Wright brothers fly three miles in surf at Manteo
In Manteo North Carolina on May 11 the Wright brothers piloted their xerophone for over three miles in a flight that lasted just over three minutes. Observers saw the display from a distance as the machine circled sandhills and skimmed the surf. They ended the flight to correct a minor mechanism issue, and officials say the performance places them at the forefront of world invention.
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Wright Brothers
Xerophone
Farnum
de la Grange
France
Wrights
Farman
Deutsel- Archdeacon
Farman Ceme Ja Grange
Editor JL Sturgiss Dies From Revolver Wound
Uniontown Pennsylvania May 40 United Press says JL Sturgiss editor of the News-Standard a well known Western Pennsylvania newspaper man with 25 years in the field died today from a revolver wound in the right temple after apparent nervous prostration. He left a wife and is survived by son Harold and daughter Edith.
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United Press
Uniontown
JL Sturgiss
News-Standard
Pennsylvania
Hom
Sturgiss
Harold
Edith
Hunt for Mrs Guinness Prompts $5000 Reward Offer
An automobile carrying a man and woman matching Mrs. Belle Guinness’s description was seen in Hobart after a fire destroyed the Guinness home. Deputy Sheriff Gr. of Hobart and Sheriff Smutzer say Milwaukee writer “John Willem son” offers to surrender the woman to police for a $5000 reward.
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Ny United Pre
Laporte
Ind
Belle Guinness
Hobart
Guinness
Smutzer
Milwaukee
John Williamson
Child Couple Weds at Young Ages in Kentucky
Elder Trall marries Leonard Hall sixteen? and Annie Profit eleven under Hardshell Baptist rites witnessed by relatives. Parents urged delay but youths chose to wed now. City registrars at City Hall warn eligible voters must register today to vote Monday.
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Joseph Hall
Leonard
Sarah Profit
Annie
Trall
Hardshell Baptist Church
City Hall
Four Stay in Fight for Republican Nomination
Washington May 14 The piece outlines Taft opponents remaining in contention for the Republican nomination. Fairbanks says no withdrawal, Knox cites Pennsylvania as the state will, La Follette vows never to surrender, Hughes remains noncommittal, and Singes is noted as unlikely to bow out. La Follette campaigns independently asserting his flag remains flying.
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Washington, D. C
Cannon
Nois
Fairbanks
Knox
Pennsylvania
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Hughes
Singhes
LaFollette
Saft
Chicago
Summer Schedule Changes For B and O Passenger Trains
B and QO officials issued the new summer schedule effective 12:01 am Sunday May WT. The timetable mostly repeats the prior months' pattern with minor shifts. Train 47 from the East arrives 8:17 am, ten minutes earlier, and trains 6 and 19 from Pittsburg arrive ten minutes later, with No 6 Bridal Limited travelers urged to note the timing.
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Pittsburg
Virginia couple weds in Capitol rotunda
Earley B Palmore of Trenholm Virginia and Lois M Palmore of Goochland County Virginia were married in the Capitol rotunda yesterday after 4 PM with Rev Harry G Spencer officiating. They obtained permission from Speaker Cannon and Vice President Fairbanks and wed beneath the surrender of Cornwallis painting as hundreds watched.
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Washington
Capitol
Earley
Palmore
Trenholm
Lois M. Palmore
Goochland County
Harry G. Spencer
Cannon
Fairbanks
Cornwallis
Train Distances Storm on Burlington Lincoln Route
Passengers knelt in prayer as a Burlington line locomotive on the Lincoln Plattsmouth run raced 10 miles through a tornado. The engineer throttled up, the fireman cried warning, and a near-miss curve kept the cars on the rails. The storm bore down but both sides survived with the train narrowly ahead. Holeproof Hosiery ads accompany. Divorce actions granted in Paris with Hart McKee and his wife both securing separate petitions.
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Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Lincoln-Plattsmouth
United Press
Paris
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McKee
Lynching Feared After Pueblo Shooting Incident
Pueblo, May 14. James Lynn, a colored man, chased Mrs Juda James and her mother into the street this morning, shot the daughter fatally and wounded the mother. A posse is in pursuit and lynching is feared as the search continues. Rexall Roach and Ant destroyer advertised. Lichtenstein's Pharmacy and an embroidery sale at Gross are listed gibberish placeholders.
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United Press
Pueblo
Colo
James Lynn
Juda James
Mysterious Woman Lamphere Confession Reported by Minister
Baltimore May 3 Reverend E. F. Schell of Laporte Indiana describes Lamphere's alleged confession in the arson murder case of Mrs. Guinness. Schell says he cannot reveal confidences from the confessional while noting Lamphere appeared penitent and may speak to the prosecutor with a lawyer present.
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Schell
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ray Lamphere
Welle Guinness
Laporte
Ind
Lamphere
Mrs. Guinness
Spurned eighty thousand dollar bribe claimed by pastor
Rev Dr James O Wilson of Nostrand Avenue Methodist says a Brooklyn senator was tempted with eighty thousand dollars to vote against anti betting bills. He did not name the senator but discussed the report with him, who allegedly laughed and said the sum could be higher. He urged against yielding to the temptation, praising the integrity he encountered.
