Tiny Russian Crew cripples giant ironclad in bold action
Reports from St. Petersburg claim Russia and Japan plan to exploit Chinese territory during the war. A tiny Russian naval launch torpedoed a large Japanese cruiser at Talienwan bay on May 10, crippling the vessel enough to require towing for repairs. The mission's young commander is recommended for the St. George cross.
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St. Petersburg
China
Japan
Russia
Russian War Office
Kuropatkin
Liao Yang
Talienwan Bay
Port Dalny
Port Arthur
Thut
Dalny
Chinese bureau found issuing residence certificates in Jacksonville
Officials uncovered a clandestine bureau in Jacksonville that issues certificates titling holders to reside in the United States. The operation produced blank affidavits signed by two white witnesses and ready to be filled with a merchant’s name and description. Some papers resembled documents for Chinese merchants cleared to return after visiting China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
United States
China
Hearst Stands by Democratic Presidential Ticket
Hearst will support the Democratic presidential nominee, whoever he may be. In a Post interview he ridiculed Albany reports that Brisbane Bryan and Weaver plan a new party belt and formation. He says his papers will back the regular ticket regardless of convention outcome.
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Washington
William R. Hearst
Post
Albany
Arthur Brisbane
W. J. Bryan
Weaver
Iowa
Thirty-Five Candidates Mentioned for Bishops in Conference
In Los Angeles the world's Methodist conference lists thirty-five candidates for bishoprics. Eight to ten bishops may be chosen this week. The church conference plans actions on divorcee matters, consolidation of book concerns, and amusements such as dancing, card playing, and theater going.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Church
One Boy Worth Two Girls
A Newark court ruling states a boy’s life is worth twice a girl’s. Judge Adams of the Essex County Circuit Court held $6,000 awarded to Evan Eastwood’s father not excessive, while Ella Verpupp’s father’s verdict was reduced to $5,000 in a grade crossing trolley death case.
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Newark
N. J
Adams
Essex County Circuit Court
Evan F. J. Eastwood
Ella Verpupp
Says it Was an Accident
Coroner Jackson rules the death of six year old Josie Cahill found wedged in a Third Avenue chimney an accident. He says she sat on the chimney top fell into the flue and was likely suffocated within ten minutes.
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New York
Jackson
Josie Cahill
Third Avenue
Crown Prince Punished for Reckless Riding in Berlin
The Kaiser again confined Crown Prince Frederick William to his quarters for three days as punishment after a dangerous steeplechase. The prince won the race but surrendered all claim to the prize.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Adopted Her Lover in Minnesota Marriage Case
In Sueur Minnesota a special adoption granted legal consent for the marriage of Albert Grayland age 20 to Myrtle Thyme age 18. Myrtle Thyme’s authorization of the nuptials removed legal objections and the ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace on Saturday.
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Lau Sueur
Minn
Albert Grayland
Myrtle Thyme
World press parliament and conventions at St Louis
Attendance for the second week of the St Louis fair rose by over 50,000 from opening week. The National Editorial Association and the world’s press parliament convene this week with about 3,000 newspaper men expected. Also scheduled are the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the National Good Roads Association conventions. A stone judgment court in Txorrote village was dedicated with savage rites ending in a dog meat feast.
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St. Louis
Chicago
National Editorial Association
Congress Hall
Press Parliament
Press Association
United States
Japs May Be Christians
A Tokyo meeting under government patrons discussed founding a state church with a pro Christian character. Influential leaders see Western elements approved and an imperial edict toward adoption of Christianity as national religion as possible.
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Tokio
Apan
Czar May Free Russia to Fend Off Japanese
Secret reports from St. Petersburg suggest the Czar may concede a constitutional government to Russia as the only way to defeat Japan. High officials admit the situation is desperate and the people show little interest in arms outcomes.
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Rome
Russia
St. Petersburg
Mustn't Desert Their Wives Washinton Special
Before leaving Porto Rico for the United States soldiers of the Fifth six and Fifty ninth coast artillery were told by commanders under War Department orders they would be held responsible if they deserted their wives and children.
