Sultan to Abdicate as Troops Advance on Constantinople
In April 19 dispatches from Constantinople report the sultan may surrender the throne as army units move to punish those responsible for last Tuesday’s massacre. The advance focuses on Saloniki troops amid fears for Christians and foreigners. American missionaries Maurer and Rogers are reported slain at Adana, with others safe.
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Constantinople
Hansul Pagha
Célegram
Tchataldja
Turkey
Saloniki
Teohatalje
Salonilkd
Salonski
Adana
Rog
Mourer
Christo
Tarsus
Retmes- Bagos
Farsis
Alexfndretta
Merelia
Desparle
Moralua
John Debbas
Alexandretia
Kharput
Selshman
Waaakington
State Department
Leishman
Agana
Maurer
Rogers
New Britain
Conn
Daniel Miner Rogers
American Board
Tarsue
Endjin
Aduna
Hailstones Half Pound Hit Iowa Fruit Crops
A severe storm struck Des Moines and central Iowa causing heavy damage to budding fruit trees. A limestone strike damaged Polk County courthouse while Stuart hailstones of about a half pound damaged peach buds. Harvey Jewell’s Cedar Falls barn was struck by lightning and lost 24 fine horses and 34 cows.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Polk County
Stuart Hallstones
Harvey Jewell
Cedar Falls
Liberian commission to study conditions departs Saturday
The Liberian commission appointed by the State Department will depart Washington on Saturday to travel to a West African republic to study local conditions and report findings.
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Liberia
Washington
Liberian Commission
State Department
West African Republic
Two Bodies Found in River Near Janovilla Wisconsin
In Janovilla Wisconsin two missing men, R. H. Thompson and Philip Hogner, were found dead yesterday after being missing for six weeks. The discovery ends a long search by authorities and family members.
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Janoavilla
Wis
R. H. Thompson
Philip Hogner
Illinois Woman Seeks Place as D A R Head
Washington apr 19 with delegates from every state territory to the goian and same from the philippines and alaska the annual congress of the daughters of the american revolution opened in continental hall the election of a new head is the week’s focal point Mrs matthews Scott of bloomington ill is the administration candidate supported by illinois and the continental hall project and rival suggestions point to Mrs william story of new york as a possible opponent the society seeks to keep alive the revolutionary memory and to promote patriotism and history education while preserving historic buildings
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Washington
Goian
Philippines
Alaska
Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Hall
Donald McLean
McLean
Matthew ‘S, Scott
Bloomington
William Story
New York
Scott
Bromwell
Sol. Charles &. Bromwell
Adial E. Stevenson
Society
Uncle Joe to Play Golf in Chevy Chase Rise
Danville reports that Uncle Joe Cannon may join a select art of golf volunteers after allegedly scolding a boy at Roosevelt’s tennis cabinet. Rumors say a full caddy bag has been bought and he travels to Washington to master the gutta percha game. Old Danville memory recalls him as the country’s shinny champion, then more devoted to stogies and politics.
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Danville
Joe” Cannon
Art Volfers
Roosevelt
Yaporty
Tayo
Chevy Chase
Washington
Joe
Jess
Bank Robbers Fight Woman in Panaman, Apr 19
Two robbers held up F. P. Blair & Co's bank in Panama early Saturday, escaping with 800 dollars and 800 in stamps. W W Mitchell and his wife across the street exchanged shots with them until ammunition ran out. Mrs Mitchell fired 20 shots and the bandits fired about a dozen. The robbers broke the bank window. locals dismissed the tale as a joke, and no posse formed. Also Paducah reports a man with the longest name drowning. the body was found in Perkins creek. The full name included Arthur Hugh Thomas T de Witt Talmadge Hardin Eddy Jane Arland Linnie Marlon Branch Sam Jones Figg Reuben Walker Chiles.
