Florida Monitor Demonstrates Turret Strength In Atlantic Test
At Old Point Comfort Virginia on May 28 the Florida with the navy’s largest gun faced a heavy 12 inch projectile. The turret plate blackened but remained intact while the mast withstood five Arkansas Gas shots. Officers praised the turret mechanism as unharmed and predicted future ships would carry similar battle masts.
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Old Point Comfort
Florida
Arkan
Arkansas
Army
Hampton Roads
Jackies
Franklin
John G. Quimby
Joseph K. Taussig
Hogs Uncover Human Bones at Indiana Cemetery Site
Hogs in Laporte Indiana unearthed two human bones from a private cemetery run near Mrs. Belle Gunress property. One bone was an arm bone and the other a leg bone. Sheriff Smutzer plans to search the hog run and drag the adjacent pond for more remains.
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Laporte
Ind
Belle Gun- Ress
Elevator Death in Wilmington Janitor Killed
In Wilmington Delaware in May a 70 year old colored janitor named Roderick Francis died after being caught between the elevator and the roof of the BS R Butler building. No one else was on the top floor. the fatality report remained unknown for three hours. Francis suffered a broken neck and fractured femur.
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Wilmington
Del
Roderick’ Francis
BS. R. Butler
Ben
Francis
Fereeknll
Retired Rear Admiral Crowninshield Dies in Philadelphia
Rear Admiral A S Crowninshield U S N retired died at Episcopal hospital Philadelphia after a year of ill health. His wife was by his bedside. He was 72 and had recent nose surgery. Funeral was at the hospital chapel with Bishop Mackay Smith officiating and burial planned at Arlington National Cemetery. A full military funeral is expected.
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Philadelphia
A. S. Crowninshield
Episcopal Hospital
Admiral Crowninshield
New York
Bisop
Mackay Smith
Episcopa Church
Banr
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Thera
Taft to Quit Cabinet and Launch Campaign
May 28 report says Secretary Taft will resign from the War Department on July 1 to begin his campaign. President Roosevelt has chosen a successor, with Assistant Secretary Oliver likely to fill the remaining term. Taft plans to stay in Washington and make brief country trips after resigning.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
Roosevelt
Oliver
Seven Protestant clergymen join Catholic Church in Philadelphia
Dr. William McGarvey and six former Episcopal clergy were received into the Catholic Church by Archbishop Ryan at the Cathedral chapel. The group, including Maurice Cowl, William Hayward, William McClelland, Edward Cowan, Otto Gromell, and Charles Bowles, plans to enter the Catholic priesthood.
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Philadelphia
William McGarvey
Ryan
McGarvey
Maurice L. Cowl
William L. Hayward
William H. McClelland
St. Elizabeth's Protestant Episcopal Church
Edward N. Cowan
Milwaukee
Otto W. Gromell
Charles F. Bowles
Chicago
Four Hundred Canaries Die In Lightning Fire
A thunderstorm struck a bird house in Paterson New Jersey killing 400 canaries. William Watson, a bird fancier, lost his loft when lightning struck the building and firemen arrived too late to save the birds.
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Canaries
Paterson
N. J
William Watson
Watson
Boy Born Blind Sees After Operation by Posey in Philadelphia
Herbert Martin, fourteen and blind since birth, regained sight after Dr Campbell Posey removed soft growths along optic nerves near the brain. The Philadelphia case is said to be among the few recorded where congenital blindness was reversed by surgery.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Martin
Campbell Posey
Posey
Cleveland Leader Reports State of Health Improves
Former President Cleveland is said to be feeling much better after an afternoon in his room at the hotel. He may be seen by anyone who takes the trouble to visit the hotel surroundings.
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Cleveland
Lakewood
Clevelan
Gordonville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
William Seaman and family from Harrisburg visited Amos Hershey. Euos Kreider and wife from Philadelphia cared for Kreider’s ill father Jacob. B B Hershey of St Paul visited his parents as Hershey left for home with wife and daughter. Several families joined Amish Brethren services at Benjamin Lapp Jr. An extended group attended Buffalo Bill’s Lancaster show. United Brethren Children’s Day service announced for June 7. Miss Mae Buckwalter and Teresa Feranda visited Elmer Seaman in Gordonville. Hiram Troop, Gordonville butcher, recovering after a sudden illness at church. Jacob Patterson moved to Lancaster. J P Herman upgrading property with hedge. J J D Lynn and Daniel Shaub party vacationed at Cape May. George Park and I N Bitzer mentioned in local notes. Grace Lindsay and George Lindsay visited Lancaster residents.
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William Seaman
Harrisburg
Amos Hershey
Euos Kreider
Philadelphia
Jacob Kreider
B. Bowers Hershey
St. Paul
William Kellenberger
Steelton
M. Kellenberger
Benjamin Lapp
Phares Buckwalter
Leaman Place
Elmer JD
Leaman
Gordonville
Harry N. Miller
Paradise
A. B. Church
Buffalo Bill
Lancaster
Johna United Brethren Sunday School
Mae Buckwalter
Teresa Feranda
Elmer D. Seaman
Hiram G. Troop
U. B
Jacob Patterson
J.P. Herman
J.jd. Lynn
Daniel Shaub
Familly
Cape May
N. J
George W. Park
Franklin County
I. N. Bitzer
Parkesburg
Grace M. Lindsay
George
J. M. Bowers
Kodol Advertises Digestive Aid By Wm M Stauffer
An advertisement urges readers to try Kodol to relieve nausea and restore health, claiming the product’s benefits become clear after a few weeks of use and noting it is sold by Wm. M. Stauffer.
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Wm. M. Stauffer
Local Notes and Weekend Trips Highlight Reibdenbach Area
Reid en bach community notes report plans for a western states trip by I G Martin and wife. Local tradesmen prepare paint coats for R S Martins dwelling while tobacco planting begins. Communion services at Pike church draw crowds as photographers stay busy and a large swarm of bees is observed. Tuesday and Thursday closing times are set for June to August by several borough merchants including Townsley and Diller Hardware. John Riba of Vining Indiana praises DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by Wm Stauffer.
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Edwin Frank
Martin
Pike Church
Bella
Robert
Henry Reed
George S. TownsLey
I. G. Davis’ Sons
H. E. Burrer & Bro
Diller Hardware Co
E. C. Diller & Sons
Ena Hess
John H. Sensenig
B. F. Leaman
Clarion
Geist
Blue Ball
H. ©. Wanner
Fetterville
Cuarrox
John ‘Riba
Vining, In
DeWitts
Wm. ‘ Stauffer
Philadelphia Press promises full summer resort coverage
The Philadelphia Press will print all the latest news and gossip from summer resorts, seashore and mountain, with abundant illustrated photographs and stories. It is described as a true newspaper in every sense, to be read daily.
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Philadelphia ‘Press
Philadelphia
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