelphia
Frank Platt
Woods
El Paso Editor Claims Self Defense in Fatal Shooting
J F Mitchim proprietor of the News shot and killed Monnie M Harrell reporter in front of the News office after Harrell allegedly threatened his life. A policeman witnessed Harrell call Mitchim and turn as the editor fired. Harrell came from Oklahoma City.
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United Press
el Paso
Tex
J. F. Mitchim
the News
Monnie M. Harrell
Mitchim
Harrell
Oklahoma City
Shortest telegraph line causes Post Office mix up
In Washington a tiny telegraph link between Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw and his secretary Benjamin Allen sparked a row. A Western congressman, misread Morse coded signals, prompted DeGraw to shoo him away. Congressmen Cook and McDermott, both telegraph operators, deny recent visits.
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United Press
Washington
DeGraw
Post Office Department
Benjamin Allen
Allen
Congressman Cook
Colorado
McDermott
Illinois
Post Office
Personalities on the Move in Laredo and Nearby
A flurry of visitors and travelers checked into Laredo with arrivals from Mexico and San Antonio. Notables include A C Hamilton returning from Corpus Christi headed to Austin, and J B Brooks of Aransas Pass in town. Others journeyed from Monterey Saltillo Chicago and Dallas while locals such as Miss Nell Jennings Cotulla and stockman Julian Palacios Duval county are in the area.
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W. M. Gray
T. H. Lancashire
K. H. Rivington
S. M. Burt
Victor Sommer
Mexico
J. B. Brooks
Aransas Pass
San Antonio
Julian Palacios
Duval County
City
H. M. Taylor
Car Zaragoza
B. Wallace
A. KE. Chambers
Theo, Leggett
Dallas
BE. J. Howerton
St. Louis
W. E. Thurber
Mexico City
J. J. Eddings
Monterey
W. R. Shaw Jr
Chicago
Mossop J. Thompson
Philadelphia
Bank report shows condition of Al Larepo Texas May 14 1908
Report of the condition for the Al Larepo bank in Texas as of May 14 1908 lists resources including loans and discounts 83896 200 07, undrawn overdrafts 37008 55 and U S bonds and premiums, along with reserves and deposits. A notary certified the cashier J W Mussert swearing to accuracy on May 20 1908. Also noted is a Vienna report of Emperor Francis Joseph’s sixtieth year with 85 000 school children at Schoenbrunn palace on May 21 1908.
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al Larepo
Texas
U.S
U. Treasurer
State OF Texas
Webb
J. W. Mussert
E. Denike
United Press
Vienna
Schoenbrann Palace
Francis Joseph
A. M. Bruni
Webb County
Commissioners’ Court
J. M. Redriguez
A. D
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw Withdraws Suit to Seek Guardian
New York May 21 Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw plans to withdraw her suit to annul her marriage and be appointed guardian for Harry Thaw. Her friends say the move is final and her attorneys would not discuss the matter.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Harry Thaw
Workman Ground to Death in New Orleans Plant
Peter Knoop a laborer for the Orleans Cypress Company was ground to death this morning by machinery as about a hundred workers looked on helplessly in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Peter Knoop
Orleans Cypress Company
Deadly Oleander Leaves Studied By Experts
The El Paso Herald reports expert tests by Prof. Wilson and J. Richmond on oleander leaf poisoning. Experiments show horses and a cow and a sheep died after consuming leaves within 36 to 48 hours, with symptoms including fever, rapid pulse, emaciation, and purging. Researchers warn parents to keep leaves away from children and livestock, noting three poisons may be involved and no antidote exists.
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The
el Paso Herald
Wilson
Arizona Expriment Station
Phoenix
J. Richmond
Bad Attack of Dysentery Cured
An honored citizen of this town recovered from a severe dysentery after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Druggist M. J. Leach of Wolcott Vermont reports the remedy cured him and notes it is sold by all druggists. The testimonial emphasizes prompt relief from dysentery symptoms.
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Chamberlain
M. J. Leach
Wolcott
Immigrant steamer sighted near Gaviota under scrutiny
Los Angeles May 21 immigration officials were notified of a mysterious Japanese steamer off Santa Barbara County at Gaviota after attempts to land the crew were blocked. The vessel, seen for days, is to be detained pending investigation as authorities coordinate with Gaviota officials.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Gaviota
Santa Barbara County
Judge rules for Platt. Mae Wood jailed for perjury
In New York on May 21 the court ruled in favor of Platt and ordered Mae Wood confined in jail on a charge of perjury.
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New York
Platt
Mae Wood
Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Gentle Relief
The advertisement claims Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup avoids constipation unlike others. It notes the product gently eases bowels, is pleasant to take, and recommended for children with a maple sugar like taste. Sold by Reed’s Drug Store.
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de Witt
Reed
Ail
Kennedy
French Balloon Expert Killed in 3000 Foot Fall
Lieut Fonseca the French balloon expert died instantly in a 3000 foot fall during his initial demonstration flight for the Brazilian Army in Rio de Janeiro. He had arrived from France to showcase ballooning techniques.
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Rio de Janeiro
Lieut. Fonseca
France
Hadley Will Grants Roosevelt Ten Thousand Dollars
The newly found will of Ben PF Hadley bequeaths $10,000 to President Roosevelt. The remainder of the fortune goes to far distant relatives in England. Hadley’s prior will left everything to his immediate family, who plan to contest the document.
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Boston
Mass
Ben
Hadley
Roosevelt
England
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