Train Robbers Loot Great Northern Mail Car
A Great Northern passenger train en route between Colbert and Mead is hijacked by a gang who rifled the registered mail, set the engine and mail car loose down the track, and caused a wreck injuring about a dozen passengers. Armed bandits later pressed engineers and crew, forcing operations and triggering a chase from Spokane authorities. The thieves reportedly escaped with a large sum from the mail.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Colbert
Mead
Win. Miller
Jon Hall
Benjamin F. Stumpf
Bio Owas
Nso
Cheown
Ryan
Heo
Ethiopian Royal Marriage Unites Dynasties in Key Alliance
May 17 report from Addis Abebetbassinia notes Prince Videdeassu aged thirteen, grandson of King Menelik and heir apparent, wed Princess Romianie aged seven, daughter of the late Emperor TJoth and niece of Empress Talten. The union links two dynasties and powerful chiefs, seen as politically significant.
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Addis Abeletbassinia
Videdeassu
Menelik
Romianie
Tjoth
Talten
Feud Ends with Shootout in Melbourne Ky
In Melbourne a suburb of Newport Louis Feilhart a village businessman was shot and probably mortally wounded by J H Demoss former postmaster. The shooting arose from a long standing feud. Demoss escaped after the incident.
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Cincinnet
Melbourne
Newport
Louis Feilhart
J H. Demoss
Dymoss
Magazine writer Brandenburg held at police HQ after NY Times letter
New York May 17 Brought on Brandenburg the magazine writer whose troubles began after a New York Times letter last fall purportedly written by the late Grover Cleveland was brought from San Francisco to a prisoner at police headquarters.
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New York
Brandenburg
New York Times
Grover Cleveland
San Francisco
National League and American Association Baseball Scores
Scores from games in Chicago Detroit St Louis Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul with batter lists for Walsh Sullivan Coombs Thomas Spear Stanage Arredanes Carrigan Graham Stephens Johnson Street Cragon Street and others. Details include runs and hits for each ballpark and team names such as Philadelphia Washington Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville and Indianapolis.
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Detroit
R.H.B. Phyty Dea
Spear
Stanage
Walter
Arredanes
Carrigan
St. Louis
St. Louiis
Washington
Craham
Stephens
Johnson
Street
Manufacturers in Annual Convention in New York
The fourteenth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers opened for three days in New York today. President James W. Van Cleave may retire but the tariff bill could lead to an effort to keep him in office. A dinner on Wednesday features German ambassador Bernstorff speaking on Mutuality and Fair Exchange in Trade Relations.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Crosen
James W. van Cleave
Bernstorff
Explosion follows blaze at Seaboard warehouse in Portsmouth
Fire of unknown origin with an explosion destroyed Seaboard Air Line general warehouse near the railroad terminals in Portsmouth. Loss estimated from 150000 to 160000 with four injuries. Fifty to sixty freight cars burned as torpedoes stored inside the brick storehouse reportedly caused the blasts. Building and contents loss around 90000. Fire contained to the storehouse and cars.
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Portsmouth
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Portsmouth Fire Department
Seaboard
Judge's Auto Turned Turtle in Cass County
A car driven by John H. Larry a Cass circuit judge with Judge George A. Gamble and Misses Sue and Minnie Blassingham overturned in Logansport Indiana. All occupants were thrown from the vehicle with severe injuries and possible internal damage for Judge Gamble and Miss Blassingham while Judge Larry suffered a back injury.
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Logansport
Ind
John 8
Larry
Cass Circuit Court
George A. Gamble
Sue
Minnie Blassingham
Gamble
Itis
Weston Resumes Walk After Rest Day in Kansas
Edward Payson Weston resumed his trek toward San Francisco just after midnight near Wakeeny Kansas and observed his usual rest day on Sunday keeping the pace steady.
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Weston
Wakeeny
Kan
Edward Payson Weston
San Francisco
Illinois Deadlock Pushes Lorimer or Shurtleff for Senator
In Springfield May 17 the plan to break the Senate deadlock centers on either Congressman William Lorimer or Speaker Edward D. Shurtleff. Both parties back a swift move as leaders aim to end the stalemate and adjourn the legislature.
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Springfield
Wiliam Lorimer
Edward D. Shurtleff
General Assembly
United States
Chicago
Hopkins
Lorimer
Shurtleff
Sanitary District of
House
Foss
Old Sultan's Son Burhamddin Arrest Confirmed
Constantinople May 17 Prince Burhamddin the fourth son of the deposed sultan is detained in a palace. charges unspecified but suspected in the April 13 mutiny. Eight women from Abdul Hamid's harem in veiled dress were escorted by eunuchs and cavalry to carriages as Yildiz prepares for public admission. most of the former sultan's slaves have been freed.
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Constantinople
Burhamddin
Abdul Hamid
Yildiz
Miners' Union President Slain in Clarksville
Clarksville Arkansas May 17 Tom Curry president of local mine workers union No 23 recently relocated from Illinois was shot and killed Sunday afternoon by miner Wilson who surrendered. They reportedly argued over a new contract between miners and operators.
