Atlanta Fire Destroys Two City Blocks in May Inferno
A massive Atlanta blaze starting at the Schlessinger Mayer Baking building on Madison and Nelson streets swept two solid business blocks. The Terminal hotel and nearby structures burned, with heavy explosions and poor water pressure hindering efforts. About $1.5 million in losses reported as firefighters battled the flames through the night.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Terminal
Lfe
Schlessinger- Mayer Baking Company
Madison
Nelson Streets
Schlessinger
Cummings
Nelson
Mitchell Street
Terminal Hotel
Madison Street
Nelson Street
Bootment
Carbonic Company
Inman
Teninal
Marion Hotel
Childs
Port Office
Southern Suspender Company
Southern Handkerchief Manufacturist Company
Georgia Vehicle Company
Piedmont Hat Company
McClure
Ten Cent
Madison Avenue
Forsythe
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Mays
Birchwood
Pirchwood
Spalding
Peterson
A. Wises
Stalin
Noyes
Marietta
Washington County Infirmary
Young
Max Saresl
Big Rebekah Lodge Organizes in Weyauwega Wisconsin
Rebekah lodge organized in Werauwega with the largest charter membership in the jurisdiction. Twenty one names joined the first evening and seven more were added. At the First National Bank directors meeting R H Edwards and R E Stelzer of Oshkosh attended. Mr Steixer resigned as director for other business but kept his bar interest. Spercer of Waupaca was asked to fill the vacancy.
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Werauwega
Wis
Rebekah Lodge
First National Bank
R. H. Edwards
RE. H. Stelzer
Ashkosh
Steixer
Spercer
Waupaca
Forty four ships in line in San Francisco harbor review
Secretary Metcalf on the deck of the Yorktown watched the combined Atlantic and Pacific fleets anchored in Oakland harbor. Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans marked his last day of command while he missed boarding his flagship in the review. He is expected to depart for the east tomorrow and will not return to the Connecticut.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Metcalf
Yorktown
Oakland Fairway
Robley D. Evans
East
Connecticut
Storm Disables Steamer Binghampton Off Chicago
After 28 hours battling a fierce storm, the steamer Binghampton en route from Buffalo to Chicago was disabled four miles off port early this morning. One engine failed and two tugs towed her in despite rough lake conditions. The vessel signaled distress and required aid from three tugs, with one returning due to the heavy seas.
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Associated Press
Chicago
St. May
Binghampton
Buffalo
Croker’s Good Horse Wins at New Market
Richard Croker’s filly Rhodora won the one thousand Guineas at New Market in a field of eighteen. American jockey Lucien Lyne guided Rhodora to victory over Bracelet and Ardentrive, with King Edward and the prince of Wales among the spectators. Rhodora’s triumph adds another classic to Croker’s racing legacy.
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Associated Press
London
May
New Market Today
Richard Croker
Rhodor
Rhodora
Grby
Mr. Croker
St. Frusquin
Hheiwin D
Mr. “Roker
Perrier
Leopardstown
Lucien Lyne
Rote
Keshi
Bracelet
Ardentrive
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Rhodorita
Melvin Sheppard Likely Out of Olympic Trials
Melvin W. Sheppard, famed American half miler, is unlikely to compete in the London Olympic Games this summer. With trials looming, he has not begun training and cites insufficient time in his current job and recent civil service exam results that place him on the eligible list for a police position.
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W. Sheppard
Great Banner
Associated Press
New York
Melvin W. Sheppard
America
London
Sheppard
State Aid to Aged Discussed at Charity Conference
Richmond Virginia May 8 The conference of charities and corrections opened with strong turnout. Miss Kate Halliday Ginghorn statistician spoke in statistics and Fred K W Hoffmann discussed state aid to aged people. Harriet Fulmer of Chicago delivered the opening address on public health.
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Department of Public Health
French Aeronauts Chosen for James Gordon Bennett Cup
Paris May 8 Count Henri de Las Vaulx Jacques Faure and Alfred Le Tilane named as the French representatives in the international balloon contest for the James Gordon Bennett cup in Berlin on October 11.
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Agsestated
Paris
Henri de Las Vaulx
Jacques Faure
Alfred le Tilane
Aeronauts
Berlin
Bodies unearthed at Gunness farm amid renewed digs
Laborers at the Gunness estate near Laporte Indiana unearthed two more skeletons as crowds gathered to witness the progress. Authorities report one body is likely male and the other a woman, with at least three of nine known victims identified.Investigators press ties to Ray Lamphere and Mrs. Gunness amid ongoing inquiries.
