Honor for Soldier Dead at Arlington May Ceremony
President Roosevelt delivered the Arlington address during Decoration Day ceremonies in Washington D C. A monument to Col Edgar O Connor of the Second Wisconsin Infantry was unveiled at Arlington. Mrs Ana Brown pulled the cord. Rep Jenkins of Wisconsin spoke. Wisconsin delegation attended. Gen L Raghs also attended. Roosevelt praised veterans and outlined civil government aims in the Philippines.
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Second Wisconsin Infantry
Iron Brigade
Gainsville
al- Preto
Ana Brown
Brown
Jenkins
O'Voncor
Wisconsin Delegaton
Memorial Day Observances Across the Nation
Decoration day was observed with solemn ceremonies nationwide. Parades included G A R posts, naval troops, and bluejackets with reviews by high officials. McKinley memorial events in Philadelphia and Canton honored the late president, while Lincoln and Fort Leavenworth remembrances highlighted veteran rites across multiple cities.
Roosevelt Asked Why Over Cuban Government Message
A Madrid dispatch reports Sestor Sabino Arana, leader of the Rixcayan Nationalist party, sent a long message to President Roosevelt praising Cuba’s republican government. The Spanish censor reportedly suppressed the message and ordered Arana’s prosecution. Roosevelt has instructed the U.S. legation at Madrid to seek explanations.
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Cuba
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United States
Losey Memorial Arch Dedication in La Crosse
The Losey memorial arch in La Crosse Wisconsin was formally dedicated in ceremonies at 2:39 PM. The arch, erected by citizens to honor J J Loser who died a year ago, was transferred from the Losey Memorial association to the Oak Grove Cemetery association for perpetual maintenance.
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Associated Press
la Crosse
Wis
Losey Memorial Arch
J. J. Loser
Losey Memorial Association
Oak Grove Cemetery Association
Memorial day observances across cities with G A R ties
Special to The Northwestern notes Governor La Follette presiding at Madison May 3 Memorial exercises. Graves of Confederate and Union soldiers at Camp Randall decorated with flowers. T C Richmond delivered the oration. In Chicago a large Civil and Spanish War veteran parade marked Memorial Day with widespread church services and cemetery visits. In Knoxville memorial services decorated federal graves as 3000 soldiers are buried there. In Saratoga Mount McGregor cottage where General Grant died was draped by Grand Army members.
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Sixty start in road race amid tight competition
Gill won the road race covering six hours six minutes and eighty eight seconds as Century Road club member. Blum claimed the time prize with five hours seventeen minutes twelve seconds in Chicago on May 20 and Decoration day race on May 30 saw sixty starters from Waukegan course in perfect condition. Harlem regatta highlights featured Titus and Scholes set to race at Henley with crews from Columbia University NYAC Harlem Rowing Club and prospects for final heats. Keene selects American polo team for Hurlingham clash as England’s squad named. Lavigne’s arm broken in San Francisco bout with Jimmie Brite.
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United States civil government creates sub provinces in Lepanto and Bontoc
The US commission splits Lepanto and Bontoc into sub provinces under a single governor and two lieutenant governors. Police in Montreal will hold weekly lectures on criminal and civil law and duties. Part of the police budget funds a lecturer.
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United States Commission
Lepanto
Bontoc
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Trapped in a Car Two Work Trains Fatal Wreck
AP report from St Paul describes a head end collision near Alma Wisconsin on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Consulting engineer E J Blake was killed while four officials were injured, including D C Cunningham and S D Purdy both badly maimed. Rest of staff evacuated.
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Wis
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Alma
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Chicago
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Hoegh
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le Crosse
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Armed drivers deliver meat amid attack on team
AP dispatch from Illinois May 20 reports meat deliveries by armed drivers. Three men attacked the team pulling Ailing toward the horses as he approached the YWCA to deliver a load. The driver fired his revolver, scaring off assailants but police could not locate them.
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Mrs Ware Acquitted Of Murder Charge In Hot Springs
Mrs Trevolo Ware is acquitted in Hot Springs Ark of murdering her divorced husband John Ware a prominent local businessman. He was shot in his June room. The verdict ends a high profile case that drew regional attention.
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Dewey's Son Among Summer Visitors at Roberts Resort
Menasha Wisconsin May 30 the annual influx of summer visitors to Roberts Resort opened this week with guests registering including George G. Dewey son of Admiral Dewey and Chicago residents Charles Crummel R F Goodman J B Goodman J C Whitney JX Pedmore H FE Peterson W F Kypes Wheeling Ohio R Uyper and New York's W L Wagner part of the opening crowd at the resort which began the season Monday.
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George G. Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Charles Crummel
R. F. Goodman
J. B. Goodman
J. C. Whitney
JX. Pedmore
H. FE. C. Peterson
W.F. Kypes
Chicago
R. Uyper
Wheeling, Ohio
W. L. Wagner
New York
Decoration day observed in Havana and Manila for Maine victims
The Maine wreck in Havana is decorated by President Palma with American and Cuban flags garlands and wreaths as memorial services are held in American churches. In Manila Decoration Day is marked with services at the American cemetery and civilian memorials by the American club, though it was not made a public holiday.
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New York
Havana
Tribune
Oon
Maine
Palma
Manilla
American Club
Fire destroys La Fayette town in Mississippi
A Semm tar special from Port Gibson reports La Fayette, twenty miles west, was destroyed by fire last night. Memphis AP notes the loss is estimated at 50000 dollars. The blaze left the town in ruins and no injuries are listed.
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Memphis
Tenn
Port Gibson
Miss
la Fayette
Buffalo Blaze Destroys Mills as Wind Spreads Fire
The Manning malt house with grain burned in a Wells elevator fire earlier this month was set alight again by an early morning blaze. High winds carried sparks to sixteen neighboring homes, destroying one roof and causing an estimated 150000 dollars in losses, mostly insured. A separate report notes Sunbury’s nail mill, owned by American Steel, completely consumed by fire with 55000 dollars loss, partly insured.
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Buffalo
Wells
Sunbury
American Steel Company
Accurate Throw On Railways Brakeman Mistakenly Throws Pants
A brakeman turned station agent on the G N Railway awoke to a late mail train. He rushed to load the sack of mail but tossed his trousers onto the crane instead. The pants were lost with the mail, leaving him in only one suit as he awaited next payday. A humorous note follows about sympathetic undertakers and a dog with large feet in Harper's Magazine.
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Harper’s Magazine
Esch For Senate Debate Sparks Unity Question In Wisconsin
Milwaukee special from Black River Falls reports Walter Houser of Monedovi and Frank Winter debated at the Seventh district Congregational convention. Houser suggested Esch would be a strong Senate candidate if Spooner vacates, prompting talk of possible succession and proportional representation concerns among Stalwart delegates.
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Wis
Black River Falta
John J. Esch
la Cros
United States
John C. Spooner
Imaac
Walter Houser
Monedovi
Houser
Congressman Esch
Senate
la Crosse County
Winter
Frank Winter
Esch
Spoonser
Mr. Houser
Hes
Wedding customs and pageantry in Actuany described
A period piece describes a French wedding ceremony with a marshal of the groom, ornate attire, and procession details. The bride’s house is prepared for the groom’s arrival as pipers play and relatives present kin as part of a formal demand for the wife.
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