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Clarksville
Ark
Tom Curry
Mine Workers’ Union No. 23
Ilnois
Wilson
Michigan House OKs primary reform to U S Senate nominees
Lansing May 17 The Michigan House approved 67 to 4 a conference bill extending the primary nomination system to United States Senators. The Senate is expected to concur with the conference report.
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Senate
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
United States
Mexican revolutionists convicted in mercy recommendation
In Tombstone Arizona on May 17 the jury found Magon Villareal and Rivera guilty of leading a revolutionary plot against Mexico and recommended mercy in their sentencing.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Magon
Villareal
Rivera
Mexico
Terse telegrams preview major events abroad and at home
The Presbyterian general assembly meets in Denver on Thursday. Harvard President Eliot to retire Wednesday. Lake Mohonk arbitration conference starts Wednesday. American Rowing Association regatta on Schuylkill Saturday. Zojoji temple in Tokyo destroyed by fire with about 200000 dollars loss. New York business climate confident amid growth. Presse Club delegates depart New York Thursday for Bermuda for annual convention. W T Brown of Indianapolis seeks grand presidency of the Railway Conductors. West auto enthusiasts await the Cobe cup race at Crown Point June 18 and 19. National Guard association meets in Los Angeles. adjutants general of states attend. Tokyo officials caution on China tensions likely to surface within a year.
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General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Denver
Eliot
Harvard University
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
American Rowing Association
Schuylkill
Philadelphia
International League of Presse Clubs
New York
Bermuda
W. T. Brown
Indianapolis
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Boston
West
Crown Point
Ind
National Guard Association of the
United States
Los Angeles
Tokio
China
Kennedy Seized by Mob After Alleged Kidnapping Attempt
In Dayton Ohio on Sunday Edward Kennedy aged twenty six was seized by a mob after two shots were fired at him by Elsa Williamson father of fourteen year old Anna Williamson. Kennedy was accused by police of enticing the girl into a vacant house near her home.
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Dayton
Edward Kennedy
Elsa Williamson
Anna Williamson
Kennedy
Deadly Quarrel Over Dog Ends in Killing at Linton
In Linton Indiana on May 17 Rufus Eddington saloon keeper was killed by miner George Tucker after a quarrel over a dog. Tucker was arrested, then released on bond.
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Linton
Ind
Rufus Eddington
George Tucker
Tucker
Bold
Wolves to be hunted after big forest fires spawn pack
William Rusk, a farmer near Princeton Indiana, says a pack of twelve to fifteen gray wolves crossed the Wabash from Illinois after the Michigan forest fires. He killed an eighty pound wolf and reports others slain nearby. A large hunt is planned to wipe out the pack. Rusk received a five dollar bounty.
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Princeton
Ind
Williiam Rusk
Inois
Michigan
Wabash River
Gibson
Posey Counties
Illnois
Rusk
Dyspepsia Sufferer Proclaims Electric Bitters Cure
Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine recalls twenty years of awful indigestion. After failed remedies and multiple doctors she found relief with Electric Bitters, regaining appetite sleep and strength at age 70. Advertisement touts cure for indigestion loss of appetite kidney trouble and female complaints at Knoe f ele’s store. Mortgage sale notice appears for Pisak Morgage on the 20th.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
Chas. D
Knoefel
Indiana to face suit over geography contracts with Macmillan
The Indiana State Board of Education may sue Macmillan Company after it refused to supply Tarr and McMurry Elementary Geographies at the old contract price. Ginn & Co. also bids to supply Frye's Advanced Geographies at 75 cents, with other replacements listed to keep costs, totaling $3.42 for a student through to graduation.
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Indianapolis
Macmillan Company
Tarr & McMurry
Indiana
State Board of Education
Bingham
Publishing House
Ginn & Co
Frye
Ginn Company
Walsh
D. C. Heath & Co
Eaton
Eaton Company
Howe
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Butler College Bell Falls Narrowly Misses Harm
A 56 pound college bell fell from a 100 foot cupola at Butler College into the unoccupied chapel below. The bell tore through rafters and plaster, crushed the floor and seats, and debris covered the assembly area. A ladder directed the bell’s fall, sparing the bell-ringers.
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Indianapolis
Butler College
Th College
Sma
Sassafras George Blanton Not Killed in Field
In Danville Indiana on May 17 officials determine the man found dead in a field near Barnard may not be Sassafras George Blanton killed by his own hand. The body bore bullets and a nearby weapon, sparking questions of foul play versus misidentification. Authorities seek to confirm identity and cause.
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Sassafras
George
Danville
Ind
Sassafra
George Blanton
Neith
Bee
Barnard
Blanton
Howey
Indianapolis Saloon Murder Sends Man on the Run
In Indianapolis on May 17 Doc Bra ton aged twenty five colored shot and killed Emmett Barber forty seven colored ending a drinking bout in a West North street saloon. Braxton fled the scene amid the confusion of the fight.
