Strigken Vessel Aransas Sinks After Collision
Vineyard Haven reports a remarkable maritime disaster as the Joy Line steamer Aransas, en route Boston to New York, is struck amidships by the barge Glendower in fog near Pollock Rip, sinks within minutes. Only one of 76 aboard is lost. Miss Keller remains missing after aiding passengers to lifeboats. Surviving crew and passengers are rescued by the tug Patience and barges, with several from Providence, Boston, and New York accounted for.
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Joy Line
Atannas Ismas
Associated Press
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Patence
Vineyard ‘Sound
Toy Line
Aransas
Boston
New York
Glendower
Philadelphia
Migs Mamté Keller
Pollock
Rip
Shoals
Rood
Cape Cod
Cape Shore
Wantucket Shoals
Pollock Rip Shoals
Patience
Reading Railway
Aranas
Mate Crocker
Labor Church Group Opens National Convention in Boston
The third annual national convention of the Church Association for the Advancement of the Interests of Labor opened at St. Paul’s parish house in Boston with delegates from across the country. A Holy Communion service preceded the session. National president Rev Frederic Dan Huntington has died. Rev Thomas H Sill of New York led the opening. Reports show growing expansion. fifty bishops have become vice presidents.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Church Association For the Advancement of the Interests of Labor
Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Church
Frederic Dan Hiuntington
Central
New York
Thomas H. Sill
Harriette A. Keyser
H.B. Livingston
Manchuria Civil Admin Plans Outlined by Government
Associated Press reports Tokyo outlines plans to convert military rule in Manchuria into civil administration. Army officers will head departments, with civilian experts assisting. General Yamamoto expected to run the Liaotung Peninsula. Manchuria’s civil administrator not yet chosen. Taxes will underwrite civil administration expenses.
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Associated Press
Toklo
Manchuria
Amo
Liaotang Peninsula
GENEROUS LADY CURZON IN CALCUTTA REPORT
In Calcutta a report notes a generous Lady Curzon, with the premium of public interest centering on her charitable acts. Details remain fragmentary from the sanitized text, but emphasize her prominent civic role and benevolent efforts amid local society events.
Autograph George Washington Letter Reportedly Found
A likely authentic George Washington letter, dated March 6 1775 from Mr Vernon to a Mr Washington near Leeds England, appeared in the District Clerk J L Aston's legal papers in Sherman Texas, showing a request for a loan of 200 pounds and Washington’s reply offering help.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Sherman
George
Washington
J. L. Aston
Vernon
Leeds
England
Fleets Gathering Near Cochin China
Reports from Saigon and Hong Kong indicate Russian Pacific squadron movements off Annam and near Hon Koeh bay. Admiral Nebogatov's division has passed Saigon, with Japanese ships sighted between Amoy and Hong Kong and Formosa coastal patrols active amid cables censored from Formosa.
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Associated Press
Saigon
Cochin
China
Rojestvensky
de Jonquieres
A Bay
Hon-Kohe Bay
Annam
Rosestvensky
Cochin-China
Ehip Kontroma
Nebogatom
Cane Bt. James
Saignon
Hong Kong
Nebogatoff
Hon-Koeh Bay
Amrank
Charterieuce
Ruselari
Angola
Muroran
Japan
Corea
MISS PATTERSONS RELEASE CONFERENCE SET
New York officials prepare for a conference with District Attorney Jerome over Nan Patterson's bail decision. Attorneys for J Morgan Smith and his wife seek a court order to refer conspiracy charges to the grand jury. A threatening letter to Nan Patterson’s mother is read, with the author claiming vengeance for Young's murder and naming "J Randolph Patterson" as the father.
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Associated Press
New York
May
Nan Patterson
Jerome
Miss Patterson
J. Morgan
Smith
Julia
Court of General Sessions
Grand Jury
Foster
Abraham Levy
Missy Patterson
Sirs
J. B. Patterson
Washington, D. C
Nan
Young
wAttorney Levy
J. Randolph Patterson
John Bartlett’ Patterson
Death of Judge Lyon and Music Teacher Rubin
New York reports indicate George W. Lyon former surveyor of the port under Harrison and Philippine court judge has died at his son’s Saybrook home after long illness. He was a prominent local politician and recently returned from the Philippines in fragile health. Also reported is the death of Edouardo Rubin Swinfin Jervis once noted as a distinguished vocal music teacher in New York.
