Memorial Hall of Fame Dedication at New York University
Memorial Day ceremonies marked the dedication of the Hall of Fame at the University of New York. Senator Chauncey M. Depew gave the oration as Rev. Dr Newell Dwight Hillis opened with prayer, and Chancellor McCracken presided. Tablets honoring Washington Lincoln Webster Franklin Jefferson and others were unveiled by various societies, associations, and educational bodies in a tribute to national figures and institutions.
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New York
Hall of Fame
University of New York
Newell Dwight Hillis
Chauncey M. Depew
McCracken
New York University
Oiuide
Washington
Society of the Cincinnati
Lincoln
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Webster
Daughters of the American Revolution
Franklin Tatjet
Colonial Dames
Jefferson
Sons of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
Body found at Brighton Beach washed ashore
A nude male body was found at Brighton Beach yesterday with hands missing and evident drowning marks. Identification was impossible, and police suspect the victim was thrown from a steamer into the water.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Civil War Veterans End Lives On Memorial Day in Chicago
Two Civil War veterans chose Memorial Day to end their lives in Chicago. Arlen Knapp was found dying in his 401 Roanoke Building office with an empty morphine bottle nearby, despondent over lost fortune. Martin Giffeny of Mankato Michigan took carbolic acid in Garfield Park. motive unknown.
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Chicago
Arlen Knapp
Roanoke Building
Martin Giffeny
Mankato
Mich
Garfield Park
Thirty Years for Wife Murder in Tennessee
James Birchfield, convicted of killing his wife at Rogerville two years ago, received a 30 year penitentiary sentence. Previously slated for hanging, the sentence was reversed by the state supreme court. Birchfield is a noted criminal with 21 years served in Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia penitentiaries.
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Koorville
Tenn
James Birchfield
Rogerville
Supreme Court
Birchfield
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginie
Memorial fountain dedicated at Andersonville prison site
In Andersonville Georgia a memorial fountain over Providence Spring was unveiled by National Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War Commander James Atwell. The inscription honors 52345 Union prisoners and 13000 dead, with Lincoln’s message quoted. Italian marble fountain stands twelve feet high and was dedicated Memorial Day 1901.
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America
Providence
Andersonville
Natonal
James Atwell
National Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War
National Association of Union
National Cemetery
M. Long
J. C. Walker
Atwell
Lincoln
Long
J. D. Walker
Savannah Student Implicated in Forgery For $577 Check
Deputy Sweeney departed for New York to return John McCullough a young law student and stenographer in Congressman Lester s office who is wanted on forgery charges. McCullough allegedly signed Lester s name to a 577 check cashed at Savannah Savings Bank. He was arrested yesterday in New York and traveled with his bride who wed 45 minutes before the ship sailed and about two hours after the check was cashed.
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Savannah
Sweeney
New York
John McCullough
R. E. Lester
McCullough
Lester
Savannah Savings Bank and Trust Company
Young McCullough
Head Found in Coat Near Edgemont Park Links to Unidentified Body
A map wrapped head was found near Edgemont Park East St. Louis Illinois. Envelopes addressed to F R Williams New York City were inside the coat. The coroner ruled death by own action. A rusty razor was found nearby and a headless body was discovered about 100 yards away last April, still unidentified.
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St. Louis
Edgemont Park
East St. Louis
Ills
F. R. Williams
New York City
Mass Memorial Observances and Militia at Marietta and Andersonville
Special trains carried large crowds to Marietta Georgia to decorate the graves of over ten thousand federal dead and observances continued at Andersonville. Governor Candlers order sent two militia companies to curb disorder amid the commemorations. In Birmingham a cellar discovery revealed the decomposed bodies of 31 infants at an undertaker’s house. The widow owner faces charges and has been remanded.
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Atlanta
Gia
Marietta
Andersonville
Candler
London
Birmingham
Child Killed by Train in Corymbo Incident
Willie Pulki aged 8 was killed instantly yesterday at Corymbo in Laporte County by a fast mall train on the Michigan Central railway. His mother witnessed the accident.
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Laporte
Ind
Willie Pulki
Corymbo
This County
Michigan Central Railway
Electric Bitters Heal a Bursting Locomotive Fireman
Burlingon Iowa quote from C W Bellamy describes extreme weakness and pain until taking Electric Bitters. The advertisement claims the tonic restores strength, vigor, and appetite with guaranteed satisfaction for 50 cents by O D Knoefel.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iows
O. D. Knoefel
White House Discusses Cuba After Platt Amendment Debate
A May 31 White House conference with President McKinley, Secretary Root, and Senators Platt of Connecticut and Spooner of Wisconsin reviewed Cuba's situation. They weighed whether the Platt amendment is substantially adopted, potential US troop recall, recognition of a new Cuban government, and who would enforce decrees if forces and police are lacking. The talks reflect ongoing concern over Cuba's future and US authority.
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Washington
White House
McKinley
Root
AO. Ll. Platt
Senate
Cuba
Spuoner
Wisconsin
Wood
United States
Phitt
Double Tragedies Reported in Alabama and Missouri
In Alabama Frank Reeves was hanged by a mob after confessing to assaulting Miss Ada McMillan near Butler County. A mob forced him to jump from a bridge after tying a rope around his neck. In Missouri John T Price, an elderly veteran, was killed in a parade by his brother in law Art Miller, who then shot himself to avoid arrest.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank Reeves
Georgiana
Dunham
Butler County
Ada McMimn
Reeves
St. Joseph, Mo
John T Price
Bethany
Art Miller
Miller
Jury verdict finds George Ury guilty of first degree murder
The jury at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on May 31 returned a guilty verdict for George Ury in the murder of Celery King Johnson at Carey. They recommended mercy as to sentencing.