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New York
James O. Wilson
Nostrand Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooktyn
Brooklyn
Second Will Discovered for Amos McElfish in Green Spring Valley
From the Romney Review a newly found will dated May 14 1892 disposes of the McElfish estate. Victoria Fields receives the farm and adjacent land while Virginia Kinser gains the Donaldson lands. Ne phew Phil McElfish and Sarah Willson of Maryland receive five hundred dollars each. Rest of property to sisters and brother Joseph Maria Sally Catherine Susan with Annie deemed incapable. West Virginia law noted as supporting will written by self.
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Amos Mcfish
Welds
Kinzer
Donaldson
Green Spring Valley
John
Thomas
Victona Mields
Victoria
Virgina Kinser
Phil McElfish
Sarah Willson
Maryland
Jesse M. Willson
Fletcher
Amy Stallings
John H. Stallings
Joseph
Maria
Sally
Catherine
Susan
Annie
West Virginia
Romney Review
Roosevelt speech vows action if Congress halts inland waterways
President Roosevelt addresses governors and scientists at the White House urging preservation of natural resources and warning that he will find a way to sustain the Inland Waterways Commission even if Congress does not. He warns of depleted forests coal oil gas and soils and calls for foresight and conservation to protect future well being.
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Conference of Governors
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Inland Waterways Commission
Governor Crothers Letter on Road Improvements in Allegany County
State note from Governor Austin L. Crothers dated May 12 1908 replies to Col John W Avirett Cumberland about road improvements. Roads Commission will visit the county to discuss possible projects and agreements. Also includes local notices about a regular dinner at Dan and Bills and a matting sale at Rosenbaum’s with white goods at 19 cents per yard.
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the Times
Austin L. Crothers
Allegany County
Executive Department
Annapolis
John W. Avirett
Cumberland
Roads Commission
Tornado devastates Gilliam and surrounding areas
A deadly cyclone struck Gilliam Louisiana killing about fifty people and injuring many more. The storm also damaged Bollinger and Oil City Louisiana with casualties and widespread ruin. Reported paths traced from Shreveport to Texas, with flooding and washouts on the Shreveport West End line.
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Gilliam
Bollinger
Red River
Cash Point
Atlanta
Louisiana
Gil Ham
City
Texas
A Fine Program at the Academy of Music Last Night
McCauley's Concert Band delivered a varied program featuring Wagner selections, marches, and popular opera airs with instrumental solos by Hall, Hamilton, Kesser, and Hodel. The performance, under Director McCauley, received enthusiastic applause and reflected the ensemble's high standard of perfection. At Kean's Grocery Tomorrow Fresh fish and seasonal vegetables offered. Colored Y M C A seeks funds to replace a roof after wind damage. they have $20 and need $40 more, with Peter Fagan named as president and C E Ashby as secretary.
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Academy of Music
Messrs. Hall
Hamilton
Kesser
Hodel
Aml
Peter Fagan
C. E. Ashby
Col William Legg Dead Dean of Maryland Legislators Passes
Col William Henry Legg dies at home in Baltimore from Brights disease at age 29? Noted as dean of Marylanders who served in the state Legislature. Survived by widow and three daughters. longtime Democrat who represented Queen Annes in the General Assembly and was honored by Gov Groome. Earlier era details recount arrests and excursions during 1860s. A public sale and charity event follow.
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Maryland
Col Willam Henry Legs
Severn Teadle Wallis
George — William Brown
Parkin Scott
Colonel Lege
Chaplain
Kent Island
Colonel Legg
Henry
Margaret Legg
Queen Anne’s County
Groome
Legg
Hamilton
Legz
Verdict for over seven hundred thousand against railroad in Pittsburg
Pittsburg on May 11 saw one of Allegheny county s largest verdicts in the suit of Henry Rhea Jr against the Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad Company. The verdict totaled 416000 for damages on property taken in 1902, with appeals filed by the owner. Rhea died during the suit. executors continued the case.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Henry Rhea, Jr
Connellsville
Baltimore
Rhea
Real Estate Bargains From Tanzer the Hustlin Real Estate Man
Real estate listing offers several homes and lots with prices ranging from 900 to 3,800 dollars. Properties include a Lena Street home at 2300, a Lexington Avenue double frame at 1100, Mapleside land of 9 acres, Shawsnee Avenue new double house at 2000, Davidson Street four houses and six lots at 1900, Ridgeley brick at 6000 with one-third cash balance on time, Baltimore Avenue brick at 1900, Waverly Terrace modern residence at 2300, a 16 room 2-bathroom 5th Street home at 3800, Pennsylvania Avenue double at 1600, Columbia Avenue home at 1550, another Columbia Avenue modern at 2300, and Sylvan Avenue 6-room house with large lot at 900. These are promoted by Tanzer the Hustlin Real Estate Man.
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Lena
Baltimore Avenue
Waverly Tegrace
5Th Street
Pennsylvani Avenue
Columbia Avendnue
Columbia Avenue
Sylvan Avenue
Tanzer
Hustlin
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