Woman Confesses to Killing Census Clerk Ayres
Washington May 21 A married guest Mrs Bonnie Houine confessed to a murder at the Kenmore hotel in Washington. She said Ayres enticed her to his room, drew a revolver, and during a struggle the weapon fired three times, killing him. Ayres, 20 to 25, of Port Austin Michigan, worked as a census clerk. The coroner’s inquest continues.
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Washington
James Seymour Ayres
Bovine
Wholesafe
Dewitt & Co
Claeneo
Ayres
Ter
Sheiel
Ier Ayres
Kenmore
Capitol
Hved
Port Austin
Mich
Wagsh- Joyton
Michgan
Wheels
Michael
Machinists Strike Affects About One Third Of Camden Firms
Information from the local headquarters of the Lauternatienal Association of Machinists indicates that about 3 60 machinists in Camden have gone on strike for a four hour workday. Roughly 30 firms have signed the agreement leaving 20 affected by the stoppage.
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Philadelphia
Othe
Lauternatienal Association of Machiniers
Aun
Camden
Subitixts
Abot Jion
Boers Cross Orange River in Large Reinforcement Move
Cape Town dispatch reports eight hundred Boers crossing the Orange River from the northwest to reinforce the eastern districts. Dewet is said to be near Philippopolis in the Orange River colony with about 40 horsemen. All commandos in the Orange River colony are ordered to cross the river.
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Cape Town
Buayve
Orange River
Dewet
Philippopolis
Orange River Colony
Cape Ine
Bolivian and Ecuadorian Ministers Leave Washington
In Washington on May 21 Dor. Guadal la the Bolivian minister and Minister Carbo of Ecuador departed the city causing the executive committee of the Bureau of American Republics to adjourn. The stalemate over Chile Peru and Bolivia persists with no immediate prospect for talks.
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Washington
Dor. Guadalla
Carbo
Ecuador
Bureau of American Republics
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
President and Cabinet Monitor Cuban Constitutional Reports
The president and cabinet watch Cuban commission reports to the constitutional convention. Secretary Hay keeps the president informed from Havana as they await convention action on the Platt amendment and its reception by Cuban leaders.
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San Francisco
Washington
Troot
Havana
Con
Cuba
Scott
Hay
McKinley
Fatal shooting near Orelock claims Loyvansport man
Loyvansport Indiana May 71 Guy Davidson a carpenter living here was fatally shot at Orelock last night by Charles Michaels at Michaels home six miles north of town. Michaels warned and fired through a window as Davidson entered the yard with revolvers intending to kill his former wife after threats against her life. Davidson died at the hospital. Michaels surrendered to police.
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Loyvansport
Ind
Guy Davidson
Orelock
Charles Michaels
Michaels
Davidson
Vere Wate
Davidsub
Michels
Indiana coal operators form group similar to Pittsburg combine
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 21 coal operators owning wines in the Indiana fields held no meeting last night and appointed a committee to negotiate for a proposed coal operators' combination. They decided to form a company with capital stock of 10,000,000 and four months options on mines in the Indiana district.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Pittsburg Coal Combine
Pittsburg
Indiion
Five Negroes Convicted Re-sentenced for Quash Murder
In Sylvania Georgia five African American defendants convicted of murder in the Herrington and Meare case were re sentenced by Judge Vans to be hanged June 14.
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Sylvania
Messrs Herrington and Meare
Vans
Shamrock II Wins Open Sea Race Between Calshot Castle and Nabigh tship
The two Shamrocks raced yesterday in a two leg open sea course from Calshot Castle to a mark outside Nabigh tship. Shamrock II won the first leg in a brisk contest near Ryde Isle of Wight.
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Ryde
Isle of Wight
Calshot Castle
New Discovery for Consumption by Dr King
No discovery in medicine has created quarter of the excitement as Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. Its tests on hopeless victims of Consumption Phthisis Pneumonia Hemorrhage Pleurisy and Bronchitis restored to health. For Coughs Cold Asthma Croup Hay Fever Hoarseness and Whooping Cough it is the quickest surest cure. Sold by C J Knoefel who guarantees satisfaction or refund. Large bottles 50c and 1 00 Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. J. Knoefel
General strike by machinists halts work in many cities
About 500,000 machinists nationwide walked out for a 9 hour day and higher wages, with the action not yet spreading to allied trades. Railroads largely spared though some railroad shops and private plants joined in. The strike aims for wage gains, arbitration on disputes, and non discrimination for union members, with progress expected to resolve in days.
