Republican Rumpus Over Isthmian Canal Purchases
Washington May 17 A fierce intra party clash erupts after Secretary Taft declares the Isthmian canal commission will buy material for the waterway in the lowest market with no American preference or ship use. Cabinet divided with Shaw and others opposing the policy while Grosvenor defends protective aims and high prices for domestic labor.
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Washington
Taft
Isthmian Canal Commission
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Shaw
Burrows
Tia
Republcan
John Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor
Wilson
Moody
Hitchcock
Morton
Cortelyou
Metca F
Eye Anatomy Note on Blood Vessels
A brief explanation states the eyeball appears white as tiny blood vessels feeding its tissue are too small to admit red corpuscles, clarifying a common perceptual detail.
Sermons in Tents Campaign Opens in New York City
The interdenominational evangelistic tent drive began with a mass meeting led by Bishop Greer in Carnegie Hall. John D Rockfeller donated a thousand dollars as the effort targets 1 087 762 people outside Greater New York churches. Tents will host two-week, non fundraising sessions with a speaker and student each, backed by several churches and many offerings.
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New York
Carnegie Ball
David H. Greer
John D. Rockefsler
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Collegiate Reformed
Greer
Nan Patterson's Father Ill With Severe Lung Congestion
Washington May 17 J Randolph Patterson father of Nan Patterson is ill from lung congestion after a severe cold contracted in New York City a month ago. His condition is serious but has improved. his wife and children remain worried. Patterson says Nan will not accept stage offers for weeks, despite high salaries, including a $1000 down and $250 weekly bid for seven weeks that was refused.
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Washington
J. Randolph Patterson
Nan Patterson
New York City
Wade
Nannie
Motive Not Proved in Wood Murder Trial
Somerville New Jersey May 17 The prosecution in the trial of George F Wood for the murder of George Williams grocer of Watchung rested failing to establish a motive for the crime. Defense says Wood had a familiar apparition Henry Wolff who appeared as his half brother and persecuted him. Wood suffered a mental lapse from Jan 30 to Feb 5 two days after the murder with no recollection. The wife testified to eccentric actions and spells that impaired his memory of the day of the crime.
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Somervile
N. J
George F. Wood
George Williams
Watchung
Wood
Henry Wolff
Righting a Wrong in Forcey Estate Dispute
Altoona May 17 Alfred L Clarence L Harry L and Blake Forcey of Dearfield decide to share a million dollar estate of Thomas H Forcey with the children of their deceased sisters cut off by the will. The brothers choose to divide the estate into six equal parts rather than four, correcting what they view as a wrongful omission.
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Altoona
Alfred L
Clarence L
Harry L
Blake Forcey
Dearfield
Thomas H. Forcey
Zach Fulion
Reuben Hot
Tragedy Near Dublin Claims Four Year Old
Richmond Indiana May 17 Gladys Campbell four year old daughter of farmer John Campbell was killed instantly when a hayfork fell from a wagon and pierced her body. The bereaved father was overwhelmed with grief.
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Richmond
Ind
Gladys Campbell
John Campbell
Dublin
Naval battle speculations raise British hopes in Far East
May 17 dispatches from St. Petersburg and Tokyo report mixed naval rumors as Rojestvensky’s fleet is said to be assembling near Honko n bay and a battle looming. Analysts warn Japanese anxieties and German troop rumors stir the region while Cronstadt advances prepare new ships and the Pacific theater braces for possible decisive action.
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St. Petersburg
Far East
Admiralty
Tokio
Ro Jestvensky
Honkone Bay
Shanghai
Madagascar
Vuat Rojeslyensky
Liban
Feiestuh
Rojesteusbhy
China Sea
Balintung
Sani
Japan
Phiipping Islands
Fornmosa
Rojestvenskys
Abs
Cronstadt
Par Saag
Stara
Bargerar Alexander II
Russa
Russia
Renee Ote
Tie
Hatchon
Kiangsu
Shanzgsun
Nagasaki
Vladivostok
Sasebo
Armour Car Lines chief admits monopoly on fruit traffic
Washington May 17 Senate committee hears George R Robbins president of Armour Car Lines admit 29 or 30 exclusive railroad contracts for fruit transport and a regional monopoly in the west and south He says the private company is not subject to interstate commerce laws and that contracts are mostly private though shown on request He argues Armour has no pricing advantage over other shippers in cars.