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Indianapolis
Doc” Braton
Emmett Barber
Fort Seven
Braxton
Dinners at White House Reflect Informal Tea and Tariff Tangles
President Taft and Mrs. Taft host frequent, informal dinners at the White House drawing many House members, with congenial mood. Tariff debates focus on hides under Payne and Dingell laws, while Senate fights and a late ruling on discharge motions loom over the winter session. Senator Daniel quotes old Allison positions, prompting Republican scrutiny. Cannon lauds Congress as better and broader, stressing industry and courage as keys to success.
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Washington
Taft
White House
House of Representatives
Army
Navy
Daniel
Virginia
Finance Committee
Allison
Iowa
Aldrich
Mr. Aldrich
Venes
Senate
Cannon
Joe
Absentminded Professor Seeks Breakfast Before Lecture
A famed college professor, famed for absentmindedness, asks his son to join a lecture to resolve a breakfast question. The father fears disappointing his wife by missing meals, and wonders if he has eaten yet. The son explains the morning meal status, ending the oddly comic exchange.
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Tls
John
New York Press
Dr King New Discovery Aids Lung Patients Says Glen Oak Man
Wm Upebarch of Glen Oak Oklahoma states he suffered a two year cough and lung ailment. After six months on Dr King New Discovery his health improved and he is now well. The ad claims the remedy cures coughs colds hoarseness sore throat grip bronchitis and related diseases. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1 00 with a free sample guaranteed.
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Upebarch
Glen Oak
Okla
Dr. King
Ater
Kooefel
Railroad Drawbridge Plan Forced by Government Hard Luck
In the June issue of Technical World Magazine an article discusses a railroad ordered by the United States government to construct a 2.3 million drawbridge over an 180 foot dry strip. The piece frames the situation as a case of hard luck for the railroad company involved.
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United States
Porpoise and Pasties in Henry V Banquets
The London Chronicle recalls historic menus and recipes from medieval to early modern times. It notes how porpoise, codmoppe, and various sauces appeared in royal banquets and household cookery.
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Yarmouth
Savoy
Fragmentary dialog hints at mistaken identity and humor
The garbled text shows a confused exchange about a leap year joke and a proposed match. A female with an eerie fortune is mentioned as a premise, while a Chicago News reference adds local context. The passage reads like a disjointed conversation fragment with inconsistent punctuation.
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Neo
Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised for health and strength
The notice promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for kidneys and bladder that purifies the blood and restores health. It claims the product is pleasant to take and contains no harmful drugs, urging readers to begin use today.
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Foley
CD Knoefel
D Knoefel
Notice to Subscribers for Tribune Company Papers
Readers are asked to notify the Tribune Company if their Albany newspaper was not received regularly and promptly. Contact Cumberland 381 or Urme 225 to report delivery issues ensuring service restoration.
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Albany Tripuns
Tribune Company
Cumberland
Highland Country Club talk on Holland led by Mr Visser
At the Highland Country Club a talk on Holland was given by Mr Leo Visser with assist from Miss Stella Worden and Carl R. Barmore. The event noted local attendees and a Dutch connection at the gathering.
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Highland Country Club
Leo Visser
Holland
Carl R. Barmore
Shipplngport
Mise Stella Worden
W.H. Worden
Jeffersonville
Justice Keigwin
Local social notes and travel plans from city pages
Joseph Rean of Deover visits friends and is confined by supees at home. Mary Sompter of Bowling Green visits aunt Mrs. Patillo. Aloysaes Werner and Minnie Pine to wed at 3 Marys church. Jesse Stewart and family hosts in Chicago. Maurice Graff and others travel to Indianapolis for Odd Fellows grand lodge. Edward Needham of Charleston returns home. Heady Turner and Ewan depart for Indianapolis for Daughters of Rebekah grand lodge. Major Finney and companions depart for Crawfordsville department encampment.
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Joseph Rean
Deover
Mary
Mr. T. A Bean
Pearl Street
Mary Sompter
Bowling Green
Charles E. Patillo
Bank Street
Aloysaes P. Werner
Minnie Pine
Mary's Catholic Church
Jesse Stewart
Chicago
Stewart
William Stewart
East Spring Street
New Richmond and rivals clash in low scoring baseball contest
The New Richmond team shut down Glenwood then exploded with a late rally as Deem homered and drove in five. Kennedy and Briep combined on defense while Brisa allowed nine hits. The Royale led early but New Albany Browns fell to Ebert Broc of Charlestown 11 to 5 in ten innings, Dann striking out thirteen.
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Glenwood
Iuccinge Brisa
Richmond
Bante
Deem
Briep
Acore
The
Royale
Jedersouritie
Gwaroering
Hite
Wilde Pesa
Kennedy
Royala
Aibasy
Browns
Ebert Broc
Charlestown
Dann
Hendricks
Browne
Telephone Talk to Subscribers Demands Prompt Service
A Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company notice urges subscribers to cooperate by answering promptly and providing their name and number when the called party is unavailable. It stresses fast handling of calls to avoid impatience and hang ups.
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Alsc
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company. (Incorporated
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Jefferson Lodge of Masone
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Moe
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
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Charleston
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