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Washington
O'Connell
International Association of Machinisma
Scranton
Ap S&boeur
Central Vermont
St. Albans
Lave
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
Sayre
Wilkesbarre
Eliira
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Coloraug
Santa
Lu Eertalon
Current Games and Standings in the National League
Result of current games and standings for clubs and pitchers. Philadelphia White Sox at Chicago Waddell. Pittsburgh at New York with Wet Grounds. St Louis at Brooklyn with Wet Grounds. Cleveland at Boston with Heston Hala.
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I. Ple
Philadelphia
White. Co
Chicago
Waddell
Pittsburg
New York
Brooklyn
Claenath
Heston -Hala
Cioctanul Beeen
St Ie
Philadelphia Seaee
Hoston
Sun Base
St. Louis
Nee
Cinhs
R. HE. Warhington
Lee
Frazer Wees
Cleveland
Hart
Detroit
Alin
Battimore
Boston
Italy
Detroit Beeree Eens
Baltimore Iw
Washington
Mitenukee
Western Association
Inbs
Bitebers
Grand Rapids
Barberedt
Indianapolis
Suttholl
Fort Wayne
Fricken
Donyton
Dunham
Pst
Marion
Dammann
Indianapatia Ee
I Grand Rapida
Tns
Toledo Org
Louisville Sb
Fae Hebiwes
Dayton Ak
Marlon
Ag Columbus
Presbyterians Protest Pan American Exposition Sunday Opening
Presbyterian general assembly sessions deal with eight church boards. They adopt a resolution protesting the Pan American exposition opening on Sunday and urge closing. A Sabbath observance committee objects to Sunday newspapers and business use of the Lord's day.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Minton
Robert Smteairn
Pittsburg
Perelux
Conservatives Seek Small Cuban Constitutional Majority
Havana May 21 Conservatives vote to push a program in the constitutional convention while four absent members reduce the majority to four. Radicals suffer a further split weakening Juan Gualberto Gomez as he faces shifts over the Platt Amendment and leadership doubts. Authorities plan to mobilize the Conservative strength to back the minority report tomorrow.
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Havana
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Hias
Baden
Unites States
Onte
Bin
Char le
Judge Discharges Kidnapping Case Tied to Cudahy Incident
In Omaha Judge Baker discharged the defendant in the kidnapping connected to young Edward Cudahy after motions claiming jeopardy for the same offense. The ruling ends the pending prosecution in that matter. In New York, Alexander Wit Sweet founder and attorney of Texas Sittings died at his home from heart disease after a long illness.
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Omaha
Ing
Cyd Kvhan
Baker
District Court
Edward Cudahy
New York
Alexander Ed Wit Sweet
Texas
Honerist
Whangdoodle
Patchwork Text From War and Court Reports
Fragmented OCR blends murder charges London scenes and war updates. Mentions Brown held without bath, a London board of trade matter, kiteing charges, shootings in Winchester, and an explosion at a steel plant. Also reports surrender, parole, and trials including Pero Sateoed and Kapten Kennels.
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Woo
Brown
Bath
Woeeet Liberts
Hack Henaley
London Board of Trade
de Ged Phee
Sheaut
Om Trint
Madlmerville
We Union
Wathurpklin
God
Winchester
National Steel
Youthstown
Lito
Moxico
Usland
Leyte
Genertl MacArthur
Mascurde
Evansville Tragedy: John Jones Shoots Abuser at Store
In Evansville Indiana John J Jones shot and killed Thomas Keane in the store where Keane abused his wife Keane fell dead at his wife's feet Jones surrendered and was bound over to trial on a 3000 bond Keane was separated from his wife and had threatened her Jones is a prominent merchant with stores in ten cities
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Evansville
Ind
John J. Jones
Thomas Keane
Keane
Jones
Cuatro, Ill
Cairo
Thickest coal vein found near Linton Indiana
In Tudhatna northeast of Linton an extraordinary coal seam is reported in the farm of George Baughman. The vein measures 5 feet 2 inches thick at a depth of 60 feet with a sand stone roof and clay underneath, and is rated No 1 quality. The discovery suggests the extensive size of the Linton field, already known as the state’s largest and best.
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Linton
Ind
Tudhatna
George Baughman
Formal dedication in earnest at Pan American exposition
Buffalo May 21. A vast crowd witnessed the formal dedication of the Pan American exposition. The day featured a diverse parade, a dramatic aerial bombardment and bright night illumination. Officials praised progress as oratory spoke of light, with flags, bunting, and celebratory crowds.
