Pershing reports Lake Lanao operations ease hostilities
Captain Pershing and his column return to Camp Vicars Mindanao after an east of Taraca engagement. Prisoners seized at Taraca swear allegiance to the United States and are released. Nine Moros and one gujtan die. population estimates for Taraca and Lake Lanao district rise. Four natives convicted in the Olangapo killings are sent to ward. Ladrone situation improves. Albay remains unsettled, others quieter.
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Manila
Pershing
Camp Vicars
Mindanao
Lake Lanao
Taraca
United States
Captain Pershing
Olangapo
Subig Bay
Ward
Albay
Jett Captured After Killing Charge in Kentucky
Curtis Jett was taken into custody at 2 a.m. Sunday without bloodshed and jailed in Winchester after surrendering at his mother A Haggin’s Madison county home. The 28 year old accused killer of J B Marcum expressed no intention of resistance and asked to be tried in Breathitt county. He expected a smooth arraignment and possible transfer to the Jackson district for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Curtis Jett
J. B. Marcum
Jackson
Clark County
Winchester
Samel Jett
McChord
A. Haggin
Jett
Madison County
Stockley
Curtis
Marcum
Breathitt County
Jierty
Jack
Volcanic Eruption Rages Near Colima Mexico City
Reports from Mexico City on May 11 describe ongoing volcanic activity at Colima with violent eruptions at Tuxpan and Peclark. Lava flows threaten surrounding areas as residents face event alarms and rising ash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Colima Volano
Tuxpan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Real Health Benefits
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as unique among medicines for purifying blood and curing all humors and eruptions. It features a testimonial from Susan A. Harms of North Carolina claiming her eyesight improved after two to eight bottles, asserting the cure’s effectiveness and low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
N. C. Hood
Constantinople Advises on Salonica Outrage Claims
May 11 Constantinople reports deny powers lodged claims for damages over Salonica outrages. Turkish government apologizes for police intimidation of Bulgarians. sixty Bulgarians arrested and Bulgarian official papers seized. Porte asks Austria and Italy to withdraw warships from Salonica. Reports from Monastir note Muslims and Turkish troops murder Christians in Christian quarter suburbs. Gen Zontcheff, a Macedonian leader, is reported killed near Florina.
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Constantinople
Salonica
Austria
Italy
Monastir
Turkey
Mussulmans
Zontcheff
Florina
Death of Deltcheff Hailed as Bulgarian Movement Loss
Vienna reports the death of Deltcheff, described as the mainspring of the Bulgarian revolutionary movement. He organized the capture of Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary, a key act cited in the obituary of his influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Deltcheff
Ellen M. Stone
Siege Tightens in Salonica Amid War Rumors
Ten foreign men of war anchor in Salonica harbor as a state of siege is proclaimed and Turkish troops guard every square yard. Quiet prevails though revolutionary schemes may delay. Authorities link explosions to Bulgarian royal engineers. many expect war with Bulgaria to clear the atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonica
Bulgaria
National League Scores and American League Shifts
National League games in St Louis and Cincinnati yield Chicago and Pittsburgh wins while St Louis loses. American League sees Chicago triumph over St Louis and Canton Cleveland defeating Detroit. American Association results show Milwaukee over Kansas City and Columbus routing Indianapolis with Toledo dominating Louisville.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Canton
Cleveland
Detroit
American Association
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Toledo
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
Ohio Farmer Kills Neighbor After Barnyard Fight
Williamsburg Ohio May 11 George Sprague and Homer Mabam two prominent farmers clashed Sunday. Sprague, after a quarrel, fetched a shotgun at his home and shot Mabam in the barnyard killing him instantly. Sprague was arrested and the case follows a lengthy feud between the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
George Sprague
Homer Mabam
Sprague
Maham
Medical Congress Opens in Washington This Week
The sixth triennial session of the congress of American physicians and surgeons will convene in Washington on Tuesday, continuing through Wednesday and Thursday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Congress
Washington
Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons
Dr King’s New Discovery Widens Hope For Sick
Carelessness spurs railway wrecks and throat lung troubles. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds helps even severe cases and ends hopeless resignation. Mrs Lois Dorchester Massachusetts credits the remedy with saving her life.
