Death by own action on steamer linked to Huffcutt
A New York Governor Hughes aide Ernest Huffcutt died by his own action aboard a steamer near Albany. A note to his sister and another to a friend were found, and Huffcutt’s death is attributed to nervous breakdown from overwork. The report also notes a separate suicide in Menominee, tied to personal tragedy, with a revolver found beside the body.
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Ma. Eutt
Dean Cornellsociated Press
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Law School of
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Albany
Oat
Morse
Buddy
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Kent
Conn
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Praston
Cornell
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Ennglish
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Vatican to Hold Public Consistory as Cardinal Rinaldini Near Death
A May report from Madrid via Associated Press states Cardinal Rinaldini, recently a sacred college member, is seriously ill with diabetes and heart trouble. Officials fear possible death and have practically decided to convene a public consistory in June unless his condition improves.
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Associated “Pressey
Rome
Vatican
Madrid
Rinaldini
Sacred College
Disappearance of Peekskill Couple Tied to Hempstead Clergy
Associated Press reports that Jere Kode of St George's Cooke and 17 year old Floretta Whaley, missing from Hempstead, have been found in Peekskill. The minister Cooke, former rector at a prominent Long Island church, was deposed amid abduction rumors involving Miss Whaley, a minor, heightening sensational interest among wealthy parishioners including August Belmont. Public reaction focused on the church pulpit vacancy and investigations into the case.
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Associated Press
Jere IK
Cooke
Forever Hempstead
Ploreth Whaley
iPoughkeepsie
Biz
New York
Jere Kode
St. .George’s
Lone Island
August Belmont
Senate and Assembly Debates Mark Wisconsin Legislature
Special to The Northwestern Madison May 4 reports Milwaukee garbage bill extension to all cities. Milwaukee depot fuel bill killed. land condemnation for terminal purposes sent to committee. education panel favoring lease of school buildings for events. passes and postponements heap up as houses push to adjourn.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Sanborn
Milwaukee
Fairchild
County Board of Milwaukee Coun
Transportation Committee
Education Committee
Smith
Turner
House
Warrass
Milwaukee Gas Company
Sense
Judiciary Committee
Fature Naval Reserve
Committee On Charitable and Penal Institutions
State Board of Control
Torbey
Snow Covers Ball Field With Heavy Snowfall
A terse urban item notes snow blanketing a ball field and postponing activity. It references Wesson University and AR STs PA, with inches of snow coverage affecting plans today. The report presents a brief, period‑tone update on weather disrupting sports field use.
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Wisson
Wes
AR Sts
Indictments Expected Against Unified Railways Officials
San Francisco May 4 The grand jury plans to vote indictments against Unified Railways officials as it continues examining the directors. The probe seeks to uncover what they know about money disbursements used for the procurement of a franchise.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Iit
Unified Railways
Wisconsin special notes unqualified town officers in Pound
Milwaukee May 4 report says none of the officers elected in Pound have qualified though the election was held a month ago. Residents complain of high costs and delays in the village government reorganization.
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ENERO
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Pound
Pardee
Coleman
Parade Notes From War Tainted Ceremony
Fragmentary OCR item describes parade observations with garbled phrases about war paint and bows, lacking clear names or locations. The readable fragments suggest a ceremonial procession or military display, but concrete details are unavailable.
Salvation Army opens anti death by own action bureau
New York May 4 The Salvation Army launches an anti death by own action bureau at 122 West Fourteenth Street to advise and console despairing persons contemplating self destruction. Two departments serve men and women. Wealthy and poor alike seek help from this unique service aimed at preventing suicide.
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New York
The
Salvation Army
West Fourteenth Street
Suit Will Be Brought In Calumet Drainage Case
A Chicago delegation led by Governor Deneen sought government consent to institute legal proceedings to determine the status of the Calumet river drainage project. Secretary Taft agreed to pursue a court challenge, with $15 million at stake and $6 million already spent, to decide whether to proceed without a permit.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Deneen
Ofhteana
Calumet
Secoretary
Taft
Great Lakes
War Department
Calumet River
Chtegiro Wen
Art
United States
Chicago
Northwestern Coal and Dock Co forms for direct coal from mines
A Ashland Wis dispatch says a new Northwestern Cooperative Coal and Dock company organizes to secure coal directly from eastern mines for its stockholders. Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa Nebraska each receive one director. First annual meeting to be held in Ashland in June.
