Russians Sighting Strip Near Corea Straits Sparks War News
Telegrams from Tokyo and St Petersburg report Russian admiral Rozetvensky or Rojestvensky sighted near the straits of Corea as fleets maneuver toward Viadivostok. Japanese forces remain cautious in Formosa and near the Tsugaru Strait amid tense rumors of a naval engagement.
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Strait of
Corea
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Tsu Islands
Japan
Sea of Japan
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Rerestiensky
Tago
Formos
Viedivestock
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St. Petersburg
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Tokio
Admiralty
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Fehime
Lachu Islands
Visdivostock
Rosesiiensky
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Formoss
Burt
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Cerea
Roestvensky Irs
Teee Veexels
Associated Press
Bojestvensky
Manuel Bojestvensky
Toso
Via Givestock
Smallpox Cases Reported in Menasha
Two smallpox cases confirmed in Menasha with immediate quarantines by Dr. Carry. One home at 61 Third Street of Fred Dryublish and another in a two family on Second Street of the Symanske family. Park board advances flower beds, waterworks piping nears completion with seventy five workers trenching. First ward kindergarten held Memorial Day program.
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Worthiwestern
Menasha, Witt
Menasha
Jones
Carry
Fred Dryulish
Third Street
Symanske
Second Street
First Ward
Kinedergarten
Menasha Jorge
Hogles
Elected delegates to the state convention noted
Burial reported for Peter Yoissem this morning with funeral services at St Marys church conducted by Rev Father Henz ofmaung. Mrs Martin Watousk died at her home 24 Fifth street this morning, at an advanced age.
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Cormen- Bane
Henry Vogt
Peter Sirs
Peter Yoissem
St. Mary's Church
Henz Ofmaung
Martin Watousk
Fifth Street
Neenah Girl Receives Western Medal Honor
Neenah residents celebrate Lavina Sresie of Iowa City for earning a bronze Carnegie medal awarded by the Western Commission. The event follows a rescue last December when George Fenl was saved from danger by Sresie. Other local notes include Emma R. Green of Milwaukee slated to speak at a Neenah lodge event and upcoming races at Oshkosh and Menasha involving local trotters and purses.
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Wis
Herone
Neersl
Mass Lavina Sresie
A A. Aisa Sreelée
Iowa City
George Fen
Fce
Mes Sresle
Tals
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Gafners
Emma RR. Green
Milwaukee
L. GO. T.ale Lodge
Om Neenah Teealar
Unitete
Mmemibess Appleton
Oshkosh
der Present
Rembold
Break in Corn Prices Sparks Market Sensation
A sensational drop in corn prices during a three day span pushes Mar and May options lower. At open on Thursday March corn hits 6 cents per bushel with bids around 45 cents for delivery before June, as farmers react to rising Chicago prices and an aborted deal by major merchants.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Marcorn
Hart to Meet Hoot in Reno Title Fight Promised
Reno promoters Liingston and Don Egan completed arrangements for a boxing bout between Jack Hart and Hoot in Reno Nevada. Muggly fined in New York as National League player MacRae of the News Club sued and suspended for malfeasance affecting Pittsburg club.
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Reno
Nev
al Liingston
Don Egan
Jack Hoot
Hart
New York
Mcareger McGrae
National League Oases Ball Club
M Dacs
Pittsours Club
Uncle Sam Wins Recognition on Passports
The council of the empire approves the commission’s recommendations including universal recognition of foreign passports. The move would standardize U S presence and formal representations on passport matters.
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Astousted
St. Petersburg
Council of the Empiré
Commission
United States
United States official arrest over blue sky scheme
Harry Wilmer ime, manager of the United States Paint company, was arrested by officials for mail fraud. He allegedly sold fictitious blue sky territory extensively, earning thousands of dollars.
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Associated Press
J Peone
Harry Wilmerime
United States Foot Paint
United States
Hee
Mrs Lease Robbed in New York Home Burglary
Mrs Mary Ellen Lease a former Kansas lecturer was held at gunpoint by two burglars in her Manhattan home today. They robbed her of 210 cash and 34 worth of jewelry and silverware. Old source notes: press dispatch.
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Ry Aessemted Press
New Tors
Mary Ellen Fase
Kansas
Doctor Wiliam eras per Shows Improvement at Chicago
Dr William Erasper of the University of Chicago improves markedly after six months of poor health. Physicians express optimism for continued recovery and better days ahead.
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Sr Assocated Press
Chicago
Wiliam Eras Per
University of Chicago
Vermont Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Murder Case
The Vermont Supreme Court denied the petition for a new trial for Wiss. Mar Roeser in the murder of her husband. The denial was reported by the Sr Associated Press from Montpelier, Vermont, dated May.