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Washington
Senate Committee
George R. Robbins
Armour Car Lines Company
Armours
Elkins
Ekins
Kirk La Shelle Dead Bellport Manager Dies of Diabetes
Kirk La Shelle theatrical manager dies at his Bellport home from diabetes after a week of serious illness. The date May 17 notes his passing in the local report.
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Kirk la Shelle
Bellport
Kirke la Shele
Child Envoy of Cupid Sparks Des Moines Wedding
Henry M Lawson once catcher for the New York National team wed Mass Lillian Mayme Shoemaker in Des Moines after his three year old daughter Hana pleaded for a new mother. The couple registered at Lakota hotel and were paired by Hue Edna who selected Miss Shoemaker as the bride. Rev. K T Hagerman officiated after their engagement days earlier.
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Des Mones
Hana
Henry M Lawson
Mass Lillian Mayme Shoemaker
Lawson
Scle
Des Moines
Lakota
Shoemaker
K. T. Hagerman
Me & Church
Worn bank official to serve sentence at Ohio Penitentiary
Coluaveis O is reported arriving at the Ohio penitentiary in the custody of U S Marshal Chandler of Cleveland to begin a sentence of several years. He carried a request from a bank official to continue correspondence relating to the bank’s affairs. A clerical position is anticipated after his term.
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Coluaveis
P. Oeger
Wonster
O.) National Bank
Ohio Penitentiary
United States
Chandler
Cleve
Fexar
Bank Eod
Tte
Vanker
Sunday paper sales banned in Fairmont town
May 17 Fairmont West Virginia reports an order by Mayor George W Kinsey to prohibit selling newspapers on Sundays. The city leader who is also a Baptist preacher has issued limits mirroring prior controls. Ice cream parlors stands and stores have faced Sunday relaxation for a year. Newsboys plan to defy the ban by opening shops and selling papers.
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Fairmont
W. Va
George W. Kins
Kinsey
Elaur
Tae
Polish merchant receives letter from General Kuroki
Soel Toronshi of Canton, Ohio, reports a det er received from General Kuroki. The letter includes discarded straps taken from Russian soldiers, one a rider from the Third Siberian regiment and another a wrap from a Second Saint Petersburg regiment man. Kuroki thanks Toronshi for rare gifts and says he will keep them in memory of Poland. A late photograph accompanying the letter is also mentioned.
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Canton
Soel Toronshi
Kuroki
Rissans
Sioerian
St Petershire
Toronshi
Poand
Kuroki Waigtter
Chadwick Home Sale At Enevid Avenue And Genesee Street
Many bidders from Cleve and nearby cities are expected for the Chadwick home stead sale by Trustee Nathan Loeser. Appraised at $40,000, the grounds may later host an apartment house. two small vacant lots to be sold too. Hearing in bankruptcy proceedings postponed until June 8 due to Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick’s illness and absence.
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Cevelend
Cleve
Chadwick
Enevid Avenue
Genesee Street
Nathan Loeser
Cassie L. Chadwick
Wheeling Lockout Still in Operation
Wheeling West Virginia May 17 There are no further developments in the lockout at Whitaker mills as non unionists depart and guards stand by. Efforts to reach a settlement rest on workers returning to work and avoiding a prolonged dispute.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Whitaker
Los Ag
Dinner for Mrs John G Doeseler In Alameda Virginia
A fragmentary note describes a dinner for Mrs John G Doeseler in Alameda Virginia. It mentions a deceased husband and a person named Sunt Pat Ty, with unclear details about the event and attendees.
Ohio Lawyer Hangs Self in Kenton Barn Incident
Attorney John F. Miller of Richwood hanged himself in a barn at his cousin Mrs. Newton Robinson’s home near Kenton Ohio. He formerly worked for the Republican, a local newspaper edited by his brother.