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Dr. King
Lois
Dorchester
Mars
King
Second big fire devastates Ottawa district in 1900 blaze
A Sunday fire in Ottawa Ontario, suspected incendiary, destroyed hundreds of houses and 15 million feet of lumber valued around 300000 dollars. About 500 to 600 families, roughly 2000 people, were left homeless. John White, recently released for arson, was arrested nearby. The blaze followed the route of the Hull fire and threatened a cliff near Margaret and Preston streets. Mayor Cook opposed outside aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Parry Sound
Canadian Pacific Railway
J. R. Booth
Cook
Canada
Rumor Links He to Daisy Leiter Marriage Pact
London reports a rumor that he is engaged to marry Miss Daisy Leiter daughter of L Leiter keeping social circles attentive as May brings gossip and discreet confirmations amid society chatter.
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London
Daisy Leiter
Major General Baden-Powell Denies Meeting Miss Leiter
The report states Major General Baden-Powell declares he has never been seen Miss Leiter, the sister of Lady Curzon of Kedleston, in response to circulating rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Washington
Mystery Box of Dynamite Leaves Police Puzzled
New York May 11 police cannot solve the box of dynamite left at the Cunard line dock Saturday. Officials differ on whether it was a hoax or real danger but all fear a possible explosion and loss of life.
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New York
Cunard Line
Roberta Arrested Over Four Thousand Dollar Shortage
Manila May 11 Albert Roberta a cashier at the government plant was arrested on a charge of embezzlement after accounts were found to be four thousand dollars short.
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Manila
Albert Roberta
Governmentce
Cholera Making Gains and May 11
Cholera cases appear to rise with May 11 cited as a notable date. The report highlights increasing infections and public health concerns in affected regions.
Tragic oil lamp blast kills mother and child in Frankfort
In Frankfort Indiana Mrs N A Long and her five year old daughter died after an oil lamp exploded early Sunday. A three year old son suffered severe burns and remained in serious condition as passersby rushed them to the Palmer hotel for treatment. The mother’s frantic attempt to rescue the children led to all three catching fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Mrea
N. A. Long
Palmer Hotel
Fire kills former assemblyman Herman Blaasdell and wife
Buffalo residents report Herman Blaasdell of North Collins and his wife died after a Sunday fire caused by a gas explosion destroyed their home. Blaasdell, a former assemblyman after whom Blasdell town is named, and his wife died within hours.
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Buffalo
Herman Blaasdell
North Collins
Blasdell
N. Y
Serious Strike Disrupts Mobile & Ohio Rail Service
In Jackson Tennessee on May 11 a Mobile and Ohio strike worsened, leaving one man dead and two trains wrecked. Yarboro, a young engineer, was shot on the tender after boarding at Bethel Springs and returning from a trip to Okolona Mississippi. Capt Pringle, a bridge foreman, led a crew of negro workers as strikers claimed they know nothing of the shooter. Railroad property is guarded and further trouble is feared.
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Jackson
Tenn
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Will Yarboro
Yarboro
Bethel Springs
Here
Okolona
Miss
Pringle
Bethel Yarboro
Evanston Laundrymen Break From Chicago Strike
Chicago reports a Sunday meeting between a special employers committee and employers failed to stop Evanston laundry workers from opening their laundries. The Evanston group refused to yield to the association despite strong appeals to stay closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Employers' Association
Evanston
Desperate Street Duel In Yazoo City Leaves Two Dead
In Yazoo City Mississippi on May 11 a street duel left T A Kelley dead from a heart shot and his brother wounded T A Kelley served as county circuit clerk. Doyle Dorsey was fatally shot and died later in the clash involving R F Birdsall editor of the Yazoo Sentinel and Gibbs and Doyle Dorsey. The dispute arose from politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yazoo City
Miss
T. A
E. M. Kelley
R. F. Birdsall
The
Yazoo Sentinel
Gibbs
Doyle Dorsey
T. A. Kelley
Japan Reacts to Russian Troop Moves in Far East
May 11 Yokohama reports conflicting rumors that Russian troop concentrations threaten New Chwang and Korea. The dispatch says Japan remains calm but indignant at Russia's alleged bad faith and will uphold treaty rights.