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Montpelier
Trisef Wiss
Mar Roeser
Supreme Court of Vermont
Edison’s Battery Prospect May Transform Automobiles
The article notes Thomas Edison’s focus on perfecting a storage battery with immense power and minimal weight. If commercialized, it could revolutionize car construction. It highlights Edison’s early start and prolific output with over a thousand patents.
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Edison
Thy Metropolitan Magazine
Striking Labor War Splits Chicago Building Trades
An armed force, police and deputies quell strikers as tensions rise in Chicago amid a labor war. The Building Trades Council withdraws moral and financial support from the Teamsters, threatening to spread to other cities. coal prices fall and industry faces stalled construction and payroll strains.
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Chicago
Chie
O'Neill
TRE Sitgatio
Chiceso
Arencion
Associated Building Trades
Colcege
James Barry
New York
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Associated Balding Trades Councll
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Chicago & Morihwestern Railway
Jackson Boulevard
Frenkum Street
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Bridge
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
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Iron Workers
King Oscar balks at signing Norway consular law
In Christiania on May 27 the king refused to sign the bill creating a separate Norwegian consular system. The council of ministers tendered resignations, but the king did not accept them. In Stockholm the American senior corps presented W. W. Thomas Jr. with a silver loving cup as thanks.
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Oscar
Council of Ministers
Norway
Stockholm
Sweden
Sensnior Corps
W. W. Thomas Jr
Whitelaw Reid Sails for Britain as Ambassador
New York May 27 Whitelaw Reid the new ambassador to Great Britain called for England today aboard a transatlantic liner. Reid arrives to assume duties amid formal welcoming and diplomatic courtesy from British officials.
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Associated Press
New York
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
England
Mysterious Explosion Near Hackensack River Bridge
A blast shattered windows on a pie driver near the Pennsbvams bridge over the Hackensack River in Jersey City. Police, railroad detectives, and watchmen searched for a motive or suspect as reports spread that unauthorized workers faced potential harm, with investigators considering accidental or deliberate use of a powerful explosive.
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New York
Pennsbvams
Furepans
Ds Enmiied Agramen
Presbyterian church assembly closes its 117th session
The general assembly of the Presbyterian church completed its one hundred seventeenth annual session and adjourned after addressing reports on narrative and judicial affairs. About 36 commissioners stay over Sunday to avoid travel on the Sabbath, with plans for upcoming meetings and many new committee members including Justice Harlan, Judge Lanning, Henry W. Jessup, and Judge McIlvaine.
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Associated Press
Winona Leake
Ira
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Moffac
Cumberlané Union
Lawers
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
W. L. Lanning
United States Court
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Ferser
Henry W. Jessup
New York
John 4. McIlvaine
Washington, D.C
Electric interlocking device planned by Illinois Central
Illinois Central railway begins installing an electrical interlocking system over 600 miles of main line. The device automates locking and release in towers, replacing the single signalman control with a block signaling method. Plans exist to extend the system across the entire network as soon as possible.
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Chicago
Jik
Ilinois
Kicked Out Of Bound S
Milwaukee area report says a farmer’s nine year old son lost a gold watch to a highwayman. A farmer led a local search and found the suspect miles south of Milwaukee. The man was tried by locals, found guilty, and sentenced to be kicked out of the vicinity.
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Wis
Wisconsin
Racine
Sears
Athony Aiacnek
Milhwaukee
Gosse
Palmer Death Noted Across Wisconsin
J H Palmer dies at Grays Lake after brief illness. He was a longtime Oshkosh figure and former board of control candidate. Milwaukee physician Dr Harmon, 38, dies at home in Milwaukee. he had lived in Geneva, NL, where he founded a clinic.
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T. H. Palmer
Eiera
Board of Control
Oshkosh
Grays Lake
Milwadree
SY Associated Press
Wisey
Dr. Harmon
Giencee
Chilean Cruiser Presidente Pinte Founders
Chilean cruiser Presidente Pinte foundered in the gulf of Ancud off Chile’s southern coast near Cazice island. One report claims Captain Whiteside committed suicide, with the captain said to have drowned.
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Associete
Santiago de Chie
Mar
Presidente Pinte
Gulf of Ancud
Cazice
Chinie
Whiteside
Bank keeper charged with embezzling funds in St Paul
Arthur Gibson a 27 year old bank employee was arrested on the charge of embezzling 50 from the First National Bank. The warrant was sworn by the Surety Company which holds his bond. Gibson is single. The excerpt also includes a kitchen recipe and a remark on Russian war performance.
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St. Paul
Gas Company Yields as Offer Withdrawn in Philadelphia
The United Gas Improvement Co withdraws its 5.5 million offer to extend the city gas works lease amid opposition. President Dolan cites opposition to any extension or contract variation and says the company will not accept pending ordinances if law changes. Funeral plans for Justice Dean noted. court to hear injunction on directors removal.