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Washingeton
Porto Rico
United States
Coast Artillery
War Department
Treason Claim Clouds French War Office Plans Sale
Paris newspaper The Matin claims military plans were sold to foreign governments. It reports its London correspondent returned eighty five fortification plans of Toulon which he says fell into his hands in Great Britain.
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Paris
Matin
French War Office
London
Campaign Against Yellow Fever on Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The Superior Board of Health will launch an active yellow fever prevention campaign on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec where many Americans run plantations. The project will cost about $160,000 and is funded by the federal government.
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Mexico City
Superior Board of Health
Tehuantepec
State Loses Key Evidence in Gillespie Case
Rising Sun reports crowds awaiting the court. The state’s gun evidence was stricken, prompting courtroom reprimands for James Gillespie. Posse searches fail to locate a shotgun suspect, while witness accounts center on a sixteen gauge shell purchase. The jury nears a potential dismissal if the state cannot strengthen its case.
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Gillespie
James Gillespie
Rump
Irons
Thomas
Belle Seward
Sebastian
Elizabeth Gillespie
Nash
Myron Baynour Tor Ie
Jas
Miles for Good Roads at St Louis Convention
In St Louis the second session of the national and international good roads convention featured General Nelson A. Miles as principal speaker. He voiced strong support for better roads and proposed using 5000 army engineers in peacetime to locate optimal routes and assist state surveyors.
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St. Louis
Nelson A. Miles
State to Fight Lynchings in New Governor Speech
Baton Rouge inauguration remarks by Governor Newton C. Blanchard vow state action against mob violence. He condemns lynchings and asserts the negro as a citizen must be protected, with focus on agricultural and industrial roles and no outside social equality pressure.
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Baton Rouge
Newton C. Blanchard
Whites Aiding Tibetans Rumors Spread In China War
New York Special reports rumors of white men aiding Tibetans as Tibetan forces receive heavier ordnance from Lhassa and reinforcements from the east and north. A military censorship is in place at Chumbi for front dispatches.
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New York
Lhassa
Chumbi
Newspaper man robs editors then reveals joke
In St. Joseph Missouri a local journalist named W E Williams boarded a special Missouri press trip to St Louis wearing a mask and carrying an unloaded pistol. He robbed the editors of valuables then removed the mask and rejoined the group. The incident was explained as a joke and the items were returned.
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St. Joseph
Northwest Missouri Press Association
St. Louis
W. E. Williams
Japanese Press Toward Manchurian Capital and Mukden
The Japanese seek Port Arthur May 20 to 25 and aim for Mukden, with land and sea attacks on Port Dalny and New Chwang. Russians prepare for frequent stands along Liao Tung as Port Arthur falls and Liao Yang, Hai Cheng and surrounding areas feel pressure.
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St. Petersburg
Liao Tung
Mukden
New Chwang
Liao Yang
Hai Cheng
Qilong
Mao Tien
Sims
Feng Wang Cheng
Manchuria
Kuropatkin
Skrydloff May Transfer to Baltic Squadron Command
Reports from St. Petersburg suggest no further contact with Port Arthur will allow Vice Admiral Skrydloff to take command there. He may instead return to hoist his flag as commander of the Baltic squadron trekking toward the Far East.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Skrydloff
Baltic
Far East
Holliday Renominated for Fifth District Congress
Terre Haute Indiana special says Elias S. Holliday was renominated as the Republican candidate for Congress from the Fifth district on Tuesday morning. On the first ballot he received 77 votes to 48 for Otis E. Gulley of Hendricks County. James S. Barcus was not presented.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Elias S. Holliday
Congress
Holliday
Otis E. Gulley
Hendricks County
James S. Barcus
Hoboken Man Committs Self Harm Before Trial
John D. Budd a Hoboken New Jersey resident slashed his throat with a pocket knife to avoid a public trial. He was detained with a lawyer and four other Hoboken residents charged with abusing young children.