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Laporte
Ind
Gunness Farm
Oelock
Providence
A. I
Lamphere
Tt. N. Smith
Ray Lamphere
Roy Maury
Lewis Revle
Bessie Wallace
Nettie Shoemaker
Mrs. Gunness
Ig Sard
Roulr
Tamphere
Guaness
Jennie Olson
Mra. Gunness
Andrew Felgelein
Mansfield
Gle O. Budsberg
Tola
Wis
Tila
Ole BH. Budsberg
Iola. Wis
Andrew Helgelein
Belie Guinness
Budsberg
Matt Budsberg
Oscar
Stir
Lap
Smotzner
C. J. Smith
Eald
Hate Bear
Mira Gunness
Ens
Bert Albert
Haron, & D
Victor E. Bender Testifies Before Paper Question Committee
Washington May 3 Victor E Bender publisher of The Daily Nonyérell Counc Bluffs testified before a special committee investigating the wood pulp and paper question. He said ten years ago he paid 1.70 per hundred pounds for paper deliveries and his current contract calls for zero. The committee adjourned to Corinth to inspect the Hudson pauper case and question operatives there.
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Washington D. C
Victor E. Bender
Non- Yérell
Counc Bluffs
Hung
Guibivita
Tahiy
Corinth
Tey
Private burying ground theory linked to Gunness case
A theory of a private burying ground at the Laporte Gunness property is proposed by John Taurson, Mrs. Gunness’s nephew. Records show land owned by Dr. B. R. Car of Laporte from 1871 to 1874, with bones suspected to belong to people buried there by the physician. Laporte authorities seek to verify a private burial site.
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Riv
Gunness
Laporte
John Taurson
Ist
Iti
B.R Car
Carson Beleves
Gloomy May Forecast Sparking Office Banter In Rain
In a downtown office six men debate a bleak forecast from Weather Prophet High. Rainy cold days loom, Ford de Tac referenced, May’s twenty four days ahead, amid muted prayers for sun and relief from the soggy, dismal week.
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Jia
Jodin
Fond Dau Lac
Lakhs Winnebago
High
Rlatien
Hicks
Urs
Lora
Oshkosh-Milton Game Postponed By Mud
Muddy conditions at Madison field force the Oshkosh Milton game to be postponed and rescheduled for tomorrow. Weather improves this afternoon with faster play expected. Nearby, a vaudeville show entertained by acts including Crashbows and the Senators at the Grand tonight.
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Madison
Wis
Tomorzes
Camp Randall
Senators
Grand
Roosevelt trip in rain halts Plain Dealing store visit
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt toured the woods near Fiat Knot today on a drive with Joseph Wilmer. They were caught in a shower after leaving the Plain Dealing store, delaying their return as rain poured down.
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Associated Press
Charlottesville
President Roosevelt
Bur-brougha
Fiat
Joseph Wilmer
Roosevelt
Plain
Man Crushed to Death in Prairie Coal Shed Accident
Joseph Lenka aged 23 of Prairie Acs Chien was crushed between a coal chute and an engine cab in the St. Pauls yard during the morning shift. He worked in the can shed when the chute toppled without warning.
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Nerien
Maison, Wir
Joseph Lenka
Prairie
St. Paul Sarde
Lanke
Victim of Assault Dies in Nebraska
Minden Neb May 7 Associated Press Pearl Taylor dies after assault by her brother in law Bert Lorlor. The victim had been attacked more than a week earlier and was reported fatally hurt.
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Associated Press
Minden, Neb
May
Pearl Taylor
Bert
Taylor
Rehearing Denied in Oshkosh Oshkosh Fond du Lac Bridge Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused rehearing and issued a modified opinion on the Winnebago Traction versus Oshkosh and Fond du Lac traction dispute over Main Street bridge access. The ruling preserves core points while clarifying features at issue, with costs awarded against the movants.
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Madison
Wis
Iehkosh
Fond du Lac Traction Comyiunies
Oshkosh
Supreme Court
Thail
Tachhes
Alderistn Mix Blerrach
Milwaukee
Pribery
R. Dresser
St. Croix Falls
D. J. Baker
Rgurt
Drers
Perm
Dresser
Stute Board of Control
FF. Khiwln
Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Company
Charles Barber
Winnebago Traction Company
Winnebago “Treection Company
City
Ptay
Fond du Lite Company
Fond du Lac
Chak
Uue
Winnebago Tracting Company
Yantoga
Common Council
Winnebago ‘Traction Company
New legal move in Thaw case delays habeas inquiry
Rye Associated Press reports in Dutchess County that Thaw's counsel filed a traverse challenging the legality of his commitment to Matteawan State Hospital. The court’s focus shifts to the validity of the commitment, with sanity questions postponed. Justice Morschauser indicated no constitutional commitment to the matter.
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Rye Associated Pregs
Poughkeepsie
Harry K. Thaw
Butchess County
Shoan
Morschauser Drelde Uletten
Grave destruction sparks fear on Kentucky tobacco farm
May night riders reported active in Boyle County as a thief torched tobacco beds. A note warned Miles He would strike other fields if his crop was harmed. In Ohio, state troops moved through Columbus en route to southern areas hit by nighttime depredations.
