Mrs McKinley Shows Marked Improvement At San Francisco
May 17 reports from San Francisco say Mrs McKinley's condition has improved markedly since last night. President McKinley notes a transformation in her health with doctors reassured yet caution remains. If steady, he may attend the Ohio launch tomorrow but will return quickly to Mrs McKinley's bedside. Secretary Long plans to depart Monday for Colorado Springs to join the party as their train moves east.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Ohio
Secretary Long
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Long
Death of Mrs. Lyman J. Gage Begins Cabinet Farewell
Mrs. Lyman J. Gage wife of the secretary of the treasury died at 9 30 p m at 715 Massachusetts avenue northwest after nine weeks illness Heart trouble from grip complications was the immediate cause She was 58 born in Albany N Y married in Denver in 1887 They had no children from their union and Mrs S F Pierce is her daughter in Evanston Ill Interment will be at Rose Hills near Chicago Funeral plans not yet arranged Services may be simple in Washington with possible Plymouth church minister Dr Hillis to conduct Her social influence here was noted as a gracious host and close to Mrs McKinley.
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Washington
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Massachusetts Avenue
Northwest
S. F. Pierce
Evanston
Ill
W. W. Johnston
Retary Gage
Denver
Col
Pierce
Rose Hils
Chicago
Gage
Professor’s remark sparks storm at Northwestern University
At Northwestern University Chicago May 17 female students and faculty react to Prof J Scott Clark who allegedly said God help the man that marries a college bred woman He questioned modern women and condemned church rules claiming they are narrow He has taught English at the Methodist institution in Evanston for years and is about 37 and married
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Chicago
Northwestern University
J. Scott Clark
Clark
Methodist Institution
Evanston
Clarke
Methodist Church
Worthwestern University
Twenty Buildings Ablaze in Newport Maine Fire
A major Newport blaze on May 17 destroyed over twenty structures after a Maurice Central freight depot roof fire spread to Judkins and Gil a roller mill and feed mill, with a storehouse and moulding mill also turning to ashes. Total losses reach about 20000 dollars as flames rage through the town.
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Newport
Maine Central
Judkins and Gila
Pearson and Mc
Fire damages multiple buildings in Fadden area
Fire swept through Fadden destroying twenty dwellings and the Methodist Episcopal church. The local fire department extinguished all but the church, which was burned despite efforts to stop the flames.
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Fadden
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tne
Georgia Militia Mobilized for Andersonville Duty
Gov. Candler orders two state militia companies with ball and cartridges to report to Andersonville Georgia for duty May 30 to restore order at the Confederate prison and burial site where Federal dead and freeing troops faces have led to recurring drunkenness and disorder on Decoration Day.
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Atlanta
Candler
Andersonville
Old Veteran Dead in Concord Hospital
Nathan P. Kidder longtime Manchester city clerk died at the state hospital in Concord after a year and a half illness. He served three years in the Civil War with the Rhode Island cavalry, was a prisoner at Libby and Belle Isle, and was wounded at Winchester losing his left foot.
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Manchester
N. H
Nathan P. Kidder
Concord
Rhode Island Cavalry
Libbey
Belle Isle
Winchester
Pyramid Pile Cure Proves Effective for Piles
Advert says Pyramid Pile Cure safely relieves itching bleeding and protruding piles with a 50 cent package. Customer letters from Mrs Mary C Tyler of Heppner Oregon and Mr O'Brien of Rock Bluffs Nebraska claim cure and no relapse. Sold by all druggists at 59 cents per package with free mailed treatise from Pyramid Co Marshall Michigan.
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Mary C. Tyler
Heppner
Ore
O'Brien
Rock Bluffs
Druzgictts
Pyramid Co
Marshall
Mica
Change of Life Symptoms and Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
Woman describes troubling change of life symptoms including hot flashes and fainting spells. Testimonial from Mrs Jennie of Germantown credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with building up her nervous system and curing her illness during this period.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Jennte
Keyser St
Germantown
Death by Own Action in Auburn Maine
Linn Stevens aged 19 was found dead in the woods near his father’s Auburn home. He shot himself with a double barrel shotgun, tied the barrel to a tree, and pulled a string to discharge it. Neighbors heard a shot around 5.20 pm. A love affair is suspected as a possible motive. Stevens was industrious and had savings in the bank.