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Associated. Presa
Paul, Minn
Ashland
Wis
Northwestern
Coperative Cowl and Dock Company
Farmers’ Cooperaive Company
Northwest
Roany
Co Trust
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Minnesota
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South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska-arg
Silent Smiths Body Passes Through Chicago En Route
The body of James Smith of New York, who died recently in Japan, passed through Chicago today bound for New York City. Accompanying him were Mrs Smith, Stewart, daughter of Smith, and Eugene Zimmerman. The metal casket was enclosed in an outer box and weighed heavily as the train arrived at the Gante-Fe depot.
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Chicago
Smith
New York
Japan
Mia
Bas Stewart
Mith
Eugene
Zimmerman
Gante-Fe
Inter-State Oratorical Contest Winners Named
In Emporia Kansas on May 4 Missouri won the interstate oratorical contest by the State Normal Schools league. Roy Richardson and Miguel Nicolao represented Kasay and Vipino with a four year old, Nicolao delivering The First Need of the Filipinos. Wisconsin and other states participated. Milwaukee Normal School’s W. O. Metlan notable.
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Associated Press
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Roy Richardson
Miguel Nicolao
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Northwestern wins in obscure 19th century debate event
In Madison at Northwestern University a special gathering themed The Wilted States and Universal Peace heard participants from Oberlin and Poly tech discuss topics like reform and universal peace. Speakers included Rice of Oberlin and other unnamed debaters.
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Wise Hare
Northwestern University
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Columbia
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Waldo
SCHOONER BURNS AT ANCHOR NEAR TALLERSTED
A schooner at anchor near Tallersted caught fire and burned for hours as flames swept through the vessel. Nearby ships and lifeboats aided the crew, but the blaze damaged the hull and cargo with losses estimated around twenty thousand dollars. Local authorities began investigations into the incident aboard the harbor.
Edward's Voyage Stormy Passage Declares King Edward Red
Fragmentary report notes King Edward's voyage through a severe gale. The Boston or Milwaukee led story mentions a stormy channel crossing with heavy seas, varying spellings, and scattered names. Details are unclear but historic voyage context remains.
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Edward Red
Oe Channel
Women in grave peril on yacht voyage
Mrs Roosevelt and several guests narrowly escaped injury when the yacht Sylch struck a tug while cruising past a dock on the Potomac. The impact toppled a spar causing alarm but no serious harm as the party disembarked at the navy yards.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Transvelt
Clfford Twichardsot
New York
Thacen
Alate
Tosevalt
Navy Yards
Paria
Mayor Busse Moves to Replace City Commissioners
In Memphis on May 4, Mayor Busse ordered the resignation of the five city commissioners amid an ongoing police investigation dispute. Governor Patterson had appointed the five and the mayor’s action dissolves the temperance board, signaling the city will shift government to the commissioners.
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Memphis
Teiskell
Ton
Manlove
Patterson
Bullet Ends Life Of Archie A Smith In Marinette Woods
Milwaukee May 4 A Daily Nova Special from Marinette reports Archie A Smith nineteen son of G M Smith of Wallace was killed Friday night by a stray bullet from a revolver he was loading The weapon discharged as they moved along the road the bullet struck his brain causing instant death
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
Archie’ A. Smith
G. M. Smith
Wallace
W W Devereux Company admits guilt in fraud indictments
Minneapolis May 4 The WW Devereux company today admitted guilt on charges arising from a federal grand jury indictment for soliciting and accepting concessions in transporting stolen goods from Minneapolis to other locations. Judge William Lochhead presiding.
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Associated , Presa
Minneapolis
Minn
WW. Devereux Company
Tolay
Ftreen
Monte
Federal
Arand
Cveln
Minnisipolis
William
Lochi Idiatrice
Court
Ore vessel aground near Chicago on Lake Michigan
A ore vessel ran aground north of Chicago in heavy snow on Lake Michigan. Four tugs attempted to reach the ship but high seas and blinding snow prevented assistance overnight. It may be necessary to jettison part of the cargo to float the vessel.
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James
Ugs
Lake Michigan
Marvin Boy Found Near Home After Missing Report
The body of Marvin Boy was found about two miles from his home near Hammock, Delaware. Authorities reported the missing lad had been missing since earlier in the day, and the discovery ends the brief search. The incident is being investigated by local authorities and Associated Press contributed to the report.