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Panama
F. P. Blair & Co
W. W. Mitchell
Mitchell
Paducah
Perkins Creek
Here
Hil
Arthur Hugh Thomas T. de Witt
Talmadge Hardin Eddy Jane Arland Linnie
Marlon Branch
Sam Jones Figg
Reuben Walker Chiles
Mantia Apr 29 Uet Augur of Tenth Cavalry Dies
Mantia Apr 29 Uet Augur of the Tenth cavalry died suddenly of apoplexy at Port McKinley Saturday. He had called a meeting of the regiment's officers at ten in the morning and soon after they began to gather, he was stricken. It was the intention of President to appoint Col Augur a brigadier general soon.
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Mantia
Uet
Augur
Port McKinley
Ntt
Jealousy Fueled Mooretown Killings In Ontario
George B. McKinnon of Mooretown Ontario was shot three times and killed yesterday by Captain Ralph Pringle a well known gesselman. Jealousy over an alleged relationship with Mrs Pringle is blamed for the shooting.
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Mien
George B. McKinnon
Mooretown
Ontario
Ralph Pringle
MccKinnon
Call For Hains Insanity Defense At Trial Start
New York April 19 Captain Peter C Hains Jr faces murder trial for the Bayside shooting of William H Annis with his attorneys declaring permanent insanity and intention to prove he is unfit to stand trial. District Attorney Dewitt disputes the claim and potential lunacy appointment could halt proceedings. Witnesses named include Mrs Halas Thornton Halas and Gen Peter Conwyer Hains with Hains senior commenting on his son’s condition as deteriorating and unable to attend trial.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William H. Annis
Bayside
Flushing
John ¥. McIntyre
Allenfgts
Hains
Annis
Bains
Dewitt
Peter Conwyer Hains
Joby P. Hains
Haine
Anuots
United States Army
Hhis
State courts kept out by federal decree
Trudger Stolth McPherson issued an amended decree in the U S district court that reserves exclusive federal jurisdiction over rail rate cases in Missouri. It dissolves the injunction against railroads in state courts and prevents Missouri officials from blocking the three cent passenger rate, asserting federal control of the railroad situation. Judge McPherson will file a supplementary decision soon.
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Kansas City
Trudger Stolth McPherson
United States
Bere
Briss Wourt
Missouri
Frank Hagerman
Missouri Railroads
McPherson
War Secretary Dickinson Heads to Isthmus by Mayflower
Start on Panama Terrace Washington as Secretary Dickinson and party travel by Norfolk boat to Charleston S C. They will embark the president’s yacht Mayflower for the Isthmus tomorrow morning. The group spent today at Fortress Monroe.
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Washington
Dickinson
Panama
Norfolk
Charleston
S.S. C
Isthmus
Fortress Mouroe
Mars Talk Forecast by Harvard Astronomer
Prof William Henry Pickering of Harvard argues that if humans fund about 10 and 30 thousand dollars there is little reason the race cannot establish contact with Mars, potentially as soon as next July.
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Mars
Boston
William Henry Pickering
Harvard University
City Engineer Drops Dead in Omaha Hotel
Andrew Rosewater, 25 years city engineer of Omaha, collapsed from heart disease at the Paxton hotel in Croabs Neb Aar on a Saturday. Adlai E Stevenson’s brother dies in Bloomington Illinois at age 69, W. W. Stevenson, brother of former Vice President Adlai E Stevenson, dies last night.
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Croabs
Neb
Andrew Rosewater
Omaha
Paxton Hotel
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bloomington
Ape
W. W. Stevenson
Adlal E. Stevenson
Christian Science Attacked as Eddyism by Minister
New York April 19 Reverend Dr Robert S MacArthur of Calvary Baptist Church labeled Christian Science as Eddyism and frauds exploiting credulity. He declared himself a Christian Scientist in the true sense, distinguishing faith in Christ and science from Mrs Eddy’s cult.
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New York
Robert S. Macarthur
Calvary Bup Ustchurch
Eddy
Macarthur
Dr. MacArthur
Mrcs. Eddy
God
Paul
Mrs. Eddy
Pontraricta
Fears Plot Ends Life In Paris In Treasurys Agent Bainbridge
William E B Bainbridge a United States secret service agent in Paris died by his own hand after leaving a farewell note claiming a diabolical plot to ruin him by a former treasury official. Consul Frank Mason suspects mental illness. Bainbridge’s wife believes his claimed plot. He was from Iowa and will be buried there.
