Tales of Tailless Papuans Stirs New Guinea Lore
The Marshfield Times reports remarks by J H P Murray describing Papuan peoples as picturesque and remarkable. He recounts tales of tailed pygmies said to inhabit interior New Guinea and claims of natives boasting practical jokes on long tailed men, with legends of wooden-hile huts and tails protruding through floor holes.
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Little Island
New Guinea
J. H P. Murray
Arlington
Washington Herald
Globe
HardHearted Englishman on a Steer Car Encounter
A story about an Englishman on a steer car who refuses to answer questions from a curious fellow passenger. The stranger presses for clues about the Englishman’s past, and the exchange ends with the man declaring no more questions and leaving the car.
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Eme Teg
Eng Ushman
Englashman
What Shall We Do With Our Old Men and Women
An excerpt discusses age in society and employment from Success Magazine via Orison Swett Marden. It contrasts perceptions of age in church, hospital, and industry, asking how to treat older workers still capable of earning a living while younger entrants are favored. It includes a dialogue about Ames and a Canadian bear encounter.
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Orison Swett Marden
Success Magazine
Small Boy Faces Fairness Question In Tata Ford Drive
A Cleveland Leader excerpt recounts five year old Bonnell, called Little Bill by his father Big Bill, arguing over playing in Ford drive. The father threatens a spanking if the boy does not quit, while the boy questions if the punishment is fair for a small child.
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Bonnell
Little Bill
Big Bill
Cleveland Leader
Corral Quits Post Diaz Regime Faces Reorganization
Mexican vice president Ramon Corral resigned signaling the end of Diaz era. Alfred Robles Dominguez relayed the notice from Mexico City. Madero plans to travel to Mexico City to pursue political reorganization with De La Barra as Corral’s departure alters succession prospects and party dynamics.
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Madero
Mexico City
Senor de la Barra
Maxito
Corral
Mexico
Marke
Republic
Diaz
Porfirio Diag
Senate After Oil Heads in Prosecution Inquiry
Washington May 44 Information on steps taken for criminal prosecution of Standard Oil arr ears under the Supreme Court ruling was demanded by the senate. The resolution names John D Rockefeller William Rockefeller Henry H Rogers Henry M Flagler John D Archbold Oliver H Payne and Charles M Pratt. Rogers is dead. The resolution cites the court holding the corporation weak and its officers guilty of attempting a restraint of trade.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Senate
Pomerene
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry H. Rogers
Henry M. Flagler
John D. Archbold
Oliver H. Payne
Charles M. Pratt
BH. H. Rogers
Robbed of Pay Soll Money near Henderson station
Morristown Pa May 23 William HA Yerkes a Norristown business man was shot by two supposed Italians on the road to his quarries at Henderson station. Police say the men sought 1400 dollars Yerkes carried to pay workers. The assailants fled with a money bag containing 60. Yerkes is unconscious and doctors report a critical condition.
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Morristown
William HA. Yerkes
Norristown
Henderson Station
Yerkes
Huston Architect Convicted In Capitol Fraud Appeal
Harrisburg May 24 The state supreme court affirmed the lower court in the appeal of Joseph M Huston Philadelphia architect of the new state capitol building He was sentenced to serve not less than six months nor more than two years for conspiring with state officials to defraud the state in erection and furnishing of the capitol He will now go to prison to serve his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Supreme Court
Tower Court
Joseph M. Huston
Philadelphia
State Capitol
Huston
Paris Chauffeurs Strike Strands Visitors in City
May 24 report from Paris notes 4,200 chauffeurs halted service, disrupting transportation and hindering visitors in the French capital. The strike began recently, affecting city mobility and travel plans for locals and tourists alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Nelson Attacks Taft Over Canadian Reciprocity
Senator Nelson of Minnesota condemned President Taft for blocking Senate amendments to the Canadian reciprocity agreement. He proposed amendments to cut tariff rates on farm products by about half and urged the committee to consider amending the treaty, arguing the Constitution makes the Senate a key treaty-making body. He warned Taft was evading the Constitution by forcing Senate acceptance as presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nelson
Minnesota
Taft
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
United States
Senate of
Scoxtor Nelson
Five Aces in Deck Triggers Fatal Poker Fight in Kittaning
In Kittaning Pennsylvania on May 23 three men were killed and another wounded in a quarrel over a poker game at Kaylor. Dick Sendrio, a miner, allegedly shot and killed his brother Charles Sendrio, and wounded Wesler Spilish. Andrew and Rocco Luapold Brallis, two brothers, were also involved. Police hunt for the alleged killer, with a large group of investigators searching the area.
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Kittaning
Kaylor
Dick Sendrio
Charles Séndrig
Andrew
Rocco Luapold Brallis
Wesler Spilish
Avences
Nick
Lynch Age Black Pastor Dies in Georgia Mob Violence
May 22. Rev. Ben Smith, an elderly Black pastor and leader in Swainsboro, Georgia, was killed in a mob incident after allegedly injuring Deputy Marshal Cavady during an attempted arrest for mistreating his wife. Pursued through swampy terrain, Smith was shot multiple times. meanwhile, unknown assailants dynamited Odd Mellowa Hall in Swainsboro, destroying the hall.
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Swainsboro
Ben Smith
Marshal Cavady
Smith
Swaine
Murray declines bank presidency in Wittsburg
Washington May 23 Comptroller of the Currency Lawrence D Murray refused the presidency of the First National Bank of Wittsburg announcing he would serve out his term as comptroller which expires in a year. Murray said he did not wish to end his work in the middle of his term and noted the bank offer was said to be attractive.