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New York
George W. Lyon
Port of
Harrison
Philippines
Saybrook
Conn
Mun
Tuyon
Edouardo Rubini
Swinfin Jervis
Edouardo Rubin
Madison Pioneer Dies in Brief Illness
William Fr Tanking, a Madison Wit pioneer and prominent local Democrat, died yesterday at age 21 after a brief illness. He served as alderman and supervisor. The county superintendent convention opens in Madison tomorrow for a two day session on educational topics presided over by State Superintendent Cary.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wit
William Fr
Tanking
Cary
Chicago Strike Chronicle Shows Intensifying Struggle
Chicago reports describe a tense third decade of the teamsters strike with growing police presence and firmer employer measures. Rioting remains limited but incidents multiply as deliveries resume under non-union drivers while the strike commission prepares to begin inquiries. Two brothers fatally stabbed in a suspected strike breaker incident. police search for the assailant as other workers sustain injuries in riot-related clashes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Teamsters
Roosevelt
Fraf
Graham Taylor
Towner K. Webster
William C. Boyden
Myor
Dunne
Ipte
Federation of Labor
Employers Association
John
Richard Fr
Equitable Life Directors Convene After Urgent Meeting
A statement from a director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society describes an emergency gathering of directors. Conservative members urged action to reverse the society’s declining fortunes. The forthcoming conference will be informal with each director asked to share views and propose plans to address the crisis. Strong emphasis on a candid, heart to heart discussion and decisive steps.
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Associated
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable Society
Tual
Fragmentary report hints at candidates to succeed President Alexandér
A partial passage notes that conferences may discuss names of candidates to replace President Alexandér, but no specific candidate or selection is confirmed. The snippet hints at political maneuvering without naming a chosen individual.
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Alexandér
Forest fires rage in Plymouth area destroying timber
Fire rages in Plymouth and nearby towns since last Saturday causing extensive timber losses. Hundreds of volunteers fight the blaze as flames spread toward surrounding districts. Local crews and neighbors battle the fire amid smoke and emergency conditions.
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Plymouth
Thuber
Dream Came True After House Fire Warning From Dream
In Milwaukee a dream warning saved a family when a candle set a home ablaze on White Rock Avenue. The mother comforted a frightened child as the upper story burned, yet all were saved. A sister aroused others and alerted neighbors as fire department arrived to control the blaze.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Louis Spechieng
Lews
Zrother
Muwankepe
Hi Buddery
Main St. Spechienetzky
Tess
White Rock
Nathan
Bel
Annie
Bow en arrives in New York as Venezuela inquiry continues
Herbert W. Bow en, United States minister to Venezuela, landed in New York aboard the steamer Philadelphia and declined to discuss the Loomis charges. He said little about Venezuelan arts reports at Washington and likely planned to proceed to Washington the next day.
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Associated Press
New York
Herbert W. Bowen
Venezuela
Philadelphia
Heo
Washington
Loomis
Runaway gravel car collides with vehicles in Nashville
A gravel car on a street hillside in Nashville ran away this afternoon and crashed into three or four vehicles. Several people are reported killed.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
May
Bank's Big Claim Exposes Bigelow Debt Trail
Milwaukee May 8 Ex banker Bigelow faces creditor claims from about fifty corporate interests as Wisconsin Trust Co of Milwaukee is elected trustee and two weeks adjournment is taken. Largest claim from First National Bank where Bigelow served as president totals 1 549 13 68 dollars unsecured and well above original acknowledgment.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Bigelow
Wisconsin Trust Company of
First National Bank
Pnfe
German mission reaches Fez escorted by MEF detachment
Tangier May 3 The German mission headed by Count von Tattenbach Ashold arrived at Al carear Keber northeast of Fez where St Wie met an imposing MEF cavalry detachment to escort the mission. Troops have arrived to accompany British minister Gerard A. Lowther to Fez.
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Associated Press
Tangier
Morocco
Count von Tattenbach-Ashold
Alcarear-Keber
Fez
Telegraphers Pensioned In Madison Community High Rank
Charles B. Broan, longtime Western Union manager in Madison since 1940, was retired with a pension of 30 dollars a month. He is well known in state political circles for serving as chief clerk of the senate about thirteen years before 1991.
