Collapse at Long Beach Fete Kills Fifty On Pier
A stage collapse during Empire Day celebrations in Long Beach California injured many and killed about fifty people. Mayor Hatch was reportedly on stage and may be among the dead or wounded. Rescue efforts faced chaotic crowds as Los Angeles officers arrived to cordon the scene and organize the evacuation.
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Long Beach
Call
Municipal Auditorium
Municipal Pier
Fromen
Hateh
Dena
Grand Marghail Westall
Bhrieke
Crlea
Srocla
am+ adeo
Los Angeles
Ehlet
Poiler
Rural Schools Close in County Areas
Rural schools are closing at present across the county with several districts ending the spring term in the last days. Evergreen Nook in Moscow township shut on Thursday while the Sweep and Xa 5 and Dale Grove schools were also closed as the term ends.
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Phates
Evergreen Nook
Moscgow Township
Dale Grove
Fruitland Farmers Form Organization in Fruitland Township
Fruitland farmers formed a township organization in Fruitland township during a meeting on Friday evening. County crop advisor Kirkpatrick outlined plans for the group, followed by a business meeting electing officers: John Bartenhagen president, Morris Strouse vice-president, and Roy Shepherd secretary treasurer.
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Fruitlang Township
Fruitland
Kirkpatrick
John Bartenhagen
Morris Strouse
Roy Shephard
Durant Commencement Exercises to Feature Former Congressman
Durant May 24. Commencement exercises for Durant High School will be held in the evening. Hon A W Davenport, once congressman from this district, will deliver the commencement day address.
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Manycenneith Sthye Spuaker
Durant
Durant Dish School
Awe
Dawe Pony Cho
Father of Schulz to Meet Shortage
In St Louis on May 4 Charles Schulz of Cleveland said his son Lin Schulz, arrested in Denver on embezzling 400 dollars from Concordia Seminary funds, would plead guilty The father will repay the amount and seminary authorities may seek parole for the theologian student Thelma Gilson Schulz plans to ride of the young man and a twelve month probation is discussed
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St. Louis
Charles Schuls
Cleveland
Lin Schulz
Denver
Concordia Seminary
Schule
Thelma Gilson Schulz
Hime
von and Witg
Roosevelt Libel Suit Opens Monday at Trial
The former president Roosevelt libel case faces a packed press room as depositions are prepared for a Monday start under Judge Richard Flannigan. Chief counsel P Fen for the defendant, G A Newell, expects motions to be resolved in the forenoon with jury selection to follow in the afternoon, with a two week horizon anticipated.
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Marquarite
Mich
Hare P. Fen
Cgeorte
A. Newell
Defendang
Roosevelt
Flannigan
Chienso
Judge to deny injunction over Keokuk dam dispute
Des Moines May 24 Judge Smith McPherson of the federal court indicated he would deny the Prairie Oil and Gas Companys request for a temporary injunction blocking Mississippi River Power Company from closing the gates at the Keokuk dam. A tentative order was drafted and likely to be signed this afternoon. The decision requires a $15 000 security deposit within ten days or a bond with viable security as an alternative.
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L. W. Mep- Uoyur
Cha
Power Company
Viaple
Texas Democrat Sells to Become Indian Commissioner
Washington May report that Democratic committeeman from Texas Mr Sells, a prominent party worker in Iowa, is advanced to the post of Indian commissioner. The announcement notes his prominence in the first campaign and his rise in party ranks.
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Washington
D. C
Republicans call convention next year in effort to reshape party
A memo from the executive committee and progressive leaders urges a Republican national convention this year or next to test changes in representation bases. They cite Senator Cummins and others, note stakes in district vs state primaries, and push for a timely national committee meeting to decide on a convention.
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Washington, D. Gy
Aler
Natoday
Hilles
Ho Wag Wndeet
Jones
Sun Perkins
Washington
Cunmins
Cannon
McKinley
Taft
National Committee
Hille
Carolina
Tha ‘Oncilialion
Cumming
Crawford
Crampton
Rogera
Socialist chiefs change opinions visit West Virginia coal fields
Eugene V Debs and labor leaders Victor Berger Adolph Germer John Moore and Paul Poulson toured Paint Creek and Cabin Creek coal fields in Charleston on May 24. Berger said he would reassess his view of Governor Hatfield. Debs told Hatfield he would correct past harsh statements. The visit involved bringing data and information to the governor.
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Charleston
W. Va
Eugene ¥. Debs
Victor Burger
Adolph Germer
Tlinois
John Moore
Hatfield
Paul J. Poulson
International Board of the
Batted Alice Workers of America
Paint
Cabin Creek
Tomorow Bight
New River
Mr. Berger
West Virginia
Ingmier
Debs
Royal Wedding Unites German Empire and Allies in Berlin
In Berlin on May 24 Princess Victoria Luise of Prussia wed Prince Ernest Augustus of Cumberland in a civil ceremony at Brest Eloce Tele Hall and a church ceremony in the imperial castle chapel. Royal guests from Russia, Britain, and other European powers attended as celebrations underscored international peace.