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Buffalo
Milner to Consult Chamberlain on Boer Prisoner Future
London reports Sir Alfred Milner will meet with Mr. Chamberlain on the Boer prisoners issue after his arrival. Available evidence suggests prisoner sentiment is as hostile as that of combatants, with about 25,000 prisoners expected when the South African Republics’ resistance wanes.
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London
Alfred Milner
Chamberlain
South African Republic
Indiana Pension Payments Reach 2.5 Million In May
Indianapolis May 21 The quarterly pension disbursement to Indiana pensioners totals about 2.5 million dollars paid by Pension Agent Leighty. Checks go through the New York sub-treasury with 4 dollar deductions for Indiana. Annual disbursement totals around 10 million, aiding statewide commerce as funds circulate through stores and banks. The Indiana agency ranks third in money disbursed and fourth in pensioners, with Iowa, Kansas, Illinois ranking higher in various measures. Dr H V Passage, Mill County representative, notes his recent marriage and discusses family military records, the defeated no gas no pay bill, and remarks the senate is slow. State Geologist Blatchley plans a new Indiana geological map, surveying Crawford Clarke Scott and Washington counties for a comprehensive resource map. Four recruits opened a station in Indianapolis and Cy Powell travels to Tennessee on business. CoC Rockley, resembling Chauncey M Depew, arrives in the city. If ill, kidneys may be out of order. Fossy Kipsky Crore touted as cure all.
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Indianapolis
Lladiana
Leighty
Sub-Treasury
New York
Indiana
Indiape Agency
United States
Ohio
Kansas
Illnois
H. V. Passage
Mill County
Grand Hotel
Ele
Rebekahs
State Librarian’s
Passage Sail
Senate Corporations Committee
Senate
Blatchley
Crawford
Clarke
Scott
Washington
Daily Market Report of Grain and Livestock Prices
The Indianapolis and other markets report mixed movement across commodities. Wheat No 2 red and related futures show strength or sluggishness by market, with oats, corn, and mixed lots fluctuating. cattle hogs and sheep reflect varying demand across Cincinnati Chicago New York and Buffalo listings. Prices include several specific figures for each region and commodity.
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Indianapolis
Loutarilie
Nota
Rebekah Assembly reports growth in Indiana lodges
In Indianapolis the annual Rebekah Assembly opened with President Mrs. Victoria L Cronor in the chair. Secretary notes 04 lodges in Indiana with 12 574 brothers and 22 840 sisters totaling 35 429, up 2 473. Yearly relief expenditures reach 335 580.52 dollars. In Washington Indiana a coal miner 60 years old died after being scalded by water thrown from a window while returning home. Police suspect a woman’s involvement.
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Indianapolis
Ith
Rebekah Assembly
LO. C. Boot Taddana
Ihe
Victoria Lb. Cronor
Rebekah
Washington
Ind
Willam Hall
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Harvey Lafollette
Indianapolis May 21 The State Bank of Indiana Hiram W Miller and Forward J Robison petition in the United States court asking Harvey M Lafollette formerly state superintendent of public destruction be declared a bankrupt They claim he owes 14210 51 on a promissory note.
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Indianapolis
Hank
Indiana
Hiram W. Miller
Forward J. Robison
Hand Amputated After Cannon Blast at Buffalo Bill Show
Terre Haute Indiana May 21 James Myerly of Washington Db C a discharged Fifth artillery man had his right hand blown off by a premature cannon blast during Buffalo Bills West show yesterday afternoon. Mount Vernon Indiana May 21 Mrs Wolf Betz of Mount Carmel Illinois sues Louis A Leugelsen for $10000 damages alleging her husband disappeared with money and was later found dead in the Wabash river bottoms after being seen at Leugelsen's saloon.
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Terre Haute
Ind
James Myerly
Washington, Db. C
Fifth Artillery
Buffalo Bill
Mount Verbon
Wolf Betz
Mount Carmi
Louis A. Leugelsen
Wabash River
Sait
Leagelson
Dancer Dead After Night Out Near New Marion
May 21 report states James Brindle and John Castner attended a dance near New Marion. Brindle was found dead on the roadway next morning, officials supposing he fell from his horse and broke his neck after consuming alcohol.