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New York
John D. Budd
Hoboken
N. J
Hanging of 300 society women photos at World’s Fair
The Board of Lady Managers completed displaying 300 photographs of leading society women at the World’s Fair. Most images depict prominent figures, but names will be released publicly at a later date.
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St. Louis
Cortelyou May Be Chairman of the Republican National Committee
The White House floated Cortelyou as a possible chairman of the Republican National Committee. If warmly received he could be drafted for the post. Other leaders like Root Penrose Murphy Bliss Quay and Scott indicated they did not want the job.
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Washington
George B. Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Republican National Committee
White House
Elihu Root
Boise Penrose
Franklin Murphy
Cornelius N. Bliss
Matthew Stanley Quay
Nathan B. Scott
Trapped Russians in Korean Valley by Japanese Forces
A force of Japanese troops traps about two hundred Russians in a valley northeast of Anju Korea. Reports say the Japanese plan to starve the Russians into surrender rather than attack.
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Seoul
Korea
Anju
Countess Weds Her Coachman in London Society Scene
Georgiana Ravensworth dowager countess, nearly 69, quietly wed James Wadsworth, her 20 year old coachman and son of a London real estate dealer, in a union that stunned society pages and linked title to working class ascent.
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London
Georgiana
Countess of Ravensworth
James Wadsworth
General Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Seventh Biennial
The first session of the seventh biennial meeting began Tuesday in St. Louis with 2,000 delegates from across the country attending the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
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St. Louis
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Still Burying the Dead in Battle of the Yalu
Report says the clash at the Yalu left over 1,900 Russians buried as work to inter the dead continues amidst the ongoing war efforts.
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Seoul
Yalu
Abductors Kill Child Josie McCahill Found in Chimney
New York City cries foul as Josie McCahill, six, vanished on May 2. Reward efforts drew threats from the kidnapper who claimed to hold the body for ransom. Police say a letter from the suspect was a hoax. the girl's body was recovered wedged high in a Third Avenue chimney.
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New York
Josie McCahill
Third Avenue
Elopement of Chicago Millionaire and Society Belle
Chicago’s Harry M Higinbotham, noted as the wealthiest young bachelor, eloped with Miss Natalie Blair to Aurora and wed on Wednesday, now honeymooning in St Paul. Parents opposed but have forgiven. Blair is famed on two continents for beauty. Italia Blair linked to Burne Jones as striking Western figures.
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Chicago
Harry M. Higinbotham
Chicao
Aurora
Natalie Blair
St. Paul
Harlow N. Higinbotham
Port Dalny Destroyed by Russians Retreat
Verbatim reports state Port Dalny on the Liao Tung peninsula has been razed as Russians retreat from the area leaving Port Arthur intact. The town once aimed to become a major Pacific port with an harbor system costing around 20 million dollars and extensive development. The population of about 60,000 included Chinese Japanese Koreans and Russians.
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Chee Foo
Port Arthur
Port Dalny
Alexieff
St. Petersburg
Liao Tung
Dalny
Pacific
La Lorraine Sails From New York With Record Gold Shipment
The French line steamship La Lorraine departed for Havre carrying 9.36 million dollars in gold bars and specie in her strong room. Including the ship value of 4 million and general cargo worth 1 million, she is the most valuable vessel to leave New York.
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New York
la Lorraine
Havre
Rural Free Delivery Reorganization Underway
Washington Special reports Bristow and Rural Free Delivery head William R. Spilman overseeing preliminary steps for the July 1 reorganization. The plan cuts divisions from eight to six, adds route inspectors as rural agents, introduces a new carrier pay schedule, and enacts merchandise carrying rules.
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Washington
Bristow
William R. Spilman
United States
Balloon Injures Twenty In Paris Flaming Fall
Twenty people were injured when a flaming balloon fell on Avenue d'Aumets in Paris as crowds chased the balloon. Fire crews responded and transported injured to local hospitals. The incident halted traffic and raised questions about balloon safety and city oversight.