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Upper Sandusky, O
George Ury
Ury
Celery King Johnson
Carey
Ohio
Royal Visitors Arrive at Potsdam for Palace Visit
Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry arrived in Potsdam yesterday. They were welcomed at the station by the German emperor and empress and accompanied to the new palace amid warm cheers from the crowd.
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Potsdam
Wilhelmina
Prince Henry
Germany
Desperate Deed in Indiana Ends in Double Tragedy
Indiana farmer Nelson Hatfield shot his wife in Avoca and then killed himself, leaving four married and three unmarried children. The couple had separated and Hatfield had sued for divorce days earlier. No eyewitnesses report details, and two married daughters live in Chicago.
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Bedford
Ind
Nelson Hatfield
Avoca
Hatfield
Hatfields
Chicago
Up in the Air Cyclone Lifts Cow on Rope
A cyclone story vouched by Minneapolis Better Way reports a cow tied on a rope about 60 feet long was lifted by the cyclone and carried along the rope. The animal waited until the storm passed then descended and returned to grazing.
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Minneapolis
Boy Killed Playing With Shotgun Near Indianapolis
May 31 Indianapolis. Willie Roberson seven years old died instantly when a shotgun discharged during a play session with his sister Mabel nine near the Rockville pike. The girl attempted to possess the gun and the cartridge exploded as Willie approached the muzzle, tearing away his face. Parents were in the garden nearby.
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Indianapolis
Willie
Mabel Roberson
Henry Roberson
Rockville Pike
Mabel
Wile
Indiana youths named for officer exams amid political chat
Indianapolis May 31 news notes Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge recommended 14 Indiana men for commissioned ranks in the reorganized regular army. Candidates face a tough Chicago exam overseen by General Otis with calculus and history questions. Admiral Dewey kinship links and Wall Street flurry cited. local officials discuss decorations and politics.
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Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Beveridge
War Department
Indiana
Regular Army
Chicago
Otis
Jury says using counterfeit coin in poker not crime
Indianapolis May 31 A United States court verdict found it is not illegal to pass counterfeit money to open a pot in a poker game. Jesse Page of Elboro faced a counterfeit charge for tossing a counterfeit dollar with chips to break the jack pot. the jury’s decision left whether opening a pot with less than a pair of jacks is criminal undecided. Judge Baker suggested it seems a crime, though.
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Indianapolis
United States
Jesse Page
Elbora
Page
John H. Baker
Evansville Plant Negotiations Cut 400 Jobs
A telegram from Evansville reports the American Chemical and Spirit company has fallen under a New York trust. The plant will close, leaving 400 workers jobless. The factory is the West’s only facility of its kind.
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Evansville
Ind
American Chemical and Spirit Company
New York
Man’s assault defendant rearrested after dying report
Soshen Indiana May 31 Judge Farrell cites report that Richard Sherwin who was attacked on the 20th at Bristol was dying. The bond of his assailant Murry Wilson was defaulted and Wilson ordered re-arrested. Wilson remains in jail.
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Soshen
Ind
Richard Sherwin
Bristol
Farrell
Murry Wilson
Wilson
Tehse Telegrams Mixed casualties and political notes from abroad
Five men and two women drowned when a rowboat capsized near Shaw-Wont a Philadelphia suburb. The Shawrock II towing is delayed. A yacht will be dry docked Saturday to repair its rudder. Count William Bismarck dies in Varain Prussia born 1862. All powers accept Germanys pullout from China and Waldersee removal. Rail lines discuss Chats and Southern railroad moves. Fire in southern Russia destroys 15 houses with two women killed and many injured. Mrs McKinley rests fraying health at White House as she improves slightly. May 5 188? Fleming acquitted in forgery case of board records. Secretary Tootlas promotes all second lieutenants of cavalry and infantry from Feb fodast. Jean Price former congressman dies at Washington age 57. L G Haas appointed assistant to President Loree of B and M and begins duties immediately.
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Jcan Price
Congress
Republican
Ilown
Clevekard
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L. G. Haas
Pittsburg
Younststown
Ashtabula
Erie
Pennsylvania Coonppany
Haw
Loree
Baltimore and Mira
Daily Market Report for Grain and Livestock Trends
The Indianapolis and Chicago grain markets report mixed prices for wheat, corn, oats, and lambs with steadiness in hogs and cattle. Prices are listed for No. 2 red wheat, oats, corn, and lambs, while New York and other markets show varied cattle, hog, and sheep values. A medical ad notes Dr King’s New Discovery for lung ailments, and a historical passage recalls Lafayette’s influence on American independence.
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Cincinnati
Slips of matrimony interrupted at the last moment
A collection of uncanny wedding interruptions from English churches across Lancashire and Manchester. Cases include a groom believed dead at sea returning on the eve of remarriage, a bride who rejects a groom after a legacy, a voice crying I forbid from the pews, and a missing groom who vanished before his ceremony. Details span Clerkenwell, Hackney, and Nottingham, with gossip surrounding parental opposition and mysterious occurrences.
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Lancashire
Spain
Kate Harwood
East Indies
Manchester
Benedict
Hackney
Clerkenwell
Ith
Herbert S
America
Rochind
London
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