President Praises Agricultural Education at Michigan College
President Roosev elt and Secretary Wilson addressed the Fiftieth Anniversary of Michigan Agricultural College in Lansing. Roosevelt praised farmers toil and the dignity of manual labor while Wilson urged broader rural education and industrial training. The program highlighted prominent university leaders and a national emphasis on agricultural and mechanical schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Roosevelt
Hilldale
Michigan
Hillsdale
Agiculture
Wilson
James
Illinois University
Wheeler
University of California
Simpson
Agricultural College of Connecticut
Angels
University of Michigan
White
University of Georgia
Michigan Agricultural College
JJ. Ll. Snyder
Agricultural College
America
Congress
Washington
Sister Killed 7-Year-Old Then Herself in Illinois
Springfield reports the coroner's inquest found 17 year old Cora Leaderbrand murdered her crippled deaf and dumb sister Carrie before taking her own life. The motive cited was weariness from caring for the unfortunate child.
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Springfield
Ill
Cora Leaderbrand
Carrie
Sugar Creek
Boise Trial Advances as 61 Talesmen Enter Court
After a three day recess the Haywood trial resumed in Boise Idaho with 61 new talesmen in court. The defense used its eighteenth peremptory challenge to excuse Harmon Cox leaving two more challenges available. H F Messacar was accepted as juror for the vacancy created by the eighteenth challenge before the nineteenth challenge was exercised. J A Robertson a Boise contractor qualified as juror as recess ended.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Harmon Cox
H. F. Messacar
J. A. Robertson
Postal Clerks Elect Officers in Iowa Convention
At the Iowa state convention in Mason City officers were elected for the post office clerks group. President H. J. Stinburg of Mason City. vice president Fred A. Robinson of Estherville. secretary Geo. Stewart of Des Moines. treasurer F. W. Hale of Waterloo. national delegates H. E. Plogren of Fort Dodge.
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Mason City
Post Office Clerks of
Iowa
H. J. Stinburg
Fred A. Robinson
Estherville
Geo. Stewart
Des Moines
F. W. Hale
Waterloo
Peoria
H. E. Plogren
Fort Dodge
French Sailors Strike Paralyzes Navy and Merchant Marine
Paris reports a general strike of naval reserve sailors affecting about 117,000 men across ports in France. The action halts war fleet and merchant marine operations while the government moves army transports to ensure mail delivery amid disrupted shipping and longshoremen.
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Paris
Naval Reserve
France
Naval
Marseilles
Surpise
Four Die in Home Fire in Long Branch
The bodies of Ruth and Marion Schiffer aged 14 and 10 respectively and Tilly Monthan and Mary Dilter, servants, were found in the ruins of the Schiffer home in Long Branch New Jersey. Mrs Schiffer suffered severe burns while attempting to rescue her children. Two guests B Citroen and M Breier were also seriously burned. A butler John Irvine sustained fractures and injuries. The fire was detected in the kitchen around midnight.
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Long Branch
N. J
Ruth
Marion Schiffer
Tilly Monthan
Mary Dilter
Walter Schiffer
United Cigar Manufacturers’ Company
Schiffer
Schi‘er’s
B. Citroen
M. Breier
John Irvine
Holt
Kate McMurray
Josephine Hottman
Woman Killed in Buggy Accident Near Davenport
Mrs. J. M. Hall aged 75 was thrown from a buggy while driving today near Davenport Iowa and died instantly from the impact.
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Davenport
General Kuroki Heads to Davenport for Arsenal Inspection
General Kuroki of Japan with General Leonard Wood and 18 Japanese officers will depart Davenport on Sunday evening to inspect the local arsenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Kuroki
Japan
Leonard Wood
Thread prices rise one cent per spool
New York May 31 dealers in the thread industry announce a price increase. The cost of thread now stands at eleven cents per dozen spools with retailers advancing the price by one cent per spool and firms nationwide receiving formal notices of the raise.
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New York
Mystery in Killing at St Louis Rooming House
Police investigate a triple fatality at a Lawton avenue rooming house where three people died of asphyxiation and a fourth was overcome. A metal cap from an unused gas pipe was found on the floor. cause of detachment and exact sequence are unknown.
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St. Louis
Lawton Avenue
Joseph R. Gabler
Daniel Dwyer
Dr Jameson kills himself at wife's grave in Wisconsin
Chicago report from May 31 states Dr James K Jameson formerly of Chicago shot himself beside his wife's grave in a Genesee Wisconsin cemetery after decorating the mound with roses. Friends say a broken heart over the wife’s death three months prior led to the act.
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Chicago
James K. Jameson
Genesee
Wis
Paris
Rival Crews Betting On Contest Of Eights
Syracuse and Wisconsin crews finish training in Madison as weather and lake conditions decide the course. Odds favor the eastern eight at 5 to 3 while the four oared race sits at even money. Race location remains unsettled pending late water condition checks on Lake Monona.
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Madison
Wis
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Lake Monona
All Beer Unfair Must The Unionists Ride Water Wagon
Chicago May 11 The last barrel of union beer in Chicago and the nation will be made today as the American Federation of Labor edict ends the Brewery Workers union. Two million organized workers will be asked to abstain or drink other beverages while the Chicago 3000 brewery workers, rebelling against Gompers and the national council, are to be disciplined by expulsion. Local secretary Kemper says Chicago brewers will continue brewing regardless of official AFL stance. The conflict signals a bitter labor dispute with potential nationwide effects.