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Paris Chase
Avenue d’Aumesnit
One Cent Warrants Cost Rise From Washington Memo
The Washington Special notes that about 25 warrants issued at roughly $25 each to pay small retiree balances pass through twenty five clerks a messenger an assistant secretary of the treasury and postal officials. The process costs about 2500 times the warrant amount.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Czar Plans Front Visit To Bids Farewell For Army Corps
The Czar seeks action and may travel to Kharkoff on May 23 to bid farewell to the Tenth and Seventeenth Army Corps before their departure for the far East. He is eager to go to the front and is known to speak of joining the fight, a tradition in the Romanoff dynasty.
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St. Petersburg
Kharkoff
Far East
Cannibals Kill Five on Admiralty Islands
Mail advices report five men killed and eaten by cannibals on the Admiralty islands in the South Seas. The British warship Condor burned the cannibal village and demanded surrender, then shot the cannibals after they handed them over.
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Vancouver
B. C
Cable
Admiralty Islands
South Sea
Condor
Fortification plan for Vancouver harbor as war base
Plan proposed by Lord Dundonald to fortify Vancouver harbor this summer. In war with India Vancouver would be a major base of supplies in transit to the Orient.
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Vancouver
B. C
Lord Dundonald
Vanccouver Harbor
India
Orient
Russia keeps 125000 troops near Caucasus, reports claim
London Cable reports from Constantinople that Russia concentrates forces beyond the Caucasus. The dispatch cites a current troop total of 125,000, described as the most reliable figure.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Constantinople
Russia
Caucasus
Pope's Doctor Dismissed Over Freemason Ties
Prof Lapponi, long time medical adviser to Pope Leo XIII and physician to Pope Pius X, is said to have been dismissed due to his Freemason membership as alleged by Rome Cable.
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Rome
Lapponi
Leo XIII
Pius X
Hopes for a Son as Queen Helena Expected to Bear Heir
In Rome the chamber of deputies announcement that Queen Helena is due to have another child next September sparks prayers across Italy that the heir to King Victor will be a boy.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Helena
Italy
Victor
Teen Dies After Peanut Eating Dare in Fairfield
Rex Subbs aged 17 dies in Fairfield after attempting to eat a quart of salted peanuts as a wager. Death attributed to bowel obstruction from high salt and peanut intake.
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Fairfield
Ila
Rex Subbs
Clara Barton Resigns Red Cross Presidency
Clara Barton resigns as president of the American Red Cross on Saturday and is succeeded by Mrs. John A. Logan who has been vice president of the association.
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Washington
Clara Barton
The
American Red Cross
John A. Logan
Association
St Louis Airship Race Entry from Columbus Woman
Mrs. E. Lockhart of Columbus Ohio representing an air and navigation company has applied to enter the airship contest at the world's fair. She owns a forty foot racer now being built in Columbus.
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St. Louis
E. Lockhart
Air and Navigation Company of
Columbus, Q
Columbus
Desperate Fighting Reported in Sassoun District
Official dispatches confirm fierce clashes between Turks and Armenians in Sassoun. Reported casualties include 700 Turks and 900 Armenians, underscoring the severity of the fighting.
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Sunches
Paris
Sassoun
Market Prices Across Wheat Corn and Oil Regions
Indianapolis and Chicago commodity listings show No 2 red and white grain prices, oats and hay values, poultry and dairy figures, and prime cattle hog and lamb ranges. Oil markets report multiple city prices from Petrolea to Cherryvale with varied per barrel rates.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
New York
Petrolea
South Lima
Bartlesville
Independence
Chanute
Newcastle
Corning
Whitehouse
Pennsylvania
Tiona
Peru
Corsicana
Jennings
Batson
North Lima
Indiana
Somerset
N. Neodosha
S. Neodosha
Light
Ragland
Princeton
Humboldt
Cherryvale
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Hearst
National Press Association and
Czar
Appling. Ga
John Cumming
RIS
Louisiana
Jake
Murden
Manchurian
Cortelyou
Women's Clubs
New York City
Nicholas
South Sea Islands
Pope
Peanuts
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