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Washington
Lawrence
Murray
First National Bank of Wittsburg
Mrn Murray
Mittsburg Bank
Free convict for bravery at Anamosa pardon granted
Joseph Howard, a convict at the Anamosa reformatory for forgery, was pardoned by Governor Carroll after exposing himself to escaping steam to avert disaster when a boiler threatened to explode. Howard acted quickly to shut off the steam, risking his safety to prevent a catastrophe.
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Des Muiner
Joseph Howard
Anamren
Carroll
Ue Anamosa Reformatory
Howard
Quash Indictment of Cox in Perjury Case
Judge Dickson quashes the indictment of George B. Cox on perjury related to county treasury gratuities. County prosecutor seeks transfer to higher courts for error review. if no error found Cox is freed on the charge.
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Cincinmati
The
Societyments
George B. Cox
Dickson
Tuhe
Jng
Cox
Five Hurt In Big Four Train Crash Near Lafayette
Five people were injured when Train No. 24 colliding with a yard freight engine near Lafayette Indiana wrecked three miles east of town. The fast mall traion on the Chicago to Cincinnati line was demolished along with both engines after the 35 mph collision.
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Lafayette
Ind
Chicago
Cincinnnati
Here
Lorimer Case in Senate Sparks Calls for Full Inquiry
May 23 report shows Senator La Follette pushing for delay while Senator Dillingham offers a substitute resolution to empower the privileges committee to investigate Lorimer’s election. Facts cited include White’s bribery confession of 1900 and other lawmakers’ admissions, with La Follette denouncing courtesy rules as masking violations and tolling on Senate reputation.
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la Follette
Delay Af
Colleagus
Senate
Washington
I[llingham
Vermont
Cheirman
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Dilingham
State Senate
Tllinois
Federal Senate
Dillingham
Committee On Privileges
Slectors
da Vollette
Fle
Lorimer Tood
Holstlaw
Ilinois
Zenator
Pearl hunters found dead in Ky after lynching
Four pearl hunters were found hanged from a limb in a remote Campton area. Authorities believe they were robbed and lynched with no suspects. Dr. F. P. H. Lewis identified one victim as J. W. King. the others were thought to be from Oregon.
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Campton
Great Tree
FP. H. Lewis
J. W. King
Pearl Hunter
Oregon
Statehood Measure Passed by the House
Washington May 4 The House passed by 214 to 57 the resolution for statehood of Arizona and New Mexico after constitutional provisions and recalls are settled New Mexico to gain immediate action while Arizona recalls are debated Taft opposed the Arizona recall and Littleton of New York spoke against it earning an ovation from both parties as supporters cheered UILS
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Washington
House
Arizona
New Mexico
Mann
Taft
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Luthejohn
TWO HELD FOR BOMB PLOT IN LA
Two men are jailed in Los Angeles District Attorney John J. Fredericks chambers amid accusations of conspiring to dynamite the million dollar Hall of Records building. Prisoners include H Connors a former iron worker and James Hendricks tied to the local strike scene. Investigators say seven men may be involved and an arrest of a woman is anticipated.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John J. Fredericks
H. Connors
James Hendricks
Browne
Brodericks
Aged man kills young wife in St Louis
In St Louis on May 24 Alois Eisenbarth, 72, killed his 30 year old wife with a hatchet and pitchfork, then seriously injured his sister in law. He locked the doors and neighbors tried to intervene before police. He accused his wife of trying to take his property.
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St. Louis
Alois Wisenburth
Eisenbarth
Senate approves passes for G A R members at encampments
A senate resolution amending the interstate commerce law to allow granting passes to members of the Grand Army of the Republic during encampments was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
War Minister Dead In Paris Aerial Crash At Spectator Event
A monoplane driven by Aviator Train crashed into a crowd at a Paris aviation race start. Minister of War Maurice Berteaux was killed, Premier Antoine Monis seriously injured, and Antoine Monis Jr. among others injured. The accident occurred as spectators packed Issy near Paris for the Paris to Madrid race, amid high winds and dangerous conditions. Berteaux, a socialist and key aviation advocate, died from the propeller’s impact. Monis’ fate was initially thought fatal but doctors said he would likely survive.
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Paris
Les Molineaux
Wrt
M. Berteaux
Antoine E. Monis
Antoine, Jr
Henri de la Mourthe
Europa
Madrid
Issy
Oqcld
Belmont Park
New York
Cavalry
Train
Movis
Antoine
Berteaux
Francs
Monis
Swangeast
Maurice Berteaux
France
Murders Judge and Cook in Sumner County Lynching
In Sumner county near Gallatin Tennessee on May 24 James Sweat a Black man killed Judge David T Garry and his cook at the Barry home after a quarrel. Sweat killed the cook then shot Judge Barry. A mob later captured Sweat who fired from a window wounding Constable James Bares.
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Nashville
Tenn
David T. Garry
Sumner County
Barry Cook
James Sweat
Barry
Cook
Sweat
Gallazin
Born
James Bares
Kidnappers Sentenced in Baby Rogers Case
In Las Vegas New Mexico on May 24 Judge J C Roberts sentenced Wil Rogers to five to twelve years and Joe Wiggins to seven to twelve years in the penitentiary for the March 20 kidnapping of Baby Waldo Rogers.
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Las Vegas
N. M
J.C. Roberts
District Court
Wil Rogers
Joe Wiggins
Waldo Rogers
Rogers
the Penitentiary
Wigeins
French Troops Enter Fez in Relief Column
An official dispatch from General Moinier reports that the flying column of French troops sent to relieve Fez entered the city on May 21. The report emphasizes swift deployment and operational progress to stabilize the area. It notes no further details on casualties or subsequent actions.
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Fez
Paris
Moinier
Fes
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