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Ohio
Kenton
John F. Miller
Richwood
Himsel
Newton Robinson
The
Republican
King Edward Names King Afonso as General in British Army
London on May 17 reports King Edward has appointed King Afonso of Spain a general in the British army. The appointment dates from the Spaniard king's birthday, May 17.
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Alphonso
London
Edward
Afonso
Spain
Collision Damages Fleur de Lys Halting Race Start
The Fleur de Lys sustains collision damage and is towed to a shipyard for repairs after a scow outage. Race delays due to weather persist with a 2:15 pm start rescheduled as crews brace for risky conditions at Sandy Hook.
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Lys
Will
Chake
Grael
Stimson
Tagieh
Toole
Themey
Valhalla
Viowana
Atlantic
Thistle
Hildesayde
Endymion
Lord Urassey
Sunbeam
Sehooner
Hamburg
Acea
Fleur de Lys
Ateror
Navins
Foster care decision sparks rush for infant adoption
In Lotansport May 17 Mrs. Ots McCraches was chosen foster mother at the orphans' home after a matron advertised the child available for adoption. Twenty three women contended for the infant, and the matron let the baby’s cry guide the choice, finally placing it with Mrs. McCracken.
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Lotansport Int
Ots McCraches
William Te's Act Will Be Fatal Near Mongo Junction
May 17. At Mongo Junction a white 9 year old boy Strous shot at a black 9 year old Daggett. The bullet entered the left eye and penetrated to the back of the skull. Daggett was persuaded to wear a tin can on his head before the shot. Daggett will die.
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William Te
Steubeny
Will Strous
Harry Daggeett
Mongo Junction
Strous
Daggett
Ada Eliot Known as Angel of the Tombs Marries
Miss Ada Eliot of St Louis, once a probationary officer in New York City famed as the Angel of the Tombs, wed Afrad Sheffield, master of Harvard Preparatory School, Springfield Maas.
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Angel the Tombs
St. Louis
Ada Eliot
New York City
Angel of
Strike tension rises as union leaders plan rally in city
The scene notes rising strike anxiety among Teamsters and a call for 8 hour labor shifts amid warnings from Mayor Dunne and President Shea. Gompers and Haynes prepare for possible troop deployment as talks stall, with police and school leaders tracking attendance and public response.
Shilds Face Lacerated by Rooster
A fragmentary report from May 7 describes a violent incident at a Keystone home where a child was attacked by a rooster. The attacker delivered severe facial injuries as bystanders screamed and alerted nearby residents.
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Shild
Litanape
Keystone
National League Standings and Early Results Report
National and American Games brief notes show scattered standings with teams like New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago and St. Louis. The column mentions Tuesday results and suggests ongoing play with varying win totals and weather affecting schedule.
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National League
York
Uae
Wille Brooklyn
New York
Chierag F
Patrsture O
Brookyn
St. Jaomwis
Phiadelphia
Jessie Bartlett Davis Dies at Home of Nephritis
Chicago, May 15. Jessie Bartlett Davis, a well known actress, died suddenly at her home. The death was caused by nephritis and was reported from New York and Washington sources. The article notes her prominence and the sudden nature of the illness.
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Jeaste Bartlett Davis
Chicago
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Denly
Nephritis
Chicago Grain Market Report Skews With Weather and Wheat Gains
A May Chicago grain summary notes uncertain rumors of seed sowing and a potential wheat market rise tied to wet US weather. May corn price moves rise on reports of attempted crop harm while July options fall. oats, rye, and oats trade muted amid unsettled prices.
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Chicago
Gaermais
United States
Pittsburg Markets May 16 Grain Live Stock Prices
Market report from Pittsburg lists grain prices for May 16 including corn oats hay and clover with bids at No 2 and No 3 grades. Cattle hogs calves sheep and lambs prices shown by grade and quality with ranges from fat steers at 4.75 to 6.05 for prime stockers.
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New York
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