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Panville
Boyle
Eoc
Cleveland
Resa
Ohio
Columbus
May
Assassin Had Money In Royal Murder Case
El Mundo reports the widow of Manuel Russo, the man who killed King Carlgg of Portugal on February 1, drew $4,600 from her late husband’s bank order in an American bank. The paper seeks investigation into who placed the funds there and if other money was diverted to members of the “black cross.” A fire department call at 3 00 pm to J Earl Harris residence at 586 Jackson street corner of New York avenue. Fire remained contained by 3 35 pm with no determination of extent.
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Associated Preag
Lisbon
EL Mundo
Manuell Russsa
King Carlgg
Portugal
Black Cross
J. Earl Harris
Jackson Street
New York Avenue
State and Local Veterinarians Move Tubercular Cattle
Dr David Roberts state veterinarian and Dr George C. Hin conducted a county survey to identify tubercular cattle. Three cartloads were shipped to Madison Milwaukee for slaughter, with cars leaving from this city and other locations.
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David Roberts
George C. Hin
Madison
Milwaukee
Winnycenne
Cire
Water on Fox River Causes Farmer Flood Concerns
Farmers along the Fox River between this city and Fremont report high water from the stage rise, submerging hay ridges and pastures. J Martin notes fear of erosion and cites potential flooding if water remains high, while A M Mann of the U S engineers says water is receding and expects further lowering barring rain.
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Fox River
Fremont
J. Martin
Martin
Owens Flats
West Algoma Bridge
Th. M. Man
United States
Tia
Ite
Menasha Dam
Muareh
Mann
Stulee Bates
Mumishnound
Neenah
Meadsba
Uno
Nenah
Bishop Desires To Retire Amid Meeting Deliberations
The Methodist Episcopal Church delegates consider retirements of Bishop Halitier and Bishop Mayo amid a packed session. Bishop Daniel A. Goodeen presided as Mrs. Florence Richards urged Congress to propose an amendment banning polygamy, while mission reports from Southern Asia highlighted church progress and global concerns.
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Associated Press
Halitier
May
Tia
Joe M. Thaburn
Lomhay
Askert
M. E
al Crom
Fortin
Daniel A. Goodeen
Florence To. Richards
Central Ohio
Congress
Unio
Wiliam Po Grahim
Shngapore
Southern Asia
Hoonalenh
Ata
Japan
Ruesfa
Russians to Join In Port Arthur Memorial Ceremony
Harbin reports a detachment of the formal garrison will leave May 4 for Port Arthur to participate in the dedication ceremonies of a Japanese monument to Russian dead, following an invitation by Japanese military authorities.
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Associated Press
Harbin
Foral
Port Arthur
Japs Prepare for Trouble
The Twenty third and eleventh regiments of infantry will move to Corea on May 14 to cope with any possible emergency.
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Associated Press
Corea
Prince Zu Eulenberg Arrest Shocks Berlin Court Scandal
Prince Zu Eulenberg was placed under arrest in Berlin after testimony by two men alleging his involvement in wrongful acts twenty five years ago. The arrest follows the Harden case and concerns perjury and possible release on 250000 bond as prosecutors pursue further investigation at the hospital where he is being held.
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Bridlinat Wan
Associated Press
Berlin
Prince Philip Zu Eulenberg
Prince Zu Hulenberg
Prince Zu Eulenberg
Maxim Wilkin Barden
Die Zukunft
Harden
Puba
Giulnet Zu
William
Orince
Svenson
Hardenhlal
Poller
Restiag
Eulenburgs
Germany
Funeral for Joseph F. Harnish Planned at 2 P.M.
The funeral for the late Joseph F. Harnish will take place Saturday at 2 PM from his residence at 48 New York Avenue. Rev. A. M. Ayers of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate, with John W. Seat Post in charge. Post members and Circle No. 9, Ladies of the GALT, will serve as bearers. The Scott Post mourns its fifth commander loss in three years.
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Joseph F. Harnish
New York Avenue
A. M. Ayers
First Presbyterian Church
John W. Seat
Circle No. 9
Ladies of the
Doin Banderob
City Electrician
Thomas Rowhe
Reaeuver R.A Spink
Fabert Trane Ma Campbell
Camphill
Trere
Cammbell
Philip Heeran
Harnish
Scott Post
Gen
Ade
Nevert
Toof
Vaughn
Ticorge
Loper Aly
London Times Mulcted in Damages Case
A court ruling against The Times of London awarded damages to John Murray for defaming Queen Victoria era works. The Times was accused of exaggeration and misrepresentation in its reporting on publishers at Loamden during the early 1900s.
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London
Johe Murray
Fimes
Vitadagh
Times
Japan Protests Again Over Chinese Boycott
Tokyo protests a new Chinese boycott of Japanese goods linked to the Tatsumaru incident. Haron Hayashi, Japan’s minister to China, asserts the boycott harms bilateral trade and seeks reversal through formal channels.
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Peking
Haron Hayashi
China
Chinese Foreign Board
Forecast for Wisconsin Nights with Showers and Frost Areas
A weather note from May 8 forecasts Wisconsin night showers in the east and frost in the west portions. Saturday looks fair with slightly rising temperatures. Local observations include time, temperature, and remarks.
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Wisconsin
Fale
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