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Northwestern
Madison
Win
Mar
Charles
Broan
Western Union Telegraph Company
Senate
Chicago Traction Victory Denies Union Bid for Adams Street Line
Chicago federal court denied the Union Traction Company bid to block city use of the Adams Street line. Judge Grosscup withheld ruling to aid negotiations but soon issued a decision that the Chicago passenger railway franchise expired in April. The result shifts focus to municipal ownership of the street railway system starting with Adams Street.
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Associated Prose
Chicago
Seared & Victory
Grosscup
Federal District Court
Union ‘Traction Company
Adams Street
Trailwas
Grosseup
Yatlier
Traction Intercaca
Chicago’ Passenger Railway
Clty Ad
President Roosevelt on Colorado Tour Views Scenic Canon
The presidential party train departed Glenwood Springs this morning bound for Denver. The special offered rear-view access to the Colorado scenery along the Rio Grande route with President Roosevelt not rising until 7:45 a.m. The journey included planned stops and timed arrivals, highlighting a scenic travel segment as the party moves toward Denver.
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Associated Press
Gienwood Springs
Cal
Roub
Aashington
Hila
Denver
Roy
Salida
Col
Glenwood Springs
Bon Im
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado
Grande River
Brea
Man Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder
Edward Gottschalk of St. Paul Minnesota today pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Christian Schindeldecker. He is said to have confessed to the murder and to killing his partner Joseph Hartmann.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Edward
Gottschalk
Neving
Christian Schindeldecker
Schindeldecker
Joseph Hartmann
Davidson Secures Rural Free Delivery in Waupaca County
Washington May 8 Representative Davidson pressed the Postmaster General for county rural free delivery in Waupaca County during the coming year and urged rearrangement of some routes. He also raised questions about changes at the presidential office, noting longer service terms and signaling a careful scrutine of records. Davidson heads to Pittsburgh for Ohio River and harbors committee work and attended a dinner for the American commissioners to the International railway congress hosted by Vice President Fairbank.
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Washington, D. C
Davidson
Cortely Ou
Waupaca
Wanshara County
Presidential Post Office
Civil Service System
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Rivers and Harbors Committee
International Railway Congress
Fairbank
H. c. Slavens
Mrs Chadwicks Appeal Set for October Hearing
Cincinnati May 8 The cane of Mrs Chadwick was set for hearing by the United States court of appeal for October Judge Lurton announced the court would defer the June term due to attorney Wing’s statement he cannot prepare the case in time and the need for transcript work The court would hear the case in October and decide all others at that term The Will issue is before the court and will be heard in October with the forthcoming transcript work underway.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Chadwick
United States Court of Appeal
Lurton
Wing
Mrs Wilhelmina Reimer Dies at 75 at Home
Mrs. Wilhelmina Reimer of 285 Otter Street died today at her home from general debility. She was 75, widow of the late Jacob Reimer. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 from the house and at Bowen Street Lutheran Church. Rev. Termen Erek Wilk will officiate.
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Wilhelmina Reimer
Otter, Street
Tacob- Relmer
Bowen Street
Terman Erek Wilk
Germans Repel Herero Attack in German Southwest Africa
From Berlin May 8 a force of Hereros attacked a German column led by Captain Winterfeldt in the mountains east of Ganantx German Southwest Africa on April 7. In a subsequent engagement sixteen Germans were killed or wounded while the natives suffered fifteen fatalities.
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RY Associated Press
Berlin
Winterfeldt
Ganantx
Africa
Funeral notices for Rhyner Erickson and Leland family
The obituary notices report funeral services for Jacob Rhyner at two o'clock Tuesday from North Park Avenue with Rev. Theodore Kien and singers Mrs. J W Kircher and Miss Clara Schmidt. Interment at Riverside cemetery. Peter Erickson’s services at 2:30 Sunday at 738 School Street officiated by Rev. A M Ayers with large attendance and Danish Brotherhood and Masons unions present. Simeon W. Leland’s funeral at Masonic temple featured by Dr J F Atbuit, multiple musical selections, substantial floral display, and active lodge attendance. The procession included Oshkosh lodge members and Woodmen of America, with pallbearers named and former Winnebago Traction employees in attendance.