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Ransler
Serect Council
McCurgy
Common Council
United 2 Gas Improvement Company
Dolan
United Gas Improvement Company
Dean
State Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Ralston
Difectors Smith and Costello
Smith Lectures on Life in Palestine at Wisconsin Reformatory
Rev E H Smith spoke at Green Tey Institution Wisconsin state reformatory before 338 boys and young men. He praised Superintendent Bowron and described ongoing improvements, disciplined order, Sunday services, and a school of instruction guiding industry and reform.
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Palestine
Wisconsin, State Reformatory
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Supemmen
Bowron
Adams-Schillo Lumber Drivers End Work Briefly
Twenty union drivers for Adams-Schillo Lumber Co reunited to work today under an agreement not disclosed. The firm expected to make its usual deliveries.
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Assocated Press
Chicago
Adams-Schillo Lumber Company
Emperor Wham Returns to Bertin After Absence
Emperor Wham returns to Bertin after nine weeks away. He appears in good health and is greeted by an early morning crowd as he tours the streets en route to the palace.
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Wy Associated Press
Bern
Emperor Wham
Bertin
Russian Fleet Reported Near Corea Strait Islands
The report notes a Russian force approaching Tsu islands in the Strait of Corea. The piece blends prep tips for a kitchen task with a brief dispatch style, referencing Russian movements and a bakery-like instruction section from Woman's Home Companion.
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Nagesaki
Strait of
Corea
Disease Vectors and Public Health Ethics
A Leslie's Monthly excerpt notes flies as major disease spreaders through food and drink, while military authorities observe lower typhoid in fly screened officers. It warns mosquitoes and other animals carry plagues from hydrophobia to tuberculosis, stressing public health concerns.
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Leslie’s Monthly
Dock Purchase Urged by Oshkosh Citizen Daly
Ber J Daly advocates city purchase of the Bray & Chase dock to boost Oshkosh boating, trade, and civic pride. He argues the dock site should remain free for unloading freight, supports plantings and a free landing, and cites cheaper, better walks and the Northwestern’s influence as reasons to act.
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Oshkosh
Bray & Chase
Daly
Northwestern
Main Street
Janessitte
Milwaukee
Chicago
Ity
Bray & Choate
Oshkesh Is & Boat Building Center
Inland Fake Yachting Association
Osh- Kosh
Yacht Club
Janesville
School Street Complaint Over Recent Paving
Residents condemn the recent paving of School Street with Telford macadam, saying sewer work will tear it up. They urge a five year protection against damaging new streets except in accidents, noting repairs may not restore original quality.
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Telford
Memorial Service Planned for Soldier Dead
Memorial day ceremony set for Sunday afternoon at First Methodist Church. Rev Edward H Smith chaplain of the Second Wisconsin regiment will deliver the sermon. Veterans of Civil War and Spanish American War, their families, Wisconsin National Guard, and the public are invited.
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Ministeriai Aequeration
Edward H Smith
Second Wisconsin Regiment
Wiscons
National Guard
Especiail Invitai
Woman Official Scorer Named for South Carolina Baseball
Mrs Martha Boynton Reynolds becomes the official scorer for the South Carolina baseball team where her husband is manager and pitcher. A former Ohio schoolteacher she is praised for game savvy from start to finish and can distinguish wild pitches from passed balls. A country girl’s idea of a reckless time is waving a handkerchief at passing trains.
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Martha Boynton Reynolds
South Carolina
Reynolds
Ohio
Mortgage Taxation Bill Dominates Wisconsin Assembly Action
Sensational scenes are likely as the mortgage taxation bill dominates the Wisconsin assembly and senate debates. Calls rise for full attendance with penalties for no-shows as governors veto voting machine use in primaries and tuberculosis sanitarium measures advance.
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Railway Commission
Glee Club Concert Aims High Yet Falls Short of Expectations
Normal Glee club held a patriotic and memorial program in the altrum Erunday evening. Miss Adeien S Downing led the chorus and delighted with Barbara Fri ch ie, while Miss Nina Wa provided piano support. The audience praised the orchestral accompaniment under Charles Bauer and the mandolin pair, and the finale featured a staged Star Spangled Banner with Leena Doughty as goddess of charity. Despite strong moments the overall concert ended in disappointment due to missed encore and weak finish.
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Downing
Barbara Fritchie
Patri Jose Mediey
Ariaz
Charles Bauer
Miss Down
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Missielans
Jeverty
Mass Leena Doughty
Wisconsin Forecast Raises Showers and Cooler Sunday
The forecast indicates showers tonight in Wisconsin with a cooler trend on Sunday. Variable winds and light rain are noted with partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions.
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