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Japan
Yokohama
New Chwang
Korea
Russia
Electric Bitters Rescue Suffering Patient
A sick person with kidney trouble found relief after trying Electric Bitters. After beginning the remedy, symptoms subsided quickly and the patient reported feeling entirely better with sustained improvement since.
Official program for G A R encampment week at Anderson
The state G A R encampment official schedule shows tomorrow as reception day for veterans and visiting friends with delegates housed at the Anderson hotel and badges issued at department HQ. Wednesday features credentials work and a large parade with a civic parade at night. Thursday covers business sessions by G A R groups and Ladies of the G A R with concurrent W R C meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Anderson Hotel
Department
Great Catholic Assembly Arrives for Chatard Jubilee
Indianapolis hosts a historic church gathering as over 300 clergymen arrive for the silver jubilee celebration of Bishop Francis Silas Chatard. The event features 30 bishops and 6 archbishops including Cardinal Gibbons in attendance.
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Indianapolis
United States
Francis Silas Chatard
James Cardinal Gibbons
Chatard
Tomlinson Hall
Cardinal Gibbons
Saloon Keepers Fined for Intimidation in Winslow Riot
Judge Ely fined Abijah Beatty and Warrick Coleman of Winslow, nine miles south of Petersburg, each 500 dollars and three months in jail for intimidating Winslow citizens who signed remonstrances against liquor license applicants. They were instrumental in causing the recent riot in Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Ely
Abijah Beatty
Warrick Coleman
Winslow
Here
Beatty
Coleman
Contractors Issue Ultimatum in Lafayette Strike
The Builders' Exchange of Lafayette Indiana representing local contractors issued an immediate wage ultimatum. The scale ranges from 26 to 34 percent per hour based on individual skill and ability, signed by seventeen members amid ongoing friction with union workers.
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Lafayette
Ind
Buillders’ Exchange
Indiana editors depart for Louisville river trip
The Indianapolis contingent of the Southern Indiana Editorial association left this morning for Louisville where the body of the association met today. They then took the Falls City steamer for a multi day voyage up the Kentucky river, promising a very pleasant outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Southern Indiana Editorial Association
Louisville
Falls City
Kentucky
Hammond Plant Closes Permanently As Strike Halts Work
Hammond Indiana May 11 J P Lyman head of G H Hammond Packing Co orders the plant closed for all time after a labor strike ties up operations leaving about 1800 workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
J. P. Lyman
G. H. Hammond Packing Company
Explosion at American Homing plant kills one injures seven
An engine-room explosion at the American Homing company plant in Indianapolis on May 11 killed one man and injured seven others. Only one of nine workers in the boiler room escaped unhurt as a portion of the building was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American Homing Company
Miner Killed at Shelburn in Star City Mine
May 11 report from Shelburn Indiana states Louis Hoff man a German immigrant working at the Star City mine was killed by falling slate while handling car rails at the drift. The accident underscores dangerous conditions in early 20th century mining in the region.
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Shelburn
Ind
Louis Hoffman
America
Star City
Iin Carigtit
Gubernatorial Rumors on Hemenway's Political Future
Indianapolis May 11 reports claim Congressman Hemenway will not seek the Republican nomination for governor next year. Though he has not commented officially, party observers weigh his likely move and potential roles in Washington. The piece notes municipal reform gains, Catholic jubilee events, and the Claypool hotel opening plans in Indianapolis.
