Funeral of King Edward Amidst Dawn Crowds
Early dawn crowds gather for the King Edward funeral as hotels hide behind stages to profit from sightseers. Black and lilac hangings line the streets, wreaths sway on lamps, and a vast sea of humanity and silence mark the day. Troop movements unfold smoothly in the fore noon as preparations continue.
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Setropolis
Theilitary
St. James's Street
Piccadilly
Hyde Park Gate
Arble Arch
Addington
Royal Funeral of King Edward VII in London
The funeral of King Edward VII on May 20 in London drew mass crowds as his cortège passed to Windsor for interment beside the Duke of Clarence. Khaki gun carriage, royal and international mourners, and a nationwide business shutdown marked the ceremony underscoring a nation in deep sorrow.
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Duke of Clarence
Westminster
Paddington Station
Europe
United Kingdom
Panama Exposition Bill Clears House in Louisiana
The Panama Exposition bill passed the Louisiana House 84 to 12 and now goes to Governor Sanders for signature. The measure calls for a 4 million dollar special tax to fund a 1915 New Orleans exposition celebrating the Panama Canal. Several North Louisiana representatives opposed the bill earlier in debate.
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Davenport
Johnson
Bossier
Litton
Moore
O'Bannon
Payne
Grant
Winn
Richardson
Claiborne
Bienville
Young
Sampson
Senate
Louisiana General Assembly
Sanders
New Orleans
No New Data on Halley's Comet Observations
Severe wind and rain storm yesterday afternoon claimed one victim at Hockly Texas and Williams Bay Wisconsin as Yerkes Observatory reported no new Halley’s Comet data overnight due to cloudy skies. The unexplained tail behavior remains unsolved and may take a day to clarify.
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Williams Bay
Wis
Halley
Yerkes Observatory
Standard Oil Ousted From Minnesota Courts
Minnesota Supreme Court enjoins Standard Oil from doing business in the state. The suit rested on unjust discriminations in prices as the core claim.
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Standard Oil Company
St. Paul, Minn
State Supreme Court
Minnesota
Official Program of LSU Closing Exercises Announced
Baton Rouge May 20 The official program of the Louisiana State University closing exercises has been set by President Boyd. May 27 8 p m Final terman of the Cotillion Club at pavilion May 28 8 p m Exercises of the Literary Society contest oratory May 29 11 a m Baccalaureate sermon at pavilion Rev Jas ance Newark N J 8 p m address to YMCA Dr James Wattaine Berea College Kentucky May 30 11 a m Meetings of board of supervisors alumni dress parade rifle drill class exercises pavilion 4 p m p m class exercises at pavilion President Cleveland Dear Sugartown La May 31 4 30 p m Review of battalion by governor and staff 5 30 p m annual Society of the Alumni meeting 7 30 p m alumni dinner Istrouma Hotel June 1 10 am Commencement academic and law departments pavilion prizes and medals Dr E L Stevens Lafayette Baccalaureate address Hon W B Thompson New Orleans Confer ring of degrees by Gov J Y Sanders
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Boyd
L. S. U. Cotillion Club
Literary Society
Jasance
Newark
N. J
Young Men's Christian Association
James Wattaine
Berea College
Kentucky
Board of Supervisors
Cleveland Dear
Sugartown
Society of the Alumni
Alumni
Istrouma Hotel
E. L. Stevens
Southwestern Industrial Institute
Lafayette
W. B. Thompson
Cotton Exchange
New Orleans
J. Y. Sanders
Storm Deaths and Destruction Reported Across Gulf Coast
Reports from Houston dated May 20 describe a heavy rain and wind storm moving inland from the coast. One life was claimed when an 11 year old boy, son of J L House, was killed by lightning at Hockley Texas. Several homes were wrecked at Kingsville and numerous injuries were reported as the storm damaged small residences and caused widespread destruction.
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Houston
Texas
Hockley
J. L. House
Kingsville
Superintendent Easton Improves After Illness in New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 19 Superintendent Warren Easton of the public schools was reported to be greatly improved after a period of illness.
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New Orleans
Warren Easton
MASO MEETING TO DISCUSS DRAINAGE IN LOUISIANA PARISHES
A mass meeting call for property tax payers from East Carroll Madison Tensas and Concordia parishes to Tallulah on May 23 to consider a drainage bill forming the 5th Levee District. Opponents circulate letters urging attendance and expression of wishes on the measure. Continued on page 5.
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East Carroll
Madison
Tensas
Concordia
Tallulah
Negligence Blamed for Cuban Barracks Explosion
Twenty bodies recovered from the Pinar del Rio barracks wreck after a dynamite blast on Wednesday. Official totals estimate up to 85 dead and 145 injured, with two hospital deaths. Captain Alfredo Ravena and Lieutenant Dihigo among the dead. American Charles Wells listed among victims. Accident attributed to a carpenter nailing a dynamite box lid.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Betancourt
Alfredo Ravena
Dihigo
Charles Wells
Department of Public Works
Senate hearing cites steel firms as human slaughter houses
Washington May 19 Senate public health committee hearing on the Owen bill to create a department of labor and health labeled steel manufacturing concerns in Pennsylvania as human slaughter houses. Bethlehem Steel Company named and an Ohio firm accused of killing 1200 persons in nine years in a critique of practices and costs of disability.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Senate Committee On Public Health
Owen
Department of Labor and Health
Bethelehem Steel Company
Ohio
Property for sale with McMillan no sale no charge
McMillan offers property listing services with a no sale no charge policy. Presenting buyers and sellers a straightforward real estate option emphasizing risk free marketing and commitment to securing a sale without upfront fees.
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McMillan
Methodist Conference Rebuffs Women’s Request for Gentle Sex
Women were turned down at the Methodist Conference when seeking a change related to gender roles. The official decision limited pursuit of the proposal and maintained existing policy.
First Woman Addresses Southern Methodist Conference
At Asheville on May 20 Miss Belle Bennett addressed the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, marking the first time a woman spoke before the body. The session also saw debate over laity rights for women, with the majority report precluding such rights. The day featured ordination of seven bishops at Central Methodist Church and various speeches pro and con on women's roles.
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N. C
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Belle Bennett
Ccaliner
Frank Richardson
Elston
T. B. Hetry
St. Louis
H. W. Featherstin
Mississippi
G. R. Stuart
Grant
W. B. Stubbs
General Council
Central Methodist Church
Collins Denny
John C. Kilgo
W. B. Murrah
W. R. Lambuth
R. G. Waterhouse
Edwin Mousson
J. H. McCoy
A. W. Wilson
Hoss
C. H
Roger Sullivan Drives Behalf of New Orleans Panama Fight
New Orleans allies push for Panama expo support with rapid telegram campaigns to Congress. Roger Sullivan of Chicago leads efforts, joined by Representative Broussard, as Louisiana lawmakers seek votes through steady, unshowy lobbying and broad national pressure.
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Roger Sullivan
New Orleans
Protracted Christian Church Meeting Resumes Tonight
The ongoing protracted meeting at the Christian church was rained out last night. Rev. Mr. Morrow requests the News-Star to announce that services will be held at the regular hour tonight and will continue indefinitely. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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