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Versailles
Tid
James Brindle
John Castner
New Marion
Brindle
Dissention In the Way Sparks Bitter Exchange
A quarrel erupts over names and reputation with a rejected lover taunting Della Miller as a byword while a prowl beauty retorts. The excerpt suggests social tension and sharp wit in a Chicago Tribune style debate. The piece also includes an endorsement of Electric Bitters by F. J. Green of Lancaster New Hampshire praising health benefits for himself and his wife. It ends with a call for businessmen to resist impositions by advertising in questionable mediums to avoid boycott.
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Della Miller
Chicago Tribune
Man Attempts Abduction From Sleeping Daughter in Kingsbury Farm
A man climbed to the room where the daughter of a Kingsbury farmer slept in Evansville Indiana May 21 and tried to abduct her. The daughter’s cries alerted the household, and the would‑be kidnapper escaped.
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Evansville
Ind
Kingsbury
Germany restricts emigrants from permanent return visit rights
Berlin reports that the government will allow only temporary visits for Germans who emigrated to the United States and became naturalized. Permanent residence remains prohibited. The note also mentions a US skin specialist selling a salve named Banner for skin diseases and piles, warning against substitutes.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
America
Poison Fatality Follows Request for Help
Herbert G. Kelly told his wife he had taken poison but warned her not to fetch a doctor. She went for aid, he intercepted her, then collapsed and died within thirty minutes in Greenaistle Indiana on May 7.
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Greenaistle
Ind
Herbert G. Kelly
Foley's Honey 4 Tar or children safe sure
Foley's Honey item described as safe for children with emphasis on reliability and child safety. No epistes or additional details provided.
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Foley
Taror
Arrows of the Almighty praised by critics in young Owen Johnson
A lengthy review lauds Owen Johnson's Arrows of the Almighty as a serious first literary work. It profiles Johnson's Yale background and family, notes the Civil War life focus, and cites favorable verdicts with minor critiques on pace and proportion. It also includes unrelated ad text for Mother Gray's Powders and excursion notices.
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Ary
Yale
Lawrence Ville
Princeton
Mr. Johnson
Whe
M. Evarts
Finh
OQ Frank
Che
Owen Jecsusen
North
New
Fidinss
Pennsylvania Lines to Sell Tickets May Thirty
Fragmentary notice indicates Pennsylvania Lines to sell something on May 30. Mentions Indianapolis airport and Indiana Grand with ticket sales looming. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
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Pennsylvania
Indianapoli Aerutat Seta Fok
Indiana Grand Lendoe
Caration Day Travel Deals Offer Low Rates
The notice promotes special trips at reduced prices with a return limit extending to May 1st. Readers are advised to visit the nearest Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent for details.
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Vith
Cerin Baptist Brethren
Lincoln
Nebovin Pennsylvania
Jane
Lageoit
Lanmcoln
Jone
Pennsylvania
Uist
Pennsylvania Line
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James S. Ayers
Census Department
Struation
Eer
Pos
Wright
Wright Medicine Company
J. A. Ziegelbauer
Coal Operator Combine
O’connell
Machinists’ Union
BASE
National League
Callahan
Hunteriat
Teerse
Gieurval Luns
Oottseers
Riffe Toen
Sondas
Pusteets
Majer Butler
South Africa
Thateoutageoas
Aia
United States Supreme Court
Bes
Countnehe
Kara
Tony
Catberlimt
Pero
Eaedine Meredscat Ann. TO. Tsos, Is A Proogtess At New York
Shotwell
Withavsburg, Inco
Perris
Coerhin
Robert Rhotwed
Bert
Charles Shetwells
John Jones
New Indiana
Catharsia Fia Syrup Co
California
Fia Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco, Cal
Louvieville, EY
N. Y
Druggir's
Pan-American Exposition
Charles Carlisle
John White
Po A. Scott
HL Ashbaowhe
Occidental
Tndanapolis
Cy” Powell
Cass County
Yestership
Tennessee
Coc. Rockley of
Redmond
Chauncey M. Depew
Denison
Daily Market Report
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock
Chicago Livestock
East Buffalo
Toledo
Valsa
Indiana Rebekahs
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N.H
C. D. Knoefel
Tribune
Owen Johnson
Han
Oscu Chdiison
Eauself
Gwen Todison
Robert
Robert Underwead Toltteen
Owpfn Johnson
Cross
Lincelin
Nebovim
Pennsvitanha Tilles
Weil
Lameoly
Neto
Phat
Seiby
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