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Jacob Rhyner
Nt. Vernon Street
North Park Avenue
Theodore Kien
J. W. Kircher
Clara Schmidt
Riverside Cemetery
Peter Erickson
School Street
A. M. Ayers
First Presbyterian Church
D i. Brotherhood
Danish Brothers’ Association
Masons’ Union
F. H. Josslyn
Mra. L. al. Kellogg
Masonic Temple
Simeon
Wi Leland
J. F. Atbuit
First Baptist Temple
Oshkosh Lodge No
Tynery
Amorica
Pall- Pearers
George” Wo. Plummer
Hur
Rene Clark
I. UW. Devie
John Winstanley
Charles Plummer
Arthur Viel
Winnebago Traction Company
Trantion. Company
Lawrence University Baseball Team Disbands at Lawrence
Lawrence university announces the disbandment of its baseball team due to the loss of several top players. Perry of Forestville and Church of Menominee Falls have left school for illness and a Montana position, prompting immediate cancellation of all games. The executive board also defers decision on proposed Carnegie Library location until the June 13 trustees meeting. In Appleton a separate incident reports Jimmie Hinton injured by a tossed flat iron while in an alley behind the Lewis trust store. skull fragment removed and a daily plate planned as replacement.
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Northwestern
Appleton
Wis
Lawrence University
Perry
Forestville
Church
Menominee Falls
Butte
Montana
Lawrences University
van Ryn
de’ Gelleke
Milwaukee
New & Co Carnegie
Board of Trustees
Lewis Trust
Trona
Hinton
Young Hinton
Court Calendar Called In Oshkosh Courts
The court calendars in county and circuit court were called this morning. Circuit contains about thirty cases, many settled, none of major interest. County court lists assaults from justice court and appeals, with several cases continued or passed. Change of venue noted in a West Disinfecting Co case and municipal court judgment favored the plaintiff.
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Justice Court
Jacob Foas
John F. Mosher
Georges Rammer
Frank Rammer
Albert Dalton
H. FF. Dowling
Judge Barden Ill in Portage Pioneer Note
Illness afflicts Judge W Barden a pioneer Portage resident noted in the Portage area. The brief item records his condition and status among local officials, with emphasis on his long service and community role.
Oyama Presses Russian Lines As Front Spreads East
Telegraph dispatches from St. Petersburg report General Oyama driving back Russian posts east and west of the railway while preparing for a potential general offensive. Russian resistance is light as their lines stretch about 160 miles from Singtauntsu to the Madarla road near Tie Dussa. Observers say Oyama aims to turn Kirin and interpose between Hartin and Windivostock, with plans to invest Vladivostok looming if the push continues. The timing remains uncertain, with a fortnight seen as possible before decisive action.
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St. Petersburg
Oyama
Linievitch
Singtauntsu
Liao River
Changtu
Madarla
Kiring
Kanal Pass
Tie Dussa
Mongolia
Qoyama
Kirin
Hartin
Vlndivostock
Ele Ee
Liteviteh
Kuanchangtsu
Huaitalhslen
Tumen
Windivestock
Elmost
Stowaways Swim Ashore After Italia Liner's Arrival
Two Italian stowaways jumped from the Napoli as it neared Manhattan piers and swam to shore within ten minutes. They had boarded April 21 with a third accomplice who remained aboard. the men faced possible $1,000 fines for escape per government rules. All three were described as expert swimmers and divers from Naples and were put to work in the ship’s stokers hall after discovery.
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Associated Press
New York
Iiter Citdat
Napoli
Thirty Fourth Street
Naples
America
Gibraltar
Stoke Hale
Three Lads Drown Near Hartford in Canoe Accident
In Hartford area a canoe with Fease eighteen, Richi sixteen, and Charley Chappelle twelve from South Windsor capsized about two miles upstream. Their two rescuers could not reach them before they sank. All evidence suggests the boys are the missing victims.
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Presa
Hartford
Fease
Richi
Charley Chappelle
Windsor
Hargis 1S Released After Court Action
A Circuit Judge ordered the release of Hargis in a case naming James Cocremy. The defendant was released after a Thursday hearing, with a bond or amount cited as $35,008 in court records.
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Rilla Ees
James Cocremy
Hargia Waa
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