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Berlin
Victor
Luise
Prussia
Ernest August
Dueerland
Imperial Castle
Brest Elocetele
Eaghle
United Staces
Leishman
Jobo Crew
Albert Niplack
Amorican
Yvette Borsug
New York
Allegist Bujenvurg
Pir
Ernest Ategust of
Cumberland
Emperor William
Duke of Cumberland
Nishlags
Ruassia
Mary
England
Cearse
Cecelic
Willian
Soma
Deonest Dryandor
Iba
Victoria Luise
T'p
Wiliam
August Vittoria
Cumherland
the Cantie
Death Ends World Championship Bout in Calgary Ring
Luther McCurry, aspiring world heavyweight champion, died after a first round knockout by Arthur Pelkey in Calgary. The blow to the heart left McCurry unable to stand. an ambulance rushed him from the ring as witnesses totaled over seven thousand. Referee Ed Smith counted to ten and McCurry’s seconds and medical team failed to revive him.
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Calgary
Alberta
Luther McCurry
Arthur Pelkey
McCarty
Pelkey
Jim
Smith
Peliey
McGarty
SeCarty
Pelley
Canada
Ringride
Mountain Tinea
Pelkov Jis
Ed, Smith
Chicago
Frank Indicted for Killing Phagan Girl in Atlanta
Leo Frank, superintendent at a factory, was indicted by the grand jury in Atlanta on May 24 for the murder of 11 year old Mary Phagan whose body was found in the factory building a month earlier. Nant Lee, a negro night watchman, faced no action.
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Atlanta
Leo Si Frank
Mary Phagov
Frank
Nant. Lee
Davenport Couple to Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary
Davenport Iowa May 24. Mr and Mrs W B Stephens will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home next Wednesday. They were married in Scott County fifty years ago. Both are seven years of age and in good health.
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Davenport Coune
Davenport
Jal
W. B. Stephens
Thig City
Scott Couunry
Ape
The Professional Shopper in Muscatine News
In Muscatine and other large cities many bright energetic women act as professional shoppers. They rely on daily advertising news from The Journal and other sources of quality to locate post values and accessories for all ages. These shoppers are hired by those who cannot shop themselves, yet hundreds of women shop with equal skill and higher satisfaction because they are well informed.
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Muscatine
Amart
THH Journal
De Wolf Hopper and Nat Goodwin Wed Again in May
In Los Angeles Nat Goodwin wed Margeret Morland, his leading lady, with J W Summerfield performing the ceremony. The couple, after an accident, kept the event simple with only close friends present. In New York De Wolf Hopper secretly married Elda Curry, his fourth wife, at the Lambs club after announcing his divorce from Nella Bergen.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Nat Goodwin
Sitlingly
Ema
Deesa Par
Margiret Morland
Charles Doughty
San Diego
J. W. Summerfield
de Wolf Hopper
New York
Nella Bergan
Elda Curry
Mooner
Nella Bergen
In Ofder
Ily Gardiner
Ida Moseher
Edas Wallace
Passenger Vessel Strikes Mine in the Gulf of Smyrna
A steamer Nevaca carrying 200 passengers struck a mine in the Gulf of Smyrna and sank. The ship belonged to Hadji Dagut Co and operated in the eastern Mediterranean. In other reports, Greek and Bulgarian forces clashed near Saloniki with grave losses described and a mutiny within Bulgarian troops leading to a suicide after attempts to quell the disturbance.
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London
Nevaca
Gulf of Smyrna
Constantinople
Exchange Telegraph Company
Nevada
Hadji Dagut Company
Mediterranean
Altice
Greule
Saloniki
Athans
Constantine
Greece
Tatle
Government seeks' 10 Rendict Four' reindictment
New York May 4 The Justice Department seeks to reindict Franc Hayne William F P Brown New Orleans Eugene Seales Texas and Col Robert M Thompson New York on charges of conspiring to corner the 1909 cotton crop A federal grand jury subpoena was issued to secure their appearance to present the indictment The action hinges on flaws the government fears could derail conviction The group allegedly conspired with James A Patten Chicago to create a bell pool to raise cotton prices for a 20000 profit Patten fined 4000 and others announced the indictment and the defendants protested Col Thomson had sailed for Europe
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New York
Department of Justice
Franc Hayne
William
FP. Brown
New Orleans
Eugene Seales
Texas
Robert M. Thompson
U. S
Matsnall
Federal Grand Jury
James A. Patten
Chicago
Patten
Massra
Mayne
Brown
Seales
Thay
Thomson
Europe
California unions oppose Webb bill debate split on referendum
San Francisco labor groups split over using initiative to push or block the Webb act. Some seek an initiative to delay effect, others push for a referendum to block enforcement until after a November vote. Asiatic exclusion leagues back the referendum plan, while opposing unions favor immediate law with no delay. Emperor Yoshitoxygen improves after pneumonia attack. naturalization papers stall for Hindu missionary Dai Kumar.
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San Francisco
Calif
California
Organized Labor
Asiatic Exclusive League
Olaf Tyelmoe
San Francisco Trades Council
Asiatic Exclusion Leagues
Ale News
San Francisco Labor Council
Building Trades Council
Yori Loftia
Johnson
Yoshimito
Count Watanabe
U. S. District Court
Daila Kumar
India
Weather report from Muscatine and river stage
The forecast calls for a general fall tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the southern and central areas. Moderate winds are expected. At 7 am Muscatine recorded 50 degrees. The river stage at Muscatine today is 4 feet 2 inches with a stage of Rosa at 2 inches.
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Muscatine
Rosa
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Hatsfield
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