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Hemenway
Indianapolis
Hemeaway
Washington
Committee On Appropriations
Joseph Cannon
Claypool
Lawrence
Father Will Not Prosecute In Indiana Shooting Case
Washington Indiana May 11 local officials face criticism as no steps are taken to prosecute Deputy Prosecutor David H Padgett for shooting his father Arnold J Padgett Thursday evening. The men have reconciled and David was released from jail by the sheriff without city marshal knowledge who made the arrest. The elder Padgett says the shooting was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
David H. Padgett
Arnold J. Padgett
Mr. Padgett
Addon Hackett Figures in Stray Telephone Pole Scene
A fragment describes Mr and Mrs Addison Hackett being teased by comrades as they climbed a telephone pole near a reducer box with a heavy cherry knock noted in the scene. The readable text is limited and unclear about a broader event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Hackett
Chery
Sarsaparilla Through Generations Through Time
A grandmother’s doctor prescribed Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for her father, and the product remains the same old remedy today, underscoring alongstanding family and brand continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Leareee
Deadly spotted fever outbreak shocks navy recruits
In Philadelphia on May 11, cerebrospinal meningitis, or spotted fever, has broken out among 1,200 men aboard the receiving ships Minneapolis and Puritan at League Island Navy Yard. Three have died. five more are critically ill, with grave fears others exposed may fall to the fever.
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Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Puritan
eLague Island Navy Yard
Violence Threats in Fremont Over Otto Mischke Killing
In Fremont Ohio on a Saturday night threats of mob violence arose after the alleged killing of Otto Mischke by a Black suspect. The three accused are jailed in Norwalk as crowds subsided. In Danville Illinois two Black highwaymen shot and killed a saloon keeper and wounded another, seizing about $300.
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Fremont
Way 11
Otto Mischke
Norwalk
Russians Leave Forts at Liao River After Brief Occupation
A New Chwang official reports Russia's action in Manchuria is temporary and that the forts at the mouth of the Liao river have been withdrawn. Separately, Grover Cleveland arrives at Middle Bass Island for a week's fishing and declines to discuss politics.
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Pekin
New Chwang
Russia
Manchuria
Liao River
Toledo
Grover Cleveland
Middle Bass Island
Cleveland
Various 1900s incidents and notices across Europe America
A scattered report lists Admiral Cervera named life senator of Spain. bubonic plague declared in Callao and Pisco Peru. Capt Henry Kelly, famed Great Lakes shipbuilder, dies in Milan Ohio at age years. Rear Admiral Cotton ordered to sail U S European squadron to Kiel. J Kuntz kills wife and shoots J E Walsh in Pittsburgh. James Sweeney sentenced to 20 years for murder in Nantico Pa. betrothal of Prince Antre of Orange to Princess Alice of Battenberg. violent clashes in Cincinnati and Fremont Ohio involving laborers and non union men. Britain bans Argentine and Uruguayan animal imports due to foot and mouth fears. Cleveland and Galvin noted in brief line.
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Cervera
Spain
Callao
Pisco
Peru
Henry Kelly
Great Lakes
Milan
Cotton
Villefranche
Kiel
J. ¥. Kuntz
Hetwern
Easley
John Henry
Henry
Fremont
Otto Mischke
Albert Gummel
British Board of Agriculture
Great Britain
Argentina
Uruguay
Beck Wins Merger Case. Career of James M. Beck Highlighted
James M. Beck, former assistant United States attorney general, won the Northern Securities merger case for the government. A native Philadelphian, Beck served in federal posts from 1888 to 1896 and later joined a leading New York firm. His career includes prosecutions of bribery involving internal revenue officers and notable postal affairs cases. He is now allied with Sterling & Co in New York after a long public service record.
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James M. Beck
United States
New York
Northern Secuties
Beck
Succes
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Mee Beck
Ellery P. Ingharm
Gether
Ingham
Cret
Proseca
Torcedsta
Ag Ney
McKinley
Neely
Cubs
Philadel
Mitchell
Sterling
Ofiason & Kane
Phi
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Bishop Chatard
League
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Bank and Spring Streets
Heimberger
West Third and River
Louis H. Meyer
Paul Reising Co
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Calvin Daniels
William Ferguson
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Ferguson
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Richard Henry Stoddard
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Moe
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