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Chicago
American Federation of Labor
United States
Gompers
National Labor Executive Council
Kemper
Brilliant Potsdam Spring Parade Draws 25 000 Armed Guards
The Potsdam garrison parade unfolded today with about 25 000 men in attendance, all armed, presenting the usual brilliant spectacle in Mayr 31.
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Potsdam
Prussia
Former Iowa athlete Kinney Holbrook jailed in West
Kinney Holbrook, former Iowa football star known for long runs, is jailed in Long Beach California. He faces charges of aiding a white man in stealing 1200 pounds of alfalfa seed from a ranch. Holbrook pleads innocent while the white man pleads guilty.
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Iowa City
Kinney Holbrook
Iowa
Long Beach
Cal
Mrs Chas Priester Dies In Dallas
Mrs. H Priester of 518 Evans street learns that her daughter in law died in Dallas Texas yesterday. Charles Priester, widower of the deceased, once lived in Muscatine where the marriage took place. No additional details have been received.
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H. Priester
Evans Street
Dallas City
Texas
Charles Priester
Muscatine
Meat Packers urge post mortem cow buying rule
Chicago May 31. The executive committee of the American Meat Packers association with 275 members in 29 states adopted a resolution urging all inspected slaughtering establishments to buy cows and other cattle subject to post mortem inspection by the U S government. The committee called for immediate effect.
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Chicago
American Meat Packers’ Association
United States
Husband Discovers Wife Hanged in Barn
Mason City Iowa May 30 Missing wife last seen going toward the barn Joe Navretall a farmer found her body hanging from a barn rafter He cut her down and tried to revive her but failed The act is believed to be a deliberate taking of her own life Mrs Navretail aged 40 leaves one child
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Mason City
Joe Navretall
Suit Against King Alfonso Declared Eligible for Supreme Court
The heirs of Elena Sanz sue King Alfonso and his two half brothers in Spain. The supreme court announced it has jurisdiction to hear the case, promising to reveal details about Alfonso XI and the king's family history.
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Wil
Alphonso XII
Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Elena Sanz
Supreme Court of Spain
Supreme Court
Alfonso XI
Victoria
Thirty Thousand Rebels Rally Near Amoy
Reports from Amoy dated May 391 describe a large insurrection forty miles south of the city. About thirty thousand rebels, well armed and organized, threaten revolt as the viceroy of Fa Chow dispatches troops to quell the uprising. Warships are expected to join the effort soon.
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Amoy
China
Fa Chow
Four Children Born to Huntington Couple
Mrs. Frank Croxton, wife of a Roanoke area section foreman, gave birth to four children last night in Huntington. Three are girls and a boy. Two of the newborns died shortly after.
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Huntington
Ind
Frank Croxton
Roanoke
Iowa Weather Forecast: Rain Tonight and Saturday
Weather for Iowa shows rain tonight and in eastern portions Saturday with cooler conditions tonight. The forecast notes early sun and sunset times, with a brief mention of morning and evening light.
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Iowa
Capitalist Dies Sudden in Denver
Walter De Cheeseman, prominent Denver capitalist and civic figure, dies suddenly on May 31. A longtime resident and influential member of the Denver business community, his passing ends a storied career in the city.
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Denver
Union
Capiter
Walter
Denver Co
Denxpec
Great Prospect For Meet Trials At Harvard Stadium
Boston May 21 seldom in thirty two years of intercollegiate athletics has there been such wealth of runners leapers and weight hurdlers of high grade as gathered for the two days meet in Harvard stadium. Today is elimination day with trial events in clashes middle distance runs and field events. Finals will be held tomorrow.
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Harvard Stadium
Boston
Mass
Coghlan Retires as New York Navy Yard Chief
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan retires from the service and from command of the Brocktyn navy yard. He is succeeded by Rear Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich.
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New York
Joseph B. Coghlan
Brocktyn Navy Yard
Rea
Caspar F. Goodrich
Wreck Slays Four. Motorman Pleads Not Guilty in Elyria
Three more die from the Cleveland and Southwestern trolley crash that killed four yesterday. Motorman C. M. Forney, arrested in Cleveland, pleads not guilty and is jailed on $5,000 bail. Read list of dead and injured, including Allen W E and Mabel Dean, as car failed to stop at Fifth and Middle streets.
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Elyria
Ohio
Cleveland and Southwestern
C. M. Forney
Cleveland
Billings
Hl. M
Allen
W. E
Lake Shore Railroad
Sela
Donald
O'Donnell
Dean
Mabel
Oberlin
Wurst
Eunice
Headley
Arthur
Leslie
Jack
Carlisle
Chamberlain
George
Matson
Avery
W. S
Homer
Fifth
Middle Streets
Jubilee celebration draws sixty priests to St Patrick's in Keane hall
Rev F J Leonard returned from Cedar Rapids to join a jubilee for Father P J Carroll of Tama. More than sixty priests from nearby cities attended the two day service at St Patrick's Church with a solemn high mass led by Rev M K Norton of Webster City. A luncheon followed at Montrose hotel and a school program closed the day.
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F. J. Leonard
St. Matthias Church
Cedar Rapids
P. J. Carroll
Tama
W. Fatehr P. J. Carroll
Haverhill
St Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's
M. K. Norton
Webster City
W. J
Montrose
Keane Hall
St. Patrick's School
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