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Pavia
William EB. Bainbridge
Secret Service
United States Treasury Department
Sta Paris Customs Bureau
Bainbridge
Frank M. Mason
Operators Discuss Plans to Settle Mine Troubles
New York April 19 The operators committee of 11 anthracite coal company managers opened talks to shape policy after miners refused to renew a six year agreement Three plans were discussed reverting to pre strike commission terms suspending work for weeks and issuing individual agreements to workers with signers earning 1.9 percent higher wages.
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New York
Anthracite Coal Company
Make War on Mashers in Rolla Train Depot
Rolla Missouri residents face harsh action as city council passes an ordinance after Frisco railroad officials threaten a crackdown on behavior deemed disruptive at the depot. Mayor Strobsek and Frisco Superintendent O'Hara unite to curb student antics toward female passengers on Frisco trains. Prohibited acts include waving, tipping hats, and loud college yells.
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Rolla
Apt
Strobsek
O'Hara
Frisco
Mines
Taft Plans Notable West South Trip May Include Alaska
Taft plans a notable trip through the west and south and possibly to Alaska. The journey hinges on Congress approving a $25,000 annual appropriation for the president's traveling expenses, with a late summer departure anticipated if funds are granted.
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Wasmingewn
Caident
Taft
Alaska
Congress
High Price Corner in Wheat Draws Fire from Wilson
Washington on April 19 Secretary Wilson defended plentiful U S wheat supply arguing normal prices will cover bread needs until new crop arrives He said those pushing higher prices exploit consumers and urged accuracy against Patten’s crop reports He warned against artificial scarcity and cited past price swings. Ohio and Chicago bread prices rise as bakers adjust loaves to reflect wheat costs with five and ten cent options shrinking.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
J. A. Patten
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Patten
Ohio
Cincinnati
H. Urquhart
Springfield
Ohio State Master Bakers Association
Cincinnati Bakers
James Harrington Boyd
Volada
Tate
Supreme Court
Baby's watery eczema battles endured and branded
A troubled family recounts a child's chronic watery eczema that was etched and scratched until blood, despite endless, costly treatments. The article traces frustration with Dineass Seamed, labeled incurable by doctors, and highlights the emotional toll on caregivers.
Cured by Cuticura for $1.50, Pa mother testifies
Mrs W. M. Comergr of Burnt Cading, Pa, recalls a two and a half month old baby with severe eczema that worsened despite medical care. After using Cuticura Remedies the child cleared completely, with no scars. Promoter Potter Derby & Chess Co. advertises the cure.
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W. M. Comergr
Cading
Potter Deroy & Chess. Corp
Old Uncle Lazzen Berry on Almira Stangoas broken engagement
In a village remark, Old Uncle Lazzen Berry recounts Almira Stangoas ending her eight year engagement with Charles Henry Tootwlier after discovering his extreme literalism. He notes Tootwlier saved hundreds of sacks and planned immediate lessons post wedding, prompting the breakup.
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Lazzenberry
Almira Stangoas
Charles Henry Tootwlier
Puck
Dubious Dialogue Spirals Over Family Office Visit
An heiress jokes about courage and weather while the duke laments nerves as a subject of a grand painting in her father's office. The exchange hints at tension and intrigue surrounding the Dunker Hill painting once owned by Lip Pincott, with innuendo about status and art.
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Battle of Dunker Hill
Lippincott's
Vacationing Pastor Refuses Prayer Request
In a church scene from Perfectly Reckless a pastor takes a vacation and travels to a nearby village to visit a fellow worker. The visitor, recognizing the pastor among the congregation, asks to lead in prayer but the pastor declines saying he is on vacation.
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Shoud
Ladies' Home Journal
Coffee Doesn't Hurt Me Tales That Are Told
A North woman recounts severe heart and stomach trouble from coffee. After quitting coffee and using Postum nourishment, she improves, regains appetite, and becomes healthy. She urges others to try Postum for ten days to prove the change, noting a continuing letters column.
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