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Dever
Del
Marvin
Han
Marstes
Doy
Death of C F Askin at Merritt Street home
Charlon I Askin aged about forty died this afternoon at his Merritt Street residence after a brief illness described as erysipelas of the face with complications. Survived by wife, two daughters, and two sons. formerly engaged in jewelry business in the city with a shop at 169 Main Street.
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Charlon I. Askin
Merritt Street
Alorthy
Askin
Mateere
Hla Placa
Matin Street
J. M. Turn
Man Sentenced to Hang Delays Execution in Georgia
Augusta Georgia May dt] The man, Arthur Glover, sentenced to death for the murder of his paramour Maud Dean, claims he will not hang. He says he will fight the sentence after his appeal. The case has drawn wide attention amid prior criminal episodes and defense citing brain stem and paranoia.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Glover
Maud Dean
Ahok
Nepre
Itetina
Hin
Fenes
Tichomond County
Native lawyers arrest in Allahabad unrest report
In Allahabad, native lawyers linked to a riot are detained as authorities move against ringleaders. Reports describe arrests after clashes that injured several and prompted temporary police action and emergency measures taken in the Payal area.
Dennett bail set in New York robbery case
A garbled report states Dennett was released on bail amid charges related to a broad band robbery. The piece mentions individuals tied to the case, an arrest list, and alleged involvement with a credit or bank network. Authorities and a clerk from a trust family appear in the fragmented narrative.
Copper by a process debated at Cambridge University
Sir William Ramsey of Cambridge University was questioned by a reporter about copper production by the synthetic combustion method from sodium thorium and potassium but declined to confirm or deny the report.
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Associated Breas
London
Sir Wilham Rameay
Cambridge University
Associatieda Pree
Hope Fades for 11-Year-Old Joseph Hudson in Kas.
In Toneka Kansas on May 4 the 11 year old Joseph Hudson is reported slightly weaker as doctors say all hope of recovery is gone. General Hudson has been unconscious since yesterday. the end may come at any time.
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Ernest
E. A. de Lima
Lis
Huffcutt
Albany
Associated Press
Toneka
Kas
Joseph
KK. Hudson
Hudson
Gould Wins The International Amateur Court Tennis Title
London May 4 Jay Gould of New York won the championship match of the international amateur court tennis tournament at the Queen’s Club. De Fiera Miles, holder of the title, was beaten in the decisive bout as Gould claimed the crown for the United States in a tense confrontation.
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Associated, Preas
London
Jay
Gould
New York
Queen's, ‘Club
de Fiera
Eustace A. Miles
Cooper Stands Pat in Wisconsin Senate Fight
Special to the Northwestern reports Milwaukee May 4 with Henry Cooper not withdrawing from the senatorial contest. Cooper says he will stay in the race and insists no agreement has been made to withdraw. Madison next Monday planned as the moment to decide continued support, as rumors swirl over Stephenson’s prospects and possible withdrawals. The deadlock in the Wisconsin legislature remains unsettled with stake high and supporters awaiting developments.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Henry
Maida
Madison
Laang Stephengen
Suport
Stephertson
Aly
Aury
Alett
Matinow
Wisconsin
United States
Cheng Bion
Mad Madison
Tsai
Ian Hengon
Nan
Panama Canal Locks Plan Examined By Commission
An outline report from Adfre BP Stearns and associates describes a Panama Canal locks project evaluation. The delegation visited the site to assess lock design, foundation stability, and feasibility of the proposed waterway, with emphasis on ensuring secure and reliable lock operations.
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Panama Canal
Washington
Fay
Taft
Adfre BP
Stearns
Panama
Lncka
Married at Butte
Edna Laskey formerly of Berlin Wisconsin and Lulu Fuhs formerly of Fond du Lac Wisconsin were married in Butte Montana on May 4. The bride had recently been granted a divorce from Rudolph Fuhs at Oshkosh Wisconsin.
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Butte, Mont
Edna Ie. Laskey
Berlin
Wis
Lulu Fuhs
Fond du Lac Wis
Rudolph Fuhs
Oshkosh
Samuel Clemens Safe, Report Of Missing Denied
The Associated Press reports Samuel L. Clemens, alias Mark Twain, is not missing. Circulated tales claim he vanished at sea aboard Henry H. Rogers's yacht Kanaiona, but authorities state Clemens remains at home in New York.
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New York
Samuel L. Clemens
Henry H. Trogers
Kanaiona
Clemens
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