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Auburn
Linn Stevens
Linn
Young Stevens
Priest D W Phillips Dead in New York Case Sparks Murder Probe
The body of Rev. Fr. D. W. Phillips of St. Gabriel's Hamilton Pa was found in a Ninth Avenue house. Kirk Stanley a masseur is jailed on suspicion. Autopsy cites chronic nephritis fatty liver and heart. Investigations center on possible murder tied to poverty, with possible robbery and two unnamed women involved. The priest had been missing since April 28 and had a letter from United Mine Workers president Mitchell among his papers.
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New York
Ninth Avenue
D. W. Phillips
St. Gabriel’s Church
Hamilton
J. P. Morgan
Kirk Stanley
Catherine Bermus
Kate Bermus
Stanley
San Francisco
Mitchell
United Mines Workers
Phillips
Fiftieth Street
Bausch
Pennsylvania
Fr. Phillips
Witthaus
Supreme Court
O'Hanlon
Bright
H. H. McAnniff
Wilkesbarre
Central Hotel
Titus
Vendome
Father Phillips
Victoria Theatre
Madden
Brainerd Sanity Question Sent to Court and Asylum
Ex Judge Foster and Levi Greenleaf lawyers for George H. Brainerd filed a plea of insanity for the murder suspect. Brainerd to be kept under observation at Augusta asylum and not brought to trial until his mental state is assessed, possibly until September. Deputy Sheriff to escort Brainerd to Augusta for expert evaluation by court order.
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Portland
Foster
Levi Greenleaf
George H. Brainerd
I. H. Farnham
Earl M. Buxton
Lane
Wadsworth
Bonney
Brainerd
Asylum For the
Augusta
Chas. Dunn, Jr
Greenleaf
Whathouse
Tragic double tragedy in Watertown area
In Messena on May 17, Fred Pike aged 22 killed himself with a revolver on a lawn after a month of marriage. Jealousy is cited as the motive. His bride was nearby during the act.
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Fred Pike
Watertown
N. Y
Messena
Bass is sentenced after conviction for fraud attempt
Rev Liston D Bass was sentenced to three years in Moundsville West Virginia penitentiary and fined a total of 1000 dollars after his conviction for using nails with intent to defraud The judge sharply denounced the prisoner and the case was appealed
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Washington
Liston D. Bass
Moundsville
West Virginia
Baraard
Shah of Persia Dies Signal for Russian Coup
A dispatch from Tiflis to the Daily Express quotes reports that the Shah of Persia is dying of kidney disease. The death is said to signal a potential Russian coup in Persia, with London reporting on May 18.
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London
Shah of
Persia
Tiflis
Daily Express
Two Men Arraigned In Fatal Opera House Drilling
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on May 17 Judge Feely of the 12th district court heard Prof. Frank EB Farnsworth and blacksmith Clifton R Trask on charges connected to the death of Thomas Bolton at the Opera house last evening. The warrant accuses Trask of striking a stone on the chest of the deceased, causing a mortal wound.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Feely
12Th District Court
Frank EB. Farnsworth
Clifton R. Trask
Thomas Bolton
Thomas Polton
Senator Bowen Endorses Dr Greene's Nervura Remedy
Senator Bowen declares strong endorsement for Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. He testifies personal benefit, urges public trial, and invites readers to consult free counsel at 34 Temple Place Boston. Northern New York audience noted for Bowen's public trust.
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Bowen
Dr. Greene
New York State
S. P. Bowen
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Postage Mishap Leads to Courtroom Comedy
A New Orleans tale recalls a kind but fiery judge famed for sharp wit. A copying clerk nicknamed the late Peter Jones once stapled three colored stamps on a scratch, forgot them, and returned to court in Mardi Gras regalia. The judge sternly noted he was carrying too much postage for second class matter.
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Peter Jones
United States Court
Jones
New Orleans
Tines-Democrat
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Mentor
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